By Myron Hosea, CSN So South Columnist Football often has been called a game of inches. That moniker played out a little too close to reality for Appalachian State on a snowy football field Saturday in Montana. The Mountaineers fell just short of… more »

By Myron Hosea, CSN So South Columnist The last week of the 2009 season offered some good news and bad news for the Big South. Heading into the games of November 21, many observers felt Liberty owned a legitimate shot at an at-large playoff berth… more »

By Myron Hosea, CSN So South Columnist When it rolled to its historic title run from 2005 through 2007, Appalachian State made the most of its home confines, winning nine games at the Rock to punch a ticket to Chattanooga for each of those titles. It… more »

By Myron Hosea, CSN So South Columnist The playoff fates of Appalachian State and Elon came down to field goals Saturday. The Phoenix miscued on two kicks in the final 90 seconds – either of which would have tied the game – and lost to defending… more »

By Myron Hosea, CSN So South Columnist Going into the final Saturday of the 2009 regular season, three teams in the So South region possessed playoff aspirations. One was a lock, one was a fairly good certainty, and one was a bubble team. In the end,… more »

By Myron Hosea, CSN So South Columnist Before a record Rhodes Stadium crowd, visiting Appalachian State intercepted Elon’s bid to loosen the Mountaineers’ grip on the Southern Conference. The Mountaineers turned three first-quarter interceptions… more »

By Myron Hosea, CSN So South Columnist As expected, the Southern Conference title will be decided in the late-season clash between Appalachian State and Elon after both teams won Saturday to advance to 6-0 in the league. The defending SoCon cham… more »