The Citadel @ ASU

[jonmac]

Am I the only App or The Citadel fan not at the game?

[AppChicago]

Nope. I'm 700 miles from The Rock listening to the webcast.

[jonmac]

OK, both teams 1 possession and 1 punt apiece. Time to turn it on Apps.

[AppChicago]

Sounds like a solid one, so far. Blanchard is putting the pressure on, but so far the App defense has been able to deal with it.

Let's see how the offense does...

[AppChicago]

whoa!

Hope that fake looked as beautiful as it sounded...

[MtnJumper]

1,560 miles from the Rock. Would love to be there.

[jonmac]

I wish the new GoASU.com could get straightened out. The live stats do not update near fast enough.

Long run Armanti, another Mountaineer FIRST DOWN!!!!!!

[Reign of Terrier]

TD ASU

[AppChicago]

Beautiful.

[jonmac]

1,560 miles from the Rock. Would love to be there.

TOUCHDOWN MOUNTAINEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO RADFORD.

Welcome MtnJumper.

[AppChicago]

PAT Good. 7-0

[jonmac]

Nice drive. Now lets get after it D.

[jonmac]

Yes, Vitaris, keep kicking it deep. Love it.

[jonmac]

3 and out. Way to go D.

[jonmac]

Not too excited about our punt return game so far. Oh well, lets put together another long drive.

[AppChicago]

Not too excited about our punt return game so far. Oh well, lets put together another long drive.

Yeah, seems like we're pretty sluggish on the returns. El Cid's a pretty rough team to grind against. I'd prefer a cleaner game...

[jonmac]

Other scores of note...

Samford 21
West Carolina 6 4th xeekx

Elon 17
Furman 3 3rd

[jonmac]

Gotta stop these penalties.

Great catch BJ. About time we make some good catches.

[AppChicago]

Way to go, Armanti! Well done on saving that 1st down.

[jonmac]

Not a bad 1st quarter. Rolling along pretty good. Let's keep it up.

[jonmac]

Matt Cline with the run. How many rb's do we have? Awesome.

[MtnJumper]

Woo Cline!

[jonmac]

He runs it, he catches. TOUCHDOWN CLINE.

[AppChicago]

Ouch. Tough miss on the PAT. No worries, though.

[jonmac]

PAT must've been close, DJ thought it was good. Or was it just expected? Oops.

[elcid96]

Listening the game as well and not happy right now. You guys look strong.

[elcid96]

Big Drive here for the dogs

[jonmac]

Welcome elcid. Yeah, refreshing for us. Got a feeling y'all might get it going though. Although I hope not.

[elcid96]

If we don't getting going soon, we may be going home.

[jonmac]

I always hope for a competitive game but we need a big win in a bad way.

[elcid96]

Huge Penalty. Thanks App

[AppChicago]

Killer penalty...

[jonmac]

Come on guys, discipline. Those are getting ridiculous.

[jonmac]

Ok, hold 'em again.

[jonmac]

WOW, thanks 'dogs. That's big.

[AppChicago]

Huge! Wow.

Annnnnnnd then another penalty...

[jonmac]

Mishandled snap on the punt. App ball on the 'dog 10. False start on the Apps.

[AppChicago]

Penalties or no, App hangs 6 more!

[jonmac]

I'll just call that an excitement penalty and let it go.

Touchdown Armanti!!!!!!!!!!!!! HIHIYIKAS

[jonmac]

elcid, what kind of look do you think is on the citdog's face in Kidd Brewer right now? Those around him may not be safe.

[AppChicago]

We've gotta keep our heads. Let's not forget where we were at halftime against JMU...

[jonmac]

Big return, come on special teams. That, too, is getting ridiculous. I've been holding out on the criticism but it's gone too far. Kick the dang ball in the endzone.

[jonmac]

Big 3rd down, come on Apps.

[jonmac]

First down 'dogs.

[AlphaSigMD]

score?

[jonmac]

20-0 ASU
'dogs knocking on the door.

[elcid96]

Finally starting to settle down and getting some points.

[jonmac]

TD The Citadel, pretty good little drive. Bit of a letdown on D.

20-7 ASU, 6:55 to go in the 2nd quarter.

[jonmac]

Finally starting to settle down and getting some points.

We gave you pretty good field position. We've got to stop doing that. Nice drive.

[AlphaSigMD]

wow...I missed a lot in the past few minutes

I just got in an arguement with the douchbags at buffalo wild wings here in Ohio...they refused to put the ASU game on a TV even though there was only like 2 other people in the entire place.

Guess I will listen in on the Radio now! GO ASU!

[Appstate29]

App-State cheer sounding good....

[Appstate29]

wow...I missed a lot in the past few minutes

I just got in an arguement with the douchbags at buffalo wild wings here in Ohio...they refused to put the ASU game on a TV even though there was only like 2 other people in the entire place.

Guess I will listen in on the Radio now! GO ASU!

you're near Youngstown aren't you ;)

[AppChicago]

Now THAT'S a return! To the 49...

[elcid96]

Great return APP

[AppChicago]

1st Down on the 30! Asked and answered.

[jonmac]

'bout time we got a good one.

Another good run, Devin Radford.

[elcid96]

Another dropped pass by Hillary.

[AlphaSigMD]

you're near Youngstown aren't you ;)

Yeah, I work at St. Elizabeth's in Youngstown, but I live right beside Kent State.

They lost a heartbreaker to Akron in Double OT a few minutes ago. I can hear Dix stadium from my apartment.

[AppChicago]

Another dropped pass by Hillary.

Yeah... That's a worry... Nice pass, too, from the sound of it.

[elcid96]

Matt Cline? You guys are killing me with so many weapons

[AlphaSigMD]

Coco didn't drop that one.

[beauvighn]

Uh Oh App scores again. This could get ugly

[elcid96]

Hillary catches one that counts. Great drive.

[jonmac]

TD pass to Hillary. First career TD reception. BAM!!! Love it.

[AppChicago]

First career catch for a TD for Coco. Nicely done.

[elcid96]

It already is ugly!!!

[AppChicago]

Matt Cline's having a good game. That's nice to see.

[AlphaSigMD]

Yeah, Matt Cline, was he our 4th string RB, or is he a FB

[jonmac]

Hard to believe that's his first TD catch.

[AlphaSigMD]

I know, I thought he would have had several last year

[AlphaSigMD]

Lets just now blow this, with the Citadel's offense, they could get right back into this

[jonmac]

Yes, kick downed in the endzone. That's the best kick coverage there is.

[AppChicago]

Yeah, Matt Cline, was he our 4th string RB, or is he a FB

Cline's on the roster as a WR.

[Appstate29]

INT Banks!!

[elcid96]

Time to turn the broadcast off

[jonmac]

INTERCEPTION, ASU BALL ON THE CITADEL 13. Go big D.

[Appstate29]

this is going to get nasty if we score here, 10000 people might leave at half xcoffeex

[jonmac]

Armanti to the 5.

[Appstate29]

think we break the att record today?

[AppChicago]

this is going to get nasty if we score here, 10000 people might leave at half xcoffeex

Jerks. I'd take one of those seats...

[jonmac]

this is going to get nasty if we score here, 10000 people might leave at half xcoffeex

I hope not that many leave, but it is a homecoming crowd. We can't forget the JMU game though.

[Appstate29]

yeah, but we still have some things to learn as a fanbase.

[jonmac]

I doubt the whole crowd is in the game yet. You know how those homecoming crowds can be.

[Appstate29]

TD AE

[jonmac]

I would bet a lot that my dad was in his seat by 1:15.

TD Armanti.

[Aho_Old_Guy]

Boy ...

I bet The CitiDawg is pissed xeekx

[bobbythekidd]

I was thinking about how empty the Rock will be after the half. That never looks good on TV.

[jonmac]

Hoping we keep this up. This is exactly what we need in our SoCon opener.

[jonmac]

I've got a feeling that not as many will leave this time as usual. There will be some that go though. I just can't think of anything better to be doing on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Boone. Wish I was there.

[Appstate29]

ME TOO, although golf helps alleviate that.

[app]

I don't think people will leave at half, it's the first conference game and app's homecoming game. A lot of parents are in town and they just want to enjoy a great app game

[Aho_Old_Guy]

Now I know The CitiDawg is pissed ....

[Appstate29]

might play in front of 10000 people total the 2nd half. Peacock needs to get on the P.A and tell people to stay.

['neers80]

now they will

[AlphaSigMD]

Wow 41 in the 1st half

[jonmac]

Oh my goodness, TD Radford. WOW.

[elcid96]

Have a good day guys. Another National Championship is on the way for your. I am turning the game off now.

[AlphaSigMD]

Is this our best performance of the year? ;)

[AlphaSigMD]

James Madison has a pretty good showing...as does Elon. So its nice to have this in order to keep up with the Jones'es

[onemoretime]

I'm glad I don't go to The Citadel

[app]

of course the one game I miss is the one where they go crazy...

stupid work

[AppChicago]

Have a good day guys. Another National Championship is on the way for your. I am turning the game off now.

You never know, elcid... We've had a hard time stitching together two halves of good football. Either way, thanks for being a sport.

[Appstate29]

need to put together TWO halves though for me to be satisfied with this game.

[Aho_Old_Guy]

Have a good day guys. Another National Championship is on the way for your. I am turning the game off now.

It's just not your day.

And Appalachian won't make the playoffs if they don't stop all those stoopid penalties ....

[appmaj]

1,560 miles from the Rock. Would love to be there.

1500 from the Rock. Listening to the butt whoopin!

[AppStFan76]

of course the one game I miss is the one where they go crazy...

stupid work

Me too. Working on Saturdays sucks!

App has to put 2 halves together, but so far so good! Of course thats what I was thinking at the half vs. JMU

[jonmac]

Pretty impressive first half for the Apps. Now, lets keep it up in the second half...

ASU CIT
FIRST DOWNS 15 7
RUSHING / PASSING / PENALTY 9 /6 /0 5 /1 /1
NET YARDS RUSHING 186 39
ATTEMPTS / YARDS GAINED / YARDS LOST 26 /198 /12 18 /79 /40
NET YARDS PASSING 177 43
COMPLETE/ATTEMPTS/INTERCEPTIONS 10 /12 / 0 5 /17 / 1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS/NET YARDS 38 /363 35 /82
AVERAGE GAINED PER PLAY 9.6 2.3
FUMBLES/ LOST 1 / 0 0 / 0
PENALTIES/ YARDS 6 /45 2 /15
PUNTS/YARDS/AVERAGE 1 /40 /40.0 3 /147 /49.0
PUNTS RETURNS / YARDS 3 / 13 1 /8
KICKOFF RETURNS/ YARDS 2 /65 3 /88
INTERCEPTIONS/ YARDS 1 /18 - /-
FUMBLE RETURNS/ YARDS - /- - /-
SACKS BY/ YARDS 0 /0 0 /0
THIRD-DOWN CONVERSIONS 65 93
FOURTH-DOWN CONVERSIONS 0 /0 1 /0
POSSESSION TIME 16:44 13:16

KBS crowd looking good too...http://booneweb.com/webcam/

[jonmac]

appmaj, love your avatar. Pretty good hunting trip for the Team GI Joe.

[appmaj]

Pretty impressive first half for the Apps. Now, lets keep it up in the second half...

ASU CIT
FIRST DOWNS 15 7
RUSHING / PASSING / PENALTY 9 /6 /0 5 /1 /1
NET YARDS RUSHING 186 39
ATTEMPTS / YARDS GAINED / YARDS LOST 26 /198 /12 18 /79 /40
NET YARDS PASSING 177 43
COMPLETE/ATTEMPTS/INTERCEPTIONS 10 /12 / 0 5 /17 / 1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS/NET YARDS 38 /363 35 /82
AVERAGE GAINED PER PLAY 9.6 2.3
FUMBLES/ LOST 1 / 0 0 / 0
PENALTIES/ YARDS 6 /45 2 /15
PUNTS/YARDS/AVERAGE 1 /40 /40.0 3 /147 /49.0
PUNTS RETURNS / YARDS 3 / 13 1 /8
KICKOFF RETURNS/ YARDS 2 /65 3 /88
INTERCEPTIONS/ YARDS 1 /18 - /-
FUMBLE RETURNS/ YARDS - /- - /-
SACKS BY/ YARDS 0 /0 0 /0
THIRD-DOWN CONVERSIONS 65 93
FOURTH-DOWN CONVERSIONS 0 /0 1 /0
POSSESSION TIME 16:44 13:16

KBS crowd looking good too...http://booneweb.com/webcam/



Totally forgot about the webcam!

Thanks jonmac!
xthumbsupx xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

[Appstate29]

kbs crowd is looking good, we might see a record crowd?

[AppStFan76]

kbs crowd is looking good, we might see a record crowd?

Any word on the official attendance #?

[jonmac]

Way to go, better kick coverage. Keep the intensity D.

[jonmac]

Any word on the official attendance #?

Not yet, it's usually announced in the 4th quarter.

[app]

def. a crowd record i am guessing about 31,778

[BULLDOG8180]

One of 2 things:
1. Either the new defense ain't working
or
2. My Dogs are trying to help Armanti win the Payton Award..

Maybe both- Thanks App for showing us the work ain't done.xbowx

[jonmac]

Way to go D. 3 and out.

[BULLDOG8180]

def. a crowd record i am guessing about 31,778


On TV it looks more like 31,776.xrotatehx

[jonmac]

Fake punt, 1st down 'dogs.

[AppStFan76]

I didnt see the fake coming

[jonmac]

On TV it looks more like 31,776.xrotatehx

How many have left 8180?

[app]

On TV it looks more like 31,776.xrotatehx

haha damn i guess miscounted

[Appstate29]

bigboys up front for The Citadel. Another first down Cit

[Appstate29]

I think we might see 32k plus with good weather +more gas

[ASUG8]

One of 2 things:
1. Either the new defense ain't working
or
2. My Dogs are trying to help Armanti win the Payton Award..

Maybe both- Thanks App for showing us the work ain't done.xbowx

I don't think our work is done either. JMU showed us a large dose of humility with a big halftime lead. I don't count anyone out until we have a 3 TD lead with :45 left.
The dawgs are strong this year, just not giving an A effort today. You'll do well for the balance of the season. It looks like Bart's having a bit of a hard time today. I am impressed with our defensive effort today, which I thought was virtually nonexistent.

[Appstate29]

big 3rd down almost intercepted, cornerback limping...not good for us we're already short here.

[apaladin]

I think we might see 32k plus with good weather +more gas

You guys inflate attendance. The visitors side was not even full before the game got out of hand. Are y'all any kin to Wofford?

[Appstate29]

WTH was the punt returner thinking??

[jonmac]

Much better effort on all fronts, except for the one big return. Let's just play a good 2nd half.

[Appstate29]

You guys inflate attendance. The visitors side was not even full before the game got out of hand. Are y'all any kin to Wofford?

a little chippy now huh?? I think they call attendence tickets sold, not neccesarily butts in the seat. Plus that grassy part can fit thousands easy.

[jonmac]

He's made at least one other bad decision today as well.
Apalidin, it has been reported that we count what actually comes through the gate. I have no reason to believe otherwise. There is a lot of standing room in KBS besides the hill and a lot of people do not sit in seats.

[jonmac]

Incomplete to Quick, haven't heard his name in a while.

[Appstate29]

2nd time we've done that. That is unacceptable.

[ASUG8]

You guys inflate attendance. The visitors side was not even full before the game got out of hand. Are y'all any kin to Wofford?

We averaged ~28k last year before we added 4400 seats. Maybe we only added 1000, but called it 4400. The bank holds at least 1500 plus the walkway above it. I'm on board with 32K. It is Homecoming.

[Appstate29]

This is pathetic. This is how we lost to JMU.

[jonmac]

I guess the punt team has forgotten who they are since we haven't punted since the 1st quarter.

They're a little cold too. But still ridiculous.

[bobbythekidd]

Punt return for a TD, way to go El Cit! Looking better after the half

[Appstate29]

damn the Citadel cheerleaders are UGLY.

[AppStFan76]

Returned a frickin punt... ARE WE EVER GOING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO COVER ON PUNTS AND KICK OFFS???

[apaladin]

He's made at least one other bad decision today as well.
Apalidin, it has been reported that we count what actually comes through the gate. I have no reason to believe otherwise. There is a lot of standing room in KBS besides the hill and a lot of people do not sit in seats.

Either way, you had about 5 times what Elon had today. LOL. FWIW, I won't believe anyone but ASU wins the SoCon until I see it. Y'all look awesome today.

[app]

saw that coming..punt from own endzone with barely any hang time on the punt = disaster

[AppStFan76]

damn the Citadel cheerleaders are UGLY.

Yeah those dudes shouldnt be allowed to dress up like that!xlolx

[appman111]

damn the Citadel cheerleaders are UGLY.

those ladies are going to be serving your country pretty soon. show a little respect

[ASUG8]

damn the Citadel cheerleaders are UGLY.

That's what my Dad said when I called him earlier. App cheerleader doing men's pushups for every score is pretty impressive I think.xthumbsupx

[jonmac]

We have to blame that one on the punt return team. Frazier should have never fielded the punt.

I will also say this though, those idiots that are booing should have their butts kicked by those around them. No matter how bad your special teams are doing you don't boo a team of that's winning 41-14. I know you won't all agree with me but that embarrasses me almost as much as the poor special team play.

[AppStFan76]

We have to blame that one on the punt return team. Frazier should have never fielded the punt.

I will also say this though, those idiots that are booing should have their butts kicked by those around them. No matter how bad your special teams are doing you don't boo a team of that's winning 41-14. I know you won't all agree with me but that embarrasses me almost as much as the poor special team play.

Agree 100%

[introvertedGSUfan]

Edit: Looks like you recognized your mistake. :P

[Appstate29]

those ladies are going to be serving your country pretty soon. show a little respect

woah, I'm all for their service. Doesn't mean they are good looking.

[AppStFan76]

Enough with the penalties already!!

[jonmac]

Good grief guys. What's the deal?

[jonmac]

Well done NY, punt out of bounds on the 4. Shouldn't have been punting though.

[jonmac]

Good stop D. Now, no penalties watch the long count.

[jonmac]

I think we are playing Canadien Rules, first we try to play with 12 players and now DJ says punt fielded on the 51 yard line. haha

[jonmac]

FOURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Sorry, I'm bored.

[AppChicago]

11 penalties for 68 yds....

Nice, guys.

We've got to get that under wraps.

[jonmac]

11 penalties for 68 yards. We've got some work to do still on several things. Good thing we're pretty good in a lot of other areas.

[Appstate29]

that WILL bite us against teams we have not had a few breaks for to get up a few scores.

[Syntax Error]

please post scores in the SCORE THREAD

[AppChicago]

29,631 at the Rock. What's the record?

[jonmac]

As much as I like sportsmanship and not running the score up, I'm torn. I think we need to keep getting after it. Seems like we let up too early when we get ahead. Hard to tell if it's coaching or the inability of the players to stay in the game.

[app]

30,718

[jonmac]

29,631 at the Rock. What's the record?

Not that. Kind of disappointing attendance for homecoming and playing the 12th ranked team in FCS.

[Appstate29]

which is it 30.7 or 29 and change?

[AppChicago]

which is it 30.7 or 29 and change?

I think the 30k figure was in response to my question about the record. It's 29,631 today.

[app]

yeah my post of the 30k was the record

[jonmac]

please post scores in the SCORE THREAD

Looks like you've got it covered SE. Why the request? I don't even visit the score thread, normally. Nothing against it, it's just me.

[Appstate29]

ohhh. Hmmm kind of so-so.

[Appstate29]

we need to bring some pressure still!

[jonmac]

Good stop on 3rd down. Do they go for it or kick?

[jonmac]

going for it.

[jonmac]

Sheesh. Bit of a letdown.

[Appstate29]

bleh. We still haven't put together 2 halves IMO

[jonmac]

TD 'dogs, 41-21, ugh. Not too worried about this one, but still.

[appman111]

i see jason vitaris out every single weekend acting like a fool. no excuses for him being such a terrible kicker.

[AppChicago]

bleh. We still haven't put together 2 halves IMO

Seriously...

I mean, I don't want to run up the score, but I'd like to see some solid effort throughout...

[app]

2nd half defense has been sketchy all year so im not surprised that cit is scoring

[app]

i see jason vitaris out every single weekend acting like a fool. no excuses for him being such a terrible kicker.

agreed. I think i feel like calling up coach moore and telling him to let me kick FGs.

[jonmac]

Yeah, that's why I'm torn. Would at least like to see us score at least a TD per quarter after a big halftime lead. And would love to see the D pitch a shutout. I think our coaches may call off the dogs somewhat. Again, as much as I like sportsmanship, I think we go a little too far. I wonder if it affects the players when they come out after halftime and see so many people walking out?

[AppChicago]

That'll do! Sounds like a nice catch by Josh Johnson.

[jonmac]

What are Vitaris's stats for the season, didn't think he'd done so bad on FG's, and kickoff's are not always his fault if he kicks it where coach tells him.

TD Mountaineers.

[AppChicago]

My Kingdom for a Rauch...

[appman111]

god he's horrible. how does a college kicker miss 2 PAT's and a field goal in a game?

[Appstate29]

missed 2 XPs today, I think Vitaris is just having an off day. I thought I've seen him drill some before.

[Appstate29]

god he's horrible

xtwocentsx there were rumblings like this about Rauch in 2005...look what he turned into.

[jonmac]

god he's horrible. how does a college kicker miss 2 PAT's and a field goal in a game?

It happens, let's not give up on him. He is still gaining experience. We were spoiled by Rauch. Not making excuses, but everybody has bad days.

[AppStFan76]

You think JM will put DeAndre in now?

[app]

hes already missed 2 30 something yard field goals b4 this game. No kicker should miss ANY extra point attempt.

[ASUG8]

You think JM will put DeAndre in now?

He should - he's the future and this one's nearly done.

[jonmac]

You know, as much as we've had to complain about today, we've still handled what was thought to be a pretty good The Citadel football team pretty well. This team is still growing up. It's a little each game, but we are getting better. That's kinda scary for the rest of the SoCon and maybe for us a bit too.

[AppChicago]

He should - he's the future and this one's nearly done.


I agree. Let's give the kid some field time. Armanti seems to have a healthy ankle, but why test it?

[Appstate29]

AE today 14-18 225 4 tds

[ASUG8]

i'm very concerned about our second half play - we have huge first halves, then seem to fall apart or just simply fail to show up in the second. How do you score 41 in the first and 6 in the second?

[jonmac]

I remember Jay Sutton missing some easy ones during his first year and he turned out to be kinda good for us.

[jonmac]

Presley in at QB.

[app]

lol..DP goes in first play fumbles..woo

[Appstate29]

game is boring now.

[AppChicago]

There's DeAndre.....

And a fumble recovered by El Cid....

[jonmac]

Fumble, Cit ball.

[jonmac]

I think we've got the cruise control set on about 35 right now. Not that I blame them now, but I think it was slowed down a little early.

[Appstate29]

i'm very concerned about our second half play - we have huge first halves, then seem to fall apart or just simply fail to show up in the second. How do you score 41 in the first and 6 in the second?

1-we play prevent defense, we almost never blitz period, the 2nd half we've put no pressure on their qb
2-we don't care, we are bored, it is a huge problem.

[jonmac]

You know, not that I like it, but it is kinda normal for teams to jump out to big leads and then cruise out the rest of the game. And 41-7 in one half is jumping way out. Can't really blame the team too much so I won't dwell it too much either. I think we'll be OK in close games when it's easy to keep the intensity. I hope we continue to jump out to big early leads though, as long as they're bigger than the 21 point lead at JMU. We're still making some mistakes that need to be cleaned up.

[jonmac]

1-we play prevent defense, we almost never blitz period, the 2nd half we've put no pressure on their qb
2-we don't care, we are bored, it is a huge problem.

I wouldn't say we don't care. And I don't think it's a huge problem. It is a problem that I would like to see nipped but after scoring 41 in one half it we don't have to be really bad in the 2nd half to make it look worse than it is. We'll be OK, the sky is not falling. Heck, it's 47-21. That's a big win.

[jonmac]

I'm guessing we score on this drive. Would 50 plus points make us happy and feel better?

[ASUG8]

Good showing Cadets - you'll do well in the Socon going forwardxthumbsupx

[jonmac]

Dang, wish Presley woulda got one.

[AppChicago]

I'm guessing we score on this drive. Would 50 plus points make us happy and feel better?

No score, which is fine. I'm not saying the sky is falling. I'm just not crazy about our play in the second half. It's great that we built a cushion, but what about games in which we don't?

I just don't like to see us getting too comfortable.

[AppChicago]

Good game, App. Lock down the penalties and other assorted sloppiness and we might just be in business.

[jonmac]

No score, which is fine. I'm not saying the sky is falling. I'm just not crazy about our play in the second half. It's great that we built a cushion, but what about games in which we don't?

I just don't like to see us getting too comfortable.

I agree but I don't think the close ones will be a problem because there won't be the comfort factor. I think we learned in the JMU game that 21 is not enough. Even though we did let up more than I would have liked in the 2nd half, 41-7 is a BIG halftime lead. Teams that will keep it close will keep it close and there won't be the big lead to let up with. I think we'll be OK if we have a close game. Elon is the only team I think we have left that will have the quick strike high scoring capabilities. Our defense was very impressive today. I'm very pleased with their play.

[Edge316007]

41-7 at the half and people are complaining they went easy in the 2nd? That's a 34 point difference...that's bigger than the biggest NFL comeback ever. I'm pretty sure it's not much less than the biggest NCAA comeback either.

[jonmac]

41-7 at the half and people are complaining they went easy in the 2nd? That's a 34 point difference...that's bigger than the biggest NFL comeback ever. I'm pretty sure it's not much less than the biggest NCAA comeback either.

The Dukes have us just a little shellshoked, Edge.

[jonmac]

And welcome to AGS.

[ASUG8]

41-7 at the half and people are complaining they went easy in the 2nd? That's a 34 point difference...that's bigger than the biggest NFL comeback ever. I'm pretty sure it's not much less than the biggest NCAA comeback either.

Yep Edge, you blow a 21 pt lead to a OOC loss then show signs of doing the same vs. The Citadel and we tend to get a bit edgy and critical. Good game overall with the exception of penalties, but we have to start showing up in the second half.

[Edge316007]

I agree they need to start showing up in the 2nd half (or first half, if you're playing PC) but to be honest I think it's a little much to complain about this one. The Citadel was still a decent team (#12) even if they were a bit overrated. I'm not surprised that they scored a few 2nd half TDs.

[jonmac]

I think we'll show up when it's close. Hope we don't have to worry about. Would love to go into every halftime with a as big a lead today. But if we don't I think we'll be there in the 2nd half.

[KiddBrewer]

ha if there has ever been a fan base that is incredibly spoiled, it is us.

[AppChicago]

41-7 at the half and people are complaining they went easy in the 2nd? That's a 34 point difference...that's bigger than the biggest NFL comeback ever. I'm pretty sure it's not much less than the biggest NCAA comeback either.

I'll reiterate: It isn't the way the second half of this game went that gets me a little worried. It's the fact that we haven't been exactly consistent between halves during any game this season (with the possible exception of the Jax game, which I missed).

It just makes me nervous. It worked for us today, but I'd rather see a little consistent play.

I'm not complaining and I'm not trying to shortchange App. I'm psyched for the win, and hope we get to ride this post-win high after every game for the rest of the season (and post-season, for that matter...).

[AppChicago]

ha if there has ever been a fan base that is incredibly spoiled, it is us.

Ha! True. Very true.

Still, if I thought our team wasn't capable of cutting down on sloppiness and playing a cleaner game, I wouldn't say a word. Still, as strong as we were today, I think we can be cleaner.

Might I add that, while I didn't SEE the game, it sounded like Armanti looked amazing. Sharp play. Lots of other players were outstanding today (big ups to Cline, among several others), but I sometimes think Armanti is a foregone conclusion for some App fans.

[ERASU2113]

I just got back from the game.

Honestly I really want to understand why the student section is not as loud as it use to be. It could be mainly for how successful we've been lately but wow....

The student section was not as loud as it has been in the past- myself being a student was very disappointed.

[AppChicago]

I just got back from the game.

Honestly I really want to understand why the student section is not as loud as it use to be. It could be mainly for how successful we've been lately but wow....

The student section was not as loud as it has been in the past- myself being a student was very disappointed.

Now THAT I chalk up to being spoiled...

[Edge316007]

I'm a junior here and I was on the 50 in the student section as well...yes it's tailed off a bit each year but I wouldn't say it was disappointment level. It just got out of hand and that's when it calmed down a bit.

[ERASU2113]

Now THAT I chalk up to being spoiled...

I mean seriously it's ridiculous. I started school in 2004 when we couldn't win a game on the road...the 59-56 shootout in Chatty, Western winning the jug back?....

Each year after the title there was a buzz going around the stadium and even campus. Now it's like we are spoiled - cause everyone expects us to win. It's ridiculous.

[ERASU2113]

I'm a junior here and I was on the 50 in the student section as well...yes it's tailed off a bit each year but I wouldn't say it was disappointment level. It just got out of hand and that's when it calmed down a bit.

Well disappointed may be too harsh - but it just seems alot quieter than it has been ya know?

[Edge316007]

Yeah it is quieter but I chalk that up to expectations being high combined with it not really being a close game for much of the last 3 quarters. Last year when we lost to Georgia Southern, it was insanely loud only when we made the comeback. Even Richmond in the playoffs was pretty quiet until they made the comeback.

If we see a game, likely Furman or Wofford in a few weeks, be close almost the entire way I can feel that it'll be pretty loud.

[whoanellie]

listened to the 3rd and 4th quarter on radio when you were leading 41-14
& the biggest homer since Woody Durham your PA Jackson wanting to run it up to 82-14 made no sense. When your that far in front it's to run out the clock ASAP! Defensively you had top D still on the field well into the 4th.

[GreatAppSt]

listened to the 3rd and 4th quarter on radio when you were leading 41-14
& the biggest homer since Woody Durham your PA Jackson wanting to run it up to 82-14 made no sense. When your that far in front it's to run out the clock ASAP! Defensively you had top D still on the field well into the 4th.

Radio announcers hired by any school is supposed to be "the biggest homer" of their respective employer.xrolleyesx It's part of the job description.xnodx

[jonmac]

listened to the 3rd and 4th quarter on radio when you were leading 41-14
& the biggest homer since Woody Durham your PA Jackson wanting to run it up to 82-14 made no sense. When your that far in front it's to run out the clock ASAP! Defensively you had top D still on the field well into the 4th.

Now I'm a homer but I missed him alluding to that. Can you enlighten me?

[Fanaticalappfan]

VICTORY!!!!

[LehighFan11]

So are all the App fans ok? I thought we might lose some of you this week. I'm glad to see Armanti looks good and App will be here to play for the rest of the season.

[DLS]

So are all the App fans ok? I thought we might lose some of you this week. I'm glad to see Armanti looks good and App will be here to play for the rest of the season.

xwhistlex

[appstate38]

I think we served notice today the the road to the SoCon championship still runs through Boone.

[CamelCityAppFan]

One word for all the App fans concerned about the 2nd half:

Chill.

We shouldn't expect a huge run-up in the 2nd half. When you have a 34 point lead at the half, even against the #12 team, your play changes. Your play calling changes.

Who cares if El Cid "won" the 2nd half-- we won the game.

And let's look at that 2nd half: The Dogs got a special teams score on a short-field punt return. The short-field punt situation was because we had a player make a critical error on special teams, when he grabbed the punt inside the 2 yard line, instead of letting it roll into the end zone. We were pinned deep, and played conservative from there (as you should, with a big lead). Blown punt coverage and El Cid gets a TD on the runback. But again: set up by a single player's mistake, not a systematic 2nd half meltdown.

The Dogs also had a long, clock grinding drive that ended in a TD. That's fine, they're a good team that put together a drive. Let them. We'll trade the TD for all the time off the clock. They try the onside kick, we get the ball with the short field, get aggresive, and answer back with a quick strike TD of our own, just to prove we still can.

Presley comes in late, fumbles on his first possession. It happens. Next time he runs the offense, they move the ball and grind the last 4 minutes off.

I don't think there's any way you could compare today's second half with the JMU second half. Let's face it: the Bulldogs were never in this game, and were unable to come out in the second half with the kind of shock and awe that JMU did (plus, JMU was only down 3 scores, not 5).

We saw a lot of terrific play from guys we have seen a lot of so far. I'm encouraged. We seem to hitting our stride right as conference play starts up.

[Jerbearasu]

Well disappointed may be too harsh - but it just seems alot quieter than it has been ya know?

I am personally more disappointed in the alumni turnout than the student noise. When I was in school the alumni used to complain that the students weren't showing up at the games. Now the student section is packed full before the game even starts (this is including the new student sections that were added to the east side stands) and there are empty bleacher seats to a sold out game because the alumni stayed home. I'm happy to take their money and all but at least give your ticket to somebody to fill the seat.

[Appstate29]

I am personally more disappointed in the alumni turnout than the student noise. When I was in school the alumni used to complain that the students weren't showing up at the games. Now the student section is packed full before the game even starts (this is including the new student sections that were added to the east side stands) and there are empty bleacher seats to a sold out game because the alumni stayed home. I'm happy to take their money and all but at least give your ticket to somebody to fill the seat.

agreed. The students definitely do their part. Friday and Saturday revolve around ASU football.

[SideLine Shooter]

agreed. The students definitely do their part. Friday and Saturday revolve around ASU football.

I realize that I probably need to get a life, but I've reached a stage in my life where I can do, and go pretty much where and when I want to. I love college football and I love App State Football. My life revolves around Mountaineer Football. I talk Mountaineer Football year round. It is my hobby and I enjoy it. I enjoyed it before all the Championships came and if the winning ever ends I will still enjoy being in Boone on Game Day if it is 80* or 20*. It does not get any better in the fall than App State game day!!xnodx xnodx xnodx

[SideLine Shooter]

VICTORY!!!!

Welcome!!

[back2back]

I was pleased with our balance on offense. Early in the season it was Armanti running it or throwing to CoCo. Congrats to Matt Cline on his return from injury (hamstring) and Radford gets better each week! Go App State!

[appmaj]

You guys inflate attendance. The visitors side was not even full before the game got out of hand. Are y'all any kin to Wofford?xnonox


a little chippy now huh?? I think they call attendence tickets sold, not neccesarily butts in the seat. Plus that grassy part can fit thousands easy.xnonox


Attendance is counted by those neat little machines that scan your ticket bar code as you enter the game; or for students when you scan your app card. Inflation of attendance would be impossible. It is not tickets sold;tickets sold would be something around 30K +.


listened to the 3rd and 4th quarter on radio when you were leading 41-14
& the biggest homer since Woody Durham your PA Jackson wanting to run it up to 82-14 made no sense. When your that far in front it's to run out the clock ASAP! Defensively you had top D still on the field well into the 4th.xnonox

Elon's announcer is exactly the same way; it is the same way for every school's announcer. I was the producer for UNCW basketball for 3 years trust me, meeting all the CAA guys this is completely the way it is for all the NCAA. You just dont notice it when you listen to your guy because you agree with him. It is no different than anyone swearing that the ESPN guys are against them!

[Appaholic]

I wanted to take this moment to express my gratitude towards The Citadel for playing us on our Homecoming. Also, for affording me the opportunity to enjoy a game to the very end without having to worry about fighting traffic outside the stadium...................xlolx xlolx xlolx

[elkinftball2002]

did anybody on here sit near the 30yd line of the student section on the homeside?

[ericsaid]

Devin Radford is what some may call fast. Whats scary is he's easily just as fast a Dexter Jackson. Should be interesting watching him develop into a runningback.

[Skjellyfetti]

Devin Radford is what some may call fast. Whats scary is he's easily just as fast a Dexter Jackson. Should be interesting watching him develop into a runningback.

The highlight of the game in my mind was the screen pass to Devin right before halftime... he absolutely FLEW down the field. xeekx xeekx

[ASUMountaineer]

I am personally more disappointed in the alumni turnout than the student noise. When I was in school the alumni used to complain that the students weren't showing up at the games. Now the student section is packed full before the game even starts (this is including the new student sections that were added to the east side stands) and there are empty bleacher seats to a sold out game because the alumni stayed home. I'm happy to take their money and all but at least give your ticket to somebody to fill the seat.

Perhaps on the East side. On the West side the alumni were packed in there like sardines. Perhaps it wasn't packed, I don't know. I know quite a few alumni who came to this game and haven't been to any others. They had reason to complain about student turnout back then and students should be the most enthusiastic. I didn't notice a big drop off, but if there was, hopefully that will change.

[james_lawfirm]

did anybody on here sit near the 30yd line of the student section on the homeside?

I was on about the 40 (Field House side).

[elkinftball2002]

I was on about the 40 (Field House side).

i was asking because there was som drunk guy near me and he had to be the worst most disrespectful person ihave ever heard in my life people actually cheered when he left at halftime

[ASU Tailgaiteer]

I mean seriously it's ridiculous. I started school in 2004 when we couldn't win a game on the road...the 59-56 shootout in Chatty, Western winning the jug back?....

Each year after the title there was a buzz going around the stadium and even campus. Now it's like we are spoiled - cause everyone expects us to win. It's ridiculous.

and that is why it is so hard for teams to win multiple championships. 41-7 halftime leads become "standard" and it's easy to lose hunger and get complacent.

The JMU second half may be the best thing to happen to these team on the field this season. Today's second half also gives the coaches something to work on (and harp on) this week in practice.

As far as the fans go, the experience went from joy and elation during the 1st National Championship game to downright arrogant and cocky pre-game of the third Championship game.

There is good and bad in all of the success that our program has experienced.

[Edge316007]

As far as the fans go, the experience went from joy and elation during the 1st National Championship game to downright arrogant and cocky pre-game of the third Championship game.


Well, we had a right to be cocky and arrogant. Besides, in Chatty there were a lot of Delaware fans doing some talking about how Joe Flacco would dominate. Oops.

[ASUMountaineer]

Well, we had a right to be cocky and arrogant. Besides, in Chatty there were a lot of Delaware fans doing some talking about how Joe Flacco would dominate. Oops.

Yeah, I think there's a fine line between "confident" and "cocky/ arrogant." Confident, I don't have a problem with. Cocky and arrogant I do. I don't think we have a right to be arrogant (and that goes for all teams). I met quite a few Delaware fans at the NC and just like ASU most were great people and a small few were not so much. It happens, people are like that. You take the good with the bad and move on.

[ASU_MBA]

did anyone see the boy/girl cheerleaders for the Citadel....i don't know which was worse...the football team's performance or the cheerleaders...

at halftime you could hear the proud chant of SHANNON FAULKNER.....SHANNON FAULKNER.....SHANNON FAULKNER......

Maybe one of those cheerleaders can kick the football for ASU....since an extra point is so difficult for us.

[Appaholic]

Even the WSJ disses El Cid......notice the lack of "The" in front of Citadel on headline..

"ASU Maintains Dominance of Citadel"

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/05/asu-maintains-dominance-of-citadel/sports-college-football/

[ASUMountaineer]

Even the WSJ disses El Cid......notice the lack of "The" in front of Citadel on headline..

"ASU Maintains Dominance of Citadel"

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/05/asu-maintains-dominance-of-citadel/sports-college-football/

Much like you dominated my buddy in shotgunning that beer Saturday. xlolx xthumbsupx

[james_lawfirm]

i was asking because there was som drunk guy near me and he had to be the worst most disrespectful person ihave ever heard in my life people actually cheered when he left at halftime


Sorry, but I never heard him. I would suggest flagging down security to deal with said drunk should he ever appear again.

I usually attend with my boys & their friends in tow, and I would have little patience with drunks. Fortunately, I have been coming to App games for many years, and have never experienced such during a game.