Rudder A-midshipmen!

Thousands of students from the nation's military academies descended on my hometown for the 106th Annual Army-Navy Game. And, as is custom, my neighbor (a former army tanker) descended on Casa de Wyatt to watch the festivities in Hi-Def. Since Denny is gung-ho for the Black Knights, it is only fitting that - as his friend - I obnoxiously cheer for the Midshipmen.

And, as has been custom, Navy spanked Army, 42-23.

As Denny was making The Walk of Shame back to his home, a few things struck me - thankfully not his fist - about this year's event:

• Navy's cheerleaders were much more attractive than Army's, but the Army babes had the better outfits by far!
• When CBS showed some famous grads from the two academies, Army propped up Patton, Ike, and Omar Bradley. Navy posted Jimmy Carter! Ouch.
• Philadelphia sucks when it comes to "going all out" for the traditional game. The half-assed field painting - we could still plainly see the Eagles logo coming through the temporary Army and Navy end zones - made me cringe. Maybe the game should be played in Giants Stadium.
• Does football get any better than Army-Navy? Despite the lopsided final, the overall play was terrific from both sides, and nary a penalty was called. Try seeing that in the NFL.