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No hard feelings Tom
Awesome. Patriots owner Robert Kraft told Boston sports radio station WEEI on Tuesday they’ve reached terms with free-agent Jets defensive end Marques Murrell, but that’s a depth signing.

How about some love for these other teams
While we still ruminate the possible end of men’s bball season, how ’bout these other Mountaineers? Blue Ridge Hockey Conference Playoff Champs The App State Club hockey team beat Catholic University, 7-5, for the Hulsey Cup. (One of these days we’re making a game.) SoCon Wrestling Champs Three App State wrestlers won league titles and are now headed to [...]

Pretty big week for App State baseball. Huge even
Last weekend Pollard’s Pounders swept Rider 1-2-3 to go 9-0 on the season, best start evah! Today at 2 the team is at Presbyterian, then tomorrow at Auburn. And this weekend the team opens SoCon play at the Stink. Pressure? Nahhh – “Others receiving votes (listed alphabetically): App State (9-0)” TOP OF THE EIGHTH. Live stats [...]

More interviews and workouts
Considering the past, not too surprising – “The Jacksonville Jaguars have scheduled a workout with Appalachian State’s star quarterback, Armanti Edwards.” Also, from cheater Patriots land – “Free agent linebacker Marques Murrell (was) in town to visit with the Patriots yesterday.”

Title game goes to the dogs
Congrats to Wofford. The Terriers have been good all year. They beat two SEC teams. Hung with some ranked teams. And shredded the SoCon. Last night, they cut down App State. /sigh The Wofford Terriers registered a breakthrough last night, earning their first Southern Conference title and NCAA Tournament berth with a 56-51 victory over the Mountaineers [...]

Open thread – SoCon tourney championship
Not sure what to say really. App State has been here before, about 10 years ago. This is a first for Wooford. Both have a player of the year. Both had big wins Sunday. Both are ROLL-un! So who is the odds on fav to dance? This confuses us, but it’s laid out right here [...]

Panthers just getting rid of everyone now
First Peppers went (and celebrated). Then Delhomme cut (and fans celebrated). Now this – “Fullback Brad Hoover, one of the more popular players on the Carolina Panthers roster, was released Monday, according to safety Chris Harris on his Twitter feed.”

One week, one day from AE’s next big chance
The Greatest App Ever didn’t get to do too much at the recent NFL Combine. Stupid injury! He wasn’t 100%, so he decided to wait and show off the speedy goodness at his pro day. That day is March 16. Next Tuesday. Any regrets of not giving it the ‘ol hampered try when all the pro [...]

Michelin Man had a job interview Saturday

AppFan Poll: Who’s headed to the title game?
Will you be there when App State plays for a title? GIVE EM A HELL YES! Nope, but I’ll be watching on TV! Sorry. Jack Bauer ain’t got time for games. pollcode.com free polls