Falcons set to recapture Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

Air Force Head Coach Fisher DeBerry watches from the sidelines during the 2005 season. Though the season ended as the first consecutive losing season in more than two decades, DeBerry and the Falcons are determined to return a winning record as well as the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the academy in 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo/Danny Meyer)

Army vs Air Force

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) -- Falcon linebacker Drew Fowler grabs Army running back Carlton Jones who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Van Winkle)

Falcons wave goodby to winning season

PROVO, Utah -- Senior quarterback Adam Fitch looks for a receiver along the sidelines Oct. 29 during the Falcon's 62-41 loss to Brigham Young University. Fitch, who entered the game after an injury to starting quarterback Shaun Carney, threw for five touchdowns in setting an academy record. Air Force closes out the home portion of its season Nov. 5 against Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Van Winkle)

Falcons football

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Sophomore halfback Chad Hall tries to swing wide to break out around the end. Hall carried five times for 21 yards as the Falcons lost to number 21 ranked Texas Christian University, 48-10, (U.S. Air Force photo by John Van Winkle)

Falcons beat UNLV

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Falcon quarterback Shaun Carney leaves UNLV defensive end Leon Moore, 98, in his wake, as other Falcons provide wingman support. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. John Ross)

Falcons beat UNLV

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Falcon defensive back John Taibi grabs UNLV running back Erick Jackson, as a host of Air Force defenders zero in. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. John Ross)

AF File Photo

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Air Force linebacker Overton Spence puts pressure on University of Wyoming quarterback Corey Bramlett, forcing the Cowboy signal caller to unload early here Sept. 17. The Cowboys went on to edge the Falcons 29-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. John Ross)

AF File Photo

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Air Force wide receiver Jason Brown reaches in vain for a pass between University of Wyoming free safety John Wendling, 23, and cornerback Terrance Butler, 3, during the Falcons last ditch drive here Sept. 17. The Cowboys went on to edge the Falcons 29-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. John Ross)

AF File Photo

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Falcon offensive tackle Robert Kraay, 72, eyes University of Wyoming linebacker Austin Hall, 45, on his way to scoring on a two-point conversion following an Air Force touchdown here Sept. 17. The Cowboys went on to edge the Falcons 29-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. John Ross)

Falcons win

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Falcon special teams member Carson Bird, 2, gets horizontal trying to block a field goal attempt by San Diego State University place kicker Garrett Palmer, 14. The kick was good. The Falcons went on to beat the Aztecs 41-29. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. John Ross)

Falcons win

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Air Force fullback Jacobe Kendrick scores one of his four rushing touchdowns Sept. 10 against San Diego State University. The junior from Midland, Texas, ran for a career-high 128 yards on 26 carries. The Falcons beat the Aztecs 41-29. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. John Ross)

Falcons win opener

SEATTLE -- Air Force Academy Falcon players (left to right) Scott Eberle, 12; Jared Baxley, 26; Adam Fitch, 16; Stuart Perlow, 60; and Donny Heaton, 30; celebrate their 20-17 season opening win over the University of Washington Huskies Sept. 3 at Qwest Field in Seattle. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. John Ross)