Mids ready to move on after Air Force loss

Navy's offensive staff gathered in a conference room on Monday, just as it does to start every week of the football season.

There was a little more sense of urgency this past Monday since the Midshipmen were coming off a dismal showing against service academy rival Air Force.

Navy was limited to just 57 rushing yards, its lowest output since 2002. The Falcons succeeded in turning the Mids into a one-dimensional passing team, which clearly is not their identity.

"It was a bad day for us, a good day for them. Give Air Force credit, they got after us. They were very physical," Navy offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper said. "We got back, watched the film, made the necessary corrections and moved on."

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