Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State 2013 Game

[atlfcsfan]

Considering both wont be able to compete in the FCS playoffs this year, any chance they could reschedule their game? Maybe play it the first week of December? Would the SoCon or FCS allow it? Maybe make it a Thursday or Friday game? Maybe put it on ESPN or something? xchinscratchx

[pike51]

I like your thinking

[BisonFan02]

xzzzzx

[catamount man]

Friday night Oct 25 8pm ESPN-U. Book it.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Friday night Oct 25 8pm ESPN-U. Book it.

Nah, this has Tuesday night written all over it!

[BisonFan02]

Nah, this has Tuesday night written all over it!

No way...cannot compete with MAC football on Tuesday nights!

[atlfcsfan]

Friday night Oct 25 8pm ESPN-U. Book it.

Was thinking like December, not October

[ASUMountaineer]

xzzzzx

So boring you commented...twice, out of 8 posts. xnodx

[BisonFan02]

So boring you commented...twice, out of 8 posts. xnodx

Yup

[ASUMountaineer]

Considering both wont be able to compete in the FCS playoffs this year, any chance they could reschedule their game? Maybe play it the first week of December? Would the SoCon or FCS allow it? Maybe make it a Thursday or Friday game? Maybe put it on ESPN or something? xchinscratchx

My understanding is that both App State and GSU will technically be FCS Independents this year, so I'm not sure the SoCon would/could do anything about it (could be wrong about that). However, that would require a lot of work by both sides to plan it. And, if they couldn't get it televised there wouldn't really be a reason to do it.

[ASUMountaineer]

Nah, this has Tuesday night written all over it!

Cool, you'd be able to watch it!

[ASUMountaineer]

Yup

Whew, must be mind-numbing to be that bored.

[atlfcsfan]

No way...cannot compete with MAC football on Tuesday nights!

But if their game was on the same day as the 2nd rd of the FCS Playoffs, their ratings would be a lot better than any FCS playoff game. xbandwagonx

[BisonFan02]

But if their game was on the same day as the 2nd rd of the FCS Playoffs, their ratings would be a lot better than any FCS playoff game. xbandwagonx

Congrats I guess?

[PaladinFan]

Does anyone actually think the SoCon is going to do GSU and App State any favors?

[Apphole]

Considering both wont be able to compete in the FCS playoffs this year, any chance they could reschedule their game? Maybe play it the first week of December? Would the SoCon or FCS allow it? Maybe make it a Thursday or Friday game? Maybe put it on ESPN or something? xchinscratchx

That would be AWESOME.

Some horrifically disturbed friend of my girlfriend had the audacity to schedule her wedding on the same day as the GaSo game this coming season. Naturally, I declined the invitation, but I have been getting all sorts of **** from her since then. It would benefit me greatly to make the game AND dodge all the whining an bugging.

[walliver]

This isn't going to happen. The SoCon probably would let the teams move the schedule around, but why would ESPN want to show a matchup of 2 FCS teams on prime time?

The move to the SunBelt may be of interest to AGS, but is of no national significance.

[Apphole]

This isn't going to happen. The SoCon probably would let the teams move the schedule around, but why would ESPN want to show a matchup of 2 FCS teams on prime time?

The move to the SunBelt may be of interest to AGS, but is of no national significance.

I'm far more concerned with the game actually being moved to a night in December than whether or not the World Wide Leader sees fit to broadcast it, although it would be cool.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

App State fans have been complaining about the SoCon's TV deal for several years running. So now two postseason ineligible programs are going to get a game that doesn't count for any postseason on Tuesday night on ESPNU?

[catamount man]

This isn't going to happen. The SoCon probably would let the teams move the schedule around, but why would ESPN want to show a matchup of 2 FCS teams on prime time?

The move to the SunBelt may be of interest to AGS, but is of no national significance.

Wofford at App 10/31/08 ESPN-U 2 SoCon schools ring a bell?

[ASUMountaineer]

Does anyone actually think the SoCon is going to do GSU and App State any favors?

Will the SoCon have anything to do with it? I'm not sure, but I believe both App State and GSU will be "FCS Independents" this season.

[ASUMountaineer]

App State fans have been complaining about the SoCon's TV deal for several years running. So now two postseason ineligible programs are going to get a game that doesn't count for any postseason on Tuesday night on ESPNU?

The OP, I'm pretty sure, is a GSU fan. Reading is FUNdamental!

[Apphole]

App State fans have been complaining about the SoCon's TV deal for several years running. So now two postseason ineligible programs are going to get a game that doesn't count for any postseason on Tuesday night on ESPNU?

It's still more signifiant than any other SoCon game of the year.

[AppAlum2003]

Nah, this has Tuesday night written all over it!

...would still have higher ratings than the FCS championship game.

[Mountaineer]

It's still more signifiant than any other SoCon game of the year.

One thing I've seen from browsing the other SoCon boards is a lot of butt hurt from our current/former conference mates. PaladinFan's obsession at getting in every little dig at App he can has been going on for years, so no surprise there really.

The fans that seem to have the least animosity? Samford. I like the Bulldogs more and more.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

...would still have higher ratings than the FCS championship game.

Ah, the ratings boner. Enjoy that, it's what you'll have to cling to going forward.

[Smitty]

One thing I've seen from browsing the other SoCon boards is a lot of butt hurt from our current/former conference mates. PaladinFan's obsession at getting in every little dig at App he can has been going on for years, so no surprise there really.

The fans that seem to have the least animosity? Samford. I like the Bulldogs more and more.

Bah I don't really have a problem with it. It just annoys me when fans are pretty much comparing this to the second coming. (As if it was so bad before) Otherwise good luck!


PS. (I secretly cheer for Armanti to do well)

[Mountaineer]

PS. (I secretly cheer for Armanti to do well)

Makes you alright in my book. xnodx

P.S. I hope WCU improves on the football field. I am worried about your place in the SoCon, now being such an outlier - a good public university. :p

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I'm actually quite indifferent to this whole move. Unfortunately, that's all we're talking about right now so I have to drop my smartass comments in somewhere.

[TheRevSFA]

Couple of notes

Apphole - Who the **** schedules a wedding during football? Why the **** didn't your friend stop this? Shame on him. Shame on him. A pox..a pox I say

...

okay I only had one note, but was too lazy to go back and quote...sue me.

[AppAlum2003]

Ah, the ratings boner. Enjoy that, it's what you'll have to cling to going forward.

Yeah, 18 year old kids never take that into consideration when choosing a school. Larger audiences NEVER translate into a greater chance of getting noticed by NFL teams.

[Saint3333]

Does anyone actually think the SoCon is going to do GSU and App State any favors?

They have already. Soccer and Wrestling to remain in the SoCon. THANK YOU!

[fc97]

Will the SoCon have anything to do with it? I'm not sure, but I believe both App State and GSU will be "FCS Independents" this season.

from the newscasts today, they'll be part of the socon and will show in the standings but won't be eligible for winning that championship or autobid. the w-l information will be recorded as part of the conference though.

[EKU-n-GSU]

That would be AWESOME.

Some horrifically disturbed friend of my girlfriend had the audacity to schedule her wedding on the same day as the GaSo game this coming season. Naturally, I declined the invitation, but I have been getting all sorts of **** from her since then. It would benefit me greatly to make the game AND dodge all the whining an bugging.

Always about you, huh? ;)

[pokefan02]

App fans tell your AD to mail the buy-out check tomorrow to McNeese

[word]

Go to the Sun Belt board.....your rellllevannnt now.

[word]

Biggest move in history....I can't keep Marshall, Western Ky, and Troy off my TV.

[seantaylor]

I wouldn't mind it. Whatever we do, adding a 12th game is an absolute must at the end of the season. No reason not to. If nothing else is available schedule a NAIA. Extra week of practice and revenue worth it. Not to mention prolonging the senior's season.

[ASUMountaineer]

from the newscasts today, they'll be part of the socon and will show in the standings but won't be eligible for winning that championship or autobid. the w-l information will be recorded as part of the conference though.

Yeah, I wasn't 100% clear on that part. I knew we'd still play a SoCon schedule. Thanks man.

[chattownmocs]

At least if you advance far enough in the playoffs you will grt on tv. There is absolutely no guarantee that GSU or ASU will be on tv anymore than the last place SOCON team.

[ASUMountaineer]

Bah I don't really have a problem with it. It just annoys me when fans are pretty much comparing this to the second coming. (As if it was so bad before) Otherwise good luck!


PS. (I secretly cheer for Armanti to do well)

You're a quality dude, for a Catamount! :D

All kidding aside, with having an App State coaching staff, I wish you guys the best in the SoCon. We were a lot more alike than different!

[ASUMountaineer]

At least if you advance far enough in the playoffs you will grt on tv. There is absolutely no guarantee that GSU or ASU will be on tv anymore than the last place SOCON team.

That's a huge IF for UTC.

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