Recently, The Pacer launched its own blog, Voice It!. I wrote the first post on this blog and I put together a list of three things I think new Athletic Director Julio Freire should focus on. Number one on that list, increasing student attendance at games. Anyone who has been around me the past year… Continue reading Column: Sports Editor takes on lack of attendance
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Julio Freire introduced as UTM Athletic Director
Former University of Nevada-Las Vegas athletic director Julio Freire was introduced as the new athletic director for the University of Tennessee at Martin in a press conference held Monday afternoon. Prior to accepting the AD position at UTM, Freire served as senior associate athletic director at UNLV from 2010 to 2013, where he was heavily… Continue reading Julio Freire introduced as UTM Athletic Director
Coaches’ Corner: Jerry Carpenter
The UTM Golf Team prides itself on having top-notch, talented golfers and even more importantly, excellent students and for their coach, that’s the way it has to be. Jerry Carpenter, head coach for the Skyhawk linksters, believes that the best golfers are outstanding both on the green and in the classroom. “You want kids with… Continue reading Coaches’ Corner: Jerry Carpenter
Ribbon ceremony marks official opening of golf center
On Friday, Oct. 4, the Rhodes Golf Center and Grover Page Team Room were finally unveiled to the public in a special dedication ceremony. Final construction started in July and after two years the project is finally finished for the golf team to take over. The center is named in honor of Bill and Amy… Continue reading Ribbon ceremony marks official opening of golf center
UTM golf team opens fall season this weekend at Wasioto Winds Fall Kickoff Invitational
Fresh off one of its most successful seasons under head coach Jerry Carpenter, the University of Tennessee at Martin golf team travels to Pineville, Ky. for its season-opener at the Wasioto Winds Fall Kickoff Invitational, hosted by Morehead State. The tournament will include two rounds on Monday, Sept. 9 and a final round on Tuesday,… Continue reading UTM golf team opens fall season this weekend at Wasioto Winds Fall Kickoff Invitational