Tag: Air Force Football
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Injuries, graduation, transfers have Air Force football leaning on young defense
Air Force’s personnel situation on defense can partly be attributed to the normal patterns of college football but also reflects the program’s precarious position within this new era. The Falcons lined up on Saturday night with three sophomores and a freshman in the defensive lineup. That extreme youth was by no means the full story…
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Boise State tops Air Force and breakout quarterback Liam Szarka in shootout
First, the bad news for Air Force. The defense looks lost. The team gave up 49 points for the second week in a row, losing 49-37 to Boise State at home on Saturday night. The Falcons are under .500 overall and, at 0-2 in the Mountain West, already facing long odds to contend in the…
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Air Force’s Luke Freer earns national punting award | Colorado Sunshine
Air Force punter Luke Freer earned the distinction as the Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week for his performance Saturday, it was announced Tuesday. Freer launched three punts for 170 yards, a 55.0 net average, in a 48-30 loss at Utah State. He had punts of 60 and 59 yards that were downed inside…
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Hall of Fame Air Force coach Fisher DeBerry, 86, will highlight charity coaches event in Denver
Fisher DeBerry, with his 87th birthday lurking in about a month, will return to Colorado on Friday evening to once again headline his annual charity event. “As long as there’s kids who need help, we’re going to try to help,” the longtime Air Force football coach said. The 18th annual Colorado Coaches for Charity will…
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How to watch Oregon State visit Air Force for senior day on Saturday
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Air Force hosts Oregon State on Saturday, the result of a schedule agreement with the Mountain West and Oregon State/Washington State this year after the disbanding of the rest of the Pac-12. HOW TO WATCH Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Falcon Stadium TV/stream: CBS Sports Network — in Colorado Springs on DirecTV 221, Dish Network…
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Air Force coach Troy Calhoun to face Oregon State team he was ‘forced’ to support as Oregon native
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The way Troy Calhoun describes it, he grew up in Roseburg, Ore., with something of an arranged marriage when it comes to the college football team he supported. “I didn’t have a choice,” said the Air Force football coach, whose preference for Oregon State while growing up was preordained by his parents and proximity. “My…
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Newlook Air Force offensive line hopes to find rhythm with five new starters
If Air Force’s new offensive line were a boy band, Alex Moore would be known as the boisterous, outgoing one. OK, let’s stop the analogy there. It just doesn’t fit. “Alex Moore is probably the loudest,” center Costen Cooley said. “We’re all pretty much mellow, though, so that’s not saying much.” This group of five…
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Air Force reveals latest Air Power Legacy Series special uniforms, this time honoring special ops
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The ongoing efforts of Air Force football to spotlight and honor its military roots now turn to special operations. On Tuesday, the Falcons unveiled a special uniform that will honor Air Force Special Operations Command. This is part of the Air Power Legacy Series that…
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Air Force Academy’s construction projects underway
Construction endeavors at the Air Force Academy are reshaping its surroundings, with the new Hosmer Visitor Center nearing completion and Hotel Polaris on the verge of opening. Furthermore, Falcon Stadium is undergoing a substantial $90 million upgrade, while the Cadet Chapel is in the midst of a significant reconstruction effort, and the construction of the…
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Support pours in after sudden death of Air Force football player Hunter Brown
Sentiments of grief and support poured in via social media after the Air Force Academy announced the death of sophomore football player Hunter Brown. According to an academy release, Brown died Monday after experiencing a medical emergency while leaving his dormitory for class in the morning. Air Force Academy cadet, football player collapses, dies on…