Former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski is hyped up for the upcoming Army-Navy game. This will be his first time attending the USMA-USNA clash that is happening at his former home venue at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. 

Rob Gronkowski is known for his patriotic qualities and the upcoming clash between the two armed forces has intrigued him to no end. It’s no secret that he aspires to be a member of the USAA following his retirement from the NFL. He recently partnered with USAA in the special gifting ceremony ahead of the Army-Navy game. 

Rob Gronkowski joins USAA in a noble cause

In a recent vehicle gifting ceremony organized by USAA as part of the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Ride Program, Rob Gronkowski hyped the crowd at Faneuil Hall. The 34-year-old retired NFL TE unveiled the two vehicles and handed the keys over to the families of the Army and Navy veterans on Friday. Army veteran Robert Trevino received a 2022 Chevy Silverado while Navy Petty Officer Kyle Kohlgraf was presented with a 2019 Chevy Blazer. 

Robert Trevino served as a ground vehicle mechanic in the Army from 2014-18 before suffering from paraplegia, which resulted from a spinal cord injury from a motor vehicle crash. Kyle Kohlgraf, on the other hand, currently serves in the Navy as an information system technician since 2019.

Following the ceremony, Gronk told reporters, “Just to see the smiles on Robert and Kyle’s faces and their families’ faces is what it’s all about. They are well deserved… It is great to honor them with these two vehicles.” And now he is amped up for the showdown between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen.

Rob Gronkowski is pumped up for action

Hours before the commencement of the 124th Army-Navy game, Gronk put on a fans’ hat. Considering that the famous game is happening close to where he lives, the level of his excitement is insane. He said, “It’s a city of champions here in Boston… And it’s great to have America’s Game right here, Army versus Navy, right here in my backyards at Gillette Stadium.“

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Gronk’s excitement only seems to peak as the game draws closer. He admitted, “I heard the atmosphere is just ridiculous. There’s so much energy. I heard it’s an awesome game as well. Looking forward to it. I can’t wait.” As for the team he’s supporting, Rob Gronkowski said he’ll go with the Army because “the Army crowd was a little bit louder today.”

The Army-Navy clash is going to be one of the most intense, action-packed rivalry games this season. Navy leads the series with a record of 62-54-7. Tune in on CBS on Saturday at 3 PM for live game coverage. 

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