AIR FORCE ACADEMY — Receiving the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy from President Obama recently was an inspiring day for Air Force football, but coach Troy Calhoun is interested in keeping things in perspective.
It was the first time in nine years the Falcons made the trip to Washington to meet the president.
“The football programs at all three service academies are the strongest and healthiest they have been at any time in their history,” Calhoun said. “All three went to a bowl game after last season for the first time in a long time.”
Air Force won the Independence Bowl, 14-7, over Georgia Tech and earned the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy by defeating both Army and Navy.
Many around the program believe Calhoun’s team this fall will be his best in his five years at the academy, but he won’t go that far. He wants to get a feel for what his team looks like come fall practice, which starts Aug. 5.
“Each of our squads has been unique and different,” Calhoun said. “We all have a lot to do between now and Aug. 5. Our players have to complete their summer military programs and academic work before they can even begin thinking about earning a spot on the team.”
Footnotes.
Calhoun said sophomore Wesley Cobb has emerged as a leader at fullback. . . . A new indoor practice facility adjacent to the football practice fields is scheduled to open July 22.
Irv Moss: 303-954-1296 or imoss@denverpost.com
