63 Days!!!

 
 
#63 Shaq Counts
Position: Offensive Line
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 295
Year: Freshman
City/State: Irmo, S.C.
High School: Irmo

Shaq is penciled in to start at left guard after redshirting last season. Shaq was overwhelmed in fall practice last year as he tried several positions on the line, including center. His footwork needs to improve, but expect to see Shaq blocking downfield and finishing blocks on the inside. Left Guard is the most inexperienced position on the line with Counts’ backup being UNC transfer Alex Couthard.

67 Days!!!

:D ASU #67 :thumb:

Ian Barnard

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Position: Offensive Line
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 277
Year: Junior
City/State: Norcross, Ga.
High School: Wesleyan School

Ian is slotted to start at right guard this fall. Despite being a junior, Barnard has played for the most part at either right guard or left tackle in his career. Barnard appeared in nine games last year, starting in the last five games of the season, mostly at left tackle. Barnard did not participate in three games last season. In 2010, Barnard made seven apperances primarily at right guard.

Tailgate Menu 2012

Sat, Aug 18 Fan Fest
Burgers & Hot Dogs

Sat, Sep 8 Montana
TBA

Sat, Sep 15 The Citadel
Baby Back Ribs

Sat, Sep 29 Coastal Carolina
Fried Chicken

Sat, Oct 6 Elon (Homecoming) *
Traditional Thanksgiving – Fried & Smoked Turkey and fixins

Sat, Oct 20 Wofford
Pork Butt

Sat, Nov 10 Furman (Black Saturday)
Chili

Some of you may wonder, why is the Montana game undecided upon?? Well, a good majority of us will have to miss that game, so it will be up to remaining members to work something out. Talk among yourselves, and work out something that is good for all.

Secondly, we might, switch the Coastal Carolina game and Citadel game around. In the past, the Coastal game would match up for being the night game, usually starting at 6pm. However, we have also had The Citadel as a night opponent as well. It always makes more sense to do Ribs for the night game to allow for cook time, so we will keep an eye out for the kickoff times to be released later this summer.

By now, everyone knows the drill. We have plenty of funds left over from last year to give us a good start on buying supplies for this season. We have done the $50 for singles, $100 for couples for a couple of years now, and luckily we have been able to stay ahead of inflation. Also, donating on a game by game basis works just as well.

Last season was monmumental, winning the Tailgate of the Year award, and becoming the first tailgate to win the award twice. Can we win it again? Sure, we have the goods to do it. However, it is not very likely to repeat. Still, that should not stop us from being the best we can be on a weekly basis, which we all know, is better than anyone else has to offer.

80 Days!!!

:D 8-) ASU #80 :thumb: :notworthy:

Starks, Chris

WR 6-1 170 Fr.

Lithonia, Ga. (Miller Grove)

Chris is part of the 2012 recruiting class and was one of the last high schoolers to commit to the Mountaineers. Starks supposedly has a sub 4.4 forty yard dash. Starks played all over the field in high school, including kick return, safety, running back, and special teams; blocking field goals and punts.

2011 Highlights

81 Days!!!

:D :notworthy: ASU #81 :thumb:

Bobo Beathard

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Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 191
Year: Freshman
City/State: Haymarket, Va.
High School: Battlefield

Another receiver who redshirted in 2011. Has a popular name but we have not seen much from him in spring or fall practices. Has a ways to go to work up the depth chart, but plenty of time to do so. Bobo has good size  for a slot receiver.

83 Days!!!

8-) ASU #83 8-) :thumb:

Simms McElfresh

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Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 173
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
High School: Charlotte Christian

 

Simms is one of fourteen receivers listed on Appalachian’s current roster. Currently slated as the back up at the “M” receiver to Andrew Peacock. The “M” receiver in the Mountaineer offense lines up in the slot, or inside. Peacock is a possession receiver so we can imagine the same qualities in McElfresh as Peacock. We have not seen much from Simms, as last year he redshirted.

84 Days!!!

:D 8-) ASU #84 :thumb:

Zac Baker

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Position: Tight End
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 238
Year: Junior
City/State: Tunnel Hill, Ga.
High School: Northwest Whitfield

 

Zac had to move to the offensive side of the ball, basically because of bad luck. When he first came to Appalachian, the linebacking corps was stacked. When Appalachian went to a 3-4 defensive scheme,  his position was basically eliminated. The move to tight end will allow Zac’s athleticism to shine in goal line and two tight end formations.

Volleyball adds transfer, releases schedule

Appalachian Volleyball announced a incoming transfer and released their 2012 schedule this week. Despite only nine home games on the schedule, the timing of the home games is especially exciting. Seven home games are on the weekend and feature conferennce opponents. Septemeber 29th features a 7pm start opposite of Appalachian’s home football game against Coastal Carolina. Appalachian finishes the last weekend in September against UNC-Greensboro on Septemeber 30th.

On October 6th, Appalachian will host Georgia Southern at 7pm which will come on the heels of the Homecoming football game against Elon. Appalachian hosts another weekend set on Friday October 19th against College of Charleston at 7pm and Saturday, October 20th against The Citadel at 7pm. The Saturday game follows Appalachian battling Wofford on the gridiron.

In November, Appalachian hosts Western Carolina on the only weeknight game on the conference slate at 7pm. Appalachian concludes the regular season with another weekend set against Samford and Chattanooga. The weekend includes a 7pm start on Saturday, November 10th and Sunday, November 11th at 2:30. Appalachian Football will host Furman on Saturday as part of Black Saturday.

In all, Appalachian will have three weekend home games with three on Saturday. The weekend of September 29th may interfere with football as the Coastal Carolina game could be the night game. The two other Saturday games will start right after the football games, which will most likely kickoff at 3:3opm.

The non-conference slate includes opponents from several BCS conferences. Seton Hall and Minnesota will participate in the James Madison Invitational. Houston and Missouri are included in the Lipscomb Invitational. The VCU Invitational includes Virginia and Georgetown. The Wake Forest Black & Gold Challenge includes the Demon Deacons, Toledo, and Campbell.

 Matt Ginipro also announced the addition of Dalton Tolliver, 6’1″ middle blocker from University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Tolliver was the America East Rookie of the Year and was a second team All-America East honoree. Tolliver will join liberos Kim Adkins and Meghan Mahoney, Outside Hitters Jessica Keller and Emily Corrigan, Setter Paige Brown, sister of current player Lauren Brown, and Middle Blocker Hailey Kerr.