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[GreatAppSt]

I was at a Panthers game and a really good lookin girl was wearing a t shirt that read “Show me your TDs”

I bet if someone would print 500 in black and gold and sold them in front of the stadium, they could make a fortune.

This girl?

[ASU843]

I will say if this game is not won, then heads should roll in Boone.

Head should roll

[AppFan11]

I would like to see Kanye as the #2 RB…. he has a unique combination of speed, power and crazy lateral cutting ability. I asked my brother who was a former starting RB for Apps who Kanye Roberts reminded him of…. really his style of running…. You know who he said?……. Joe Washington….. I’d remembered him but had to go and look at some YouTube clips of him from Oklahoma… if you get a minute go look them up….. as my brother said “better tape up those ankles boys.”

[T-Dog]

Son texted me this morning and said that Ryan B is back.

He's back to throwing this week for the first time since surgery, per Clark.

[mfrench]

I love how the schedule sets up the rest of the season. Our defense puts us in position to go 1-0 every week. First up - ULM.!

[Saint3333]

This Burger/Joey situation brewing under the surface is a distraction we don’t need this week.

[BambooRdApp]

Personally, I am not sure Burger is an option this week. I understand that he may be back at practice. That does not mean he is game ready. I may be wrong, however, I feel like he is the back up unless Joey is injured which I hope does not happen. I am definitely not an insider in the know. Just my guess

[ASUTodd]

Personally, I am not sure Burger is an option this week. I understand that he may be back at practice. That does not mean he is game ready. I may be wrong, however, I feel like he is the back up unless Joey is injured which I hope does not happen. I am definitely not an insider in the know. Just my guess

Clark said in the presser that Ryan was throwing a tennis ball these past couple of days and on Tuesday would move to throwing a football. They wanted to see if his wound from the surgery and such would hold up. I know Ryan wants to get back and play but I don't see the need to rush it. I def want him back and 100%. It gives me great peace of mind seeing we have two topnotch QBs.

[MrCraig]

This Burger/Joey situation brewing under the surface is a distraction we don’t need this week.

But do we know anything is brewing? I don't mean offense, I just think a lot of times QB "battles" aren't nearly as serious as most think. Joey is QB1 right now. If Burger get 100% healthy and is truly better, he should play. If not, I doubt he really minds being on the bench for another season, especially since Burger has more eligibility left than Aguilar. Burger could sit this year and next behind Aguilar and still have 2 years of eligibility to be QB1 for App. Both guys could be super cool with whoever gets to play, knowing they'll be the guy who steps in if needed.

You could end up with an Alabama-Georgia CFP game situation. I'm just imagining a game against JMU where App is down at half. Second half Burger is inserted in as QB, App comes back to win, and the game becomes legend. But that's just me day dreaming.

[BambooRdApp]

This Burger/Joey situation brewing under the surface is a distraction we don’t need this week.

But do we know anything is brewing? I don't mean offense, I just think a lot of times QB "battles" aren't nearly as serious as most think. Joey is QB1 right now. If Burger get 100% healthy and is truly better, he should play. If not, I doubt he really minds being on the bench for another season, especially since Burger has more eligibility left than Aguilar. Burger could sit this year and next behind Aguilar and still have 2 years of eligibility to be QB1 for App. Both guys could be super cool with whoever gets to play, knowing they'll be the guy who steps in if needed.

You could end up with an Alabama-Georgia CFP game situation. I'm just imagining a game against JMU where App is down at half. Second half Burger is inserted in as QB, App comes back to win, and the game becomes legend. But that's just me day dreaming.

Nah, App by 100 against the purple streamer throwers

[Bigdaddyg1]

This Burger/Joey situation brewing under the surface is a distraction we don’t need this week.

But do we know anything is brewing? I don't mean offense, I just think a lot of times QB "battles" aren't nearly as serious as most think. Joey is QB1 right now. If Burger get 100% healthy and is truly better, he should play. If not, I doubt he really minds being on the bench for another season, especially since Burger has more eligibility left than Aguilar. Burger could sit this year and next behind Aguilar and still have 2 years of eligibility to be QB1 for App. Both guys could be super cool with whoever gets to play, knowing they'll be the guy who steps in if needed.

You could end up with an Alabama-Georgia CFP game situation. I'm just imagining a game against JMU where App is down at half. Second half Burger is inserted in as QB, App comes back to win, and the game becomes legend. But that's just me day dreaming.

How much can Ryan play and apply for a medical redshirt if that's the route he wants to go? I'm sure that's probably not necessary but if Joey progresses and plays lights out this weekend why switch?

[RadioNeer98]

One has to wonder if Joey continues to be QB1(as long as we win) and a switch back to Burger does not happen the chances he hops into the transfer portal come Jan 1 are gonna be high I think. I know a school down in Conway close to his home that would probably make a strong run at him. Now let me be clear that is the LAST thing I want to happen but it is the nature of where we are at in college football.

This weekend is a big bounce back opportunity to remove the sting of last week. ULM really struggles to pass the ball down field so we are going to have contain the run this week. It makes me feel Texas St vibes from last year way to much (Still have PTSD from that night) but if we are truly going to take that step up this year this is a game we HAVE TO WIN. Plain and simple. Go do the dang thing and show why we are a 2 TD favorite and play a complete game for 4 full quarters!

[ArmantiWaterSafety]

Joey Aguilar did not lose that game.

We have a QB1, I don't think there is a battle at this point in time. IMO of course. Since Clark essentially said they were 49/51 at camp, I think a 100% healthy Aguilar wins over a 95% healthy Burger. There will be stiffness in that finger for a hot minute.

[rbarthle17]

Joey Aguilar did not lose that game.

That's a terrible take. His two boneheaded decisions that were his and his alone cost us the game. There is a lot of finger pointing that should be done, the majority of them need to be pointed directly between his ears. I'm all for learning from your mistakes, so I hope these sink in, but to say anything other than his decision making in crucial moments was a driving reason we lost is just plain wrong.

[AtlAppMan]

Joey Aguilar did not lose that game.

That's a terrible take. His two boneheaded decisions that were his and his alone cost us the game. There is a lot of finger pointing that should be done, the majority of them need to be pointed directly between his ears. I'm all for learning from your mistakes, so I hope these sink in, but to say anything other than his decision making in crucial moments was a driving reason we lost is just plain wrong.

You have got to be kidding.

[appvette]

Joey Aguilar did not lose that game.

Here's a terrible take: His two boneheaded decisions that were his and his alone cost us the game. There is a lot of finger pointing that should be done, the majority of them need to be pointed directly between his ears. I'm all for learning from your mistakes, so I hope these sink in, but to say anything other than his decision making in crucial moments was a driving reason we lost is just plain wrong.

Fixed it for you.

[MrCraig]

One has to wonder if Joey continues to be QB1(as long as we win) and a switch back to Burger does not happen the chances he hops into the transfer portal come Jan 1 are gonna be high I think. I know a school down in Conway close to his home that would probably make a strong run at him. Now let me be clear that is the LAST thing I want to happen but it is the nature of where we are at in college football.

This weekend is a big bounce back opportunity to remove the sting of last week. ULM really struggles to pass the ball down field so we are going to have contain the run this week. It makes me feel Texas St vibes from last year way to much (Still have PTSD from that night) but if we are truly going to take that step up this year this is a game we HAVE TO WIN. Plain and simple. Go do the dang thing and show why we are a 2 TD favorite and play a complete game for 4 full quarters!

He might, but I doubt it. Coastal looks trash this year. Why go there after you've already turned them down once just to join a lesser program? As I've mentioned in other places, Joey only has one more year of eligibility after this year. Burger will have 3. So why not stick around, back up Joey next year, then take your place as starter in his 3rd and 4th year? TO ME it just seems easier to stick around, get your degree, and get ready to have your number called.

[Mjohn1988]

This Burger/Joey situation brewing under the surface is a distraction we don’t need this week.

But do we know anything is brewing? I don't mean offense, I just think a lot of times QB "battles" aren't nearly as serious as most think. Joey is QB1 right now. If Burger get 100% healthy and is truly better, he should play. If not, I doubt he really minds being on the bench for another season, especially since Burger has more eligibility left than Aguilar. Burger could sit this year and next behind Aguilar and still have 2 years of eligibility to be QB1 for App. Both guys could be super cool with whoever gets to play, knowing they'll be the guy who steps in if needed.

You could end up with an Alabama-Georgia CFP game situation. I'm just imagining a game against JMU where App is down at half. Second half Burger is inserted in as QB, App comes back to win, and the game becomes legend. But that's just me day dreaming.

If he doesn’t mind being on the bench then he’s not a “starting” QB. It takes a bunch of want to, to be a starting QB at the FBS level.

[canes_mj]

If 7-5 or 8-4 is now the new acceptable for App, that's horrible, is not the App I've followed for 35 years, and is not our standards. Like many said, expectations and acceptance of mediocrity have crept in. We didn't fall off a cliff, just a slooooow erosion of standards. And who do we beat/lose to, HOW do we win/lose? We beat the bad teams (barely..how many still end up being 1 score games? remember when App used to blow teams out?..and thank goodness for fcs wins)...we lose convincingly to the top tier teams, we're 2nd tier in the Sunbelt now.

Mediocrity is the WORST place to be in sports, not good enough to win titles, not bad enough to make changes, people learn to accept it, and before you know it we've wasted 10-15 years. Go back and read the thread about "what do you hope to see from the 2023 season"....i see "just want a team that competes/makes me proud/shows improvement....etc etc"....page after page of comments with people not even using the word "championship."....that's not a goal anymore? it's not achievable to the point we don't even discuss titles as realistic possibilities...we went from multiple consecutive SB titles, culminating in 2019 with one of the best teams in schools history that was some wind/weather and a few bounce away from a NY6 bowl, and in 3 short seasons the program has declined to where championships aren't even mentioned or discussed by the majority of people on this board in a thread about season goals...and people are ok with that?

[MrCraig]

If 7-5 or 8-4 is now the new acceptable for App, that's horrible, is not the App I've followed for 35 years, and is not our standards. Like many said, expectations and acceptance of mediocrity have crept in. We didn't fall off a cliff, just a slooooow erosion of standards. And who do we beat/lose to, HOW do we win/lose? We beat the bad teams (barely..how many still end up being 1 score games? remember when App used to blow teams out?..and thank goodness for fcs wins)...we lose convincingly to the top tier teams, we're 2nd tier in the Sunbelt now.

Mediocrity is the WORST place to be in sports, not good enough to win titles, not bad enough to make changes, people learn to accept it, and before you know it we've waster 10-15 years. Go back and read the thread about "what do you hope to see from the 2023 season"....i see "just want a team that competes/makes me proud/shows improvement....etc etc"....page after page of comments with people not even using the word "championship."....that's not a goal anymore? it's not achievable to the point we don't even discuss titles as realistic possibilities...and people are ok with that?

8-4 is a very good bounce-back year after going 6-6 and missing a bowl game the previous season. Every football program ever has peaks and valleys.
Also, folks on this board just throwing around words like they don't mean anything. "we lose convincingly to the top tier teams"? No, we don't. Go look at the scores from the last 3 seasons. There have been 3 games in 4 seasons (so far) that App has lost by more than 2 touchdowns. Only a couple others that were more than 1 touchdown. There have been very, very few "convincing" losses for App State under Clark.