Army Spirit and Confidence High for Game

Army fans packed the West Point Club ballroom, Blackjack slapped high-fives with kids and colonels, and the Cadet Spirit Band played traditional fight songs while the Rabble Rousers pumped everyone up with their passion. The Superintendent, Commandant, and Dean lead the room in performing “The Rocket,” and even the Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, was present at the festivities to shout “Beat Navy!” Yes, spirit and confidence was overflowing at the last Army Spirit Luncheon of the 2013 season, nearly 48 hours before the 114th Army-Navy Game. During his address to the crowd, Army Head Coach, Rich Ellerson, told stories of the resilience of his team’s senior captains, each of whom had overcome injuries and adversity in their Army football careers to make it to this game. “Their stories of resilience are a reflection of this football team,” said Ellerson, “and because we have made the sacrifice and paid the price, we have great expectations for Saturday… We Believe!” Tom Holloway ’14, linebacker and team co-captain, said that he and his teammates are “ready to change history” on Saturday, while Mike Kime '14, tackle and co-captain, said, “Records go out the window with Army-Navy; the game’s outcome is determined by passion and who wants it more.” After 11 years of heartbreak, is there any doubt who wants it more? GO ARMY! BEAT NAVY!