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Lamb goes back for a pass. Lamb threw for 108 yards at Tennessee. Photo by Halle Keighton

Making A Name For Himself

Noah Gerringer September 9, 2016

Rewind two years and a week to Ann Arbor, Michigan. In the fourth quarter and on his own four-yard line in the largest college football stadium in America, Taylor Lamb stepped onto the turf replacing then...

Cox stands up after running with a carry against the Vols. Cox finished with 115 yards. Photo by Dallas Linger

Running Into The Record Books

Brooks Maynard, Reporter September 9, 2016

Senior running back Marcus Cox is coming off of his finest year for the Mountaineers. Last season, in an effort that earned him a second-team all-Sun Belt nod, Cox rushed for a career-high 1,423 yards...

The Mountaineers celebrate after winning the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl. They defeated Ohio 31-29.

New Year New Goal

Monica Crawford September 9, 2016

With a last minute field goal by former kicker Zach Matics, Dec. 19, 2015 became a date that would go down in Mountaineer football history. The 31-29 win against Ohio University named the Mountaineers...

Law is helped off the field after suffering a cramp. Law was named preseason Sun Belt defensive player of the year. Photo by Halle Keighton

Law School

Jason Huber September 8, 2016

Disobeying the Law is never easy. Especially when it comes to stopping preseason Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year senior inside linebacker John Law. Returning to a defense that ranked 14th in the...

The defensive line gives a thumbs up before lining up for play. Photo by Dallas Linger

The Defense: Preview

Colin Tate September 8, 2016

Linebackers #88 John Law (Sr.) – Undisputed defensive leader John Law was second on the team in tackles last season with 72, adding four sacks and two interceptions to fill out the stat sheet. Because...

Photo by Dallas Linger

The Offense: Preview

Adam Hothersall September 8, 2016

Quarterbacks #11 Taylor Lamb (Jr.) – The redshirt junior quarterback is an experienced signal caller for the Mountaineers heading into the season with 23 career starts. With a 3-to-1 touchdown...

Parker Collins takes his helmet off as he walks off the field. Collins is a key player on App's offensive line. Photo by Dallas Linger

Man In The Middle

Matt Krombach September 8, 2016

Away from the field, senior offensive lineman Parker Collins carries a funny and lighthearted personality. But on a game day or at practice he flips the switch, becoming a loose cannon. His intensity is...

Redshirt sophomore Erin Settle goes for her successful shot against Maryland. Settle scored the first goal for the team in the second half.  Senior forward Jane Cline in the background later scored the winning second goal. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

Women’s soccer team rallies late to top Maryland 2-1

John Robertson September 5, 2016

App State women’s soccer team picked up their first ever win against a Power Five conference opponent after defeating the Maryland Terrapins 2-1 in a close game on Sunday afternoon. In a non-conference...

Freshman setter Amanda Krahl goes up for a pass in the game against Ohio
Photo by Halle Keighton

Volleyball swept in annual Black and Gold tournament

Jason Huber September 3, 2016

App State volleyball held their annual Black and Gold invitational tournament at Holmes Convocation Center this weekend for their first home games of the season hosting UNC Wilmington, Wofford and Ohio....

Cox stands up after running with a carry against the Vols. Cox finished with 115 yards. Photo by Dallas Linger

Mountaineers lose close game in OT to Tennessee

Jason Huber September 2, 2016

Nine years ago to the day that App State beat Michigan in one of the biggest college football upsets of all time, the Mountaineers fell just short of capping off another thrilling upset falling in overtime...

Junior quarterback Taylor Lamb hands the ball to senior running back Marcus Cox.
Photo credit: Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

Rapid Reaction: App State vs. Tennessee

Adam Hothersall September 2, 2016

Hoping to repeat from their performance nine years ago to the day against Michigan, the Mountaineers fell to the Tennessee Volunteers 20-13 in overtime. Even as 100,074 fans filled Neyland Stadium Thursday...

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