The Army-Navy game on Saturday marks the 120th anniversary of the football rivalry . It was a rematch from last year's game, which ended in a 31-28 victory for Army over Navy. Both academies made sure the rivalry was consistent with military values . The game has become tradition for Americans and an antidote to dark times , Mills writes . Mills : Army-Navy players do n't go directly to NFL or a lucrative job , but to active service .
The Army-Navy game on Saturday marks the 120th anniversary of the football rivalry . Nicolaus Mills : Both academies made sure the rivalry was consistent with military values . The game has become tradition for Americans and an antidote to dark times , Mills writes . Mills : Army-Navy players do n't go directly to NFL or a lucrative job , but to active service .