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Local Restaurant Operators Make Wager Over Army-Navy Game
It's the second consecutive year that the Chick-fil-A Santee operator and Chick-fil-A Grossmont operator have made a wager.
LA MESA, CA – Two San Diego County Chick-fil-A restaurant operators Wednesday announced a friendly wager based on the outcome of the annual Army vs. Navy college football game on Dec. 8.
It's the second consecutive year that Chick-fil-A Santee operator Kyle Steck and Chick-fil-A Grossmont operator Rick Preciado have made a wager. Steck is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate while Preciado graduated from the Army's U.S. Military Academy.
"This annual friendly wager is always a lot of fun, especially for our guests and the fans of both teams," Steck said.
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The loser of the wager must wear the winning team's apparel and do push-ups at the winner's restaurant. The total number of points scored will be the required number of push-ups, according to the two restaurant operators.
The Army Black Knights beat the Navy Midshipmen 14-13 last year. As a result, Steck had to visit Preciado's restaurant and sing "The Army Goes Rolling Along," Army's branch song.
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"I am hoping to be the victor for a second time, especially because Army is having a good season this year, but this ultimately is all about finding common ground in this annual rivalry game," Preciado said.
Steck served on two Navy ships and retired as a lieutenant in 2011. Preciado spent time in South Korea during his active-duty service and retired as a captain.
The Black Knights have a 9-2 record this season, while the Midshipmen sit at 3-9.
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