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Air Force's Mike DeWitt takes a handoff on the first day of practice Friday. Photo by FRANK SCHWAB, THE GAZETTE

Air Force outside linebacker Jamil Cooks, a Sierra grad, is one of five football players who is not practicing with the team. Photo by MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE

TCU tailback Waymon James (32) runs against Air Force linebacker Jamil Cooks (46) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 in Falcon Stadium at Air Force Academy. Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Air Force removes 5 key football players from team