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ppageage 1 ---- ggoairforcefalcons.comoairforcefalcons.com ---- pagepage 1 ppageage 2 ---- ggoairforcefalcons.comoairforcefalcons.com ---- pagepage 2 22018018 airair forceforce footballfootball sschedulechedule Day Date Opponent (TV) Time Sat. Sept. 1 Stony Brook TBA Sat Sept. 8 at Florida Atlantic (CBS SN) 2 pm Sat. Sept. 22 at Utah State (ESPN Net) TBA Sat. Sept. 29 Nevada (ESPN Net) TBA Sat. Oct. 6 Navy (CBS SN) 1:30 pm Fri. Oct. 12 at San Diego State (CBS SN) 6 pm Fri. Oct. 19 at UNLV (CBS SN) 7 pm Sat. Oct. 27 Boise State (CBS SN) 5 pm Sat. Nov. 3 at Army (CBS SN) Noon Sat. Nov. 10 New Mexico (CBS SN) 1:30 pm Sat. Nov. 17 at Wyoming (ESPN Net) TBA Thur. Nov. 22 Colorado State (CBS SN) 1:30 pm *-Mountain West game Times local to site ppageage 1 ---- ggoairforcefalcons.comoairforcefalcons.com ---- pagepage 1 ffromrom headhead coachcoach 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, Nick Jones (Georgia, 2006) pride, and purpose of our future offi- Tight Ends cers will make you quite proud. [email protected] Beginning with the entry of the first Brian Knorr (Air Force, 1986) Academy class back in July of 1955, Defensive Assistant [email protected] intercollegiate athletics continues to provide a crucial vehicle contributing Steed Lobotzke (Air Force, 1992) to the profound leadership and valiancy Offensive Line Academy graduates carry forth to ac- [email protected] tive duty and in their civilian lives. Air Force football has a three-pronged aim: Matt McGettigan (Luther College, 1987) on-field competitive spirit, instilling Strength and Conditioning [email protected] within our cadets lifelong resolute char- acter traits, and preparing each team Ben Miller (Air Force, 2002) member for service and leadership to Running Backs/Special Teams Coord. help our country. [email protected] Your support, through purchases of John Rudzinski (Air Force, 2005) season tickets, is crucial to the future sustainability of our cadet programs. Our commit- Secondary [email protected] ment to our friends, cadets and supporters is to provide the nation’s best fan experience. It includes ease of parking, unmatched pageantry and the finest ticket value in all of col- Taylor Stubblefield (Purdue, 2005 ) lege football. Wide Receivers [email protected] In conclusion, if you find the qualities of honesty, passion, toughness and service ap- pealing, then you will be proud to embrace and support the 2018 Air Force Football Mike Thiessen (Air Force, 2001) team. Off. Coordinator/QBs [email protected] Thank you in advance for your unwavering commitment to the Air Force Academy and Ron Vanderlinden (Albion, 1978) our exciting Falcons. Inside Linebackers [email protected] Sincerely, Chip Vaughn (Wake Forest, 2008) Secondary [email protected] Matt Weikert (Ohio, 2002) Coach Troy Calhoun Outside Linebackers Air Force Football [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 ............... 28-30 The Mountain West ...........................100 Note from Coach Calhoun .................2 Jake Campbell ....................................31 Commissioner Craig Thompson .........101 Table of Contents/Quick Facts .......... 3 Tim Cross ...........................................32 Composite Schedule ..........................102-103 Game Day at Falcon Stadium ............ 4-5 Nick Jones ..........................................33 2017 Mountain West Stats ................104-108 Commander-in-Chief’s Rivalry ...........6-7 Brian Knorr ........................................ 34 Brian Bullard Award .......................... 8-9 Steed Lobotzke ..................................35 History Falcons in the NFL ............................. 10-11 Matt McGettigan ...............................36 Consensus All-Americans .................. 110 Weight Room .................................... 12-13 Ben Miller ..........................................37 All-Americans .................................... 111 Human Performance Lab ...................14 John Rudzinski ...................................38 All-American Bios .............................. 112-115 Sports Medicine ................................ 15 Taylor Stubblefield ............................ 39 College Football Hall of Fame ............116 Falcon Stadium .................................16-17 Mike Thiessen.................................... 40 Air Force Team Awards ..................... 117 Holaday Athletic Center .................... 18 Ron Vanderlinden ..............................41 Air Force Major Award Winners .......118 The Academy Chip Vaughn ...................................... 42 All-Star Games/Team Captains ..........119 The Air Force Academy ..................... 20 Matt Weikert .....................................43 Academic All-Conference .................. 120 Senior Leadership ..............................21 Senn, Eason, Means .......................... 44 All-Conference Players ...................... 121 Director of Athletics Col. Jen Block.... 22 Support Staff ..................................... 45 Team Records ....................................122-124 Athletic Department.......................... 23 All-Time Coaches ...............................46-48 Individual Records .............................125-131 Lettermen ..........................................132-137 The Falcon ......................................... 24 The Players The Air Force Song............................. 25 Past Season Results ...........................138-144 Rosters............................................... 50-53 Falcon Football Pageantry .................26 Bowl Recaps ...................................... 145-151 Depth Chart/Pronunciations ............. 54 Bowl Records .....................................152 Meet the Falcons ...............................55-80 Media Last Season Media Info./Communications Staff ...154 2017 Season Stats ............................. 82-94 Local Media Outlets/Radio ................155 2017 Game Recaps ............................95-98 Results vs. 2018 Opponents .............. 156-157 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Air Force History Editors: Troy Garnhart Enrollment: 4,000 First Year: .................1956 Dave Toller Founded: 1954 All-Time Record: ...... 385-320-13 (62 years) Nickname: Falcons Home: .................. 214-127-3 Contributors: Nick Arseniak Colors (PMS): Blue (286), Silver (877) Away: ................... 150-172-6 Valerie Perkin Madeline McGuire Stadium: Falcon Stadium (46,692) Neutral: ................21-21-4 Marcus Rodriguez Surface: FieldTurf Bowl Record: ............12-13-1 (12-11-1???) Conference: Mountain West Last Bowl: .................2016 Arizona Bowl Cover Design: Bo Savage Superintendent: Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria Result: .................. South Alabama, W 45-21 Athletic Director: Col. Jen Block Photography: Photographers from Team Athletic Phone: 719-333-4008 Team Information Ticket Manager: Jonathan Morris 2017 Record: .................5-7, 4-4 MW DMI and Cadet Wing Media; Russ Backer, Ticket Phone: 719-472-1895 Lettermen Returning: ...52 (22 Off, 28 Def, 2 ST) Colorado Springs, CO; Paat Kelly, Colo- Website: www.goairforcefalcons.com Lettermen Lost: .............6 (13 Off, 10 Def, 3 ST) rado Springs, CO; Matthew Staver; Denver, Starters Returning: .......13 (5 Off, 6 Def, 2 ST) CO; Dave Black, Colorado Springs, CO; Athletic Communications Starters Lost: .................12 (6 Off, 5 Def, 1 ST) Art Bilsten, Denver, CO; Mark Wellman, Website: .................. GoAirForceFalcons.com Washington, D.C.; Larry McTighe, U.S. Air Office: .......................719-333-2313 2017 Results Force; George vanderMerwede, Colorado Press Box: .................719-333-1100 Record: 5-7 (4-4, T4th Mtn Div) Springs, CO; Warren Greenwood, USAFA, Mailing Address: ......2169 Field House Dr. Date Opponent Result CO; Capt. Scott Foley, Hanscom AFB, USAF Academy, CO 80840 Sept. 2 VMI (ESPN3) W 62-0 MA; Jeffrey Weeks, Colo. Springs, CO; Football Contact: ..... Troy Garnhart, Assoc. AD Sept. 16 at #7 Michigan (BTN) L 13-29 GerMaine Photography, Colorado Springs, Office: .......................719-333-9263 Sept. 23 #22 San Diego St.* (CBS SN) L 24-28 CO; Denver Convention & Visitors Bureau; Cell: ...........................719-649-5003 Sept. 30 at New Mexico* (CBS SN) L 38-56 Rich Clarkson & Assoc., Denver, CO.; Ken Email: [email protected] Oct. 7 at RV Navy (CBS SN) L 45-48 Mellott, Colorado Springs, CO; Steven Thu- Oct. 14 UNLV* (AT&T Sports) W 34-30 row, Fort Worth, TX; Keith Robinson, Fort Football Contact: ..... Dave Toller, Asst. A.D. Oct. 20 at Nevada* (CBS SN) W 45-42 Worth, TX; Danny