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Question about the Army-Navy game
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:39 pm
Before I ask this, I'm saying that I fully support the brave young men and women that defend this country and have an incredible amount of respect for them.
Having said that, why is this game pumped up so much every year? Army is usually terrible and Navy is at best an average team. So why does it get it's own weekend and why is it considered so special? People say "Well it's more than just a football game" but is it really? Yeah these guys deserve all the respect in the world but I just don't know why so much emphasis is put on this game.
Having said that, why is this game pumped up so much every year? Army is usually terrible and Navy is at best an average team. So why does it get it's own weekend and why is it considered so special? People say "Well it's more than just a football game" but is it really? Yeah these guys deserve all the respect in the world but I just don't know why so much emphasis is put on this game.
This post was edited on 12/12/15 at 5:38 pm
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Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:40 pm to Henry Jones Jr
You about to get down voted into oblivion even though is a legit question
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:41 pm to Henry Jones Jr
A big part is that it is a pure rivalry with little to no chance of players going pro afterward, so it is strictly bragging rights and pride - the true essence of a rivalry.
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:41 pm to WestCoastAg
3 downvotes instead of 3 explanations. It's pathetic that people would rather downvote because they think I'm disrespecting the military (which I am not) instead of engaging in the discussion
This post was edited on 12/12/15 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:42 pm to Henry Jones Jr
It's a fun rivalry game. I think people appreciate watching a throwback style football game full of players who are usually great people who will do a lot of good for their country.
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:42 pm to WestCoastAg
quote:
You about to get down voted into oblivion even though is a legit question
It's not a legit question at all. This game isn't about football, it's about celebrating the kids who play their hearts out on the football field but also just to celebrate both the institutions. Who cares how good the teams are?
Ole Miss is never good at football and people still go to their games
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:42 pm to JumpingTheShark
quote:I like this explanation.
A big part is that it is a pure rivalry with little to no chance of players going pro afterward, so it is strictly bragging rights and pride - the true essence of a rivalry.
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:43 pm to Buckeye06
quote:and I can acknowledge that while also acknowledging that, as a football product, it's lacking
This game isn't about football, it's about celebrating the kids who play their hearts out on the football field but also just to celebrate both the institutions. Who cares how good the teams are?
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:44 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Everyone has a tie to this game also. People have relatives that have served so it's a game that is truly national.
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:45 pm to WestCoastAg
It's not going to be Patriots vs Cardinals but it's fun watching two triple option teams play. It's like watching a game from the early days of football.
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:45 pm to Henry Jones Jr
quote:It's mostly national pageantry.
Having said that, why is this game pumped up so much every year? Army is usually terrible and Navy is at best an 8 win team. So why does it get it's own weekend and why is it considered so special? People say "Well it's more than just a football game" but is it really? Yeah these guys deserve all the respect in the world but I just don't know why so much emphasis is put on this game.
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:45 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Why do you care how much "hype" it gets?
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:45 pm to WestCoastAg
quote:Exactly. Navy has won something like 14 games in a row over Army. Yet this game gets it's on weekend. It's a great rivalry game but the fact that there's so much emphasis put on it makes no sense to me.
and I can acknowledge that while also acknowledging that, as a football product, it's lacking
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:46 pm to castorinho
quote:Because it makes no sense.
Why do you care how much "hype" it gets?
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:47 pm to Henry Jones Jr
It's not about the skill on the field.
It is about the heart.
It is about the heart.
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:48 pm to Henry Jones Jr
quote:
why is this game pumped up so much every year
Does it really matter????? Not sure how old you are but I have been watching this game for as long as I can remember and I am over 50. Its a great day and a true rivalry. Plus its football..........
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:49 pm to Henry Jones Jr
It makes perfect sense. Just because you don't get something doesn't mean it's illogical. No one pumps it up as a great football product. It's about pageantry.
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:49 pm to Henry Jones Jr
quote:We don't expect you to understand.
...the fact that there's so much emphasis put on it makes no sense to me.
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:50 pm to Henry Jones Jr
It is a reminder of a bygone age when college sports meant actual student-athletes, not a minor league for thugs
Posted on 12/12/15 at 2:50 pm to Kafka
Kafka on target
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