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Why Is Jason Kelce Rooting for App State Against James Madison?

Samnur Reza
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NFC center Jason Kelce (62) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2024 Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium.

Jason Kelce jetted 500 miles south of home this weekend to the City of Charlotte, where the Chiefs are set to take on the Carolina Panthers. With a good few hours to spare before that matchup, the former Eagles center decided to take a detour — a two-hour drive to the town of Boone. It is where App State and James Madison are about to lock horns. And Kelce is rooting for the Mountaineers.

But why is Kelce rooting for App State, instead of the Dukes? According to Appalachian Weekly News on X, Kelce wanted to support Western North Carolina after they were hit by the devastating Hurricane Helen. It’s the least he could do.

After reaching Kidd Brewer Stadium, also known as ‘The Rock,’ the future Hall of Famer took pictures with several students. Kelce also made it to the Mountaineers’ social media post, hugging the mascot of the team, Yosef. And that too, with a big smile on his face.

In the pictures shared, one thing that was in abundance was the snow. Recent weather reports suggest that some areas near Boone saw up to 3 inches of snow.

If you wish to catch this ‘Snow Game,’ it will be live-streamed on ESPN+ at 2:30 p.m. ET. No national TV will air this matchup.

The Mountaineers will go into the game on the back of their 14-point loss on the road against the Chanticleers. On the other hand, the Dukes will try to improve their 3-game winning streak. But let’s not forget why App State’s home is called ‘The Rock.’ It has a reputation for being a tough venue for visiting teams, and it won’t be any different for James Madison.

It sure seems like Kelce chose the right team to support.

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Samnur Reza

Samnur Reza

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Samnur Reza is an NFL editor for The SportsRush. He holds a degree in English Honors and joined The SportsRush editorial team in 2023. Having previously worked as a freelancer and several media outlets, Samnur has been religiously following the National Football League for the past six and a half years. Samnur first started following football after Tom Brady's cameo in Ted 2. It wasn’t long before he found himself grabbing a bucket of popcorn to enjoy football games. He still vividly remembers his first-ever fixture: a 2011 matchup between the Patriots and Raiders, where Brady led his team to a 31-19 victory. Even so, Samnur believes Brady’s best performance came against the Falcons in Super Bowl LI, a game he still revisits from time to time. Samnur diligently follows most NFL athletes, their family members, and even the NCAA. Thus, he considers himself a diverse writer, having covered almost every corner of the football world. He does, however, have a special interest in athlete-centric stories. Whenever they engage in off-field ventures or charitable activities, Samnur enjoys reading and writing about them. Samnur had already authored over 850 NFL-based articles before becoming an editor. His editorial journey began just a little over a year ago. Beyond football, Samnur is a true cinephile with an extensive repertoire of films. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva.’ During his free time, Samnur enjoys playing video games, currently immersed in God of War: Ragnarök. Having recently learned how to ride a bike, he now wishes to travel almost everywhere on it.

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