College Sports Established
1899
Location
Boone, North Carolina
College Name
Appalachian State University
Collegiate History
1973 - Present / NCAA Division I
1971 - 1973 / University Division of the NCAA
Conference History
2014 - Present / Sun Belt Conference
1971 - 2014 / Southern Conference
Nickname
Mountaineers - As one of the most storied college teams in the country, Appalachian State Mountaineers have a long and proud history. From their beginnings as an independent school to their current status as NCAA Division I FBS members, they have always been known for their competitive spirit and strong fanbase. But many don’t know that the team’s nickname is rooted in local folklore and tradition.
The story goes back to when settlers first arrived in western North Carolina during colonial times. These pioneers were often referred to by locals as “mountaineers” due to their ruggedness and ability to traverse rugged terrain easily – much like actual mountaineers! As time went on, this term became synonymous with anyone who lived or had ties within Appalachia – including students at Appalachian State University (ASU). ASU adopted “Mountaineer” into its official name shortly after it was founded in 1899, thus making it one of only two universities nationwide (the other being West Virginia University) whose mascot is officially a mountaineer!
The team has embraced this moniker since then – using both imageries such as mountain peaks & trees and colors associated with nature when designing logos & uniforms over the years, all while becoming one of just seven schools from outside Power 5 conferences currently competing at FBS level football today! They also continue celebrating traditional folk music through various events hosted each year throughout campus - further connecting them back home within Appalachia's culture & heritage even more so than before now that they are part NCAA Division I athletics family too...
NCAA Championships
Baseball 0
Men's Basketball 0
Women's Basketball 0
Football 0
Soccer 0
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Appalachian’s baseball team beginning
Appalachian’s first baseball team took the field in 1903. The Mountaineers are coached by Kermit Smith. The Mountaineers won regular season conference titles in 1973, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 2012. They also won the Southern Conference baseball tournament in 1984 and most recently on May 18, 2012, the Appalachian State Baseball team beat Western Carolina University, becoming Southern Conference ... -
Appalachian State Mountaineers women’s basketball
The Mountaineers began play in 1970. They formerly played in the Southern Conference until 2014. As of the end of the 2015-16 season, they have an all-time record of 607-623. They have been to the NCAA Tournament four times, losing each time in the First Round. They have appeared in the NWIT/WNIT in 1987, 2011, 2012, and 2013, going 2-6 ... -
Appalachian State Mountaineers football
The Mountaineers competed in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) from its founding in 1978 to 2013. They won three straight national championships from 2005 to 2007, the first FCS team to do so since the playoffs began in 1978. Appalachian is also the first Division I program to win three consecutive national championships since Army accomplished the feat from 1944 ... -
Mountaineers Men’s basketball
The Mountaineers have appeared in the NCAA tournament three times, 1979, 2000, and 2021 and appeared in the National Invitation Tournament in 2007. Appalachian State plays all home basketball games at the George M. Holmes Convocation Center, having opened in 2000 to replace Varsity Gymnasium on the campus of Appalachian State University.
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History of the Mountaineers
The Mountaineers' success dates back to their beginnings as an independent school playing football for just two seasons before joining the Southern Conference (SoCon) in 1972. Since then, they’ve won nine SoCon titles and made ten appearances at FCS playoffs, including three national championship games where they have been crowned champions twice; 2005 & 2006! They also achieved some incredible successes during this time, such as winning five consecutive divisional championships between 2005-2009 under legendary coach Jerry Moore who was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame for his achievements with the Appalachian State University Football Team alone!
In recent years, Appalachian State has continued to be a force within its conference while also making waves nationally, thanks mainly due to head coach Scott Satterfield who led them through seven straight winning seasons before leaving for Louisville after the 2018 season ended—including four more SoCon titles over those seven years! And even when Coach Satterfield left App St., he left behind quite a legacy which includes current head coach Eliah Drinkwitz leading them into the 2020 season off a strong start last year by going 11–1 overall record, earning another bowl win against UAB Blazers at New Orleans Bowl plus being ranked #19 AP Polls throughout the entire regular season play too!
Overall there is no denying that App St.'s athletic prowess is something unique which makes it one of the most exciting universities to watch every Saturday afternoon come to fall weather or not - so if you're looking to get your full action-packed sporting events look no further than Appalachia Mountaineer Nation where tradition excellence reign supreme each passing day out there gridiron field alike!"
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