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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

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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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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,...

- Calhoun goes to bat for QB platoon

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Updated News

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:

http://gazetteafasports.freedomblogging.com/In position to become triple threat
08/09/2008 - Reggie Rembert wants more than the best of both worlds. He's going for the trifecta.
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August 8: Football News Paffett/Armstrong

August 6, updates and news

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 ...

August 2 News, updates and link to Jake

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...


Jake Schaller's blog: (a must read every day)

http://gazetteafasports.freedomblogging.com/

1 August Football News

1 Aug 08 - AF Youthful enthusiasm highlights first day

1 Aug 08 - AF Moving on to the other side

1 Aug 08 - AF Practice Review 7/31

1Aug 08 - AF Camps open up

1 Aug 08 - AF Falcons Must replace multi purpose Hall

1 Aug 08 - AF Falcons taking close look at QB

1st day of practice!!!

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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Boxing: National Championship Results

Notes from Coach Weich


1. AFA took 9 boxers to the national tournament April 10-12, 2008. The event was hosted at the new Reno Ballroom with CBS Sports TV on board providing a tape delay of the action. Look for the event to air in your area soon. Heading out of the west regional qualifier AFA was looking good with nine individual champs and two runner ups. The following week the Falcons Boyce Loomis 185lbs was diagnosed with mono and was unable to participate. 175lb Lucas Gagliardi was not allowed to compete for medical reasons. The Falcons boxed hard and did extremely well; I was very proud of the effort and desire to win. The team was focused, unified and we were physically peaking at the correct time.

2. In the quarterfinal round of competition AFA went 2 wins and 3 losses.
Daryn Nelson AFA 156 win vs Russ Williams Maryland
Chris Johnson AFA 195 win vs Andrew Snow West Virginia
Harvey White AFA 125 lost to Rou Ligon Mansfield
Nate Liptak AFA 147 lost to Steve Henoa-Escobar Army
Cliff moored AFA 165 lost to Ryle Stous Army

3. The semis saw Air Force go 3 wins and 3 losses.
Dean Chuva AFA 112 win vs Joe Grohowski Army
Jesse Horton AFA 119 win vs Huy Troung Navy
Daryn Nelson AFA 156 win vs Chris Bertucci Navy
Brian Navin AFA 139 loss to Terrell Anthony Army
Chris Johnson AFA 195 loss to Aaron Lynch Lock Haven
Cory Tintzman AFA hywt loss to Chris Phifer Mansfield

4. Three Falcons reached the finals where AFA went 1 win and 2 Runner up finishes.
Dean Chuva AFA 112 win vs Mikoto Yoshida Navy
Jesse Horton AFA 119 lost to Matt Longo Army
Daryn Nelson AFA 156 lost to Ryan Kotey Nevada

5. Earning the National Title, Championship belt and gold medal All-
American status was Dean Chuva. Earning silver medal All-
American status was Jesse Horton and Daryn Nelson.
earning bronze medal All-American status was Brian Navin,
Chris Johnson. Corey Tintzman. Harvey White and Cliff Moore
also earned All-American status by winning the West Regional
Championship.

6. The final team standings:
Army----1
Navy----2
Nevada-3
AFA------4

7. Boxer of the week for Air Force was Dean Chuva who defeated
Navy’s Yoshida in the finals to revenge a loss last October.

8. Congratulations to the black knights of Army. The Falcons will
conclude the season with the post season banquet on Saturday,
10 May at 330pm in the football stadium press box. Please note this date your calendars. A detailed flyer will follow.

9. A special thanks to all the alumni and volunteer officials who
support our program all season. We also say farewell to coach
Erwin Vargas who is separating from the Air Force and moving
to Las Vegas to be with his new bride Courtney. Coach Vargas
has been on board since November of 2005. He will be replaced
by Blake bald class of 2005.Good luck and God Bless Coach
Vargas. We appreciate your leadership and dedication to the
program and the cadets. We are always in your corner!

Coach Weichers

This Week in Air Force Athletics

Wednesday, Apr 16
Baseball vs Colorado Christian 2:30 PM Falcon Field

Saturday, Apr 19
Women's Tennis – Colorado State 10:00 AM Cadet Gym – Indoor Tennis Courts


Catch the Falcons on the road as well:

Wednesday, Apr 16
Track and Field – Mt. SAC Decathlon All Day Azusa, CA

Thursday, Apr 17
Track – Mt. SAC Collegiate Distance Carnival 8:00 AM Walnut, CA
Track and Field – Mt. SAC Decathlon 8:00 AM Azusa, CA
Men's Gymnastics – NCAA Championships 7:00 PM Palo Alto, CA

Friday, Apr 18
Men's Golf – PING Cougar Classic 8:00 AM Provo, UT
Baseball vs Utah Valley 10:00 AM Greeley, CO
Baseball vs Northern Colorado 2:00 PM Greeley, CO
Men's Gymnastics – NCAA Championships 7:00 PM Palo Alto, CA

Saturday, Apr 19
Track and Field – Louisville Classic All Day Louisville, KY
Men's Golf – PING Cougar Classic 8:00 AM Provo, UT
Baseball vs Utah Valley 10:00 AM Greeley, CO
Men's Gymnastics – NCAA Championships 7:00 PM Palo Alto, CA

Sunday, Apr 20
Lacrosse vs Yale 12:00 PM New Haven, CT
Baseball vs Northern Colorado 2:00 PM Greeley, CO

Fisher DeBerry Update

The event at the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame was a wonderful event last night. Chad Hall was honored as Colorado College male athlete of the year. Citations were read for the accomplishments of Eric Ehn and Troy Calhoun.

I am working on getting a copy of his induction (by former CU Coach Bill McCartney) to be able to post on youTube. Fisher's speech was the last one given, and he brought down the house with his ability to transfer his passion and command to those of us lucky enough to be there.

Fishers Foundation Information is below.If you would like to participate in any of the events please feel free to contact me at michaeljensen@remax.net or if you would just like to make a donation to his Foundation, you can go to www.fisherdeberryfoundation.org

Thank you and GO FALCONS!

Hello all.

With former Air Force coach Fisher DeBerry set to be inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame tomorrow night, I thought I’d pass along some information about some events that will be taking place next month to raise money for his foundation:

The 3rd Annual Fisher DeBerry Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic (May 16)-Will be held at the Eisenhower Blue Course at the academy-Special guest and honorary chairman will be former Notre Dame walk-on football player Rudy Ruettiger, who provided the inspiration for the movie “Rudy.”

The 5th Annual Fisher DeBerry Foundation Chick-fil-A 5K Run and Walk (May 17)-Will be held at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs at 3 p.m.-Cost: $15 for students and children;$20 for adults-Register here

The Inaugural Colorado Coaches for Charity silent auction and dinner (May 19)-Will be held at the Denver Marriott City Center.-DeBerry will be on hand along with former Colorado State coach Sonny Lubick, Air Force coach Troy Calhoun, Northern Colorado coach Scott Downing and Colorado coach Dan Hawkins.-Visit this site for more information.

2008 Falcon Football Schedule

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the AFA Undefeated Cotton Bowl team


Schedule:
http://themwc.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/08teamskeds.html

TV Schedule:

http://themwc.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/mwc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/08fbsked

REMINDER: DirecTV will be carrying the Mtn this year so those who have DTV, can see the Falcons every week.

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