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Appalachian State to Continue Athletics Feasibility Study
ASU’s athletics feasibility study committee announced on Friday that it will continue its work and not make a recommendation to ASU Chancellor Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock at this time.
The committee decided during Friday’s regularly scheduled meeting that… more »
Elon Hires Director of Football Operations
Elon University head football coach Jason Swepson today announced the addition of Eric Estes to his staff. Estes will serve the Phoenix program as the director of football operations, a position he held for the past year at Winston-Salem State Universi… more »
Elon lands quarterback transfer
All of a sudden there’s a new entrant in the competition for the starting quarterback job at Elon University.
Maryland freshman Tyler Smith has decided to transfer out of the Terrapins football program and join Elon, said Bret Comp, the quarterback’… more »
App State puts football decision on hold
Charlie Cobb says Appalachian State has decided to skip its self-imposed deadline.
Appalachian State likely will delay a decision on whether to move to the highest level in college football — the Football Bowl Subdivision.
Charlie Cobb, ASU’s ath… more »
Expectations are back in the ’Boro
Now that the spring game is behind us and camp has wrapped until fall, let’s address a little something called expectations.
At Georgia Southern, the football team is expected to win.
The fans know it. The players know it. And you can bet your jug… more »
Newton Named Samford Athletics Director
A familiar name to long-time Samford University sports fans and a familiar family name in collegiate athletics has been named director of athletics at Samford.
Martin Newton, who played basketball at Samford from 1979-83, will begin his duties later… more »
49ers add big fish to football schedule for '19
The Charlotte 49ers made their biggest football scheduling announcement yet Wednesday ... but it's eight years away from happening.
Charlotte will open its 2019 season against Virginia Tech in the Hokies' Lane Stadium. The announcement comes on the h… more »
Appalachian State Convenes Feasibility Study Committee
As part of the athletics feasibility study that began last September, Appalachian State University has convened a 10-member committee that will ultimately make a recommendation regarding the University’s future in the changing NCAA Division I landscape.… more »
Lamb to be Mercer’s new football coach
The timing is almost too good to be true.
While Mercer officials were holding a news conference on Nov. 19 announcing the resumption of football after a 70-year hiatus, Furman was preparing a news release that Bobby Lamb was resigning as the Paladins… more »
John Sisk Named Director Of Strength Training & Conditioning At Furman
John Sisk has been named Furman’s new director of strength training and conditioning, associate athletics director and director of sports medicine Elaine Baker announced today.
“We conducted a nationwide search and had five very strong candidates, bu… more »
Fowler Names Four Football Assistant Coaches At Furman
Furman head football coach Bruce Fowler announced today the hiring of four assistant coaches.
The four include assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach Tim Sorrells, wide receivers coach Tony Elliott, defensive coordinator John Windham, and defensive… more »
Shaw puts GSU in right position
STATESBORO - His body and heart tugged in conflict, much like Georgia Southern and Furman did throughout Saturday afternoon.
Eagles quarterback Jaybo Shaw struggled to get to his feet after a devastating hit ended his key 9-yard fourth-quarter run. H… more »
Bobby Lamb Resigns HC Post At Furman
Bobby Lamb has resigned his position as Furman’s head football coach, effective tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon, director of athletics Gary Clark announced today.
“This is a tough day for Furman University and our football program,” said Clark in makin… more »
Appalachian St. will consider FBS move
Appalachian State has knocked off one of college football's top teams. Now the Mountaineers are thinking about joining the big boys.
The school, known for its stunning upset of Michigan in 2007 and its three straight national titles last decade, anno… more »
Elon hunkers down, tries to dig out of hole from sluggish start
Logan Hardin already was drenched from Elon University’s rain-soaked football practice when he reached a dampening realization.
“Since I’ve been here, it’s winning,” the offensive lineman said Wednesday night. “I don’t know what losing’s like. It rea… more »