Congrats - Bowl Eligible

[ASU843]

Imagine if we had adjusted sooner to the personnel available.

I’m glad pressure (internal and external) was there to make a change.

Oh good grief. So what are you saying? The pressure fans on MMB caused the turn around and you were part of it? As far as adjusting to the personnel, ya think maturity, experience, jelling, experimentation and a new QB getting some game time savvy, had anything to do with it? Naah. It wasn't that. It was coach reading this board and learning, that did it.
And no, not looking for attention, Richmond App, just pointing out these guys knew what to do all along since they have actually coached a game or two and watched a bit of film.

That's not what he said at all. I suspect you knew that.

Actually I just view this as part of the tenor of this MMB by many posters who fantasize being better coaches albeit without any qualifications. That's what I knew. But you knew that as well. Just a little tit for tat with Richmond App.

You sing on this board??? Daddy sang bass, Newapp sang tenor.... Me and little.brother would join right in there...

Good analogy. Now that song is stuck in my head.

[ASU3432Mi]

West Virginia has the same record as us. How about a Mountaineer vs Mountaineer bowl somewhere?

[Rekdiver]

as long as it's not the famous toastery bowl..................

[appstatealum]

I think he may of saved his job. I also think we go 2-1 to finish year.

Desperation is a great short term motivator. Add that to the fact we have played a few programs on some dramatic slides, I'm not ready to crown him yet. The seat is still hot, but it definitely has cooled down and looks promising. Win the sunbelt and I'd give him some more time. Let's just hope DG doesn't extend him prematurely.

[AppStFan1]

I think he may of saved his job. I also think we go 2-1 to finish year.

Desperation is a great short term motivator. Add that to the fact we have played a few programs on some dramatic slides, I'm not ready to crown him yet. The seat is still hot, but it definitely has cooled down and looks promising. Win the sunbelt and I'd give him some more time. Let's just hope DG doesn't extend him prematurely.

Exactly. Lose the next 2 and Everts instructs a change anyway. If he is retained Gillin needs to wait until the end of 2024 and see how we do before an extension.

[Bigdaddyg1]

Long term (like the 10 year variety), extensions after a good season and these ridiculous buyouts are absolutely horrible for college athletics (football in particular). Just look at the sum total of P5 buyout money being spent this season. Every coach should be given a 4 year deal. After year 3 if the program is progressing and deemed successful he can then be extended. It's simply out of control.

[Bootsy]

Establishing a 4-year contract (with an option on the final year if HC meets performance metrics) as the standard does make sense.

If the HC inherits an underperforming team, this contract structure gives the staff time to install their systems, recruit kids that can run them and establish some stability.

It always amazes me when a guy like Brohm inherits a stable program at UL and looks like an all star while Satt looks like a chump while inheriting a Cincy squad in a very different situation, including moving from G5 to P5.

[hapapp]

I think he may of saved his job. I also think we go 2-1 to finish year.

Desperation is a great short term motivator. Add that to the fact we have played a few programs on some dramatic slides, I'm not ready to crown him yet. The seat is still hot, but it definitely has cooled down and looks promising. Win the sunbelt and I'd give him some more time. Let's just hope DG doesn't extend him prematurely.

Interesting that both So Miss and Marshall won games the following week after losing to us. Not disputing that we didn't beat world beaters but for teams on slides, they did alright after losing to us. In fact, So Miss has won two in a row.

[Yosef84]

Southern Miss had been on a slide but actually started their recovery against us. They made some key changes, got back several players and played pretty well. That was a better win than their previous record would suggest. Marshall was down offensively but still played decent and a win against Marshall is always a great win.

All wins count. These mental gymnastics some folks want to do to discount our wins and exaggerate our losses just don't make sense. We are 6-4 so let's go beat some Dukes!

[MrCraig]

Southern Miss had been on a slide but actually started their recovery against us. They made some key changes, got back several players and played pretty well. That was a better win than their previous record would suggest. Marshall was down offensively but still played decent and a win against Marshall is always a great win.

All wins count. These mental gymnastics some folks want to do to discount our wins and exaggerate our losses just don't make sense. We are 6-4 so let's go beat some Dukes!

They don't ask how, they ask how many.

[Bigdaddyg1]

If we win out, go 8-4 and then win our bowl game nobody will talk about or care about the close wins over bad teams. Very few teams actually blow everyone out. Close games happen. The other side is actually trying to win as well.

[NattyBumppo'sRevenge]

We’ve had more blow out victories this year than last year and we’ve already exceeded the FBS win total from last year with 3 games to go.

[gsoappfan]

If we win out, go 8-4 and then win our bowl game nobody will talk about or care about the close wins over bad teams. Very few teams actually blow everyone out. Close games happen. The other side is actually trying to win as well.

I guess you don't really read this board!

[Bootsy]

One thing we can all agree on...this time tomorrow, the matter will be settled.
And by "matter," I mean the only thing that really matters: who won and who lost.

[ASUTodd]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1JTyBcGvY
If you read into what Gillin says about bowl games..... seems like we might be going to Orlando (at least that's how I took it). Says that he doubts we go to New Orleans again. Also mentioned ESPN gets first pick of teams then New Orleans gets pick and then ESPN gets picks 2,3, and 4 (think he meant 3,4, and 5)..... then Mobile gets a pick. He also mentions Myrtle Beach as well. Will ESPN be willing to take the Sunbelt champ over a 1-loss JMU team????????

[CharlotteApp05]

Have definitely heard Orlando rumors.

ABC is a big deal.

[Black Saturday]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1JTyBcGvY
If you read into what Gillin says about bowl games..... seems like we might be going to Orlando (at least that's how I took it). Says that he doubts we go to New Orleans again. Also mentioned ESPN gets first pick of teams then New Orleans gets pick and then ESPN gets picks 2,3, and 4 (think he meant 3,4, and 5)..... then Mobile gets a pick. He also mentions Myrtle Beach as well. Will ESPN be willing to take the Sunbelt champ over a 1-loss JMU team????????

JMU just skinned Myrtle Beach's ass, wonder if the Myrtle Beach Bowl has them back in town so soon?

[Tru2ASU]

Have definitely heard Orlando rumors.

ABC is a big deal.

Seen a few predictions projecting us vs Toledo.

[ASUPATCH]

USA Today has this gem projected right now


App State vs Duke in the Dukes Mayo Bowl

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/n ... 722535007/

[ASUTodd]

USA Today has this gem projected right now


App State vs Duke in the Dukes Mayo Bowl

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/n ... 722535007/

I know some wouldn't like it.... but I'd take that game and enjoy it!