With practice shifting to preparation for the season opener, this will be the last daily camp report, but I’m planning on a position-by-position training camp recap tomorrow. Here’s the latest on a few players and spots:
- Players like receiver Drew Coleman and outside linebacker Stephan Atrice are back from injuries and can start working back up the depth chart. Senior Chris Jordan has done well in camp and is one of the players who has emerged as a possibility for playing time at the “X” receiver spot that Coleman plays. Atrice has returned to third-team duty.
- I’m not sure what to make of the way the coaches have used Wes Cobb the past week and a half. Troy Calhoun has insisted Cobb is still a tailback, but he has worked exclusively at fullback for many days in a row now. I don’t think the staff would spend that much practice time simply to get a guy ready at fullback “just in case.”
- The “Z” receiver spot is really thin with Ty MacArthur and Dontae Strickland banged up. The good news is Air Force still has 11 days before the opener for them to heal.
- Christian Spears has spent a lot of time with the first-team defense at free safety the past few days, he and Anthony LaCoste are in a battle for the starting spot in the opener. Spears is a player that Calhoun singled out before camp started as having a chance to start at safety.
Frank
I want you to know that you are the only source of information for many of us. Keep it coming. We really appreciate it.
Agree…thanks Frank for keeping us updated. Your articles and blog always lead the pack of links on AF and MWC football. http://forums.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=238&f=1553&t=9200947. Do not want to look past the first game with so many changes on the team, but will be anxiously waiting your post game analysis of the opener vs Idaho St followed by the storylines during AF vs Michigan week. Keep up the good work.
Z WR will see the return of Ty MacArthur in a timely fashion, Colton Huntsman has stepped up nicely and no doubt there will be yet another Falcon who seizes the opportunity to play if Strictland cannot find his way back on the field.
The team is getting ready to prove the sky isn’t falling!
Mike
It’s been interesting at the practices I have observed daily to witness the team’s intensity and willingness to work hard to prove this year’s Falcons team will be good. There is much talent and it’s going to be fun to watch these “no names”, “who dat”, “where did he come from” players prevail against our opponents. The offensive and defensive leadership is definetly prevalent. GO FALCONS! Beat the Bengals!
Mitch Griebel is in his second year at the academy. He played high school football at Heritage in metro-Denver. He was a QB in high school. Is he still in the football program at AFA and, if so, at what position is he playing?
Mitch isn’t at the academy or on the team anymore, likely transferring. Will include that in today’s coverage.
Frank, it’s interesting to hear you say Mitch is no longer at the academy. I know there are several players who are still at the academy, listed in the 2012 online media guide, but not at present with the team [e.g. Mikel Hunter]. I’ve heard no mention that Mitch was, to quote Coach Calhoun, “no longer with the team.”
I admit to being puzzled that Mitch’s name appears in the 2012 online media guide, but hearing you say he is no longer at the academy. He had a fine career at Heritage and helped his team to a 4A state title. I’d appreciate whatever light you can shed on his departure from the acadmey/football program. Thanks.
I believe Mitch will be playing at Montana State….he is a great kid from a great family. I wish him all the best!