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Freshman defensive back Clifton Duck.

Looking to carry on strong tradition: A look at App’s secondary

Ian Taylor September 6, 2017

Recent years have seen a quiet giant residing in Kidd Brewer Stadium. It is underrated, unheralded and often underestimated. It calls itself “The Legion of Boone” and it is the secondary of the Mountaineers’. The...

Offensive lineman Colby Gossett during the Mountaineers’ game against Georgia.

Senior experience mixed with talented youth: A look at App’s offensive line

Tyler Hotz September 6, 2017

App State’s rushing attack has been its bread and butter throughout their first three years in the FBS, ranking inside the top-25 in total rushing each season and finishing as high as sixth in 2015. Starting...

Defensive line Antonious “Tee” Sims sacks ODU senior quarterback David Washington. Sims had two sacks which contributed to App State’s 31-7 victory.

Familiar faces pave the way: A look at App’s defensive line

Michael Pigg September 6, 2017

The tone of a football game can be determined early if the defensive line can get to the quarterback, and Appalachian State has a lot of big bodies to throw at the opposing quarterback. “We pride ourselves...

Wide receiver Zy Letman expects to be a big part of the Mountaineers’ offense this season.

Mixing and Matching: A look at App’s passing offense

Jason Huber September 6, 2017

Since transitioning to the FBS level in 2014, the Mountaineers football team has faced plenty of inconsistency in their passing offense. Relying on all-time leading rusher Marcus Cox, who graduated in...

Inside Linebacker, Eric Boggs, looks back towards his teammates during the game against Tennesse in 2016. The Mountaineers lost the away game in overtime with the final score being 20-13.

A force to be reckoned with: A look at App’s linebackers

Brooks Maynard, Reporter September 6, 2017

Many fans know that the App State defense was pivotal in the team’s success in 2016. As a whole, they finished 17th in the country in total yards allowed per game and ninth in points allowed, holding...

Running back Terrence Upshaw dives through defenders for the yardage gain.

Two-head running back duo: A look at App’s running game

Matt Krombach September 6, 2017

Two years ago against the Idaho Vandals is where junior running back Jalin Moore and senior running back Terrence Upshaw first took charge of the Mountaineer run game. Former running back Marcus Cox did...

Place kicker Michael Rubino works on his kick during the football team's practice on Wednesday, August 17th, 2016.

That special moment: A look at App’s special teams

Noah Gerringer September 6, 2017

The Appalachian State Mountaineers aren’t known for their plethora of quarterbacks who lead college football in passing yards. They aren’t known for the running backs that go through and become NFL...

Juan Hernandez celebrates just moments after kicking his second goal of the night. As a freshman, Hernandez clearly established himself as a valuable asset to the team during his first home game against UCA.

Defensive battles end in undefeated weekend for men’s soccer

Grayson Rice September 4, 2017

Game One vs. Central Arkansas on September 1 at 5 p.m. The App State men's soccer team opened their first home game of the season with a 2-1 victory over Central Arkansas (0-3) on Friday night, achieving...

Freshman Abbey Rand follows the ball as it goes out of bounds during the game against High Point.

Overtime marathon and shutout loss define women’s soccer’s weekend

Ian Taylor September 3, 2017

The Appalachian State women’s soccer team (0-3-2) remained winless in the season after a 1-1 overtime draw with the UNC Greensboro Spartans (1-3-1) on Friday night in a foggy and raining game. App...

The Mountaineers huddle together during a time out to discuss the future game plan. The Mountaineers soon lost to the ETSU Buccaneers.

Volleyball swept in Appalachian Invitational

Grayson Rice September 3, 2017

Game One vs. Towson. Friday, September 1 at 7 p.m.  App State volleyball (2-3) dropped three straight sets after winning the first (25-22, 23-25, 23-25, 18-25) against Towson on the opening night of...

App State fell to Georgia 31-10 in their first game of the season

Mountaineers lose 31-10 to Georgia in mistake-riddled game.

Jason Huber September 2, 2017

Opening up the 2017 season for the second straight year on the road against an SEC Top 25 team, the Mountaineers struggled to find any momentum against the No. 15 Georgia Bulldogs (1-0) in a 31-10 loss...

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