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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
(11-26-2015 02:44 PM)T-Dog Wrote: Hud already has his big excuse.
http://theadvocate.com/sports/ullafayett...n-state-is
Quote:“We’ve got to fly, then we’ve got to get an hour-and-a-half bus ride to the hotel. Then the day of the game, we’ve got a 30-minute bus ride to the stadium,” Cajuns coach Mark Hudspeth said. “It is not obviously like you fly and land here and you’re two minutes from the hotel. It is a challenge to get there, and the weather’s going to be a challenge, too."
Sounds like it would be easier just to forfeit.
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
(11-26-2015 02:44 PM)T-Dog Wrote: Hud already has his big excuse.
http://theadvocate.com/sports/ullafayett...n-state-is
Quote:“We’ve got to fly, then we’ve got to get an hour-and-a-half bus ride to the hotel. Then the day of the game, we’ve got a 30-minute bus ride to the stadium,” Cajuns coach Mark Hudspeth said. “It is not obviously like you fly and land here and you’re two minutes from the hotel. It is a challenge to get there, and the weather’s going to be a challenge, too."
I don't like him stating it. Just like I didn't like his complaining about the early season distractions. This simply isn't a good team. Some good players, but little team chemistry.
That said, wouldn't you believe that it's at least a part of your home field advantage?? Maybe another couple points worth? I really think it's a non factor this time around personally. Not that it doesn't factor in some, just that you guys are heavily favored this year.
I'll watch nonetheless.
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App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
(11-26-2015 02:44 PM)T-Dog Wrote: Hud already has his big excuse.
http://theadvocate.com/sports/ullafayett...n-state-is
Quote:“We’ve got to fly, then we’ve got to get an hour-and-a-half bus ride to the hotel. Then the day of the game, we’ve got a 30-minute bus ride to the stadium,” Cajuns coach Mark Hudspeth said. “It is not obviously like you fly and land here and you’re two minutes from the hotel. It is a challenge to get there, and the weather’s going to be a challenge, too."
Blake Anderson claimed it was as hard to get to Idaho as it was to App State. But we just adjusted our travel schedule a little and problem solved
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11-26-2015 03:29 PM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
They have hotels 10-15 minutes from the stadium and the high is going to be mid-50s. What a cry baby.
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11-26-2015 04:23 PM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
(11-26-2015 04:23 PM)Saint3333 Wrote: They have hotels 10-15 minutes from the stadium and the high is going to be mid-50s. What a cry baby.
Looks like Hugh went cheap on the travel plans, there are 2 or 3 much easier ways to get to Boone, including fly into Hickory, only 45 minutes away. Personally, I'm happy he took the scenic route, maybe we will be facing a tired team.
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11-26-2015 05:01 PM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
(11-26-2015 04:23 PM)Saint3333 Wrote: They have hotels 10-15 minutes from the stadium and the high is going to be mid-50s. What a cry baby.
Gillin did say that most teams stay in Banner Elk because Boone doesn't have any full service hotels. Obviously, there is every major chain in Boone but apparently the Holiday Inn is the preferred resting place for visiting teams.
Not sure why they flew into Tri-City, the route to Boone from there is mostly two lane. I'm pretty sure we fly out of Hickory, which is just 45 minutes or so down the road.
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
(11-26-2015 03:29 PM)chiefsfan Wrote: (11-26-2015 02:44 PM)T-Dog Wrote: Hud already has his big excuse.
http://theadvocate.com/sports/ullafayett...n-state-is
Quote:“We’ve got to fly, then we’ve got to get an hour-and-a-half bus ride to the hotel. Then the day of the game, we’ve got a 30-minute bus ride to the stadium,” Cajuns coach Mark Hudspeth said. “It is not obviously like you fly and land here and you’re two minutes from the hotel. It is a challenge to get there, and the weather’s going to be a challenge, too."
Blake Anderson claimed it was as hard to get to Idaho as it was to App State. But we just adjusted our travel schedule a little and problem solved
Blake bitched about the travel after the trip/about the long night coming home. Before the trip he downplayed it as no big deal to travel to Boone on a short week.
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11-26-2015 05:42 PM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
When you are 4-6 you look for excuses wherever you can find them.
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11-26-2015 05:57 PM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
Banner Elk is 20 minutes from Boone, boo freaking hoo.
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
The excuses just keep coming out of Lafayette.
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11-26-2015 07:31 PM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
I'm sure the trip isn't as arduous if you leave with a win.
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11-26-2015 07:52 PM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
There are hotels literally a mile from the stadium. It won't be cold either. Hud is something man.
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11-26-2015 10:12 PM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
(11-26-2015 10:12 PM)BurlingtonApp Wrote: There are hotels literally a mile from the stadium. It won't be cold either. Hud is something man.
All visiting FB teams stay at the Best Western in Banner Elk (17 miles from campus).
This is the closest full service hotel that can handle all of their F&B & meeting room requirements.
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11-26-2015 10:18 PM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
Was he the one complaining about the new facilities being a distraction?
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11-26-2015 10:19 PM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
(11-26-2015 10:19 PM)SBEagle Wrote: Was he the one complaining about the new facilities being a distraction?
Yes.
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App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
(11-26-2015 10:12 PM)BurlingtonApp Wrote: There are hotels literally a mile from the stadium. It won't be cold either. Hud is something man.
Not full service hotels. Closest is banner elk, it was discussed in our all access segment for the app state game. Apparently everyone stays in banner elk because they can provide meals to accommodate 50 plus football players.
Jonesboro has the same problem, a lot of our opponents stay in Memphis. 70 miles away
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11-26-2015 10:26 PM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
Is not like he is taking a bunch of toddlers or old people on this trip. These are healthy, strong, young people who can handle this and still play ball. They aren't as fragile as he leads you to believe.
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11-26-2015 10:36 PM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
If he's bitching about getting to Kidd Brewer, just wait until after the game, Coach. You ain't seen the worst part yet. That being said, Go Cajuns.
(This post was last modified: 11-27-2015 12:04 AM by bullitt_60.)
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11-27-2015 12:04 AM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
(11-27-2015 12:04 AM)bullitt_60 Wrote: If he's bitching about getting to Kidd Brewer, just wait until after the game, Coach. You ain't seen the worst part yet. That being said, Go Cajuns.
It's getting old people acting like you need a Sherpa to get to Boone, two, 4 lane highways 321 goes directly into Boone, and 421 ends in Blowing Rock, 15 miles from Boone, 2 major airports, Greensboro, Charlotte less than 2 hours, Hickoy airport less than a hour away, plus all the secondary roads, like I said the reason Huge is bitching about the trip is he made it that way, choosing the cheapest path possible.
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11-27-2015 08:18 AM |
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RE: App State a 23 point favorite over the Cajuns....
I'm fully expecting an excuse regarding curvy mountain roads making his players sick
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11-27-2015 08:27 AM |
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