BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State coaches took stock of the situation and determined this walk-on deserved a scholarship.
During a team meeting Monday night, on the fourth day of fall camp, head coach Eliah Drinkwitz stood in front of the group and praised sophomore defensive lineman George Blackstock's extra effort before announcing that he'd be on scholarship for the 2019 season.
Teammates rushed toward Blackstock's seat to celebrate the news, and Blackstock took his turn in front of the group a few moments later.
With the departure of 2018 senior captain and all-conference nose tackle MyQuon Stout, Blackstock is among the defensive linemen competing for important reps in the middle of the Mountaineers' defensive line.