Chapter 384

The day before the game, Navy’s outstanding running back had come down with such a severe case of food poisoning that he required hospitalization. The sports media became even more certain that Navy would have no chance against Michigan. Their second running back lacked the speed and power of their starter.

Gwen and Jordan had sung the National Anthem before the game began and then hurried to join Charlie, Lisa and Jason, Paula and Ted and Kate and her friends in the Lady in Red skybox. Gwen’s bold prediction became prophetic as the underdog Navy team completely dismantled Michigan.

Michigan received the kick-off and ran the ball back to the thirty. On their first play their quarterback completed a short pass that was stretched into a first down by the receiver. Unfortunately for Michigan, a Navy safety hit him hard as he struggled for another yard. The ball was jarred loose and Navy recovered at the forty two yard line.

Without their star running back, Navy lined