AWESOME!! Matt Dougherty Picks us to Lose

[newcat]

The Verdict: I didn’t expect to question any Appalachian State pick this postseason. The Mountaineers were the best team I saw all season, and they emerged as the best team in I-AA in my mind after beating Georgia Southern in October. But, two weeks ago, I saw UNI. If you look at the stats, the Panthers probably should be 0-3 in the postseason. They know how to win close games, and Eric Sanders especially has an innate ability to make plays in the clutch. Sanders is emerging as one of the top quarterbacks in I-AA as a sophomore, and the offense seems to play better every week. Even with all that, I would have still liked Appalachian State to win by 10 or more with a healthy Richie Williams behind center. Instead, the Appalachian State quarterback spot will either go to inexperienced Trey Elder or Williams coming off an injury. That could cost Appalachian State a touchdown, but I still think the Mountaineers are the better team. UNI has enjoyed an unbelievable run through the last four games of the regular season and into the playoffs, but this has just felt like Appalachian State’s title to take since October. The Mountaineers win by a touchdown to bring the title home to Boone for the first time.

Prediction: Appalachian State 31, UNI 24

He always seems to be wrong about us! So I am glad that he has picked us as the underdog! It will make it even more sweet when we bring the title home!

[panther2317]

I love the underdog role. It suits this team. They don't have any "superstars" like EWU, UNH and TSU has had, they're just a blue-collar, hard-working team that gets the job done. They are an extension of the work ethic of this state and I'm proud to call them my team. Thanks for the ride fellas! One more job to do Friday night. Good luck and bring it home.