Game Day Boise St

Quite the opportunity awaits Air Force Saturday at Falcon Stadium as they face Boise State. A win, and a shot at a bowl game takes on new life. A close loss and maybe the fan base sees progress coming off of last year. A big loss-that could be devastating. The Falcons LOOK better on both sides of the ball. But looks don't necessarily mean wins. Its like getting a race car and taking it for a spin down the interstate. Nice, but the true test is how does it perform at Pikes Peak International Raceway when they use to race down there. Saturdays game against the Broncos is a measuring stick for Troy Calhoun's team. Boise State is loaded everywhere. They will score points. The key for the Falcons will be forcing 1-2 turnovers and getting just enough stops with their defense. The pressure, I think, is on Kale Pearson and the offense. Remember the play I said I couldn't talk about during the summer? It was a quick screen to wide receiver Jalen Robinette. Air Force threw it 3 STRAIGHT TIMES to open the game against Wyoming. They need to have that kind of mentality against the Broncos. Now, they can't throw it 30 times a game and win. But can you throw it 18-20, and keep the vaunted Broncos Rush defense guessing? I would. It should free up Running Back Jacobi Owens and Devin Rushing. And it could create plays off play action for Robinette and Garret Brown. Many will watch the Air Force defense. Is it better against the pass? Well, I know the Falcons won't play 10 yards off the line of scrimmage against Grant Hedrick like last year. That should help. Getting pressure on Hedrick will be tough. I think the Falcons may have to play with 4 down lineman most, if not all the game, and in obvious passing situations rush 6, yes 6 guys. If they sit back Boise State will feast on the Falcons. Bring your radio and listen to the game beginning at 3 with our pregame show on 740 KVOR.