AIR FORCE ACADEMY — Through three games, Air Force is turning the ball over too often and not forcing enough turnovers.
The statistics clearly point out the problem. The Falcons have lost five fumbles and thrown two interceptions. The defense has recovered just one fumble but has intercepted four passes. The caveat is, all four of those interceptions came against Air Force’s two Football Championship Subdivision opponents.
With the schedule turning much tougher, the Falcons aren’t going to win many games without winning the turnover margin. Next up is a game at Navy on Saturday.
“One thing that kind of stands out to me — and it’s my concern — is the turnover battle,” quarterback Tim Jefferson said. “Against Navy every year, it’s always a war of attrition.”
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Fumbles are the biggest concern. The Falcons have had nine and lost five.
“Recent years, we’ve been a team that’s been winning the turnover margin,” receiver Jonathan Warzeka said. “That’s something we have to work on. We’re not going to be able to win many games giving up the ball that many times.”
Coach Troy Calhoun typically has little patience with players who fumble.
“It’s definitely concentration,” Jefferson said. “Holding on to the ball is something we always preach, you just have to execute. You can’t just think nothing is going to happen, you have to be ready for everything. Holding on to the ball is the most crucial aspect of the game.”
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