Photos: Arizona Bowl: Air Force vs South Alabama
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U.S. Air Force Academy comes back to drop University of South Alabama 45-21 in second Arizona Bowl, Dec. 30, 2016, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson.
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Air Force wide receiver Ronald Cleveland (4) flings himself backwards into the end zone and out of the hands of South Alabama cornerback Jeremy Reaves (1) for a score in the second quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
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Air Force defensive back Weston Steelhammer (8) manages to strip South Alabama running back Xavier Johnson (28) of the ball and save a touchdown in the second quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
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South Alabama offensive lineman Colby Sawyer (1) reels in a wide open catch to give the Jags a touchdown on their first play of the game against Air Force in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
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South Alabama wide receiver Chris Lewis (6) ends up making a juggling catch despite being in the grip of Air Force defensive back Brodie Hicks (18) in the first quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
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South Alabama offensive lineman Colby Sawyer (1) hot dogs into the end zone after a catch and run on the first play of the game agasint Air Force in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
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South Alabama running back Xavier Johnson (28) sits on the bench alone while the Air Force players celebrate their 45-21 win in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
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Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun gets doused as the final seconds tick off the clock in a 45-21 win over South Alabama in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
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Air Force linebacker Haji Dunn Jr. (34) left, linebacker Jacob Onyechi (48) and linebacker Grant Ross (44) come together to sack South Alabama quarterback Dallas Davis (11) in the third quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
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Air Force wide receiver Tyler Williams (12) loses the handle on a pitch while being hit by South Alabama safety Neiko Robinson (14) in the third quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
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South Alabama running back Xavier Johnson (28) goes flying after being knocked off his feet by teammate safety Malcolm Buggs (9) on a kick-off return in the third quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Air Force wide receiver Tyler Williams (12) is all alone to reel in a catch along the sideline against South Alabama in the third quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Air Force defensive lineman Lochlin Deeks (54) runs down South Alabama running back Dami Ayoola (4) stopping his run around end for a short gain in the third quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Air Force wide receiver Tyler Williams (12) skids through the end zone after scoring on an end run in the third quarter against South Alabama at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman motors into the defensive secondary on a carry in the third quarter against South Alabama at the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Air Force linebacker Patrick Healy (41) gets a hand on the ball to deflect a pass from South Alabama quarterback Dallas Davis (11) in the third quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Air Force wide receiver Jalen Robinette (9) leaves literally everybody in the dust on his catch and run score on the first play of the third quarter against South Alabama in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
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South Alabama defensive lineman Sean Brown (74) brings down Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman (2) in the pocket during the second quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Air Force defensive back Weston Steelhammer (8) shows off his defensive player trophy to his teammates after the Falcons 45-21 win over South Alabama in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman (2) tries to lunge out of the grasp of South Alabama defensive end Chason Milner (26) in the first quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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South Alabama linebacker Darrell Songy (32) left, and cornerback Quinton Dent (21) celebrate a defensive stop in the first quarter against Air Force in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
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Air Force running back Timothy McVey (33) gets rocked by South Alabama linebacker Darrell Songy (32) stopping his run in the first quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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The Air Force mascot jumps for joy under the MLK Apartments as the Falcons' marching band takes on South Alabama during a battle of the bands at the Arizona Bowl Game Block Party downtown, Thursday, December 29, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A South Alabama cheerleader goes sky-high as the Jaguar marching band faces off against Air Force during a battle of the bands at the Arizona Bowl Game Block Party downtown, Thursday, December 29, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Ironwood Ridge High School graduate and current Air Force wide receiver Tyler Williams (12) fields a kick as the Falcons practice at the Kino Sports Complex for their upcoming Arizona Bowl game against South Alabama, Monday, December 26, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman, sporting the team's shark teeth helmets, cocks to fire a pass during drills as the Falcons practice at the Kino Sports Complex for their upcoming Arizona Bowl game against South Alabama, Monday, December 26, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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After straight-arming a teammate, defensive end Randy Allen, left, moves around him during practice as members of South Alabama practice at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E Copper St., in Tucson on Dec. 27, 2016. The team is preparing for their game against the US Air Force Academy in the inaugural game on Dec 30. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
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Air Force Falcon defensive back Brodie Hicks (18) stays focused on the offense during practice at Kino Stadium in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Air Force will play South Alabama in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl on Friday Dec. 30, at Arizona Stadium. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
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Air Force Falcon head coach Troy Calhoun directs from the field during practice at Kino Stadium in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Air Force will play South Alabama in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl on Friday Dec. 30, at Arizona Stadium. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force wide receiver Ronald Cleveland (4) flings himself backwards into the end zone and out of the hands of South Alabama cornerback Jeremy Reaves (1) for a score in the second quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force defensive back Weston Steelhammer (8) manages to strip South Alabama running back Xavier Johnson (28) of the ball and save a touchdown in the second quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
South Alabama offensive lineman Colby Sawyer (1) reels in a wide open catch to give the Jags a touchdown on their first play of the game against Air Force in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
South Alabama wide receiver Chris Lewis (6) ends up making a juggling catch despite being in the grip of Air Force defensive back Brodie Hicks (18) in the first quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
South Alabama offensive lineman Colby Sawyer (1) hot dogs into the end zone after a catch and run on the first play of the game agasint Air Force in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
South Alabama running back Xavier Johnson (28) sits on the bench alone while the Air Force players celebrate their 45-21 win in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force players salute the team band as the Falcons celebrate their win against South Alabama in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun gets doused as the final seconds tick off the clock in a 45-21 win over South Alabama in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force linebacker Haji Dunn Jr. (34) left, linebacker Jacob Onyechi (48) and linebacker Grant Ross (44) come together to sack South Alabama quarterback Dallas Davis (11) in the third quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force wide receiver Tyler Williams (12) loses the handle on a pitch while being hit by South Alabama safety Neiko Robinson (14) in the third quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
South Alabama running back Xavier Johnson (28) goes flying after being knocked off his feet by teammate safety Malcolm Buggs (9) on a kick-off return in the third quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force wide receiver Tyler Williams (12) is all alone to reel in a catch along the sideline against South Alabama in the third quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force defensive lineman Lochlin Deeks (54) runs down South Alabama running back Dami Ayoola (4) stopping his run around end for a short gain in the third quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force wide receiver Tyler Williams (12) skids through the end zone after scoring on an end run in the third quarter against South Alabama at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman motors into the defensive secondary on a carry in the third quarter against South Alabama at the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force linebacker Patrick Healy (41) gets a hand on the ball to deflect a pass from South Alabama quarterback Dallas Davis (11) in the third quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force wide receiver Jalen Robinette (9) leaves literally everybody in the dust on his catch and run score on the first play of the third quarter against South Alabama in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez, right and his son Rhett watch the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl from the north end zone at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
South Alabama defensive lineman Sean Brown (74) brings down Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman (2) in the pocket during the second quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force defensive back Weston Steelhammer (8) shows off his defensive player trophy to his teammates after the Falcons 45-21 win over South Alabama in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman (2) tries to lunge out of the grasp of South Alabama defensive end Chason Milner (26) in the first quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
South Alabama linebacker Darrell Songy (32) left, and cornerback Quinton Dent (21) celebrate a defensive stop in the first quarter against Air Force in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force running back Timothy McVey (33) gets rocked by South Alabama linebacker Darrell Songy (32) stopping his run in the first quarter of the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force players go through their warm-up routine as they prepare to face South Alabama in the second Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Gin Blossoms front man Robin Wilson gives high fives to the front row as the band headlines the Arizona Bowl pre-game party on the UA Mall, Friday, December 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The Air Force mascot jumps for joy under the MLK Apartments as the Falcons' marching band takes on South Alabama during a battle of the bands at the Arizona Bowl Game Block Party downtown, Thursday, December 29, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
A South Alabama cheerleader goes sky-high as the Jaguar marching band faces off against Air Force during a battle of the bands at the Arizona Bowl Game Block Party downtown, Thursday, December 29, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Ironwood Ridge High School graduate and current Air Force wide receiver Tyler Williams (12) fields a kick as the Falcons practice at the Kino Sports Complex for their upcoming Arizona Bowl game against South Alabama, Monday, December 26, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman, sporting the team's shark teeth helmets, cocks to fire a pass during drills as the Falcons practice at the Kino Sports Complex for their upcoming Arizona Bowl game against South Alabama, Monday, December 26, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
After straight-arming a teammate, defensive end Randy Allen, left, moves around him during practice as members of South Alabama practice at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E Copper St., in Tucson on Dec. 27, 2016. The team is preparing for their game against the US Air Force Academy in the inaugural game on Dec 30. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force Falcon defensive back Brodie Hicks (18) stays focused on the offense during practice at Kino Stadium in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Air Force will play South Alabama in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl on Friday Dec. 30, at Arizona Stadium. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 Arizona Bowl
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Air Force Falcon head coach Troy Calhoun directs from the field during practice at Kino Stadium in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Air Force will play South Alabama in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl on Friday Dec. 30, at Arizona Stadium. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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