LSU to play Appalachian State

[AppStFan76]

(god this is gay)

Are you saying you're a Homer...not a Homo?xlolx xlolx

we all know you prefer to smack women around!!!xsmiley_wix

God I hate close talkers!xlolx

[Geaux Tigers]

found this video, seriously hope they dont pull this shiez with us. pretty freaking ridiculous though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2k0FLerfDg&feature=related

The cocks were really upset after getting their butts whipped, there were a bunch of threads about this on the lsu board.

http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/messagetopic.asp?p=9016782

LSU plays hard and are physical, but not dirty. Les Miles is a class act and would never let his players get away with playing dirty, unlike Tubberville who had his O-lineman chop block Glenn Dorsey last year because he was physically dominating them.

[mountaineertider]

Got my ticket.

[DLS]

Are you saying you're a Homer...not a Homo?xlolx xlolx

we all know you prefer to smack women around!!!xsmiley_wix

God I hate close talkers!xlolx

no, i was just calling my self out for staring down a pic of another grown a$$ man.

"ooh look at the buns on that one. he must work out."

[AppStFan76]

no, i was just calling my self out for staring down a pic of another grown a$$ man.

"ooh look at the buns on that one. he must work out."

xlolx xlolx xlolx

Yeah there was a similar dicussion, about Devin Radford, over on the Rival message board that got a little out of hand the other!

You're no the only onexthumbsupx

[AppStFan76]

277 to go!

[appfan2008]

rumor is he got faster. he does have a lot of room to add on mass before its starts to slow him down, especially in the legs.

(god this is gay)

what is the deal with that?

[asknoquarter21]

The LSU fans really think Armanti is slower than that bum Brent Shaffer


suprise!!!

[mountaineertider]

Brent who?

[AppStFan76]

Brent who?

Thats what i was thinkingxlolx xlolx

How about you Chuck?xthumbsupx

[Geaux Tigers]

The LSU fans really think Armanti is slower than that bum Brent Shaffer


suprise!!!

The general feeling other LSU fans I know have is that AE will probably make a few big plays during the game, but that our lines will become more dominant as the game wears on and that will be the determining factor. If they are being honest they will admit AE is very talented.

[AppStFan76]

Thanks Gueax Tigers, your rational contribution to this thread is appriciated!!

I hope LSU has a great season, except on August 30th, hope you lose the opener....of course that would probably kill your season so...I hope you dont have that good a season xlolx

[ericsaid]

Every one on the LSU board says they can defend the type of offense App runs because it is similar to Floridas. It may be similar but Florida has a less shifty quarterback to run that offense. I was watching a replay of the Arkansas and LSU game last season. When McFadden was in the game at QB it was much more like App's offense than Floridas because of McFaddens speed and ability to actually somewhat throw the ball. There were a lot of holes on draws for him from that position and he broke a lot of long runs in that game without being touched until he was 15 yards down the field.

App will run a lot of draw plays and QB options. After watching that game LSU looks more like an average team and not much better than Michigan did(since everyone seems to reference back to Michigan when talking about what may affect the outcome of this game). Armanti will get to run the ball as much as he can handle with my guess Robert Welton and Devin Radford getting the majority of the carries as backs. Weltons size will give App a prototypical size runningback and Devin Radford will give the backfield even more speed than it already has.

After watching that game I think App matches up a lot better than a lot of the LSU fans and some other FCS people do. They will spread out LSU's defense and use those holes as running lanes. They will rely a lot on running in this game I believe as LSU's secondary will probably be superior to App's recieving corps. But if the running game gets going the passing game will become available and AE will for sure take advantage of that.xrulesx

I change my prediction. 41-31 LSU

[Skjellyfetti]

LSU plays hard and are physical, but not dirty. Les Miles is a class act and would never let his players get away with playing dirty, unlike Tubberville who had his O-lineman chop block Glenn Dorsey last year because he was physically dominating them.

That's a homer statement if I've ever heard one. The block on Dorsey was nasty and should have been flagged.

But are you suggesting Tubberville coached that and it wasn't a mix up in blocking assignments?

LSU is physical but not dirty. Auburn is physical and dirty. Why? Because they play in the same division and are not your team?

[ericsaid]

1732

[doctorevil]

ASU will make it closer than anyone thinks, but LSU 2008 is not Michigan 2007 - not even close. The SEC is hardly the Big 10.

LSU 27
ASU 14

[Saint3333]

Depth and heat will defenitely be hard to overcome. ASU is going to have to play more than 29 players in the LA heat. With a young o-line and thin secondary the second half will be difficult.

Let's turn that heat up in the indoor facility.

[appsfan]

ASU will make it closer than anyone thinks, but LSU 2008 is not Michigan 2007 - not even close. The SEC is hardly the Big 10.

LSU 27
ASU 14

Yes you are right, LSU '08 isn't Michigan '07 -they were higher rated than you guys! With that said, I think your score prediction is about right.

[furman94]

Fair predict, but seeing how LSU knows of the App FBS Killing Machine, they'll throw out everything they've got, just to prove that they are the 'real' champions. I hope the Apps win!

[ericsaid]

They won't throw out everything. No matter the outcome coaching shouldn't be the blame as both coaches are among the best in the country at any level.

[AppStFan76]

Depth and heat will defenitely be hard to overcome. ASU is going to have to play more than 29 players in the LA heat. With a young o-line and thin secondary the second half will be difficult.

Let's turn that heat up in the indoor facility.

Yeah and turn on about 10 Humidifiers!!

Cause it's not the heat..It's the humidity....

For LSU it might be the "humility"xsmiley_wix

[McNeese75]

They won't throw out everything. No matter the outcome coaching shouldn't be the blame as both coaches are among the best in the country at any level.

Miles will throw out enough to win this one by 3 or 4 TD's minimum xnodx

[ericsaid]

Miles will throw out enough to win this one by 3 or 4 TD's minimum xnodx


JM will throw out enough to keep it within 3.xthumbsupx

[AppStFan76]

JM will throw out enough to keep it within 3.xthumbsupx

I think JM and the boys from Boone will be able to keep it within 14 points. If it's any more than that it will happen late in the game as LSU brings in fresh players more often than we're able to.

[furman94]

yeah, that's a downside to playing FBS teams, they have depth, and we don't!

[AppStFan76]

yeah, that's a downside to playing FBS teams, they have depth, and we don't!


I argee!

IMO other than size thats the only reason they would win this game, because from a tallent stand point we have the better players!

[asucrutch23]

I argee!

IMO other than size thats the only reason they would win this game, because from a tallent stand point we have the better players!

I have as much faith in our boys as the next guy, but I wouldn't go so far as to say we have better players than LSU. This is not to say I don't think we'll give them a hell of a game.

LSU 31
ASU 21

[ericsaid]

I have as much faith in our boys as the next guy, but I wouldn't go so far as to say we have better players than LSU. This is not to say I don't think we'll give them a hell of a game.

LSU 31
ASU 21

I like your point spread, just not enough points. 41-31 is what i'm going with after seeing a replay of the Arkansas-LSU game. They weren't ready to handle the spread with a quarterback who could run the ball(when McFadden was put in at QB) They couldn't stop it and AE might not be as fast but he's fast enough to get through holes for big gains. So I see more points.

I just don't see our DB's being able to match up step for step with LSU's recievers. Run defense will be fine and the QB probably won't get too comfortable too often sitting in the pocket. So i'd expect some delayed blitzes from safeties while sending Pierre in to flush the QB. I wouldn't be suprised to see Quavian Lewis back there a lot.

If only Tim Washington were still at App you could say the QB would never be comfortable. The NC game he was in Flaccos face every play. The last play Michigan ran on that deep pass to Manningham he was held or he would have knocked that ball back in Henne's face.xnonono2x He was around the defender and the Olineman had the back of his jersey.

[SoCon48]

The NCAA either needs to take holding off the books or start calling it with some intelligence and consistency.

[furman94]

That is CORRECT!

[ericsaid]

The NCAA either needs to take holding off the books or start calling it with some intelligence and consistency.

It was I nearly just turned the TV off and walked away had I not known that Corey Lynch was going to block the kick anyway.xthumbsupx

[AppStFan76]

OK so we're less than 3 weeks away!!! I cant wait....

Any word on which jerseys we will wear?

I hope it's white tops with black pants! I dont like the all white look, myself. And I think we need to stay away from black, due to the heat issue. Who cares if it pi$$e$ off LSU.

[ericsaid]

OK so we're less than 3 weeks away!!! I cant wait....

Any word on which jerseys we will wear?

I hope it's white tops with black pants! I dont like the all white look, myself. And I think we need to stay away from black, due to the heat issue. Who cares if it pi$$e$ off LSU.

They will wear purple anyway and it's not going to piss off the players, they have more important things to worry about like the GAME.xrulesx

[JohnStOnge]

I argee!

IMO other than size thats the only reason they would win this game, because from a tallent stand point we have the better players!

I go to the LSU board and I see ridiculous stuff such that I don't know if they're just smackin' or if they're serious. Stuff like saying a couple of their linebackers are faster than Armanti Edwards.

But I see that kind of thing here too. Like that statement above. Are you saying App State has better players overall than LSU? Because that's ridiculous. No way. I think it's very possible that App State won't have a single player that could start for LSU. Edwards is a special case because I think he probably would never start for the tigers because of a combination of size bias and system. But, otherwise, LSU may very well have better players in each of its starting position than anybody at App State that might play those positions.

[ericsaid]

I go to the LSU board and I see ridiculous stuff such that I don't know if they're just smackin' or if they're serious. Stuff like saying a couple of their linebackers are faster than Armanti Edwards.

But I see that kind of thing here too. Like that statement above. Are you saying App State has better players overall than LSU? Because that's ridiculous. No way. I think it's very possible that App State won't have a single player that could start for LSU. Edwards is a special case because I think he probably would never start for the tigers because of a combination of size bias and system. But, otherwise, LSU may very well have better players in each of its starting position than anybody at App State that might play those positions.


You could make a strong case for D.J. Smith. Also I read somewhere a long time ago that Jaque Roman was offered a scholorship by Auburn but was waiting for one from Florida but Florida never offered him one and when he was ready to accept Auburns they had taken back their offer. So he worked for a year after highs chool then enrolled at App. D.J. Smith had offers I believe from Virginia Tech and UNC but chose App. Devin Radford runs a 4.31 so you could make a case for him even though he didn't play at Virginia Tech, he never waited around long enough to find out.

Those are some possibilities. But I still see a 41-31 gamexthumbsupx .

[JohnStOnge]

I just don't see our DB's being able to match up step for step with LSU's recievers. Run defense will be fine and the QB probably won't get too comfortable too often sitting in the pocket. So i'd expect some delayed blitzes from safeties while sending Pierre in to flush the QB. I wouldn't be suprised to see Quavian Lewis back there a lot..

You never know until the game is played but I think LSU's offensive line is going to dominate App's defensive front in very aspect. I think they'll run the ball well and their quarterback will have plenty of time to throw the ball. I say that because most observers locally think this is going to be the best offensive line LSU has ever had. The Tigers are also absolutely loaded at running back. I don't App State's run defense is going to be fine at all and it's going to be up to App State's offense to keep LSU's offense off the field as much as possible. Otherwise I think LSU will completely wear out App's defense and it'll get ugly.

Last year against Michigan App State gave up 246 yards rushing at 6.2 yards per carry. I think this LSU team is going to have a better run blocking offensive line as well as a better stable of running backs than Michigan did.

[AppStFan76]

I go to the LSU board and I see ridiculous stuff such that I don't know if they're just smackin' or if they're serious. Stuff like saying a couple of their linebackers are faster than Armanti Edwards.

But I see that kind of thing here too. Like that statement above. Are you saying App State has better players overall than LSU? Because that's ridiculous. No way. I think it's very possible that App State won't have a single player that could start for LSU. Edwards is a special case because I think he probably would never start for the tigers because of a combination of size bias and system. But, otherwise, LSU may very well have better players in each of its starting position than anybody at App State that might play those positions.

You're right there is probably not 1 player on the LSU roster that would START for LSU, and it's not because of TALENT, it's because if SIZE. I think that the ability and knowledge of most of the guys on our team are as good as any player for LSU. That is my opinion.

Talent is just that it's talent... experience is the one thing that some of our guys lack, but the talent, the promise that with experiance they will be great football players. Coach Moore is a great judge of talent...where other fail to see the potential he and his coaching staff find those "diamonds in the rough" and mold them into great players.

[AppStFan76]

Last year against Michigan App State gave up 246 yards rushing at 6.2 yards per carry. I think this LSU team is going to have a better run blocking offensive line as well as a better stable of running backs than Michigan did.

Our D-Line got better as the year progressed at run defense.

But youre right this game will be a tough fight to the end!

[Geaux Tigers]

I argee!

IMO other than size thats the only reason they would win this game, because from a tallent stand point we have the better players!

xlmaox
And I got accussed of making homer statements?

[Geaux Tigers]

FYI because I have seen the DB experience at LSU discussed so much:
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/featured/26465824.html

Also, there is a practice report today from one of LSU's biggest fans.
http://www.dandydon.com/

[udchuck]

You could make a strong case for D.J. Smith. Also I read somewhere a long time ago that Jaque Roman was offered a scholorship by Auburn but was waiting for one from Florida but Florida never offered him one and when he was ready to accept Auburns they had taken back their offer. So he worked for a year after highs chool then enrolled at App. D.J. Smith had offers I believe from Virginia Tech and UNC but chose App. Devin Radford runs a 4.31 so you could make a case for him even though he didn't play at Virginia Tech, he never waited around long enough to find out.

Those are some possibilities. But I still see a 41-31 gamexthumbsupx .

Your score is just a little off, It should be LSU 41-13xthumbsupx

[doctorevil]

Yes you are right, LSU '08 isn't Michigan '07 -they were higher rated than you guys! With that said, I think your score prediction is about right.

Higher-rated? Pinch me! You mean the pollsters - the same ones who keep sending Big 10 champs to the slaughter at the end of the FBS season - were wrong about Michigan? Shocking! (There's a reason why the end of the FCS season is so much more satisfying than the end of the FBS campaign.)

The simple reality is that a team that usually spends its year walking over a largely weak conference until its final game is hardly the same as a program that constantly competes for the championship of the nation's dominant FBS conference.

ASU has a fantastic program - obviously. However, a defending national champion, down several key seniors but with phenomenal replacement for all but one, is a wholly different story. (And yes, had Ryan Perriloux not imploded, this would have been much, much worse on August 30.)

[ericsaid]

Higher-rated? Pinch me! You mean the pollsters - the same ones who keep sending Big 10 champs to the slaughter at the end of the FBS season - were wrong about Michigan? Shocking! (There's a reason why the end of the FCS season is so much more satisfying than the end of the FBS campaign.)

The simple reality is that a team that usually spends its year walking over a largely weak conference until its final game is hardly the same as a program that constantly competes for the championship of the nation's dominant FBS conference.

ASU has a fantastic program - obviously. However, a defending national champion, down several key seniors but with phenomenal replacement for all but one, is a wholly different story. (And yes, had Ryan Perriloux not imploded, this would have been much, much worse on August 30.)

Yeah, no ones going to argue about Ohio State being thrown into the lions den. The BCS people just care about money, and the Big Ten will change with the spread offense being installed at Michigan and everyone see's it coming but no one wants RR to succeed even though at Michigan he will get every recruit he needs to perfect the offense.

All that aside, App's defense is much faster than LSU is giving them credit for being and AE is much faster than just an ordinary spread offense(i.e. Almost a tenth of a second faster in the 40 than Tebow which is quite a bit, also more elusive). He also played through the Michigan game hurt because he sustained the shoulder injury in practice,(you can go back and tell your friends on tigerdroppings.) I read that Jared Reine, starting cornerback who is 6'1(not lacking size) ran a 4.43 out of High School. Considering Mark LeGree beat him down the field often on kickoffs i'm guessing his 40 time is in the 4.4's.(starting safety). Cortez Gilberts was 4.5 out of HS but he has will be a junior this year and i'm sure it has moved into the 4.4's. Leobnard Love is the only question I have and from watching him play my guess is a 4.5. So if Apps CB's get beat it won't be because of size or speed. Inexperience will kill in this game and LSU will throw quite a bit more than people expect.

D.J. Smith will be the best defensive player of this game for App if LSU decides to run the ball. He will surely have over 10 tackles and after watching him last year he hits probably harder than anyone on the defense. Thogh if LSU's runningbacks are as great as said to be he will get trucked on every tacklexrolleyesx . The d-line this year is more experienced and even with Tharrington gone they have players ready to step up and fill the void(i.e. Malcolm Bennett and Quavian Lewis). LSU may have 200 yards rushing. Any less then 250 for them as a team should be a failure according to what i've read on the LSU boards.

41-(31)xthumbsupx . LSU won't be able to fill every hole for Armanti to run through and with two back sets against Arkansas they had trouble and App actually has someone who can pass so that will allow them to put some points up. xbowx xeekx xbawlingx xsmhx xconfusedx xcoffeex

[Bettina90]

doctor evil: Can you name one thing that Michigan did last year that LSU did not? I can. Hint, in involves a reptile.


And I love how much activity a "Appalachian State vs. a FBS Opponent" thread gets. Imagine how much more activity it would get if ASU stepped up and played FBS, given their size. Oh, wait.....nevermind.

[ericsaid]

doctor evil: Can you name one thing that Michigan did last year that LSU did not? I can. Hint, in involves a reptile.


And I love how much activity a "Appalachian State vs. a FBS Opponent" thread gets. Imagine how much more activity it would get if ASU stepped up and played FBS, given their size. Oh, wait.....nevermind.

IMO it would be dumb to move up without an invite from a BCS conference such as the SEC, ACC, or Big East. None of whom will invite App to play for them. If the Big East were smart they'd invite App instead of Navy. App would draw a lot of interest given their win over Michigan and would probably help increase the strength of the conference as a whole.xcoffeex

And how great would it be to see all those spreads in one conference. It would be like a smaller, slightly less talented SEC. Big Ten still runs the pro style offenses for the most part while the SEC is exclusively spread. Sad story but when Rich Rod gets going with his spread the tables will turn and the best conference in CFB will be back with the Big Ten.xthumbsupx PThe prestige of the big ten will be enough.

Maybe the Big Ten should head south and invite App?xchinscratchx xhurrayx

Sorry for getting off topic ahead of time.

[uofmman1122]

IMO it would be dumb to move up without an invite from a BCS conference such as the SEC, ACC, or Big East. None of whom will invite App to play for them. If the Big East were smart they'd invite App instead of Navy. App would draw a lot of interest given their win over Michigan and would probably help increase the strength of the conference as a whole.xcoffeex

And how great would it be to see all those spreads in one conference. It would be like a smaller, slightly less talented SEC. Big Ten still runs the pro style offenses for the most part while the SEC is exclusively spread. Sad story but when Rich Rod gets going with his spread the tables will turn and the best conference in CFB will be back with the Big Ten.xthumbsupx PThe prestige of the big ten will be enough.

Maybe the Big Ten should head south and invite App?xchinscratchx xhurrayx

Sorry for getting off topic ahead of time.Good lord....I'm sorry....I can't help myself.

xhomerxxhomerxxhomerxxhomerxxhomerxxhomerxxhomerx

[ericsaid]

Good lord....I'm sorry....I can't help myself.

xhomerxxhomerxxhomerxxhomerxxhomerxxhomerxxhomerx

I was thinking that the whole time I was typing. Mainly typing what I thought would be awesome to see as I thought it. That's more rambling than what I believe would happen. Not about the Big Ten changing with RR though.xpeacex

[AppStFan76]

It's three weeks before the season starts...everyone is getting psyched...so expect a lot of Homer statements from a lot of people!!

If you didn't love your team and FCS football you wouldn't be posting on here!

[DLS]

heard there is a chance none of our DL starters from last year will be starting this year.

could end up being bennett, witte, lewis, and jason jones



(source: MI)

[AppStFan76]

How awesome is it when the new guys are so good they turn last years starters into back ups?

That is what I heard as well but thats not writen in stone yet either.

But good to know that the newer guys are stepping up!!

[AppStFan76]

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/aug/09/two-newcomers-could-play-early-for-mountaineers/?sports-college

Sounds like we may see Pressley play in Baton Rouge!

[AppGrad06]

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/aug/09/two-newcomers-could-play-early-for-mountaineers/?sports-college

Sounds like we may see Pressley play in Baton Rouge!

or in the home opener at the very least. If they are able to keep it close down in Red Stick, LA we may not see him. After reading that article I'm stoked. I thought we would have good depth on offense this year, it's nice to see the coaches think so too.

[AppStFan76]

2000 posts....

"Gotta get there...we got to go!!"

"It aint just gonna happen for you...you gotta make it happen"

GO APPS!!

Hope you all enjoyed the Coach Moore quotesxthumbsupx

[appfan2008]

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/aug/09/two-newcomers-could-play-early-for-mountaineers/?sports-college

Sounds like we may see Pressley play in Baton Rouge!

it is great to here... i completely agree with satterfield that we need to get the kid some snaps...

totally psyched about pressley and i think it such a luxury to have a couple of studs at that all so important position...

[appfan2008]

IMO it would be dumb to move up without an invite from a BCS conference such as the SEC, ACC, or Big East. None of whom will invite App to play for them. If the Big East were smart they'd invite App instead of Navy. App would draw a lot of interest given their win over Michigan and would probably help increase the strength of the conference as a whole.xcoffeex

And how great would it be to see all those spreads in one conference. It would be like a smaller, slightly less talented SEC. Big Ten still runs the pro style offenses for the most part while the SEC is exclusively spread. Sad story but when Rich Rod gets going with his spread the tables will turn and the best conference in CFB will be back with the Big Ten.xthumbsupx PThe prestige of the big ten will be enough.

Maybe the Big Ten should head south and invite App?xchinscratchx xhurrayx

Sorry for getting off topic ahead of time.

you will have to excuse my app friend here... he had a few too many...





haha fun to dream though

[MountainMan]

Its hard to beileve that Anthony Williams went from 1st Team All- American to now being our #4 DT heading into fall camp. I think Robertson will be able to win out the starting spot over Lewis mainly due to the size advantage he will give us. Lewis would be great coming in every 3 or 4 plays just to pin his ears back and rush the QB. I don't think anyone expected Jason Jones to step in and take a starting spot at DE, but we need him now that Tharrington is out. Our starting lineup should looks like this...

Jones (6-2 250) Bennett (6-2 279) Witte (6-6 285) Robertson (6-2 250)

Thats the most size we've had across the front 4 in a long time.

[appfan2008]

it is just amazing to me that we can lose 2 studs that we expected to have and still be even DEEPER at that position

[SideLine Shooter]

Its hard to beileve that Anthony Williams went from 1st Team All- American to now being our #4 DT heading into fall camp. I think Robertson will be able to win out the starting spot over Lewis mainly due to the size advantage he will give us. Lewis would be great coming in every 3 or 4 plays just to pin his ears back and rush the QB. I don't think anyone expected Jason Jones to step in and take a starting spot at DE, but we need him now that Tharrington is out. Our starting lineup should looks like this...

Jones (6-2 250) Bennett (6-2 279) Witte (6-6 285) Robertson (6-2 250)

Thats the most size we've had across the front 4 in a long time.

I sure hope that equates into RUN DEFENSE!!!!!

[813Jag]

I'd be happy if my homeboy (Pressley) gets some reps this year.

[biggie]

I'd be happy if my homeboy (Pressley) gets some reps this year.

My guess would be if there's a blowout at LSU and then most likely in a few others like Jacksonville, PC, Samford, and possibly WCU (if its anything like last year). For the most part though, don't think we'll really use him at QB in a close game unless absolutely necessary. Maybe they will find another way to use his talent in other areas though if he really wants to be on the field (then you are chancing injury to the backup QB though).

[813Jag]

My guess would be if there's a blowout at LSU and then most likely in a few others like Jacksonville, PC, Samford, and possibly WCU (if its anything like last year). For the most part though, don't think we'll really use him at QB in a close game unless absolutely necessary. Maybe they will find another way to use his talent in other areas though if he really wants to be on the field (then you are chancing injury to the backup QB though).
I wouldn't expect to play in any close games, but any pt he gets will be good. I've watched this kid play quite a few times, he can throw the ball well.

[biggie]

I wouldn't expect to play in any close games, but any pt he gets will be good. I've watched this kid play quite a few times, he can throw the ball well.
Yeah, as mentioned in the article he's apparently got a stronger arm than AE, but his accuracy isn't quite as good yet.

[IndianaAppMan]

When this thread gets to 2,000, it's GOT to end.

[IndianaAppMan]

When this thread gets to 2,000, it's GOT to end.

[BobcatJH]

I have a question for you Appalachian guys and gals.

Dexter Jackson was as big a factor in your win over Michigan as Edwards was. He was the best player on the field in that game (including Hart nd Henne). Who is going to fill that role this year versus LSU?

[biggie]

I have a question for you Appalachian guys and gals.

Dexter Jackson was as big a factor in your win over Michigan as Edwards was. He was the best player on the field in that game (including Hart nd Henne). Who is going to fill that role this year versus LSU?
Its mostly a guessing game as to who will shine. But there are plenty of talented people to step up.
-Hillary had a big game at Michigan and is now back as a Soph the 1/2 WR position.
-Courman also had some good catches in the Mich game.
-My guess is Hill (supposed to be about the same speed as Dexter) will do returning.
-Our RBs will probably play a larger part in game planning this year Moore/Radford/Welton
-And then there is of course AE

[DLS]

I have a question for you Appalachian guys and gals.

Dexter Jackson was as big a factor in your win over Michigan as Edwards was. He was the best player on the field in that game (including Hart nd Henne). Who is going to fill that role this year versus LSU?

personally i believe dex came out big because he was the go to guy on alot of those plays due to his speed. if you throw another speed demon in on some of those plays (like radford) i strongly believe you are going to get the same results or close to them. execution is key.

[BobcatJH]

Thanks for the info guys. I agree with you on the execution aspects.

Lloyd Carr was clearly out coached in that game.

[asknoquarter21]

we have a speed WR that no one is talking about a whole lot. CoCo and T.J. are great and James Hill can fly, but Tavaris Washington plays very very similar to how Dexter did at the same stage in his career, he has been learning the O as well as transitioning from playing only one year of WR in HS, I think he will step up this year

[DLS]

one problem we have which really isnt a problem at all, is that there are just too many guys to name that can be playmakers for us. hopefully no one gets frustrated that their talent might be going to waste.

[asknoquarter21]

I was worried about that last year....hans and dexter were locks but with Josh Johnson, coco, and TJ all being good WRs and then james hill who can contribute too...

I think we spread it around pretty well though....luckily everyone cares more about winning than they do themselves and their stats.

[ericsaid]

Its hard to beileve that Anthony Williams went from 1st Team All- American to now being our #4 DT heading into fall camp. I think Robertson will be able to win out the starting spot over Lewis mainly due to the size advantage he will give us. Lewis would be great coming in every 3 or 4 plays just to pin his ears back and rush the QB. I don't think anyone expected Jason Jones to step in and take a starting spot at DE, but we need him now that Tharrington is out. Our starting lineup should looks like this...

Jones (6-2 250) Bennett (6-2 279) Witte (6-6 285) Robertson (6-2 250)

Thats the most size we've had across the front 4 in a long time.

How do you know this?xeyebrowx

[MountainMan]

How do you know this?xeyebrowx

Just putting the pieces together from several different reports including Mountaineer Illustrated.

[ericsaid]

Just putting the pieces together from several different reports including Mountaineer Illustrated.


Ah, there will be a lot of subbing at LSU though so I imagine there will be a lot of different d-linesmen playing in that game. Quavian Lewis IMO should be considered an option as a sub at LB because of his speed, we all know Jaque Roman isn't the fastest guy in the world.

[AppStFan76]

Ah, there will be a lot of subbing at LSU though so I imagine there will be a lot of different d-linesmen playing in that game. Quavian Lewis IMO should be considered an option as a sub at LB because of his speed, we all know Jaque Roman isn't the fastest guy in the world.

Jaque usualy ends up where he needs to be... he wouldn't have 127 tackles last year. You do remember him chasing QBs around last year like a little boy chasing the girls on the playground, dont you?

I was laughing my butt off in the Michigan game at Henne running from our D like a little girl!!xlolx

[AppGrad06]

Ah, there will be a lot of subbing at LSU though so I imagine there will be a lot of different d-linesmen playing in that game. Quavian Lewis IMO should be considered an option as a sub at LB because of his speed, we all know Jaque Roman isn't the fastest guy in the world.


but we also all know he is mustard regardless.

[ericsaid]

but we also all know he is mustard regardless.


Mustard?xeyebrowx They need a speed rusher on one side so I could see Robertson, Bennett, Witte and Lewis all starting.

[DLS]

some good practice footage from the Aug. 11th practice

http://www.nmnathletics.com/mediaPlayer/video.dbml?&CONTENT_TYPE=ONDEMAND&DB_MENU_ID=2776&DB_LANG=C&OLD_MODE=publishing&DB_OEM_ID=21500&CLIP_ID=130700&CLIP_FILE_ID=135327&KEY=&DB_OEM_ID=21500&DB_LANG=&IN_SUBSCRIBER_CONTENT=

[JohnStOnge]

some good practice footage from the Aug. 11th practice

http://www.nmnathletics.com/mediaPlayer/video.dbml?&CONTENT_TYPE=ONDEMAND&DB_MENU_ID=2776&DB_LANG=C&OLD_MODE=publishing&DB_OEM_ID=21500&CLIP_ID=130700&CLIP_FILE_ID=135327&KEY=&DB_OEM_ID=21500&DB_LANG=&IN_SUBSCRIBER_CONTENT=

The more I see the more I think LSU is really going to blow them out badly. You do not want an inexperienced offensive line opening the season against what LSU is going to have on the defensive front.

And the thing about practicing mid day in order to experience temperatures in the mid 80s? Good grief.

They're going to get killed.

I'm not sayng that I'd be disappointed if they are competetive. But the more time goes on and I see the hype they're getting so as to focus LSU players and see stuff like losing all that experience on the offensive line and having the new guys have to open the season at LSU, the more I think this is going to be really, really bad.

[Appguy]

Hey guys were certainly not gonna win this game now. according to Ron Jaworski on Monday night football we lost our starting qb this year just like LSUxeyebrowx

[asknoquarter21]

haha....at least we are getting talked about on MNF....

why speak if you have NO IDEA?!?!?!

[GGASU]

The more I see the more I think LSU is really going to blow them out badly. You do not want an inexperienced offensive line opening the season against what LSU is going to have on the defensive front.

And the thing about practicing mid day in order to experience temperatures in the mid 80s? Good grief.

They're going to get killed.

I'm not sayng that I'd be disappointed if they are competetive. But the more time goes on and I see the hype they're getting so as to focus LSU players and see stuff like losing all that experience on the offensive line and having the new guys have to open the season at LSU, the more I think this is going to be really, really bad.


Please....When is the last time that ASU played a one dimentional quarterback and lost?

LSU struggles against the spread, and ASU runs it better than anyone in the country.

It may get really, really bad....but for the home team.

37-27....with LSU scoring late to make it look somewhat respectable.

[McNeese75]

Please....When is the last time that ASU played a one dimentional quarterback and lost?

LSU struggles against the spread, and ASU runs it better than anyone in the country.

It may get really, really bad....but for the home team.

37-27....with LSU scoring late to make it look somewhat respectable.

xlolx Drink another, sounds like you had a few already xpeacex

[uofmman1122]

Please....When is the last time that ASU played a one dimentional quarterback and lost?

LSU struggles against the spread, and ASU runs it better than anyone in the country.

It may get really, really bad....but for the home team.

37-27....with LSU scoring late to make it look somewhat respectable.Holy crap!

I want to know what flavor of kool-aid you're drinking, and I need to get me some FAST! xlolx

[GGASU]

xlolx Drink another, sounds like you had a few already xpeacex

McNeese75 is starting to sound a lot like GoGuins from last year.

Ok McNeese75 I will take ASU and 14 which is 9 less than the current spread on Betus and 5 Dimes. The loser has to have the avatar of the winner's choice for the rest of the year.

Is it a bet?

[uofmman1122]

McNeese75 is starting to sound a lot like GoGuins from last year.

Ok McNeese75 I will take ASU and 14 which is 9 less than the current spread on Betus and 5 Dimes. The loser has to have the avatar of the winner's choice for the rest of the year.

Is it a bet?I'd totally take that bet, but I have yet to find a picture of Jimmy Farris spiking the ball in the endzone in the '00 Semi's. xlolxxsmiley_wix

Edit: lol 1800 get

[KiddBrewer]

The more I see the more I think LSU is really going to blow them out badly. You do not want an inexperienced offensive line opening the season against what LSU is going to have on the defensive front.

And the thing about practicing mid day in order to experience temperatures in the mid 80s? Good grief.

They're going to get killed.

I'm not sayng that I'd be disappointed if they are competetive. But the more time goes on and I see the hype they're getting so as to focus LSU players and see stuff like losing all that experience on the offensive line and having the new guys have to open the season at LSU, the more I think this is going to be really, really bad.


i gotta say, it is a bit rediculous to believe practicing in the middle of the day in Boone can compare even a little bit to Baton Rouge........xcoffeex

[AppStFan76]

i gotta say, it is a bit rediculous to believe practicing in the middle of the day in Boone can compare even a little bit to Baton Rouge........xcoffeex

It's the best they can do with what they've got. I heard a rumor that they were going to move practice to another (hotter) location.

That is just rumor though nothing to back it up, but it would be a good idea IMO.

[AppStFan76]

haha....at least we are getting talked about on MNF....

why speak if you have NO IDEA?!?!?!

My dad was always fond of saying...

"It's better to say nothing and let people think you're an idiot, that to open your mouth and remove all doubt"

I other words...if you dont know shut the F@%$ up!!

[AshevilleApp2]

I'd totally take that bet, but I have yet to find a picture of Jimmy Farris spiking the ball in the endzone in the '00 Semi's. xlolxxsmiley_wix

Edit: lol 1800 get

Those glory days seem like a long time ago for ya'll, don't they? xsmiley_wix

[biggie]

Hey guys were certainly not gonna win this game now. according to Ron Jaworski on Monday night football we lost our starting qb this year just like LSUxeyebrowx
Don't worry they were talking about some "Appalayshun" team, not us.

[Geaux Tigers]

Please....When is the last time that ASU played a one dimentional quarterback and lost?

LSU struggles against the spread, and ASU runs it better than anyone in the country.

It may get really, really bad....but for the home team.

37-27....with LSU scoring late to make it look somewhat respectable.

I guess it is a good thing for us that Hatch is starting and he is a good scrambling quarterback. It looks like Jordan Jefferson is making great progress and the coaches have been saying very good things about him in practice. Miles comments made it seem likely he will see some PT in the App game especially with Lee being hurt and missing some practices.

[Geaux Tigers]

i gotta say, it is a bit rediculous to believe practicing in the middle of the day in Boone can compare even a little bit to Baton Rouge........xcoffeex

Exactly, I checked the weather in Boone and Baton Rouge this morning and in Boone it said it was cloudy 59 degrees and actually felt 59 degrees, in Baton Rouge it was cloudy 83 degrees and felt 92 degrees. The heat index making it feel hotter is something you have to be in a while to acclimate to.

Even living in it my whole life, it takes a few weeks each summer of getting out and being in the heat each June before the heat doesn't get to you. If it was a night game it wouldn't matter as much, but with a 4:00 kickoff it is going to be brutal even for the fans just sitting in the stands.

Tip for App fans: Drink a glass of water between each beer to stay hydrated, but if you are drunk enough you will almost forget about how hot it is. To get your drinks into the game try this: http://www.thebeerbelly.com/products.asp

[AshevilleApp2]

Exactly, I checked the weather in Boone and Baton Rouge this morning and in Boone it said it was cloudy 59 degrees and actually felt 59 degrees, in Baton Rouge it was cloudy 83 degrees and felt 92 degrees. The heat index making it feel hotter is something you have to be in a while to acclimate to.

Even living in it my whole life, it takes a few weeks each summer of getting out and being in the heat each June before the heat doesn't get to you. If it was a night game it wouldn't matter as much, but with a 4:00 kickoff it is going to be brutal even for the fans just sitting in the stands.

Tip for App fans: Drink a glass of water between each beer to stay hydrated, but if you are drunk enough you will almost forget about how hot it is. To get your drinks into the game try this: http://www.thebeerbelly.com/products.asp

How diligent is security about bringing drinks in?

[SoCon48]

i gotta say, it is a bit rediculous to believe practicing in the middle of the day in Boone can compare even a little bit to Baton Rouge........xcoffeex

More realistic than 70 deg morning and evening Boone weather.

[Appinator]

Exactly, I checked the weather in Boone and Baton Rouge this morning and in Boone it said it was cloudy 59 degrees and actually felt 59 degrees, in Baton Rouge it was cloudy 83 degrees and felt 92 degrees. The heat index making it feel hotter is something you have to be in a while to acclimate to.

Even living in it my whole life, it takes a few weeks each summer of getting out and being in the heat each June before the heat doesn't get to you. If it was a night game it wouldn't matter as much, but with a 4:00 kickoff it is going to be brutal even for the fans just sitting in the stands.

Tip for App fans: Drink a glass of water between each beer to stay hydrated, but if you are drunk enough you will almost forget about how hot it is. To get your drinks into the game try this: http://www.thebeerbelly.com/products.asp

To make matters worse, we will most likely be in our all black uniforms.

I was reading about LSU traditions and how they used to be one of the only home teams to wear white jerseys. I know in the 05 game, they wore purple, so I was unsure of what the Apps would be sporting on Aug. 30th.

Correct me if I'm wrong GT, it turns out that they only wear the white for conference home games and their OOC opening home game each year. That would mean we would be in our all black uni's in the bayou evening sun and heat and would explain why they wore purple the last time we met (LSU pounded North Texas the week before).

[furman94]

The Citadel wears white also!

[ATrain]

The Citadel wears white also!

I thought that violated some law to wear white after labor day

[asknoquarter21]

LSU will wear purple...

they wear white for all SEC home games, and the home opener.....BUT

NCAA rules don't require them to ask the SEC teams what they want, but with an OOC opponent they have to make sure it is ok with them....and I can already tell you how that is gonna go.

[AppStFan76]

To make matters worse, we will most likely be in our all black uniforms.

I was reading about LSU traditions and how they used to be one of the only home teams to wear white jerseys. I know in the 05 game, they wore purple, so I was unsure of what the Apps would be sporting on Aug. 30th.

Correct me if I'm wrong GT, it turns out that they only wear the white for conference home games and their OOC opening home game each year. That would mean we would be in our all black uni's in the bayou evening sun and heat and would explain why they wore purple the last time we met (LSU pounded North Texas the week before).

My understanding is that App has to agree to let them wear white for the game, per NCAA rules.

Over on the TigerRant one guy says he knows the equipment manager for the team and he says App has not said yes or no to their wearing white. Another poster states that " WE ARE WEARING WHITE FOR THE HOME OPENER THIS SEASON!!! Herb Vincent said so on Buddy's show Friday."

So who knows...any one close to the team that could find out?

[Appinator]

My understanding is that App has to agree to let them wear white for the game, per NCAA rules.

Over on the TigerRant one guy says he knows the equipment manager for the team and he says App has not said yes or no to their wearing white. Another poster states that " WE ARE WEARING WHITE FOR THE HOME OPENER THIS SEASON!!! Herb Vincent said so on Buddy's show Friday."

So who knows...any one close to the team that could find out?

I can see both sides. If I'm the Apps, I definitely don't want to be in the Black uni's. However, I don't think JM and the crew are the type to mess with tradition, and as stupid as it seems, things like this can motivate a team across the board (example: UGA in their getting to go in their black uni's at the last moment last year)

[AppStFan76]

LSU will wear purple...

they wear white for all SEC home games, and the home opener.....BUT

NCAA rules don't require them to ask the SEC teams what they want, but with an OOC opponent they have to make sure it is ok with them....and I can already tell you how that is gonna go.

Oregon St in 04' didnt let them wear white and they were not happy about it!!

But it worked out pretty good final score for that game was LSU 22 Org St 21 in overtime.... xnodx

whats up with LSU and games going into overtime, just seem like they have more than others?xconfusedx

[McNeese75]

McNeese75 is starting to sound a lot like GoGuins from last year.

Ok McNeese75 I will take ASU and 14 which is 9 less than the current spread on Betus and 5 Dimes. The loser has to have the avatar of the winner's choice for the rest of the year.

Is it a bet?

Abso F^cking lutly!!!!

And if you win, I will proudly use the avatar of your choice.

[asknoquarter21]

Yea and they usually lose them....

LSU seems to be pretty good in those purple ones.....they haven't lost in a while

[Geaux Tigers]

How diligent is security about bringing drinks in?

It depends on who is at the gate checking, the easiest way is usually to fill up a few ziplock bags (get the good ones and double bag) with some whiskey and then buy a coke and mix your drinks. Sometimes they will get you to pull up your shirt a little to show your waisteline and may possibly check you socks but less likely.

If you have a female with you they can usually find better spots to stick the ziplocks, but as long as they are not sticking out of your waisteline or your socks you should be fine.

[Geaux Tigers]

Yea and they usually lose them....

LSU seems to be pretty good in those purple ones.....they haven't lost in a while

We were pretty good recently in OT, until last year. Not sure why we have so many OT games?
2006 W vs Ole Miss
2005 W vs Auburn & Alabama, L vs Tennesee
2004 W vs Oregon St.

Both loses last year in the white uni's I think.

[asknoquarter21]

We were pretty good recently in OT, until last year. Not sure why we have so many OT games?
2006 W vs Ole Miss
2005 W vs Auburn & Alabama, L vs Tennesee
2004 W vs Oregon St.

Both loses last year in the white uni's I think.

your right...I thought you lost to Alabama...didn't look it up though.

something like several years without a loss in the purple....


I hate it when streaks end xsmiley_wix

[ericsaid]

Jaque usualy ends up where he needs to be... he wouldn't have 127 tackles last year. You do remember him chasing QBs around last year like a little boy chasing the girls on the playground, dont you?

I was laughing my butt off in the Michigan game at Henne running from our D like a little girl!!xlolx

Basically what Armanti does all the time, he usually gets away though. Yes, he ends up in the right places, but we aren't playing FBS speed every Saturday either.

[Grizaholic17]

Jaque usualy ends up where he needs to be... he wouldn't have 127 tackles last year. You do remember him chasing QBs around last year like a little boy chasing the girls on the playground, dont you?

I was laughing my butt off in the Michigan game at Henne running from our D like a little girl!!xlolx

Henne was a fat white guy.

[biggie]

Basically what Armanti does all the time, he usually gets away though. Yes, he ends up in the right places, but we aren't playing FBS speed every Saturday either.
Actually more amazing is that AE is very rarely running from pressure. A large majority of plays it is either a designed run/rollout or he gets the pass off without moving out of the pocket (very quickly). Its been rare to see a defense cover all the WRs long enough for pressure to flush him.

[AppStFan76]

Henne was a fat white guy.

A fat white guy who's going to be play in the NFL...

We did the same thing to Joe Flaco.

Fat white guy or not it was still funny!!xthumbsupx

[elcid96]

Henne was a fat white guy.

I wish I was a "fat white guy" who makes 3.5 million dollars with the Miami Dolphins. For now, I am only a "fat white guy" who could use $3.5 dollars to buy another value meal.

Henne was a training camp holdout for under a day, agreeing to a four-year, $3.5 million contract with the team on July 26

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad_Henne

[AppStFan76]

I wish I was a "fat white guy" who makes 3.5 million dollars with the Miami Dolphins. For now, I am only a "fat white guy" who could use $3.5 dollars to buy another value meal
Henne was a training camp holdout for under a day, agreeing to a four-year, $3.5 million contract with the team on July 26

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad_Henne

May be part of the "Fat Guy" problemxlolx

But I don't have much room to talk either!xwhistlex

[ericsaid]

Sucks for you guys, but anytime you say something reasonable on tigerdroppings. Thier response is that can't possibly happen because your FCS and you lost to Wofford. Sad

[Appguy]

Ericsaid, you do come off homerish a lot, which is cool/ok most of the time but on tigerdroppings theyl fry you for supporting/making claims of greatness of your school.

[McNeese75]

Ericsaid, you do come off homerish a lot, which is cool/ok most of the time but on tigerdroppings theyl fry you for supporting/making claims of greatness of your school.

Like we don't occasionaly lite him up here xlolx xpeacex

[ericsaid]

Ericsaid, you do come off homerish a lot, which is cool/ok most of the time but on tigerdroppings theyl fry you for supporting/making claims of greatness of your school.

I wasn't even being homerish on there. I said 41-21 on tiger droppings. That sounds more reasonable than GGASU saying 37-27 with LSU scoring late to make it respectable.xpeacex

[uofmman1122]

Those glory days seem like a long time ago for ya'll, don't they? xsmiley_wixTrue, but it's good to know we actually had glory days before 2005. xlolx xrulesx

[813Jag]

Like we don't occasionaly lite him up here xlolx xpeacex
I agree. xthumbsupx

[ericsaid]

I agree. xthumbsupx

There was nothing to agree with, it was a statement of fact.xrulesx xnonox

[813Jag]

There was nothing to agree with, it was a statement of fact.xrulesx xnonox
So I can't agree with a fact? xconfusedx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx Maybe that statement is our OPINION.

[DLS]

Ericsaid, you do come off homerish a lot, which is cool/ok most of the time but on tigerdroppings theyl fry you for supporting/making claims of greatness of your school.

tigerdroppings consists of straight undergrads that are to young to drink in a bar and too stupid to obtain a fake. more random comments and predictions get thrown out there than at a Family Guy writers' meeting.

[McNeese75]

tigerdroppings consists of straight undergrads that are to young to drink in a bar and too stupid to obtain a fake. more random comments and predictions get thrown out there than at a Family Guy writers' meeting.

xeekx Reminds me somewhat of this thread at times xwhistlex

[Skjellyfetti]

xeekx Reminds me somewhat of this thread at times xwhistlex

Don't read it. xtwocentsx

[ericsaid]

xeekx Reminds me somewhat of this thread at times xwhistlex


I appreciate that. And I mean it and most of my posts, when not being sarcastic or saying things specifically for someone from Mcneese to butt in and say their wrong, make sense.xbowx

[jonmac]

I guess McNeese doesn't get the dis from LSU like all other schools in NC get it from UNC, 'cause dey sho do seem to love dem Tigers.

Hope the Cowboys rope and hogtie the Heels.

[AshevilleApp2]

True, but it's good to know we actually had glory days before 2005. xlolx xrulesx

You sure did. Good luck finding that picture. xlolx

[Geaux Tigers]

I guess McNeese doesn't get the dis from LSU like all other schools in NC get it from UNC, 'cause dey sho do seem to love dem Tigers.

Hope the Cowboys rope and hogtie the Heels.

I think McNeese has a lot of support in southwest LA while LSU support is more statewide. I have a lot of family in southwest LA and they all support both McNeese and LSU, there is not really any rivalry between the two schools.

The same can not be said for LSU and Tulane, as an LSU fan I want Tulane to lose every game in every sport.xnodx

Oh yeah, and according to 813Jag the Southern fans don't like LSU, but I never got the feeling from any LSU fans I know that they disliked Southern.

[813Jag]

I think McNeese has a lot of support in southwest LA while LSU support is more statewide. I have a lot of family in southwest LA and they all support both McNeese and LSU, there is not really any rivalry between the two schools.

The same can not be said for LSU and Tulane, as an LSU fan I want Tulane to lose every game in every sport.xnodx

Oh yeah, and according to 813Jag the Southern fans don't like LSU, but I never got the feeling from any LSU fans I know that they disliked Southern.
I didn't say all Southern fans (just the ones I know and I know quite a few), and besides it's sports everybody dislikes another school. How much time have you spent with Southern fans? I've spent plenty of time at LSU. I would expect LSU to dislike us, we're small fries compared to the Tigers.

[813Jag]

LSU's first scrimmage (http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/26901274.html?showAll=y&c=y)....

[Appinator]

http://www.appfan.com/blog/?p=1301

The announcers have been announced (haha) by ESPN. From Appfan.com via awfulannouncing.blogspot.com:

Appalachian State @ Louisiana State (ESPN, 5pm) - Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman

This duo handled the NC game last year, as well as most of our play-off games. IMO, they were good for the most part, and were wowed by AE's performance against Richmond. Their no Aikman - Buck combo, but I guess we could do worse. The best part is that they are greatly familiar with our team, and will do us justice throughout the course of the game.

[Appinator]

LSU's first scrimmage (http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/26901274.html?showAll=y&c=y)....

Thanks for the link. Sounds like a good scrimmage for the most part.

[Geaux Tigers]

I didn't say all Southern fans (just the ones I know and I know quite a few), and besides it's sports everybody dislikes another school. How much time have you spent with Southern fans? I've spent plenty of time at LSU. I would expect LSU to dislike us, we're small fries compared to the Tigers.

I was joking with the comment in the previous post. Well not about the wanting Tulane to lose part.

I was in Baton Rouge for about 15 years and spent plenty of time hanging out with and working with Southern fans.

[813Jag]

I was joking with the comment in the previous post. Well not about the wanting Tulane to lose part.

I was in Baton Rouge for about 15 years and spent plenty of time hanging out with and working with Southern fans.
It's all good. xpeacex I'm just clearing the air, I lived in BR for 28 of my 31 years on this earth, and my dislike for the Tigers didn't start to decrease until I moved.

I understand the not wanting to lose to Tulane, I hated that we lost to them. xnonono2x

[rjg129]

just doing my part

[AppStFan76]

150 to go!!

Keep up the good workxthumbsupx

[McNeese75]

Don't read it. xtwocentsx

xcoffeex

(Without us taking pot shots and keeping the conversation somewhat two sided, this thread would never reach 2000)

[ASU88]

What is it that's magical about the 2000 mark?

[McNeese75]

I guess McNeese doesn't get the dis from LSU like all other schools in NC get it from UNC, 'cause dey sho do seem to love dem Tigers.

Hope the Cowboys rope and hogtie the Heels.

You are probably right. McNeese and most of the other schools in the state are pretty much ignored by LSU. There are a lot of fans that support both MSU and LSU but when LSU is playing at home or televised when the Cowboys are playing, our game attendance suffers. xcoolx

[phillyAPP]

150 to go!!

Keep up the good workxthumbsupx

I am up for the 150 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!


APP will show itself well on Aug 30 !!

Just my opinion........ the media will wonder whats wrong with LSU



I am trying to relax before the game and read more than post but as coach Dillman says " FINISH HARD" so.................................

GO APP............. Fight APP........................ KICK ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AppGirl]

Just got home from Football 101, found out we will be in ALL BLACK uniforms in Baton Rouge. xrulesx

[McNeese75]

Just got home from Football 101, found out we will be in ALL BLACK uniforms in Baton Rouge. xrulesx

xscanx ouch!!!!!

[AppStateSVX]

i love the all black unis!!! sweet

[uofmman1122]

Just got home from Football 101, found out we will be in ALL BLACK uniforms in Baton Rouge. xrulesxThey'll match the body bags....


God, I'm sorry! I couldn't help it! xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxsmiley_wix

[AppStFan76]

Just got home from Football 101, found out we will be in ALL BLACK uniforms in Baton Rouge. xrulesx

Thanks that has been a question thats been beat to death...thanks for ending that...and thanks for not ending it to soon we gotta get to 2000!

[AppStFan76]

What is it that's magical about the 2000 mark?

If you are interested...somewhere in this thread it was decided we would try and make it to 2000 posts before game day!!

Doing my part!

[GGASU]

Just got home from Football 101, found out we will be in ALL BLACK uniforms in Baton Rouge. xrulesx

Pray for a cold front....xbowx xbowx xbowx

[buckp]

With LSU still trying to decide which QB to use, I would love to see Appalachian State squeeze by.... xthumbsupx

[Geaux Tigers]

Pray for a cold front....xbowx xbowx xbowx

The averages are not on you guys side here.

Baton Rouge August weather averages:
Average High Temp: 91 degrees
Average days above 90 degrees: 22
Average morning relative humidity: 93%
Highest recorded temp in August was 102.

Wearing black uniforms with a heat index that will most likely be 100 degrees = tired with cramps in the 4th quarter.

[Appinator]

I told you it would be all black uni's. Man I hate being right so much....

[ASUMountaineer]

I told you it would be all black uni's. Man I hate being right so much....

Did you predict black unis in 05? You would have been wrong then.

[ASUMountaineer]

The averages are not on you guys side here.

Baton Rouge August weather averages:
Average High Temp: 91 degrees
Average days above 90 degrees: 22
Average morning relative humidity: 93%
Highest recorded temp in August was 102.

Wearing black uniforms with a heat index that will most likely be 100 degrees = tired with cramps in the 4th quarter.

Hopefully the end of August will feel more like September.

Is it official ASU will be in black jerseys?

[MountainMan]

Pray for clouds....

[Appinator]

Did you predict black unis in 05? You would have been wrong then.

I wasn't really into the jersey predicting business in '05, but I knew that LSU only wore their white's for their opening home game vs. an OOC opponent and for SEC home games.

A wise man once said - Don't hate the player, hate the game

jk

[DLS]

"gold jacket, green jacket, who gives a sh#t?"

lsu aint gonna cover the spread no matter what app is wearing

[APPALACHIANstate]

I predict APP will be wearing tiger blood...


Delusional? Never...

[McNeese72]

Hopefully the end of August will feel more like September.



It will. There is not much difference in the August and Septemember tempartures and humidities down here. Especially the early part of Septmember. It will be hot and humid.

Doc

[AppGirl]

Hopefully the end of August will feel more like September.

Is it official ASU will be in black jerseys?

Yes, I got it from both the equipment manager and the trainer. xrulesx

[OldFootballGuy]

I wasn't really into the jersey predicting business in '05, but I knew that LSU only wore their white's for their opening home game vs. an OOC opponent and for SEC home games.

A wise man once said - Don't hate the player, hate the game

jk


LSU may only wear white at home if their opponents allow them to do so. If I were an opponent, I don't believe I would make that concession. Rage lasts only a little while, heat lasts the whole game.

[appfan2008]

i have wondered many times why it would be advantageous to where our colors at lsu... black would be hot as hell down there

[jus10asu]

really i mean these guys are all in good shape, it'll add a little extra fatigue in the 4th but i don't think the uniforms will be the deciding factor. Hey, at least we'll look good.xthumbsupx

[ericsaid]

Is the sun shining right over the stadium at this time or is it casting shadows?

[Geaux Tigers]

Is the sun shining right over the stadium at this time or is it casting shadows?

If it is not cloudy the sun will be shining on the field through at least the third quarter.

[McNeese75]

Yo, McTailgator, time for some of that heat index voodoo you whipped up for Portland State last year so our FCS brethern can get some appreciation of what it will be like on the turf in tiger stadium at game time. xeekx

[DLS]

seriuosly this game isnt going to be decided by the weather or jersey colors.

it will depend on app stopping the run and hoping our cornerbacks can keep up with byrd and lafell.

when its gametime pain and uncomfortable weather are the least of your worries.

[ericsaid]

seriuosly this game isnt going to be decided by the weather or jersey colors.

it will depend on app stopping the run and hoping our cornerbacks can keep up with byrd and lafell.

when its gametime pain and uncomfortable weather are the least of your worries.

The corners will be fast enough, the question will be the running game and how App can contain it because there won't be any stopping. I just feel sorry for Jacksonville the week after.xwhistlex

[uofmman1122]

The corners will be fast enough, the question will be the running game and how App can contain it because there won't be any stopping. I just feel sorry for Jacksonville the week after.xwhistlexWouldn't it just be so poetic if App gets beat, and then Jacksonville turns the tables on LSU and stuns them? xreadx xwhistlex

[GGASU]

Wouldn't it just be so poetic if App gets beat, and then Jacksonville turns the tables on LSU and stuns them? xreadx xwhistlex

xdohx xdohx xdohx xdohx xdohx

[uofmman1122]

xdohx xdohx xdohx xdohx xdohxNot that it's the most likely of scenarios, but damn, it would be ironic. xlolxxlolxxlolxxsmiley_wix

[ericsaid]

Not that it's the most likely of scenarios, but damn, it would be ironic. xlolxxlolxxlolxxsmiley_wix

Considering Jacksonvilles record in the PFL last season, I can't imagine that happening. With all do respect, that ain't worth a velvet paintin of a dolphin and a whale gettin' it on.xcoffeex

[uofmman1122]

Considering Jacksonvilles record in the PFL last season, I can't imagine that happening. With all do respect, that ain't worth a velvet paintin of a dolphin and a whale gettin' it on.xcoffeexlol

It seems a few App fans are abandoning their "Any Given Saturday" tune when it applies to a school other than themselves. xrulesx

I'm not predicting a Jacksonville win. I'm just saying how much I would enjoy it if it actually happened! xlolxxwhistlex

[APPALACHIANstate]

lol

It seems a few App fans are abandoning their "Any Given Saturday" tune when it applies to a school other than themselves. xrulesx

I'm not predicting a Jacksonville win. I'm just saying how much I would enjoy it if it actually happened! xlolxxwhistlex

Any Given Saturday?? You can have that, App plays on Fridays, remember? haha xrotatehx xrotatehx xlolx xlolx

[uofmman1122]

Any Given Saturday?? You can have that, App plays on Fridays, remember? haha xrotatehx xrotatehx xlolx xlolx
xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxbowxxbowxxbowxxbowxxbowx

[ericsaid]

xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxbowxxbowxxbowxxbowxxbowx


Anygivensaturday doesn't apply to a team that finished near the bottom of a league like the PFL. I imagine Jacksonville and Lenoir Rhyne would be a decent gamexpeacex .

[APPALACHIANstate]

I was just sitting here thinking how hilarious (but sad) it would be if LSU beat APP like 77-0. I would feel awful and probably wouldn't come back to this board for a long time..

haha

[DLS]

im really hoping that LSU can pull this one out but i just dont think they will be able to hang with us.

[james_lawfirm]

Not that it's the most likely of scenarios, but damn, it would be ironic. xlolxxlolxxlolxxsmiley_wix


Actually, it is far more likely for App to beat LSU and then LOSE to Jacksonville, than for App to lose to both. If App plays well at LSU but loses, Jacksonville is going to get clobbered.

Personally, I am predicting LSU by 10 - 14 at the end, but close through 3 qtrs.

[appfan2008]

Actually, it is far more likely for App to beat LSU and then LOSE to Jacksonville, than for App to lose to both. If App plays well at LSU but loses, Jacksonville is going to get clobbered.

Personally, I am predicting LSU by 10 - 14 at the end, but close through 3 qtrs.

i will be very happy with that outcome!

[mountaineertider]

Actually, it is far more likely for App to beat LSU and then LOSE to Jacksonville, than for App to lose to both. If App plays well at LSU but loses, Jacksonville is going to get clobbered.

Personally, I am predicting LSU by 10 - 14 at the end, but close through 3 qtrs.

That's how I'm calling it: 35-24 LSU, but with being 28-24 going into the 4th.

[Skjellyfetti]

pretty sweet picture of Quick from practice:

http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics7/400/VL/VLIUUCYPAEIIGMZ.20080813222003.jpg

[appfan2008]

pretty sweet picture of Quick from practice:

http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics7/400/VL/VLIUUCYPAEIIGMZ.20080813222003.jpg

quick could be very important to this team and i think he will be even better than we think

[ericsaid]

I've been saying how great Quick would be for this team since the first game last season, up until the dropped touchdown. But as good as the defense has been playing(according to the practice reports), for him to have 3 catches for 114 yards and a 59 yard TD reception is pretty awesome. The video practice report said he was dinged up a couple of days ago and didn't practice until Wednesday I believe.

[ericsaid]

I've been saying how great Quick would be for this team since the first game last season, up until the dropped touchdown. But as good as the defense has been playing(according to the practice reports), for him to have 3 catches for 114 yards and a 59 yard TD reception is pretty awesome. The video practice report said he was dinged up a couple of days ago and didn't practice until Wednesday I believe.

[ericsaid]

I've been saying how great Quick would be for this team since the first game last season, up until the dropped touchdown. But as good as the defense has been playing(according to the practice reports), for him to have 3 catches for 114 yards and a 59 yard TD reception is pretty awesome. The video practice report said he was dinged up a couple of days ago and didn't practice until Wednesday I believe.

[ericsaid]

Ah

[furman94]

Post pad?

[furman94]

Post pad ?

[McNeese75]

Yep xnodx

[DLS]

B. QUICK > JEROME SIMPSON?

discuss.

[ericsaid]

Potentially, he is 3 inches taller and according to someone who claims to be his brother on another blogging site I was on(He had quite a bit of info that I don't think anyone besides his brother would have, tghat and his name was CQUICK or something). He runs a 4.42 and has a 41 inch vertical. I don't doubt the vertical(i.e. blocked kick at MIchigan where he blocked the kick from 2 yards behind the d-line jumping straight up.) Hopefully he catches a few balls at fan fest.

[Skjellyfetti]

97 posts to go!!


James (Denver): Not a fan of Appalachian State, but I'm intrigued by the matchup with LSU. It seems they are motivated and have a speedy offense, while LSU is a powerhouse with questions at corner and linebacker. That sort of match may help App.State make it a game, eh?

SportsNation Graham Watson: You have to like this matchup simply because everyone knows App State is coming to play. LSU has a few questions, App. State is pretty veteran and got a huge boost off of creating an upset special last season. It won the D-IAA championship. Expect it to be a tough and close game, too close to call.


http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=21928

[ericsaid]

Awesome except for the pretty veteran team. That and John Denver is John Denver, he has no idea what he's talking about so i'd disregard anything that he says in relation to football.

[Geaux Tigers]

new lsu video http://www.tigersportszone.net/articles/lsu-fall-camp-2008-believe

I can't wait another 2 weeks!!!!

[AppStateold299]

Who isn't getting psyched for this game? I feel like a fat kid at a candy store I'm so excited.

[ericsaid]

Well being a fat kid in a candy store for 2 weeks without getting any candy must suck, I don't know the feelings to be in a candy store(per say) or being fat in one. I imagine its horrible. I'm sorry for your suffering.

[udchuck]

Who isn't getting psyched for this game? I feel like a fat kid at a candy store I'm so excited.

Yea,me too,I'm Sooooooooooooooooo excited,I'm getting Sooooooooooooo many goose bumps just waiting for ASU to get their Butts kicked.I'm getting Soooooooooooooooooo fuzzy inside I don't know if I could wait that long.xlolx

[Skjellyfetti]

Yea,me too,I'm Sooooooooooooooooo excited,I'm getting Sooooooooooooo many goose bumps just waiting for ASU to get their Butts kicked.I'm getting Soooooooooooooooooo fuzzy inside I don't know if I could wait that long.xlolx

Nice! 121 out of your 194 posts in this thread! Good work. Thanks for helping us inch towards 2000 posts. xthumbsupx

[Skjellyfetti]

3. The pride of Appalachian State - The Mountaineers may not beat LSU in Death Valley, but watch this game and pay special attention to the confidence and passion they play with. This team has won three straight FCS national championships and acts accordingly. They represent the enthusiasm the Southern Conference teams, as a whole, play with. Don't label this bunch as overachievers. They are talented, well-coached and play to win. This pairing of the FBS national champion LSU and the FCS national champion Appalachian State, who beat Michigan in 2007, is just awesome.

http://southernpigskin.com/page.cfm?story=11808&cat=exclusives

[APPALACHIANstate]

Appy State - face of FCS




(for now)

[udchuck]

Nice! 121 out of your 194 posts in this thread! Good work. Thanks for helping us inch towards 2000 posts. xthumbsupx

My pleasure,glad to help the cause.xthumbsupx

[ASU]

My pleasure,glad to help the cause.xthumbsupx

Prediction:
Appalachian 41
LSU 34

and the win helps all FCS teams.....they start getting recognition in normal national polls....even Delaware (helped by App State, imagine.)

[JohnStOnge]

Prediction:
Appalachian 41
LSU 34

and the win helps all FCS teams.....they start getting recognition in normal national polls....even Delaware (helped by App State, imagine.)

I never say "absolutely never" but App State scoring 41 points on LSU in this game is very, very unlikely.

[Geaux Tigers]

Prediction:
Appalachian 41
LSU 34

and the win helps all FCS teams.....they start getting recognition in normal national polls....even Delaware (helped by App State, imagine.)

Are you coming to the game? If so bring me some of whatever you are smoking. No way App scores 41, I think LSU will run a lot which will shorten the game and keep the score for both teams lower. I think it may be close in the first half, but LSU wins by at least 14 in the end.

[udchuck]

Prediction:
Appalachian 14
LSU 34

and the win helps all FCS teams.....they start getting recognition in normal national polls....even Delaware (helped by App State, imagine.)

There, I changed it for you.xthumbsupx just a slight error in your number arrangement.

[slycat]

Part of me wants App to win so ESPN and others can shut up but the other part of me wants LSU to win so App folks can shut the hell up.

[APPALACHIANstate]

so App folks can shut the hell up.

About what?

Every app fan I know and have seen post would rather win Nat'l Championship over beating a top-5 FBS team...

[ASU88]

Part of me wants App to win so ESPN and others can shut up but the other part of me wants LSU to win so App folks can shut the hell up.

Sounds like you just want a little peace and quiet.

[slycat]

Sounds like you just want a little peace and quiet.

Yes. So the best thing would be to beat LSU, celebrate a week and be modest like winners, and drop it.

[uofmman1122]

Yes. So the best thing would be to beat LSU, celebrate a week and be modest like winners, and drop it.xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

Oh, wow....Wow.....

Yeah, that's never going to happen. xcoffeex

[slycat]

xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

Oh, wow....Wow.....

Yeah, that's never going to happen. xcoffeex

Its got the same odds as ASU beating LSU.

[APPALACHIANstate]

Its got the same odds as ASU beating LSU.

Maybe if App hadn't gone on to win their 3rd consecutive nat'l championship. I have been a student at ASU for 3 years, pardon my excitement at times...

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[udchuck]

Yes. So the best thing would be to beat LSU, celebrate a week and be modest like winners, and drop it.

Are you kidding me,APP got lucky and beat Mich. These fans are so kiddy they think their team can beat anyone,and we have listened to them for a solid year.IF they beat LSU ,YOU WOULD HAVE TO HEAR THEM FOR A SOLID CENTURY.The next thing would be taking on a Pro team.xlolx The Best thing would be for LSU BEAT ASU by 40 points.thus shutting them up for a CENTURY.------Maybexlolx xthumbsupx

[APPALACHIANstate]

Are you kidding me,APP got lucky and beat Mich. These fans are so kiddy they think their team can beat anyone,and we have listened to them for a solid year.IF they beat LSU ,YOU WOULD HAVE TO HEAR THEM FOR A SOLID CENTURY.The next thing would be taking on a Pro team.xlolx The Best thing would be for LSU BEAT ASU by 40 points.thus shutting them up for a CENTURY.------Maybexlolx xthumbsupx

Then what would you do?

[udchuck]

Then what would you do?

xlolx Very good question,--Probably sell my Computer,TV,Radio,stop my Newspaper sub.xbawlingx Get a good woman, lock us in a room and let nature take it's course.xcoolx xthumbsupx Sound like a plan ????

[ASU88]

APP got lucky and beat Mich. ... The Best thing would be for LSU BEAT ASU by 40 points.thus shutting them up for a CENTURY.------Maybexlolx xthumbsupx

A) It wasn't just luck. But you already know that. :)

B) LSU beating ASU by 40 won't erase the accomplishments of the last 3 years, so surely some talk would continue. It may bring some of us back to earth which, from your perspective, would be considered a good thing (understandably).

[DSUrocks07]

A) It wasn't just luck. But you already know that. :)

B) LSU beating ASU by 40 won't erase the accomplishments of the last 3 years, so surely some talk would continue. It may bring some of us back to earth which, from your perspective, would be considered a good thing (understandably).

A) Blocking a field goal when your up 2 is mostly luck...it doesnt happen everyday. 9 times out of 10 Gingell (UM kicker) would have made that kick.

B) No it wouldn't but it would knock your fanbase down a peg or two...right around the level with Georgia Southern...who still has three more NCs than you do xrulesx

[udchuck]

A) It wasn't just luck. But you already know that. :)

B) LSU beating ASU by 40 won't erase the accomplishments of the last 3 years, so surely some talk would continue. It may bring some of us back to earth which, from your perspective, would be considered a good thing (understandably).

Wow,You impress me, a APP fan that's down to earth.xthumbsupx ASU88, you have a good head on your shoulders. Good luck.xthumbsupx

[PantherRob82]

A) Blocking a field goal when your up 2 is mostly luck...it doesnt happen everyday. 9 times out of 10 Gingell (UM kicker) would have made that kick.

B) No it wouldn't but it would knock your fanbase down a peg or two...right around the level with Georgia Southern...who still has three more NCs than you do xrulesx

How is it luck that they broke through, and not only tipped the kick, they demolished it and almost took it back for 6. How does Gingell kick it through a f***ing safety 9 times out of 10? He didn't miss it. App St worked through their blocks. No luck involved.

[Skjellyfetti]

A) Blocking a field goal when your up 2 is mostly luck...it doesnt happen everyday. 9 times out of 10 Gingell (UM kicker) would have made that kick.

The kick before the Lynch block was blocked by Brian Quick. May want to rethink the 9/10 figure... we blocked 2/4 of their field goal attempts.

[APPALACHIANstate]

Luck....

Appalachian has been lucky when it comes to certain games, but App vs. Michigan was not luck.

[MaximumBobcat]

Luck....

Appalachian has been lucky when it comes to certain games, but App vs. Michigan was not luck.

bwahahahahahahahaha.

what a joke.

[APPALACHIANstate]

WHAT?

xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx

IT WAS NOT "LUCK" WHEN APPALACHIAN STATE BEAT MICHIGAN (AT THE BIG HOUSE)

APPALACHIAN STATE HAS HAD CERTAIN INSTANCES OF LUCK THE LAST 3 SEASONS THOUGH, DURING FCS PLAY

[MaximumBobcat]

they blocked a FG to win the game...that they had already blocked one before makes it that much luckier...

The rest that game, they played their hearts out and deserved the W, but..

To block a FG against UM to win that game = Lucky. PERIOD.

[DSUrocks07]

How is it luck that they broke through, and not only tipped the kick, they demolished it and almost took it back for 6. How does Gingell kick it through a f***ing safety 9 times out of 10? He didn't miss it. App St worked through their blocks. No luck involved.

And Michigan all of a sudden is terrible in their blocking schemes?? When your on for a field goal attempt, you know that you want to block the kick but you don't always block it because the guys on the other side are picking who to block on your team. 11 guys trying to run through 9 dudes trying to stop them is not a cakewalk, and almost running it back doesn't make it more impressive, blocking it was the more important part of the equation. Gingell doesn't kick it through the safety 9 out of 10, the safety wouldn't be there...hence the luck factor...otherwise ASU would block every field goal attempt made against them every time...xcoffeex

[PantherRob82]

what luck does pushing through your blocks involve?

[APPALACHIANstate]

Man, the haterade is fresh...

[CopperCat]

Man, the haterade is fresh...

And it tastes GREAT!!!!

[Jerbearasu]

they blocked a FG to win the game...that they had already blocked one before makes it that much luckier...

The rest that game, they played their hearts out and deserved the W, but..

To block a FG against UM to win that game = Lucky. PERIOD.

Using that logic, Michigan is LUCKY it didn't lose by more. Brian Quick dropped a TD in the endzone and we settled for a FG (4pts). Julian Rauch missed a FG off the post (3 pts) that is just as much "luck" as blocking a kick...

[Skjellyfetti]

they blocked a FG to win the game...that they had already blocked one before makes it that much luckier...

The rest that game, they played their hearts out and deserved the W, but..

To block a FG against UM to win that game = Lucky. PERIOD.

Just curious-- have you watched the whole game?

If you follow Appalachian football at all you would know that blocking kicks is fairly routine for us. Anyone have a number on Corey's career blocks? I think it's between 5-8 but not sure exactly.







Page 195!!! Thanks haters! we couldn't have made it this far without you.

[uofmman1122]

Just curious-- have you watched the whole game?

If you follow Appalachian football at all you would know that blocking kicks is fairly routine for us. Anyone have a number on Corey's career blocks? I think it's between 5-8 but not sure exactly.







Page 195!!! Thanks haters! we couldn't have made it this far without you.Going with Skjellyfetti. Blocking one field goal might be considered lucky, but two shows the strength of their special teams. The fact that App had a considerable lead early on in the game shows that it was hardly luck.

Michigan may have been wildly caught off guard, but it was not luck.

[elkinftball2002]

people seem to forget how many mistakes App had during the game or it really wouldnt have been close

[AppStateSVX]

yep. Dropped TD passes and all

[ericsaid]

Missed field goal!!!

[AppStFan76]

they blocked a FG to win the game...that they had already blocked one before makes it that much luckier...

The rest that game, they played their hearts out and deserved the W, but..

To block a FG against UM to win that game = Lucky. PERIOD.

The blocked kick at the end was, at the time time, called "the Furman Block".....

now I dont know about you but I typically dont name plays that are based on luck. Corey Lynch said to the coached "lets run the 'Furman' block" the line man next to him went wide to draw the wing man out as he cut inside towards the hold...resulting in HISTORY!!!xeekx

By the way they now call that the "Michigan Block"!!!xwhistlex

[jonmac]

What's with all this Michigan talk? I thought we had moved past that but all these non App folks keep beating the dead horse. Hmmm, imagine that. This is the LSU thread, is it not? Please, all non-App folks, let us move on. Thank you. Now, come on Aug. 30, hurry up and get here.

[appfan2008]

michigan talk? move on?

WHY?

[AppStFan76]

Looking at the weather pattern for BR for next week and it right now it's a high of 90 for Wed next week ( as far out as we have right now).

Pray for a major cool down by Saturday!

[AppStFan76]

50 more to go!!!

[APPALACHIANstate]

Yeah, we are close. This is going to be the greatest thread in AGS history, dedicated to the greatest team in FCS history. :)

[jus10asu]

APP State 97
LSU 3

[jus10asu]

xthumbsupx xsmiley_wix xnodx

[udchuck]

LSU 97
APPY St. 3

Being more realistic.xthumbsupx

[jus10asu]

OK here ya go. APP State 120
UD 0
xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx

[AshevilleApp2]

Being more realistic.xthumbsupx

Chuck is going to push us to 2,000 today. xthumbsupx

[appfan2008]

somebody is getting just a little carried away with the score predictions there i do believe!

[jus10asu]

Sorry I was getting a tad carried away. I just got finished reading one of the trash talkin boards over on tigerdroppings and got a little fired up. Fact of the matter is that nobody knows how we're gonna do on 8/30 until the day comes. I'm absolutly not gonna say we're gonna win and i'm not gonna say we're gonna lose. I'm just gonna pull for my apps and hope they can put together a great game with few penalties and turnovers and I feel confident that we'll make a great showing. xthumbsupx xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

[appfan2008]

dont forget injuries... few penalties, turnovers and injuries!!!

[jus10asu]

Yeah I don't like to think about that. We need to have a healthy season more than anything.

[asknoquarter21]

Injuries are a bigger priority than winning in my opinion


Yes I want to win the game as much as the next guy, but we can't afford a key player getting injuried...(look at JMU last year ;) )

[Appinator]

Speaking of injuries....
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/featured/27066514.html

Don't think it looks too serious, but it's tough to put everything into a pass when you've got a tight back....

On the other hand, I haven't seen it posted anywhere, and it wasn't mentioned on goasu, but Jacque Roman wasn't suited up for the scrimmage on Saturday. He seemed to have a brace on his right knee and a slight limp. Anyone know any details?