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ppageage 1 ---- ggoairforcefalcons.comoairforcefalcons.com ---- pagepage 1 Utitld21 7/10/17 10 55 AM A llookook bbackack aatt 22016016 Air Force played in a bowl game for the ninth time in the last 10 years and the 26th time in school history. Th e Falcons defeated South Alabama, 45-21, in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl in Tucson, Arizona. Air Force scored 42 unanswered points to earn its 12th bowl win in school history. Quarterback Arion Worthman and safety Weston Steelhammer earned off ensive and defensive player of the game honors. Air Force won its record 20th Commander-in- Chief’s Trophy by defeating Navy (28-14) on Oct. 1 at Falcon Stadium and Army (31-12) on Nov. 5 at West Point. Air Force has won four CIC Tro- phies in the past seven years (2010, 2011, 2014 and 2016). Th e Falcons’ made its 20th visit to the White House, more than any other professional or college team since 1980, and presented the trophy to Presi- dent Donald Trump. Th e Air Force football team earned NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) recognition for the eighth straight season. Th e football program (980) was hon- ored for being in the top 10 percent of their sports for all NCAA programs in Division I for APR. Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun also earned a 985 coaches APR mark which marks his ninth consecutive year above the national average for Divi- sion I programs. Calhoun has averaged a 982 during his career while the national average during his tenure is 946. Over the past three seasons, Air Force has been one of the best home teams in the nation. Th e Falcons have posted a 17-1 record at Falcon Stadium over the past three seasons. Th e Falcons were 10-3 over- all in 2016. Th e 10 wins marks the second time in the last three years the Falcons have won 10 or more games and the seventh time in 10 seasons under Troy Calhoun the Falcons have won eight or more games. ppageage 2 ---- ggoairforcefalcons.comoairforcefalcons.com ---- pagepage 2 22017017 aairir fforceorce footballfootball scheduleschedule Day Date Opponent (TV) Time Sat. Sept. 2 VMI (ESPN3) 12 pm Sat. Sept. 16 at Michigan (BIG10) 12 pm Sat. Sept. 23 San Diego State * (CBS SN) 5 pm Sat. Sept. 30 at New Mexico * (CBS SN) 5 pm Sat. Oct. 7 at Navy (CBS SN) 3:30 pm Sat. Oct. 14 UNLV * TBA Fri. Oct. 20 at Nevada * (CBS SN) 7:30 pm Sat. Oct. 28 at Colorado State * (CBS SN) 1 pm Sat. Nov. 4 Army West Point (CBS SN) 1:30 pm Sat. Nov. 11 Wyoming * (ESPN Net) TBA Sat. Nov. 18 at Boise State * (ESPN Net) TBA Sat. Nov. 25 Utah State * (ESPN Net) TBA *-Mountain West game Times local to site ppageage 1 ---- ggoairforcefalcons.comoairforcefalcons.com ---- pagepage 1 ffromrom hheadead ccoachoach ttroyroy ccalhounalhoun Troy Calhoun (Air Force, 1989) To the great fans of the Air Force Fal- Head Coach [email protected] cons, Jake Campbell (Air Force, 1996) Welcome to the United States Air Offensive Assistant Force Academy - one of the world’s [email protected] finest educational and leadership insti- tutions. The purpose of the Academy Tim Cross (Northern Colorado, 1990) is to develop young men and women of Defensive Line [email protected] strong character to serve as outstanding leaders for our nation. The integrity, Steed Lobotzke (Air Force, 1992) pride, and purpose of our future offi- Offensive Line cers will make you quite proud. [email protected] Beginning with the entry of the first Matt McGettigan (Luther College, 1987) Academy class back in July of 1955, Strength and Conditioning [email protected] intercollegiate athletics continues to provide a crucial vehicle contributing Bart Miller (New Mexico, 2007) to the profound leadership and valiancy Tight Ends Academy graduates carry forth to ac- [email protected] tive duty and in their civilian lives. Air Force football has a three-pronged aim: Ben Miller (Air Force, 2002) on-field competitive spirit, instilling Running Backs/Special Teams Coord. [email protected] within our cadets lifelong resolute char- acter traits, and preparing each team John Rudzinski (Air Force, 2005) member for service and leadership to Secondary help our country. [email protected] Your support, through purchases of Steve Russ (Air Force, 1995) season tickets, is crucial to the future sustainability of our cadet programs. Our commit- Asst. Head Coach Def. Coordinator/Defensive Backs ment to our friends, cadets and supporters is to provide the nation’s best fan experience. [email protected] It includes ease of parking, unmatched pageantry and the finest ticket value in all of col- lege football. Taylor Stubblefield (Purdue, 2005 ) Wide Receivers In conclusion, if you find the qualities of honesty, passion, toughness and service ap- [email protected] pealing, then you will be proud to embrace and support the 2017 Air Force Football team. Mike Thiessen (Air Force, 2001) Off. Coordinator/QBs [email protected] Thank you in advance for your unwavering commitment to the Air Force Academy and our exciting Falcons. Nick Toth (Ohio, 1999) Spurs/Nickels Sincerely, [email protected] Ron Vanderlinden (Albion, 1978) Inside Linebackers [email protected] Coach Troy Calhoun Matt Weikert (Ohio, 2002) Air Force Football Outside Linebackers [email protected] Steve Senn (Air Force, 1990) Director of Recruiting/Player Develop. [email protected] ppageage 2 ---- ggoairforcefalcons.comoairforcefalcons.com ---- pagepage 2 ttableable ooff ccontents/quickontents/quick ffactsacts Looking Back at 2016 .........................IFC The Coaches Mountain West Schedule ............................................ 1 Troy Calhoun, Head Coach ............... 40-42 The Mountain West ...........................118 Note from Coach Calhoun .................2 Jake Campbell ....................................43 Commissioner Craig Thompson .........119 Table of Contents .............................. 3 Tim Cross ...........................................44 Composite Schedule ..........................120-121 Game Day at Falcon Stadium ............ 4-5 Steed Lobotzke ..................................45 2016 Mountain West Stats ................122-126 Distinctive Traditions .........................6-7 Matt McGettigan ............................... 46 Falcon Spirit .......................................8-9 Bart Miller ......................................... 47 History Commander-in-Chief’s Rivalry ...........10-11 Ben Miller ..........................................48 Consensus All-Americans .................. 128 Brian Bullard Award .......................... 12-13 John Rudzinski ...................................49 All-Americans .................................... 129 Falcons in the NFL ............................. 14-15 Steve Russ ......................................... 50 All-American Bios .............................. 130-133 Academic Success ..............................16-17 Taylor Stubblefield ............................ 51 College Football Hall of Fame ............134 Influential Falcons ............................ 18-19 Mike Thiessen.................................... 52 Air Force Team Awards ..................... 135 Denver ............................................... 20 Nick Toth ........................................... 53 Air Force Major Award Winners .......136 Colorado Springs ............................... 21 Ron Vanderlinden ..............................54 All-Star Games/Team Captains ..........137 Weight Room .................................... 22-23 Ross Weaver ......................................55 Academic All-Conference .................. 138 Human Performance Lab ...................24 Matt Weikert .....................................56 All-Conference Players ...................... 139 Sports Medicine ................................ 25 Steve Senn .........................................57 Team Records ....................................140-142 Falcon Stadium .................................26-27 Support Staff ..................................... 58 Individual Records .............................143-149 Falcon Athletic Center .......................28 All-Time Coaches ...............................59-62 Lettermen .......................................... 150-155 Falcon Fuel ........................................ 29 Past Season Results ...........................156-162 Holaday Athletic Center .................... 30 The Players Bowl Recaps ...................................... 163-169 Rosters............................................... 64-67 Bowl Records .....................................170 The Academy Depth Chart/Pronunciations ............. 68 The Air Force Academy ..................... 32 Meet the Falcons ...............................69-98 Senior Leadership ..............................33 Media Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton ....34 Last Season Media Info./Communications Staff ...172 Athletic Department.......................... 35 Local Media Outlets/Radio ................173 2016 Season Stats ............................. 100-111 Results vs. 2017 Opponents .............. 174-175 The Falcon ......................................... 36 2016 Game Recaps ............................112-116 The Air Force Song............................. 37 Falcon Football Pageantry .................38 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Air Force History Editors: Troy Garnhart Enrollment: 4,000 First Year: ................. 1956 Dave Toller Founded: 1954 All-Time Record: ...... 380-313-13 (61 years) Nickname: Falcons Home: .................