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Sophomore linebacker Devan Stringer awaits the snap to rush the passer in App State's home opener against Howard. The Mountaineers won 49-0. 

Credit: Appalachian State athletics/Dave Mayo

Stringer finds solace in football, teammates

Chris Warner September 10, 2015

Sad news hit Appalachian State’s campus on Labor Day when Noelle Marie Stringer, the 11-day-old daughter of sophomore linebacker Devan Stringer, died suddenly Monday. Despite the news, Stringer, who...

Defense: At a Glance

Defense: At a Glance

Brent Gilmore September 10, 2015

Defensive Line The Apps interior front will have many familiar faces, with the return of all the defensive lineman that started last season. Senior defensive end Ronald Blair will lead the front charge...

The Offense: At a Glance

The Offense: At a Glance

Adam Hothersall September 10, 2015

[divider]The Quarterback[/divider] #11 Taylor Lamb (So.) – After taking over as the starting quarterback two games into the season in 2014, Lamb won Sun Belt Freshman of the Year and was the first...

Inside linebacker John Law at Kidd Brewer Stadium during the homecoming football game against Liberty University.

No One Runs From the Law

Ben Cogsdale September 10, 2015

Junior inside linebacker John Law will be the anchor of an experienced defense for the Appalachian State football team in the upcoming 2015-16 season. Law rounds out an impressive starting unit on the...

Marcus Cox: Racing to a Bowl-Bid

Marcus Cox: Racing to a Bowl-Bid

Brooks Maynard, Reporter September 10, 2015

App State junior running back Marcus Cox was the Mountaineers leading rusher during the 2014 season. He appeared in all 12 games, starting nine of them, with 255 carries, gaining 1,450 yards (the most...

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Ronald Blair: Absolutely Explosive

Jason Huber September 10, 2015

Fifth-year senior defensive end Ronald Blair has solidified himself as part of a core of lockdown players on App State’s defense. Blair is one of the top defensive ends in collegiate football. He has...

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Doug Middleton: The Bar Setter

Colin Tate September 10, 2015

Senior defensive back Doug Middleton recently gained some notice on a national level. After being named to the Sun Belt preseason All-Conference team, Middleton was also placed on the watch list for two...

Taylor Lamb: His Time to Shine

Taylor Lamb: His Time to Shine

Lee Sanderlin September 10, 2015

As Appalachian State Football enters the 2015 season, they will do so behind second-year starting quarterback Taylor Lamb. Lamb became the starter last season, replacing Kameron Bryant, who transferred...

Tight end Barrett Burns celebrates his and the Mountaineer's first touchdown of the season in a 49-0 win over Howard University.

Gold Rushed

Jason Huber September 6, 2015

Editor's Note: Upon further review from the Appalachian State Department of Athletics, the Simms McElfresh 17-yard touchdown has been changed from a 17-yard passing TD, to a 17-yard rushing TD. The story...

Sophomore receiver Shaedon Meadors breaks free of a tackle en route to a Mountaineer touchdown. App State topped Howard 49-0 in their season opener.

Rapid reaction: App State 49, Howard 0

Chris Warner September 5, 2015

Editor's Note: Upon further review from the Appalachian State Department of Athletics, the Simms McElfresh 17-yard touchdown has been changed from a 17-yard passing TD, to a 17-yard rushing TD. The story...

Burying the Bison

Burying the Bison

Chris Warner September 3, 2015

Stifle the ground game Howard suffered a huge loss offensively with the graduation of four-year quarterback Greg McGhee, the Bison’s all-time leader in total offense. Last season, McGhee accounted...

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