22014014 AirAir ForceForce FootballFootball Day Date Opponent (TV) Time Sat. Aug. 30 vs. Nicholls State (ESPN 3) Noon Sat. Sept. 6 at Wyoming*(ESPN U) 8:15 p.m. Sat. Sept. 13 at Georgia State (ESPN 3) 2:05 p.m. Sat. Sept. 20 OPEN Sat. Sept. 27 vs. Boise State* (CBSSN) 5 p.m. Sat. Oct. 4 vs. Navy (CBSSN) 1:30 p.m. Sat. Oct. 11 at Utah State*(ESPN Net) TBA Sat. Oct. 18 vs. New Mexico* (ROOT) 1:30 p.m. Sat. Oct. 25 OPEN Sat. Nov. 1 at Army TBA Sat. Nov. 8 at UNLV* (MWN) 1 p.m. Sat. Nov. 15 vs. Nevada* (ROOT) Noon Fri. Nov. 21 at San Diego State* (CBSSN) 6:30 p.m. Fri. Nov. 28 vs. State* (CBSSN) 1:30 p.m. *-Mountain West game / Times are local to site / Subject to Change CBSSN = CBS Sports Network / ESPN Net = ESPN Networks ROOT = Root Sports / MWN = Mountain West Network

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Troy Calhoun (Air Force, 1989) To the great fans of the Air Force Fal- Head Coach cons, [email protected] Welcome to the United States Air Force Jake Campbell (Air Force, 1996) Academy - the world’s finest educa- Offensive Assistant [email protected] tional and leadership institution. The purpose of the Academy is to develop Tim Cross (Northern Colorado, 1990) young men and women of strong char- Defensive Line acter to serve as outstanding leaders [email protected] for our nation. The integrity, pride, and purpose of our future officers will make Clay Hendrix (Furman, 1986) you quite proud. Asso c. Head Coach Off. Coordinator/Offensive line [email protected] Beginning with the entry of the first Academy class back in July of 1955, Matt McGettigan (Luther College, 1987) intercollegiate athletics continues to Strength and Conditioning provide a crucial vehicle contributing [email protected] to the profound leadership and valiancy Academy graduates carry forth to ac- Ben Miller (Air Force, 2002) Running Backs/Special Teams Coord. tive duty and in their civilian lives. Air [email protected] Force football has a three-pronged aim: on-field competitive spirit, instilling Jake Moreland (Western Michigan, 2000) within our cadets lifelong resolute char- Tight Ends acter traits, and preparing each team [email protected] member for service and leadership to help our country. (Air Force, 1999) [email protected] Your support, through purchases of season tickets, is crucial to the future Lt. Col. Steve Pipes (Air Force, 1998) sustainability of our cadet programs. Our commitment to our friends, cadets and support- JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant ers is to provide the nation’s best fan experience. It includes ease of parking, unmatched [email protected] pageantry and the finest ticket value in all of . John Rudzinski (Air Force, 2005) Secondary/Recruiting Coord. In conclusion, if you find the qualities of honesty, passion, toughness and service appeal- [email protected] ing, then you will be proud to embrace and support the 2014 Air Force Football team.

Steve Russ (Air Force, 1995) Thank you in advance for your unwavering commitment to the Air Force Academy and Asst. Head Coach our exciting Falcons. Def. Coordinator/Defensive Backs [email protected] Sincerely, (Air Force, 2001) Asst. Head Coach Off. Coordinator/WRs [email protected] Coach Ron Vanderlinden (Albion, 1978) Air Force Football Inside Linebackers [email protected]

Matt Weikert (Ohio, 2002) Outside Linebackers [email protected]

Steve Senn (Air Force, 1990) Executive Asst/Quality Control [email protected]

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Schedule ...... 1 The Coaches Mountain West Note from Coach Calhoun ...... 2 Troy Calhoun, Head Coach ...... 37-39 The Mountain West ...... 90 Table of Contents ...... 3 Jake Campbell ...... 40 Composite Schedule ...... 91-92 Game Day at Falcon Stadium ...... 4-5 Tim Cross ...... 41 Distinctive Traditions ...... 6-7 Clay Hendrix ...... 42 History Falcon Spirit ...... 8-9 Matt McGettigan ...... 43 Consensus All-Americans ...... 93 Commander-in-Chief’s Rivalry ...... 10-11 Ben Miller ...... 44 All-Americans ...... 94 Brian Bullard Award ...... 12-13 Jake Moreland ...... 45 Academic All-Americans ...... 94 Falcons in the NFL ...... 14-15 Blane Morgan ...... 46 All-American Bios ...... 95-98 Academic Success ...... 16-17 Lt. Col. Steve Pipes ...... 47 College Football Hall of Fame ...... 99 Influential Falcons ...... 18-19 John Rudzinski ...... 48 AFA Team Awards ...... 100 ...... 20 Steve Russ ...... 49 AFA Major Award Winners ...... 101-102 Colorado Springs ...... 21 Mike Thiessen...... 50 All-Star Games ...... 102 Weight Room ...... 22-23 Ron Vanderlinden ...... 51 Academic All-Conference ...... 103 Human Performance Lab ...... 24 Matt Weikert ...... 52 All-Conference Players ...... 104 Sports Medicine ...... 25 Support Staff ...... 53-54 Team Records ...... 105-107 Falcon Stadium ...... 26-27 All-Time Coaches ...... 55-56 Individual Records ...... 108-114 Falcon Athletic Center ...... 28 Lettermen ...... 115-119 Holaday Athletic Center ...... 29 The Players Past Season Results ...... 120-125 The Air Force Academy ...... 30 Rosters...... 57-58 Bowl Recaps ...... 126-130 Senior Leadership ...... 31 Meet the Falcons ...... 59-77 Bowl Records ...... 131 Athletic Director Dr. Hans Mueh ...... 32 Athletic Department...... 33 Season Review Media The Falcon ...... 34 2013 Season Stats ...... 78-84 Media Info./Communications Staff ...132 The Air Force Song...... 35 2013 Game Recaps ...... 85-89 Academy Media Policies ...... 133 Falcon Football Pageantry ...... 36 Local Media Outlets/Radio ...... 134 Results vs. 2013 Opponents ...... 135-136

Location: Colorado Springs, CO Air Force History Editors: Dave Toller Enrollment: 4,000 First Year: ...... 1956 Troy Garnhart Founded: 1954 All-Time Record: ...... 352-301-13 (55 years) Nickname: Falcons Home: ...... 194-123-3 Contributors: Nick Arseniak Colors (PMS): Blue (287), Silver (877) Away: ...... 139-159-6 Jerry Cross Valerie Perkin Stadium: Falcon Stadium (46,692) Neutral: ...... 19-19-4 Surface: FieldTurf (6th year) Melissa McKeown Bowl Record: ...... 10-12-1 Madeline McGuire Conference: Mountain West Last Bowl: ...... 2012 Superintendent: Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson Result: ...... L 14-33 vs. Rice Cover Design: Dave Toller Athletic Director: Dr. Hans Mueh Athletic Phone: 719-333-4008 Team Information Photography: Photographers Ticket Manager: Connor Kruggel 2013 Record: ...... 2-10 (0-8 MW, 6th Mtn Div) from Rohmann Joint Venture and Cadet Ticket Phone: 719-472-1895 Basic Offense: ...... Multiple Website: www.goairforcefalcons.com Wing Media; Matthew Staver; Denver, Basic Defense: ...... Multiple CO; Dave Black, Colorado Springs, CO; Lettermen Returning: ...63 (31 Off, 30 Def, 2 ST) Art Bilsten, Denver, CO; Mark Well- Athletic Communications Lettermen Lost: ...... 15 (8 Off, 3 Def, 4 ST) Office: ...... 719-333-2313 man, Washington, D.C.; Larry McTighe, Starters Returning: ...... 16 (7 Off, 8 Def., 1 ST) U.S. Air Force; George vanderMerwede, Fax: ...... 719-333-3798 Starters Lost: ...... 8 (4 Off, 3 Def., 1 ST) Press Box: ...... 719-333-1100 Colorado Springs, CO; Warren Green- Mailing Address: ...... 2169 Field House Dr. wood, USAFA, CO; Capt. Scott Foley, USAF Academy, CO 80840 2013 Results: 2-10 (0-8 MW) Hanscom AFB, MA; Jeffrey Weeks, Colo. A. 31 Colgate (Root) W 38-13 Springs, CO; GerMaine Photography, Football Contact: ..... Troy Garnhart, Assoc. AD S. 7 Utah State* (CBS Sports) L 20-52 Office: ...... 719-333-9263 S. 13 at Boise State* (ESPN) L 20-42 Colorado Springs, CO; Denver Conven- Cell: ...... 719-359-7432 S. 21 Wyoming* (ESPNU) L 23-56 tion & Visitors Bureau; Rich Clarkson & Email: ...... [email protected] S. 28 at Nevada* (CBS Sports) L 42-45 Assoc., Denver, CO.; Ken Mellott, Colo- O. 5 at Navy (CBS) L 10-28 rado Springs, CO; Steven Thurow, Fort Football Contact: ..... Dave Toller, Asst. A.D. O. 10 San Diego St.* (CBS Sports) L 20-27 Worth, TX; Keith Robinson, Fort Worth, Office: ...... 719-333-3478 O. 26 Notre Dame (CBS Sports) L 10-45 TX; Danny Meyer, Dallas, TX; Kimberley Cell: ...... 719-200-2802 N. 2 Army (ESPNU) W 42-28 Parker, Dallas, TX; Russ Backer, Colo- Email: ...... [email protected] N. 8 at New Mexico* (ESPNU) L 37-45 N. 21 UNLV* (ESPNU) L 21-41 rado Springs, CO; Ralph Clark, Colorado Alternate Contact: ... Nick Arseniak, Asst. N. 30 at Colorado State* (ESPN3) L 13-58 Springs, CO; Paat Kelly, Colorado Springs, Office: ...... 719-333-9251 CO; Dennis Hubbard, Omaha, NE. Cell: ...... 719-510-2684 * - Mountain West Game Email: ...... [email protected]

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At the base of the Rampart Range of the Rocky Mountains, game day at Falcon Stadium is truly a remarkable experience. Pre-game fly-bys, the march-on, the Drum and Bugle Corps and the spirited cadet section, make Falcon Stadium the place to be on Game Day

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One of the only performing mas- cots in the NCAA, the Falcon swoops in on the lure at halftime during every home game. Prior to every service academy game, the “pris- oners of war” are exchanged at midfield. The POWs are exchange cadets from the other academies who sit with their respective acad- emies during the game. 22014014 AirAir ForceForce FootballFootball ---- 7 TThehe CCadetadet WWinging

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After every Falcon score, the cadets storm the field and do pushups for every Air Force point on the board. After every game, the Falcons stand hand-in-hand in front of the cadet wing as the Drum and Bugle Corps plays the alma mater.

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The seniors from the winning team in the battle for the Trophy make a trip to the White House to receive the Trophy from the President of the United States. No other college or profes- sional athletic team has visited the White House as often as the Air Force football team. The Fal- cons have made 18 trips to Washington, D.C., since 1982. The Falcons have met Presi- dent Ronald Reagan five times, President George H.W. Bush three times, President Bill Clin- ton six times, President George W. Bush twice and President Barack Obama twice.

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No other games on the schedule arouse such passion and unrelenting battle followed by re- spect and admiration as the service academy contests. After nearly three hours of raging war on the field, each team respectfully stands at attention for each other’s school song. These warriors know that following the battles on the playing field, they will one day fight and serve together in the armed forces. Service academy week is a special time at the Air Force Academy. Prior to the game, the prisoners of war are exchanged. Each academy has several exchange cadets from their fellow acad- emies. Prior to the service academy game, these cadets are exchanged by the wing or brigadier com- manders of the academies so they can sit on their own side during the game. The “prisoner of war” exchange is usually highlighted by the cadets having a message taped to their backs. Service academy games are the ultimate experience of sportsmanship, competitiveness and respect. Falcon fans are well aware of this, as nearly 700,000 people have watched the Falcons play Army and Navy in the last 15 years, averaging over 45,000 fans per game. Nine of AFA’s top 15 crowds have come against Army and Navy.

TROPHY TITLES

Air Force 18 Navy 14 Army 6

SERIES RECORDS Air Force: 54-30-0 (.643) Navy: 45-38-1 (.542) Army: 26-57-1 (.315)

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Senior Ty MacArthur was the recipient of the Brian Bul- lard award at the 2013 Air Force Football Awards Ban- quet. MacArthur was limited to three games as a senior due to injury. He was the team’s top receiver prior to his in- jury with seven catches for 99 yards. He also had seven car- ries for 32 yards. MacArthur led the Falcons in receiving in 2012 with 24 catches for 411 yards. He finished his career with 35 catches for 611 yards and had a career-receiving av- erage of 17.5 yards per catch.

The Bullard Award is voted on by the team based on the criteria that typifies Brian Bullard - unselfishness, 110 percent effort, total team com- mitment and pride in his role on the team whether he’s a starter or not. A memorial is located in the Falcon Athletic Center so that every football player sees it every day. The memorial has Brian’s picture and the name and photo of each year’s winner. A 1982 graduate of Air Academy High School in Colorado Springs, Brian attended the Academy the following year. After playing on the junior varsity his freshman year, he made the varsity and lettered as a sophomore in 1983. During Thanksgiving vacation that year, Brian, a member of Cadet Squadron 27, and cadet Dianne Williams of Cameron, Mo., were return- ing from Kansas and were caught in a snow storm. The two died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Williams was a member of Cadet Squadron 33 and played on the women’s varsity golf team. The Brian Bullard award is presented annually at the Falcon football team banquet. Brian was the epitome of everything Air Force Football stands for. Brian’s life is used not only for motivation, but as the benchmark each Falcon football player should strive to attain. The criteria established for the award were taken directly from the life of Brian Bullard. The recipient of this prestigious award cares about the team first and himself second. He loves his team and his teammates and will do every- thing he can to make his brothers better. He is a source of encourage- ment for everyone and truly leads by example. He gives his all and truly enjoys every practice. He shows great pride in his role on the team and is a pleasure to coach. Though he played just two seasons with the football team, Brian left quite an impression.

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Ty MacArthur Jordan Eason Jonathan Warzeka Nathan Walker Ben Garland 2008 2007 2007 2006 2005

Shea Smith Drew Fowler Garrett Rybak Gilberto Perez Denny Poland 2004 2004 2003 2002 2001 2001

John Rudzinski Monty Coleman Joe Schieffer Tom Heier Zach Johnson Nate Beard 2000 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

Matt Dayoc Mike Gallagher Charlie Jackson Mike Tyler Chris Gizzi Lee Guthrie 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990

Kette Dornbush Brandon Wilkerson Steve Russ Will McCombs Grant Johnson Bill Price 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984

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Chad Hennings (top left), a 1988 Chad Hall, (top right) a 2008 gradu- graduate, spent more time in the NFL ate, served two years on active duty than any other former Falcon. After and is completing his commitment in serving four years on active duty the Air Force reserves. In two seasons and 45 combat missions in the A-10 with the Eagles in 2010 and 2011, the aircraft, he signed with the Dallas receiver played in 15 games with 14 Cowboys in 1992. Hennings played catches for 135 yards and two touch- nine seasons with the Cowboys from downs. Hall also had 10 punt returns 1993-2000 and won three for 107 yards, six kickoff returns for rings (1993, 1994 and 1996). He 108 yards and 12 rushes for 42 yards. played in 119 career games, starting Late in the 2012 season, Hall was 72 on the defensive line, and had 216 signed by the and tackles with 27.5 sacks, fi ve forced was activated for the NFC Champion- fumbles, six fumble recoveries and a ship game and Super Bowl XLVII. In touchdown. 2013, he played in nine games with the and had two receptions for 20 yards. Bryce Fisher, (middle) a 1999 Air Force Academy graduate, served two years of active duty in the Air Force and the remainder of his commitment was fulfi lled in the reserves and national guard. Fisher was a seventh-round draft choice of the in the 1999 draft. He spent seven years in the league with Buffalo (1999-01), St. Louis (2002-04), Seattle (2005-07) and Tennessee (2007). In 2005, he became the third USAFA graduate to play in a Super Bowl as the Seahawks won the NFC Championship. He played in 90 career games and had 222 tackles, six forced fumbles and 26.5 sacks.

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Ernie Jennings, WR, 1971 San Francisco 49ers (10th / # 257)

Dave Lawson, PK, 1976 (16th / #444)

Chad Hennings, DT, 1988 (11th / #290)

Joe Wood, PK, 1992 Following the September 11th tragedy in 2001, Chris Gizzi (right) led the Packers out of Houston Oilers (12th / #332) the locker room on Monday Night Football as

he ran onto the fi eld with the American fl ag held Steve Russ, LB, 1995 high. Gizzi played in 23 games with the Packers (7th / #218) from 2000-02. He had 19 tackles and a forced fumble. Dan Palmer, OL, 1996 Steve Russ (top center) played in 24 games San Diego Chargers (6th / #178) for the Denver Broncos over four seasons (1997- 2000) and was part of two Super Bowl Cham- Bryce Fisher, DL, 1998 pionship teams (1997 and 1998). Ben Garland Buff alo Bills (7th / #248) (left) was in camp with the Denver Broncos in 2010 and 2012. A member of the Broncos’ in 2012 and 2013, Garland is on the 2014 roster. (bottom left) was in camp with the Dallas Cowboys in 1997 while Matt Farmer (bottom, second from left) was in camp with the in 1999. Ben Miller (bottom center) spent time with the and in 2002 and 2003. In 2009, Travis Dekker (bottom second from right) worked out for Green Bay. Drew Fowler (bottom far right) took part in rookie mini-camps with the and in 2008. Alex Means (right) competed in rookie mini-camp with the in 2014. Both Reg- gie Rembert (2013) and Connor Dietz (2014) took part in rookie mini-camps with the .

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Many Academy graduates have gone on to exemplary careers in the military and civilian sector. These pages Gregg Popovich Chad Hennings Class of 1970 merely scratch the Class of 1988 * Two-year letterman and * Consensus All-American, 1987 team leading scorer in 1969-70 surface of some of * Outland Trophy winner * Currently head coach and general * WAC Defensive Player of the manager of the San Antonio Spurs the great leaders the Decade for the 1980s * Five-time NBA Champions (1999, * A-10 pilot in first Gulf War 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014) Academy has * Nine seasons, three Super Bowl * Earned a bronze medal as an assis- rings with the Dallas Cowboys tant coach for Team USA in 2004 produced. * Inducted into Academic All- America Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame

Heather Wilson Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson Class of 1982 Class of 1981 John Lorber * Rhodes Scholar * First female superintendent of the U.S. Class of 1964 * Left the Air Force in 1989 to become Air Force Academy * Two-year football letterman; played Director for European Defense Policy * First female Rhodes Scholar at USAFA on the 1963 Gator Bowl team on the National Security Council * Command pilot with more than 3,600 * Command pilot with more than * First Academy graduate to serve in flying hours in a variety of aircraft 5,000 hours, mostly in fighter aircraft Congress, representing New Mexico * All-time leading scorer in AFA women’s * Commander of the Pacific Air from 1998-2008 basketball with a 17.6 career average Force from 1994-97 * Currently the president of South * Named the Academy’s most outstanding * Retired four-star general Dakota School of Mines scholar-athlete in 1981 with a 3.91 GPA * Chairman of the Air Force Academy * Two-time Academic All-American Athletic Corporation 22014014 AirAir ForceForce FootballFootball ---- 1188 TThehe LLongong BBluelue LLineine

Terry Isaacson Alonzo Babers Scott Thomas Class of 1983 Class of 1986 Class of 1964 * Four-year letterman at safety * Three-year football letterwinner * Two-time NCAA All-American * Consensus All-American in 1985, * Helms All-American in 1963 and team MVP in 1983 one of just five in AFA history * Eighth in Heisman Trophy voting * Olympic Gold Medal in 400m dash * Elected to the College Football Hall at in 1963 and 4x400m relay in 1984 Summer of Fame in 2012 and the Air Force * NCAA wrestling runnerup, 1962 Games in Los Angeles Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011 * USAFA Athlete of the Year, 1964 * 1984 Touchdown Club Military * Fifteen years on active duty with * Served 27 years in the Air Force Athlete of the Year more than 4,300 flying hours includ- and retired as a Colonel in 1981 * Air Force pilot from 1983 to 1991 ing missions in Operations Desert * Appointed to the USAFA Board * Currently flies the 777 with United Shield and Desert Storm of Visitors in 2007 Airlines * Earned the Distinguished Flying Cross while serving more than seven months in combat

Since it was founded in 1954, the Air Force Academy has graduated more than 46,000 leaders of char- acter for our nation. After leaving the shadows of the Rocky Mountains, Academy graduates have gone on to become Ruben Cubero pilots, doctors, astronauts, gener- Class of 1961 als, members of Congress, writers, Ernie Jennings * Starting guard on the undefeated university administrators, profes- Class of 1971 1958 team sional athletes and much, much * 1970 Consensus All-American * Flew the C-118, C-141, C-135 * Finished eighth in Heisman voting and QV-10 and served in Vietnam more. A degree from the Air Force * Holds nearly every receiving record * Served as Dean of Faculty at Academy has proven to open doors * Hall of Fame inductee by AFA and the Academy from 1991-98 in every career endeavor. Colorado Springs Sports Corp * Retired Brigadier General * Two-time Academic All-American * 20 years at NASA as a project engineer and construction manager

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Less than 45 minutes from the Academy and with over 300 days of sunshine per year, The Mile High City of Denver has it all. Truly a sports capitol, Denver has nine professional sports teams, including the Denver Bron- cos (NFL), (NBA), (NHL), (MLB), (), (Indoor Soccer League), (Major League ) and the (). Recent success among the teams has driven the excitement for these teams a mountain high. The Broncos won the Super Bowl in 1998 and 1999. The Avalanche won the in 1996 and 2001. The Rockies played in the in 2007. Located just east of the Rocky Mountains and the Continental Divide, Denver has a mild and dry climate with more days of sunshine per year than San Diego and Miami. Golf courses are open year round as the average winter temperature is 45 degrees, warmer than Boston, New York City and St. Louis. The city sits at 5,280 feet above sea level. In fact, there is a step on the State Capitol Building that is exactly one mile above sea level. Even at a mile above sea level, the city is dwarfed by its backdrop. The foothills being just west of the city and the peaks of the mountain range reach heights of more than 14,000 feet. Despite the proximity to the mountains, the city receives just 8-15 inches of precipitation per year, about the same as Los Angeles. The United States Census Bureau estimates that, in 2006, the population of the City and County of Denver was 566,974, making it the 27th most populous U.S. city. The Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated 2006 population of 2,408,750 and ranked as the 21st most populous U.S. metropolitan statistical area. Denver has the largest city park system in the nation. There are 650 miles of off-street, bike paths, 90 golf courses and 200 parks. Within a 90-minute drive from downtown Denver, there are opportunities for some of the country’s best skiing, hiking, fishing, rafting and mountain bik- ing. (all photos on this page courtesy of the Den- ver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau)

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The immortal words of an eastern visitor in 1893 live perpetually at the base of Colo- rado’s Rocky Mountains. When teacher and poet Katherine Lee Bates took a wagon ride to the summit of Pikes Peak she was inspired to write a song that is still recited today. Her view from atop the 14,110-foot peak was the basis of her song “America the Beautiful”. The history of Colorado Springs traverses back to 1870 when Gen. William Jackson Palmer first visited the region and was captivated by its grandeur. A year later, he began designing his city of dreams. From its beginning on the corner of Pikes Peak and Cascade Avenues in downtown Colorado Springs, the city has grown more than 183 square miles and to nearly 400,000 people in the city and 600,000 in the metro area. Colorado Springs is known nationally for its natural attractions. The Garden of the Gods, the area’s No. 1 natural attraction, is a majestic out-cropping of red sandstone rocks which are more than 300 million years old. Colorado Springs is also home to the Pikes Peak Highway, a 19-mile drive up the world’s highest toll road. The area’s No. 1 man-made attraction is the Air Force Academy’s Cadet Chapel. Another major attraction is the Broadmoor Hotel and Resort. Built in the early 1900s, this five-star resort, hosted the 1995 U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship and the 2008 Senior U.S. Open, and is nestled into the base of Cheyenne Mountain. The Pikes Peak region is home to the nation’s only mountain zoo. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, with an elevation of more than 6,800-feet, has received several changes in the past two years. For the outdoors enthusiast, the city and the state offer a plethora of recreational ac- tivities. A short drive to the northwest features some of the nation’s finest ski resorts, including the cities of Vail and Aspen. A short jaunt to the southwest or northwest will find some of the best white-water rafting, fishing, hiking and cycling that the country has to offer. Valuing its past with a vision for the future, Colorado Springs is truly a city with unparalleled culture, recreation, growth and opportunity in the 21st century.

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The strength and condition- ing program is committed to providing a fi rst-class train- ing experience for each player. The focus is to build the total athlete while reducing the risk of injury through individual evaluation and program design. The goal is to train all the components of athleticism to the degree required by the sport of foot- ball.

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Ben Garland, a 2010 Academy graduate and four-year letterwinner on the defensive line, working out in the newly-remodeled human performance lab. Garland spent the 2012 and 2013 seasons with the Denver Broncos and is on the 2014 roster. Th e Human Performance Lab, led by Lt. Col. Mike Zupan, enhances team and individual performance. Educational workshops, performance assess- ments and training sessions are given to coaches and athletes, which result in consistent high performances and outstanding achievements for all the athletic programs at the Academy.

Th e sports vision branch of the human performance lab attempts to im- prove a player’s performance through vision training, which helps players work on certain visual aspects of the game. Th is training has been proven to enhance visual skills critical to athletic performance, such as hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and speed of eye movement, up to 150%.

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The mission of the athletic training branch is to provide all necessary athletic training and physical rehabilitative services in support of intercollegiate, physical education, intramural and recreational activities. These services include emergency and acute injury/ill- ness triage, the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilita- tion, proper referral, documentation and tracking of injuries sustained by cadets, as well as physical conditioning and nutritional and psycho-social consultation. Under the direction of athletic training branch chief, head athletic trainer Tony Peck, the athletic training staff includes 15 board-certifi ed athletic trainers, with 14 post- graduate degrees. The staff provides athletic training services to all 4,000 cadets at the Academy involved in intramurals, physical education, fi tness testing and 27 intercollegiate sports. Head football athletic trainer Erick Kozlowski leads a veteran staff of athletic trainers as Ernie Sedelmyer, Mark Peters and Derrick Fitts bring a wealth of experience to the football program. The staff uses the latest techniques and high standards of care for the cadet-athletes. New in 2014 is the use of sophisticated nutritional programs, movement screening and corrective exercise and custom bite regulators to improve performance and decrease injury potential. Also, the Academy is one of 12 NCAA schools participating in the NCAA/DOD Grand Alliance Concussion Research Study. The athletic training branch facilities include three state- of-the-art athletic training rooms totaling approximately 20,000 square feet. Locations include the Jim Conboy Ath- letic Training Room, the Cadet Gymnasium athletic training room and the Cadet Field House athletic training room. The sports medicine division receives outstanding sup- port and assistance from the medical professionals assigned to the 10th Medical Group. The departments of the 10th Medical Group that provide this assistance on a regular basis over and above their normal duty requirements, and frequent- ly during their off duty time, include orthopedics, radiology, physical therapy and dentistry. Many other medical profes- sionals from other specialties such as neurology and derma- tology, provide assistance and consultation as well. The teamwork and the highly professional staff in both the sports medicine division and the 10th Medical Group make the sports medicine program at the Air Force Academy one of the best in the nation. Lt. Col. Dain Allred, MD (orthopedic surgeon) and Lt. Col. Darren Campbell, MD (family practice/sports medicine) serve as the team physicians for the varsity team. Lt. Col Jon Jackson, MD (family practice/sports medicine) and Lt. Col. Charles Haggerty, MD (orthopedic surgeon) serve as the team physicians for the junior varsity team

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Air Force football has been among the Mountain West leaders in attendance since its inception. The Falcons have averaged more than the conference average ev- ery year. Air Force’s average attendance last season of 32,652 was the third best in the 12-team Mountain West, behind only Boise State and Fresno State.

Year MW AFA 2013 26,093 32,652 2012 25,734 32,015 2011 29,035 35,303 2010 34,208 40,093 Since moving into Falcon Stadium in 1962, the Falcons have been a 2009 33,202 35,656 major force. Air Force has a 173-111-4 record in Falcon Stadium. Under 2008 32,021 38,134 coach Troy Calhoun, the Falcons have been one of the best home teams 2007 32,791 38,068 in the nation. In his seven seasons beginning in 2007, Air Force has been 2006 32,791 38,034 5-1 or better at home four times. AFA was a perfect 6-0 in 2007, marking 2005 35,275 35,981 just the third undefeated home season in school history. 2004 32,213 38,043

2003 34,033 39,210 A year-by-year breakdown follows: 2002 34,329 42,713 1962...... 2-3 1980...... 2-2 1998...... 6-0 2001 31,830 38,439 1963...... 5-1 1981...... 2-3 1999...... 3-2 2000 32,460 42,560 1964...... 2-2-1 1982...... 4-2 2000...... 5-1 1965...... 1-5-1 1983...... 5-1 2001...... 4-2 1966...... 2-3 1984...... 4-1 2002...... 4-3 1967...... 1-3-1 1985 ...... 6-0 2003...... 5-1 1968...... 4-2 1986 ...... 3-2 2004...... 3-4 1969...... 3-1 1987...... 5-1 2005...... 2-3 1970...... 5-1 1988...... 3-2 2006...... 2-4 1971...... 4-1 1989...... 3-2 2007...... 6-0 1972...... 3-3 1990...... 4-2 2008...... 3-3 1973...... 5-1 1991...... 5-1 2009 ...... 5-1 1974...... 2-4 1992...... 3-4 2010...... 5-1 1975...... 2-3-1 1993...... 4-2 2011 ...... 4-3 1976...... 3-3 1994...... 3-3 2012...... 5-1 1977...... 2-3 1995...... 4-2 2013...... 2-5 1978...... 1-5 1996...... 3-2 1979...... 2-4 1997...... 5-1 22014014 AirAir ForceForce FootballFootball ---- 2266 FFalconalcon SStadiumtadium

A picturesque setting at the base of the Rampart Range of the In 2002, the Academy added permanent lights. The cost Rocky Mountains and boasting some of the grandest pageantry of just under $500,000 was at no expense to tax payers. The in all of college football, Falcon Stadium is without a doubt one Air Force Academy Athletic Association picked up the tab. of the premier college football stadiums in America. That same season, a school record crowd of 56,409 packed Sitting at 6,621 feet above sea level, the thin air has been the stadium for a game against Notre Dame. In 2004, a new kind to the Falcons. Air Force has won 62 percent of its home scoreboard was installed. The board features a video screen and games in the stadium with a 173-111-4 all-time home record. message board and replaced the old board at the south end of Falcon Stadium’s elevation is the second-highest of any Divi- the field. sion I-A stadium in the nation. Throughout the 1990’s and early The stadium’s current capacity is 2000’s, the stadium’s capacity was 46,692. Unprecedented Support 52,480 but in 2005, the stadium’s Falcon Stadium, built in a natu- Air Force’s attendance average is capacity was reduced to 46,692 (the ral bowl in the foothills, was built more than eight times its student current capacity). The removal of in the fall of 1962 at a cost of $3.5 body size (4,000), making Falcon Sta- the bleachers on the east side greatly million. Falcon Stadium opened increased the fan experience with ad- dium the most-well attended in all of ditional food and beverage vendors on Sept. 22, 1962, when a then- Division I football. overflow crowd of 41,350 saw Air and more room to move around the Force defeat Colorado State, 24-0. stadium. AFA held a formal dedication on Prior to the 2006 season, FieldTurf Oct. 20, 1962, when Air Force hosted Oregon. The Ducks won was installed at a cost of $750,000. The new turf covers 84,480 the game, 35-20. The stadium was originally built solely for square feet with an additional 26,520 square feet of native grass football, but several non-athletic events, such as the Academy’s surrounding it. annual graduation, are conducted there. The scenic backdrop, the game-day experience and the re- Since 1962, the stadium has seen several significant up- cent upgrades have ensured that Falcon Stadium is among the grades. In 1991, the Academy installed nine skyboxes and re- best venues in all of college football. The proof is in the ranking modeled the existing press box. The facility currently seats 450 as CBS Sports (March 2011) ranked Falcon Stadium the 22nd people indoors, along with 88 in the skyboxes. In addition to its best in college football, higher than any other Mountain West game-day uses, the press box is also used by the athletic depart- institution. ment as a banquet/meeting room. 22014014 AirAir ForceForce FootballFootball ---- 2277 FFalconalcon AAthleticthletic CCenterenter The Falcon Athletic Center (FAC), sports program. The 3,000 cadets who completed in July 2003, has proven to are not intercollegiate athletes participate be one of the nation’s best facilities. The in intramural activities adding about facility was part of a military construc- 1,200 to 1,500 cadets in the athletic fa- tion project that not only built the new cilities at the same time. building, but altered the existing Cadet The 23,000 square foot, two-story Field House. The $30.3 million proj- weight training facility is on the first ect included 161,000 total square feet, level, along with areas for equipment including the Falcon Athletic Center’s storage. 109,000 square feet and a 51,000 square foot renovation of the Cadet Field House, The new sports medicine facility, completed in March 2004. equipment room, football coaches offices and football locker room are on the sec- Student-athletes’ schedules at the ond level of the building. The reception Academy are institutionally driven, un- area for the football offices displays the like that of most civilian schools where history of Falcon football. student-athletes have much more free time. Student-athletes at the Academy The third floor is home to the Hall of are allotted from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. daily Excellence which features the history of for athletic pursuits. the Academy’s intercollegiate and intra- mural programs, along with the inductees That time must be used for practice, into the Athletic Hall of Fame. This area transit to and from the dormitory area gives guests and visitors the opportunity and the Cadet Gymnasium or Cadet Field to visit the history of Academy athlet- House, medical taping and treatment ics along with a theatre and interactive and conditioning in the weight room. displays. The fourth level is for athletic In addition, competition at the NCAA administration. Division I level has become a year-round proposition for all athletes, whether they are cadets or their counterparts at civil- ian institutions. Understanding that the Academy enrollment of 4,000 consists of roughly 25 percent student-athletes (1,000), the existing ath- letic facilities were taxed. The same was true for the existing medical treatment and weight room facilities. In addition to the stu- dent-athletes, the Academy also uses these facilities for its massive intramural

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The dream became a reality on Oct. 1, 2010, as the USAFA Endowment, on behalf of the United States Air Force Academy and the Association of Graduates, hosted a ground-breaking ceremony for the new Hola- day Athletic Center. The project was made possible by a generous lead gift of $5 million from Bart and Lynn Holaday, Class of 1965--the largest gift from a graduate to the Acad- emy in the institution’s history. The Holaday Athletic Center, an indoor athletic training facility, is also unique in that it is the largest privately funded capital project in Academy history. Construction began in October 2010 and was com- pleted in July 2011. The 92,000 square-foot center houses a regulation-sized field that can accommodate football, lacrosse and soccer, in addition to many other athletic activities. Cadet athletic development and performance will be enhanced through reduced weather delays, increased practice time and improved replication of game condi- tions that the facility provides. “Today is one of the most exciting days in the his- tory of Air Force athletics,” said Air Force Director of Athletics Dr. Hans Mueh on the day of ground- breaking. “Air Force athletics is not just our 27 inter- collegiate sports, but also encompasses intramurals, physical education classes and cadet physical fitness training. Air Force athletics touches every cadet here at the Academy and because of this generous gift from Bart and Lynn Holaday and others who have given, we will continue to have the very best facilities to provide total team and player development, benefiting all ca- dets and enhancing the Academy’s overall success in intercollegiate and intramural athletics.” Three days after the ground-breaking ceremony, construction began to level the ground north of the Cadet Field House and continued steadily throughout the winter. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on July 22, 2011.

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