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Senior Goodbye: Cory Spiers

Cory Spiers
April 28, 2015
Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Starting a new streak

Cory Spiers
April 16, 2015
Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Returning to home

Cory Spiers
April 16, 2015
Getting the show going

Getting the show going

Cory Spiers
April 8, 2015
Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Finding the first one

Cory Spiers
April 8, 2015
Sarah Hawley | The Appalachian

Pierson wins conference player of the week honors

Cory Spiers
April 8, 2015
Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Getting the ball rolling

Cory Spiers
April 1, 2015
Winning the close ones

Winning the close ones

Cory Spiers
April 1, 2015
Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Search for success

Cory Spiers
March 25, 2015
Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Momentum is critical

Cory Spiers
March 25, 2015
Junior middle infielder Dillon Dobson looks at the dugout during a game against N.C. State last season. Dobson went 10-15 last week to raise his season batting average to .337. Cory Spiers | The Appalachian

Dobson, Thurber recognized by Sun Belt

Cory Spiers
March 25, 2015
Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Stopping the skid

Cory Spiers
March 18, 2015
Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Settling into the season

Cory Spiers
March 18, 2015
Infographic | Malik Rahili

Men’s looks to close strong

Cory Spiers
March 5, 2015
Infographic | Malik Rahili

Chance to generate momentum for women’s

Cory Spiers
March 5, 2015
Appalachian State University named Doug Gillin as the new athletic director on Friday afternoon. Gillin will begin his duties April 6.

Doug Gillin named App State director of athletics

Cory Spiers
February 27, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Women’s has chance to end on high note

Cory Spiers
February 26, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Men’s looks to end losing skid

Cory Spiers
February 26, 2015
Junior guard Dustin Clarke handles the ball and prepares to make a pass against Troy this season. Clarke is averaging more than 20 minutes per game for the Mountaineers. Photo by Corey Spiers | The Appalachian

In new role, Clarke exceeds expectations

Cory Spiers
February 24, 2015
(Left to right) Fifth-year senior forward Tommy Spagnolo, freshman guard Landon Goesling and freshman forward Griffin Kinney watch the action from the bench against Troy. Photo by Corey Spiers | The Appalachian

Freshman forward finds mentor in senior captain

Cory Spiers
February 24, 2015
Men’s basketball on up-and-down journey

Men’s basketball on up-and-down journey

Cory Spiers
February 18, 2015
Women’s basketball to wrap up road slate

Women’s basketball to wrap up road slate

Cory Spiers
February 18, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Women’s must fight out of rut

Cory Spiers
February 12, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Positive progress continues for men’s

Cory Spiers
February 12, 2015
Photo by Corey Spiers | The Appalachian

Obacha works relentlessly to regain form

Cory Spiers
February 10, 2015
The Mountaineers narrowly defeated the Trojans 65-62. Photo by Corey Spiers | The Appalachian

App State, Troy split double header

Cory Spiers
February 7, 2015
Infographic by Malik Rahili.

App State looks to sustain success

Cory Spiers
February 5, 2015
Infographic by Malik Rahili.

One game at a time

Cory Spiers
February 5, 2015
The Appalachian Online

App State football signs 22 recruits

Cory Spiers
February 4, 2015
The Appalachian Online

App State faces the Eagles

Cory Spiers
January 29, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Stopping slumping Georgia Southern

Cory Spiers
January 29, 2015
Photo by Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Spagnolo brings consistency, character as captain

Cory Spiers
January 27, 2015
Campbell adds former App State quarterback Bryant

Campbell adds former App State quarterback Bryant

Cory Spiers
January 26, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Turning frustration into wins

Cory Spiers
January 22, 2015
The Appalachian Online

App State looks for three straight

Cory Spiers
January 22, 2015
App State womens basketball celebrates after their home win over Arkansas State by a final score of 70-69. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

App State, Arkansas State split doubleheader

Cory Spiers
January 16, 2015
The Appalachian Online

App State looks to snap losing streak

Cory Spiers
January 15, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Staying the course

Cory Spiers
January 15, 2015
Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Five takeaways from the App State football season

Cory Spiers
December 4, 2014
Defensive back Joel Ross at the football game against Liberty University. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Senior defensive back leaves legacy of speed, perseverance

Cory Spiers
December 4, 2014
The Appalachian Online

App State’s bowl waiver request denied by NCAA

Cory Spiers
December 2, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Mountaineers, Cajuns put winning streaks on line

Cory Spiers
November 22, 2014
Photo by Carson Hager | The Appalachian

Calming the Ragin’ Cajuns

Cory Spiers
November 20, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Mountaineers clash with Red Wolves, seek fourth straight win

Cory Spiers
November 15, 2014
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
Mountaineers slip by Bobcats in exhibition opener

Mountaineers slip by Bobcats in exhibition opener

Cory Spiers
November 7, 2014
File Photo | The Appalachian

Downing the Warhawks

Cory Spiers
November 6, 2014
Junior defensive lineman Stephen Burns gets pumped for the first football game of the season at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Photo by Rachel Krauza | The Appalachian

Mountaineers look to put down wounded Panthers

Cory Spiers
October 30, 2014
Appalachian State University’s AHO women’s rugby team takes on the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday at State Farm Field during the Rucktoberfest rugby tournament. The Mountaineers prevailed over the Gamecocks 28-0.

Women’s rugby wins Rucktoberfest tournament

Cory Spiers
October 27, 2014

Tripping the Trojans

Cory Spiers
October 13, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Dousing the Flames

Cory Spiers
October 8, 2014
Photo by Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Patrick Yarber’s FBS journey wrapping up

Cory Spiers
October 7, 2014
Rapid reaction: South Alabama 47, App State 21

Rapid reaction: South Alabama 47, App State 21

Cory Spiers
October 4, 2014

Caging the Jaguars

Cory Spiers
October 2, 2014
New womens head basketball coach Angel Elderkin. Photo by Dallas Linger | The Appalachian

Angel among us

Cory Spiers
October 1, 2014
Junior forward Samantha Childress hustles down the field last season against Austin Peay University. The Mountaineers lost 1-2 to the Governers at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. File Photo | The Appalachian

Confidence continues to build for App State women’s soccer

Cory Spiers
September 29, 2014
Photo Courtesy | Georgia Southern University

For Lamb, pressure of starting role nowhere to be found

Cory Spiers
September 29, 2014
Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Game day graphic: App State faces off with rival Eagles

Cory Spiers
September 24, 2014
The Appalachian State University football team storm the field before their 66-0 victory over the Campbell University Camels. Photo by Carson Hager | The Appalachian

Grounding the Eagles

Cory Spiers
September 24, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Clipping the Eagles’ wings

Cory Spiers
September 17, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Nintendo 2DS: Don’t knock it till you try it

Cory Spiers
September 15, 2014
Cox, Upshaw proving to be dynamic duo for App State

Cox, Upshaw proving to be dynamic duo for App State

Cory Spiers
September 15, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Vincent resigns, search begins for replacement head coach

Cory Spiers
September 8, 2014
The Mountaineers fight for a victory at the football game against Campbell University at Kid Brewer Stadium. Appalachian State won the game 66-0. Photo by Carson Hager | The Appalachian

Rapid reaction: App State 66, Campbell 0

Cory Spiers
September 6, 2014
Junior wide receiver Simms McElfresh fights off a group of tacklers during a full-contact spring scrimmage last Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Photo by Corey Spiers | The Appalachian

Getting over the hump

Cory Spiers
September 4, 2014
Former App State quarterback Jamal Londry-Jackson mentally prepares himself for a play in a football game for the Mountaineers during the 2013 season. The Mountaineers will play Michigan for the second time in seven years Saturday. Photo by Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Matchup: App State at Michigan

Cory Spiers
August 27, 2014
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
Lindsey White breaks through the defensive in a game against College of Charleston during Appalachian State rugbys annual Rucktoberfest tournament.

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

Cory Spiers
August 20, 2014
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
Column: App State baseballs brightest stars shine on the mound

Column: App State baseball’s brightest stars shine on the mound

Cory Spiers
April 23, 2014
Newly hired head basketball coach Jim Fox speaks to media and fans at a press conference April 9 in the club level of the Athletics Center. Photo by Rachel Krauza | The Appalachian

Appalachian State basketball has found gem in Jim Fox

Cory Spiers
April 17, 2014
Senior third baseman William Head slides home Tuesday night during the Mountaineers loss to High Point University. Photo by Morgan Cook | The Appalachian

Strong start not enough to lift Mountaineers over High Point

Cory Spiers
April 9, 2014
Column: There are no perfect brackets, just perfect entertainment

Column: There are no perfect brackets, just perfect entertainment

Cory Spiers
April 9, 2014
Freshman placekicker Mason Moore drills the ball for an attempted field goal in last Saturday’s Spring Scrimmage. The NFL has proposed changes to the point after touchdown play. Photo by Corey Spiers | The Appalachian

Column: When it comes to football, no play is ever automatic

Cory Spiers
April 2, 2014
Rain doesnt stop football scrimmage as spring game nears

Rain doesn’t stop football scrimmage as spring game nears

Cory Spiers
April 1, 2014
Nunn overcomes slow start, boosts confidence with complete game

Nunn overcomes slow start, boosts confidence with complete game

Cory Spiers
April 1, 2014
Director of player development for the Georgia Bulldogs John Eason leads both teams in prayer at the center of the field after the Mountaineers’ 45-6 loss in November. Win or lose, the Mountaineers tend to engage in post-game fellowship. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Column: Are collegiate athletes getting schooled in sportsmanship?

Cory Spiers
March 27, 2014
Saturday football scrimmage gets players back to business

Saturday football scrimmage gets players back to business

Cory Spiers
March 24, 2014
Former Appalachian State quarterback Jamal Londry-Jackson leaps through the air in the broad jump drill during Monday’s Pro Day at the Appalachian Athletics Center. Photo courtesy of Tyler Buckwell | Appalachian State Athletics

Mountaineers showcase talent, skills at Pro Day workout

Cory Spiers
March 19, 2014
Photo by Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Appalachian State will not renew Capel’s contract

Cory Spiers
March 10, 2014
Senior forward Tommy Spagnolo lays up the ball under the basket against Samford during the first round of the SoCon basketball tournament. Samford defeated Appalachian State 70-56. Photo by Josh Farmer | The Appalachian

Samford ends Mountaineers’ tournament run early

Cory Spiers
March 7, 2014
Details released for App State footballs 2014-15 schedule

Details released for App State football’s 2014-15 schedule

Cory Spiers
March 6, 2014
App State loses two of three at Irish Baseball Classic

App State loses two of three at Irish Baseball Classic

Cory Spiers
March 4, 2014
Column: Slow start for Mountaineer baseball should not cause panic, team will rally

Column: Slow start for Mountaineer baseball should not cause panic, team will rally

Cory Spiers
February 27, 2014
Track and Field notches first place finishes at pre-conference meet

Track and Field notches first place finishes at pre-conference meet

Cory Spiers
February 25, 2014

King, Saltsgaver provide App State men’s tennis with leadership

Cory Spiers
February 25, 2014
Mountaineers tested in Raleigh, fall to Pack

Mountaineers tested in Raleigh, fall to Pack

Cory Spiers
February 25, 2014
Mountaineers rally late, come up short

Mountaineers rally late, come up short

Cory Spiers
February 20, 2014
Junior outfielder Ashley Seering hits her first home run last season (above). Junior catcher Caroline Rogers misses outing Winthrop player last season (right). File photo | The Appalachian

Softball anticipates start of home games

Cory Spiers
February 20, 2014
Mountaineers fall to Wofford despite strong first half

Mountaineers fall to Wofford despite strong first half

Cory Spiers
February 18, 2014

Baseball picked to finish third in SoCon coaches poll, while three Mountaineers earn conference honors

Cory Spiers
February 13, 2014
App State signs 27 recruits entering first FBS season

App State signs 27 recruits entering first FBS season

Cory Spiers
February 6, 2014
Womens basketball announces Play 4Kay game date against UNCG

Women’s basketball announces Play 4Kay game date against UNCG

Cory Spiers
February 4, 2014
Canty attempts to remain focused in face of adversity

Canty attempts to remain focused in face of adversity

Cory Spiers
January 30, 2014
Senior Collins Creech keeps hold of Virginia Tech wrestler early on in Saturdays tournament held in the Varsity Gym. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Mountaineers earn six fourth-place winners at Appalachian Open

Cory Spiers
January 28, 2014
Former Mountaineer earns his Lions share in the NFL

Former Mountaineer earns his Lion’s share in the NFL

Cory Spiers
January 28, 2014
Four Mountaineers make Freshman All-America Team

Four Mountaineers make Freshman All-America Team

Cory Spiers
January 23, 2014
Obacha takes steps to help Nigerian children

Obacha takes steps to help Nigerian children

Cory Spiers
January 23, 2014
File Photo | The Appalachian

Washington accepts invitation to NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Cory Spiers
January 16, 2014
Mocs edge Mountaineers in overtime

Mocs edge Mountaineers in overtime

Cory Spiers
January 14, 2014
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