Elon @ App State - game thread

[HiHiYikas]

National anthem over...

To paraphrase coach Moore "the only thing that hasn't changed for Elon in the offseason is their school colors." The Phoenix are getting much respect as perhaps the most improved team in the SoCon...

I'm not anticiapating that Elon pulls this one out, but they don't have to win to further demonstrate that they're much better than before.

This one ought to be interesting...

[Mr. C]

There is a huge crowd here today. Could be another record-setting day. It was really cool seeing Larry Hand get his No. 71 retired today. Great player for the Detroit Lions. He still looks good.

[TexasTerror]

There is a huge crowd here today. Could be another record-setting day. It was really cool seeing Larry Hand get his No. 71 retired today. Great player for the Detroit Lions. He still looks good.

What was the press box fare today? :thumbsup:

[Mr. C]

ASU just blew Elon off the line to score in four plays. Richardson TD 7-0, 12:12.

[Mr. C]

What was the press box fare today? :thumbsup:
Woodlands Barbecue chicken and barbecued pulled pork. Good stuff.

[Appstate29]

Kevin Richardson just marched down the field for the first score of the day, 7-0 ASU ~12 minutes left 1st quarter

[HiHiYikas]

Elon - 3 plays, punt...

ASU - 4 plays, TD...

hope it's that kind of day...Apps up 7-0 early

[HiHiYikas]

Woodlands Barbecue chicken and barbecued pulled pork. Good stuff.
I miss the press box food, though I don't miss working for The Appalachian much.

ASU Offense stalls in the red zone...Rauch good for 22 yards - 10-0 ASU 7:18 to go in the 1st

[Appstate29]

as a side not and getting off on a little tangent, i found a player today online that takes television feed from San Francisco, and broadcasts it on the internet, and that has been a godsend, makes staying up until 330 in the morning a whole lot earlier, got to see the first quarter and change of ND vs Purdue, and its 10-0 ASU

[Mr. C]

40 yd pass play to Mayfield sets up 22 yd FG by Rauch 10-0 7:18. Edwards made a poor decision on third and three on the option and got thrown for a loss.

[Mr. C]

Ball call on an out of bounds pass catch gives Elon its first first down at 37

[Mr. C]

double pass trick play gives Elon first down at ASU 28

[Mr. C]

40 yd FG BY Wilcox of Elon goes wide, almost blocked by Wiggins

[Appstate29]

the audio feed is a play or two behind the live-stats and so i can see what has happened before i hear it and it makes me impatient!

[Appstate29]

that was one of the fastest quarters i've ever been around for...

[HiHiYikas]

that was one of the fastest quarters i've ever been around for...
No doubt about it - 2 no huddle teams...clock changes... this one might be over by 5pm.

[Appstate29]

that would be nice to have the game over before the sun comes up :)!

[thirdgendin]

I love having the live stats so that I can follow this game while listening to the Furman/Wofford game.

http://stats.goasu.com/football/xlive.htm

[thirdgendin]

Wow, Elon with a pick and return for the TD. 10-7 App, pending the PAT.

[Mr. C]

Edwards makes a terrible overthrow to T.J. Courman, Chris Bland interception and 43-yard return for TD. 10-7 9:42.

[HiHiYikas]

Edwards makes a terrible overthrow to T.J. Courman, Chris Bland interception and 43-yard return for TD. 10-7 9:42.
:nonono2: :bang:

[BigApp]

Would like to see Richardson get back on track. A 200 yard day is in order

[Mr. C]

Myafield bails out Edwards with a great catch for a first down at the 21

[Mr. C]

ASU second and goal at the four

[Mr. C]

Richardson stopped third goal at the five

[Mr. C]

Edwards TD run. 17-7 5:44.

[Mr. C]

Murrell hits Pope on throw. Touchstone 28 yard INT return for TD. ASU 24-7 3:51.

[Appstate29]

murrell tipped wes pope's pass and jerome touchstone took it in for a TD

[ASU Kep]

I was ejected from the game (no comment), so I'll be keeping ya'll posted. I'm listening live on WASU.

[ASU Kep]

BTW, it was nothing un-sportsmanlike.

[ASU Kep]

It's almosta blessin though, ASU is obviously goin to beat Elon (no disrespect intended ) so now I can listen to all of I-AA.

[ASU Kep]

When does UNI play ISU btw?

[ASU Kep]

Armanti runs for 1st down.

[ASU Kep]

Dexter Jackson complete, gain of ?

[ASU Kep]

Pass incomplete in the endzone.

[Appstate29]

are you drunk??

[ASU Kep]

TD ASU.

[thirdgendin]

It looks as if Edwards is having a monster game today.

[ASU Kep]

are you drunk??

Why do you ask? I'm behaving myself :nod: . To summarize, I got into the game with a flask of jager, got caught in the stands divying it out, and got kicked out. I tried to get back in, but my card was denied.

[Appstate29]

31-7 ASU about to be the half, the only thing that upsets me is that now half the people are going to leave and then we're going to hear about how the stadium didn't have as many people as was announced and whatever else...

[BigApp]

BTW, it was nothing un-sportsmanlike.

When are you gonna learn to quit wearing those "I heart Laney" shirts!!
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[BigApp]

DC, have we all of a sudden forgotten Kevin Richardson??

[ASU Kep]

So I'm here.

[Appstate29]

ahhhh, that sucks. How was the crowd looking, they don't sound very loud on the radio?

[ASU Kep]

When are you gonna learn to quit wearing those "I heart Laney" shirts!!
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

xlolx xlolx xlolx

Hey, the "Roach" was somewhat before my time, but I've got nothin' but love after the seeding last year. FTR, I'm wearing a #44 jersey. Damnit, I always buy seniors' jerseys. My forsh year I had a K.T. Stovall. Soph year = DaVon Folkes. Junior Year = RICHIE WILLIAMS.

I need to invest in younger players. It'd save me money on jerseys.

[ASU Kep]

ahhhh, that sucks. How was the crowd looking, they don't sound very loud on the radio?

Crowd was lookin' aight. I doubt an attendance record, tho. The east side was not filled, although the west side and the hill were packed. I'd say 23-25k, probably not the record though.

[ASU Kep]

When I got booted there were still some people coming in, though. It was 10-0 when I left.

[ASU Kep]

I HATE THE BOONE PO-PO.

[BigApp]

that's why I bought my 2-year old a Corey Lynch jersey last year!:thumbsup:

[ASU Kep]

I'm gonna go charge my cell in my car, I'll be back. I sorta feel bad not being there right now.

[Appstate29]

couple of first half stats:
Total yards Pass: Run:
ASU:293 153 140
Elon:129 107 22
A.Edwards is 11-15 for 153 yards with 1 interception and 1 touchdown
W.Pope is 9-19 with 1 interception and 0 touchdowns
both teams interceptions were returned for touchdowns

K.Richardson has 81 yards on 12 rushes and 1 touchdown
A.Edwards has 52 yards on 12 rushes and 1 touchdown
Leading rusher from Elon R. Hall has 5 rushes for 14 yards

[HiHiYikas]

Maybe a little more 1-sided in the 1st half than I expected, but no big surprises here. I guess I didn't expect 31 first-half points for ASU.

Edwards' freshman mistake gives a TD to Elon.

ASU's defense hasn't given't up a touchdown in 10 quarters now...not to shabby...

[ASU Kep]

that's why I bought my 2-year old a Corey Lynch jersey last year!:thumbsup:

:hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

Great idea. As I'm on the "five-year plan" and hoping to get into grad school here, I'll definitely buying a Tharrington jersey next year. That dude is going to be a BEAST. I was working out in the gym right next to him last week, the dude is absolutely disgusting in the weight room. He has the potential to be one of the best DE's we've ever had, and that is f'ing saying something.

[Appstate29]

true story, i was working out in this gym(in china) the other day, and this chinese dude comes walking in with a 2005 Appalachian State University National Champions T-Shirt!! how awesome is that!

nah just kidding i was the one with the t-shirt on, but i brought a few extras to give to some Chinese friends and spread the word worldwide...

[BULLDOG8180]

Okay, Mr. C-

Per you accessment:
Armanti has made a poor decision on 3rd and 3.
He was bailed out by a great catch.
He made a terrible overthrow on a pass that was INT.
:nonono2: :mad: :mad: :mad: :nonono2:

HAS HE DONE ANYTHING RIGHT BY YOUR STANDARDS?????

Other than
11-15 153 yds 1TD (and the INT)
12 rushes for 52 yds and another TD.

[Appstate29]

Edwards had a very good first half, he missed a few throws, i think dexter jackson dropped a pass and had the bad interception, otherwise he would have had an excellent first half

[umassfan]

Edwards had a very good first half, he missed a few throws, i think dexter jackson dropped a pass and had the bad interception, otherwise he would have had an excellent first half
But look who hes playing. Its not like Elon is a quality team. If he doesnt do well vs Elon then Id question him being out there.

[Appstate29]

K Rich just took it in again for his 2nd score 38-7

[Mr. C]

Okay, Mr. C-

Per you accessment:
Armanti has made a poor decision on 3rd and 3.
He was bailed out by a great catch.
He made a terrible overthrow on a pass that was INT.
:nonono2: :mad: :mad: :mad: :nonono2:

HAS HE DONE ANYTHING RIGHT BY YOUR STANDARDS?????

Other than
11-15 153 yds 1TD (and the INT)
12 rushes for 52 yds and another TD.
Take it back to high school dude. Are you at the game? Have you seen him play in person this year? I guess you missed me saying he had scored a touchdown on third down. If he makes a mistake, I'm going to say it. Yes, he has had some good plays. But he has to cut down on the mistakes when he goes up against better SoCon teams (beginning next week. We all know you went to high school with AE. But expectations are high when you are the starting QB for the defending national champs. He will be judged accordingly, just like Trey Elder was.

[Appstate29]

blah, fight on the field

[Mr. C]

With a 38-7 lead and 10 minutes left, Trey Elder is in at QB.

[ASU Kep]

trey is in.

fumble by ? elon gets the ball.

[ASU Kep]

trey hennessee fumboes...again.

[Mr. C]

Offensive guard Michael Harrison got ejected for Elon after the fight.

[ASU Kep]

trey henessee =probably the only player in ASU history with more fumbles than carries.

[ASU Kep]

TD Elon. We don't care.

[Mr. C]

Wes Pope throws a 43 yd TD pass to Hutchins (good receiver, BTW), burning Justin Wozeah. 38-14 9:02 3rd.

[Appstate29]

would have liked to see the defense put an 0 spot on Elon, barring that interception return...

[Mr. C]

ASU's defense had a 141-minute scoreless streak snapped on the TD

[ASU Kep]

ASU defense = just doesn't care anymore.

[HiHiYikas]

38-13 Elon - Did the radio say 164 minutes between touchdowns?

[Mr. C]

Attendance at the Rock today just announced, 26,620 — ALL-TIME RECORD.

[ASU Kep]

ATTENDANCE RECORD!!!!!!!!

[ASU Kep]

should be 26,619...I was there for like 3 minutes. :(

[BULLDOG8180]

Take it back to high school dude. Are you at the game? Have you seen him play in person this year? I guess you missed me saying he had scored a touchdown on third down. If he makes a mistake, I'm going to say it. Yes, he has had some good plays. But he has to cut down on the mistakes when he goes up against better SoCon teams (beginning next week. We all know you went to high school with AE. But expectations are high when you are the starting QB for the defending national champs. He will be judged accordingly, just like Trey Elder was.

First of all, I didn't go to HS with Money.

And my point being in my post- I think you are only pointing out his mistakes. Surely completing 11-15 passes for 153 yds, and rushing for 52 yds and a TD in a half should get a little praise. Or are you just one of those tough nuts??:eyebrow:

[Mr. C]

Montana's attendance championship string looks to be in peril.

[Appstate29]

Sweet deal, way things are looking it will probably be broken again when Furman comes a calling.

I don't know for sure as i'm not there, but i'm guessing a lot of people left at the half.

If we set an attendence record for Elon, i'm thinking the next drawings of the stadium complex will include some kind of stadium upgrade

[rOryOs-ASU]

26,:hurray: 620

[ASU Kep]

We NEED more seats, NOW.

[ASU Kep]

...and less police.

[ASU Kep]

TD ASU. Mayfield.

[rOryOs-ASU]

and parking!

[Mr. C]

William Mayfield's coming out party. 50 yard TD pass from Elder. Mayfield has nine catches for 182 yards. What a great game for the converted LB. 45-14 final seconds of the third.

[Appstate29]

yes, i think if we keep on making people sit on the hill (although some actually want to), then less people will be willing to show up if they have to sit on a patch of grass.

BTW Mayfield just had a 50 yd catch its 45-14 and i think i'm going to go to bed.

[appisgreatest]

I heard Charlie Cobb (the ASU athletics director) said that the large attendence record would need to be a yearly average and not a one year thing before ASU expands its stadium. The way fans are flocking to KBS, I'd say expansion is just down the road.

[Appstate29]

lets be honest, its time to blast a mountain or two...

[ASU Kep]

We were supposed to add onto the east side stands 30 years ago. Maybe it's just me, but I say the time has definitely come. Our attendance is absolutely insane.

[ASU Kep]

JMU = 5th largest attendance ever.
M-H = 3rd largest ever.
Elon = Largest ever.

It's time to upgrade, ASU.

[ASU Kep]

News flash: Trey Henessee DOESN'T FUMBLE...gain of one yard.

[Mr. C]

20 yard run for Trey Elder as ASU starts moving again after starting at the two

[Mr. C]

News flash: Trey Henessee DOESN'T FUMBLE...gain of one yard.
Better watch out, or some of Hennessee's friends with start getting on your case.

:D :D :D

[Mr. C]

I'll probably make some people around here mad, but Elder has been very sharp today. Another nice run to the Elon 38 for a first down.

[Mr. C]

Zach McAlister steps in front of receiver and makes a diving interception of Elder.

[Appstate29]

elder just got picked

[HiHiYikas]

ASU wins...they've outscore their last 3 opponents by 100 points, 127-27.

Some turnovers in "junk time" are a little disconcerting, but all-in-all, a great game for William Mayfield and a good win for ASU.

[ASU Kep]

Better watch out, or some of Hennessee's friends with start getting on your case.

:D :D :D

In the words of GWB: "Bring 'em on." :nod:

Not saying I don't like and respect the guy, but you'd be crazy not to admit the guy fumbles like it's his job. I give him credit, though, he really feels bad about it. Me and my buddies were sitting right behind him in the stands after he fumbled in Chatty. He was goin' crazy. As far as I'm concerned, if you try your best (which he does), I won't say a word about ya (see: Trey Elder). But that won't stop me from pointing out that the dude fumbles like a fiend. They need to put him on D somewhere, the guy is hella strong, but couldn't hold on to a football to save his life. RB = just not his position. LB?

[BigApp]

:bang: then dammit bench him!:smiley_wi

[BULLDOG8180]

I'll probably make some people around here mad, but Elder has been very sharp today. Another nice run to the Elon 38 for a first down.


If you are speaking of me, it won't bother me at all. Glad to see you can pay a QB a compliment.

Edwards 15-20-1 193 yds 1 TD Rushing 15-70yds 1 TD
Elder 10-14-1 110 yds 1 TD Rushing 6-24yds

You must be upset that Edwards beat out your man Elder.

[SoCon48]

yes, i think if we keep on making people sit on the hill (although some actually want to), then less people will be willing to show up if they have to sit on a patch of grass.

BTW Mayfield just had a 50 yd catch its 45-14 and i think i'm going to go to bed.

Grass hell! It was mud. And the asphalt behind the bank was wall to wall peeps.:nonono2:

[AppGuy04]

I'll probably make some people around here mad, but Elder has been very sharp today. Another nice run to the Elon 38 for a first down.

Not me. Elder was the better QB today. Everything Armanti threw was high, and if it wasn't for Mayfield an CO. he would have had 4 INT's

[AppMan]

Zach McAlister steps in front of receiver and makes a diving interception of Elder.

Looks like Cruver ran the wrong route. WR coach Galloway was all over him as he came off the field.

[AppMan]

Not me. Elder was the better QB today. Everything Armanti threw was high, and if it wasn't for Mayfield an CO. he would have had 4 INT's

Thank you for saying that. Sometimes I think I'm the lone voice in the wilderness not sold on Edwards. Yes, he is an exceptional athlete, but he is a freshman and he is making a lot of mistakes. Fortunately, he is able to make up for a lot of them with his feet. You are right Mayfield bailed him out several times yesterday. Trey also made good decisions running the ball and looked very composed. One idiot behind me yelled "Elder go get Edwards a drink of water!" The very next play Trey hooked up with Mayfield for the 50 yard TD. We've got some of the dumbest fans in the world.

[AppGuy04]

Thank you for saying that. Sometimes I think I'm the lone voice in the wilderness not sold on Edwards. Yes, he is an exceptional athlete, but he is a freshman and he is making a lot of mistakes. Fortunately, he is able to make up for a lot of them with his feet. You are right Mayfield bailed him out several times yesterday. Trey also made good decisions running the ball and looked very composed. One idiot behind me yelled "Elder go get Edwards a drink of water!" The very next play Trey hooked up with Mayfield for the 50 yard TD. We've got some of the dumbest fans in the world.

They are both good QB's, neither is good enough right now to carry us through the playoffs. To me, Trey is just a more complete QB right now. Armanti is the better runner, Trey is the better passer, but we need the down field passing game more than the running. We have one of the best RB's in I-AA nation, so a running QB is only needed at times. Trey is a capable running QB, showing that several times yesterday. Anyone that thinks Armanti is head and shoulders over Trey or vice versa is just ignorant. That being said, I do believe that Armanti has the brighter future, but RIGHT NOW is what matters to me, and yesterday, Trey was better.

[SoCon48]

Thank you for saying that. Sometimes I think I'm the lone voice in the wilderness not sold on Edwards. Yes, he is an exceptional athlete, but he is a freshman and he is making a lot of mistakes. Fortunately, he is able to make up for a lot of them with his feet. You are right Mayfield bailed him out several times yesterday. Trey also made good decisions running the ball and looked very composed. One idiot behind me yelled "Elder go get Edwards a drink of water!" The very next play Trey hooked up with Mayfield for the 50 yard TD. We've got some of the dumbest fans in the world.

One of the drawbacks to Trey is that he is in the same ballpark as Edwards in making the mistakes to which inexperienced QB's are prone. Trey's maturity just does not stand out head and shoulders above Armanti. Trey, too, is just too easy to nail in the backfield or pressure into having to unload the ball into the ground or out of bounds.

[SoCon48]

Looks like Cruver ran the wrong route. WR coach Galloway was all over him as he came off the field.

Moore pointed out back after the JMU game that some of the receivers were doing that. Seems most have eliminated that problem, but evidently one or two haven't.

[SoCon48]

Not me. Elder was the better QB today. Everything Armanti threw was high, and if it wasn't for Mayfield an CO. he would have had 4 INT's

You're right, Edwards was throwing some high but in more than one case, they would have been interceptions if they had actually been on target. Still, throwing high is just asking for an interception or even worse it puts the receiver in vulnerable position.
Elon's defenders were covering us quite well. Steve Bown pointed that out a couple of times.

Interceptions as it turned out:
Armanti threw 1 interception out of 20 throws and wasn't sacked in the 3 quarters. Trey threw 1 interception in 14 pass attempts and got sacked once.

Armanti Edwards 20-15-1 193 1 39 0
Trey Elder 14-10-1 110 1 50 1

[yosefcity]

Elder is not going to lead us to any Championships period. Might as well let Edwards learn and lead.

[Appdad]

One of the drawbacks to Trey is that he is in the same ballpark as Edwards in making the mistakes to which inexperienced QB's are prone. Trey's maturity just does not stand out head and shoulders above Armanti. Trey, too, is just too easy to nail in the backfield or pressure into having to unload the ball into the ground or out of bounds.

IMHO Trey has problems because he thinks too much in "complicated" situations. When he "read/reacts" he is just fine. The problem comes in on plays when he starts thinking. That extra 1.5-2 seconds causes problems.

[SoCon48]

IMHO Trey has problems because he thinks too much in "complicated" situations. When he "read/reacts" he is just fine. The problem comes in on plays when he starts thinking. That extra 1.5-2 seconds causes problems.
I agree. Too, it seems, something about his drop sometimes keeps him from seeing the first one or two quick open receivers.
Last year, too, it seems he wasn't great at seeing the defender who laid off a bit making a receiver seem to be open when in fact he was just timing for the interception attempt. Hard for any QB to be able to tell the difference in that split second.

[ronpayne]

Elder is not going to lead us to any Championships period. Might as well let Edwards learn and lead.

I agree. I was at the game, and I much preferred what I saw in Armanti, vs. Elder. Let him back up Edwards.
:twocents: :twocents: :twocents:

[AppGuy04]

Armanti has the same problems that Michael Vick has. It worries me that he may never correct his throwing, otherwise I think he is a great QB.