Calhoun invites fans to Falcons practice

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  • By Staff Sgt. Don Branum
  • U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. --  Falcons football head coach Troy Calhoun invited fans Aug. 9 to watch the Air Force players practice in preparation for the 2010 season, which begins with a home game against Northwestern State Sept. 4.

"We pride ourselves in allowing our fans the opportunity to watch the Falcons up close and personal," Calhoun wrote.

Freshmen generally take the field at 3:15 p.m., followed by varsity team members at 3:45 p.m. Most practices usually end around 5:30 p.m.

In accordance with NCAA rules, fans who come out to watch the Falcons practice cannot tweet, photograph or otherwise report on events at practice. For safety reasons, fans must stay around the outside of the practice fields.

The team occasionally moves practice to Falcon Stadium on Wednesdays. During inclement weather, the team will move to the indoor field on the bottom floor of the Cadet Field House.

"Thanks again for your support of the Academy and Air Force Football," Calhoun wrote. "We look forward to seeing you on the practice fields as well as in Falcon Stadium this fall."

The team will also hold its second-annual Kids' Day at Falcon Stadium, featuring Calhoun, the Bird and Air Force players and cheerleaders, Aug. 21 beginning at 9:30 a.m. After practice, fans can take the field to get autographs and photos.

For the Falcons' 2010 schedule, visit www.goairforcefalcons.com.