I’ll try to keep this as up-to-date as I can, and provide links from where I get the news (when I have them). For now, I’ll just start with what’s published in the media guide. If you come across some schedule news, point it out to me in the comments box and I’ll update the page. Keep in mind that these schedules change constantly.
2012
Sept. 1. . . . Notre Dame (Dublin)
Sept. 15. . . . at Penn State
Sept. 22. . . . VMI
Sept. 29. . . . San Jose State
Oct. 6. . . . at Air Force
Oct. 13. . . . at Central Michigan
Oct. 20. . . . Indiana
Oct. 27. . . . at East Carolina
Nov. 3 . . . . . Florida Atlantic
Nov. 10. . . . at Troy
Nov. 17. . . . Texas State
Dec. 8. . . . Army (Philadelphia)
2013
Sept. 7 . . . . . at Indiana
Sept. 14 . . . . Delaware
Sept. 28 . . . . at Western Kentucky
Oct. 5 . . . . . Air Force
Oct. 12 . . . . at Duke
Oct. 19 . . . . at Toledo
Oct. 26 . . . . . Pittsburgh
Nov. 2 . . . . . at Notre Dame
Nov. 9 . . . . . Hawaii
Nov. 16 . . . . South Alabama
Nov. 23 . . . . at San Jose State
Dec. 14 . . . . Army (Philadelphia)
2014
Aug. 30 . . . . Ohio State
Sept. 6 . . . . . at Temple
Sept. 13 . . . . at Rice
Sept. 20 . . . Rutgers
Sept. 27 . . . Western Kentucky
Oct. 4 . . . . . at Air Force
Oct. 11 . . . . . at UNLV
Oct. 25 . . . . . San Jose State
Nov. 1 . . . . . Notre Dame
Nov. 15 . . . . San Diego State
Nov. 22 . . . . at South Alabama
Dec. 13 . . . . . Army (Baltimore)
2015-ETERNITY
WHO KNOWS
I have to admit that the last time we played at home in Dublin against the Fightin Irish (That a home game?) we had a real good team and I felyt if we had played them in the states we would have had a good chance to beat them.
But the fans are for ND and the day was wet and rainy and ruined the day for us.
Now I understand our San Diego and Hawaii connections but have to admit that game in Ireland makes no sense to me.
It may be a nice trip but thats a long way to travel for another guaranteed loss ( as if the Christians had a good chance against the Lions in the Colisseum).
Anyway do you have any idea when the game will be coming back to NJ?
I would say that it had to be one of the more lucrative sites they played at but again it is 85% ND fans.
That I do not get- Navy can get 30,000 but against ND they did not seem to travel that many and it was the biggest game as we entered in good ranking and I thought that year it would end the streak.
But thats better than 99.5% in Ireland.
I think the new Giants Stadium is due in 2010?
So at best 2014?
Any chance for NJ for the Army game or is that now permanent residence in Philly / Baltimore ( I would think Army would want that as much as the Mids Baltimore.
Playing one of our home games in Ireland is something that Notre Dame wanted in the contract, not Navy.
More on the possible 2010 Maryland game.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/football/bal-terps806,0,601606.story?coll=bal_tab03_layout
Added Delaware game in 2011.
How valid is the chatter that we are working with Florida State?
I do see the Jacksonville connection but it would be as much a home game (if its a so called neutral site)for us as vs ND in Dublin.
Maybe a game there and Baltimore ( that would sell out).
We didn’t have any interest in playing Florida State, so nothing came of it.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-fsubeat2107aug21,0,4042509.story
Florida State still wants to play us.
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=141#s=141&f=2455&t=446194
Someone here says that the 2011 Pitt game has been moved to 2013.
PJ says we’re playing Georgia Tech sometime after 2009:
http://www.macon.com/160/story/150388.html
Maryland isn’t happening in 2010.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-terps1002,0,1695562.story
OK, Now Maryland is back on in 2010.
Two observations on the schedule posted above:
1. 2009 opens in Hawaii. Isn’t there a reciprocal visit by the Warriors to our beloved shrine in Annapolis?
2. The 2009 schedule features not one but two games against 1AA opponents (or whatever it is that we are now supposed to call them). For a number of reasons, I am never a big fan of playing any 1AA teams. First, expects us to beat them, since we’re 1A and they aren’t. But they are typically better than two or three 1A teams on our schedule (e.g., Duke, SMU, and Temple). You get less by beating a 1AA and it hurts more to lose to them. Second, 1AA’s play by different rules. Specifically, they can take and play 1A transfers immediately, so you often have 1AA teams loaded w/ guys who were playing for 1A teams during the previous season.
Back to my point: do we really need two of these on our schedule in 2009? Isn’t Northern Illinois, North Texas, Tulane, or some other 1A available?
Gary:
Navy should never play the ND game in NJ again if it can be avoided. It’s better than 95% ND fans and most of those people are “subway alumni” with no connection whatsoever to ND. They’re flat-out obnoxious.
Having been to Navy-ND games in both Baltimore and NJ, I’d much rather see it in Baltimore. The ND fans who show up there have some class.
Now that PJ is gone, I doubt we’ll still play Georgia Southern in 2009.
85er:
Ok let me get this straight (but I am sure Chet will get nice $ for doing it in say 2010) the 95% ND Fans were a concern?
What is the % in Baltimore as it sounds awfully pro ND there too (subway dont go to Baltimore too?).
The subway alumi were obnoxious? Its not like they were all subway alumni-many were flat out alumni(we tailgated with our ND graduate nephew and many of his classmates).
If by obnoxious you mean loud and supportive as opposed to typical Navy “opera” type fans that get upset when you stand up for anything other than “Anchors Aweigh” then I think its more a fan envy situation.
I am sure it was more an ESPN type situation than we Navy fans are used to but it was still fun.
You make it sound like everybody there was a “Soprano” with that stereotype?
But here is another fact-if Navy has 25 to 30,000 plus season holders- where are those people who should JUMP at a chance to see ND play only 3 hours away?
Come on- that day my friends and I (all Navy fans) were embarrased that there were no Navy fans there and as usual the Brigade carried any noise.
That year the game was a true “clash” and even then where were the reputed Navy traveling faithful?
The weather was perfect-it was a perfect event that should have received at least 25,000 or more Navy fans and the fact that we were overridden by ND fans was whos fault?
We sat about 20 rows up from ND bench and the fans were just fine-if anything typical “sorry about that again look” was seen.
I am sure we will be seeing the game there in 2010 when the new stadium opens and the Navy coffers will be filled with $ by the NJSE…..but if Navy fans dont show up-again whose fault is that?
BTW why was Philly taken out of the equation after all those years of games VS ND there?
I would think Philly would be fine too.
Navy recruits headed to NAPS not on the “birddog” recruiting list include:Matt Brewer LB, Billy Coates LS, Jake Delvento K-P, Kenson Dera LB, John Kelley DL, Trey Reed SB, Nick Ryan OL, Kavon Seaton OB, Jordan Spriggs DB, Siu Tafuna DB, Kyle Widhalm OL, Will Wied LB. Source Annapolis Capital
South Alabama wants to go I-A and wants to schedule Navy:
http://www.al.com/sports/mobileregister/thicks.ssf?/base/sports/1203329749149620.xml&coll=3
replace hawaii with The Ohio State University in 09, should also be on schedule in 10
You sure you aren’t mixing up Navy with Army?
nope, just not sure on the location and who OSU will replace in 10
I sure hope we don’t bite off more than we can chew.
Why didn’t Ohio State schedule Navy in 2010? Both teams have open dates. Was there a reason to wait until 2014?
Added Baylor series
There’s a new SMU series scheduled after the current 4-game series ends in 2011.
Navy scheduled Rice in 2009 on Oct. 10th. According to your schedule it looks like it’s replacing Rutgers (which is odd) but then again they could just be reorganizing the schedule altogether.
Sorry, here’s the link:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/football/bal-navyfoot703,0,667240.story?track=rss
After all the dissing by Rutgers Staff several years back and the low class fans in Piscataway over the last several years,one wouldn’t blame the Middies from cancelling the series altogether.Apologies for arrogance and ignorance do not cut it anymore,especially from those labelled the “Jersey Joke” by many of their followers and the media.
If you go on navysports.com an the fball section and click the navy football media guide on the right side of the page, a guide in pdf format will come up. At the bottom of the page with this year’s schedule is the next 3 years’ schedules. Sorry I can’t post the link, my computer s pdf.
Being both a Navy and South Alabama Alum, I can’t wait for for 2013! Already told my wife and kids that no mater where I am stationed (unless in the sandbox) We are heading to Annapolis for that one. Having given more money to South I may have to wear the Red, Blue and White though! Go Jags
Wow- next year Wake is again the ‘homecoming softie”?
We have to schedule the absolute hardest homecoming games EVER?!!
Not that there is anything wrong with that for me as they are the most attractive home games to attend.
But there is something wrong at the end of the scoreboard though-we lose.
Lets hope for the breakthrough VS Pitt and thats gonna be a tough one this year-Pitt looks loaded.
How come the 2009 season has 13 games?
Because you can play 13 if one is at Hawaii.
Shreveport Times is reporting Louisiana Tech and Navy have signed a home and home agreement. Navy will host Louisiana Tech in 2009, and Louisiana Tech will host navy in 2010. Not sure which game Louisiana Tech replaces on 2009 Schedule
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080821/SPORTS02/808210340
According to the gameday program, your schedules for the next 3 years are correct except for the fact that they are scheduling a homecoming game in 2010 on Oct. 30 against a TBD opponent.
well when “TBD” becomes an actual team, i’ll add them.
The gameday program is printed early in the summer. They’ve since released that we’re playing Louisiana Tech in 2009 and 2010 but those games weren’t listed in the program.
Why not reschedule a series with Ball State, last year’s game was close at home and this year showed that we had a chance if we could of done better in are execution in the red zone. A Home-Road series for the next 4 years would give us the chance to show that it’s not just a onesided series. Have them over LA Tech (push that game to 2012) on Sept 12, 2009, a week before they play Army, then in 2010 on Oct 9 (I know it would be a long time on the road, 4 games), 2011 replace the Delaware, and in 2012 play on Sept 8. Then after that time if we show that this series is they real deal then we have a true rival in the making. They set a record this year when we played them, though the fact that it was on ESPN might had to do something with that, but still it was a good game.
Ball State only has 3 contracted games each year until 2011 so they have room for 1 more. Plus, they play Army a total of 5 times thru 2014, more reason to prove that we are better than Army, than beating a team that they wouldn’t be able to, am I right or what.
Why do you need to act like you’re a Navy fan? If you’re a Ball State fan who wants to play Navy, just say so.
Ok, you got me, but come on it was two good games, and it’s true, if Navy would have TD’s instead of FG’s then they would of won, we had a hard time at stoping the option run, plus we threw 2 INT’s to your guys 1. Also, I have friend at Navy and this would give me the chance to see them at least once a year.
I heard that Ole’ Miss wanted to play Navy, is that just rumor-mill stuff or is it going to become a reality?
Looks like we need a lot more home games at NMCMS in 2010 – only one so far – SMU
Navy will play at Iowa State
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/others/0-1-324/Service-academies–UNLV-book-bouts-with-Iowa-State.html
Wagner’s blog also has some more info on the Navy vs. Iowa State scheduling. The blog also says that between now and 2018, Syracuse, Mississippi, and Northwestern are on Navy’s schedule.
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/blog_bwagner.html
I’m a little sad, navyfreak. I posted about that a month ago!
http://thebirddog.wordpress.com/2008/09/18/oh-by-the-way/
I’m sorry…
Why are all the games at 3:30 this year? Is that part of the new contract?
How have other fans with season tickets responded to this?
CSTV wanted the chance to schedule tripleheaders this year, which means games at noon, 3:30, and 7. Chet was given the choice between noon and 3:30, and he chose the latter. I’d have preferred noon, but I do recall people complaining about noon starts in the past. That’s why the games were at 1:30 last year.
Thanks Mike-
I recall feeling 12 was a bit early but liked it .
Are we now in for 3:30 for the rest of our CBS lives?
I don’t know, but I would guess it’s discussed every year.
That’s my guess. I can try to find out this weekend though.
Guys- thats ok- it is what it will be and just have to be lived with no matter what the time.
It was a long trip back to Ny after Pitt game- the overall day was 6AM and we got back about 12:30 and those 12:00 games made that an easier night thats for sure.
Just whining I guess….Thanks
Nah, keep the games at 3:30. Living outside Philly, that makes for an easy trip down, a few hours for tailgate, and a decent time back home. Of course, if they would ever figure out how to get cars out of the parking lot (here’s a hint: Gold goes right on Farragut or Left on Taylor, Blue goes left and right, respectively, and each are one way from those points out to Rowe and West St.) it might save about an hour on departing.
From Navysports.com press release today…
10 year Extenstion to CBS for Army-Navy classic….
In 2009, the annual Army-Navy classic will be broadcast on CBS Sports on Saturday, Dec. 12 (2:30 PM, ET). Each year during the new deal CBS Sports will present a special edition of its pregame show, COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY, dedicated to the game and will feature the traditional parade of the Brigade of Midshipmen and the Corps of Cadets onto the field.
The Army-Navy game will be played on the second Saturday in December each year. The schedule for the length of the agreement is as follows:
December 12, 2009
December 11, 2010
December 10, 2011
December 8, 2012
December 14, 2013
December 13, 2014
December 12, 2015
December 10, 2016
December 9, 2017
December 8, 2018
Hey Birddog when you get a chance could you update the future skeds to reflect the A-N game changes?
Since you know it’s not like you have a full-time job or a wife and kids to distract you…oh wait…
heh… I don’t know what I’m going to do now that basketball season is starting. I might use my insane blogger cash to hire a staff.
I found out recently that Navy has been 2-8 (or something rediculous like that) for homecoming games over the past decade. If that’s true, why is Navy scheduled to play Wake Forest next year for homecoming? The year after that is Duke and Houston, but I think after the loss to Duke this year I think we can all assume that those teams could surprise us and come out with a win. Not to mention Duke came out with a ton of points against us in 2007, making it seem like a bad choice to play before we take on ECU the next week.
Scheduling a cupcake on homecoming isn’t a rule.
Not necessarily a bad idea though. Give the guys a chance to win big at home and get hyped up, especially after a rough schedule of Maryland, Wake, Air Force, and ND leading up to Homecoming.
Well we pretty much have the same mix of teams that we always do, save the brouhaha with Ohio State and the Maryland game. We could just declare a different week to be “homecoming,” I suppose, but I don’t see what difference it would make. Scheduling football games is VERY difficult as an independent, especially a good one. And it’s even harder to schedule in October and November when most teams are waist-deep in conference play and not looking for OOC matchups. Getting a perceived “easy” game at that point is a lot easier said than done.
The ups and downs of being an independent. Oh well, guess Navy will just have to toughen up. Thanks for the feedback.
Any new news about where they’ll be holding the next few Army/Navy games? I know some big venues like the Rose Bowl, Superdome, and Soldier Field were trying to reel it in.
The bidding process is still underway. I hadn’t heard about any of those sites. I doubt it’ll stray far from Philadelphia.
Hate to refer you to Scout.com, but heres the article I read about the future sites.
http://army.scout.com/2/770758.html
That’s just the guy’s personal wishlist, and a pretty ridiculous one at that. He is also apparently unaware that Army-Navy was played in the Rose Bowl before, in 1983.
Of the “exotic” sites, the one that put in the best bid the last time around was Seattle. The game was still awarded to Philadelphia, though. Location is a tough obstacle to overcome.
Is Philly just the ideal choice because of proximity to both Academies? Or is the contest usually there just because Philly has hosted the game the most times and its a comfortable arrangement?
Both. Philadelphia did a really good job on their last presentation of selling itself as the “home” of Army-Navy, with the idea that having a permanent home for the game adds value to the Army-Navy brand. Pasadena and the Rose Bowl, for example. I actually agree with this. Philly’s problem in the past was that they took the game for granted; Veterans’ Stadium fell into disrepair, cardiologist convention taking up all the hotel space that weekend, etc. That doesn’t appear to be the case anymore. I wouldn’t mind seeing Army-Navy move around once in a great while for special occasions, like if they wanted to go to Chicago in 2026 for the 100th anniversary of the original “game of the century,” for example. But for the most part I think the game and season ticket holders are better served by playing in Philadelphia every year.
I agree. Having the game move around every so often might give people who have never seen the game the opportunity to get hooked on it, like a trip the Rose Bowl would do. The idea they had of sending it to New Orleans to bring some relief money to the city wouldn’t be so bad either, especially since it would be good PR for the Navy. I agree with you though, the Philly venue is still the best option. If not only because its the “home” of the game, but also because its the birthplace of the Marine Corps.
I’m sure Mr “GotRocks” the AD will sell out to the highest bidder…has nothing to do with Philly , B’more, or the Meadowlands, it’s all about money to him….seems in recent years he’s been able to us some of NAAA’s money on “other” than Navy Sports events or endeavors…Women’s World Lax e.g….time to start looking into what’s going on outside the NMCS!!! Go Navy, let’s get some itegrity back into the system..it’s no all about winning!!!
Uh, integrity? Attracting events to NMCMS like the Women’s Lacrosse World Cup shows a lack of integrity? That’s a new one.
And whoever bids the highest should probably get top consideration. I don’t see how that’s a bad thing.
Great to see Ohio State on the schedule in 2009. Congrats to all involved in the Navy football program for your success. Every competitor (ranked on not) be warned!
We heard that Navy is NOT playing Ohio State in 2009. Which is it?
Well, considering what I’ve listed…
We heard that Navy is NOT playing Ohio State in 2009. Which is it?
Who is “we” and where did you hear it from? The official tOSU website lists the game. It’s happening.
Philadelphia Facing Heavy Competition For Army-Navy Game
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/20081202_Phila__works_to_keep_Army-Navy_game.html
Why can’t Navy play Kentucky and not Western Ky? UK fans are crazy and loyal and there would be a packed house. If we can play with Vandy, we sure can play with UK.
WHY DIDN’T NAVY JOIN THE MID AMERICAN CONFERENCE YEARS AGO?
BECAUSE IT’S BETTER TO BE INDEPENDENT.
just saw this column today while looking for schedule updates. it is definite that duke will play navy in 2010?
In football scheduling, nothing is definite until kickoff.
How accurate is the 2010 schedule? I’m mainly concerned with a conference that will be happening in Annapolis in October. Is the October 23rd game definitely on for them to play in NJ? How about the Oct. 2nd at Air Force? I need for this conference NOT to fall on either Navy football in town or either of the boat shows. Thanks.
The 2010 schedule is what was printed in the media guide. They are always subject to change, although I’d say that Notre Dame and Air Force are probably about as locked-in as it gets.
Ok. So Notre Dame and Air Force are both away games, correct?
Technically Notre Dame is a home game, but for your purposes, yes, it won’t be in Annapolis. Air Force is also on the road next year.
Mike – is there a return game for Indiana? Their athletic department is in the red, so I wouldn’t doubt it’s just a one game deal.
I’m sure there is, but I haven’t seen it in writing anywhere yet.
I live near St. Louis, and it’s nice to have one game each year that we can get to that’s not too far away. Attended Northern IL last Thanksgiving, drove to Columbus on Labor Day weekend this year, and we’re planning to travel to Western KY in 2011. Speaking of the Ohio St game, if you had bet me that we would have a 2-pt conversion attempt to tie the game in the 4th quarter, you would have cleaned me out. Beat Army!
Birddog, do you see any chance of getting Army -Navy or Navy – ND in Jacksonville.
Army-Navy, no. Jacksonville has explored the idea, as have many cities outside of Baltimore-Philadelphia-East Rutherford. Generally speaking, though, the cost of shipping the Brigade and Corps of Cadets is too much for most cities to bear. Navy-ND, on the other hand, could be very possible. The city is pressing hard for more college football games in the stadium to make up for the loss of the ACC championship game. 2014 could be a real possibility for the Navy-ND game to hit the road somewhere, since it’s likely that there will already be a home game in Baltimore (Ohio State). I’m sure Jacksonville will get stiff competition for that game, though.
Hi there Mike,
Am I mistaken or does it seem like the strength of schedule is going down in 2010. Is it even possible to say “good schedule/ bad schedule this far out?
James – SOS in ’10 is hurt by Houston dropping us from their schedule. Before that, Navy would have played bowl teams in SMU, AFA, Houston, East Carolina, and Central Michigan. Add BCS teams ND, MD, Wake, & Duke, and that leaves GSU (historical FBS powerhouse), La Tech (one year removed from a bowl game), Army (team on the rise that is “turning the corner” depending on who you believe.
I agree that at first glance, the schedule does not look too tough. Houston and ECU aren’t Ohio State and Pitt, but CMU and Temple are equals, and GSU/MD/Duke are much better than Delaware/Rice/WKU.
Re: the Houston drop – From a recruiting exposure standpoint, it would have been great to see us matched up against a quality opponent in Texas again, especially if Keenun had been even a fringe Heisman candidate. (And as a Houston resident, it is a very disappointing change.)
Any idea who might have an open date in mid-November (and might even consider adding a triple option opponent)?
MC- never thought about the recruiting part, good point. Thankfully, Navy makes trips to Texas in 2011 and 2012.
Thanks for the reply DJ. I was wondering about SoS because I’d like to see Navy appear on an AP Top 25 ranking. They’ve received a few votes, but hitting number 25 would be awesome.
Indiana SID is reporting that the IU vs. Navy series is a home and home for 2012 and 2013, although the sequence is yet to be determined. However, since the Navy media guide has Indiana at home in 2012, we can assume Navy is at IU in 2013, and it will probably be an early game, per Big 10 customary scheduling.
I was reading National Champs future schedules and they list a 2015 game on Rutgers portion at Navy.However,on avy’s portion ,no game is found. Are the two schools playing that year or not? Also,after all the bad blood for the dis’s at the Academy and inapropriate language directed at visiting Bavy fans families,why does Navy still play Rutgers at all? They were the first school in the country that didnt allow the service academies to March In during pregames.Teir coach started a mini unpatriotic trend now with other schools. Why play them?There are plenty more more patriotic and worthwhile BCS programs that would apreciate the academies on their schedule.
I was reading National Champs future schedules and they list a 2015 game on Rutgers portion at Navy.However,on
Navy’s portion ,no game is found. Are the two schools playing that year or not? Also,after all the bad blood for the dis’s at the Academy and inapropriate language directed at visiting Navy fans families,why does Navy still play Rutgers at all? They were the first school in the country that didnt allow the service academies to March In during pregames.Their coach started a mini unpatriotic trend now with other schools now doig the same. Why play them?There are plenty more more patriotic and worthwhile BCS programs that would apreciate the academies on their schedule.
fortunately, a patriotism analysis isn’t a prerequisite for scheduling.
There is talk of the Big TEN and PAC10 both expanding dramatically in 12-18 months to as many as 16 teams each. The Domino and ripple effects from the Big East3-Flee created problems with several schedules still felt today.Should all this play out,does Navy remain Independent,step into a conference or be forced to scramble schedule wise? Is Navy ready for a leap to a revamped Big East,ConfUSA,MAC should they come a calling or are the costs to much to bear?
Maryland was moved to September 6 correct?
Navy vs Delaware is great money maker for both schools and a great attraction as many alums of U of D live in the Annapolis area
Added South Carolina in 2011. SMU had been scheduled on that day. My guess is that SMU was pushed back and not replaced.
At Penn State on Sept. 15, 2012. What does that do to the TCU game?
TCU is gone according to the TCU website
Gotta admit…I like the Baylor Game. Central Texas (1.5 hours from DFW and Austin, 2.5 from San Antonio, 3 from Houston…good recruiting) Hopefully, there will still be a big 12(10?) so that we have a winnable game against a BCS conference team.
Hello, nice site here. I heard there were talks about Navy hosting VMI on 9/8/12. Since Navy has a game out of the continental US, don’t they have the option for a 13th game?
Thank you;
Kevin
I beleive Indiana is off the future books due to expansion of the Big Ten (or is it the Big 4 and Little 8?)
Looking at the Indiana website, it appears you are correct.
Word is that Navy and IU are trying to hammer out a new date now that the B10 has expanded and aligned. There are no common open dates, and IU’s only non-conference games on the schedule are the same weekends as ND and PSU, which aren’t moving. Navy’s open dates are during IU’s B10 games. IU’s open dates are 9/22 (home vs. Rutgers) and 10/20 (home vs. Fordham). I could see them moving the Fordham game to accomodate.
Well, IU appears to be getting replaced with Texas State in 2012.
I have been waiting with great anticipation to hear that Navy and BYU have worked out a schedule of football and maybe basketball games long into the future. I was very disappointed to note that not one game is listed in the future schedules. From what I understood BYU was hoping to play both Army and Navy and after a few cooling down years, Air Force. Having one game at home and one on the road against the service academies was the goal, alternating each year, Ex.: year 1-Navy in Provo, Army at West Point, year 2-BYU at Annapolis, Army in Provo, year 3-BYU at Air Force, Navy in Provo.
Anyone know what’s going on?
In my mind having an opportunity to play teams made-up of those who are committed to become our countries leaders and to protect our country is pretty exciting. Everyone is a Navy, Army, Air Force fan along with their other favorite. I get a lump in my throat thinking about it.
Congrats on what, a 9th consecutive win over Army. I love Ken N. your coach and what he has been able to accomplish.
I’m anxiously waiting for a trip east, if you know why nothing yet has happened let me know.
Steve
I never saw anything other than fan speculation that BYU would play Army or Navy. There’s no rule, written or unwritten, that independents have to play each other. People just seemed to assume that it would happen for some reason.
Playing Navy may or may not make sense for BYU, but unless BYU will pay Navy a lot of money to do it, it doesn’t make much sense for Navy to fly out to Utah when they already have to go to Colorado every other year. I’d love to see Navy play BYU, but I don’t know how much sense it makes financially or as far as recruiting and exposure priorities go.
I wonder if the 2012 game in Dublin will be moved?
VMI @ Navy, 9/22/12? Move rutgers?
I was reading Bill Wagner’s blog this morning and he says that Navy is playing Hawaii, 2013 in Annapolis and 2015 in Hawaii.
Here is the link:
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/blogs/post/2844440/Navy-To-Play-Hawaii.html
ESPN.com is reporting that Navy & Notre Dame have extended their series until 2026.
http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/44162/navy-notre-dame-extend-series#comments
It appears Baylor has dropped Navy in 2015 and 2016.
http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/081400aaa.html#_
Much disappointment, as my wife is a Baylor grad and our families both live in Waco. It would have made for a fun series for us. I’ll be giving her and the in laws some good harassment for “chickening” out.
A while back I saw (somewhere) that Navy was going to play Fordham (@Navy). Now, seems they’ve changed their plans?
Do you know if perhaps that is still in the forecast?
We are a House Divided ~ which is why I have interest in that game!
Cheers!
Any chance us playing Notre Dame at home…
http://www.foxsportscarolinas.com/11/04/11/Irish-entering-foreign-territory-vs-Wake/landing_acc.html?blockID=596506&feedID=3737
No
I know…your right Mike… but ND at Wake, really?
And now what with Navy joining the Big East in 2015?
Rumor has it… a 4 game home and away series with ODU starting in 2015 is to be announced soon
I heard VMI @ Navy on 9/13/2014.
How locked in would you say the 2013 schedule is? I might be getting married on 9/14 but I might change it to 9/21 to avoid higher hotel fees and traffic. But if the schedule is very tentative then maybe I shouldn’t move it. Advice?
I’d guess that it’s pretty well set, since the schedules were officially released:
http://www.navysports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/032411aaa.html