Posted on 10/03/2013 2:23:01 AM PDT by Libloather
U.S. military academy football teams will play this weekend, despite the government shutdown.
A senior defense official said Wednesday the decision affects this weekend's games only, and future games will be evaluated as events unfold. The official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly so spoke on condition of anonymity.
Navy later confirmed its home game against Air Force in Annapolis, Md., would be played as scheduled Saturday. The game is sold out.
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Go Air Force!
Ditto!
Obama blinks.
Go NAVY!
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