Government Shutdown Nearly Effects Rivalry

The United States government has shut down due to the inability of the House and Senate to reach an agreement on a funding plan for the future. The implications of this are far-reaching, but I’m here to shed a little light on the general consensus around the Morningside campus.

The typical college student won’t spend time at a museum in the next week. They won’t visit a national park. They will, however, crack a cold one and spend a Saturday afternoon watching a slate of college football games. One such game, rich in history and bathed in tradition, was in serious jeopardy until early Wednesday afternoon.

The Air Force-Navy rivalry dates back to 1960, with the teams meeting every season since 1972. Due to the government shutdown, there will be absolutely no government funding for any contests until an agreement is reached.

When examining Navy’s budget and income throughout the year, a typical income brings in about $4 million in tickets, fees, and other game concessions. According to an ESPN source, “not one dime of government money will be spent.”

Until an agreement is reached, even Saturday afternoon football can’t be taken for granted.

 

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9761603/army-black-knights-air-force-falcons-navy-midshipmen-play-weekend-source

http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/01/20763839-winners-and-losers-of-the-government-shutdown?lite

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/09/30/absolutely-everything-you-need-to-know-about-how-the-government-shutdown-will-work/

 

 

8 Responses to “Government Shutdown Nearly Effects Rivalry”

  1.   fuglsang
    October 4th, 2013 | 10:56 am

    It’s unfortunate that students can’t/won’t/don’t see how this affects them. Or their parents. Or their grandparents. Or just good people in general who are being ignored.

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