Apparently, Army asked out of its original contract to play at the Horseshoe in the 2009 season opener and Ohio State athletic director Eugene Smith desperately needed to find a replacement. Navy was interested but already had an opponent, so Ohio State not only paid off that school, but also guaranteed Navy the staggering sum of $1.45 million to...
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