77 Mids going to the Temple game

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<p>Scout.com > Navy </p>

<h2>SOURCES: 77 MIDS GOING TO TEMPLE GAME </h2>

<p>David Ausiello
GoMids.com Aug 30, 2007 </p>

<p>Sources at the U.S. Naval Academy have told GoMids.com, as of Wednesday evening, 77 midshipmen have been given permission to represent the brigade at the Navy/Temple football game tomorrow in Philadelphia. This number does not include a small collection of band members and cheerleaders. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.</p>

<p>GoMids.com has also learned that midshipmen who signed-up as part of this movement order were required to pay $25 for their tickets. In a previous article, GoMids.com reported that an invitation was extended from the Temple University Athletic Department to the Naval Academy which would have allowed the entire brigade to attend the game for free.</p>

<p>In related news, the West Point public affairs office has confirmed that the U.S. Military Academy would be sending 300 cadets to Army’s football game this Saturday in Cleveland against Akron. The game, which is being billed as the first annual Patriot Bowl promises a patriotic pre-game and halftime show.</p>

<p>Both the Navy and Army games will be covered by ESPN networks. The Navy/Temple game will be covered by ESPNU which is available in close to 10 million homes nationwide. The Army/Akron game will be televised by ESPN Regional and available in only the New York market or as part of a pay-per-view package. </p>

<p>Over 4,000 midshipmen attended the Navy/Maryland football game held in Baltimore on Labor Day weekend in 2005. The game generated $1 million in revenue for the Naval Academy.</p>

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<p>David ...
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"Sources at the U.S. Naval Academy ...."

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<p>Who? An irritated food vender? Meddling mom over there to try and get fotos of starving Mids? A starving Mid? Some gossiping ol' alums down at the Drydock?</p>

<p>I thought you wanted to be known as "Mr. Credible, the next Baltimore Sun or Wash Post"?</p>

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<p>WP: You may not like David but I've read what he's written for awhile now...perhaps take an approach such as listen, observe and then...</p>

<p>He's trying his best to provide some good information. If you email him, you might be able to ascertain who his source or from what department he's from. There was indeed an article though that stated Midn would get into the game for free and it seems as though if they're on the MO they have to pay. Either way with the opening game just under two hours from Philly and whether it's 77 or 7 x 77 attending when on tv, it isn't a blockbuster showing for a premiere institution that has been playing football for a century. The PR could have done wonders, but rest assure, the Mids will be studying their calculus on a Friday night of a long weekend. Wow, now that's impressive. The CLT must be a bundle of fun to be around.</p>

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<p>My Firstie and his roommate will be going to JMU this week, they had to stick around for Evening Meal Formation which makes a trip to Philly impossible.</p>

<p>Seems to me that the Army has a much bigger stake in this war and yet 300 Cadets are heading to Akron...what irony</p>

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<p>The "Face of the Navy" . . . as long as you are within the yard.</p>

<p>Son says they have been told specifically that Mids should not be used for recruiting/p.r. purposes. "Nation at War" and all that . . .</p>

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<p>mvl, I appreciate your note and in fact have been reading and enjoying David's stuff. I like his pieces alot and think he's top drawer as a young man. I just believe his note on "sources" is dirty pool. Typically tempting journalistic. Either acknowledge your source (and its consequent credibility or lack thereof ... we're not given that opportunity here.) or don't use the info. That's my only point. I've told him that I really do appreciate and value his work and just hate to see anyone of his high calibre settling for journalistic dirty pool. Dan Rather did the same thing, I think. Dave's standards are higher than the Don's. He's a USNA alumnus!</p>

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<p>First-
David, thank you for the information.
I have no doubt it is credible.
BTW- nice job on GoMids. Looking forward to more coverage of Navy Lacrosse come spring!!!</p>

<p>Bill-
A huge change of events from last year, when there was not a seat to be had at Navy. Too bad we could not show Temple the same respect in their house.
Having said that, no doubt those 77 will carry the voice of the entire Brigade with them!</p>

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<p>Bump. Bump.</p>

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<p>David-<br>
so how come you left us all hanging after the end of the third quarter?????</p>

<p>(ps...great post of the game....felt like I was right there! Thanks!)</p>

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<p>David,
Thank you so much for your efforts. Really loved following the blog as we didn't get the game here in Annapolis. Loved the himor too! "0 Mids in the stands" Thanks again.</p>

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<p>It was funny-</p>

<p>and sad....felt so bad for that lone Mid doing pushups on the field! Thought you might have left to go join him!!!</p>

<p>anyway- terrific job- thank you!<br>
will tune in for Rutgers (if I opt to forgo the NJ Tpke!)</p>

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<p>From this week's TRIDENT:</p>

<p>The Brigade of Midshipmen will continue to support Navy football in the 2007-2008 season with active presence at eight games.</p>

<p>In a move designed to help Midshipmen focus on their moral, mental and physical development and remove unnecessary distractions from mission accomplishment, the Naval Academy released its policy on brigade attendance at away football games. The policy balances recent changes aimed at increasing unit cohesion, aligning the Brigade of Midshipmen with the fleet, and stimulating leadership opportunities and training for the Midshipmen.</p>

<p>In addition to sending the Drum and Bugle Corps and Naval Academy cheerleaders, the policy allows eligible upper class Midshipmen in a liberty status to travel to away games. Those eligible Midshipmen who wish to attend away games will purchase a ticket from the Naval Academy Athletic Association, arrange their own transportation, and attend in uniform. Those who choose to attend are required to muster with their company Command Duty Officer no later than noon the following day.</p>

<p>Before forming this policy, Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Jeffrey L. Fowler obtained input and recommendations from the Academy’s senior leadership team, including the Commandant of Midshipmen, Athletic Director and Academic Dean, on the best way to ensure the Academy prepares Midshipmen to become successful junior officers. Several recent operational changes from the Commandant of Midshipmen Capt. Margaret Klein specifically focus on limiting distractions from mission accomplishment, including mandatory meals for the brigade, mandatory study time and fleet-relevant summer training.</p>

<p>According to Klein, ''We are a nation at war, and we do not have the luxury of letting our Midshipmen learn about life in the Fleet and Marine Corps once they get there. They need to be ready to lead Sailors and Marines the day they graduate from this institution.''</p>

<p>Because the Temple, Rutgers, and Pittsburgh games occur during times where travel would result in missed classes or conflict with mandatory study hours, and because of the distance for the November game against North Texas, brigade attendance to those games will be limited to eligible Midshipmen in liberty status.</p>

<p>The Naval Academy plans to send a large contingent of Midshipmen to South Bend, Ind., for the Notre Dame game in November, and the entire brigade will be present for the Army-Navy game in Baltimore in December.</p>

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<p>Sorry if I offend, but I still think it's a travesty that mandatory Friday night study hours are considered more important than encouraging SAT mids to support fellow mids (i.e. the Temple and Rutgers games). </p>

<p>Isn't satellite TV available on a number of ships these days? If so, wouldn't their wartime crews have the possibility of watching the games (if not on duty)? Wouldn't those same crews be supportive of mids cheering on their own team?</p>

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<p>Offtheyard</p>

<p>Some people seem to have a problem with anybody who posts something that does not comport with that person's view of how things should be.</p>

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<li> It is a travesty. Son was at the game; he said they tried the best they could to be enthusiastic but it was kind of sad how empty the mids seating area was.
He noted the lone mid doing pushups!</li>
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<p>^^^ no doubt they did.</p>

<p>Thinking back now to last year's Rutgers game.....
you could hear the cheering up the entire length of the NJPtke! (well, almost! )</p>

<p>I can't think of a better "face of the Navy" then their presence... they are gonna be missed! </p>

<p>But congrats to that lone midshipmen for doing his best to represent the 4200 others left behind!</p>

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<p>So it is correct statement that only the USNA (and not the other SA) has changed their football attendance policy for away games?</p>

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<p>^^^^^^Time2, USNA has a new Supt. New Commanders have been making policy changes ever since King David when he took over the Army of Israel.</p>

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<p>So is that a yes or no to my prior question?</p>

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<p>I did notice one thing about the Army Akron Game. While Akron is close to Cleveland, It gets very little Press coverage. They will mention the scores and maybe 1 highlight total airtime 15-20 seconds The Army game at Akron was covered by every Local News oultet. ALL THE LOCALS ABC/CBS/FOX/Independent. gave them a lot of coverage. Lots of impressive shots of Cadets in the stands and great commentary on traditions etc... The game was carried live on 1 local station as well. There were at least 1000s of cadets/soldiers in the stands. Hard to tell which were which. This bookended with the Cleve National air show which all services were represented. It was a really great PR and recruiting opportunity for Army. Our local High school has a 4c cadet and he was able to be here for the game and talked with students about his summer at WP. very cool.</p>

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<p>According to new Supe. Mids. are no longer to be used for recruiting purposes; as the "face of the Navy" it is important that nobody see their faces. Brilliant!</p>