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U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. - The 2012 Air Force football schedule, announced today by the Mountain West Conference, features a 12-game schedule with six home and six away games and opens on Sept. 1 with Idaho State on Parent's Weekend at the Academy. Four teams that participated in bowl games in 2011 also highlight the schedule. Game times and television coverage, including possible non-Saturday games, will be determined and announced later this spring by the conference.
The Falcons open road play at Michigan in Ann Arbor at the "Big House" on Sept. 8 following the home opener. The Falcons have an open week Sept. 15 before opening conference play at UNLV Sept. 22. In-state rival Colorado State visits Falcon Stadium Sept. 29. Air Force begins its quest for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy the following week when Navy comes to Colorado Springs Oct. 6. The Navy game begins a four-game October stretch that has the Falcons in Falcon Stadium three times. Air Force is at Wyoming Oct. 13 before closing out the month vs. New Mexico Oct. 20 and Nevada Oct. 27.
Air Force's final non-conference tilt kicks off November when the Falcons travel to West Point to take on Army Nov. 3. November features three road games, as the team travels to the other coast the following week to play at San Diego State Nov. 10. Hawai'i plays in Falcon Stadium Nov. 17 in the lone home game of the month before the team closes out the regular season at Fresno State Nov. 24.
The Mountain West Conference membership in the fall of 2012 includes Air Force, Boise State, who Air Force doesn't play in 2012, Colorado State, Fresno State, Hawai'i, Nevada, New Mexico, San Diego State, UNLV and Wyoming.
Air Force Tentative 2012 Football Schedule
Sept. 1 Idaho State
Sept. 8 at Michigan
Sept. 15 Open
Sept. 22 at UNLV*
Sept. 29 Colorado State*
Oct. 6 Navy
Oct. 13 at Wyoming*
Oct. 20 New Mexico*
Oct. 27 Nevada*
Nov. 3 at Army
Nov. 10 at San Diego State*
Nov. 17 Hawai'i*
Nov. 24 at Fresno State*
* - Mountain West Conference game
Bold indicates home game
14 December 2011
To the Great Supporters and Graduates of the Air Force Academy,
The chance to play in a prestigious bowl game happens because of the terrific accomplishments of our cadets with the guidance and backing of the fine leadership of our Air Force Academy General officers and staff. The Dec 28th Washington DC, Military Bowl provides one of those rare opportunities to globally share our mission of the Air Force Academy while we play against a high scoring Toledo team on ESPN. The game will honor wounded warriors and troops who have returned from deployment. Proceeds from this game help support the USO which does so much for our service members and their families. Air Force fans, we need your help to fill the stadium with the great Falcon spirit by purchasing bowl tickets. Even if you cannot attend, the tickets you buy will be passed to Airmen who are serving our country while stationed in the DC area and other bases along the eastern seaboard. For anyone who makes a $1,000 donation, you will receive a signed Air Force jersey with your requested jersey number. (I can see it coming- you're probably going to ask if you can have the necessary shoulder pads and lightning bolt helmet so you can lace up those cleats and hustle to cover a kickoff for the Falcons, too.)
Our Dec 28th 4:30 pm EST kickoff is the only college football game during that time slot. We earned this bowl invitation because we've proven we're a school that strongly supports our bowl teams. These seniors have won 5 straight service academy games, been to 4 bowl games, won back to back Commander In Chief's Championships, and won consecutive bowl championships. It's time to go after our 3rd straight, but we need your help. As we do so often, it's time for the Falcons to pull together and rally. Support the team who fought, attacked, and persevered to keep the Commander In Chief's trophy back at the Air Force Academy for a record 18th time.
We are only two weeks from kickoff, so please click here to Purchase Tickets or call 719-472-1895 and let's make sure we have RFK Stadium full of Falcons pulling for America's future leaders. Thanks for your help and always -- Go Air Force!
Coach Troy Calhoun
Air Force Football
To the Great Supporters of the United States Air Force Academy,
Since 1959 each of our Air Force Academy graduate classes have gone forth to serve with tremendous distinction and honor. And this May our 54th class will earn their commission and open a path to be like those who served before them. This year's football team has earned an incredible leadership opportunity to represent the Academy with an invite last night to the 2011 Washington DC Military Bowl.
The chance to play in a significant bowl game happens because of the terrific accomplishments of our cadets, along with the guidance and backing of the fine leadership of our Academy General officers and staff. This year's Military Bowl will kickoff at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, December 28th at DC's RFK Stadium vs 8-4 Toledo on ESPN. Such post season and bowl opportunities provide an unparalleled opportunity to globally share our mission of the Air Force Academy. Air Force fans, we need your help to fill RFK Stadium with the great Falcon spirit by purchasing bowl tickets. Even if you cannot attend, the tickets you buy will be passed to Airmen/Soldiers stationed at the Pentagon and other bases throughout the DC/Maryland/Virginia area.
We earned this bowl invitation in part because of the deserved reputation we have gained the past four years, as being a school that strongly backs our teams in post season contests. To get to it, each December our conference affiliated bowls diligently work to invite the Air Force Academy. The reasons they do so include: first and foremost, the respect bowls have for our commitment to the mission of building active duty warriors of character; we play a good brand of football; and Academy backers display their support by purchasing bowl tickets. As many know, this has been an amazing four year run by this group of 1st Class Cadets. In their officer development, each is on track to become a 2nd Lieutenant as a part of the greatest team - the United States Air Force. And on the football field their accomplishments have been remarkable including: earning their fourth winning season, winning five straight service academy games, going to four bowl games, winning back to back Commander In Chief's Championships, and winning consecutive bowl championships. It's time to go after our 3rd in a row.
We kickoff in three weeks, so let's purchase tickets and make sure we have the Military Bowl full of Falcons pulling for America's future leaders. Thanks for your help and always - Go Air Force!
Coach Troy Calhoun
Air Force Football
PURCHASE 2011 MILITARY BOWL TICKETS
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 30, 2011) - As a part of its 20th year celebration, the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas began a new tradition by conducting weekly Facebook player of the week polls, driven by fan votes, recognizing exemplary on-field play within the two Bowl affiliated conferences, the Pac-12 and Mountain West. This week's MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Pac-12 and Mountain West Player of the Week are:
MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Pac-12 Player of the Week
Darron Thomas, Quarterback, University of Oregon
Thomas helped secure a birth to the inaugural Pac-12 championship game by completing 27 of 40 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns in the Ducks' convincing win over in-state rival Oregon State.
MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Mountain West Player of the Week
Alex Means, Linebacker, Air Force
Means had 5 total tackles with two sacks and two forced fumbles helping make the Falcons bowl eligible in their 45-21 win over Colorado State.
"As the regular-season draws to a close, it is fitting that an Oregon Duck is awarded the last MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Pac-12 Player of the Week award, as Darron Thomas and the Ducks have had a tremendous year," said Tina Kunzer-Murphy, MAACO Bowl Las Vegas executive director. "Alex Means, on the other hand, became the first Falcon MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Mountain West Player of the Week as Air Force fans came out to support their outstanding linebacker."
MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Pac-12 Player of the Week
Darron Thomas, Quarterback, University of Oregon
Thomas helped secure a birth to the inaugural Pac-12 championship game by completing 27 of 40 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns in the Ducks' convincing win over in-state rival Oregon State.
MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Mountain West Player of the Week
Alex Means, Linebacker, Air Force
Means had 5 total tackles with two sacks and two forced fumbles helping make the Falcons bowl eligible in their 45-21 win over Colorado State.
"As the regular-season draws to a close, it is fitting that an Oregon Duck is awarded the last MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Pac-12 Player of the Week award, as Darron Thomas and the Ducks have had a tremendous year," said Tina Kunzer-Murphy, MAACO Bowl Las Vegas executive director. "Alex Means, on the other hand, became the first Falcon MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Mountain West Player of the Week as Air Force fans came out to support their outstanding linebacker."
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 30, 2011) - As a part of its 20th year celebration, the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas began a new tradition by conducting weekly Facebook player of the week polls, driven by fan votes, recognizing exemplary on-field play within the two Bowl affiliated conferences, the Pac-12 and Mountain West. This week's MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Pac-12 and Mountain West Player of the Week are:
MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Pac-12 Player of the Week
Darron Thomas, Quarterback, University of Oregon
Thomas helped secure a birth to the inaugural Pac-12 championship game by completing 27 of 40 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns in the Ducks' convincing win over in-state rival Oregon State.
MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Mountain West Player of the Week
Alex Means, Linebacker, Air Force
Means had 5 total tackles with two sacks and two forced fumbles helping make the Falcons bowl eligible in their 45-21 win over Colorado State.
"As the regular-season draws to a close, it is fitting that an Oregon Duck is awarded the last MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Pac-12 Player of the Week award, as Darron Thomas and the Ducks have had a tremendous year," said Tina Kunzer-Murphy, MAACO Bowl Las Vegas executive director. "Alex Means, on the other hand, became the first Falcon MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Mountain West Player of the Week as Air Force fans came out to support their outstanding linebacker."
MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Pac-12 Player of the Week
Darron Thomas, Quarterback, University of Oregon
Thomas helped secure a birth to the inaugural Pac-12 championship game by completing 27 of 40 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns in the Ducks' convincing win over in-state rival Oregon State.
MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Mountain West Player of the Week
Alex Means, Linebacker, Air Force
Means had 5 total tackles with two sacks and two forced fumbles helping make the Falcons bowl eligible in their 45-21 win over Colorado State.
"As the regular-season draws to a close, it is fitting that an Oregon Duck is awarded the last MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Pac-12 Player of the Week award, as Darron Thomas and the Ducks have had a tremendous year," said Tina Kunzer-Murphy, MAACO Bowl Las Vegas executive director. "Alex Means, on the other hand, became the first Falcon MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Mountain West Player of the Week as Air Force fans came out to support their outstanding linebacker."
Junior linebacker Alex Means is up for the Las Vegas Bowl player of the week. Click on the link below to vote for him. Means had five tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles vs. Colorado State last week.
http://www.facebook.com/lvbowl
This week's Nominees:
Ronnie Hillman, SDSU RB
Alex Means, AFA LB
Doug Martin, Boise State RB
Chris Nwoke, CSU RB
Fans, you can vote now for the Las Vegas Bowl player of the week by clicking the link below. Air Force senior running back Asher Clark is one of the nominees. Clark rushed for a career-high 169 yards and scored on a career-long run of 67 yards to lead Air Force past UNLV, 45-17, last week.
http://www.facebook.com/lvbowl
This week's Nominees:
Tank Carder, TCU LB
Asher Clark, AFA RB
Kellen Moore, Boise State QB
Brett Smith, Wyoming QB
To listen to an interview featuring Air Force senior defensive back Jon Davis, click the link below. The interview was done by Mick McGrane of the Mountain West office.
Click HERE to start listening.
Senior safety Jon Davis did an interview with the Walter Camp Award committee this week after being named the National Player of the Week. You can listen to the interview below:
http://www.generationucan.com/wk10davis.html
Coach Calhoun's Radio Show - November 8th - Stop by Back East Bar and Grill tonight night for the Coach Calhoun Radio Show. Enjoy great food and drink specials after work and then stick around for some Falcon football talk with Coach Calhoun from 6:30pm - 7:30pm as Air Force prepares for Front Range rival Wyoming this Saturday.
Volleyball Thursday Night Tailgate - AFA Faculty Night - November 10th - Air Force volleyball hosts their final home series of the season this weekend. Play from the Cadet Gymnasium starts on Thursday as the Falcons welcome in UNLV @ 7 pm. All fans in attendance will receive a free ticket to the AFA vs. UNLV football game at the gate! Noodles & Company will be providing the first 200 AFA faculty members and up to four accompanying guests with free food during a pre-game tailgate. AFA faculty can present their prox card to receive admission to the tailgate. Doors will open at 6 pm. Tickets are only $2 for youth and $5 for adults.
Football vs. Wyoming Scout Day - November 12th - Air Force would like to welcome local Boy and Girl Scouts to this Saturday's game for the annual "Scout Day" at Falcon Stadium. Tickets for the game are available for all scouts and guests by clicking here. Special discounts include a $10 ticket with $5 of concession vouchers included.
Volleyball Fan Appreciation Night - November 12th The Falcons will wrap up their 2011 season with a home match this Saturday against San Diego State. First serve is 5 pm. Be sure to stop by after the Wyoming Football game and present your ticket stub at the gate for free admission. All other admission will be available for only $1. The first 200 fans in attendance will receive a free AFA stadium scarf at the gate.
Men's Swimming vs. Utah - @ 6 pm - Men's swimming will be in action from the Cadet Gymnasium Natatorium this Thursday starting at 6 pm. Admission is free and open to the public.
Women's Basketball Season Tickets on Sale - Women's basketball will open up their season at home next Thursday, November 17th with in state rival Denver 7 pm. To get in on all of the excitement at Clune Arena this winter be sure to reserve your 2011-12 season tickets soon! Ticket packages are available for unbelievably low prices - youth $20, adult $40 and family packs are only $60! To learn more please contact a ticket office representative at 719-472-1895.
Men's Basketball Season Tickets and Mini-Game Plans Now Available- This season fans of Air Force men's basketball can pick their own 4 or 8 game mini-plans based off of the games they'd like to see in 2011-12. Select your favorite matchups at Clune Arena this season and get in on some great discounted rates. 4 game mini-plans are available now and start at only $30 for upper baseline seating and $50 for upper courtside. 8 game plans are available for $50 for upper baseline and only $90 for all lower level seating. Click here to find out more about this year's mini-game packages. For this season's promotional schedule click here.
Air Force senior safety Jon Davis is up for the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Mountain West Player of the Week Award. Davis matched his career high with 12 tackles, had a forced and recovered fumble and an interception in Air Force's 24-14 win over Army last week. The victory secured a record 18th Commander-in-Chief's Trophy title for the Falcons.
To vote for Davis, go to http://www.facebook.com/lvbowl. He is up against San Diego State running back Ronnie Hillman, Kellen Moore of Boise State and TCU's Waymon James.
