Virginia Tech transfer enters his second season with the Mountaineers … provides depth and insurance to Appalachian’s kicking game.

2011: Saw action in blowout wins over Savannah State and Western Carolina … made his only PAT attempt of the year against WCU … had 70-yard kickoffs in each game … made a tackle on his only kick against Western.

Previous College: Joined Virginia Tech as a preferred walk-on for the 2009 season ... did not appear in game action in his only season with the Hokies.

High School: Made 14-of-19 field goals, including three of 50 yards or longer, as a senior at Southern Alamance H.S. in Burlington ... 90 percent of his kickoffs were touchbacks ... also averaged nearly 40 yards per punt ... earned all-conference and Burlington Times-News all-region accolades ... holds several school records ... coached by Daniel Barrow.

Personal: Full name is Zack Grey Pickard ... majoring in management.