2007 Air Force Falcons
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This team could be the story of the year for us. It's going to be hard to justify not ranking them now. Go Air Force!
reclaimsocal
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I would be shocked if Air Force is ranked this upcoming week. They didn't have a single vote in the last poll, and TCU will simply be downgraded from this loss as opposed to AFA being upgraded. I look for them to gather a few (maybe 20) votes, but they will need to continue to win to be taken seriously. I'd imagine a 6-0 start might get them ranked.
Colonel_Reb
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Air Force will have to beat a 2-1 BYU team next week to be ranked, and BYU has to beat Tulsa tomorrow for that to happen.
yanling
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Colonel_Reb said:
Isn't BYU also relatively white?
Colonel_Reb
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Yep, but BYU is generally thought of as a good team, especially after last season. If they lose to Air Force, the only team in the country that is whiter than them, Air Force will be in the driver's seat for the MWC title and BYU will be 0-1 in the MWC. Whatever happens, I will be there to see it! I've got season student tickets.
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Quite frankly I cant believe Air Force won this one. TCU is an excellent team with players whom have concentrated solely on football for their entire lives. Air Force, once again, is a team of 4.0 GPA types who have other priorities then football.
None of the Air Force players will go to the NFL so they must focus on their future careers in the real world.
I agree with all of you. If Air Force had more then just one black player then they would be a story. And they would at least be ranked in the top 40.
None of the Air Force players will go to the NFL so they must focus on their future careers in the real world.
I agree with all of you. If Air Force had more then just one black player then they would be a story. And they would at least be ranked in the top 40.
Colonel_Reb
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Chad Hall is racking up the yardage and is already over 1000 in APY. He'll hit over 1,200 in rushing if things keep going well. He's the only player in the country to be leading his team in rushing and receiving!
Leonardfan
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Don't the service academies have some sort of deal if a player is drafted? I would love to see Hall in the NFL. I have seen him compared to Welker...it might of been on this site or an article I read but I am hoping to catch an AF game this year if possible.
Colonel_Reb
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Yeah. Hall had another really good night. I feel bad for Air Force losing, but I do agree that they will make a bowl game, and it will be the first one in a while.
As good as Hall, Carney, Root, Ollis and the AF offense is, their defense is pretty tough as well. Army game commentators talked about how solid their LBs Shanor, Rabold are. They also seem to get to the passer very well.
This is an excellently coached football team as well. Really good schemes and well honed players who execute sharply. I have had more fun watching them play than any other team this year.
This is an excellently coached football team as well. Really good schemes and well honed players who execute sharply. I have had more fun watching them play than any other team this year.
Jimmy Chitwood
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they are also talented. and Bird is a VERY good corner.
Colonel_Reb
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That says that the NFL discriminates against their white players and that many of these players have Air Force committments to fulfill and are unable to play pro ball.
Jimmy Chitwood
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just an fyi... going in to this weekend's games, Air Force cornerback Carson Bird is second in the nation in interceptions with 6.
well done!
well done!
celticdb15
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Lets hope Chad Hall absolutely tears it up in the bowl game!
