Julio Freire will be introduced as the 12th athletics director in UTM history at a press conference on Monday, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. in the north end zone of the floor level at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. The event will be streamed live online through the Ohio Valley Conference Digital Network at… Continue reading UTM names new Athletic Director
Category: Football
Pacer staff member tackles challenge of blogging on NFL
Do you follow the National Football League? Do you spend the spring and summer months in a state of depression and/or incurable boredom brought on by the end of the NFL season? Do you want a blog that gives a fresh take on the latest news from around the league, delivered by none other than… Continue reading Pacer staff member tackles challenge of blogging on NFL
Eastern Illinois defeats Skyhawks 70-22
In the final game of the regular season, the Skyhawks fell to the Ohio Valley Conference Champion Eastern Illinois Panthers 70-22. With four touchdown passes in the first quarter, EIU quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had his team ahead of the Skyhawks 28-0. UTM was able to find the end zone early in the second quarter with… Continue reading Eastern Illinois defeats Skyhawks 70-22
Column: EIU’s offense may prove too much for UTM
This Saturday, Nov. 23, the Skyhawks will take on the back-to-back Ohio Valley Conference champion Eastern Illinois Panthers in the last game of the regular season. The Panthers, who are ranked second in the FCS Coaches’ Poll, come in to the game at 9-1 and a perfect 7-0 in the OVC. Their only loss was… Continue reading Column: EIU’s offense may prove too much for UTM
Hard work yields results on and off field for McNeil
Football is a demanding sport – physically, emotionally and in many other aspects of life. If there is one person that can attest to this, it’s DJ McNeil. Many know him for his success as a tailback for the Skyhawks, but football has more meaning for him than simply running a ball. With life lessons… Continue reading Hard work yields results on and off field for McNeil
Players earn Adidas OVC Weekly Football Awards and recognized by CFPA
Ben Johnson and Jackson Redditt, both of the UTM football team, have been recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference for their performances in a 16-7 victory at Eastern Kentucky on Saturday. College Football Performance Awards also announced that Redditt earned Week 12 Honorable Mention Kicker Performer of the Week while junior Tony Bell was named… Continue reading Players earn Adidas OVC Weekly Football Awards and recognized by CFPA
Roberts uses mind and grind to find success
While many people know DJ Roberts for his football accolades, he has been just as successful off the field as well. Roberts was born and raised in Knoxville, Tenn., and attended Austin-East High School. From an early age, he learned the value of education and that it cannot be replaced. Roberts likes to live by… Continue reading Roberts uses mind and grind to find success
Skyhawk football makes history in victory over Eastern Kentucky
For the first time in school history, the UTM football team pulled off a 16-7 victory over Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Kentucky at Roy Kidd Stadium. Going into the game the Skyhawks were winless in their previous 11 visits to Eastern Kentucky dating back to 1973. In addition to the Skyhawks (7-4, 5-2 OVC)… Continue reading Skyhawk football makes history in victory over Eastern Kentucky
UTM falls to Memphis 21-6
The UTM Skyhawks failed to spoil the homecoming of downstate rival Memphis, falling short by a margin of 21-6. The Skyhawks (6-4) struggled through the air on Saturday, as they were held to only 122 yards passing, a far cry from the 232.4 yards per game the team had been averaging to this point. “We… Continue reading UTM falls to Memphis 21-6
New strides taken in concussion management
The subject of concussions in college sports, specifically football, has been a hot button issue as of late and the UTM football program, local high schools and area trainers and physicians are doing their part in handling concussion management. According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), “A concussion, even in mild forms, is recognized as a… Continue reading New strides taken in concussion management