Despite not having any players drafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, the UTM football team can take pride that senior wide receiver (WR) Jaylon Moore has advanced to the next level. Shortly following the conclusion of the Draft, the Memphis native signed a free agent deal with the Baltimore Ravens, who were not only a… Continue reading Skyhawk wide receiver Jaylon Moore signs with Baltimore Ravens
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Taking a look back at UTM’s last NFL draft pick Montori Hughes
For as great of a football program that UTM has, it’s rare to see any Skyhawks taken in any round of the NFL draft. While some Skyhawks are signed post-draft as free agents, with the 2020 signing of wide receiver (WR) Jaylon Moore to the Baltimore Ravens being an example, NFL teams tend to save… Continue reading Taking a look back at UTM’s last NFL draft pick Montori Hughes
UTM football announces five additions to coaching staff
UTM head football coach Jason Simpson has announced five new members to the Skyhawk coaching staff with the addition of Kyle Edwards (quarterbacks), TJ Jefferson (defensive graduate assistant), Jay MacIntyre (wide receivers), Ryan Osborn (defensive line) and Miles Taylor (cornerbacks). “We are excited to add some young, new faces to our staff,” Simpson said. “While… Continue reading UTM football announces five additions to coaching staff
Spring practice dates set for Skyhawk football
Fans of the Skyhawk football team have been treated to a Spring practice schedule that was released by Sports Information on Mar. 10. While the dates are tentative and are subject to change, the Skyhawks plan to have seven practices in March and seven in April, all leading up the annual Navy and White Spring… Continue reading Spring practice dates set for Skyhawk football
Chris Polizzi promoted to Skyhawk defensive coordinator
UTM head football coach Jason Simpson has announced the promotion of Chris Polizzi as the Skyhawks new defensive coordinator. Polizzi has been a member of the UTM coaching staff for two seasons, including serving the past season as the program’s assistant head coach along with other positional duties. Polizzi takes over defensive duties for the… Continue reading Chris Polizzi promoted to Skyhawk defensive coordinator
Skyhawks’ roster boosted by top ranked 2020 signing class
UTM’s football program has been significantly revamped since the Skyhawks’ disappointing 2-9 record in the 2018 season. Since then, the Skyhawks have turned their fortunes around with solid coaching and key players stepping up, with punt return specialist and All-American Terry Williams and breakout freshman quarterback John Bachus III standing out particularly in 2019. An… Continue reading Skyhawks’ roster boosted by top ranked 2020 signing class
UTM’s Terry Williams named consesnus All-American after fourth postseason honor
UTM punt specialist Terry Williams continued to add to his postseason honors, becoming a consensus All-American after picking up additional honors from Phil Steele and Athlon Sports this week. Williams has been named a first team All-American by Athlon Sports, HERO Sports and Phil Steele while garnering second team honors by STATS. Williams is the… Continue reading UTM’s Terry Williams named consesnus All-American after fourth postseason honor
LSU and Clemson set to battle for national title
This year’s College Football Playoffs has been one for the books, and the two teams that will duke it out for the national title, No. 1 Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers and No. 3 Clemson Tigers, are both powerhouses (14-0 on the season) that should make for an epic showdown. LSU has played a phenomenal… Continue reading LSU and Clemson set to battle for national title
Football program rises from the ashes of 2018
For those of us who follow UTM football, we can agree that 2018 was a dismal year that we all wish we could forget. In that year, the Skyhawks went 2-9 overall and 2-6 in conference play. The only teams that UTM defeated that year were the Austin Peay (APSU) Governors (who went 5-6) and… Continue reading Football program rises from the ashes of 2018
Kentucky blow-out caps off 2020 football season
The Skyhawks’ impressive bounce-back season came to a close following a 50-7 blowout against Southeastern Conference (SEC) powerhouse opponent Kentucky (UK). The Skyhawks ventured to Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, with a 7-4 overall record and solidified third-place in finish in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) after going 6-2 in conference play. Despite UTM’s strong… Continue reading Kentucky blow-out caps off 2020 football season