Ricks Falcon Review

Air Force Academy Graduate that loves ALL THINGS AIR FORCE SPORTS! I write this AFSports blog w/ newslinks+season/game/player previews/postgame analysis

[Ricks Falcon Review @RicksFalconRev]

Some new changes for 2026 for NCAA men's basketball. Nothing to affect @AF_MBB team as I see it.

GO FALCONS -Rick'77 @RicksFalconRev

[MWCConnection.com @MWCConnection]

Analyzing NCAAM’s new rules, points of emphasis in 2026-27

https://t.co/Tqf9nfbdzB

[Air Force Men's Basketball @AF_MBB]

Thank you to @RobDauster for taking the time to talk to Coach Crispin on the @TheFieldOf68 podcast.

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AMEN

[The Random Guy @RandomTheGuy_]

Watch his reaction change in a single second... This is the most beautiful moment on the internet today 🥺❤️

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Big time of the year for our Air Force Falcons @AF_Falcons coaching staffs as our Air Force Sports Camps are set begin at USAFA starting Monday, June 8, marking the program's 46th year of providing elite athletic instruction and leadership development for youth athletes.

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[Air Force Falcons @AF_Falcons]

Air Force Sports Camps set to kickoff 46th year in 2026

https://t.co/6DbFbVKcm6

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Air Force Sports Camps set to kickoff 46th year in 2026

https://t.co/6DbFbVKcm6

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It is time for @AF_Football to keep adding to that list. Couple of down years for our @AF_Falcons but I believe we are back in 2026.
GO FALCONS -Rick'77 @RicksFalconRev

[SuperWest Sports @SuperWestSports]

Teams from the West against which Air Force football has an All-Time Winning Record

Arizona
CSU
Fresno St
Hawai'i
Nevada
New Mexico
Ore St
SDSU
SJSU
UNLV
Utah
Utah St
UTEP
Washington
WSU
Wyoming

Full list, records ⤵️
https://t.co/sjve2Zdds5

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@bracketboard_ What sport? Badminton?
I'm bball @AF_MBB will surprise many under @CoachCrispin

GO FALCONS -Rick'77 @RicksFalconRev

[Chris Murray @ByChrisMurray]

There's a new king of attendance in the Mountain West, with New Mexico surpassing Boise State for the top spot. Here is the total attendance for each school in the league in the MW's seven ticketed sports. https://t.co/D1pr5tTiW7

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Why would you do this?
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[SaltyGoat @SaltyGoat17]

Well how about that...

Newsom signed a bill right before the primaries.

What does it do?

SB 73 says Vote-by-mail observers (e.g., party watchers) are prohibited from challenging a signature on the basis that it doesn’t match the registration record

If they weren't allowed to cheat California would be 100% RED!!

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OT NON-SPORTS

Watching a live movie production in front of our eyes in real time. And see this additional clip for part of how it's done.

GO FALCONS -Rick'77 @RicksFalconRev

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[🇺🇸RealRobert🇺🇸 @Real_RobN]

As long as they’re counting ballots after Election Day in California, it only means one thing: Spencer Pratt and Steve Hilton are out of the runoffs for LA Mayor and Governor.

In fact, Gavin Newsom confirmed it just two weeks ago.

When asked about the possibility of ending up with two Republican candidates for governor and no Democrats, he said:

We will have to topple the state government of California, and that is exactly what the Democrats are going to do.

“We all have agencies. We can shape the future. I don’t anticipate this being the case, but there is a ‘break the glass scenario.’ There are many people who have a deep understanding of what it would look like if Democrats were locked out, and we’re going to do everything to make sure that doesn’t happen. I’ll leave it there.”

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For the avid Air Force Football @AF_Football fans here (that's all of us right?) here is the first indepth look at our Air Force Falcons @AF_Falcons for 2026. The guys at College Football Experience interview Rick Baum who many of us know on his thoughts on the upcoming season. It's long but very in-depth. It starts with recapping 2025 while the discussion about 2026 actually begins around the 17:00 minute mark and then after a break at the 21:30 minute mark. Good look at individual players, some thoughts on coaches, and his expectations for the season. A good listen to whether in your car or at home.

https://t.co/cmFM7OSZxk

GO FALCONS -Rick'77 @RicksFalconRev

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Wait...what? They miscounted 24 hours ago?

https://t.co/Q1NB6nPtor

[End Wokeness @EndWokeness]

This morning, CA was at 58% counted

15 hours later… now it's 56% counted

Hmmmmm 🤔

[Ricks Falcon Review @RicksFalconRev]

Scratching my head but our Air Force Football @AF_Football comes in with the weakest schedule in the MWC for the 2026 season ranked on the SP+. Although it's against a 'last year winning team schedule' the meat is not there and our Air Force Falcons @AF_Falcons come in at 10 out of 10 (123 out of 138 FBS programs). That combined with the fewest road games in the MW sets this fall up for a 'no excuses' season for our team and coaching staff. Time will tell. Link to the full article from the Nevada SportsNet on all teams is below, here is the excerpt on AF. I think as we get closer and team rosters settle down there may be some changes to that but what do I know.

#10. Air Force (123rd)
Schedule: vs. Duquesne; vs. North Dakota State; at Nevada; vs. Navy; at Northern Illinois; vs. UNLV; at Wyoming; vs. UConn; at Army; vs. San Jose State; vs. UTEP; at New Mexico

Need to know: Air Force's 2026 opponents went 80-71 last season, the top winning percentage among MW schools. Yet, the SP+ ranking says the Falcons have the easiest schedule in the conference. Go figure. Air Force faces five bowl teams from last season, including military school rivals Army and Navy as well as UNLV, New Mexico and UConn. Air Force plays only five road games (with seven at home), which is the fewest road contests of any MW school this season. Columnist Chris Murray
https://t.co/XL7p4zzI7D

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[Chris Murray @ByChrisMurray]

I ranked the Mountain West football teams' schedules from hardest to easiest this season as Nevada gets its most favorable slate in years. The Wolf Pack faces only four teams that played in 2025 bowl games. https://t.co/FRDOCiDDll

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Oh my goodness brings memories to my feeble brain. As much as I would like the rivalry, 1 FCS game Plus Army Navy means I really want us to have at least a key well-named P5 for our fourth ooc game and even though CSU is in the PAC I don't think they really qualify. Thoughts?

Ahhhhh....Hughes Stadium.. PRICELESS

GO FALCONS -Rick'77

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This article discusses the Air Force Football vs Colorado State rivalry that has been lost due to them defecting to the PAC. Anyone hope it resumes in the future or another match-up you hope for in the future with any team?

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https://t.co/GPkMr4qWIi

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Three Non-Conference Matchups the Mountain West and PAC-12 should schedule

https://t.co/grpy2v8wl7

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A a very good and simplified overview of the transfers and better define NIL. The bipartisan act is aimed to protect students but also aimed to help teams, teammates, coaches and schools and to "even the playing field" and better define NIL. The act is aimed to protect students but also aimed to help teams, teammates, coaches and schools and to "even the playing field" (my interpretation only) still separated into the Haves and Have Nots as far as money $$$.

https://t.co/ES14lVDGjr

GO FALCONS -Rick'77 @RicksFalconRev

[MWCConnection.com @MWCConnection]

The Protect College Sports Act: A solid first step.

https://t.co/0nvC8R7bzj

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OT NON-SPORTS

Good post primary interview with Pratt. Very unifying comments

[RedWave Press @RedWavePress]

Reporter: What’s your message to people that didn’t vote for you?

Spencer Pratt: “Thank you for voting. I’m excited that everyone voted today. One thing that I’ve learned is a lot of people DON’T VOTE. My goal by November, whether it’s you voting for me or you’re voting for Mayor Bass, I’m going to get more people to vote.”

“We don’t have a city that votes and cares enough about our city. Everyone’s given up because they’ve just accepted failure, nothing changes. Things can change if you vote.”

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A nod to Troy Calhoun and 2026 will be a put up or shut up year for @AF_Football after the last 2 years.

GO FALCONS -Rick'77 @RicksFalconRev

[The Scarlet Standard @SS_MediaLV]

Athlon Sports 2026 Mountain West coach rankings:

1. Dan Mullen, UNLV
2. Jason Eck, New Mexico
3. Troy Calhoun, Air Force
4. Tim Polasek, North Dakota State
5. Ken Niumatalolo, San Jose State
6. Timmy Chang, Hawaii
7. Jeff Choate, UNR
8. Jay Sawvel, Wyoming
9. Scotty Walden, UTEP
10. Rob Harley, Northern Illinois