For the first time since that gorgeous day in Ann Arbor, six years, the Mountaineers played a game against an FBS opponent and had the home fans booing their team when the players exited the field at halftime. We have always had a comment or a theme about these games when our team is outnumbered and outgunned. We might not win the game, but the ultimate goal is to let everyone know in Athens, (Ann Arbor, Auburn, etc) that the Mountaineers were here. Obviously this sounds better in a parking lot before or after a game versus the written word, but the point is made. Georgia might have run a fake punt against Appalachian because Chattanooga was successful the week before. It’s also quite possible that the Bulldogs were slightly worried in the second quarter that the Mountaineers were hanging around a little longer than they had hoped. We’ll never know what thoughts were running through the minds of coaches wearing red and black this past Saturday. I doubt it would surprise anyone if just one of them was thinking about being on the wrong end of a lead story on just about every sports show for the next week. The final score may have resulted in a loss, but the gain was the confidence in the minds of the players that they have the talents and the minds to do something that nobody expected. The first half was just that. It was only a fraction of the story on Saturday. But for an hour or so, Appalachian players and fans had forgotten their record, and were sitting on the edge of their seats with each play. Sometimes, the game is not always about winning, and that is certainly true this season. But the fact remains: Nothing beats being a Mountaineer.

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ASU 35

Dogs 17

Mark me the winner this week. It will be a big win for ASU!!!

APP 28

WC 27

App has the better all round team, however, Woffie has the more experienced coach. Hey Apps, look for the fake punt, field goal, and going for it on forth down - all things Woffie is famous for. In the end, I say:

Apps 31

Woffie 24

I fear the crickets chirping in Spartanburg this weekend. The key to this game defensively is to get penetration at the line of scrimmage to disrupt the running attack and cause turnovers (third and long is our friend). On offense, we need to play with a sense of urgency and try and get a score on every possession (getting up by a couple of scores late in the game puts Wofford at a disadvantage). They want to grind us into submission in 3 yard increments with an occasional play action pass when you least expect it (shorten the game and limit our possessions). This game will depend on who shows up to play. More at stake for Wofford. Pride and improvement will be what we are striving for.

Home team by home field advantage:
Mountaineers 24
Terriers 28

"Hey Apps, look for the fake punt, field goal..."

Well, that would be a first for our special teams. I guess since we don't ever fake a punt or field goal, we don't think anybody else will. Chaps my hide...

Appsolutley wrote:"Hey Apps, look for the fake punt, field goal..."

Well, that would be a first for our special teams. I guess since we don't ever fake a punt or field goal, we don't think anybody else will. Chaps my hide...

I do recall a certain SEC team attempting a fake punt last Saturday. I think App was involved. I don't believe it was successful. Hopefully we can move forward with that.

Woffie has an established history of the fake punt and field goals, it should be expected.

WataugaMan wrote:Woffie has an established history of the fake punt and field goals, it should be expected.

So has Chatty and Coach Huesman.

Black Saturday wrote:

WataugaMan wrote:Woffie has an established history of the fake punt and field goals, it should be expected.

So has Chatty and Coach Huesman.

Therefore, fool me once shame on you, fool me twice and shame on me.

Longrifle28 wrote:The key to....the game is...penetration....

Pardon the literary license!

The key is always penetration!

Appy State 31

Woffie 3

Great measuring stick to see how far we have progressed this season.

Big Woody- 24
Little Woofie-21

Boone -38
Pups - 35

OVERTIME

MEN WITH LONG GUNS 28 a kinder,gentler dog 14

Mascot with gun- 28
Ankle-nibblers - 21

Woody should have the advantage of knowing the Woof's system as well as most of the personnel. App's LB's have a big day.

App 31
Wofford 14

This would make my weekend. Come on Apps!!!

Play for the Seniors and Coach Woody guys! Go APP!!

Mountaineers - 27

Doggie Breath - 17

Last SoCon road trip! Don't care what the score is just get the W!