I'd be a Bulldog.

Loved by many because of the heart and desire and the tradition. Always loyal and always caring. A true friend and companion.

From the first game i saw, when Ed "The Stonega Stallion" Clark was running over, around, pass, and through people.

I become a fan.

Later as i grew and watched him and 10 others, work their magic to the performance of a bunch of crazy Appy fans, who would follow their team anywhere, i became a true fan.
In 1971 as would also the AAA Virgina TC Titans, became state Champions, so did the Appy Bulldogs.

And i watched those fans rock Riggs Stadium before it was called Riggs Stadium, i realized what i wanted to do at least once in my life.

I wanted to walk down those steps and i wanted to be called a Dawg and hear that crowd go wild, as i took the field.
Wearing the Blue, Gold and White of an Appy Dawg.

Years later i got that chance. Heart pounding wanting to puke my guts out, i walked those steps, heard that crowd and took that field, with pride of a small town and school behind me, I learned a lot.
Tradition, Pride, Heart, Hard Work and a never ending Determination will take you a long ways.

Nothing could beat the excitement of a big game on a Friday Night at Riggs Stadium.

I will always be grateful i was and will always be a Dawg. And for a small town and it's people i will always know what Pride, Heart, Determination, Hard Work and Tradition is all about.

"Once a Dawg always a Dawg." Former Coach and Friend. LLoyd "Worm" Wells.

"Dawg football it's a way of life. It's buddies, friends and family." Coach Thomas "Tom" Turner. A Coach, A Friend, and a person who loved the town and the program.
The person who laid the foundation, first as a player, later as a coach, one who had the heart to see it through.
From beginning to end.

Dawg football more than just a game. It's a way of life.