Kelechi Ordu used a take-charge mentality to make him an inspiration to his Golden Eagle football teammates. The departing linebacker has been selected as Tennessee Tech's 2011 Man of the Year.
Lowell Smith, a member of the Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Fame, passed away Saturday in Cookeville at the age of 71. Services will be Monday.
Tennessee Tech junior linebacker Marcus Edwards has been named to the Consensus Draft Services Preseason FCS All-America Team, the organization announced this week.
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The OVC leader in quarterback sacks a year ago, Tennessee Tech junior Marcus Edwards has been recognized as one of the nation's premier linebackers in the Football Championship Subdivision heading into the 2011 preseason.
For the second time in a week, Tennessee Tech senior wide receiver Tim Benford has been named as one of the premier wide receivers in the nation, claiming a spot on the 2011 Watch List for the College Football Performance Awards.
Former Tennessee Tech football players are invited to gather on Saturday, July 9, for the team's annual Alumni Golf Classic at the Cookeville Golf Club. Prior to the golf outing, the public is invited to join the festivities with a Friday night BBQ dinner.
Tennessee Tech football coach Watson Brown and his staff will host several youth camps this summer, beginning with the Soaring Eagles Kids Camp, May 31 through June 2.
A season opener at the University of Iowa and five home games, including another popular Thursday night contest, are the highlights of Tennessee Tech's 2011 football schedule, announced this week.
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Marcus Edwards and DeShawn Harris accept commendations from the Cookeville and Monterey police forces in the presence of their entire team and TTU coaching staff.
The Tennessee Tech football team elects to spend their last gathering before the summer season commences on a Habitat for Humanity job site, rather than in Tucker Stadium.
Registration is into the final couple of weeks for the 25th annual Jim Ragland Golden Eagle Bass Classic, presented by Budweiser and hosted by the Tennessee Tech football program. The event will be Saturday, May 7, on Center Hill Lake.
One thing the fans saw Saturday in Tennessee Tech's final spring scrimmage is a fast-paced attack. The Golden Eagle offense managed 67 plays and 493 yards but the defense forced four critical turnovers.
The Golden Eagle football team, nearing the end of spring drills, will hit the turf in Tucker Stadium for its annual Spring Game Saturday at 11 a.m. Fans are invited to watch. Admission is free.
Tennessee Tech football coach Watson Brown is pleased with the team's progress during the first five sessions of spring drills.
A deep and talented Tennessee Tech football team is ready to begin Spring practices on Tuesday, and coach Watson Brown is looking forward to the 15 days on the field with tremendous anticipation.
The Jim Ragland Golden Eagle Bass Classic, an annual fund raising tournament presented by Budweiser and hosted by the Tennessee Tech football program, will be held on Saturday, May 7.
