BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State erased a second-half deficit in each of its first four league victories. In closing a championship run with three straight Sun Belt wins, the Mountaineers fell behind twice despite outscoring their opponents 121-30.
When adversity inevitably strikes, defensive coordinator Nate Woody feels fortunate to have linebacker Devan Stringer on his side.
The Dollar General Bowl against Toledo on Dec. 23 in Mobile, Ala., will be the final game for a successful, program-changing senior class that includes the energetic, highly respected Stringer, who is expected to make his 43rd career start after missing three midseason games because of an injury.