huskie3 wrote:Yes, and dissed APP at the time.

Did he actually dis us? I seem to remember he didn't have much good to say about App, but I can't remember him saying anything overtly negative either.

I think ASUGoose's post is a solid one as well. Only point where I might slightly deviate is in how hot Doeren's seat is next year. Remember Yow is the AD who hired him (and fired a moderately successful coach to do so), so she's invested in seeing him succeed. Ultimately I agree that anyone joining...

One big factor in turning down ECU was likely the fact that they hired an OC a week or so ago. I will also say that I've heard our staff is very tight and they are all looking to build a special program in Boone. That doesn't mean the right offer won't pull them away, but I think Ledford staying re...

He's not going to ECU but is NC State still in play? I would hope that turning down his alma mater is a good sign that he isn't going anywhere. Have we actually heard anything substantive on State and Ledford? If there is interest there, I don't think turning down ECU tells us anything, as State is...

bigdaddyg wrote:on a slightly different note did I hear what I thought I heard yesterday on ESPN radio- the S&C coach for Alabama makes $500K per year? Huh? If so that is some serious scratch and is more than Satt makes?

Thread on that here: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=8555

App State makes a big jump in the final edition of the season thanks to a few other G5 teams laying an egg in their bowl games:

http://www.yosefscabin.com/g5-top-10-fi ... 5-edition/

Let's not kid ourselves, we *LUCKED* out when we got Miami. They had an open date that we were able to fill on very short notice. That part is luck, the actual logistics of the series is where Doug Gillan and Co stepped up. Miami wanted a 2 for 1 and we held firm on a H&H with the first game in Boo...

I'm only on Scout so I can't necessarily compare, but I think their site does a good job. It's just one guy, but he has a lot of good info on the premium board, especially on recruiting. 247 is definitely the best for recruiting rankings (in terms of at least being up to date on commitments and havi...

Now that we're done with year 2, I wanted to compile a few notes on how Appalachian compares to where the 26 other programs (that I know of) that have made the FCS-to-FBS jump were at this point. (Spoiler alert: We're doing great.) - App's 11-2 record was the second-best ever for a second-year FBS p...

Let's also keep in mind when using Akron as an example that that was one of the first home-and-homes we scheduled after the move up, so it was kind of a case of finding anyone who was willing to come to Boone at that point. We're fortunate (or maybe not) that their program has improved enough since ...

State's O-line coach has returned to NIU to be the OC up there as well. So Doren is looking for a couple positions in the offensive staff. Insider info from State is that Doren didn't like Canada's QB progression or scheme and is looking for an OC that'll run something more similar to App's brand o...

Sounds like that blog writer is the one putting Ledford's name out there; he doesn't actually say that State has or will pursue him.

Much of this will depend on the NCAA ruling in January in regards to championship game deregulation. If the requirement stays at 12 teams then Idaho and NMSU aren't going anywhere. If that is overturned then I'd say both of them will be gone after next year. Some people are worried about not having...

Ok, you got me on that one. So, I'd take Florida over Virginia every time. There are no teams in VA that offer us anything, especially JMU. By the way, are you on the radio? Other than a convenient trip. I would take ODU over anybody from Texas likely to be in a conference with us. And recruiting, ...

Extending the playoffs past 4 teams will begin to put a major strain on the bodies of the players. We cant keep asking these young men to play more games. We saw how sore and banged up our guys were after 13 games. They would need to take a regular season game out to compensate. I like the way it i...

Possible preseason top 10.

You know you did a bad job when someone on here mentions Buzz in a good light in comparison. I just distinguish between Buzz the person and Buzz the coach. Can't imagine many found fault with his on-court results at App. But the most important question -"How was he as Buzz the roommate of Michael J...

2-0 in the CFP era, and had a winning record in BCS bowls as well.

McLeansvilleAppFan wrote:You know you did a bad job when someone on here mentions Buzz in a good light in comparison.

I just distinguish between Buzz the person and Buzz the coach. Can't imagine many found fault with his on-court results at App.

I don't love Buzz any more than the next guy, but this isn't on him. He lied through his teeth about wanting to put down roots (or however he said it), but he did improve the program a good bit in his one-year stint, and left behind a roster with enough talent that it was one of the preseason SoCon ...