By BJ BennettSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page It was a resilient showing for Georgia Southerns, a meaningful win that comes with momentum. It had been a challenging week in Statesboro. After a 1-3 start, Georgia Southern moved on from head coach Chad Lunsford, a program veteran. There […]
Back To Sun Belt By BJ BennettSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Even in a losing effort, Georgia Southern still made a statement. x9c We did a lot of good things, but we sure wanted to get out of here with a win. ~Willie Fritz Even in defeat, […]
By BJ BennettSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page x9c It is something special to see the way Younghoe Koo and Tyler Bass are really excelling in the NFL right now. ~Chad Lunsford Georgia Southern has a remarkable football tradition. That history, in recent years, has taken on a […]
Back To Sun Belt By Kenzie StanfordSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Georgia Southern is piecing together what should be a very strong 2015 recruiting class. Maybe, just maybe, Georgia Southern is a little bitter about the way that its 2014-2015 season ended. But alas, the Eagles rally […]
By Southern Pigskin StaffSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Georgia Southern wins a key road game and stays undefeated in Sun Belt play, 28-25 over the Bobcats. GSEagles.com SAN MARCOS, Texas x93 Eagle junior safety Matt Dobson picked off Texas State quarterback Tyler Jones in the end zone […]
By BJ BennettSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page For all that he accomplished and represents, Dan Ellington has earned a special place in Georgia State lore. Georgia State quarterback Dan Ellington deserves a tip of the cap. Though the Panthers fell to Wyoming in Tuesday’s Arizona Bowl, the […]
Back To Sun Belt By Keyanna HarrisSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Kevin Ellisons comeback, along with the momentum the Eagles have gained, earned them a 15.5-point spread as the favorite for the upcoming game against the Idaho Vandals. The first two weeks of the 2015 campaign gave […]
By BJ BennettSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page For all that Darrynton Evans does, he, above all else, wins; when Evans rushes for at least 80 yards in a contest, Appalachian State is 16-0. There simply haven’t been many seasons like the one Darryton Evans is having. The […]
By BJ BennettSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Competing against other top draft prospects, Jeremy Reaves consistently stood out. South Alabama’s Jeremy Reaves was a notable playmaker in Saturday’s Senior Bowl, showing off his talents on the same field where he recently completed his all-conference career. Reaves finished […]
Back To Sun Belt By Matt OsborneSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page These five Sun Belt stars don’t get the media attention that they deserve. 1. Appalachian State cornerback Latrell Gibbs Gibbs started nine games for the Mountaineers as a true freshman in 2014, and he has taken […]
By BJ BennettSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page For years, Adrian Peterson’s story has motivated and inspired. Now, his conviction comes with a business card. x9c “Maybe some guys come and need to advice, maybe some just need someone to sit there and listen to them. That would […]
By Southern Pigskin StaffSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page New Mexico State beats rival New Mexico 32-31. NMStateSports.com LAS CRUCES, N.M. x93 An Aggie nation of 17,852 celebrated Saturday night at Aggie Memorial Stadium when Tyler Rogers and company lined up on their 45-yard line in victory formation […]
Back To Sun Belt By Matthew GoldenSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Akeem Davis-Gaither will take the field as a member of the Mountaineers for the last time this Saturday, as App State takes on UAB in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Akeem Davis-Gaither will take the […]
Back To Sun Belt By Dave HolcombSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page For the first time since that upset against Michigan in 2007, Appalachian State knocked off a Power 5 opponent with a 34-31 victory against North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Appalachian State victory against Michigan 12 […]
Back To Sun Belt By BJ BennettSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Long a hypothetical discussion point, there is suddenly a practical pathway into the New Year’s Six for the Mountaineers and Sun Belt alike. It’s late October, Appalachian State is undefeated at 6-0 and the Mountaineers are […]
Back To Sun Belt By Kenzie StanfordSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Looking back at Appalachian State’s 2014 season. Summary: Appalachian State kicked off its rookie year in the Sun Belt with a poor start, as the Mountaineers lost five of their first six games in the 2014 […]
By Southern Pigskin StaffSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Appalachian State will host Miami next football season. AppStateSports.com BOONE, N.C. x94 Appalachian State University has agreed to a home-and-home football series with the University of Miami, the schools announced on Tuesday. Appalachian State will host the five-time national […]
By BJ BennettSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page On a schedule filled with compelling matchups, Appalachian State’s Thursday night trip to Tennessee is one worth remembering. There are numerous headline pairings set for college football’s opening weekend, including multiple games with national implications. Don’t overlook Appalachian State’s visit […]
Back To Sun Belt By Southern Pigskin StaffSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Appalachian State handed Louisiana its first conference loss by upsetting the Ragin’ Cajuns 35-16. LAFAYETTE, La. — Marcus Cox rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns to lead Appalachian State over Louisiana-Lafayette 35-16 on Saturday. […]
Back To Sun Belt By BJ BennettSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Appalachian State’s Darrynton Evans finished last season as one of the hottest running backs in the country, rushing for 1,060 yards over the final nine games of the year, including four consecutive 100-yard games to close […]
Back To Sun Belt By Matt OsborneSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page With the Mountaineers now entering the heart of Sun Belt play, expect to see head coach Scott Satterfield lean upon Marcus Cox for production. As Appalachian State head coach noted towards the end of the 2014 […]
By BJ BennettSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Countless numbers follow Darrynton Evans to the next level, specifically 4,642 all-purpose yards. Add 4.41 to the list. Appalachian State running back Darrynton Evans was one of the stars of the 2020 NFL Combine, a fitting distinction given his remarkable […]
Back To Sun Belt By Emory HuntSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Both teams boast strong offensive attacks, so we should be for a typical entertaining game in the Sun Belt Conference. Arkansas State travels out to Las Cruces, N.M. to take on the New Mexico State Aggies […]
Back To Sun Belt By Southern Pigskin StaffSouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Kareem Hunt ran for a bowl-record 271 yards and five touchdowns to lead Toledo over Arkansas State 63-44 on Sunday night. MOBILE, Ala. — Sophomore Kareem Hunt is already one of the most accomplished running […]
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