ASU at Samford

[ASUG8]

Friday at 4:10 and it hasn't been started yet?

[B&G]

My prediction is ASU wins by a lot but Mountaineer fans aren't satisfied with how the team looks during the game.

[SU DOG]

NO opponent we play seems to be satisfied with their play against us. LOL

[Touchdown Yosef]

is the game televised?

[Rekdiver]

Samford has some big boys there....It will take us a while to beat them down...3rd quarter....

[AppGrad06]

is the game televised?

nope

[james_lawfirm]

Samford has some big boys there....It will take us a while to beat them down...3rd quarter....


Or, it will be over quickly, as they can't catch us, as I suspect.

[elon77]

I predict that it will be closer than the Cit game. Anyone agree?

[james_lawfirm]

I predict that it will be closer than the Cit game. Anyone agree?


Not me.

[elon77]

Not me.

I've seen dem play and day aint bad.xsmhx

[phoenix3]

I haven't seen Cit play yet this year but I have to believe Cit is faster and a little more organized than Samford. We'll know more about Cit and Sammy by this time tommorrow afternoon!

[asknoquarter21]

Speed > Size

[B&G]

Speed > Size

Signed,

Lloyd Carr

[asknoquarter21]

Signed,

Lloyd Carr

exactly my thinking when I made the post!xnodx

[james_lawfirm]

I've seen dem play and day aint bad.xsmhx

Neither is App.

[james_lawfirm]

I haven't seen Cit play yet this year but I have to believe Cit is faster and a little more organized than Samford. We'll know more about Cit and Sammy by this time tommorrow afternoon!


I think that what you Elon fellers will find is that The Citadel team looks alot like yourself. Good QB, Good receivers, Good D. They'd prefer to pass.

Good luck.

[ERASU2113]

Apparently the sports editor for Samford's school paper is pretty cocky.

I was talking with The Apps' sports editor and she was telling me how the guy had been emailing her saying like
"Is ASU playing as good as the can?"
"How big of an upset would it be for Samford?"
"What would happen to ASU if you guys lost?"

[appsfan]

I predict that it will be closer than the Cit game. Anyone agree?

I concur.

[SU DOG]

Apparently the sports editor for Samford's school paper is pretty cocky.

I was talking with The Apps' sports editor and she was telling me how the guy had been emailing her saying like
"Is ASU playing as good as the can?"
"How big of an upset would it be for Samford?"
"What would happen to ASU if you guys lost?"

I can't imagine anyone at Samford or ANY other 1AA school that is playing ASU being cocky. I have an idea that the guy was just looking for an angle and was misinterpreted. Most Samford Fans are somewhat in awe of having the Mountaineers to visit. This does not mean we are intimidated, but we are aware of what we are up against. Somehow, I personally think that the Mountaineers will find a way to get NC #4.

[KiddBrewer]

I would bet we win by 30+, and then this thread will be full of posts talking about how were in trouble if we dont improve "so and so", or "that kinda play wont cut it against a lot of teams", blah blah blah so forth and so on....

[ERASU2113]

I can't imagine anyone at Samford or ANY other 1AA school that is playing ASU being cocky. I have an idea that the guy was just looking for an angle and was misinterpreted. Most Samford Fans are somewhat in awe of having the Mountaineers to visit. This does not mean we are intimidated, but we are aware of what we are up against. Somehow, I personally think that the Mountaineers will find a way to get NC #4.

I didn't clarify I wasn't saying he sounded cocky it was the sports editor here who said it - and those were some questions he asked via e-mail.

Regardless, welcome to the SoCon xthumbsupx

[GGASU]

Line is only 12. That really surprised me I expected to see somewhere in the 18-20 range.

[jus10asu]

I have a feeling that we'll come out slow in the first then turn it on after we get the feel of how they play. I don't we'll western carolina blow them out but it'll be by at least 25 or so.

[jonmac]

is the game televised?

It can be purchased on SoConSports.com for $5.95. It appears it will be the Samford broadcast. I'm thinking about it.

[appstate38]

Me thinks this could be a trap game for us. Their size is a concern, especially if they are able to control the LOS. The defense will have to have a monster effort to make sure that doesn't happen. I still think the Apps will win but the margin maybe closer than we think. This has the same air about it like anytime will go to GSU. We don't often play well in the deep south. IMHO.

[HighRyder08]

It can be purchased on SoConSports.com for $5.95. It appears it will be the Samford broadcast. I'm thinking about it.

how good is the quality of video online? I havent purchased it before and am thinking about doing it today.

[neersnbeers]

Another Saturday at workxnonono2x will be checking in via laptop. Go Neers!!!!

[hapapp]

I think that Samford has the kind of team that can give ASU fits. With a big offensive line and pretty good running game, they can keep our offense off the field. In the end, I would like to think that our talent will win out, but I think those who think Samford is a pushover because they are a SoCon newbie are mistaken.

[GaSouthern]

Samford wins by 1 on a last second blocked app field goal ;)

[ASUG8]

Samford wins by 1 on a last second blocked app field goal ;)

Go away xlolx

[hoopsstar22]

Line is only 12. That really surprised me I expected to see somewhere in the 18-20 range.

Samford's rating has been adjusted 15 points since wek 5. A close loss to Elon and a win over WC doesn't justify that.

It actually opened 8, and I'm sitting with a fairly heavy position on App.

[bobbythekidd]

Welcome new guy!

[hoopsstar22]

Only took what seemed like 2 weeks to get my account validated, but I'm excited to be here.

[Edge316007]

It can be purchased on SoConSports.com for $5.95. It appears it will be the Samford broadcast. I'm thinking about it.

Do it (I know I am, regardless of quality), lest you be accused of being a bandwagon fan. ;)

[apaladin]

It can be purchased on SoConSports.com for $5.95. It appears it will be the Samford broadcast. I'm thinking about it.

I'd think about it too. That's a lot of money. LOL:D xlolx

[HighRyder08]

can anybody let me know if the video quality on the computer is worth buying the game?

[jonmac]

Just heard on Pigskin Prelude that Chancellor Peacock is not at the game today. His son is getting married. Hope that's not an omen. Hope me saying, "hope that's not an omen", is not an omen.

[neersnbeers]

Just heard on Pigskin Prelude that Chancellor Peacock is not at the game today. His son is getting married. Hope that's not an omen. Hope me saying, "hope that's not an omen", is not an omen.

Superstitious?

[jonmac]

Superstitious?

Nope, not at all. Just sayin'.
That's kinda why I finished my comment the way I did. I'm sure some of us are though.

[T-Dog]

Samford is in home blue tops and white pants. App's in white tops and black pants.

Opening kickoff for Sammy goes out of bounds. Great field position for App. On the Sammy 47

[T-Dog]

Radford fumbles on the 2nd play of the game. Sammy ball on their own 40.

[Skjellyfetti]

Fumble by Radford

[neersnbeers]

App fumble!

[neersnbeers]

Aight D lets welcome the dogs to the Socon. Bust em in the mouth!

[Appstate29]

anybody have livestats? Couldn't find it on samfords website?

[Skjellyfetti]

Nice breakup by Cortez Gilbert

[Appstate29]

man, they are moving the ball.

[Skjellyfetti]

3rd and 2 from 4 yard line for Samford.

[T-Dog]

4th down and they're going for it

[Appstate29]

4th-1 I bet they'll go for it.

[T-Dog]

Got the 1st but short of the TD by one yard.

[Appstate29]

damn

[Skjellyfetti]

Samford goes for it on 4th down and get the 1st down on Appalachian's 1 yard line with a QB sneak.

[Appstate29]

1st and goal less than a yard.

[neersnbeers]

damnit

[Appstate29]

td sammy

[Appstate29]

maybe we're a second half team this game hahah.

[T-Dog]

I figured it would be close in the first half. Those big boys for Sammy are going to be effective early. It showed there.

[Appstate29]

a COURMAN sighting!

[neersnbeers]

TJ making an apperance!

[Skjellyfetti]

Great catch by T.J. Courman for 16 yard gain.

[T-Dog]

TOUCHDOWN!

[Appstate29]

TD ASU!

[Skjellyfetti]

Tavaris Washington long catch TD!!!!

[T-Dog]

7-7

[neersnbeers]

Washington with a TD
App 7
Sammy 7

[Appstate29]

can't cover a kick...

[neersnbeers]

Great job kicking to the BEST returner in socon

[Skjellyfetti]

Quavian Lewis tackle in the backfield.

[Appstate29]

Samford 3-3 3rd down conversions.

[T-Dog]

4th down Samford at the App 30.

Fake FG by Samford and it works. 1st down Samford. That's the 3rd or 4th trick play by Sammy already today.

[Appstate29]

we weren't paying attention!

[Skjellyfetti]

Faked fg down to 15 yard line.......

Samford pulling all the stops early... try onsides on opening kickoff, go for it on 4th on first possession, fake fg on second possession.

[Appstate29]

TD samford. Unbelievable.

[T-Dog]

TD Samford

14-7, 12 seconds left in the 1st.

[slycat]

I'll call this crazy now in case App St. makes a comeback.

[T-Dog]

CoCo fumbles the return, Samford ball

[neersnbeers]

WTF. coco

[Appstate29]

WOW. We are not the same team that I saw last week.

[Skjellyfetti]

fumble on KO return by CoCo.........................................

[Appstate29]

geeze. that was almost a disaster.

[Skjellyfetti]

ANOTHER trick play by Samford... but it's called back.

[T-Dog]

TD Samford.....but penalty brings it back.

And it was a halfback pass....another trick play.

[Appstate29]

ughhh....I'm sick after that 1st quarter.

[appstate38]

We are not ready to play this game. Period

[appstate38]

Samford O-Line is killing us.

[Appstate29]

we are not tackling either.

[DLS]

these announcers are bush league with the effin mics

[gsugt1]

We are not ready to play this game. Period

Maybe looking ahead to next weekend ?

[Skjellyfetti]

3rd down... we need a stop.

[Skjellyfetti]

these announcers are bush league with the effin mics

Haha. I agree.

[Appstate29]

another fg "attempt"

[appstate38]

blocked FG

[T-Dog]

BLOCK!

[Appstate29]

whoo...cortez gilbert saved us

[Skjellyfetti]

BLOCKED FG.

App's special teams makes a play?!?

[Appstate29]

f*** false start.

[Edge316007]

FWIW...the SoCon TV feed is pretty decent

Though they keep saying App-uh-lay-shin

[T-Dog]

Got a good sustained drive going here. Down to the SU 20.

[ASU88]

Driving now with some big 3rd down conversions.

1st and goal on the Samford 5.

[Skjellyfetti]

TJ having a good game so far.

[T-Dog]

Welton TD!

[ASU88]

TD Welton!!!

Hold onto that ball!

14-14

[Skjellyfetti]

TD Welton

[Appstate29]

FWIW...the SoCon TV feed is pretty decent

Though they keep saying App-uh-lay-shin

the guys from the conference can't even pronounce our school? Wow, email time.

[GaSouthern]

Toledo beats Michigan, big house is now anyones house.

LETS GO SAMFORD PUPPY DOGS! YOU CAN DO IT!

[appstate38]

Nice drive. D has to step up.

[Skjellyfetti]

the guys from the conference can't even pronounce our school? Wow, email time.

It's probably the same feed with the Samford announcers from the goasu site. Their color guy has definitely been saying app uh lay shan

[Appstate29]

please don't kick the ball to him, they've started at the 37 both kickoffs.

[appstate38]

3rd and long

[Edge316007]

Yeah it is the Samford radio guys with some really zoomed in video. Still, it's TV

[appstate38]

nice stop D

[T-Dog]

Billy Riddle tackle for loss.

Samford to punt.

WATCH THE FAKE!

[Appstate29]

nice, finally stopped them on 3rd down. Watch for the fake punt haha.

[Skjellyfetti]

Good job defense. Nothing gimmicky on that drive and we get the stop.

[T-Dog]

The SoCon Special Team POTW last week shanked it just inside the App 40.

[appstate38]

We need Jackson and Brown to call this one.... Samford's guys suck.

[ASU88]

TJ for a big gain and it's coming back.

Holding on JJ.

2nd and 3. Gained 7 yards on the penalty.

[T-Dog]

We need Jackson and Brown to call this one.... Samford's guys suck.

I'm listening to the goasu.com radio feed and it's really good despite no video.

[Appstate29]

got a 3rd down play coming up.

[Skjellyfetti]

TJ Courman with 3 catches so far... I believe he only had 3 on the season coming into the Samford game.

[appstate38]

AE hitting alot of different WR's Keep it up

[Appstate29]

1st down!

[ASU88]

Pass complete on 3rd down.

Big 3rd downs this quarter making all the difference.

[Eaglegus2]

I'm listening to the goasu.com radio feed and it's really good despite no video.

These guys do a great job.

[ASU88]

3rd and 10. Do they have another one in them?

Yes, TD to Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!

21-14 App St.

Whew!

[appstate38]

Big TD pass

[T-Dog]

TD CoCo!

[T-Dog]

21-14, 4:55 left in the half.

[Edge316007]

TD Coco

[Appstate29]

21-14....starting to get our legs under us now.

[Skjellyfetti]

CoCo wide open on post route

TD Appalachian State!

Go!
Fight!
Kick ass!

[ASU88]

AE having a monster day passing.

12 of 13, over 200 yards and 2 TDs in less than a half.

[app]

These guys do a great job.

I could just close my eyes with Jackson announcing and see the play he's such an amazing announcer.

[appstate38]

Have we seen all of Samford's trick plays???

[T-Dog]

Samford tackled their own man on the kic return, penalty puts it inside the 15.

1st down handoff is stuffed for a loss.

[app]

I wouldn't be surprised if there was a statue of liberty play with how this game has gone so far..

[Appstate29]

another big 3rd down for us.

[appstate38]

4th down- Time to punt another nice stop D

[Appstate29]

nice, lets get another score in before the half.

[ASU88]

ASU will get the ball back again with time before the half.

Like to see them open up a bit of a cushion before the break.

Another short field! Let's go offense.

[T-Dog]

I wouldn't be surprised if there was a statue of liberty play with how this game has gone so far..

They haven't done one since the blocked FG.

Another 3 and out for Sammy. I think their momentum is gone.

Punt return to midfield. App ball again.

[Skjellyfetti]

Hahaha, App fans called in correcting the pronunciation of "Appalachian"

[Edge316007]

Haha Samford guys talking about how NC people called in an corrected the pronunciation.

Which one of you was it?

[T-Dog]

Haha Samford guys talking about how NC people called in an corrected the pronunciation.

Which one of you was it?

xwhistlex

[jonmac]

It's almost like our defense says, "ok, offensive guys, if you can't hold onto the ball then we won't stop them." Now that the O is moving the defense is playing good. Glad we settled down and decided to play.

[ASU88]

App St 1st down inside the 5 on a nice run by AE.

Big hit on AE on 1st down back at the 5.

And another penalty will back it up even further.

[Skjellyfetti]

Scramble by Armanti. 1st down from the 3 yard line.

[appstate38]

Two holding penalties on one drive. Call it both ways. Refs.

[Appstate29]

AE 17-18 244 2 TD WOW.

[T-Dog]

TOUCHDOWN! CoCo!

[ASU88]

3rd and 11.

TD Hillary again.

Big 3rd down again!!!

[thmst30]

ARMANTI IS BAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!

[Skjellyfetti]

TD Coco

[Edge316007]

TD to a wide open Coco Hillary

[appstate38]

3 td passes in the first half for AE. Keep it up.

[thmst30]

18-20 255yds 3 TD. FIRST HALF!

[ASU88]

18-20 255yds 3 TD. FIRST HALF!

Superman gettin' it done again today! xthumbsupx

[Eaglegus2]

This is the beginning of a blow out.

ASU 28

Samford 14

[ASU_MBA]

just warming up for next week :)

[AppStateold299]

I like the accuracy that Armanti has today.

[DLS]

anyone know what his rushing is at?

[jonmac]

Armanti has 5 carries for 45 yards.

[biggie]

Ahh, finally home. It was tough to drive and clap a lot driving home during the first half. When I first started to listen it scared me too. The block FG was definately a good momentum turn.

[jonmac]

I would reeeeaaaaaaaallllly like to see us pour it on in the 2nd half. Not because I want to run it up, I just think we need to flex our muscles. And a 2 TD lead is not enough.

[biggie]

Good luck and cover on the kickoff, that helps.

[Appstate29]

wow, so i'm saying we put together a solid B for the 1st half, lets see if we can put together 2 halves.

[biggie]

That sucked, but that flag was cool, couple penalties have helped so far.

[Edge316007]

Wait...holding and it's still a gain? How is that?

[Skjellyfetti]

Wait...holding and it's still a gain? How is that?

From the spot of the foul.

[Appstate29]

Wait...holding and it's still a gain? How is that?

the hold was about 20 yards upfield, and on a holding call its 10 yards from the spot of the penalty.

10,670 attendence just announced. A little surprising, they were expecting 11k plus.

[AppStateold299]

I am just tired of us only playing one good half a game. That JMU game was really hard to take. They are playing good now! Early in the game I was curious.

[Edge316007]

I'm still relatively sure that you can't get a gain out of a penalty, though.

[Skjellyfetti]

I am just tired of us only playing one good half a game. That JMU game was really hard to take. They are playing good now! Early in the game I was curious.

I think we played fine in the first half. We had a couple turnovers and they had a bunch of trick plays. Samford also has a great O-line and running back.

[Skjellyfetti]

I'm still relatively sure that you can't get a gain out of a penalty, though.

You can.

[biggie]

I'm still relatively sure that you can't get a gain out of a penalty, though.
Yes you can.

Good stop finally, now need to get our offense to continue clicking.

3rd down now.

[jonmac]

Has Radford been in since the fumble?

[biggie]

We'll be punting now.

[Skjellyfetti]

Has Radford been in since the fumble?

Yeah, he has. Hasn't carried the ball much though... but neither has Welton.

[ASU88]

I'm still relatively sure that you can't get a gain out of a penalty, though.

If it's a "spot of the foul" offense and it happens far enough down field you can be penalized and still end up with a net gain on the play.

[biggie]

Defense needs to step up again.

3rd and 5 right now.

[biggie]

Good stop, been lucky on a few over throws by their QB so far.

[biggie]

Retard play on the 'punt thingy', damn turnovers killing us.

[app]

there goes the special teams..failing again..

[thmst30]

Aaaaaaaand we look like crap again. I just cannot figure this team out. PLEASE play one complete game.

[Skjellyfetti]

WTF WAS THAT.... THAT WAS SO STUPID....

Why even try to pick it up?!?

We look like we are trying to play pick-up backyard football on special teams... the kids aren't getting coached and are making horrible decisions. ARGH.

[Edge316007]

Oh my god Frazier that's TWICE now you've done that

[ASU88]

54 yd FG attempt is a pooch punt that hits an ASU player and gives Samford the ball 1st and goal!

That's a killer!

1 yard on 1st. 2nd and goal from the 7.

[Appstate29]

2nd time that Frazier has made a bonehead play deep in our territory.

[ASU88]

2nd down run to the 5.

Big 3rd down here.

Roll out and pass broken up. 4th down!

[biggie]

Probably gotta stop them twice here.

There's one, 4th down now.

[Appstate29]

step up D!!!!!

[DLS]

special teams?

who needs em.

[Appstate29]

do they go for it?

[Skjellyfetti]

Why don't we have Coco or Courman return punts?

[ASU88]

FG good.

28-17 App St.

[biggie]

FG attempt.

Good.

-28
-17

Good we didn't give up at TD there. Defense is doing well if we wouldn't give them the ball on turnovers.

[Edge316007]

Free 3 points there courtesy of BJ Frazier

[thmst30]

2nd time that Frazier has made a bonehead play deep in our territory.

The kid has yet to have ONE good return all year. So far in my mind he has been the most inefficient punt returner I've ever seen here. Hes not a terrible player at WR but we have to find a true punt returner.

[app]

well there's 3 free points for samford

[biggie]

Hey, someone else screwed up on special teams.

Kickoff out of bounds.

[jonmac]

OK, I have to think that a coach, some coach, at some time this season has instructed him on when to field punts and when not to. It's got to be that he just hasn't gotten it or simply made a mistake. But whatever, it is, it has to stop.

[Skjellyfetti]

Looks like their stadium has cleared out. xconfusedx

[biggie]

Penalty, I'm shocked. Damnit.

[biggie]

Looks like we may need to throw, they seem to be getting in the backfield.

3rd and 15.

[biggie]

Punting again. Starting slow again and another penalty.

[Appstate29]

starting slow again...who leaves down two touchdowns??

[ericsaid]

Lets not play a full 60 minutes.

[app]

hopefully by the time playoffs come they will play 4 quarters of solid football..

[biggie]

Good stop again. Josh Johnson back on punts as well i just heard. He's better than Frasier I believe.

Let's go offense.

[Appstate29]

well, after this game, we are not going to get a break until UTC. So we gotta put something together soon.

[Edge316007]

Frazier needs to learn how to fair catch too.

[ericsaid]

Hopefully, Quavian Lewis seems to be playing really well.

[biggie]

We are refusing to throw on 1st or 2nd, need to open it up some.

3rd and 9. Incomplete.

Punt again.

[thmst30]

xnonono2x Punting AGAIN.

[app]

9 offensive plays in the 2nd half and nothing to show for..sad

[Appstate29]

good lets back'em up and put some points on the board.

[Appstate29]

did we get any yards in the whole 3rd quarter?????? Is it play-calling? We averaged 9 yards a play in the 1st half, its just baffling.

[biggie]

End of the 3rd.

We didn't seem to play too much in the 1st or 3rd qtr, hopefully 4th qtr is our other part of the game to play well.

[biggie]

did we get any yards in the whole 3rd quarter?????? Is it play-calling? We averaged 9 yards a play in the 1st half, its just baffling.

What I mentioned earlier. We are running on 1st and 2nd and they know it. Then we are stuck with long 3rd downs. We need play action on 1st down, should be open.

[jonmac]

Seemed to be play calling to me. Almost, and just almost, it's not really this bad, seemed like Satt. may have been channelling Best. Gotta keep going after it. Don't need to play "not to lose" ball. Play to win, big, if able.

[biggie]

Josh Johnson = better returner, starting on their side.

[appstate38]

How about a drive and score this time

[Edge316007]

That's how you return a punt.

[biggie]

Run for not much again.

[biggie]

3rd and 3. Actually passed on 2nd.

[HighRyder08]

i feel like armanti is letting his frustration get to him...he keeps resorting to checking down field

[biggie]

4th and 1. Going for it.

1st down Welton, barely. And possibly slightly injured.

[jonmac]

Nice 4th down conversion, shouldn't have needed it though.

[biggie]

3rd and 2.

[biggie]

TD AE. Bravo.

[appstate38]

TD AE!!!!

[ASU88]

TD Edwards!!!!!!!!

Needed that one!

35-17 App St.

[Appstate29]

AE runs in for the TD!

[biggie]

-35
-17

[jonmac]

Awesome how he saw that from the LOS and changed the play.

[appstate38]

Much better effort by ASU D in the second half

[HighRyder08]

does anybody think this is the most ghetto broadcast they have ever watched? hilarious

[biggie]

Wish I was watching it, but DJ probably does sound better.

Sad that we are OK with a return to the 31.

[jonmac]

does anybody think this is the most ghetto broadcast they have ever watched? hilarious

In what way?

[biggie]

3rd and 2.

Crap, no stop that time.

[Skjellyfetti]

It's kinda funny to hear them talk to each other during the breaks.

Talking about App fans calling in and correcting their pronunciation of "Appalachian" was great stuff. xlolx

[biggie]

Need Defense to step up again.

[appstate38]

Much better effort by ASU D in the second half

Spoke too soon

[HighRyder08]

the radio commercials keep cutting in when the game is being played..the announcers have no clue what they are talking about...haha

[Edge316007]

Richmond up over JMU 24-20 10 mins remaining

[biggie]

Damn. 1st and goal at the 6th.

Come on D.

[jonmac]

Yeah, that only happened once that I caught. And you have to remember it's an open feed, that's whay we hear the tech guy and them talking to each other sometimes when the forget to turn their mikes off. I'm sure it sounds more crisp on the radio.

[appstate38]

It's kinda funny to hear them talk to each other during the breaks.

Talking about App fans calling in and correcting their pronunciation of "Appalachian" was great stuff. xlolx

This broadcast is truly terrible. You would think somebody would tell them about the guy in the control booth being heard during the broadcast.

[jonmac]

Well, wish the D was playing better, but the Bulldog offense is pretty good, and very well coached.