Young, But Hungry

8-13-13


I have been watching the Air Force Football team during the first two weeks of practice. Some observations:


      Sophomore QB Jaleel Awani has a large upside, but has struggled in scrimmages. Last Saturday he threw a pick and lost a fumble, and seemed to have trouble with his mechanics.

     3rd string QB Karson Roberts, on the other hand, looked really good. Very relaxed under center. He threw well from the pocket and on the run.

     Kale Pearson will be the starter against Colgate. He looked okay but needs a lot more work in game type situations.

     Have been very impressed with the defense. Some new faces at linebacker like Reggie Barnes and Kristov George joining Connor Healy and Joe Nichols who played some last year. The defense MUST play better this year. Last year they were bad, plain and simple.

    The Falcons were picked to finish 3rd in the Mountain Division of the Mountain West. But its going to be a tough, tough year. Every team in my opinion has gotten better. The Falcons have skill positions players to replace and a challenging schedule in front of them. Air Force will have to grow up quick to be a factor in the division race.