Tag: Air Force Academy
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Lucas Hobin, Air Force freshmen making early impact with guidance from upperclassmen
Air Force graduate Ethan Taylor was influential in Lucas Hobin’s decision to play for the Falcon’s basketball team. Taylor’s hometown of Houston neighbors Hobin’s hometown of Katy, Texas, which instantly connected the two players when Hobin, a freshman, visited his senior year of high school. “He told me that it’s going to be hard, but…
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Air Force Academy tightens rules on conferences, public appearances for faculty
After the Department of Defense rolled out rules for employees to engage with the public in September, the Air Force Academy adopted a new layer of review for faculty and others who wish to attend conferences. The Air Force Academy said in a statement its new efforts were meant to keep the school in line…
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Double-double from Caleb Walker, defense propels Air Force to first win of season
Air Force’s team let out a sigh of relief as the game buzzer sounded, this time with its name on top. In a gritty game down to the wire, the Falcons (4-1) earned their first win of the season, edging Alabama State 66-64 Wednesday at Clune Arena. After being down 39-32 at the half, Air…
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Air Force Academy may cut back distinguished visiting professor program
The Air Force Academy may pare back the number of distinguished visiting professors it hires next school year as a cost-saving measure — a step that worries professors with knowledge of the proposed cuts. Those who are concerned say the number of highly qualified instructors has already been reduced. The visiting professor program began in…
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Air Force Academy may cut back distinguished visiting professor program
The Air Force Academy may pare back the number of distinguished visiting professors it hires next school year as a cost-saving measure — a step that worries professors who say the number of highly qualified instructors has already faced serious cuts. The visiting professor program started in 1975 with two participants and through the years…
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Air Force’s struggling defense hopes victory signals change in fortunes
Isaac Hubert can speak to the mindset of some of his defensive teammates. Coming into Air Force’s season opener, the junior had no career defensive stats to his credit. Then he rampaged his way to a pair of sacks against Bucknell. The breakthrough transformed him mentally. “Belief,” said Hubert, who now ranks 12th in the…
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Policy shift creates immediate path to pros for service academy graduates
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – An immediate future in professional sports is again a possibility for the football players taking the field Saturday for Air Force and Navy, along with their service academy brethren at Army and in other sports. Tucked deep within Section 557 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025 is a…
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Air Force Academy, Peterson and Schriever to see closures during shutdown
The Air Force Academy and Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases announced Wednesday that some functions are closed because some civilian employees are furloughed. The academy announced on its website that the planetarium will not host any public shows and its visitor center will not be staffed. The center will be open for the public…
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Third-down issues plague Air Force defense against Hawaii
Hawaii needed four yards on its first third-down attempt on Saturday. It came up with five. The Rainbow Warriors needed 10 to extend a drive later in the first quarter. They hit a pass for 11. When they needed six in the second they got seven. Needed 12, they got 14. Situation called for 10,…
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Air Force, Boise State to close eventful football series at Falcon Stadium
Before closing another page in its history, Air Force would be well-served to coax history into repeating itself. With four wins against Boise State as Mountain West opponents, the Falcons have been among the most successful teams in the conference against the Broncos. Counting conference championship games, only Fresno State (5-8) and San Diego State…