The Rise of Air Force Football

[@EmbracetheGrind]

What will Air Force’s record be at the end of the year?

[@KobeKam]

12-0

[@ezxdray-jq3mh]

12-0

[@Steeevey1222]

14-0

[@dougcrabbe8947]

12-0 / 13-0 after Bowl Game…FLY FIGHT WIN!

[@Walker39069]

The big thing too is Air Force doesn’t get help from the transfer portal or NIL deals. These athletes come here to possibly die instead of go elsewhere and make big bucks. It shows a lot that a team like that is having such a remarkable season.

[@orlandocolon877]

Yeah they're probably get past the top 15 in the AP poll but going to the playoff isn't going to happen

[@EmbracetheGrind]

They will probably in the G5 New Years Six Bowl but its sad they don't really even have a shot at the playoffs

[@kFlame-yg2et]

@@EmbracetheGrindwhat is the G5 NY6 bowl?

[@Bravesfan12345]

@@kFlame-yg2etthere is one slot in the NY6 games that is reserved for g5 teams

[@EmbracetheGrind]

@@kFlame-yg2et The Group of Five's New Year Six Bowl Automatic Bid (i.e Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, etc.)

[@telordesuvage3072]

@@EmbracetheGrindnot really. We have seen it with teams like Cincinnati or Tcu. Non power house teams almost always stand 0 chance.

[@domtom9594]

If academy base school get into the draft I would say allow them to be reserves so they can spend time focusing on both. As former national guard vet I would say it wouldn’t be so bad to have them go to PT or training once a month and have summer detail during off-season would make sense. Plus NFL could work with military member players on having them finish basic and IT education then be eligible to play as soon they get the core work done. Difficult part is loyalty to each one.

[@JesseyStone]

this was actually a huge issue last year forgot what service academy had a unironic first half of the draft prospect and they changed the rule where they had to serve first i think it was changed to where they can ball and then after their pro career ends they serve or the likes idr the fine details but it was something like that

[@0FFBRAND]

Nah just let them go to the NFL the military can spare a few people

[@domtom9594]

doesnt work like that cupcake...@@0FFBRAND

[@0FFBRAND]

@@domtom9594 It should tho and I say this as an active duty marine

[@domtom9594]

but it doesn't as Marine you should know military academy has contracts which are legal bind meaning no way of breaking unless medical waiver or vouch by HOC@@0FFBRAND

[@jaylenbarnes2.079]

I love Air Force Football so much and I'm happy there doing so well

[@Jermeister12]

Same here😊 I love 😁them so much. 😁 My Dad was an original Air Force member 😊In WW2

[@jaylenbarnes2.079]

@Jermeister12 That's Awesome to hear

[@Jermeister12]

@@jaylenbarnes2.079 Thanks😊

[@David-nx2vm]

As a retired Air Force officer and Boise State fan, I’m conflicted. I want AFA to win all their games except one. That the service academies are competitive at all with so many hands tied behind their backs is amazing. I knew lots of AFA football team alums when on active duty. All cadets must meet military weight standards at graduation. Seniors have just a few months after their bowl game to make weight - it’s tough, and the faculty/staff help them a lot to make sure they do it safely, but still. IMO, if a player gets drafted, let him go USAFR. As long as the Air Force has bands and protocol officers, the 1 or 2 cadets who get drafted are not negatively impacting readiness and can help with recruiting - both football players and Air Force enlistees. Playoffs? Maybe when the 12-team format starts…

[@halomastersT10]

spot on David, thanks for your service

[@markweber4678]

I hope Air Force can finish the season unbeaten. It would be great for all of the Service Academies, and a great story for college football. 👍

[@avgsunbeltenjoyer]

You should do a video on the reinvigoration of Georgia Southern football - it’s extensive winning history, move to the FBS, recent struggles, and Clay Helton’s rebirth.

[@HamishYeti]

I always enjoy watching AF. Thanks for the video.

[@christophersneed3462]

You failed to mention Dee Dowis, a Heisman finalist in 1990 and Chad Hennings, an Outland Trophy winner who went on to play in the NFL.

[@masonpacholl7253]

i had a classmate who is know attending the air force academy and he worked his ass off to get in, i can’t imagine playing football at a high level while putting in that other effort off the field

[@nickk7425]

I actually suspect that is one reason why all the military schools such as Army, Air force, and Navy are never really football powerhouses, because the standards are so high off the football field it's almost impossible to compete at a high enough level on the football field...

[@loganleroy8622]

It's just really hard to be any kind of Division 1 athlete at a service academy. There's so much that goes against them, but the one thing they do have going for them is discipline.

[@AC-be5gu]

@@nickk7425pretty generous definition for ‘powerhouse’ lol

[@CalmorUT6838]

Real chance they make it next year as the G5 invitee if they win the MWC

[@EmbracetheGrind]

Hopefully, would be fun to see the academies in the playoffs

[@markweber4678]

The Congressional decision to reinstate the 2 year service requirement (waiting period) is a just a shame… and proof of how myopic Congress can be. 🤦‍♂️

[@GaryKetchum808]

As long as every other team has 3 losses or more, AF can make the playoffs. The committee is all bought.

[@armstrongaddy1155]

Lol, that's not happening

[@DirtyBanditable]

Everyone would need a losing record for air force to even pretend to have a shot at the playoff. You want in a playoff, schedule actual football programs. A top Texas HS program will dominate air force on any field.

[@nicstratton7247]

Not this year! @@DirtyBanditable

[@upscan]

They lost to army 23-3…

[@NigelThornbery]

Forcing them to go directly into service if they are drafted into the NFL is stupid.

[@loganleroy8622]

Can't get drafted to the NFL if you aren't even permitted to enter your name for draft consideration.

[@lukebalek946]

Smurf Turf on Black Friday will be their toughest test. Air Force rises up to tough tests on the road. They smacked up CSU @ CSU while BSU only escaped with a 1pt victory there. That said, BSU just smacked up Wyoming on the Smurf Turf & AF only beat them by a TD. It’s going to be a battle in the trenches between the #2 ranked Rush Defense (AF) & the #6 Ranked Rush offense (BSU). I’ll take AF & the points

[@joshuaberan8220]

Got em rank12th right now with all November to come myself is,all can say

[@skibbyb]

I'm an AF brat (my dad served 20 years as an air traffic controller), so I LOVE AF and am so glad they are doing well. BUT, they have no chance of getting into the playoff this year. Hopefully they can make a really good bowl game. Go Falcons!

[@KDG702]

I really doubt Air Force will make the CFP. Thank the committee…

[@Samtember14]

It’s unfortunate that this team doesn’t get a shot in the regular season against high end power 5 teams. Every power 5 team they’ve played in bowls (which have been mid) under Calhoun, they have absolutely dog walked. They’re usually a consistent 9+ win team with a top end defense, top end rushing attack, efficient in passing, and lead in time of possession. Sure they’ll never blow out opponents but that’s the game they like to play. Chew clock, wear out the opposing defense, and force turnovers on opposing offenses.

[@ASAPsud]

Grew up a big Army fan as my uncle was a coach there throughout my childhood. That being said no matter how many times Air Force wins the commander in chief they will always be little brother to army and navy as a program. Some of the cleanest uniforms in all of cfb though, the bolts are so tough.

[@Walker39069]

Makes no sense, we’ve owned yall

[@neneshubby]

How can you be a little brother if your getting beat by them?

[@cwis37]

Little big brother (faster & stronger too 😂)

[@nuraby_9228]

@@neneshubby Probably because Air Force is the youngest of the service academies, so Navy-Army has that tradition and national spotlight every year while Air Force quietly racks up Commander in Chief trophy wins.

[@dafezz92]

The only one I’m concerned about is BSU. We’ve always struggled against them.

[@P51DFreak25]

Air Force has been good for like a decade but people are just now noticing

[@nicstratton7247]

Well they're undefeated is what everyone's noticing.

[@P51DFreak25]

@@nicstratton7247 They’ll have won 10+ games each of the last four full seasons. They’ll win 10+ this season too

[@pumapath2282]

airforce would get demolished by top tier teams

[@Bspain1263]

Yeah they still have to go to Boise state in week 12….

[@Davin-yv4xv]

Air force is tough but plays weak comp. If they go against say LSU or ole miss they wouldn't stand a chance

[@kFlame-yg2et]

Everyone knows that the restrictions doesn’t allow them to have the players to go against P5 athletes

[@IronForged]

@@kFlame-yg2et In the last three years in their bowl games they beat Washington State, Louisville and Baylor. Not played them...won the actual games. I'm not saying they can beat Georgia, Ohio State, USC or Alabama but they are beating P5 teams so saying they can't compete is completely wrong.

[@Davin-yv4xv]

@@IronForged wouldn't say Louisville and Baylor are exactly cream of the crop power 5 teams. Sure they can beat a mid power 5 team but I don't see them beating any of the top 25. And this is not the last three years. It's this year, and none of those teams losing to air force

[@dougcrabbe8947]

The only way to find out is play the game between the lines!

[@Walker39069]

@@Davin-yv4xvThese teams don’t know what to do with a triple option offense and a quarterback that can beat them over the top if needed and also their defense is legit

[@patb5923]

But if they go 14-0 with a new year 6 win, and do what UCF did and have a small poll say #1 and claim a natty. Still even that is an awesome year that most teams would dream of.

[@MP-dn4bs]

football fans make a big deal out of flying the flag, respecting the anthem, and supporting the troops go ahead and keep an undefeated service academy out of the playoff, i dare you

[@nuraby_9228]

Well we've seen a certain parts of the population already disrespect the flag and not support the troops because the still wave the traitor flag, they'd have no problem screwing over a service academy 🤣

[@Johnson-9871]

​@@nuraby_9228yeaaaah LSU destroyed army and army just destroyed Airforce so much for thinking since they(were) undefeated they deserve the playoffs😮

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Coach Calhoun I do not think has ever won less than 7 games, most years he wins about 9. Calhoun was the Freshman back up QB in 1985 when they lost only one game and ranked #4. I am biased I have known Troy Calhoun since we were 14.

[@bloodspartan300]

Its to early to tell but they dont have a strong schedule

[@michaelbarclay5016]

They’re good, but that’s a stretch. If it’s an academic bowl, sure.

[@scottstewart5784]

How do you get Dooberry from DeBerry?

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

Air Force is now #17

[@gamarkingduo8783]

Even if they win out, they won’t make the playoffs. Max they will finish top 10-8

[@TJ-Stackin]

If they go undefeated they will finish top 10

[@richardlusk8024]

They cannot make the playoffs but i hope. they have a great season

[@stanisasillycat]

Army winning the natty

[@nicstratton7247]

If they spank Hawaii, Army and Boise would they let them in playoff? They let Cincinnati, I realize they beat Notre Dame but dag!

[@nuraby_9228]

It took a lot of breaks along with that ND win for Cinci to get their shot, though the segregationist fans will tell you otherwise lol.

[@XxJERICHOHOLICxX13]

@@nuraby_9228 Cincy was the only remaining undefeated team in the country in 2021, they were always gonna be in at #4.

[@thelonewanderer0-0]

Absolutely no way that Air Force makes the CFP. I would be personally pissed if they got in over a 1 loss SEC team or even a big 10 team

[@Zak-bv4qm]

They would need to go unbeaten and blow everyone on there schedule out, then they would need every other team to lose at least twice and preferably have some 3 loss conference champions.

[@nuraby_9228]

I would rather see Air Force in the CFP over a team whose fans still wave Confederate flags because I'm a true American.

[@Johnson-9871]

​@@nuraby_9228Well too bad you may be a proud American you can be that but I'm a proud Southerner and proud to be a descendant of brave Confederate soldiers

[@phantomblade89]

If Air force made the playoffs they would get beaten worst than TCU you did.

[@mikelally97]

DeBerry. Pronounced duh-behr’-ee. Not Dewberry.

[@Zak-bv4qm]

They need everyone in the country to lose at least twice, and they need to go unbeaten and preferable blow teams out.

[@GovernmentIssued]

Strong team but Soft scheduling.

[@DH-jt1bw]

your spoke a minute too soon.. you flamed out over the pacific... probably will also against BSU..

[@EmbracetheGrind]

While it has been sad to see them struggle the past few weeks, it was still fun being able to cover them when they were hot

[@erik422]

I'm sorry, Air Force is decent, but they play BUMS, they are nowhere near playoff contenders, they are honestly lucky to be ranked.

[@nuraby_9228]

Don't think they'd go to the playoffs, but I would love to see them in an NY6.

[@broskee6149]

OHIO ST would cook these foos up😂

[@Freziquity]

I think Ohio State, Georgia, Florida State, and Washington will Make it, as Michigan and Texas as the first 2 out

[@ellaluna5514]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@PhantomPhaze]

Any other ranked team would humble them. AP Shouldn't be ranking teams with such weak schedules.

[@scottstewart5784]

they lead the nation in run offense, yards per pass, are top 10 in defense, and lead a power five conference

[@PhantomPhaze]

@scottstewart5784 lol, MWC is hardly a power 5 conference, and none of that matters playing exclusively unranked teams

[@nuraby_9228]

Why do you hate America?

[@PhantomPhaze]

@@nuraby_9228 I don't hate America. I just hate its government

[@David-nx2vm]

You’re wrong - underdogs win every week and in big bowl games too. Best example is the 2007 Fiesta Bowl where Boise State humbled the mighty Oklahoma with Adrian Peterson…

[@Kald_jenz35]

They play absolutely nobody teams💀💀💀💀

[@XxJERICHOHOLICxX13]

Michigan and Georgia have yet to play ranked teams. As far as I'm concerned, Air Force and Georgia have played the same strength of schedule.

[@Stringerbell5]

No

[@DirtyBanditable]

Let me know when they play an actual football program. 8-0 against the worst programs in the country. Stop selling garbage.

[@nuraby_9228]

Freedom hating terrorist sympathizer insulting the brave men and woman who make our country great and defend this country. 🤔

[@nowens4060]

I WISH AIR FORCE BAD LUCK FOR THE NEXT FIVE GAMES!!!!!!! THEY ARE CHEATING THEIR WAY JUST TO BE UNDEFEATED, THEY SPIED ON OTHER TEAMS PLAYBOOKS AND THEY PLAY TOO ROUGH!!!!!!

[@Walker39069]

Where’s the proof number one and number two it’s American football it’s nearly impossible to play too rough. You can’t disrespect a team that gets no help from the transfer portal, NIL deals, or being able to be drafted bc these athletes come here to possibly die, not make money

[@cwis37]

Someone didn’t get an appointment to USAFA 🤣

[@derekjones2604]

What a low life to want AFA TO LOSE, HE NEEDS TO SEE A THERAPIST

[@derekjones2604]

AN AFA GRADUATE PLAYED FOR DALLAS HAD A GREAT CAREER CHAD HENNING?

[@dylangarrett7327]

Cope loser