69 Days 'till Football Kickoff - #69 Chase Stehling

It's now 69 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 1, 2018, against the Newberry College Wolves, in Cullowhee.

For the season's kick-off game, the Cats will host a "White Out" in E.J. Whitmire Stadium as the Cats sport their all-white look, white Adidas jerseys over white pants; and for the fourth-straight year, a postgame fireworks extravaganza.

To help pass those long summer days, and hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, and knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the 100-day football countdown each day until kickoff day.

Today we'll continue to highlight the offensive line-

#69 Chase Stehling




Class: RS Senior
Hometown: Lincolnton, N.C.
High School: North Lincoln HS
Height / Weight: 6-4 / 295
Position: OL

2016 (Redshirt Sophomore): Saw action in all 11 of the team's games along the offensive line and on special teams, making one start ... His first collegiate start came against Chattanooga (Oct. 28) ... Was a part of the offensive line unit that paved the way for Detrez Newsome's second-straight, 1,000-yard rushing season ... Credited with one tackle in the UTC game.

2015 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not see game action.

2014 (Freshman): Redshirted.

Prior to Western Carolina: Played along the offensive and defensive line, as well as tight end during his high school career ... Also played basketball and participated in track & field in the weight events including shot put and discus ... High school coach was David Maness.

Personal: Full name is Nicolas Chase Stehling ... Is the son of Albert Stehling.



Courtesy WCU Athletics Media Relations