Maine @ ASU

[Mikeyosef]

Frankly, I can't explain the low attendance this year seeing as it is not Thanksgiving weekend and exams haven't started yet. All I can say is the season ticket holders I normally tailgate with and others I know, not attending seem to have pretty good reasons for not being able to make it. The truth is, my wife and one of my daughters who normally travel with me to games will not be attending either due to commitments they made months ago. It's really disappointing to me and I'm sure to other die hard App Fans as well but it is what it is. I think if things miraculously go our way and GS looses and we hold up our end to get another home game the crowd might be somewhat better. If we were hosting GS in that game I know it would be better!

[james_lawfirm]

When I first read your post, I thought I saw: "If you get caught carrying open beArs across the street ect you won't get arrested."

The appropriate response, of course, is: "but you might get tackled."

Carry on.

[Apphole]

When I first read your post, I thought I saw: "If you get caught carrying open beArs across the street ect you won't get arrested."

The appropriate response, of course, is: "but you might get tackled."

Carry on.

There will be a can. A can of whoop ***, opened on the BeArs! Hey-oh!!

[AppStsGr8]

Frankly, I can't explain the low attendance this year seeing as it is not Thanksgiving weekend and exams haven't started yet. All I can say is the season ticket holders I normally tailgate with and others I know, not attending seem to have pretty good reasons for not being able to make it. The truth is, my wife and one of my daughters who normally travel with me to games will not be attending either due to commitments they made months ago.

There are several folks who usually sit with us who can't make the game for various reasons - all of them good, all of them planned far in advance. I know several kids who have dance recitals or chorus concerts or such - always happens around Christmas. Of course, the parents will (and should) be there to support their children rather than being in Boone. It's just the way things are. Personally, my children are grown and I have no life outside of work, football, and church, so I'll be there like always. Is it Saturday yet?

[Saint3333]

I think a lot of the wives and kids that come to regular season games don't make it to the playoff games. I go with three couples and our four kids, only the three guys are going this weekend. Christmas season is tough.

I'd set the line at 17K and take the under for attendance this weekend.

[proasu89]

I think a lot of the wives and kids that come to regular season games don't make it to the playoff games. I go with three couples and our four kids, only the three guys are going this weekend. Christmas season is tough.

I'd set the line at 17K and take the under for attendance this weekend.

I would be very happy with 17k and props to the 111 for being sold out!

[Travelinneer]

I'm going to be there, wife can't make it - so I'm bringing a First Timer. He's quite excited, as he has heard quite a bit about our Mountaineers and the tailgaters. With him being new to the area, thought it would be a great way to introduce him to Boone. Looks as if the weather is going to be wonderful..............

Revenge is sweet......

[theasushow]

Playoff attendance takes a dip country-wide, not just in Boone. It is just magnified so much in Boone because of the great home attendance during the regular season. We get disappointed in 15-20k, but I'm pretty sure that 90% of fcs nation would take that attendance for a REGULAR season game. It's all relative(a playoffs team that averages 10k in the regular season would probably bring in around 6k for a playoff game). Furthermore, the regular season schedule is posted months and months in advance, its much easier to arrange travel plans, accomodations, and make sure there are no scheduling conflicts with other things (vacations, concerts, etc.) when given that much notice. That coupled with the already busy holiday season equates to low attendance...country wide.

[ASUMountaineer]

Don't mean to talk smack, but how can you guys regularly get 30k throughout the season, and then have that big of a drop-off? We tend to have the same issue, but we were damn close to a sell-out for our last playoff game...

There's a lot of theories, but no way to pick just one. The list, not inclusive, is:

People don't care as much about the playoffs.
Time of year (holidays) getting in the way.
Lack of time to plan for a trip.
People make plans well in advance.
People budget for 6 home games, but don't do so for extra games that aren't guaranteed.

I'm sure there are plenty of other reasons--like the reason I won't be there...grad school finals. I live, work, and go to grad school 2 hours away. It's a whole day commitment to head up the mountain. As much as I want to do it, I just can't this weekend. But, I will have the game on. Luckily, this is it for me...I graduate this month. Next season, it's on!

[appstate38]

Well Me and mine will be in attendance tomorrow. Haven't seen a home game since last season against W. Illinois. Looking forward to seeing "The Rock" again. Son playing HS ball and coaching makes it hard getting up on Sat. after a Friday night road trip.

[asknoquarter21]

I have a baby shower that I must attend tomorrow or I would be in Boone. Something about people buying you gifts for your first child that you need to be present for. Likely for me, I don't live in Montana and will be able to watch the game via ESPN 3.

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

Wow, Wow. Your school is beautiful, not to mention Kid Brewer Stadium. Seems like almost every Building is new. Great flight and the ride on 321 thru the Appalachians was amazing. Having a degree in Geology and hiking when my knees permit, I could really enjoy this area. Then after checking into the Hampton we found you guys put a package store across the street, now that's what I call Southern Hospitality. Checked out some of the parking spots in the Stadium lot, hoping to run into some of you guys.

Guess the only question we have is this- Is there some place closer to park than walking the 1.5 miles from the Hampton. Realize w/ the X-Mas parade it is gonna be a quagmire. In fact that might be my only negative, Boone is busy to say the least. Not used to this traffic but certainly understand why some many are here. Can't believe many other FCS schools have a FBS feel like you guys do. I'm tipping some Yuenglingbeer the and contemplating Fat City as the Beer guru recommended it since it comes in cans. Would consider other local Brews as well?

Can't wait for tomorrow- GO BLUE!!!

[Grizalltheway]

Wow, Wow. Your school is beautiful, not to mention Kid Brewer Stadium. Seems like almost every Building is new. Great flight and the ride on 321 thru the Appalachians was amazing. Having a degree in Geology and hiking when my knees permit, I could really enjoy this area. Then after checking into the Hampton we found you guys put a package store across the street, now that's what I call Southern Hospitality. Checked out some of the parking spots in the Stadium lot, hoping to run into some of you guys.

Guess the only question we have is this- Is there some place closer to park than walking the 1.5 miles from the Hampton. Realize w/ the X-Mas parade it is gonna be a quagmire. In fact that might be my only negative, Boone is busy to say the least. Not used to this traffic but certainly understand why some many are here. Can't believe many other FCS schools have a FBS feel like you guys do. I'm tipping some Yuenglingbeer the and contemplating Fat City as the Beer guru recommended it since it comes in cans. Would consider other local Brews as well?

Can't wait for tomorrow- GO BLUE!!!

A-HEM! xrotatehx

[james_lawfirm]

Wow, Wow. Your school is beautiful, not to mention Kid Brewer Stadium. Seems like almost every Building is new. Great flight and the ride on 321 thru the Appalachians was amazing. Having a degree in Geology and hiking when my knees permit, I could really enjoy this area. Then after checking into the Hampton we found you guys put a package store across the street, now that's what I call Southern Hospitality. Checked out some of the parking spots in the Stadium lot, hoping to run into some of you guys.

Guess the only question we have is this- Is there some place closer to park than walking the 1.5 miles from the Hampton. Realize w/ the X-Mas parade it is gonna be a quagmire. In fact that might be my only negative, Boone is busy to say the least. Not used to this traffic but certainly understand why some many are here. Can't believe many other FCS schools have a FBS feel like you guys do. I'm tipping some Yuenglingbeer the and contemplating Fat City as the Beer guru recommended it since it comes in cans. Would consider other local Brews as well?

Can't wait for tomorrow- GO BLUE!!!

OK, parking is always a hassle in Boone. Just the way it is. I suggest leaving your car at the hotel & riding the AppalCart to campus. It's free. Ask at the front desk & they'll tell you where to wait for it. I think it runs every 20 minutes or so. There are a number of different routes, but they all go to campus. Just get off somewhere on campus & walk towards the stadium. You should be able to do the same thing after the game.

ENJOY!

[mainejeff]

A-HEM! xrotatehx

The list is short.......Montana, App State.......JMU and ODU will join you guys.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Coulson's preview:

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/78-college-sports-journal/david-coulson/129-fcs-preview-maine-appalachian-state-rekindle-playoff-rivalry

[Grizalltheway]

The list is short.......Montana, App State.......JMU and ODU will join you guys.

I agree, assuming they don't go FBS in the near future.

[asumike83]

Wow, Wow. Your school is beautiful, not to mention Kid Brewer Stadium. Seems like almost every Building is new. Great flight and the ride on 321 thru the Appalachians was amazing. Having a degree in Geology and hiking when my knees permit, I could really enjoy this area. Then after checking into the Hampton we found you guys put a package store across the street, now that's what I call Southern Hospitality. Checked out some of the parking spots in the Stadium lot, hoping to run into some of you guys.

Guess the only question we have is this- Is there some place closer to park than walking the 1.5 miles from the Hampton. Realize w/ the X-Mas parade it is gonna be a quagmire. In fact that might be my only negative, Boone is busy to say the least. Not used to this traffic but certainly understand why some many are here. Can't believe many other FCS schools have a FBS feel like you guys do. I'm tipping some Yuenglingbeer the and contemplating Fat City as the Beer guru recommended it since it comes in cans. Would consider other local Brews as well?

Can't wait for tomorrow- GO BLUE!!!

That is awesome, glad to hear that y'all are enjoying the High Country! Parking is a pain and it always is, so I'd suggest the AppalCart. I believe there is a stop right by the Hampton Inn on Faculty St. which will take you into town by the stadium. From there, you guys can just walk in and tailgate. The front desk should be able to get you a schedule for the AppalCart that will help you out.

Also, King St. is not shutting down until 10:45AM tomorrow so if you plan to do any walking around, you could always get there early and park downtown. You'd still have a walk to the stadium but not nearly as far as your hotel.

I just found out we landed a spot in the Stadium lot as well, so I will be up there visiting the tailgates as much as possible. I will post my spot number tomorrow when I see the pass. Good luck, maybe we will cross paths in the lot tomorrow!

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

A-HEM! xrotatehx

Knew that might get reaction from some other schools, shall I rephrase that and say App state has to be in the top 5xrotatehx
Griz does your school look brand new like App. State???

Done, will take the Party bus to Tailgating section. You guys are treating us awful well, hope you feel the same after the game(LOL)

[james_lawfirm]

That is awesome, glad to hear that y'all are enjoying the High Country! Parking is a pain and it always is, so I'd suggest the AppalCart. I believe there is a stop right by the Hampton Inn on Faculty St. which will take you into town by the stadium. From there, you guys can just walk in and tailgate. The front desk should be able to get you a schedule for the AppalCart that will help you out.

Also, King St. is not shutting down until 10:45AM tomorrow so if you plan to do any walking around, you could always get there early and park downtown. You'd still have a walk to the stadium but not nearly as far as your hotel.

I just found out we landed a spot in the Stadium lot as well, so I will be up there visiting the tailgates as much as possible. I will post my spot number tomorrow when I see the pass. Good luck, maybe we will cross paths in the lot tomorrow!


I am glad we agree.

[james_lawfirm]

Knew that might get reaction from some other schools, shall I rephrase that and say App state has to be in the top 5xrotatehx
Griz does your school look brand new like App. State???)

Thanks for the compliments. We're fond of our campus. I went to Wa-Griz Stadium in 2009 & visited their fine campus. U of Montana compares well to ASU.

[asumike83]

I am glad we agree.

Indeed. Great minds think alike!

[Skjellyfetti]

Guess the only question we have is this- Is there some place closer to park than walking the 1.5 miles from the Hampton. Realize w/ the X-Mas parade it is gonna be a quagmire.

Here is where I would park if I were you. There is free parking at the Watauga Health Department and a shuttle to the game. Depending on when you are wanting to get there may be a challenge since King Street will be closed because of the parade and that area will be a nightmare and should be avoided (unless on foot!) tomorrow.

There is a backway on Poplar Grove Road that you can take from the Hampton Inn to that parking lot. Here are directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?gcx=c&q=boone+mall+appalcart&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&sa=N&tab=wl&authuser=0

That should help you miss traffic both before and after the game.

Edit: just saw the other post mentioning an Appal Cart stop at the Hampton Inn. I didn't know about that -- but, that would definitely be your best bet. So, use the above as a backup, I guess!


Would consider other local Brews as well?

North Carolina has some great breweries. Highland or Foothills are a couple of my favorites. Peabody's by your hotel has a great selection and those guys will help you find some local beers.

[TheWeasel1995]

For great beer and wine in Boone, check out Bulldog Beer and Wine on King Street. They've got one of the best beer (and wine) selections around they've got great customer service!

[asumike83]

I second that Peabody's notion! You could almost literally throw a rock there from the Hampton Inn. They have a great selection and a helpful staff that will help you find some good local brews to mix your own six (or 12 or 18).

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

I second that Peabody's notion! You could almost literally throw a rock there from the Hampton Inn. They have a great selection and a helpful staff that will help you find some good local brews to mix your own six (or 12 or 18).

Yes that is the place we went for Yuengling beer , then we asked why there was stools out front? His answer they are having a wine tasting event before the game and I said we are not wine drinkers so the Beer God says that are having a Beer Tasting event from 5-8, I told my son to pinch me, guess we know where we are going after the game!!!
I love this place, off to Mello Mushroom for dinner!
GO BLUE!!!

[AppStsGr8]

Yes that is the place we went for Yuengling beer , then we asked why there was stools out front? His answer they are having a wine tasting event before the game and I said we are not wine drinkers so the Beer God says that are having a Beer Tasting event from 5-8, I told my son to pinch me, guess we know where we are going after the game!!!
I love this place, off to Mello Mushroom for dinner!
GO BLUE!!!

Glad you're enjoying our little town and had a safe trip down. Hope to see you tomorrow at The Rock. Go APP!

[biggie]

Yes that is the place we went for Yuengling beer , then we asked why there was stools out front? His answer they are having a wine tasting event before the game and I said we are not wine drinkers so the Beer God says that are having a Beer Tasting event from 5-8, I told my son to pinch me, guess we know where we are going after the game!!!
I love this place, off to Mello Mushroom for dinner!
GO BLUE!!!
Should be plenty of good beers to try at Mellow, though I haven't made it in there to drink since they opened in the new location. May even have Cottonwood on tap, all of that brand is good, started in Boone.

Mellow is a great place. If you like spicy, their blackened/jamacian jerk chicken sub/pizza is great.

[appfan2008]

You have got to walk from the Hampton... take in all the tailgating along the way!... the other week i parked at walmart which is a mile past the hampton... but that is just me... get out and enjoy our beautiful mountain weather...!

[biggie]

Good new video Elon highlights and pre-playoff motivation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlywHcel638&feature=youtube_gdata_player



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlywHcel638&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Skjellyfetti]

Good new video Elon highlights and pre-playoff motivation


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlywHcel638#!
Just wanted to embed it.

That video has me JACKED. Especially starting at 2:00 on.

[asumike83]

That video makes me want to hit somebody in the mouth! xtroublex

[AppMAN04]

After watching that video, not only am I hyped but I believe we are going to win .. Just the way it is...

[asumike83]

Not sure if the author knows anything more than the rest of us but the Rivals article says they are is expecting 20K at the game today. It is a gorgeous day up here and the lot is looking pretty lively but that is still probably optimistic. Perfect day for football though!

[Mr. C]

Nowhere close to 20 K here today.

[caribbeanhen]

looks like a sparse turnout today in Boone

[Mr. C]

ASU started at the 20 after the opening kickoff and went three and out on two incompletions.

[Mr. C]

Big hit by Maine's Trevor Coston to break up the third down pass.

[Mr. C]

Maine starts at the 32 after a punt and gains 9 on a bubble screen.

[Mr. C]

ASU stuffs Maine on second down. Third and one.

[mainejeff]

App State looks tiny.

[Mr. C]

Maine is out to the ASU 46 for a first down. The Black Bears are attacking with bubble screens.

[mainejeff]

TD.....MAINE!!!!!!!!!

[R3TRO]

7-0 Maine...

[Mr. C]

TD for Maine on a play fake and sprint out pass for Warren Smith. 7-0 with 12:48 left in the first.

[caribbeanhen]

maine up 7-0 just like nothing

[Mr. C]

Rodger Walker got badly burned on the play at CB. It reminded me of some of the breakdowns that ASU's secondary had against Virginia Tech. Good film study on the part of the Maine staff.

[ccd494]

Maine getting really good penetration early.

[Mr. C]

Presley nearly broke loose for a possible TD on the KO return, but danced when he should have headed up the field. ASU has the ball at the 17 with a third and 13 upcoming.

[Mr. C]

CB blitz and a nice hot read for Jamal Jackson for 25 yards to Cadet. First down ASU at the 42.

[Mr. C]

Dropped snap on a ball to Jackson's side. 2nd down at the 35.

[ccd494]

Boo birds out early down there?

[Mr. C]

The crowd doesn't like ASU's bubble screen calls. 3rd down from the 32.

[dwtime]

fickle App St. fans.......boo's already.

[Mr. C]

Boo birds out early down there?

They don't like the play calling. That is a normal thing at KBS. QB draw fails. 4th down.

[mainejeff]

App State fans already booing......Maine looks physically dominant right now.

[dwtime]

Big time tackle there otherwise he is gone.

[Mr. C]

Maine takes over at the 18.

[Mr. C]

Big time tackle there otherwise he is gone.
Same thing on Maine's first possession with one of those bubble screens.

[R3TRO]

App State looks very undersized.

[Mr. C]

Maine looks physically dominant right now.

Before the game, talking to Jack Cosgrove, that was what he was hoping for. He thought ASU would have a big speed advantage.

[AppChicago]

Yeah, we've been recruiting for speed more than size for years now. Not a big team.

[caribbeanhen]

App State looks very undersized.

true and also the reason CAA fans have such a good time in Boone

[Mr. C]

App State looks very undersized.

ASU is a speed team, with a lot of underclassmen. They haven't had time to develop in the weight room yet.

[mainejeff]

Perillo with a BIG 1st down catch.

[Mr. C]

true and also the reason CAA fans have such a good time in Boone

Very few teams have a good time in Boone and ASU has dominated the CAA over the past few years.

[mainejeff]

Perillo!!!!!!!!! BIG gain!

[Mr. C]

Big catch by TE Perillo again. 1st down at the ASU 40.

[Mr. C]

Watching Maine's UNH tape, I thought Perillo might be a factor. Brown with a gain to the ASU 22.

[mainejeff]

Brown almost breaks it!

[Mr. C]

Time out Maine with 5:56 left in the first period. Another bad start for the Mountaineers, who have had plenty of them lately (except for the Georgia Southern game).

[Mr. C]

Brown almost breaks it!

Brown looks like the two weeks rest were very helpful for him.

[Mr. C]

Brown squeezes his way to the 18.

[Mr. C]

Pass interference on ASU's is flagged and then overturned. Weird call.

[veinup]

still 7-0 in here?

[dwtime]

Definetly interference

[ccd494]

Uncatchable?!

[Mattymc727]

What? aweful non call there

[Mr. C]

3rd and six from the 18.

[Mr. C]

What? aweful non call there

I agree. First down for Perillo inside the 10 and then a fumble.

[ccd494]

Is forward progress being stopped no longer a rule!?

[Mr. C]

Maine is lucky to get the ball back. Near disaster there for the Black Bears. First and goal at the 9.

[dwtime]

Maine getting homered at Boone, where was the whistle?

[Mr. C]

Is forward progress being stopped no longer a rule!?

It look like he was still moving from the box. Intercepted and dropped by ASU.

[Mr. C]

Maine getting homered at Boone, where was the whistle?

Homered? Maine retained possession on the play.

[mainejeff]

Typical "Southern hospitality".........

[Mr. C]

Third and goal from the six.

[Mr. C]

Good coverage forced Smith to scramble and he is stopped at the 3. 20-yard field goal attempt for Harvey.

[Mr. C]

Harvey was shaky yesterday in practice and again today in warm-ups and Middleton blocked the kick.

[Mattymc727]

Maine got screwed out of 7 right there. Not a good momentum swing

[ccd494]

Maine shouldn't even try XPs, the kicking game has been that historically bad.

[Mr. C]

Rodger Walker, who got burned on the first TD pass, is out for the game with a groin injury. Nice excuse.

[caryapp]

Honest question at work and cant watch. How did Maine get screwed

[Mr. C]

Great coverage early for Maine's secondary. Third and 10, ASU at the 20.

[Mr. C]

Jackson seems a little too ramped up and overthrows another pass. Still no first downs for ASU and time for another punt.

[mainejeff]

Apps offense sucks.

[ccd494]

Honest question at work and cant watch. How did Maine get screwed

I don't think they did, they wound up with 1st and goal regardless of a pass interference no call and couldn't cash in.

[Mr. C]

28-28 at halftime for Georgia Southern and ODU. Almost 350 yards of total offense.

[Mattymc727]

Honest question at work and cant watch. How did Maine get screwed

Should have been defensive pass interference in the endzone, yet the refs waived it off because they said the ball was uncatchable.... it was a catchable ball

[Bogus Megapardus]

Very impressed with Maine so far. Might cause me not to switch to Lehigh/Towson at 3:30.

[caryapp]

I don't think they did, they wound up with 1st and goal regardless of a pass interference no call and couldn't cash in. Thanks working on gamedays sucks!

[Mr. C]

Apps offense sucks.

They might right now, but they probably will turn it on after the first quarter ends.

[caribbeanhen]

Very few teams have a good time in Boone and ASU has dominated the CAA over the past few years.
I was referring to something else Mr Cxnodx

[dwtime]

Apps offense sucks.

So far they are but looking at box scores though it appears they start slow.

[mainejeff]

Nice run by Hood.

[Mr. C]

Maine is moving again in ASU territory. Second and six from the 36.

[Mr. C]

QB draw for Smith to the 34, third and three.

[Mr. C]

First quarter end, Maine 7, ASU 0. It could be a lot worse for the Mountaineers.

[Mr. C]

The last time these two teams played here in the 2002 playoffs, it was 0-0 at halftime and Maine used two big second-half plays for a 14-13 win on a cold and windy day.

[caryapp]

Wow App needs to rebound like they did against Elon or this could be a long day.

[ccd494]

First quarter end, Maine 7, ASU 0. It could be a lot worse for the Mountaineers.

Maine needs to cash in, can't let App hang around unnecessarily.

[Mr. C]

Montana is up 10-0 late in the first quarter on Central Arkansas.

[AppChicago]

PICK!

[dwtime]

Easy pick there for App St.

[Mr. C]

Smith threw a short pass into double coverage and ASU intercepts. First career interception for Justin Lloyd.

[Mr. C]

Third and six upcoming for ASU at the 42.

[mainejeff]

That was a fumble

[Mr. C]

Quick was hit hard on a nice seem pass from Jackson and it is 3 and out again.

[dwtime]

Nice hit close to a catch but refs got that right.

[Mr. C]

That was a fumble

That was an incompletion. He never had possession.

[Mr. C]

Maine's secondary has been a group of beasts thus far. Very impressive, but then we knew these guys were good.

[mainejeff]

That was an incompletion. He never had possession.

Oh OK........ I guess that 2 steps with the ball in your hands isn't possession in the South......

[AppChicago]

Oh OK........ I guess that 2 steps with the ball in your hands isn't possession in the South......

Come off it.

[Mr. C]

ASU need to establish the running game set up the pass and hasn't come close to establishing the run yet.

[DMo_JMU]

Maine is the much better team. CAA all day

[ccd494]

Oh OK........ I guess that 2 steps with the ball in your hands isn't possession in the South......

I don't think he had two steps.

[mainejeff]

Maine needs to cash in here.......they should be ahead way more than 7-0....... that will come back to bite them eventually.

[mainejeff]

I don't think he had two steps.

Oh OK........I guess that I am watching a different game

[Mr. C]

Come off it.

Come on Jeff, you are seeing things.

[Mr. C]

Third and three coming up for Maine from its own 27.

[Mr. C]

Underneath route is stopped short. Weird check off for Smith right there. Maine must punt.

[mainejeff]

Maine needs to go long........Smith now looking tentative

[Mr. C]

Cadet dances to the ASU 42 on the punt return. 11:51 left in the half.

[Mountaineer#96]

Minus one big play defense is holding Maine well......if our offense doesn't get something going here soon......

[Mr. C]

Read option keeper for Jackson for two yards.

[insideout08]

Oh OK........ I guess that 2 steps with the ball in your hands isn't possession in the South......

It's refs from the Northeast Conference....

[Mr. C]

Cadet steps out of bounds on a short-side option pitch. Third and 11.

[AppChicago]

Strange playcalling for App...

[caryapp]

Minus one big play defense is holding Maine well......if our offense doesn't get something going here soon...... Not really without a pick and a blocked field goal where in deep ish

[Mr. C]

Finally a first down for ASU as Jackson sprints out and finds a receiver at the Maine 34 for 25 yards.

[AppChicago]

Nice pass. JJ to Baker-Boney.

[Mountaineer#96]

Offensive play calling once again......not very out of the box for the Apps so far.

[Mr. C]

Jackson uses his feet again for another completion to the Maine 21.

[Mountaineer#96]

Thus far very close to the tempo/timeline of the Elon game last week.

[Mr. C]

Two runs produce next to nothing. Third and nine from the 20.

[Mr. C]

It's refs from the Northeast Conference....

NEC refs explain a lot. The same refs that work Ivy League and Big East games (yuck).

[Mr. C]

Maine called its second time out.

[Mr. C]

Thus far very close to the tempo/timeline of the Elon game last week.

I was thinking that too. The good thing for ASU is that the Mountaineers didn't get down 21-0.

[AppChicago]

TD APP!

[ccd494]

I have no idea why Maine is so good at blocking kicks, but I love it.

[mainejeff]

8th blocked PAT of the year for Maine!

[AppChicago]

Yikes. No PAT. 7-6, Maine on top.

[Mr. C]

TD pass for Jackson to Peacock, who holds on for a 20-yard score. 7 plays, 58 yards. PAT was blocked by Michael Cole and hit the upright on the right and bounced away. Maine 7, ASU 6 with nine minutes left in the half.

[Mr. C]

Peacock held on after he was drilled. Jackson had THREE open receivers and picked the most covered of the three and made a great throw.

[Mr. C]

I have no idea why Maine is so good at blocking kicks, but I love it.

Two blocked kicks for the two teams today. ASU is good at that, too.

[Mountaineer#96]

Not really without a pick and a blocked field goal where in deep ish

So those are not defensive plays? ummm....

[Mr. C]

Maine starts at the 20.

[Mr. C]

Derek Session got leveled, but held out for a catch at the 32.

[Mr. C]

Brown is stopped at the 34, second and eight.

[Mattymc727]

Im so sick of the christmas comercial on espn 3. Its killing me

[Mountaineer#96]

John Holt is not a Special Teams coordinator......he was hired as a favor since he couldn't get a job anywhere else when he graduated. We need to find a guy who actually coaches special teams.

[Mr. C]

Pass to Session to the 39. THird and 3.

[Mr. C]

Smith slides in for a first down on the QB draw to the Maine 45.

[mainejeff]

Heady play by Smith

[Mr. C]

ASU doesn't wrap up on a tackle and Brown romps to the ASU 37.

[mainejeff]

Nice run by Brown!

[AppChicago]

Brown's slippery.

[Mr. C]

Brown is stop on two short gains, third and 8 from the 35.

[mainejeff]

Don't like that call

[ccd494]

Am I the only one that doesn't understand a word the sideline reporter says?

[caryapp]

So those are not defensive plays? ummm....You said we were holding them 226 yards in the first qtr and half is not holding them.

[Mr. C]

Skinny post to Aultman for the TD.

[mainejeff]

But I like that one!

[mainejeff]

Jeezus......

[ccd494]

I wasn't kidding when I said Maine has no business ever kicking the ball.

[AppChicago]

Got a hand on that PAT! 13-6 Maine.

[Mr. C]

35 yard TD pass makes it Maine 13, ASU 6. Gordy Witte with the block after a high snap.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Im so sick of the christmas comercial on espn 3. Its killing me

Use Firefox with AdBlock and you don't see the commercials.

[insideout08]

These teams kick PATs like Furman (i.e., NOT GOOD).

[Mr. C]

Maine seems to have issues all the time on snaps and holds.

[AppChicago]

Im so sick of the christmas comercial on espn 3. Its killing me

Okay, I'm officially with you on that.

[ccd494]

Im so sick of the christmas comercial on espn 3. Its killing me


The one with the ringing phone gets me everytime, I have the same ringtone.

[Mr. C]

These teams kick PATs like Furman (i.e., NOT GOOD).

They should run the Chris Triester two-point play again like they did at JMU to win 25-24 in OT.

[Mr. C]

The special teams play by both teams has been horrendous. Cadet dropped the KO at the one and got back to the 13.

[insideout08]

They should run the Chris Triester two-point play again like they did at JMU to win 25-24 in OT.

Agreed! That was great.

[Bison06]

Is App. State just playing bad or is Maine this good? They should be up by 21 points from what I have seen and are dominating this game.

[Mr. C]

The pocket collapses on Jackson for a one-yard sack. Coverage sack.

[AppChicago]

I hate to say it, but our limp offense is starting to bum me out a little. Let's pick it up, Apps.

[Mr. C]

Is App. State just playing bad or is Maine this good? They should be up by 21 points from what I have seen and are dominating this game.

Maine is very good and ASU most often starts slowly.

[Mr. C]

DeAndre Presley made a nice catch and run with a good block from Cadet. First down ASU at the 38.

[Mr. C]

Cadet option pitch to the 41. 2nd and 7.

[Bison06]

Maine is very good and ASU most often starts slowly.

They better get it together, they are lucky to still be in the game.

[Mr. C]

Jordan with a catch, but he bounces off and loses some of his positive yardage to the 43.

[Mr. C]

Nice blitz pickup by Jackson and a completion to Quick for a first down at the 50. Quick showed his NFL ability to get that.

[Mr. C]

Quick catch at the Maine 29 in heavy coverage is called out of bounds.

[Mr. C]

Huge sack for Troy Russell on Jackson back to the ASU 40.

[TwoFeathers]

I'm wondering when the App fans are going to take back all the smack??? This Maine defense is like nothing they've seen in a long time.

[Mr. C]

4th down and a time out for Maine (taken late) with 26.3 seconds left in the half to force a punt.

[AppChicago]

I'm wondering when the App fans are going to take back all the smack??? This Maine defense is like nothing they've seen in a long time.

Did you see a lot of smack?

[TwoFeathers]

Didn't Maine finish 4th in the CAA?

[caryapp]

I'm wondering when the App fans are going to take back all the smack??? This Maine defense is like nothing they've seen in a long time.As one who didnt talk smack i would say not before the game is over. Maine D so far is lights out

[Mr. C]

Sam Martin punt is downed at the Maine 15 with 13 seconds left.

[TwoFeathers]

Did you see a lot of smack?

I assume you're joking, right?

[Mountaineer#96]

I'm wondering when the App fans are going to take back all the smack??? This Maine defense is like nothing they've seen in a long time.

Well here is the thing.....Maine is up by a score, why would people start eating crow when they are down by 7 in the first half. Just think before you speak.

[TwoFeathers]

As one who didnt talk smack i would say not before the game is over. Maine D so far is lights out

Agreed.

[Mr. C]

Maine downs the ball and it is halftime.

[mainejeff]

Glad that Maine goes into the half with the lead because they have been dominant for most of the 1st half......

[boonedocks]

I'm wondering when the App fans are going to take back all the smack??? This Maine defense is like nothing they've seen in a long time.

No different than other defenses this year that have made App look bad. Our offense and offensive staff are struggling to say the least.

[AppChicago]

I assume you're joking, right?

No. I'm not. You mean smack directed at the CAA, generally? Or at Maine, specifically? Because outside a couple of loudmouths, I didn't see an awful lot of the latter.

[TwoFeathers]

Well here is the thing.....Maine is up by a score, why would people start eating crow when they are down by 7 in the first half. Just think before you speak.

True...

[Mr. C]

ASU has dodged some bullets and could be down by a bunch, instead of trailing 13-6.

[asuboys]

Maine tied for 2nd in CAA...

[TwoFeathers]

No. I'm not. You mean smack directed at the CAA, generally? Or at Maine, specifically? Because outside a couple of loudmouths, I didn't see an awful lot of the latter.

I think alot of folks overlooked Maine. Maybe I was confusing App fans with Ga Southern fans. ;)

[veinup]

update from missoula for those who care: grizzlies up 31-0 over the bears, 20 seconds left first half.

[AppChicago]

I think alot of folks overlooked Maine. Maybe I was confusing App fans with Ga Southern fans. ;)

Ha. Now that's something you NEVER want to do. And I do think some looked past Maine, but I just don't recall seeing a lot of blatant smack, here or elsewhere. I think App fans are realistic about our team this year, for the most part, and the smart ones aren't looking past any team, least of all a solid team from a solid conference.

However, the battle between SoCon and CAA boosters is neverending. We should all remember that one team is not a conference and one game is not a team.

Having said all that, I think it's WAY too early to start writing App off in this one. Still anyone's ball game, no?

[boonedocks]

How is Bill and Mary's playoff game going?

[mainejeff]

Maine needs a BIG play early this half or it's gonna be a REAL battle down the stretch...........

[boonedocks]

App can't run the ball, so unless Jamal plays mistake-free football it will be a long second half.

[veinup]

c'mon, apps. git 'er done in the second half. i'm with you.

[AppChicago]

Maine starts first drive of second half at the 24.

[Mr. C]

Three and out for Maine to start the 2nd half after narrowly missing another long bomb.

[mainejeff]

Coston might be injured.....that would be bad for Maine

[Mr. C]

ASU takes over at the 38.

[Mr. C]

Quick is hit at the 12 and is forced out of bounds for an incompletion.

[Mr. C]

3 and out for ASU, more great secondary work for Maine.

[Mr. C]

Shanked punt for Sam Martin to the Maine 42.

[Mountaineer#96]

Well if we trade 3 and outs the law of averages beats us since we are down by 7.

[Mountaineer#96]

We need a special teams coach.

[Mr. C]

1st down for Maine on a Smith to Aultman completion at the ASU 41.

[Mr. C]

We need a special teams coach.
Come on. The special teams coach doesn't shank a punt and he doesn't kick with a groin injury.

[boonedocks]

#96 you may be right, but no special teams coach can suit up and punt it themselves.

[Mr. C]

A pass in the end zone goes through the hands of the WR. Should have been six.

[Mr. C]

Smith makes a nice scramble and move to gain 9 yards on third down. Fourth and one from the 32.

[Mr. C]

Brown's strength gives Maine a first down at the 26 when he was initially stopped.

[mainejeff]

Big 4th down conversion there

[Mr. C]

Brown to the 21.

[Mountaineer#96]

The punt isn't the exact reason why we need a legit special teams coach......throughout the entire year from snaps, stupid penalties, missed blocks, assignments, etc .....it has happened. When Dale Jones ran the special teams while the linebacker coach as well, we never were this lackluster on special teams. If you could argue otherwise, you are not watching the same games I am.

[mainejeff]

TD.......MAINE!!!!

[Mr. C]

Maine schemes ASU into a secondary mistake and gets another TD pass. Maine 20, ASU 6. 8:32 left in the third.

[mainejeff]

20-6 Maine

[Mountaineer#96]

Short field because of mistakes on special teams = Maine TD

[Mr. C]

Double personal fouls on ASU and Maine on the PAT.

[ccd494]

Double personal fouls on ASU and Maine on the PAT.

Seemed like he said only on App, and just pointed the wrong way initially.

[boonedocks]

I don't know, our kickoff coverage has been better than it has in the past. Even in the championship years, our kickoff coverage was atrocious. Not saying we don't need a diff coordinator, just saying.

[Mountaineer#96]

I will agree about kickoff coverage....but they didn't make mistakes in the likes of penalties and blown assignments like they do now. The guys wouldn't get down the field and cover very quickly but it looked like a bend but don't break mentality.

[asuboys]

The App play calls are atrocious.

[boonedocks]

16 rushes for 5 yards, combined with a good game and gameplan on offense for maine tells the whole story

[veinup]

gosh dangit. hang in there APPS.

[Mountaineer#96]

When we first put this style of offense in back in '04 would anyone think that we would call ourselves predictable?

[Mr. C]

Maine stops ASU again. ASU's defense has to stop the Bears here from the Maine 46.