It’s tough to argue with Air Force getting four players on the preseason All-Mountain West team. Guard A.J. Wallerstein, defensive backs Jon Davis and Anthony Wright, and returner Jonathan Warzeka were on the team. Warzeka was named special teams player of the year.
I don’t know who else would have made it – running back Asher Clark and quarterback Tim Jefferson had very tough competition, and defensive linemen Zach Payne and Ryan Gardner will have to make a bigger name for themselves through this season – but if there’s any Falcons snubs, I’m sure you’ll let me know. Here’s the team, for reference:
OFFENSE
QB – Kellen Moore, Boise State
RB – Ronnie Hillman, San Diego State; Doug Martin, Boise State
WR – Phillip Payne, UNLV; Josh Boyce, TCU
TE – Lucas Reed, New Mexico
OL – Nate Porter, Boise State; A.J. Wallerstein, Air Force; Kyle Dooley, TCU; Thomas Byrd, Boise State; Paul Madsen, Colorado State
DEFENSE
DL – Billy Winn, Boise State; Shea McClellin, Boise State, Stansly Maponga, TCU; Josh Biezuns, Wyoming
LB – Tank Carder, TCU; Mychal Sisson, Colorado State; Miles Burris, San Diego State
DB – George Iloka, Boise State; Leon McFadden, San Diego State; Anthony Wright, Air Force; Jon Davis, Air Force
SPECIALISTS
P – Brian Stahovich, TCU
K – James Aho, New Mexico
Ret. – Jonathan Warzeka, Air Force
Is Coach Locksley betting the no-pass line?
Air Force football is a “team”. Falcons never have the best players or talent on the field. It’s a team that is well coached, runs a unique offense and has a defense that creates turnovers. Not the most exciting team to watch. But hey Falcon players are never the best on the field, but we’ve won 7, 8, 9 games a season. Can’t beat the top teams, but always competitive in the Mtn West – usually better than Wyoming, CSU, UNLV, New Mexico. Win those and a couple easy non-conference games and beat Army – and guess what you’re in a bowl! We know who we are.
No. Asher Clark and Jefferson are behind some really solid players. Lamendola was on Jake Shallers first team ballot 2 years ago..I know he’s not starting but one of our LB’s will probably make 1st team all-MWC.
This list is useless, I prefer post-season lists that rewards performances not expectations.