Mission Accomplished: Army Ends the Streak
COLLEGE BOWL MANIA
Alright, it's time to show your college football pick 'em skills. I've been picking all year, but it's time for you viewers to show what you can do. I've created an ESPN College Bowl Mania Group for you to create an entry. Bragging rights are a great trophy to hang on to until next year, and all of you have the opportunity to claim that prize. Games start Saturday, December 17th, so there is plenty of time to make your picks. Group information is listed below, and good luck picking!
Group name: TPO Bowls
Password: dotheblakeface
I look forward to to the competition from everyone! Picks are straight up (meaning you will just pick the winners of each game), and you won't have to worry about ranking them on confidence. There are 42 games to pick, and make sure you pick the tie-breaking score at the bottom. Games will close once they have started, so you can change your picks anytime until kickoff of each game. Any questions, let me know!
It's over! It's finally over! Army snapped a 14 game losing streak to Navy, but not without some drama. Army was dominating a low scoring game on both sides of the ball until things got sloppy for both sides. Multiple turnovers killed momentum for both teams, and the defenses were left to defend on shorter fields. Navy's QB Zach Abey struggled for most of the first half, and even looked defeated with little time left before halftime. Teammates were seen constantly consoling him to reassure things would be alright, and they turned out to be right. Abey shook off the first half woes, and put Navy up 17-14 with a beautiful 41 yard touchdown run. As if it were meant to be, Army marched right down on the ensuing drive and put the Black Knights up for good. It was a storybook ending for both the streak and Verne Lundquist. The CBS announcer called his last college football game, and it couldn't have ended any better. For those who have enjoyed hearing Verne all year, it was an emotional goodbye, but we remember all of the great games we enjoyed with him. For those who watched this game, you know how special this rivalry is for college football. The game is the supplementary entertainment to everything else that goes on. From the skits after commercials, to the national anthem, to the many traditions these teams hold dear, Army-Navy is always one of the best games in college football. It may be just a game, but the implications are far greater off the field.
