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The new usual suspects

Matt Krombach December 4, 2015

Often, when teams dominate a Division I NCAA conference, it is likely because that school has competed in that conference for several seasons. The Alabama Crimson Tide has been part of the SEC since 1932...

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Jeopardizing the Jaguars

Chris Warner December 4, 2015

Back against the wall South Alabama enters Saturday just one win shy of reaching the six-win total required for NCAA bowl eligibility, meaning they have a lot to play for. App State, on the other hand,...

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Lamb on pace for record-breaking season

Colin Tate December 3, 2015

As the 2014 Appalachian State football season came to a close, Mountaineer fans had a lot to be excited about. The team ended the season on a six-game winning streak, the defense was playing at a level...

Junior tight end Barrett Burns crosses into the end zone to score against Howard during the first home game of the 2015-16 season on Sept 5. Photo by Chris Deverell.

Touchdowns not a problem for Burns

Jason Huber December 2, 2015

Scoring touchdowns is any football player's dream. For junior tight end Barrett Burns from Woodstock, Georgia, scoring touchdowns seems to be all he does. Burns is leading the Mountaineer receivers this...

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Getting ready for The Garden

Lee Sanderlin December 2, 2015

Appalachian State men's basketball head coach Jim Fox wanted to do something special for his team, something they would never forget. He decided a game against Hofstra at Madison Square Garden, the mecca...

NBA power rankings: second edition

NBA power rankings: second edition

Chris Warner November 30, 2015

The Warriors have continued with historic dominance and stay atop our board this week, while teams like the Hornets (+4), Thunder (+5) and Grizzlies (+5) are all on their way up.  The Wizards (-11) took...

Running back Marcus Cox sheds a tackle during a carry against Louisiana Lafayette Saturday. The Mountaineers defeated the Ragin Cajuns 28-7 to improve to 9-2 on the season.   Photo courtesy of Appalachian State athletics/Keith Cline

Cajuns lack Rage against the Mountaineers, lose 28-7

Lee Sanderlin November 28, 2015

The Ragin' Cajuns were no match for the Apps on senior day as the Mountaineers scored a touchdown in every quarter en route to a clinical 28-7 dismantling of Louisiana Lafayette. Marcus Cox decided...

Linebacker Eric Boggs sacks quarterback Brooks Haack for the first of three sacks during Saturdays game against Louisiana Lafayette. The Mountaineers won 28-7, putting them at 9-2 on the season.  Photo courtesy of Appalachian State athletics/Keith Cline

Rapid reaction: App State 28, Louisiana Lafayette 7

Adam Hothersall November 28, 2015

In front of 16,124 fans at The Rock on senior day, the special year for the Mountaineers (9-2, 6-1 Sun Belt) continued as they won their ninth game of the season, rolling over Louisiana Lafayette (4-7,...

Confirmed: Miami Hurricanes will play App State in 2016

Confirmed: Miami Hurricanes will play App State in 2016

Chris Warner November 24, 2015

Appalachian State University announced Tuesday that the team has agreed to host the Miami Hurricanes at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Sept. 17, 2016, part of a home-and-home agreement that will also send the...

NBA power rankings: first edition

NBA power rankings: first edition

Chris Warner November 23, 2015

Roughly a month into the 2015-16 NBA season, the true hierarchy league is starting to take shape, and we've got something to say about it. Each Monday for the rest of the season, members of our sports...

Photo Courtesy App State Athletics

Men’s tennis hoping strong fall finish will carry over

Monica Crawford November 20, 2015

The App State men’s tennis team wrapped up a successful fall season earlier this month and plan on carrying that positive energy into the spring season that starts in January. The Mountaineers competed...

Photo Courtesy Malik Rahili

App State volleyball digging deep

Noah Gerringer November 20, 2015

As the Mountaineer Volleyball team heads into the weekend, their final games lie ahead of them. The Sun Belt conference tournament is finally here, beginning with a match against Troy on Friday. The Trojans,...

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