Trophy stays put - for fifth year in row/ Air Force downs Army, snaps 2-game losing skid

From: The Gazette | Date: November 4, 2001| Author: Tim Mimick; The Gazette | Copyright information

The Commander-in-Chief's Trophy is safe again today in Air Force's clutches.

That wasn't the case early Saturday afternoon at Falcon Stadium.

Army didn't roll over with a kaput offense this time. Army scored first on Saturday. It kept scratching and clawing like it was ready to end the four-year reign by Air Force among the service academy football teams.

When tested on this day, unlike the previous two Saturdays, Air Force found leaders. With sophomore Larry Duncan provid...

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