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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...

Members of App State's offensive line prepare for a play in App State's 42-7 win over East Tennessee state on Aug. 31. // Photo courtesy of App State Athletics

O-Line position profile: Veteran group looks to maintain recent success

Garrett Wold, Sports Reporter September 5, 2019

The Mountaineer offensive line ranked in the top 25 nationally for fewest yards allowed and sacks every year since 2014.  Despite all the changes to the team this off-season, assistant head coach/offensive...

Newcomers profile: Mountaineers add 18 freshman, three grad-transfers for 2019

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor September 5, 2019

Heading into the 2019 football season, App State ranks 22nd in the country in returning production, returning 74% of last year’s total production. With such a low percentage of loss, the Mountaineers...

Jaylin Davis played baseball at App State from 2013-15. He was called up to the San Francisco Giants on Sept. 4. // Photo and graphic courtesy of App State Athletics

Former App State outfielder Jaylin Davis called up by San Francisco Giants, gets first hit

Silas Albright, Reporter September 4, 2019

The San Francisco Giants selected  former App State player Jaylin Davis’ contract from the Sacramento River Cats on Wednesday. Davis played baseball for App State from 2013-15. He hit 35 home runs...

Redshirt freshman Camerun Peoples gets a carry in App State's 45-13 win over Middle Tennessee State in last year's R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. // Photo courtesy of App State Athletics, Jonathon Aguallo

App State running back Camerun Peoples out for season with torn ACL

September 4, 2019

Redshirt freshman running back Camerun Peoples tore his right ACL and is out for the remainder of the football season. Peoples tore his ACL in App State’s season-opener win over East Tennessee State...

Senior captain & linebacker Jordan Fehr stretches as defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach Ted Roof look on during App State's 2019 fall camp. // Photo courtsey of App State Athletics

Linebackers profile: Trio of seniors lead experienced App State LB group

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor September 4, 2019

After finishing the 2018 football season with the No. 5 defense in yards-against in the country, App State seeks to pick up right where it left off. With three of four starters returning, the linebacker...

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