army navy game 2009

The Army-Navy game is always one of the big events to end a football season. For 2009, the Army-Navy game gets the spotlight all to itself this time. Usually, this historic match up takes place in the first week of December - but is overshadowed by all the conference title games and BCS chaos.

Though the Heisman Trophy ceremony is college football's big story tonight, Army vs Navy 2009 highlights the afternoon. The two legendary academies resume what may be the most important rivalry in the nation. Aside from their usual history, today has additional milestones to mark.

If they win, the Black Knights will finish 6-6 and qualify for the EagleBank Bowl on December 29, to face the Temple Owls - whose home stadium hosts today's game. But if Navy wins, UCLA will get the bid.

Navy's standing is already set, as they will go to the Texas Bowl to face Missouri. They already have an 8-4 record, and actually beat Notre Dame at South Bend for the second straight time. But the Midshipmen still have a lot to play for, as they try to maintain bragging rights in this rivalry.

This is the last game before bowl season begins next Saturday - a season which Army can still be a part of. More importantly, their senior class is out to beat Navy for the first time, and make sure the show isn't one-sided this time.

army navy game 2009

army navy game 2009

Currently, the Army's Black Knights have already won five games, which means if they beat the Navy this year, they will be eligible to play in a bowl game.

Leading up to that game the whole corps of cadets will participate in Spirit Week, which begins Monday and lasts until Thursday. This includes flag football games and bonfires, boat burnings and speeches.

Moreover, for this year, in honor of the fallen soldiers, Ellerson will walk the players to Trophy Point for a moment of silence before they board the bus.