It definitely wasn't to do some sight seeing, as the Academy acknowledged the visit to the Colorado Springs Gazette. The fact that the Commisioner came out to Colorado Springs makes it seem that there is some desperation on the Big East's part. No invite was handed out and USAFA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael Gould seemed to act like Charles Comiskey's character in "Eight Men Out" at the end of the meeting with his "We'll take it under advisement" type of response. Air Force appears to be staying patient on its football conference affiliation.