Air Force coach Troy Calhoun faces uncertainty about the Falcons’ quarterback position heading into practice this week.
Calhoun’s focus will be on sophomore quarterback Tim Jefferson, who suffered a right ankle injury in the first quarter of the Falcons’ 37-13 victory at New Mexico on Saturday night.
Jefferson was unable to return. Sophomore Connor Dietz finished the game.
“We’ll have to see what he’s able to do in practice,” Calhoun said of Jefferson. “It could depend a lot on his pain threshold.”
Jefferson left the stadium with his right foot in a protective boot.
Calhoun more than likely will start the week with Dietz as his top quarterback, while Jefferson mends. The Air Force coach said his offense operates a little different with Dietz at the controls.
“Connor does a nice job at running the option part of our game,” Calhoun said. “Overall, when you coach at Air Force, you have to bend to fit your personnel.”
Calhoun said Jefferson, as well as defensive backs Chris Thomas and Luke Hyder, aren’t certain to play this week.
“With all of them, it could be three days or three weeks,” Calhoun said.
Irv Moss: 303 954-1296 or imoss@denverpost.com
EYE ON . . .
The Aztecs
San Diego State at Air Force, Saturday, noon
For the record: The Aztecs are 1-2, with a victory over Southern Utah (35-19) and losses to UCLA (33-14) and Idaho (34-20).
Streaking: Aztecs receiver Vincent Brown has four consecutive 100-yard receiving games, ranking second nationally with 141.3 yards receiving per game.
Who’s hot: Senior linebacker Jerry Milling had a team-high eight tackles against Idaho last week, including three for loss.
Who’s not: San Diego State’s rushing game is all but nonexistent. The Aztecs rushed for only 55 yards on 23 carries against Idaho.
Key stat: NCAA ranks 14 defensive categories. The Aztecs have improved in 13 of the categories from last season.
FYI: The Aztecs have allowed one sack in their past six games, extending into the 2008 season.
Coachspeak: “You can’t turn the ball over. You can’t have penalties, and we had some dumb penalties.” — San Diego State coach Brady Hoke, on his team’s play against Idaho
