World Spectator: President Obama plays coin toss before the Army-Navy game

President Obama coin toss before the Army-Navy game of today and managed to pay tribute to Ronald Reagan's predecessor at the same time.Coins: the silver dollar devoted to the centenary of the birth of the Reagan years (which was a February 6, 1911).Obama also made a turn in the cockpit CBS broadcast, praising the Army and Navy players to meet the needs of the military, in addition to his role in football. Commander also noted that some players may soon be in a "life and death, voluntarily, to protect our country. ""As fun as these games, part of what we celebrate the dedication and sacrifice," said Verne Lundquist Obama broadcasters CBS and Gary Danielson during the match Fed-Ex Field in Landover, MarylandEarlier, Mr. Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and other officials went to the middle of the field and shook hands with the captains and coaches of both teams.Army won the toss, calling queues.Like predecessors who took part in the big game, Obama will sit on the side for half of the army and navy of the other half.Although the series began in 1890, is the first Army-Navy game was played in Washington, DC (Fed-Ex field immediately behind the line of Maryland). Most games were in Philadelphia and New York City area.Like all army, navy games, brass in full force and effect. Defence Minister, Leon Panetta, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey accompanied Obama and Biden for the ceremony of drawing lots.Coach Ken Niumatalolo fleet, whose team struggled after the season 4-7, told CBS, Obama wished him good luck and told him to hold on."It's great to talk to him," said Niumatalolo. "There are not too many events that the president and vice president at the."Army enters the game at 3-8 records.Obama has also publicly aired on CBS Army-Navy game, paying tribute to the dedication of the players and the introduction of a video presentation of the captains of both teams.Obama noted that players are only temporary opponents."Soon they will be part of a team to be proud," said Obama "The armed forces of the United States."