App. State football staff placed mouse traps so players 'don't take the cheese'

Sep 10, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; The Appalachian State Mountaineers defense rest as the offense plays against Texas A&M Aggies in the first quarter at Kyle Field. Appalachian State Mountaineers won 17 to 14 Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Appalachian State football staff reportedly placed mouse traps in own building so players 'don't take the cheese'

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 9/16/22

After a wild opening weekend in which they fell to North Carolina 63-61, the Appalachian State football team pulled off a monster upset on the road last Saturday with a 17-14 win against No. 6 Texas A&M. It was reported Friday afternoon that the Mountaineers coaching staff is using an interesting tactic to help their players get ready for their next game, a Saturday afternoon home meeting with the Troy Trojans.

Waiting for the update Saturday that App State lost a starter because his foot got caught in a mouse trap https://t.co/GibmMiV93p
— Mike Vorkunov (@MikeVorkunov) September 16, 2022

Troy also enters Saturday at 1-1, having lost 28-10 on the road against Ole Miss on Sept. 3, before knocking off Alabama A&M at home 38-17 last weekend.

Appalachian State is coming off a dominant defensive effort against the Aggies, not only allowing just the two touchdowns, but surrendering 186 yards of total offense as well. The Mountaineers forced three fumbles in the contest, two of which were by linebacker Jalen McLeod.

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