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This blatant facemask and

Army defender

not

prevent

a

by

did

Falcons'

touchdown.

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Ken Carter

of

Flyovers

remain

the most

popular features

one

by

of pre-game activities at Falcon Stadium.

Photo

The Falcon team

spirit

by

Ken McAllister

comes

to life in the crowd every time the cheerleaders do their

thing.

Photo

by

Mike Motschman

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Above: The Drum and

Bugle Corps

was

always

faithful in

lending

its musical talent

during Falcon Football

Falcons' loss finishes 2004

By John

Van Winkle

USA FA Public Affairs The San

Falcon-free Foree

a

football

Diego as

State end

zone was

the Aztecs dealt Air

24-3 loss to end the Falcons' season

Nov. 22.

"It's the first time since the 2001

DeBerry said.

San Diego showed their depth of talent in the second half Injuries had turned many backups into starters, including quarterback Matt Dlugolecki, who passed for 226 yards against the Falcons. But his best move was handing off to converted

opener that Air Force has been held without a touchdown," said Tom

defensive back Hubert Caliste, who

Craft, San Diego State head coach.

Pitts. The extra

"We

were

come

glad

against

we were

the way we did team like Air Force."

back and a

that

able to

threw

a

only

mshing San Diego.

We've only scored game to

191

15

points

in

in

the last two weeks, and that's pretty disappointing, but we've played

touchdown to Devin

point

gave the Aztecs

10-3 lead.

back Michael Franklin

then scored from 1 7

delay

yards,

25-yard

Running

play

The Aztecs held the Falcons'

a

to

give

yards

the Aztecs

a

out on a

1 7-3 lead at

the end ofthe third quarter.

The final nail in the coffin

as

came on

Aztec defensive back

teams

picked off a pass from Falcons' quarterback Chance Harridge and ran it back 74 yards for

DeBerry,

another Aztec touchdown.

two

pretty good defensive football these two weeks," said Fisher Falcons head coach.

The San Diego-Air Force game put the conference's two best defenses on same field, he said.

"So, when the score

halftime,

I wasn't

Falcon fans then got a look things to come, when backup

quarterback

the

at

Marviel Undenvood

at

was

3-3

surprised,"

season.

season

and J.P. Waller, and

three for five

was

last-second attempt to passing break into the end zone. Fitch's final in

a

pass to Anthony Park fell short time ran out.

as

"You have to

give San Diego State credit." DeBerry said. "They came in wounded: too, but

they

...

wounded

we were

made the

plays. (I) give

coach Tom Craft and his staff credit

for

getting them ready to play.

They took advantage of their opportunities.

The loss ended the Falcons' regular season

at 7-5

and made

a

bowl bid

unlikely.

with I minute, 32 seconds left the clock,

by Mike Motschman

Adam Fitch took

the remainder ofthe snaps. Fitch completed passes to Alee Messerall

As the

players prepared for their Thanksgiving break, the coach challenged the returning players to replace the team's 1 7 senior starters, step up

as

leaders, and find

improve accomplishments.

"The only answer

a

way to

on

this

year's

you have is

hard work, with the determination of

getting better," DeBerry

said.

"The Falcons will be back,"

DeBerry said.

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Sports

V

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/.-.

Photo

The Bird

drops

in

right

on

by

John Van Winkle

target.

Sports

85

Photo

2003

Cheerleading Squad

by

Mike Motchman

Top:

Halftime

performances

Left: Team mascots

playfully

often include class and color. entertain Falcon fans.

Above: Where's Waldo? Which One Doesn't

Photos

by Ken Carter

Belong?

The Commander-in-Chief's battle between service acad emies is

a

serious

one.

Each

year it's fought for with pride.

In the 33 year history of the

award, the Falcons have come

out

on

top 16 times.

Photos

The

88

by

Mike Motschman

battleground.

Sports

%

Photo

A

performing Academy falcon

soars

overhead to the

delight

of fans

during

a

half-time

by

Mike Motschman

performance.

Left: for

Physical fitness training is enhanced four-degree cadets each time the Falcons

score a

touchdown.

Sports

89

The Falcon Team Extends 90

Sports

Spirit Way Beyond the Playing

Field.

The 2004 Season Goal to

Bring the CINC^s Tropy

...

back home.