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Linebacker fits Lamendola fineDenver Post

Offensive line continuity helped carry Air ForceFort Worth Star Telegram

Q&A: Calhoun on the recordColorado Springs Gazette

Face of Falcons still at top of his gameDenver Post

College Football: December 29th-31st PreviewCollegeHoopsnet.com

Houston DE overcomes obstacles to find successFort Worth Star Telegram

AD notes progress in Calhoun's pactDenver Post

Niumatalolo pleased, but not satisfiedAnnapolis Capital

AHA return helps Falcons regain focus after breakColorado Springs Gazette

No. 11 Air Force travels to UConn TournamentUSAFA

Game 2: Air Force at Connecticut, 7:15 pm ET MondayUSCHO

Many pieces for next season’s puzzle in place: Offensive OverviewColorado Springs Gazette

AFA football: Defense, specialists show promiseColorado Springs Gazette

Falcons focus on HoustonDenver Post

Calhoun recalls everything from World War II battles to World ...Colorado Springs Gazette

With one game to play, UH’s Ebner dreams bigHouston Chronicle

Goin' bowlin' – The Ultimate Road Trip; How many games can you ...ESPN - USA

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AFA football: Harrison a weapon of mass productionColorado Springs Gazette

AFA football: Armstrong to finish career on fieldColorado Springs Gazette

Stueckemann helps AF Prep to bowl victoryBasehor Sentinel

Three Falcon Football players graduate from the AcademyKOAA

Former Air Force coach speaks at NAIA breakfastRome News-Tribune

Receiver fighting to finishDenver Post

College Football Bowl Predictions - Part 2 The Football Expert

Rob Oller commentary: Season's beatings ... a bowl-by-bowl forecastColumbus Dispatch

Here is your holiday gift: college football bowl picksExaminer.com

A look back at the first half: the goal-scorersExaminer.com


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PreGame....Let's Beat the Cougars!!

Tomorrow and tomorrow …Colorado Springs Gazette

Air Force report: Fond farewellRocky Mountain News

Small senior class, huge prideDenver Post

BYU football: Air Force on rapid ascentSalt Lake Tribune

Calhoun has Falcons flying high, but still under ...Deseret News

Air Force coach highly complimentary of BYUKSL-TV

BYU Cougars blogDeseret News

Air Force Baseball Announces Incoming Class of 2012CSTV.com

48 hours til we beat BYU!!

Air vs. Ground: BYU to take on Air Force running gameDaily Herald

Scouting Report: Air Force Option AttackRed Menace

Cougars and Falcons square off in Mountain West Conference actionSports Network

Air Force report: Calhoun puts BYU's Hall in Heisman mixRocky Mountain News

It's make or break time for CougarsDeseret News

Spotlight gone, but Cougars not disappointedSalt Lake Tribune

BYU football: Road killersDeseret News

“Hell week” or just getting ready for Air Force, you make the call.

Mid-week News!!!

BYU takes on Air ForceRebelReport.com

Air Force's cut-blocking puts Cougars on edge Salt Lake Trib

Using diverse stretching techniques Colorado Springs Gazette

Pitta returning to site of 1st huge game for BYUDeseret News

College Football Betting - Mountain West Power PollBetUs.com

Secondary Ready for a Physical GameRebelReport.com

USAFA Football? Oh yeah!!YourHub.com Story of the Day

COLLEGE FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGSCNN International

Rams face unique defensive schemeThe Coloradoan

Veteran's Day Updates and News!!

Sophomore Halderman comes up in big waysColorado Springs Gazette

BYU football: Air Force's cut-blocking puts Cougars on edgeSalt Lake Tribune

Falcons' great Phillips keeping history aliveDenver Post

BYU football notebook: Unga's status 'day-to-day' as Y. preps for ...Deseret News

Strange but true: 'Boys could earn bowl berthDeseret News - Salt Lake City

Okur's Gone; BYU Bowl OptionsKUTV

UNLV no lock for spot in bowlLas Vegas Review

CSU results....BYU next!!

Air Force quickly erases early CSU leadThe Coloradoan

Gameday Central: http://goairforcefalcons.cstv....gameday-08.html/

Air Force Rolls over CSU for 5th straight winColorado Springs Gazette
Opinion: Falcons good enough to upset No. 17 BYUColorado Springs Gazette

AF Freshman Clark breaks out in big way Colorado Springs Gazette

Second-half adjustments key to AFA's win Colorado Springs Gazette

Jefferson answers casting call for Falcons Colorado Springs Gazette

Coaching errors cost CSU, TexasThe Coloradoan

Freshman duo key as Air Force blasts Colorado St. - NCAA College ...ESPN

AFA's success puts Calhoun on radarDenver Post

Falcons rumble by Rams 38-17 Denver Post

View slide show of CSU-Air Force football Denver Post Slide Show

AF Rolls over CSU RockyMtnNews

BYU football: Defense steps up, shuts down AztecsDeseret News

Air Force Flies Past Colorado State, 38-17

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CSU offense affirms growthGreeley Tribune

Low penalties, turnovers helping RamsThe Coloradoan

CSU report: As Farris has gone, so have RamsRocky Mountain News

Game Notes: Aztecs in Town for Final Home GameBYUCougars.com

BYU football: Cougars' secondary thinned by injuriesSalt Lake Tribune

Ute football: Ute fans divided on 'blackout' themeSalt Lake Tribune


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November 3 News and updates

Falcons, Rams ready for neighborhood brawlDenver Post - Denver,CO,USA(Nathan W. Armes, Special to The Denver Post) No matter what the records, Colorado State versus Air Force usually means high-scoring, exciting football.

Long football season tough on AFA freshmenColorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USAOne of the major reasons for Air Force's success in 2007 was it reversed a trend of fading down the stretch. In each season from 2001 through 2006,

Falcons: 50 years agoColorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USA"He was the Doak Walker of the Air Force football team - a guy you could count on like that." After graduation, Quinlan went to pilot training.

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Air Force report: Youth movementRocky Mountain News

The Year America Stood Still: Army's Dream Season of 1945Bleacher Report

Kerkhoff’s college football weekend roundupKansas City Star

22 October 2008....news and more!!

22Oct08 - AF Decker, Newell and NM, Indoor update

Dekker's flight ignites flameDenver Post

Newell makes most of extra semesterColorado Springs Gazette

Fundraising at quarter pole for AFA indoor facilityColorado Springs Gazette

Air Force report: Like old days at academyRocky Mountain News

New Mexico at Air Force Football BetFirms

Pressure mounts for Utah to represent league in BCSLas Vegas Review

Aztecs hit with low blow by LobosSan Diego

Cougars down, but not out Daily Herald

Game Notes: Cougars Return Home to Host UNLV BYUCougars.com

Utah up, BYU down in latest football poll KSL-TV

12Oct08 - AF Postgame over SDSU

12Oct08 - AF Postgame over SDSU

Air Force football: Falcons top San Diego State 35-10 Colorado Springs Gazette

Air Force football: Jefferson's first start begins with scoring drive Colorado Springs Gazette

Air Force beats San Diego State 35-10San Jose Mercury News

Air Force beats San Diego State 35-10The Associated Press

Freshmen provide the fuel for Air Force's strong startDenver Post

San Diego Info

9Oct08 - AF Prepares for SDSU

Dekker blooms under CalhounDenver Post

Future of Falcons showing worth nowColorado Springs Gazette

Trip home coming at the right time for fullbackColorado Springs Gazette

Kell tailback looking forward to seeing Air ForceAtlanta Journal Constitution

Air Force Football: Rembert won’t play offenseColorado Springs Gazette

Air Force Football: Aztecs feeling bit bloodiedColorado Springs Gazette

SDSU FOOTBALL: Air Force scouting reportNorth County Times

Aztecs Football Celebrates Fleet WeekSDSUniverse

Mountain West Football Review: Week SixBleacher Report

Carrying On About College Football (Oct. 5)Bleacher Report

Air Force QB Smith to return to practiceDenver Post

Air Force Football: Smith still recovering from illnessColorado Springs Gazette

SD's no-win situationSan Diego Union Tribune

Utah football: QB Johnson says he would have booed, tooSalt Lake Tribune

BYU looking for strong performance at home vs. LobosDaily Herald

Utah football: Erratic Johnson vows improvementSalt Lake Tribune

Slumping ticket sales hit Aztecs hardSan Diego Union Tribune

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Post game news next up San Diego!!

5Oct 08 - AF vs Navy Gameday plus MWC

Navy blocks Air Force's effort to end series skid Colorado Springs Gazette

Blocked punts ruinous for Falcons Colorado Springs Gazette

Ramsey: The tougher team won this game Colorado Springs Gazette

Paffett, Dekker back in action for AFA Colorado Springs Gazette

Special victory for MidsBaltimore Sun

Kicker makes all four field-goal attempts, ties school recordBaltimore Sun

Middies clip Falcons' wings

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BRING ME HOME!!!!

3 Oct 08 - AF vs Navy Week continues with 32 news articles, with the plea from THE TROPHY "BRING ME HOME!!"

Air Force Football: Falcons have a chance for redemptionColorado Springs Gazette

Freshman QBs getting betterDenver Post

Mids' defense takes off as Air Force approachesBaltimore Sun

RAMSEY: Air Force vs. Navy is a premier rivalryColorado Springs Gazette

Air Force report: Surprise teamRocky Mountain News

Enemy Lines Part I-V Jakes Blog Gazette

Football: Air Force hosts service academy rival NavyMcGuire Air Force Base

MWC: Conference takes step backSalt Lake Tribune

After 3-1, what's next?Colorado Springs Independent

Falcons want trophy backKOAA -

Navy Opponent Preview: Air ForcePress Box

MOUNTAIN WEST FOOTBALLLas Vegas Review

Air Force hopes to end Navy's dominanceRocky Mountain News

Navy tweaks assessment of QB injuryAnnapolis Capital

Falcons hoping to ace Navy testColorado Springs Gazette

Air Force report: Navy defense doing its jobRocky Mountain News

Air Force report: What's with Navy?Rocky Mountain News

Academy football coach pumps up Schriever crowdSchriever Air Force Base

Navy defensive end pays tribute to those who gave lives in IraqDenver Post

Carrying the Load, Lifting the MoodWashington Post

Colorado-area college football capsules, Oct. 3Rocky Mountain News

Streak Intact, Mids Still Playing UnderdogsRamsInsider.com

Once a weakness, defense plays big role in consecutive victories ...Baltimore Sun

Navy's defense making strides Coach crediting player attitudeAnnapolis Capital

Hunting: Air Force defensive end hunts wild game, QBsWisconsin State Journal

NCAAF Week Six Free Picks Analysis – Navy at Air ForceBetUs.com

JASPER: Bryant ready; Dobbs not yetInsideCarolina.com

Week Five Mountain West Football Power RankingsBleacher Report

After a slow start to the season, Navy rides Kettani to two winsWashington Times

Wyoming Football Returns to Conference Play on the Road at New MexicoKTAK

Sports Comment: Pessimists should come aboard with MidshipmenAnnapolis Capital

College Football Power RankingsDoc's Sports Service

Navy fullback gets up to full speedAnnapolis Capital

From the Colorado Springs Gazette
three things to Watch


1 navy riding in on a big win, Who MaKes the BiG PlaYs? Navy has had the upper hand in this category for several years. In last season’s 31-20 victory over Air Force, the Midshipmen were outgained, 474-381. But they scored on touchdown runs of 78 and 37 yards, completed a 53-yard pass that set up another score and went 3 for 3 on fourth-down conversions. In 2006, Navy scored on a 37-yard fumble recovery. And in 2005, the Midshipmen’s second-half touchdowns came on a 61-yard pass and a 40-yard run. Air Force’s defense has come up with big plays this season, but its offense has had only a handful and must create more Saturday.

2 the BYe WeeK factor. After its loss to Utah on Sept. 20, Air Force had a bye, which gave the Falcons two weeks to recover physically and prepare for Navy’s triple-option offense. Navy, meanwhile, will be playing its second straight road game Saturday — and it will be at altitude. But while the Midshipmen won’t be as rested as the Falcons, they have momentum after beating Rutgers and then upsetting previously unbeaten and then-No. 16 Wake Forest last Saturday. Will Air Force not be as sharp after two weeks off?

3 NaVY QuarterBacK KaiPo-Noa KaheaKu-eNhada The talented senior quarterback left last Saturday’s game against Wake Forest late in the first half after aggravating a hamstring injury that kept him out of the first two games. Kaheaku-Enhada didn’t return, and the Midshipmen struggled to move the ball with reserve quarterback Jarod Bryant. Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo called Kaheaku-Enhada “questionable to probable” early in the week, and it will be a significant blow to the Midshipmen if he cannot play or play effectively. They lost to Ball State without him and fell to Duke when he did not play in the second half.

BEAT NAVY!!!

Navy sails into Air Force Harbor

Air Force enjoys bye before playing tough Navy team

Air Force knows it must beat Navy to take next step

Navy impresses Knorr in upset against Wake

Sports Comments: Navy's Niumatalolo holds it together

Kaheaku-Enhada's status vs. Air Force uncertain

Conqs lose defensive homecoming battle to Air Force Prep Huskies


Mountain West Conference News and Notes

College Football Predictions: Baby's Losers, The Plot Thickens

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16 September News and Updates!

Air Force drops Houston from football schedule
Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USA
But the game does not fit with Air Force coach Troy Calhoun's philosophy of playing a team from the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division ...See all stories on this topic

Ute football: Pretty win aside, Utes still have a few warts
Salt Lake Tribune - United States
20 in the polls, to get their issues corrected by Saturday, when they play at Air Force. The Falcons (3-0, 1-0), who defeated the Utes 20-12 in Salt Lake ...See all stories on this topic

AFA report: Balancing act
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
You have to find, especially at the Air Force Academy, that you have to realize every possible way you can win, and that means game to game and the way you ...See all stories on this topic

Mountain West throws down the hammer against the Pac-10
ESPN - USA
Utah visits Air Force and one of those teams will lose. Conventional wisdom says Utah is the better team, but Air Force has been surprising with its 3-0 ...See all stories on this topic

http://www.blocku.com/2008/9/15/615284/20-utah-air-force
Block U - UT,USA
But that is Air Force football, they are very disciplined and will wait for an opening to beat you. It's interesting to point out that in that game, ...See all stories on this topic

Air Force Football: 2nd year backs are off and running
Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USA
College Football Hall of Famer Chad Hennings holds the record for quarterback sacks in a season (a statistic first kept at Air Force in 1986). ...See all stories on this topic

Touring the college football nation
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Memphis,TN,USA
Houston moved its home game against Air Force to Dallas and SMU to miss Ike striking the Houston area. Houston led 7-0 in the wind and rain, then gave up 31 ...See all stories on this topic

GAME WEEK: Utah Football Press Conference
KSL-TV - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
Air Force is up next. It's a tough place to play. They are coming 3-0 and coming off a nice win at Houston. They are their usual selves offensively - they ...See all stories on this topic

GAME WEEK: Utah Football Press Conference
KSL-TV - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
20 Utah (3-0, 1-0 MWC) returns to Mountain West Conference action with a game at Air Force on Saturday. opened favoring Utah by 7, and has since climbed to ...See all stories on this topic

Strong non-BCS teams boost the stakes for 'big boys'
Salt Lake Tribune - United States... because in his league Utah, BYU and TCU, all 3-0, still have to play each other, in addition to a dangerous Air Force team that is also unbeaten. ...See all stories on this topic

12 September 2008---Friday Pre-game News

Wyoming coach on hot seat
Dickinson Press - Dickinson,ND,USA
The fans let him know it after a 23-3 loss to Air Force last Saturday. “It’s our business, I’m fine,” Glenn said. “You have concerns about the boo-birds. ...See all stories on this topic

Football, Baseball Games Postponed as Hurricane Ike Nears Land
Bloomberg - USA...
Oklahoma State's home game against Missouri State and Texas Christian's matchup with Stanford were moved to earlier starts; Air Force's game at Houston ...See all stories on this topic
Colorado-area college football capsules, Sept. 12Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USAScouting report: Air Force's defense will be tested to contain the potent Houston offense, and the Falcons will have to be more productive offensively to ...See all stories on this topic

Defensive End Revels in wild pursuit and havoc on QB's http://www.gazette.com/sports/...ulson_wild.html

Air Force report: Falcons not satisfied
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
Calhoun can't single out one particular area that needs to improve. "There's no one way to win a game at the Air Force Academy," he said. ...See all stories on this topic

Falcons defense stifles Wyoming
Cannon Connections - Clovis,NM,USA
By John Van Winkle: US Air Force Academy Public Affairs Laramie, Wyo. — A 74-yard end-around by US Air Force Academy wide receiver Kyle Halderman broke a ...See all stories on this topic

Air Force (2-0) vs. Houston (1-1)
IdahoStatesman.com - ID,USA
GAME NOTES: The Air Force Falcons take another shot at a non-conference opponent this weekend as they challenge the Houston Cougars in Dallas. ...See all stories on this topic

This weekend game moved to Dallas!!

It is Dallas ....venue to follow

Will Ike change the location??

Air Force (2-0) at Houston (1-1)
Macon Telegraph - Macon,GA,USA
GAME NOTES: The Air Force Falcons take another shot at a non-conference opponent this weekend as they challenge the Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium. ...See all stories on this topic

Mendenhall: Officials made right call
Las Vegas Review - Journal - Las Vegas,NV,USA
If not UNLV, it's Air Force. If not Air Force, it's Wyoming. If not Wyoming, it's New Mexico. The Utes have all too often played down and up to their ...See all stories on this topic


Life-turnaround lands cadet at West Point
Colts Neck News Transcript - Colts Neck,NJ,USA
"He decided on the Air Force." Poyner said after his son tested very high in the linguist program, the Air Force sent Sean to the Defense Language Institute ...See all stories on this topic


Decision on AFA football game site tomorrow
Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USA
Air Force will play Houston on Saturday in either Houston or Dallas, said Jim Trego, Air Force's associate athletic director-external affairs. ...See all stories on this topic

AFA: Hurricane Ike messing with game
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
By By Irv Moss
AIR FORCE ACADEMY — University of Houston officials have informed the Air Force Academy that a decision will be made no later than noon MST ...See all stories on this topic

Football: Falcons defense stifles Wyoming, 23-3
Air Force Link - Washington,DC,USA
(AFPN) -- A 74-yard end-around by US Air Force Academy wide receiver Kyle Halderman broke a defensive slugfest and gave the Falcons the game-deciding play ...See all stories on this topic

Decision on game’s site comes today
http://www.gazette.com/sports/...ed_houston.html
Air Force and Houston will make a decision about Saturday's game by noon today, according to Jim Trego, the academy's associate athletic director - external affairs.FULL STORY

AFA: Hurricane Ike messing with game
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
By By Irv Moss
AIR FORCE ACADEMY — University of Houston officials have informed the Air Force Academy that a decision will be made no later than noon MST ...

September 9----News

Air Force report: Thomas honored
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO
Air Force's defense ranks fifth in the Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly NCAA Division IA) in total defense, allowing 173 yards a game, but the Falcons ...See all stories on this topic

Glenn never doubted Thomas
Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USA
"We've just got to make sure that we've got a very reasonable playing surface," Air Force coach Troy Calhoun said. Air Force committed seven penalties ...See all stories on this topic

Pokes look to refocus after Air Force loss
Jackson Hole Star-Tribune - Casper,WY,USA
They may be hosting a Football Championship Subdivision team this week, but North Dakota State is the top-ranked team in that classification and more than ...See all stories on this topic

Ute football: Utes look to patch up defense
Salt Lake Tribune - United States
We have great players all over this football team so it doesn't hinder us." who in two weeks travel to Colorado Springs to play Air Force. ...See all stories on this topic

Officials lacked common sense in UW-BYU game
ESPN - USA
As Locker jumped up from the ground in celebration, he tossed the football over his shoulder and into the air. It was not tossed in anyone's direction. ...See all stories on this topic

Post game info AFA 23 WYO 3

AFA off to strong start
Denver Post, CO
By Irv Moss
Air Force's Kyle Lumpkin tries to break away from the Wyoming defense Saturday. (Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post ) LARAMIE — Expectations were ...


Falcons stifle Wyoming
Denver Post, CO
By Lindsey Korsick
Air Force's Kyle Halderman, right, runs past Wyoming safety Chris Prosinski in the third quarter at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie on ...

Falcon Defense Denies Cowboys
9/6/2008 - Football
Kyle Halderman's 74-yard run set up quarterback Shea Smith's 1-yard touchdown run and Ryan Harrison kicked three field goals to lead Air Force over Wyoming 23-3 on Saturday. [+]

Former Air Force assistant football coach passes recently
Leland Kendall, former Air Force football assistant coach for 15 years, passed away earlier this week in Tulsa, Okla. He was 75. Kendall coached at... [+]

7 Sep 08 - AF Air Force beats Wyoming 23-3
7 Sep 08 - AF Falcon defense denies Cowboys plus official stats
7 Sep 08 Audio recap of game:
Air Force beat writer Jake Schaller's recap
Air Force coach Troy Calhoun
Air Force strong safety Chris Thomas
Air Force quarterback Shea Smith
7 Sep 08 - AF Falcons move to 2-0 with win over Wyoming
7 Sep 08 - AF Ramsey: Defense is slower but once again better
7 Sep 08 - AF Halderman will get dash of grief after sprint
7 Sep 08 - AF Calhoun not upset with Smith
7 Sep 08 - Wyo UW defense shines in an otherwise dreary game
7 Sep 08 - Wyo Air Force defense comes out flying, stifles UW's offense
7 Sep 08 - Wyo UW's Seldon doesn't make excuses for poor performance

BEAT WYOMING!!!

The most dangerous Non-BCS teams:
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5 Sep 08 - AF Air Force prepares for Wyoming as Herbort leaves team
5Sep 08 - AF Leader of the Flock
5 Sep 08 - AF RAMSEY: Calhoun’s QB plan could crash and burn
5 Sep 08 - Wyo SPORTS OPINION: UW needs to beat Air Force to provide hope for the ...
5 Sep 08 - AF AFA QB Herbort makes his departure official
5 Sep 08 - Wyo From behind enemy lines
5 Sep 08 - AF\ Falcons brace for trip to Laramie

Sports Weekend Intriguing football matchups all over the grid
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
Colorado beat Colorado State at Invesco Field at Mile High, Air Force won big over an oddball opponent and Wyoming kicked off with a victory. ...See all stories on this topic


Halderman carving out niche
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
Halderman came to Air Force from what many consider football country. His background includes stops in Oklahoma and Texas, coming north to Colorado Springs ...See all stories on this topic

Air Force prepares for Wyoming as Herbort leaves team
KOAA - Pueblo,CO,USA
Air Force football already has one of its biggest rivalry games of the year. The Falcons are at the Wyoming Cowboys. It's the Falcons first game against a ...See all stories on this topic

KU kicker cleared
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
There were some questions stemming from Branstetter's transfer from Air Force in 2006, but the NCAA has cleared him. It remains to be seen whether ...See all stories on this topic

RAMSEY: Calhoun's QB plan could crash and burn
Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USA
Air Force's football coach plans to alternate the leadership of his complex offense. This move, he thinks, will maximize the talents of two players while ...See all stories on this topic

Colorado-area college football capsules
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
By Jim Benton, Rocky Mountain News (Contact) Air Force players celebrate a fourth-quarter touchdown against Wyoming in last year's game at Falcon Stadium. ...See all stories on this topic

SPORTS OPINION: UW needs to beat Air Force to provide hope for the ...
Wyoming Tribune - Cheyenne,WY,USA
While the Cowboys struggled with a better-than-anticipated Ohio squad, Air Force rolled in its debut over Football Championship Subdivision (formally I-AA) ...See all stories on this topic

Wyoming Week! News updates. GO FALCONS!

3 Sep 08 - AF QB may leave team http://www.gazette.com/sports/...rt_tuesday.html

3 Sep 08 - AF New QB is just what Cowboys ordered

3 Sep 08 - Wy Inside the Matchup: Air Force at Wyoming

3 Sep 08 - Wy Can Falcons soar over Pokes?

2 Sep 08 - AF AFA forced to rebuild

2 Sep 08 - AF AF travels to Wyoming for Conference opener

2 Sep 08 - BYU BYU football notes: Hall shows no effects of first-game bell-ringer

Monday Morning QB

Air Force, Wyoming seek 2-0 start to season
Denver Post, CO - 7 hours ago... the weather cooperates when Air Force visits Wyoming for what figures to be an exciting Mountain West Conference football game at War Memorial Stadium. ...

Smith, AFA make parents proud
Denver Post, CO - Aug 30, 2008(Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post )
AIR FORCE ACADEMY — By design, parents weekend at the Air Force Academy celebrates the beginning of another football season ...

Falcons off to a quick start in football opener
Colorado Springs Gazetteall 5 news articles »

T-Birds run over by Air Force
Desert Valley Times, UT - Aug 31, 2008
But with the way things went early on Saturday's season opener at Air Force, one might be a little concerned with his team's psyche. ...
SUU: Thunderbirds pummeled in 19th consecutive loss
Salt Lake TribuneT-Birds kick off Lamb era today St. George Daily Spectrumall 8 news articles »

Preview Wayne - East St. Louis
RaiderPower.com - 14 hours ago
He'll be joined by senior defensive end Anthony Pyle who is a solid but underrated player with an offer from Air Force. While many know about Miller there

Pre-game recap August 30th

Controversy not a part of QB competition
According to his media guide bio, Air Force junior Sean Quintana would like to work in acquisitions or contracting after graduation and then get his MBA. FULL STORY

Colorado-area college football capsules
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
Air Force is 12-0 all time against Football Championship Subdivision teams. * The game: Noon today, War Memorial Stadium (30514 capacity), Laramie. ...

Replacing Carney at Air Force is an ongoing battleExaminer.com - USA
Aug 29, 2008 11:31 AM (1 hr 6 mins ago) AP AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (Map, News) -
The biggest question entering coach Troy Calhoun's second season at Air ...See all stories on this topic

Calhoun guides team toward opener
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
By Irv Moss AIR FORCE ACADEMY — Troy Calhoun begins his second season at the helm of Air Force's football program a little wiser and a little more ...See all stories on this topic


AFA Football Season Tickets for the Troops
KOAA - Pueblo,CO,USA
The Air Force Academy athletic department is featuring a special program called Season Tickets for Troops for fans and graduates to help enlisted members of ...See all stories on this topic

AFA report: Smith likely starter at QB
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
By Jim Benton, Rocky Mountain News (Contact) Air Force coach Troy Calhoun is leaning toward starting senior Shea Smith at quarterback Saturday in the ...See all stories on this topic

Pre-game news!! August 29th!!

29 Aug 08 - AF Rembert Click this: http://www2.gazette.com/usafa/....php?id=1333613
29 Aug 08 - AF AFA’s Quintana transformed click this http://www2.gazette.com/usafa/...12&secid=49
29 Aug 08 - AF Falcons’ first foe is aching for a victory click this http://www2.gazette.com/usafa/...04&secid=49
29 Aug 08 - AF AFA researching S. Utah ‘a ton’ click this http://www2.gazette.com/usafa/...03&secid=49
29 Aug 08 - AF Falcons can pick from three QBs
29 Aug 08 - AF Football team to wear AF symbol to honor Airmen
29 Aug 08 - AF Garland dreamed Falcons dream at 5
29 Aug 08 - AF AFA coaches stay busy with extended recruiting
29 Aug 08 - AF Air Force Academy Issues Security Reminders For Falcon Stadium
29 Aug 08 - Southern Utah Buzzing: Campus anticipates Air Force opener
29 Aug 08 - AF AFA football players work out around the globe
29 Aug 08 - BYU BYU building for a BCS run
29 Aug 08 - UNLV UNLV can reasonably expect more victories

GO FALCONS

Coach Calhoun weekly press conference

Coach addresses the media before the Southern Utah game

Aug. 26, 2008

Air Force opens the 2008 season, its 53rd season of varsity football, by hosting Southern Utah on Saturday, Aug. 30, at noon in Falcon Stadium. The Falcons enter their second season with Troy Calhoun as head coach. Air Force puts an undefeated home record (6-0) in the Calhoun era on the line when SUU comes to town.

Air Force is undefeated against teams from the Football Championship Subdivision, formerally known as Division I-AA. The Falcons defeated South Carolina State, 34-3, in the season opener last year. Air Force is 12-0 all-time vs. teams from the FCS.

The following link is to the coach's weekly teleconference at Old Chicago that takes place each week prior to an Air Force football game.

Coach Calhoun Weekly Press Conference

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One week to go!!!

2nd-year player being asked to learn on the fly
Air Force’s upcoming season was supposed to be an apprenticeship of sorts for sophomore Z receiver Kyle Halderman. After all, Halderman played in only three games last year after starting the season on the junior varsity.FULL STORY

AIR FORCE ACADEMY SPORTS- No Falcon player will wear jersey no. 1Air Force lists 99 players on its updated varsity roster. None of them will wear No. 1. That’s not an homage to the recently graduated Chad Hall,...

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Air Force pulls a "Caleb" on CFL player
USA Today - Aug 13, 2008
A graduate of the Air Force Academy, Ross was given permission to play football but last weekend was told to report to Warren Air Force Base for duty as a ...

No time to rest for service academies' best - College Sports
ESPN - Aug 13, 2008
A rising senior, the 21-year-old Harrison is the starting kicker on Air Force's football team. He was one of 50 cadets who traveled to China on the ...

Smith ahead of Herbort on Air Force football depth chart
Rocky Mountain News, CO - Aug 12, 2008
AIR FORCE ACADEMY - Falcons coach Troy Calhoun released a two-deep chart that included changes at quarterback and the promotion of three freshmen to backup ...

August 10, 2008 News and Updates

Freshmen struggle to meet demands
Midway through Air Force’s third preseason practice, sophomore cornerback Reggie Rembert glanced over at freshman corner Anthony Wright. Rembert saw himself a year earlier and could feel Wright’s pain. “You feel sluggish?” Rembert asked. FULL STORY

Defense dominates early in scrimmages
Air Force’s defense looked strong and showed a penchant for making big plays during Saturday’s practice, which consisted mostly of situational scrimmaging....


Linebackers aim to bridge the gap
Air Force has to find a way to replace the quarterback and top playmaker from its 2007 offense. It has to fill the same spots on defense. As...Jakes Blog practice updates:

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08/09/2008 - Reggie Rembert wants more than the best of both worlds. He's going for the trifecta.
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Air Force tight end can outthink opponents
Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USA
BY JAKE SCHALLER

Travis Dekker's Air Force teammates casually throw around the term "genius" when talking about the senior tight end. ...

One-hit wonders? A look at the Air Force Falcons
Block U - UT,USA

Last week I looked at UNLV and today I look at Air Force, who enter their second season under head coach Troy Calhoun. They burst onto the scene in ...

Air Force linemen responding well to new slim philosophy
Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USA
By JAKE SCHALLER

After his first season at Air Force, senior center Andrew Pipes received an offseason assignment from coaches. "They'd say, ‘You need to ...

Kaipo, Navy looking for passing grade on the football field
Examiner.com - USA...
past five Commander In-Chief’s Trophy, which is awarded to the winner of the annual winner of the football competition among Army, Air Force and Navy. ...

Brock unsure how policy change will hit recruiting
Times Herald-Record - Middletown,NY,USA
By Sal Interdonato WEST POINT

— Now that Army has fallen in line with Air Force and Navy in requiring active duty following graduation, coach Stan Brock ...

Urban Meyer: Five Reasons Why He's an Evil Force in the College ...
Bleacher Report - Menlo Park,CA,USA

However, there are demons that sully this sport with their blatant disrespect towards the football gods. One such man is the head football coach of The ...See all stories on this topic

Decision to play football at AFA easy, smart for SUU
St. George Daily Spectrum - St. George,UT,USA
CEDAR CITY - With less than 24 hours before players report for football practice in preparation for their Aug. 30 opener at Air Force, Southern Utah ...

For Navy’s Deliz and Sovie, it’s Anchors Aweigh
Examiner.com - USA...
football competition among Navy, Army and Air Force — for the fifth straight year before playing in their fifth straight bowl game to finish 8-5. ...

Safety puts foes on defensive
08/05/2008 - It didn't take new Colorado State football coach Steve Fairchild long to figure out how vital the return of safety Klint Kubiak was to his defensive backfield.

Rams' practice goes overtime

Billy Farris wanted to redo footwork. Tim Walter wanted to fix some errant shotgun snaps. Kory Sperry and Adam Seymore wanted a few more catches.

August 3, 2008 News and Updates

Decision to play football at AFA easy, smart for SUU

St. George Daily Spectrum, UT - Aug 2, 2008

CEDAR CITY - With less than 24 hours before players report for football practice in preparation for their Aug. 30 opener at Air Force, Southern Utah ...

Air Force linemen responding well to new slim philosophy

Colorado Springs Gazette, CO

By JAKE SCHALLER After his first season at Air Force, senior center Andrew Pipes received an offseason assignment from coaches. "They'd say, ‘You need to ...

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Safety expects bigger payoff

Air Force senior free safety Aaron Kirchoff describes himself as “an avid personal investor,” and he spends his down time at the academy trading stocks online. FULL STORY


Working both sides

Air Force cornerback Reggie Rembert worked with the offense Friday during second preseason practice. Air Force coach Troy Calhoun considers Rembert his...


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Falcons must replace multipurpose Hall
NCAAfootball.net - USAAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) - There isn't anyone wearing No. 1 in the Air Force football program and, on the eve of fall camp, no starting quarterback has ...
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Air Force football ready for season's challenges
Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USA "I think every year you're going to have some turnover at the Air Force Academy," Calhoun said. "But I think ultimately what you find is you have new kids ...
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World traveler Kemp isn't bag of bones upon return
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA"You are always going to have turnover at the Air Force Academy," Calhoun said. "Ultimately, what you find is, you have new kids that emerge. ...See all stories on this topic

No summer SERE-nade for Cadets
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USABy Terry Frei COLORADO SPRINGS — When Troy Calhoun was an Air Force Academy student, all cadets had to spend part of one summer going through a three-week ...
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Air Force motto: No pessimism allowed
Colorado Springs Independent - Colorado Springs,CO,USABy RALPH ROUTON
Troy Calhoun knows he doesn't have to worry about inflated expectations from Air Force's football fans going into the 2008 season. ...See all stories on this topic

Falcons taking close look at QBs
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA(Bryan Oller, The Gazette )
AIR FORCE ACADEMY — Air Force coach Troy Calhoun noticed a common theme with the five teams picked ahead of the Falcons in the ...See all stories on this topic

AFA football players hard to round up during summer

AFA football players hard to round up during summer

July 10, 2008 - 4:34PM

Air Force senior quarterback Shea Smith surveyed the players around him and knew he had to call an audible.

"Sai," he said, turning to sophomore tailback Savier Stephens. "You mind playing some cornerback?"

It was Tuesday afternoon on the practice fields behind the Falcon Athletic Center, and a group of Air Force football players had gathered to run seven-on-seven passing drills.
One problem: They had only 11 players.

While most big-time Division I programs have nearly all their scholarship players on campus throughout the offseason, Air Force players are spread out across the globe during the three three-week periods that divide the academy summer.

So on Tuesday, like a bunch of kids at a park using "ghost runners" to make a baseball game work, the Falcons improvised. Stephens lined up at cornerback. Sophomore backup quarterback Will McAngus lined up at receiver. Senior tight end Keith Madsen, when he wasn't at his normal position, snapped the ball to Smith or junior quarterback Eric Herbort. And just one half of the field was used at a time.

"We make it work," Madsen said.
And things are a lot easier now with both Smith and Herbort - the leading candidates to replace graduated four-year starting quarterback Shaun Carney - at the academy. During the first period of summer, there were no quarterbacks at the academy, so seven-on-sevens were just about impossible.

"We're different from anywhere else," Air Force coach Troy Calhoun said. "Anywhere else you have them there all summer and they're doing all their workouts and all their skill development and they're watching tape. Where at our place ... they're all over the world right now."Cadets get one period of leave each summer and spend the other two periods in a variety of ways. Most report to an Air Force base for at least one period. Some go through flight training. And some spend one or more periods on campus working basic training or taking a class.

But even those on campus have widely varied schedules. Strength and conditioning coach Matt McGettigan runs morning and afternoon conditioning sessions four days a week, and some players stationed on campus can't make either. Senior tackle Keith Williams, for instance, began his lifting and movement workout Tuesday evening by himself when the afternoon group was almost finished.

AFA Coaches watch Broncos mini-camp

Calhoun, Air Force staff visit Broncos minicamp practice
Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USABY FRANK SCHWAB ENGLEWOOD • Coach Troy Calhoun and his Air Force football staff watched Denver Broncos minicamp practice Wednesday, a good refresher ...See all stories on this topic

Calhoun an interested spectator at Broncos minicamp
KOAA - Pueblo,CO,USA
Air Force football coach Troy Calhoun and most of his staff watched the Wednesday practice session at Broncos headquarters in Dove Valley. ...See all stories on this topic

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