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Con_Alma
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Jul 26, 2011 11:52am
It's great to hear both schools wish to continue this tradition. The two schools, which have played every year since 1926 will meet for the 84th time this October.
July 26, 2011
"Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk and Notre Dame Director of Athletics and Vice President Jack Swarbrick announced today that Navy's football series with Notre Dame, which is the longest continuous intersectional rivalry in college football, has been extended to 2026, which will be the centennial year for the series.
"Our institutional relationship with Notre Dame goes back decades," said Gladchuk. "Along with the vast mutual respect we share as two of the finest educational institutions in the nation, that same dimension of appreciation is evident on the football field. Continuing this traditional and classic rivalry for years to come has always been a priority for both schools. I am grateful to Jack and his staff for working with us to ensure the continuation of this annual highlight enjoyed by millions of fans during each college football season."
"Notre Dame and Navy have long defined what an intersectional football rivalry is all about," said Swarbrick. "Our two institutions have a longstanding relationship, both on and off the football field, that goes back decades. When we've looked at future football schedules for Notre Dame, Navy has always been one of the opponents immediately penciled in - and this ensures that will be the case for yet another 10 years to come."
The Irish and Mids will meet in South Bend on odd years, while on even years the game will be played as Navy's home game, customarily played at regional NFL venues.
The two schools, which have played every year since 1926, will meet for the 84th time on Saturday, October 29th in South Bend.
The 2012 game will be played Sept. 1 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. It will be the second meeting between the two schools in Ireland. "
July 26, 2011
"Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk and Notre Dame Director of Athletics and Vice President Jack Swarbrick announced today that Navy's football series with Notre Dame, which is the longest continuous intersectional rivalry in college football, has been extended to 2026, which will be the centennial year for the series.
"Our institutional relationship with Notre Dame goes back decades," said Gladchuk. "Along with the vast mutual respect we share as two of the finest educational institutions in the nation, that same dimension of appreciation is evident on the football field. Continuing this traditional and classic rivalry for years to come has always been a priority for both schools. I am grateful to Jack and his staff for working with us to ensure the continuation of this annual highlight enjoyed by millions of fans during each college football season."
"Notre Dame and Navy have long defined what an intersectional football rivalry is all about," said Swarbrick. "Our two institutions have a longstanding relationship, both on and off the football field, that goes back decades. When we've looked at future football schedules for Notre Dame, Navy has always been one of the opponents immediately penciled in - and this ensures that will be the case for yet another 10 years to come."
The Irish and Mids will meet in South Bend on odd years, while on even years the game will be played as Navy's home game, customarily played at regional NFL venues.
The two schools, which have played every year since 1926, will meet for the 84th time on Saturday, October 29th in South Bend.
The 2012 game will be played Sept. 1 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. It will be the second meeting between the two schools in Ireland. "
killer_ewok
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Jul 26, 2011 11:55am
Good deal. I hope it never ends. It's not a "gimmie" anymore.
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Con_Alma
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Jul 26, 2011 12:04pm
Four years ago my trip to South Bend was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had seeing a college game. I know they can't all be like that but I'll never forget it.
The Notre Dame people sitting around us were so respectful of our allegiance to the Midshipmen and although they were disappointed in the loss they were genuinely happy for our excitement and congratulated us as we were leaving. It's was a pretty cool thing to see.
By the way, I have never seen a collegiate band cover the entire field like they do at Notre Dame.
The Notre Dame people sitting around us were so respectful of our allegiance to the Midshipmen and although they were disappointed in the loss they were genuinely happy for our excitement and congratulated us as we were leaving. It's was a pretty cool thing to see.
By the way, I have never seen a collegiate band cover the entire field like they do at Notre Dame.
killer_ewok
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Jul 26, 2011 12:26pm
Happy to hear that you had a good experience there, CA.
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Con_Alma
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Jul 26, 2011 12:40pm
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Tiernan
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Jul 26, 2011 3:35pm
16 more wins for Navy...and yes I AM trolling.