Welch Has Foot Surgery: Air Force senior starting forward Nick Welch had successful surgery on his left foot Tuesday. Welch, who broke a bone in his foot during a pickup basketball game at his home in Fort Worth, Texas, is expected to make a full recovery will before the team’s first practice in October. Welch averaged 12 points and 3.6 rebounds per contest last season. Welch also had pre-season knee surgery in both 2003 and 2004. [7/21/05]