5 Left...What Happens?

Air Force football players talked this week about how they can still get to a bowl if they win their last 5 games. Its the right mindset to have after a 1-6 start and 16 days off between games. The biggest hurdle of the 5 is Saturday when Notre Dame comes to Colorado Springs. It's like a second season getting underway for the Falcons. There's an old saying, "They don't remember how you start-They do remember how you finish." The Falcons must finish strong. Injuries have been a factor and inexperience has played into the season as well, but the time is now to put those things behind them. It won't be easy. Notre Dame is not as good as last year, but still plenty good period. Their defense has really come on in the last 4 weeks, and won them the game last week vs USC. The Falcons must have a daring offensive game plan for the Irish. Air Force was too conservative in the 4th quarter against San Diego State and it contributed to the loss. And I'm not talking about running a reverse and having Sam Gagliano throw the football. Air Force needs to roll out more and throw short. They did that once against San Diego State and completed the pass. They don't have to throw 50 times a game, and every pass they do call does not have to be a bomb. Just give the Irish something else to think about besides the option. Otherwise next year may get here sooner than anyone wants.