Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to protect the tradition of the annual Army-Navy football game, ensuring that the second Saturday in December remains exclusive to the game. The order states that no college football game can be broadcast that directly conflicts with the Army-Navy Game. Trump signed the order during a visit to the White House by the Navy Midshipmen, who had won the Commander in Chief’s Trophy in December.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Navy’s historic season, complete with back-to-back 10-win seasons, ended with a thrilling 17-16 victory over Army in December.
The champions’ White House visit brought Trump’s promise to preserve the tradition to fruition.
Trump joked that the order might result in a lawsuit, but he’s confident they’ll win.
This one felt recognizable early, as the president made his intentions clear in January.
Original Observation: The Army-Navy game is a tradition that’s always at risk of being pushed aside by bigger TV money and more college playoff games.
Author: Evan Null
