Author: By Brent Briggeman The Gazette
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Victory in Mountain West opener allows Colorado State comfort in NCAA Tournament chances
LAS VEGAS – Colorado State’s smiles reflected not just what this victory meant, but where it likely places it and who benefits the most. The seventh-seeded Rams might have been in the NCAA Tournament had they lost to No. 10 San Jose State in the first round of the Mountain West Tournament on Wednesday, but…
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Air Academy product etches name in Air Force women’s basketball record book as a freshman
Kassady Huffman’s record-setting performance Wednesday was the first of what her coach expects to be many in her Air Force career. Huffman, a Colorado Springs native who attended Air Academy and Air Force prep, blocked six shots against Nevada to establish a single-game mark for the Falcons. She broke a mark of five that she…
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Air Force notes: Status of QB Nate Romine unknown
Status of QB Romine unknown When Arion Worthman appeared at quarterback for Air Force in the fourth quarter after the Falcons had gone ahead 31-14, the assumption was the Falcons were simply getting their backup some needed experience in his varsity debut. But then Air Force said starting quarterback Nate Romine would not be available…
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Air Force gets bowl assignment; no opponent announced
Air Force landed in the bowl most assumed it would, accepting a fifth invitation to the Armed Forces Bowl in the past nine years.Its opponent, however, was a surprise.While most speculated Washington would end up there, with ESPN even tweeting that out on Sunday afternoon, it was California that took the bid.The Golden Bears (7-5)…
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Air Force clinches spot in Mountain West football championship game
Air Force claimed a spot in the Mountain West championship game Dec. 5, clinching a berth when Colorado State knocked off New Mexico 28-21 on Saturday evening. The Falcons (8-3, 6-1 Mountain West) will play San Diego State (7-3, 6-0 before Saturday’s late game) in the 5:30 p.m. championship game that will be broadcast on…
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Injuries pile up on Air Force defense
Injuries pile up on Air Force defense Four defensive starters left Saturday’s game and did not return. First it was cornerback Roland Ladipo, followed by linebacker Connor Healy, then nose guard David Harris and finally outside linebacker D.J. Dunn. No information was provided after the game about the condition of any of the injured players.…
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Air Force doesn’t pass in the first half
Air Force’s first downfield pass of the game came 6 minutes, 22 seconds into the second half. It resulted in a 38-yard touchdown pass from Karson Roberts to Jalen Robinette. Prior to that, Air Force’s only passing attempt as it fell behind 35-7 was a swing pass behind the line of scrimmage to running back…
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Air Force football Fan Day continues to grow
Several hundred fans came out Saturday morning for Fan Day, which included an inflatable slide, human hamster balls, face painting, giveaways, a beer garden and, most of all, interaction. Members of the cheerleading and dance teams as well as the mascot, The Bird, circulated throughout the stands at Falcon Stadium to sign autographs and talk…
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Air Force running back Devin Rushing returns to practice with a solid excuse
Rushing returns to practice with a solid excuse Tailback Devin Rushing made his fall practice debut Saturday armed with a solid reason as to why he missed the first session Friday. “I was just working,” said Rushing, a senior who ran for 356 yards and three touchdowns last year. “Some of the cadet stuff takes…