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1 Air Force Falcon Football Athletic Media Relations 2169 Field House Dr. USAF Academy, CO Phone: (719) Fax: website: airforcesports.com Game 2 Air Force (1-0) vs. San Diego State (0-1) Saturday, Sept. 10, 12 p.m. Mtn.; Falcon Stadium (46,692) The Game Facts Television: None. The game will be available on ESPN360, ESPN's Broadband internet service. ESPN360 broadband internet carriers Adelphia, Mediacom, Frontier DSL and Charter's LA and St. Louis systems all carry this programming which is free. For more details on the ESPN360 coverage, please visit Radio: KVOR AM 740 in Colorado Springs and KLZ 560 AM (ESPN) in Denver and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. KVOR s Jim Arthur (play-by-play) and Lee Douglas of News First 5/30 (color) call the action. They are joined on the pre- and post-game shows by KVOR s Jay Ritchie and Greg Lazor of Magic FM. Last week: Air Force defeated Washington, 20-17, at Qwest Field in Seattle. San Diego State was beaten, 44-21, at home by UCLA. Last meeting: San Diego State defeated Air Force, 37-31, in Falcon Stadium Nov. 13, Streaks: Air Force has a two-game winning streak dating back to last season. San Diego State has a onegame losing streak. Coaches: Air Force is coached by Fisher DeBerry (Wofford, 1960), who is in his 22nd season. DeBerry has guided the Falcons to a career record. San Diego State is coached by Tom Craft (San Diego State, 1977), who is in his fourth year. He has a career record. Did you know: San Diego State has won three straight games in the series with Air Force. The three-game winning streak marks the first time the Aztecs have won back-to-back games in the series since it began in Note/Stat of the week: Air Force is 17-8 overall in conference openers since The Falcons have won five of their six conference openers since joining the Mountain West Conference in Years of Air Force football: The 2005 season marks the 50th year of football at the Academy. The Falcons first played in The school played freshman teams from other schools in 1955, but were not an NCAA-recognized program until the following year. Media information: Contact information for media relations personnel from Air Force and other media information is located on page nine (9) of this release. New-look Falcon Stadium Fans may not recognize the new-look Falcon Stadium unless they have been long-time ticket holders. Nearly 6,000 seats have been removed to restore the stadium to it old look from over a decade ago. The new capacity stands at 46,692 which is more in line for what the parking at the stadium can support. The athletic department has made several other changes to improve entrance into the stadium. A quick look at these changes follows: No food or drink allowed of any kind. There are exceptions for those with medical conditions and for infants. The removal of nearly 6,000 seats has allowed for more vendors and a wider variety of food and drink selections. Fans communicated to the athletic department confusion on what was allowed and not allowed last year and this new policy will speed entry through the gates. Stadium gates will open two hours prior to kickoff instead of two and one-half hours. This allows fans to enjoy tailgating more or to take more advantage of the Falcon Fan Fest which opens three hours prior to kickoff. Falcon Fan Fest is located in front of the stadium. Seatbacks 18 inches or less are permitted. Seatbacks will be permitted as long as they don't require a search due to excessive pockets and compartments. A Department of Defense express line has been established at Gate #2A for DoD identification card holders. All card holders with bags are subject to search for prohibited items. Personnel without DoD ID Monday, Sept. 5, 2005 Schedules / Results Air Force (1-0) Date Opponent Time Sept. 3 Washington#! (N) W Sept. 10 San Diego State* 12 p.m. Sept p.m. Sept. 22 at Utah*% 5:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Colorado State*% 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Navy ## 11:30 a.m. Oct. 15 UNLV* TBA Oct. 22 TCU* $ 1 p.m. Oct. 29 at BYU* TBA Nov. 5 Army $$ 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 OPEN -- Nov. 19 at New Mexico* TBA All times Mountain * - Mountain West Conference game # - ABC Regional; & - ESPN2; % - ESPN; $ - ESPN Regional; $$ - ESPN ^ - Altitude Sports;! - Game played in Seattle, Wash. (considered AFA home game); ## - CSTV national San Diego State (0-1) Date Opponent Time Sept. 3 UCLA L Sept. 10 at Air Force* 11 a.m. Sept. 17 at Ohio State 12:36 p.m. Sept. 24 San Jose State 5:05 p.m. Oct. 1 BYU* 7:05 p.m. Oct. 8 at UNLV* 12 p.m. Oct. 15 at Utah* TBA Oct. 22 New Mexico* TBA Oct. 29 TCU* TBA Nov. 5 Open -- Nov. 12 at Colorado State TBA Nov. 19 Wlyoming* TBA Dec. 3 at Hawaii TBA All times Pacific * - Mountain West Conference game

2 cards are prohibited from entering this gate. DoD ID card holders are still permitted to enter other gates but are subject to bag searches and pat downs. Express lines have also been established for fans at every gate for those entering the stadium with nothing to be searched. Smoking is now permitted in only two designated areas. These areas are located by Gate # 7 and an area between Gate # 1 and # 3. These areas will be clearly marked. Smoking will no longer be permitted anywhere else in Falcon Stadium. As in past years, entry gates to the Academy open at four hours prior to kickoff and will remain open to the public three hours following the conclusion of the game. Parking lots also open four hours prior to kickoff time and parking is free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. North gate entry will be directed to lots (Lots 4, 5, 6) primarily on the north and east side of the stadium. South gate entry (Lots 1, 2, 3) will be directed to the south and east side of the stadium. Air Force to participate in unique marketing opportunity College football fans across the country are sure to get a kick out of a first of its kind advertising program launched by Allstate Insurance Company. Allstate s well-known Good Hands logo will be featured on the goalpost netting of more than 30 Division 1-A college football stadiums. At each participating university, Allstate will make donations to the school s general scholarship fund for each field goal ($300 per) and extra point ($100 per) that travel through an Allstate branded net during their home games. Air Force will debut the net this week against San Diego State and will have it up all season. Other schools participating in Allstate s Good Hands field goal net program in 2005 are: Arizona State, Army, Baylor, California, Colorado, Colorado State, Fresno State, Georgia Tech, Houston, Indiana, Iowa, Miami, Fla., Missouri, New Mexico, Northern Illinois, Northwestern, Oklahoma, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Rutgers, Southern Miss, Syracuse, UAB, UCLA, Utah, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Washington State. The series Air Force and San Diego State meet for the 24th time overall. All 23 previous meetings have been as conference foes. The Falcons hold a 15-8 overall series lead. AFA is 8-4 at home, 6-4 in San Diego and 1-0 in neutral site games. Air Force s longest winning streak in the series is seven games ( ), while the Aztecs current three-game streak is their longest. AFA leads the series, 12-7, during the Fisher DeBerry era. Nine of the last 12 meetings in the series have been decided by a touchdown or less, including last year s Aztecs win at the Academy. The teams first played in 1980 in Falcon Stadium. The Aztecs won the game, The following year the two teams played in Tokyo, Japan, in the Mirage Bowl. The Falcons won the game, 21-16, in front of 80,000 fans. Year by Year SDSU (H) AFA (A)* AFA (H) AFA 38-7 (A) AFA (H) AFA (H) AFA (A) AFA 49-7 (H) SDSU (A) AFA (H) SDSU (A) AFA (H) AFA (A) SDSU (H) AFA (A) SDSU (A) AFA (H) OT AFA (A) AFA (H) AFA (A) SDSU (H) Statistical Comparisons SDSU 24-3 (A) SDSU (H) * - Tokyo, Japan Category Air Force Opponent San Diego St. Opponent Points/Gm First downs (total) R-P-Pen Rushing (#-Yds) Rushing avg Passing (C-A-I) Passing yards Passing avg Total off. (#-Yds) Total off. Avg Punting (#-Avg) Fumbles-lost Penalties-yds rd downs.529 (9-17).500 (6-12).555 (10-18).454 (5-11) Possession time 31:52 28:08 33:09 26:51 Inside the MWC 2005 Standings # Team MWC All Air Force Utah TCU BYU Colorado State San Diego State Wyoming New Mexico* UNLV* * - Teams play Monday afternoon This week Saturday, Sept. 10 San Diego State at Air Force, 12 p.m. (ESPN360) Eastern Illinois at BYU, 1 p.m. (SW) Colorado State at Minnesota, 12 p.m. (ESPN2) New Mexico at Missouri, 5 p.m. (KRQE) TCU at SMU, 7:30 p.m. (CSTV) Idaho at UNLV, 8 p.m. (Idaho local) Utah State at Utah, 6 p.m. (KJZZ) Louisiana-Monroe at Wyoming, 1 p.m. All times Mtn Last week Utah 27, Arizona 24 Air Force 20, Washington 17 Boston College 20, BYU 3 Colorado 31, Colorado State 28 UCLA 44, San Diego State 21 TCU 17, #7 Oklahoma 10 Florida 32, Wyoming 14 UNLV at New Mexico* * - Monday Weekly teleconference Tuesdays, Aug Nov :30 a.m. MT; Call-in: Time Schedule 10:30 a.m. Moderator opens call 10:32 a.m. Kyle Whittingham, Utah 10:42 a.m. Gary Patterson, TCU 10:52 a.m. Rocky Long, New Mexico 11:02 a.m. Sonny Lubick, Colorado St. 11:12 a.m. Fisher DeBerry, Air Force 11:22 a.m. Mike Stanford, UNLV 11:32 a.m. Tom Craft, San Diego State 11:42 a.m. Joe Glenn, Wyoming 11:52 a.m. Craig Thompson, MWC Weekly satellite feed The MWC provides a weekly satellite feed during the season. The feed runs every Wednesday from 3 to 3:30 p.m. MT starting Sept. 7. Galaxy 11; Transponder K15 analog Downlink mhz horizontal 2005 Air Force Football Page 2

3 Last year San Diego State defeated Air Force, 37-31, in Falcon Stadium to post its first Mountain West Conference win of the year and at the same time hand Air Force its first losing season since The Aztecs opened the scoring when Kevin O Connell hit Eric Miclot with a 17-yard TD pass in the first quarter. The Falcons countered when Adam Fitch burst 63 yards to tie the score at 7-7 in the first quarter. The teams exchanged touchdowns early in the second quarter, Air Force s coming on a four-yard Fitch run to tie the score at Adam Cole gave the Falcons their only lead of the game, 21-14, with a three-yard run with 1:51 remaining in the half. San Diego State s Garrett Palmer hit the first of three field goals with two seconds remaining to cut the lead to at the half. The Aztecs took the lead for good when Robert Ortiz caught a 27-yard TD pass from O Connell early in the third period for a lead. Palmer added his second field goal of the game and Brandon Bornes scored his second rushing TD of the game to extend the lead to with 6:33 left in the third. Michael Greenaway kicked a 22-yard field to cut the lead to late in the third quarter. Shaun Carney, who entered the game for an injured Adam Fitch, capped an 80-yard drive with a 10-yard TD run to cut the lead to early in the fourth quarter. Palmer then kicked his third field goal of the game to make up the final margin. Air Force s last chance ended when Carney was intercepted in the final seconds by San Diego State All-American linebacker Kirk Morrison at the goal line. Air Force was its own worst enemy in the game, committing a season-high six turnovers. The team had two interceptions and four fumbles. San Diego State also recorded a blocked punt in the game. The Aztecs finished the game with 456 total yards. The team had 224 rushing and 232 passing. O Connell hit 17 of 32 passes for 232 yards and two TDs while Bornes rushed for 103 yards and a pair of TDs. The Falcons were led by Fitch, who rushed for a career-high 135 yards and two scores. Carney chipped in with 56 yards and a TD. The Falcons rolled up 486 total yards, including a season-high 353 rushing. For a complete statistical recap of the game, please turn to page four (4) of this release. Conference openers Air Force is 17-8 overall in conference openers since The Falcons are 10-4 at home and 7-4 on the road. Air Force has won nine of its last 10 conference openers with the only loss coming in 1999 at home against Wyoming, Air Force head coach Fisher DeBerry is 15-6 in conference openers. The coach is 9-4 at home and 6-2 on the road. The Falcons have found the MWC to its liking, winning five of its six conference openers since joining the league in Air Force in the MWC Statistics Team Category Stats MWC NCAA Scoring Offense th 59th Scoring Defense th 26th Passing Offense th 54th Passing Defense th 59th Kickoff Returns rd 54th Net Punting th 67th Turnover Margin -2.0 T7th 74th Rushing Offense nd 21st Rushing Defense th 45th Total Offense nd 28th Total Defense th 49th Punt Returns 6.5 5th 53rd Passing Efficiency st 18th Passing Eff. Def th 77th First Downs 22 2nd -- Opp. First Downs 18 5th -- Sacks 0 7th -- Penalties th -- Fourth Downs st -- Third Downs nd -- Third Down Defense th -- Sacks Against 0 T1st -- Field Goals T1st -- PAT Kicking T1st -- Time of Possession 31:52 4th -- Kickoff Coverage 3.5 1st -- Week two success Air Force coach Fisher DeBerry always says a football team makes its most improvement from the first to the second week of the season. The coach is on to something. Air Force is 17-4 under DeBerry in week two games. The Falcons have won 10 straight dating back to a 1994 loss to BYU. The team has beaten teams like Northwestern, New Mexico, BYU, Washington, UNLV, Rice and Wyoming in week two. Air Force injury report This week s injury report follows: Out: Punter Chris Carp (abdomen), offensive lineman Caleb Morris (left wrist), halfback Todd Newell (right knee), linebacker Rick Ricciardi (right knee). Questionable: Halfback Jim Ollis (left leg). Probable: Center Jon Wilson (left shoulder) and tight end Michael Krogh (head). Last week Air Force saved its best for last, as the Falcons defeated Washington, 20-17, at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash. The Falcons got off to slow start offensively, but when it mattered most put together three straight scoring drives to win the game. Washington s Evan Knudson opened the scoring with a 40-yard field goal in the first quarter to give the Huskies a 3-0 lead. Scott Eberle tied the game with his first-career field goal in the second quarter, a 40-yarder. James Sims put the Huskies back in front with a one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to make it Air Force answered with another Eberle field goal (27 yards) to cut the lead to Washington quarterback Isaiah Stanback hit Cody Ellis with a 27-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter to give Washington a commanding 17-6 lead with 10:43 remaining. The Air Force offense faced an ugly task following the kickoff, starting the next drive at its own one-yard line following a muffed kickoff return by Greg Kirkwood. The senior receiver would make up for the mistake with the play of the day, an 84-yard touchdown catch to put the Falcons within reach, 17-13, with 9:34 remaining. After forcing a Washington punt, the Falcons put together a text-book drive, going 83 yards in 14 plays and 5:21 to score the game-winner with 34 second remaining on a one-yard run by quarterback Shaun Carney. Kirkwood made the key play of the drive, catching a 14-yard pass on third-and-nine from the 15 to set up first-and-goal at the one. The Falcons used a balanced attack on offense, rushing for 218 yards and passing for 207. Carney led the way with 69 yards rushing. He also hit nine of 14 passes for 107 yards. Backup Adam Fitch rushed for 21 yards and hit four of eight passes for 100 yards, including the 84-yarder to Kirkwood. Jacobe Kendrick chipped in 51 yards rushing, while his backup Ryan Williams added 27 yards on seven carries. Kirkwood capped off his first-career start with six catches for 134 yards and a touchdown. He entered the game with three career catches for 65 yards. Defensively, the Falcons were led by linebacker Overton Spence s nine tackles, including three for loss. Bobby Giannini chipped in with nine tackles while John Taibi added eight. The Falcons held Washington to 371 total yards. Stanback led the Huskies hitting 19 of 27 passes for 242 yards. Halfback Louis Rankin chipped in with 112 yards rushing on 23 carries. Individual (MWC Rank) Player Category Stats Rank Shaun Carney Rushing th Passing th Total Off th Pass Eff rd Scoring 6.0 T6th Greg Kirkwood Receptions 6.0 6th Yds per game st All Purpose nd KOR th Scoring 6.0 T6th Chirs Sutton Punt Rtn 6.5 3rd Donny Heaton Punting th Scott Eberle Scoring 8.0 3rd Kick Scoring 8.0 2nd Field Goals 2.0 T1st FG Pct T1st Overton Spence Tackles 9.0 T3rd TFL 2.5 1st Bobby Giannini Tackles 9.0 T3rd Erik Anderson Pass Def. 1.0 T4th 2005 Air Force Football Page 3

4 Last week s game notes Team Air Force scored in its 146th consecutive games dating back to the 1992 Liberty Bowl. The streak is the second longest in the conference and ninth longest in the nation. With the win, Air Force is now in season openers. The Falcons are also 17-5 in season openers under Fisher DeBerry. The win is also the third straight over Washington. AFA beat Washington in 1998 (45-25) and in 1999 (31-21). Air Force's 99-yard scoring drive in the fourth quarter ties the longest in school history. Air Force's 84-yard touchdown pass is the fourth longest pass play in school history. It is the longest since Brian Knorr, currently an assistant coach on the staff, hit Mike Brown with an 85-yard scoring pass vs. Utah in The victory is Air Force's first over a Pac-10 team since a win at Cal on Sept. 21, The last time Air Force won when it trailed at the end of the third quarter was Sept. 20, 2003 at home against Wyoming. Wyoming led after three quarters and Air Force won the game Individual Air Force had seven players make the first start of their career vs. Washington: HB Chad Hall, FB Jacobe Kendrick, HB Justin Handley, PK Scott Eberle, WR Greg Kirkwood, LB Jared Baxley and DE Erik Anderson. Kicker Scott Eberle attempted and made the first field goal (40 yards) of his career in the second quarter. Falcon receivers Greg Kirkwood and Jason Brown set new career-highs for receptions and yards. Kirkwood had six catches for 134 yards while Brown had four catches for 52 yards. Kirkwood had just three catches all last season, while Brown had nine last year. The 84-yard pass play from Adam Fitch to Greg Kirkwood is the longest play of both players' careers. Kirkwood's previous long catch was a 33-yard reception last season vs. New Mexico. The previous long play of Fitch's career was a 45-yard pass vs. Wyoming last season. Greg Kirkwood's 134 yards receiving today are the most of his career. It is also the most receiving yards for a Falcon since Ryan Fleming caught eight passes for 163 yards vs. Notre Dame in Jason Brown's 52 yards receiving is a career-high. His previous best was 45 yards last season vs. Wyoming. Overton Spence posted a career-high nine tackles. His previous high was seven against Eastern Washington last season. Air Force among the best Air Force ranks second in the Mountain West Conference and 22nd nationally since 1997 in total wins. The Falcons have a record (.653). During the last eight years, Air Force has posted seasons with nine (2000), 10 (1997) and 12 (1998) wins. Air Force posted the first back-to-back 10-win seasons in program history in with 10 and 12 wins, respectively. A closer look at the national leaders since 1997 follows: # Team Wins 1. Tennessee Florida St.* Marshall Michigan Miami* Nebraska Kansas State Georgia Oklahoma Ohio State Texas Boise State Florida Virginia Tech Toledo USC # Team Wins 17. Wisconsin LSU Miami-OH Oregon Colorado State Air Force Georgia Tech Auburn Purdue Texas A&M Virginia NC State* Texas Tech Mississippi* * - Results not available at press time Fast starts the norm Air Force has a history of getting off to a fast start with Fisher DeBerry at the helm. In addition to a 17-5 mark in season openers, the Falcons are (.703) in August and September under DeBerry. Air Force has won 30 of its last 38 games (.789) during the last eight seasons, despite an uncharacteristic 2-3 mark last season. Air Force ninth Air Force has scored in 146 consecutive games dating back to The Falcons were last shutout by Mississippi, 13-0, in the 1992 Liberty Bowl. That shutout is the only one in the 22-year career of Fisher DeBerry. Air Force s streak is the second-longest active streak in the Mountain West Conference and the ninth SDSU 37, Air Force 31 Nov. 13, Falcon Stadium Team OT Final San Diego St Air Force Scoring S: Miclot 17 pass-o Connell (Palmer kick), 1/10:12 AF: Fitch 63 run (Greenaway kick), 1/3:01 S: Bornes 1 run (Palmer kick), 2/14:53 AF: Fitch 4 run (Eberle kick), 2/10:12 AF: Cole 3 run (Greenaway kick), 2/1:51 S: Palmer 26 FG, 2/:02 S: Ortiz 27 pass-o Connell (Palmer kick), 3/10:03 S: Palmer 37 FG, 3/8:59 S: Bornes 4 run (Palmer kick), 3/6:33 AF: Greenaway 22 FG, 3/2:57 AF: Carney 10 run (Greenaway kick), 4/10:39 S: Palmer 29 FG, 4/6:30 Team Statistics SDSU Air Force First Downs 24 ( ) 29 (17-8-4) Rushing Attempts Rushing Yards Yards Lost Rushing 3 21 NET RUSHING NET PASSING YARDS Passing (C-A-I) TOTAL OFFENSE Avg. Per Play Fumbles Penalties Punts (#-Avg) Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Interceptions Fumble Returns Possession Time 29:25 30:35 Third Downs.400 (6-15).429 (6-14) Fourth Downs.000 (0-1).500 (1-2) Sacks By: Attendance (28,514) Individual Statistics Rushing (Att-Yds-TD): Air Force - Fitch , Carney , Cole , Holstege , Handley , Shaffer , Kendrick , Butler , Stephens San Diego St. - Bornes , O Connell , Franklin , Webb 1-4-0, TEAM Passing (Comp-Att-I-Yds-TD): Air Force - Fitch , Carney San Diego St. - O Connell , TEAM Receiving (Att-Yds-TD): Air Force - Waller , Charron , McMenomy San Diego St. - Ortiz , Webb , Louis , Franklin , Miclot , Justice , Pitts Tackle Leaders (UT-AT-TT): Air Force - Giannini 5-4-9, Carter 4-4-8, Brown 4-3-7, Sutton 3-4-7, Mitscherling 2-5-7, Perez 2-4-6, Rudzinski 0-6-6, Madrid 1-4-5, Taibi 2-2-4, Poland 2-2-4, Wilkie 2-1-3, Spence 1-2-3, Carlson 2-0-2, Bird 1-1-2, Smith 1-0-1, Baxley San Diego St. (Leaders only) - Morrison , Farwell , McCoy , Underwood 3-6-9, Lobel 4-4-8, Dean 3-5-8, Kahui 2-3-5, Larsen 0-5-5, Bailes 0-3-3, Finkle 2-0-2, Martin 1-1-2, Baker Air Force Football Page 4

5 longest in the country. Nevada has the longest current streak with 292 games. A closer look at the longest active streaks follows: # Team Games 1. Nevada Michigan Washington St Oregon Florida State# Florida Colorado TCU* Air Force* 146 * - MWC teams; # - Monday Commander-in-Chief s Trophy The 2005 season marks 34th year of Commander-in-Chief s Trophy competition between Air Force, Army and Navy. Navy won the trophy for the second consecutive year in The Midshipmen defeated Air Force, 24-21, in Falcon Stadium and beat Army, The Falcons finished the 2004 CIC series with a 1-1 record, following a victory at Army Nov. 6. Air Force has a all-time CIC record and has won 16 trophy titles. Fisher DeBerry has led the Falcons to 14 of the 16 titles and has a 34-8 CIC record. Team Record Pct. Air Force Navy Army Air Force outright CIC title years: 82, 83, 85, 87, 89, 90, 91, 92, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02 Passing fancy continues Air Force s offense has become more balanced the last two years. While the team still ranks among the nation s elite in rushing, the passing game is serving notice. The Falcons rushed for 218 yards last week against Washington while throwing for 207. Quarterbacks Shaun Carney and Adam Fitch each threw for over 100 yards on 13 of 22 passing. Carney was nine of 14 for 107 yards while Fitch was four of eight for 100 yards. The passing game operated at near record efficiency in The team averaged yards per game passing which is the 11th-best effort in school history and best since the option record of was set in The team s completion percentage of 59.8 set a new single season school record. The previous mark of 56.6 was set in Air Force quarterbacks completed 113 of 189 passes for 1,629 yards with 12 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The team had a quarterback efficiency rating. Blocked kicks Most of the time if a team blocked two kicks in a season, it s been pretty successful. Not at Air Force. The Falcons have made blocking kicks an art form. Air Force has blocked 89 kicks since 1990 to rank second nationally behind Virginia Tech. The Falcons blocked only two kicks in 2004 to snap an impressive streak. AFA had blocked at least three kicks in 14 consecutive years. Air Force recorded its first block of 2004 against Eastern Washington when Nelson Mitchell blocked a PAT to notch the first block of his career. The Falcons added their second of the year against Army when Grant Thomas blocked a PAT for his first-career block. Year-by-Year Blocks Since 1990 Year Total Punts FGs PATs * Totals * - school record Future Air Force football schedules follow. Only a few dates are available, the remaining schedule is listed as just home and away Sept. 9 at Tennessee Oct. 7 Navy Nov. 4 at Army Nov. 11 Notre Dame Conference Home: BYU, CSU, UNM, Utah Away: UNLV, Wyo, SDSU, TCU 2007 Sept. 1 Northern Colorado Oct. 6 at Navy Nov. 3 Army Nov. 10 at Notre Dame Conference Home: UNLV, Wyo, SDSU, TCU Away: BYU, CSU, UNM, Utah 2008 Sept. 20 at Texas A&M Oct. 4 Navy Nov. 1 at Army Conference Home: BYU, CSU, UNM, Utah Away: UNLV, Wyo, SDSU, TCU 2009 Sept. 5 Texas A&M Sept. 12 at North Texas Oct. 10 at Navy Nov. 7 Army Conference Home: UNLV, Wyo, SDSU, TCU Away: BYU, CSU, UNM, Utah 2010 Sept. 18 at Oklahoma Oct. 2 Navy Nov. 6 at Army Conference Home: BYU, CSU, UNM, Utah Away: UNLV, Wyo, SDSU, TCU 2011 Sept. 3 Florida State Sept. 10 at Wake Forest Oct. 1 at Navy Nov. 5 Army Conference Home: UNLV, Wyo, SDSU, TCU Away: BYU, CSU, UNM, Utah 2012 Future Schedules Sept. 1 Northern Colorado Sept. 15 at Florida State Oct. 6 Navy Nov. 3 at Army Conference Home: BYU, CSU, UNM, Utah Away: UNLV, Wyo, SDSU, TCU 2005 Air Force Football Page 5

6 Offensive notes Air Force s offense was great when it needed to be in last week s win over Washington. The unit scored on its last three possessions, including a field goal and two touchdowns. The Falcons had 31 plays for 252 yards on their final three possessions despite the fact their average starting position was the nine yard line in the fourth quarter. Air Force rushed for 48 yards and passed for 139 yards on the final three drives. Defensive notes The Air Force defense looks to have improved significantly from last year. Though the team has played only one game, Air Force gave up just 17 points on the road in the season opener vs. Washington. Last year, Air Force allowed 31.1 points per game. The Falcons gave up yards per game in 2004 and allowed just 371 against the Huskies. AFA national power in rushing Air Force has been one of the most dominant rushing teams in college football since Fisher DeBerry took over in The team has ranked among the nation s top 10 a remarkable 19 times and the top five 15 times. In 2002, the Falcons won the school s first national rushing title. Air Force has won 21 conference rushing titles, including 19 under DeBerry. The Falcons won the Mountain West Conference title and ranked fourth nationally last season with a average. After one game this season, the Falcons are second in the conference and 21st nationally with a average. A closer look at the team s yearly rank in the conference and the nation follows: Year Stats Conf. National st 2nd st 6th st 15th st 2nd st 2nd st 3rd st 7th st 2nd nd 7th st 4th st 2nd st 2nd st 2nd nd 9th st 3rd st 2nd st 2nd st 3rd st 1st st 4th st 4th nd 21st Woody great in return to home state Senior receiver Greg Kirkwood waited his turn and it has paid off. The senior from Othello, Wash., was a reserve the last two years behind Alec Messerall and J.P. Waller. He finally got his chance this year and made the most of his first-career start last week at Washington. Kirkwood recorded careers highs with six catches for 134 yards and scored on an 84-yard touchdown toss in the fourth quarter. Kirkwood entered the game with three career catches for 65 yards. The 84-yard TD catch is the fourth-longest in school history and longest since Besides that touchdown catch, Kirkwood came up with a key 14-yard reception in the final moments on a third-and-nine deep in Washington territory to set up Shaun Carney s oneyard game-winning TD run. Nicknamed Woody, Kirkwood spend the off season rehabilitating his shoulders after having surgery on both at the end of the 2004 season. Wilson on Outland Trophy watch list The Football Writers Association of America has announced the 2005 Outland Trophy Watch List. Thirtysix standout linemen from around the country have been nominated for consideration in the preseason. Air Force senior center Jon Wilson is among five players from the Mountain West Conference to make the list. The Outland Trophy has been awarded to the best interior offensive or defensive lineman in college football since The winner is selected by the FWAA's All-America Committee, which selects the association's 25-man team and picks three Outland Trophy finalists. The 2005 Outland Trophy announcement will be on Dec. 8 in Orlando, Fla., on the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show. The Outland Trophy presentation banquet, sponsored by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee and First Data Corporation, is set for Jan. 12, 2006, in Omaha, Neb. Oklahoma offensive tackle Jammal Brown won the 2004 Outland Trophy. Former Outland winner Ron Yary from USC (1967), will make the announcement of the 2005 winner in Orlando. Additional Outland Trophy candidates may be added during the course of the season. Tackles, guards and centers are eligible for consideration. DeBerry s Docket DeBerry among the best Fisher DeBerry ranks among the most successful active coaches in the history of college football. DeBerry s career record ranks seventh among active Division I coaches in wins and his.631 winning percentage ranks 15th. A closer look at both lists follows: * - Winningest Division I Active Coaches Wins (Minimum five Years) # Name, School Wins 1. Bobby Bowden, Florida State Joe Paterno, Penn State Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech Jim Tressel, Ohio State Ken Hatfield, Rice Dennis Franchione, Texas A&M Fisher DeBerry, Air Force Dick Tomey, San Jose State Mac Brown, Texas Steve Spurrier, South Carolina 142 * - Winningest Division I Active Coaches Winning Percentage (Minimum five Years) # Name, School Record Pct. 1. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee Steve Spurrier, So. Carolina Bobby Bowden, Florida St Lloyd Carr, Michigan Joe Paterno, Penn State Bill Snyder, Kansas St Dennis Franchione, UT A&M Terry Hoeppner, Indiana Tommy Bowden, Clemson Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech John L. Smith, Mich. St Sonny Lubick, Colo. St Tommy Tuberville, Auburn Fisher DeBerry, Air Force DeBerry to be inducted into HOF Air Force head coach Fisher DeBerry has been selected for induction into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame as part of the class of DeBerry will be inducted during ceremonies on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the World Arena. DeBerry joins the 1958 Cotton Bowl team, Chad Hennings, Ernie Jennings, Alonzo Babers and Ben Martin as Air Force inductees. DeBerry is joined in the class of 2005 by Justin Armour, Jack Finlayson, Ada Gee-deProsse, Mike Moran and the 1971 Wasson High School football team. Fisher DeBerry Day Colorado Springs mayor Lionel Rivera declared August 16 Fisher DeBerry Day in celebration of the coach s 25 years of service to the Academy and city of Colorado Springs. DeBerry and his wife, LuAnn, have been involved in the local community since coming to Colorado Springs in * - Records entering Air Force Football Page 6

7 Sophomore QB Shaun Carney on O Brien watch list Shaun Carney has picked up where he left off last year. The sophomore signal caller hit nine of 14 passes for 107 yards while leading Air Force past Washington, Carney also rushed for a team-high 69 yards on 20 carries and scored the game-winning touchdown with 34 second left to propel the Falcons. Carney was at his best when it mattered the most. During Air Force s final game-winning drive, Carney rushed for 19 yards on six carries and hit three of four passes for 48 yards, including a 14-yard completion to Greg Kirkwood on third-and-nine deep in Washington territroy. Carney is one of 33 quarterbacks nation-wide to be on the Davey O Brien Award watch list heading into the 2005 season. The O Brien Award is the oldest and most prestigious award in the country for quarterbacks and is named in honor of the late Davey O Brien. Carney has already made a name for himself at Air Force. Carney was the first freshman quarterback to start the opening game in school history and first rookie QB since Dee Dowis in 1986 against Brigham Young to start any game. Carney, a native of North Olmsted, Ohio, attended the Air Force Academy Prep School in 2003 and started at quarterback. He was a three-year letterman in football and basketball at St. Edward High School. Carney was outstanding last season. His 61.1 completion percentage ranked second in the conference and broke the single-season Air Force record of 58.8 set in 1964 by Tim Murphy. Carney completed 91 of 149 passes for 1,315 yards with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions. His quarterback efficiency rating of would rank second in the conference, but he lacked enough pass attempt to qualify for the conference and national statistics. His rating is the third-best in Air Force history. Carney s 11 touchdown passes is the sixth-best single season effort in school history and second-best effort for an option quarterback. Records falling in the weight room The Air Force football team has already had a record-setting season. Players broke 12 records by position in the weight room during August training. Deep snapper Bryan Jones broke the most records with three at his position, while defensive back Carson Bird broke two. A list of the records follows: Player, Pos Category Record Carson Bird, CB Squat 440 Clean 310 Brad Meissen, CB Vert. jump 37.5 Ty Paffett, CB Strengh index 634 Jason Brown, WR Squat 515 Gilberto Perez, DE Squat 575 Bryan Jones, DS Clean 355 Vert. jump jump 31-2 Overton Spence, LB Vert. jump 40.0 Russ Mitscherling, NG Bench 470 Adam Fitch, QB Bench Falcon honors Honors won by Air Force football players this season follow: Shaun Carney -- Davey O Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List. Jon Wilson -- First-team all-mwc preseason by the MWC media... Outland Trophy watch list Player notes by position Offense Quarterback 5 Shaun Carney (5-10, 190, So., North Olmsted, OH (St. Edward): Davey O Brien Award Watch List... completed nine of 14 passes for 107 yards vs. Washington... rushed for a team-high 69 yards on 20 carries and scored the winning touchdown. 16 Adam Fitch (6-0, 190, Sr., Gillette, WY (Campbell County): Came off the bench for two drives at Washington... threw an 84-yard touchdown pass, the fourth longest in school history and longest since hit four of eight passes... rushed for 21 yards, averaging 10.5 yards per carry. Falcon Football Facts Fullback rushing game Air Force is tough to beat when the fullback game is working. The Falcons are 39-9 since 1990 when the fullback position gains 100 or more yards. Year # (Rec) 100-Yard Games (4-0) W Hawaii (180) W Utah (131) W Army (110) W UTEP (115) (4-2) W CSU (134) W Utah (140) W Wyoming (115) W Navy (139) L Notre Dame (171) L New Mexico (179) (3-2) W Rice (116) L Hawaii (116) W Wyoming (147) L CSU (100) W Army (118) (3-0) W Navy (112) W Citadel (145) W Hawaii (106) (3-1) L CSU (128) W UTEP (143) W Navy (129) W Wyoming (110) (4-1) W Wyoming (102) W New Mexico (153) W UTEP (110) W Navy (105) L Notre Dame (155) (1-0) W Fresno State (134) (5-0) W Idaho (106) W CSU (100) W Citadel (121) W Hawaii (119) W Army (108) (0-0) none (2-0) W Villanova (159) W Army (101) (3-0) W Cal St. N ridge (245) W Wyoming (137) W Colorado State (221) (0-1) L Hawaii (170) (2-1) W California (139) W BYU (116) L SDSU (175) (2-0) W Wofford (170) W Army (105) (3-1) W EWU (176) W UNLV (171) L Utah (106) W Colorado State (127) Totals 48 (39-9) Fullback 8 Jacobe Kendrick, 6-0, 230, Jr., Midland,TtX (Midland East): Rushed for a career-high 51 yards on 11 carries vs. Washington... his 51 yards were second on the team. 45 Ryan Williams, 5-9, 215, So., Dallas, TX (John Horn): Rushed for 27 yards on seven carries in his first-career varsity game vs. Washington... averaged 3.9 yards per carry... his 27 yards were third-best on the day. Halfback 23 Chad Hall, 5-8, 180, So., Atlanta, GA (Wesleyan): Rushed for 25 yards on seven carries with a long run of eight yards vs. Washington in his first-career varsity game... moved from quarterback, where he was the starter on the junior varsity team last year, to have halfback during spring drills Air Force Football Page 7

8 18 Justin Handley, 5-8, 175, Jr., Stone Mountain, GA (Dunwoody): One carry for three yards vs. Washington... also caught two passes for 15 yards... plays on kickoff return team. 24 Chad Smith, 5-10, 190, So., River Oaks, TX (Castleberry): One carry for seven yards vs. Washington... played on the varsity during the second half of last year... along with Justin Handley is the most experienced halfback. 17 Kip McCarthy, 5-10, 190, So., Wichita Falls, TX (Wichita Fallas): Playedin his first varsity game vs. Washington... didn t have any statistics. Wide Receiver 9 Jason Brown, 6-4, 225, Sr., Arvada, CO (Arvada West): Career highs of four catches and 52 yards vs. Washington... started twice last year in a double wide receiver set, but is listed as the No. 1 receiver on the depth chart this year. 85 Greg Kirkwood, 6-2, 205, Sr., Othello, WA (Othello): Career highs of six catches for 134 yards and a touchdown vs. Washington... scored on an 84-yard touchdown catch, the fourth longest TD catch in school history and longest since entered the season with three career catches for 65 yards... also caught a key 14-yard pass on third-and-nine to set up the go-ahead touchdown with a minute to play in the game. 81 Victor Thompson, 6-0, 195, Jr. Lompoc, CA (Cabrillo): Played in his first career varsity game against Washington... caught the first pass of his career, good for six yards. Tight End 91 Robert McMenomy, 6-4, 235, Sr., Snellville, GA (South Gwinnett): Second-year starter at tight end... has great hands and is a solid blocker... considered by coaching staff as one of the top tight ends in the conference... did not have any catches vs. Washington. 82 Michael Krogh, 6-3, 225, So., Rockford, IL (Boylan Catholic): Played on the junior varsity all season last year... played in his first-career game vs. Washington... didn t have a catch. Offensive Line The group is considered the biggest strength on the offense this year... all five starters from last year return, plus several players with experience... is the deepest position on the team... group is led by senior 56 Jon Wilson, 6-4, 300, Sr., Tampa, FL (Hillsborough), who is on the Outland Trophy Watch List this season... Wilson is also a first-team all-conference preseason selection... group has three 300 pound players in Wilson, Robert Kraay and Ross Weaver. Defense Defensive Line 80 Erik Anderson, 6-8, 285, Sr., Eden Prairie, MN (Eden Prairie): Started the first game of his career against Washington... recorded one tackle... a career backup that has had a solid fall camp and worked himself into the regular rotation. 55 Gilberto Perez, 6-3, 275, Jr., Tampa, FL (Leto): Recorded one tackle vs. Washington... slowed during the fall camp due to injury (groin strain)... started in two games last year due to injury... expected to be a solid starter this year. 88 Russ Mitscherling, 6-3, 290, Sr., Victoria, TX (Memorial): Anchor of the defensive line... two-year starter... one tackle vs. Washington. 78 Nelson Mitchell, 6-1, 260, Sr., Houston, TX (St. Thomas): Started, but had no tackles vs. Washington... started three games last year and is expected to be a solid contributer this season. Linebackers 26 Jared Baxley, 6-0, 200, Jr., Tampa, FL (Chamberlain): Started for the first time of his career vs. Washington... recorded two tackles... won the team s Woodwork award last spring as the player that most came out of the woodwork during drills... defensive coordinator Richard Bell coached his father, Edward, while he was the defensive coordinator at South Carolina. 33 Drew Fowler, 6-2, 235, So., Clayton, NC (Clayton): Selected to start against Washington... didn t start, as the team started in a four down lineman alignment... fourth on the team in tackles with four... had one tackle for loss. 1 Overton Spence, 6-2, 245, Sr., Jacksonville, FL (Andrew Jackson): Recorded a team and career-high nine tackles vs. Washington... had seven unassisted tackles which was a team and game high... had three tackles for loss for three yards. Falcon Back 27 Denny Poland, 6-3, 230, Sr., Pittsburgh, PA (Central Catholic): The leader of the unit... three-year starter... two tackles vs. Washington... represented the team at the annual Mountain West Conference media day. 31 John Taibi, 6-2, 205, Sr., Englewood, CO (Cherry Creek): Third on the team in tackles with eight vs. Washington... had six unassisted stops... also plays on special teams. Free Safety 11 Bobby Giannini, 6-2, 210, So., Hawthorn Woods, IL (Stevenson): Tied for the team lead in tackles with nine vs. Washington... assisted on one tackle for loss for one yard... was third on the team in tackles in 2004 as a freshman. Falcon Football Facts Tennessee, FSU added Air Force has added some heavy hitters to its upcoming football schedules. Director of Athletics Dr. Hans Mueh added Tennessee in 2006 and has a home-and-home series with Florida State in The Academy agreed July 21 to a one-game contract to play at Southeastern Conference powerhouse Tennessee on Sept. 9. The game will be the first against the Vols since the teams played in the 1970 Sugar Bowl. Air Force will host Florida State on Parent s Weekend Sept. 3, The Falcons will play at FSU on Sept. 15, DeBerry, Bell, Petersen fourth The Air Force coaching staff (head coach, coordinators) ranks fourth nationally in terms of coaching experience on the Division I-A level. The trio of Fisher DeBerry (head coach), Richard Bell (defensive coordinator) and Chuck Petersen (offensive coordinator) has a combined 94 years of coaching experience. DeBerry enters his 37th year at the Division I level, while Bell enters his 43rd and Petersen his 17th. # Years School Penn State Joe Paterno (55) Galen Hall (Off., 27), Tom Bradley (Def., 24) Florida State Bobby Bowden (45), Jeff Bowden (Off., 19), Mickey Andrews (Def., 38) Maryland Ralph Friedgen (35), Charlie Taaffe (Off., 28), Gary Blackney (Def., 37) Air Force Fisher DeBerry (37), Chuck Petersen (Off., 17), Richard Bell (Def., 43) Bring on overtime Air Force has been very successful playing in overtime games since the format was added to college football in Air Force is 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Falcon Stadium during the extra period. The team is 3-1 in conference overtime games. Year Game Result 1996 at Notre Dame W at Fresno State* W San Diego State* W at Notre Dame L New Mexico* W Utah* L OT * - Conference game All-time record Air Force has an all-time record of in its 50th season. The program is at home and in away/neutral site games Air Force Football Page 8

9 19 Ty Paffett, 5-11, 180, So., Monument, CO (Lewis Palmer): Backup to Bobby Giannini... playing on his first year on the varsity... played his first varisty game against Washington and had two unassisted tackles. Cornerbacks 6 Chris Sutton, 6-0, 180, Jr., Longview, TX (Pine Tree): Recorded four tackles vs. Washington, including two unassisted... became the team s top cover man last year as a sophomore... expected to be one of the top cornerbacks in the conference by the coaches. 2 Carson Bird, 5-11, 190, So., Sharpsburg, GA (Northgate): Slowed during the fall camp with a groin injury... recorded four total tackles, including three unassisted in his first-career start vs. Washington. 3 Nathan Smith, 5-10, 175, So., San Antonio, TX (Medina Valley): Playing on his first season on the varsity... backup to Carson Bird... recorded three tackles vs. Washington in his first varsity game. Special Teams Kickers 30 Donny Heaton, P, 6-2, 195, Sr., Waterloo, IA (West): Two-year starter... kicked twice for a 30-yard average vs. Washington... rushed for six yards on a fake punt vs. Washington... picked up the first down... school-record holder for longest punt with a 90-yarder vs. Utah last year. 12 Scott Eberle, PK, 6-1, 200, Sr., Winona, MN (Winona): Attempted the first field goal of his career vs. Washington, hitting a 40-yarder... also hit a 27-yard field goal and made both PATs, including one from 35 yards due to a penalty. Media Services Weekly Quarterback Press Teleconference Air Force quarterback Shaun Carney will only be available every Monday from 1:45 to 2 p.m. via teleconference. The number to call into the conference is Media wishing to interview one of the backups will need to request him in advance and he'll be made available at that time as well. This will be the only availability for the quarterbacks each week, including after practice interviews and radio shows. Mondays, 1:45 to 2 p.m. Call-in number: Weekly Press Teleconference Air Force head football coach Fisher DeBerry will host the media for a teleconference each week the Falcons have a game this season. The teleconferences will take place on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Old Chicago on I-25 and Woodman. The number to call into the teleconference is DeBerry on MWC Conference Call Fisher DeBerry is also available on the Mountain West Conference teleconference every Tuesday, beginning Aug. 26, at 11:12 a.m. The call in number is Player Interviews Please contact the athletic media relations office to set up player interviews. Air Force players are available Monday through Thursday. All interviews must be arranged at least a day in advance, due to the student-athletes schedules at the Academy. All interviews must be arranged between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., or after practice. Air Force players are not available the day before the game, pregame or on Sundays. To arrange interviews, please call the athletic media relations office at Radio / TV Shows TV: Air Force Football with Fisher DeBerry (TV) airs on Sunday evenings at 10:35 p.m. on KOAA- TV 5/30. Brian Jerman is the host. The show is rebroadcast on College Sports Television (CSTV) every Thursday at 3 p.m. Radio: Falcon Talk with Fisher DeBerry (Radio) airs every Thursday evening from 5 to 6 p.m. on KVOR AM 740 in Colorado Springs and ESPN 560 in Denver. Jim Arthur of KVOR is the host. Media Contacts Troy Garnhart, assistant A.D./media relations Office: Cell: troy.garnhart@usafa.af.mil Dave Toller, associate director Office: Cell: dave.toller@usafa.af.mil Nick Arseniak, assitant director Office: Cell: nicholas.arseniak@usafa.af.mil 2005 Air Force Football Page 9

10 Air Force Head Coach Fisher DeBerry Fisher DeBerry is in his 22nd season as the head football coach at Air Force. As successful as he is colorful and charitable, the 67-year-old DeBerry has become as much a part of the AFA landscape as Falcon Stadium and the Cadet Chapel. DeBerry has guided the Falcons to 17 winning seasons since taking over in He s guided the Academy to three conference championships. Air Force won the Western Athletic Conference title in 1985 and again in In 1998, DeBerry guided the team to its first out-right title and a championship game win over Brigham Young. His 1998 team matched the school record with a 12-1 season while earning him his third coach of the year award. The Cheraw, S.C., native has done it all at Air Force. He is the winningest coach in school history with a mark. He stands second in Mountain West Conference history in career wins with 94, trailing only close friend and former BYU coach LaVell Edwards. He has also beaten Notre Dame three times, including a overtime thriller in South Bend in DeBerry has dominated service academy football. In 1999, DeBerry became the winningest coach in service academy football history when AFA knocked off Washington in Seattle. He is an amazing 34-8 against Army and Navy in his career and has led the Academy to 14 of its 16 Commander-in-Chief s trophy titles. DeBerry is a 1960 graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., where he lettered in football and baseball. After six years of coaching and teaching in the South Carolina high school ranks, DeBerry returned to Wofford, where he stayed two years as an assistant when the school won 21 consecutive games and was ranked No. 1 nationally. It was during a nine-year stop at Appalachian State in Boone, N.C., where his work with the option offense began to blossom. Three times (1975, 78, 79) Appalachian State ranked in the top 10 nationally in either rushing, total or scoring offense under DeBerry. Former Air Force head coach Ken Hatfield hired DeBerry in 1980 as the quarterbacks coach at Air Force. DeBerry was promoted to offensive coordinator in When Hatfield left Air Force after the 1983 season, DeBerry became the school s fifth head coach. During his inaugural news conference, DeBerry stated the team goals and they have not changed since. They are: 1 - win the Commander-in-Chief s Trophy, 2 - win the conference and 3 - go to and win a bowl game. DeBerry and his wife, LuAnn are active in church, charity and community affairs. The coach gives motivational speeches to religious and corporate groups. DeBerry has strong ties to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and in 2001 authored a book For God and Country of which the proceeds go to the FCA. The coach was also honored with the State Farm Coach of Dinstinction Award for his efforts on and off the field in This past summer, DeBerry was selected for induction into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame. In addition, major Lionel Rivera named Aug. 16, 2005, Fisher DeBerry Day to celebrate the coach s 25 years in Colorado Springs. Team W-L Pct. Arizona State Army Brigham Young California Cal State Northridge Citadel Colorado State Eastern Washington Fresno State Hawai i Idaho Indiana State Mississippi Mississippi State 1-0 1,000 Navy New Mexico North Texas Northern Colorado Northwestern Notre Dame Ohio State DeBerry vs. All Opponents Team W-L Pct. Oklahoma Oregon Rice San Diego State San Jose State SMU Tennessee Tech Texas TCU Texas-El Paso (UTEP) Texas Tech Tulsa UNLV Utah Villanova Virginia Tech Wake Forest Washington Weber State Wofford Wyoming DeBerry s Docket Winningest coach in AFA history overall record.631 winning percentage conference record.599 conference winning percentage 8th active coach in NCAA to win 100 games career record in Falcon Stadium WAC Coach of the Year ( 85, 95, 98) National Coach of the Year ( 85) Three conference titles ( 85, 95, 98) 12 post-season bowl games (6-6 record) 34-8 in Commander-in-Chief s Trophy games 19 All-American players 123 all-conference players 11 Academic All-Americans 9 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners 7 seasons with at least nine wins 11 seasons with at least eight wins 11 seasons with five or more conference wins Seventh among active coaches with 162 wins DeBerry year-by-year Year Overall Conf. Bowl /3rd Independence /T1st Bluebonnet /3rd /3rd Freedom /6th /2nd Liberty /6th Liberty /3rd Liberty /6th Liberty /9th /T2nd /T1st Copper /4th /2nd Las Vegas /1st O ahu /7th /2nd Silicon Valley /T5th /T3rd San Francisco /T4th /T4th /-- -- Totals Bowls Longest active tenure at one school # Name, School Years 1. Joe Paterno, Penn State Bobby Bowden, Florida State Fisher DeBerry, Air Force The DeBerry file Date of Birth June 9, 1938 Hometown: Spartanburg, SC Wife: LuAnn Children: Michelle, Joe Grandchildren: Joseph, Jessica, Andrew, Allana, Christian Year in Coaching: rd 2005 Air Force Football Page 10