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The Black Knights sing Army's alma mater after losing to Navy on Saturday at FedEx Field. It marked the first time in the 112-year series that the game was played inside the Capital Beltway. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Navy midshipmen and Army cadets had different reactions to a touchdown Navy scored Saturday during the first quarter. (T.J. Kirkpatrick/The Washington Times)

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) breaks away from Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec., 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

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Syracuse's Dion Waiters, right, drives against George Washington's Aaron Ware during the second half of an in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. Syracuse won 85-50. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)

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Virginia Tech running back David Wilson heads to the end zone as Virginia safety Rodney McLeod chases during the second half at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. Virginia Tech won the game 38-0. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Virginia quarterback Michael Rocco makes a pass as Virginia Tech defensive end James Gayle closes in during the first half at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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In this photo provided by the Heisman Trophy Trust, Robert Griffin III, of Baylor University, holds the Heisman Trophy award after being named the winner, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, in New York. (AP Photo/Heisman Trophy Trust, Kelly Kline)

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Baylor's Robert Griffin III, right, signs autographs on the red carpet for the College Football Awards ceremony in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2011 file photo, Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun reacts after hitting a game-winning home run during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, in Milwaukee. Braun won the National League MVP Award in voting announced Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Midshipman Gabriela Baez, second from left, and Marci Demyon, center, react as Baez trades hats with Army 4th Class cadet Joe Giffin, right, after Navy beat Army 27-21, for it's 10th win in a row, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. on Dec. 10, 2011. (T.J. Kirkpatrick/ The Washington Times)

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Navy Midshipmen quarterback Kriss Proctor (2) and Navy Midshipmen running back John Howell (33) cheer with fellow Midshipmen in the stands after defeating the Army Black Nights 27-21 at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Midshipman 4th Class Blake Stout, at center, celebrates as Navy beats Army 27-21, for it's 10th win in a row., at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. on Dec. 10, 2011. (T.J. Kirkpatrick/ The Washington Times)

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Navy beats Army 27-21, for their 10th straight win, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. on Dec. 10, 2011. (T.J. Kirkpatrick/ The Washington Times)

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An Army cadet sits in the stand after the Army Black Nights are defeated by the Navy Midshipmen 27-21 at Fedex Field, Landover, MD, Saturday, December 10, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Navy Midshipmen defensive end Wes Henderson (99) and Navy Midshipmen safety Tra'ves Bush (9) celebrate as Navy wins 27-21 over Navy at Fedex Field, Landover, MD, Saturday, December 10, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Army Black Knights linebacker Justin Trimble (5) gets yelled at by Navy Midshipmen defensive lineman Torri Preston (93) for a late hit at the end of the fourth quarter of the Army-Navy game at Fedex Field, Landover, MD, Saturday, December 10, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Navy Midshipmen celebrate as Navy wins 27-21 over Navy at Fedex Field, Landover, MD, Saturday, December 10, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Navy Midshipmen linebacker Jarred Shannon (10) and Navy Midshipmen linebacker Matt Warrick (51) sack Army Black Knights quarterback Trent Steelman (8) late in the fourth quarter of the Army-Navy game at Fedex Field, Landover, MD, Saturday, December 10, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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President Barack Obama, at center, crosses the field to sit on the Army side during half time in the tied 14-14 Army-Navy game at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. on Dec. 10, 2011. (T.J. Kirkpatrick/ The Washington Times)

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Aaron Kilner, a 4th Class Army Cadet, at center, celebrates with his fellow Company C-3 cadets after Army ties the score at 14-14 during the first half of the Army-Navy game at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. on Dec. 10, 2011. Navy has won the last nine times and the Army cadets were excited about a tie game entering half time. (T.J. Kirkpatrick/ The Washington Times)