For anyone watching Norte Dame -Navy game, did you know Navy saved Norte Dame?

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From Wikipedia:

Despite the one-sided result the last few decades, most Notre Dame and Navy fans consider the series a sacred tradition for historical reasons. Both schools have strong football traditions going back to the beginnings of the sport. Notre Dame, like many colleges, faced severe financial difficulties during World War II, which were exacerbated by the fact that it was then still an all-male institution. The US Navy made Notre Dame a training center for V-12 candidates and paid enough for usage of the facilities to keep the University afloat. Notre Dame has since extended an open invitation for Navy to play the Fighting Irish in football and considers the game annual repayment on a debt of honor.

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1. Both teams seem to have left

their defensive forces at home today.

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2. ND's defense picking up a bit with an interception

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3. True

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4. I should have added that I'm cheering for Navy!

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5. Pesky details...

The history of the two institutions is pretty cool. I have no skin in the game. Just relaxing after a long week.

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6. Thank you

Love this story. We've followed ND for years.

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7. Me too, the story really resonated because it's been such a long relationship across

decades, many school presidents, athletic directors and coaches.