Army Navy Game players-- hired hands or regular students..? [View all]

[pangaia]

Anybody watching the Army/navy game?
Gotta question.. Are the players chosen from the Corp of Cadets and the Midshipmen? Or , like in 'college' football, are they basically 'brought in' to play football?

For example... all the bigger military bands are open to audition only in the same way that symphony orchestras are open to audition. The top military bands are superb organizations because the musicians are basically professional musicians hired to play in the bands... and not to be 'soldiers, sailors, etc... Openings are announced nation-wide and there can be over 100 applicants for one job. Pay is pretty good as well.. starting at $56,000-$64,000 whether or not one has dependents. Free health care, 30 days paid vacation...