Football: 3rd try a charm for Air Force in 47-20 victory

Falcons quarterback Tim Jefferson hands off to fullback Jared Tew during the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 31, 2009. Tew, a junior and native of Park City, Utah, had 175 rushing yards against the Houston Cougars in Air Force's 47-20 victory. Jefferson, a sophomore and Atlanta native, had a career-high 161 passing yards in addition to 37 yards and a touchdown on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Football: 3rd try a charm for Air Force in 47-20 victory

Falcons senior defensive lineman Ben Garland tries to beat a block by Cougars offensive lineman Roy Watts during the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 31, 2009. Air Force's defense held Houston to 331 total yards and intercepted Houston quarterback Case Keenum six times in the Falcons' 47-20 victory. Garland is a native of Grand Junction, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Armed Forces Bowl

Falcons quarterback Tim Jefferson gets ready for a deep pass against Houston during the Armed Forces Bowl Dec. 31, 2009, at Fort Worth, Texas. The U.S. Air Force Academy triumphed over the University of Houston Cougars, 47-20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Women's Basketball: Braves defeat Falcons 62-45

Falcons freshman forward Dymond James makes a two-pointer for Air Force during the Air Force-Bradley game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Dec. 19, 2009. James, a native of Brambleton, Va., scored a career-high 10 points against the Braves, who defeated the Falcons 62-45. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Women's Basketball: Braves defeat Falcons 62-45

Falcons freshman guard Alicia Leipprandt moves around Braves sophomore guard Hanna Muegge during the Air Force-Bradley game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Dec. 19, 2009. The loss dropped Air Force to 2-8 on the season. Leipprandt is a native of Ubly, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Women's Basketball: Braves defeat Falcons 62-45

Falcons freshman forward Dymond James takes a free throw after being fouled during the Air Force-Bradley game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Dec. 19, 2009. James, a native of Brambleton, Va., had a career-high 10 points and seven rebounds in the Falcons' 62-45 loss to the Braves. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Women's Basketball: Braves defeat Falcons 62-45

Falcons junior guard Raimee Beck drives past Braves sophomore guard Lauren Niemiera during the Air Force-Bradley game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Dec. 19, 2009. Beck, a native of Blackfoot, Idaho, tied with freshman guard Dymond James in scoring with 10 points each in the Falcons' 62-45 loss. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Basketball: Lumberjacks topple Falcons 60-52

Falcons junior forward Tim Fow takes a three-point shot during the Air Force-Northern Arizona game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Dec. 19, 2009. Fow, a native of Scottsdale, Ariz., led the Falcons in scoring with 15 points, including three shots from three-point territory, in their 60-52 loss to the Lumberjacks. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Basketball: Lumberjacks topple Falcons 60-52

Falcons freshman guard Mike Fitzgerald defends against a Lumberjacks player during the Air Force-Northern Arizona game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Dec. 19, 2009. Northern Arizona defeated Air Force 60-52. Fitzgerald is a native of Centerville, Minn. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Basketball: Lumberjacks topple Falcons 60-52

Falcons basketball head coach Jeff Reynolds watches the action during the Air Force-Northern Arizona game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Dec. 19, 2009. Air Force lost to the Lumberjacks, 60-52, to fall to 5-4 on the season. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Basketball: Lumberjacks topple Falcons 60-52

Falcons junior guard Evan Washington drives past Lumberjacks senior forward Nick Larson during the Air Force-Northern Arizona game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Dec. 19, 2009. Washington, a native of Columbus, Ohio, had 11 points and two rebounds in the Falcons' 62-50 loss. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Basketball: Lumberjacks topple Falcons 60-52

Falcons junior guard Evan Washington shoots a free throw after being fouled during the Air Force-Northern Arizona game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Dec. 19, 2009. Washington, a native of Columbus, Ohio, had 11 points and two rebounds in the Falcons' 60-52 loss to the Lumberjacks. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)