(For the record, one was at the game, while the other watched CSTV and texted periodic updates of the Notre Dame score from a downtown establishment.)
While missing the experience on the field, we nonetheless enjoyed the excitement and energy on display in Annapolis whenever Navy plays at home. The USAFA biennial visit is particularly colorful since they always send a few companies and their drum and bugle corps to provide moral support. In the spirit of military cooperation, the Zoomies muster up and join the parade from the Yard to the stadium. So in addition to hearing the familiar refrain of "Anchors Aweigh" and "The Marine Hymn" the townies were treated to a few choruses of "Wild Blue Yonder" as well.
Yes, they got quite a few cheers, too. One of the flyboys told me they love coming in for this game because of the ritual, the rivalry, and the apres game activities downtown.
It was a hard fought game and nail biting finish, but Navy prevailed for the seventh year in a row. Team Terry was well out of town when the stadium emptied (no dummies, we) but all accounts were that a good time was had by the Brigade and the Wing as they celebrated their academies and mutual respect.
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