2008 Air Force Falcons Football Preview

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Coach: Troy Calhoun (2nd year at Air Force)
Team Name: Falcons
2007 Overall Record: 9-4
Returning Starters: 8

In 2007, the Air Force Falcons (9-4 overall, 6-2 MWC) tied for second in the Mountain West Conference. Victories included an OT win against TCU and a 41-24 defeat of Notre Dame. The Falcons met the California Golden Bears in the Armed Forces Bowl, losing to them 36-42.

Only four starters return on offense. Who will be the quarterback? Well, that’s a tough one. The Falcons need a combo of improvisational jazz and skilled precision. Junior Eric Herbort looks to get the nod. He lacks experience but could have the most to offer. RB Chad Hall and his 1,478 yards are gone. That means running back Savier Stephens (36 CAR, 148 YDS, 2 TDs) will try to fill that huge gap. Look for the Air Force to focus more on the pass this season. TE Travis Dekker (25 REC, 382 YDS, 2 TDs) is the best pass catcher and a monster blocker. The line is skilled and quick—a true asset.

Once again, returning starters number four on the defensive side of the ball. The push is on to make the line more aggressive and able to penetrate. The hope is that one of the front three will emerge as the leader this season. Senior OLB Hunter Altman returns as the leader in sacks with five. Sophomore OLB Andre Morris could post a breakout season. The corners look weak, while safety Chris Thomas (110 tackles, 56 solo), a junior, could have an All-MWC season.

The Falcons will find it difficult to win their final two games of the year against BYU and TCU. But if they do take one of those, they’ll have scored a major upset. Their best chance is versus TCU. Three swing games stretch across their season. The first is at Wyoming on September 6. The other two are at home—on October 23 versus New Mexico and on November 8 against Colorado State.

Troy Calhoun (9-4 in one year) had a sound first year as Falcons’ head coach. In 2008, he’ll have to use some skill and craft to cobble together a six and six or seven and five record. The key will be finding the right starter at quarterback. If Calhoun can do that, this team will again be bowl bound.

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