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THEY'RE BACK ; Air Force revival off to grand start at 3-0 after upset
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The Gazette
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September 14, 2007
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Air Force football is back.
The Falcons announced it loudly and clearly Thursday with a 20-
17 overtime victory over Texas Christian -- an upset that ranks
among the most shocking and satisfying in the program's history.
On a perfect night in front of an announced crowd of 31,556 at
Falcon Stadium, Air Force made enough plays to hang around for three
quarters and then staged a fourth-quarter comeback to force
overtime.
In the extra session, the Horned Frogs got the ball first, and
Chris Manfredini bounced a 36-yard field goal attempt off the left
upright. Air Force kicker Ryan Harrison then provided the walk-off
game-winner by nailing a 33-yarder.
With the victory, Air Force improved to ...
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