Gotta Get One Saturday

  Troy Calhoun has never been a coach who likes to talk about bowl chances, conference title chances and such. However, if Air Force wants to go to a bowl this year, Saturdays game against Wyoming is almost a must-win situation. The Falcons need 6 wins to become bowl eligible. The schedule is not easy with Nevada coming to the Springs, and Army, Fresno St and San Diego State on the road, so the match up with the
Cowpokes has a lot riding on it.
   Neither time has a good defense which means we will see a lot of scoring this weekend. Wyoming's Quarterback Brett Smith is a stud. He throws on the run, and leads his team in rushing. Air Force has to turn him into a pocket passer Saturday. If he gets outside he could create havoc. And the Falcons may have to play more man to man than they want. The Cowboys will use a lot of different formations with 4 and 5 guys in the pattern. I believe Air Force may have to blitz more as well. If they rush 3 and drop 8 Smith will find open receivers.
    The Wyoming defense has struggled. They give up a lot of yards on the ground, although last week they slowed down Nevada's Stephon Jefferson. But Cody Getz is coming to town, and he could have a 300 yard day-I'm serious. I thought Air Force would throw a bit more last week-they did not. But I believe they may also do that Saturday. Wyoming's secondary is in a constant state of flux. They are not bad against the pass, but they have moved people around all season, and if you focus too much on the run Air Force will burn you with a big pass play.
    Parker Herrington will continue short term to attempt field goals. He is 1-6. I'll be curious to see how he handles the infamous Laramie winds. Kicking at War Memorial Stadium is not for the faint of heart. He has to step up. He was 15 of 18 last year. The Falcons need him to gird up.
     This will be a close game. Don't be surprised if you see overtime.
     Our coverage begins at 3 Saturday afternoon. The kickoff is at 5. If you watch it, turn down your TV volume and get your hometown coverage on Colorado's 740 KVOR.