Georgia Southern at Appalachian State, Mr. C's Game Thread

[Mr. C]

BOONE, N.C. — When I woke up about 7:30 a.m. in my house about 30 minutes from town, I was pleased to see that a rainy night had been replaced by sunshine.

Colors of orange and red from the maple and oak trees enveloping my yard were showing off brilliant tones and it looked like a great day for a football game between two of the biggest rivals in the Football Championship Subdivision, Georgia Southern and Appalachian State.

But like they say up here in the Appalachian Mountains, if you don't like the weather (or, even if you do), wait five minutes and it will change.

About three hours later when I pulled into town, the weather had indeed changed. Snow flurries are falling on Kidd Brewer Stadium on a cold day that will prove challenging for players and fans alike.

It might also put a damper on what was expected to be a record crowd of over 32,000. We will see how hearty the fans from ASU and GSU are on this day.

Game-time temperatures were suppose to be in the low 40s, but then the rain and snow were suppose to have been gone hours ago, too.

Ironically, this is the third straight time that I have visited Kidd Brewer Stadium with snow in the mix. I covered last year's ASU-Western Illinois second-round playoff game where about a foot of snow fell and I attended the ASU-Villanova quarterfinal contest a week later when the Wildcats escaped town with a win and just before another blizzard hit.

Some folks around here think I am somewhat of a weather jinx these days.

Visitors in the press box told me when they left Savannah, GA. on Friday, it was nearly 70 degrees.

Whatever the weather, I am expecting another classic game in what has been an iconic FCS series. Since Georgia Southern and Appalachian State began playing in the I-AA/FCS era, few rivalries have produced such good football.

Georgia Southern just has to be happy that the weather isn't like it was when Erk Russell brought his team up for the modern renewal of the series in 1987.

The two-time national champion Eagles encountered one of the coldest days for football in Kidd Brewer Stadium history, with wind chills hovering near and below zero as the two teams battled snow and ice.

Steam literally billowed off Russell's trademark bald head as he directed his team from the sideline.

The combination of App State's defense and the icy conditions made it almost impossible for Russell's triple option to function that day and ASU ended the Eagles' reign as national champions with a 19-0 quarterfinal-round playoff victory.

A week later, the top-seeded Mountaineers were stunned at home by Marshall 24-10 in the semifinals — a Thundering Herd team that ASU had beaten 17-10 in Huntington, W.V. on its way to its first Southern Conference title.

Marshall dropped a one-point thriller to QB Stan Humphries and Northeast Louisiana (now Louisiana-Monroe) in the NCAA Division I championship game a week after that.

Since 1993, ASU and GSU have done battle as Southern Conference opponents and also on the national scene and the rivalry has only intensified.

Twice, teams have come into this game ranked No. 1 in the country and left as losers (Georgia Southern falling 17-16 in 1999 in Boone and Appalachian State stumbling 21-14 in overtime last year in Statesboro, GA.).

With Georgia Southern undefeated at 7-0 overall and 5-0 in the SoCon and ranked No. 1 and facing an ASU squad (5-2, 3-1) that is ranked fifth nationally, the chance of that happening again is one of the draws of this game.

[blueballs]

Mr. C.... it's hard to beat the excitement this rivalry has produced in 1994, 1999, 2000, 2001 (the first game), 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010. I just hope the weather allows the teams to play the way they're capable so it is the best game possible.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Georgia Southern just has to be happy that the weather isn't like it was when Erk Russell brought his team up for the modern renewal of the series in 1987.

The two-time national champion Eagles encountered one of the coldest days for football in Kidd Brewer Stadium history, with wind chills hovering near and below zero as the two teams battled snow and ice.

Steam literally billowed off Russell's trademark bald head as he directed his team from the sideline.

The combination of App State's defense and the icy conditions made it almost impossible for Russell's triple option to function that day and ASU ended the Eagles' reign as national champions with a 19-0 quarterfinal-round playoff victory.

This is the biggest question mark as far as the weather IMO. Our quarterback and A-backs need to have good traction on the field.

We have had some pretty disappointing offensive performances in wet conditions in the past. Wet conditions are not as much of a boon to this offense as many think.

[GATA]

If it snows during the game we will lose. No question.

[Baldy]

If it snows during the game we will lose. No question.
xsmhx

The only way the weather affects this game is if there is a downpour or a blizzard, and neither are in the forecast. A few snowflakes or a few raindrops aren't going to make one bit of difference either way.

[Big Dawg]

Is the game on TV?

[straightshooter]

Is the game on TV?

Yes. Where are you located. I'll see if I can find you an exact channel. It is on ESPN3.

[Sam I Am]

Is the game on TV?

SOCON Sports Network - Where To Watch - Football

OVER-THE-AIR AND SATELLITE

http://www.soconsports.com/fls/4000/socon/files/SoCon_Sports_Network-Where_to_Watch-Football.pdf

[Mr. C]

Yes. Where are you located. I'll see if I can find you an exact channel. It is on ESPN3.

The SoCon package is through public television down here in the Carolinas.

[Mr. C]

Georgia Southern has won the coin toss and will receive the ball first. It is 39 degrees at kickoff, with 20-mile-per-hour winds and a 29 wind chill factor. The snow flurries have blown through and it is now sunny, though snow clouds are rimming the mountains near the stadium.

[Mr. C]

GSU will begin play at its own 24 after a Laron Scott return.

[Mr. C]

Dive play to Robert Brown for a couple of yards. No surprise there.

[Mr. C]

Option pitch left to Jonathan Bryant for 9 and a first down at the 35.

[Mr. C]

ASU stuffs Brown again on the dive at the 38. 2nd and 7.

[Mr. C]

Bad pass by Jaybo Shaw on play action is intercepted by Demetrius McCray at the ASU 37.

[Mr. C]

First down pass to midfield from Jamal Jackson to Tony Washington.

[Mr. C]

Jackson just slashed the defense on the read option to the GSU 33 for 17 yards.

[Mr. C]

ASU is going with a quick tempo to start. Pass complete again to Tony Washington, who is crunched at the 26. 2nd and 3.

[Mr. C]

Cadet to the 25 on a short run up the gut. 3rd and 2.

[Mr. C]

The blitz arrives too late for GSU and Jackson hits a WIDE OPEN Andrew Peacock. 6 plays, 63 yards, 2:37 off the clock. Only the second time Georgia Southern has trailed this season (first quarter against Elon). ASU 7, GSU 0, 10:14 left in the first.

[bleedblue]

That's on you JAYBLOW.

[Mr. C]

A turnover led to a touchdown. Turnovers will likely decide this game.

[Mr. C]

That's on you JAYBLOW.

It was like he was throwing to ASU on that play. He just threw to a spot on the field.

[Mr. C]

Nice return by Scott to the GSU 35.

[Mr. C]

ASU puts the crunch on Brown on the dive. 2nd and 8.

[Mr. C]

Jaybo goes short side on the option for a first down to the GSU 48. Nice read to where ASU had poor numbers. Shaw again for one to the 49.

[ChiefGSU275]

Jaybo goes short side on the option for a first down to the GSU 48.

Shaw SLASHED the defense. Oh, its only impressive when App does it? Got it.

[Mr. C]

Pistol formation. Shaw is forced to keep on the option to the ASU 48. Third and 7.

[Mr. C]

Shaw SLASHED the defense. Oh, its only impressive when App does it? Got it.
Go somewhere else with that crap. I guess you didn't see where I said he made a smart read. It wasn't a slash. Shaw isn't the same type of runner as Jackson.

This is a place for comments and questions, not baiting and partisanship. We'll give you a fair view of the game. Keep that in mind.

[Mr. C]

GSU is stopped and All-American Charlie Edwards punts 23 yards to the ASU 23. I think that one got caught in the wind. Edwards is one of the best in the country for strategic placement of punts. 6:54 left in the first quarter.

[ChiefGSU275]

Go somewhere else with that crap. I guess you didn't see where I said he made a smart read. It wasn't a slash. Shaw isn't the same type of runner as Jackson.

I see where you edited your post. nice job.

[Mr. C]

Nice run again up the middle for Jackson to the ASU 32. 2nd and 1.

[Mr. C]

First down at the ASU 35.

[Mr. C]

I see where you edited your post. nice job.

Before your diatribe. With a quick moving game, stuff will sometimes be added when time allows. Keep it nice and keep it clean.

[ChiefGSU275]

Before your diatribe. With a quick moving game, stuff will sometimes be added when time allows. Keep it nice and keep it clean.

Yes sir!

[Mr. C]

Sack by Roderick Tinsley for a loss of six. 3rd and 13 upcoming at the 32. Nice play.

[Mr. C]

Pressure again for GSU and another sack by Tinsley and another Eagle. 4th down at the 30 and time for a Sam Martin punt. Near disaster as the ball hit someone in blocking formation, but GSU gets it back to the GSU 45 on a nifty return by Darreion Robinson.

[Mr. C]

Pistol formation for GSU and nice pitch to the ASU 43.

[Mr. C]

Pistol counter option for Shaw to the ASU 42. 2nd and 9.

[Mr. C]

Pistol off-tackle counter for Brown stopped just inside the 40. Third and a long 6.

[Mr. C]

Shaw goes back to pass and scrambles to the 36 before Grier makes the tackle. On 4th and 3, Shaw lines up under center looks around and calls time out.

[Mr. C]

Big sack by ASU to the Mountaineer 43. First down for the Mountaineers as the quarter winds down. Jackson finds room up the middle to the GSU 42 as the quarter ends. ASU 7. GSU 0.

[Mr. C]

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[Mr. C]

Cadet is stuffed for a 3-yard loss on first down and Jackson misfires on a pass to Brian Quick on second down.

[Mr. C]

Great route adjustment by Quick and he holds on for a catch at the GSU 9. First and goal. 36 yards for Quick on the play.

[Mr. C]

Cadet rushes for 2 up the middle to the 7.

[Mr. C]

Pass to TE Ben Jorden is broken up at the 3.

[Mr. C]

Fade route to Quick is well defended. On 4th down, Drew Stewart kicks his first career field goal from 24 yards out. ASU 10, GSU 0 with 13 minutes left in the first half. That was a nice hold for the Eagles when they got pushed back.

[Mr. C]

Remember that ASU led 14-0 at this juncture last year in Statesboro and Georgia Southern came back to win 21-14 in overtime. It will be interesting the watch the chess match of adjustments as this game goes on. When Paul Johnson was at GSU, I never saw a coach who was better at making adjustments.

[Mr. C]

A horse collar tackle by Troy Sanders saves a kickoff return TD by Scott on a 78-yard return. Penalty give the Eagles a first and goal at the 10.

[Mr. C]

Ronald Blair stops Brown for two at the eight. 2nd and goal.

[Mntneer]

Awesome tackle for a loss by Presley.

[Mr. C]

Pistol option to McKinnon is stuffed at the 10 and a pass to McKinnon is stopped by McCray at the 5.

[Mntneer]

App holds em to a FG, 10-3 ASU

[Mr. C]

Field goal from 22 yards for Mora is good to make it ASU 10, GSU 3 with 10:35 left in the half. That horse-collar tackle by Sanders could prove huge in this game, as it saved four points for ASU and stemmed the momentum.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Brilliant...App. commits a horse collar tackle and that saves the TD.

xrolleyesx

[Mr. C]

Awesome tackle for a loss by Presley.

Presley was working overtime in practice to learn his position this week. I wondered how he would do against an option attack today.

[Mr. C]

Brilliant...App. commits a horse collar tackle and that saves the TD.

xrolleyesx

It is odd, but this is the least penalized ASU team I can remember in all my years of covering the Mountaineers. ASU and GSU are usually one-two at the bottom of SoCon penalty stats.

[Mr. C]

Cadet returns the ball to the 29 to start the ASU offense out.

[Mr. C]

Nice block by Andrew Peacock springs Cadet for 4 yards on a swing pass to the ASU 33.

[Mr. C]

Pressure off the edge by GSU forces an incomplete pass from Jackson to Cadet. 3rd and 6.

[Mr. C]

Two-back set for ASU and an odd, but effective play that looked like a sprint draw to Steven Miller through an open hole to the ASU 43 for a first down.

[Mr. C]

Trips left for ASU and nice blocking on a bubble screen to Peacock for a first down and 25 yards to the GSU 32. Very well designed play.

[Mr. C]

Cadet runs to the GSU 29 for 3 yards. 2nd and 7.

[Mr. C]

Zone read and Cadet bounces out to a hole for 3 more to the GSU 26. 3rd and 4. On third down, Jackson has a pass knocked down.

[Mr. C]

43-yard field goal attempt for Stewart is struck low and goes just wide left, or maybe under the crossbar. ASU 10, GSU 3 with 7:13 left in the half.

[Mr. C]

Kimbrough reads Jones on the pitch for a 2-yard loss.

[Mr. C]

Shaw is cut down on a keeper by Lloyd. 3rd and 8 from the 29.

[Mr. C]

Pass from Shaw to McKinnon in the flat gains nothing. 4th down. That was a wasted play call in my book. Edwards' punt goes out of bounds at the ASU 28 with 5:23 left.

[Mr. C]

Miller squeezes through a small hole for 3 to the ASU 31. 2nd and 7.

[Mr. C]

Jackson dumps a screen under pressure to Miller, but a bad spot makes it third down and 4 at the ASU 34.

[Mr. C]

Jackson scrambles around for a 4-yard loss and its punt time for Sam Martin.

[Mr. C]

Martin has been hampered by a groin injury all season, but he got a high, hanging punt down to the GSU 32. First down for the Eagles with three minutes left in the half.

[Mr. C]

Shaw misfires to Zach Walker on a pass.

[Mr. C]

The option pitch was well set up by the Eagles on second down, but a missed block makes it an 8-yard gain instead of a big play. 3rd and 2 dive for Brown, who is tackled by Sanders for a first down at the GSU 46. Two minutes left.

[Mr. C]

Shaw got destroyed on a hit just after pitching for a two-yard gain.

[Mr. C]

Ronald Blair knifed through the line to tackle Shaw for a loss to the GSU 44 on second down. Third and 12 upcoming after a time out for GSU with 1:37 left.

[Mr. C]

Shaw is taking some punishment on this drive. From the pistol, a play action pass by Shaw is intercepted again by McCray at the ASU 20.

[Mr. C]

Draw play on second down to the speedy, little Miller for 8 to the 29.

[Mr. C]

Cadet picks up a first down off-tackle to the ASU 32. 35 seconds left

[Mr. C]

Jackson complete to the ASU 44 with 26 seconds left.

[Mntneer]

QUICK TD!!!!!!!

[Mr. C]

And Brian Quick strikes. Jackson hits Quick behind the secondary for 56 yards and a TD with 16.7 seconds left.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Why on EARTH did we have Quick in 1-on-1 coverage in that play? WTF?

[Mr. C]

The PAT makes it ASU 17, GSU 3. ASU converts its second interception off Shaw into a TD.

Quick goes over the 3,000-yard mark for his career. Rick Beasley is the other one to do that.

[Mr. C]

Halftime. This has been a game of big plays. The two Shaw interceptions and the catches by Quick. Georgia Southern may be in some trouble.

[Mr. C]

Why on EARTH did we have Quick in 1-on-1 coverage in that play? WTF?

There was a safety over the top (at least from what I saw), but he didn't get there in time. Keep in mind that Quick is the most talented athlete in FCS in all likelihood. Someone with NFL connections told me today that one team has him listed as a late first-round draft choice right now, if Quick runs well in the combine and pro days.

[Mr. C]

Halftime stats:

ASU 247 yards, 66 rushing, 181 passing. Jackson is 10-of-16 for 181 and 2 TDs. Quick has 3 catches for 104 yards and the 56-yard TD.

GSU 69 yards, 62 rushing and 7 passing. Shaw is 2-of-5 with two interceptions. The big play for Scott was a 78-yard kickoff return. Scott has 134 yards of return yardage.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

There was a safety over the top (at least from what I saw), but he didn't get there in time. Keep in mind that Quick is the most talented athlete in FCS in all likelihood. Someone with NFL connections told me today that one team has him listed as a late first-round draft choice right now, if Quick runs well in the combine and pro days.

That player that was covering him was a linebacker/safety. Either someone on defense screwed up big time or the DC made a big blunder there.

[AppMAN04]

The boys look good.. Defense playing big and the offense is doing well enough to keep the lead.. NEVER LEAVE QUICK IN 1 0N 1 coverage

[blueballs]

Halftime. This has been a game of big plays. The two Shaw interceptions and the catches by Quick. Georgia Southern may be in some trouble.

This one is a done deal. GSU's o-line and slots are just getting whipped. Mental mistakes and missed blocks are killing GSU.

App came out today with a purpose and is playing with their hair on fire. GSU didn't and is getting whipped.

No way GSU is #1 or even top 50 with this kind of efort and execution... very, very poor. Appie, on the other hand appears to be peaking as we head into November.

[Mntneer]

This one is a done deal. GSU's o-line and slots are just getting whipped. Mental mistakes and missed blocks are killing GSU.

App came out today with a purpose and is playing with their hair on fire. GSU didn't and is getting whipped.

No way GSU is #1 or even top 50 with this kind of efort and execution... very, very poor. Appie, on the other hand appears to be peaking as we head into November.

This one's not over, but I like our chances if we keep playing at this level. This ASU team has sure come a long way since the start of the season.

[AppMAN04]

I agree not over still a lot of football left to be played.. But I like how ASU is looking at the moment... To be the best you have to beat the best which in this case is the #1 team in the land

[CopperCat]

I think ASU came out hungry, coupled with GSU having not really played the level of competition that ASU has played thus far.

[blueballs]

This one's not over, but I like our chances if we keep playing at this level. This ASU team has sure come a long way since the start of the season.

Nah, go ahead and pop the champagne. Unless GSU gets multiple scores by defense and special teams this one is o-v-e-r.

[Mntneer]

Nah, go ahead and pop the champagne. Unless GSU gets multiple scores by defense and special teams this one is o-v-e-r.

Shhhh!!!! If we lose I will personally come find you ;)

[AppMAN04]

Shhhh!!!! If we lose I will personally come find you ;)

Im cosigning on this!!

[JMUNJ08]

Don't tell me I will have to choose a new #1 for the first time this season!

[Mr. C]

Big defensive stop for Georgia Southern on ASU's first possession of the second half.

[Mr. C]

That player that was covering him was a linebacker/safety. Either someone on defense screwed up big time or the DC made a big blunder there.

ASU thought going in that its would have some favorable matchups in the passing game.

[Mr. C]

First down at midfield for Georgia Southern.

[Mr. C]

Brown goes for another short gain on the dive. ASU's defensive effort reminds me of what the Mountaineers did against Wofford last season at the Rock.

[Mr. C]

Kimbrough pounded Shaw again in the backfield. Third and 6 at the ASU 46.

[Mr. C]

Shaw makes a nice read and finds a seem for a first down at the 38. WEIRD FORMATION.

[MorgantonAPPAlum]

What happened on the big loss after the 2nd half kickoff return (I am overseas and can only follow the game bia ESPN gamecast)?

[Mr. C]

The Eagles have Shaw in the pistol with two fullbacks and a tailback behind them. Second down and four at the 31.

[Mr. C]

First down for GSU at the ASU 25.

[Mountaineer#96]

Good start for ASU.....I like the play calling so far, I also think Jackson has opened up the passing side of the play book a great deal more than DP ever could.

Once again Jerry Moore finds a way to replace Richie Williams' feet and arm.

[Mr. C]

Brown is stopped for a one-yard loss on the dive. Second and 11 from the 26.

[Mr. C]

Dive again for Brown to the 21. Third and 7 from the 22.

[Mr. C]

Play action and Shaw delivers to McKinnon to the 3 just before being buried. First and goal GSU.

[Mr. C]

McKinnon from the Wildcat is stopped for no gain.

[Mr. C]

A-back motion pitch goes for a TD to J.J. Wilcox.

[Mr. C]

12 plays, 60 yards, 6:54 on the drive as GSU cuts the ASU lead to 17-10 with 6:12 left in the third period.

[Mr. C]

What happened on the big loss after the 2nd half kickoff return (I am overseas and can only follow the game bia ESPN gamecast)?

I was battling through press box traffic and missed that one.

[MorgantonAPPAlum]

OK-thanks anyway.

[Mr. C]

Jackson has another pass batted down on first down from the ASU 21 following the kickoff.

[Mr. C]

Jackson runs a follow play after taking the ball back from Cadet late on the zone play to the 27. 3rd and four.

[Mr. C]

ASU has to burn a time out as the play clock had run down to three seconds. 5:16 left in the third period.

[Mr. C]

Jackson has over 200 yards of total offense thus far.

[Squealofthepig]

Thanks for the updates - how's it feel to be back in Boone?

[Mr. C]

Good pressure and Jackson throws away a pass intended for Cadet. Punt time.

[Mr. C]

Thanks for the updates - how's it feel to be back in Boone?

I've enjoyed my week up here. It has been beautiful with the fall colors.

[Mr. C]

McKinnon on the option pitch from the GSU 41 to the 47.

[Mr. C]

Back to the well on second down and McKinnon is hit for a loss to the 45. 3rd and 6.

[Mr. C]

Play action pass burned Troy Sanders and Zach Walker hauls it in at the ASU 15.

[Mr. C]

Shaw straight ahead to the three for another first down.

[Mr. C]

Wildcat with McKinnon. He's tripped up at the 2.

[Mr. C]

Shaw fakes the option pitch to the left this time and is stopped at the one. Third down.

[Mr. C]

Shaw sneaks for nothing, but a late movement is called illegal procedure instead of offsides (like it looked from here). Third and goal at the 6.

[Mr. C]

GSU is forced to burn a time out. 1:20 left in the third quarter.

[Mr. C]

Shotgun formation for Shaw and the dive to Brown is stuffed by Grier at the three. GSU will go on fourth down.

[AppMAN04]

Big 3rd down stop

[AppMAN04]

goaline stand wooohoooo GO APPS!!

[Mr. C]

Counter option right after A-back motion to the left. Well defended, strung out and Grier hits Shaw at the one and a half. ASU's ball.

[Mr. C]

ASU almost was stopped for a safety on first down. Why do spread team think they never need to go under center from deep like this? And it's on to the fourth quarter, ASU 17, GSU 10. Second and 11 upcoming.

[JMUNJ08]

i THINK THAT WAS THE FINISHING BLOW RIGHT THERE

There is still 15 minutes left you know...

[Mr. C]

Ben Jorden had a step on the secondary on second down, but Jackson overthrew him. Third and 11.

[Mr. C]

Late pull back by Jackson gets the ball to the two, fourth down. Robinson breaks several tackles for a 43-yard punt return TD.

[JMUNJ08]

WHAT A RUN!!!!! TD GEORGIA SOUTHERN

[Mr. C]

Bad tackling by ASU on that return. Mora's PAT ties the score at 17 with 13:57 to play.

[MorgantonAPPAlum]

Mo all with GSU now.

[Mr. C]

First return of a punt for a TD by Robinson and first return of a punt for a TD by GSU and against ASU since Raja Andrews in 2008.

[appstate38]

Ga. Southern came to play this half... Maybe the Apps should answer the call???

[Mr. C]

Mo all with GSU now.

ASU had some momentum with the goal line stand and wasted it when Jackson missed a wide-open Jorden.

[Mr. C]

Ga. Southern came to play this half... Maybe the Apps should answer the call???

I never understand how ASU can be so bad on special teams, year in and year out.

[Mountaineer#96]

Wow......bad tackling on ASU punt team.

Don't know which guy said put a fork in them, but history always says this game always goes till the last whistle.

[Mr. C]

Presley had a chance for a nice kickoff return after picking up a block from Cadet, but wasted it by running sideways. First down ASU at its own 33.

[Mr. C]

Offsides on Laron Scott wipes out his big hit in the backfield on first down. First and five ASU at the 38.

[Mr. C]

Deep turn in by Tony Washington and Jackson is on the money with a completion at the GSU 43.

[appstate38]

Finally flipped the field... Need POINTS!

[Mr. C]

Read option by Jackson to the ASU sideline goes for 7 to the GSU 36.

[appstate38]

Keep it moving O!

[Mr. C]

Nice moves on a quick pass to Cadet. First down at the GSU 29.

[Mr. C]

A speed option to Cadet. It looked like Cadet was setting up to pass, but the play didn't develop. Second and 11.

[appstate38]

Big 3rd Down! Must convert this

[Mr. C]

Fake on a sweep to Cadet and Jackson takes it up the gut to the 24. Third and a long five.

[Mr. C]

Very nice draw play to Cadet for a first down at the GSU 17.

[appstate38]

Brent Russel is a MAN!

[Mr. C]

Two backs from the spread and Cadet is stopped for two to the 15.

[Mr. C]

Near disaster for Jackson on a quick pass to Quick. Nearly intercepted. Third and eight at the 15 with 9:31 remaining.

[appstate38]

Brian Quick for 6!!!!

[Mr. C]

Quick gets lost in the end zone. Total breakdown by the GSU secondary.

9 plays, 67 yards, 4:26 time and it is ASU 24, GSU 17 with 09:24 left.

[MorgantonAPPAlum]

Come on APPS!!!

[straightshooter]

Replay shows no possession. Robbed by the SoCon zebras again. I can guarantee you that with replay that is not a catch. Has to have it secure and did not until he hit the ground out of the end zone.

[Mr. C]

The trivia question on the scoreboard was who intercepted a pass for ASU to clinch the 1999 17-16 upset of GSU at KBS. Corey Hall, Chuck Payne or Larry Harbin (Harbin never played against ASU)?

[FurmanWins!!]

ASU vs. Furman (11/5/11 SoCon Showdown)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E83h8gsF4k

[Mr. C]

Replay shows no possession. Robbed by the SoCon zebras again. I can guarantee you that with replay that is not a catch. Has to have it secure and did not until he hit the ground out of the end zone.

We couldn't tell from our replay on the scoreboard. The one area where the ASU press box really lacks, no TV monitors.

[Mr. C]

GSU starts from the 27 and Shaw is mowed down by Sanders after a 3-yard option keeper.

[appstate38]

Replay shows no possession. Robbed by the SoCon zebras again. I can guarantee you that with replay that is not a catch. Has to have it secure and did not until he hit the ground out of the end zone.

Maybe but you can't lose #8 in the back of the endzone. Coverage break down, plain and simple.

[Mr. C]

Option pitch late to Wilcox is well defended by Sanders. Third and 3 at the GSU 34 with 8:17 left.

[Mr. C]

Sanders pushes McKinnon out of bounds on a wheel route on third down and it is pass interference. First down GSU at the Eagle 49.

[Mr. C]

Shaw is hit on the option keep right for one yard to midfield. 7:36 and counting.

[straightshooter]

We couldn't tell from our replay on the scoreboard. The one area where the ASU press box really lacks, no TV monitors.

TV slow motion replay shows no catch. Confirmed by announcers.

[appstate38]

ASU LB's racking up the tackles!

[Mr. C]

Shaw takes another brutal hit to his left hip after a two-yard option keep to the right. Third and seven from the ASU 48.

[appstate38]

4th down Stink! What you gonna do?

[Mr. C]

Presley makes a great breakup on third down and a play fake to force the punt.

[ChiefGSU275]

Terrible call by the refs. Really hate it if that decides the game because they make a horrible call.

[Mr. C]

Edwards shows what he does better than anyone in FCS and knocks a punt down to the ASU two. What a punter.

[Mr. C]

Cadet is stopped at the one for another near safety. When will ASU learn.

[MorgantonAPPAlum]

Time left?

[JMUNJ08]

INT 1st and Goal Georgia Southern!

[ChiefGSU275]

BOOYAH!!!!!!! Let's go boys!

[Mr. C]

Jackson forces a pass to Quick and Scott intercepts it and returns it to the ASU 9 with 5:28 remaining. Bad decision.

[JMUNJ08]

ESPN3 for those that have it!

[appstate38]

Come on D

[eagle07]

Terrible call on quick td, that ref is going to feel real bad later

[Mr. C]

Great coverage on the option for ASU on first down and a pop pass is incomplete on second down.

[appstate38]

3rd down!!!! STAND UP D!

[Mr. C]

Third and goal from the 9. Shaw pass to Wilcox is caught and then knocked away by McDuffie.

[appstate38]

BIG TIME STOP

[Mr. C]

Pitch to McKinnon and option pass is knocked away by Presley. The fourth-down play never had a chance. ASU ball at the 9 with 4:33 remaining.

[straightshooter]

Third down pass far closer to a TD than Quick's non catch. Wilcox had it and it came out when he hit the ground.

[Mr. C]

Cadet on the wraparound sweeo for one yard out of bounds. He needed to turn up field and work the clock.

[Mr. C]

Third down pass far closer to a TD than Quick's non catch. Wilcox had it and it came out when he hit the ground.

The rule is you have to maintain possession. Wilcox needed it all the way to the ground.

[JMUNJ08]

looked helmet to helmet on that 3rd down play... announcers also said App got away with possible unsportsmanlike after play...

Big stand...

[Mr. C]

Cadet drops a swing pass on third down. ASU will punt from its 12.

[appstate38]

ASU offense is their own worst enemy right now!!!! On the shoulders of the D... again.

[Mr. C]

Good coverage this time for ASU. GSU's ball at the Eagle 45 with 3:39 remaining.

[appstate38]

Wouldn't want this one to end any other way.... Going down to the wire.

[Mr. C]

The Georgia Southern president was injured on the sideline on that fourth-down pass.

[straightshooter]

The rule is you have to maintain possession. Wilcox needed it all the way to the ground.

That's right Mr. C. Maybe you should tell that to the zebras on the Quick TD.

[Mr. C]

Brown on the dive to the GSU 49 on a 4-yard gain.

[Mr. C]

Option pitch left is stopped at the ASU 47. 3rd and two and a half.

[Mr. C]

Shaw keeps after a late dive fake to Brown and Dan Wylie stops it. Fourth and one from the 46.

[Mountaineer#96]

DEFENSE!

[Mr. C]

Brown on the dive fumbles and ASU recovers, but the call is he is down. ASU ball at the Mountaineer 47. 1:45 left.

[ChiefGSU275]

We deserved to lose after the way our offense executed today. We can still win the conference and head to the playoffs with 1 FCS loss.

[Mountaineer#96]

Another stand by the App D.......now can the offense run the clock out? Or get us into field goal position to put this one away.

[Mr. C]

Sorry for the confusion. On the replay we saw, it looked like he fumbled. The SoCon officials don't always communicate effectively.

[eagle07]

We deserved to lose after the way our offense executed today. We can still win the conference and head to the playoffs with 1 FCS loss.

App will win the conferenc autobid if they win out

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Whoever committed that horse-collar tackle for ASU should get the game ball.

[Mr. C]

Fumble by ASU, but the runner is ruled down on third down. An injury to ASU has the clock stopped with 40.7 seconds. Martin will have to punt, but I can't see Georgia Southern having more than 15 or 20 seconds left and having the length of the field to go.

[ITEagle]

Sorry for the confusion. On the replay we saw, it looked like he fumbled. The SoCon officials don't always communicate effectively.

Nor do they make the correct call on a given touchdown for no possession. App has played very well today. I just hate to loose by a touchdown that wasn't a touchdown. Even the homer App fan announcer from Marshall said that it was a blown call. Good luck the rest of the way.

[Mr. C]

Whoever committed that horse-collar tackle for ASU should get the game ball.

You are right. Sanders also saved a potential TD pass with the pass interference on the wheel route from McKinnon in the fourth period. Sanders also had a truckload of tackles today.

[Baldy]

From what fu(king North Carolina high school did they recruit these referees? xsmhx

[appstate38]

We deserved to lose after the way our offense executed today. We can still win the conference and head to the playoffs with 1 FCS loss.

Is it possible the ASU D had something to do with it? The GSU D definitely had an effect in the 2nd half.

[Mr. C]

Travaris Cadet is the injured player for ASU.

[Mr. C]

Is it possible the ASU D had something to do with it? The GSU D definitely had an effect in the 2nd half.

Over the years, ASU has defended the option pretty well.

[Mr. C]

Cadet is limping off.

[eagle07]

Furples beat chatt we prolly wont see chattomocs again for a while

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Is it possible the ASU D had something to do with it? The GSU D definitely had an effect in the 2nd half.

The defensive stand by App. after the interception was excellent, but we killed ourselves on that other goal line stand trying to go up the middle with Jaybo instead of Brown.

Dumb call.

[Mr. C]

GSU made a great effort for a block, but Martin got the kick off and it is returned to the 10 with 5.7 seconds left.

[Mr. C]

Ezayi Youyoute comes in to throw on the final play and is sacked at the one. Final score, Appalachian State 24, Georgia Southern 17.

[ChiefGSU275]

LOL @ app players calling for their fans to rush the field.

[Mountaineer#96]

Furples beat chatt we prolly wont see chattomocs again for a while

Now we can all put a fork in him for sure.......

[ChiefGSU275]

Good game appy. See y'all next year, if not sooner.

[Mr. C]

The ASU students are rushing the field, but the goal posts are safe for now.

[MorgantonAPPAlum]

Awesome! Great to get a win on Black Saturday. I do to bed a very happy appy indeed!

[Mr. C]

Good game appy. See y'all next year, if not sooner.

Might see these two meet again in Frisco, or the FCS semifinals.

[DP_ASU]

APP...STATE...APP...STATE

[straightshooter]

App played great, but we are probably looking at a tie game if the call on the Quick TD was correct. AppSt would have likely kicked a FG and GSU would have done the same after the Scott int. Sad it has to end that way.

[appstate38]

Great win.... Good game Eagles

[Mountaineer#96]

LOL @ app players calling for their fans to rush the field.

You guys were undefeated and number 1 in the nation, no?

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

BTW, I've said all year that GSUs offense is overrated and that the defense is very much underrated. Considering how we played in the second half and how one of App's TDs was a gift at the end of the first half, I feel vindicated.

[Blueandwhitefightfight]

Good game guys. Congrats on your victory.

[ChiefGSU275]

You guys were undefeated and number 1 in the nation, no?

Yes, but usually the players dont have to tell the fans to do that. That's what I thought was funny, it looked like the fans didnt know they were supposed to.

[BlackNGoldR3v0lut10n]

I will have to admit that ASU was lucky to have the catch by Quick called a TD. Georgia Southern is to this season what Appalachian State is last season in that they were undefeated leading up to the GSU-ASU game, lost and will close out the season against a SEC team that is clearly no slouch.

[The Eagle's Cliff]

Lights Out Defense by the Apps today. That's usually how it goes in that God-forsaken Hillbilly Hell Hole! Congrats!

[ChiefGSU275]

I have to say, that was a fun game to watch. Very exciting, and good to see two GOOD football teams compete. I wish we had won, and I HATE that App won, but good game to them.

[AlphaSigMD]

What a game. The first that I have gotten the opportunity to listen to at length this year. Go ASU!

[blueballs]

Congrats to Appy for getting the big win and congrats to GSU for showing character. Those are two title contenders for sure.

Too bad the SoCon officials had to decide the final score with the bad call on the Quick TD but GSU's total cluster f--k of a first half put them in a position to do so.

Great game Apps!!!

[AppMAN04]

DEFENSE SHUT GSU OUT!!! Great game, Eagles faught hard but not hard enough.. We are hitting our highs at the right time


"I said its great to be a mountaineer"

[cannonballgsu]

DEFENSE SHUT GSU OUT!!! Great game, Eagles faught hard but not hard enough.. We are hitting our highs at the right time


"I said its great to be a mountaineer"

No they didn't. App played a good game and congrats.

[AppMAN04]

No they didn't. App played a good game and congrats.

had two goaline stops and 2 picks not to mention their running game never got off as they normally would.. SHUT OUT!

[eaglewraith]

Props to App for being better than us all around. You clogged the middle and we continued to run into the middle. You had the perimeter covered and when we ran that way we used plays that took so long to develop they were swallowed up before anything could happen. We were horrible passing the ball. Our offensive play calling didn't help us at all, but App shut us down more effectively than anyone else this year. We definitely did not play to our potential however, and I hope we see a rematch.

All that said. Brian Quick's last "touchdown" was bull****. We should be watching OT right now.

[eaglewraith]

had two goaline stops and 2 picks not to mention their running game never got off as they normally would.. SHUT OUT!


Uh the offense scored on your defense....that means the defense didn't shut us out.

Glad you were watching the same game.

[AppMAN04]

Ha! me too..

Its all good Big W... either way thats a long ride home lol

[cannonballgsu]

Uh the offense scored on your defense....that means the defense didn't shut us out.

Glad you were watching the same game.

Quoted this so you could read it twice. We were not shut out. Shut down? Yes. Shut out? No.