Gameday Thread, ASU vs Richmond; Part III

[StrikeJMU]

nice play AE.

[tribe_pride]

31-28 1st and 10 for ASU own 48 2:20 to go.

[soccerguy315]

Time and score?

31-28, UR winning

2:15 left, ASU ball at the 50

[ccd494]

thanks

[Tribe07]

At least one game lived up to its billing today....

[soccerguy315]

ASU first down... to the 40

1:48 left

[Ud1Hens]

1:47 FIRST AND 10 asu ON ur 41

[Ud1Hens]

FACEMASK...geez

[tribe_pride]

It's about to be 1st and 10 ASU at UR 17 with 1:35 to go after a face mask.

[soccerguy315]

complete + 15 yard facemask

ASU inside the 20

1:36 left

[StrikeJMU]

At least one game lived up to its billing today....

goliath vs goliath

[Tribe07]

I call a FG and OT

[appst97]

richmond's first DAMN penalty

[Ud1Hens]

1-10 on UR's 18

[Uncle Buck]

I tell you what, AE is exciting to watch.

[soccerguy315]

time out ASU

2nd down at the 20

1:12 left

[Ud1Hens]

Coming from experience, you don't want it coming down to a FG if you are ASU. Trust me...I still have nightmares

[UNIFanSince1983]

They better not give Eric Ward too much time. I've seen that a-hole march it down the field in like a minute to win a game before, in person, and in the playoffs!

[KiddBrewer]

damn what a fun game!

[tribe_pride]

Do you go for it if you are short?

[Pard4Life]

Man I really want to watch this... How is UConn-USF a better game for TV???

[StrikeJMU]

I already know the end of this game...Thorpe fumbles at the 1. xrolleyesx

[soccerguy315]

somehow AE runs to the 10 right up the middle...

measuring for a 1st down....

first down by... a millimeter

[soccerguy315]

AE stopped at the 6-ish

timeout ASU (2nd TO)

24 seconds

[tribe_pride]

Last timeout taken with 13 seconds to go. 3rd and goal at the 4.

[soccerguy315]

AE was looking to throw

13 seconds, ASU took their last timeout

ASU 3rd and goal on the 4-ish

[Ud1Hens]

Quick pass to the EZ...no sack

[paul1978]

Will it be OT?

[tribe_pride]

TD

[StrikeJMU]

wow.

[soccerguy315]

Touchdown ASU.

good pass by AE

10 seconds left

[paul1978]

I think not.

[KiddBrewer]

MMMMMAAATTTTT CCCCCLLLLLIIIIINEEEEEEEE

[TheTribeHasSpoken]

What an epic game.

[ChattTown Mountaineer]

touchdown!!!! we live!!!

[Uncle Buck]

What a game. Barring something crazy, some poise by AE and the mountaineers. Hell of a match up.

[appst97]

Mr Edwards is THE BEST EVER!

[gbhmt]

YEAH! Appy's comin to Montana!!!

[Old Cat Fan]

wow fresh bear meat for the griz

[19Duke97]

Ok if they return the kickoff for a TD it will be a reverse of the JMU UR game last year - this is one heck of a game!

[SpiderSafety75]

Congrats to App - they wanted it more, pure and simple.

[KiddBrewer]

ARMANTI EDWARDS = THE BEST EVER

SORRY ADRIAN

[Philliesfan980]

That's going to be an amazing matchup next week.

[Mntneer]

APPS WIN!!!!!!!!! APPS WIN!!!!!!!!! APPS WIN!!!!!!!!!

[soccerguy315]

what a game

congrats ASU. And props to Richmond as well.

3 lead changes in teh last 5 minutes

[paul1978]

See you in Missoula App St. What fun!

[KiddBrewer]

one of the greatest games in app history, and thats saying a LOT

[Block-A]

WOOHOO!

Damn! What a game!

[GoneTribal]

wow, great game.

[19Duke97]

Will ASU of these teams have enough in the tank for Montana next week after this epic battle? Greaat game to both teams, sad to have a loser in that one.

[UNHFan]

great Game kodos to both schools!! Wow!!! WHAT A GAME NEXT WEEK!!!

[paward]

Great Game, Congratulations on Win Appalachian State.

[gbhmt]

This definitely makes up for the lack of competitiveness in the other three games today!

[FCS Go!]

Congrats App!xbowx

[StrikeJMU]

congrats App...now go get the Griz.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Rematch of the 2000 semifinal is Missoula!!

[bullseye44]

Wow - great game! Congrats ASU! Not looking forward to trying to stop AE in the finals. :-)

I'd not watched him too closely before, but he's the TRUTH...

[Tribe07]

That was incredible.

[asknoquarter21]

AE #1.....

Everyone else

[furpal87]

Great job App State!!! Now go take on the Griz and win!! Go SOCON!!!

[BooneNative]

what a game!!

[SpiderSafety75]

Total congrats to the Mountaineers - I can't believe the Spider D gave up 21 in the 4th and couldn't even press ASU on their last 2 drives. That was a sad performance. Go out there and snag you some Griz meat, ASU, you're better than those guys.

[AlphaSigMD]

Wow. What a game. That was an amazing game. The fumble at the end added to the drama, a 3rd down conversion to win the game. Wow...just wow. I am amazed once again by Armanti Edwards!

[ChattTown Mountaineer]

Great game, Spiders! I'm in as much shock as you are.

But Appalachian earned the right to play Montana in the last quarter. Way to go!

[Dblue]

Edwards gets better every time I watch him. Great effort by both teams.

Crashing server, hidden dragon;)

[Dblue]

Edwards gets better every time I watch him. Great effort by both teams.

[iceman4221]

Great comeback and win App State... That Armanti Edwards is a beast!!! Congrats!!!

[Aho_Old_Guy]

This is my cyrongenically frozen head reporting.

My heart stopped 143 seconds ago ....

[KiddBrewer]

I hope appalachian gets the CAA's respect. The CAA is by far the best conference this year, as is obvious, and either one of those teams could have won tonight. im just glad we were able to stand up for the SoCon.

[BooneNative]

what a game!!

[Aho_Old_Guy]

This is my cyrogenically frozen head reporting.

My heart stopped 143 seconds ago ....

[Booboy 94]

You can say what you want to about Tim Tebow, but the best college football player at any division for the last 4 years has been Armanti Edwards. FCSnation is going to miss him when he's gone, not just Appnation.

[AppAlum2003]

Great comeback and win App State... That Armanti Edwards is a beast!!! Congrats!!!

Not bad for a team that could barely beat a lowly MEAC team, huh? xsmiley_wix

[Tribe07]

Umm kidder App State has HAD our respect. But we still want to beat you. :)

[DX Man]

Did any of you see Coach Moore and Coach London at the conclusion of the game?



That was a display of PURE CLASS by those two menxbowx



Just for a moment I forgot that there was a winner and loser......WOW!

[putter]

I was a little bummed when the Griz and App started their home-home in 2013. Now I get the pleasure to see AE play.....:D It will be fun

[CamelCityAppFan]

Wow. Epic game.

[BDKJMU]

Congrats to App - they wanted it more, pure and simple.

I'm sure UR wanted it just as much as ASU, pure and simple. Both teams showed up. ASU just made one more play at the end.

[BooneNative]

what a game!!.. on our way to MT

[Bettina90]

I guess when a game locks up the AGS server, it was pretty good game. Congrats Apps, Richmond had more than their fair share of chances and could not put a nail in the coffin. And AE had more than his say in that. Good luck the rest of the way until you run into the CAA, then GO CAA.



*Hated Richmond's play-calling when they got the two first and goals inside the 10, those two series changed the game.

[GreatAppSt]

Did any of you see Coach Moore and Coach London at the conclusion of the game?



That was a display of PURE CLASS by those two menxbowx



Just for a moment I forgot that there was a winner and loser......WOW!


Jeryy told London he is retiring. London told Jerry he's going to UVA.xsmiley_wix

[Booboy 94]

The Armanti show is now on tour... catch it when it comes to your home town

[kdinva]

Wow. Epic game.

Triple-epic!!xbowx. I wonder what woke up Appy's offense in the 2nd half? Usually, when UR scores 31, they win 96% of the time.

Crowd looked to be (from my sofa) about 13,000 total (8 & 5).

I agree with the other poster............Timmy Tebow ain't got nuttin' on A.E.xnodx

[Squealofthepig]

Will be great welcoming our friends from Boone to Missoula - grats on an incredible game to both teams; an instant ESPN classic!

[Grizzmark]

Congratulations App....can't wait for a terrific game in Missoula next weekend.

[ItsyBitsySpider]

Uh, Tebow broke nearly every record in the SEC and would look pretty good on the FCS level, IMHO. That said, Edwards impressed me with this toughness and heart. He is a tough kid

[BDKJMU]

You can say what you want to about Tim Tebow, but the best college football player at any division for the last 4 years has been Armanti Edwards. FCSnation is going to miss him when he's gone, not just Appnation.

Let's not be ridiculous....

[AppChicago]

Everyone's lauding AE, and rightly so, but how about that Devon Moore, eh?

[yosef135]

Everyone's lauding AE, and rightly so, but how about that Devon Moore, eh?

+1

Moore was an absolute beast. Thankfully ASU doesn't lose him along with Armanti and the rest of the seniors.

[appstate38]

xsmileyclapxxsmileyclapxxsmileyclapxRICHMOND SPIDERSxbowxxbowxxbowx

Congrats on a great season.

[appmaj]

wow!

[asknoquarter21]

How many yards did Devon Moore have?

[AllForAppState]

175 on the ground

[R.A.]

Not bad for a team that could barely beat a lowly MEAC team, huh? xsmiley_wix

The MEAC needs to move up in these strength of conference rankings.xthumbsupx

[89Hen]

Great game. Moore was a beast that next to last drive. The App players looked done after the FG to make it 10, but they obviously didn't give up. Great turnout by the App fans too. xthumbsupx

[89Hen]

The MEAC needs to move up in these strength of conference rankings.xthumbsupx
Beat somebody, then lets talk.

[biggie]

Wow heart can't take much more, great game.

[AppStateold299]

I wish I got to actually watch this on tv. I went to 4 bars and all of them wouldn't turn the game away from the Alabama vs. Florida game. This was an amazing game. The feed on channelsurfing was messed up all night. Amazing game by both programs. I am just glad that Cadet's idiotic turnover didn't cost us a season.

[ASU_Fanatic]

omg, omg. Gotta change the sig again. Holy cow! What a game..I've had Chatanooga tickets ever since the Elon game!

[DTSpider]

Wow - what a game. Two great teams. ASU just made more plays. They scored touchdowns every time in the red zone and UR couldn't.

[APPdopted]

That was a classic!

[soccerguy315]

I went to 4 bars and all of them wouldn't turn the game away from the Alabama vs. Florida game. This was an amazing game.

not even one of the TVs??? xthumbsdownx xthumbsdownx xthumbsdownx xthumbsdownx

[Tod]

Nice to see one heart-stopper today! Glad to see ASU coming to Missoula!

Hopefully, it will be Armanti's last game. In college anyway. ;)

[Bettina90]

It won't be.

[Mountaineer#96]

What a game.....this is why FCS football is so great we play for the thing on the field screw the computer BCS crap

[NativeAppy]

omg, omg. Gotta change the sig again. Holy cow! What a game..I've had Chatanooga tickets ever since the Elon game!

you're a joke of a fan dude...

[Pitbull]

not even one of the TVs??? xthumbsdownx xthumbsdownx xthumbsdownx xthumbsdownx

I guess he should have just watched it on ESPN360....xrolleyesx

[AppMAN04]

I have been attending ASU games since 2000 when I was a freshman there and I have experienced "the Miracle on the mountain", "James Madison fumble", "The smashing of Richmond in 07" "the blowout to Wofford" And of course the Championship games and any other close call that we may have had over the past 9 seasons, but this win tonight has to be one of the most exciting finishes of them all!!!

Hats off to UR, you guys played well!!

I think we are CHATTY BOUND!! Montana is not going to be easy, but we are playing full games, no blowouts here buddy the defense is too tough and we never give up until the final whistle has blown....GO APPS!!

[Appstate03]

you're a joke of a fan dude...

Amen. His screen name needs to be ASU-Fairweather-Fanatic

[DTSpider]

The ASU offense was just amazing in the 4th quarter. ASU is definitely a special team and the best I've seen this year. If I was a betting man I'd put it all on ASU.

[Tod]

I have been attending ASU games since 2000 when I was a freshman there and I have experienced "the Miracle on the mountain", "James Madison fumble", "The smashing of Richmond in 07" "the blowout to Wofford" And of course the Championship games and any other close call that we may have had over the past 9 seasons, but this win tonight has to be one of the most exciting finishes of them all!!!

Hats of to UR, you guys played well!!

I think we are CHATTY BOUND!! Montana is not going to be easy, but we are playing full games, no blowouts here buddy the defense is too tough and we never give up until the final whistle has blown....GO APPS!!

Yeah, Montana knows nothing about playing until the final whistle, or making comebacks. xrolleyesxxlolxxlolx

[ASU_Fanatic]

you're a joke of a fan dude...? I went to every home game this year plus the ECU game. I don't get where you're going with this.

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Just got home and thawing out......

Great game........great following by the App fans......Montana will have their hands full next week.

Go CAA.

[AppAlum96]

? I went to every home game this year plus the ECU game. I don't get where you're going with this.

You gave your team a loss in your sig when the game was barely half over, then you started calling for the coach's retirement. That is the definition of a fair-weather fan.

[GreatAppSt]

Yeah, Montana knows nothing about playing until the final whistle, or making comebacks. xrolleyesxxlolxxlolx Where did He did say UM knew nothing about comebacks, Tod?

[NativeAppy]

You gave your team a loss in your sig when the game was barely half over, then you started calling for the coach's retirement. That is the definition of a fair-weather fan.


what he said... and you use comic sans.

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Just got home and thawing out......

Great game........great following by the App fans......Montana will have their hands full next week.

Go CAA.

[AppMAN04]

Yeah, Montana knows nothing about playing until the final whistle, or making comebacks. xrolleyesxxlolxxlolx

Im just saying Montana has not played this ASU offense or this defense that shows up when you need them the most!!! Not positive but when we get to the Semis we normally go full speed forward... GOOOOOOO APPPPSS!!!

[Eight Legger]

We got what we deserved tonight for playing a prevent defense the entire game, until we foolishly decided to blitz on the last play, leaving the guy open for a TD. Idiotic. We always seem to lose games like this. Frustrating doesn't begin to describe it. App deserved it and we didn't, plain and simple.

[DTSpider]

Difference was Red Zone offense. ASU 5 for 5 with 5 TDs. UR - only 3 TDs in 5 tries.

We thought the defense was our strength. ASU was just plain better on offense. We just couldn't make the play on defense to get the turnover or the big stop to keep them out of the end zone.

[AppChicago]

? I went to every home game this year plus the ECU game. I don't get where you're going with this.

Where were you in, say, 2004?

Being "there for every home game" after three national championships is what fairweather fans do.

So is calling for the resignation of the coach after a rough game when you should be nothing but appreciative of all he's done for the team.

Jog on.

[theasushow]

UR knew they couldnt stop ASU in the 2nd half, they HAD to have that fumble in the end zone to even stand a chance. (that's why we saw like 5 richmond players holding up cadet) Even then, with 3:25 left on the clock I think we all knew that AE was going to find a way to win.

[Bettina90]

Right, I am sure you were sitting back on the couch relaxed and smoking a victory cigar at that point. Fool.

[theasushow]

pretty much. (seeing as tho they had just had back to back drives where they shredded the richmond D, I was pretty confident.)

[MTGrizzFan]

It won't be.

It will be

[AppMAN04]

UR knew they couldnt stop ASU in the 2nd half, they HAD to have that fumble in the end zone to even stand a chance. Even then, with 3:25 left on the clock I think we all knew that AE was going to find a way to win.

AGREE!!


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[HiHiYikas]

UR knew they couldnt stop ASU in the 2nd half, they HAD to have that fumble in the end zone to even stand a chance. (that's why we saw like 5 richmond players holding up cadet) Even then, with 3:25 left on the clock I think we all knew that AE was going to find a way to win.
I was definitely saying to the folks around me "we'll still win this. we'll still win this." But I was more trying to convince myself.

"Knew" isn't quite the right word.

[Bettina90]

pretty much. (seeing as tho they had just had back to back drives where they shredded the richmond D, I was pretty confident.)



Right, because you knew that in sloppy conditions there was no shot an interception or fumble could come up which would have ended the game. I mean, congrats on the win but don't be an a$$hole.

[AlphaSigMD]

This was an awesome game, and I'm glad that Coach Moore and the O.C. started to call a few plays that didn't completely develop behind the line of scrimmage about 3 seconds after the snap.

The minute we started both throwing and running directly downhill we started picking up yards in chunks.

Richmond played a hell of a game, had a balanced attack, got the benefit of quite a few no-calls on holding and pass interference and had an amazing forced turnover and TD on special teams. If you had told me all that and that App State would still win, I would have been pleased, but skeptical.

ASU needs to abandon the slow-developing screen plays to the flat. They have been sniffed out on a regular basis for the last 3 weeks in a row. Call plays similar to what was called in the last 9 minutes of the 4th quarter, and we have a good chance against Montana. Dick around in Wa-Griz with the majority of what called in the 1st-3rd quarters and it could be a loss.

[asknoquarter21]

Right, because you knew that in sloppy conditions there was no shot an interception or fumble could come up which would have ended the game. I mean, congrats on the win but don't be an a$$hole.

Seriously though, When Armanti Edwards took the field with 3 minutes and 3 time outs you had to think the game was in his hands.

The greatest FCS player has the ball in his hands to extend his career and his legacy. Yes a fumble could happen and nothing is guaranteed, but I was thinking something like 8 out of 10 times we win in this situation.

[Skjellyfetti]

Just got back. What an amazing game!!

We were running the ball so well in the first quarter... not sure why we got away from it in the second and third... but, we did well on the ground again in the 4th quarter when it mattered. If we can run the ball on Richmond... we can run it on ANYONE.

DEVON MOORE:
175 yards on 22 carries. 8.0 yard average. xeekx
Richmond was giving up ~60 yards per game. We ran it for 228.

Amazing effort.

Devon Moore for Payton in 2010.

[appirishmen]

Right, because you knew that in sloppy conditions there was no shot an interception or fumble could come up which would have ended the game. I mean, congrats on the win but don't be an a$$hole.

Wow. What a game. I just got back to the hotel. All I have to say is that when we were walking bace some ur students were yelling and being jerks. They started a fight and the cops had to come arrest people. Besides that I loved coming to ur. The tolls are strange. I was surprised at richmonds attendance. There was about as many app fans as richmond fans. At most 60-40 % rich. Y'all have one hell of a team. See y'all next yr hopefully

[BDKJMU]

Just got back. What an amazing game!!

We were running the ball so well in the first quarter... not sure why we got away from it in the second and third... but, we did well on the ground again in the 4th quarter when it mattered. If we can run the ball on Richmond... we can run it on ANYONE.

DEVON MOORE:
175 yards on 22 carries. 8.0 yard average. xeekx
Richmond was giving up ~60 yards per game. We ran it for 228.

Amazing effort.

Devon Moore for Payton in 2010.

W&M's run defense is a little better than UR's.

[Squealofthepig]

Seriously though, When Armanti Edwards took the field with 3 minutes and 3 time outs you had to think the game was in his hands.

The greatest FCS player has the ball in his hands to extend his career and his legacy. Yes a fumble could happen and nothing is guaranteed, but I was thinking something like 8 out of 10 times we win in this situation.

The game definitely had a certain degree of destiny to it then - Moore played his butt off, and wow, what a performance, but agree that watching AE take over at the end of the was just friggin' special.

Plus, hey, hosting ASU fans in Missoula - what's not to like about that? xthumbsupx

[CrackerRiley]

One of the best games I've been to. They just get better every week. Good game Richmond. It's great to be a Mountaineer!!

[HiHiYikas]

Wow. What a game. I just got back to the hotel. All I have to say is that when we were walking back some ur students were yelling and being jerks. They started a fight and the cops had to come arrest people. Besides that I loved coming to ur. The tolls are strange. I was surprised at richmonds attendance. There was about as many app fans as richmond fans. At most 60-40 % rich. Y'all have one hell of a team. See y'all next yr hopefully
Saw those guys. Precisely four bad eggs in a very large UR crowd. I'd say that's a pretty favorable percentage.

Otherwise good folks. The Spider pep band sounded great, even from all the way across the stadium.

[Squealofthepig]

W&M's run defense is a little better than UR's.

W&M's run defense is just solid - a great group of well-disciplined players. Watching them just absolutely shut down SIU was amazing (even if I was pulling for the Salukis in this one).

The final game is already brewing up to be a classic - it'll be one guaranteed CAA team vs. a storied Montana or ASU program. As an FCS fan in general, this will just be plain fun to watch.

[WVAPPmountaineer]

Right, I am sure you were sitting back on the couch relaxed and smoking a victory cigar at that point. Fool.

If you had been able to see AE for 4 years like we have been lucky to do, I do believe you would have felt like the great majority of APP fans did - Armanti WILL DO IT!!!! - that's why he is the best I have ever seen and I've watched football for 60 years ----

[Aho_Old_Guy]

This was an awesome game, and I'm glad that Coach Moore and the O.C. started to call a few plays that didn't completely develop behind the line of scrimmage about 3 seconds after the snap.

~~~


I worried about that in the first half ... I think a good bit of it was intentional.

Keep pulling the defense in tighter and tighter - then stretch the field on them later in the game.

Appalachian seem to have a bit of success on a few 10-15 yard 'in-routes' in the first half but never went back to it until later in the game -- when it was more difficult for Richmond to make adjustments.

That - and pounding DM at them xlolx


And BTW ...


I just realized ...

For 2007 and 2008 games, by points we are tied 68-68.

So I predict 47 points will be scored in the 2nd half.

Final Score: Appalachian 35 Richmond 33


Anybody need PowerBall numbers for a fee? xsmiley_wix

[CrackerRiley]

Yeah besides the girl who yelled "F you mother f'ers" before the game at us and a few guys after the game, the UR fans were cool. even had a few guys congratulate us and wished us good luck next week.
I'd say the fans were prob close to 50/50 %

[Skjellyfetti]

W&M's run defense is a little better than UR's.

I agree W&M's better. But, like you said they are a "little" better. I believe we can run it on ANYONE (except maybe Alabama ;)).

[JMUNJ08]

I was definitely saying to the folks around me "we'll still win this. we'll still win this." But I was more trying to convince myself.

"Knew" isn't quite the right word.

Thats how JMU felt about Landers in last year's playoffs. Then we still thought that a team of destiny would pull it out after a horrendous few fumbles and Landers went down with the injury.

No way can you say "8 out of 10 times" that you stroll down almost 80 yards for the GW TD against a tough D. Peyton Manning isn't even that good...

Great win for the 'neers as it will be "FCS History" vs "the CAA" for the championship in 2 weeks....

[Bettina90]

If you had been able to see AE for 4 years like we have been lucky to do, I do believe you would have felt like the great majority of APP fans did - Armanti WILL DO IT!!!! - that's why he is the best I have ever seen and I've watched football for 60 years ----



Huh. Better than Jim Brown?

[HappyAppy13]

WOW WOW WOW!!!!
one of the best App games i have ever been to!! (besides "The Miricale On The Mountain")
sat at the 50 3 rows back crammed in with all the faithfulls, that was truly an AWESOME atmosphere!!!

going in to that last drive, App fans had to know something special had a great likelyhood of happening!!!

im pretty sure i hugged 6 people i didnt even know who they were! HA

this was truly a great experience, something i'll remember for a long time to come!!

GOOOO APPALACHIAN!!

[CharlestonAppFan]

Huh. Better than Jim Brown?

Without a doubt xnodxxnodxxnodxxnodxxnodx

[Skjellyfetti]

I'll be spending the rest of the night streaming the television coverage on ESPN 360.

Anyone know of a good program to capture video/audio stream?

[Proud Griz Man]

Yeah besides the girl who yelled "F you mother f'ers" before the game at us and a few guys after the game, the UR fans were cool. even had a few guys congratulate us and wished us good luck next week.
I'd say the fans were prob close to 50/50 %

Classy !!! xreadx

[HappyAppy13]

Classy !!! xreadx

yea...in the parking lot a UR fan laid down infront of like an ASU fan driving F-150 and had to be removed...and there a few loud mouths in the parking lot as well, but its all good cause we going to Montana!


I SAID ITS GREAT TO BE A MOUNTAINEER!!!xthumbsupx

[mistersykes]

Wow! My heart can't take much more...that game was nuts, but we did it! GO APPS!!!!!!

I was in a sports bar, and despite the BCS #1,2, and 3 playing around the same time, the huge crowd there seemed like 90% App fans. And we were LOUD! Awesome game for App and for FCS in general! A shame it wasn't televised nationally.

I was not surprised at Richmond's 1st half defense. Cadet's kick return fumble/td was unbelievably bad to watch, and the 4th quarter comeback was legendary. Armanti and the other seniors will get to play at least one more game, and that dream matchup that so many UM/ASU fans have wanted for years now is finally here (unfortunately it isn't going to be in Chatty). I really really wish I could afford go to Montana. Damn... Anyway, It's great to be a MOUNTAINEER!

[AppAlum96]

If you had been able to see AE for 4 years like we have been lucky to do, I do believe you would have felt like the great majority of APP fans did - Armanti WILL DO IT!!!! - that's why he is the best I have ever seen and I've watched football for 60 years ----

Seriously, that's exactly what I was thinking.

Armanti + 3+ minutes + 3 timeouts = BALLGAME.

[theasushow]

Seriously though, When Armanti Edwards took the field with 3 minutes and 3 time outs you had to think the game was in his hands.

The greatest FCS player has the ball in his hands to extend his career and his legacy. Yes a fumble could happen and nothing is guaranteed, but I was thinking something like 8 out of 10 times we win in this situation.

THANK YOU!

[SpeedkingATL]

xbeerchugxUnbelieveable football game. These ASU vs. CAA games always seam to go down to the wire. ASU offensive line but on a clinic in the second half. To rush for over 200 yards against that D is pretty impressive work by those guys in the trenches.xbeerchugx

The drive for 4 continues.............next stop, Montana.

[theasushow]

AE to Blake Elder!! Sportscenter top 10!!!
that is so great for blake, he is often overshadowed so it was great for him to get some pub!

[ThompsonThe]

I had plenty of faith in Appalachian, even when they took the ball out of Cadet's arms and scored. That was actually a great play for them.
Blake Elder catching a pass while on the ground.
Devon Moore rushing for about 175 yards.
Armanti living to play another game.
Two QB's with great stats.
What was not to like about that game?

[Skjellyfetti]

What was not to like about that game?

The fact that they ran out of hot chocolate and coffee before halftime. :(

[Skjellyfetti]

Richmond's toast!

I gotta say, man... your Elon/Richmond's toast posts have come up HUGE for us. I think we are undefeated when you post that. I hope to see many "Montana's toast!" posts this week. I can't feel confident about a game until I see GAS say they're toast. :)


Pretty even first half, I'd be surprised if this doesn't come down to the final drive of the game.

Good call xthumbsupx


Will ASU of these teams have enough in the tank for Montana next week after this epic battle? Greaat game to both teams, sad to have a loser in that one.

I believe they will. This game reminds me of the JMU game in 2007. I don't think before that game we had a team that was championship quality. Winning that game the way we did put us over the top. I think tonight's win against Richmond could be the same.




And ASUfanatic is a JOKE. Can we please disown him? Be a Chapel Hill fan, please. Dude has jumped off the band wagon 3 or 4 times this year only to hop back on. Seriously. Stop posting.

[Edge316007]

I'll be spending the rest of the night streaming the television coverage on ESPN 360.

Anyone know of a good program to capture video/audio stream?

Left Richmond around 11:45 to head back to Raleigh. Got in around 2:30 and immediately re-watched the game in it's entirety on my DVR just now.

I don't care what anyone says on this board, I was nervous as hell during that drive and far from confident that they'd win. I even felt that way watching it again.

[MacThor]

Great game ASU. You deserved it. AE is without a doubt one of the best college players ever at this level.

Richmond's inability to put teams away really came back to bite us. Too often we have the lead and the ball inside the other team's 30 and don't finish.

And that prevent D - come on! 9 of the 11 starters from last year's run and they were hardly recognizable.

Kudos to App St. fans too - they were loud and proud, and I had fun with them before, during and after. But please let's dispense with the talk that it was a 50/50 crowd or even 60/40. The West stands were not much fuller than Elon's last week, and that includes the band. Y'all were great but there's just no need to make that statement.

Final thoughts:
Um.......it's hail mary time and you're putting Ward under center?
Did the referee actually break out the credit card on that final first down spot? Talk about a millimeter that made all the difference. I wonder if Jerry kicks the FG on 4th down there.
Chuck Burton's prediction from CSN:
Fightin’ Armanti’s 35, Stunned Spiders 31 xeekx
They can leave the soundtrack at City Stadium when they move to campus. Miley Cyrus at halftime? Seriously? And if I never hear Kernkraft 400 again it will be too soon.

[WVAPPmountaineer]

Huh. Better than Jim Brown?

Actually, I saw Jim Brown play in college and in the pros - he is the greatest RB of all time in my opinion - Armanti is the best player I have ever seen - he has had his hands on the ball for every snap in 4 years and somehow, someway he will make it happen - Seen it toooooooooo many times not to be a believer!!!!

[caribbeanhen]

Left Richmond around 11:45 to head back to Raleigh. Got in around 2:30

I was nervous as hell during that drive

oh i get it now, your talking about the football game, I thought you were going to tell us about icy roads or somethingxlolx

[caribbeanhen]

I went to 4 bars and all of them wouldn't turn the game away from the Alabama vs. Florida game.

ouch, not even the little TV way back in the corner? I am sure everyone here has experienced similar pain

[kdinva]

Triple-epic!!xbowx. I wonder what woke up Appy's offense in the 2nd half? Usually, when UR scores 31, they win 96% of the time.

Crowd looked to be (from my sofa) about 13,000 total (8 & 5).

.........and, no surprise, the "announced" attendance in the box score was 7,272xnonox.

http://www.richmondspiders.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/asu1205.html

I guess in 2010, when Robins Stadium is packed, the SID will post an attendance figure of 4,511xconfusedx.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Great game ASU. You deserved it. AE is without a doubt one of the best college players ever at this level.

Richmond's inability to put teams away really came back to bite us. Too often we have the lead and the ball inside the other team's 30 and don't finish.

And that prevent D - come on! 9 of the 11 starters from last year's run and they were hardly recognizable.

Kudos to App St. fans too - they were loud and proud, and I had fun with them before, during and after. But please let's dispense with the talk that it was a 50/50 crowd or even 60/40. The West stands were not much fuller than Elon's last week, and that includes the band. Y'all were great but there's just no need to make that statement.

Final thoughts:
Um.......it's hail mary time and you're putting Ward under center?
Did the referee actually break out the credit card on that final first down spot? Talk about a millimeter that made all the difference. I wonder if Jerry kicks the FG on 4th down there.
Chuck Burton's prediction from CSN: xeekx
They can leave the soundtrack at City Stadium when they move to campus. Miley Cyrus at halftime? Seriously? And if I never hear Kernkraft 400 again it will be too soon.

+1 on all of this. Congrats to App State.

[spdram]

Props to the ASU faithful, you were loud and proud, I think you really helped lift your team to victory. Once again I enjoyed meeting your fans and talking before the game. Go out and beat Montana, haven't yet decided whether I want to cheer for CAA or ASU in Chatty.

Come on 7,272 in attendance, I would say 12,000. Not bad considering the weather and that it was shown for free on local TV.

What can you say AE took over the game in the 4th, he and Devon Moore sliced our D like a knife through hot butter.

Props to our guys for a great season and never quitting.

Now all the talk about London to UVA or elsewhere will get in high gear.

[Edge316007]

Kudos to App St. fans too - they were loud and proud, and I had fun with them before, during and after. But please let's dispense with the talk that it was a 50/50 crowd or even 60/40. The West stands were not much fuller than Elon's last week, and that includes the band. Y'all were great but there's just no need to make that statement.


Yup...looks like you guys outnumbered us at least 2:1, but those that did show up made some noise. I don't think the weather kept many App fans away so much as the fact that it was on TV did.


oh i get it now, your talking about the football game, I thought you were going to tell us about icy roads or somethingxlolx

The roads actually were not bad at all, but there were some bad patches of fog on 85

[ur2k]

Great game App.

Damn, that sucked. We couldn't stop the run, you guys figured that out and kept going. It was so frustrating watching the same play go for positive yards on those last 2 drives.

[Skjellyfetti]

Damn, that sucked. We couldn't stop the run, you guys figured that out and kept going. It was so frustrating watching the same play go for positive yards on those last 2 drives.

That's the thing that had me completely baffled most of the game. We came out running the ball and had a lot of success. Devon Moore had around 60 yards rushing in the first quarter. Then we abandoned it until the 4th quarter... I didn't understand that at all.

[MacThor]

I didn't understand our defense at all. They never made adjustments.

UR's last three losses (which means you have to go back to October 11, 2008):
All came at home, with UR leading with 2 minutes to go, going into the prevent defense and allowing their opponent to drive the field for a TD, into that same damn end zone!

[proasu89]

Guessing the app fans that are positive are at the game and unable to post

Sorry, was at the game.xsmiley_wix

[Saint3333]

Great game App.

Damn, that sucked. We couldn't stop the run, you guys figured that out and kept going. It was so frustrating watching the same play go for positive yards on those last 2 drives.

The DE was assigned to stop AE the entire game. That coupled with the scheme UR's LBers run (play up close to the line) once Moore got past the first line he was going to get 10+.

[proasu89]

Had a great time and congratulations to the Spiders on another excellent season. Good luck in your new home next year. xthumbsupx

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

The DE was assigned to stop AE the entire game. That coupled with the scheme UR's LBers run (play up close to the line) once Moore got past the first line he was going to get 10+.

No. #39 Weldon was assigned to Edwards.

[Cincy App]

Props to the ASU faithful, you were loud and proud, I think you really helped lift your team to victory. Once again I enjoyed meeting your fans and talking before the game. Go out and beat Montana, haven't yet decided whether I want to cheer for CAA or ASU in Chatty.

Come on 7,272 in attendance, I would say 12,000. Not bad considering the weather and that it was shown for free on local TV.

What can you say AE took over the game in the 4th, he and Devon Moore sliced our D like a knife through hot butter.

Props to our guys for a great season and never quitting.



Great game between 2 outstanding teams last night. I have nothing but respect for the Spiders and their fans that I have met the last 3 years. It was not a full house but the quality of play and the vocal crowd still made for a great environment. Good luck next season. It seems tradition now that we will meet again.

[jcmanson]

Is Cracker Barrel the official App State celebration restaurant?

I went to lunch today, I live just south of Richmond, at CB and 50-60% of the people there were App State fans.

Anyways, classic game. I was pulling for UR, but good game nonetheless. Congrats to App.

[Saint3333]

No. #39 Weldon was assigned to Edwards.

That may be true as well. It appeared that the DE held the outside lane (and cheated that way) which would be to stop AE if he kept it with the inside fake to Moore. Of course he didn't cheat at all when AE kept it for a TDxsmiley_wix.

[AshevilleApp]

Is Cracker Barrel the official App State celebration restaurant?

I went to lunch today, I live just south of Richmond, at CB and 50-60% of the people there were App State fans.

Anyways, classic game. I was pulling for UR, but good game nonetheless. Congrats to App.

Well the colors are similar and if you twist your head right it might look a little like Yosef sitting on a barrel....

[appsfan]

That that was a great game and a tough one to be on the losers side. I want to thank all of you who have had experience tailgating at U of R. Your tips were spot on. We did get hassled about putting up our canopy, etc. but due to your input we were able to withstand the anal retentive police. Overall, the U of R fans were decent to us with the exception of a couple snotty nosed undergrads who were trying to stir up trouble. Well this one is behind us and on to Montana...

[back2back]

I just realized ...

For 2007 and 2008 games by points we are tied 68-68.

So I predict 47 points will be scored in the 2nd half.

Final Score: Appalachian 35 Richmond 33

Got back at 5:30 am and just got to look at the thread. Aho what is your prediction for Montana? It will be a blessing to never have to return to the relic you called a stadium. Enjoyed our visit to UR!

[Lehigh Football Nation]

http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/index.php/2009/12/04/the-csn-way-the-long-goodbyes?blog=5


Who wins the clash of the titans? It’s tempting to say “too close to call.” How will the spread offense of App match up against the stonewall defense? Can Ward keep the ball away from LeGree? It’s an amazing matchup that demonstrates how awesome the playoffs really are - a clash of styles, and leagues, that is somehow perfect. It will come down to the very end - and it’s Appalachian State that will come out on top in the very last game at Richmond Stadium.

Fightin’ Armanti’s 35, Stunned Spiders 31

xeekx xnodx

[longtimemocfan]

Great win mountaineers !!!!

[SpiderSafety75]

Great Win, App. Just got home from my road trip and watched the game. I thought UR made some really really bad defensive decisions in the fourth, but ASU fully deserved their win. Congrats.

[WVAPPmountaineer]

Great Win, App. Just got home from my road trip and watched the game. I thought UR made some really really bad defensive decisions in the fourth, but ASU fully deserved their win. Congrats.

Just asking - what were some of the bad decisions you saw? ----

[SpiderSafety75]

Looked to me as if the Spider D dropped a couple of extra steps in the 4th, the classic 'keep the ball in front of you' ...and App made them pay by going right through them like butter.

[WVAPPmountaineer]

Looked to me as if the Spider D dropped a couple of extra steps in the 4yh, the classic 'keep the ball in front of you' ...and App made them pay by going right through tthem like butter.

could be - I know we never got behind your DBs for a long gainer or TD like we have with other opponents - We have really good receivers however when we lost CoCo Hillary for the season that took a big weapon away - he could beat defenders long or take a 5 yard swing pass the distance - It's tough to defend all the weapons - Personally I hate prevent defenses unless it is right at the end of the game and the team has to go all the way to beat you ----

[ur2k]

could be - I know we never got behind your DBs for a long gainer or TD like we have with other opponents - We have really good receivers however when we lost CoCo Hillary for the season that took a big weapon away - he could beat defenders long or take a 5 yard swing pass the distance - It's tough to defend all the weapons - Personally I hate prevent defenses unless it is right at the end of the game and the team has to go all the way to beat you ----

I think we got so concerned with containing AE from the edges that we left the middle of the field wide open (for your RB and receivers). App figured that out and adjusted, we didn't adjust to the adjustment = game, set, match.

[SpiderSafety75]

The only thing a prevent defense does is prevent you from winning...unless it's the last play and the other team needs a TD.

[SideLine Shooter]

I think we got so concerned with containing AE from the edges that we left the middle of the field wide open (for your RB and receivers). App figured that out and adjusted, we didn't adjust to the adjustment = game, set, match.

AE will do that to a team.

[Aho_Old_Guy]

Got back at 5:30 am and just got to look at the thread. Aho what is your prediction for Montana? It will be a blessing to never have to return to the relic you called a stadium. Enjoyed our visit to UR!

Prognosticating business closed due to bad economy ... xeyebrowx

... Haven't your heard?

1) It's too cold in Montana for Appalachian;
2) The wind blows too hard;
3) The stadium in Montana is the loudest ever;
4) Montana fans are the greatest ever ... if you don't believe it, just ask them;
5) Appalachian has not beat a good team;
6) Don't kick the ball to (insert name here);
7) We can't stop (insert name here) when Montana runs the ball;
8) We can't stop (insert name here) when Montana throws the ball;
9) We can't run on their defense;
10) Their pass defense cannot be penetrated;
11) Our special teams are destined for failure; and
12) Appalachian lost to a team that lost to a team that Montana beat by 50 points?

.........

Thanks for the great game, Spidahs! It could have gone either way. To whom may my cardiologist send the bill?

[appmaj]

Prognosticating business closed due to bad economy ... xeyebrowx

... Haven't your heard?

1) It's too cold in Montana for Appalachian;
2) The wind blows too hard;
3) The stadium in Montana is the loudest ever;
4) Montana fans are the greatest ever ... if you don't believe it, just ask them;
5) Appalachian has not beat a good team;
6) Don't kick the ball to (insert name here);
7) We can't stop (insert name here) when Montana runs the ball;
8) We can't stop (insert name here) when Montana throws the ball;
9) We can't run on their defense;
10) Their pass defense cannot be penetrated;
11) Our special teams are destined for failure; and
12) Appalachian lost to a team that lost to a team that Montana beat by 50 points?

.........

Thanks for the great game, Spidahs! It could have gone either way. To whom may my cardiologist send the bill?


Lets just bypass the game xeekx

[SpiderSafety75]

I really don't think App has that much to worry about. I see them winning by a TD or so.

[SpeedkingATL]

I really don't think App has that much to worry about. I see them winning by a TD or so.

Hope you're right Spideyman. Also, do you thing Richmond's defensive fatigue had anything to do with the ASU offense going wild in the last 10 minutes or was it just execution?xchinscratchx ASU's pace of play did that to a number of teams this year.

[sarajf0224]

MASN.......649 maybe......might wanna check, im only about 90 percent sure on that one

This is the national championship!!

[mlbowl]

Prognosticating business closed due to bad economy ... xeyebrowx

... Haven't your heard?

1) It's too cold in Montana for Appalachian;
2) The wind blows too hard;
3) The stadium in Montana is the loudest ever;
4) Montana fans are the greatest ever ... if you don't believe it, just ask them;
5) Appalachian has not beat a good team;
6) Don't kick the ball to (insert name here);
7) We can't stop (insert name here) when Montana runs the ball;
8) We can't stop (insert name here) when Montana throws the ball;
9) We can't run on their defense;
10) Their pass defense cannot be penetrated;
11) Our special teams are destined for failure; and
12) Appalachian lost to a team that lost to a team that Montana beat by 50 points?

.........

Thanks for the great game, Spidahs! It could have gone either way. To whom may my cardiologist send the bill?


Wow...reallyxrolleyesx...have you heard a few of your own fans???

[mlbowl]

This is the national championship!!

Nope...pretty sure it's not!