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Halph66 said:
No matter the opinions of some, that was a great game.

The Army–Navy football game matters because it’s bigger than football.

First, it’s about service, not sports. Every player on that field is a future military officer. They’re not going pro; they’re committing to years of service after graduation. That makes the rivalry fundamentally different from any other college game.

Second, it’s one of the oldest and most continuous rivalries in American sports. The first game was in 1890. It predates the NFL, most college conferences, and even the forward pass. The traditions—march-ons, uniforms, prisoner exchange—are intact because neither academy treats it like just another game.

Third, it’s culturally and nationally symbolic. The game is played standalone in December with no competing college games. It draws attention from presidents, senior military leadership, and a national audience because it represents the Army–Navy rivalry across all branches, not just athletics.

Fourth, the rivalry is real beyond the field. Army and Navy officers will work together in joint operations, but the competition between the services is baked into their identity. This game is the one place where that rivalry is openly settled head-to-head.

Bottom line: it’s significant because it represents tradition, service, sacrifice, and institutional pride—not rankings, NIL money, or bowl payouts. That’s why it still matters.
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Triple like. Well said my friend. It just means a LOT more…
 
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knoxvol52 said:
I'm shocked. Jerry Jones stated that it's mostly Managements fault Cowboys underachieved this year... Taking accountability for once...😳
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Just imagine, could have signed Micah Parsons to a ridiculous deal and now have him on the shelf with a serious injury. I still stand by Jerry on that deal. You have 2 first round picks this season that you can either package in a deal to move up or stay put and get two quality rookies.
 
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VolPack22 said:
Just imagine, could have signed Micah Parsons to a ridiculous deal and now have him on the shelf with a serious injury. I still stand by Jerry on that deal. You have 2 first round picks this season that you can either package in a deal to move up or stay put and get two quality rookies.
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The plan from what I've read is a pass rusher and a DB are priorities with those 2 first round picks...need to re-sign Pickens this off-season or Franchise tag his @$$...

Need a CB in the draft or Free Agency.. believe they cut ties with Kenny Clark not that much dead cap by releasing him...
 
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VolPack22 said:
Just imagine, could have signed Micah Parsons to a ridiculous deal and now have him on the shelf with a serious injury. I still stand by Jerry on that deal. You have 2 first round picks this season that you can either package in a deal to move up or stay put and get two quality rookies.
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Also read that your Titans have $100 million in Cap Space this off-season... Better spend wisely and in couple of years could have a Playoff team... Btw next season cross over Division games are NFC East vs AFC South...
 
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