GreatAppSt
May 21st, 2008, 07:16 AM
Only 100 days left!
Welcome one and all to the 10th Annual GreatAppSt Countdown!! It's that time again girls n' boys, BOO YEOW!!!
Who cares about Memorial day shopping, Fouth of July, and Lazy days of Summer. I'm looking past all that again, towards College football season, fall weather, outdoor culinary delights, good spirits, ;-} and gatherings of friends young and old, and even many friends from opposing teams.
I know that if you're here reading this you're looking forward with as much enthusiasm and anticipation as I am. xnodx
WOW 10 YEARS!xconfusedx When I started this tradition for the first time I had no idea what I was getting myself into. first I'd like to thank the Academ......Ooops:o wrong speech.:D I like to thank all the fans from many teams and different boards, who have joined in and expressed their enjoyment of the countdown over the last decade. Again, it has been and is still a great pleasure for me to do the countdown (sniff sniff I'm choking upxbawlingx) for Y'all . xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx
Pardon my musing back for awhile. Just 10 years ago my computer was running on the then new Windows 98, and a 56k dialup modem was the shize. I had just traded my pager for a new fangled analog cell phone. 10 years was 3 homes ago I was still living in my first house. I was still working at my first real job and Soldiering a weekend a month. Still had my first Dog from the college days.
I was 32 and fit, now 42 and fatterxmadx and my wife Lulu was still in her 20'sxthumbsupx xsmiley_wix xsmiley_wix Keeping up with the I-AA football teams required some detective work, and tuning in to Headline News into the wee hours, upon returning from games to watch the score ticker. I fought a lot of fights with FBS I-A trolls on the ESPN board before they essentially kicked the then I-AA areas off their site. So many fast paced chages have happened it's bewildering if you dwell on it much. However, I must confess, I do take some comfort in a few things that remain the same and will always be so, since then. GSU still stinks and Cappy was already fat.xeekx :D xsmiley_wix
I have contemplated hanging up the counter after this season. Trying to post everyday without fail or contacting a fellow AGS member to pinch hit for three and a half months every year is harder than it seems. We'll see how it goes,(I expect boatloads of rep this year after a decade of service:p .) but I'm sure by this time next year the bug will bite anew.
Now on to the same ol' yearly intro!!!!xnodx xnodx xnodx
The G.A.S. Countdown is NOT just the often used impersonal, automatic backwards clock ticker (when I started this there were no others of any kind that I could find and trust me I looked). This countdown IS a work of passion for the enjoyment of others and myself. The G.A.S. countdown IS the often IMITATED but never duplicated ORIGINAL (like a Coney Island hot dog) build up to a new season of thrills, chills, and spills. Fun for ALL and all are welcomed along for the (like all Italian pizzeria's claim), Worlds Best Countdown!
xrulesx xrulesx xrulesx THE RULESxcoffeex xcoffeex xcoffeex
1.) This is the G.A.S. Countdown.
2.) Only full 24 hr Calendar days left before 12:01am of gameday are counted. The day before gameday is counted at Zero, as are only hours are left then.
3.) I countdown to the beginning what MY own heart is passionate and concerned with, the start of APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITIES FOOTBALL SEASON!!!
4.) Barring catastophic events the day will be posted this is my pledge. Please be patient it may be later in the evening before I have a chance to post and I'm an hour behind EST now that I'm in Texas.
5.) Follow up posts with player info from other I-AA teams are encouraged and warmly welcomed. I love reading about players bios and stats from the competion.
6.) (Actually more of a pet peeve/request) I understand that some teams start their season before ASU and some after, this is the case every year. I assume most AGS posters have or are working on some level of higher education. So if your team has one of the other start dates just subtract or add those days in your head for your own count. Please just post your player with the rest of us, your more than welcome to do so without starting a new thread with a different count. it clutters the board. Also, please post follow ups only to the current days thread, it's very confusing to look at the board and 86 days is ahead of 80 days which is ahead 79 days. If you miss posting of a player on a previous day just add it to the current days thread, we'll more than understandxthumbsupx xthumbsupx . Thanks Y'alls help for a smooth countdown will be much appreciated. xbowx xbowx xbowx
FCS IS BEST, ENJOY!!
ERICaka G.A.S.
No player #100 so the traditional coaching staff post to start it off.
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pl5gWnx.jpgHead Coach Jerry Moore Baylor, 1961 19th
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pE6P6SH.jpgJohn Wiley, Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs East Texas State, 1984 17th
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/p3Hy6Ys.jpgDale Jones, Linebackers Tennessee, 1988 11th
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pSbnIa0.jpgScott Satterfield, Quarterbacks Appalachian, 1996 10th
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pU57NqA.jpgShawn Elliott, Offensive Line Appalachian, 1996 11th
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pK71Vde.jpgChris Moore, Running Backs Appalachian, 1999 13th
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/p5FnOEn.jpgMark Speir, Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator Clemson, 1990 Fifth
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/p8l2lT6.jpgBrad Glenn, Wide Recievers Clemson, 1995 Third
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pTnKdEv.jpgAntonio Carter, Wide Receivers (Split Ends)
Alma Mater: Alabama, 2004
Years at ASU: 1st
The Band Of Distinction Without them there would be no moments like these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntv5Sq3qqs
And the Cheerleaders
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pF717jT.jpg:D
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pdCqxLo.jpgxthumbsupx :D
Welcome one and all to the 10th Annual GreatAppSt Countdown!! It's that time again girls n' boys, BOO YEOW!!!
Who cares about Memorial day shopping, Fouth of July, and Lazy days of Summer. I'm looking past all that again, towards College football season, fall weather, outdoor culinary delights, good spirits, ;-} and gatherings of friends young and old, and even many friends from opposing teams.
I know that if you're here reading this you're looking forward with as much enthusiasm and anticipation as I am. xnodx
WOW 10 YEARS!xconfusedx When I started this tradition for the first time I had no idea what I was getting myself into. first I'd like to thank the Academ......Ooops:o wrong speech.:D I like to thank all the fans from many teams and different boards, who have joined in and expressed their enjoyment of the countdown over the last decade. Again, it has been and is still a great pleasure for me to do the countdown (sniff sniff I'm choking upxbawlingx) for Y'all . xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx
Pardon my musing back for awhile. Just 10 years ago my computer was running on the then new Windows 98, and a 56k dialup modem was the shize. I had just traded my pager for a new fangled analog cell phone. 10 years was 3 homes ago I was still living in my first house. I was still working at my first real job and Soldiering a weekend a month. Still had my first Dog from the college days.
I was 32 and fit, now 42 and fatterxmadx and my wife Lulu was still in her 20'sxthumbsupx xsmiley_wix xsmiley_wix Keeping up with the I-AA football teams required some detective work, and tuning in to Headline News into the wee hours, upon returning from games to watch the score ticker. I fought a lot of fights with FBS I-A trolls on the ESPN board before they essentially kicked the then I-AA areas off their site. So many fast paced chages have happened it's bewildering if you dwell on it much. However, I must confess, I do take some comfort in a few things that remain the same and will always be so, since then. GSU still stinks and Cappy was already fat.xeekx :D xsmiley_wix
I have contemplated hanging up the counter after this season. Trying to post everyday without fail or contacting a fellow AGS member to pinch hit for three and a half months every year is harder than it seems. We'll see how it goes,(I expect boatloads of rep this year after a decade of service:p .) but I'm sure by this time next year the bug will bite anew.
Now on to the same ol' yearly intro!!!!xnodx xnodx xnodx
The G.A.S. Countdown is NOT just the often used impersonal, automatic backwards clock ticker (when I started this there were no others of any kind that I could find and trust me I looked). This countdown IS a work of passion for the enjoyment of others and myself. The G.A.S. countdown IS the often IMITATED but never duplicated ORIGINAL (like a Coney Island hot dog) build up to a new season of thrills, chills, and spills. Fun for ALL and all are welcomed along for the (like all Italian pizzeria's claim), Worlds Best Countdown!
xrulesx xrulesx xrulesx THE RULESxcoffeex xcoffeex xcoffeex
1.) This is the G.A.S. Countdown.
2.) Only full 24 hr Calendar days left before 12:01am of gameday are counted. The day before gameday is counted at Zero, as are only hours are left then.
3.) I countdown to the beginning what MY own heart is passionate and concerned with, the start of APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITIES FOOTBALL SEASON!!!
4.) Barring catastophic events the day will be posted this is my pledge. Please be patient it may be later in the evening before I have a chance to post and I'm an hour behind EST now that I'm in Texas.
5.) Follow up posts with player info from other I-AA teams are encouraged and warmly welcomed. I love reading about players bios and stats from the competion.
6.) (Actually more of a pet peeve/request) I understand that some teams start their season before ASU and some after, this is the case every year. I assume most AGS posters have or are working on some level of higher education. So if your team has one of the other start dates just subtract or add those days in your head for your own count. Please just post your player with the rest of us, your more than welcome to do so without starting a new thread with a different count. it clutters the board. Also, please post follow ups only to the current days thread, it's very confusing to look at the board and 86 days is ahead of 80 days which is ahead 79 days. If you miss posting of a player on a previous day just add it to the current days thread, we'll more than understandxthumbsupx xthumbsupx . Thanks Y'alls help for a smooth countdown will be much appreciated. xbowx xbowx xbowx
FCS IS BEST, ENJOY!!
ERICaka G.A.S.
No player #100 so the traditional coaching staff post to start it off.
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pl5gWnx.jpgHead Coach Jerry Moore Baylor, 1961 19th
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pE6P6SH.jpgJohn Wiley, Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs East Texas State, 1984 17th
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/p3Hy6Ys.jpgDale Jones, Linebackers Tennessee, 1988 11th
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pSbnIa0.jpgScott Satterfield, Quarterbacks Appalachian, 1996 10th
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pU57NqA.jpgShawn Elliott, Offensive Line Appalachian, 1996 11th
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pK71Vde.jpgChris Moore, Running Backs Appalachian, 1999 13th
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/p5FnOEn.jpgMark Speir, Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator Clemson, 1990 Fifth
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/p8l2lT6.jpgBrad Glenn, Wide Recievers Clemson, 1995 Third
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pTnKdEv.jpgAntonio Carter, Wide Receivers (Split Ends)
Alma Mater: Alabama, 2004
Years at ASU: 1st
The Band Of Distinction Without them there would be no moments like these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntv5Sq3qqs
And the Cheerleaders
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pF717jT.jpg:D
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pdCqxLo.jpgxthumbsupx :D