UTM football defensive lineman Anthony Brown gave insight as to what can be expected in the upcoming 2017 season. Among his stated expectations are to win a conference championship and “make a run for it all in the playoffs.” “Our coaches are always trying to find new ways to make us better, but we also… Continue reading Upcoming senior football player talks new season
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Skyhawk football team welcomes new faces to coaching staff
The Skyhawks football team signed three new coaches to its coaching staff in preparation for the new season. Current staff member Jordon Hankins replaced Jeff Byrd as the team’s new associate head coach and defensive coordinator. Hankins was previously the special team’s coordinator and linebacker position coach. In addition to Hankins’ promotion, the Skyhawks welcomed Ben Larson. Larson… Continue reading Skyhawk football team welcomes new faces to coaching staff
Skyhawks still in hunt for conference title
The Skyhawk football team is literally in a winner-take-all situation with two games remaining on the 2016 schedule. If the Skyhawks (6-4, 5-1 OVC) defeat Southeast Missouri State on Saturday and Jacksonville State next week, the Skyhawks will host the Ohio Valley Conference title for the second time in program history and the first time since… Continue reading Skyhawks still in hunt for conference title
Skyhawks look to rebound this week against EKU
The UTM football team will look to put their tough 31-6 loss Saturday to Georgia State behind them as they get ready for a tough, four-game stretch to finish out their 2016 season. The Skyhawks (4-4, 3-1 OVC) showed some promise last week at FBS foe Georgia State, holding the Panthers to a 10-3 lead… Continue reading Skyhawks look to rebound this week against EKU
Skyhawks ready to face conference foe Murray State
The UTM football team will look to get their season back on track and try to move their overall record above .500 on Saturday when they travel to Murray State for a showdown with the Racers. The Skyhawks (3-3, 2-1 OVC) are still alive in the hunt for the Ohio Valley Conference crown despite a… Continue reading Skyhawks ready to face conference foe Murray State
Skyhawks prepare for tough Tennessee State team on Saturday
The Skyhawk football team finished step one of three for retaining the Sgt. York Trophy by defeating Tennessee Tech 44-23 at Graham Stadium this past Saturday. Step two, and arguably the toughest test for the Skyhawks so far this season, will be to go on the road into a hostile environment and try to pull out a… Continue reading Skyhawks prepare for tough Tennessee State team on Saturday
Skyhawks rout Bacone College 84-6
The Skyhawk football team picked up an 84-6 win over NAIA Bacone College Saturday on a historic day for both the university and the athletic department. Before the football game, the university held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new, six million-dollar stadium renovation project, including the new four-story structure which houses the visiting team and official’s… Continue reading Skyhawks rout Bacone College 84-6
UTM returns home for matchup with Bacone College
After spending the first two weeks of the season on the road, the UTM football team will return to Martin this Saturday for their home opening contest against the Bacone College Warriors. The Skyhawks (0-2) are searching for their first win of the season after dropping their season opener to Cincinnati 28-7 and their game… Continue reading UTM returns home for matchup with Bacone College
Simpson names Holcombe starting QB for Cincinnati game
Skyhawk football head coach announced on Monday during his weekly press conference that senior transfer quarterback Gunnar Holcombe will be the starting quarterback for the Skyhawk’s big season opener against non-conference foe Cincinnati over Troy Cook. Coach Simpson mentioned in that press conference that this is the first time in his ten year coaching tenure at… Continue reading Simpson names Holcombe starting QB for Cincinnati game
Despite questions, Skyhawks believe they are potential “dark horse” this season
If you ask anyone associated with the Skyhawk football team, they will tell you that last year was a year of missed opportunities. Despite claiming huge conference wins against Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee State and finishing third in the Ohio Valley Conference (up two spots from where they were predicted to finish in the preseason… Continue reading Despite questions, Skyhawks believe they are potential “dark horse” this season