Scenes from 1955 Army-Navy football game

The transcript emphasizes the importance of focusing on the current Army-Navy game, highlighting that past performances are irrelevant to the players. It underscores the significance of the present moment for both players and graduates of West Point and Annapolis, as time seems to stand still during the game.

Why might the experiences of West Point and Annapolis graduates be relevant in this context?

In what way does time perception change during the game according to the text?