WEST POINT - Two old and storied rivals, Army and Navy will meet for the 110th time on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. in one of the nation's greatest sports traditions.
The Black Knights, who bring a 5-6 record to the contest, hope to defeat their service academy-rival and qualify for the EagleBank Bowl versus Temple with a victory over the Midshipmen. Army has already posted the most wins in a season since the 1996 squad forged a 10-2 mark and advanced to the Independence Bowl.
"We are playing a game that has all kinds of meaning, both for this season and this team and from a traditionalist's perspective," said first year Army head coach Rich Ellerson. "Whether our Cadets know their Midshipmen is irrelevant - they know so much about each other. They have chosen the profession of arms while their country is at war - that says a lot about a young man. I challenge people to watch how we compete. Watch what's happening between the white lines and watch how we handle ourselves afterwards. Compare and contrast that with what you think of as great rivalries from around the country this week and last week. I think we compare favorably to all of them."
How to follow the game
The game will be carried live on television by CBS Sports. Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color analyst), and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter) will relay the action.
