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The Appalachian

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...

App State fell to Georgia 31-10 on Saturday evening in a game broadcasted on ESPN

Rapid Reaction: App State vs. #15 Georgia

Brooks Maynard, Reporter September 2, 2017

On Saturday night, the Appalachian State (0-1) football team traveled to Athens, Georgia to face off with No. 15 Georgia Bulldogs (1-0) in their 2017 season opener. It was their second straight season...

Senior defensive back Corey Lynch pressures Michigan quarterback Chad Henne during the App-Michigan game on September 1, 2007. 
Photo courtesy: App State athletics

How the win at “The Big House” changed college football

Brooks Maynard, Reporter August 31, 2017

On Sept. 1, 2007, nearly 10 years to the day that I sit down to write this piece, the Appalachian State Mountaineers walked fearlessly into ‘The Big House” in Ann Arbor, Michigan to face the Wolverines,...

Sophomore quarterback Armanti Edwards attempts to rush the ball against Michigan defenders. 
Courtesy: App State Athletics

App State-Michigan 10 years relived

Jason Huber August 31, 2017

There was nothing to lose, and nothing to gain for the Appalachian State Mountaineer football team on Sept. 1, 2007. Nobody anticipated a small, relatively unknown school in the mountains coming off of...

Senior wide receiver Hans Batichon goes in for a touchdown early in the first half to keep the Mountaineers close to Michigan. 
Courtesy: App State Athletics

Unthinkable upset yields unthinkable impact 10 years after App-Michigan

Tyler Hotz August 30, 2017

The beginning of September is a celebration for college football fans across the country. After months of anxiously waiting, players, coaches and fans count down the final days, hours and minutes before...

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