WEEKLY NEWS Archives (Scroll down to 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 full season archives)

Note: Many of the archived news stories from the Gazette in Colorado Springs and other newspapers have had links changed as the Gazette/others archived them into their files. If you want an article and the link below doesn't work...try Google for the article....(from Friend's web admin)

23 Feb 08 - AF: Falcons wary of Rams - Gazette
23 Feb 08 - CSU: Rams hope to rise above Falcons D - Coloradoan
23 Feb 08 - AF vs CSU matchup - DenverPost
22 Feb 08 - AF/MWC: Report says deal reached between theMtn and DirectTV - DenverPost and from Coloradoan
22 Feb 08 - AF: Reynolds wraps hands around gritty Falcons - DenverPost
22 Feb 08 - CSU: Rams still looking for first win - CSU
22 Feb 08 - AF: Incidents causes AF Prep school season to end - Gazette

30 Jan 08 - AFwomen basektball: BYU hopes to shake cold play with Falcons - Review Journal

16 Jan 08 - MWC: MWC power ranking - JazzyU BYU lose by 29 to UNLV - SLTrib NM lose at the Buzzer to TCU - ESPN MWC notes: SL

13 Jan 08 - UNLV: Rebels struggle to gain altitude, Falcons soar - ReviewJournal

11 Jan 08 - AF vs UNLV Weekly Release - From USAFA From UNLV10 Jan 08 - AF: So-so start at AF causes angst - Gazette

6 Jan 08 - Utah: Bryant comes off bench to give Utah offensive punch - DesertNews

4 Jan 08 - MWC: MWC teams need to turn it on if they want to get the nod - LasVegas

13 Dec 07 - AF: Falcons guard Hood coming out of shadows to provide spark off bench - Gazette

9 Dec 07 - AF/MWC: AF wins over Praire View: Story, box score and 7 more MWC recaps - ESPN

8 Dec 07 - AF: **Falcons suffer big loss: AF basketball saddened by death of longtime supporter - Gazette

29 Nov 07 - AF: Reynolds is up to the task: New coach brings knowledge, passion to table - RockyMtnNews

24 Nov 07 - Montana/WSU: (2 articles) Montana loses to WSU 66-55 - Montana and more recap and game stats - ESPN Cougars handle Montana - Seattle

22 Nov 07 - AF/WSU/MU: Hispanic College Fund tourney (3 articles) - USAFA WSU Montana

14 Nov 07 - DU/Wyo: DU claims 3pt line in win over Wyoming - Tribune and Scott's first home win - RockyMtnNews

29 Oct 07 - AF: First opponent, Brock University Stats, Roster, stories - BrockU

24 Oct 07 - AF: Excellent: AF's 4 year run has caused many to become believers - ESPN

18 Oct 07 - AF: AF women hopes energy from CSU win carries over - Gazette (read)

14 Oct 07 - Utah: U's Boylen rolls out Friday night hoops - Desert Morningnews (read)

14 Oct 07 - SDSU: Aztecs hope to silence naysayers - SD (read) SD hoops lineup yet to be named (read)

6 Oct 07 - SDSU: Fisher promotes son to assistant - SanDiego (read) Daily Aztec (read)

6 Oct 07 - UNLV: Rebels look to season with Wink - Rebel.net (read) LasVegas Sun (read)

30 Sep 07 - SDSU: Team Preview - CHN (read)23 Sep 07 - SDSU: Home hoops schedule is lite - SD (read)

28 Aug 07 - AF: NCAA basketball schools head north to Canada - the Province (read)

21 Aug 07 - AF/DU: New DU coach Scott looks to capture magic from AF days - Rocky Mtn News (read)

19 Aug 07 - MWC exhibition update: BYU wins in France (read) TCU finishes in Central America 5-1 (read) Utes win final game in Austrailia (read)

12 Aug 07 - Utah: Utes fall hard down under after winning first game - SLTrib (read)

12 Aug 07 - TCU: TCU get jump on season with Central American hoops tour - Star-Telgram (read)

9 Aug 07 - AF: MWC Prospectus on AF and all teams to include tentative roster - MWC (read)

7 Aug 07 - Utah: 7-1 Center, Neville, pushed to play up to his size - SLTrib (read)

4 Aug 07 - MWC: Conference schedules released for (click to see ) Utah UNLV SDSU CSU

Note: including BYU (News 28Jul)...TCU and Utah join AF in foreign exhibtion games this summer:

28 Jul 07 - BYU: BYU preparing to Viva la France (Exhibition Trip) - SLTrib (read)

28 Jul 07 - MWC: Nearly a year after launching, theMtn is still no closer - SLTtib (read)

21 Jul 07 - AF: NCAA Basketball games in Canada announced, AF.... - Douglas College (read)

19 Jul 07 - AF: AF Graduate Nwaelele offered professional contract in Turkey - Gazette (read)

12 Jul 07 - AF: Season Tickets to include floor seating now available at Clune - AFA (read)

1 Jul 07 - AF/CU: Academics sidelines CU Williams - Longmont from WildblueFalcon (read)

14 Jun 07 - AF: Former AF Players Nwaelele and Burtschi get workout with NBA - Gazette (read)

14 Jun 07 - AF: More on Coach Popovich: The loner who is becoming a legend - Chron.com (read)

14 Jun 07 - Navy: Transfer to play basketball at Navy - HometownAnnapolis (read)

10 Jun 07 - UNLV: Ex-Gator coach (Kruger) can relate to Donovan - Gainsville (read)

8 Jun 07 - MWC: Cougars and Utes get reaction from MWC on theMtn - KUTV.com (read)

7 Jun 07 - AF: Dan Nwaelele: Just by the numbers, evaluating this years shooting crop - DXExprerss (read)

5 Jun 07 - AF: Basketball Staff is complete: Steve Snell and Kevin Carroll hired - USAFA (read)

25 May 07 - NCAA: Extra foot (3's) may mean more changes for defense - ESPN (read)

19 May 07 - AF: Prep School commit: Troy Danno, Local student's dream taking flight - Journel-news.net (read)

19 May 07 - CU/UW: McClain has a sense of purpose again - Boulder Daily Camera (read)

18 May 07 - SDSU: Forum topic (opinion): Aztec Basketball excitement - Aztectalk.org (read)

4 May 07 - Scottsdale Notre Dame (AZ) hoops star commits to Air Force - Arizona Republic (read)

2 May 07 - Air Force Basketball Alumni get new coaching jobs - DU AD: AJ Kuhle (read) John Jordan (read)

28 Apr 07 - UCFV welcomes the Air Force Academy in Basketball - Chilliwack Progress News (read)

28 Apr 07 - Background on one UCFV player (informational only) - AbbotsfordNews (read)

23 Apr 07 - NCAA Hoops (AF) comes to Abbtsford, Canada - Abbotsford News - slow to load (read)

17 Apr 07 - Opinion: Coach deserves chance to prove himself at AFA - Gazette (read)

6 Apr 07 - AF launches search for replacement - 9News (takes time to load) (read)

4 Apr 07 - Woelk: Bzdelik's careful consideration is a good sign - Boulder (read)

28 Mar 07 - Nothing left - Gazette (read)

27 Mar 07 - Fun distractions but time to get serious - Jake Burtschi email -Denver Post (read)

27 Mar 07 - Tigers NIT runs thru Falcons, Princeton system - Independent Mail, SC (read)

26 Mar 07 - In this race the tourtoise may just win (ref CU) - Rocky Mtn News (read)

26 Mar 07 - Clemson coach knows Nuggets / Jake Burtschi email - Denver Post (read)

26 Mar 07 - Off topic: Dozens of cadets volunteer during spring break - Gazette (read)

25 Mar 07 - CU continues to fumble search for new basketball Coach - Rocky Mtn News (read)

19 Mar 07 - AF offense difficult to defend - Columbus Ledger by Coastie (free registrtion required) (read)

14 Mar 07 - Opinion: AF Coach should stay and finish job at Academy - Gazette (read)

13 Mar 07 - Austin-Peay Govs squeeze classes, practice into trip - The Leaf Chronicle, TN (read)

9 Mar 07 - Falcons display no fight in loss - Gazette from Eastcoastfalcon (read)

7 Mar 07 - MWC capsule: Men hold'em or fold'em? - Casper Star Trib (read)6 Mar 07 - At ease after rest, Falcons eye prey - Gazette (read)

6 Mar 07 - Contribtutions from CSU's Creason and AF's Frye not measured in Stats - Rocky Mtn News from Miller7 (read)

27 Feb 07 - Special Seniors responsible for refueling Falcons - Denver Post (read)

24 Feb 07 - AF vs TCU game notes from Air Force (read) from TCU (read) and game day matchup stats from Covers.com (read)

18 Feb 07 - Ankle injury temporarily puts leading scorer on the bench - Gazette (read)

18 Feb 07 - Fans flock to see Falcons now that they are winning - Ft Collins Coloradan (read)

14 Feb 07 - After Failure with Nuggets, Bzdelik pushes Falcons into national spotlight - MySA.com from FlyAA (read)

11 Feb 07 -Lobo's lose grip in 60-51 loss to #15 AF - ABQ Trib from Civilfan (read)

11 Feb 07 - Falcons feast on faltering Lobos - Santa Fe (read) (requires free registration)

11 Feb 07 - AF regroups after slow start: recap/box score/photos - ESPN.com (read)

4 Feb 07 - AF beat Wyoming in biggest Margin in MWC History (includes Box score and statistics) - ESPN from Liberty93 (Read) and Photo's (view)

1 Feb 07 - Clash at the Pit: Look at UW vs UNM - Wyoming Tribute Eagle from Nunda (read)

1 Feb 07 - Home crowds make a difference but how much? Daily Herald from Miller7 (read)

28 Jan 07 - Parks propels (AF Prep school) Preps past Golden Eagles - Wyoming Trib from flyingpranch (read)

27 Jan 07 - Official releases AF vs BYU - USAFA athletics (read) BYU athletics (read)

24 Jan 07 - Coach Bzdelik: Ex-NBA head coaches find home in MWC - SportsMemo from Peaceblove (read)

24 Jan 07 - Frogs can't keep up with AF - Star Telegram, TX (requires free registration) (read)

23 Jan 07 - Bell grad (Nick Welch) and Falcons form good union - Star Telegram (read)

22 Jan 07 - Frogs hit the road to play nationally ranked Air Force - TCU official athletics (read)

21 Jan 07 - Coach DeBerry receives roaring ovation when introduced at halftime - Gazette (read)

21 Jan 07 - Falcons extend Clune Arena (aka The Chamber) win streak - Denver Post (read)

21 Jan 07 - #13 AF in their Grasp but Aztecs can't seal the deal - SanDiego.com (read) (may require free registration)

20 Jan 07 - #13 AF Falcons got their heads caught in the clouds - San Diego from Miller7 (read)

20 Jan 07 - Falcons Bzdelik never doubted the Utes ability - DesertNews from Miller7 (read)

16 Jan 07 - McClain tabs AFA as league favorite after closeup look - Denver Post (read)

16 Jan 07 - AF vs Utah official release and stats - Utah official athletics (read)

15 Jan 07 - Old College Try is working for Bzdelik at AF - Washington Post from iic113 (read)

15 Jan 07 - College Basketball insider: Henke brothers play key role out west - Minneapolis Star Tribune from Miller7 (read)

14 Jan 07 - In bound play in final sections gives Falcons margin of victory - Laramie Boomerang (read)

14 Jan 07 - Burtschi, AF beats Wyoming at Buzzer - ESPN article, stats and photo gallery (read/view)

12 Jan 07 - Opinion: Coach has no time to stop and enjoy the success - Gazette (read)

10 Jan 07 - UNM Men's Basketball: Lobo's blow huge lead in 65-57 loss to Air Force - ABQ Tribune (read)

10 Jan 07 - Lobo's Basketball: 21 pt Advantage disappears at AF - ABQ Journal (read)

10 Jan 07 - AF uses 21-2 second half run to beat Lobos - ESPN (read) and photo gallery (view)

9 Jan 07 - NM Men's basketball mired in adversity as they face AF - ABQ Journal (read)

7 Jan 07 - Falcons send message: AF off to best start in 50 years - Denver Post (read)

7 Jan 07 - AF vs UNLV statistics - CSTV (read) and photo gallery - AFA official site (read)

4 Jan 07 - Falcons hold off Rams: AFA lengthens steak in MWC opener - Denver Post (read)

4 Jan 07 - AF continues streak, breaks CSU's in season opener - Coloradan (read)

29 Dec 06 - Defense cares Santa Clara Broncos - Mercury News (read) and Santa Clara routs Colgate - SFGate (read)

27 Dec 06 - Hoops Force "Yes Virginia, they do play hoops at Air Force" - Denver Post (read)

14 Dec 06 - AF Power Performance VIDEO - Sportline.com (right side web on sports line video) (view)

7 Dec 06 -The Hidden Truth: Few can Match the Falcon’s Start – ESPN.com (read)

3Dec06 - Falcons overcome sluggish start: Solid free-throw shooting seals victory- Gazette (read)

3Dec06 Broncs (Texas Pan - Am) Unable to Hold Late Lead in 64-63 Setback - UTPA official site (read)

1Dec06 - Senior Standards for Burtschi: Coach expects experienced forward to thrive - Gazette (read)

1Dec06 - No Team can afford to look past Air Force Now - Gazette(read)

1Dec06 - IPFW starts fast and rolls to a win - Journal Gazette (read)

30Nov06 - FOREST FIRE: Falcons' 31-6 run sparks blowout - Gazette (read)

30Nov06 - AFA wears down Wake: Falcons improve to 7-1: Denver Post (read)

30Nov06 - WFU loses by 36 points: Air Force uses 20-2 run in opening half to roll to 94-58 win - Winston-Salem Journal (read)

30Nov06 - Air Force delivers Wake-up call: Falcons confirm status after rout of Demon Deacons - Rocky Mtn News (read)

30Nov06 - Falcons breeze past Deacons Biggest nonconference loss for Wake - News Observer, NC (AP) (read)

30Nov06 - All MWC scoreboard for games 29 Nov - ESPN (read)

30Nov06 - CSU beat DU - Rocky Mtn News (read)

29Nov06 - World Apart: Wake dodges Clune for World Arena - Gazette (read)

29Nov06 - Air Force on cusp of Top 25: Wake Forest's opponent tonight has 6-1 mark, starts four seniors and a junior - Winston-Salem Journal (read)

29Nov06 - All worked up to play Wake: Rested after playing six games in nine days, Matt McCraw and the Falcons meet the Demon Deacons - Denver Post (read)

28Nov06 - AF vs Wake Game Week from AF official athletics (read)

28Nov06 - Wake vs AF Game Week preview from Wake official athletics (read)

28Nov06 - Matchup Statistics - Covers.com (read)

25Nov06 - Wake Forest Wins: Wake Forest 88, Appalachian State 78 - ESPN (read)

25Nov06 - Freshmen lead way: Smith, Skeen propel Wake Forest to an 88-78 victory over Vanderbilt- Winston-Salem Journal - (read)

23Nov06 - No Excuses Needed for Falcons in Blowout - Gazette (read)

23Nov06 - Falcons have Experience with tought Schedules - Gazette (read)

23Nov06 - Elated exhaustion: Falcons end stretch of 6 games in 9 days with rout- Denver Post - (read)

23Nov06 - Air Force rolls to win against Radford - (read)

22Nov06 - Surprised, Falcons aren't - Gazette(read)

22Nov06 Second half surge drives Falcons - Post (read)

21Nov06 - Duke uses Experience - Herald Sun (read

21Nov06 - AFA Can't overcome slow start-Gazette (read

21Nov06 - Bzdelik won't address coaching future - Gazete (read

21Nov06 - Hot Blue Devils Stop Air Force 4-0 run - Denver Post (read

20Nov06 - Air Force is well aware of Dukes legacy, but the Falcons would like to build their own - Gazette (read)

20Nov06 - Krzyzewski has military background (read)

20Nov06 - Duke honored to be playing Air Force- Herald Sun (read)

20Nov06 - Bring on Duke - Denver Post (read)

20Nov06 - AF vs Duke Matchup and statistics - USA Today and Covers.com (read)

19Nov06 - Air Force Routs Buffs - Rocky Mtn News (read)

19Nov06 - Falcons impose defensive will on young Buffs - Denver Post (read)

19Nov06 - Air Force Flies right past Buff:12-minute scoring drought leads to another rout of CU - Daily Camera (read)

18Nov06 - Falcons focus on Buffs - Gazette (read)

18Nov06 - Bzdelik could be good fit for Buffs - Boulder Daily Camera (read)

18Nov06 - CU Men's Preview of AF Game - (read)

18Nov06 - Undefeated Falcons Play Colorado For First Time Since 1980 - (read)

18Nov06 - Matchup Statistics AF vs CU - Covers.com (read)

17Nov06 - McClure leads (Duke) Devils past UNCG- Herald-Sun Newspaper NC - (read)

16Nov06 - Krzyzewski pleased with depth - Herald-Sun Newspaper NC - (read)

16Nov06 - Standford dispatched, Duke Next - Gazette (read)

16Nov06 - AF Schools Stanford in rout - San Jose MercuryNews (read)

16Nov06 - Falcons roll by Cardinals - Denver Post (read)

16Nov06 - Young Cardinal gets lesson about winning - SF Chronicle (read)

16Nov06 - Stanford fails AF Test - Inside Bay Area (read)

15Nov06 - Little white lie helps Falcons Clinch Victory - Gazette (read)

15Nov06 - Green Light given and gladly accepted - Gazette (read)

15Nov06 - 49ers' setback quite an Experience College basketball - Missed free throws hurt in 1-point loss - Long Beach State Press Telegraph (read)

15Nov06 - Welch is back and Danny Scores - Denver Post (read)

15Nov06 - Giddens and Lobo's crush Buffs - Denver Post (read)

14Nov06 - AFA’s Bzdelik defends early schedule - Gazette (read)

12Nov06 - 49ers Tangle With Air Force In Opener - LBS Official Athletics (read)

12Nov06 - San Diego State-Murray State Postgame: Narrow Victory by SDSU - CSTV (read)

11Nov06 - Warm welcome: Welch returns, Falcons cruise in season opener - Gazette (read)

11Nov06 - Fan's Post-Game Summary as Air Force beat Ark-Pine Bluff (read)

11Nov06 - Falcons open season with easy win Air Force 81, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 45 - Denver Post (read)

11Nov06 - Lady Falcons can't stop Wisconsin - Gazette (read)

10Nov06 - ABP Lions Kick of Hoops Season at Air Force - Pine Bluff Commercial (read)

9Nov06 - Official AF vs APB Media Release - USAFA Athletics (read)

9Nov06 - Rise Up: AF Falcon Overwiew - Gazette (read)

9Nov06 - Lobos getting giddy with Giddens in tow and MWC overview/prediction - Denver Post (read)

6Nov06 - Times are Changing: Air Force women's basketball team has shown steady improvement - Gazette (read)

5Nov06 - AF Scrimmage vs USC - Air Force gets better of Trojans - LA Times (read)

5Nov06 - Three Rams Post Double-Doubles in Exhibition Win Over Concordia - CSU Athletics (read)

5Nov06 - 49ers (Long Beach State) look sharp in exhibition win - Press Telegram (read)

5Nov06 - Runnin' Utes Win Exhibition Season Opener Over Brock University - Utah Athletics (read)
5Nov06 - Cougars Overwhelm Badgers in Exhibition Opener - BYU Athletics (read)

5Nov06 - SDSU Men's Basketball Victorious in Lone Exhibition Game - SDSU (read)

5Nov06 - UNM men's basketball: Transfers put on a good show in win - ABQ Tribune (read)

5Nov06 - Wyoming Cowboys hit triple digits in win - Laramie Boomerange (read)

3Nov06 - First 2006 Opponent Arkansas-Pine Bluff Team overview and past stats-foxsports.com (read)

1Nov06 - Mountain West Conference Preview - collegehoopsnet (read)

1Nov06 (two articles) - Two San Diego State players suspended indefinitely - ESPN.com (read) and Hoerner, cited for DUI, Habel out indefinitely SanDiego.com (read)

30Oct06 - Lots of talented Mountain West guys returning - Fox Sports (read)

28Oct06 - MWC: Fresh Start - CSTV.com (read)

28Oct06 - MWC: 4 to the NCAA's? (read #20) - CSTV.com (read)

27Oct06 - Falcons seek NCAA encore -Gazette (read)
27Oct06 - Falcons look to boost D-I mark -Gazette (read)
26Oct06 - MWC Pre-Season Media Poll AF #3 and Jake Burtschi makes 1st Team Pre-Season - theMWC.com (read)

26Oct06 - Climbing Ev'ry Mountain: Is the Mountain West this year's Missouri Valley Conference? CSTV (read)

26Oct06 - Colorado University Men's Basketball forecast-Rocky Mtn News (read)

26Oct06 - MWC Photo Gallery (read)

26Oct06 - CU's Patton sets finish line-Denver Post (read)

24Oct06 - Utah Head Coach - Ray Giacoletti (read)

16Oct06 - Ivy Interview: Princeton's Joe Scott (CHN) (read)

15Oct06 - Falcons Shooting for Success - The leading long range shooter in the history of the Air Force (Gazzette)...(read)

15Oct06 - Buffs coach Patton on hot seat - Denver Post (read)

14Oct06 - Antoine Hood (USAFA '06) Makes Nuggest Roster Antoine Hood, 4year starter at Air Force and 2006 graduate, has made the Denver Nugget's roster for the 2006-2007 season. He just finished participating in the Nugget's mini-camp at Durgango, Colorado and went 1-2 in an exhibition game vs a team from Turkey. Antoine was interviewed by Hoopsworld.com (more)

14Oct06 - AFA has something to get excited about - Colorado Springs Gazette(read)

12Oct06 - Presenting the All-Attribute Team (Jake Burtschi)...scroll down link page of SI.com (read)

10Oct06 - NCAA Bid in Long Beach (early summer preview) (read)

10Oct06 - Here are 5 Summer Surprises ..New Mexico (Scout.com) (read)

4Oct06 - Hood's Happy to be Longshot with Nuggets (Gazette) (read)

Commissioner looks for more credibility, bid