2019 Tusculum Football News

  • Pioneer Rewind Series continues in July
    June 30, 2020
    GREENEVILLE, 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, 2020
    ROCK 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.
  • School-record 398 named to Athletic Director's Spring Honor Roll
    May 22, 2020
    GREENEVILLE, 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.
  • Tusculum student-athletes honored at virtual awards show
    May 15, 2020
    GREENEVILLE, 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.
  • Four Pioneers tabbed to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
    April 15, 2020
    IRVING, 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.
  • Tusculum mourns passing of former gridiron assistant coach
    April 14, 2020
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University athletic department is mourning the passing of former Pioneer assistant football coach Steve McGill, who passed away Tuesday morning.
  • Tusculum football alum Dr. Jarrell NeSmith to be inducted to SAC Hall of Fame
    March 25, 2020
    ROCK 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.
  • A message to student-athletes from VP of Athletics Doug Jones
    March 16, 2020
    A message to student-athletes from VP of Athletics Doug Jones
  • Tusculum, SAC statement pertaining to cancellation of all athletic events for remainder of spring season
    March 12, 2020
    GREENEVILLE, 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.
  • Tusculum football inks 26 during signing period so far
    February 11, 2020
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University football team has received 26 commitments during the national signing period.
  • Dee Alford signs with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
    February 11, 2020
    WINNIPEG, Manitoba --- Tusculum University cornerback Dee Alford will continue his playing career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
  • School-record 352 named to Athletic Director's Honor Roll
    January 09, 2020
    GREENEVILLE, 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.
  • Dee Alford tabbed to D2CCA All-Region Football Team
    December 06, 2019
    PEMBROKE, 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)
  • Alford, Burrowes tabbed Applebee's Student-Athletes of the Month for November
    December 02, 2019
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University cornerback Dee Alford and outside hitter Emiah Burrowes have been named the Applebee’s Student-Athletes of the Month for November.
  • Six Pioneers named to All-SAC football team
    November 19, 2019
    ROCK 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.
  • Tusculum winning streak snapped in season-finale loss to Eagles
    November 16, 2019
    JEFFERSON 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).
  • 2019 Tusculum Football Game Notes
    November 14, 2019
  • Five named to CoSIDA Academic All-Region football team
    November 14, 2019
    AUSTIN, 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).
  • Winning season, history on the line as Pioneers travel to Carson-Newman Saturday
    November 14, 2019
    GREENEVILLE, 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).
  • Alford named TSWA Defensive Player of the Week
    November 13, 2019
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University cornerback Dee Alford has been named the College Football Defensive Player of the Week by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association.
  • TU vs Carson-Newman Blood Drive Bowl this week
    November 12, 2019
    GREENEVILLE, 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.
  • Dee Alford named SAC Defensive Player of the Week
    November 11, 2019
    ROCK 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.
  • Defense forces five turnovers, Pioneers down Mars Hill 24-7 on Senior Day
    November 09, 2019
    GREENEVILLE, 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.
  • Pioneers host Mars Hill for Senior Day
    November 07, 2019
    GREENEVILLE, 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.
  • Wilkins, Thornton named Zaxby's Athletes of the Week
    November 04, 2019
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University tailback Thurlow Wilkins and middle blocker Tatum Thornton have been named the Zaxby’s Athletes of the Week.
  • Cauthen, McMillen named Applebee's Student-Athletes of the Month for October
    November 03, 2019
    GREENEVILLE, 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.
  • Pioneers down Catawba 32-14 for third win in a row
    November 02, 2019
    GREENEVILLE, 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.
  • Pioneers look to keep winning ways, host Catawba Saturday
    October 31, 2019
    GREENEVILLE, 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.
  • Cauthen, Shepherd named AstroTurf SAC Players of the Week
    October 28, 2019
    ROCK 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.
  • Late fourth-down stop gives Pioneers 23-20 win over UNC Pembroke
    October 26, 2019
    GREENEVILLE, 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.
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