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Sophomore midfielder Alex Hernandez in action in App State's opening scrimmage of the season on August 16. Hernandez scored three goals for the Mountaineers a season ago.

App State men’s soccer enjoys early season success, sits at 4-1

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter September 11, 2019

Despite its opening season loss, the App State men’s soccer team has gotten off to a hot start and is showing similar form to last season’s squad, which started off 4-1.  After a 2-0 loss to St....

Game day grades: App State (56) vs Charlotte (41)

Game day grades: App State (56) vs Charlotte (41)

Moss Brennan and Silas Albright September 9, 2019

Overall team grade: C The Mountaineers were able to get the job done and they moved to 2-0 with the win, but the game did expose the fact that the App State defense might not be as good as fans...

Evans goes for 298 yards, App State beats Charlotte 56-41

Moss Brennan and Silas Albright September 7, 2019

On the first offensive play of the game, Darrynton Evans took a handoff and raced 87-yards untouched for a touchdown, much to the excitement of just under 30,000 fans.  App State beat Charlotte 56-41...

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Episode 1 of the Weekly Sports Podcast: UNCC vs. App State preview

Moss Brennan, Silas Albright, and Garrett Wold September 6, 2019

Listen in as editor-in-chief Moss Brennan, sports editor Silas Albright and senior sports reporter Garrett Wold preview App State vs. UNC Charlotte.  

Junior running back Darrynton Evans prepares to take a handoff from junior quarterback Zac Thomas in App State's 42-7 win over East Tennessee State on Aug. 31.

Running backs profile: 2018 Sun Belt MVP Evans leads talented group of running backs

Matt Cosgrove September 6, 2019

The boys are back and as lethal as ever. The App State running back corps is made up of juniors Darrynton Evans, Marcus Williams Jr., sophomore Daetrich Harrington, and redshirt freshman Camerun Peoples. The...

WR/TE position profile: Sutton, Hennigan anchor experienced receiving corps

WR/TE position profile: Sutton, Hennigan anchor experienced receiving corps

Silas Albright, Reporter September 6, 2019

The 2019 App State pass-catching group is one of the most dynamic units on the roster with its depth and speed.  “It’s a brotherhood,” junior wide receiver Malik Williams said. “We know each...

App State's special teams unit lines up for the opening kickoff of App State's 42-7 win over ETSU on Aug. 31. // Photo courtesy of App State Athletics

Special teams position profile: App State understands importance of strong special teams

Franklin Bogle, Sports Reporter September 6, 2019

Special teams is often overlooked on the football field. Most people believe games are won and lost by offense and defense, disregarding special teams. But, special teams sets good teams apart from the...

My Last Word, 9/6/19

My Last Word, 9/6/19

Brooks Maynard, Reporter September 6, 2019

This past Saturday, App State opened its football season with a 42-7 win over former Southern Conference rival East Tennessee State. This brings App State’s lead in the all-time series record to 32-14-1,...

Senior captain & safety Desmond Franklin (left) takes the field alongside junior offensive lineman Noah Hannon (center) and head coach Eliah Drinkwitz (right) before App State's 42-7 victory over East Tennessee State on Aug. 31. // Photo courtesy of App State Athletics

Defensive backs profile: “Legion of Boone” back for more after departure of Duck, Hayes

September 6, 2019

The saying “offense wins games; defense wins championships” rings true for the App State football team. Known as the “Legion of Boone,” after the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl-winning “Legion...

Coaching staff profile: Drinkwitz brings six new coaches with him, five coaches return to staff from 2018

Silas Albright, Reporter September 5, 2019

Including new head coach Eliah Drinkwitz, the App State football coaching staff has seven coaches in their first year with the program, while four members of the staff return from last year’s team. Some...

App State football walk-ons see hard work pay off

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter September 5, 2019

Their names might not be heard through the stadium speakers every game day, and they might not put up the most stats, but their work ethic, desire and dedication tends to turn a good team into a great...

Junior defensive lineman Demetrius Taylor jumps defends a pass in App State's 42-7 win over East Tennessee State on Aug. 31.

D-Line profile: Mountaineers look to wreak havoc in opposing backfields

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter September 5, 2019

Linemen are some of the most underappreciated yet most important players in football. Whether they are on offense or defense, they are active during every play and a single mistake can change the game...

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