https://www.ttusports.com en-us https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/7_17_ordu_man_of_year 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. Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/7_17_ordu_man_of_year https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/6_27_lowell_smith_passes 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. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/6_27_lowell_smith_passes https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/6_22_edwards_cds_hm Tennessee Tech junior linebacker Marcus Edwards has been named to the Consensus Draft Services Preseason FCS All-America Team, the organization announced this week. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/6_22_edwards_cds_hm https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/6_14_edwards_cfpa_list 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. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/6_14_edwards_cfpa_list https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/6_9_benford_preseason_list 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. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/6_9_benford_preseason_list https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/5_25__football_alumni_golf 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. Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/5_25__football_alumni_golf https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/5_23_fb_camps_info 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. Mon, 23 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/5_23_fb_camps_info https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/5_15_fb_schedule_announced 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. Sun, 15 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/5_15_fb_schedule_announced https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/5_5_football_commendation 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. Thu, 05 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/5_5_football_commendation https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/5_1_fball_habitat 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. Sun, 01 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/5_1_fball_habitat https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/4_19_bass_classic 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. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/4_19_bass_classic https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/4_16_Spring_Scrimmage 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. Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/4_16_Spring_Scrimmage https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/4_14_football_spring_game 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. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/4_14_football_spring_game https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/4_1_FB_drills_update Tennessee Tech football coach Watson Brown is pleased with the team's progress during the first five sessions of spring drills. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/4_1_FB_drills_update https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/3_19_fb_begins_spring 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. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/3_19_fb_begins_spring https://www.ttusports.com/releases/2010-11/2_22_bass_tourney_date 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. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/releases/2010-11/2_22_bass_tourney_date https://www.ttusports.com/releases/2010-11/2_22_wilmore_speaker Former Golden Eagle linebacker Barry Wilmore, whose most recent headlines have been as a NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle pilot, was back in Cookeville Tuesday night to speak to the annual Chamber of Commerce Membership Dinner. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/releases/2010-11/2_22_wilmore_speaker https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/2_2_fb_signees_announced Tennessee Tech football coach Watson Brown and his staff have added another outstanding group of recruits to the Golden Eagle roster, announcing the addition of 18 signees Wednesday. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/2_2_fb_signees_announced https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/1_30_awards_announced Tim Benford received the Robert Hill Johnson award and eight other teammates accepted honors Sunday evening as the 2010 Tennessee Tech football squad was recognized at the team’s annual Awards Dinner. Sun, 30 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/1_30_awards_announced https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/1_21_fb_dinner_planned The Golden Eagle football team will assemble Sunday afternoon, Jan. 30, for its annual Awards Dinner, and the public is invited to attend the 5 p.m. event. Cost of the dinner is $16 per person. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/1_21_fb_dinner_planned https://www.ttusports.com/releases/2010-11/1_11_dupes_passes Former Golden Eagle football player and coach Bill Dupes, a member of both the Tennessee Tech and Tennessee Sports Halls of Fame, died Saturday at the age of 81. Services will be Wednesday in Sweetwater. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/releases/2010-11/1_11_dupes_passes https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/1_5_FCS_game_week The Tennessee Tech football team will be watching Friday night when the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) crowns its champion in Frisco, Texas. Like so many other college football teams around the country, Tech is hoping to someday be playing in the title game. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/1_5_FCS_game_week https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/12_24_benford_steele Tennessee Tech junior wide receiver Tim Benford has been named to Phil Steele's College Football Preview FCS All-America team, placing on the Fourth-Team Offense for 2010. Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/12_24_benford_steele https://www.ttusports.com/releases/2010-11/12_18_fall_graduates Tennessee Tech's Fall commencement ceremonies held Saturday morning in Eblen Center included several graduates from within athletics, including seven student-athletes and three who worked in support roles. Sat, 18 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/releases/2010-11/12_18_fall_graduates https://www.ttusports.com/releases/2010-11/12_17_fall_graduates When Tennessee Tech's Fall commencement takes place Saturday morning in Eblen Center, athletics will provide 10 of the graduates including seven student-athletes and three who worked in support roles. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/releases/2010-11/12_17_fall_graduates https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/11_24_fb_all_ovc Sophomore Tim Benford was voted first-team all-OVC, senior Justin Hilliard was selected second-team all-OVC, and senior Jocques Crawford earned a spot on the league's all-newcomer team for their performances in the 2010 football season. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/11_24_fb_all_ovc https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/11_22_barnes_national_PoW Cass Barnes' performance Saturday in leading Tech to a 28-point fourth quarter and comeback victory over No. 4 Jacksonville State has earned the senior quarterback selection as national co-Offensive Player of the Week from The Sports Network. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/11_22_barnes_national_PoW https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/11_21_PoW_winners Cass Barnes, Jocques Crawford and Richmond Tooley have each earned honors from the Ohio Valley Conference for their roles in Tech's win Saturday over Jacksonville State. Sun, 21 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/11_21_PoW_winners https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/11_20_jsu_fb_recap Tennessee Tech slammed the door on No. 4 Jacksonville State in the forth quarter, scoring the final 28 points of the game to claim a 35-24 Ohio Valley Conference victory to close the season. The Senior Day victory denied JSU a share of the league crown. Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/11_20_jsu_fb_recap https://www.ttusports.com/releases/2010-11/11_18_lunches_update Coach Watson Brown will host the final 2010 Football Insiders' Lunch on Monday, with fans asked to reserve a spot by noon Friday. Meanwhile, the lunch hour will continue to be busy on Mondays as Tech will host a Basketball Lunch with coaches Mike Sutton and Sytia Messer, beginning November 29. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ttusports.com/releases/2010-11/11_18_lunches_update