Instant "Cliche´"

By now you've probably heard about Appalachian State University beating Michigan.

If you haven't, then you probably don't like sports.

Fan or not, it was a gigantic upset that has already entered its way into the land of "cliché."

Last week, I spoke with four different prep football coaches from seperate teams. Three of them just so happened to be preparing for games against opponents that they should beat.

Instead of the "we can't look past anybody" or "take it one game at a time" answers, it became, "well, we all saw what Appalachian State did" and "if Appalachian State showed us anything ..."

We'll see how long it lasts and how many more coaches invoke the name of the Mountaineers.

This Friday, I'm heading to see Rochester Adams against Southfield-Lathrup. Both teams are undefeated and this potentially could be for the Oakland Activities Association White Division championship. My guess is Adams is the favorite after already beating Lake Orion High, Farmington Hills Harrison and Southfield High.

Lathrup has beat Birmingham Groves, Farmington and North Farmington. No offense to those teams, but they're not the caliber of Lake Orion and Harrison, even though Lake Orion may be having a down year.

Still, anything can happen, which is why I'll be at the game. After all, if Appalachian State ...