The Air Force alma mater was on tape b/c their band could not come.
It was actually quite moving/sad. USAFA had no cadets who traveled to see the game, no cheerleaders, no band, and no falcon. So they had to come to the Navy side for THEIR alma mater to be played -- due to the shutdown, of course.
Happy for the USNA win, but feel badly that the USAFA couldn't have the support at the game that their team deserved.
The Air Force alma mater was on tape b/c their band could not come.
It was actually quite moving/sad. USAFA had no cadets who traveled to see the game, no cheerleaders, no band, and no falcon. So they had to come to the Navy side for THEIR alma mater to be played -- due to the shutdown, of course.
Happy for the USNA win, but feel badly that the USAFA couldn't have the support at the game that their team deserved.
I think USAFA might have rather kept the game cancelled.
I agree! I did enjoy the solo trumpet player that played the AF song thru out the game in section 132.
Good lord! You do love to stir the pot!
And here I thought they did that out of camaraderie and brotherhood!
United Airlines picked up the airfare...
All's fair in love, war, and football. Air Force is in for a long season, and no post-season.
Realistically, had this game not been played, Air Force could potentially only have won 5 games and applied for a waiver for a bowl. Now they have to win 5 of the remaining 6 to get to a bowl. It'll be a quiet December in Colorado Springs.
Or as Army calls it, "EVERY SEASON"![]()