2019 Tusculum Football News
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Pioneer Rewind Series continues in July
June 30, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University Pioneer Rewind Series continues in July as the weekly on-line program will feature games from the past highlighting some of the most exciting moments and accomplishments by TU Athletics. -
School-record 204 Pioneers named to SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
June 15, 2020ROCK HILL, S.C. --- A school record 204 Tusculum University student-athletes have been named to the 2019-2020 South Atlantic Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll, which was announced on Monday. The conference had 2,175 student-athletes from the league’s 12 member institutions honored for their achievements in the classroom.
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School-record 398 named to Athletic Director's Spring Honor Roll
May 22, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- A school-record 398 student-athletes have been named to the 2020 Tusculum University Athletic Director’s Spring Honor Roll announced Doug Jones, vice president of athletics and university initiatives.
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Tusculum student-athletes honored at virtual awards show
May 15, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Dee Alford and Nicole McMillen were named the 2019-2020 Tusculum University Athletes of the Year during the athletic department’s virtual awards show Friday night. The event, which is held annually at the department’s end of the year athletic banquet, was done virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Four Pioneers tabbed to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
April 15, 2020IRVING, Texas --- Four Tusculum University student-athletes have been named to the National Football Foundation’s Hampshire Honor Society. Earning spots on this year’s Hampshire Honor Society are Christian Bell, Will Boney, Javon Green and Devin Woodson.
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Tusculum mourns passing of former gridiron assistant coach
April 14, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University athletic department is mourning the passing of former Pioneer assistant football coach Steve McGill, who passed away Tuesday morning.
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Tusculum football alum Dr. Jarrell NeSmith to be inducted to SAC Hall of Fame
March 25, 2020ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Former Tusculum University football All-America and Academic All-America® tight end Dr. Jarrell NeSmith has been named to the 2020 induction class of the South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame announced league officials Wednesday.
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A message to student-athletes from VP of Athletics Doug Jones
March 16, 2020A message to student-athletes from VP of Athletics Doug Jones
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Tusculum, SAC statement pertaining to cancellation of all athletic events for remainder of spring season
March 12, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University and the South Atlantic Conference continue to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health and medical professionals, as such the SAC Presidents Council has made the decision to cancel all spring athletics competition and practice for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. This includes all SAC spring sports championships.
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Tusculum football inks 26 during signing period so far
February 11, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University football team has received 26 commitments during the national signing period.
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Dee Alford signs with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
February 11, 2020WINNIPEG, Manitoba --- Tusculum University cornerback Dee Alford will continue his playing career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
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School-record 352 named to Athletic Director's Honor Roll
January 09, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- A school record 352 student-athletes have been named to the 2019 Tusculum University Athletic Director’s Fall Honor Roll announced Doug Jones, vice president of athletics and university initiatives.
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Dee Alford tabbed to D2CCA All-Region Football Team
December 06, 2019PEMBROKE, N.C. --- Tusculum University cornerback Dee Alford has been named to the Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association (D2CCA) All-Super Region 2 Football first team. (D2CCA All-Region Team)
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Alford, Burrowes tabbed Applebee's Student-Athletes of the Month for November
December 02, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University cornerback Dee Alford and outside hitter Emiah Burrowes have been named the Applebee’s Student-Athletes of the Month for November.
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Six Pioneers named to All-SAC football team
November 19, 2019ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Six Tusculum University student-athletes have been named to the 2019 All-South Atlantic Conference Football Team announced league officials on Tuesday. The team is selected by a vote of the league’s nine head football coaches.
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Tusculum winning streak snapped in season-finale loss to Eagles
November 16, 2019JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. --- Quarterback Tyler Thackerson accounted for four touchdowns, while the Carson-Newman defense recorded a school-record 10 sacks as the Eagles defeated in-state rival Tusculum 49-13 Saturday afternoon at Burke-Tarr Stadium. It was the 49th meeting in the second oldest collegiate gridiron rivalry in the State of Tennessee (1904).
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2019 Tusculum Football Game Notes
November 14, 2019
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Five named to CoSIDA Academic All-Region football team
November 14, 2019AUSTIN, Texas --- Five Tusculum University student-athletes have been named to the 2019 NCAA Division II Football Academic All-Super Region 2 first team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
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Winning season, history on the line as Pioneers travel to Carson-Newman Saturday
November 14, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum Pioneers close out the 2019 campaign this week as the Sons of Davy Crockett make the 50-mile trek to Jefferson City to take on arch-rival Carson-Newman University at Burke-Tarr Stadium. The kick-off from Mossy Creek is scheduled for 1 p.m. (ET).
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Alford named TSWA Defensive Player of the Week
November 13, 2019NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University cornerback Dee Alford has been named the College Football Defensive Player of the Week by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association.
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TU vs Carson-Newman Blood Drive Bowl this week
November 12, 2019GREENEVILLE, 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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Dee Alford named SAC Defensive Player of the Week
November 11, 2019ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University cornerback Dee Alford has been named the AstroTurf South Atlantic Conference Defensive Football Player of the Week. Alford garners this accolade for the second time this season.
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Defense forces five turnovers, Pioneers down Mars Hill 24-7 on Senior Day
November 09, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Thurlow Wilkins rushed for 149 yards, while the Tusculum defense forced five turnovers as the Pioneers recorded its fourth win a row with Saturday’s 24-7 South Atlantic Conference win over visiting Mars Hill on Senior Day at Pioneer Field.
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Pioneers host Mars Hill for Senior Day
November 07, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum Pioneers will play its home finale this Saturday afternoon when the Sons of Davy Crockett host the Mars Hill Lions in the annual Battle of Sam’s Gap at Pioneer Field. Kick-off time is set for 1:30 p.m.
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Wilkins, Thornton named Zaxby's Athletes of the Week
November 04, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University tailback Thurlow Wilkins and middle blocker Tatum Thornton have been named the Zaxby’s Athletes of the Week.
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Cauthen, McMillen named Applebee's Student-Athletes of the Month for October
November 03, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University linebacker Jackson Cauthen and cross country runner Nicole McMillen have been named the Applebee’s Student-Athletes of the Month for October.
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Pioneers down Catawba 32-14 for third win in a row
November 02, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Thurlow Wilkins rushed for a season-best 153 yards and a touchdown in Tusculum University’s 32-14 South Atlantic Conference football win over visiting Catawba College Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Field.
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Pioneers look to keep winning ways, host Catawba Saturday
October 31, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum Pioneers (3-5, 2-3 SAC) return to South Atlantic Conference play this week as the Sons of Davy Crockett host the Catawba Indians (1-7, 0-5 SAC) for a 1:30 p.m. kickoff from the Niswonger Sports Complex and Pioneer Field.
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Cauthen, Shepherd named AstroTurf SAC Players of the Week
October 28, 2019ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum’s University’s Jackson Cauthen and Eli Shepherd have been named the AstroTurf South Atlantic Conference Football Players of the Week. Cauthen was named the SAC Defensive Player of the Week while Shepherd garnered Special Teams Player of the Week accolades.
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Late fourth-down stop gives Pioneers 23-20 win over UNC Pembroke
October 26, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Jackson Cauthen returned an interception 31 yards for a touchdown in the first half and stopped Josh Sheridan on fourth-and-1 in the final minute as Tusculum University held on for a 23-20 victory over UNC Pembroke in non-conference action Saturday at Pioneer Field.
