Midshipwrecked for 40 straight: Unbeaten Navy hopes to end long drought against Notre Dame

From: Charleston Gazette | Date: October 16, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

NEW YORK - For four decades, the routine has been pretty much the same: Notre Dame players and coaches talk up the Navy Midshipmen during the week and beat them up on game day.

It's often been hard to take the Fighting Irish seriously when they've tried to convince others - and maybe even themselves - that defeating Navy would be a problem.

Recently, though, things have changed. Now, when the Irish say Navy will be a challenge, nobody questions their sincerity.

Notre Dame (4-2) has won an NCAA record 40 straight against Navy (5-0) heading into today's game at the Meadowlands in East ...

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