Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, BYU.
Air Force exacted revenge on BYU after years of frustration against their Mountain West Conference rival, rolling up 409 rushing yards in a 35-14 home win. It was the Falcons’ first win against BYU since 2003.
Not only did the victory get the monkey off the back for Air Force, it surely also brought a smile to the faces of administrators and coaches around the entire MWC. You see, this is the Cougars’ last season in the Mountain West, thanks to their decision to go independent in an attempt to reap more TV dollars. That decision has upset fellow MWC members and put the conference’s future in question. I doubt if the Air Force players care too much about that sort of nonsense, but their victory surely made a lot of suit-wearing MWC people very, very happy.
More good news for Air Force: Cornerback Reggie Rembert was back on the field and snagged an interception a week after being carted off with a head/neck injury.
Air Force wide receiver Mikel Hunter tiptoes into the endzone for a touchdown. Hunter finished with two TDs -- one rushing, one receiving. (AP Photo/The Gazette, Bryan Oller)
Air Force's defense causes BYU quarterback Riley Nelson to fumble during first half action. Air Force's defense caused two fumbles and an interception on the afternoon. (AP Photo/The Gazette, Bryan Oller)
Air Force receiver Mikel Hunter leaps over a pile of players enroute to a touchdown during first half. (AP Photo/The Gazette, Bryan Oller)
Air Force quarterback Tim Jefferson scores on a 5-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Jefferson finished with 38 rushing yards and 68 passing yards. (AP Photo/The Gazette, Bryan Oller)
Air Force defensive back Brian Lindsay sacks BYU's Riley Nelson during the first half. (AP Photo/The Gazette, Bryan Oller)
