Falcons fall to Owls, 33-14, in Armed Forces Bowl

Falcons quarterback Kale Pearson rolls out to pass during the Armed Forces Bowl against Rice Dec. 29, 2012. The sophomore came in during the second quarter, leading the Falcons to two scores by passing for 44 yards and running for another 11 yards. The Falcons lost to the Owls, 33-14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sarah Chambers)

Falcons fall to Owls, 33-14, in Armed Forces Bowl

Wide receiver Ty MacArthur looks for running room. The junior carried nine times for 48 yards in Air Force’s 33-14 loss to Rice at the Armed Forces Bowl Dec. 29, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sarah Chambers)

Falcons shot down in West Point, 41-21

Air Force quarterback Connor Dietz and Army defensive lineman Joe Drummond fight for control of a fumble after a bad snap during the fourth quarter of the teams' match at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012. Black Knights linebacker Nate Combs recovered the ball in the Falcons' end zone to take a 41-21 lead and kill Air Force's hopes for a comeback. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tommy Gilligan)

Falcons shot down in West Point, 41-21

Air Force defenders bring down Army receiver Patrick Laird after a pass from Army quarterback Trent Steelman during the Falcons' game against the Black Knights at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012. Air Force lost to Army, 41-21, marking the Falcons' first defeat to Army since 2005. (U.S. Army photo/Tommy Gilligan)

Navy torpedoes Falcons in OT, 28-21

Air Force wide receiver Drew Coleman pulls down a 35-yard pass for a touchdown in the Navy-Air Force game at Falcon Stadium Oct. 6, 2012. Coleman had four catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns in Air Force's 28-21 overtime loss to the Midshipmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Navy torpedoes Falcons in OT, 28-21

Air Force senior linebacker Austin Niklas stops Navy quarterback Trey Miller during the Navy-Air Force game at Falcon Stadium Oct. 6, 2012. The Midshipmen defeated the Falcons in overtime, 28-21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mark Watkins)

Spring football practice kicks off

Air Force running back Mike DeWitt practices catching and securing the football during a spring football practice drill at the Air Force Academy's Holaday Athletic Center Feb. 27, 2012. DeWitt carried 117 times for 567 yards and 12 touchdowns during the 2011 season, finishing third on the team in rushing. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

AF vs. Toledo

Tim Jefferson runs the option for the Air Force Academy at RFK Stadium Dec 28, 2011 in Washington DC. The Falcons played the Toledo Rockets in the Military Bowl. (Air Force photo/Ray McCoy)

AF vs. Toledo

Tim Jefferson breaks a Toledo tackle to score a touchdown for the Air Force Academy at RFK Stadium Dec 28, 2011 in Washington DC. The Falcons played the Toledo Rockets in the Military Bowl. (Air Force photo/Ray McCoy)

AF vs. Toledo

Tim Jefferson turns the corner at RFK Stadium Dec 28, 2011 in Washington DC. The Falcons played the Toledo Rockets in the Military Bowl. (Air Force photo/Ray McCoy)

Clark rushes for the Falcons

Falcons running back Asher Clark makes a cut. The senior carried 13 times for 111 yards and one touchdown, and broke 1,000 yards for his second straight season, as the Falcons beat CSU 45-21. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ John Van Winkle)

Jefferson hands off to Clark.

Air Force quarterback Tim Jefferson hands off to running back Asher Clark. The pair of seniors led the Falcons’ rushing game, that ran 49 times for 344 yards and three touchdowns, as the Air Force Academy beat CSU 45-21. This win closes out the Falcons’ regular season record at 7-5, making the team eligible for a bowl game. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ John Van Winkle)

Falcons roll to 45-17 victory over Rebels

Air Force quarterback Tim Jefferson finds open field on a 71-yard touchdown against the UNLV Rebels Nov. 19, 2011. Although Jefferson's run was called back on a holding penalty, the Atlanta native still accumulated 200 total yards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ray McCoy)

Falcons roll to 45-17 victory over Rebels

Air Force running back Wes Cobb powers toward the end zone for his first of two touchdowns against the UNLV Rebels at Falcon Stadium Nov. 19, 2011. Cobb, a Houston native, had eight rushes for 30 yards and two scores. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Cowboys lasso Falcons, 25-17

Senior quarterback Connor Deitz fights for yardage against the Wyoming Cowboys at Falcon Stadium Nov. 12, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Cowboys defeated Air Force 25-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Cowboys lasso Falcons, 25-17

Senior defensive end Ryan Gardner fights his way through Wyoming Cowboys blockers at Falcon Stadium Nov. 12, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Cowboys defeated Air Force 25-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Cowboys lasso Falcons, 25-17

Senior linebacker Brady Amack brings down Wyomings running back Alvester Alexander at the Falcon Stadium Nov. 12, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Cowboys defeated Air Force 25-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Cowboys lasso Falcons, 25-17

The Air Force Falcons huddle before meeting the Wyoming Cowboys at the Falcon Stadium Nov. 12, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Cowboys defeated Air Force 25-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Cowboys lasso Falcons, 25-17

Junior fullback Mike DeWitt sets his sights for the end zone against the Wyoming Cowboys at the Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium Nov. 12, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Cowboys defeated Air Force 25-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ray McCoy)

Let's go surfing now

Academy Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Richard Clark crowd surfs during the Air Force-Army game at Falcon Stadium Nov. 5, 2011. The Falcons scored 21 points in the third quarter en route to a 24-14 victory over the Black Knights and their second consecutive Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Let's go Falcons!

Section 8 fans cheer during the Air Force-Army game at Falcon Stadium Nov. 5, 2011. The Falcons scored 21 points in the third quarter en route to a 24-14 victory over the Black Knights and their second consecutive Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Let's go Falcons!

Section 8 fans cheer during the Air Force-Army game at Falcon Stadium Nov. 5, 2011. The Falcons scored 21 points in the third quarter en route to a 24-14 victory over the Black Knights and their second consecutive Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Time to celebrate

Falcons linebacker Alex Means celebrates a big stop during the Air Force-Army game at Falcon Stadium Nov. 5, 2011. The Falcons defense came up with some big stops after falling behind 4-0 at the half. The Falcons scored 21 points in the third quarter en route to a 24-14 victory over the Black Knights and their second consecutive Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Turning point

Falcons wide receiver Zach Kauth snatches a Tim Jefferson pass during the Air Force-Army game at Falcon Stadium Nov. 5, 2011. The Kauth could be considered the turning point in the game as the Falcons were down 14-0 at that point in the second half. The Falcons scored 21 points in the third quarter en route to a 24-14 victory over the Black Knights and their second consecutive Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raymond Hoy)