Last season LSU won the NCAA Division 1- Bowl Championship Series, but perhaps the biggest story of the year, besides perhaps Trinity University's miracle lateral play, was about the Appalachian State Mountaineers.The focus on the Mountaineers was very well diserved. They started off the college football season with an upset win over the then ranked #5 Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor.
That win over the Wolverines, was just the stepping stone to a 13-2 record and the Mountaineers 3rd straight NCAA Division 1-AA / Football Subdivision Championship. But despite the two losses, most of their wins looked like one sided arena football scores. (79-35, 45-7, 55-32, 49-21) Oh, I must add, except for their 38-35 victory over Eastern Washington University in the second round of the playoffs. Sure they won, but the Eagles put up a fight.
Anyway, back to the Mountaineers, despite their success this past season, I don't believe they will have a chance against LSU.
LSU is much different than the 2007 Michigan team. The Wolverines were embarrased basically week in and week out. They got their act together at the end, but it was still not a season to write home to mom about.
Where as this LSU team embarrased Ohio State for a national title.
Although, if you look at it this way, nobody gave Appalachian State a chance in Ann Arbor. And nobody will give them a chance in Baton Rouge. Maybe that will work out for the Mountaineers advantage.
I totally agree with you. But you're right...you just can't ever say "never." Appalachian state over Michigan...the Mets losing their sure-thing grip of the NL East last season...1980 US hockey. it all just goes to show ANYTHING can happen.
ReplyDeleteI would like to add the mighty ducks vs. the hawks, Iceland, and the Varsity squad to my list of great upsets
ReplyDeleteWell said bentwon, when they came out in the ducks unis in D2, it brought a tear to my eye.
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