BOONE, N.C. — Entering the most crucial week of competition to date, the team captained by senior running back Marcus Cox holds a razor-thin lead over the team led by senior tight end Barrett Burns in Appalachian State University football’s Battle for the Belt.
The Battle for the Belt is an intrasquad competition pitting eight teams against each other. Points are awarded for student-athletes’ achievements in the offseason strength and conditioning program, performance in the classroom, service to the community and all-around character.
Appalachian State’s coaching staff selected eight team captains, who each picked co-captains to help them lead their respective teams.