LSU to play Appalachian State

[biggie]

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?
Heard of 3 Def players that should start, including Roman, that had small injuries (2 knees and a hip), none are considered serious and all would have played had it been an important game.

[AppStFan76]

Yeah, I was concerned Sat. when I saw Jacque on the side line not in pads, but Brian @ Mountaineer Illustated says his injury is not serious. There are a few others with minor injuries, but nothing too bad it doesnt sound like.

Hope we can say the same after 8/30!!

[APPALACHIANstate]

How has Hatch been doing so far during practice? I read somewhere that he had been doing alright, was just curious if anyone had heard anything else.

[asknoquarter21]

He has been pretty impressive, the LSU fans I know are happy with him.

No one seems to like the fact that he does indeed have a rag though

[Geaux Tigers]

How has Hatch been doing so far during practice? I read somewhere that he had been doing alright, was just curious if anyone had heard anything else.

Hatch left the second scrimmage early with tightness in his back, but should be fine for gameday. However, all reports I am hearing is that Lee has looked very good in the scrimmages. Also, I keep hearing about how good Patrick Peterson the freshman CB is playing and it sounds likely he will see the field against App.

[AshevilleApp2]

192 days until the game. Over or under 2000 posts on this thread?

Is today the day?

[appfan2008]

it might be... only 30 more!

[asknoquarter21]

Hatch left the second scrimmage early with tightness in his back, but should be fine for gameday. However, all reports I am hearing is that Lee has looked very good in the scrimmages. Also, I keep hearing about how good Patrick Peterson the freshman CB is playing and it sounds likely he will see the field against App.

Did he change his name...didn't it used to be Patrick Johnson???

am I crazy?

[ericsaid]

Who will be App's leading reciever in this game? My guess is Brian Quick judging by his scrimmage performance. He's quick and provides a huge target(41'' vertical at 6'5). His hands have improved a lot from last year too. Should be interesting.

[AppStsGr8]

Did he change his name...didn't it used to be Patrick Johnson???

am I crazy?

JT, you haven't lost your mind. This is from TigerForums.com

Courtesy: www.LSUsports.net
http://www.LSUsports.net



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Patrick Peterson
POSITION: Cornerback
HEIGHT: 6-1
WEIGHT: 205
CLASS: Freshman
EXPERIENCE: HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Ely HS
HOMETOWN: Pompano Beach, Fla. Updated 08/15/2008

MULTIMEDIA
Patrick Johnson - '08 Signee Highlights
Coach's Comments on Patrick Johnson (2/6)
Parade All-American
USA Today Defensive Player of the Year
USA Today All-USA First Team
No. 5 rated player nationally by Rivals
No. 8 rated player nationally by ESPN
Top-rated cornerback by Scout.com
SuperPrep Elite 50
SuperPrep All-American

HIGH SCHOOL
Highly-touted physical athlete who is considered the best cornerback in the nation ... Should see time immediately in LSU’s secondary ... Possesses shutdown coverage abilities, as well as the speed to match up well with the nation’s fastest receivers ... A consensus five-star prospect by all major recruiting services ... Named to the prestigious Parade All-America team ... Also named the USA Today Defensive Player of the Year .. . First-team All-America by USA Today and SuperPrep ... A member of SuperPrep’s All-Dixie team ... Named the Class 6A-5A-4A Player of the Year by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel ... Earned a spot on the Mobile Press-Register’s Super Southeast 120 ... Also named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Super Southern 100 ... Participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... Was one of six finalists for the U.S. Army Player of the Year Award ... Intercepted five passes as a senior in addition to making 21 tackles ... Considered a threat on the offensive side of the ball as a senior, rushing for 733 yards and 11 touchdowns ... Named the Defensive MVP at the 2007 U.S. Army Junior Combine ... Earned Rivals.com junior All-American team honors ... Was a consensus selection as a junior to the All-Broward Country first-team ... Earned Class 5A all-state second team honors as a junior ... Picked off seven passes as a junior to compliment his 37 tackles ... Reached the endzone seven times during his junior campaign – three times on kickoffs, twice as a receiver and twice on the ground ... Rushed for 213 yards on just 10 carries ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds ... Relative of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden, New York Giants wide receiver Sinorice Moss and Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss ... Coached by James Jones ... Born July 11, 1990.

NOTE: Peterson went by the last name "Johnson" when he signed with LSU in 2008.

[rjg129]

Where are everyone's plans to watch the game?

Me, either Fox and Hound or my HDTV...depends on how im feeling that day

[asknoquarter21]

Good I was wondering what happened to the top CB prospect last year that went to LSU
haha

[asknoquarter21]

Where are everyone's plans to watch the game?

Me, either Fox and Hound or my HDTV...depends on how im feeling that day

I hope I still have 20/20 vision xthumbsupx

[asknoquarter21]

Who will be App's leading reciever in this game? My guess is Brian Quick judging by his scrimmage performance. He's quick and provides a huge target(41'' vertical at 6'5). His hands have improved a lot from last year too. Should be interesting.

He had a great preseason last year too...one handed catches like everyday

I was pretty excited about him last year...Apparently he had to learn how to play WR

[udchuck]

OK here ya go. APP State 12
UD 20
xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx

ALLLLLLLRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH HTTTTTTTTT When is the Game ????????????xthumbsupx

[udchuck]

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

I'm trying:D

[asknoquarter21]

I will help

[Skjellyfetti]

If anyone is looking for tickets... LSU may be releasing some on Friday:


Any tickets that remain for the four home games against Appalachian State, Troy, North Texas and Mississippi State after Thursday will then go on sale to the general public beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22.

Those people wishing to purchase these tickets can do so over the internet at www.lsusports.net/tickets or by calling the LSU ticket office at 800.960.8587 or 225.578.2184 Tickets can also be purchased in person at the LSU ticket office, which is located on the first floor of the LSU athletic administration building.

Tickets are $50 for the Mississippi State game and $45 for the contests against Appalachian State, Troy, and North Texas.

http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/27092164.html

[ericsaid]

He had a great preseason last year too...one handed catches like everyday

I was pretty excited about him last year...Apparently he had to learn how to play WR

He was hurt last year so he got a medical redshirt. He only played one year of HS football too so hopefully last year he learned enough to be productive.

[asknoquarter21]

wow that's pretty interesting


need to spread the word

[PantherRob82]

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

it wasn't luck. michigans blocking vs app st's rush. xrolleyesx

[Aho_Old_Guy]

Here's hoping for a great game. We know LSU is the defending FBS champs but hope for good times and great sportsmanship. And we will promise you at least a few of these ....

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~highland1/images/Copy%20of%20new-5a111a-400x.jpg

[AppStFan76]

Brian "Big-N-Nasty" Quick was out of pratice a few days last week due to a minor foot injury....

He should be fine for game day and looked good in the Fan Fest scrimage!!

Just doing my part!xthumbsupx

[IndianaAppMan]

it wasn't luck. michigans blocking vs app st's rush. xrolleyesx

i guess it was luck when app blocked another field goal against that same michigan team earlier in the quarter.

asu practiced blocking kicks every day all summer... it wasn't luck; it was the result of hard work

[appmaj]

Where are everyone's plans to watch the game?

Me, either Fox and Hound or my HDTV...depends on how im feeling that day

Going to be in Chapel Hill, wasting that ticket to McNesse UNC
Watching on Franklin St.

[ericsaid]

i guess it was luck when app blocked another field goal against that same michigan team earlier in the quarter.

asu practiced blocking kicks every day all summer... it wasn't luck; it was the result of hard work


It was also luck when App blocked their next kick against Lnoir Rhyne too.xrolleyesx xeyebrowx 3 Blocked kicks in a row.

[ericsaid]

1989

[DSUrocks07]

it wasn't luck. michigans blocking vs app st's rush. xrolleyesx

so whats the over/under on blocked kicks against LSU?

2....3....4?

[Skjellyfetti]

Skjellyfetti would like to welcome you to page 200.

xhypedx xhypedx xhypedx

[asknoquarter21]

we are single digits away!!!!

[AppStFan76]

who will be the lucky 2000th post in this thread?!?!

[asknoquarter21]

someone quick

[asknoquarter21]

chances are its gonna be a short post too

[AppStFan76]

Crickets!!!xlolx xlolx

Looks like just you and me asknoquarter!

[asknoquarter21]

I wish it wouldn't be something like OMG 2000th post


I wish we could actually get something about the game going


buutttttt.......I guess that can wait until 2001


haha

[asknoquarter21]

you would think with 2000 posts were are for sure gonna win this game huh???

[asknoquarter21]

ok I have lead up to it long enough.......I won't steal the glory..


WHO WANTS IT????????

[Skjellyfetti]

http://www.intelliadmin.com/images/Windows%202000%20Screen%20Shot.jpg

http://ceos.cnes.fr:8100/images/ceos2000.jpg

http://www.imada.sdu.dk/~hjm/WMY2000.logo.jpg

http://www.usma.edu/class/2000/images/cl2000.jpg

http://www.planetpals.com/ppstickers/millenium.gif

[asknoquarter21]

congrats....nice way to bring in 2k!!!

[AppStFan76]

We made it all the way to 2000!!

[AppStFan76]

How long untill this thread dies?

We've got 11 days left and then the ranting about how bad App beat the LSU after the game we may see this thread hit 4000!!!xlolx xlolx

[asknoquarter21]

haha...if we win I am sure this thread will top 5000...if not


2200 if were lucky

[udchuck]

Lets get it to 3000 You know me I'll do my part.xnodx :D LSU BEATS APP ST. BY 31 POINTS .Then gets beat by UD by 3-1/2 The game will be played the 2nd Fri. in week 3 in December.

[APPALACHIANstate]

haha...if we win I am sure this thread will top 5000...if not


2200 if were lucky

If we lose, I project this thread to get more replies than it would if we win. There is so much Haterage:tiger out there, it is crazy...

xrotatehx xrotatehx xlolx xlolx

[rjg129]

11 days.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........................

[ERASU2113]

So this is the official game thread? :P

[Geaux Tigers]

Actually a helpfull thread on the Rant, for App fans going to the game . http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/messagetopic.asp?p=9373637

[813Jag]

Couple of LSU articles from the Advocate's Football 2008 preview. Ricky Jean Francois (http://www.2theadvocate.com/specialsections/football2008/27087819.html?showAll=y&c=y); Demetrius Byrd (http://www.2theadvocate.com/specialsections/football2008/27087939.html?showAll=y&c=y); Happy New Year (http://www.2theadvocate.com/specialsections/football2008/27088534.html?showAll=y&c=y)

[appfan2008]

So this is the official game thread? :P

yeah and it has been for a couple of months

[biggie]

Can't let it die now.

Finally found out where my tickets are:

Sec 240 Row 18

Not too bad, but was hoping it was on the sidelines.

[Geaux Tigers]

Can't let it die now.

Finally found out where my tickets are:

Sec 240 Row 18

Not too bad, but was hoping it was on the sidelines.

Guest tickets always are in the endzone opposite the student section.Probably so the students can't throw anything at you. I thought the visitor seats were usually on the west side of the north endzone though. I am in Section 105. Can't they just play this Saturday? The month before football season seems like it last forever.

[biggie]

Guest tickets always are in the endzone opposite the student section.Probably so the students can't throw anything at you. I thought the visitor seats were usually on the west side of the north endzone though. I am in Section 105. Can't they just play this Saturday? The month before football season seems like it last forever.
Those are LSU season tickets though. At least that's what they are supposed to be, law firm my aunt works for gets season tickets every year for their employees to use.

[asknoquarter21]

I am in section 203....pretty happy about that, I hope i am still high enough to see

I am sure this is already posted but I will bump it....just so you know where your section is

http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=1556393

[ericsaid]

My section has a recliner and tv, and is located in North Carolina???what.

[HighRyder08]

My dad and I are in section 42BX, Row 2, Seats 5 and 6

[ericsaid]

Anyone have any new predictions for the game?

I'd say around 41-21 or 24. LSU winning. Sad but respectable.

[ERASU2113]

I just found out today my hopes of going have gone up. If not I'll be watching the game somewhere with friends in Boone. If anything crazy were to happen like last year...I don't know what will happen. Boone burns down?

[EmeryZach]

I really don't think you have to worry about that this year. This aint no Big Ten team.

LSU - 42
Hot! Hot! Hot! State - 17

[jonmac]

I really don't think you have to worry about that this year. This aint no Big Ten team.

LSU - 42
Hot! Hot! Hot! State - 17

Hey, looky thar, new, fresh, never heard before comments.xsmiley_wix Welcome to the fray.

[ERASU2113]

Yea I doubt it will either but ya never know. Not many people thought ASU could walk into Ann Arbor and come out on top.

Ya never can tell....but it's HIGHLY unlikely.

[ericsaid]

LSU's not in the Big Ten?

[EmeryZach]

Hey, looky thar, new, fresh, never heard before comments.xsmiley_wix Welcome to the fray.

You Appy fans are so sensitive. xsmiley_wix xthumbsupx

[jonmac]

Nope, it pretty much just rolls off now. I've learned to just play along. It has become obvious to me that the insults are all just flattery. We appreciate it.:D

[813Jag]

If anybody is sitting up in the 600's the view is great up there. You can see all the plays develop and the view of the Mississippi River Bridges are great as well.

[ericsaid]

I'd rather be in a suite.

[McNeese75]

I'd rather be in a suite.

xlolx

Check with your "Rents", maybe they can hook you up!!! xnodx

[Geaux Tigers]

Just got to my house in Baton Rouge and it is so humid all the windows have condensation on the outside. I haven't missed the humidity at all.

[AshevilleApp2]

Just got to my house in Baton Rouge and it is so humid all the windows have condensation on the outside. I haven't missed the humidity at all.

Thanks for the reminder.

[Aho_Old_Guy]

Just got to my house in Baton Rouge and it is so humid all the windows have condensation on the outside. I haven't missed the humidity at all.

Ahhh, mah dear Bayou Bengal, let's us redneck hillbillies 'splain a little mountain meteorology to yahs.

Elevations above 3k feet are subject to 30%+ less atmospheric pressure and density of air. (This to some extent explains our propensity to exercise in more 'lustful' activities with our significant others more than flatlanders but that is not the point of this conversation.)

The thinner atmosphere promotes cardiovascular strength. So in sporting contests when we say that the Appalachian Mountaineers have 'more heart' we ain't braggin' - it's just physiology and a statement of fact.

Because the thinner atmosphere above 3k feet has fewer air molecules, Appalachian Mountaineers receive more that twice the ultra-violet radiation from the Sun than do our flatland friends. To break it down in simple terms for you, the heat from the Sun on your skin at 3k+ feet is more than twice as hot as the heat from the Sun on your skin at sea level.

Please feel free to compare the U/V index in Boone at http://www.wunderground.com/US/NC/Boone.html with that of Houston and Baton Rouge, and you will see what I mean.

So let me stress that a little bit of humidity in the flatlands is less of a concern to us than you may think (and don't get me started on how 'nasty' with ozone our mountain air is in western North Carolina).

Cliffs

Baton Rouge will be a breath of fresh air to our lads. xsmiley_wix

[813Jag]

Ahhh, mah dear Bayou Bengal, let's us redneck hillbillies 'splain a little mountain meteorology to yahs.

Elevations above 3k feet are subject to 30%+ less atmospheric pressure and density of air. (This to some extent explains our propensity to exercise in more 'lustful' activities with our significant others more than flatlanders but that is not the point of this conversation.)

The thinner atmosphere promotes cardiovascular strength. So in sporting contests when we say that the Appalachian Mountaineers have 'more heart' we ain't braggin' - it's just physiology and a statement of fact.

Because the thinner atmosphere above 3k feet has fewer air molecules, Appalachian Mountaineers receive more that twice the ultra-violet radiation from the Sun than do our flatland friends. To break it down in simple terms for you, the heat from the Sun on your skin at 3k+ feet is more than twice as hot as the heat from the Sun on your skin at sea level.

Please feel free to compare the U/V index in Boone at http://www.wunderground.com/US/NC/Boone.html with that of Houston and Baton Rouge, and you will see what I mean.

So let me stress that a little bit of humidity in the flatlands is less of a concern to us than you may think (and don't get me started on how 'nasty' with ozone our mountain air is in western North Carolina).

Cliffs

Baton Rouge will be a breath of fresh air to our lads. xsmiley_wix
xlolx xlolx xlolx There is no fresh air in Baton Rouge. xlolx xlolx xlolx I didn't know what fresh air was until I moved away. (Before anyone gets upset, this has no bearing on the game.)

[JohnStOnge]

To break it down in simple terms for you, the heat from the Sun on your skin at 3k+ feet is more than twice as hot as the heat from the Sun on your skin at sea level.

Please feel free to compare the U/V index in Boone at http://www.wunderground.com/US/NC/Boone.html with that of Houston and Baton Rouge, and you will see what I mean.

I've been to the Mountains a number of times. Frequently during mid summer. If anybody coming from Boone thinks it feels hotter in the Mountains at high elevation during summer than it feels along the Gulf Coast (provided it's not raining) because of increased UV radiation hitting the skin, they are in for a very rude awakening.

[IndianaAppMan]

Anyone have any new predictions for the game?

I'd say around 41-21 or 24. LSU winning. Sad but respectable.

That'd be a whole lot better than ACC champion Virginia Tech did (49-7, I think).

[ericsaid]

That'd be a whole lot better than ACC champion Virginia Tech did (49-7, I think).


Yeah, that was when Tyrod and Sean were having problems and the defense just wasn't playing up to their hype. They were way outcoached in that game on bvoth sides of the ball obviously. It's also obvious that wasn't Va Tech football, had they beaten BC the first time they played(as they should have), it would have been them and Ohio State in the National Championship(almost were in it anyway.) They lost to two teams Ranked 2nd and those were their only losses apart from Kansas.

Still App will have more time to prepare for this game than Tech did and App's offense is better than Techs. 41-21 xpeacex

[Aho_Old_Guy]

I've been to the Mountains a number of times. Frequently during mid summer. If anybody coming from Boone thinks it feels hotter in the Mountains at high elevation during summer than it feels along the Gulf Coast (provided it's not raining) because of increased UV radiation hitting the skin, they are in for a very rude awakening.

Just how many miles did you run during your frequent mid-summer visits to the mountains? Were they in mid-day full-sun? Or were you traveling down the Blue Ridge Parkway in your car in the comfort of your air conditioning? xeyebrowx

You clearly fail to grasp the 'science' of increased cardio-capacity of those from higher elevations and discount the heat gain from U/V radiation.

LSU may well win because of their 'meat-on-the-hoof' superior FBS world-class players (with the average gradutation rate from 1997 - 2005 of 34.26%), cheap shots and 'homer' refs. They will not win due to any of your 'perceived advantages' in conditioning or self-proclaimed intimidating humidity.

[jonmac]

Just how many miles did you run during your frequent mid-summer visits to the mountains? Were they in mid-day full-sun? Or were you traveling down the Blue Ridge Parkway in your car in the comfort of your air conditioning? xeyebrowx

You clearly fail to grasp the 'science' of increased cardio-capacity of those from higher elevations and discount the heat gain from U/V radiation.

LSU may well win because of their 'meat-on-the-hoof' superior FBS world-class players (with the average gradutation rate from 1997 - 2005 of 34.26%), cheap shots and 'homer' refs. They will not win due to any of your 'perceived advantages' in conditioning or self-proclaimed intimidating humidity.

Old Guy, although your "science" makes sense, I have played and run in both the humid lowlands and the mild high country and I have to say the high country was much more pleasant. There was a similar thread during the season last year in reference to NAU, I believe, and the science said that Boone is not quite high enough to make much difference in cadiopulmonary or cardiovascular capacity. I'm sure there is some but I don't think the heat and humidity will have any more impact on us as it does LSU. Hot and humid is hot and humid, I don't think there's any getting used to it. If your body can't cool, it can't cool, i.e. sweat will not evaporate. There's no getting used to that.

[McNeese72]

Hot and humid is hot and humid, I don't think there's any getting used to it. If your body can't cool, it can't cool, i.e. sweat will not evaporate. There's no getting used to that.


Bingo! We have a winner!

Doc

[McNeese75]

Just how many miles did you run during your frequent mid-summer visits to the mountains? Were they in mid-day full-sun? Or were you traveling down the Blue Ridge Parkway in your car in the comfort of your air conditioning? xeyebrowx

You clearly fail to grasp the 'science' of increased cardio-capacity of those from higher elevations and discount the heat gain from U/V radiation.

LSU may well win because of their 'meat-on-the-hoof' superior FBS world-class players (with the average gradutation rate from 1997 - 2005 of 34.26%), cheap shots and 'homer' refs. They will not win due to any of your 'perceived advantages' in conditioning or self-proclaimed intimidating humidity.

xlolx xshakingmadx

[EmeryZach]

I'd rather be in a suite.


Suites are for suits, and "Suits Suck!".xthumbsupx

[KAUMASS]

Here are my thoughts on this game.. If this year's Appalachian team is comparable to the '06 and '07 playoff teams, and can reload and fill Jackson, Richardson, Lynch and Browns shoes, they have a shot at LSU.

App beat Michigan last year, Michigan lost to Ohio St. by 11, and Ohio State lost to LSU by 14. With the GPI, Michigan was #7 going into 2007, based on 2006. App was #53, based on 2006. LSU is #1 going into 2008, based upon 2007, App is #44, based on 2006.

On paper, I would give LSU 17 points. But, LSU is having some QB issues and it is the first game of the year. LSU knows App from 2005, and will not take them lightly. I think LSU lost one of their starting O-lineman in camp. LSU has 85 rides and has depth on their side They have App. speed with 22 more scholies. Appalachian has Armanti on their side, which is a neutralizer. If Armanti stays healthy and plays the whole game, this game is close. Out of respect for LSU and Appalachian, LSU by 10. However, I would not be surprised to see Appalachian pull out a win.

[ericsaid]

Here are my thoughts on this game.. If this year's Appalachian team is comparable to the '06 and '07 playoff teams, and can reload and fill Jackson, Richardson, Lynch and Browns shoes, they have a shot at LSU.

App beat Michigan last year, Michigan lost to Ohio St. by 11, and Ohio State lost to LSU by 14. With the GPI, Michigan was #7 going into 2007, based on 2006. App was #53, based on 2006. LSU is #1 going into 2008, based upon 2007, App is #44, based on 2006.

On paper, I would give LSU 17 points. But, LSU is having some QB issues and it is the first game of the year. LSU knows App from 2005, and will not take them lightly. I think LSU lost one of their starting O-lineman in camp. LSU has 85 rides and has depth on their side They have App. speed with 22 more scholies. Appalachian has Armanti on their side, which is a neutralizer. If Armanti stays healthy and plays the whole game, this game is close. Out of respect for LSU and Appalachian, LSU by 10. However, I would not be surprised to see Appalachian pull out a win.


Coming from someone in Connecticut with no affiliations to App(that I know of). This was probably the post most worth reading on this entire thread.xthumbsupx

[MSU_77]

When the ASU-LSU game concludes, I'll be sitting in Kenan Memorial Stadium watching my Cowboys take down the Tarheels, but I'll be pulling for App State.

[ericsaid]

When the ASU-LSU game concludes, I'll be sitting in Kenan Memorial Stadium watching my Cowboys take down the Tarheels, but I'll be pulling for App State.

What time is the UNC Mcneese game and are there tickets still available? I'm close to UNC and would love to watch them get beat. andxbawlingx

[ASUMountaineer]

When the ASU-LSU game concludes, I'll be sitting in Kenan Memorial Stadium watching my Cowboys take down the Tarheels, but I'll be pulling for App State.

Go Cowboys! xnodx

[MSU_77]

What time is the UNC Mcneese game and are there tickets still available? I'm close to UNC and would love to watch them get beat. andxbawlingx

The McNeese Ticket Office should still have some. Call them at (337) 562-4MSU(4678). I live in Virginia and that's how I got my tickets.

I've also seen some for sale on Ebay.

[ericsaid]

The McNeese Ticket Office should still have some. Call them at (337) 562-4MSU(4678). I live in Virginia and that's how I got my tickets.

I've also seen some for sale on Ebay.

How much are they? The Carolina crowds aren't overwhelming and its kinda sad when 60,000 people jam in there and its as quiet as it is. An App game is Louder than a Carolina game, so don't expect much. They go to football games to pass the time before basketball season.xnonono2xkinda the way their football team plays.

[MSU_77]

How much are they? The Carolina crowds aren't overwhelming and its kinda sad when 60,000 people jam in there and its as quiet as it is. An App game is Louder than a Carolina game, so don't expect much. They go to football games to pass the time before basketball season.xnonono2xkinda the way their football team plays.

Yes, I've heard about their "tailgating." Sad.

The tickets are $50 each. If you buy from MSU, you can sit with our rowdy crew, but you might find them cheaper elsewhere.

[ASUMountaineer]

Yes, I've heard about their "tailgating." Sad.

The tickets are $50 each. If you buy from MSU, you can sit with our rowdy crew, but you might find them cheaper elsewhere.

When I was a kid we had season tickets to UNC football and the tailgating was horrible. The best was when Clemson would come to town, they knew how to tailgate.

[ericsaid]

When I was a kid we had season tickets to UNC football and the tailgating was horrible. The best was when Clemson would come to town, they knew how to tailgate.


Went to a UVA-UNC game years ago and I believe I was at the age where everythings amusing, maybe 10 or younger. I was rather bored at that game and there was absolutely nothing spectacular about UNC football. Actually I don't remember seeing anyone tailgating.

Go to an App game and almost everyone who is actually going to the game is tailgating.;) xrotatehx

UNC 31 Mcneese 17.
LSU 41 App 21
Maryland 38 UD 14
Va Tech 45 FU 10
South Carolina 35 Wofford 17
UVA 31 UR 28
Duke (21 or 31) JMU(21 or 31)xoopsx
Only ones I can think of off the top of my head

[McNeese75]

When I was a kid we had season tickets to UNC football and the tailgating was horrible. The best was when Clemson would come to town, they knew how to tailgate.

Cowboy fans will be tailgating in some form (we may all end up in jail xlolx ) but somebody is cooking something. xnodx

[McNeese75]

How much are they? The Carolina crowds aren't overwhelming and its kinda sad when 60,000 people jam in there and its as quiet as it is. An App game is Louder than a Carolina game, so don't expect much. They go to football games to pass the time before basketball season.xnonono2xkinda the way their football team plays.

You should come to the game (although you will have to miss the ASU game on TV to watch it because their start times are within an hour of each other I think)

[McNeese75]

Went to a UVA-UNC game years ago and I believe I was at the age where everythings amusing, maybe 10 or younger. I was rather bored at that game and there was absolutely nothing spectacular about UNC football. Actually I don't remember seeing anyone tailgating.

Go to an App game and almost everyone who is actually going to the game is tailgating.;) xrotatehx

UNC 31 Mcneese 17.
LSU 41 App 21Maryland 38 UD 14
Va Tech 45 FU 10
South Carolina 35 Wofford 17
UVA 31 UR 28
Duke (21 or 31) JMU(21 or 31)xoopsx
Only ones I can think of off the top of my head


Come on now, if ASU can beat the spread by a point, McNeese is bound to get 18 points :D

[ericsaid]

Cowboy fans will be tailgating in some form (we may all end up in jail xlolx ) but somebody is cooking something. xnodx


Resist.xrolleyesx

[KAUMASS]

Coming from someone in Connecticut with no affiliations to App(that I know of). This was probably the post most worth reading on this entire thread.xthumbsupx


My only affiliation to App is that I saw them live in Chatty against UMass in '06 and just had to shake my head and tip my hat to App. State. As a former player for UMass, I had never seen so much team speed playing or watching a live game. Also, I was impressed with the adjustments the App. St. coaches made for the second half of the UMass title game. Out of respect, I kinda of became an App fan after that game, except when they play a CAA team.
When they announced App was going to play Michigan, I knew App had a shot at beating Michigan as I knew App had most of their team back. I posted last year regarding the App/Michigan game stating that the score would be close in the 4th quarter and that they had a shot to win it. I was rediculed and heckled by other posters. I had to post again this year, as I figure it worked last year. I'd love to see App take down LSU and turn the FBS world upside down again.


I just watched ESPN college football live and Andrew Ware just predicted LSU blowing out APP, 35-7. APParently, he has not seen Armanti and company live.

[ASUMountaineer]

My only affiliation to App is that I saw them live in Chatty against UMass in '06 and just had to shake my head and tip my hat to App. State. As a former player for UMass, I had never seen so much team speed playing or watching a live game. Also, I was impressed with the adjustments the App. St. coaches made for the second half of the UMass title game. Out of respect, I kinda of became an App fan after that game, except when they play a CAA team.
When they announced App was going to play Michigan, I knew App had a shot at beating Michigan as I knew App had most of their team back. I posted last year regarding the App/Michigan game stating that the score would be close in the 4th quarter and that they had a shot to win it. I was rediculed and heckled by other posters. I had to post again this year, as I figure it worked last year. I'd love to see App take down LSU and turn the FBS world upside down again.

I just watched ESPN college football live and Andrew Ware just predicted LSU blowing out APP, 35-7. APParently, he has not seen Armanti and company live.

Well, I really don't care what the talking heads have to say (see Kirk Herbstreit) as their analysis on things other than BCS is suspect at best. I find it funny that after putting up 34 against Michigan he expects ASU to only put up 7. Oh well, I'm sure that was about the score he predicted last year too xnodx.

[ericsaid]

You should come to the game (although you will have to miss the ASU game on TV to watch it because their start times are within an hour of each other I think)

Well that just turned me away from UNC Mcneese. If the game was at 1 or 12 different story.xmadx xmadx

[ericsaid]

Come on now, if ASU can beat the spread by a point, McNeese is bound to get 18 points :D


I'll make it 35-24 then.xthumbsupx

[phillyAPP]

We made it all the way to 2000!!

76 I missed it after all the work I put into 2000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After Fanfest i went home and at 5am i had to call 911 for help.

I ended up in hospital with Gol stones. Operation first thing monday morning.

I look like someone shot me 4 times in the belly.


WELL, i am glad we made it. Now i have to recover for LSU in 9 days !!!!!!!!

[mistersykes]

Not putting a prediction down, but you can bet your azz I'm gonna be yelling as hard as I can at our tv for the upset! If not the upset, then come home heads high and bones intact. Go 'neers!xthumbsupx

[jonmac]

Well, I really don't care what the talking heads have to say (see Kirk Herbstreit) as their analysis on things other than BCS is suspect at best. I find it funny that after putting up 34 against Michigan he expects ASU to only put up 7. Oh well, I'm sure that was about the score he predicted last year too xnodx.

Ah, but remember fellow Mountaineer, LSU is not Michigan. Haven't you gotten that yet?xwhistlex :D

[Touchdown Yosef]

My only affiliation to App is that I saw them live in Chatty against UMass in '06 and just had to shake my head and tip my hat to App. State. As a former player for UMass, I had never seen so much team speed playing or watching a live game. Also, I was impressed with the adjustments the App. St. coaches made for the second half of the UMass title game. Out of respect, I kinda of became an App fan after that game, except when they play a CAA team.
When they announced App was going to play Michigan, I knew App had a shot at beating Michigan as I knew App had most of their team back. I posted last year regarding the App/Michigan game stating that the score would be close in the 4th quarter and that they had a shot to win it. I was rediculed and heckled by other posters. I had to post again this year, as I figure it worked last year. I'd love to see App take down LSU and turn the FBS world upside down again.


I just watched ESPN college football live and Andrew Ware just predicted LSU blowing out APP, 35-7. APParently, he has not seen Armanti and company live.

I saw that too, I guess you never know but I would like to think we can put more than 7 on the board and they be able to put more than 35 up as well. Ware seemed like he saw the game last year and I'm pretty sure that The Appinator hung out with Ware at a bar in Charlotte before the bowl game here last and told him exactly what Appalachian football was all about.

[Appinator]

[/B]

I saw that too, I guess you never know but I would like to think we can put more than 7 on the board and they be able to put more than 35 up as well. Ware seemed like he saw the game last year and I'm pretty sure that The Appinator hung out with Ware at a bar in Charlotte before the bowl game here last and told him exactly what Appalachian football was all about.

It was really funny. I talked with him and a program director for ESPN who were in town for the Continental Tire Bowl. Pretty good guys who already knew about App before the Michigan game. Ware was hilarious; he definitely was wearing his Heisman ring so the ladies, who didn't know who he was, could see his resume really easy. The program guy was pretty wasted and talked crap to everyone, but it was still a good time.

[LehighFan11]

anyone got an early line for this game?

[spoogemcgee18]

Anybody heard anything about ASU student tickets to the game? I was told by David Jackson and later by the box office that they'd go on sale Monday August 25th, but I haven't heard anything about it since. I'm sitting here with a plane ticket and a hotel reservation but no game tickets. Getting just a little nervous.

[Skjellyfetti]

Anybody heard anything about ASU student tickets to the game? I was told by David Jackson and later by the box office that they'd go on sale Monday August 25th, but I haven't heard anything about it since. I'm sitting here with a plane ticket and a hotel reservation but no game tickets. Getting just a little nervous.

Good question... I don't know.

It's not listed as one of the games on the Student Ticket website:

Date Opponent Claim Period and Guest Tickets
Sept. 6 Jacksonville Aug. 31-Sept. 6
Sept. 27 Presbyterian Sept. 21 - Sept. 27
Oct. 4 The Citadel Sept. 28-Oct. 4
Oct. 25 Furman Oct. 19-Oct. 25
Oct. 31 Wofford Oct. 26 – Oct. 31
Nov. 15 Elon Nov. 9- Nov. 15

http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1524554&SPID=12805&SPSID=104441

[Skjellyfetti]

No standing in Tiger Stadium?

Doesn't sound too intimidating. xlolx


Standing During Games
POLICY:
LSU encourages fans to be courteous of other fans in
choosing to stand during games. Spontaneous reaction
to plays or significant events is expected and encouraged.
Continued standing during game action when
other fans are sitting is discouraged and will be
addressed by game marshals if complaints from other
fans are reasonable and continuous.
REASON:
Common courtesy dictates that fans should not block
the view of other fans who are seated during game
action.

[uofmman1122]

No standing in Tiger Stadium?

Doesn't sound too intimidating. xlolxOh wow. xlolx

[813Jag]

No standing in Tiger Stadium?

Doesn't sound too intimidating. xlolx
I'm sure those drunk folks will follow those rules. xlolx Also if anybody ends up in BR without tickets, there will be people selling tickets outside of the stadium. You can get good seats for a good prices.

Also for anybody going to the game (http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/27213034.html).

[appfan2008]

Anybody heard anything about ASU student tickets to the game? I was told by David Jackson and later by the box office that they'd go on sale Monday August 25th, but I haven't heard anything about it since. I'm sitting here with a plane ticket and a hotel reservation but no game tickets. Getting just a little nervous.

8am on Monday is what it said on goasu.com a few days ago

[asu70]

Anybody heard anything about ASU student tickets to the game? I was told by David Jackson and later by the box office that they'd go on sale Monday August 25th, but I haven't heard anything about it since. I'm sitting here with a plane ticket and a hotel reservation but no game tickets. Getting just a little nervous.

In 2005, tickets were being sold under face value about 30 min. before kickoff outside the stadium.

[ASUMountaineer]

Ah, but remember fellow Mountaineer, LSU is not Michigan. Haven't you gotten that yet?xwhistlex :D

I always forget that. I guess I just think all of those BCS teams are the same. xlolx

[McNeese72]

No standing in Tiger Stadium?

Doesn't sound too intimidating. xlolx

Yep, all 90,000+ fans read that and follow it to a "T". Also, there is no alcohol allowed to be brought into the stadium, so there is no alcohol or drunk fans in the stadium. Those Tiger fans really know how to follow rules of behavior. ;)

Doc

[spoogemcgee18]

appfan 2008: Could you link me to the page that said that? I just want to be sure they're going on sale before I go out there Sunday night to camp out.

[APPride]

appfan 2008: Could you link me to the page that said that? I just want to be sure they're going on sale before I go out there Sunday night to camp out.

spooge, check ur PM's...

[JohnStOnge]

Well, I really don't care what the talking heads have to say (see Kirk Herbstreit) as their analysis on things other than BCS is suspect at best. I find it funny that after putting up 34 against Michigan he expects ASU to only put up 7. Oh well, I'm sure that was about the score he predicted last year too xnodx.

You have to remember that the 34 against a BCS league opponent is the exception and not the rule. In their other three games against BCS league opponents during their current program zenith Appalachian State scored 8, 0, and 10 points. I know the other three games did not involve Armanti Edwards except for minimal action against NC State, but it still represents the more "typcial" situation.

Another thing is that Michigan's defense really looked bad against another spread option type offense the very next week. The Wolverines gave up 624 yards of offense to Oregon (App State got 387). So I think it's legitimate to opine that Michigan was not playing real good defense against that kind of offense early in the season.

Later they apparently righted the ship to some extent, but I think the odds are that LSU is going to be playing a lot better defense than Michigan was when 2007 opened. Nothing's ever certain but I think that's going to be the case.

[ASUMountaineer]

spooge, check ur PM's...

Wow, haven't seen you online in a while man. How's it going? Did you get Justice parking again this year? I didn't...oh well.

[ASUMountaineer]

You have to remember that the 34 against a BCS league opponent is the exception and not the rule. In their other three games against BCS league opponents during their current program zenith Appalachian State scored 8, 0, and 10 points. I know the other three games did not involve Armanti Edwards except for minimal action against NC State, but it still represents the more "typcial" situation.

Another thing is that Michigan's defense really looked bad against another spread option type offense the very next week. The Wolverines gave up 624 yards of offense to Oregon (App State got 387). So I think it's legitimate to opine that Michigan were not playing real good defense against that kind of offense early in the season.

Later they apparently righted the ship to some extent, but I think the odds are that LSU is going to be playing a lot better defense than Michigan was when 2007 opens. Nothing's ever certain but I think that's going to be the case.

You're probably right, but I would think (for the sake of not pulling a Herby) he would have made the score a little closer--especially considering the QB situation down there. We shall see, Ware's prediction could be dead on. As long as there are no injuries, I will be happy.

[appfan2008]

Wow, haven't seen you online in a while man. How's it going? Did you get Justice parking again this year? I didn't...oh well.

where are you parking this year... if you dont mind me asking... i just think it is interesting how people that give the same amount everyyear get moved down the ladder... but i guess that is progress

[JohnStOnge]

Sagarin's 2008 pre season rankings are out. In my experience, when I'm made comparisons, I've found that Sagarin spreads have been pretty consistent with lines when lines are established and LSU is a 26 point favorite by that system. I think Michigan was a little more of a favorite than that going in but I can't remember for sure. I think they may have been like a 29 point favorite by Sagarin.

The way I look at it has to do with estimating how often the system is wrong given a certain spread. I'd estimate that teams favored by 26 points in Sagarin's system win somewhere around 90% of the time. And that estimate, in my experience, doesn't change much over the season. It's not a matter in which Sagarin's pre season predictions in that respect are substantially less "accurate" than the late season rankings. 26 point favorites win somewhere around 90% of the time whether you're talking about predicting opening weekend or the final weekend.

[appfan2008]

Sagarin's 2008 pre season rankings are out. In my experience, when I'm made comparisons, I've found that Sagarin spreads have been pretty consistent with lines when lines are established and LSU is a 26 point favorite by that system. I think Michigan was a little more of a favorite than that going in but I can't remember for sure. I think they may have been like a 29 point favorite by Sagarin.

The way I look at it has to do with estimating how often the system is wrong given a certain spread. I'd estimate that teams favored by 26 points in Sagarin's system win somewhere around 90% of the time. And that estimate, in my experience, doesn't change much over the season. It's not a matter in which Sagarin's pre season predictions in that respect are substantially less "accurate" than the late season rankings. 26 point favorites win somewhere around 90% of the time whether you're talking about predicting opening weekend or the final weekend.

thanks very interesting... so you are saying there's a chance!

*Dumb and Dumber... great movie

[APPride]

Wow, haven't seen you online in a while man. How's it going? Did you get Justice parking again this year? I didn't...oh well.

oh, I've been lurkin'...too many ASU threads on this board 4 me xlolx xlolx xlolx :D xrotatehx xrotatehx (too not read it occasionally!) Got moved to the stadium lot which I have mixed feelings about, Justice was so uncomplicated...

[JohnStOnge]

thanks very interesting... so you are saying there's a chance!

*Dumb and Dumber... great movie

Sure. To state the obvious reality that one doesn't need power ratings to see, the smart bet if you were betting straight up would be to bet LSU wins. However, if you're looking at things through the power rating "prism" you wouldn't be absolutely shocked to see a 26 point underdog win.

[jonmac]

Sure. To state the obvious reality that one doesn't need power ratings to see, the smart bet if you were betting straight up would be to bet LSU wins. However, if you're looking at things through the power rating "prism" you wouldn't be absolutely shocked to see a 26 point underdog win.

If I was a betting man, which I'm not, I'd probably take that line. I don't expect us to lose by 26.

[ericsaid]

41-21 LSU

[ericsaid]

Sad story.

[ASUMountaineer]

oh, I've been lurkin'...too many ASU threads on this board 4 me xlolx xlolx xlolx :D xrotatehx xrotatehx (too not read it occasionally!) Got moved to the stadium lot which I have mixed feelings about, Justice was so uncomplicated...

Cool, I am sure it would be fun. Justice was perfect for me. I have the Rivers St. parking deck this year (had to donate a little less). Next year, now that I'm settled in at the job, hopefully I'll be back in Justice. Is it gameday yet?!?

[APPALACHIANstate]

I think Armanti is going to throw for 399 yards, run for 199, and score 7 touchdowns total...

[udchuck]

I think Armanti is going to throw for 399 yards, run for 199, and score 7 touchdowns total...

What are you smoking,and where can I get some.xrolleyesx????

[813Jag]

I think Armanti is going to throw for 399 yards, run for 199, and score 7 touchdowns total...
He can't get that extra 1 yard rushing and 1 yard passing? xlolx

[Skjellyfetti]

SEVEN DAYS!!


Appalachian State opens the season Aug. 30 at No. 7 LSU in a nationally televised matchup of the defending national champions from college football's top two divisions. Appalachian State has a Heisman Trophy candidate in quarterback Armanti Edwards, and enough speed at the skill positions to scare any team -- even the mighty Tigers in Baton Rouge.

"They always bring up Michigan. It kind of gets annoying," said the electric Edwards, who accounted for 38 touchdowns last season. "We didn't win a ring off of Michigan. After that we went through a whole season. Luckily, we had our heads on straight."

Appalachian State has been the Michael Phelps of the FCS since coach Jerry Moore's switch to the spread offense gained traction midway through the 2005 season. The Mountaineers have won 36 of their last 40 games, averaged 42.7 points per game last season and are the overwhelming favorites to win a fourth straight national title.

Yet it's Edwards running wild around the slower Wolverines and Corey Lynch's blocked field goal on the final play at the Big House that continue to dominate conversations.

That means many forget Edwards missed four games with a lingering shoulder injury suffered in Ann Arborm, but still threw for 1,948 yards and ran for 1,588. Then there was his remarkable performance in the national semifinal win over Richmond: 495 yards of total offense and seven touchdowns.

To make matters worse for LSU's Les Miles and Southern Conference coaches, Moore believes the game is now coming faster to the junior.

"Armanti right now is seeing so many more things down the field than he did a year ago," Moore said.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?p=3678174

[Skjellyfetti]

1. Appalachian State pulls off another monumental opening upset. This time against LSU, the defending national champion, on Aug. 30. Last year's Michigan miracle was probably the most stunning moment of the season. The three-time Football Championship Subdivision champion won't be sneaking into Death Valley unknown and overlooked. The Mountaineers have one of the top quarterbacks in the country, Armanti Edwards, among their 14 returning starters and are favored to win another FCS (formerly Division I-AA) title.

Edwards accounted for an eye-popping 3,536 yards of offense and 38 touchdowns last season. In contrast, LSU, after quarterback Ryan Perrilloux was dismissed in the spring for multiple violations of team rules, turns to sophomore Andrew Hatch, a Harvard transfer who completed one pass last year, or redshirt freshman Jarrett Lee, who hasn't taken a college snap. Even so, this is LSU; the rookie quarterback will be surrounded by talent.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2008-08-21-bonus-cover_N.htm

[jonmac]

What are you smoking,and where can I get some.xrolleyesx????

How 'bout lets try to come up with a new phrase. The "what are you smoking" line has been used more times than the d-linemen that try to contain Armanti. :D

ps-not just pointed at you Chuck.

[appfan2008]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2008-08-21-bonus-cover_N.htm

nice article... its always fun to be mentioned like that...

[AppStFan76]

Armanti to be on WFNZ, The Morning Sports Page, during the 9 o'clock hour!

http://www.wfnz.com/

[udchuck]

How 'bout lets try to come up with a new phrase. The "what are you smoking" line has been used more times than the d-linemen that try to contain Armanti. :D

ps-not just pointed at you Chuck.

OK, A different phrase will be used. ( I was just trying to be nice) --Your brain is scrambled like a egg omelet.See a doctor as soon as possible.xrolleyesx

[appfan2008]

Armanti to be on WFNZ, The Morning Sports Page, during the 9 o'clock hour!

http://www.wfnz.com/

what did he say i didnt catch it?

[APPALACHIANstate]

We need to fly UDchuck down to Boone for a game sometime, too bad we all po' folk...

[darell1976]

I hope they beat LSU!!! Lets show those FBS'ers we mean business!!!! GO APP State!!!!

[elkinftball2002]

Armanti Edwards article from journalnow.com http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/aug/22/220110/edwards/sports/

[jonmac]

OK, A different phrase will be used. ( I was just trying to be nice) --Your brain is scrambled like a egg omelet.See a doctor as soon as possible.xrolleyesx

Yeah, that'll work, just don't burn it out like the other one.xthumbsupx

[udchuck]

Yeah, that'll work, just don't burn it out like the other one.xthumbsupx

xthumbsupx OK

[udchuck]

We need to fly UDchuck down to Boone for a game sometime, too bad we all po' folk...

No way,I don't like to see grown men cry,after a big beating.:D If you came down off that mountain and got a job ( instead of making moonshine) you wouldn't be a po' folk.xsmiley_wix PS just kidding. xthumbsupx

[T-Dog]

Got my ticket today. Section 303, Row 5, Seat 31. Heck of a seat. 303 is on the 50-yard line. :D

[AppStFan76]

No way,I don't like to see grown men cry,after a big beating.:D If you came down off that mountain and got a job ( instead of making moonshine) you wouldn't be a po' folk.xsmiley_wix PS just kidding. xthumbsupx

Yeah it's going to be hard watching close to 90,000 LSU fans sobbing uncontrolably!xwhistlex

[AppStFan76]

what did he say i didnt catch it?

They said at about 9:45, that they were going to have to reschadule...they didnt know where he was....

He must have been eating an extra bowl of Wheaties!!xthumbsupx

[udchuck]

Yeah it's going to be hard watching close to 90,000 LSU fans sobbing uncontrolably!xwhistlex

Nice Comeback.xlolx xlolx xthumbsupx

[McNeese75]

Yeah it's going to be hard watching close to 90,000 LSU fans sobbing uncontrolably!xwhistlex

Yall boys need to understand something. If you beat LSU, aint nobody getting out of Tiger Stadium alive (team, fans, mascot, there all done) xlolx

Remember, you won't be in Michigan

[813Jag]

Yall boys need to understand something. If you beat LSU, aint nobody getting out of Tiger Stadium alive (team, fans, mascot, there all done) xlolx
xlolx xlolx xlolx

[mountaineertider]

Oh but what a way to go.

[813Jag]

Oh but what a way to go.
that's a good point. there's only one better way to go. xlolx

[McNeese75]

Oh but what a way to go.

xlolx xthumbsupx

[T-Dog]

that's a good point. there's only one better way to go. xlolx

In that case I'll grab a cheerleader before the end comes. xthumbsupx.

[813Jag]

In that case I'll grab a cheerleader before the end comes. xthumbsupx.
Now you're talking. xthumbsupx xlolx

[Geaux Tigers]

Anybody heard anything about ASU student tickets to the game? I was told by David Jackson and later by the box office that they'd go on sale Monday August 25th, but I haven't heard anything about it since. I'm sitting here with a plane ticket and a hotel reservation but no game tickets. Getting just a little nervous.

Don't be too nervous, if you get there you can always find someone selling tickets outside the stadium. One of the benefits of almost 100K tickets is that there are always plenty of folks that can't make it for some reason and their buddies sell their tickets.

[813Jag]

Don't be too nervous, if you get there you can always find someone selling tickets outside the stadium. One of the benefits of almost 100K tickets is that there are always plenty of folks that can't make it for some reason and their buddies sell their tickets.
And you can get them for a good price. Once we got some Auburn/LSU tickets for $20.

[phillyAPP]

Yeah it's going to be hard watching close to 90,000 LSU fans sobbing uncontrolably!xwhistlex
xbawlingx

tell'em 76

xthumbsupx

[APPALACHIANstate]

xbawlingx

tell'em 76

xthumbsupx

They may be laying motionless on the ground...

[phillyAPP]

They may be laying motionless on the ground...


i JUST HOPE APP leaves healthy.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Go App State...kick some a**

I'll always cheer for a 1AA versus 1A :D


NDSU Bison vs App State in Decxsmiley_wix

[ericsaid]

NDSU@App state for Semi's

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

NDSU@App state for Semi's

How about: App State @ NDSU for semis:p

xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

[ASUMountaineer]

How about: App State @ NDSU for semis:p

xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

Let's do it...

['neers79]

Go App State...kick some a**

I'll always cheer for a 1AA versus 1A :D


NDSU Bison vs App State in Decxsmiley_wix

THANK YOU! Same here. I am a big NC State fan, but I'll pull for a FCS rival over them any day.

[furman94]

Tender moments :D!

[ASU]

Tender moments :D!

I figured that some Dakota team would knock the Bison out before then.

[Geaux Tigers]

For the App fans coming to LSU, be sure to arrive very early. It is going to rain a lot this week at LSU due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay and I have heard that some of the grass lots typically used for parking may be closed because they will be too muddy.

Also, if you are in town on Friday night and looking for something to do near campus check out The Chimes (for dinner, ) and The Varsity (after dinner till 2:00) at the north gates of campus on Highland Rd.

The weather forcast is for partly cloudy skies on Saturday, xpeacex as a fan that will be in the stands.

[biggie]

Ah, 2 days before the traveling begins.

We are heading down to NO on Friday during the day now and walk around on Bourbon, anyone know of recent attractions to go to? Its been 6 years since I was down there last.

[DLS]

all this talk on the boards about the weather in LA, it would be ironic if it turned out to be mild with slight drizzle. (straight "boone weather")

regardless it will not be the deciding factor of this game.

[SideLine Shooter]

LSU Student Tickets Sold Out Appalachian sold out of its allotment of student tickets for the LSU game in just 39 minutes. xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xthumbsupx

[SideLine Shooter]

Ah, 2 days before the traveling begins.

We are heading down to NO on Friday during the day now and walk around on Bourbon, anyone know of recent attractions to go to? Its been 6 years since I was down there last.

Be careful. I understand there is a BIG GAY PRIDE Convention in N.O. this weekend. This is what the hotel people passed on to me.

[APPride]

LSU Student Tickets Sold Out Appalachian sold out of its allotment of student tickets for the LSU game in just 39 minutes. xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xthumbsupx

I have two row P, sec 641 if anyone needs 'em, face value for App fans, winston area p/u... (sudden illness in family, wife can't go)...

[biggie]

Be careful. I understand there is a BIG GAY PRIDE Convention in N.O. this weekend. This is what the hotel people passed on to me.
Yeah we know and I voted to stay away but my 3 friends going have never been to Lousiana at all so will make a quick trip down for a 3 hours or so.

[ASUMountaineer]

I have two row P, sec 641 if anyone needs 'em, face value for App fans, winston area p/u... (sudden illness in family, wife can't go)...

That's a shame man, I wish I could go, I would get them from you. Hope your wife gets better soon (especially in time for the Jacksonville game:)).

[SideLine Shooter]

Yeah we know and I voted to stay away but my 3 friends going have never been to Lousiana at all so will make a quick trip down for a 3 hours or so.

Good luck. That is why I decided to stay in BR.

[biggie]

Good luck. That is why I decided to stay in BR.

We'll definately not walk too far that way. Last time I was down there my aunt/uncle took me into 'that' part of town. Rainbow flags and Prince kareoke going on. We are staying in Lafayette, but looking for a day trip on Friday.

60 hrs til departure time.

[SideLine Shooter]

We'll definately not walk too far that way. Last time I was down there my aunt/uncle took me into 'that' part of town. Rainbow flags and Prince kareoke going on. We are staying in Lafayette, but looking for a day trip on Friday.

60 hrs til departure time.

Exactly, and thanks. Have a safe trip. I'll be leaving early Fri. morning after shooting the NC State and South Carolina game on Thurs. night.

[813Jag]

Don't go past those poles about halfway down Bourbon Street and you're all good.

[HighRyder08]

I have two row P, sec 641 if anyone needs 'em, face value for App fans, winston area p/u... (sudden illness in family, wife can't go)...

tickets still for sale?

[mistersykes]

Anyone know if there will be a showing at Legends on campus like there was last year for Michigan?

[APPride]

tickets still for sale?

HR, ck ur pm's...

[APPride]

That's a shame man, I wish I could go, I would get them from you. Hope your wife gets better soon (especially in time for the Jacksonville game:)).

thanks for the well wishes, but my wife isn't the one sick...she just has to stay because of the situation...my son (sig. pic) and I will be there! xthumbsupx

[ASUMountaineer]

thanks for the well wishes, but my wife isn't the one sick...she just has to stay because of the situation...my son (sig. pic) and I will be there! xthumbsupx

Oh I got you, cool deal. Have fun man.

[spoogemcgee18]

Thank you, thank you, thank you LSU! They hooked our students up! I am sitting pretty in sec 304 row 3 and a lot of students got section 303 which is at the 50. Well worth battling the ASU police department all night for the right to be in line for tickets.

[biggie]

Anyone hear yet on how many total tickets we have?

[muletrain]

Steve in the ticket office said, "2500" last June. About the same as Michigan.

[cats2506]

Ok I aint gonna read all 215 pages of this crap, but I might dvr the game, which espn is it on and what day/time?

[JohnStOnge]

Today when I got in my truck to go home I turned on Baton Rouge sports talk radio and the hosts were being sarcastic about some comment by somebody having something to do with somebody (presumably Appalachian State and/or Edwards) coming home with Mike the Tiger's pelt slung across their shoulder. Does anybody know what they were talking about?

[Skjellyfetti]

Today when I got in my truck to go home I turned on Baton Rouge sports talk radio and the hosts were being sarcastic about some comment by somebody having something to do with somebody (presumably Appalachian State and/or Edwards) coming home with Mike the Tiger's pelt slung across their shoulder. Does anybody know what they were talking about?

It's from that Bleacher Report article written by the ex-UNC football player. The one calling Appalachian the "most delusional" fanbase in the country. He said App fans believe they are "going to walk out of Tiger Stadium with the pelt of Mike VI slung over its shoulder to use as a rug."

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/46846-why-notre-dame-is-not-the-most-delusional-fanbase-in-college-football

Load of garbage imo.

[alexale23]

I dont think APP has a chance. Michigan was a bad team last year. LSU was the champs.I usually root for us against the big boys but i dont think we will every hear the end of it if they do.

[APPALACHIANstate]

I dont think APP has a chance. Michigan was a bad team last year. LSU was the champs.I usually root for us against the big boys but i dont think we will every hear the end of it if they do.

Are you serious....

Nobody even reads your posts. In fact, I didn't even take time to read your post before I hit quote. I also regret placing the garbage you spew over the internet more times than I have too...

[ASUMountaineer]

I dont think APP has a chance. Michigan was a bad team last year. LSU was the champs.I usually root for us against the big boys but i dont think we will every hear the end of it if they do.

Yeah, Michigan was horrible. Do you know anything about football? LSU was voted the champs. Do you make it your aim to hate, or do you just get your rocks off that way?

http://www.populationstatistic.com/images/chappelle_timehaters.jpg

[ericsaid]

JMU fans, can't live with them, can certainly live without them.xrolleyesx xpeacex

just kidding.

[CopperCat]

I can't wait until this game is finally over.

[ericsaid]

I can't wait until you stop wasting cyber space with meaningless posts such as "I can't wait till this game is finallly over". Don't read the thread if you don't care about the game.

[JohnStOnge]

Michigan did not have a bad team last year by the time it was all over. However, I do think there's something to the possiblity that the Wolverines started the season not playing very well on defense. I mean, they did give up that 624 yards to Oregon the next week. They were down 32-0 at halftime in that one.

[ASUMountaineer]

Michigan did not have a bad team last year by the time it was all over. However, I do think there's something to the possiblity that the Wolverines started the season not playing very well on defense. I mean, they did give up that 624 yards to Oregon the next week. They were down 32-0 at halftime in that one.

That may be true, but had Dixon not got hurt last year LSU may not have been in the Championship as Oregon, quite possible, may have run the table.

[JohnStOnge]

That may be true, but had Dixon not got hurt last year LSU may not have been in the Championship as Oregon, quite possible, may have run the table.

Oh...I agree. In fact one argument against the spread option shotgun offense is what happened to both Oregon and West Virginia last season. What I often hear is that it puts the QB at too much risk of injury.

I don't think West Virginia for sure would've lost any games during the regular season if its quarterback hadn't gotten nicked. I'm not as familiar with what happened with Oregon...but I do know their starting QB was nicked up a lot and it hurt them.

Still...Michigan's defense was really a sieve in that game.

[alexale23]

Yeah, Michigan was horrible. Do you know anything about football? LSU was voted the champs. Do you make it your aim to hate, or do you just get your rocks off that way?

http://www.populationstatistic.com/images/chappelle_timehaters.jpg

well i do know that LSU won the national championship game. Even if they where voted in the game they still recieved thew trophy and the ring. Hence why i used the title the champs.

[ASU88]

well i do know that LSU won the national championship game. Even if they where voted in the game they still recieved thew trophy and the ring. Hence why i used the title the champs.
Well, you know what you know. And I think that's just fantastic!

Appsolutely brilliant, you are! xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

I don't know why so many are down on you ol' boy. You
seem like a very knowledgable football fan to me. Perhaps just a bit misunderstood.

Or perhaps not. xcoffeex

[ASUMountaineer]

Oh...I agree. In fact one argument against the spread option shotgun offense is what happened to both Oregon and West Virginia last season. What I often hear is that it puts the QB at too much risk of injury.

I don't think West Virginia for sure would've lost any games during the regular season if its quarterback hadn't gotten nicked. I'm not as familiar with what happened with Oregon...but I do know their starting QB was nicked up a lot and it hurt them.

Still...Michigan's defense was really a sieve in that game.

Dixon tore his ACL I believe which ended their season. I agree, WVU probably would have beat Pitt if not for White getting nicked. I think it does put the QB at risk. That's why it took me so long to come around to the idea of the option. At least passing, he is more protected. Michigan's D was bad in that game, but after losing in the biggest upset of all time, I don't know any team that would have been up for that game (with kids in the uniforms).

['neers79]

Michigan did not have a bad team last year by the time it was all over. However, I do think there's something to the possiblity that the Wolverines started the season not playing very well on defense. I mean, they did give up that 624 yards to Oregon the next week. They were down 32-0 at halftime in that one.

Don't forget that they were a couple of scores away from winning the Big Ten

[Aho_Old_Guy]

Cowboy fans will be tailgating in some form (we may all end up in jail xlolx ) but somebody is cooking something. xnodx


Chapel Hill Transit offers bus transportation from six Park & Ride lots before and after 2008 Tar Heel football games. Rather than sitting in traffic on I-40, 54, 15-501 and other roads, two lots (located off of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd) offer Tar Heel Express bus service three hours before kickoff and three hours after the game with drop-off points including Franklin Street, Tar Heel Town and Kenan Stadium, so coming early or staying after to enjoy Downtown Chapel Hill has never been easier. The drop-off site for all six routes is one block from Kenan Stadium and Tar Heel Town. The costs for all Tar Heel Express buses are $5 round trip and $3 one-way.

The tailgate in Chapel Hill is on Franklin Street - it's more of a bar hop xlolx

Spanky's and He's Not Here are your best bets. The Rat closed down - xbawlingx - no more lasagna (damn shame).

Parking is horrible. You will be towed if you are not parked legally. Park free and ride the Express. Best move you will make ...

[McNeese75]

The tailgate in Chapel Hill is on Franklin Street - it's more of a bar hop xlolx

Spanky's and He's Not Here are your best bets. The Rat closed down - xbawlingx - no more lasagna (damn shame).

Parking is horrible. You will be towed if you are not parked legally. Park free and ride the Express. Best move you will make ...

I can hop xnodx

[Skjellyfetti]

From LSU press conference:


Appalachian State is a very fine football team. The Mountaineers have a great tradition of winning. Anytime that you play a program or team that is used to winning, they bring a little bit more to the table. They are going to be competitive. We understand that. We played them two years ago, and I want to say, into the 4th quarter, it was 14-0. It was a very competitive game then. I expect it to be a very competitive game this Saturday.


I like the fact that we are playing a talented opponent. I think our guys prepared very well based on that. I just happened to sit next to Coach Moore at the national convention last year, and in 19 seasons, Coach Moore has done a great job there and what a great coach he is. He is certainly a coach that the profession is very proud of.


Stacy Searles, who is an old offensive line coach for us, coached for him and was at Appalachian State and told a story that really brought our two programs together. We’ve always rooted for them and frankly, look forward to competing with them this Saturday. They’ve made a tradition of playing great teams. They’ve played North Carolina State, Auburn very close and then, obviously the major example, the Michigan win at Michigan in the season opener a year ago. We understand that they are coming here to play us well. If you look at their offense, their quarterback, Armanti Edwards is a tremendous player. He is 6’0 tall, 175 pounds. He throws the ball well, very fast and really makes a lot of quality decisions for their offense. He, Devon Moore, their veteran tailback, not their returning starter, but a guy who is going to carry the ball more for them than he did in the past. He certainly has a lot of experience in their offense, and he has had plenty of preparation as we go forward into the season.


One of their big playmakers, CoCo Hillary, is also a great returner and a great receiver, and certainly, we will have to know where No. 6 is at. They return three linebackers, their tackle leaders, and guys that know how to play football. They have three starters back on the defensive front, and again, this is a defensive front that has had success. Looking at their special teams, I think they have a great punter and a guy who puts the ball up in the air with a long hang time and very little opportunity to return balls. Their special teams have always been solid. We look forward to the matchup to be honest with you. I think our offense is certainly prepared and looking forward to starting fast.


Defensively, I think our defensive front is up to the challenge. This team led all of football in rushing a year ago, and we’re going to be challenged to play extremely well and disciplined upfront. I think our guys there are looking forward to it. Ricky Jean-Francois and Charles Alexander, who is really just coming back to health and will practicing again this week, are guys who are both really looking forward to playing football and a challenging Appalachian State offense.


We’re still going to pass rush. We’re going to have those big guys come up the field at him, but we’re fortunate to have some athletic ends that we think can run, as well. I think both of (Des Tyson Jackson and Kirston Pittman) and all of our ends that can play have to be aware that (Edwards) has great feet and quickness.


They play well year after year. I think Jerry’s done a great job in guiding the program. Certainly, they‘re in position to play strong against anybody. They have a great football team. It’s not specific to any division. They have a good football team.

http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=27815&SPID=2164&DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=1568084&ACLPID=1&SENDING_AS_EMAIL=&PRINTABLE_PAGE=

[KiddBrewer]

From LSU press conference:















http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=27815&SPID=2164&DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=1568084&ACLPID=1&SENDING_AS_EMAIL=&PRINTABLE_PAGE=


thank you for posting that, it was a very good read.xthumbsupx

[Skjellyfetti]

“No excuses.”

That’s the message Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards wants to send to LSU.

Not boastful, just a reminder that the shock-the-world, huge underdog card has already been played.

“Last year (after the 34-32 upset at No. 5 Michigan), people said we won because they weren’t prepared and they didn’t practice for us,” said Edwards, who will lead his team into Tiger Stadium Saturday in the season-opener pitting the two 2007 Division I national champions.

“But LSU knows we are coming. We won’t be sneaking up on them, and we’re going to find out how we do against (FBS) competition when they are ready for us. I like it that way.”

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080826/SPORTS07/80825090/1002/SPORTS&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL

[McNeese75]

From LSU press conference:













http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=27815&SPID=2164&DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=1568084&ACLPID=1&SENDING_AS_EMAIL=&PRINTABLE_PAGE=

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h303/usa732/its-a-trap.jpg



Be careful guys xeekx

[Geaux Tigers]

FYI for the fans coming to the game. http://www.tigerrag.com/?p=2283

[AppStsGr8]

We grew up with that heat ... and no air conditioning for a long time. If you don't start hydrating by early Thursday with non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic drinks, you'll be in trouble. Rule of thumb from the urologist dad ... if you don't have to pee every 2 hours, you're getting dehydrated. Drink up and enjoy the game.

[Aho_Old_Guy]

Weather Forecast for Baton Rouge
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=70801&hourly=1&yday=242&weekday=Saturday

Temperature: 86
Chance of Precip: 20%, Slight Chance Thunderstorms , Slight Chance Light Rain Showers, 55% Cloud Cover, Wind 1 mph from the North

[Big Bubba App fan]

folks...this could be interesting...more than likely we will be talking about a moral victory....but what the heck...who knows...after all...this would be just window dressing...after all...december is what we are really after...good luck to all the other fcs teams...like it or not...we will be pulling for ya...at least for this week...at least for now we can all be friends..ha ha ha..sorry couldnt resist the little jab...

[PantherRob82]

I'm hoping for more than a moral victory in this game and UNI-BYU, but will take moral victories before blowouts. :D

[Big Bubba App fan]

ya know...i honestly think UNI.....i think that will be a victory for the panthers....but i have to agree with ya on the blowout thing...at least we all will be on tv...fox sports channels i understand is covering alot of games

[ASU]

FYI for the fans coming to the game. http://www.tigerrag.com/?p=2283

Pretty good article attached on what LSU is doing to prepare the crowd for Saturday....first 30,000 get hand fans, 2 bottles of water for $3, stocking 3 times as much water at concession stands as normal, and them advising #30 sunscreen applied several times, and loose fitting clothes with a big hat.
http://http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=27815&SPID=2164&DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=1568873

[Big Bubba App fan]

well..bless their hearts....they are thinking about the fans...although...until the brews and spirits are gone....good luck

[CamelCityAppFan]

FYI for the fans coming to the game. http://www.tigerrag.com/?p=2283

Good article. It lists the symptoms of dehydration:

- headache
- dizziness
- fatigue
- nausea

That's funny, those are the same symptoms exhibited by fans whose team is getting beaten by a I-AA opponent...xsmiley_wix

[appstate38]

Well it looks like the Tigers are drumming up some Bayou voodoo to bring in the Hurricane so they don't have to play the Mountaineers.... I knew they were scared of us..... xsmiley_wix Seriously I hope Gustav doesn't ruin the game because I doubt we could get a make up game for a later date. That would suck!

[McNeese72]

Well it looks like the Tigers are drumming up some Bayou voodoo to bring in the Hurricane so they don't have to play the Mountaineers.... I knew they were scared of us..... xsmiley_wix Seriously I hope Gustav doesn't ruin the game because I doubt we could get a make up game for a later date. That would suck!

Unless it speeds up greatly the hurricane won't be into the middle of the Gulf until sometime Sunday afternoon. So I doubt that the Tigers are doing any voodoo to bring it in.

Plus, I don't think the Tigers are exactly scared of the Mountaineers.

Doc

[TexasTerror]

The only issue is contraflow, as brought up on the Gustav/FCS Football post.

http://www.dotd.state.la.us/maps/Web_ContraFlow2.jpg

[TexasTerror]

The only issue is contraflow, as brought up on the Gustav/FCS Football post. Someone with more info on this can provide how early it goes into effect...

http://www.dotd.state.la.us/maps/Web_ContraFlow2.jpg

[Geaux Tigers]

Good article. It lists the symptoms of dehydration:

- headache
- dizziness
- fatigue
- nausea

That's funny, those are the same symptoms exhibited by fans whose team is getting beaten by a I-AA opponent...xsmiley_wix

Also the same symptoms as someone who has been tailgaiting since sunrise. I can just see the overzealous first aid worker trying to treat the hundreds of thousands of people on campus who will be suffering from what could be perceived as dehydration.

[appfan2008]

Good article. It lists the symptoms of dehydration:

- headache
- dizziness
- fatigue
- nausea

That's funny, those are the same symptoms exhibited by fans whose team is getting beaten by a I-AA opponent...xsmiley_wix

xnodx xlolx xnodx that would be sweet

[biggie]

About 16 hrs til departure. Why does work have to be so slow today?

[Appinator]

Miles must have told them we hate their mothers....


"I didn't take it seriously until after the game," Pittman said. "It was crazy. It upset me. I don't even play for Michigan, and I was kind of upset they lost because I had never thought Appalachian State would go into their house and beat them."


"Michigan made a lot of mistakes on offense," LSU junior offensive tackle Ciron Black said. "That threw off the whole offense, but at one point they were rolling. Then they kind of let up off of them, and Appalachian State never stopped. Their motors never stopped. They were hungry. So if we get up by a touchdown or five touchdowns, we've got to keep pounding them."

Focusing on Armanti:

"That quarterback, I don't remember seeing a guy like that before," Jackson said. "He runs a legitimate 4.3, and he's all over the field like a running back.

"Even if you have free access toward a sack and take one awkward step and don't go for his up-field shoulder, he can step back and move on you and take off."


"They have a lot of fight in them," Pittman said. "They weren't scared of Michigan, you could tell from the tape. They went right at them. We know who they are. They're thinking upset again, and we're thinking 'not in our house.' "

I love the fact that we are respected and thought so highly of by their coaching staff that they are going to prepare this hard. However, the likelihood of an upset seems to be dwindling as time goes by.....

http://blog.nola.com/lsusports/2008/08/lsu_football_team_vows_no_surp.html

[phillyAPP]

About 16 hrs til departure. Why does work have to be so slow today?


I am sooo F-ing HYPED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I need a beer.

GO FCS .............. Kick FBS A$$..................

[AppStFan76]

I am sooo F-ing HYPED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I need a beer.

GO FCS .............. Kick FBS A$$..................

Are you going to the game, Philly?

[biggie]

Getting ready to head out of work and take a nap before the drive.

I leave you with part of the story on ESPN's NCAA football front page:

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/sec/0-1-258/Byrd--LSU-ready-to-open-up-some-you-know-what.html

I love overconfidence.

[Aho_Old_Guy]

Getting ready to head out of work and take a nap before the drive.

I leave you with part of the story on ESPN's NCAA football front page:

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/sec/0-1-258/Byrd--LSU-ready-to-open-up-some-you-know-what.html

I love overconfidence.

Just a little note for yah: It ain't braggin' if you back it up. And that's the problem for Appalachian.

There are probably more 'All Pros' playing for LSU than there are for the Detroit Lions. If you can't go to college, go to LSU and play football.

These aren't 'Michigan Gentlemen' (who are actually expected to succeed in the classroom and graduate from college). Over the last 10 years Michigan's graduate success rate is more than twice that of LSU.

In the 66 year history of the NFL draft, 18 Appalachian players have been selected. LSU has had 19 players drafted in the last three years.

[Skjellyfetti]

EDWARDS, JOHNSON PART OF ESPN’S 25 HOURS OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Appalachian quarterback Armanti Edwards and wide receiver Josh Johnson are both scheduled to participate in ESPN’s 25 Hours of College Football on Wednesday and Thursday.

Edwards will be a guest on the 25 Hours of College Football Kickoff Show, which airs on Wednesday from 7-11 p.m. on ESPN.

Johnson will be part of a coinciding 25-hour college football chat at ESPN.com on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Click here to join the chat.

http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1569632

[ericsaid]

28-10. Figured it will be lower scoring then everyones predicting and my spread stays about the same. Just thought about the two defenses.

[jonmac]

28-10. Figured it will be lower scoring then everyones predicting and my spread stays about the same. Just thought about the two defenses.

Is that your final answer? xsmiley_wix

[KiddBrewer]

i would love to see (if it didnt automatically mean that App lost) a Michigan-LSU BCS National Championship in which Michigan absolutely kills the almighty Tigers.

[ericsaid]

Is that your final answer? xsmiley_wix

I'm running out of time with all of my changes so my answer is yes.

[ericsaid]

i would love to see (if it didnt automatically mean that App lost) a Michigan-LSU BCS National Championship in which Michigan absolutely kills the almighty Tigers.


I personally was hoping for Oregon and West Virginia, then Dennis Dixon desided to puss out and get hurt and Pat White followedxrolleyesx .

WVU was the best team in College Football when Pat White was healthy. Would have torn up any team at the end of the season last year while Pat White a.k.a. Armanti Edwards wanna be was playing.

[JohnStOnge]

I know some of you guys think it doesn't matter but I was piddling around outside a while ago and thinking, "Man, App State is crazy if they wear black jerseys."

Do they have maybe some gold jerseys they can wear for "dark?"

[Skjellyfetti]

I know some of you guys think it doesn't matter but I was piddling around outside a while ago and thinking, "Man, App State is crazy if they wear black jerseys."

Do they have maybe some gold jerseys they can wear for "dark?"

There's been talk on Tiger Rant that the decision hadn't been made earlier this week, including an email from the associate athletic director.

We have gold jerseys that we are wearing for our throwback game against Jacksonville. I doubt we wear them against LSU.

I'm still not convinced we're wearing black ones, though. I'm just waiting and seeing what we show up with.

[jonmac]

There's been talk on Tiger Rant that the decision hadn't been made earlier this week, including an email from the associate athletic director.

We have gold jerseys that we are wearing for our throwback game against Jacksonville. I doubt we wear them against LSU.

I'm still not convinced we're wearing black ones, though. I'm just waiting and seeing what we show up with.

Throwbacks aren't gold Skjelly...

11923

Not sure if would could come up with gold ones or not. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

[KiddBrewer]

appalachian is everywhere this week.........


www.espn.com

[AlphaSigMD]

I think some heads just exploded over at tigerdroppings.com

Thought I'd post a fun little comparison for all those people saying the LSU is not Michigan.



You are right, LSU is not Michigan.

Michigan was ranked 5. LSU is 6th and 7th in the Coaches and AP polls respectively.

Michigan had
1. A well-seasoned 4-year starting QB in Chad Henne
2. A proven returning workhorse RB Mike Hart, running behind the No. 1 player in the country at OL (Oh yeah! Jake Long did go 1st in the NFL draft...he must really suck)
3. SUPER Mario Manningham - a college reincarnation of Randy Moss (I've seen them both play against ASU in college, by the way...we Beat Marshall, and RM by association too)

What does LSU have - Nothing Quite as Good.
1. A QB controversy with no definitive choice at starter. None of them have the experience that Henne did, and likely none of them will be better "in this game" (maybe in their career) than Henne would have been. Also, none of them are as good as Armanti PERIOD.

2. A RB who took comprised less than 1/4 of the running plays and gained maybe 400 yards ?

3. Your top returning WR - Ok he led your team in catches, but had 4 TD's all season. Not quite super Mario numbers. (Lets see he had almost 800 yards and 9 TD's in 2006 - the year before the ASU game - and by the way, he missed several games while having knee surgery.


So I'm going to go ahead and stick by my statement that Michigan last year will be better than LSU this year, and that ASU will play you much better than anyone in Tiger Stadium (even ASU Fans).

ASU 31 - LSU 21

[appsfan]

Nice post and I like the way you are thinking!

[TexasTerror]

Blog on App St vs LSU from the Baton Rouge newspaper and the implications as it relates to the hurricane...

http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/27532049.html

[KiddBrewer]

I think some heads just exploded over at tigerdroppings.com

Thought I'd post a fun little comparison for all those people saying the LSU is not Michigan.



You are right, LSU is not Michigan.

Michigan was ranked 5. LSU is 6th and 7th in the Coaches and AP polls respectively.

Michigan had
1. A well-seasoned 4-year starting QB in Chad Henne
2. A proven returning workhorse RB Mike Hart, running behind the No. 1 player in the country at OL (Oh yeah! Jake Long did go 1st in the NFL draft...he must really suck)
3. SUPER Mario Manningham - a college reincarnation of Randy Moss (I've seen them both play against ASU in college, by the way...we Beat Marshall, and RM by association too)

What does LSU have - Nothing Quite as Good.
1. A QB controversy with no definitive choice at starter. None of them have the experience that Henne did, and likely none of them will be better "in this game" (maybe in their career) than Henne would have been. Also, none of them are as good as Armanti PERIOD.

2. A RB who took comprised less than 1/4 of the running plays and gained maybe 400 yards ?

3. Your top returning WR - Ok he led your team in catches, but had 4 TD's all season. Not quite super Mario numbers. (Lets see he had almost 800 yards and 9 TD's in 2006 - the year before the ASU game - and by the way, he missed several games while having knee surgery.


So I'm going to go ahead and stick by my statement that Michigan last year will be better than LSU this year, and that ASU will play you much better than anyone in Tiger Stadium (even ASU Fans).

ASU 31 - LSU 21



ive figured it out........the reason the folks on tiger rant think and say that Michigan sucked so bad last year is, in the truest sense, because we beat them. that really is the only thing the majority of people remember about Michigan last year; that one game. you take out that game, and Michigan had a darn solid year.......but people at tiger droppings arent real believers in reality.......but then again are Appalachian fans?xcoffeex

[CamelCityAppFan]

Yeah, I've seen a lot of "LSU is not Michigan" posts over on the Tiger boards.

Who are they trying to convince? Us, or themselves?

The pressure the Tigers must be feeling...remember, UM simply didn't prepare, didn't know who was coming to town (their coach said so), or, UM just sucked last year (preseason ranking and National Champ predictions aside). If App hangs in and loses a close game, or, God forbid, wins-- what will the Tigers' excuse be?

For the Mountaineers? No pressure at all. Play your game, see what happens. End of the day, go home even more notorious, or go home with the universe returned to its natural order. Either way, go home almost a million bucks richer, and National Championship hopes intact.

Most of us are rational enough to know that lightning almost never strikes twice-- but that nagging little "what if" is what makes this game so compelling.

[Geaux Tigers]

ive figured it out........the reason the folks on tiger rant think and say that Michigan sucked so bad last year is, in the truest sense, because we beat them. that really is the only thing the majority of people remember about Michigan last year; that one game. you take out that game, and Michigan had a darn solid year.......but people at tiger droppings arent real believers in reality.......but then again are Appalachian fans?xcoffeex

Michigan lost 4 games last year, by Michigan football standards they were not very good.

[BeauFoster]

Michigan lost to two teams ranked inside the top 5 last season - Oregon and OSU. Oregon would have likely played for the Sears trophy had Dixon not gone down (that guy was friggin' amazing) and OSU did play for the title. They weren't as bad as people made them out to be. I think that they even beat wonderboy and his Gators...

[813Jag]

Michigan lost to two teams ranked inside the top 5 last season - Oregon and OSU. Oregon would have likely played for the Sears trophy had Dixon not gone down (that guy was friggin' amazing) and OSU did play for the title. They weren't as bad as people made them out to be. I think that they even beat wonderboy and his Gators...
Why is that a big deal for Michigan, LSU beat Florida as well and they held them to less points than Michigan. Florida wasn't anywhere near the team that won it all in 2006.

[BeauFoster]

Why is that a big deal for Michigan, LSU beat Florida as well and they held them to less points than Michigan. Florida wasn't anywhere near the team that won it all in 2006.

My post was more in response to the fact that Michigan had a subpar year and lost 4 games (which they did). I was simply pointing out that two of the teams that beat UM were ranked very highly and were very talented. Just as 11-0 didn't mean that Hawaii was the best team in the country last season, 8-4 didn't mean Michigan was the worst. Trust me, I don't like the "winner selected by past opponents" way of thinking. xthumbsupx

I don't know how the ASU-LSU game will turn out. On one hand, I think App is completely capable of winning. They have the talent to take advantage of any situation that may present itself. On the other hand, LSU flat wore VT out last season, and they very well may do the same to us.

ASU has some things working in their favor. New LSU QB, new defensive secondary for the Tigers, new Defensive Coordinator for the Tigers, no Jacob Hester (thank goodness - that kid could run up the middle all day), and, maybe most importantly, a chip on their shoulder. LSU has plenty of favorables, too, which I'm not going to hash out here. I'm hoping for a well-played, well-officiated game with no injuries to either squad. If we get that, it ought to be entertaining.

[813Jag]

My post was more in response to the fact that Michigan had a subpar year and lost 4 games (which they did). I was simply pointing out that two of the teams that beat UM were ranked very highly and were very talented. Just as 11-0 didn't mean that Hawaii was the best team in the country last season, 8-4 didn't mean Michigan was the worst. Trust me, I don't like the "winner selected by past opponents" way of thinking. xthumbsupx

I don't know how the ASU-LSU game will turn out. On one hand, I think App is completely capable of winning. They have the talent to take advantage of any situation that may present itself. On the other hand, LSU flat wore VT out last season, and they very well may do the same to us.

ASU has some things working in their favor. New LSU QB, new defensive secondary for the Tigers, new Defensive Coordinator for the Tigers, no Jacob Hester (thank goodness - that kid could run up the middle all day), and, maybe most importantly, a chip on their shoulder. LSU has plenty of favorables, too, which I'm not going to hash out here. I'm hoping for a well-played, well-officiated game with no injuries to either squad. If we get that, it ought to be entertaining.
I agree with what you are saying but I've read here a few times about Michigan beating Florida. I think sometimes it gets left out the LSU did as well. xpeacex I'm just glad the the season is finally here and the players can play. I'll be watching the game on Saturday, here's to a great game by the guys in Black and Gold! xprost2x xbeerchugx

[BeauFoster]

I agree with what you are saying but I've read here a few times about Michigan beating Florida. I think sometimes it gets left out the LSU did as well. xpeacex I'm just glad the the season is finally here and the players can play. I'll be watching the game on Saturday, here's to a great game by the guys in Black and Gold! xprost2x xbeerchugx

I haven't been keeping up with this thread too much, the Florida thing may have been mentioned without my noticing. I just can't wait for Saturday! xhurrayx

[jonmac]

All are right in saying that LSU is not Michigan but, as has been said before, LSU '08 is also not LSU '07. We don't know how good they will be. They will be good, but how good? Same can be said for App. Thank goodness the season is upon us and we'll begin to find out just how good we all are. We now need everyone's with prayer, superstition or whatever is your pleasure to keep Gustav from ruining this weekend. And if you McNeese folks get stranded here, NC's not such a bad place to be stranded, I just wish you were at the coast or the mountains instead of the Triangle.

[813Jag]

All are right in saying that LSU is not Michigan but, as has been said before, LSU '08 is also not LSU '07. We don't know how good they will be. They will be good, but how good? Same can be said for App. Thank goodness the season is upon us and we'll begin to find out just how good we all are. We now need everyone's with prayer, superstition or whatever is your pleasure to keep Gustav from ruining this weekend. And if you McNeese folks get stranded here, NC's not such a bad place to be stranded, I just wish you were at the coast or the mountains instead of the Triangle.
I agree 100%!! xthumbsupx xthumbsupx My thoughts go out to all of you this weekend.