Army-Navy Game moved to Michie Stadium... that's on post at West Point

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For the first time since 1943, the Army-Navy football game will be played at West Point

By Giulia Heyward and Brian Ries, CNN

 

Updated 7:35 PM ET, Fri October 23, 2020

 

The Army-Navy football game will now take place at the Michie Stadium at West Point.

(CNN)A relocated football game is now making history. But it's not just any game.

The 121st Army-Navy football game, which was originally supposed to be played in Philadelphia in December, will now take place at Michie Stadium at the US Military Academy in West Point, New York. It's the first time an Army-Navy football game has been played at a home stadium since World War II when the Naval Academy hosted the 1942 game and West Point the 1943 game.

 

The Army-Navy game honors the three sailors who died in the Pensacola shooting

But even though the location change is historic, very few people will be able to see it in person.

"It is unlikely there will be fan attendance allowed at Michie Stadium beyond the Corps of Cadets and Brigade of Midshipmen," according to the press release announcing the location change.

 

 

So while most fans will see the game from a TV screen, it's still a sight that hasn't been seen in nearly 80 years.

Why did the football game move to West Point?

This game is the traditional end to the college football season. It is one of the oldest rivalries in college football, dating back to 1890, and is often attended by the President. Navy leads in the all-time series, 61-52, and won the 2019 game 31-7.

 

The game is being moved due to Pennsylvania's limits on outdoor events, which limit outdoor events to 7,500 people to lessen the spread of Covid-19. That limit would prevent the more than 4,000 West Post cadets and 4,500 Navy midshipmen from attending the game.

 

"The health and welfare of the Corps of Cadets and Brigade of Midshipmen is the number one priority," said Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, the superintendent of West Point. "Hosting the Army-Navy Game on West Point will be the safest way for the Cadets and Midshipmen to experience the game."

 

Since the Army Black Knights are the home team, the game was relocated to West Point. If the Navy had been the home team, then the game would have been moved to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

CBS will broadcast the game on December 21 at 3 p.m. The Black Knights currently have a record of 5-1 while the Midshipmen are 3-2.

Edited October 24, 2020 by slorch

[Pato del Muerto 52343]

This is perfect. Army/navy with nothing but middies and cadets in the stands. And 120 running plays. The purest football game. 

[Royalfan5 2348]

3 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

This is perfect. Army/navy with nothing but middies and cadets in the stands. And 120 running plays. The purest football game. 

And over in about 2 hours

[hornian 5205]

I’ll watch. 
 

Always wanted to see a game at Michie Stadium. 

[Guest]

7 hours ago, hornian said:

I’ll watch. 
 

Always wanted to see a game at Michie Stadium. 

It is beautiful, especially this time of the year.

[927 E. 41st 1124]

I'll watch, but I always watch. We're a Navy family and going to an Army-Navy game is on my bucket list. Playing the game there will just be cool. 

[miguelito 11220]

I went to see Army/Bucknell at Michie in late October 2015. One of my favorite game experiences ever. 

[Longboard Horn 40151]

Love this! The Army Navy Game is one of my favorite rivalries. Plus I have multiple family members in the Navy and Marines so this game means a lot to me. 

Edited October 24, 2020 by Longboard Horn
Go Navy! Beat Army!

[Underdog 28457]

2 hours up the road from WP and still haven't made it down there.  

[Hate 20103]

This is awesome. The best game of the year! Go Army, beat Navy! I hope a huge snowstorm blows in too.

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12 minutes ago, Hate said:

This is awesome. The best game of the year! Go Army, beat Navy! I hope a huge snowstorm blows in too.

That snowstorm/ total shit weather is a distinct possibility in mid-December. Son said they used to measure how bad the snow was on the weekends by whether or not it was worth walking to Grant Hall( like a mini-convenience store/ fast food/ deli.)

For you UT fans, the lack of neutral site will translate well to you.  I know this will blow your minds, but  imagine half of DKR in Crimson...  it's gonna be simultaneously cool and disgusting having both student bodies on post.