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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...

Photo by Carson Hager  |  The Appalachian

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...

Head basketball coach Angel Elderkin at women's basketball practice at George M. Holmes Convocation Center. Elderkin has already began to make changes regarding plays to adapt to the competitive teams in the Sunbelt Conference. Photo by James Johnston  |  The Appalachian

Elderkin already motivating Mountaineers

Jess Lyons November 10, 2014

App State women’s basketball is eager to start its first season in the Sun Belt Conference under their new head coach Angel Elderkin. In September, former head coach Darcie Vincent resigned from her...

App State rallies to knock off Warhawks

Nick Joyner November 9, 2014

App State (4-5, 3-2 Sun Belt) came out of Saturday’s battle with ULM (3-6, 2-3 Sun Belt) victorious, closing strong to win 31-29 after being down 20-7 early in the second quarter. Sophomore kicker...

Mountaineers look to resurgent offense to lead team against ULM

Nick Joyner November 8, 2014

The offense is beginning to fire on all cylinders for the App State football team. The attack has been led by redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Lamb and sophomore running back Marcus Cox. Cox, who...

Mountaineers slip by Bobcats in exhibition opener

Mountaineers slip by Bobcats in exhibition opener

Cory Spiers November 7, 2014

App State men’s basketball took advantage of a strong second-half showing and a late layup from junior guard Frank Eaves to beat visiting Lees-McRae 71-69 in the team’s first game under new head coach...

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