GarageGabs

I wanted to save the above photo. It’s on the front page of ESPN.com as I type. Appalachian State stunned number 5 Michigan this afternoon, 34-32. The national media are calling it the biggest upset in college football history. I had the pleasure of watching the game at my Uncle’s house. My Uncle has been touting the Mountaineers for quite a few years now. Trying to get us all to “ride up to Boone, NC and check out some real football”.

Did you know you can actually walk out onto Appalachian State’s field and toss football? It’s field turf, and it’s very nice, yet the school is still small town/local enough that you can toss football on it. Anyway, today I finally took my Uncle up on an App. State offer. I figured we’d watch the first half and then head out….as Michigan hammered App. St.

That’s not exactly how it went down. The Mountaineers actually dominated the entire first half. In my opinion, their skill players were BETTER than Michigan’s. Appalachian State looked faster, more prepared, and more creative. Michigan clawed back into the game in the 3rd and 4th quarters, and finally took the lead very late in the game, 32-31. Things then got crazy as App. State drove down and kicked a go ahead field goal with 26 seconds to play. My Uncle and I sat in amazement as Appalachian decided to kick on first down rather than milk clock.

That strategy should have burned them as Michigan hit a long pass putting them in FG range but ended up having the FG attempt blocked as time expired.

I really just wanted to give a big CONGRATULATIONS to Appalachian State & all their fans who have been telling us they were the best team in North Carolina. Way to represent guys!