Swarming the Ball—Mountaineer Defense Prepares for Black Saturday

ASU defensive lineman Jabari Fletcher drags down a N.C. Central rusher during the Homecoming game. Fletcher and the defense are allowing 179.2 rushing yards per game, which is seventh out of nine Southern Conference teams. Photo by Keith Cline/ASU athletics
Play didn’t end during defensive drills on Monday afternoon until all 11 defenders were around the ball.
Ball-hawking. Swarming the football. Getting after the carrier.
Whatever you want to call it, the Mountaineers are trying to be more aggressive on defense as they prepare for the Black Saturday game against Georgia Southern.
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Appalachian State wins shootout with Wofford, 44-34

Appalachian State's Armanti Edwards (14) gives a stiff arm to Wofford's Preston Roseboro (24) on Saturday at Wofford. Photo by JOHN BYRUM/john.byrum@shj.com
After taking a two-touchdown lead to start the second half Saturday, Wofford’s football team must have felt like it was chasing the rabbit that made an unscheduled appearance on the Gibbs Stadium field… Read Full Article on GoUpstate.com»