pipedreams

  • an argument for storming the field after every home win

    Three times this season, App State Football has won a home game, and in two of those games, fans and/or students, starting at Miller Hill, rush the field. Despite the overdramatic “do not rush the field” warning at the two-minute timeout, it keeps on happening. Oregon State and Marshall, the only FBS home wins this…

    TK

  • fubar – coastal postmortem

    If there was any doubt before, there shouldn’t be now. Coastal Carolina is a rivalry and App State needs to admit it. On Saturday, under the colorful leaves, one team got hyped while another didn’t. One team, which created an evil boogeyman to combat, overcame a two-touchdown hole, while another, which maybe was treating this…

    TK

  • miller hill — god’s last gift to appalachian state

    Right now, in 2025, the only way to get from the West Side to the East Side of Kidd Brewer Stadium is around the south side. There sits a man-made hill, cultivated from the mountain earth. Probably no more than 200 feet long and at a decent angle of probably 50 feet from the top…

    TK

  • why is there more black and gold in walmart than walker hall? – app state board of trustees september meeting notes

    The App State Board of Trustees held its regular meetings on Sept. 4-5 in the North Endzone Facility. As is normally the case, the committee meetings were more informative than the full meeting, which turns into a “look how great we are” lovefest. I watched all these meetings and took notes. There’s some interesting governance…

    TK

  • how to deftly say nothing – gillin and the house settlement

    Why is Doug Gillin? It’s a good question, despite it making little sense. The decade-long Appalachian State University Athletics Director is currently in a position of great power. Despite looking ornery in the above picture (second row, fourth from the left, striped tie), he’s in an advantageous position. All but one of the head coaches…

    TK

  • “roll neers” needs to die a death and i will argue this forever

    I was at the new softball stadium this past Saturday for the doubleheader. Both games were really good and the Apps ended the series with a walk-off grand slam. Yay! During the series, someone in the temp bleachers would often start an “App….State” chant. Rad. Never goes out of style and there’s a fun origin…

    TK

  • it’s time to renovate the holmes center, here’s my ideas

    When you drive into Boone, whether it be from 421, 321, 105 (via 221) or some combo of back roads you want to keep secret from Florida drivers, the most recognizable Appalachian State Athletics facility is the Holmes Center. On the corner of Rivers Street and Blowing Rock Road, the building towers over those adjacent…

    TK