For Abey, starting against Army is a dream come true

Navy quarterback Zach Abey (9) looks to pass against Temple linebacker Jeremiah Atoki, right, during the second half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Annapolis, Md. Temple won 34-10.(AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass / AP) Last December, Zach Abey watched the Army-Navy game from the stands at Lincoln Financial Field along with the rest of the Brigade of Midshipmen.

One year later, Abey will be the starting quarterback for Navy as it attempts to extend its historic winning streak against Army.

It was a circumstance no one would have foreseen in August when Abey was battling a handful of other young quarterbacks for a spot on…