saint0917
December 11th, 2007, 11:39 AM
A TIE ????
2007 NCAA Divison I FCS Playoffs (http://www.philsteele.com/FCS%20Info/2007%20FCS%20Champ/championship.html)
Delaware- 37
Appalachian St- 37
This is the 3rd Championship game for both. While Delaware’s 3 games are over a 25 yr span (‘82 & ‘03), Appalachian St is trying to make history by winning and becoming the first IAA threepeat. The Blue Hens lost in their 1st appearance but in ‘03 posted a 40-0 win over Colgate, the only shutout in IAA Championship history. After an easy opening round win over Delaware St, the Blue Hens had to come from behind on the road to defeat #1 seed Northern Iowa and #4 seed Southern Illinois. Against SIU, they trailed 10-0 after 1Q but then scored 17 unanswered pts to lead 17-10 in the 4Q. They gave up an 88 yd KR that allowed SIU to tie but kicked a 24 yd FG and were able to hold on for a 20-17 win. They had a 404-297 yd edge and benefited from 2 int, a missed FG and an SIU TD which was called back on a penalty. Pitt transfer QB Joe Flacco had 243 yds (55%) with a 2-0 ratio and RB Omar Cuff added 102 yds (4.9). App St survived their 1st two playoff games as JMU fumbled while setting up for a game winning FG (28-27) and they were able to hold off Eastern Washington (38-35). They then face a Richmond team which handed Delaware a 62-56 loss earlier this year. ASU looked to be in for an easy game after jumping out to a 21 pt lead in the 2Q but Richmond tied the game at 35. The Spiers however, could not stop QB Armanti Edwards who broke several records with 495 yds (313 rush) of total offense and 7 TD (4 rush). This is Delaware’s HC KC Keeler’s 2nd trip here in his 6 years with the Blue Hens. He has just 4 players who were with the team in ‘03 (all RS) including starting RG Rich Beverley and starting DT Jeremy Kametz. The Mountaineers have a huge experience edge and should have a good size crowd edge as they have a much shorter drive (270 miles) compared to Delaware (694 miles). Our Power Plays numbers call for a 37-37 tie with just a 7 yd difference.
2007 NCAA Divison I FCS Playoffs (http://www.philsteele.com/FCS%20Info/2007%20FCS%20Champ/championship.html)
Delaware- 37
Appalachian St- 37
This is the 3rd Championship game for both. While Delaware’s 3 games are over a 25 yr span (‘82 & ‘03), Appalachian St is trying to make history by winning and becoming the first IAA threepeat. The Blue Hens lost in their 1st appearance but in ‘03 posted a 40-0 win over Colgate, the only shutout in IAA Championship history. After an easy opening round win over Delaware St, the Blue Hens had to come from behind on the road to defeat #1 seed Northern Iowa and #4 seed Southern Illinois. Against SIU, they trailed 10-0 after 1Q but then scored 17 unanswered pts to lead 17-10 in the 4Q. They gave up an 88 yd KR that allowed SIU to tie but kicked a 24 yd FG and were able to hold on for a 20-17 win. They had a 404-297 yd edge and benefited from 2 int, a missed FG and an SIU TD which was called back on a penalty. Pitt transfer QB Joe Flacco had 243 yds (55%) with a 2-0 ratio and RB Omar Cuff added 102 yds (4.9). App St survived their 1st two playoff games as JMU fumbled while setting up for a game winning FG (28-27) and they were able to hold off Eastern Washington (38-35). They then face a Richmond team which handed Delaware a 62-56 loss earlier this year. ASU looked to be in for an easy game after jumping out to a 21 pt lead in the 2Q but Richmond tied the game at 35. The Spiers however, could not stop QB Armanti Edwards who broke several records with 495 yds (313 rush) of total offense and 7 TD (4 rush). This is Delaware’s HC KC Keeler’s 2nd trip here in his 6 years with the Blue Hens. He has just 4 players who were with the team in ‘03 (all RS) including starting RG Rich Beverley and starting DT Jeremy Kametz. The Mountaineers have a huge experience edge and should have a good size crowd edge as they have a much shorter drive (270 miles) compared to Delaware (694 miles). Our Power Plays numbers call for a 37-37 tie with just a 7 yd difference.