Football: Defense carries Falcons to 26-14 victory over Aztecs

Falcons junior defensive back Reggie Rembert tackles Aztecs senior wide receiver Roberto Wallace during Air Force's 26-14 win over San Diego State at Falcon Stadium, Colo., Sept. 26, 2009. Rembert, a native of Flower Mound, Texas, forced a fumble and returned an interception for a touchdown. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Football: Defense carries Falcons to 26-14 victory over Aztecs

Cadets from Section 8 cheer on the Falcons during Air Force's 26-14 win over San Diego State at Falcon Stadium, Colo., Sept. 26, 2009. The Falcons face rival service academy Navy in Annapolis, Md., Oct. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Falcons feast on turnovers, down New Mexico 37-13

Falcons defenders Ryan Ricketts and Justin Moore combine stop Lobos' running back. A. J. Butler at the line of scrimmage during the Air Force-New Mexico game at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 19, 2009. The Lobos' ground game accounted for 188 yards and two touchdowns in its 37-13 loss to Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Denise Navoy)

Falcons feast on turnovers, down New Mexico 37-13

Falcons defensive back Anthony Wright Jr. picks up the ball after the Falcons block a New Mexico field goal at University Stadium in Albuquerque Sept. 19, 2009. Falcons defensive lineman Ben Garland blocked the Lobos' field goal attempt. Air Force took possession at their 37-yard line and marched down the field for a touchdown en route to a 37-13 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Denise Navoy)

Falcons feast on turnovers, down New Mexico 37-13

Falcons defensive back Jon Davis races down the sideline on his way to a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Air Force-New Mexico game at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 19, 2009. Air Force intercepted B.R. Holbrook twice and Donovan Porterie once in its 37-13 victory. This was Air Force?s second defensive touchdown of the season: the first came on a 10-yard fumble recovery versus Nicholls State Sept. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Falcons feast on turnovers, down New Mexico 37-13

Falcons defensive back Jon Davis races down the sideline on his way to a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Air Force-New Mexico game at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 19, 2009. Air Force intercepted B.R. Holbrook twice and Donovan Porterie once in its 37-13 victory. This was Air Force?s second defensive touchdown of the season: the first came on a 10-yard fumble recovery versus Nicholls State Sept. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Football: Gophers take glory in stadium's inaugural game

Air Force running back Asher Clark rushes down the field in the Falcons' Sept. 12, 2009 matchup against the Minnesota Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Clark, a sophomore from Lawrenceville, Ga., lead the Falcons in rushing with 90 yards on 12 carries. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Meredith Kirchoff)

Football: Gophers take glory in stadium's inaugural game

An entourage of Falcon defensive linemen wrap-up a Minnesota running back in the inaugural game at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 12, 2009. The pack is lead by Academy senior Ben Garland of Grand Junction, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Meredith Kirchoff)

Football: Air Force blasts Nicholls State 72-0 in home opener

Air Force linebacker John Lerch recovers a fumble on the Nicholls State 10-yard line and returns it for a touchdown Sept. 5, 2009, at Falcon Stadium. The Falcons defeated the Colonels 72-0, the worst defeat in Nicholls State's history. Lerch is a native of Eagle River, Ark. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Football: Air Force blasts Nicholls State 72-0 in home opener

Falcons wide receiver Kevin Fogler breaks through the Nicholls State secondary for a 57-yard touchdown reception in Air Force's home opener at Falcon Stadium Sept. 5, 2009. Fogler, a junior and native of Fort Wayne, Ind., scored Air Force's only passing touchdown in its 72-0 victory against the Colonels. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Football: Air Force blasts Nicholls State 72-0 in home opener

Nicholls State cornerback Bobby Felder knocks Air Force wide receiver Kevin Fogler out-of-bounds during the Falcons' home opener against the Colonels at Falcon Stadium Sept. 5, 2009. Air Force had 102 passing yards and one touchdown on five completions by Falcon quarterback Tim Jefferson en route to a 72-0 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Football: Air Force blasts Nicholls State 72-0 in home opener

Nicholls State quarterback LaQuintin Caston escapes Falcons inside linebacker Justin Moore in his own end zone during Air Force's home opener at Falcon Stadium Sept. 5, 2009. The Falcons demolished the Colonels 72-0. Moore, a senior, is from Columbus, Ohio. Caston is a native of Baton Rouge, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

No. 1 fans

Air Force football coach Troy Calhoun autographs a football for Alex King during Kids' Day at Falcon Stadium Aug. 22, 2009. Alex attended with Dave Krause, a deputy sports editor for the Denver Post and father of one of Alex's friends. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

No. 1 fans

Falcons defensive end Rick Ricketts signs a football for a young fan during Kids' Day at Falcon Stadium Aug. 22, 2009. Ricketts is a junior at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

No. 1 fans

The Bird signs the back of Eric Hanson's T-Shirt during Kids' Day at Falcon Stadium Aug. 22, 2009. The Bird is the official mascot for Air Force Academy sports. Eric is the son of Maj. David Hanson, deputy director of staff for Air Force Space Command, and his wife, Mary. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

No. 1 Fans

Deborah Henderson and her daughter, Katherine, pose for a photo during an Air Force scrimmage in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Aug. 22, 2009. Approximately 1,000 people attended the scrimmage and stayed afterward to meet the 2009 Falcons football team. Deborah's husband, Chance Henderson, is a 1996 Academy graduate and orthopedic surgery resident here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Injured cadet rugby player returns to field as a coach

Cadet 2nd Class Marc Ward motions March 20 to Air Force Academy rugby players to move the ball down the field. Cadet Ward suffered a debilitating injury during a rugby game in 2003 in a game against the University of California at Berkeley. He lost full use of his right arm for six months, but has since made a full recovery and now coaches as part of the academy rugby team. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. John Ross)

Huskisson scores AF Academy slot

Taylor Huskisson signs up to become the newest Air Force Academy cadet at Wichita Falls Senior High School Feb. 7. Taylor was selected to attend the academy after a congressional endorsement. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Tonnette Thompson)

Falcon mascot competes again

Air Force Academy Mascot, "The Bird," once again competes in "Fur Factor," the Capital One Bowl Mascot of the Year competition this football season. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Air Force beats New Mexico 24-7

Air Force quarterback Shaun Carney dives into the end zone Sept. 30 to put the Falcons up 7-0. The Falcons went on to beat New Mexico 24-7 at home and improve their record to 2-1 overall and 2-0 in the Mountain West Conference. Air Force hosts Navy Oct. 7, in the first of two battles against service academy rivals, which will determine the Commander in Chief's Trophy recipient. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Falcons nearly upset #11 Tennessee in close season opener

Air Force Academy Falcons junior fullback Ryan Williams pulls into the clear to score his second touchdown against #11 Tennessee Sept. 9. Williams ran 16 times for 98 yards, but the Volunteers were able to hold on and edge the Falcons 31-30. (U.S. Air Force Photo/John Van Winkle)

Falcons nearly upset #11 Tennessee in close season opener

Air Force Academy Falcons quarterback Shaun Carney stretches over the Tennessee line to score on a quarterback sneak Sept. 9. The third-quarter play pulled the Falcons within seven points of #11-ranked Tennessee. The Volunteers went on to edge the Falcons, 31-30. (U.S. Air Force Photo/John Van Winkle)

Falcons nearly upset #11 Tennessee in close season opener

Air Force Academy Falcons fullback Ryan Williams (21) prepares do deliver a mid-field blow to Tennessee middle linebacker Marvin Mitchell. Williams' 98 rushing yards led the Falcons' ground game, which ended the game with 51 carries for 281 yards. In a very tight game Sept. 9, the Falcons' clock-eating triple-option offense nearly pulled off an upset over #11 Tennessee, which managed to hold off the Falcons for a 31-30 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Falcons eye 'Return to Dominance'

Air Force senior offensive tackle Robert Kraay, wearing the Falcons' new home jersey, talks with Colorado Springs Gazette writer Dan Wolken during media day at the U.S. Air Force Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Danny Meyer)