Army West Point Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan and head football coach Jeff Monken along with select players traveled to Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday for the Army-Navy press conference. Firstie captains Ahmad Bradshaw and John Voit joined Corrigan and Monken in speaking with local, regional and national media in preparations for the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA, which is now only 10 days away.
Navy's head coach Ken Niumatalolo was also on hand at the home of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, while Darryl Bonner and D.J. Palmore took questions for the Midshipmen. The 118th Army-Navy Game, presented by USAA, is set for 3:10 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Lincoln Financial Field. America's Game will be broadcast live on CBS with Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson and Allie LaForce on the call.
Firstie Co-Captain and Quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw
(Ref.: on breaking the streak last year and carrying the momentum forward)
"It is just like any other game. Coach always talks about making it not a good season, but a great season. In order to do that we have to end victorious and get that (CIC) trophy back here."
Firstie Co-Captain and Defensive End John Voit
(Ref.: on what it means to play in this game)
"It means everything. When I was being recruited here and came to this game, it was surreal. To be able to play in my fourth game makes me excited. I can't wait to do it here in Philly where it all started for me." Full Story»