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Tuesday, October 26, 2010  Not a 'free' ride: New study shows scholarships fail to cover all costs for college athletes

Wednesday, June 09, 2010  Garrett Custons, a native of Sarasota, Fla., had one of the best freshmen seasons ever at the Academy, batting .328 with nine home runs and 64 RBIs. He also led the Mountain West Conference (MWC) with 16 stolen bases.

Wednesday, June 02, 2010  Before becoming an assistant coach, Drew Long was CU's coordinator of men's basketball operations and video coordinator. During his time in Boulder, the Buffaloes improved from seven wins during the 2006-07 campaign to 15 last season.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  Maj. Mike Kazlausky replaces Mike Hutcheon, who offered his resignation upon completion of the 2010 season after seven years as head coach. Kazlausky, known as "Coach Kaz," is a 1991 Academy graduate and has logged six years as an assistant coach at the USAFA.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010  The 27,000 square foot event center, located adjacent to the old Lions' Den, features high-tech sound, lighting and high-speed data capability that will make it a multi-purpose facility with uses by intercollegiate athletics, large all-campus events and conferences.

Monday, November 23, 2009  Current head coach Penny Lucas-White, who is under contract through December, will not return next season. She had a 97-302 record in 14 seasons as head coach at Air Force.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009  Christina Narayan was awarded the Online Elementary Teacher of the Year Award by the Colorado Department of Education. She was selected in part because of her vision for supporting the whole child.

Thursday, July 30, 2009  The newest group of Falcons, who have been at the Academy for the past month participating in Basic Cadet Training, will begin classes next week.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009  Matt Rademacher comes to the Academy after graduating from Coastal Carolina University in 2007 as an all-conference catcher. A native of Bay City, Mich., Rademacher will be responsible for the Falcon catchers and will also be working closely with assistant coach Chandler Rose and the hitters.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009  While coaching at the Prep School, Bellairs was selected to the All-Air Force and All-Armed Forces basketball teams and represented the United States in the 3rd World Military Games in Cantania, Italy. In 2004, he helped the U.S. Armed Forces team to the gold medal at the 41st SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) Basketball Tournament in Mons, Belgium.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009  Rising senior Zachary Nordahl (Molt, Mont.) joined 2009 graduates Daniel Castle (St. Joseph, Mo.), Harmon Gage (Madison, Ala.) and Matt Williams (Colorado Springs) on the Men’s All-Academic Track and Field Team.

Thursday, June 25, 2009  The newest members of the volleyball program, who will promptly begin Basic Cadet Training, join 12 returning letterwinners from the 2008 squad.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009  He was the Air Force Academy head football coach for 23 years. Winning percentage: best in school history.

Thursday, December 18, 2008  Seniors Jason Dall and Reid Gaiser, juniors James Gullo and Aaron Eshkenazi and sophomores John Tilton and Kyle Moses were all recognized for their academic excellence.

Friday, November 07, 2008  Air Force volleyball sophomore Nichole Stilwell (Divide, Colo.) was named to the ESPN The Magazine University Division Academic All-District VII third-team, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced Thursday.