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GiantsUA : 9/16/2017 11:15 am
Any Army Football fans out there.

Went to game last Saturday, great game.

Today - Ohio State at 4:00 on Fox.

If you have not seen a game at Michie Stadium, I highly recommend it. Great atmosphere. The stadium appears on several top 10 "best sporting venue" lists.



Haven't  
Clintqb17 : 9/16/2017 11:44 am : link
Been to a game but the campus is unbelievable. Getting goosebumps thinking about it. Great young men! Character!!!
Love Army!  
Maryland Giant : 9/16/2017 11:47 am : link
With Navy off this weekend I came THIS close to driving to Columbus today. If Bradshaw can get that O rolling against Ohio State at all, I will be really impressed. Good luck!
BTW  
Maryland Giant : 9/16/2017 11:48 am : link
Going to my first game at Michie against either UTEP or Eastern Michigan. Been to campus a few times for my son to go to wrestling camps...love that stadium.
my tinnitus got worse up there  
gtt350 : 9/16/2017 12:47 pm : link
the cannons never stopped going off
Clint  
Maryland Giant : 9/16/2017 1:21 pm : link
FYI, West Point is 20% females.
But not on the football team.  
Maryland Giant : 9/16/2017 1:21 pm : link
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Army Football at Michie Stadium is my live football experience  
truebluelarry : 9/16/2017 1:51 pm : link
since I gave up my Giants tickets after 2009. West Point has tremendous atmosphere, I always have a great time watching the Black Knights.

I hope they beat Ohio State today.

West Point is an awesome  
Simms11 : 9/16/2017 2:02 pm : link
place to see a Football game, beautiful location overlooking the Hudson. Playing Ohio State is ridiculous. I know why they're on the schedule and it all has to do with dollars. If Army can keep this game even close it will be a miracle. It's unfortunate because Army actually has a good team thus year.
My firm has a suite at Miche.  
johnnyb : 9/17/2017 8:13 am : link
Always a great day with football being just a part of it. I hope to make a game this year but the stars are not lining up right now. Anyone want to become a client? And go to a game?
johnny  
Maryland Giant : 9/17/2017 10:13 am : link
Hey, if you are serious, I would love to take you up on the offer!

Giants UA  
YANKEE28 : 9/17/2017 11:36 am : link
I was there as well last Saturday. Can't beat the atmosphere. For anyone who hasn't been there before, its really a great day. So many things in addition to the game:

Army's Irish bag pipe band marching thru the parking lots and performing at your tailgate. Even have younger girls doing classic Irish dances to the music

The National Anthem-done with the respect it deserves and performed with a military singer and the West Point band

The paratroopers jumping from 4,000 feet and landing on the field. The last jumper carries the American flag, and other cadets are waiting on the ground to make sure our flag doesn't touch the ground

The cannons are great after a score or at the end of a quarter

The pristine cement truck at the entrance to the stadium that is in the colors of West Point. (I understand the CEO of US Concrete is ex-military and supplies the vehicle on game day)

The halftime show includes more paratroopers, seeing which jumper can get closest to landing on the 50 yard line

Really a great experience. It addition to the game, it reminds of the respect and gratitude our military family deserves.

And another reason for Giants fans to attend a West Point game this year- their quarterback is Ahmad Bradshaw (no relation) !!!!


Yankee  
Maryland Giant : 9/17/2017 12:06 pm : link
The atmosphere at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for Navy games is also great. The tailgating, the march on, the national anthem, the flyover, and the alma mater at the end of each game. Best scene in sports for my money. Definitely looking forward to going to an Army home game in the coming weeks.
Michie in early October is hard to beat  
njm : 9/17/2017 2:06 pm : link
Then you have the foliage and usually great weather along with all you have described. My family had season tickets for 50 years. And depending on which lot you're at, walking up to Ft. Putnam will get you some amazing views of the lower Hudson Valley along with a little history.
RE: johnny  
johnnyb : 9/18/2017 6:58 am : link
In comment 13600803 Maryland Giant said:
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Hey, if you are serious, I would love to take you up on the offer!


Maryland, I am a Financial Planner...CFP. We routinely entertain clients and prospects at these games. If you have a need for a CFP relationship, that is great. Email if you do JJBJR922@AOL.COM
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