Appy State - Top 25?
It's now a distinct possibility. After several voters wanted to include the Mountaineers in the latest AP poll but couldn't, the AP has modified their voting rules.
"Several AP voters expressed interest in putting Appalachian State on their ballots after a shocking 34-32 upset at then-No. 5 Michigan last weekend. But the poll guidelines, which mirrored the coaches' rankings conducted by USA Today, limited eligibility to teams competing in the former NCAA Division I-A, now known as the Football Bowl Subdivision.
The Mountaineers compete in the Football Championship Subdivision, known before this season as Division I-AA.
The AP decided to make the change because schools that show they can compete with big-time teams on the field should have a chance to be recognized with them in the top 25, Sports Editor Terry Taylor said."
That's all well and great, and is a pretty neat possibility, but come on, Appy State beat a team that isn't even ranked. Oh, wait.
