Local product bounced back from a devastating leg injury in 2011 to make his collegiate debut as a redshirt freshman last season … will continue to add depth to Appalachian State’s veteran wideouts corps as a sophomore … could also compete for a role on special teams.

2012: Appeared in one game, making collegiate debut in Appalachian State’s 55-14 win over Coastal Carolina … did not record any statistics.

2011: Redshirted after sustaining a severe leg injury during fall camp.

High School: Two-way player had seven interceptions and three touchdown receptions as a senior at nearby Watauga H.S. ... named team offensive MVP, conference Special Teams Player of the Year and all-conference following senior campaign ... hauled in seven touchdown passes and tallied 560 receiving yards as a junior ... three-year letterwinner ... coached by Tim Pruitt ... was even more accomplished as a sprinter, earning all-conference accolades twice in track and field ... lettered four times in track ... posted a blistering time of 10.80 seconds in the 100-meter dash as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Michael Morgan Gore ... born July 14, 1993 (20 years old) ... son of Kellie and Mike Gore ... oldest of three children in his family ... majoring in physical education.