AIR FORCE RUMORS & GOSSIP

Edwards has AF offer, will visit soon

It's not hard to find talent in the Peach State. When Air Force coach Charlton Warren was in the Atlanta area he saw something he liked in Nasiir Edwards, a 5-foot-9, 193-pound defensive back from Arabia Mountain High School in Lithonia, Ga., and gave him his first D-1 offer.
Via airforce.scout.com
2 days ago  |  Discuss

Air Force Opponent Preview: Utah State

The 2013 Air Force season is rapidly approaching. Between now and fall camp Falcons Report will preview each of the 12 opponents in no particular order. Today we'll look at Utah State.
Via airforce.scout.com
2 days ago  |  Discuss

No. 75 Air Force Falcons season preview

No. 75 Air Force Falcons (6-7) Coach Troy Calhoun (seventh season, 47-31 at Air Force and overall)Returning Starters: 10, 3 offense, 5 defense, 2 special teamsRecruiting Rank: 95Strength of Schedule: 82 Last year, coach Troy Calhoun had his first losing season at Air Force, but still took the Falcons to their sixth straight bowl game. The Falcons will have a bit of a rebuilding...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

CIC Improvement Series, Part III: Air Force

Navy has ruled the roost in CIC Trophy competition over the past decade, but Air Force made inroads in 2010 and 2011. Last year, the Falcons lost their edge over the Midshipmen. How will they get it back in 2013?
Via airforce.scout.com
7 days ago  |  Discuss

Air Force Opponent outlook: Colgate

The 2013 Air Force season is rapidly approaching. Between now and fall camp Falcons Report will preview each of the 12 opponents in no particular order. Today we'll look at Colgate.
Via airforce.scout.com
12 days ago  |  Discuss
POP'S GOT POP

Popovich’s Air Force yearbook page rules

As previously noted on That NBA Lottery Pick, one of our favorite NBA coaches has to be San Antonio Spurs head man Gregg Popovich. Thanks to Spurs Nation and a friend of the site Rae D. Cabello, Gregg’s 1970 Air Force yearbook entry has hit the Internet hard. Personally, my favorite part of the entire photo collage has to be the inclusion that Popovich’s future plans include happiness:
Via That NBA Lottery Pick Verified_ybn
14 days ago  |  Discuss

Some Great Photos Of Gregg Popovich As a Student At The Air Force Academy

Gregg Popovich is prepping for his Spurs’ NBA Finals appearance, and as that was happening some great old photos of Pop have surfaced.   Rae Cabello Tweeted out a few images of Pop during his time as a student and player at the Air Force Academy during the late 1960s.  As FTW points out, it looks like his nickname at that time was ‘Popo.’  Random fact of the day would be...
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15 days ago  |  Discuss

Aric Almirola driving Air Force car during Coca-Cola 600 (photos)

Aric Almirola will be driving the Air Force No. 43 Ford Fusion during Sunday’s running of the Coca-Cola 600. Last season Almirola claimed the pole for the event and led three laps before finishing 16th. Almirola would finish 12th in the fall race at Charlotte. “I’m really looking forward to this weekend. We got the pole here last year, so we have high expectations for this...
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26 days ago  |  Discuss

Almirola Honors Air Force with Patriotic Paint Scheme in Coca-Cola 600

Aric Almirola and the No. 43 Air Force Ford team look to repeat last year's speed in the Coca-Cola 600. Almirola and team won the pole in last year's 600-mile event and finished 16th in his Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway debut. In just his second start at the 1.5-mile track, Almirola started 15th and drove to the 12th position.   The United States Air Force will adorn...

Karim honored to have Air Force offer

Keegan Karim received his third D-1 scholarship offer this spring this week from the Air Force Academy. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound defensive back out of Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Ga. received a visit from Air Force secondary coach, Steve Russ, informing him of their decision to extend an offer. Karim talked with FalconsReport.com about why he's delighted to be rewarded by Air Force.
Via airforce.scout.com
29 days ago  |  Discuss

Jose Canseco compares HIs life to alligator jet pilot in Crazy Foreword

The pen is mightier than a bat T… Former Bash Brother Jose Canseco is at it again. Here’s a scoop we received. “Jose Canseco wrote the foreword to a new book that just came out called Air Force Gator 2: Scales of Justice. It’s about an alcoholic alligator that joins the Air Force and hunts down terrorists in his fighter jet that’s shaped like an alligator head. In it, Jose...
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29 days ago  |  Discuss

Air Force Football: Troy Calhoun explains the difficulty of recruiting

Unless you're Boise State, it's difficult for most coaches in the Mountain West Conference to recruit high-profile recruits to the midwest. It's even harder to get kids to come play for the Air Force Academy, and coach Troy Calhoun has experienced that first-hand. Calhoun is entering his seventh season with the Falcons, and has compiled an impressive 47-31 record...
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May 20, 2013  |  Discuss

Nike Air Force 1 ‘Suede'

Nike Sportswear once again goes vintage with the latest Air Force 1 that will be releasing in May. The shoe consists of purple, navy, red, grey, royal blue and green uppers with a white Nike swoosh and sole. I'd expect these to be hot sellers in May when they're released at the Nike Store as they have that clean elegant look for someone looking for a casual sneaker...
Via Mo Better Shoes Verified_ybn
April 24, 2013  |  Discuss

Cam Newton Helps Air Force Serviceman Propose To Girlfriend Over The Phone

Cameron Newton is enjoying his off-season, working hard in class, and being the best he can be.  Newton recently did a huge favor for those who allows us the freedoms we have. The New York Post is reporting that Newton helped a gentleman named Brian who is a member of our esteemed Air Force pop the question to his girlfriend while on KISS 95.1 radio station in North Carolina. Newton...
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February 20, 2013  |  Discuss

R. Reilly nets first goal in win over Air Force

MINNEAPOLIS Standing just 5-foot-7, Ryan Reilly is the smallest member of the Gophers men's hockey team. On Saturday, though, the Minnesota freshman made a big impact in the Gophers' 4-0 win over Air Force. Reilly netted the first goal of his college career, scoring 5:34 into the second period to give Minnesota a 2-0 lead. The goal came in Reilly's sixth career game...
Via Fox Sports North
December 30, 2012  |  Discuss
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