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Local players keep NFL dream alive with free agent deals

May 11, 2022 Shawn Krest

The Carolina Panthers traded up in the draft to address their quarterback position, selecting Matt Corral out of Ole Miss to develop behind Sam Darnold, still slotted to be Carolina’s starter. The Carolina front office […]

Brice passes, runs App State to lopsided victory

September 18, 2021 The Associated Press

BOONE — Chase Brice ran for one touchdown and passed for another to lead Appalachian State to a 44-10 win over in-state FCS foe Elon on Saturday. Brice opened the scoring on a 47-yard hookup […]

Newman’s 5 TD passes helps Wake Forest coast past Elon

September 21, 2019 The Associated Press

WINSTON-SALEM — After a pair of dramatic wins in his first three outings, Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson thought his team’s approach to a game against an FCS opponent would be a test of its […]

Injuries, Delaware bring down Elon

October 14, 2018 admin

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Playing most of the game without its two most potent offensive weapons, Elon saw its four-game winning streak come to an end Saturday with a 28-16 loss at Delaware. The Phoenix, […]

Five questions to ponder before kickoff

October 6, 2018 Brett Friedlander

North Carolina and Duke have the week off and Appalachian State doesn’t have a game Saturday. That doesn’t mean it’s a slow college football weekend here in the Old North State. There’s plenty at stake […]

Elon’s Cignetti named CAA Coach of the Year; QB Cheek top league freshman

November 21, 2017 Brett Friedlander

Elon’s Curt Cignetti, who inherited a program that won only two games last season and led it an 8-3 record, a No. 15 national ranking and a spot in the FCS playoffs, was named Tuesday […]