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John Rizor pushes past an offensive lineman during a 2010 practice. ASU football announced Tuesday that Rizor had been dismissed, effective immediately. Photo by Zack Wilson | The Appalachian

Rizor dismissed, Barnes suspended from ASU football team

August 1, 2012

Thirty-three days before the start of its season, Appalachian State football announced the dismissal of one player and the suspension of another. Senior linebacker John Rizor has been removed from the...

Billy Jones, currently the recruiting coordinator for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, will serve as baseball head coach at Appalachian this season.

Billy Jones named Appalachian State head baseball coach

Meghan Frick July 6, 2012

Jones Billy Jones, the current recruiting coordinator at Oklahoma State, has been named head coach of the Appalachian State University baseball team, Athletics Director Charlie Cobb announced...

After best season in program history, baseball coach departs for Duke

Meghan Frick June 15, 2012

Baseball's head coach Chris Pollard resigned Thursday to accept the head coaching position at Duke University, according to a news release from sports information. "His track record speaks volumes about...

Baseball falls to Oklahoma

June 6, 2012

  Baseball’s Cinderella season ended Monday after two disappointing losses to No. 23 Oklahoma, 6-14 and 2-5. These losses took the Mountaineers out of the NCAA Tournament Charlottesville Regional,...

Adam Jennings | The Appalachian

Remember this? A year in review for Sports

May 3, 2012

The 2011-13 school year saw unprecidented success from several Appalachian sports teams. Here, The Appalachian’s staff reflects on the top moments of each sport-- from record setting performances to...

Baseball’s pitching staff centered around senior pitcher Arrowood

May 3, 2012

On Feb. 25, senior right-handed pitcher put together the best pitching performance of any ASU pitcher in 2012.Arrowood baffled the No. 7 ranked LSU Tigers through seven innings, and struck out 10 batters,...

Head track and field coach racks up 20 coach of the year awards

May 3, 2012

Head coach of track and field, John Weaver, has been in the business of molding exceptional athletes for 40 years. This year was no different, with Coach Weaver earning his 20th SoCon coach of the year...

Softball finishes conference play with series loss against Samford

May 1, 2012

Softball finished its last regular season series against Samford Saturday and Sunday, with a win and two losses.The first game of the Saturday double-header demonstrated just how strong the Apps’ ...

Women’s tennis ends season with unprecedented success

May 1, 2012

Women’s tennis had one of its most successful seasons in school history, easily surpassing its 2011 win total to finish above .500 with a 13-12 record.That total was the highest in head coach Colin Crother’s...

Men’s tennis looks to build on 2012 season

April 26, 2012

Despite falling short of a Southern Conference Victory, men’s tennis still managed to produce a memorable 2012 season. This year’s team won more matches than any in ASU history.The top six singles...

The softball team huddles Saturday afternoon during their game versus Georgia Southern. The Mountaineers lost to the Eagles 0-2 at home. Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

Softball’s Megan Rembielak closes out stellar softball career as proven leader

April 26, 2012

When softball’s Megan Rembielak finishes her senior season, it will end one of the most successful softball careers in Appalachian history.Through her four years starting for the team, Rembielak has...

Men’s golf bids farewell to top players, remains hopeful for upcoming season

April 26, 2012

The men’s golf team had a successful year, winning three tournaments during the course of the season.The travel team is comprised of the team’s top five players, who were essential to the team’s...

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