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An invite to The Big House

An invite to The Big House

Nick Joyner August 27, 2014

On Sept. 1, 2007, a goalpost from Kidd-Brewer stadium was marched across campus by students and tossed onto the front lawn of former chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock. That was the day App State shocked the...

Sophomore defender Zach Joens playing in the Fall 2013 soccer game against Furman University. File Photo  |  The Appalachian

App State soccer prepares for Sun Belt competition

Jess Lyons August 25, 2014

Men's looks to build on strong exhibition showing App State men’s soccer opens up its season with a non-conference matchup against University at Albany, SUNY in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Aug. 29. The...

The student section at a football game last Fall at Appalachian State University. File photo  |  The Appalachian

How to attend your first App State football game

Cory Spiers August 20, 2014

So, you’ve settled on Appalachian State for college, and chances are you’ve heard a lot about the football team. The Mountaineers, led by Jerry Moore when the team still participated in Southern...

Lindsey White breaks through the defensive in a game against College of Charleston during Appalachian State rugby's annual Rucktoberfest tournament.

Why you shouldn’t turn a blind eye to App State sports

Cory Spiers August 20, 2014

Let’s start by stating the obvious: App State football is wildly popular. The legacy that the Mountaineers paved under Jerry Moore in the Southern Conference in the 2000s is what most people associate...

Charlie Cobb is leaving Appalachian State University Athletics after nine years as athletic director to take the same position at Georgia State University.
File Photo | The Appalachian

Cobb resigns, will join Georgia State as athletic director

Cory Spiers August 15, 2014

Charlie Cobb resigned from his position as athletic director Thursday after nine years to take the same role at Georgia State University. The search for the next athletic director began immediately...

Photo by Paul Heckert  |  The Appalachian

32 for 32: Chronicling 32 weeks of sports in 2013-14

The Appalachian May 1, 2014

Football slowed by tough season start: Overall record: 4-8 SoCon: 4-4 For Appalachian State football, the first two months of the season served as a true test for the squad in its final season in...

Strong Greensboro offense drops Mountaineers in weekend series

Strong Greensboro offense drops Mountaineers in weekend series

Ben Cogsdale April 29, 2014

Appalachian State softball hosted the UNC-Greensboro Spartans this weekend in a three-game series. Despite setting scoring records, the Mountaineers were swept in its last home series of the season,...

Men's basketball coaching staff finalized for 2014-15 season

Men’s basketball coaching staff finalized for 2014-15 season

Kaitlyn Thurston April 29, 2014

Newly appointed men’s head basketball coach Jim Fox announced Thursday that he has finished rounding out his coaching staff by adding three assistant coaches for the upcoming season. Fox hired Jason...

App State baseball drops final game of series with Davidson

App State baseball drops final game of series with Davidson

Bryant Barbery April 29, 2014

Appalachian State baseball (16-26) could not outlast the strong hitting of conference leader Davidson (25-12) as they fell 15-9 Sunday in the finale of a three-game weekend series. The series saw the...

App State offense struggles in pitching gem

App State offense struggles in pitching gem

Ben Cogsdale April 23, 2014

Appalachian State softball (17-26) lost a classic pitcher’s duel 1-0 to USC-Upstate (41-5) despite a stellar performance from sophomore starting pitcher Shivaun Landeros. “I’ve had a lot of ups...

Appalachian's women's soccer takes the time to give back to community

Appalachian’s women’s soccer takes the time to give back to community

Jess Lyons April 23, 2014

Many people recognize Appalachian State University athletes for what they bring to their sports, but for the women’s soccer team, it also has to do with what they bring to the community. In 2011,...

Freshman Matt Brill grows into a leadership role

Freshman Matt Brill grows into a leadership role

Bryant Barbery April 23, 2014

Freshman designated hitter Matt Brill has found success when it comes to hitting and taking on a leadership role for Appalachian State baseball this season. Brill compiled the longest hitting streak...

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