6:00 PM
And.... we are LIVE from the Press Box at Finley Stadium/Davenport Field in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee for tonight's FCS title game between the Delaware Blue Hens and the ASU Mountaineers!
A few words of thanks, etc. as we prepare for tonight's contest:
First of all, kudos to Matt for all his work in prepping for tonight's game. The atmosphere is electric, and Matt has been sampling quite a bit of the sights and sounds of Chattanooga and the game. He'll be providing photos which we'll try to be posting as the game progresses, something you will get in very few locations.
Secondly, a word of thanks to all the AJ-T readers who have expressed their words of appreciation and positive comments about both the print edition and the blog. We strive to bring the most comprehensive coverage of sports from numerous locations, levels, and angles, and hope that we properly represent both the values and citizens of our local area.
One other thing: Should Appalachian pull off the three-peat tonight, we'll have photos and follow-ups in next week's print editon of the AJ-T as well as right here.
A few notes of interest and observations leading up to tonight:
-Four-year starter at cornerback Justin Woazeah will not be playing in tonight's contest due to the violation of a team rule. The senior will be missed tonight, as he is tied for the most career passes defended (51) in NCAA FCS history. Sophomore Cortez Gilbert will likely fill in for the Apps.
Quotables:
"I've played several different positions from high school to hear and I've just always played that way. Everybody loves to hit the quarterback too so you deliver the blow before they get a chance to." - Armanti Edwards, when asked about looking for contact as he finishes runs.
"Beating Michigan was great for us and the Appalachian family, but it was only one game. Our first goal is to win the Southern Conference and then win the National Championship."
-ASU defensive back Pierre Banks, when asked if it bothers him that the average fan will remember him more for Michigan than for National Championships, even if they win tonight.
"I don't think you can pick one. You have to have a defense that is sound and solid against Delaware. Not the quarterback, not the running back.. you have to defend what they do. You ahve to defend Delaware, not just the quarterback or running back. You work on situations, first and 10, third and short, third and long, try to create as many situations as you can...work on defending Delaware." - ASU head coach Jerry Moore, on defending Delaware's individual offensive weapons.
http://www.ncaasports.com/
And.... we are LIVE from the Press Box at Finley Stadium/Davenport Field in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee for tonight's FCS title game between the Delaware Blue Hens and the ASU Mountaineers!
A few words of thanks, etc. as we prepare for tonight's contest:
First of all, kudos to Matt for all his work in prepping for tonight's game. The atmosphere is electric, and Matt has been sampling quite a bit of the sights and sounds of Chattanooga and the game. He'll be providing photos which we'll try to be posting as the game progresses, something you will get in very few locations.
Secondly, a word of thanks to all the AJ-T readers who have expressed their words of appreciation and positive comments about both the print edition and the blog. We strive to bring the most comprehensive coverage of sports from numerous locations, levels, and angles, and hope that we properly represent both the values and citizens of our local area.
One other thing: Should Appalachian pull off the three-peat tonight, we'll have photos and follow-ups in next week's print editon of the AJ-T as well as right here.
A few notes of interest and observations leading up to tonight:
-Four-year starter at cornerback Justin Woazeah will not be playing in tonight's contest due to the violation of a team rule. The senior will be missed tonight, as he is tied for the most career passes defended (51) in NCAA FCS history. Sophomore Cortez Gilbert will likely fill in for the Apps.
Quotables:
"I've played several different positions from high school to hear and I've just always played that way. Everybody loves to hit the quarterback too so you deliver the blow before they get a chance to." - Armanti Edwards, when asked about looking for contact as he finishes runs.
"Beating Michigan was great for us and the Appalachian family, but it was only one game. Our first goal is to win the Southern Conference and then win the National Championship."
-ASU defensive back Pierre Banks, when asked if it bothers him that the average fan will remember him more for Michigan than for National Championships, even if they win tonight.
"I don't think you can pick one. You have to have a defense that is sound and solid against Delaware. Not the quarterback, not the running back.. you have to defend what they do. You ahve to defend Delaware, not just the quarterback or running back. You work on situations, first and 10, third and short, third and long, try to create as many situations as you can...work on defending Delaware." - ASU head coach Jerry Moore, on defending Delaware's individual offensive weapons.
http://www.ncaasports.com/
