Air Force senior relishes dad in stands after prison release

FILE--In this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, file photograph, Air Force fullback Taven Birdow, center, is stopped short of the end zone by Utah State defensive end Dalton Baker, left, and linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Air Force Academy, Colo. Birdow's father, Jermaine, was able to see in person for the first time his son play Saturday, Nov. 2, against Army. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

In this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, photo, Jermaine Birdow stands at Falcon Stadium, where he watched his son, Air Force running back Taven Birdow, and teammates play Army in an NCAA college football game at Air Force Academy, Colo. Jermaine Birdow, who was released from jail last November after serving a long sentence stemming from a 2001 home invasion, was able to see for the first time in person his son play in a game. (AP Photo/Pat Graham)

FILE--In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Air Force fullback Taven Birdow, center, is stopped by Utah State safety Shaq Bond, left, and linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Air Force Academy, Colo. Birdow's father, Jermaine, saw for the first time his son play football when Air Force hosted Army on Saturday, Nov. 2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

In this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, photo, Jermaine Birdow stands at Falcon Stadium as his son, Air Force running back Taven Birdow, and his teammates play Army in an NCAA college football game at Air Force Academy, Colo. Jermaine Birdow, who was released from jail after serving a long sentence stemming from a 2001 home invasion, was able to see his son play for the first time at the game. (AP Photo/Pat Graham)