ASU, Watauga

change schedules
From staff reports

Appalachain State’s game at home against Wofford has attracted the attention of ESPN2 to the point that the network wants to televise the game — on a Friday.

So the Mountaineers agreed to have that game moved from Nov. 1, a Saturday, to Oct. 31, a Friday. Kickoff will be at 8 p.m.

The move, however, meant that both Appalachian State and Watauga, which hosts Freedom on the same night, would be in conflict. So, Watauga moved its game from Oct. 31 to Oct. 30, a Thursday.

“We’re very appreciative to Watauga High School principal Angela Quick and athletics director Lavell Hall, as well as North Carolina High School Athletic Association executive director Charlie Adams, for their support in giving us the opportunity to showcase Appalachian, the High Country and North Carolina football to the nation,” ASU athletic director Charlie Cobb said. “We’re looking forward to providing our fans a festive atmosphere combining Mountaineer football and traditional Halloween activities for the whole family.”

Appalachian State fell to Wofford 42-31 last year, one of two defeats handed to the Mountaineers. The three-time defending FCS champion Mountianeers are 12-0 when playing on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU.

Watauga beat Freedom for the second year in a row last season after not ever beating the Patriots.