Sometimes I have to let my true colors shine. I just spent the afternoon watching Navy break a 43 game losing streak against Notre Dame. 46-44 in triple overtime. For any international readers, I apologize for the incomprehensible post.
If you are a Notre Dame fan – thank you for the classy way that your team responded and stood at attention for the playing of Navy Blue and Gold.
Go Navy, Beat Army
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