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Article: Perez aims to set the tone for Air Force.
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- The Gazette (Colorado Springs, CO)
- Article date:
- August 24, 2006
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Byline: David Ramsey
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. _ Gilberto Perez, also known as "The Biscuit," has heard the voices of doom.
Air Force ranks as a consensus pick to dwell near the basement of the Mountain West Conference, and the Falcons will surprise almost no one if they stumble to a third straight losing football season.
Perez, AFA's senior defensive end/tackle, laughs as he considers the legion of doubters. He's convinced his teammates will silence all skeptics and deliver a winning season.
"Oh, it's going to be awesome," Perez said, basking in late afternoon sunshine after a long practice. "It is going to feel awesome to beat Army, ...