Air Force's high-powered ground game runs on 'Diesel'
FILE - Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels (4) runs in for a touchdown as offensive tackle Adam Karas, right, looks to set a block on Louisville defensive back Josh Minkins (25) during the first half of the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Dallas. The offensive linemen for Air Force call themselves “Diesel,” a nickname invented a few seasons ago to personify the grit and toughness they use to help power the Falcons. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)

FILE - Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels (4) runs in for a touchdown as offensive tackle Adam Karas, right, looks to set a block on Louisville defensive back Josh Minkins (25) during the first half of the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Dallas. The offensive linemen for Air Force call themselves “Diesel,” a nickname invented a few seasons ago to personify the grit and toughness they use to help power the Falcons. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)

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FILE - Air Force offensive lineman Scott Hattok (61) congratulates Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III (5) after his plunge for a touchdown against Wyoming in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. The offensive linemen for Air Force call themselves “Diesel,” a nickname invented a few seasons ago to personify the grit and toughness they use to help power the Falcons. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

FILE - Air Force offensive lineman Scott Hattok (61) congratulates Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III (5) after his plunge for a touchdown against Wyoming in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. The offensive linemen for Air Force call themselves “Diesel,” a nickname invented a few seasons ago to personify the grit and toughness they use to help power the Falcons. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

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Air Force NCAA college football fullback Brad Roberts speaks during a press conference at Air Force Academy, Colo., Sept. 10, 2022. The offensive linemen for Air Force call themselves “Diesel,” a nickname invented a few seasons ago to personify the grit and toughness they use to help power the Falcons. All starting offensive linemen are inducted. But there can also be honorary “Diesel,” members, those who demonstrate the qualities of being a lineman. Like fullback Brad Roberts, who earned a hat last season. (AP Photo/Pat Graham)

Air Force NCAA college football fullback Brad Roberts speaks during a press conference at Air Force Academy, Colo., Sept. 10, 2022. The offensive linemen for Air Force call themselves “Diesel,” a nickname invented a few seasons ago to personify the grit and toughness they use to help power the Falcons. All starting offensive linemen are inducted. But there can also be honorary “Diesel,” members, those who demonstrate the qualities of being a lineman. Like fullback Brad Roberts, who earned a hat last season. (AP Photo/Pat Graham)

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FILE - Air Force wide receiver Brandon Lewis, top, celebrates his run for a touchdown with guard Hawk Wimmer in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Saturday Oct. 31, 2020, at Air Force Academy, Colo. The offensive linemen for Air Force call themselves “Diesel,” a nickname invented a few seasons ago to personify the grit and toughness they use to help power the Falcons. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

FILE - Air Force wide receiver Brandon Lewis, top, celebrates his run for a touchdown with guard Hawk Wimmer in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Saturday Oct. 31, 2020, at Air Force Academy, Colo. The offensive linemen for Air Force call themselves “Diesel,” a nickname invented a few seasons ago to personify the grit and toughness they use to help power the Falcons. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

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