BOONE — When Shawn Clark led the Appalachian State Mountaineers into their upcoming spring practice schedule it will be as the team’s head coach.
Spring practice is one of the biggest milestones for any first-year head coach. The players will be wearing helmets and shoulder pads on the football field instead of working out in the weight room.
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