2018-19 Tusculum Football News
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Pioneers release 2019 football scheduleJune 19, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University football team will take on an 11-game schedule this fall including six home contests and eight South Atlantic Conference games.
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189 Pioneers named to SAC Commissioner's Honor RollJune 17, 2019ROCK HILL, S.C. --- One-hundred-and-eighty-nine (189) Tusculum student-athletes have been named to the 2018-2019 South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll. The conference had a league record 1,736 student-athletes honored for their achievements in the classroom.
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Murphy selected to participate in NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching FellowshipMay 31, 2019RICHMOND, Va. --- Tusculum University assistant football coach Larry Murphy has been selected as a participant in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship this summer with the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Coach Murphy will be assisting with the Redskins’ minicamp next week (June 2-7).
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Former Pioneer signs with Edmonton EskimosMay 24, 2019EDMONTON, Alberta --- Former Tusculum University defensive back Bryce Bartlett has recently signed a professional contract to play for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.
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309 named to Tusculum Athletic Director's Honor RollMay 22, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Three-hundred-and-nine (309) student-athletes have been named to the 2019 Tusculum University Athletic Director’s Spring Honor Roll announced Doug Jones, vice president of athletics and university initiatives.
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Battle, Bell earn SAC Minority Postgraduate ScholarshipsMay 09, 2019ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University’s Taylor Battle and Christian Bell have been awarded the South Atlantic Conference’s inaugural McGriff Insurance Services Minority Postgraduate Scholarships, the Conference announced on Thursday.
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Pioneers honored at annual Athletic Awards BanquetMay 07, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Widchard Guervil, Annie McCullough and Nicole McMillen were named the Tusculum University Athletes of the Year at “An Evening with the Pioneers” Tuesday night at Pioneer Arena. Over 600 student-athletes, coaches and guests were in attendance at the event, which honors Tusculum’s student-athletes for both on the field and off the field success.
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Donnelly, Napier named to NFF Hampshire SocietyApril 11, 2019IRVING, Texas --- Tusculum University’s Kelly Donnelly and Benson Napier have been named to the National Football Foundation’s Hampshire Honor Society.
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Three named to Tusculum football coaching staffMarch 29, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University football coach Jerry Odom has announced three new additions to his coaching staff. Joining the Pioneers are assistant coaches Chris Anderson, BJ Ruis and Larry Murphy.
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Sign up TODAY for the PSAAC Make-A-Wish 5K Run/WalkMarch 11, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University Pioneer Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (PSAAC) will host the eighth annual Make-A-Wish 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 6 on the Greeneville campus.
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Tusculum football inks 20 student-athletes for 2019 signing classFebruary 07, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University head football coach Jerry Odom announces 20 commitments for the Pioneers' 2019 recruiting class.
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Tusculum's Edwards to particpate at NCAA, NFL Coaches Academy this weekFebruary 05, 2019TAMPA, Fla. --- Tusculum University assistant football coach Cody Edwards has been selected to participate in the NCAA and NFL Coaches Academy this week in Tampa, Florida.
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Three Pioneers named to Hansen All-Region football teamJanuary 14, 2019BROOKFIELD, Ill. --- Three Tusculum University student-athletes have been named to the 2018 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-Super Region Two. Garnering All-Region third team honors are offensive lineman Keveon Broadwater, linebacker Ivan Hogans and safety Malik Goodman.
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Former Tusculum coaches looking for national championship with AlabamaJanuary 04, 2019SANTA CLARA, Calif. --- Two former members of the Tusculum University football staff will be coaching in Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game when top-ranked Alabama takes on No. 2 Clemson at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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School-record 324 named to Athletic Director's Honor RollJanuary 02, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- A school record 324 student-athletes have been named to the 2018 Tusculum Athletic Director’s Fall Honor Roll announced Doug Jones, vice president of athletics and university initiatives.
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Nelson Louis among list of nominees for Cliff Harris AwardDecember 08, 2018LITTLE ROCK, Ark. --- Tusculum University defensive end Nelson Louis has been named a nominee for the 2018 Cliff Harris Award, which recognizes the top small college defensive player in the country. The award is presented by The Little Rock Touchdown Club and Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP.
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Broadwater earns D2CCA All-Region football honorsNovember 30, 2018PEMBROKE, N.C. --- Tusculum University offensive tackle Keveon Broadwater has been named to the 2018 Division II Conference Commissioners Association’s All-Super Region 2 second team announced officials Friday.
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Donnelly, Woodson named to Google Cloud Academic All-District football teamNovember 15, 2018AUSTIN, Texas --- Tusculum University student-athletes Kelly Donnelly and Devin Woodson have been named to the Google Cloud NCAA Division II Football Academic All-District 2 first team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
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Louis named SAC Defensive Freshman of the Year, Nine Pioneers named to All-SAC football teamNovember 14, 2018ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Ten (10) Tusculum University student-athletes have been honored with the release of the 2018 South Atlantic Conference Football Awards announced league officials Wednesday.
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Pioneers' late rally falls short in 16-12 loss at WingateNovember 10, 2018WINGATE, N.C. --- Despite being outgained by a two-to-one margin, Wingate University held off a late Tusculum University rally for a 16-12 victory in South Atlantic Conference football action Saturday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium.
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2018 Tusculum Football Game NotesNovember 07, 2018
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Listen to the Coach Jerry Odom Show Monday nights, LIVE from Applebee'sNovember 05, 2018GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Listen to the Coach Jerry Odom Radio Show Monday nights at 7 p.m. on the Pioneer Sports Network. Fans can listen to the show locally on WSMG 95.5 FM and 1450-AM, and on the Internet at www.TusculumPioneers.com.
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Pioneers battle VMI, but Keydets prevail 20-11November 03, 2018LEXINGTON, Va. --- Reece Udinski passed for 172 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as Virginia Military Institute snapped a 25-game losing streak with a 20-11 win over Tusculum University Saturday afternoon at Foster Stadium.
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Pratt named TSWA College Offensive Football Player of the WeekOctober 31, 2018NASHVILLE --- Tusculum University running back Lor’renzo Pratt has been named the State College Football Offensive Player of the Week by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association (TSWA).
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Pratt kickoff return for TD named NCAA II Football Play of the WeekOctober 30, 2018INDIANAPOLIS --- The honors keep rolling in for Tusculum University?s Lor?renzo Pratt as his 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in Saturday?s win over Carson-Newman was named the NCAA Division II Football Play of the Week.
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Pratt, Born named Zaxby's Athletes of the WeekOctober 29, 2018GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University running back Lor’renzo Pratt and outside hitter Cassie Born have been named the Zaxby’s Athletes of the Week.
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Four scores from Pratt boost Pioneers to 41-28 win over Carson-NewmanOctober 27, 2018GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Lor'renzo Pratt rushed for a career-high 151 yards and three fourth-quarter touchdowns, and added a 91-yard kickoff return for a score as Tusculum University defeated Carson-Newman University 41-28 in South Atlantic Conference action Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Field.
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Tusculum vs Carson-Newman Blood Drive Bowl this weekOctober 24, 2018GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Fans and alumni 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 16th annual Blood Drive Bowl this week.
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Catawba rallies past Tusculum 55-37 in SAC shootoutOctober 20, 2018SALISBURY, N.C. --- The Catawba College football team scored 20 points in the final four minutes including a pair of defensive touchdowns to lead the Catawba Indians to a come-from-behind 55-37 homecoming victory over Tusculum University Saturday afternoon at Shuford Stadium.
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Hogans, McCullough named Zaxby's Athletes of the WeekOctober 15, 2018GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University linebacker Ivan Hogans and tennis player Annie McCullough have been named the Zaxby’s Athletes of the Week.