338

    Football consists of all kinds of numbers and statistics, but at the end of the day the only numbers that really matter are on the scoreboard. And Saturday it read Air Force 28 New Mexico 23. But one number does deserve attention: 338. Thats the number of yards ripped off by Lobo Running back Kasey Carrier. On the first play from scrimmage he went for 68 yards. And then he got warmed up. But somehow, the Falcons defense slowed New Mexico enough, and got two huge plays from Alex Means to win the game. Means, the Mountain West defensive player of the week, tipped a pass, grabbed it and went 65 yards with an interception for a touchdown. Then on a 4th and 4 late in the game, Means and Alex Hansen stopped a Lamar Thomas run to finish off the Lobos. Another gutsy win by the Falcons, and their first winning streak of the season. 5 games remain for Air Force to get two wins and become bowl eligible. But it won't be easy. The Falcons have a ton of injuries, and the guys playing are hurting. Means is less than 100% but is gutting out. The Falcons have two defensive lineman out and linebacker Josh Kusan may not be back this season. On offense Cody Getz re-injured his ankle on the first play of the game and Broam Hart\ has a cast on his wrist because of TWO different injuries. And the Falcons lost Center Austin Hayes to an injury. He was replacing Michael Husar Jr who is out for the year following knee surgery.  Friday night the nations top running back comes to the Springs-Nevada's Stefphon Jefferson. He is a load, as is the Wolpack overall. They lost at home in overtime to San Diego State Saturday. . More on Nevada later this week.