WHAT IT FEELS LIKE ... to Play in Your First Army-Navy Game

Army-Navy is a game filled pageantry and tradition, from the pregame flyovers to the winning and losing teams standing side-by-side after the game as they each sing their respective alma maters. Freshman Jabaree Tuani started at defensive end for the Midshipmen, and was credited with one tackle in their dominating 34-0 victory at Lincoln Financial Field.

It's an amazing feeling, especially with the rivalry being so big. Words can't really explain it. . . . Just to be a freshman and play in a game like that, it's like wow.

I definitely watched the game on TV in the past. I remember just seeing guys who are real tired, but they keep going, they keep fighting through adversity. . . . Before the game, the president actually walked by our little drill, so we had to move it. Coach told us to try to ignore all the stuff that was going on around us.

Getting out on the field and hearing the whistle blow, I was like, 'Wow, am I doing the right things?' I tried to make sure I tackled the fullback. You think about what your keys are supposed to be. . . .

What was the score? I don't even remember. 34-0? At the end of the game, when Army was trying to move the ball, and Ram [Vela, a junior linebacker] picks the rock and takes it back to the house. I'll remember that the most. When [Army was singing its alma mater], I felt kind of happy, but sad at the same time. To lose a game like this, especially when you haven't won it in a long time, must be hard. I'm glad I'm on this side of the field.

-- Interview by Camille Powell