The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will meet the Air Force Falcons in the 2010 Independence Bowl. The Falcons are one of the handful of teams around the nation running an offense very similar to Paul Johnson's run-heavy option attack. They're currently second in the nation in rushing yards per game, behind only Tech. Obvious joke is obvious: get ready for a fast game.
Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun was the Wake Forest Demon Deacons offensive coordinator from 2001 to 2003, going 1-2 against the Jackets. He's been rumored to be in the running for various higher-profile head coaching jobs, including the Tennessee Volunteers. He isn't a member of Johnson's spread option coaching tree, but retained portions of longtime Air Force coach Fisher DeBerry's more classic triple option attack. Calhoun has added a no-huddle look and mixes up formations more frequently.
The Falcons went 8-4 in the Mountain West Conference, coming just a few points short of 11-1 and upsets of the Oklahoma Sooners and Utah Utes. Atlanta, Georgia's own Tim Jefferson quarterbacks the Falcons attack, throwing for 1,342 and running for 769. Asher Clark, also from Georgia, is the featured running back. LB Jordan Waiwaiole is among the team's leaders in tackles, tackles for loss, turnovers, and sacks.