2014 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Football News

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FCS ADA: Golden Eagle football tops all OVC teams in 2014 APR
FCS ADA: Golden Eagle football tops all OVC teams in 2014 APR

For the second consecutive year, the Tennessee Tech football team has achieved the highest APR in the Ohio Valley Conference, receiving honors from the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA).

Former football players invited to annual Alumni Golf Classic, July 17-18
Former football players invited to annual Alumni Golf Classic, July 17-18

Former Tennessee Tech football players are invited to gather on July 17-18, 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.

Tech's Larry Schreiber on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Tech's Larry Schreiber on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Former Tech runningback Larry Schreiber is listed on the FCS ballot for the National Football Foundation (NFF) College Hall of Fame. Golden Eagle fans can become members and vote vote. The deadline for voting is June 20.

Golden Eagle opener at Houston to be aired on ESPN3
Golden Eagle opener at Houston to be aired on ESPN3

Tennessee Tech's 2015 football season will open in grand fashion with a national -- potentially worldwide -- viewing audience as the Sept. 5 Golden Eagles opener at the University of Houston will be aired by ESPN3.

NCAA Report: All 14 Tech teams comfortably achieve APR standard; Two top the OVC
NCAA Report: All 14 Tech teams comfortably achieve APR standard; Two top the OVC

Make it six consecutive years that all 14 of Tennessee Tech athletic teams comfortably exceeded the national standard for the the NCAA multi-year Athletic Progress Rate (APR), according to the annual NCAA report announced Wednesday.

Special events announced for Golden Eagle home football games in 2015
Special events announced for Golden Eagle home football games in 2015

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 2015 season.

Three Golden Eagles named to National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society
Three Golden Eagles named to National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society

For the fourth straight year, the Tennessee Tech University football team saw at least one member of its squad honored with a spot on the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society for outstanding academic achievement.

Honors announced to wrap up 2014 football season on final day of spring drills
Honors announced to wrap up 2014 football season on final day of spring drills

Team award winners were recognized Saturday evening at Tennessee Tech's annual Football Awards Dinner.

Defense makes plenty of big plays, offense still shines in spring wapup
Defense makes plenty of big plays, offense still shines in spring wapup

The Tennessee Tech football team went through its final spring paces Saturday afternoon with the annual Purple vs. Gold Game in Tucker Stadium.

Starting times for Golden Eagle football games announced
Starting times for Golden Eagle football games announced

Starting times for Tennessee Tech's five home football games at Tucker Stadium in 2015 have been announced. The home schedule includes three night contests and two afternoon games.

Tight ends, offensive line stand out in team scrimmage Saturday
Tight ends, offensive line stand out in team scrimmage Saturday

The play of the tight ends and continued solid effort by the offensive line brought a smile to the face of Tennessee Tech head coach Watson Brown following Saturday's 77-play scrimmage in Tucker Stadium.

Assignment changes for football staffers Hensel, Partrick
Assignment changes for football staffers Hensel, Partrick

Tennessee Tech football coach Watson Brown has made a pair of assignment changes within his coaching staff, with new titles and duties for Jim Hensel and Price Partrick.

Golden Eagles will be ready to welcome back several from injuries
Golden Eagles will be ready to welcome back several from injuries

The Tennessee Tech football team showed in its first scrimmage of spring drills on Saturday that it will be happy to get back several players who were expected to fill key roles last season but missed the 2014 campaign with injuries.

Golden Eagles on Overall Field for first day of spring drills
Golden Eagles on Overall Field for first day of spring drills

Looking ahead to the 2015 season, on Tuesday afternoon the Golden Eagle football team stepped onto the field for the first time since last season’s final game at Austin Peay.

Golden Eagle football team opens spring drills Tuesday afternoon
Golden Eagle football team opens spring drills Tuesday afternoon

Anxious to get a jump on mounting a challenge for the Ohio Valley Conference championship, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle football team begins work toward the 2015 season Tuesday afternoon with the start of spring drills.

Spring drills run one week later, wrap up on same day as Awards Dinner
Spring drills run one week later, wrap up on same day as Awards Dinner

Tennessee Tech football coach Watson Brown has adjusted the Golden Eagle spring practice schedule and set a new date for the team’s annual Awards Dinner, allowing fans to attend the Purple vs. Gold Spring Game and dinner on the same day.