Air Force Football 2012: Backup QB Kale Pearson Impressive in Camp

Air Force Academy backup quarterback Kale Pearson has had a strong camp and could be the favorite to take over as starter next season, according to Frank Schwab of the Colorado Springs Gazette.

Pearson, a sophomore from Tulsa, Okla., is currently second on the Falcons' depth chart at QB, behind senior Connor Dietz. Pearson is ahead of Tucker Tipton, who started camp as a cornerback but switched back to QB when Pearson missed a few practices earlier in camp due to a minor injury. Freshmen Dano Graves and Jaleel Awini round out the Falcons' quarterbacks, and Schwab mentioned that they've also been playing well in camp.

The Falcons kickoff the 2012 season at home vs. FBS Idaho State on Sep. 1. Things get a lot tougher after that, as they head to Ann Arbor to take on No. 8 Michigan on Sep. 8.

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Air Force Football 2012: FB Mike DeWitt Primed For Big Season

The media blackout of the Air Force falcons football program was official lifted Tuesday, and the result was a few notable items that came out of preseason camp.

First, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette's Frank Schwab, the Falcons agreed to a multiyear deal with the local radio station, 104.3 FM, to be its affiliate -- an agreement that would give head coach Troy Calhoun his own weekly show -- and starting tailback Wes Cobb was working out at fullback just in case something happens to newly-named starter Mike DeWitt.

DeWitt, a senior who gained 567 yards and scored 12 touchdowns last season, is expected to have a big season as his workload at fullback will increase.

Although Air Force split time at the position last year, coach Troy Calhoun has shown he’s willing to give one fullback a heavy load. In 2009, Jared Tew had 238 carries. Last year, Cobb and DeWitt had 217 carries combined.

All-in-all, DeWitt has individual goals but admitted its the small things that will motivate him to a big season.

"It’s everything you do – blocking, running, all that stuff – it’s getting into a rhythm, getting more reps in practice and scrimmages," DeWitt said. "I think it’s definitely going to help me feel more comfortable."

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Air Force Football: Players Unavailable To Media 'Indefinitely'

Air Force announced a scheduling conflict has made its football players unavailable to the media indefinitely.