Author: Frank Schwab
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Air Force’s pass rush could get boost from new ideas
With Idaho State threatening to score first against Air Force, the Falcons dialed up a blitz off the edge. On third down, outside linebacker Jared Jones crept up to the line of scrimmage just before the snap and timed his rush perfectly, blowing past the offensive line for a sack. After losing 8 yards on…
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Air Force notes: Herrington’s season gets off on wrong foot
Last season, Parker Herrington was nearly perfect. So far this season, he is 0-for-1 on his field-goal attempts. Herrington missed his first attempt of the season, a 43-yarder in the first quarter of the opener, wide to the right. That’s uncharacteristic for Herrington, who missed only three attempts last year and was the 2011 all-Mountain…
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Air Force loses center Husar for the season
Air Force will face a much tougher test in its second game this season, and will head into that game at Michigan short-handed. Center Michael Husar injured the anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his left knee, and he will miss the rest of the season. That injury is especially difficult for Husar…
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Air Force rolls to home-opening 49-21 win over Idaho State
Left tackle Jason Kons called Saturday’s win “an average Air Force game,” and was apologetic about the way the team played. While it surely was a typical Falcons game, that’s hardly a negative. Air Force wasn’t perfect in its 49-21 season-opening win against Idaho State, but it once again showed that no matter how many…
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Air Force notes: Falcons suffer two key injuries
Two of Air Force’s best offensive players, receiver Ty MacArthur and center Michael Husar, suffered injuries Saturday and it’s unclear if they will be available next week against Michigan. MacArthur, who had four catches for 78 yards in the first half, had a brutal collision in the second quarter with Donovan Henley, which left both…
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Dietz shines for Air Force in win
Air Force’s quarterback changed since last season but the offense looked pretty much the same, which is a compliment to Connor Dietz. Taking over for Tim Jefferson, who holds the record for most wins as an Air Force quarterback, Dietz was sensational against Idaho State. The fifth-year senior ran the ball well, getting 74 yards…
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From veterans to freshmen, Air Force’s players will feel opening day nerves
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Steffon Batts has played football since he was little, back to his flag football days. He played a lot in high school, getting all-state recognition three times. Last year he played all 13 games as…
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Preview: Air Force vs. Idaho State
Spotlight player Connor Dietz Quarterback Ht: 6-0 Wt: 195 Class: Sr. No: 11 Hometown: Columbus, Ohio High School: Hilliard Davidson 2011 stats: Completed 9-of-15 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown, rushed for 252 yards. Notable: Dietz, who was granted a ninth semester at the academy as part of the cadet turnback program, is…
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Tough day for Air Force alums: Hall, Garland released by NFL teams
NFL cutdown day was Friday, and former Air Force receiver Chad Hall and defensive tackle Ben Garland were released by the Eagles and Broncos, respectively. The Eagles announced their cuts Friday. A source, who didn’t want to be identified because the Broncos haven’t yet announced their cuts, said Garland was let go as well. Both…
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Preview: Air Force vs. Idaho State football
Spotlight player Connor Dietz Quarterback Ht: 6-0 Wt: 195 Class: Sr. No: 11 Hometown: Columbus, Ohio High School: Hilliard Davidson 2011 stats: Completed 9-of-15 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown, rushed for 252 yards. Notable: Dietz, who was granted a ninth semester at the academy as part of the cadet turnback program, is…