2013 Golden Eagle Football Headlines

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NCAA Report: Golden Eagle football top all OVC teams in 2014 APR
NCAA Report: Golden Eagle football top all OVC teams in 2014 APR

For the fifth consecutive year, all 14 Tennessee Tech athletic teotball team topped the OVC.

Football Alumni Golf Classic in less than two weeks; Some spots available
Football Alumni Golf Classic in less than two weeks; Some spots available

There are still a few spots available for former Golden Eagle players -- and members of the public -- to participate in the 2014 Tennessee Tech Football Alumni Golf Classic, July 11-12.

Tech Homecoming chosen as ESPN3/OVC Game of the Week
Tech Homecoming chosen as ESPN3/OVC Game of the Week

Tech's 2014 Homecoming game against Southeast Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 8, has been selected as the OVC Game of the Week in the eight-game package announced by the league office for stream on ESPN3.

Golden Eagle game Nov. 1 with Eastern Illinois also an ESPN3 Wild Card option
Golden Eagle game Nov. 1 with Eastern Illinois also an ESPN3 Wild Card option

Tennessee Tech's game with Eastern Illinois on Nov. 1 has been tabbed as a potential wild card game, the second such game of the year for the Golden Eagles in the league's eight-game "Game of the Week" package on ESPN3.

Golden Eagles could be featured if chosen for Wild Card game vs. Murray State, Oct. 4
Golden Eagles could be featured if chosen for Wild Card game vs. Murray State, Oct. 4

If things go as planned, Tennessee Tech's football game against Murray State on Oct. 4 could be chosen as the OVC Game of the Week on ESPN3.

ESPN3 to air eight-game OVC Game of the Week package
ESPN3 to air eight-game OVC Game of the Week package

The Ohio Valley Conference has announced an eight-game football "Game of the Week" package that will be carried exclusively on ESPN3 this fall.

Special events announced for Golden Eagle home football games in 2014
Special events announced for Golden Eagle home football games in 2014

It's shaping up to be another special season in Tucker Stadium for the Tennessee Tech football team and its fans, as several events that have become traditions at Golden Eagle home contests are scheduled again to highlight the 2014 season.

Night and Day: Start times announced for Golden Eagles home football games
Night and Day: Start times announced for Golden Eagles home football games

Starting times for Tennessee Tech's six home football games at Tucker Stadium in 2014 have been announced. The home schedule includes three night contests – one on a Thursday – and three afternoon games.

Tickets on sale now for 2014 Golden Eagle football season
Tickets on sale now for 2014 Golden Eagle football season

Tickets are on sale through the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center for Tennessee Tech's 2014 Golden Eagle football season, including several season ticket options for the six-games slated for Tucker Stadium.

Former football players invited to annual Alumni Golf Classic, July 11-12
Former football players invited to annual Alumni Golf Classic, July 11-12

Former Tennessee Tech football players are invited to gather on July 11-12, for the team's annual Alumni Golf Classic at the Cookeville Golf Club. In addition to golf on Saturday, the event will also feature a Friday night barbecue.

Six home games, several long-running rivalries highlight 2014 Tech football schedule
Six home games, several long-running rivalries highlight 2014 Tech football schedule

Renewing a heated regional rivalry after eight years, two non-conference games against teams from the tough Missouri Valley Football Conference, another Thursday night home opener and a typically challenging eight-game OVC slate await the Tennessee Tech football team in 2014.

Golden Eagle summer camps just around the corner
Golden Eagle summer camps just around the corner

Have a young athlete in the family? Tennessee Tech will host several camps this summer for youngsters.

Golden Eagle punter Chad ZInchini signs with Jacksonville Jaguars
Golden Eagle punter Chad ZInchini signs with Jacksonville Jaguars

Chad Zinchini, who hung his punts high and deep for Tennessee Tech during the past two years, will get the chance to do more of the same in the NFL after signing as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Browns receive Lifetime Achievement Award, Stallings and Henderson also honored
Browns receive Lifetime Achievement Award, Stallings and Henderson also honored

Watson and Mack Brown received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while former Tennessee Tech golf All-American Scott Stallings and all-OVC guard Diamond Henderson were also among those honored Thursday at the first Cookeville-Putnam County Hometown Champions Dinner.

Four Golden Eagles named to NFF's Hampshire Society for academic success
Four Golden Eagles named to NFF's Hampshire Society for academic success

A record four members of the Tennessee Tech University football team have been named to the National Football Foundation Hampshire Society for outstanding academic achievement.

Lots of players see action, produce results in annual Purple/Gold Scrimmage
Lots of players see action, produce results in annual Purple/Gold Scrimmage

A whole lot of Golden Eagles saw action and a long list produced results in Tennessee Tech's annual Purple/Gold Scrimmage Saturday. New guys impressed on offense, but plenty of veterans had big days on defense, too.