Boone, N.C. – In a 3-4 defense, it all starts in the middle. Fifth-year defensive line coach Mark Ivey has high expectations for the guys in the trenches when Appalachian State opens the 2016 season and a big reason for that optimism is the Mountaineers’ depth at nose guard.
App State opens the season on Thursday night at Tennessee in Knoxville. Kickoff is at 7:36. The SEC Network has the coverage.
The Mountaineers’ defensive line has some big shoes to fill with the departure of Ronald Blair, who was on the field in the first five minutes for the 49ers in the first two possessions of Saturday’s preseason game with Green Bay.