Throughout the years, Appalachian State has always prided itself on the concept that defense wins championships. With the absence of a premier linebacker such as John Law due to graduation, the coaching staff was forced to plug the hole this season with athletic speed.
The Mountaineer football inside linebacker corps, has effectively passed the torch off to junior Anthony Flory out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida this season.
Flory earned the opening role and it has showed with him being named the Sun Belt defensive player of the week in the matchup against Texas State.