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by fjblair
Fri Aug 01, 2025 11:27 am
Forum: Sun Belt Discussion
Topic: Two more?
Replies: 30
Views: 1020

Re: Two more?

Seems like the NFL and MLB kind of figured out that some of their divisions were geographically stupid. The Reds used to play in the NL West with LA and SF. The NFL made their divisions better as well. College athletic conferences are so stupid especially at our level. It might also be my age talki...
by fjblair
Fri Aug 01, 2025 6:59 am
Forum: Appalachian General Discussion
Topic: “App State Brew” Newsletter
Replies: 32
Views: 2511

Re: “App State Brew” Newsletter

I received one today, and I didn't sign up for anything.
by fjblair
Fri Aug 01, 2025 6:57 am
Forum: Sun Belt Discussion
Topic: Two more?
Replies: 30
Views: 1020

Re: Two more?

You should be. There is a lot of dissatisfaction, discussion and planning going on within and between some of the Sunbelt schools. Not surprising. There’s a very large resource gap between the east and west schools. No offense to La tech, but their addition when we had La Monroe showed the ambition...
by fjblair
Sat Jul 26, 2025 9:39 am
Forum: Appalachian Football
Topic: Peacock Lot
Replies: 19
Views: 1613

Re: Peacock Lot

Majority of the lot is still active. The spots closest to the building are no longer existent. Hopefully it won’t be a huge disruption. Also wanted to specify, this is based on my untrained construction eye of the lot. Not based on any fact. The spots that were closest to Peacock are out, as are al...
by fjblair
Fri Jul 25, 2025 8:11 am
Forum: Appalachian General Discussion
Topic: RIP Legends
Replies: 70
Views: 23187

Re: RIP Legends

With the building gone you can see where the sink hole was, it looks like there is some old concrete infrastructure thing there. Maybe was a culvert or something.
by fjblair
Sat Jul 19, 2025 8:34 am
Forum: Appalachian General Discussion
Topic: Indoor facility. Sofield is down.
Replies: 19
Views: 1859

Re: Indoor facility. Sofield is down.

With the softball field moving, this looks to be a massive facility. Does anyone have access to blueprints as to what all will go in this? https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BE5hwph2Z/ I know a 100 yard field and a physical therapy clinic are part of the plan, but not sure what else may be implement...
by fjblair
Fri Jul 18, 2025 8:26 am
Forum: Appalachian Football
Topic: Dowell Loggains SI Article
Replies: 30
Views: 2195

Re: Dowell Loggains SI Article

I’ve asked many times about what I would perceive as locker room envy. Some have agreed it must exist and some dismiss the notion. You see those pro guys who sometimes make the public statements about their teammates “getting the bag”. Human nature and competitiveness exists. There is no way in hel...
by fjblair
Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:18 am
Forum: Appalachian General Discussion
Topic: RIP Legends
Replies: 70
Views: 23187

Re: RIP Legends

Boone doesn't need another hotel at this point, and I hope they use that spot for something more suited to benefit students/faculty/staff.
by fjblair
Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:47 am
Forum: Appalachian General Discussion
Topic: RIP Legends
Replies: 70
Views: 23187

Re: RIP Legends

Tru2ASU wrote:
Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:09 am
Parking for now. I was always told the hotel would come after the acquisition of the gas station. Wouldn't look for that anytime soon.
ASU is going to build and operate a hotel?
by fjblair
Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:46 am
Forum: Appalachian General Discussion
Topic: RIP Legends
Replies: 70
Views: 23187

Re: RIP Legends

The building was about halfway demolished as of yesterday.
by fjblair
Sat Jul 12, 2025 12:59 pm
Forum: Appalachian General Discussion
Topic: Peacock hall addition
Replies: 10
Views: 1192

Re: Peacock hall addition

I think it will look just fine, but there are other buildings in dire need of updates. Not sure why Peacock was a priority.
by fjblair
Sat Jul 05, 2025 9:25 am
Forum: Appalachian Football
Topic: Staff Reductions Coming To ADs
Replies: 218
Views: 8160

Re: Staff Reductions Coming To ADs

Equipment budget is not the first thing I think of when cutting spending in a university athletic department. I would think it would be the last place to see cuts.
by fjblair
Fri Jul 04, 2025 8:24 am
Forum: Non-Appalachian General Discussion
Topic: Eastern NC BBQ
Replies: 36
Views: 2605

Re: Eastern NC BBQ

Whole hog, vinegar dose mix. Everything else is negotiable.
by fjblair
Mon Jun 23, 2025 7:49 am
Forum: Appalachian General Discussion
Topic: Across From Holmes
Replies: 7
Views: 1866

Re: Across From Holmes

Tru2ASU wrote:
Sun Jun 22, 2025 12:09 pm
Don't worry about parking for football, they paved that little gravel lot at Student Union. Should be good to go now.
LOL, I saw that last week.
by fjblair
Fri Jun 13, 2025 10:05 am
Forum: Appalachian Football
Topic: Private Equity in College Athletics
Replies: 21
Views: 1450

Re: Private Equity in College Athletics

I'm so done with this dumpster fire. I hope the PE vultures completely destroy what is left of this mess so that maybe it can be rebuilt from the ground up.
by fjblair
Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:35 am
Forum: Appalachian Football
Topic: WHAT A DAY --- SEE #5
Replies: 10
Views: 2272

Re: WHAT A DAY --- SEE #5

I still remember that beautiful sunny day in Michigan like it was yesterday.
by fjblair
Tue Jun 10, 2025 7:39 am
Forum: Appalachian Football
Topic: NIL and future of NCAACF
Replies: 293
Views: 62508

Re: NIL and future of NCAACF

Saint3333 wrote:
Mon Jun 09, 2025 3:20 pm
Let me sum up where we are. G5 programs would be fine if we went back to the paper bags of cash that magically show up in lockers of power programs system than what we have today.
Unquestionably true.
by fjblair
Sat May 31, 2025 9:34 am
Forum: Appalachian General Discussion
Topic: Boone Restaurants Closing
Replies: 104
Views: 8619

Re: Boone Restaurants Closing

I forgot about the Hot Pot. Flashback.
by fjblair
Sat May 31, 2025 9:32 am
Forum: Appalachian Football
Topic: FB Play By Play 2025
Replies: 52
Views: 5536

Re: FB Play By Play 2025

Stonewall wrote:
Wed May 28, 2025 1:05 pm
Bring back Brown !
Brownie was my favorite.
by fjblair
Fri May 30, 2025 8:11 am
Forum: Appalachian General Discussion
Topic: Boone Restaurants Closing
Replies: 104
Views: 8619

Re: Boone Restaurants Closing

I still miss the Double Bacon Cheeseburgers from the BI (Bavarian Inn) as well as the East and West Wing of Welborne Cafeteria. I miss the Sweet Shop and Gold Room as well. Was the BI below the cafeteria? I can't remember where it was, but I do remember the rubber pizza. I usually ate a hamburger o...

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