D.C. gets postseason bowl game

Navy's postseason destination was secured yesterday when the NCAA approved a college football bowl game for Washington, D.C.

The Midshipmen will likely play an opponent from the Atlantic Coast Conference in the inaugural Congressional Bowl, tentatively scheduled for Dec. 20 at RFK Stadium or the new Nationals Park.

NCAA officials formally granted licenses to the Congressional Bowl and the St. Petersburg Bowl yesterday during meetings held yesterday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The proposed Rocky Mountain Bowl, to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, was turned down.

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