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Edwards Leaves on Top of the Mountain

Armanti Edwards plans to relax this holiday season. He certainly deserves it. Edwards' college career came to an historic end last week, when in a span of a few whirlwind days he added to a story that will be told for generations. Edwards nearly led Appalachian State to its fourth Football Championship Subdivision title...

This Year's Appalachian State Is Nobody

After last season's mildly noticeable upset of Michigan by Appalachian State, media and football enthusiasts alike were eager to figure out where this year's Week 1 Bombshell would come from. Would it be Appalachian State again? (Hint: NO)As it turns out, those of you who bubbled in D) None of the above were correct, as...

Florida State's Dodgy 2008 Schedule

More adventures in iffy scheduling. As for the culprit, where else but a school down south lightening the load.Florida State has begun recent football seasons against the likes of Miami and Clemson, but because of an academic fraud scandal that will leave Coach Bobby Bowden's team short-handed, the Seminoles will open...

AP Poll Revolution: Lower-Division Teams Now Eligible!

Wow.The Associated Press said Thursday that lower-division schools - that means you, [Appalachian State] Mountaineers - are now eligible for its 71-year-old poll. [snip]Several AP voters expressed interest in putting Appalachian State on their ballots after a shocking 34-32 upset at then-No. 5 Michigan last weekend. But...

Michigan Brings Joy to Big Ten Fans

Aside from Michigan fans, everyone else can't get enough of Michigan losing to Appalachian State. There wasn't much in the way of Big Ten unity on that day (and apparently a fair amount of video cameras at the games). Ohio State fans, predictably, were enjoying the spectacle at Ohio Stadium and elsewhere. Michigan State...