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. Colorado 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 22014014 AirAir ForceForce FootballFootball ---- 1 FFromrom CCoachoach CCalhounalhoun 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. Blane Morgan (Air Force, 1999) Quarterbacks [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 college football. 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, Mike Thiessen (Air Force, 2001) Asst. Head Coach Off. Coordinator/WRs [email protected] Coach Troy Calhoun 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] 22014014 AirAir ForceForce FootballFootball ---- 2 TTableable ooff CContents/Creditsontents/Credits 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 Denver ............................................... 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 Armed Forces Bowl 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: .......................