Good afternoon,

The 26th episode of "The Official Podcast of the Mountain West" is now available.

Guests include:

·         CBS college basketball analyst Greg Anthony

·         Air Force guard Michael Lyons

·         UNLV forward/center Lenita Sanford

Click HERE to start listening.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL WELCOMES #13 AZTECS TO CLUNE ARENA ON SATURDAY  
Air Force men's basketball faces a pair of tough tasks in the week ahead.  First on the docket is a road trip to Laramie tomorrow night to face the fourth place Cowboys at 6 pm.  The game will be televised on The Mtn. and for those that can't get to  a TV Jim Arthur will have the call on AM 740 KVOR.  The Falcons will finish the week with another of the MWC's elite as #13 San Diego State comes to town for a Saturday matinee at 2 pm.  Tickets for the SDSU game are still available by clicking here.  The first 500 fans in attendance will also receive a free AFA mini-driveway basketball at the gate.

Wing Open Quarterfinals - February 15th - Catch second round action in the annual Wing Open tomorrow night from the Cadet Gymnasium Boxing Room.  The long journey continues for contenders hoping to make the Open finals on March 1st.  Bouts will begin @ 4:30 - winners advance to fight another day.  Admission is free.

3,2,1 Night at Women's Basketball - February 15th    Fans are invited out to Clune Arena tomorrow night to take advantage of great discounts at the box office and concession stand.  The Falcons will host front range rival Wyoming at 7 pm and tickets are available for only $3.  The savings will continue inside the Arena with $2 hot dogs and $1 sodas throughout the entire game!  All fans will also receive a free AFA stocking cap courtesy of Pepsi at the gate while supplies last.  Tickets will be available on game night at the Clune Arena box office.

Hockey vs. Mercyhurst - Home Season Finale - February 17th and 18th -
The first place Air Force hockey team will look to stay on a roll when AHA rival Mercyhurst visits the Cadet Ice Arena for an important conference matchup this Friday and Saturday.  The Falcons have been hot for the past month going on a 5-0-3 streak since the Army Series in mid-January.  The run has boosted them atop league standings with just two weeks remaining.  Mercyhurst currently sits in third place two points off pace behind Air Force.  Tickets for this Friday and Saturday are still available but expect to go fast.  Saturday's game is down to standing room only which will go on sale one hour prior to game time at 6 pm.    It's Youth Night at the Cadet Ice Arena both dates which means all youth attending the game wearing their hockey jersey will receive $3 admission.  To reserve your seats today click here.

Women's Gymnastics vs. UC Davis - February 18th  - After spending the first five weeks of the season on the road the Air Force women's gymnastics team finally opens their home schedule over the weekend.  The Falcons will host UC Davis at 2 pm., on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Cadet West Gym.  Admission is free.

Air Force baseball junior pitcher Sean Carley was recently featured in College Baseball Insider.  Written by Taylor Gelbrich.

http://tinyurl.com/78u6bzs

In addition, Carley and junior catcher Garrett Custons are mentioned in the CBI Mountain West Preview.

The Falcons open play Feb. 17 in Baton Rouge, La., taking on Alcorn State and LSU.

Wing Open First Round - February 9th - Catch first round action in the annual Wing Open this Thursday from the Cadet Gymnasium Boxing Room.  The long journey begins for contenders hoping to make the Open finals on March 1st.  Bouts will begin @ 4:30 - winners advance to fight another day.  Admission is free.

Track Air Force Invitational - February 10th    The Air Force Track Indoor Invite will be held this Friday, February 10th at the Cadet Field House indoor track.  Admission is free.

Men's and Women's Swimming - February 10th  -
The men's and women's swimming team hosts Utah for a doubleheader on Friday afternoon starting at 4 pm.  All competition will be held in the Cadet Gymnasium Natatorium.  Admission is free.

Full Weekend for Men's Tennis - February 11th and 12th  - The Air Force men's tennis team will be busy this weekend with a pair of matches on Saturday and Sunday.  The weekend will start off with a match at the Cadet Gymnasium vs. Portland State @ 10 am.  The finale will be held on Sunday when the Falcons matchup against Northern Arizona @ 10 am.  Admission is free.

Men's Basketball vs. Boise State - February 11th - Air Force men's basketball returns home this Saturday to face conference newcomer Boise State @ 7 pm.  The Falcons will welcome back former players and managers for alumni night at Clune Arena and two of the programs all-time greats, Bob Beckel and Cliff Parsons will be honored at halftime during a special banner raising ceremony.  Tickets are still available for the game.  To reserve your seats, click here or contact the AFA ticket office at 472-1895.

Air Force Academy radio broadcaster and longtime News First 5/30 Sports Director Lee Douglas, 57, passed away Feb. 4, 2012 in his hometown of Pueblo, Colo. Douglas teamed with Jim Arthur of KVOR AM 740 to broadcast Air Force football. The pair was together since 2004. In addition, Douglas was the host of the Air Force football television coaches show with Ken Hatfield and Fisher DeBerry in the 1980s. For more information on his services, please see the link below.

http://www.montgomerysteward.com/_mgxroot/page_10780.php?id=1030395

Junior Clayton Gable was one of two Air Force wrestlers to earn an individual title at the All-Academy Championships on Sunday, helping push the Falcons to a second-place finish. In addition, Gable was named by the coaches as the tournament's Outstanding Wrestler for his performance.

Gable entered the tournament as the fourth-seed at 174 pounds, competing in a weight class which featured three wrestlers who were ranked in the initial coaches' panel rankings. After scoring a fall in his first match of the day, Gable shut out top-seeded Matthew Brock of VMI, rated 31st in the coaches' rankings, in a 9-0 major decision. In the championship match, Gable battled to a 6-4 decision over The Citadel's Turtogtokh Luvsandorj, ranked 18th by the coaches.

The preliminary brackets for the 2012 All-Academy Championships, sponsored by USAA, are now available. The event, whichis being held in Clune Arena, begins Sunday, Feb. 5 at 10:00 a.m., with doors opening at 9:00. The finals are slated to start at 5:00 p.m. and will be streamed live at goairforcefalcons.com

All 10 of Air Force's wrestlers are seeded, led by top seeds Carter McElhany (141) and Cole VonOhlen (141). Josh Kreimier (157), Greg Isley (184) and Josh Mohr (197) are each seeded second in their respective weight classes, while Greg Rinker (125) and Jared Erickson (HWT) are both seeded third. Rounding out the group are Dylan Hyder (133), Colby Kluesner (165) and Clayton Gable (174), who are each seeded fourth.

To view the full brackets, click here.

YOUTH NIGHT AT AIR FORCE VS. #12 UNLV SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY  

The Falcon men's team looks to get back into the win column against TCU tomorrow night after a hard fought road loss at San Diego State over the weekend.  Following the road trip to Fort Worth, Air Force will return home to host another one of the nation's premier teams as 12th ranked UNLV heads to town for a Saturday night battle at Clune Arena.  Tipoff is set for 7 pm.  The atmosphere in the Cadet Field House promises to be lively as everyone's favorite mascot "The Bird" will be celebrating his birthday with the help of his mascot buddies.  Festivities will include the first ever Mascot Olympics and a special free giveaway for the first 700 kids in attendance.  All early arriving youth will receive a free AFA basketball replica jersey at the gate.  As part of Youth Night all kids aged 15 and under will also receive $5 admission to the game with purchase of an adult ticket.  For more information or to reserve your seats click here or contact the Air Force ticket office at 472-1895.

WOMEN'S HOOPS SHOOTS FOR SECOND STRAIGHT PACK THE HOUSE CHALLENGE TITLE

The Air Force women's basketball team will be in action this Wednesday at Clune Arena for a big game against TCU @ 7 pm.  The Falcons would like to invite fans out for the annual Pack the House Challenge, an NCAA initiative to help schools around the country break attendance records at their respective home courts.  Last season the women's team set a single game attendance record and won the conference portion of the challenge for the first time in school history.  The Falcons look to repeat last year's event with an even bigger turnout this season.  Fans attending the game can take advantage of a special 1,2,3 ticket and concession discount with sodas available for only a buck, hot dogs $2 and tickets for only $3!  Tickets will be available at the Clune Arena box office on game night, we hope to see you there. 

Coach Reynolds Radio Show - January 26th - Stop by Back East Bar and Grill after work this Thursday for the Coach Reynolds Radio Show live at 6:30pm.  Catch up with Coach on everything that has been going on with Falcon men's basketball and enjoy some great food and drink specials during Back East's extended happy hour. 

Women's Basketball vs. TCU - January 25th   - Help support the women's basketball program as they aim to capture their second straight Pack the House Challenge.  Winners receive cash prizes from the NCAA to help with funding.  Fans attending the game will be eligible for a great deal at the ticket window and concession stand.  Sodas will be available for only $1, hot dogs are $2 and tickets are $3!  Tickets can be picked up tomorrow night at the Clune Arena box office.

Men's and Women's Swimming - Falcon Invitational - January 27th and 28th  -
The men's and women's swimming and diving teams will be in competition this Friday and Saturday from the Cadet Gymnasium Natatorium.  Meet time is scheduled for 12 pm on Friday and 9 am on Saturday.  Admission is free for both events.

Track and Field  - January 27th and 28th  - Air Force Track and Field will be hosting two events this weekend starting with the Indoor Combined Meet at the Cadet Field House on Friday @ 1 pm.  The team will be back at it on Saturday morning for the Air Force Team Challenge @ 9 am.  Admission is free to both events.

Men's Basketball vs. #12 UNLV - January 28th - Help pack into Clune Arena as the Falcons host their first ranked opponent of the season.  It's Youth Night which means all tickets for kids age 15 and under will be available for only $5 with the purchase of an adult ticket.  The first 700 youth in attendance will also receive a free AFA replica basketball jersey at the gate.  Click here for tickets.

Junior wrestling co-captain Cole VonOhlen is rated third at 149 pounds in the first of three coaches' panel rankings, released today by the NCAA.

The final rankings will be one of the tools used as part of the selection process to determine the qualifiers for the 2012 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Other tools used in national championship selection include winning percentage and ratings percentage index (RPI).

VonOhlen, a two-time NCAA qualifier at 141 pounds, currently leads the Falcons with a 23-2 mark on the season.

To view the complete rankings, click here.

Coach Reynolds Radio Show - January 19th - Stop by Back East Bar and Grill after work this Thursday for the Coach Reynolds Radio Show live at 6:30pm.  Catch up with Coach on everything that has been going on with Falcon men's basketball and enjoy some great food and drink specials during Back East's extended happy hour. 

Wrestling Opening Week - January 19th and January 21st  - Air Force wrestling starts of the 2012 campaign with a set of home meets this week starting with a Thursday showdown with Utah Valley at 7 pm.  The Falcons will turnaround and host a Saturday doubleheader at Clune Arena with Cal Poly @ 5 pm and New Mexico @ 6:45 pm.  Admission is free.

Boxing Friday Night Fights - January 19th  -
Just under a  month out from the first round of the Wing Open, championship contenders are in full preparation for a shot at fighting in Clune Arena on March 1st.  Stop by the Cadet Gymnasium boxing room on Friday for a chance to watch this year's crop of fighters.  Admission is free.

Men's Swimming Back to Back - January 20th and 21st  Men's swimming will be back at the friendly confines of the Cadet Gymnasium Natatorium on Friday night vs. Wyoming @ 6 pm and on Saturday vs. Denver starting at 1 pm.  Admission is free.

Men's Tennis Saturday Doubleheader - Men's tennis will play two this Saturday at the Cadet Gymnasium Indoor Tennis Courts.  The action starts early with a 10 am showdown with Northern Colorado.  After a short break the tennis will continue with an afternoon contest against CSU Pueblo @ 2 pm.  Admission is free.

Women's Basketball vs. San Diego State - January 21st - Stop by Clune Arena this Saturday to watch some great college hoops when the Falcon women's team takes on San Diego State at high noon.  Admission is only $2 for youth and $5 for adults.  Tickets will be available on game day at the Clune Arena box office.