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The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:29 am
by Appaholic
Appalachian State's multi-talented quarterback has set records that might never be broken
BOONE --
A vendor peddling game programs as fans filed into Kidd Brewer Stadium before an Appalachian State football game a few weeks ago discovered a sure way to move inventory.
The sales pitch wasn't a simple "Get your game program."
It was "Get your game program with Armanti Edwards on the cover."
Edwards has become an icon for ASU football. He beats Michigan. He wins national championships. His game jersey nets $1,200 in an auction. He sets records. He makes ESPN highlights. He helps draw crowds in excess of 30,000. He draws chatter from fixated fans for everything from lawn-mowing accidents to Heisman dreams to NFL potential. He sells game programs.
They're going to miss him at App State.
http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009 ... ian-state/
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:43 pm
by AppStateAlumQC
AE will most definitely be missed. IMO a majority of his records will stand for a long time. I hate to say that they will never be broken because who knows what the future holds but it will take a very special player and a unique situation for that to happen. He's been the face of one of the most dominant FCS programs in the country. The name Armanti Edwards strikes fear in the minds and game plans of every coach that has had to try and contain him. What makes him really great is his ability to remain grounded throughout his career. Even after the three NC, breaking records, beating Michigan, being thrust onto the national scene, and winning the Payton Award, he's still the same person. Always respectful and gracious to the fans and student body, it's been a hell of a ride for everyone involved with Appalachian Football but all great things come to an end (hopefully in Chattanooga with another NC). I just hope nobody ever wears #14 again for us.
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:45 pm
by ASUMountaineer
AppStateAlumQC wrote:AE will most definitely be missed. IMO a majority of his records will stand for a long time. I hate to say that they will never be broken because who knows what the future holds but it will take a very special player and a unique situation for that to happen. He's been the face of one of the most dominant FCS programs in the country. The name Armanti Edwards strikes fear in the minds and game plans of every coach that has had to try and contain him. What makes him really great is his ability to remain grounded throughout his career. Even after the two NC, breaking records, beating Michigan, being thrust onto the national scene, and winning the Payton Award, he's still the same person. Always respectful and gracious to the fans and student body, it's been a hell of a ride for everyone involved with Appalachian Football but all great things come to an end (hopefully in Chattanooga with another NC). I just hope nobody ever wears #14 again for us.
FIFY, not to be a douche, but to remind people we won a national championship before AE stepped on campus...
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:54 pm
by Grizo406
I SINCERELY hope I'm afforded the opportunity to see AE play in Washington/Grizzly in two weeks...just so I can say "I saw him play in person"!
He'll be the 2nd best QB that I've seen play there!!
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:55 pm
by ASUMountaineer
Grizo406 wrote:I SINCERELY hope I'm afforded the opportunity to see AE play in Washington/Grizzly in two weeks...just so I can say "I saw him play in person"!
He'll be the 2nd best QB that I've seen play there!!
I sincerely hope you get the chance too.
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:08 pm
by AppStateAlumQC
ASUMountaineer wrote:AppStateAlumQC wrote:AE will most definitely be missed. IMO a majority of his records will stand for a long time. I hate to say that they will never be broken because who knows what the future holds but it will take a very special player and a unique situation for that to happen. He's been the face of one of the most dominant FCS programs in the country. The name Armanti Edwards strikes fear in the minds and game plans of every coach that has had to try and contain him. What makes him really great is his ability to remain grounded throughout his career. Even after the two NC, breaking records, beating Michigan, being thrust onto the national scene, and winning the Payton Award, he's still the same person. Always respectful and gracious to the fans and student body, it's been a hell of a ride for everyone involved with Appalachian Football but all great things come to an end (hopefully in Chattanooga with another NC). I just hope nobody ever wears #14 again for us.
FIFY, not to be a douche, but to remind people we won a national championship before AE stepped on campus...
I know Saluki, Paladin, and Panther fans need it
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:43 am
by ASUMountaineer
AppStateAlumQC wrote:ASUMountaineer wrote:
FIFY, not to be a douche, but to remind people we won a national championship before AE stepped on campus...
I know Saluki, Paladin, and Panther fans need it
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 1:58 pm
by grizzly47
I would really like someone to explain to me how App. State can be referred to as the "most dominant" team in FCS over the last decade. Prior to Armanti Edwards arrival, nobody in the know about 1-AA Football even gave them a second thought. By contrast, the Montana Grizzlies own the record for the most consecutive playoff appearances in FCS, the most wins (playoff and regular season) this decade, the most National Championship appearances this decade(4 going on 5), the highest home win percentage at any level of the game, and a mascot who has won 2 Capital One Mascot Of The Year titles in his own right. What more do we have to do to get the unquestioned respect we deserve from the establishment east of the Mississippi?
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:12 pm
by ASUMountaineer
grizzly47 wrote:I would really like someone to explain to me how App. State can be referred to as the "most dominant" team in FCS over the last decade. Prior to Armanti Edwards arrival, nobody in the know about 1-AA Football even gave them a second thought. By contrast, the Montana Grizzlies own the record for the most consecutive playoff appearances in FCS, the most wins (playoff and regular season) this decade, the most National Championship appearances this decade(4 going on 5), the highest home win percentage at any level of the game, and a mascot who has won 2 Capital One Mascot Of The Year titles in his own right. What more do we have to do to get the unquestioned respect we deserve from the establishment east of the Mississippi?
No one "in the know" (I'm assuming you think you are "in the know") gave ASU a second thought when we won the National Championship in 2005--Armanti's senior season in high school? I understand you're a homer, and that's cool, but as Mike Gundy says "get your facts straight." Richie Williams was our all-world QB in 2005.
To answer your question, maybe win three National Championships in a row (or within the decade), but I'm just guessing.
Good stab at it for a noob.
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:17 pm
by AppStateAlumQC
grizzly47 wrote:I would really like someone to explain to me how App. State can be referred to as the "most dominant" team in FCS over the last decade. Prior to Armanti Edwards arrival, nobody in the know about 1-AA Football even gave them a second thought. By contrast, the Montana Grizzlies own the record for the most consecutive playoff appearances in FCS, the most wins (playoff and regular season) this decade, the most National Championship appearances this decade(4 going on 5), the highest home win percentage at any level of the game, and a mascot who has won 2 Capital One Mascot Of The Year titles in his own right. What more do we have to do to get the unquestioned respect we deserve from the establishment east of the Mississippi?
Nobody said Appalachian was the most dominant FCS program, I said ASU is ONE of the most dominant programs. You obviously don't know ANYTHING about the history and tradition at Appalachian State that goes WELL BEYOND what the program has accomplished since AE arrived in 2006. Two Capital One Mascot Of The Year awards.....wow that's something
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:23 pm
by grizband
Three in a row is pretty dominant, and make it difficult to argue against App State as the team of the decade. If Montana does win the title this year, thought, they have a strong case for a 1a and 1b comparison.
A title this year would give Montana two in the decade, along with five appearances in the championship. Add to that another appearance in the semi-finals, and their total wins, and Montana it definitely among the dominant programs. I guess it depends on which you prefer, three straight titles, or five appearances, with two titles. Now if Montana doesn't win the chipper this year, App State hands down!
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:44 pm
by Chizzang
grizzly47 wrote:I would really like someone to explain to me how App. State can be referred to as the "most dominant" team in FCS over the last decade. Prior to Armanti Edwards arrival, nobody in the know about 1-AA Football even gave them a second thought. By contrast, the Montana Grizzlies own the record for the most consecutive playoff appearances in FCS, the most wins (playoff and regular season) this decade, the most National Championship appearances this decade(4 going on 5), the highest home win percentage at any level of the game, and a mascot who has won 2 Capital One Mascot Of The Year titles in his own right. What more do we have to do to get the unquestioned respect we deserve from the establishment east of the Mississippi?
This is a suspicious one (1) post...
(it might be bait)
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:45 pm
by BlackFalkin
ASUMountaineer wrote:
FIFY, not to be a douche, but to remind people we won a national championship before AE stepped on campus...
but AE brought back 2 more & the Walter Payton..
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:50 pm
by ASUMountaineer
BlackFalkin wrote:ASUMountaineer wrote:
FIFY, not to be a douche, but to remind people we won a national championship before AE stepped on campus...
but AE brought back 2 more & the Walter Payton..
Ok, that's true. But, also true is that there was a National Championship won BEFORE Armanti stepped on campus. Yeah, I say "we" because I pay to fund scholarships for the team. Next time, provide a logical thought.
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:05 pm
by BlackFalkin
ASUMountaineer wrote:BlackFalkin wrote:
but AE brought back 2 more & the Walter Payton..
Ok, AE won two titles and the Payton...what is your point? That the 2005 National Championship without AE didn't provide a second thought to people "in the know" because..............Richie is a much more common name than Armanti? What would these people "in the know" not realize about a National Championship?
Screw that 'in the know' crap... Richie is peanuts compared to AE.
Richie-won nc
Edwards- Won Nat Champ as
freshman
Edwards- Beat #5 Michigan as a Sophmore
Edwards- Won back to back NC as Freshman & Sophmore
Edwards- Won Walter Payton award
Edwards- FCS playoffs 4 straight seasons.
Game Set. Match. BlackFvckinFalkin
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:33 pm
by AppStateAlumQC
ASUMountaineer wrote:BlackFalkin wrote:
but AE brought back 2 more & the Walter Payton..
Ok, that's true. But, also true is that there was a National Championship won BEFORE Armanti stepped on campus. Yeah, I say "we" because I pay to fund scholarships for the team. Next time, provide a logical thought.
I agree with you. As an ASU Alum and having been a season a ticket holder for many years, it's the fans and core supporters that has been the backbone of Appalachian's success for not only these past few banner years, but over the past decades. The coaches and players will be the first to tell you that. Just about 24 hours to go...
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:04 pm
by BlackFalkin
If the HEAD FOOTBALL COACH doesnt hand you a ring WITH YOUR NAME on it... you shouldnt be saying 'we'.
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:21 am
by ASUMountaineer
BlackFalkin wrote:If the HEAD FOOTBALL COACH doesnt hand you a ring WITH YOUR NAME on it... you shouldnt be saying 'we'.
Thanks, I'll be sure to keep your opinion in mind.
Are you sure you're not mrklean from AGS?
You're on a long mission if you're going to rid fans of saying "we."
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:25 am
by ASUMountaineer
BlackFalkin wrote:ASUMountaineer wrote:
Ok, AE won two titles and the Payton...what is your point? That the 2005 National Championship without AE didn't provide a second thought to people "in the know" because..............Richie is a much more common name than Armanti? What would these people "in the know" not realize about a National Championship?
Screw that 'in the know' crap... Richie is peanuts compared to AE.
Richie-won nc
Edwards- Won Nat Champ as
freshman
Edwards- Beat #5 Michigan as a Sophmore
Edwards- Won back to back NC as Freshman & Sophmore
Edwards- Won Walter Payton award
Edwards- FCS playoffs 4 straight seasons.
Game Set. Match. BlackFvckinFalkin
You can't read well, but that's not surprising. You got in on the conversation late and made a weak attempt to defend the idiot that said ASU never got a second thought from people "in the know" until AE stepped on campus. He was wrong, and as usual, you are too. AE is clearly the poster boy for ASU, but it's not like ASU was unknown in I-AA circles until Armanti Edwards came to Boone. Keep trying
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:22 am
by Appaholic
grizzly47 wrote:I would really like someone to explain to me how App. State can be referred to as the "most dominant" team in FCS over the last decade. Prior to Armanti Edwards arrival, nobody in the know about 1-AA Football even gave them a second thought. By contrast, the Montana Grizzlies own the record for the most consecutive playoff appearances in FCS, the most wins (playoff and regular season) this decade, the most National Championship appearances this decade(4 going on 5), the highest home win percentage at any level of the game, and a mascot who has won 2 Capital One Mascot Of The Year titles in his own right. What more do we have to do to get the unquestioned respect we deserve from the establishment east of the Mississippi?
So, were you in the know when we took Montana to OT in the snow? Seriously, the UM inferiority complex routine is really getting old....ecb, coulson hates us, we get no respect, we won mascot challenge....please, it's not as if the writer of the article stated that Montana isn't a dominant team over the past decade...if anyone tries hard enough to look for a perceived "slight", they'll seldom be disappointed.....
.
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:43 am
by BlackFalkin
ASUMountaineer wrote:
but
it's not like ASU was unknown in I-AA circles until Armanti Edwards came to Boone. Keep trying
Coming from someone who
PLAYED in Div 1-aa, I can say, even thought thy had already won 1 nat' championship, that Appalachian State was not considered a contender, furthermore just like 80% of other non championship winning teams... unknown. However, (bc of AE) they have since made HISTORY and deserve the ULTIMATE respect for it. Hats off to App St.
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 12:39 pm
by Appaholic
BlackFalkin wrote:ASUMountaineer wrote:
but
it's not like ASU was unknown in I-AA circles until Armanti Edwards came to Boone. Keep trying
Coming from someone who
PLAYED in Div 1-aa, I can say, even thought thy had already won 1 nat' championship, that Appalachian State was not considered a contender, furthermore just like 80% of other non championship winning teams... unknown. However, (bc of AE) they have since made HISTORY and deserve the ULTIMATE respect for it. Hats off to App St.
Agree....no one could have predicted the success as AppSt was not a regular contender year-in, year-out &, unlike Montana, there is not a state of Applachian & we aren't the only school in our state.....let's be honest, we weren't well known even after b2b titles outside of FCS notoriety & we were more famous as a punchline in
The Longest Yard...thank god for Michigan...
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:53 pm
by AppStateAlumQC
I think you can chalk up AE for Payton #2
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 6:57 pm
by ASUMountaineer
BlackFalkin wrote:ASUMountaineer wrote:
but
it's not like ASU was unknown in I-AA circles until Armanti Edwards came to Boone. Keep trying
Coming from someone who
PLAYED in Div 1-aa, I can say, even thought thy had already won 1 nat' championship, that Appalachian State was not considered a contender, furthermore just like 80% of other non championship winning teams... unknown. However, (bc of AE) they have since made HISTORY and deserve the ULTIMATE respect for it. Hats off to App St.
Congrats on playing. So, you're saying ASU was not a "contender" after winning the first of three national championships in a row? It sounds like you didn't know much about the division in which you
PLAYED.
I'm still not sure what your deal is. So, I'm guessing you didn't know Georgia Southern or Montana either based on them not beating a ranked I-A team? I get that you respect what ASU has accomplished, but what I don't get is your saying ASU was not known in I-AA circles after winning the national championship in 2005.
Re: The Gifts of Armanti Edwards
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:13 pm
by Skjellyfetti
BlackFalkin wrote:even thought thy had already won 1 nat' championship, that Appalachian State was not considered a contender
Pretty sure Appalachian was preseason number one in 2006... when Trey Elder was supposed to be our starter and almost noone had heard of Armanti Edwards. But, yeah, you're right... they were overrated and noone considered them a contender. It's not like anyone could replace Richie Williams or anthing.