Villanova @ Appalachian State

[boonegoon]

Great call.

No, it wasn't. They can't overrule it because they brought 2 cameras.

[umassfan]

This is the the worst booth review crew I have ever seen.

Why? Tell me how you could overturn that call from what you saw... Not happening.

[VUCats02]

Wish I had Szczur on my fantasy team...

[cowboy91]

Fiction: Appalachian State winning this football game.

[wb247]

If his knee wasn't on the ground, his hip was. It was clear he didn't roll over top.

[asuboys]

Watching in DC in high def... He was down before extending the ball to the goal line

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

tick, tick, tick, tick.....

[boonegoon]

Awesome!!!

[umassfan]

Watching in DC in high def... He was down before extending the ball to the goal line

I really would like to know what you saw that I didnt see on my high def. But thats ok... Homer.

[soccerguy315]

wow, big play there to keep ASU in this game

... don't see any reason to review this.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD! That was close too. The ball was definitely moving around.

[umassfan]

INCOMPLETE

[soccerguy315]

wait...

there is official review AND challenges? hrm

[asuboys]

I really would like to know what you saw that I didnt see on my high def. But thats ok... Homer.

My high def is better than your Samsung...

[paward]

That should be a catch

[asuboys]

My high def is better than your Samsung... CAA homer

[umassfan]

Guess that was payback because the ball was moving... didnt have control till he was on the ground. App fans cannot b*tch now.

[boonegoon]

wait...

there is official review AND challenges? hrm

I didn't know they could challenge either. But hey, if they allow the Nova TD with that shoddy review equipment then they allow the App one too. Why even have it

[Nova58]

LOL

[VUCats02]

This game is FAR from over, but this is what Nova's offense is built to do. Control the clock in the 4th quarter with a lead.

[boonegoon]

This game is FAR from over, but this is what Nova's offense is built to do. Control the clock in the 4th quarter with a lead.

I'm afraid you're right.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Just what you couldn't do! The choke might be on!

[boonegoon]

SWEET!!!

[asuboys]

Guess that was payback because the ball was moving... didnt have control till he was on the ground. App fans cannot b*tch now.

Watching in high def in DC. He had control of the ball..... :p

[dwtime]

Wow how can you drop the ball on a play like that?

[soccerguy315]

that wasn't smart by Nova... ASU back with all the momentum

[VUCats02]

Wow. How can you fumble the ball in that situation. Geez Babarro!

[charliej]

Ouch...TO

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

that wasn't smart by Nova... ASU back with all the momentum

I agree. Not like that was great strip attempt.

[umassfan]

HUGE stop

[boonegoon]

Why do that?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

No harm no foul, terrible awareness by App State WR and QB

[charliej]

SHORT!!!! Dodged a bullet that time.

[umassfan]

This could be ballgame!!!!

[soccerguy315]

huge stop, and then a big run (again to the left side)

[dwtime]

Great run Nova way to stand strong when it counted on D.

[umassfan]

Fat lady is singing... LALALALALALALALAxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

[boonegoon]

WTH. Put a helmet on that guy.

[asuboys]

This could be ballgame!!!!

You're right on this comment

[soccerguy315]

well, that went from Nova disaster with a TO to Nova with another TD very quickly

[charliej]

TD...Breathing easier now < 10 minutes to play

[WileECoyote06]

whew. . . I don't think anybody saw this coming. We might be looking at back to back champions, here.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

game, set, match....

'Nova is very good. App State is soft.

[VUCats02]

WTH. Put a helmet on that guy.

This is not the first time this question has been asked in Whitney's Nova career.

[cowboy91]

game, set, match....

'Nova is very good. App State is soft.

So I'm not the only one that thinks that?

[umassfan]

Delaware vs Nova in the NC... All CAA Power!!!

[asuboys]

Fat lady is singing... LALALALALALALALAxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx
Now the CAA arrogance that I'm so familiar with here in DC raises it's head again

[umassfan]

Now the CAA arrogance that I'm so familiar with here in DC raises it's head again

Had enough of the App state arrogance for 3 years. gotta take it both ways

[cowboy91]

overrated.

[asuboys]

Had enough of the App state arrogance for 3 years. gotta take it both ways

some arrogance, yes... But more school enthusiasm than anything... You can see it however you want.

[umassfan]

some arrogance, yes... But more school enthusiasm than anything... You can see it however you want.

Nah just arrogance.... App thought they were walking on water for those 3 years.

[swaghook]

Delaware vs Nova in the NC... All CAA Power!!!

jumping the gun just a lil don't ya think?

[asuboys]

Nah just arrogance.... App thought they were walking on water for those 3 years.

Actually 5 years... But then again, you would feel that way considering 2006...

[Mntneer]

Grats to Nova. We just threw away the last opportunity we're gonna get.

[umassfan]

Actually 5 years... But then again, you would feel that way considering 2006...

I saw it first hand in 06 yes... but it was hardcore on here. You wouldnt know with your 41 posts.

[jmufan]

jumping the gun just a lil don't ya think?

Yeah, Both Delaware and 'Nova are going to have to go through two very good teams to get to the NC. GA Southern looks good right now against Wofford.

[asuboys]

I saw it first hand in 06 yes... but it was hardcore on here. You wouldnt know with your 41 posts.
I read this daily (and rarely post)... Just couldn't hold back from the fray today, so had to post

[paward]

Yeah, Both Delaware and 'Nova are going to have to go through two very good teams to get to the NC. GA Southern looks Great right now against Wofford.

Great is a better description.

[umassfan]

I read this daily (and rarely post)... Just couldn't hold back from the fray today, so had to post

Yes it looks like you joined just in time to jump on the ASU bandwaggon in 06

[umassfan]

Great is a better description.

They are getting gifts from Wofford... Just ask the GSU fans... they know all about gifts(98)

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

You have to kick the FG. What is App State doin?

LOL, that was really, really dumb imo.

[jmufan]

Int in the end zone, that should about do it.

[dwtime]

Goodnight Irene

[umassfan]

lalala lalala hey hey hey GOODBYE.... LALALA LALALA hey hey hey GOODBYE!!! Stick a fork in them ASU is DONE!!!!!! xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

[VUCats02]

interception! Great game played by Nova.

[paward]

Looks as if Villanova will be joining an elite group:

GSU
Richmond
McNeese
Nova

Went to the Rock and stole the kryptonite.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Can someone explain the logic of going for it instead of kicking the FG when you need 3 scores anyway?

[asuboys]

Yes it looks like you joined just in time to jump on the ASU bandwaggon in 06
yes... I didn't even know this forum existed before 2006, not that it's been around all that long anyway. I grew up attending and following 1-AA (fcs) football since I was a kid. So hardly a bandwagon fan. Have traveled to many games since the '70's to watch App play in all parts of the country (including Chatty), so hardly a "bandwagon fan". You can't judge the degree of a fan by the number of posts they've made on some random blog...

[theasushow]

I don't think Villanova is 18 points better than ASU, but they were today, and that's all that matters. APP simply didn't execute and Nova did, that's all there is to it. APP had their chances in the 2nd half but just couldn't get it done, Nova had an answer for everything, they will win it all again if they play the way they did today at the Rock. Also, I don't think I have seen a cleaner football team than Nova. No dirty penalties, no bad mouthing the opponent, no mocking ASU players,no arguing with the refs, even when they had a huge lead. Scuzur showed excellent sportsmanship after every play as I saw him constantly helping up ASU defenders, even after he had just shredded them for 10 yards. Nova played like they have been here before.....I was thoroughly impressed with their play on the field as well as their sportsmanship in victory. Good luck in the Semi's.

[asuboys]

Yep... Congrats to Villanova on a great win. Great game plan on their part...

[VUCats02]

If Nova holds this one, we're going to have to need more non-Szczur production next week. You can be sure the EWU/NDST winner will go all out in game planning on stopping Szczur after this performance

[umassfan]

If Nova holds this one, we're going to have to need more non-Szczur production next week. You can be sure the EWU/NDST winner will go all out in game planning on stopping Szczur after this performance

Doesnt every team go all out game planning on trying to stop Szczur?

[Banks!!!]

Can someone explain the logic of going for it instead of kicking the FG when you need 3 scores anyway?
Good question. Guess the coaching staff just felt some momentum and thought 4th and goal was do-able. Can't say I blame them...Jordan was wide open on 3rd down but the pass was way off. Overall, I think that's just the story of the day...Deandre not making plays in the pass (throwing high all day, into a lot of coverage) or the run (pulling it down when there was a wall in front of him, not running for the yardage when in space). Not sure what the deal was out there with him, but his offensive coordinators weren't helping him out a lot either.

Congrats to 'Nova and their coaching staff...great adjustments made to take the game over, which isn't an easy thing to do once ASU gets a little momentum like they did in the first quarter. Matt Szczur is the real deal...his absence has got to be a major reason they ever had 4 Ls on the year.

[VUCats02]

Doesnt every team go all out game planning on trying to stop Szczur?

I'm not so sure if Delaware and SFA really knew if Szczur was going to play much. It was only last week that it was official that Szczur has really returned.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

'Nova was clearly the better team. I was hoping for an App State win but i didn't have much confidence. I don't see EWU or NDSU beating 'Nova.

[cowboy91]

lalala lalala hey hey hey GOODBYE.... LALALA LALALA hey hey hey GOODBYE!!! Stick a fork in them ASU is DONE!!!!!! xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

Lose to Rhode Island lately?

[umassfan]

Lose to Rhode Island lately?

All I know is Umass ended with the same thing ASU did... and that is no championship :D

[Back2theROCK!]

Congrats Villanova, you played a great game today. I wouldn't say that they are 18 points better than App but they were today.

Still great to be a mountaineer and we've got a great group of guys coming back next year so I can't wait to break the tailgating gear out next year!

Go APP!

and best of luck Villanova.

[swaghook]

'Nova was clearly the better team. I was hoping for an App State win but i didn't have much confidence. I don't see EWU or NDSU beating 'Nova.

Hope you're wrong and we see NOVA in the Fargodome next weekend it will be a packed house!

[cowboy91]

All I know is Umass ended with the same thing ASU did... and that is no championship :D

That would bother me if my team wasn't one of the 2 CAA teams left.

[umassfan]

That would bother me if my team wasn't one of the 2 CAA teams left.

Then your comment why?

[HailSzczur]

ALL HAIL SZCZUR

[Twentysix]

Lets go bison!! Earn that last playoff game.

Thank you villanova, see you in fargo!

[Longhorn]

Congrats Villanova, you played a great game today. I wouldn't say that they are 18 points better than App but they were today.

Still great to be a mountaineer and we've got a great group of guys coming back next year so I can't wait to break the tailgating gear out next year!

Go APP!

and best of luck Villanova.





You say this given ASU's home field advantage? Objectively, Nova's got to be considered more than 18 points better than ASU, if played anywhere else but in Boone.

[Mntneer]

'Nova was clearly the better team. I was hoping for an App State win but i didn't have much confidence. I don't see EWU or NDSU beating 'Nova.

Agreed. Nova will annihilate either of those teams.

[Elon Fightin' Christians]

Way to go Phila-nova !!!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Way to go Phila-nova !!!

If only they were located in Philly....

[KiddBrewer]

Hey nova folks, heck of a game. You beat us everywhere today, and there's no denying that. Truly well played. Good luck to you and your guys in the next couple weeks. Pleasure having your fans in Boone. Here's to playing you guys again soon. Again, good luck and Merry Christmas.

[GSU1-A]

Way to go Phila-nova !!!


Really? Way to keep the SoCon faith.. Tough game Appy! See you next year.. I was hoping for a ASU v GSU in Texas but lets do it next year instead.

PS- 6>3 and 7 is coming soon!

[LeadBolt]

The Southern Conference is always the better conference. That is not debatable, just facts.

So what happened today at the Rock?

[AlphaSigMD]

Villanova was obviously the better team today. All you ASU haters out there who want to make this into an "ASU sucks" moment really do a disservice to how well Nova played, especially during the first half.

That being said, ASU had a number of opportunities that they could not capitalize on (Turnover, 2 kicks out of bounds), and that sloppy play was not compatible with winning a game against a quality opponent like Nova. In addition, the play calling throughout the first half was suspect at best.

I was also disappointed with the lack of discipline by the officiating crew. In addition to a number of questionable reviewable calls that went against ASU, the officials let the Nova O-line hold all day and allowed open season for defensive holding/pass interference in the secondary. In addition, the linesman took away critical yard(s) on a number of plays by marking the ball short of where the ASU player extended the ball. On two of those occasions ASU ended up turning the ball over on downs. I think these mistakes had a way of magnifying ASU's miscues and shortcomings, but I can't blame them for ASU losing. Nova was the better team.

In addition, I was very disappointed in the ASU fanbase for leaving the stadium early. The seniors on the squad deserve better than to walk off the field in front of empty stands.

Good luck to Villanova in the rest of your season. As much as it pains me to say it, you deserved to win the game today, plain and simple. Enjoy the win as ASU will certainly be back next year as a title contender. Hopefully this game will stick with the team and give them a years worth of incentive/spite in order to carry them to championship next year.

[jlcharles]

I'm not so sure if Delaware and SFA really knew if Szczur was going to play much. It was only last week that it was official that Szczur has really returned.

Every team last year gameplanned for him. He is without a doubt, the best player in FCS. If only he hadn't been injured this year, he probably would have won the Payton.

[jlcharles]

That being said, ASU had a number of opportunities that they could not capitalize on (Turnover, 2 kicks out of bounds), and that sloppy play was not compatible with winning a game against a quality opponent like Nova. In addition, the play calling throughout the first half was suspect at best.

Yako was channeling his inner Marcoux. Marcoux had a knack for following up something great with a nice timely kick out of bounds. I think it's time Yako sits forever. Time for Hamilton to take over kickoff duties too.

[LeadBolt]

In College Football - YES - App State is worlds ahead of Nova. Ask ESPN.. Google APP State football and Google Villanova football

Ask anyone who beat Michigan and won 3 straight national championships ? Ask any Penn State fan who started Michigan's tailspin?

and today????

[VUCats02]

Yako was channeling his inner Marcoux. Marcoux had a knack for following up something great with a nice timely kick out of bounds. I think it's time Yako sits forever. Time for Hamilton to take over kickoff duties too.

Agreed!

[LeadBolt]

Mountianeers by 17+ my prediction....Nova does not have the speed to handle these guys....

Thanks for setting us all straight!

[VUCats02]

Villanova was obviously the better team today. All you ASU haters out there who want to make this into an "ASU sucks" moment really do a disservice to how well Nova played, especially during the first half.

That being said, ASU had a number of opportunities that they could not capitalize on (Turnover, 2 kicks out of bounds), and that sloppy play was not compatible with winning a game against a quality opponent like Nova. In addition, the play calling throughout the first half was suspect at best.

I was also disappointed with the lack of discipline by the officiating crew. In addition to a number of questionable reviewable calls that went against ASU, the officials let the Nova O-line hold all day and allowed open season for defensive holding/pass interference in the secondary. In addition, the linesman took away critical yard(s) on a number of plays by marking the ball short of where the ASU player extended the ball. On two of those occasions ASU ended up turning the ball over on downs. I think these mistakes had a way of magnifying ASU's miscues and shortcomings, but I can't blame them for ASU losing. Nova was the better team.

In addition, I was very disappointed in the ASU fanbase for leaving the stadium early. The seniors on the squad deserve better than to walk off the field in front of empty stands.

Good luck to Villanova in the rest of your season. As much as it pains me to say it, you deserved to win the game today, plain and simple. Enjoy the win as ASU will certainly be back next year as a title contender. Hopefully this game will stick with the team and give them a years worth of incentive/spite in order to carry them to championship next year.



It's not holding when one side is much bigger than the other and just keep pushing them backwards. That's just football.

[LeadBolt]

Yeah, saw Nova play...they don't have the speed and are not physically fit to play in this altitude, nor in freezing rain......"Cocky" whatever you want to think....you better pray.....I am catholic too.

Right!

[AppState913]

Congrats to Villanova. ASU clearly could not play their game today. They looked off in almost every aspect of the game. That being said, it was a great season and we got beat by two FCS schools that could possibly be playing for the title in Texas!

[HailSzczur]

Yako was channeling his inner Marcoux. Marcoux had a knack for following up something great with a nice timely kick out of bounds. I think it's time Yako sits forever. Time for Hamilton to take over kickoff duties too.

better then channeling his inner adam james if you want to go back that far. I sit in SF right by the kicking next and id watch him schmozing with the cheerleaders when he should have been warming up for a potential field goal

[AppMAN04]

I would like to take my hat off to Nova, they played a good game today.. I will say that was the first time this season that I have seen them play and I will admit they surprised the hell out of me...I didnt understand the talk about this kid Szczur, but obviously he is an athlete who got the job done. As long as he stays healthy, I believe you will repeat.. He is the X factor without a doubt...

" I SAID ITS GREAT TO BE A MOUNTAINEER"

[Back2theROCK!]

You say this given ASU's home field advantage? Objectively, Nova's got to be considered more than 18 points better than ASU, if played anywhere else but in Boone.

I disagree, but it really doesnt matter because today they were 18 points better...like I said congrats villanova.

[VBR_Productions]

Appalachian State is a great football team but Villanova was the better team today. ASU is clearly the class of the SoCon but they couldn't contain one Mr. Matt Szcsur.

The most entertaining part of the game was the ASU fan screaming "break his legs!" referring to Szcsur, after the broadcasters praised him all day long for donating his bone marrow.

[Old Cat Fan]

Szczur putting on a display for the NFL scouts.

Patriots are crazy not to go after him, this kid is the real deal, he is right out of the same mold as Welker and Woodhead don't even mess around hoping to get him as a U.F.A use one of the six picks in the first three rounds and be done with it..xnodx

[wr70beh]

Appalachian State is a great football team but Villanova was the better team today. ASU is clearly the class of the SoCon but they couldn't contain one Mr. Matt Szcsur.

The most entertaining part of the game was the ASU fan screaming "break his legs!" referring to Szcsur, after the broadcasters praised him all day long for donating his bone marrow.

I heard that, too. Stay classy, Boone. Stay classy.

Szczur is one of the best all-around players I've seen at UR Stadium.

[ChattTown Mountaineer]

What a great display by Szczur. It will be interesting to see where he goes next. Had he been healthy all year, we might have not met Nova until Texas. Not to mention that ASU never seemed to show up today.

I'll be pulling for SoCon as long as we're in it. If Wofford and GaSo fall, I'll pull for Nova to repeat. Why? Because they are a great team and I didn't follow this thread closely. What a display of jerkiness.

And with regards to umassfan, will someone please stop feeding the trolls?

It's great to be a mountaineer! Looking forward to next season already.

[Old Cat Fan]

I don't think Villanova is 18 points better than ASU, but they were today, and that's all that matters. APP simply didn't execute and Nova did, that's all there is to it. APP had their chances in the 2nd half but just couldn't get it done, Nova had an answer for everything, they will win it all again if they play the way they did today at the Rock. Also, I don't think I have seen a cleaner football team than Nova. No dirty penalties, no bad mouthing the opponent, no mocking ASU players,no arguing with the refs, even when they had a huge lead. Scuzur showed excellent sportsmanship after every play as I saw him constantly helping up ASU defenders, even after he had just shredded them for 10 yards. Nova played like they have been here before.....I was thoroughly impressed with their play on the field as well as their sportsmanship in victory. Good luck in the Semi's.

After reading through this entire 61 page thread, this is the best post on it, theasushow is a first class fan to post this after losing out of the playoffs,there should be more fans with his sportmanship on the AGS myself included

[VUCats02]

Post 229 on page 23 of this thread. Somebody predicted a Matt Szczur PASSING Td! xthumbsupx

[HailSzczur]

Appalachian State is a great football team but Villanova was the better team today. ASU is clearly the class of the SoCon but they couldn't contain one Mr. Matt Szcsur.

The most entertaining part of the game was the ASU fan screaming "break his legs!" referring to Szcsur, after the broadcasters praised him all day long for donating his bone marrow.

obviously im a nova fan and love matt szczur but i am getting tired of hearing about the bone marrow thing so much. i think we heard that more times then we saw the playoff bracket. Sure he saved a life, but even matt himself downplays the whole thing and doesnt talk about it much

[ASU_Fanatic]

Villanova was better no doubt, I do think the refs were a little cheesy at times though with ball spots and that was one of the worst calls I've ever seen on that roughing the passer, he tackled him as he threw it, it would of been impossible for him to stop and that was a point in the game where we were building some momentum, it went from 2&10 on the 23 to 1st&10 on the 38 or something like that...terrible call. And even after that we had chances but couldn't convert. The play calling was as bad as I've seen it all year, we were most successful when we went to the middle of the field and DP would drop straight back, but no let him role out or throw one in the end zone to Quick, and that play works a lot but it was starting to get predictable. Villy was better, we got man handled on both lines all day. I'm not surprised we lost, but I'm surprised that we got outplayed as bad as we did.

Oh well, here comes the grueling off season where all you can do is think about what you could of done differently and countdown till kickoff again. It was a great season and I'm already preparing for Blacksburg.

Go Apps.

[T-Dog]

I was sitting near the "break his leg" guy. He was screaming all sorts of stuff during the game. He left when the going got tough and I'm glad he did.

We got out-coached big time today. The players had heart and the fans tried to will them on, but the coaching staff screwed the pooch big time today.

Nova played like world beaters and smacked us in the face early. Congrats to them. I'm 100% sure they're going to Frisco.

[VUCats02]

I was sitting near the "break his leg" guy. He was screaming all sorts of stuff during the game. He left when the going got tough and I'm glad he did.

We got out-coached big time today. The players had heart and the fans tried to will them on, but the coaching staff screwed the pooch big time today.

Nova played like world beaters and smacked us in the face early. Congrats to them. I'm 100% sure they're going to Frisco.

I wouldn't say it's 100% that we're going to Frisco. How could you possibly say that? I have a feeling everyone is going to think the next game is a "Gimmie" for Nova but it's not. We traveled from Texas to N.C. to either North Dakota or Washington. That kind of traveling takes a toll on you. Plus after playing such an emotional game in a bigtime FCS environment, it is sometimes tough for teams to bounce back the following week.

[VUCats02]

Is there a semifinal game on Friday like there was last year?

[cougarpines]

yes

[T-Dog]

Nova @ EWU will be the Friday night game, GSU @ UD will be the Saturday game.

[Catsfan2]

Hope you're wrong and we see NOVA in the Fargodome next weekend it will be a packed house!

IF NDakSt were to win today, why would the Nova game be in Fargo instead of at Nova?

[VUCats02]

Well EW game isn't over but yeah you're right. Delaware GSU will definitely be on Saturday.

[VUCats02]

IF NDakSt were to win today, why would the Nova game be in Fargo instead of at Nova?


They'll outbid us.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

IF NDakSt were to win today, why would the Nova game be in Fargo instead of at Nova?

$$$$$$

[Catsfan2]

I'm not so sure of that.

[Nebuta]

Grats App St on a great season. Good luck Nova the rest of the playoffs.

[VUCats02]

I'm not so sure of that.

I'm 98% sure.

[theasushow]

42 was the most points given up by ASU to an fcs team since 2007....in a loss at Wofford. sigh.

[Mntneer]

Thanks for setting us all straight!

Man, someone has been itching to rub someone's face in something after last week huh?

[Ivytalk]

Congrats to the Cats.

[theasushow]

Gulp, not sure I should be saying this....and I have been absolutely THRILLED in the way Presley played this season...couldn't have asked for more. But today I felt like was the only game this year where we really missed having AE at QB, Presley just looked rattled. His stats turned out to be okay, but the majority of those were in garbage time when Nova was playing a prevent defense. But not taking anything away from DP, if you told me before the season ASU would go 10-3 I would have been very skeptical.

[South Carolina Duke]

As rattled as AE looked against Richmond????????? As rattled as AE looked against JMU the last time in Harrisonburg???

[theasushow]

Nah, more like as rattled as he looked as a true Freshman in the national championship, or as rattled as he looked playing Michigan in the big house.

[SoCon48]

It's not holding when one side is much bigger than the other and just keep pushing them backwards. That's just football.

I guess grabbing a jersey from behind is not holding?????

[VUCats02]

I guess grabbing a jersey from behind is not holding?????

Dude, you're seriously going to pull the refs excuse? You got beat. You're a top-tier class act program who will be here next year. Just quit complaining about the refs - Nova's offensive line dominated App's defensive line in this game.

[wideright82]

better then channeling his inner adam james if you want to go back that far. I sit in SF right by the kicking next and id watch him schmozing with the cheerleaders when he should have been warming up for a potential field goal



haha that's not fair. Adam tore his quad and kick offs were not his strong suit. as for marcoux. He was better at blasting it as far as possible than trying to place it in the corner like we were instructed to do. I had the same issues.

[VBR_Productions]

Nova's offensive line dominated App's defensive line in this game.

It seemed like Villanova started running downfield in the second quarter. There's probably holding on every offensive play so blaming that as the reason for a loss is insufficient.

theasushow above mentioned missing AE for the first time all season because Presley "just looked rattled." I thought the same thing. He's got a LOT of physical talent and he may use this game as motivation for next year. But today, something just seemed off about him.

[VUCats02]

It seemed like Villanova started running downfield in the second quarter. There's probably holding on every offensive play so blaming that as the reason for a loss is insufficient.

theasushow above mentioned missing AE for the first time all season because Presley "just looked rattled." I thought the same thing. He's got a LOT of physical talent and he may use this game as motivation for next year. But today, something just seemed off about him.

Presley needs to become a pocket passer first and running QB second. To be honest, Moses (even with all of his turnovers against us) looked like the better QB than Presley against us. While you can't take anything away from Presley's speed, his passing just looked bad. He reminds me of Vick a little bit. Vick is a MUCH better QB now than before - now that he is a pass-first, run-second QB.

[SFA 71]

Looks like SFA wasn't as bad as everyone thought they were last week. Even a good team can lose to a team on a roll.

[Tubby Raymond]

Looks like SFA wasn't as bad as everyone thought they were last week. Even a good team can lose to a team on a roll.
Yes they were as bad as they looked.

[emilimo701]

Szczur : pronounced (Caesar, like previously mentioned)......The only six letter, two syllable word/name I can think of that only has one vowel :-P

rhythm!

[emilimo701]

Truth be told, Appy State aint seen nothing like Nova all year, prepare to walk the plank Appy because your season is Villa overxsmileyclapx

CAA ftw!!!

[Touchdown Yosef]

Great game Nova no excuses today we were beaten soundly. Good luck the rest of the way and I hope you enjoyed your time in Boone if you made the trip.

[Dblue]

Entertaining game, Villanova just happened to play better than App on this day. Szczur play had to rank in the top 10 of playoff performances...I don't have a list made up but if I did I would have to include Randy Moss of Marshall, he destroyed my Hens. xbawlingx Might be a good thread...Top 10 Playoff Performances.

Hey App, time to take sorta revenge. App right now playing another small Catholic school (Big East, just like 'Nova), the Georgetown Hoyas!
Streamed online http://fcsfootball.yolasite.com/sports13.php

[caribbeanhen]

Truth be told, Appy State aint seen nothing like Nova all year, prepare to walk the plank Appy because your season is Villa overxsmileyclapx

Capt Jack Knows

[Horseshoe App]

Capt Jack Knows

I guess you had to pat yourself on the back since no one else will. Yes, they beat us. They are very good. I have a feeling your Hens might have the same results against Georgia Southern. Hopefully, I will be able to pat myself on the back next week:)

[caribbeanhen]

I second all that, the kid is rock tough and a winner as you stated


I guess you had to pat yourself on the back since no one else will. Yes, they beat us. They are very good. I have a feeling your Hens might have the same results against Georgia Southern. Hopefully, I will be able to pat myself on the back next week:)

if your right you should, I'll let you know when the compass has the correct heading on which direction this game will go... as far as no else passing credit around, Only had time to check the last page but I did see some proper recognition

[caribbeanhen]

Looks like SFA wasn't as bad as everyone thought they were last week. Even a good team can lose to a team on a roll.

it's not that the other teams are bad, it's that your overmatched against CAA teams that are playing above the FCS level anyway

[PhillyApp1]

and today????

First of ALL - Congrats to Nova Nation. You out choached and played APP!

Secondly, I had nothing to lose in this game. I road my bike to watch Nova games as a kid 40years ago. Watched Delaware games 30years ago. I am still a Philly guy.

Third, The tribe lost 1 week earlier so you don't count.

Fourth, I am so HAPPY the Villanova fans i tailgated with had a GREAT time visiting THE ROCK.

And fifth, My comment was addressing the NATIONAL exposure of FCS Football and APP was worlds ahead of Nova. That being said if NOVA wins BACK TO BACK Championships and moves to Big EAST. They will be on the map in Philly and nationally.

Finally, Good luck to Nova and Andy Talley where ever you play. You deserve more support in Philly !!!!!!

[Anovafan]

Thanks to all the App St. fans and football family, you were all gracious hosts and most gracious in defeat. Coach Moore and his wife especially. I have never seen so many fans congratulate the team and our fans while leaving the stadium, very classy. Maybe it is the southern hospitality, but that never happens in the northeast. The Rock is pretty amazing for the FCS level, I hope I never have to go back there.

[GunsAndGuitars]

I guess grabbing a jersey from behind is not holding?????

You know...I saw the same thing. It did look like there was a lot of holding from 'Nova xbangx, but I said this from the student section, where I observed said holding and I'll say it here. It doesn't matter if they're holding. The game goes on, play through it.

Presley had a good year. I don't think you could've asked for more from a QB replacing Armanti Edwards. Honestly, I feel confident about him going into next year. I don't think that ASU is done.

I never thought I'd say this, and I'm going to wash my hands THOROUGHLY after typing this, but I guess I have to now.......xbangx. Go Eagles. And GSU fans that go to Delaware for the game, don't eat the chicken. Something about blue chicken is gritty and disgusting. xnodx

[SideLine Shooter]

Link to Nova@ASU Photos.

http://sidelineshooter.smugmug.com/Sports/Villanova-ASU-12-11-10/15057936_ZBe3w#1125028151_VZMmw

[PhillyApp1]

Thanks to all the App St. fans and football family, you were all gracious hosts and most gracious in defeat. Coach Moore and his wife especially. I have never seen so many fans congratulate the team and our fans while leaving the stadium, very classy. Maybe it is the southern hospitality, but that never happens in the northeast. The Rock is pretty amazing for the FCS level, I hope I never have to go back there.

Jerry Moore and his wife are as genuine and nice people as God could make. I am glad you saw the best APP has to show. APP State as a family is a great place. We do have a few idiots but as a Philly raised adult, I think there is something very special about most APP fans, town folks, players, coaches, and administration.

I invite you back anytime you want. I always have 2 extra tickets on the 45 yard line in section 111. Just let me know when your in Carolina.

Good luck to NOVA ! You may have awoken Nova pride in many of my best friends from Philly. They have shared that pride with me this weekend.lol

[asknoquarter21]

Congrats to Nova on moving on

ASU had the chances, but just couldn't capitalize

The difference in the game was the the trenches. Say what you want about Szcuzr, but the best player in FCS is that LT #71 for Nova. Do people realize the offense goes through this guy! There were a couple long runs where I watcher #71 block at least 3 guys. Truth be told this game could have been a lot uglier just based off running behind that guy every single play.

On Offense ASU did have some problems later on and Pressley had his worst game at QB since ECU last year, but our offensive line was 2 yards in the backfield on every play.

This game was won in the trenches by Villanova and I am confident they are the favorite to repeat. ASU may have the best skill players in FCS, but it doesn't matter if you can't hold your own on the lines.

[fball27]

Congrats to Nova on moving on

ASU had the chances, but just couldn't capitalize

The difference in the game was the the trenches. Say what you want about Szcuzr, but the best player in FCS is that LT #71 for Nova. Do people realize the offense goes through this guy! There were a couple long runs where I watcher #71 block at least 3 guys. Truth be told this game could have been a lot uglier just based off running behind that guy every single play.

On Offense ASU did have some problems later on and Pressley had his worst game at QB since ECU last year, but our offensive line was 2 yards in the backfield on every play.

This game was won in the trenches by Villanova and I am confident they are the favorite to repeat. ASU may have the best skill players in FCS, but it doesn't matter if you can't hold your own on the lines.

#71 is Ben Ijaiana. He was invited to the senior bowl along with Szczur.

[boonegoon]

#71 is Ben Ijaiana. He was invited to the senior bowl along with Szczur.

YEah, I kept waiting for App to load the left side to counter that dude and Nova springing something big off the right but they never had to. He was impressive.

[TwoFeathers]

YEah, I kept waiting for App to load the left side to counter that dude and Nova springing something big off the right but they never had to. He was impressive.

He was voted #10 best offensive lineman in the country for all conferences. Pretty impressive.

[VUCats02]

I remember one play against UNH this year where Nova ran a quick screen play from their own 20 yard line, and it went incomplete (the play must have been like 3 seconds long) and Ijalana ran a defensive lineman to the 45 yardline. He is truly a beast. Nova was very fortunate to get him. Without him (and Klouser too - Ijalana's counterpart on that leftside of the line), Nova would be nowhere near as good as they are now.

[jlcharles]

One of the knocks on him coming from the scouts was his run blocking. I'm pretty sure he's been working on that.

Was the UNH game the one where he got a PF for blocking a guy practically into the stands?

Notice that they move him around too. He'll line up at TE on the right side at times as well.