Documentary of ASU’s upset for the ages over Michigan up for Emmy

Jason Sandford

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GoASU.com has the story. If you haven’t seen the doc, you need to check it out. It was the perfect case of being in the right place at the right time. And what an upset it was.

May 27, 2008 – ATLANTA — Under The Lights: Appalachian State Football — A Date With Destiny, the hour-long documentary produced by FSN South detailing Appalachian State University football’s historic win over Michigan in the 2007 season opener, has been nominated for an Emmy award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Southeast Chapter.

Appalachian head coach Jerry Moore is one of the four names listed in the official nomination in the Outstanding Achievement, Sports — One-Time Special category. He is joined by executive producer Steve Becker, producer Ray Goodrich and assistant producer Kyle Payne.

The competition in the category includes three other specials produced by FSN South — Spotlight: Jeff Francoeur (Steve Becker, Keith Wetzler, Katy Temple, Jeff Francoeur), Under The Lights: A-Town Dancer Swimsuit Calendar (Steve Becker, Keith Wetzler) and Under The Lights: Bruce Pearl (Steve Becker, Ray Goodrich, Kyle Payne, Bruce Pearl).

The 2008 NATAS Southeast Regional Emmy Award winners will be announced on Saturday, June 21.