From Football Field to Battlefield

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen First Class Ford Higgins of Norcross, Ga., discusses his unique experience as a Navy football player. Higgins, #72, is the starting center for the midshipmen and is the captain of the football team. Higgins also is a semi-finalist for the Jason Witten Award. Higgins is expected to graduate from the Naval Academy in spring 2020 and serve as a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by SSgt James Skelton)

[bearbus]

When I was enlisted in United States Marine Corps, we had some great Marine Officers who graduated from from the United States Naval Academy. They once told me that whenever a Marine watches Army vs. Navy game we should always say "Go Navy! Beat Army! Ooh-rah Marine Corps!" And I still do to this day.

[frankieblue]

The best fighting force in the world... no better words. Semper Fi my Brother.

[trent]

A field turns into a battle field if you put battle in front of it

[ggrunt]

Go Navy Beat Army combat Vet from Nam 1/9 marines in the A Shau Valley in 69 0331 are we still Attacking

[askeletonsdaisy]

Congratulations on today's win!🇺🇸

[roykiefer]

Education is critical, however, tremendously valuable and life-altering education occurs beyond the classroom, the library and the laboratory. The self-discipline, teamwork, self-sacrifice, leadership, “followership, ” collaboration, and work ethic often mastered through competitive sports is a VITAL complement to the formal academic program at Navy (and other equally fine undergraduate programs). There is a very crucial and very tangible payoff for this non-scholastic education in the Fleet and in life.

SING SECOND!

[manondumouchel]

Congratulations Sir, your service and challenge is very great, love it

[ПапаСталин-сг]

Congratulations on beating the Army yesterday!

[Troy]

I love watching football when Navy vs Army against each other in every year.

[ConnerAquariums]

I love the Marine corps
And thanks for your service Marines out there

[rtydhtr]

Ahh yes, let me relate combat to college football

[topsecretbear]

Real Marines go to Paris Island sir....