Photos: Armed Forces Bowl – Rice defeats Air Force, 33-14
December 29, 2012
Rice linebacker Cameron Nwosu (57) celebrates with safety Paul Porras (24) and defensive end Dylan Klare (96) after the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game against Air Force Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. Rice won 33-14. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Taylor McHargue #16 of the Rice Owls dives over Christi Spears #21 of the Air Force Falcons during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl on December 29, 2012 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Taylor McHargue #16 of the Rice Owls breaks free against the Air Force Falcons during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl on December 29, 2012 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Air Force quarterback Connor Dietz (11) pitches the ball as Rice defensive end Tanner Leland (13) chases during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Cody Getz #28 of the Air Force Falcons dives for extra yards against the Rice Owls on December 29, 2012 during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
The Air Force mascot posses for a photo during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game against Rice, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. Rice won 33-14. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Kale Pearson #2 of the Air Force Falcons celebrates after a 9-yard touchdown run against the Rice Owls during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl on December 29, 2012 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Mike DeWitt #25 of the Air Force Falcons tries to break free against the Rice Owls defense on December 29, 2012 during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Head Coach David Bailiff of the Rice Owls celebrates after a touchdown against the Air Force Falcons on December 29, 2012 during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Sam McGuffie #2 of the Rice Owls makes a diving catch against the Air Force Falcons on December 29, 2012 during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Turner Petersen #26 of the Rice Owls breaks free against the Air Force Falcons on December 29, 2012 during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Air Force linebacker Alex Means (9) celebrates a sack against the Rice during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Rice wide receiver Jordan Taylor (15) lands after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game against Air Force Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. Rice won 33-14 and Taylor was named the game's most valuable player. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Kale Pearson #2 of the Air Force Falcons lines up under center against the Rice Owls during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl on December 29, 2012 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Donte Moore #81 of the Rice Owls celebrates after defeating the Air Force Falcons on December 29, 2012 during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Driphus Jackson #6 of the Rice Owls lays on the ground after being sacked by the Air Force Falcons on December 29, 2012 during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Rice quarterback Driphus Jackson (6) evades Air Force linebacker Austin Niklas (42) on the keeper during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. Rice won 33-14. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Rice quarterback Taylor McHargue (16) fumbles the ball after he was hit by Air Force defensive back Steffon Batts (23) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. McHargue left the game with a concussion on the play. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Air Force running back Mike DeWitt is wrapped up by Rice safeties Paul Porras (24) and Gabe Baker (27) after a gain during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. . (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Driphus Jackson #6 of the Rice Owls calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Air Force Falcons on December 29, 2012 during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Air Force running back Cody Getz (28) runs against Rice defensive end Jared Williams (97) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Rice head coach Troy Calhoun is drenched in water by defensive end Jared Williams (97) after the end of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game against Air Force, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. Rice won 33-14. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Paul Porras #24 of the Rice Owls poses for a photo with fans after defeating the Air Force Falcons on December 29, 2012 in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Turner Petersen #26 of the Rice Owls celebrates with fans after defeating the Air Force Falcons on December 29, 2012 in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Head Coach David Bailiff of the Rice Owls (left) and Head coach Troy Calhoun of the Air Force Falcons exchange words after the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl on December 29, 2012 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Taylor Cook #3 of the Rice Owls hoists the trophy after defeating the Air Force Falcons in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl on December 29, 2012 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)