Benny LeMay

App State uses running game, fourth-quarter defense to hold off Charlotte

September 12, 2020 Cory Lavalette

Appalachian State rushed for more than 300 yards and took over in the fourth quarter, getting key defensive stops and two rushing touchdowns by Daetrich Harrington to pull away for a 35-20 win over in-state […]

Appalachian State, Charlotte open season with in-state matchup

September 9, 2020 Brett Friedlander

Appalachian State might be on its third head coach in three seasons, but according to the latest man to hold down the job, the effect of the rapid turnover won’t be as dramatic as most […]

QBs, WRs fuel NC teams’ top offenses

August 12, 2020 Brett Friedlander

Amid growing pessimism that the 2020 college football season is on its last legs, the ACC provided a badly needed ray of hope Monday when its athletic directors decided to continue moving forward in an […]

Who’s who among NFL undrafted free agents from state schools

April 26, 2020 Brett Friedlander

Every aspiring football player dreams of having his name called out as part of an NFL draft. But with only seven rounds each year, everyone’s dream can’t be realized. But that doesn’t rule out their chances […]

Awkward NFL Draft process to conclude for NC hopefuls

April 22, 2020 Brett Friedlander

Charlie Heck, like most college football stars with NFL aspirations, is approaching this week’s draft with equal parts excitement and anticipation. But because of his bloodlines, the former North Carolina offensive tackle has a better […]

NC players stand out, boost draft stock at NFL Combine

March 4, 2020 Brett Friedlander

The NFL Scouting Combine, sometimes referred to as the “Underwear Olympics,” is an event top prospects often avoid to protect their high draft status. Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, the potential No. 1 overall […]

LeMay kicks off all-star games with MVP

January 22, 2020 Brett Friedlander

It’s easy to be overlooked when you’re a college football running back playing for an upstart program, surrounded in close proximity by higher-profile ballcarriers such as Clemson’s Travis Etienne, Appalachian State’s Darrynton Evans and North […]

NC players top football all-conference teams

December 11, 2019 Shawn Krest

Fifteen players from North Carolina made all-conference teams for their college this season. In the ACC, a total of six players made the first team. Sage Surratt was the only local ACC player chosen on […]

LeMay leads the way for Charlotte in win over ODU

November 30, 2019 The Associated Press

NORFOLK, Va. — Benny LeMay ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns and Charlotte beat Old Dominion 38-22 on Saturday. LeMay’s 16-yard touchdown run for Charlotte (7-5, 5-3 Conference USA) broke a 7-all tie. Aaron […]

Charlotte bowl eligible for first time, beats Marshall 24-13

November 23, 2019 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Victor Tucker scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and Charlotte is bowl eligible for the first time with its 24-13 victory over Marshall on Saturday. The 49ers (6-5, 4-3 Conference USA) have won four straight […]