2016-17 Tusculum Football News
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Tusculum places school record 172 honorees on SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
June 29, 2017ROCK HILL, S.C. --- A school-record 172 Tusculum student-athletes have been named to the 2016-2017 South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll. The conference had 1,703 student-athletes honored for their achievements in the classroom. -
Tusculum unveils 2017 football schedule
June 23, 2017GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum Pioneers have released its 2017 football schedule announced TC head coach Jerry Odom.
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Saskatchewan Roughriders select former Pioneer in CFL Supplemental Draft
June 08, 2017REGINA, Saskatchewan --- Former Tusculum linebacker Brandyn Bartlett has been selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League supplemental draft on Thursday.
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300 Student-Athletes named to Tusculum Athletic Director's Honor Roll
May 17, 2017GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Three-hundred (300) student-athletes have been named to the 2017 Tusculum College Athletic Director’s Spring Honor Roll announced Doug Jones, TC Director of Athletics.
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Tusculum finishes fifth in SAC Echols Athletic Excellence Award standings
May 09, 2017ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Following a strong spring finish, the Tusculum Pioneers climbed four spots and finished fifth in the final 2016-2017 South Atlantic Conference Echols Athletic Excellence Award standings.
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2017 Tusculum Football Signing Day Central
February 01, 2017GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- It's National Signing Day at Tusculum College and the Pioneers will be announcing its list of commitments.
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Tusculum's Boyd named football All-American
January 30, 2017PITTSBURG, Kan. --- Tusculum College defensive back Jay Boyd has been named to the 2016 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America Team announced officials Monday.
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Boyd, Williams named to Hansen All-Region Football Team
January 25, 2017BROOKFIELD, Ill. --- Tusculum College defensive back was named the Region Freshman of the Year, while defensive end Brandon Williams garnered All-Region third team honors with the release of the 2016 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-Super Region Two squad.
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School-record 316 named to Tusculum Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll
December 19, 2016GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- A school-record 316 student-athletes have been named to the 2016 Tusculum College Athletic Director’s Fall Honor Roll announced Doug Jones, TC Director of Athletics.
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Tusculum's Boyd named Cliff Harris Award finalist
December 16, 2016LITTLE ROCK, Ark. --- Tusculum College defensive back Jay Boyd has been named a national finalist for the Cliff Harris Award, which recognizes the top small college defensive player in the country.
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Listen to the Coach Jerry Odom Radio Show each Tuesday from Applebee's
November 15, 2016GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Listen to the Coach Jerry Odom Radio Show each Tuesday night at 7 p.m. (EST) on the Pioneer Sports Network.
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Boyd named SAC Defensive Freshman of the Year; Three Pioneers garner All-SAC honors
November 15, 2016ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum College rookie Jay Boyd has been named the South Atlantic Conference Defensive Freshman of the Year announced league officials Tuesday with the release of the 2016 SAC Football Awards.
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Benn, Tommie named AstroTurf SAC Football Players of the Week
November 14, 2016ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum College linebacker Deres Benn and placekicker Will Tommie have been named the AstroTurf South Atlantic Conference Football Players of the Week. Benn is named the SAC Defensive Player of the Week for a second time this season, while Tommie garners Special Teams Player of the Week honors for the first time this year.
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Two-point conversion lifts Pioneers to 31-30 overtime win over Carson-Newman
November 12, 2016GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Luke Lancaster connected with Jordon Shippy on a two-point conversion in overtime as Tusculum College edged Carson-Newman University 31-30 in South Atlantic Conference action Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Field.
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2016 Tusculum Football Game Notes
November 09, 2016GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Click on the links below to download and view the available game notes for the 2016 Tusculum College football season.
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Bartlett, Boyd named AstroTurf SAC Football Players of the Week
November 07, 2016ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum College’s Brandyn Bartlett and Jay Boyd have been named the AstroTurf South Atlantic Conference Football Players of the Week. Bartlett was named the SAC Defensive Player of the Week, while Boyd garnered Special Team Player of the Week honors.
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Tusculum vs Carson-Newman Blood Drive Bowl this week
November 06, 2016GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Fans of the Tusculum Pioneers and Carson-Newman Eagles can support their team while aiding the East Tennessee Medic Regional Blood Center by participating in the 14th annual Blood Drive Bowl this week.
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Balanced team effort leads Pioneers to 38-28 road win at Catawba
November 05, 2016SALISBURY, N.C. --- Evan Altizer made seven receptions for 113 yards and three touchdowns in Tusculum College’s 38-28 South Atlantic Conference victory at Catawba College Saturday afternoon at Shuford Stadium.
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Altizer, Cantrell named to CoSIDA Academic All-District football team
November 03, 2016AUSTIN, Texas --- Tusculum College student-athletes Evan Altizer and Hunter Cantrell have been named to the 2016 NCAA Division II Academic All-District first team which is selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
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Benn named AstroTurf SAC Defensive Football Player of the Week
October 31, 2016ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum College linebacker Deres Benn has been named the AstroTurf South Atlantic Conference Defensive Football Player of the Week.
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Mars Hill edges Tusculum 28-27 in overtime thriller
October 29, 2016MARS HILL, N.C. –-- The Mars Hill University football team edged visiting Tusculum College in a thrilling 28-27 overtime victory Saturday afternoon at the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium.
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Tusculum surges in second half to defeat Limestone, 34-13
October 22, 2016GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum College scored touchdowns on its first five possessions of the second half to erase a halftime deficit and defeat Limestone College 34-13 Saturday afternoon in non-conference action from Pioneer Field.
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North Greenville defeats Tusculum 31-7 in non-conference clash
October 15, 2016GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Will Hunter threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score and North Greenville University erased an early deficit by scoring 31 unanswered points in a 31-7 victory over Tusculum College Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Field.
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Tusculum to host Breast Cancer Awareness Game this Saturday versus North Greenville
October 13, 2016GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum College has designated this Saturday’s home football game with North Greenville University as Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The game kicks off at 1:30 p.m. from the Niswonger Sports Complex and Pioneer Field.
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Wingate shuts out Tusculum 19-0 in rain-soaked conditions
October 08, 2016WINGATE, N.C. --- The Wingate University defense forced five turnovers and blocked a punt resulting in a safety as the Bulldogs shut out visiting Tusculum College 19-0 Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference football action at Irwin Belk Stadium.
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Brown named TSWA College Defensive Football Player of the Week
October 05, 2016NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum College linebacker L’Keith Brown has been named the Tennessee Sportswriters Association Defensive College Football Player of the Week announced TSWA officials Tuesday.
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Altizer named AstroTurf SAC Special Teams Player of the Week
October 03, 2016ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum College punt returner Evan Altizer has been named the AstroTurf South Atlantic Conference Special Teams Football Player of the Week.
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Late touchdown gives Tusculum 21-14 win over Brevard
October 01, 2016GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Isaac Robinson rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns and Malcolm Pendergrass scored on a quarterback sneak with 3:11 left as Tusculum College defeated Brevard College 21-14 in a South Atlantic Conference game Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Field.
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Tusculum football drops SAC home opener, 37-10 to Newberry
September 24, 2016GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Raleigh Yeldell passed for three touchdowns and rushed for another in leading the Newberry College football team to a 37-10 South Atlantic Conference victory over Tusculum College Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Field.
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Tusculum football to host Coach to Cure MD game this Saturday
September 21, 2016GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum College football coach Jerry Odom and his coaching staff will be participating in the “Coach to Cure Muscular Dystrophy” program, when the Pioneers host Newberry College this Saturday afternoon (Sep. 24) at the Niswonger Sports Complex and Pioneer Field. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m.
