His distinguished career spanning a number of institutions remains impressive and we all wish Don and his family a healthy and happy next chapter in their lives.

We are very pleased that WBAL will be our flagship station for Navy football games in the Baltimore market, as well as up and down the Eastern Seaboard, ... WBAL radio is widely regarded as one of the top radio stations in the country and it is terrific for our fans to have the Navy football games on its wide-reaching air waves.

A lot of people have come and gone, but Dave has been the one constant member of the Navy athletic family. He is a true gentleman, a first-class person and has stood as a beacon of respect for Navy athletics. It is a privilege to honor him in this way.

Let's beat Army first, then take on the Mountain West for a fantastic finish to a historic season.

Whether we visit South Bend, or the game is played on the East Coast, it is of great interest to our collective national audience of Irish fans, Naval Academy alumni and the Navy family at large, ... Two institutions with similar values rekindling a lengthy and well-respected relationship make this game special.

Blue sky, 72 degrees, palm trees and sunshine in December works for us.