ETSU Game Thread and discussion

[biggie]

https://appstatesports.com/news/2024/8/ ... -etsu.aspx

[Saint3333]

Ended up putting some on the +34.5 so I apologize for others that did, we probably cover now.

Good job taking one for the team. Thanks in advance.

[311neers]

If you are referring to Wiles then does that mean people you talk to who have seen our QBs believe that Wilson is a miss? If so, and Niu does not pan out then it will have been a decade since we hit on a HS QB signee (Thomas in 2016). That would be a long drought to not hit on one and mean we have depended solely on the portal or JUCO to get a QB since the portal area started.

I’m not saying that at all. I’ve seen Wilson and he looks like a true freshman. He could be the guy in two years. But it stands to reason that you go in the portal after this year regardless as you don’t really want to go into next season with Wiles as #1 and the next up being a RS and true freshman. There is a situation that I am curious to see how it shakes out but I wouldn’t mind having their backup in Boone next year.

I find it interesting that we are already planning to go into the portal automatically without looking to see if there is anyone that could help us or seeing how our guys look on the field. What if it all comes together for Wilson and he looks good in mop up duty or if Wiles has to play some and he impresses? Would we go into the portal despite having 2 capable players? At some point it is okay to put a freshman on the field. Coastal did it with McCall and others have as well. I would love to sign a HS QB who is good enough to put out there as a redshirt freshman. It would be nice to have a 3-4 year starter at QB again.

Wiles will be out of eligibility after next year so we'd enter 2026 with Wilson as a RS Sophomore with presumably little experience, a RS Freshmen in Niu, and whatever high school QB(s) we sign next year. That's a dangerous situation to put yourself in.

Hopefully just for depth. I love Joey but this is why I was pulling for Burger to win the job and and keep it. We would have been set at the starting spot through 2026. It has to be tough on Shawn thinking he has to go to portal every year for a QB. I am really hoping we start hitting on HS QBs and don't feel the need to get one every cycle after this this year.

The portal for QB’s will be easy for us so long that we keep our winning tradition up. Every QB we’ve had has excelled in our system since 2004 (except the 2010-2013 years). Just keep winning and the portal will be a success for us.

[TurfMonkey]

I'm so bad my bookie lets me bet up until the 2 minute warning.

[Bootsy]

Ourlads almost nailed the starters back on 8/12. Missed Hollifield at center and Donald at DT.

Donald over Clark at DT is somewhat surprising, but I'm sure both will see a ton of snaps as we rotate DL.

One guy at 295lb on the front 5 depth chart, need to get him in the BI or the Gold Room so we can list him at 300, the days fo the 6'1" - 265 lineman have disappeared through the Portal.

Some of you may fondly or not so fondly remember the Gold Room and Barvarian Inn back in the day.

Few things would short-circuit your romantic prospects like a first date at the Gold Room.

[AppStFan1]

I’m not saying that at all. I’ve seen Wilson and he looks like a true freshman. He could be the guy in two years. But it stands to reason that you go in the portal after this year regardless as you don’t really want to go into next season with Wiles as #1 and the next up being a RS and true freshman. There is a situation that I am curious to see how it shakes out but I wouldn’t mind having their backup in Boone next year.

I find it interesting that we are already planning to go into the portal automatically without looking to see if there is anyone that could help us or seeing how our guys look on the field. What if it all comes together for Wilson and he looks good in mop up duty or if Wiles has to play some and he impresses? Would we go into the portal despite having 2 capable players? At some point it is okay to put a freshman on the field. Coastal did it with McCall and others have as well. I would love to sign a HS QB who is good enough to put out there as a redshirt freshman. It would be nice to have a 3-4 year starter at QB again.

Wiles will be out of eligibility after next year so we'd enter 2026 with Wilson as a RS Sophomore with presumably little experience, a RS Freshmen in Niu, and whatever high school QB(s) we sign next year. That's a dangerous situation to put yourself in.

Hopefully just for depth. I love Joey but this is why I was pulling for Burger to win the job and and keep it. We would have been set at the starting spot through 2026. It has to be tough on Shawn thinking he has to go to portal every year for a QB. I am really hoping we start hitting on HS QBs and don't feel the need to get one every cycle after this this year.

The portal for QB’s will be easy for us so long that we keep our winning tradition up. Every QB we’ve had has excelled in our system since 2004 (except the 2010-2013 years). Just keep winning and the portal will be a success for us.

Absolutely. That is why I have wondered the problem with HS recruiting because we do a good job with the QBs. If we do what we should this year and retain our stars I would think we would be a very attractive place to some proven QBs who might not have a good supporting cast and want to play for a winning program.

[ASUFan4863]

This has to be the year we put it together. It's the new CFP, we are coming off a strong finish with a bowl win, and it's the last year with Joey and some key players. We may never get another shot like this one.

If we can keep everyone who is eligible to return for 2025 that we want and replace Joey with a real good QB then we could be really good in 2025 as well.

We have Joey’s replacement on the roster. Need someone for 2026 though.

If you are referring to Wiles then does that mean people you talk to who have seen our QBs believe that Wilson is a miss? If so, and Niu does not pan out then it will have been a decade since we hit on a HS QB signee (Thomas in 2016). That would be a long drought to not hit on one and mean we have depended solely on the portal or JUCO to get a QB since the portal area started.

I’m not saying that at all. I’ve seen Wilson and he looks like a true freshman. He could be the guy in two years. But it stands to reason that you go in the portal after this year regardless as you don’t really want to go into next season with Wiles as #1 and the next up being a RS and true freshman. There is a situation that I am curious to see how it shakes out but I wouldn’t mind having their backup in Boone next year.

Hmmmmm does he happen to be in a game tonight?

[AppSt94]

If we can keep everyone who is eligible to return for 2025 that we want and replace Joey with a real good QB then we could be really good in 2025 as well.

We have Joey’s replacement on the roster. Need someone for 2026 though.

If you are referring to Wiles then does that mean people you talk to who have seen our QBs believe that Wilson is a miss? If so, and Niu does not pan out then it will have been a decade since we hit on a HS QB signee (Thomas in 2016). That would be a long drought to not hit on one and mean we have depended solely on the portal or JUCO to get a QB since the portal area started.

I’m not saying that at all. I’ve seen Wilson and he looks like a true freshman. He could be the guy in two years. But it stands to reason that you go in the portal after this year regardless as you don’t really want to go into next season with Wiles as #1 and the next up being a RS and true freshman. There is a situation that I am curious to see how it shakes out but I wouldn’t mind having their backup in Boone next year.

Hmmmmm does he happen to be in a game tonight?

[Yosefus]

GameDay almost here. Can't wait for the season to start, already dreading end of season. Wish they played this game year round!

[BambooRdApp]

It's GameDay!!!!
Let's Go App. St.!!
Let's crush the Little Bucs!!

[Bigdaddyg1]

I’m so glad we didn’t play on Thursday night to start. Opening on a Saturday is so much better. That’s a long time between a Thursday and the next Saturday. I’ll live with one random mid week game during the year but two are awful. Saturday is college football day. Go Apps!

[App_in_Maiden]

GAME-DAY IS FINALLY HERE


APPP!!!!

[CornCobPipes]

GameDay 1. Hard to believe we are already here starting a new season....time flies. Here is to a GREAT year to be a MOUNTAINEER!

We are All familiar with going 1 - 0 one game at a time mindset. I would like to spread rhe mindset to the team of 1- 0 for each play....one play at time.

BEAT the brakes off the Bucs and worry about next week after the Long Rifle Fires. Don't worry about reveal just each player go all out. Pray for safe game no injuries and GOOD FOCUS AND DISCIPLINE.....NO STUPID STUFF.

[Bigdaddyg1]

One relatively small thing I’d like to see this year is for Harrington to play through every game. Not a small thing for him by any means but in the big picture of the team and season it’s not huge. He’s battled and could (and probably should) have called it a career but seems to love it.

[BambooRdApp]

One relatively small thing I’d like to see this year is for Harrington to play through every game. Not a small thing for him by any means but in the big picture of the team and season it’s not huge. He’s battled and could (and probably should) have called it a career but seems to love it.

I 2nd that 10x over...

[NattyBumppo'sRevenge]

ETSU QB King is type of QB we struggle with and they appear to have a decent o line. I imagine they will be able to move the ball some on us. However, I don’t think they have a much in the way of stopping our offense. It will be good to see how our Oline gels in first game together

[App_in_Maiden]

Saw something about the game may be delayed due to lightning. Don’t do this to us!

[Bigdaddyg1]

Son said it’s delayed

[MAD Doctor]

[App_in_Maiden]

Just saw someone ask if still started at 330 and the athletics twitter account said yes.