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By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — Signs of a historic football showdown loomed everywhere on the Appalachian State campus on Thursday morning, from staff struggling to find parking spaces, to students arrayed in black and gold clothing. The Mountaineers will be hosting Georgia Southern at 7:30 p.m. in.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — When Scott Satterfield first encountered Georgia Southern as Appalachian State’s starting quarterback in 1993, it didn’t take him long to develop a distaste for the Eagles. “There were guys trashing talk and all sorts of stuff was going on,” Satterfield said, as.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal STATESBORO, GA. — Appalachian State knew there would be difficulties in making the transition from the Football Championship Subdivision to the Football Bowl Subdivision this season. But the Mountaineers didn’t expect to have such early-season difficulties against old-time rivals as Georgia Southern like they did.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — For the second time in three weeks, there is a new team atop the Any Given Saturday FCS Top-25 poll in seventh-week voting as James Madison vaulted into first place Monday after North Dakota State’s shocking 24-21 loss to South Dakota on Saturday. James Madison,.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Both the BOXTOROW coaches and media polls saw plenty of shakeup after last week’s games. With the dust clearing, North Carolina A&T is back on top of the polls. In the coaches poll, the Aggies received 18 of 19 first-place votes to regain the top.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal GREENSBORO, N.C. — It had been 20 years, with plenty of peaks and valleys for North Carolina A&T, since this writer had set foot in Aggie Stadium. A lot has changed, from the new press box and shiny new seating to the successful coach patrolling the.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ELON, N.C. — It was on a pleasant college football trip from Fresno to San Luis Obispo, California in 1979 when I first learned about a legendary warrior known to history as Vlad the Impaler. As a sports writer for my student newspaper at Fresno.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. FEATURED MOMENT Sept. 15, 1894 Akron.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. FEATURED MOMENT Sept. 8, 1990.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. In this week’s FCS moment,.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. This week’s exceptional FCS moments.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. This week’s special moment involving current.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. This week features a historic win.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. Among the highligts of the past.
By Bryan Boettcher Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of goyotes.com FARGO, N.D.—South Dakota place-kicker Miles Bergner drilled a 33-yard field goal as time expired to give the Coyotes a 24-21 win against second-ranked and four-time defending national champion North Dakota State Saturday inside the Fargodome. The.
By Kevin Britton Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of .EKUSports.com CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — A stellar second half allowed the Eastern Kentucky University football team to turn a 10-10 halftime tie into a 27-10 victory over Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday at Houck Stadium. The 14th-ranked.
By Christopher Humm Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Brown athletics PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Junior Johnny Pena’s seven-yard touchdown run with 57 seconds remaining propelled Brown to its third straight win, a 38-31 shootout victory in over Princeton at Brown Stadium, knocking the Tigers from the ranks.
By Todd Merritt Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of BucknellBison.com WEST POINT, N.Y. — Playing an FBS opponent for the first time in 20 years, the Bucknell football team led Army by a touchdown at halftime and was tied until late in the fourth quarter, but the.
By Gregory Viscomi Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Monmouth athletics WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Monmouth University football team’s defense forced three turnovers and sophomore kicker/punter Matt White hit the game-tying and game-winning field goals at the end of regulation and in overtime, respectively, as.
By Eric Doennig Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Missouri State athletics SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Using both its first-half scoring burst and a shutdown defensive effort, Illinois State handed Missouri State a 38-2 homecoming defeat Saturday afternoon in Missouri Valley Football Conference action at Robert W. Plaster.
By Alvin Barba Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Kennesaw State athletics KENNESAW, GA. — When Kennesaw State played its Big South Conference opener against Gardner-Webb Saturday on Saturday at Fifth Third Bank Stadium it was going to be historic regardless of the outcome. Just the fact.
By Doug Poole Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of unhwildcats.com WILLIAMSBURG, VA. — Dalton Crossan rushed for 109 yards, including a 37-yard touchdown, but the 19th-ranked University of New Hampshire football team was defeated 34-18 by 24th-ranked William & Mary at Zable Stadium on Saturday afternoon. .
By Kyle Schwartz Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of OVCSports.com CLARKSVILLE, TN. — With its 44-14 victory over Austin Peay on Saturday, UT Martin has captured the 2015 Sgt. York Trophy Championship. The Skyhawks finished 3-0 in Sgt. York games this season to claim its second-straight and.
By Dave Cook Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Eastern Washington athletics POCATELLO, ID — Some college players would be happy with a complete career in what Cooper Kupp has accomplished in three games against Idaho State. Eagle head coach Beau Baldwin is simply overjoyed for his.
By Matthew Bonnette Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of McNeese State athletics CONWAY, AR. — Wallace Scott’s 45-yard fumble recovery 10 seconds into the fourth quarter sparked a 21-point frame and helped ignite 9th-ranked McNeese to a come-from-behind 28-13 win over Central Arkansas here Saturday night to.
By Ryan Powell Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of North Dakota athletics OGDEN, Utah – For the second week in a row, North Dakota saw a double-digit lead slip away in the fourth quarter as Weber State rallied for a 25-24 win Saturday at Stewart Stadium. Wildcat.
By Kemmler Chapple Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of LionSports.net HAMMOND, LA. — Stephen F. Austin junior quarterback Zach Conque powered in from a yard out with under a minute to play to give the Lumberjacks a 28-27 comeback victory over No. 21/23 Southeastern Louisiana on the.
By Marc Gignac Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of GSEagles.com STATESBORO, GA. – Kevin Ellison rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown and threw for 64 yards and a score to lead Georgia Southern to its 11th straight Sun Belt Conference victory, a 56-26 decision over New.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal MONROE, LA. — Appalachian State faced some serious adversity in the first half of its Sun Belt Conference football game at Louisiana-Monroe Saturday, but the Mountaineers responded like a championship-caliber team to roar past the Warhawks 59-14. Sophomore quarterback Taylor Lamb (8-of-15 passing for 261.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — It isn’t a long cab ride from Broadway to Lawrence E. Wien Stadium, the stunningly beautiful venue of Columbia football, near the banks of the Hudson River. When the Odd Couple was making its debut on Broadway 50 years ago,.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — It has stood as one of the landmark games in Football Championship Subdivision history. The Citadel 10, Arkansas 3. The opening weekend of the 1992 college football season was shaken by a victory on Sept. 5 that was mentioned as the.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — North Dakota State needed a win in the final seconds at home against Northern Iowa on Saturday for its 31-28 Missouri Valley Football Conference victory, but that enabled the Bison to remain on top of the Any Given Saturday FCS Top-25 poll for the second week.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — The top three teams remained the same in the BOXTOROW coaches and media polls with Alcorn State keeping the top spot for the second week in a row. The Braves were off this week and lost a first-place vote each to North Carolina A&T and.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal MONROE, LA. — As Appalachian State prepares for its trip on Saturday evening to Louisiana-Monroe and a 7 p.m. Sun Belt game that will be shown live on ESPN3, it is easy to reflect on what a difference 11 months has made for the Mountaineer football.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ATLANTA — Unlike the past two weeks of wet weather, there was a fast track Saturday for Appalachian State indoors at the Georgia Dome and the Mountaineers performed like thoroughbreds to race to the 37-3 victory over Georgia State in their Sun Belt Conference opener before.
By Hunter Reid Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This article is courtesy of www.furmanpaladins.com GREENVILLE, S.C. — Triston Luke rushed for a pair of touchdowns and Furman turned in a strong defensive performance to post a 17-13 victory over South Carolina State in football action Saturday evening in rain-soaked, wind swept.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ATLANTA — When Appalachian State hosted Georgia State last year in the snowy and windy conditions at Kidd Brewer Stadium, it was referred to as a mismatch of atmospheric proportions, with the Mountaineers steamrolling to the 44-0 Sun Belt Conference victory. After watching App State.
By Todd Wetmore Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This article is courtesy of Liberty.edu http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869&newsID=15345&TeamID=9 ATLANTA, GA. — A 56-yard field goal by John Lunsford and a Chris Turner interception halted a back-and-forth battle, allowing No. 18/18 Liberty to claim a 41-33 win over Georgia State, Saturday afternoon, at the.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ATLANTA, GA. — In the past two seasons, Liberty University has claimed two victories over Sun Belt Conference football opponents, the most recent coming Saturday with a 41-33 win at Georgia State. It was the fourth time in school history that the Flames had toppled.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — North Dakota State used an impressive 28-7 road win over Missouri Valley Conference rival South Dakota State to soar back into the top spot as as Any Given Saturday released its Football Championship Subdivision Top-25 poll on Monday. The Bison, coming off four consecutive FCS.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Alcorn State is the top team in the BOXTOROW coaches and media polls. The Braves had a resounding 61-14 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Little Rock on Saturday, the fourth win in a row for the Braves. N.C. A&T got past Hampton 45-31. Alcorn State received.
By Cody Bashore Courtesy of the Arizona Daily Sun College Sports Journal FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — It took less than two minutes for the scoring to begin Saturday in the Walkup Skydome, as Northern Arizona took its opening possession 75 yards for a score. The drive was just a sign of the offensive output.
By Josh Tolentino Courtesy of Vidette Online College Sports Journal NORMAL, Ill. —From the opening drive, it was a game of musical chairs for the Illinois State University offense under center. After a hand injury sustained during practice on Wednesday limited starting quarterback Tre Roberson, coach Brock Spack gave redshirt freshman Jake Kolbe.
By Eric Peterson Courtesy of INFORUM College Sports Journal BROOKINGS, South Dakota. —North Dakota State capped Saturday night with a familiar scene in the recent history of its rivalry with South Dakota State. The Bison rumbling to the corner of the stadium to grab the 75-pound Dakota Marker trophy. The No. 2-ranked Bison.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — There were no sightings of animals traveling in pairs during the persistent rain at Kidd Brewer Stadium on a homecoming Saturday afternoon, but there were enough big plays for Appalachian State to storm past Wyoming, 31-13, for it’s third non-conference football victory of.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — Of all of the football road trips that Appalachian State has made in the 23 seasons that this writer has been covering the Mountaineers, one excursion stands out for all of the wrong reasons. The 2004 season-opening adventure to Laramie, Wyoming was.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Alcorn State sits atop the BOXTOROW Coaches poll for the third straight week, while North Carolina A&T is No. 1 in the BOXTOROW media poll for the second-straight week and for the third time this year. N.C. A&T was idle while Alcorn thumped Concordia-Selma 40-7 and.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — Jacksonville State retained its hold on first place and James Madison used its win over SMU to shoot into the top five as Any Given Saturday released its Football Championship Subdivision Top-25 poll on Monday. The Gamecocks, who have been ranked No. 1 since the.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ELON, N.C. — The last time this writer had crossed paths with Towson quarterback Connor Frazier, it was in the aftermath of his one-yard touchdown sneak with 17 seconds left that lifted the Tigers into the 2013-14 national championship game with a 35-31 victory at Eastern.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal NORFOLK, VA. — If Saturday’s game between Appalachian State and Old Dominion was viewed as the measure of two new Football Bowl Subdivision programs, the Mountaineers’ 49-0 thumping of the host Monarchs showed ASU is light years ahead of its Conference USA opponent. Coming off.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — Signs of a historic football showdown loomed everywhere on the Appalachian State campus on Thursday morning, from staff struggling to find parking spaces, to students arrayed in black and gold clothing. The Mountaineers will be hosting Georgia Southern at 7:30 p.m. in.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — When Scott Satterfield first encountered Georgia Southern as Appalachian State’s starting quarterback in 1993, it didn’t take him long to develop a distaste for the Eagles. “There were guys trashing talk and all sorts of stuff was going on,” Satterfield said, as.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal STATESBORO, GA. — Appalachian State knew there would be difficulties in making the transition from the Football Championship Subdivision to the Football Bowl Subdivision this season. But the Mountaineers didn’t expect to have such early-season difficulties against old-time rivals as Georgia Southern like they did.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — For the second time in three weeks, there is a new team atop the Any Given Saturday FCS Top-25 poll in seventh-week voting as James Madison vaulted into first place Monday after North Dakota State’s shocking 24-21 loss to South Dakota on Saturday. James Madison,.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Both the BOXTOROW coaches and media polls saw plenty of shakeup after last week’s games. With the dust clearing, North Carolina A&T is back on top of the polls. In the coaches poll, the Aggies received 18 of 19 first-place votes to regain the top.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal GREENSBORO, N.C. — It had been 20 years, with plenty of peaks and valleys for North Carolina A&T, since this writer had set foot in Aggie Stadium. A lot has changed, from the new press box and shiny new seating to the successful coach patrolling the.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ELON, N.C. — It was on a pleasant college football trip from Fresno to San Luis Obispo, California in 1979 when I first learned about a legendary warrior known to history as Vlad the Impaler. As a sports writer for my student newspaper at Fresno.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. FEATURED MOMENT Sept. 15, 1894 Akron.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. FEATURED MOMENT Sept. 8, 1990.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. In this week’s FCS moment,.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. This week’s exceptional FCS moments.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. This week’s special moment involving current.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. This week features a historic win.
Special to College Sports Journal ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football’s landmark moments over the last 147 years. Among the highligts of the past.
By Bryan Boettcher Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of goyotes.com FARGO, N.D.—South Dakota place-kicker Miles Bergner drilled a 33-yard field goal as time expired to give the Coyotes a 24-21 win against second-ranked and four-time defending national champion North Dakota State Saturday inside the Fargodome. The.
By Kevin Britton Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of .EKUSports.com CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — A stellar second half allowed the Eastern Kentucky University football team to turn a 10-10 halftime tie into a 27-10 victory over Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday at Houck Stadium. The 14th-ranked.
By Christopher Humm Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Brown athletics PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Junior Johnny Pena’s seven-yard touchdown run with 57 seconds remaining propelled Brown to its third straight win, a 38-31 shootout victory in over Princeton at Brown Stadium, knocking the Tigers from the ranks.
By Todd Merritt Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of BucknellBison.com WEST POINT, N.Y. — Playing an FBS opponent for the first time in 20 years, the Bucknell football team led Army by a touchdown at halftime and was tied until late in the fourth quarter, but the.
By Gregory Viscomi Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Monmouth athletics WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Monmouth University football team’s defense forced three turnovers and sophomore kicker/punter Matt White hit the game-tying and game-winning field goals at the end of regulation and in overtime, respectively, as.
By Eric Doennig Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Missouri State athletics SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Using both its first-half scoring burst and a shutdown defensive effort, Illinois State handed Missouri State a 38-2 homecoming defeat Saturday afternoon in Missouri Valley Football Conference action at Robert W. Plaster.
By Alvin Barba Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Kennesaw State athletics KENNESAW, GA. — When Kennesaw State played its Big South Conference opener against Gardner-Webb Saturday on Saturday at Fifth Third Bank Stadium it was going to be historic regardless of the outcome. Just the fact.
By Doug Poole Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of unhwildcats.com WILLIAMSBURG, VA. — Dalton Crossan rushed for 109 yards, including a 37-yard touchdown, but the 19th-ranked University of New Hampshire football team was defeated 34-18 by 24th-ranked William & Mary at Zable Stadium on Saturday afternoon. .
By Kyle Schwartz Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of OVCSports.com CLARKSVILLE, TN. — With its 44-14 victory over Austin Peay on Saturday, UT Martin has captured the 2015 Sgt. York Trophy Championship. The Skyhawks finished 3-0 in Sgt. York games this season to claim its second-straight and.
By Dave Cook Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Eastern Washington athletics POCATELLO, ID — Some college players would be happy with a complete career in what Cooper Kupp has accomplished in three games against Idaho State. Eagle head coach Beau Baldwin is simply overjoyed for his.
By Matthew Bonnette Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of McNeese State athletics CONWAY, AR. — Wallace Scott’s 45-yard fumble recovery 10 seconds into the fourth quarter sparked a 21-point frame and helped ignite 9th-ranked McNeese to a come-from-behind 28-13 win over Central Arkansas here Saturday night to.
By Ryan Powell Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of North Dakota athletics OGDEN, Utah – For the second week in a row, North Dakota saw a double-digit lead slip away in the fourth quarter as Weber State rallied for a 25-24 win Saturday at Stewart Stadium. Wildcat.
By Kemmler Chapple Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of LionSports.net HAMMOND, LA. — Stephen F. Austin junior quarterback Zach Conque powered in from a yard out with under a minute to play to give the Lumberjacks a 28-27 comeback victory over No. 21/23 Southeastern Louisiana on the.
By Marc Gignac Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of GSEagles.com STATESBORO, GA. – Kevin Ellison rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown and threw for 64 yards and a score to lead Georgia Southern to its 11th straight Sun Belt Conference victory, a 56-26 decision over New.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal MONROE, LA. — Appalachian State faced some serious adversity in the first half of its Sun Belt Conference football game at Louisiana-Monroe Saturday, but the Mountaineers responded like a championship-caliber team to roar past the Warhawks 59-14. Sophomore quarterback Taylor Lamb (8-of-15 passing for 261.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — It isn’t a long cab ride from Broadway to Lawrence E. Wien Stadium, the stunningly beautiful venue of Columbia football, near the banks of the Hudson River. When the Odd Couple was making its debut on Broadway 50 years ago,.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — It has stood as one of the landmark games in Football Championship Subdivision history. The Citadel 10, Arkansas 3. The opening weekend of the 1992 college football season was shaken by a victory on Sept. 5 that was mentioned as the.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — North Dakota State needed a win in the final seconds at home against Northern Iowa on Saturday for its 31-28 Missouri Valley Football Conference victory, but that enabled the Bison to remain on top of the Any Given Saturday FCS Top-25 poll for the second week.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — The top three teams remained the same in the BOXTOROW coaches and media polls with Alcorn State keeping the top spot for the second week in a row. The Braves were off this week and lost a first-place vote each to North Carolina A&T and.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal MONROE, LA. — As Appalachian State prepares for its trip on Saturday evening to Louisiana-Monroe and a 7 p.m. Sun Belt game that will be shown live on ESPN3, it is easy to reflect on what a difference 11 months has made for the Mountaineer football.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ATLANTA — Unlike the past two weeks of wet weather, there was a fast track Saturday for Appalachian State indoors at the Georgia Dome and the Mountaineers performed like thoroughbreds to race to the 37-3 victory over Georgia State in their Sun Belt Conference opener before.
By Hunter Reid Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This article is courtesy of www.furmanpaladins.com GREENVILLE, S.C. — Triston Luke rushed for a pair of touchdowns and Furman turned in a strong defensive performance to post a 17-13 victory over South Carolina State in football action Saturday evening in rain-soaked, wind swept.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ATLANTA — When Appalachian State hosted Georgia State last year in the snowy and windy conditions at Kidd Brewer Stadium, it was referred to as a mismatch of atmospheric proportions, with the Mountaineers steamrolling to the 44-0 Sun Belt Conference victory. After watching App State.
By Todd Wetmore Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This article is courtesy of Liberty.edu http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869&newsID=15345&TeamID=9 ATLANTA, GA. — A 56-yard field goal by John Lunsford and a Chris Turner interception halted a back-and-forth battle, allowing No. 18/18 Liberty to claim a 41-33 win over Georgia State, Saturday afternoon, at the.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ATLANTA, GA. — In the past two seasons, Liberty University has claimed two victories over Sun Belt Conference football opponents, the most recent coming Saturday with a 41-33 win at Georgia State. It was the fourth time in school history that the Flames had toppled.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — North Dakota State used an impressive 28-7 road win over Missouri Valley Conference rival South Dakota State to soar back into the top spot as as Any Given Saturday released its Football Championship Subdivision Top-25 poll on Monday. The Bison, coming off four consecutive FCS.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Alcorn State is the top team in the BOXTOROW coaches and media polls. The Braves had a resounding 61-14 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Little Rock on Saturday, the fourth win in a row for the Braves. N.C. A&T got past Hampton 45-31. Alcorn State received.
By Cody Bashore Courtesy of the Arizona Daily Sun College Sports Journal FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — It took less than two minutes for the scoring to begin Saturday in the Walkup Skydome, as Northern Arizona took its opening possession 75 yards for a score. The drive was just a sign of the offensive output.
By Josh Tolentino Courtesy of Vidette Online College Sports Journal NORMAL, Ill. —From the opening drive, it was a game of musical chairs for the Illinois State University offense under center. After a hand injury sustained during practice on Wednesday limited starting quarterback Tre Roberson, coach Brock Spack gave redshirt freshman Jake Kolbe.
By Eric Peterson Courtesy of INFORUM College Sports Journal BROOKINGS, South Dakota. —North Dakota State capped Saturday night with a familiar scene in the recent history of its rivalry with South Dakota State. The Bison rumbling to the corner of the stadium to grab the 75-pound Dakota Marker trophy. The No. 2-ranked Bison.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — There were no sightings of animals traveling in pairs during the persistent rain at Kidd Brewer Stadium on a homecoming Saturday afternoon, but there were enough big plays for Appalachian State to storm past Wyoming, 31-13, for it’s third non-conference football victory of.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — Of all of the football road trips that Appalachian State has made in the 23 seasons that this writer has been covering the Mountaineers, one excursion stands out for all of the wrong reasons. The 2004 season-opening adventure to Laramie, Wyoming was.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Alcorn State sits atop the BOXTOROW Coaches poll for the third straight week, while North Carolina A&T is No. 1 in the BOXTOROW media poll for the second-straight week and for the third time this year. N.C. A&T was idle while Alcorn thumped Concordia-Selma 40-7 and.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — Jacksonville State retained its hold on first place and James Madison used its win over SMU to shoot into the top five as Any Given Saturday released its Football Championship Subdivision Top-25 poll on Monday. The Gamecocks, who have been ranked No. 1 since the.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ELON, N.C. — The last time this writer had crossed paths with Towson quarterback Connor Frazier, it was in the aftermath of his one-yard touchdown sneak with 17 seconds left that lifted the Tigers into the 2013-14 national championship game with a 35-31 victory at Eastern.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal NORFOLK, VA. — If Saturday’s game between Appalachian State and Old Dominion was viewed as the measure of two new Football Bowl Subdivision programs, the Mountaineers’ 49-0 thumping of the host Monarchs showed ASU is light years ahead of its Conference USA opponent. Coming off.
