A must-watch: CBS’s tremendous intro before the Army-Navy game
December 14th, 2010 | Army Army-Navy game Football Navy | Posted by Phil Creed
Because I was at the game, I didn’t see this video spot which apparently played before the Army-Navy game on Saturday until this morning. I can’t put into words how powerful and well-produced this piece is, so you’re just going to have to watch it. It’s narrated by actor William Peterson and features Army Col. Greg Gadson, former Marine Capt. Brian Stann, Navy Reservist Clayton Kendrick-Holmes and the parent of a former West Point football player currently deployed (somebody help me out with his name please). Each talks about serving their country during wartime, the sacrifices our troops have made, and the emotional meaning of the Army-Navy game.
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Military Sports Report - After Action – Once again, CBS’s intro Army-Navy was a home run Says:
December 13th, 2011 at 8:46 am[...] Last year they had former CSI star William Peterson narrate a moving tribute featuring former players, parents and active-duty service members. On Saturday, it was Gary Sinise narrating an overview of the game, its participants and its place in history. Behind Sinise was the choirs from each school singing a rendition of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” [...]