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[Maddog1956]

Very disappointed in Corey. He obviously had a special relationship with Coach Moore, but unless he was in the room he doesn't know any more what the truth is than anyone else does. What bothers me the most is his comment was said as a statement of fact, not as an opinion. He will believe anything Coach Moore tells him. There is no way he will doubt the man with such a strong Christian walk. That is the conundrum which has splintered the Appalachian fan base. Coach Moore could put an end to it but it is quite clear he has no plans to do so.

No question it was handled poorly by Cobb, but Coach Moore shoulders much of the blame by continually stirring the pot. He never lets an opportunity to get in a dig slip by and continues to play the victim. I believe Coach Moore knew exactly what he was facing at the end of the season. He showed Charlie Cobb to be the fool he is. Using the excuse he didn't want to take away from the season for not making the decision public he played Cobb like a cheap fiddle. In all honesty it was a brilliant plan. His only miscalculation was Cobb and Peacock sticking to their guns.

Sadly Coach Moore is doing much harm to the program he helped to build.

I don't know that Moore is doing anything to hurt the program. I've not heard or seen a word from him (especially leading up the UM game).

All I've heard about JM firing is what T-dog said on the Michigan fan site and what Lynch said. Both have the right to their views but Lynch has more insight to the situation and more right to voice it since he was actually involved.

I just wish CC would have ended it by inviting JM back to take his bows, but I guess since he took the first bus out of town, it will fall on the back of the next AD.

[BeauFoster]

Very disappointed in Corey. He obviously had a special relationship with Coach Moore, but unless he was in the room he doesn't know any more what the truth is than anyone else does. What bothers me the most is his comment was said as a statement of fact, not as an opinion. He will believe anything Coach Moore tells him. There is no way he will doubt the man with such a strong Christian walk. That is the conundrum which has splintered the Appalachian fan base. Coach Moore could put an end to it but it is quite clear he has no plans to do so.

No question it was handled poorly by Cobb, but Coach Moore shoulders much of the blame by continually stirring the pot. He never lets an opportunity to get in a dig slip by and continues to play the victim. I believe Coach Moore knew exactly what he was facing at the end of the season. He showed Charlie Cobb to be the fool he is. Using the excuse he didn't want to take away from the season for not making the decision public he played Cobb like a cheap fiddle. In all honesty it was a brilliant plan. His only miscalculation was Cobb and Peacock sticking to their guns.

Sadly Coach Moore is doing much harm to the program he helped to build.

This is a fantastic post. I've never held Lynch in the same regard that many have held him here on this board, mostly because I think he was overrated as a football player and also due to some stories I have heard in the past few years. This reinforces my perception. He's no hero of mine, nor will he ever be.

Before anyone tells me I am crazy about the football part, I agree Corey had great instincts for the game. But he couldn't tackle for anything. He constantly went for the big shoulder hit, but never realized (in college, at least - never watched him in the nfl) that he wasn't big or strong enough to de-cleat anyone. Way too many yards after contact.

[Maddog1956]

Very disappointed in Corey. He obviously had a special relationship with Coach Moore, but unless he was in the room he doesn't know any more what the truth is than anyone else does. What bothers me the most is his comment was said as a statement of fact, not as an opinion. He will believe anything Coach Moore tells him. There is no way he will doubt the man with such a strong Christian walk. That is the conundrum which has splintered the Appalachian fan base. Coach Moore could put an end to it but it is quite clear he has no plans to do so.

No question it was handled poorly by Cobb, but Coach Moore shoulders much of the blame by continually stirring the pot. He never lets an opportunity to get in a dig slip by and continues to play the victim. I believe Coach Moore knew exactly what he was facing at the end of the season. He showed Charlie Cobb to be the fool he is. Using the excuse he didn't want to take away from the season for not making the decision public he played Cobb like a cheap fiddle. In all honesty it was a brilliant plan. His only miscalculation was Cobb and Peacock sticking to their guns.

Sadly Coach Moore is doing much harm to the program he helped to build.

This is a fantastic post. I've never held Lynch in the same regard that many have held him here on this board, mostly because I think he was overrated as a football player and also due to some stories I have heard in the past few years. This reinforces my perception. He's no hero of mine, nor will he ever be.

Before anyone tells me I am crazy about the football part, I agree Corey had great instincts for the game. But he couldn't tackle for anything. He constantly went for the big shoulder hit, but never realized (in college, at least - never watched him in the nfl) that he wasn't big or strong enough to de-cleat anyone. Way too many yards after contact.

I guess he'll just have to live with just making one of the best blocks in college FB.

[AppDawg]

I don't know that Moore is doing anything to hurt the program. I've not heard or seen a word from him (especially leading up the UM game).

All I've heard about JM firing is what T-dog said on the Michigan fan site and what Lynch said. Both have the right to their views but Lynch has more insight to the situation and more right to voice it since he was actually involved.

I just wish CC would have ended it by inviting JM back to take his bows, but I guess since he took the first bus out of town, it will fall on the back of the next AD.

I am honestly very surprised nothing has been posted on here over the course of the last week. If it was, I missed it. However, Coach Moore did participate for about 45 minutes in the 1st installment of Mountaineer Talk with DJ & Brownie, Live at The Rock last Thursday night (was the 2nd hour of "countdown to a championship). If there was any animosity, it was not apparent during the interview. Mainly they looked back on the 2007 game (naturally), about what he has been up to recently and his induction into the National College Football HOF. I found it interesting this occurred just mere days after CC left Boone and saw it as a 1st step in rekindling the relationship between University and Moore.

[Maddog1956]

I don't know that Moore is doing anything to hurt the program. I've not heard or seen a word from him (especially leading up the UM game).

All I've heard about JM firing is what T-dog said on the Michigan fan site and what Lynch said. Both have the right to their views but Lynch has more insight to the situation and more right to voice it since he was actually involved.

I just wish CC would have ended it by inviting JM back to take his bows, but I guess since he took the first bus out of town, it will fall on the back of the next AD.

I am honestly very surprised nothing has been posted on here over the course of the last week. If it was, I missed it. However, Coach Moore did participate for about 45 minutes in the 1st installment of Mountaineer Talk with DJ & Brownie, Live at The Rock last Thursday night (was the 2nd hour of "countdown to a championship). If there was any animosity, it was not apparent during the interview. Mainly they looked back on the 2007 game (naturally), about what he has been up to recently and his induction into the National College Football HOF. I found it interesting this occurred just mere days after CC left Boone and saw it as a 1st step in rekindling the relationship between University and Moore.

I expect we'll be seeing more Moore!

[Saint3333]

I hope so. He's had an open invitation to be at any event he so chooses after the non renewed contract.

He came back for senior night last year and made a radio appearance.

I didn't get to listen to the radio show due to travel, did he comment on anything Satterfield related?

[JTApps1]

I didn't see this quote initially...

LYNCH: The worst thing that came about it? You know I kinda wish I could go back in time and not block that field goal, um ..

BRYCE: Wha …..

LYNCH: and just let them score. I think that that field goal led to coach Moore’s firing. You know Appalachian State just got a little too big for their britches and, uh, ended up deleting the orchestrator of it all in Coach Moore, and he’s not coaching right now.

http://www.unpackinit.com/mediaplayer?post_id=6346

When I read his statement in the ESPN article I was disappointed at his timing, but not surprised that he would support Moore in that way.

THIS is completely different. He just said he would take away the biggest moment of his teammates and coaches careers because Jerry was let go 6 years later. That is the most selfish comment I've seen in a long time. I wonder how in touch Corey is with all of the problems surrounding the team the last few years under Coach Moore? I'm betting he knows the full story as told by Jerry Moore, but very little of anyone else's side of the story. He was out chasing his dream in the NFL while all of this happened so I doubt he was real up to date with everything. I just lost a lot of respect for one of my favorite players in App history.

[App74]

Hey, thanks Mr. Lynch for the encouraging words to the players, coaches and fans preparing to open our initial FBS season. Meanwhile, I'll be supporting Appalachian State.

[EastHallApp]

What I take away from that line is less a judgment on Lynch himself and more a realization that Satt and whoever replaces Cobb need to make it a priority to reach out to former players (and to a lesser extent, fans) who hold that view.

App's history and tradition are one of our program's biggest strengths, but to whatever extent the players who built that tradition are alienated, that strength is reduced. Especially players who have gone on to play in the NFL. Those are the guys you want to hold up as examples for future players to follow.

I'm a little disappointed in Lynch's comments, but I can't be mad at him for personal loyalty. If he feels that way, my guess is that he's not alone. We need all hands on deck to make this next chapter a success.

[AppDawg]

I hope so. He's had an open invitation to be at any event he so chooses after the non renewed contract.

He came back for senior night last year and made a radio appearance.

I didn't get to listen to the radio show due to travel, did he comment on anything Satterfield related?

He did not mention anything about Satt or this years team.

[Saint3333]

KRich and Richie were on campus just last week. The current staff and admin does a good job reaching out and welcoming back former athletes.

Let's not make this seem pervasive. If you want someone to mend old wounds I think you all know who that is.

[Maddog1956]

I hope so. He's had an open invitation to be at any event he so chooses after the non renewed contract.

He came back for senior night last year and made a radio appearance.

I didn't get to listen to the radio show due to travel, did he comment on anything Satterfield related?

He did not mention anything about Satt or this years team.

Correct and his only regret about blocking that kick is he thinks that because of the attention that APP/Moore got CC had to let him go because he felt upstaged. That's just loyalty to a coach that made him block 1000 kicks in practice.

[bcoach]

I don't know that Moore is doing anything to hurt the program. I've not heard or seen a word from him (especially leading up the UM game).

All I've heard about JM firing is what T-dog said on the Michigan fan site and what Lynch said. Both have the right to their views but Lynch has more insight to the situation and more right to voice it since he was actually involved.

I just wish CC would have ended it by inviting JM back to take his bows, but I guess since he took the first bus out of town, it will fall on the back of the next AD.

I am honestly very surprised nothing has been posted on here over the course of the last week. If it was, I missed it. However, Coach Moore did participate for about 45 minutes in the 1st installment of Mountaineer Talk with DJ & Brownie, Live at The Rock last Thursday night (was the 2nd hour of "countdown to a championship). If there was any animosity, it was not apparent during the interview. Mainly they looked back on the 2007 game (naturally), about what he has been up to recently and his induction into the National College Football HOF. I found it interesting this occurred just mere days after CC left Boone and saw it as a 1st step in rekindling the relationship between University and Moore.

I expect we'll be seeing more Moore!

I hope so

[appst89]

That is possibly the most disappointing thing I've ever seen quoted by anyone affiliated with ASU. Whatever respect I ever had for Corey Lynch is gone now.

He's certainly entitled to hold whatever opinion he wants, but to air it in this manner at this time is just low class.

[EastHallApp]

KRich and Richie were on campus just last week. The current staff and admin does a good job reaching out and welcoming back former athletes.

Let's not make this seem pervasive. If you want someone to mend old wounds I think you all know who that is.

Good to know. I have no idea how pervasive it is. But it seems clear there is a contingent of fans still bitter about Moore's firing, and if one prominent former player publicly voices that view, I would guess there are others who share it.

[Rekdiver]

Corey made a huge mistake making that statement. I think we all understand his feelings about Jerry. Without the block Coach is gone probably sooner rather than later and Corey nor Dexter get a shot at the NFL. How utterly stupid. I'm just scratching my head trying to understand how a smart person like Corey can cram a foot so deep in his mouth we can see his toenails out the 5 hole.....Corey you owe all of us an apology.

[AppDawg]

I hope so. He's had an open invitation to be at any event he so chooses after the non renewed contract.

He came back for senior night last year and made a radio appearance.

I didn't get to listen to the radio show due to travel, did he comment on anything Satterfield related?

He did not mention anything about Satt or this years team.

Correct and his only regret about blocking that kick is he thinks that because of the attention that APP/Moore got CC had to let him go because he felt upstaged. That's just loyalty to a coach that made him block 1000 kicks in practice.

As a point of clarification, my prior post was with regard to Moore last week on Mountaineer Talk. Not Lynch.

[ASUGoose]

I didn't see this quote initially...

LYNCH: The worst thing that came about it? You know I kinda wish I could go back in time and not block that field goal, um ..

BRYCE: Wha …..

LYNCH: and just let them score. I think that that field goal led to coach Moore’s firing. You know Appalachian State just got a little too big for their britches and, uh, ended up deleting the orchestrator of it all in Coach Moore, and he’s not coaching right now.

http://www.unpackinit.com/mediaplayer?post_id=6346

That's even worse. Wishing your football team would LOSE just so your coach can keep his job.

Maybe one day Corey can be inducted into the App HOF with his great grandkids there. That's how long it'll take at this rate.

Completely agree here. Corey is entitled to his opinion. I am completely disagree with his opinion and have now lost all respect for the guy. The only thing I am in agreement w/ him is his wanting stay away from the school. Our britches are clearly too big for you now Corey so please don't come back. I could care less now if he gets inducted into the App HOF. When you run your mouth to the media and slam your school, don't expect to be welcomed back with open arms.

[BUTCH1991]

I don't think it would have mattered if he didn't block the kick. Our goal was to move up to FBS whether we won the Michigan game or not. Coach Moore said he didn't want to coach at that level again. His contract would not have been renewed either way. I hate that Coach Moore's departure wasn't harmonious, but it would have happened with or without the blocked kick. Whomever stated the selfishness of that statement was dead on. You're going to take away the joy of thousands and thousands of people to try and please one person and that change wouldn't have changed the outcome of the coach's future.

[AppinVA]

I make a move that we just talk about Rauch's kick from now on.