H. Res. 210 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 11, 2007. 
Whereas on December 15, 2006, the Appalachian State Uni-
versity football team (referred to in this preamble as the 
‘‘Mountaineers’’) defeated the University of Massachu-
setts football team by a score of 28–17, to win the 2006 
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 
I-AA Football Championship; 
Whereas the Mountaineers were successful due to the leader-
ship of Coach Jerry Moore, and in great part to the spec-
tacular play of Most Valuable Player Kevin Richardson, 
who scored all 4 touchdowns, and to Corey Lynch, whose 
fourth quarter interception helped seal the victory; 
Whereas the championship victory was the pinnacle of a re-
markable season for the Mountaineers, who ended the 
season with a 14–1 record; 
Whereas the Mountaineers’ offense was led by Southern Con-
ference Freshman of the Year Armanti Edwards, who 
rushed for over 1,000 yards and passed for over 2,000 
yards, and accounted for 30 touchdowns in his first sea-
son; 
Whereas the success of the Mountaineers’ offense is attrib-
uted to Kevin Richardson, who rushed for over 1,000 
yards, William Mayfield, who had over 1,000 yards re-
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ceiving, and the impenetrable offensive line, who made it 
possible for those amazing statistics to occur; 
Whereas the Mountaineers’ intimidating defense was led by 
Marques Murell, Jeremy Wiggins, Monte Smith, and 
Corey Lynch; 
Whereas the Mountaineers were undefeated in conference 
games through the 2006 season and are the champions 
of the Southern Conference for the second year in a row; 
Whereas Appalachian State University affirmed its position 
as a dominant football program by securing its second 
consecutive national championship; 
Whereas in 2005, Appalachian State University became the 
first team from North Carolina to win an NCAA football 
championship with a 21–16 victory over Northern Iowa; 
Whereas the members of the 2006 Appalachian State Univer-
sity football team are excellent representatives of a fine 
university that is a leader in higher education, producing 
many fine student-athletes and other leaders; 
Whereas the Mountaineers showed tremendous dedication to 
each other, appreciation to their fans, sportsmanship to 
their opponents, and respect for the game of football 
throughout the 2006 season; and 
Whereas residents of the Old North State and Appalachian 
State University fans everywhere are to be commended 
for their long-standing support, perseverance, and pride 
in the team: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the champion Appalachian State 
University football team for their historic win in the
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2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I– 
AA Football Championship; 
(2) recognizes the achievements of the players, 
coaches, students, alumni, and support staff who were 
instrumental in helping Appalachian State University 
win the championship; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House to transmit cop-
ies of this resolution to Appalachian State University 
Chancellor Kenneth Peacock and head coach Jerry 
Moore for appropriate display. 
Attest: 
Clerk.