We’re finally back from the grim, frozen and depressing slog hilariously called ‘Spring Break’ and already we need another holiday. Luckily–pun somewhat intended–St. Patrick’s Day is Monday. If that doesn’t make you excited about the weekend, it’s probably because you’ve seen the weather forecast: cold and cloudy. The spring season is obviously in no hurry… Continue reading Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day
Newsome, White, Butler lead Skyhawks to fourth OVC Championship
With possibly only one game left in their collegiate women’s basketball careers, UTM will soon bid farewell to three of the most decorated athletes in the history of the University. Over the last four years, seniors Heather Butler, Jasmine Newsome and Megan White have rewritten the record books for both UTM and the OVC. This… Continue reading Newsome, White, Butler lead Skyhawks to fourth OVC Championship
Column: Swifties are the New Cooties
Swifties are the new cooties, and just as we received the cootie shot in elementary school, it’s time we received the Swift vaccine. Taylor Swift has always appeared to be a confused prepubescent 15-year-old trapped in the body of a red-lipped vixen that made a music career by writing songs based on or inspired by… Continue reading Column: Swifties are the New Cooties
Skyhawk softball falls to Troy 8-7 in extra innings
The University of Tennessee at Martin softball team battled until the end, but ultimately fell to Troy 8-7 in eight innings to cap off the final day of the UCF Spring Fling. The Skyhawks (8-12-1) were led by senior Stephanie Nidiffer who tallied two hits while driving in three runs on the morning. Freshman Carly… Continue reading Skyhawk softball falls to Troy 8-7 in extra innings
Skyhawks defeat Belmont to win fourth straight OVC title
The UTM Skyhawks defeated the Belmont Bruins 78-66 to win the programs fourth straight OVC Championship. With the win, the Skyhawks will clinch a berth to the NCAA Women’s Tournament for the fourth consecutive time. “I’m very thrilled,” said UTM head coach Kevin McMillan, ” … I think all of us are pretty happy to be where… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat Belmont to win fourth straight OVC title
Voice it!: Hope for Holly lost, redirected to finding justice
On Wed. March 5, a press conference was held where two indictments were made known in the Holly Bobo case. Bobo was a Nursing student at UTM’s Parson’s Center when she was abducted from her home in April 2011. Zachary Adams, as many have probably already heard, has been indicted with especially aggravated kidnapping and… Continue reading Voice it!: Hope for Holly lost, redirected to finding justice
UTM eliminates Eastern Kentucky, advances to OVC Tournament Finals
The No. 1-seeded UTM Skyhawks women’s basketball team defeated the No. 5-seeded Eastern Kentucky Lady Colonels on Friday by a score of 97-45. The 52-point victory, which set a new Ohio Valley Conference Tournament record for the largest margin of victory, advances UTM to the tournament finals. Seniors Heather Butler and Jasmine Newsome led the… Continue reading UTM eliminates Eastern Kentucky, advances to OVC Tournament Finals
Zachary Adams indicted in Holly Bobo case
As of 2 p.m. March 5, a grand jury in Decatur County handed down a two-count indictment for especially aggravated kidnapping and first degree murder to Zachary Adams in the Holly Bobo case. The facts and evidence of the case were presented to the grand jury behind closed doors. Bobo was a UTM Nursing student… Continue reading Zachary Adams indicted in Holly Bobo case
Jason James not returning as UTM men’s basketball coach
The UTM Athletics Director Julio Freire announced this morning that Jason James will not return as the head coach of the Skyhawk men’s basketball program. James had been a member of the UTM men’s basketball program for the last 12 seasons, including the last five as head coach. He sported an overall record of 37-117,… Continue reading Jason James not returning as UTM men’s basketball coach
The NFL Fieldhouse: 2014 Cold Fridge Week 3
This was originally posted on thenflfieldhouseblog.wordpress.com. The offseason continues, and it’s already beginning to get old. So let’s take a look at what’s happened in the last week. Combine Conclusions (Image from Sports Illustrated) The Scouting Combine wrapped up earlier this week, and as usual some questions were answered while others were raised. In particular, the… Continue reading The NFL Fieldhouse: 2014 Cold Fridge Week 3