Post by doc on Dec 21, 2020 14:12:03 GMT
Everyone gushes about the Army/Navy game - they talk about the kids in that game and the commitment they've made to our country. And then, they can't even find a team willing to play them in a bowl. What a bunch of cowards. Now all they can do is hope another team bails out due to COVID which could clear a spot for them....and they'll be ready at a day's notice.
After Monken broke the bowl news, Army's seniors met and agreed to remain on campus and continue practicing until Thursday morning, in case another participating bowl team cannot play because of COVID-19 tests or other reasons. If Army can't find a bowl spot, players will be dismissed to return home for the first time since May. But if a bowl spot opens up, Army will be ready. Athletic director Mike Buddie issued a statement Sunday saying the academy would "continue to fight to get them that opportunity."
Monken said the team would need only a day to arrange travel and reach the bowl site. He noted the team's season-long motto: Don't plan. Prepare.
"If we got a Dec. 31 bowl game, if you call us on the 29th, we'll have those guys flying there on the 30th," Monken said. "What I'm hoping is some of these bowl games, when they hear enough of this about Army, they're going to say, 'You know what? If somebody cancels, we're going to take Army. We're going to be the knight in shining armor and we're going to look like a hero taking this team.'
"They'll be the hero."
Monken said the team would need only a day to arrange travel and reach the bowl site. He noted the team's season-long motto: Don't plan. Prepare.
"If we got a Dec. 31 bowl game, if you call us on the 29th, we'll have those guys flying there on the 30th," Monken said. "What I'm hoping is some of these bowl games, when they hear enough of this about Army, they're going to say, 'You know what? If somebody cancels, we're going to take Army. We're going to be the knight in shining armor and we're going to look like a hero taking this team.'
"They'll be the hero."
