[New Article]Official Gnatsboro prediction thread

[bigCasu]

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Having only five days between games seems like a short time to remember why we all despise Georgia Southern. I feel robbed of the anticipation that is the the nastiest rivalry in the South that nobody knows about. But at the same time, only having the think about a blocked extra point to lose a game, on what was essentially the last play, for only five days seems like a deal compared the 2013 offseason. The last time it happened, we lost a head coach, and nearly two years later, we still have not recovered from that failed point after touchdown. That game the last true FCS game for Appalachian’s program, considering the Mountaineers were not eligible to win anything in 2013. Hopefully, the Illinois State and Southern Miss games serve as bookends to a dark time in Appalachian football history. Now, Appalachian officially begins its Sun Belt era, and luckily enough, Georgia Southern, and a nationwide audience are waiting. I can guarantee the memories of last Saturday night are forgotten by the players, painful as they might be. So many points were left on the field, yet the urge to continue the battle did not escape the black and gold. A freshman quarterback in his first start never wavered with his back to the wall and only two minutes to score. Taylor Lamb completed seven of twelve passes, accounting for all 75 yards of the final drive with his arm, while converting twice on third down and once on fourth down. Let me repeat. First career start. On the road. He had one job to do, which was put the ball in the end zone. Nothing fazed him. Paulson Stadium will not intimidate Lamb. He has been there plenty times before on the sidelines with his father. He’s hated Georgia Southern as long as he can remember, just like the rest of the Mountaineer faithful.



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[B&G]

No team has won four in a row in the history of the series. Unfortunately ASU won't be able to break that trend.

Stink 38-24

[WataugaMan]

Apps 18 (3 touchdowns)

Stink 28

[moehler]

going to be tough, but nothing we please me more than to send 20 thousand Eagles fans home with a loss on national tv. Unfortunately, probably not going to happen, GS 31, App 24

[appmaj]

Good Guys-28
Stink-24

[luvyosef]

Hate to even type this, but GSU wins 31-21. 2014 will be our "growing up" in the Sunbelt year(STILL THINK WE BEAT GA STATE AND IDAHO THOUGH), but cannot wait to see what 2015 has in store when we are another year bigger, faster and stronger. Go Apps. PLEASE prove me wrong!

[GreatAppSt]

Woo Hoo!
I Have a good feeling but still N.P.

[AppSt94]

Lamb and the young receivers will exploit the GS secondary. The Stingy Seven will slow down the rushing attack of GS and in turn limit their red zone visits. Final score:

App St. 27
Stink 24

[MAD Doctor]

Holding my nose, which is wise while playing in Gnatsboro.

Mountaineers 20
Swamp People 37

[MDaniels84]

App will gash GS with running game and then let Lamb and play action take over . Defense bends but does not break.

App - 24
Stink - 20

[Gonzo]

Overwhelmed by the farty odor of Statesboro, the Apps fall in a close one 34-28.

[diehardapp18]

For some reason I have a really good feeling about this one (but then again I had a really bad feeling before the last two GaSo games soooo) but anyways I'm gonna say App gets this done 31-20. Defense scores a late touchdown to seal it. I say Cox, Upshaw and Malachi Jones all score.

[EastHallApp]

Think we play well, just not quite well enough.

GSU 31
App 21

[Black Saturday]

Gumroots 35

APP 12



Hey Wataugaman ...APP 2 TDs 2 missed FGs

[YesAppCan]

Great write up Charles!

Final score... I don't know, but do believe Ga. Southern is "due" for a nightmare type game (kind of like the one we had against Citadel 2 years ago). I think Lamb & Co. will move the ball and leave Eagle defense with their heads spinning. This game- we punch those drives in for TD's. Defense will figure out GS but the Eagles will score some but fumbles and interceptions will doom any shot of Ga. Southern victory. Apps will have several big plays on offense. I know EVERYTHING on paper says Ga. Southern but my old gut thinks there will be a new sheriff after this one ends. Either way, it is a very exciting time to be a Mountaineer-the future is bright!

For those making the trip---Be Safe! I'll see the rest of you on Saturday October 4th!!!

APP STATE

[mtnjax]

We beat the spread. That is the only prediction in making

[roachgone]

35 20 Ga So

[ASUMountaineer]

37 - 28

APP

[NewApp]

App by 6.

[moonshine]

App has struggled against the first team (sometimes the first 2) it has played over the past 3 seasons that run a variation of a TO offense before going on to beat the Eagles. I consider GaSo's new Fritzkrieg in the realm of a TO offense run from the shotgun, with a bit more passing and without the cut blocks.

2013 - Chuck So. & El Cid
2012 - El Cid & Wofford
2011 - Wofford

APP - 24
GSU - 41

Hopefully the coaches have enough film to game plan off of and the players can pick up where they left off from last season's game to prove me wrong. Nothing would make me happier than to see our boys roll into Statesboro and steal our first conference W. I'll be thawing my frozen crow out tonight...hope I get to cook it Thursday night!!!