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Appalachian State Mountaineers are the sports teams of the University in North Carolina, USA. The athletic program is composed of 17 sports teams in various disciplines and includes Track&Field and Cross Country clubs, which is pretty rare.
Meaning and history
Appalachian State Mountaineers is a collegiate athletic program from Appalachian State University, a public educational institution in North Carolina, the United States. The university was established at the very end of the 19th century, in 1899, as Watauga Academy.
As the athletic program of the App State (one of the shortened names of the Appalachian State University), it is composed of 17 men’s and women’s teams, which compete in the first division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, in various sports disciplines, including Baseball, Basketball, Football, Wrestling and several more.
1970 – 2003
In 1970, the athletic program of the Appalachian State University adopted a large “A” as its primary logo. The letter was white with black and yellow outlines. Across its middle bar, the word “Mountaineers” in a type imitating handwriting was placed.
2004 – 2014
In 2004-2013, the Appalachian State Mountaineers logo featured the name of the team with a bearded head above.
2014 – Today
In 2014, the “A” logo returned with a couple of subtle modifications.
The alternative Appalachian State Mountaineers logo appears to have more character and distinctiveness to it. Since 2014, it has featured the university’s mascot, Victory Yosef. In fact, Yosef made its first appearance in the 1942 edition of The Rhododendron.
Appalachian State Mountaineers football
The first season dates back to 1928. Since 2014, the team has played in the Football Bowl Subdivision and the Sun Belt Conference. It plays its home games at the Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State Mountaineers basketball
The men’s team is coached by Jim Fox, as of 2019. The team competed in the NCAA Tournament in 1979 and 2000 and reached the National Invitation Tournament in 2007. The women’s team coached by Angel Elderkin won the 2011 and 1996 Southern Conference regular-season title.
What are Appalachian State Mountaineers?
Appalachian State Mountaineers is the name of the athletic program of the Appalachian State University. The program from North Carolina is best known for its men’s football club, but also has its men’s and women’s teams in such sports disciplines as Basketball, Golf, and even Wrestling.
