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Jim Arthur
After the Falcons dispatched UNLV 35-20 to finish the regular season emotions were high in the Air Force Lockeroom. 8-4 is a good season, and with a break here or there it could have been 10-2 and even 11-1. But you are what you are, and for Air Force that means bowl bound. Sounds like the Falcons will be headed to the Independence Bowl and could meet Clemson, or even Georgia Tech, which would be a great match up since the former Navy Coach Paul Johnson coaches the Ramblin Wreck. But there was some talk the Falcons could wind up back in Las Vegas to face Notre Dame. The chance is slight, but if the Fighting Irish lose to USC they would finish 6-6. The thinking is the PAC-10 who has a berth in the Vegas bowl, may not have enough teams eligible for a bowl. Notre Dame would slide in. They would love to face Air Force in this game. Again the chances are slight, but ya never know. That would be a fun game, as would an Air Force Georgia Tech match up in the Independence Bowl. So don't book tickets anywhere just yet.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
UNLV
Jim Arthur
Tues 11-16-10
Nice win by the Falcons Saturday. They did what they had to against an inferior team. Got up big, and kept New Mexico at arms length. They meet a similar team Thursday night with UNLV. Air Force may play the game without QB Tim Jefferson and WR Jonathen Warzka. Jefferson suffered a broken nose Saturday. He could have played after they cleaned it up, but I thought Troy Calhoun made a good decision to get Connor Diets in there. Dietz looked strong. He completed 5-6 passes on a late first half scoring drive and generally handled the offense well. I would keep TJ on the bench and go with Dietz Thursday night. Jonathen Warzeka suffered a concussion. With a Thursday game it might be too soon for him to be cleared to play. He too should take the night off.
The Falcons with a win would finish 8-4. Pretty solid. And with a break here or there they could have posted 9 or 10 wins. But, in coaching parlance, let's just focus on Thursday night. Our coverage on KVOR begins at 6. The kickoff from Sam Boyd stadium is set for 8pm
Monday, November 8, 2010
Mon 11-8 Finishing Strong
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Jim Arthur
A great, great win Saturday by the Falcons at Army. The Black Knights jumped out with 2 quick field goals and I said during one of the commercial breaks we got em right where we want them. You knew Air Force would come back. The biggest play of the game had nothing to do with interceptions, or fumble recoveries or even touchdowns-it was the 3rd down and 21 yard run by Nate Walker in the 2nd quarter. He got the 21 yards for the first down, setting up Tim Jefferson's first touchdown run. It was a huge play. Also, don't overlook the return of nose guard Ryan Gardner. He was a BIG factor in the Falcons slowing down the Army rushing attack. Troy Calhoun said afterwards they are a different team with Gardner in there and he played his tail off. And How bout Quarterback Tim Jefferson. he got his bell rung a few times but he was HUGE in this contest. he does what a leader has to do when times are tough-he gutted it out on a bit of a gimpy knee and played one heck of a game. That Commander In Chiefs Trophy has a case waiting for it in Colorado Springs. Home Sweet Home
2 games left in the season. Saturday at home against New Mexico and Next Thursday at UNLV. More on that later in the week.
Jim Arthur
A great, great win Saturday by the Falcons at Army. The Black Knights jumped out with 2 quick field goals and I said during one of the commercial breaks we got em right where we want them. You knew Air Force would come back. The biggest play of the game had nothing to do with interceptions, or fumble recoveries or even touchdowns-it was the 3rd down and 21 yard run by Nate Walker in the 2nd quarter. He got the 21 yards for the first down, setting up Tim Jefferson's first touchdown run. It was a huge play. Also, don't overlook the return of nose guard Ryan Gardner. He was a BIG factor in the Falcons slowing down the Army rushing attack. Troy Calhoun said afterwards they are a different team with Gardner in there and he played his tail off. And How bout Quarterback Tim Jefferson. he got his bell rung a few times but he was HUGE in this contest. he does what a leader has to do when times are tough-he gutted it out on a bit of a gimpy knee and played one heck of a game. That Commander In Chiefs Trophy has a case waiting for it in Colorado Springs. Home Sweet Home
2 games left in the season. Saturday at home against New Mexico and Next Thursday at UNLV. More on that later in the week.
And don't forget, you have a chance to win tickets to Air Force Home games by clicking on this link http://kvor.com/customform.asp?id=59180&view=scheduled
Monday, November 1, 2010
Mon 11-1.....Much at Stake
Jim Arthur
That was a heck of a football game Saturday against Utah. The Falcons, even giving up 5 turnovers, were still in the game. Utah had to make 2 huge 4th down stops and credit to them they did. That's what championship teams do. The Falcons found a way to climb back into it. That too, is what championship teams do. And as much as that loss to the Utes hurt, its time to get ready for Army. The last time the Commander In Chiefs trophy graced the halls of the Academy was 2002. This upcoming game has some fascinating story lines. The Black Knights are a much, much better football team, and are 1 win away from being bowl eligible. This could be the year Army beats both Air Force and Navy and wins the trophy themselves. An Air Force win gets the Falcons bowl eligible, brings the trophy back, and wipes away the longest losing streak in Troy Calhouns tenure in Colorado Springs. And it sets Air Force up for a potential 8 win regular season with struggling New Mexico and UNLV left in the season. But this game Saturday will be just as tough for the Falcons as Utah, Oklahoma and San Diego State were. It always has been. But this time, there is so much more riding on it.
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