A Decade of Dominance

10 years, 10 wins...enough said!

This year's Army-Navy game was held at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.  It was the first year that America's Game was played in the DC area.  It is a perfect location, since it is very close to the nation's capital.  Since the game was being played at FedEx, President Obama and Vice President Biden were in attendance, which made security tighter and lines longer.

Our day started off at seven in the morning, as we loaded up the car and made our way to the game.  The parking lots were scheduled to open up at 8:30, but since traffic was backing up on the highway, they had decided to open the lots earlier.  I do not think that the stadium personnel knew how many people would show up 6 1/2 hours prior to kickoff.

The atmosphere all around was simply amazing.  We were surrounded by Army and Navy fans, along with the smell of bacon and eggs.  Some tailgaters were drinking mimosas to start off the day, while others went immediately for the booze.  

The weather was chilly, so John and I decided to keep ourselves warm in the car, as we knew that we would be out in the cold for many hours.  I have the privilege of attending the Army-Navy game every year and it is something I wish that everyone can experience.  

Since the security lines were long, we had decided to go into the stadium early.  Which was beneficial, because CBS Sports Network set up a tailgate with one of the game sponsors, USAA.  They had traditional tailgate games, that you can win prizes for.  They were serving hot chocolate and tea, to keep the fans warm and ready for the game.

The game was intense, as it came down to the 4th quarter, where Navy's defense stepped up and won the game.  At the end of the game, both of the teams sign their alma mater, with the winning team singing second.  It is a tradition that has been going on since the very first meeting between Army and Navy.  All of the fans remained in the stands to hear the alma maters, which brought tears to my eyes.

Trying the stay warm

Navy rushing the field as time expires

Singing "Navy Blue and Gold"