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Five takeaways from the App State football season

Cory Spiers December 4, 2014

The Mountaineers won six straight to close out their first season in the FBS, finishing third in the Sun Belt Conference despite a 1-5 start. We learned a lot about head coach Scott Satterfield and his...

Defensive back Joel Ross at the football game against Liberty University. Photo by Paul Heckert  |  The Appalachian

Senior defensive back leaves legacy of speed, perseverance

Cory Spiers December 4, 2014

With 39 total tackles and three interceptions – good for second best on the team – senior defensive back Joel Ross made the most of every opportunity he had at the college level and during his final...

Wide receiver Shaedon Meadors at the homecoming football game against Liberty University. Photo by Paul Heckert  |  The Appalachian

Lewis, Meadors finish freshman seasons, continue to mature

Bryant Barbery December 4, 2014

Second-year head coach Scott Satterfield’s recruiting success has started to take shape in the form of two wide receivers who just finished their freshman seasons. Isaiah Lewis and Shaedon Meadors,...

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App State’s bowl waiver request denied by NCAA

Cory Spiers December 2, 2014

App State football’s request for a waiver from its NCAA-mandated football postseason ineligibility for 2014 was denied by the NCAA on Tuesday. The Mountaineers are in their second of a two-year transition...

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Mountaineers, Cajuns put winning streaks on line

Cory Spiers November 22, 2014

Saturday’s matchup is between two of the hottest teams in the Sun Belt conference, when Appalachian State (5-5, 4-2 Sun Belt) travels south to take on Louisiana (7-3, 6-0 Sun Belt). App State is currently...

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Calming the Ragin’ Cajuns

Cory Spiers November 20, 2014

Tale of streaks Saturday’s matchup is once again a good one, as App State and Louisiana currently hold the longest winning streaks in the Sun Belt. App State has ripped off four-straight wins after...

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Where do non-power five programs fall in bowl discussions?

Nick Joyner November 17, 2014

Resumes tell the whole story for potential bowl hopefuls, not necessarily records When you talk about postseason college football, you are going to have a lot of controversy. Discussing the better...

Running backs Terrence Upshaw, Marcus Cox and Ricky Fergerson comprise a three-pronged ground attack that is leading a high-scoring App State offense. Photo by Malik Rahili  |  The Appalachian

Earth, wind, fire

Daniel Statum November 17, 2014

App State football has seen a third running back show he can be just as deadly in the ground attack as both sophomore Marcus Cox and redshirt freshman Terrence Upshaw. Junior running back Ricky...

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Mountaineers clash with Red Wolves, seek fourth straight win

Cory Spiers November 15, 2014

App State (4-5, 3-2 Sun Belt) looks to make it four wins in a row when it visits Jonesboro, Arkansas, for a matchup with Arkansas State (6-3, 4-1 Sun Belt). The Mountaineers are confident having won...

The Mountaineers celebrate their win against University of Louisiana at Monroe Saturday evening at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Photo by Sarah Weiffenbach  |  The Appalachian

Declawing the Red Wolves

Cory Spiers November 13, 2014

Tale of slow starts The big story in Saturday’s game is the fact that both of these teams are as hot as anyone else in the Sun Belt right now. App State is riding a three-game winning streak that...

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College sports is an opportunity, not a job

Jason Huber November 10, 2014

Recent allegations of signing autographs for money have caused Georgia running back Todd Gurley to be suspended indefinitely by the NCAA. Signing memorabilia is against the rules in the NCAA and if the...

Junior wide receiver Malachi Jones at the first home football game against Campbell University at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Photo by Rachel Krauza  |  The Appalachian

Filling some big shoes

Kayla May November 10, 2014

Wide receiver Malachi Jones faces pressure to continue a family tradition in the NFL Coming from three generations of NFL athletes, App State junior wide receiver Malachi Jones uses the pressure of...

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