9:15 am: Tonight at Kidd Brewer, the Mountaineers will face the Richmond Spiders for a chance to go the National Championship game in Chattanooga. The game should happen in beautiful conditions. This morning, however, is a different story. Ice and Freezing rain has caused issues throughout the area. 19-E was blocked due to several wrecks in Roan Mountain. There has even been reports of a 10-car pileup. That stopped me from getting to ETSU for class, and Avery County schools were on a delay. Stay tuned for more updates as gametime approaches.
Some game notes for those making the trip to Boone:
- Parking regulations can be found on http://www.goasu.com/. Most lots open at 5pm for parking due to exams.
- A limited number of tickets remain. Tickets can still be bought online or purchased from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the ASU athletics ticket office in the Holmes Center and beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Kidd Brewer Stadium ticket plaza.
- Ray's Weather has the kickoff forecast for 41 degrees and a 10% chance of rain.
- Keep checking here for updates and the actual game blog!
3:00pm: The weather for tonight is still looking good for tonight's showdown. The winner of tonight's game will face off in Chattanooga against the winner of Southern Illinois and Delaware, which will take place tomorrow evening at 4. Dress Warmly and we will see you at "The Rock"!!!!
6:30pm: WELCOME TO THE ROCK!! It is an hour and a half from kickoff, and what an atmosphere here in Boone tonight. The lights are on, student section is close to being filled and people are filling in. The Mountaineers and Spiders have been on the field, but are now in the locker rooms getting ready for warmups. It is comfortable right now weather wise, and the stadium is expected to be filled to over capacity. This will be my last post until after the game due to NCAA regulations. However, Jamie will be logging on anytime now to start his in-game blog. Remember (I don't know how you could forget with me reminding you in every post), the winner of this will move on to the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in Chattanooga. Enjoy the game! (Remember, the game can be seen on ESPN2 if you can't be here to soak it in, and we will have an updated blog) GO APPS!!!!
2:15 am: ROCK CITY HERE WE COME!!! The Mountaineers have earned another trip to Chattanooga for the National Championship game next Friday night. It has been a long day, but well worth it. The stadium tonight was rocking. The attendence was the largest in FCS playoff/non championship history. It was a big help to the Mountaineers. Thanks for reading, and a special thanks to the Mountaineer fans!!!
-Matt
