Tuesday, December 04, 2007

COWTOWN Kickoff Party

Subject: COWTOWN FALCON KICKOFF

The Armed Forces Bowl North Texas Chapter - AOG North Texas AFA Parents Club Alamo Chapter - AOG Houston Chapter - AOG USAFA Parents' Club of Central-Western Oklahoma Northeast Oklahoma Parents of USAFA (Tulsa Area)

AIR FORCE 'FIGHTING FALCONS' TO PLAY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 'GOLDEN BEARS' In The 2007 BELL HELICOPTER - ARMED FORCES BOWL Amon Carter Stadium - TCU Campus - Fort Worth, Texas MONDAY - 31 DECEMBER 2007 - 1130 am CST Kickoff It's Final - we're playing the UC Golden Bears on New Year's Eve Day in Fort Worth. For all of your ticket needs we strongly recommend you go to the USAFA Athletic Department website.

Tickets are only $20.00 for just about anybody who loves Falcon Football. And by buying your tickets at the USAFA Athletic Department website, the Academy gets credit for the ticket sales. (READ: MONEY - it's how ALL Academy sports programs get funded - so do the right thing.) The Athletic Department is also sporting a Tailgate Party on Monday Morning. Check it out on their website, also.

BUT - THE REALLY BIG NEWS is from the guys who brought you the AF v TCU Tailgate in 2006. The Association Of Graduates (AOG) will host a: COWTOWN FALCON KICKOFF PARTY SUNDAY NIGHT - 30 December 2007 From 6:00 pm (that's 1800) to 11:00 pm (that's 2300) A party to celebrate air force's INVITATION to the ARMED FORCES bowl And to fire up the fighting falcons' fans to beat the golden bears at the Los Vaqueros Restaurant ( It's a huge building - there's plenty of room ) 2629 North Main Street (5 minutes from downtown) Fort Worth TeXas 817-624-1511 (if you get lost) (*all reservations must be made on the aog website -- see below) https://www.usafa.org/events/register.aspx?id=52

More Info:

"Cowtown Falcon Kickoff" Party
December 30, 2007
6:00 PM - 11:00 PMA Party to Celebrate Air Force's Invitation to the Armed Forces Bowl Brought to You By H. Ownby and Friends and the Association of Graduates

(The Same Guys Who Brought You The Spectacular TCU Tailgate in 2006!)

Location: Los Vaqueros Restaurant 2629 North Main Street Fort Worth TX

Click Here to View Maps to the Location

Food: Mexican Buffet - Enchiladas, Fajitas, Tacos, Fixins
Entertainment: Prizes, Surprises, Cheers, Singing, Tomfoolery, Fun

Cost: $17.00 Falcons (11 & Up) Includes Full Buffet & All Non-Alcoholic Drinks

$ 8.00 Fledglings (10 & under)

Includes Full Buffet & All Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Questions about the party should be directed to H. Ownby at hkownby@aol.com
Problems with the online registration should be directed to Marty Marcolongo at Marty.Marcolongo@aogusafa.org

No RefundsNo tickets will be sent in advance. You simply enter the restaurant, get checked-in, and head to the party area.

Last Day to Register: December 28, 2007

Congrats to Offensive Player/Coach of the Year

GO AIR FORCE!!!!


http://themwc.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120407aad.html

Saturday, December 01, 2007

AF Armed Forces T-shirts now on sale

these are the official shirts from their website. Also, if there is enough interest we can get personalized jerseys made up for the Bowl game (blue ones). Please let me know if you have any interest. Cost will be $75ea and delivered in Ft. Worth


Here is a pic of the t-shirt. Any interest in jerseys contact michaeljensen@remax.net

Thursday, November 15, 2007

can you believe LAST HOME GAME! Dublin House tonight!



15 Nov 07 - AF: Carney improiving legacy - Gazette
15 Nov 07 - AF: Seven big his for Falcons - DenverPost
15 Nov 07 - SD: Has SD improved? Final stretch will tell - SDOnline
15 Nov 07 - AF: Falcons adjust schedule to make room for Gophers - Gazette



From left, Air Force defensive linemen Jake Paulson, Ben Garland, Rick Ricketts, Jared Marvin, Ryan Kemp and Stephen Larson pose with position coach Ron Burton. Josh Clayton, another key defensive lineman for the 8-3 Falcons, isn't pictured.


Go Falcons

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Gottal love the Hall boy!

17 Oct 07 - AF: One Hall of a stretch - Gazette (read)
17 Oct 07 - AF/UW: Two Cowboys on a run - Gazette (read)
17 Oct 07 - UW: Cowboys facing full spread - Laramie (read)
17 Oct 07 - AF: Two for Hall - Gazette (read)

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Great Win!! Another big one next Saturday!

The tailgate will be ready! Let's hope the weather is better this week. Kudos to all the fans that made it up to Ft. Collins and endured the hours of rain and the delay of the game. It was well worth it!


14 Oct 07 - AF: AF Pounds the Rams: Recap and stats - USAFA (read)
14 Oct 07 - AF: At Ramming speed - Gazette (read)
14 Oct 07 - AF: Falcons Hall is a mover and a shaker - Gazette (read)
14 Oct 07 - AF: It's who's up front that counts - Gazette (read)
14 Oct 07 - AF: Falcons defense wreck havoc on Rams - Gazette (read)
14 Oct 07 - AF: Falcons are quick to make up time - Gazette (read)
14 Oct 07 - AF: Hall in rush for record - Denver Post (read)
14 Oct 07 - AF: Falcons beat CSU - Rocky Mtn News (read)
14 Oct 07 - CSU: Rams losing streak hits 13 - Colorodoan (read)
14 Oct 07 - AF/MWC: AF recap and MWC update for Saturday - ESPN (read)

video highlights: http://www.cstv.com/video/

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Go Air Force BEAT THE RAMS!!

11 Oct 07 - AF: AF QB flying close to history - Coloradoan (read)
11 Oct 07 - AF: Iron Men - Gazette (read)
11 Oct 07 - AF: Calhoun not looking past Rams (read)

Good AFA Article: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3056725


10 Oct 07 - AF/CSU: Rams wary of AF infamous cut blocks - Coloradoan (read)
10 Oct 07 - CSU: Rams to look to turn back time - Gazette (read)
10 Oct 07 - CSU: Streak comes full circle - Denver Post (read)
10 Oct 07 - AF: Bell a battering ram - Gazette (read)
10 Oct 07 - AF: Hall shares spotlight - Denver Post (read

Thursday, October 04, 2007

Time to get the Rebels!!!

4 Oct 07 - AF: Hall succeeds - Gazette (read)
4 Oct 07 - AF: AF must stop a Tank - Denver Post (read)
4 Oct 07- AF/MWC: MWC wide open - Denver Post (read)
4 Oct 07 - AF: AF QB letting it fly - ReviewJournal Las Vegas (read)

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

19 Sep News GO FALCONS!

19 Sep 07 - AF: Tight ends have reason to smile - Gazette (read)
19 Sep 07 - BYU: BYU in familiar position - Gazette (read)
19 Sep 07 - AF: Hall shows offense has new balance - Denver Post (read)
19 Sep 07 - BYU: Cougars to cut down on costly flags - SL Trib (read)
19 Sep 07 - BYU: Humbled Cougs switch focus to winning MWC - SL Trib (read)
19 Sep 07 - MWC: Teleconference - Provo (read)
19 Sep 07 - AF: Underated AF is undefeated - San Diego (read)

18 Sep 07 - AF: Defense coming thru loud and clear - Gazette (read)
18 Sep 07 - AF: Bird ready for air attack - Denver Post (read)
18 Sep 07 - AF/MWC: Weekly wrap - Rocky Mtn News (read)
18 Sep 07 - AF: Catching up with Scott Thomas (read)
18 Sep 07 - AF/MWC: The box of chocolates that is the MWC - Provo (read)
18 Sep 07 - BYU: One week later different outlooks - SL Trib (read)

16 Sep 07 - AF: Not easily tired - Gazette (read)
16 Sep 07 - AF: Winning FG a snap for Falcons - Denver Post (read)
16 Sep 07 - AF: MWC wrap up - ESPN (read)


Golf tourney on October 5th. Eisenhower 8:30 am $75/pp

Replica jerseys being ordered $65/ea +shipping

contact michaeljensen@remax.net for more info
GO FALCONS!

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Latest News, video and tailgate info

Highlight video: http://www.rivals.com/video.asp?section=football&pkey=&vidtype=highlight&vidid=784

final kick video: http://www.cstv.com/video/?vid=4862

Kicking stats:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/sortables?stat=kick&sort=lngfg&year=2007&group=80



15 Sep 07 - AF: Calhoun, Regni orchestrate home advantage - Gazette (read)
15 Sep 07 - AF: Wrapping up the TCU game - Gazette (read)

14 Sep 07 - AF: Their Back - Gazette (read)
14 Sep 07 - AF: Too many fans missed possible game of the year - Gazette (read)
14 Sep 07 - AF: Only Fitting: Unknow stars lead AF - Gazette (read)
14 Sep 07- AF: Defense alters momentum by capitalizing on opportunities - Gazette (read)
14 Sep 07 - AF: TCU coach says pass play in closing minutes a mistake - Gazette (read)
14 Sep 07 - TCU: Patterson questions call have loss - Dallas (read)
14 Sep 07 - TCU: Unhappy with Thurday game - Dallas (read)
14 Sep 07 - TCU: Overtaken by AF - Star-Telegram (read)
14 Sep 07- AF: Falcons top Frogs in OT - RMN (read)
14 Sep 07 - AF: Ollis starts - RMN (read)
14 Sep 07 - AF: Falcons leap Frogs - Denver Post (read)
14 Sep 07 - AF: Zoomies get kicks in frantic win - Denver Post (read)
14 Sep 07 - AF: AF OT goal wins game - ESPN (read) Photos (view)

to see the info on the Notre Dame trip go to : http://af-notredametrip.blogspot.com/

for Navy tailgate info and signup: http://www.usafa.org/event/Registration.aspx

UNLV tailgate signup: https://www.usafa.org/Events/Register.aspx?id=37

CSU (away tailgate) is being planned

Wyoming Tailgate: https://www.usafa.org/Events/Register.aspx?id=38

Army Tailgate: Quarterback Club Tailgate - Army

if you do not want to recieve these updates in the future, or if you have any comments, please contact me at michaeljensen@remax.net

Monday, September 10, 2007

10 September News

10 Sep 07 - AF: Falcons showing energy up front - Denver Post (read)
10 Sep 07 - AF: With TCU up next, Falcons do an about face - Gazette (read)
10 Sep 07 - AF/TCU: Matchup Stats - Denver Post (read)
10 Sep 07 - AF: Seniors realize close victory - Desert News (read)
10 Sep 07 - Utah: Utes have no excuse for loss - SL Trib (read)

Notre Dame Trip Info is available at http://af-notredametrip.blogspot.com/

check this out! Gameday Central!
http://goairforcefalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/afa-gameday-07.html

Sunday, September 09, 2007

9 September News and video

9 Sep 07 - AF: Tables turned - Gazette (read)
9 Sep 07 - AF: Hard hitting defense should be celebrating - Gazette (read)
9 Sep 07 - AF: Thomas sets tone for stingy defense - Gazette (read)
9 Sep 07 - AF: Falcons pass on passing game - Gazette (read)
9 Sep 07 - AF: Goal line stand carries Falcons to victory - Denver Post (read)

http://www.cstv.com/video/?vid=4803

Saturday, September 08, 2007

News 8 September

8 Sep 07 - AF: Running backs get in line - Gazette (read)
8 Sep 07 - Utah: Ute's goal still attainable - SL Trib (read)
8 Sep 07 - Utah: Ute's eager to erase memory of opener - Desert News (read)

7 Sep 07 - AF: Reversing close calls on Falcons agenda - RMN (read)
7 Sep 07 - AF: Falcons face tough 4 game stretch - Gazette (read)
7 Sep 07 - AF: Defense faces test from Utes - Denver Post (read)
7 Sep 07 - AF: End Zone: Already a crossroads for AF - Independent by Ralph Routon (read)
7 Sep 07 - AF/Utah: AF offense revamped - SL Trib (read)
7 Sep 07 - Utah: Injuries force Utes to adjust offense - SL Trib (read)
7 Sep 07 - Utah: Biggest game of his coaching career: Utah vs AF - UBlock (read)
7 Sep 07 - AF: Mens Soccer: First home game this weekend (read) Womens Soccer: AF over Davidson (read) Mens Water Polo: 18th ranked Falcons win (read) Womens Volleyball at West Point (read)

Saturday, August 25, 2007

8-25-07 Football News

25 Aug 07 - Air Force players have confidence in Hall when he has the ball - Gazette (read)


24 Aug 07 - AF: McCarthy's reliability and hardnose play - Gazette (read)
24 Aug 07 - AF: Freshman Stephens could make impact - Gazette (read)
24 Aug 07- AF: Hoping 'X' plus 'Z's equal W - Denver Post (read)

Thursday, August 23, 2007

8-23-2007 Football Info, stories and updates

23 Aug 07 - AF: Falcons trying for special approach - Gazette (read)
23 Aug 07 - AF: Tailback out at least a month - Gazette (read)
23 Aug 07 - AF: Injured seniors waiting return - Denver Post (read)
23 Aug 07 - AF: Soccer: New Coach far from new at AF - Gazette (read)
23 Aug 07 - NCAA: 25 things to watch this season - CBS (read)
22 Aug 07 - AF: Opinion: Putting an end to the pain - Gazette (read)
22 Aug 07 - AF: Shallow 2006 means deep 2007 - Gazette (read)
22 Aug 07 - AF: DeBerry Plans to lay low - Gazette (read)
22 Aug 07 - AF: AF's Carney and CSU's Hanie up for award - Denver Post (read)
21 Aug 07 - AF: Shaun Carney on Davey O'Brien Watch list - USAFA (read) DaveyOBrien.com (read) bizyahoo.com (read)
21 Aug 07 - AF: Giannini regains role as starter - Gazette (read)
21 Aug 07 - AF: New offense give fullback a new start - Denver Post (read)
21 Aug 07 - AF: Calhoun overhauls depth chart - Denver Post (read)
20 Aug 07 - AF: Noseguard a force to be reckon with - Gazette (read)
19 Aug 07 - AF: Questions and Answers with Coach Calhoun - Denver Post (read)
19 Aug 07 - AF: Receiver shows off versatility - Gazette (read)
19 Aug 07 - AF: Where there's will there's Falcon Football - Rocky Mtn News (read)
18 Aug 07 - AF: QB Smith stays sharp - Gazette (read)
18 Aug 07 - AF: No QB successor for 2008 named - Gazette (read)
18 Aug 07 - AF/NCAA: New Coaches -Journal Review (read)
17 Aug 07 - AF: Bird see an exciting 'D' - TimesHerald (read)
17 Aug 07 - AF: Calhoun measures up with DeBerry oratories - Gazette (read)
17 Aug 07 - AF/MEAC: MEAC eyes payday playing DI schools - DelawareOnline (read)
17 Aug 07 - MWC: Ignore theMtn no longer a viable option - Denver Post (read)
16 Aug 07 - AF: 3 outside linebackers will share two spots - Gazette (read)
16 Aug 07 - AF: Calhoun giving freshmen a chance - Gazette (read)
16 Aug 07 - AF: Calhoun and QB: Falcons finding comfort zone - Denver Post (read)

Friday, August 17, 2007

More articles...only 2 weeks and a wake up away!

17 Aug 07 - AF: Bird see an exciting 'D' - TimesHerald (read)
17 Aug 07 - AF: Calhoun measures up with DeBerry oratories - Gazette (read)
17 Aug 07 - AF/MEAC: MEAC eyes payday playing DI schools - DelawareOnline (read)
17 Aug 07 - MWC: Ignore theMtn no longer a viable option - Denver Post (read)

16 Aug 07 - AF: 3 outside linebackers will share two spots - Gazette (read)
16 Aug 07 - AF: Calhoun giving freshmen a chance - Gazette (read)
16 Aug 07 - AF: Calhoun and QB: Falcons finding comfort zone - Denver Post (read)
16 Aug 07 - AF: Falcons concerned about Safety Thomas - Denver Post from FFP (read)

15 Aug 07 - AF: Quintana moves up depth chart at receiver - Gazette (read)
15 Aug 07 - AF: Falcons schedule part of practice in Stadium - Gazette (read)
15 Aug 07 - AF: Jake's Blog Practice wrap 14 Aug - Gazette (read)
15 Aug 07 - MWC: MWC vs the Pac-10 - ESPN (read)

Sunday, August 12, 2007

News Info August 12, 2007......let's get it on!!

12 Aug 07 - AF: Beat down by Basic - Gazette (read)
12 Aug 07 - AF: Rembert (Fr) shows flashes of hustle and acceleration - Gazette (read)
12 Aug 07 - AF: New coach Calhoun calm in tough spot - Denver Post (read)
12 Aug 07 - AF: Jake's AF Blog Practice Wrap 11 Aug - (read)
12 Aug 07 - Utah: Backups get chance to fill sudden void in o-line - SLTrib (read)

11 Aug 07 - AF: Main goal is to stay in obscurity: Long snapper hopes to stay out of public eye - Gazette (read)
11 Aug 07 - AF: McCarthy runs into starting job - Denver Post (read) (reposted on forum)
11 Aug 07 - AF: Fall practice to become even more competitive - Gazette (read)
11 Aug 07 - AF: Blog: practice wrap 8/10 - Gazette (read)

Don't forget about the discounted airfares on Frontier. They are available for ALL!! Pass the word. They are listed in the blog.

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

8-8-07 Football News

8 Aug 07 - AF: Large squads a thing of the past - Gazette (read)
8 Aug 07 - AF: Carney "Blame me for last 3 years" - IrishEyes (originally from GoMids) (read)
8 Aug 07 - AF: Fullback out of options - Gazette from AlwaysAFalcon (read)

Monday, August 06, 2007

8-6-2007 News Articles

6 Aug 07 - AF: Tailback up for grabs in crowded backfield - Gazette (read)
6 Aug 07 - AF: Position change gives AF a big life - Gazette (read)

Sunday, August 05, 2007

8-5-07 AFA Football News

5 Aug 07 - AF: Risk taking AF hopes for defensive lift - Gazette (read)
5 Aug 07 - AF: Coach is up front about offense - Gazette (read)
5 Aug 07 - AF: Newcomer makes impression - Gazette (read)
5 Aug 07 - AF: Fowler ready to take final exam - Rocky Mtn News (read)
5 Aug 07 - AF: Randle aiming high in final season - Sequin (read)
5 Aug 07 - AF: O-Line changing stance - Denver Post (read)
5 Aug 07 - AF: Calhoun preparing for work in pads - Denver Post (read)

GO FALCONS!

Saturday, August 04, 2007

8-4-07 Football News

4 Aug 07 - AF: Calhoun wants his Falcons durable - Gazette (read)
4 Aug 07 - AF: Calhoun doesn't like O-Line depth - Gazette (read)
4 Aug 07 - AF: Carney tests bum leg - Denver Post (read)
4 Aug 07 - AF: Calhoun signals change for Falcons - Rocky Mtn News (read)
4 Aug 07 - CSU: Bell's leg feels fine - Rocky Mtn News (read)

Also check out the arrival of the Warrior One which will be at the QB Club tent for Parents Weekend: http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?S=238#S=238&F=1553&T=791382

I'm ready for some football!!!

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Notre Dame Bus Trip from Chicago

we have 60 rooms reserved at the Marriott Hotel on the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue in the heart of the Chicago Loop

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chidt-chicago-marriott-downtown-magnificent-mile/

Rooms are $219/nite. Chicago is hosting the AMIA Convention from the 10-14th and the rack rate at the Marriott is $389/nite for the weekend. We tried calling others but this convention is taking up approximately 37,000 rooms. So if you are interested, please let me know at michaeljensen@remax.net

We will have a minimum of 2 busses leaving the Marriott at 8 am on Saturday morning and returning after the game in South Bend. Food and drink will be served. Cost is $49/pp

Tailgate events are still being planned. Stay tuned.

Monday, June 18, 2007

Discount Airfare for Parents Weekend and all football games

Once again the Quarterback Club of Colorado Springs has arranged discount airfare for Air Force football fans (and basketball fans).

This is open to everyone, so please pass the word.

10% discount on whatever the fare is you chose. Here are the procedures - a little different than in the past.

Go to http://www.flyfrontier.com/

The home page has a Flight Finder section - with a Search More Options tab, click it.

There is a section to type your flight request, at the bottom there is a box Meeting id.

In that box put the code for the "Game" you want. It will reduce the fare your chose by 10%.

Travel can be 3 days before and up to 3 days after the game. For the basketball tournament that means 3 days before the 1st game (9-1-7) and 3 days after the last game (9-3-7). For the home football opener that would mean travel to Denver as early as August 29th and return as late as Sept 4th.

Game codes: For Home football games the Id is 87GA0U.

For Away football games the id is 6MM86L.

For Basketball Canadian tournament the id is 9FWC5M

Saturday, May 19, 2007

2007 Football Team Hotels Released

Air Force Football 2007 Lodging:



Utah Hilton Salt Lake City Airport
5151 Wiley Post Way
Salt Lake City, UT 874102
(801) 539-1515

BYU Provo Marriott
101 West 100 North
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 377-4700

Navy Greenbelt Marriott
6400 Ivy Lane
Greenbelt MD 20770
(301) 441-3700

(Parents)
1-800-676-5975
“Air Force Fans” Block

CSU Fort Collins Marriott
350 East Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-5200

(Parents)
Call 1-800-548-2635
“Air Force Parents” rate

UNM Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North
5151 San Francisco Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-3333

(Parents)
1-800-236-2427
“Air Force Academy/Family/Booster Block”
Make sure you request for the Albuquerque
Marriott Pyramid North

Notre Dame Team
Holiday Inn Michigan City
5820 South Franklin Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 879-0311

(Parents - Next Door)
Hampton Inn
4128 South Franklin Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 879-9994

We will also be having a Chicago Hotel with bus transportation to/from Notre Dame. The hotel will be in the heart of the magnificent mile on Michigan Avenue. Bus transportation will take us to South Bend on Saturday morning, and return after the team busses leave Notre Dame, so there will be time to spend with the players after the game. If you are interested in this ground package, please email michaeljensen@remax.net Cost for this 2 night extravaganza will be approximately $400pp based on double occupancy.