2012 Tennessee Tech Golf Guide

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Welcome to Golden Eagle Golf

Location: Cookeville, Tenn.Founded: 1915Enrollment: 11,768Nickname: Golden EaglesColors: Purple and GoldConference: Ohio ValleyPresident: Dr. Robert BellFaculty Representative: Dr. Jeff RobertsDirector of Athletics: Mark WilsonAthletic Trainer: Joe ErdeljacAssistant A.D for Sports Information: Rob SchabertAffiliation: NCAA Division I Men’s Head Coach: Polk Brown (Tennessee Tech, 2006) Women’s Head Coach: Polk Brown (Tennessee Tech, 2006) Assistant Coach: Maegan Smith (Tennessee Tech, 2008)

Quick Facts

2011-12 Schedules ...................................1 President’s Award Winners ....................1

About the Golden Eagles/Men2011-12 Team Photo / Roster ...............2Golden Eagle Coaching Staff................3Golden Eagle Profiles ..........................4-9All-Time Participants ......................10-11Annual Award Winners ........................ 11Tournament Championships ............ 12Tournament Medalists ......................... 13All-Tournament Honors .................14-15

About the Golden Eagles/Women2011-12 Team Photo/ Roster ............. 17Golden Eagle Coaching Staff.......18-19Golden Eagle Profiles .....................20-25

All-Time Participants ......................26-27Annual Award Winners ........................ 27 All-Tournament Honors .................28-29Tournament Championships ............ 30Tournament Medalists ......................... 31

About the UniversityAthletics Administration ..................... 32 Athletics Staff/Support ........................ 33Academic Support ..........................34-35Strength & Conditioning ..............36-37Sports Medicine ...............................38-39TTU Sports Hall of Fame ...................... 40 Athletic Honors and Awards .............. 41 Media Relations/Following Tech ...... 42 Schedules ................................................. 43 Athletics Mission Statement .............. 44

Inside The GuidePresident’s AwardOriginated in 1994, the President’s Award is the highest honor a Tennessee Tech student-athlete can receive within his/her sport. One member of each of Tech’s intercollegiate teams is selected as the representative of that team - someone who best combines academic achievement with athletic accomplishment. Check other media guides for a list of President’s Award winners in those sports. The golf winners have been:

YEAR .....MEN’S TEAM .......WOMEN’S TEAM1994 .........Greg Wyatt ..............Lisa Phipps1995 .........Chad Foster ............Lisa Phipps1996 .........Wade Morrell .........Amy Waters1997 .........Wade Morrell .........Ashley Beal1998 .........Shane Sewell ..........Cindy Copeland1999 .........Shane Sewell ..........Kylie Crouch2000 .........Shane Sewell ..........Cindy Copeland2001 .........Kyle Young ..............Kylie Crouch2002 .........Kyle Young ..............Sarah Thomas2003 .........Ryan Greer ..............Sarah Thomas2004 .........Ryan Greer ..............Sarah Thomas2005 .........Jonathan Cox .........Beth Underhill2006 .........Scott Stallings ........Beth Underhill2007 .........Scott Stallings ........Kayla Garrison2008 .........Barrett Steakley .....Ashley Spangler2009 .........Greyson Painter.....Megan Bradford2010 .........Josh Simer ...............Diana Carson 2011 .........Tyler Cassetty .........Carley Rhyne

Tyler Cassetty

Carley Rhyne

2012 Men’s Golf Spring Schedule March 5-6 at Samford Intercollegiate Birmingham, Ala. Hoover Country Club March 12-13 at Grover Page Classic Jackson, Tenn. Jackson Country Club March 26-27 at North Alabama Spring Classic Muscle Shoals, Ala. Fighting Joe Golf Course April 9-10 at Grub Mart Invitational Glencoe, Ala. Silver Lakes Country Club April 16-17 at TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate Old Hickory, Tenn. Hermitage Golf Course April 26-28 at OVC Championships Dickson, Tenn. Greystone Golf Club

2011 Men’s Golf Fall Results Sept. 12-13 at Wasioto Winds Fall Invitational 9th/12Oct. 3-4 at Murray State Invitational 8th/14Oct 10-11 at Skyhawk Classic 4th/14Oct. 17-18 at F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate 9th/16Oct. 31-Nov.1 at Hummingbird Invitational 10th/17

2011 - 12 Schedules2012 Women’s Golf Spring Schedule March 19-20 at 2012 Pinehurst Challenge Pinehurst, N.C. Pinehurst Resort No. 6 March 25-26 at Low Country Intercollegiate Hilton Head Isle, S.C. Moss Creek Golf Club April 2-3 at Belmont Invitational Old Hickory, Tenn. Old Hickory Country Club April 9-10 at Samford Intercollegiate Oneonta, Ala. Limestone Springs Golf Club April 22-24 at OVC Championships Dickson, Tenn. Greystone Golf Club 2011 Women’s Golf Fall Results Sept. 4-6 at Chris Banister Golf Classic 6th/8Sept. 12-13 at Drake Creek Invitational 6th/10Sept. 19-20 at Great Smokies Invitational 20th/23Oct. 10-11 at F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate 7th/10

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Former Golden Eagle player Polk Brown was named July 21, 2011, as the head women’s and men’s golf coach at Tennessee Tech University. Brown takes over the reins from women’s coach Brandy Stout and men’s coach Craig King. Both Stout and King were serving in part-time roles, while Brown will be a full-time coach for the two teams.

“This is an exciting development for our women’s and men’s golf teams, and one that we feel will really benefit our student-athletes,” said TTU Director of Athletics Mark Wilson. “Polk Brown is an outstanding young man with tremendous enthusiasm, a passion for the game of golf, and a strong desire to help our student-athletes achieve success.

“This change is not a reflection on our previous coaches in any way,” Wilson added. “The past few years we went with coaches who had other full-time positions and coached our teams part-time. This new direction is simply an opportunity for us to go with a full-time coach. We wanted to go with someone who could spend more ‘face’ time with our players, more time on the golf course in practices, and could also develop a recruiting plan for the future to make sure that we recruit the most outstanding student-athletes for the golf teams.”

Brown received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Tech in 2006, and will complete his coursework in August to add his master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. He spent his first year after graduation as an Apprentice at Holston Hills Coun-try Club in Knoxville, then returned to school in 2009 to begin working toward his master’s. He has also worked the past two years at Oak Ridge Country Club teaching and hosting junior clinics.

“I am absolutely honored to have the opportunity to represent

Tennessee Tech,” Brown said. “It’s a dream come true. The coach-es before me, especially Bobby, left a huge legacy for me to try to fulfill, especially in the high principles he held. I remember going to school in August, 2001 and now it’s exactly 10 years later I’m coming back as head coach. It’s such an honor.”

Brown said helping the current and future Golden Eagle players achieve success in life will be his highest priority.

“I just want to represent Tennessee Tech in the best way pos-sible. I am thrilled to be coming back, and I want to work with these young men and women and help them achieve all they can,” Brown said. “I want them to graduate from Tennessee Tech, and I want to help prepare them to be successful for the rest of their lives. I want them to strive for OVC championships, and

Head CoaCH Polk Brown

First season

Top 5 finisher in 2006 OVC Tournament Four-time all-tournament selection

Golden Eagle Coaching Staff


Golden Eagle Coaching Staff

assistant CoaCH Maegan sMitHFirst season

Top 5 finisher in 2006 OVC Tournament Four-time all-tournament selection

Maegan Smith joined the Tennessee Tech golf coaching staff as an assistant coach prior to the 2012 spring season. She will provide support to head coach Polk Brown and work with both the women’s and men’s players in 2011-12.

A five-year member of the Golden Eagle women’s golf team, Smith played four seasons following a redshirt year in 2004-05 as a true freshman. She quickly emerged as a fixture in the lineup for three seasons under head coach Bobby Nichols, before finishing her senior season for coach Brandy Stout. During her Tech career, she played in 43 tournaments and was chosen team captain for both the 2007-08 and 2008-09 Golden Eagle squads. She helped capture two tournament championships.

One of the top high school players in West Tennessee during her prep career at Gleason High School for coach Sam Guthrie, Maegan was a versatile athlete, earning three letters in golf in

addition to three letters in softball and one in basketball. On the golf course, she her team MVP and place, third, second and first in the district tournament in her final three years. She went on to place first, second and sixth in the regional tournaments, and earned a 14th place finish in the TSSAA state tournament as a senior. With the former Maegan Sullivan heading up the lineup, Gleason placed seventh in the state meet in her junior year and fifth in her senior season after capturing both the district and region crowns.

She earned her B.S. degree in Housing in Design in December 2008, and returned to school to finish her minorin Business in May 2009. Following graduation, she worked for one year at the Tennessee Golf Association. She has worked at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center since 2009 as a Patient Representative.

Maegan and her husband, Addison, were married February 26, 2011.

to become the very best person they can. And, when they look back they can say it was the best time they’ve ever had. I look forward to the challenge and I just can’t wait to get started.”

Brown was a four-year letterman under coach Bobby Nichols, playing for the Golden Eagles from 2001 to 2006, with a redshirt season in 2002-03. As a player, he earned all-tournament honors four times during his career, including the Mercer Invitational as a freshman and both the EKU Spring Invitational and Austin Peay Invitational as a senior. A team captain in his final year, he finished fifth at the 2006 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament to claim his fourth all-tournament honor. In 2001-02 he won the Most Improved Player Award and the Impact Award, and in 2005-06 he received the team’s Most Dedicated Player Award.


tHe 2011-12 golden eaglesFront row, from left: Tyler Cassetty, Maxx Verble and Greg Kitts. Back row, from left, Lee Maxwell, Mason Griffin, Head Coach Polk Brown, Travis Ramsey and Sam Schrock.

2011-12 GOLDEN EAGLE ROSTERPlayer Yr. Ht. Hometown MajorTyler Cassetty Sr. 5-10 Whitleyville, Tenn. BusinessMason Griffin So. 6-2 Kingston, Tenn. EngineeringGreg Kitts So. 5-11 Caryville, Tenn. Exercise ScienceLee Maxwell Jr. 6-0 Cookeville, Tenn. BusinessTravis Ramsey Sr. 6-0 Grimsley, Tenn. General CurriculumSam Schrock So. 6-0 Kingston, Tenn. Computer Engineering Maxx Verble Fr. 5-10 Gallatin, Tenn. EXPW

Head Coach: Polk Brown

2012 Golden Eagle Team Photo / Roster

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low score for 54-hole event, at the Murray State Invitational...placed in a tie for 15th at the Pizza Hut Invitational in February.

HIGH SCHOOL: A two-sport standout at Jackson County High School, Tyler was the starting point guard on the basketball team and played No. 1 position on the golf team for four years...played his high school golf three seasons for coach Lakelan Barham and one year for coach Gary Flynn...co-captain of the basketball team...school record for lowest average of 35.0 strokes in his senior year...also career record with 36.2 stoke average...helped JCHS team win district and region titles as a junior before a seventh place finish at TSSAA state tour-ney...led Blue Devils to region championship as a senior and fourth place in state tournament...three-time all-state selec-tion, receiving first-team honors twice and second-team once...three-time all-Mid State...won the 2005 Tennessean Metro Parks Schooldays Tournament...four-time team MVP...played in state tournament all four years, finishing 29th as a freshman, fifth as a sophomore, and third in final two seasons.

PERSONAL: The son of Kelly and Karen Cassetty of Whit-leyville, Tenn...born December 6, 1988 in Cookeville...full name is Tyler Samson Cassetty...majoring in business.

TYLERCASSETTY Junior Jackson County HS Whitleyville, Tenn.

TEE TALK: Tyler is a top performer for the Golden Eagles who is constantly striving to better his game...capable of shooting very low scores...his overall abiliites will keep him close to the top of the leaderboard and will help lead the team in every tournament...one of the top junior players in the region during his high school career...always does what is asked of him...shows great leadership and is one of the most experienced players within this group of guys.

AT TECH:In 2011-12: Tyler played in four of Tech’s five fall tournaments, totaling 11 rounds of golf...carded two top 10 finishes, tying for third out of 74 golfers with a 67-73-69=209 at the Murray State Invitational and finishing fourth out of 80 competitors with a 71-68-75=214 at the Skyhawk Classic, both in October...shot a career-low round of 67 in the first round of the Murray State Invitational...tied for the best average on the team at 72.5, improving on his 2010-11 average by more than a stroke.

In 2010-11: Competing in nine tournaments, Tyler scored a low round of 68 for the season, which was also his career-best, which was carded at the Grover Page Classic on March 14th in the first round...best finish was 2nd place at the Grover Page Classic, where he shot 68-73-71=212 to finish four-under par..season total of 24 rounds in tourney play..averaged 73.8 for the year.

In 2009-10: Redshirted to rehab an injury.

In 2008-09: Tyler qualified for six tournaments, and posted an average of 76.4 strokes over his 17 rounds of competition...shot two sub par rounds on the year...low round of 70 came at the Murray State Invitational where he shot 73-74-70--217 and finished 21st...best finish was a tie for 20th and came at the Grub Mart-Young Oil Intercollegiate with a score total of 148 over two rounds

In 2007-08: As a true freshman, Tyler played in six of Tech’s nine tournaments, and posted a stroke average of 76.7...had three Top 20 finishes...low round of 73 came in the second round of the Murray State Invitational in October...tied for 15th place in his first college action, the Showdown in the Valley, where he shot 77-78-74--229...tied for 17th with a 223 total, his

Meet the Golden Eagles

Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2007-08 16 1227 73 76.72008-09 17 1299 70 76.42009-10 Redshirt - - - 2010-11 24 1771 68 73.82011-12 11 798 67 72.5TOTALS 68 5095 67

TYLER’S CAREER NUMBERS

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MASON GRIFFINSophomore

Oak Ridge HS

Kingston, Tenn.

TEE TALK: Mason owns a consistent swing and a good short game...has plenty of tournament experience and a calm demeanor on the course which will help him to produce low scores...as his game matures with more and more college-level competition, he will be a consistent performer for the Golden Eagles throughout his career.

AT TECH:

2011-12: Mason compet-ed in all five tournaments during the fall season, totaling 14 rounds of golf...finished tied for 10th out of 92 golfers with a 68-72-72=212 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate in October...shot a career-low round of 68 in the first round at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate...finished with a fall-season average of 74.1, lowering his 2010-11 average by a half-stroke.

2010-11: Mason played in nine tournaments and posted a 74.7 stroke aver-age...scored his low round of 70 in the first round of the APSU F&M Bank In-tercollegiate Tournament on October 18, where he finished two-under par, re-cording a 70-73-71=214...his top finish was a tie for 4th place at the Big Blue Classic on April 3-5, where he shot a 73-74=147...played 24 total rounds


Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2010-11 24 1792 70 74.72011-12 14 1037 68 74.1TOTALS 38 2829 68

MASON’S CAREER NUMBERS

HIGH SCHOOL: Mason comes to Tech from Oak Ridge High School where he was a fixture on the golf team for coach Jody Wadell...as a junior, he finished second in the district and region tournaments for Oak Ridge, and went on to capture second place in the TSSAA state tournament...named the 2009 Player of the Year...has been selected to play in the Wiley Cup the past two years for the Roane/Anderson County team in competition against Knox County.

PERSONAL: The son of Chris and Suzanne Griffin...birthdate is May 20, 1992...full name is Mason Maxwell Griffin...majoring in engineering.


GREG KITTSSophomore

Anderson County HS

Caryville, Tenn.

TEE TALK: Greg has solid swing fundamentals and is a consis-tent ball striker...has improved his scoring with tournament experience...straight hitter off the tee and in the fairway...gain-ing confidence in his game with each event...brings youthful enthusiasm...he was a two-sport athlete who showed leader-ship throughout high school...has strong leadership qualities and potential to impact the Golden Eagle golf program in upcoming seasons and help lead Tech to high finishes.

AT TECH:

2011-12: Greg played in all five of Tech’s fall tournaments, to-taling 14 rounds of golf...notched two top 10 finishes, first plac-ing in a tie for ninth out of 80 golfers with a 74-72-72=218 at the Skyhawk Classic, then finishing two-under-par and placing sixth with a 69-71=140 at the Hummingbird Intercollegiate...shot a career-low round of 67 in the second round of the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate and went on to finish tied for 15th out of 92 golfers in the event...finished with a stroke average of 72.5, tied for best on the team...improved his 2010-11 average

Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2009-10 -- --- -- -2010-11 24 1824 69 76.02011-12 14 1015 67 72.5TOTALS 38 2839 68

GREG’S CAREER NUMBERS


by more than three strokes.

2010-11: Greg made his playing debut in the fall and com-peted in nine tournaments, posting a 76.0 average...had a low round of 69 during the first round at the APSU F&M Bank Inter-collegiate Tournament... Played 24 rounds in nine events.

2009-10: Greg was a member of the team but sat out the year as a redshirt to continue to develop his all-around game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Greg was a two-sport standout during his high school career at Anderson County High School...he was se-lected team captain in two different sports at Anderson County High School. He led the golf team for coach Johnny Cox, and the 5-11 guard was also captain of the basketball team for coach Derrick Wallace...placed third in the district and second in the region during his junior year, before claiming third place at the TSSAA state championships while helping his team win the regional crown and take seventh place at the state level...as a senior, he placed first in the region and finished 12th in the state tournament individually, helping Anderson County to repeat at Region champions and finish second in the TSSAA state meet.

PERSONAL: Greg is the son of Greg Sr. and Kim Kitts...born April 5, 1991 in Caryville...full name is Gregory Caleb Kitts...majoring in exercise science.


LEE MAXWELL Junior

Cookeville HS

Cookeville, Tenn.

TEE TALK: Lee has a well-rounded game and excellent touch...he can play well enough to win with consistent play...can adapt his game and play well on a variety of courses...has the potential and ability to emerge as a real team leader...joined the squad as the lone newcomer when he arrived in 2008-09...a local standout who is a very talented golfer with a solid understanding of the game.

AT TECH:

2011-12: Lee played in all five fall tournaments, totaling 14 rounds of golf...carded a season-low round of 72 at the Wasioto Winds Fall Kick-Off in September...finished with a stroke aver-age of 76.9.

2010-11: Lee played in nine tournaments and posted a stroke average of 76.7...scored his lowest round of the season with a 69 on October 4 during the first round of the Murray State Invitational where he finished tied for 13th...his best finish of the season came at the Ohio Valley Conference Championship on April 25-27, where he shot one-under par (73-70=143) and finished in a tie for 9th place.

2009-10: Lee made appearances in three tournaments for Tech...posted a 77.7 stroke average through nine rounds of play...his low round of 70 came in the first round at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate (4/5).

2008-09: Did not compete in any tournaments.

HIGH SCHOOL: A standout player at Cookeville High School standout... a four-year letterman, playing at the No. 1 spot for coach Bob Cumby as a senior...also lettered one season on the basketball team...in his final season, he helped CHS capture the district and regional championships and finish as run-nerup in the TSSAA Class AAA state tournament...individually, he shot 71 both days and placed fourth in the state tourna-ment, earning all-state honors...named the team MVP... also in 2007, he was named to the Myrtle Beach Palmetto High School Championship all-tournament team, and he was the Pinehurst Winternational Series runner-up...finished third in the Tennessean Schooldays Tournament with a 67, and he was the White Plains Open runner-up...as a junior, he was medalist of the Schooldays Tournament, shooting a 65 to win the event.

PERSONAL: Lee comes from a family that has numerous ties to Tennessee Tech athletics...the son of Gary and Lucretia Maxwell, and follows in the footsteps of his father who was a standout golfer for the Golden Eagles in the mid 1980s....his mother played basketball and volleyball at Tech, and his aunt, Elizabeth Maxwell, is also a former TTU basketball player...majoring in business.


Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2008-09 - -- --- ----2009-10 9 699 70 77.72010-11 24 1840 69 76.72011-12 14 1076 72 76.9TOTALS 47 3615 69

LEE’S CAREER NUMBERS


TRAVIS RAMSEY Junior

Clarkrange HS

Grimsley, Tenn.

TEE TALK: A very strong player...long off the tee...scores well when his putts are falling...great attitude that will help him manage more consistent scoring...a leader on the team whose attitude can rub off on his teammates...the third from his fam-ily to become a student-athlete at Tennessee Tech...Travis is a fifth-year member of the Golden Eagle golf team playing his fourth season following a redshirt campaign as a true fresh-man...enjoyed a successful career at Clarkrange High School...excellent prep experience...working hard to lift his game to the next level.

AT TECH:

2011-12: Travis played in all five fall tournaments, competing in 14 rounds of golf...carded a season-low round of 72 in the final round of the Skyhawk Classic in October...finished with a stroke average of 77.5.

2010-11: Travis played in six tournaments and posted a 77.8 average...fashioned his best score with a second-round 71 (October 4) in the Murray State Invitational...finished the event with 82-71-77=230.

2009-10: Travis appeared in six events for the Golden Eagles...posted a stroke average of 77.2 through 15 rounds of play...his season low for a round was 70, which came during the second round at the Big Blue Intercollegiate (4/6).

2008-09: Travis played in three tournaments in 2008-09 with an average score of five over par…finished the second round of the Big Blue Invitational at even par, on his way to a +12 for the tournament and a 51st place finish, his highest of the season…finished the APSU Intercollegiate at 15-over, and the Murray State Invitational at 18-over…average round was a five-over par 76.7 for the year.

2007-08: Travis used a redshirt in his first year at Tech.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterman for coach Amanda Beaty at Clarkrange High School...served the final three years as team captain...was Region 4A individual medalist as a sophomore...

Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2008-09 9 690 72 76.72009-10 15 1158 70 77.2 2010-11 17 1322 71 77.82011-12 14 1085 72 77.5TOTALS 55 4255 70

TRAVIS’ CAREER NUMBERS

Meet the Golden Eagleswinner of team’s MVP award each of the past three years...aver-aged 73.0 as a junior and 72.0 as a senior.

PERSONAL: The son of Ronny and Cheryl Ramsey of Grimsley, Tenn...born January 15, 1988 in Banner Springs...enrolled in general curriculum... cousin Grant Ramsey was a four-year let-terman on the Tech golf team.



SAM SCHROCKSophomore

Roane County HS

Kingston, Tenn.

TEE TALK: Sam can make birdies and is working hard on consistency...a strong ball striker and birdie producer...consis-tency will help him produce low scores...gaining additional tournament experience should keep him moving up on the leaderboard...shows great leadership in the classroom...great individual qualities should allow him to emerge as a leader throughout the rest of his four years here at Tech.

Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2010-11 12 904 69 75.3TOTALS 12 904 69 75.3

SAM’S CAREER NUMBERS

SAM AT TECH: 2011-12: Sam is redshirting the 2011-12 season.

2010-11: Sam played in nine tournaments and posted a 76.6 average...carded his lowest round score of 69 during the open-ing round (October 18) in the APSU F&M Bank Intercollegiate Tournament...posted his best finish at the Big Blue Classic on April 3-5, shooting a 74-76=150 to finish in a tie for 11th.

HIGH SCHOOL: Sam joined the Golden Eagle roster after playing at Roane County High School under coach Mike Neal...qualified individually for the TSSAA state tournament as a sophomore and junior...as a senior, he helped the Yellowjack-ets capture the district championship.

PERSONAL: The son of Todd and Jill Schrock...birthdate is June 3, 1992...full name is Samuel Todd Schrock...majoring in computer engineering.


MAXX VERBLEFreshman

Hendersonville Christian HS

Gallatin, Tenn.

TEE TALK: Maxx is gaining valuable experience in his first sea-son with the Golden Eagles...very coachable...striving to make an immediate impact on the team.

MAXX AT TECH: In 2011-12: Maxx played in two tournaments during the fall season, totaling six rounds of golf...shot a low round of 75 in the second round at the Murray State Invitational in October...finished with a stroke average of 77.8.

HIGH SCHOOL: Maxx played golf and was a forward on the basketball team at Hendersonville Christian Academy in Hendersonville, Tenn. He was named the MVP of the golf team three consecutive years from 2008-10 and posted a nine-hole stroke average of 36 over his career with the Crusaders.

PERSONAL: The son of Marc and Lynn Verble...born Jan. 30, 1992...full name is Kenneth “Maxx” Verble...majoring in exercise science, physical education and wellness with an emphasis in coaching.

Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2011-12 6 467 75 77.8 TOTALS 6 467 75 77.8

MAXX’S CAREER NUMBERS



Terry Kogley, 1973-74Paul Korth, 1982-85Wes Korth, 2007-10Mike Kyker, 1966-67

LRay Laycox, 1963Mike Lenox, 1970-71Billy Lewis, 1952-54Al Lohr, 1963Mason Long, 1965David Lunsford, 1962

MJohn MacDearman, 1992-95Matt Manzaro, 1993-94Scott Manzaro, 1993-96Preston Marshall, 2006-10Gary Mason, 1973-76Scott Masters, 1994-95Tom Maupin, 1975-76Gary Maxwell, 1984Lee Maxwell, 2007-12Scott McGaha, 1997-00Chase McMillan 2002-04Scott McMillan, 1981-82Jack Merrell, 1960-61Wes Miller, 1995, 1997Andy Mills, 1986Roger Mitchell, 1969-70Scott Moran, 1997-00Mike Morgan, 1987Wade Morrell, 1994-97Jimmy Muhlig, 1950-52David Mullinax, 1969-71Erich Mumford, 1985-86Jack Munroe, 1958-60Bill Muse, 1960-63Chris Myers, 2004, 2006-07

NBobby Nichols, 1961-64

Jason Cox, 2000-03Jonathan Cox, 2001-05

DRandy Darcy, 1970-73Steve Davis, 1994Tom Dawson, 1973-76Bryan Delaney, 1993-96Craig Dever, 1995Bill DeWees, 1966-69Jared Dunn, 2006-10

EDavid Edwards, 1991, 1993Bill Elliot, 1965

FBobby Farley, 1961-63Bill Farris, 1959Bainy Ferguson, 1957John Ferguson, 1958-60Morris Ferguson, 1953Aaron Ferry, 1998-99Chad Foster, 1994-96John Fox, 2006-07

GDirk Gardner, 1973-75Blake Garrison, 2006-10Peyton Gibbs, 2006-07Gary Gibson, 1961-64Steve Gibson, 1963-66Warren Gilley, 1959Bill Gish, 1966Terry Goad, 1987-89Britt Gober, 1976-77Brad Golden, 1998Brent Goodrum, 2006Mike Green, 1978Bobby Greenwood, 1958Ryan Greer, 2001-04

Chris Griffin, 1981-82Mason Griffin, 2010-12Alex Guery, 1995

HMike Hamioll, 1973-74Brandon Harper, 1993Jake Heatherly, 2006-10Jack Henry, 1978-79Ron Henry, 1967-70Randy Herring, 1982-83Jason Hibdon, 1995-98Bill Hickey, 1982-85Matthew Hickey, 2006Ron Hickman, 1954-57Ronnie Hickman, 1989-90Scott Hines, 1976-79John Hoffmeister, 1950-51Cary Hogan, 1995-97Mark Howard 2000Mack Huddleston, 1963-66Warren Huddleston, 1974-75Bobby Hudson, 1986-89Terry Humphreys, 1965Braxton Hunter 2003-06

IJohn Inman, 1988-91

JMatt Jeffers 2003-05

KMike Kelly, 1972-75Phil Kelley, 1966, 68-69Alan Key, 1977-79Tom Kilpatrick, 1964Bob King, 1950Craig King, 1979-81Joe Kinisley, 1972-74Greg Kitts, 2010-12Patrick Klesel, 1999-02

AJim Alexander, 1968-71Bob Ammons, 1963, 1965Eric Anderson, 2002-05 Jeff Andrews, 1975-78Kevin Applegate, 1991-94Scott Armstrong, 1980

BHoward Bagget, 1959, 1961Bobby Barbee, 1970-72Lakelen Barham, 1980Terry Barret, 1966-69David Belcher, 1992-94Patrick Bell, 1998Dee Bennett, 1967-68Robert Bennett, 1982Derek Bledsoe, 2002Kevin Bost, 1992-95Adam Boyd, 1995-99Nick Bradley, 1995-96Bill Branch, 1954-57John Brient, 1978-79George Brown, 1982Polk Brown, 2002-03, 2005-06John Bryan, 1952David Burnette, 1981-82Bill Burton, 1953-55

CJeff Caplenor, 1965Walter Carlen, 1959John Carmichael, 1967Scott Carmichael, 1989-91Tyler Cassetty, 2007-12Les Cater, 1950Chris Cauthen, 1994Clark Childress, 1973-74Calvin Clark, 2006-07Bob Clevenger, 1955-56Tim Coffey, 1985-86, 89Joshua Cooke, 2006Jim Cornelius, 1985-89

The Tech Sports Information Office has compiled the following list from past rosters and would appreciate any assistance in maintaining the list. If we’ve missed someone or have any years incorrect, please notify our office. Thank you!

Polk Brown (2002-06)

Jeff Andrews (1975-78)

Clark Childress (1973-74)

All-Time Golden Eagle Participants

David Mullinax (1969-71)


Marc Norman, 1981-84ORobert Odum, 1959-62Chad Owenby, 1994-95

PDon Pack, 1953Tom Pack, 1986-89Greyson Painter, 2006-07Fred Parsons, 1979-81Mike Patton, 1966Aaron Peters, 2000-02Doug Peterson, 1995-97Sam Poteet, 1971Kevin Powers, 1977

RGary Rager, 1975-76Grant Ramsey, 1998-00Travis Ramsey, 2007-12John Marshall Reeves, 1981Frank Richmond, 1950John Roberts, 1976Bill Rogers, 1981-82, 1984

SSam Schrock, 2010-12 Steve Schultz, 1995

Ted Schwanger, 1955-56Brad Sewell, 1998-02Shane Sewell, 1997-00Echols Shelden, 1951-53Josh Simer, 2007-10Jeff Sluman, 1977Hubert Smith, 1951-53Ivan Smith, 1977Gary Spears, 1962Scott Stallings, 2004-07Barrett Steakley, 2005-07

TDewey Thrasher, 1971-72Steve Tomsic, 1988-91

UJay Underwood, 1989-91, 1993-94

VTodd Vaughn, 1998-99Maxx Verble, 2011-12

WHenry Waggoner, 1964Bill Waller, 1957Bob Waller, 1958Casey Warren, 1998Mike Wells, 1983-86Scott Wilkerson, 1987Jack Wilks, 1956B-Bob Williams, 1998-00Al Womack, 1967-68Greg Wyatt, 1992-94

YJerry Young, 1965Kyle Young, 1998-00, 02Sam Young, 1970-73

Most Valuable Player: 1994 - Greg Wyatt 1995 - Scott Manzaro 1996 - Doug Peterson 1997 - Wade Morrell 1998 - Scott Moran 1999 - Scott Moran 2000 - Scott Moran 2001 - Kyle Young 2002 - Kyle Young 2003 - Eric Anderson 2004 - Eric Anderson 2005 - Braxton Hunter 2006 - Scott Stallings 2007 - Scott Stallings 2008 - John Fox 2009 - Greyson Painter 2010 - Josh Simer

Most Improved Player: 1994 - Wade Morrell 1995 - Scott Manzaro 1996 - Jason Hibdon 1997 - Wes Miller 1998 - Scott Moran 1999 - Shane Sewell 2000 - Brad Sewell 2001 - Jason Cox 2002 - Polk Brown 2003 - Braxton Hunter 2004 - Ryan Greer 2005 - Matt Jeffers 2006 - Jared Dunn 2007 - Barrett Steakley 2008 - Jake Heatherly 2009 Wes Korth 2010 - Jake Heatherly

Most Dedicated Player: 1994 - Greg Wyatt 1995 - Wade Morrell 1996 - Adam Boyd Wade Morrell 1997 - Adam Boyd 1998 - Aaron Ferry 1999 - Grant Ramsey 2000 - Shane Sewell 2001 - Grant Ramsey 2002 - Polk Brown Eric Anderson Ryan Greer 2003 - Ryan Greer 2004 - Ryan Greer 2005 - Jonathan Cox 2006 - Polk Brown 2007 - Scott Stallings 2008 - Greyson Painter 2009 - Josh Simer 2010 - Wes Korth

Impact Award: 1994 - Wade Morrell 1995 - Adam Boyd 1996 - Jason Hibdon 1997 - Wes Miller 1998 - Brad Golden 1999 - Kyle Young 2000 - Jason Cox 2001 - Ryan Greer 2002 - Ryan Greer Eric Anderson Polk Brown 2003 - Braxton Hunter 2004 - Scott Stallings 2005 - None 2006 - Calvin Clark 2007 - Wes Korth 2008 - Tyler Cassetty 2009 - Jared Dunn 2010 - Jared Dunn

Low Average: 1994 - Greg Wyatt (76.1) 1995 - Scott Manzaro (75.4) 1996 - Doug Peterson (75.8) 1997 - Wes Miller (75.0) 1998 - Shane Sewell (75.0) 1999 - Scott Moran (74.2) 2000 - Kyle Young (75.4) 2001 - Kyle Young (76.3) 2002 - Kyle Young (75.1) Eric Anderson (75.1) 2003 - Eric Anderson (73.0) 2004 - Scott Stallings (75.0) 2005 - Scott Stallings (72.6) 2006 - Scott Stallings (70.6) 2007 - Scott Stallings (71.3) 2008 - John Fox (73.7) 2009 - Greyson Painter (74.2) 2010 - Josh Simer (73.2)

Best Putter: 1995 - Greg Wyatt 1995 - Adam Boyd 1996 - Doug Peterson 1997 - Wade Morrell 1998 - Grant Ramsey 1999 - Scott Moran 2000 - Kyle Young 2001 - Ryan Greer 2002 - Ryan Greer 2003 - Chase McMillan 2004 - Braxton Hunter 2005 - Braxton Hunter 2006 - Braxton Hunter 2007 - Scott Stallings 2008 - Barrett Steakley 2009 -Tyler Cassity 2010 - Travis Ramsey Lee Maxwell

ANNUAL TEAM AWARDSLong Hitter: 1994 - Chad Foster 1995 - Adam Boyd 1996 - Jason Hibdon 1997 - Jason Hibdon 1998 - Jason Hibdon 1999 - Adam Boyd 2000 - Kyle Young 2001 - Aaron Peters 2002 - Eric Anderson 2003 - Eric Anderson 2004 - Scott Stallings 2005 - Scott Stallings 2006 - Scott Stallings 2007 - Scott Stallings 2008 - Blake Garrison 2009 - Jake Heatherly 2010- Blake Garrison

Team Captains: 1994 - Greg Wyatt Kevin Applegate 1995 -Scott Masters 1996 -Scott Manzaro Bryan Delaney 1997 - Wade Morrell Adam Boyd 1998 -Adam Boyd 1999 -Adam Boyd 2000 -Scott Moran Scott McGaha Shane Sewell 2001 - Grant Ramsey B-Bob Williams 2002 - Kyle Young Brad Sewell 2003 - Jason Cox 2004 - Ryan Greer 2005 - Eric Anderson Jonathan Cox Matt Jeffers 2006 - Polk Brown Braxton Hunter 2007 - Scott Stallings Chris Myers 2008 - Barrett Steakley Peyton Gibbs 2009 - JCalvin Clark Greyson Painter 2010 - Josh Simer Jake Heatherly Wes Korth

Sam Young (1970-73)

Barrett Steakley (2005-07)

Marc Norman (1981-84)

All-Time Golden Eagle Participants


Golden Eagle golf teams have won 45 tournament championships since 1973.

Golden Eagle Tournament Championships

Year Tournament Site Field Size1951 ..............OVC Championship (S) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1954 ..............OVC Championship (S) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1955 ..............OVC Championship (S) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1958 ..............T.I.C. Championship (S) ..................................................................................Old Hickory Country Club ................................................................11 teams1973 ..............Golden Eagle Invitational (F) ....................................................................... Ironwood Golf Course .......................................................................17 teams1973 ..............Kentucky Invitational* (F) .............................................................................Lexington, Ky. .......................................................................................10 teams1973 ..............Tennessee Tech Invitational (S) ..................................................................Cookeville Country Club................................................................... 5 teams1974 ..............Tennessee Tech Invitational (S) ..................................................................Cookeville Country Club...................................................................16 teams1977 ..............Tennessee Tech Invitational (S) ..................................................................Cookeville Country Club...................................................................10 teams1982 ..............Lee College Invitational (F) ..........................................................................Cleveland, Tenn...................................................................................... 5 teams1983 ..............Lee College Invitational (F) ..........................................................................Cleveland, Tenn...................................................................................... 9 teams1984 ..............T.I.C. Championship (S) ..................................................................................Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club .......................................................14 teams1986 ..............Tri-State Classic (F) ..........................................................................................Pickwick State Park .............................................................................15 teams1986 ..............Shorter Classic (F) ............................................................................................Rome, Ga. ...............................................................................................10 teams1987 ..............Shorter Classic (F) ...........................................................................................Rome, Ga. ................................................................................................. 8 teams1987 ..............Smoky Mt. Invitational (F)** ........................................................................Graysburg Country Club ...................................................................10 teams1987 ..............Shorter Classic (F) ............................................................................................Rome, Ga. ................................................................................................. 9 teams1988 ..............T.I.C. Championship (S) ..................................................................................Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club .......................................................12 teams1988 ..............Eagle Classic (F) ................................................................................................Gilbertsville, Ky. ...................................................................................... 9 teams1989 ..............Springbrook Collegiate (F) ...........................................................................Niota, Tenn. ...........................................................................................11 teams1989 ..............Sewanee Invitational (F) ...............................................................................Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ......................................................... 9 teams1989 ..............Shorter Classic (F) ............................................................................................Rome, Ga. ...............................................................................................10 teams1990 ..............Springbrook Classic (S) ..................................................................................Niota, Tenn. ...........................................................................................11 teams1990 ..............T.I.C. Championship (S) .................................................................................. Ironwood Golf Course ......................................................................... 4 teams1990 ..............OVC Championship (S) ..................................................................................Old Hickory Country Club .................................................................. 7 teams1990 ..............T.I.C. Championship (F) ..................................................................................Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club .......................................................10 teams1991 ..............T.I.C. Championship (F) .................................................................................. Ironwood Golf Course ......................................................................... 5 teams1991 ..............Eagle-Persimmon Hills (F) ............................................................................Aiken, S.C. ..............................................................................................15 teams1991 ..............Cumberland Invitational (F) ........................................................................London, Ky. .............................................................................................. 9 teams1992 ..............Eagle-Persimmon Hills (F) % .......................................................................Aiken, S.C. ..............................................................................................18 teams1992 ..............Eagle Classic (F) ................................................................................................Elizabethton Country Club ................................................................ 9 teams1992 ..............T.I.C. Championship (F) ..................................................................................Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ......................................................... 5 teams1993 ..............Smoky Mountain Inv. (F) ...............................................................................Graysburg Country Club ...................................................................18 teams1994 ..............Graysburg Invitational (F) .............................................................................Graysburg Country Club ...................................................................13 teams1994 ..............WCU Invitational (F)........................................................................................Holly Forest Golf Club .......................................................................... 5 teams1995 ..............Persimmon Hills Invitational (S) .................................................................Persimmon Hills ..................................................................................11 teams1995 ..............Smoky Mountain Inv. (S) ...............................................................................Graysburg Country Club ...................................................................10 teams1997 ..............Persimmon Hills Invitational (S) .................................................................Persimmon Hills ..................................................................................16 teams1999 ..............Carson Newman Invitational (S) ................................................................Persimmon Hills ...................................................................................23 teams1999 ..............T.I.C. Championship (S) .................................................................................. Ironwood Golf Course .......................................................................13 teams1999 ..............Lipscomb Fall Classic (F) ...............................................................................Temple Hills ...........................................................................................13 teams2000 ..............Eagle Invitational (F) .......................................................................................Country Club of Morristown ...........................................................12 teams2003 ..............Mercer Invitational (S)....................................................................................Healy Point Country Club ................................................................... 7 teams2003 ..............Tri-State Classic (S) ..........................................................................................Pickwick State Park Course ..............................................................13 teams2004 ..............Sonic/Chattanooga Classic (F) ....................................................................Signal Mountain Country Club ......................................................14 teams2005 ..............Wintrop Waterford ..........................................................................................Waterford Golf Course.......................................................................15 teams2006 ..............Eastern Kentucky Spring Invitational (S) .................................................Arlington Golf Club ............................................................................13 teams2007 ..............BSC Spring Invitational (S) ...........................................................................Oxmoor Golf Course ..........................................................................15 teams2007 ..............UT Martin Skyhawk Fall Classic (F) ............................................................Paris Landing Golf Course ................................................................16 teams

T.I.C. indicates the Tennessee Intercollegiate Championships(F) indicates Fall tournament (S) indicates Spring tournament* tied with Miami, Ohio** tied with East Tennessee State% tied with Morehead State


Year ...........Medalist........................ Tournament/Site ...................................................................................Score1951 ........... Jimmy Muhlig ...............OVC Championship .......................................................................................... 1521960 ........... John Ferguson ..............T.I.C. Championship/Chattanooga Golf & CC .......................................... 1441973 ........... Terry Kegley* .................Golden Eagle Invitational/Cookeville Country Club ....................................1973 ........... Mike Kelly .......................Tennessee Tech Invitational/Cookeville Country Club ........................ 1421976 ........... Tom Dawson ..................T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ........................... 1411980 ........... Craig King .......................Carson-Newman Invitational/Smokey Mountain Country Club .............. 1981 ........... Craig King .......................Nashville Golf & Athletic Club Intercollegiate/Nashville ............................. 1981 ........... Craig King .......................T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ...................................1981 ........... Craig King .......................Shorter Classic/Rome, Ga. ......................................................................................1981 ........... Craig King .......................Nashboro Village Collegiate/Nashboro Village ..............................................1982 ........... John Reeve% .................RC Cola Invitational/Rome, Ga. ............................................................................1982 ........... Bill Hickey$ .....................Carson-Newman Invitational/Newport, Tenn. ................................................1982 ........... Bill Hickey .......................Lee College Invitational/Cleveland, Tenn. ................................................ 1421984 ........... Bill Hickey .......................T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ........................... 1471985 ........... Erich Mumford ..............T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ........................... 1431986 ........... Erich Mumford* ............Shorter Classic/Rome, Ga. ......................................................................................1987 ........... Jim Cornelius* ...............Shorter Classic/Rome, Ga. ......................................................................................1987 ........... Bobby Hudson ..............Shorter Classic/Rome, Ga. .............................................................................. 1481988 ........... Jim Cornelius .................Eagle Classic/Gilbertsville, Ky. - 54 holes .................................................. 2191988 ........... Jim Cornelius .................T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ........................... 1501989 ........... Johnny Inman ...............Shorter Classic/Rome, Ga. .............................................................................. 1501989 ........... Ron Hickman .................Sewanee Fall Classic/Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ...................................1990 ........... Tom Pack .........................Springbrook Classic/Niota, Tenn. ............................................................... 1381990 ........... Tom Pack .........................OVC Championship/Old Hickory Golf Course-54 holes ...................... 2081990 ........... Ron Hickman .................Fall T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis .............................. 1501990 ........... Kevin Applegate ...........North Alabama Invitational/Florence, Ala. .............................................. 1471991 ........... Scott Carmichael ..........T.I.C. Championship/Ironwood Golf Course ............................................ 1451992 ........... Scott Carmichael ..........Pizza Hut Invitational/Jackson, Miss........................................................... 1431992 ........... Kevin Applegate ...........Tri-State Classic/Pickwick State Park .......................................................... 1391992 ........... Brian Delaney ................Fall T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis .............................. 1491993 ........... Kevin Applegate ...........Winthrop Invitational/Rock Hill, S.C.-18 holes ...........................................721994 ........... Wade Morrell* ...............Smoky Mountain Invitational/Graysburg Country Club ..................... 1421994 ........... Scott Masters .................WCU Holly Forest Invitational/Cullowhee, N.C. ...................................... 1431995 ........... Adam Boyd .....................Persimmon Hills Invitational/Aiken, S.C. ................................................... 1461995 ........... Scott Manzaro ...............Smoky Mountain Invitational/Graysburg Country Club ..................... 1441996 ........... Doug Peterson ..............Tennessee State Invitational/Old Hickory, Tenn. ................................... 1411999 ........... Scott Moran ..................Carson Newman Intercollegiate/Aiken, S.C. ............................................ 1501999 ........... Shane Sewell .................T.I.C. Championship/Cookeville, Tenn. ...................................................... 1372000 ........... Grant Ramsey ................Eagle Invitational/Country Club of Morristown ..................................... 1442002 ........... Eric Anderson ................Butler Fall Invitational/Eagle Creek Golf Course. ................................... 2092005 ........... Scott Stallings ...............Young Oil Intercollegiate/ McCalla, Ala. .................................................... 1382006 ........... Scott Stallings ...............Murray State/Murray, Ky ................................................................................. 1812006 ........... Scott Stallings ...............EKU Invitational, Richmond, Ky. ................................................................... 1392006 ........... Scott Stallings ...............Belmont Invitational/Nashville, Tenn. ........................................................ 2062006 ........... Scott Stallings ...............Murray State Invitational/Murray, Ky. ....................................................... 2092006 ........... Scott Stallings ...............Western Carolina Invitational/ Western, Ky. ............................................. 1402007 ........... Scott Stallings ...............Grover Page Classic/Jackson, Tenn. ............................................................ 2082007 ........... John Fox ..........................Skyhawk Classic/Buchanan, Tenn. .............................................................. 211 *lost on third hole of playoff / % lost on first hole of playoff / $ won on third hole of playoff _ Note: Please contact the sports information office if you can provide any supplemental information where missing.

Golden Eagle LeadersMost Times as Medalist

Golden Eagle players who have won tournament medalist honors:Scott Stallings ............................................7Craig King ....................................................5Jim Cornelius ..............................................3Bill Hickey ....................................................3Kevin Applegate .......................................3Scott Carmichael.......................................2Tom Pack ......................................................2Erich Mumford ...........................................2Ronnie Hickman .......................................2John Fox .......................................................1Jim Muhlig ..................................................1John Ferguson ...........................................1Terry Kegley ................................................1Mike Kelly ....................................................1Tom Dawson...............................................1John Reeve ..................................................1Bobby Hudson ...........................................1Johnny Inman ............................................1Brian Delaney .............................................1Wade Morrell ..............................................1Scott Masters..............................................1Adam Boyd .................................................1Scott Manzaro ............................................1Doug Peterson ...........................................1Scott Moran ................................................1Shane Sewell ..............................................1Grant Ramsey .............................................1Eric Anderson .............................................1 (bold indicates current players)

Golden Eagle golfers have won medalist honors 46 times since 1973(Updated through Fall 2011)

Scott Stallings earned medalist honors seven times in his career and was on 19 all-tournament teams, both Tech records

Golden Eagle Tournament Medalists


Scott Stallings .................. 19Tom Pack ............................ 14Bill Hickey .......................... 11Jim Cornelius .................... 10Bobby Hudson ................. 10Kyle Young ........................ 10Scott Carmichael................9Tim Coffey ............................7Kevin Applegate ................7Eric Anderson ......................7Ryan Greer............................5Greg Wyatt ...........................5Scott Moran .........................4Adam Boyd ..........................4

Mark Norman ......................4Randy Herring .....................4Tyler Cassetty ......................3Barrett Steakley ..................3 Polk Brown ...........................3Brad Sewell ..........................3Scott Manzaro .....................3Scott Masters ......................3Brian Delaney ......................3David Edwards ....................3Johnny Inman .....................3Terry Good ...........................3Erich Manford .....................3Jonathan Cox ......................3

Josh Simer ............................3Shane Sewell .......................2Grant Ramsey ......................2Doug Petterson ..................2Jay Underwood ..................2John Reeve ...........................2Braxton Hunter ...................2John Fox ................................2Jake Heatherly ....................2Mason Griffin .......................1Grant Ramsey ......................1Scott McGaha ......................1Wes Miller .............................1Jason Hibdon ......................1

Golden Eagle All-Tournament Leaders (Totals are from 1982-83 season through the 2010 Fall Season)

Kyle Young

Date ...........Place ......... Player ......................Tournament/Course ......................................Score10/11/11 ...............4th .................Tyler Cassetty .......................Skyhawk Classic/Paris Landing State Park ....................................... 21410/4/11 .................3rd .................Tyler Cassetty .......................MSU Invitational/Miller Memorial Golf Course ................................ 2094/5/11 ...................4th .................Mason Griffin .......................Big Blue Classic/Kings Creek Golf Club ............................................. 1473/15/11 .................2nd ................Tyler Cassetty .......................Grover Page Classic/Jackson Country Club ....................................... 2124/28/10 .................5th .................Jake Heatherly .....................OVC Championship ......................................................................... 2183/30/10 .................4th .................Jake Heatherly .....................North Alabama Spring Classic. .......................................................... 483/30/10 .................4th .................Josh Simer............................North Alabama Spring Classic ......................................................... 1482/22/10 .................3rd .................Josh Simer............................Frito Lay/ AT&T Invitational ............................................................. 14810/06/09 ...............4th .................Josh Simer............................Murray State Invitational. ............................................................... 1419/21/08 .................2nd ................Greyson Painter ....................Sea Trail Intercollegiate ................................................................... 2144/08/08 .................4th .................Barrett Steakley ...................Murray Spring Invitational .............................................................. 2142/23/08 .................4th .................Barrett Steakley ...................Pizza Hut Classic .............................................................................. 14510/15/07 ...............5th .................Calvin Clark ..........................Skyhawk Classic/ Paris Landing ....................................................... 21810/15/07 ............... 1st .................John Fox ...............................Skyhawk Invitational/Paris Landing................................................ 21110/15/07 ...............2nd ................Barrett Steakley ...................Skyhawk Invitational/Paris Landing................................................ 2129/24/07 .................3rd .................John Fox ...............................Showdown in the Valley/Oxmoor Golf Course ................................. 2154/24/07 .................2nd ................Scott Stallings ......................OVC Tournament/Paducah CC .......................................................... 2204/10/07 .................5th .................Scott Stallings ......................TSU Intercollegiate/Greystone Golf Course ...................................... 2184/3/07 ...................3rd .................Barrett Steakley ...................Belmont Invitational/Natchez Country Club .................................... 2033/20/07 .................2nd ................Scott Stallings ......................JSU Grub Mart Intercollegiate/Silver Lakes...................................... 2153/6/07 ................... 1st ................Scott Stallings ......................Grover page Classic/Jackson Golf Club ............................................. 2082/27/07 .................4th .................Scott Stallings ......................BSC Spring Invitational/Oxmoor Golf Course ................................... 2152/27/07 .................5th .................Barrett Steakley ...................BSC Spring Invitational/Oxmoor Golf Course ................................... 21711/04/06 ............... 1st .................Scott Stallings ......................WCU Intercollegiate/Etowah Valley GC ............................................ 14010/31/06 ...............4th .................Scott Stallings ......................BSC Showdown/Bent Brook Golf Course.......................................... 20610/2/06 ................ T1st ................Scott Stallings ......................Murray State Invitational/Miller Memorial GC................................. 2094/25/06 .................2nd ................Scott Stallings ......................OVC Tournament/CC of Paducah ...................................................... 2134/25/06 .................5th .................Polk Brown ...........................OVC Tournament/CC of Paducah ...................................................... 2174/11/06 .................4th .................Scott Stallings ......................Billiken Invitational ......................................................................... 2214/4/06 ................... 1st .................Scott Stallings ......................Belmont Invitational ....................................................................... 2064/2/06 ................... 1st .................Scott Stallings ......................EKU Spring Invitational ................................................................... 1394/2/06 .................. T4th ................Polk Brown ...........................EKU Spring Invitational ................................................................... 1453/21/06 ................ T3rd ................Scott Stallings ......................Grub-Mart Young Invitational/Silver Lakes GC ................................ 1412/28/06 .................3rd .................Braxton Hunter ....................Samford Intercollegiate .................................................................. 21710/04/05 ............... 1st .................Scott Stallings ......................Murray State Invitational/ Miller Memorial GC ................................ 1819/19/05 ................T2nd................Scott Stallings ......................Bent Brook Golf Classic/Bent Brook GC ............................................ 2044/06/05 .................4th .................Scott Stallings ......................OVC/ Burningtree GC ....................................................................... 2174/02/05 ................ T3rd ................Jonathan Cox........................EKU Spring Invitational/ Arlington GC ............................................... 713/22/05 ................ T1st ................Scott Stallings ......................Young Oil Invitational/ Silver Lakes GC ............................................ 1383/15/05 ................ T4th ................Eric Anderson .......................Winthrop Waterford GC ................................................................... 14611/09/04 .............. T4th ................Jonathan Cox........................Troy Invitational/Highland Oaks GC ................................................. 21010/19/04 .............. T1st ................Braxton Hunter ....................UTC/Sonic Intercollegiate/Signal Mountain CC ................................ 13409/25/04 .............. T4th ................Scott Stallings ......................EKU Colonel Classic/Arlington GC .................................................... 2092/24/04 .................4th .................Eric Anderson .......................Samford Intercollegiate/Farm Links ................................................ 182

Date ...........Place ......... Player ......................Tournament/Course ......................................Score10/28/03 ...............3rd .................Scott Stallings ......................APSU Precept Invitational/Clarksville CC ......................................... 14709/09/03 ...............4th .................Eric Anderson .......................Harris Invitational/Bent Creek GC .................................................... 21604/22/03 ..............T2nd................Eric Anderson .......................Greg Palmer Eagle Classic/Eagle Trace GC ........................................ 21202/24/03 ...............2nd ................Ryan Greer ...........................JSU/Dancing Rabbit GC ................................................................... 14910/16/02 ............. T10th ...............Eric Anderson .......................UTC Intercollegiate/Signal Mountain GC ......................................... 21409/24/02 ............... 1st .................Eric Anderson .......................Butler Invitational/Eagle Creek GC .................................................. 20909/11/02 .............. T5th ................Ryan Greer ...........................Hams Invitational/Bent Creek GC .................................................... 21004/09/02 ..............T2nd................Ryan Greer ...........................Belmont Invitational/The Legends GC ............................................. 21503/23/02 ..............T2nd................Eric Anderson .......................EKU Spring Classic/Arlington CC ...................................................... 14303/05/02 .............. T3rd ................Kyle Young ...........................Tennessee State Classic/Pickwick State Park ................................... 14603/05/02 .............. T3rd ................Brad Sewell ..........................Tennessee State Classic/Pickwick State Park ................................... 14602/26/02 ...............3rd .................Brad Sewell ..........................Mercer Invitational/Healy Point CC .................................................. 15102/26/02 .............. T4th ................Ryan Greer ...........................Mercer Invitational/Healy Point CC .................................................. 15202/26/02 .............. T4th ................Polk Brown ...........................Mercer Invitational/Healy Point CC .................................................. 15209/11/01 ...............4th .................Kyle Young ...........................Drury Invitational/Bent Creek GC .................................................... 21710/31/00 ............... 1st .................Grant Ramsey.......................Eagle Invitational/----- ................................................................... 14410/31/00 ...............2nd ................Ryan Greer ...........................Eagle Invitational/----- ................................................................... 14910/24/00 ...............3rd .................Kyle Young ...........................La. State Invitational/----................................................................ 21210/10/00 ...............2nd ................Kyle Young ...........................Precept Invitational/----- ............................................................... 14510/10/00 ...............5th .................Jonathan Cox........................Precept Invitational/----- ............................................................... 14804/25/00 ...............4th .................Kyle Young ...........................OVC Championships/---- ................................................................. 15204/22/00 ...............4th .................Kyle Young ...........................Greg Palmer Eagle Classic/---- ........................................................ 22804/05/00 ...............5th .................Scott Moran .........................Amoco Ultimate/--- .......................................................................... 7303/14/00 ...............2nd ................Brad Sewell ..........................Eagle/Persimmon Hills Invitational/--- ........................................... 14902/21/00 ...............4th .................Kyle Young ...........................Pizza Hut/BellSouth/---- ................................................................. 14910/26/99 ...............3rd .................Scott Moran .........................Lipscomb Fall Classic/--- ................................................................. 14310/26/99 .............. T4th ................Kyle Young ...........................Lipscomb Fall Classic/--- ................................................................. 14410/26/99 .............. T4th ................Shane Sewell .......................Lipscomb Fall Classic/--- ................................................................. 14410/11/99 ...............5th .................Scott McGaha .......................Precept Invitational/--- ................................................................... 14910/05/99 ...............5th .................Kyle Young ...........................Chattanooga Intercollegiate/--- ...................................................... 21603/27/99 ...............4th .................Adam Boyd ..........................EKU Spring Classic/---- .................................................................... 22003/23/99 ............... 1st .................Shane Sewell .......................T.I.C./---- ......................................................................................... 13703/23/99 ...............2nd ................Kyle Young ...........................T.I.C./---- ......................................................................................... 13903/23/99 ...............3rd .................Grant Ramsey.......................T.I.C./---- ......................................................................................... 14403/19/99 ...............2nd ................Scott Moran .........................Lake City Invitational/---................................................................. 22103/16/99 ............... 1st .................Scott Moran .........................C-N Invitational/--- ......................................................................... 15003/16/99 ...............4th .................Adam Boyd ..........................C-N Invitational/---- ....................................................................... 15209/28/97 ...............4th .................Grant Ramsey.......................Colonel Fall Classic/---- ................................................................... 21804/08/97 ...............4th .................Wes Miller ............................Eagles Graysburg Hills Invitational/--- ............................................ 14904/06/96 ............... 1st .................Doug Peterson .....................TSU Intercollegiate/--- .................................................................... 14109/11/95 .............. T4th ................Jason Hibdon .......................Capital Bank Invitational/--- ........................................................... 15004/04/95 ............... 1st .................Scott Manzaro ......................Eagles Smoky Mountain Invitational/-- .......................................... 14404/04/95 ...............2nd ................Scott Masters .......................Eagles Smoky Mountain Invitational/--- ......................................... 14503/29/95 ...............3rd .................Scott Manzaro ......................Tennessee Intercollegiate Tournament/--- ...................................... 145

Golden Eagle All-Tournament Honors

Chad Foster ..........................1Wade Morrell .......................1Matt Manzaro ......................1Chris Cauther ......................1David Belcher ......................1Steve Tomsic ........................1Ronnie Hickman ................1Mike Morgan .......................1Kevin Best .............................1Mike Wells ............................1Britt Jared .............................1Greyson Painter ..................1Calvin Clark ..........................1


Date ...........Place ......... Player ......................Tournament/Course ......................................Score--/--/87 .................3rd .................Tom Pack ..............................Tri-State Classic/Pickwick State Park ............................................... 146--/--/87 .................4th .................Jim Cornelius ........................Tri-State Classic/Pickwick State Park ............................................... 147--/--/87 ................T2nd................Jim Cornelius ........................Shorter Invitational/-- .................................................................... 147--/--/87 ................ T7th ................Tom Pack ..............................Shorter Invitational/-- .................................................................... 152--/--/87 ................10th ................Bobby Hudson......................Shorter Invitational/-- .................................................................... 153--/--/87 ................T2nd................Jim Cornelius ........................Graysburg Golf Tournament/-- ........................................................ 148--/--/87 ................T2nd................Bobby Hudson......................Graysburg Golf Tournament/-- ........................................................ 14804/24/87 ...............6th .................Mike Morgan ........................Paul J. Walker Spring Break Collegiate Classic ................................. 14704/11/87 ...............5th .................Jim Cornelius ........................Tenn. Intercollegiate ....................................................................... 14604/11/87 ...............6th .................Tom Pack ..............................Tenn. Intercollegiate ....................................................................... 15104/06/87 .............. T1st ................Jim Cornelius ........................U. of the South(dual match) .............................................................. 7404/06/87 .............. T1st ................Tom Pack ..............................U. of the South(dual match) .............................................................. 7404/04/87 ...............3rd .................Bobby Hudson......................Eagle Classic .................................................................................... 18604/04/87 ...............6th .................Jim Cornelius ........................Eagle Classic .................................................................................... 18803/28/87 .............. T5th ................Jim Cornelius ........................Eagle Smokey Mtn. Invitational/Graysburg CC ................................ 14803/28/87 .............. T5th ................Bobby Hudson......................Eagle Smokey Mtn. Invitational/Graysburg CC ................................ 14803/20/87 ...............2nd ................Jim Cornelius ........................Shorter Classic ................................................................................ 14703/20/87 ...............6th .................Tom Pack ..............................Shorter Classic ................................................................................ 15103/20/87 ...............9th .................Bobby Hudson......................Shorter Classic ................................................................................ 15310/29/86 ...............3rd .................Bobby Hudson......................Fall Shorter Classic .......................................................................... 14910/14/86 ...............2nd ................Tom Pack ..............................UT Martin Tri-State Classic/Pickwick State Park ............................... 14404/21/86 ...............2nd ................Erich Manford ......................Shorter Classic ................................................................................ 14704/05/86 .............. T5th ................Tom Pack ..............................Eagle Classic .................................................................................... 22504/12/86 ...............3rd .................Tom Pack ..............................Tenn. Intercollegiate ....................................................................... 14405/11/86 .............. T5th ................Erich Mumford .....................OVC Championships ........................................................................ 23010/20/85 ...............9th .................Tom Pack ..............................Purdue Invitational ......................................................................... 22210/20/85 ............. T10th ...............Tim Coffey ............................Purdue Invitational ......................................................................... 225--/--/85 ................. 1st .................Bill Hickey ............................T.I.C. ................................................................................................ 147--/--/85 .................6th .................Mark Morman ......................T.I.C. ................................................................................................ 15403/10/85 ...............2nd ................Bill Hickey ............................Kennesaw College Invitational ........................................................ 16304/13/85 ............... 1st .................Erich Munford ......................T.I.C. ................................................................................................ 14304/13/85 ...............2nd ................Bill Hickey ............................T.I.C. ................................................................................................ 14704/13/85 ...............6th .................Mike Wells ............................T.I.C ................................................................................................. 14904/13/85 ...............9th .................Tim Coffey ............................T.I.C. ................................................................................................ 15004/13/85 ..............10th ................Britt Jared ............................T.I.C ................................................................................................. 15110/07/84 ...............8th .................Bill Hickey ............................Eastern Kentucky Classic ................................................................. 22210/02/84 ...............6th .................Jim Cornelius ........................Goodyear Invitational ..................................................................... 15510/02/84 ..............10th ................Bill Hickey ............................Goodyear Invitational ..................................................................... 156--/--/84 ................. 1st .................Mark Norman .......................Fairfield Glade................................................................................... 73--/--/84 .................2nd ................Bill Hickey ............................Fairfield Glade................................................................................... 74--/--/84 .................3rd .................Randy Herring ......................Fairfield Glade................................................................................... 75--/--/84 .................3rd .................Randy Herring ......................Shorter Classic .................................................................................. 72--/--/84 .................3rd .................Bill Hickey ............................Smokey Mtn. Invitational ................................................................ 154--/--/84 ................. 1st .................Bill Hickey ............................Lee College Invitational................................................................... 142--/--/84 ................ T5th ................Bill Hickey ............................T.I.C ................................................................................................. 154--/--/84 ................ T5th ................Randy Herring ......................T.I.C ................................................................................................. 15404/17/83 .............. T5th ................Mark Norman .......................Sewanee Invitational/Sewanee CC .................................................. 11304/09/83 ...............3rd .................Bill Hickey ............................Lee College Invitational/Rollinghills CC ........................................... 14904/09/83 ...............4th .................John Reeve ...........................Lee College Invitational/Rollinghills CC ........................................... 152o4/09/83 ...............5th .................Mark Norman .......................Lee College Invitational/Rollinghills CC ........................................... 15304/09/83 ...............6th .................Randy Herring ......................Lee College Invitational/Rollinghills CC ........................................... 15604/02/83 ............... 1st .................Bill Hickey ............................Carson-Newman Invitational/Smokey Mtn. CC ............................... 15403/27/83 ............... 1st .................John Reeve ...........................Shorter College/R.C. Invitational/Coosa CC ...................................... 150 Note: Some dates are missing

Date ...........Place ......... Player ......................Tournament/Course ......................................Score03/29/95 .............. T5th ................Scott Masters .......................Tennessee Intercollegiate Tournament/--- ...................................... 14703/25/95 ...............4th .................Scott Manzaro ......................SEMO Bent Creek Classic/--- ............................................................ 14903/14/95 ............... 1st .................Adam Boyd ..........................Eagles’ Persimmon Hill Tournament/-- ............................................ 14603/14/95 ...............4th .................Brian Delaney ......................Eagles’ Persimmon Hill Tournament/-- ............................................ 14911/01/94 ............... 1st .................Scott Masters .......................WCU-Holly Forest/--........................................................................ 14311/01/94 ...............3rd .................Adam Boyd ..........................WCU-Holly Forest/--........................................................................ 15311/01/94 .............. T4th ................Doug Petterson ....................WCU-Holly Forest/--........................................................................ 15410/04/94 .............. T5th ................Brian Delaney ......................Eagles’ Graysburg Tournament/-- .................................................... 14709/20/94 ...............5th .................Chad Foster ..........................Legend’s/Pepsi/--............................................................................ 14404/05/94 .............. T1st ................Wade Morrell .......................Smoky Mtn/Graysburg/-- ................................................................ 14203/22/94 ...............5th .................Greg Wyatt ...........................Eagle Classic/--- .............................................................................. 15209/29/93 ...............5th .................Greg Wyatt ...........................Tri-State Classic/--- ......................................................................... 14509/15/93 ...............4th .................Greg Wyatt ...........................Nashboro/Bison Classic/-- ............................................................... 15004/28/93 ...............3rd .................David Edwards .....................OVC/--- ........................................................................................... 22404/28/93 ...............4th .................Kevin Applegate ...................OVC/--- ........................................................................................... 22504/06/93 ...............2nd ................Matt Manzaro ......................C-N Graysburg/--- ........................................................................... 15202/16/93 ............... 1st .................Kevin Applegate ...................Winthrop Invitational/--- .................................................................. 7210/16/92 ...............3rd .................Kevin Applegate ...................Shorter Classic/--- ........................................................................... 14610/11/92 ............... 1st .................Brian Delaney ......................Fall T.I.C./--- .................................................................................... 14910/11/92 ...............2nd ................David Edwards .....................Fall T.I.C./--- .................................................................................... 14910/11/92 ...............5th .................Chris Cauthen .......................Fall T.I.C./--- .................................................................................... 15709/29/92 ............... 1st .................Kevin Applegate ...................Tri-State Classic/--- ......................................................................... 13904/11/92 ...............4th .................Scott Carmichael ..................Eagle Classic/--- .............................................................................. 21804/04/92 .............. T3rd ................Scott Carmichael ..................T.I.C./--- .......................................................................................... 15103/17/92 ...............2nd ................Scott Carmichael ..................Persimmon Hills/--- ........................................................................ 15202/20/92 ............... 1st .................Scott Carmichael ..................Pizza Hut/--- ................................................................................... 14302/18/92 .............. T5th ................Scott Carmichael ..................Winthrop Invitational/-- ................................................................. 15102/18/92 .............. T5th ................Greg Wyatt ...........................Winthrop Invitational/--- ................................................................ 15110/17/91 .............. T5th ................Scott Carmichael ..................Wallace State/--- ............................................................................ 14710/17/91 .............. T5th ................Kevin Applegate ...................Wallace State/--- ............................................................................ 14710/11/91 ...............3rd .................David Belcher .......................Cumberland Invitational/--- ............................................................. 7309/21/91 ...............3rd .................Greg Wyatt ...........................Fall T.I.C./--...................................................................................... 15209/21/91 ...............5th .................Steve Tomsic.........................Fall T.I.C./--- .................................................................................... 15404/23/91 .............. T3rd ................Scott Carmichael ..................OVC/--- ........................................................................................... 22604/23/91 .............. T3rd ................Kevin Applegate ...................OVC/--- ........................................................................................... 22604/06/91 .............. T1st ................Scott Carmichael ..................T.I.C./--- .......................................................................................... 14504/06/91 .............. T4th ................David Edwards .....................T.I.C./--- .......................................................................................... 15004/06/91 .............. T4th ................Johnny Inman ......................T.I.C./--- .......................................................................................... 15003/12/91 ...............4th .................Scott Carmichael ..................Persimmon Hills/-- ......................................................................... 14709/25/90 ............... 1st .................Kevin Applegate ...................North Alabama Invitational/-- ........................................................ 14709/25/90 .............. T5th ................Johnny Inman ......................North Alabama Invitational/---....................................................... 15009/18/90 ............... 1st .................Ronnie Hickman ...................Fall T.I.C./--- .................................................................................... 15004/25/90 ............... 1st .................Tom Pack ..............................Springbrook Classic/--- ................................................................... 13804/24/90 ..............T2nd................Bobby Hudson......................Springbrook Classic/--- ................................................................... 14304/24/90 ..............T2nd................Jay Underwood ....................Springbrook Classic/--- ................................................................... 14304/07/90 .............. T1st ................Tom Pack ..............................T.I.C./--- ............................................................................................ 7204/07/90 .............. T1st ................Bobby Hudson......................T.I.C./--- ............................................................................................ 7203/26/90 ..............T2nd................Tom Pack ..............................Smoky Mountain Invitational/--- .................................................... 15111/12/89 .............. T4th ................Jay Underwood ....................Wallace Invitational/--- .................................................................. 14310/20/89 ............... 1st .................Johnny Inman ......................Shorter College Fall Classic/--- ........................................................ 15004/21/89 ...............2nd ................Terry Goad ............................Springbrook Classic/--- ................................................................... 14704/21/89 .............. T3rd ................Tim Coffey ............................Springbrook Classic/--- ................................................................... 14804/16/89 ...............3rd .................Tim Coffey ............................Eagle Classic/--- .............................................................................. 21804/08/89 ..............T2nd................Terry Goad ............................T.I.C./--.............................................................................................. 7604/08/89 .............. T4th ................Kevin Best ............................T.I.C./--- ............................................................................................ 7704/08/89 .............. T4th ................Tim Coffey ............................T.I.C./--.............................................................................................. 7710/25/88 ..............T2nd................Tim Coffey ............................Nashboro/Bison Classic/--- ............................................................. 15110/11/88 .............. T5th ................Tim Coffey ............................MTSU Invitational/--- ...................................................................... 14505/08/88 .............. T8th ................Bobby Hudson......................OVC/Stonehenge Golf Club.............................................................. 23204/23/88 ...............2nd ................Tom Pack ..............................Springbrook Collegiate/--- .............................................................. 14504/23/88 .............. T6th ................Terry Goad ............................Springbrook Collegiate/--- .............................................................. 14904/16/88 ............... 1st .................Jim Cornelius ........................Eagle Classic/Kentucky Dam Village ................................................ 21904/16/88 .............. T6th ................Tom Pack ..............................Eagle Classic/Kentucky Dam Village ................................................ 22603/15/88 ...............6th .................Bobby Hudson......................Persimmon Hills Collegiate Classic/-- .............................................. 160



tHe 2011-12 golden eaglesFrom left: Madalyn Everts, Katy Beth Glover, Amber Shepherd, Amanda Randolph, Brandy VanEtten and Katherine Bell.

2011-12 Golden Eagle Team Photo / Roster

2011- 12 GOLDEN EAGLE ROSTERPlayer Yr. Ht. Hometown MajorKatherine Bell Jr. 5-6 Jackson, Tenn. General Curriculum Madalyn Everts Fr. 5-6 Ooltewah, Tenn. Mechanicl EngineeringKaty Beth Glover So. 5-6 Paris, Tenn. General CurriculumAmanda Randolph Jr. 5-8 Cookeville, Tenn. Pre-PharmacyAmber Shepherd So. 6-0 Caryville, Tenn. EducationBrandy VanEtten So. 5-6 Jacksboro, Tenn. Business Head Coach: Polk BrownAssistant Coach: Maegan Smith


KATHERINE BELLJunior

University School

Jackson, Tenn.

TEE TALK: Katherine posted the best average of her career to-date during the 2011 fall season...figures to be in the lineup every week...strong game off the tee...plays the game very smoothly and smart...works very hard and possesses strong leadership qualities.

Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2009-10 12.5 1034 76 82.72010-11 24 1956 69 81.5 2011-12 10 780 73 78.0TOTALS 46.5 3770 69 8

KATHERINE’S CAREER NUMBERS

AT TECH:2011-12: Katherine played in all five events during the fall season, totaling 10 rounds of golf...tied for 10th out of 65 players with a 74-77-77=228 at the Drake Creek Invitational in September...shot a low round of 73 for the fall season in the first round of the Great Smokies Intercollegiate in Septem-ber...finished the fall season with a team-best 78.0 average, shaving more than three strokes off her 2010-11 average.

2010-11: Katherine qualified for all 10 events and played a total of 24 rounds. In March, she tied for third at the Belmont Invitational out of 50 participants. She shot a low round of 69 for the year, which was carded in her first round of the Great Smokies Collegiate Tournament on the 18th of September. Finished the year off with an average of 81.9.

2009-10: Katherine played in six tournaments for the Golden Eagles in her freshman season...carded 12.5 rounds and posted an 82.7 stroke average to rank fifth on the team...her low round for the season was 76, which came in the second round at both the Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate (4/6) and the OVC Championships (4/23).

HIGH SCHOOL: Katherine earned four letters in golf under coach Jeff Manley at University School of Jackson...Katherine finished 9th as a sophomore,12th as a junior, and 2nd as a senior at the state tournament...earning All-District and All-Region honors all four years...including All-State honors and a state championship in 2008.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Larry and Cindy Bell...born on Sep-tember 10, 1990...full name is Katherine Leigh Bell.



MADALYN EVERTSFreshman

Anderson County HS

Caryville, Tenn.

TEE TALK: Madalyn showed marked improvement over the 2011 fall season, her first as a Golden Eagle...gaining valu-able experience as a freshman, her future is bright...very determined and diligent player...will do whatever it takes to improve.

AT TECH:2011-12: Madalyn played in four of Tech’s five fall tourna-ments during her freshman season...shot a low round of 74 on two occasions, first in the third round at the Drake Creek


Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2011-12 8 626 74 78.3TOTALS 8 626 74 78.3

MADALYNS’S CAREER NUMBERS

Invitational and again in the second round at the Great Smok-ies Intercollegiate, both in September...progressed steadily throughout the season, finishing with five consecutive sub-80 rounds after shooting 80 or above in her first three rounds...finished with a 78.3 average.

HIGH SCHOOL: Everts graduated from Notre Dame High School, where she lettered in gold for four years under Coach Jeff Fisher. She finished fifth at the TSSAA Class A-AA State Golf Championship as a junior in 2009 and also finished third in the regional in both her junior and senior years. In her tenure with the Lady Irish, Notre Dame was a two-time regional champion. was named Most Improved player on her team as a junior.

PERSONAL: Madalyn is the daughter of Bob and Peg Everts. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and was named to the Deans list in high school. Major-ing in Mechanical Engineering.


KATY BETH GLOVERFreshman

Henry County HS

Paris, Tenn.

TEE TALK: Katy Beth is a hard worker on and off the course..smart player...has a strong short game and always looks to improve her play...very driven and goal-oriented...continues to be a promising player for Tech in her second season with the program.

AT TECH:2011-12: Katy Beth competed in all five events during the fall season, totaling nine rounds of golf...posted a low round of 74 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate in October...went on to finish tied for 13th out of 64 golfers in the tourna-ment...finished the fall with a stroke average of 82.0, lower-ing her 2010-11 average by two strokes.

2010-11: Katy beth ended her first year at Tech with an aver-age of 84.0. Her round low of 79 came in her first round at the APSU F&M Bank Intercollegiate Tournament on October 18th and also in the first round of the EKU Lady Colonel Clas-sic on April 9th.

HIGH SCHOOL: Katy Beth comes to Tech from Henry County High School where she was the No. 1 player for the past three years...a versatile athlete, she also lettered one year on the basketball team and was an All-Mid State selection...on the golf course, she was an All-District 10AAA finisher all four seasons, won all-region honors for three years and was and was a Class AAA All-State winner in 2008.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Wyatt and Kathy Glover...birth-date is August 18, 1992...full name is Katy Elizabeth Glover...undecided on her major.

Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2010-11 22 1847 79 84.0 2011-12 9 738 74 82.0TOTALS 10 847 79 84.7

KATY BETH’S CAREER NUMBERS



AMANDA RANDOLPHJunior

Cookeville HS

Cookeville, Tenn.

TEE TALK: Amanda is very long off the tee...never gives up and goes up and above of what is asked of her...very hard worker with a great attitude.

AT TECH:2011-12: Amanda played in all five of Tech’s fall tournaments, totaling 10 rounds of golf...shot a low round of 76 in her first outing of the year at the Chris Banister Gamecock Classic in September...finished tied for 17th out of 49 golfers in the event...finished with an average of 82.7, cutting down her 2010-11 average by nearly a point.

2010-11: Amanda shot her low round of 71 in the second round of the Great Smokies Collegiate Tournament on Septem-ber 19th. She appeared in 9 out of 10 events events, played 20 rounds, had 1 under par and had an average of 82.8 to finish off her second year at Tech.

2009-10: Amanda made appearances at nine tournaments for Tech in her freshman season...posted a stroke average of 82.3 through 19.5 rounds of tournament play...her low round for the season was 76, which came during the first round at the Great Smokies Invitational and during the second round at the UAB Beach Blast (11/3).

HIGH SCHOOL: Amanda lettered in both basketball, under coach Mindy Odom, and golf, under coach Kevin Brady...helped her Cookeville Lady Cavaliers golf team to district championships in both 2005 and 2007, along with a region championship in 2007...district and region runner-up in 2007.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Raymond and Sue Ellen Randolph...born on February 8, 1991...full name is Amanda Sue Ran-dolph...majoring in pre-pharmacy.


Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2009-10 19.5 1604 76 82.3 2010-11 20 1668 71 83.42011-12 10 827 76 82.7TOTALS 49.5 4099 71

AMANDA’S CAREER NUMBERS


AMBER SHEPHERDSophomore

Anderson County HS

Caryville, Tenn.

TEE TALK: Amber is a hard worker...has potential to make consistent improvements on a year-to-year basis...very coach-able...will do whatever is asked of her.

AT TECH:2011-12: Played in all five tournaments of the 2011 fall season, totaling 10 rounds of golf...shot a season-low score of 73 in the first round of the Drake Creek Invitational in Sep-tember...finished with an average of 81.8, besting her 2010-11 average by nearly a half-stroke.

2010-11: After her first year at Tech, Amber shows great promise with an average of 82.2...qualified for seven tourna-ments... played in 16 total rounds..recorded her low round of 73 in the Great Smokies Collegiate tournament during the second round.

HIGH SCHOOL: Amber was a four-year starter on the girls golf team at Anderson County High School...an Honors student, she was the first player from her school to earn first-team all-state honors, capturing that distinction as a sopho-more...she repeated her first-team all-state honors as a junior and won the same honor for the third consecutive year...in her sophomore season, she was the team’s Player of the Year, placing second in the district, third in the region and sixth in the state tournament.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Darrell and Sharon Shepherd...birthdate is July 7, 1992...full name is Amber Ruth Shepherd...majoring in education.

Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2010-11 16 1315 73 82.22011-12 10 818 73 81.8TOTALS 26 2133 73

AMBER’S CAREER NUMBERS



Year Rounds Strokes Low Average2010-11 17 1429 74 84.12011-12 7 550 75 78.6 TOTALS 24 1979 74

BRANDY’S CAREER NUMBERS

BRANDY VanETTENSophomore

Anderson County HS

Jacksboro, Tenn.

TEE TALK: Brandy improved by leaps and bounds from her freshman to sophomore season...is a hard worker....goes above and beyond what is asked of her...her work ethic adds promise to the rest of her career at Tech.

AT TECH:2011-12: Played in four of Tech’s five fall tournaments, total-ing seven rounds of golf...shot a season-low round of 75 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate in October...posted a fall season average of 78.6, blasting her 2010-11 average by more than five strokes, making her the most improved player on Tech’s team.

2010-11: Brandy participated in seven tournaments...had a stroke average of 84.1.. played in 17 total rounds and had a low round of 74, which was received in the 3rd round of the EKU Lady Colonel Classic on April 10th.

HIGH SCHOOL: Brandy helped Anderson County High School win four consecutive district championships under coach Johnny Cox...the same team also captured three regional titles and finished third in the state tournament in 2006 and 2008, and second in 2007...she finished first in the district tourna-ment as a freshman and junior...she was fourth in the region championships all four years during high school.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Willie and Robyn VanEtten...birthdate is May 4, 1992...full name is Brandy Leigh VanEtten...majoring in business.



Year ....................Dates .................. Tournament/Course .......................................... Place/Field1994 .................................April 25-26 ....................... OVC Championships/Richmond Golf Course .......................................................... 1 of 31995 .................................April 8-9 ........................... Lady ‘Topper Invitational/Bowling Green, Ky. ....................................................... 1 of 41995 .................................April 24-25 ....................... OVC Championships/Murray Country Club ............................................................ 1 of 31996 .................................Oct. 13 ............................. EKU Fall Classic/ Richmond Country Club .............................................................. 1 of 41996 .................................Sept. 21-22 ...................... Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ............................................................... 1 of 81997 .................................Oct. 19-20 ........................ Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ............................................................... 1 of 81997 .................................Oct. 24-25 ........................ EKU Invitational/Arlington Golf Course ................................................................. 1 of 61998 .................................March 30-31 .................... Mercer Spring Invitational/Macon Golf Course ...................................................... 1 of 6 1998 .................................Sept. 14-15 ...................... Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ..................................................... 1 of 161999 .................................Sept. 13-14 ...................... Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ..................................................... 1 of 101999 .................................Oct. 10-11 ........................ Precept Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ................................................... 1 of 81999 .................................Oct. 25-26 ........................ Great Smokies Collegiate/Waynesville Country Club ........................................... 1 of 202000 .................................March 20-21 .................... Chris Bannister Classic/Silver Lakes Golf Course .................................................. 1 of 122000 .................................April 28-30 ....................... OVC Championship/Ironwood Golf Course ............................................................ 1 of 52000 .................................Sept. 11-12 ...................... Tech Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course .............................................................. 1 of 152000 .................................Sept. 26 ........................... Evansville Lady Aces Invitational/Eagle Valley Golf Course .................................... 1 of 92000 .................................Oct. 23-24 ........................ Great Smokies Invitational/Waynesville Country Club ........................................ 1 of 202001 .................................March 13-14 .................... North/South Women’s Invitational/ Jacksonville Beach Golf Course ................... 1 of 162002 .................................Feb. 25-26 ........................ Mercer Invitational / Healy Point Country Club ..................................................... 1 of 62003 ................................Sept. 15-16 ...................... Tech Lady Classic / Ironwood Golf Course ........................................................... 1 of 102003 .................................Oct. 10-11 ........................ EKU Lady Colonel Classic / Arlington Golf Course ................................................ 1 of 162004 .................................Nov. 1 ............................... TSU Fall Quadrangular / Nashboro Village Golf Course .......................................... 1 of 32006 .................................April 30 ............................ TSU Spring Triangular/Greystone Golf Course ........................................................ 1 of 32008.................................Oct.20-21..........................APSU F&M Bank/Clarksville Country Club ........................................................... 1 of 17

Tournament ChampionshipsGolden Eagle golf teams have won 23 tournament championships since 1994

Madison Denman

2001 Golden Eagles

Golden Eagle Tournament Champions


Beth Underhill

Year ...... Player ................. Tournament .................................................................Score1990 ........Tammy Walker .......Tech-Vandy Invitational/Ironwood Golf Course ................... 1701991 ........Katrina Parker ........Lady ‘Topper Invitational/Bowling Green, Ky. ..........................881991 ........Katrina Parker ........Samford Invitational/Birmingham, Ala. ................................... 1711991 ........Melanie Gray ..........Tech-Vandy Invitational/Ironwood Golf Course ................... 1581992 ........Melanie Gray ..........Winthrop Invitational/Rock Hill, S.C. ......................................... 1521992 ........Melanie Gray ..........Lady ‘Topper Invitational/Bowling Green, Ky. ....................... 1531992 ........Katrina Parker ........Tech/Vandy Invitational/Ironwood Golf Course ................... 1611992 ........Lisa Phipps ..............Samford Classic/Destin, Fla. ......................................................... 1631993 ........Lisa Phipps ..............Winthrop Invitational/Rock Hill, S.C. ............................................781994 ........Lisa Phipps ..............Tech/Vandy Invitational/Ironwood Golf Course ................... 1571994 ........Melanie Gray ..........Murray State Invitational/Murray Country Club ......................761994 ........Lisa Phipps ..............Murray State Invitational/Murray Country Club ......................811994 ........Melanie Gray ..........OVC Championships/Richmond Country Club .................... 1631994 ........Lisa Phipps ..............OVC Championships/Richmond Country Club .................... 1641994 ........Amy Waters .............OVC Championships/Richmond Country Club .................... 1671994 ........Melanie Gray ..........Tech/Vandy Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ............................ 1551995 ........Lisa Phipps ..............USM Lady Eagle Classic/Hattiesburg, Miss. ............................ 1571995 ........Melanie Gray ..........USM Lady Eagle Classic/Hattiesburg, Miss. ............................ 1581995 ........Lisa Phipps ..............EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Richmond Country Club ............ 1631995 ........Melanie Gray ..........Lady ‘Topper Invitational/Bowling Green, Ky. ..........................721995 ........Lisa Phipps ..............Murray Invitational/Murray Country Club .............................. 1581995 ........Lisa Phipps ..............OVC Championships/Murray Country Club ..............................771995 ........Melanie Gray ..........OVC Championships/Murray Country Club ..............................791995 ........Misty McKee ...........EKU Fall Classic/Richmond Country Club ..................................761995 ........Anita Stewart .........EKU Fall Classic/Richmond Country Club ..................................801995 ........Amy Waters .............EKU Fall Classic/Richmond Country Club ..................................801995 ........Misty McKee ...........Mercer Invitational/Macon, Ga. .................................................. 1701996 ........Misty McKee ...........OVC Championships/Ironwood Golf Course ......................... 2401996 ........Angie Thompson ..Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ............................... 1621996 ........Ashley Beal..............Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ............................... 1621996 ........Anita Stewart .........Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ............................... 1641996 ........Jenny Rushing .......Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ............................... 1651997 ........Ashley Beal..............Western Carolina Invitational/Cleghorn Plantation ............ 1661997 ........Ashley Beal..............Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ............................... 153

Year ...... Player ................. Tournament .................................................................Score 1997 ........Brandy Lambert ....Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ............................... 1661997 ........Cindy Copeland ....Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ............................... 1671997 ........Kylie Crouch ...........Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ............................... 1681997 ........Ashley Beal..............EKU Invitational/Arlington Golf Course................................... 1581997 ........Cindy Copeland ....EKU Invitational/Arlington Golf Course................................... 1651998 ........Ashley Beal..............Murray State Invitational/Miller Memorial ................................791998 ........Kim Spangler ..........Murray State Invitational/Miller Memoria .................................801998 ........Leslie Ferrell ............Murray State Invitational/Miller Memorial ................................811998 ........Leslie Ferrell ............McDonalds Lady Tiger Invitational/Castlewoods GC ......... 1521998 ........Leslie Ferrell ............Southern Mississippi Lady Invitational/Laurel CC ............... 1571998 ........Leslie Ferrell ............Mercer Spring Invitational/Macon Golf Course .................... 1471998 ........Kim Spangler ..........Mercer Spring Invitational/Macon Golf Course .................... 1541998 ........Cherry Bevis............Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course .................... 1481998 ........Leslie Ferrell ............Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course .................... 148 1998 ........Cindy Copeland ....Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course .................... 1531998 ........Ashley Beal..............Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course .................... 153

A complete listing of Golden Eagle golfers who have earned all-tournament recognition through 2011 fall season

Beth Underhill............... 14Kylie Crouch..................12Julie Smith .....................11Cherry Bevis ..................11Ashley Beal ....................11Kim Spangler ................10Lisa Phipps ...................... 9Melanie Gray .................. 9Diana Carson .................. 8Cindy Copeland ............ 7

Megan Bradford ............ 6Madison Denman ......... 6Leslie Ferrell .................... 6Sarah Thomas ................ 4Misty McKee ................... 3Katrina Parker................. 3Ashley Spangler ............ 3Carla Hazelwood ........... 2Anita Stewart ................. 2Katherine Bell ................. 1

Lisa Phipps

Golden Eagle All-Tournament Leaders (Totals are through the 2010 Fall Season/Bold are current)


Katie Taylor...................... 1Natasha Bolton .............. 1Megan French ................ 1Brandy Stout .................. 1Angie Thompson .......... 1Brandy Lambert ............ 1Jenny Rushing ............... 1Amy Waters ..................... 1Tammy Walker ............... 1

Julie Smith


Year ...... Player ................. Tournament .................................................................Score 1998 ........Leslie Ferrell ............Lady Racer Classic/Miller Memorial Golf Course .................. 1541998 ........Ashley Beal..............Lady Razorback Invitational/Pinnacle Golf Course ............. 1561998 ........Kylie Crouch ...........EKU Invitational/Arlington Golf Course................................... 1601999 ........Kylie Crouch ...........OVC Championship/Miller Memorial Golf Course............... 2461999 ........Cherry Bevis............Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course .................... 1461999 ........Kim Spangler ..........Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course .................... 1541999 ........Cherry Bevis............Lady Racer Classic/Francis E. Miller Memorial CC ................ 1501999 ........Cindy Copeland ....Lady Racer Classic/Francis E. Miller Memorial CC ................ 1541999 ........Cherry Bevis............Precept Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ................. 1501999 ........Ashley Beal..............Precept Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ................. 1561999 ........Cindy Copeland ....Precept Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ................. 1561999 ........Cherry Bevis............Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course .......................... 1561999 ........Ashley Beal..............Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course .......................... 1581999 ........Kylie Crouch ...........Great Smokies Challenge/Waynesville Country Club ........ 1521999 ........Cindy Copeland ....Great Smokies Challenge/Waynesville Country Club ........ 1552000 ........Ashey Beal ...............Murray State Invitational/Miller Golf Course ............................802000 ........Cindy Copeland ....Murray State Invitational/Miller Golf Course ............................802000 ........Kim Spangler ..........OVC Women’s Championship/Ironwood Golf Course ........ 2342000 ........Ashley Beal..............OVC Women’s Championship/Ironwood Golf Course ........ 2352000 ........Cherry Bevis............OVC Women’s Championship/Ironwood Golf Course ........ 2392000 ........Kim Spangler ..........Tech Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ................................ 1532000 ........Cherry Bevis............Tech Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ................................ 1552000 ........Kylie Crouch ...........Tech Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ................................ 1562000 ........Cherry Bevis............Evansville Invitational/Eagle Valley Golf Course .....................792000 ........Kim Spangler ..........Evansville Invitational/Eagle Valley Golf Course .....................802000 ........Kylie Crouch ...........Evansville Invitational/Eagle Valley Golf Course .....................802000 ........Kylie Crouch ...........Precept Invitational/Clarksville Country Club ....................... 1522000 ........Cherry Bevis............Precept Invitational/Clarksville Country Club ....................... 1582000 ........Kim Spangler ..........Eastern Kentucky Fall Invitational/Arlington ......................... 1472000 ........Kylie Crouch ...........Eastern Kentucky Fall Invitational/Arlington ......................... 1482000 ........Cherry Bevis............Great Smoky Invitational/Waynesville Country Club ......... 1432001 ........Kylie Crouch ...........North/South Invitational/Jacksonville Beac .......................... 1542001 ........Kim Spangler ..........North/South Invitational/Jacksonville Beach........................ 1542001 ........Cherry Bevis............Chris Bannister Classic/Silver Lakes Golf Course .....................792001 ........Kylie Crouch ...........UAB Lady Blazer Classic/Inverness Country Club ...................772001 ........Kylie Crouch ...........EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ................. 2252001 ........Kim Spangler ..........EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ................. 2282001 ........Cherry Bevis............EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ................. 2302001 ........Kylie Crouch ...........OVC Championships/Swan Lake Golf Course ....................... 2282001 ........Kim Spangler ..........OVC Championships/Swan Lake Golf Course ....................... 2282001 ........Julie Smith ..............Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course .................... 1582002 ........Julie Smith ..............Mercer Invitational/Healy Point Country Club ...................... 1622002 ........Natasha Bolton ......Mercer Invitational/Healy Point Country Club ...................... 1642002 ........Brandy Stout ..........Mercer Invitational/Healy Point Country Club ...................... 1692002 ........Julie Smith ..............OVC Championships/Country Club of Paducah .................. 2392002 ........Julie Smith ..............Butler Fall Invitational/Eagle Creek Golf Course................... 2362002 ........Sarah Thomas ........Butler Fall Invitational/Eagle Creek Golf Course.................. 2362002 ........Julie Smith .............EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ................. 1472002 ........Julie Smith ..............Great Smokies Invitational/Waynesville CC ........................... 1482002 .......Julie Smith ..............Austin Peay Precept/Clarksville Country Club ...................... 1572003 ........Julie Smith ..............Blade Sportswear/Healy Point Country Club ........................ 158

Year ...... Player ................. Tournament .................................................................Score 2003 ........Sarah Thomas ........Lady Racer Classic/Miller Golf Course ...................................... 1552003 ........Brandy Stout ..........Samford Lady Bulldog/Timberline Golf Course .................... 1492003 ........Beth Underhill .......TTU Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ................................ 1532003 ........Julie Smith .............TTU Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ................................. 1572003 ........Beth Underhill .......Lipscomb Invitational/Bear Trace at Tims Ford ..................... 1502003 ........Sarah Thomas ........Lipscomb Invitational/Bear Trace at Tims Ford ..................... 1542003 ........Julie Smith ..............EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ................. 1442003 ........Beth Underhill .......EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ................. 1482004 ........Beth Underhill .......EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ................. 1572004 ........Julie Smith ..............OVC Championships/Country Club of Paducah .................. 2412004 ........Sarah Thomas ........OVC Championships/Country Club of Paducah .................. 2412004 ........Beth Underhill .......Lady Indian Classic/Jonesboro Country Club ..........................772004 ........Megan French ........TSU Fall Quadrangular/Nashboro Village ............................... 1572004 ........Beth Underhill .......TSU Fall Quadrangular/Nashboro Village ............................... 1572005 ........Beth Underhill .......Buff Rock Shootout/Beat Brock Golf Course .......................... 1502005 ........Beth Underhill .......EKU Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ........................... 2272005 ........Beth Underhill .......OVC/Country Club of Decatur .................................................... 2372005 ........Beth Underhill .......Draper Invitational/Draper Valley Golf Club .......................... 1462005 ........Beth Underhill .......F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate/Clarksville CC ..................... 1572006 ........Beth Underhill ......Big River Telephone Classic/Miller Memorial ........................ 1622006 ........Beth Underhill .......North/Sout/Jacksonville Beach Golf Course .......................... 1502006 ........Carla Hazelwood ...North/South/Jacksonville Beach Golf Course ....................... 1552006 ........Beth Underhill .......OVC Championships/Country Club of Paducah .................. 2272006 ........Diana Carson ..........EKU Colonel CLassic/Arlington Golf Course .......................... 2392006 ........Madison Denman .EKU Colonel Classic......................................................................... 2422006 ........Madison Denman .F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate ................................................. 1602007 ........Madison Denman .Lady Racer Classic/Miller Memorial Golf Course .................. 1582007 ........Katie Taylor .............Lady Racer Classic/Miller Memorial Golf Course .................. 1582007 ........Madison Denman .Samford Intercollegiate/Timberline Golf Course ................. 2272007 ........ Carla Hazelwood ..TSU Triangular/Greystone Golf Course .......................................732007 ........Diana Carson ..........TSU Triangular/Greystone Golf Course .......................................762007 ........Madison Denman .EKU Spring Invitational/Arlington Golf Course .................... 1512007 ........Diana Carson ..........IPFW Fall Classic/Deer Track Golf Course ................................ 1482007 ........Ashley Spangler ....IPFW Fall Classic/Deer Track Golf Course ................................ 1502007 ........Diana Carson ..........APSU Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ........................752007 ........Madison Denman .Troy Invitational/Arrowhead Country Club ........................... 1512008 ........Diana Carson ..........Birmingham Southern Shootout ..................................................782008 ........Ashley Spangler ....Birmingham SOuthern Shootout.. ............................................ 1542008 ........Ashley Soangler ....North/South Tournament............................................................. 1532008 ........Megan Bradford ....North/South Tournament............................................................. 1542008 ........Megan Bradford ....Draper Valley Invitational ............................................................. 1452008 ........Diana Carson ..........Great Smokies Invitational ........................................................... 1412008 .........Diana Carson .........APSU Invitational ............................................................................. 1522008 ........Ashley Spangler ....APSU Inviational .............................................................................. 1522009 ........Megan Bradford ....Murray State Invitational .............................................................. 1582009 ........Megan Bradford ....Nelson Invitational .......................................................................... 2282009 ........Megan Bradford ....OVC Championship ........................................................................ 2332009 ........Megan Bradford ....APSU Invitational ............................................................................. 1502010 ........Diana Carson ..........Birmingham Southern Shootout ............................................... 1532011 ........Katherine Bell.........Belmont Invitational ..........................................................................76



ASharon Anderson, 1987

BPatty Bailey, 1993-95Jennifer Ballinger, 1989Ashley Beal, 1997-00Jamie Beard 2002-04

Carabeth Ball, 1988Katherine Bell, 2010-12Cherry Bevis, 1998-01Michelle Bishop, 1988Natasha Bolton, 2002-05Megan Bradford, 2007-10Tracy Brock, 1988Katie Brown, 2007-10Tammy Burton, 1988

CTara Cantrell, 2007Diana Carson, 2007-10Tracy Cash, 1989Tiffany Chandler, 2001-02Stephanie Clay, 2000-02Mary Clift, 1989Joy (Martin) Coffee, 1990-92Cindy Copeland, 1997-00Kylie Crouch, 1998-01

DPeni Davis, 1997Madison Denman, 2006-09Jennifer Denton, 1994-95

EAngela Edwards, 1990Anna Elkins, 1998Madalyn Everts, 2012

FLeslie Ferrell, 1998-99Allison Frankenburg, 2003Amy Franklin, 1997Megan French, 2003-06

GKayla Garrison, 2004-07Katy Beth Glover, 2011-12Molly Graham, 1986-87Melanie Gray, 1991-92, 94-95

HKirsten Hassler, 2004-06Carla Hazelwood, 2006-09Hilary Helton, 1998Tiffany Hickey, 1990Heather Houser, 2007-09

JPaula Jackson, 1989-92

KKaren Kendall, 1986

LBrandy Lambert, 1995-98Tammy Lane, 1987

Stephanie Laud, 1986Colleen Lee, 1987

MMargaret Marsh, 1998Melanie Marshall, 1987Kristen Martinez, 2004-06Angela Mason, 1996Misty McKee, 1995-96Lacy Mitchell, 2001Melody Moore, 2007-2009Susan Moreau, 1991-93Amy Mullins, 1998-01Rachel Murphy, 1998

NHeather Neal, 1998

Kelly Norton, 1989-91

PKatrina Parker, 1991, 1993-94Lisa Phipps, 1992-95 Karyn Priest, 1994

RAmanda Randolph, 2010-12Mary Reid, 1996-97Donna Reynolds, 1988Carley Rhyne, 2008-11Renea Riley, 1991-92Jenny Rushing, 1997

SAmanda Seibert, 2004-06Amber Shepherd, 2011-12Leslie Short, 1993Meredith Simpson, 1998-02Julie Smith, 2001-04Ashley Spangler, 2006-Kim Spangler, 1998-01Lindsay Spradlen, 2008-11Anita Stewart, 1995-97Brandy Stout, 2002-05Maegan Sullivan, 2006-09

TKatie Taylor, 2007Sarah Thomas, 2001-04

The Tech Sports Information Office has compiled the following list from past rosters and would appreciate any assistance in maintaining the list. If we’ve missed someone or have any years incorrect, please notify our office. Thank you!

Melanie Gray was inducted into the TTU Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.

Sarah Thomas

Golden Eagle All-Time Participants

Anna Elkins


Angie Thompson, 1994-97Kristie Tolbert, 1992-93

UBeth Underhill, 2003-06

VBrandy Van Etten, 2011-12

WTammy Walker, 1991, 1993Ericka Wann, 2011Amy Waters, 1993-96Lori Whitaker, 1986-89Cheryl Williams, 1986

Kayla Garrison

Angie Thompson

Most Valuable Player: 1994 - Melanie Gray 1995 - Lisa Phipps 1996 - Amy Waters 1997 - Ashley Beal 1998 - Leslie Ferrell 1999 - Kylie Crouch 2000 - Cherry Bevis 2001 - Cherry Bevis Kylie Crouch Kim Spangler 2002 - Julie Smith 2003 - Julie Smith 2004 - Julie Smith 2005 - Beth Underhill 2006 - Beth Underhill 2007 - Madison Denman 2008 - Ashley Spangler 2009 - Megan Bradford 2010 - Megan Bradford 2011 - Carley Rhyne

Most Improved Player: 1994 - Angie Thompson 1995 - Amy Waters 1996 - Brandy Lambert 1997 - Cindy Copeland 1998 - Kylie Crouch 1999 - Kylie Crouch 2000 - Kim Spangler 2001 - Julie Smith 2002 - Sarah Thomas 2003 - Natasha Bolton 2004 - Beth Underhill 2005 - Kristen Martinez 2006 - Madison Denman 2007 - Ashley Spangler 2008 - Megan Bradford 2009 - Carley Rhyne 2010 - Carley Rhyne 2011 - Katy Beth Glover

Most Dedicated Player: 1994 - Melanie Gray 1995 - Misty McKee 1996 - Anita Stewart 1997 - Peni Davis 1998 - Leslie Ferrell 1999 - Kylie Crouch 2000 - Cherry Bevis 2001 - Cherry Bevis Kylie Crouch 2002 - Julie Smith 2003 - Sarah Thomas Beth Underhill 2004 - Megan French 2005 - Kristen Martinez 2006 - Carla Hazelwood

Team Awards 2007 - Madison Denman 2008 - Madison Denman 2009 - Diana Carson 2010 - Megan Bradford 2011 - Brandy VanEtten

Impact Award: 1994 - Angie Thompson 1995 - Misty McKee 1996 - Angela Mason 1997 - Ashley Beal 1998 - Leslie Ferrell 1999 - Cherry Bevis 2000 - No award given 2001 - Julie Smith 2002 - Natasha Bolton Brandy Stout 2003 - Kristen Martinez 2004 - Kayla Garrison 2005 - None 2006 - Carla Hazelwood 2007 - Diana Carson 2009 - Carley Rhyne 2010 - Amanda Randolph 2011 - Amanda Randolph

Low Average: 1994 - Melanie Gray (82.5) 1995 - Melanie Gray (80.4) 1996 - Amy Waters (86.1) 1997 - Ashley Beal (84.6) 1998 - Leslie Ferrell (80.6) 1999 - Leslie Ferrell (81.3) 2000 - Cherry Bevis (78.9) 2001 - Kylie Crouch (76.8) 2002 - Julie Smith (82.4) 2003 - Julie Smith (81.8) 2004 - Julie Smith (78.3) 2005 - Beth Underhill (79.9) 2006 - Beth Underhill (77.3) 2007 - Madison Denman (80.3) 2008 - Ashley Spangler (78.3) 2009 - Megan Bradford (77.2) 2010 - Diana Carson (78.1) 2011 - Carley Rhyne (80.1)

Best Putter: 1995 - Lisa Phipps 1996 - Misty McKee 1997 - Angie Thompson 1998 - Ashley Beal 1999 - Kylie Crouch 2000 - Cindy Copeland 2001 - Kylie Crouch 2002 - Julie Smith 2003 - Julie Smith 2004 - Julie Smith 2005 - Beth Underhill 2006 - Kristen Martinez 2007 - Madison Denman 2008 - Ashley Spangler

2009 - Madison Denman 2010 - Diana Carson 2011 - Amber Shepherd

Long Hitter: 1995 - Melanie Gray 1996 - Angela Mason 1997 - Cindy Copeland 1998 - Leslie Ferrell 1999 - Leslie Ferrell 2000 - Cherry Bevis 2001 - Cherry Bevis 2002 - Julie Smith 2003 - Julie Smith 2004 - Julie Smith 2005 - Megan French 2006 - Megan French 2007 - Ashley Spangler 2008 - Ashley Spangler 2009 - Ashley Spangler 2010 - Amanda Randolph 2011 - Katherine Bell

Team Captains: 1994 - Lisa Phipps 1995 - Melanie Gray Lisa Phipps 1996 - Amy Waters 1997 - Angie Thompson Brandy Lambert 1998 - Brandy Lambert 1999 - Leslie Ferrell-Barrett 2000 - Ashley Beal Cherry Bevis 2001 - Cherry Bevis Kylie Crouch Amy Mullins Kim Spangler 2002 - Meredith Simpson 2003 - Sarah Thomas Julie Smith 2004 - Sarah Thomas Julie Smith 2005 - Natasha Bolton Brandy Stout 2006 - Megan French Kirsten Hassler Mandy Seibert Beth Underhill 2007 - Kayla Garrison 2008 - Meagan Sullivan 2009 - Meagan Sullivan Carla Hazelwood Ashley Spangler Madison Denman 2010 - Diana Carson 2011 - Carley Rhyne Lindsay Spradlen

Golden Eagle All-Time Participants / Team Awards


Golden Eagle Medalists in Dual Matches

Year ...... Medalist ...............Opponent/Site .......................Score1986 ........Cheryl Williams ...... Vanderbilt/Nashville, Tenn. ..............911986 ........Cheryl Williams ...... Austin Peay /Cookeville CC ..............781990 ........ Joy Martin ................ Cincinnati/Ironwood Golf Course ..791990 ........ Joy Martin ................ Cincinnati/Ironwood Golf Course ..871990 ........Katrina Parker ......... Tulane /Ironwood Golf Course ........841992 ........Susan Moreau ......... Samford/Birmingham, Ala. ...............401994 ........Melanie Gray ........... Murray/Ironwood Golf Course ........82

Tech’s first medalist: Cheryl Williams

Golden Eagle golfers have been tournament medalists 25 times since 1993

Year ....... Medalist ..............Tournament/Site ....................................................................... Score1993 ......... Lisa Phipps ............. Winthrop Invitational/Rock Hill, S.C. ...............................................................781994 ......... Melanie Gray ......... Murray State Invitational/Murray Country Club .........................................761995 ......... Lisa Phipps ............. OVC Championship/Murray Country Club ...................................................771995 ......... Amy Waters ............ EKU Fall Classic/Richmond Country Club .....................................................761997 ......... Angie Thompson . Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ..................................78-74—1621997 ......... Kim Spangler ......... Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ........................76-76—1521997 ......... Ashley Beal ............. Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ..................................74-79—1531998 ......... Ashley Beal ............. Murray State Invitational/Miller Memorial GC ............................................791998 ......... Leslie Ferrell ........... Mercer Spring Invitational/Macon Golf Course .......................72-75—1471998 ......... Cherry Bevis (t1st) Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ........................73-75—1481998 ......... Leslie Ferrell (t1st) Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ........................75-73—1481999 ......... Cherry Bevis .......... Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ........................70-76—1461999 ......... Cherry Bevis ........... Precept Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ....................71-79—1501999 ......... Kylie Crouch ........... Great Smokies Collegiate/Waynesville Country Club ............74-78—1522000 ......... Kim Spangler ......... OVC Championship/Ironwood Golf Course ........................77-79-78—2342000 ......... Kim Spangler ......... Tech Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ...................................75-78—1532000 ......... Cherry Bevis ........... Evansville Lady Aces Invitational/Eagle Valley Golf Course....................792000 ......... Kylie Crouch ........... Precept Invitational/Clarksville Country Club ..........................77-75—1522000 ......... Cherry Bevis ........... Great Smokies Invitational/Waynesville Country Club .........70-73—1432001 ......... Kylie Crouch ........... EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ..............77-76-72—2252002 ......... Julie Smith .............. Precept Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ...................78-19—1572003 ......... Beth Underhill ....... Lipscomb Intercollegiate/Bear Trace at Tims Ford .................78-72—1502003 ......... Julie Smith .............. EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ...................74-70—1442004 ......... Megan French ....... TSU Fall Quadrangular/Nashboro Village ..................................79-78—1572007 ......... Madison Denman EKU Spring Invitational/Arlington Golf Course .........................75-76--1512009 ......... Megan Bradford ... APSU Invitataional/Clarksville Country Club ..............................78-72--150

Golden EagleMedalist Leaders

Golden Eaglette players who have won tournament medalist honors:

Cherry Bevis ...............................................5Kim Spangler .............................................3Kylie Crouch...............................................3Ashley Beal .................................................2Leslie Ferrell ...............................................2Lisa Phipps .................................................2Julie Smith .................................................2Megan Bradford .......................................1Madison Denman ....................................1Megan French ...........................................1Melanie Gray .............................................1Amy Waters ................................................1Angie Thompson .....................................1Beth Underhill...........................................1

Cherry Bevis has won the most medalist honors

Ashley Beal

Golden Eagle Tournament Medalists


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University of Maine 1991

Mark Wilson’s first seven years as Director of Athletics at Tennessee Tech have been highlighted by vision, energy, and enthusiasm. Those factors have facilitated growth and excellence in all areas and have placed the focus

on generating a better student-athlete experience. Wilson recently completed an appointment on the NCAA Leader-ship Council, a position which gave the Ohio Valley Conference, TTU and Wilson a voice in a variety of strategic decisions that can affect intercollegiate athletics. Wilson, 42, has led Athletics to several milestone accomplish-ments during his first seven years, including enhanced facilities and fund raising, high profile staff additions, and compliance and aca-demic success. Under Wilson’s guidance, the program has continued to focus on the academic success of its student-athletes, with soaring numbers each semester on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. Tech’s student-athletes have achieved their highest overall combined semester GPAs. Wilson also developed a strategic plan for Tech’s athletic facilities and has already seen some of those plans become reality. During the past four years Tech has completed several construction projects to ath-letic facilities, including resurfacing the outdoor tennis courts, a new natural grass practice field, installa-tion of new turf in Tucker Stadium, renovating the running track, reno-vating the football offices, meeting rooms and locker rooms, and new lights at Tucker Stadium. Athletics opened a spacious, new basketball office complex in Eblen Center and in the spring held a Grand Opening on the new Athletic Performance Center on the western edge of campus (see pages 2-3). Additional building plans call for a new student-athlete center. Another step achieved under Wilson’s direction has been increased fund raising and devel-opment efforts with the goal of providing the necessary resources for Tech’s student-athletes, coaches and staff.

All of those accomplishments have come while the department has continued to stay focused on compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations. Wilson was named Director of Athletics on July 1, 2004. He came to Tennessee Tech from Ohio University. Since his first day at Tech, Wilson has made rapid and steady progress. He began by restructuring the department and implement-ed plans for a better student-athlete experience. In addition, athletics launched a dynamic new website, gained NCAA certification and was found in complete compliance, created a far-reaching “WIN” program for academic success, opened an entertaining and popular Tailgate Park, and started plans for two capital projects. Before going to Ohio, Mark served as the Director of Athletic Marketing for the University of Massachusetts. He also worked as a graduate assistant in the UMass athletic department and interned with the Northwestern University ticketing and marketing depart-ments. Wilson received his bachelor’s degree in 1991 from the Universi-ty of Maine in physical education and health, and earned his master’s in sports management from the University of Massachusetts in 1994. Mark has two daughters, Katey (16) and Meaghan (11).

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Athletics Administration Frank Harrell

Associate A.D.Dr. Lance Jasitt Assistant A.D./ Academics

Tammie McMillan Assistant A.D./ Business

Dr. Jeff Roberts Faculty Athletics Representative

Rob Schabert Assistant A.D./ Sports Information

Ben Shannon Facilities and Events

Kevin Bostian Associate A.D./ Development

Mandy Thatcher Compliance &Special Events

Soccer Daniel Brizard

Softball Tory Acheson

Tennis (M) Kenny Doyle

Volleyball John Blair

Baseball Matt Bragga

Basketball (M) Steve Payne

Basketball (W) Sytia Messer

CC & Track Tony Cox

Football Watson Brown

Golf (M/W) Polk Brown

Joe Erdeljac Athletics Trainer

Golden Eagle Head Coaches

Robin Burroughs

Cheerleading & DanceClerical Staff

Patrena Hicks

Kim Nash

Debbie Parker

Debbie Turnbow

Jessica Morgan

Chip Pugh

Ticket Office

Sandy Zimmerman

Strength & Conditioning Facilities

TylerBirdwell

Matt Dexter

Marketing & Sales

Selena Roberts

Kim Meredith

Amber Cockrill

Development

Leveda BirdwellCorporate Sales and Marketing


students braved a driving night rainstorm to pilfer a huge block-tin eagle statue from the charred ruins of a resort hotel in Monteagle. They painted the creature - with a wingspan of over six feet - a glistening gold, and suspended it from the rafter for public inspection at the following day's basket-ball game in Memorial Gym. Then-Governor Frank G. Clement, a lifelong friend of the hotel owner, was in Cookeville to speak . He worked out a compromise between his friend and the school students, who wanted to retain the eagle as their mascot.

Over the years, a wide variety of art-work and drawings have been used to represent the Ten-nessee Tech Golden

Eagles. Some of those include a drawing which appeared in media guides in the mid 1970s, and a cartoon-style mascots in the early 1980s that was dubbed ‘the purple chicken” by Tech students.

u One of the “Top Southern Public Universities” by U.S. News & World Report

u One of the “Best Southeastern Universities” and “America’s Best College Values” by The Princeton Review

u Among “America’s 100 Best College Buys” by Institutional Research and Evaluations, Inc.

WHERE QUALITY COUNTS For nearly 100 years, Tennessee Tech has served the various needs of the region, the state and beyond. Not only is Tech renowned as a fine institution of higher education, it also serves as a public resource center and encourages scholarly research and creative activity by its faculty and students. Today, Tech makes a number of contributions to economic devel-opment locally, regionally and nationally. Tech’s 65,000-plus alumni occupy positions of leadership in educa-tion, business, industry, government and public service. Tennessee Tech is widely known as an institution noted for its academic quality -- an institution where the energies of the faculty, staff and students are devoted to ensuring that the university’s quality is maintained and enhanced. The university’s vision is guided by the “T.E.C.H.” framework — technological leadership, enrollment growth, a caring campus, and high quality. The university is divided into seven academic divisions offering 44 programs of study leading to the bachelor’s degree and 20 pro-grams of study at the graduate level. More than 75 percent of the 370 full-time faculty members hold doctoral degrees. Considered one of the most picturesque campuses in the South -- and one of the safest -- the buildings carry an attractive Georgian style of architecture that lends the Tech campus an Ivy-league character. Tech was established in 1915 as Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, lo-cated on the site of its forerunner, Dixie College. TPI gained university

status in 1965, reflecting the institution’s role as a multipurpose, state-supported university. Tech’s current enrollment contin-ues to include students from almost all 95 Tennessee counties, along with students from more than 40 other states and about 40 foreign countries.

CAMPUS LIFE Tennessee Tech students know that there is a lot more to college life than what goes on in the classroom. Nearly 200 student organizations on campus offer activities ranging from academic, athletic, cultural, political, community-oriented, social to spiritual. At Tech, it’s easy to get involved and make friends. Campus recreation coordinates 11 intramural and club sports: basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, racquetball, rugby, soc-cer, softball, tennis, volleyball and wrestling. The Fitness Center is a free, full-service health club for students. It houses a fully equipped weight room, 25-meter indoor pool, cardiovascular equipment and an indoor track. Tech is also a center for the arts, presenting concerts, theatre productions, lectures, dance per-formances, films, workshops, demonstrations and art exhibits each year. And, of course there’s always an athletics event to attend. Tennessee Tech’s athletic teams compete in the Ohio Valley Conference for 14 sports on the NCAA Division I level, and students can attend all regular season athletic events absolutely free!

The Tennessee Tech Athletic Department unveiled a new brand on Aug. 31, 2006, with an all-new set of logos for the Golden Eagles. The brand is new, but the tradition remains -- the name Golden Eagles. How did TTU adopt the name? In the first quarter of this century, Tennessee Polytechnic Institute was a tiny school, located in the rugged, mountainous Upper Cumberland region where Golden Eagles were plentiful, soar-ing above the lush, upland forests. It's easy to understand how those early students and faculty could narrow their choices for their athletic team's nicknames to "Golden Eagles" or "Mountaineers." On February 14, 1925, the nickname "Golden Eagles " was officially adopted. The school news-paper, The Oracle, printed a story that outlined the efforts of a committee to suggest several possible nicknames to Athletic Association members for their consideration. The two most popular names were "Golden Eagles" and "Mountaineers," and the association, by a vote of 139-18, proudly declared its preference. It wasn't until 27 years later that a tangible mascot found its way to the campus. Several Tech

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The “WIN” program: Work Intensely Now

The WIN Program was implemented in the fall semester of 2004 to provide additional sup-port for freshmen and student-athletes whose general academic progress places them at risk for maintaining eligibility and graduating. The program involves the student-athlete, coach(es), academic advisor, tutors, and others to build academic skills for success. Participation in the program is primarily based on grades, and coaches or the academic advisor may recom-mend additional participation at any time. All incoming freshmen meet at least one time per week with their coach to discuss academic progress and needs as well as time management and study skill techniques. Other aspects of the program include monitored study hours, tutor-ing, and study skills workshops.

a c a d e m i c s u p p o rtDr. Lance JASITT

v Assistant Athletics Director for Academics and Student Welfare

Penn State University,1978

Dr. Lance Jasitt serves as As-sistant Athletics Director for Academics and Student Welfare. He has served in compliance and administrative operations roles in

the Tech Athletics Department since 1998. Dr. Jasitt plays a key role in the academic success of each of Tech’s varsity student-athletes, managers, and graduate assistants. His primary goals are to provide guid-ance and academic resources to permit student-athletes to maintain their academic eligibility under NCAA rules and to progress to graduation. In this process, Dr. Jasitt serves as a primary liaison between coaches and faculty. A detail-oriented person and a diligent worker, Dr. Jasitt has developed a solid understanding of the opera-tions of the Athletics Department, the staff and the needs of its student-athletes. In addition to his administrative role within Athletics, Dr. Jasitt is also highly involved in promoting reading and

literacy at all age levels. He was the 2008-09 president of the TTU Council of the International Reading As-sociation and is still actively involved in that organiza-tion. He also has served on the President’s Commis-sion on the Status of Women for seven years. Raised in York, Pa., he earned a bachelor’s de-gree from Penn State University in 1978 and added a master’s in public administration from Valdosta State University in 1987. In 1993, he received a master’s de-gree in education from Old Dominion University and added a Ph.D. in literacy education from Tennessee Tech in 2004. Dr. Jasitt is a former Commander in the U.S. Navy. His wife of 30 years, Donna White Jasitt, is a former Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve. They have two children, Ian and Meagan. Ian recently received his second degree from Tech, this one in Environmen-tal Geology. Meagan is a senior Pre-Physical Therapy major at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Amber Shepherd (top) and Greg Kitts (bottom) were among the golfers named as Wendy’s Scholar-Athletes during 2011-12


The success of Tennessee Tech University’s athletic teams is tied closely to the academic progress of each student-athlete, and the academic performance of each Tech student-athlete is closely monitored by the coaching staff as well as an experienced staff in Academic Services. Tech’s student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom. Each semester, the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll pays tribute to more than 200 students in athletics, including athletes, trainers, managers and cheerleaders, and the overall GPA of the department has climbed steeply in the past seven semesters. Student-athletes are the most visible component of a university, entertaining thousands of fans, students, alumni, family and friends. Their athletic abilities and achievements are a focus for national attention, as athletic events not only bring back faithful alumni, but serve as a welcome mat to the university for potential new students. Student-athletes devote many hours to practice, conditioning and training in an effort to be the best they can be. These hours are not required by non-athletes in the student body, and these extra demands can compete with academics for the student-athlete’s time and energy. The Tech Athletics Department works to provide help with course content (through tutors and monitored study hours) as well as with time management and study skills and any other academic support services that will allow Tech student-athletes to maximize their academic potential.

Marilyn Borch-Jensen

Academic Advisement

Secretary

Tennessee Tech’s commitment to its student-athletes is evident.The support personnel and resources available provide Golden Eagle

student-athletes with the tools needed for success.

1985 ......................... Angie Duncan, Volleyball1985 .............................Barry Wilmore, Football1985 .....................Andy Rittenhouse, Football1986 .....................Andy Rittenhouse, Football1986 ..............................Joel Chandler, Football1986 ......................... Angie Duncan, Volleyball1987 ................................ Ed deHass, Basketball1987 .................................. Derek Lane, Baseball1987 ......................... Angie Duncan, Volleyball1987 .....................Andy Rittenhouse, Football1987 .................................Clark Richey, Football1988 ...................................... Jim Cornelius, Golf1990 ..............................Steve Arnette, Baseball1990 ..............................Tuesday Frase, Softball1990 ................................ Lisa Johnson, Softball1990 .........................Spencer Hissam, Football1991 ...............................Ted Lockerby, Football1991 ....................................... Ben Holt, Baseball1991 ...............................Andrea Roark, Softball1992 ...............................Ted Lockerby, Football1992 ...............................Andrea Roark, Softball1993 ...............................Andrea Roark, Softball1993 ....................................... Ben Holt, Baseball1994 ....................Mary Beth Coombs, Softball1995 ................................... Scott Trent, Football1995 ...........................................Lisa Phipps, Golf1995 ..................Rachel Melchiorre, Volleyball1996 ................................. Jason Matson, Tennis1996 ...............................Stacy Hughes, Softball1996 ............... Kelly Carmichael, Track & Field1996 .......................Dena Adams, Track & Field1996 ...............................Brandy Henry, Softball1996 ..................Rachel Melchiorre, Volleyball1996 ............. Meggan Toohey, Cross Country1997 ...............................Stacy Hughes, Softball1997 .......................Dena Adams, Track & Field1997 ......................Jenny Adams, Track & Field

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1997 ...................................... Wade Morrell, Golf1997 ................................ Jeff Norman, Football1997 ............................ Wes Gallagher, Football1997 ..................Rachel Melchiorre, Volleyball1998 ..............................Diane Seng, Basketball1998 ................................ Taylor Ralph, Baseball1998 .....................................Amy Ayers, Softball1998 ......................Jenny Adams, Track & Field1998 ............................ Wes Gallagher, Football1999 ..............................Diane Seng, Basketball1999 ..................Collin Carmichael, Basketball1999 ............................ Adnan Hadzialic, Tennis1999 .......................................Shane Sewell, Golf1999 ............................ Wes Gallagher, Football1999 .................Kevin Boucher, Cross Country1999 ............... Steven Gordon, Cross Country2000 ..............................Diane Seng, Basketball2000 .................................Janet Holt, Basketball2000 ..................Collin Carmichael, Basketball2000 ...............................Brandy Henry, Softball2000 ............................Mirza Duranovic, Tennis2000 .............................Nick Solomon, Football2001 .................................Janet Holt, Basketball2001 .......................... Grant Swallows, Football2001 .............................. Kara Gilbert, Volleyball2001 .......................................Julie Tryon, Soccer2002 .................................Janet Holt, Basketball2002 ................................ Brent Jolly, Basketball2002 ........................LeeAnne Mongar, Softball2002 .................Stephanie Ward, Track & Field2002 ..................................... Alexis Boyd, Soccer2002 .............................. Kara Gilbert, Volleyball2002 ..................................... Trey Perry, Football2003 ........................ Stephanie Ward, CC/Track2003 .......................LeeAnne Mongar, Softball2003 ..................................... Alexis Boyd, Soccer2004 ........................ Stephanie Ward, CC/Track

1976 ...................................... Donley Canary, Baseball1978 ..................................... Pat Kannapel, Basketball1982 ................................. Jerilynn Harper, Basketball1985 .................................... Angie Duncan, Volleyball1986 ................................Andy Rittenhouse, Football1986 .................................... Angie Duncan, Volleyball1987 .............................................Derek Lane, Baseball1987 .................................... Angie Duncan, Volleyball1987 ................................Andy Rittenhouse, Football1988 .................................................Jim Cornelius, Golf1990 ...........................................Lisa Johnson, Softball1993 ......................................... Andrea Roark, Softball1996 ..................................Dena Adams, Track & Field1996 ......................................... Stacy Hughes, Softball1996 ...............................Dena Adams, Cross Country1997 ..................................Dena Adams, Track & Field1997 .............................Rachel Melchiorre, Volleyball1998 ................................Jenny Adams, Track & Field1999 .......................................Adnan Hadzialic, Tennis1999 ....................................... Wes Gallagher, Football2000 .........................................Diane Seng, Basketball2000 ........................................Nick Solomon, Football2001 ........................................... Janet Holt, Basketball2002 ........................................... Janet Holt, Basketball2002 .................................. LeeAnne Mongar, Softball2003 ...................................Stephanie Ward, CC/Track2003 .................................. LeeAnne Mongar, Softball2004 ...................................Stephanie Ward, CC/Track2005 ..................................... Anne Morrow, Volleyball2007 ............................................. Beth Boden, Softball2008 .....................................Thomas Nelson, Baseball2008 ............................................. Beth Boden, Softball2008 ................................. Stephanie Fischer, Softball 2009 ..........................................Taylor Askew, Football 2009 .........................................Teresa Craig, Volleyball2010 ...................................................... Josh Simer, Golf

Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-America

Tennessee Tech University student-athletes have achieved

Academic All-America honors 36 times since 1976.

2004 ................................... Brett Vavra, Football2004 ...........................Anne Morrow, Volleyball 2005 ..................................... Eric Anderson, Golf2005 .......................... Michelle Brigano, Soccer2005 ...............................Jess Seyfert, Volleyball2005 ...........................Anne Morrow, Volleyball2005 ...................................Jon Mahan, Football2006 .......................Leah Watson, Track & Field2006 .................................. Beth Boden, Softball2006 ...................................Jon Mahan, Football2007 .................................. Beth Boden, Softball2007 ...............................Taylor Askew, Football2007 ................... Bradley Thompson, Football2008 .................................. Beth Boden, Softball2008 .......................Stephanie Fischer, Softball2008 ..........................Thomas Nelson, Baseball2008 ...........................Keri Coulthard, CC/Track2008 ...............................Taylor Askew, Football2008 ................... Bradley Thompson, Football2008 .................................. Kathryn Lally, Soccer2008 ...................................Taren Brown, Soccer2008 ..............................Teresa Craig, Volleyball2009 ..............................Frank Davis, Basketball2009 .....................................Keri Light, CC/Track2009 ........................Stephanie Place, CC/Track2009 ..........................Lacie Coquerille, Softball 2009 ..............................Teresa Craig, Volleyball 2009 ...............................Taylor Askew, Football 2010 .....................................Lee Henry, Baseball 2010 .........................Chad Oberacker, Baseball2010 ..........................Lacie Coquerille, Softball 2010 ............................................Josh Simer, Golf 2011 ..........................Lacie Coquerille, Softball 2011 ............................. Corey Watson, Football 2011 ........................ James Normand, Football 2012 ............................Molly Heady, Basketball Total honors since1985 ......................107

Winning in the Classroom

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Responsible for providing medical coverage, recognition and treatment of injuries, and rehabilitation for all14 intercollegiate teams and more than 300 student-athletes. Tennessee Tech’s Sports Medicine department provides

some of the most complete and advanced care available.

Joe ERDELJAC

v Director of Sports Medicine Joe Erdeljac was named in July 2008 as Head Athletic Trainer at Tennessee Tech University. Erdeljac previously served as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Tennessee Tech for seven years, and worked for nine years with high school athletes for the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Erdeljac was at Tech from 1992 to

1999. During that time, he was the Athletics Trainer for the men’s basket-ball team and worked with the student-athletes on all of Tech’s teams. A native of West Virginia, Erdeljac began his career in 1988 while an undergraduate at the University of West Virginia. Upon graduation with a bachelor’s degree in Science and Physical Education, he took a gradu-ate assistant position at Austin Peay and received his master’s degree in 1989.

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His first full-time position was Assistant Athletic Trainer at LaSalle University prior to joining the Tech staff. After seven years at TTU, he accepted a position in 1999 with the CRMC as Head Athletic Trainer for Upperman High School in Baxter. During his time with CRMC, he was a volunteer athletic trainer at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colo-rado Springs, working with the basketball teams and other Olympic team members. A member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), he is also in the Southeastern Athletic Trainers Asso-ciation (SEATA) and recently completed a term as president of the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society (TATS). He was recently re-appointed by the governor to the Tennessee Board of Athletic Trainers, a post he’ll fill through 2014. Joe and his wife, Jessica, have one daughter, Riley Grace, born on December 15, 2008.

Assistant Athletic Trainers

JESSICA VAUGHAN -- Jessica Vaughan joined the Tennessee Tech athletic training staff in October 2011. A native of Camano Island, Wash., Vaughan did her undergraduate work at Washington State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training. From there, she attended graduate school at Seattle University, where she earned a Master of Sport Administration with a concentration in Leader-ship. While at Seattle, Vaughan served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer working primarily with baseball and men’s and women’s track and cross country. In her summers, Vaughan worked with the Bellingham Bells, a collegiate summer baseball team in Bellingham, Wash., which plays in the West Coast League. Vaughan resides in Cookeville.

RANDI KAPLAN -- Randi Kaplan joined the Tennessee Tech Sports Medicine staff in January 2012 in the role of Assistant Athletic Trainer. She works with women’s basketball and other sports as assigned. A native of Salisbury, Md., Kaplan received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the Uni-versity of Albany in 2004 and went to graduate school at the University of Buffalo. From 2007 to 2010, Randi was an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Newberry College. While there, she spent an extended period of time serving as the acting Head Athletic Trainer, and became proficient in numerous additional staff duties including insurance coordinator and staff liaison. In October 2010, she was selected as Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, a position she held until joining the Golden Eagle Sports Medicine staff. Professionally, she is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Asso-ciation (NATA) in addition to the College Athletic Trainer’s Society and the Maryland Athletic Trainer’s Association.

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Jessica VaughanJake Fox

JAKE FOX -- Jake Fox, a graduate assistant athletic trainer at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for two years, became an assistant athletics trainer at Tennessee Tech University in 2010. Fox earned his masters degree in clini-cal exercise physiology while at Chattanooga, receiving it in May. A native of Canandaigua, N.Y., Fox earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from East Carolina University where he worked with the football, volleyball and baseball teams, and also with high school teams in the area. He served as a graduate assistant in athletics at Chattanooga for two years. Prior to begin-ning his collegiate studies, Fox had more than 10 years of service in the U.S. Army, spending his time on active duty as a paratrooper and combat medic. He was in Operation Iraqi Freedom II from 2003 to 2005.

ADAM GRAHAM -- Adam Graham joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2011 as assistant athletic trainer. A graduate of Western Carolina with a master’s degree from West Virginia, Graham is a native of Chapel Hill, N.C., and a 2008 graduate of Western Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. As part of the WCU Athletic Training program, Graham had a stronghold on the department’s annual honors, winning the Outstand-ing Sophomore, Junior and Senior awards. After graduation, he spent one year in an internship position at Georgia Tech where he worked primarily with the Yellow Jacket football team. During 2010-11, Graham worked toward his master’s degree and served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at West Virginia University. His coverage with Mountaineer teams was with the baseball, cross country, track and football teams. He holds membership in several regional associa-tions, and is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

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Tennessee Tech University’s athletic training complex was re-named the Dr. William C. Francis Student Therapy/Athletic Training Complex on November 7, 1992, in recognition of the dedicated, long-time team physician who was instrumental in the health care of all Tech student-athletes for 35 years. The state-of-the-art facility is located in the east side of Tucker Stadium. A 1953 Tech graduate who served as the football team’s captain and was president of the student body, Dr. Francis was inducted into the school’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1984. Dr. Francis passed away on October 13, 1996.

Dr. William C. Francis Athletic Training Complex

Dr. Richard WILLIAMS Team Physician Dr. Richard Williams, M.S., M.D., serves as the Team Physician for Tennessee Tech student-athletes. A physician at Mid-State Sports Medicine, Dr. Williams has specialized in sports medicine throughout his professional medical career, including experience with high school, college, Olym-pic and professional athletes. He understands sports medicine from an athlete’s point of view, participating on track and field and basketball teams during his high school and collegiate careers. A 1975 graduate of Crawfordsville (Ind.) High School, Dr. Williams also spent one year as a foreign exchange student in West Germany. He graduated Cum Laude (A.B.) from Dartmouth College, and went on to earn an M.S. degree in Medical and Molecular Genetics from Indiana University, and an M.D. from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Williams worked with the Indianapolis Colts training camp and provided volunteer medical support for high school soccer and football teams in Indianapolis during his senior year in medical school, and also served as a research assistant at the Methodist Sports Medicine Center. During his residency at the University of Cincinnati Hospitals, Dr. Williams provided coverage for local high school and college football teams, and worked extensively with the University of Cincinnati athletic teams. He earned an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship with Kentucky Sports Medicine in Lexing-ton, and during the 1994-95 season was the team physician at Eastern Kentucky University, including primary game coverage in football and basketball, and training room coverage for all sports. Since 1995, Dr. Williams has been in practice in the Upper Cumberland. He has assumed primary responsibility, training room care and game coverage and injury treatment for all of Tennessee Tech’s athletic programs along with area high schools.

Medical Support StaffTTU/CRMC Golden Eagle Sports Medicine Therapy Center is located inside the east side of Tucker Stadium on the TTU campus. The center specializes in athletic and orthopedic injuries and creates a conve-nient way for students, faculty and staff to attend physical therapy without leaving campus. The center is operated by a community partnership between Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Ten-nessee Tech, and is also open to members of the community. Eric Tarsi is the physical therapist for the TTU/CRMC Golden Eagle Sports Medicine Therapy Center. Tarsi comes to Cookeville with nearly 10 years experience in sports medicine, physical therapy and rehabilitation, most recently having worked for a year in Nashville at Lean Physical Therapy. Prior to that, he spent a year in the Monterey/San Jose region of California as a traveling physical therapist, working mainly in home health and acute care. A native of Kingsford, Mich.,

Tarsi graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2002 with his M.S. in Physical Therapy after completing his undergraduate degree at GVSU in Health Sciences. Tarsi is engaged to Katie Reber; the couple resides in Cookeville and plans to marry in June of 2012. To make an appoint-ment, Tarsi will be reached at the center by calling (931) 783-2463.

Physical Therapy for Student-Athletes

Dr. James TALMAGE Consultant Dr. James Talmage, M.D., has over a decade of providing a variety of services to Tennessee Tech’s more than 300 student-athletes as general practitioner and consultant to the sports medicine staff. Currently a physician at the Occupational Health Center, Dr. Talmage moved to Cookeville in 1979 and has worked closely with the Tech sports medicine staff since 1987. While working with all men and women athletes, his primary area is the women’s basketball program. After graduating with a degree in Physiology from The Ohio State University in 1968, he was Summa Cum Laude in 1972 from the OSU medical school. He is Board Certified both in orthopedic surgery and in emergency medicine, and among his published works and lectures have been numerous items relating to athletic injuries and sports medicine.

Dr. Clark Childress Team Dentist

Dr. Mike Huddleston Team Optometrist

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Graduate Assistants

Left: Ali Bush

Right: Chuck Cushman


Tennessee Tech’s strength and conditioning program features: u Strength and conditioning coaches u A wide variety of workout stations at the new Athletic Performance Center u A comprehensive obstacle course u Nutrition analysis u Complete conditioning regimen

Chip Pugh is in his fifth year as Tennessee Tech’s strength and conditioning head coach. He oversees the physical

development of student-athletes in all 14 sports, provid-ing support in building toward championships. Pugh served three years in the same position at Winthrop University where he created and developed a highly successful strength and conditioning program that helped win 12 conference championships. An alumnus of Ohio University, he was an offensive lineman on the football team while earning a bachelor’s degree in sport industry and a master’s degree in physi-cal education. Pugh believes that the qualities that athletes can develop in strength and conditioning will not only aid in their athletic development, but will also help them build quality character components necessary for life. A native of Parkersburg, W. Va., he began his coach-ing career at his alma mater as an assistant strength and conditioning coach where he primarily worked with men’s and women’s track, men’s and women’s swimming,

The Tennessee Tech strength and conditioning program is a blend of science, technology, nutrition and one-on-one attention to each athlete. Golden Eagle student-athletes make a year-round

commitment to physically preparing to play their sport at the highest level. At TTU, a program is tailored to match each student-athlete’s individual needs with the sport-specific physical demands. This includes strength, speed, power, agility, flexibility, metabolic conditioning and motivation. This combination allows Tennessee Tech’s student-athletes to better reach their specific goals. Another

major focus of the strength staff is the development of sport-specific speed, agility and conditioning.

Emphasizing Player Developments t re n g t h & C o n d i t i o n i n g

Chip PUGH

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and women’s soccer. He also assisted coach Ethan Reeve, currently the head strength and conditioning coach at Wake Forest, with football while at Ohio. After leaving Ohio University he became the head strength and conditioning coach for football at Marietta (Ohio) College, where he also worked as an assistant football coach. Additionally, during his two years at Marietta College he also served as a campus minister to the college. Pugh is a certified member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Colle-giate Strength and Conditioning Coaches’ Association. He also holds the Club Coach certification through USA Weightlifting. He is a Level-I certified CrossFit trainer and con-ducts personal training classes open to the public using the CrossFit methods. Chip and his wife, the former Nicole Carey, were married July 29, 2000. They live in Cookeville, where they are active in sprint triathlons and CrossFit. The couple has one daughter, Rory Love Pugh, born October 16, 2010.


Golden Eagle Strength All-Americans

under Chip PughAwarded by the National Strength

and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

2007 Katie Sutherland, Softball Amadi McKenzie, Men’s Basketball2008 Allison Price, Women’s Basketball John Jackson, Football2009 Blair Bowens, Women’s Basketball Kelechi Odu, Football 2010 Kaleigh Gates, Softball Elijah Muhammad, Basketball 2011 Tacarra Hayes, Women’s Basketball Dustin Dillehay, Football

Assistant Strength Coaches

Rich Froning

By taking advantage of expert instruction, Golden Eagle student-athletes

are afforded every opportunity to maximize their athletic potential

Elijah Muhammad

Development of Core StrengthImagine the body is a 3-link chain with the head and arms being one link, the torso/trunk being the second link and the legs being the third link. If the core link (trunk/torso) is weak or inflexible, there is little chance of maximizing potential because all body movement stems from the core. Train using ground-based, multi-joint lifting versus machine lifting Most athletes participate in stand up power sports using many muscle groups at once. The emphasis of training should be on total body athleticism and flexibility rather than having body weight supported by a machine and forcing isolation of just one muscle group. By incorporating ground-based lifts and exercises that focus on the total body, the athlete be-comes more prepared to use their whole body in sport skills.

Train for Power (which results in increased speed)Power = (Mass Moved x Distance)/time. The less time it takes to move a mass a certain distance, the higher the output. As seen in the above formula, an increase in speed of movements results in an increase in power. Train AthleticismMany factors are included in athleticism: strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility, coordination, fitness level and mental toughness are just a few. It is the goal to maximize an athlete’s overall athleticism.

Train as a Team When teams train together, it provides another opportunity to develop chemistry, teamwork, leadership skills and a com-petitive environment. Within this competitive environment, teams can work on mental toughness, attacking the weights and maintaining a positive attitude. By enabling athletes to work on these things as a team, it helps to promote a stronger sense of unity, therefore making it harder to “fold” under pres-sure.

Make workouts short and intenseThere are many philosophies on how to get athletes stronger, faster and more flexible. But, when combined, these philoso-phies have the same three underlying principles: a) The workouts should be highly organized b) The workouts should be short in duration c) The workouts should be extremely intense

The following are recommendations for athletes concerning days and times of strength trainig (including warmups): * In-season: 3 days / week; 30-40 minutes/workout * Post-season: 3-4 days / week; 45-60 minutes/workout * Pre-season: 4 days / week; 50-60 minutes/workout

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Dan Bailey


Building a Better Athlete is the goal of Tech’s new Athletic Performance Center

In the Spring, Tennessee Tech held Grand Opening for its brand new, state-of-the-art Athletic Performance Center for Golden Eagle student-athletes. The 25,000 square-foot facility will benefit every Golden Eagle stu-dent-athlete. Considered as the finest such facility in the Ohio Valley Conference, the APC features 10,000 square-feet for the new strength & conditioning room and 10,000 square-feet for indoor practice facility. At an estimated cost of $2 million, the facility is located west of the softball complex close to Pine Ave. To help Tech’s student-athletes by providing sup-port for the purchase of equipment, please contact Kevin Bostian, Associate Athletic Director for Development, either by phone (931-372-3929) or email him at: [email protected].

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1975 InducteesPreston V. (Putty) Overall (1923-67)--Football, Basketball, Track, BaseballCreed Denton McClure (1937-39)--Football, TrackB. Holmes Neal (1937-39)--FootballTom Fann (1950-52)--FootballJames Dearing Miller (1920-25)--Football

1976 InducteesMalcolm P. Quillen (1930-33)--Baseball, FootballRaymond H. (Bull) Brown (1933-37)--Baseball, Basketball, Football, TrackElwin W. (Wink) Midgett (1930-34)--Baseball, Basketball, FootballSidney McGee (1939-68)--Sports InformationEmmett T. Strickland (1933-36)--Football, Baseball, Basketball

1977 InducteesHooper Eblen (1941-74)--Basketball, Baseball, Football, Track, Tennis, GolfKenneth Sidwell (1955-56)--BasketballJoe B. Sills (1927-31)--Football, Baseball, BasketballWilburn Tucker (1941-67)--Baseball, FootballEddie Watson (1922-28)--Football, Baseball, Basketball

1978 InducteesBenton Bilbrey (1940-43)--Track, Football, BaseballHuland Draper (1937-40)--Baseball, BasketballJack Van Hooser (1951-54)--Football, BaseballLonnie Warwick (1961-63)--FootballHomer (Rudy) Schmittou (1959-62)--Football, Track

1979 InducteesCarl S. (Cotton) Barlow (1936-39)--Football, BaseballTom Chilton (1956-57)--TrackWilliam Dupes (1949-51)--Football James S. Hagan (1957-60)--Basketball Flavious Smith (1948-52)--Football, Basketball

1980 InducteesAlbert Jobe (1927-30)--Football, Baseball, Basketball, TrackJim Ragland (1960-63)--FootballMarshall (Stick) Taylor (1953-56)--Football, BasketballDavid C. Williamson (1927-33)--Football, BasketballLarry Schreiber (1966-69)--Football

1981 InducteesFrank R. Adams (1927-31)--FootballLowell Smith (1958-61)--Football James A. Carlen (1924-27)--Athletics

1982 InducteesDavid Baxter (1958-61)--Football Kenneth Broyles (1951-53)--Football Bannis Norris (1931-35)--Basketball, BaseballVirgil Rains (1949, 1952-54)--FootballRay Thomas (1957-60)--Football

1983 InducteesEdward Gracey (1939-42)--Golf, Football, TrackGordon Mason (1957-61)--FootballCharles Pangle (1943-45)--Football, Basketball, BaseballW. J. Shumaker (1957-59)--FootballJim Youngblood (1968-72)--Football

1984 InducteesEdward F. Etzel (1971-74)--Rifle William C. Francis (1949-52)--FootballDon Cook (1948-51)--Baseball, BasketballTommy Hackler (1959-60)--Football Edd Zegarski (1942, 1947-48)--Football, Track

1985 InducteesEarl Carrier (1929-34)--Football, Baseball, BasketballRay Carter (1970-73)--Rifle Homer Hamdorff (1936-39)--Football, Baseball, BasketballCharles (Chuck) Kriese (1970-72)--Tennis

1986 InducteesGlen (Pete) Davis (1938-42)--Basketball, FootballElois Grooms (1972-75)--FootballMike Hennigan (1971-72)--FootballRon Shumate (1957-61)--Baseball, Basketball

1987 InducteesR.L. Highers (1940-43)--Football, Baseball BasketballFrank Jones (1972-76)--Basketball L.C. (Lusk) Stubblefield (1938-42)--Football Baseball

1988 InducteesEverett Derryberry (1940-74)--AdministrationHerbie Merritt (1956-59)--Basketball Dana Winningham (1972-75)--Football Kenneth (Moe) Wright (1955-57)--Football

1989 InducteesNoble Cody (1952-90)--Athletics James M. Gaylor (1951, 1955-57)--Football, BaseballGayle Burgess-Hastings (1975-76)--Basketball James G. (Red) Jarell (1944, 46-49)--Football, Basketball

1990 InducteesL.D. (Speedy) Carden (1946-50)--Basketball, FootballPam Chambers-Compton (1976-80)--BasketballBobby Nichols (1960-63)--GolfJohnny Oldham (1955-64)--Basketball 1991 InducteesRay Drost (1958-64)--Football, BaseballRon Filipek (1964-67)--BasketballRod M. Fitz-Randolph (1976-80)--RifleJoseph (J.R.) Mulvihill (1967-69)--Football

1992 InducteesRobert Aylward (1970-73)--Rifle Jerilynn Harper (1979-82)--BasketballJim Harrison (1943-49)--Baseball, FootballMarynell Meadors (1970-86)--Basketball, Volleyball

1993 InducteesMarc Burnett (1977-82)--BasketballDr. William Headrick (1941-43)--Basketball, BaseballPam Cassity Smith (1973-77)--Basketball Don Wade (1968-82)--Football

1994 InducteesMurray Cunningham (1973-76)--Football Don J. Henderson (1946-49)--Football, BaseballEd Hooper (1940-1998)--AthleticsHubie Smith Jr. (1950-56)--Golf

A period of 10 years must pass after they complete their eligibility before athletes can be nominated for the Tech Sports Hall of Fame.

Nominations are due each year by June 30.

1995 InducteesEd Burns (1975-79)--Football Kurt Fitz-Randolph (1976-80)--RifleRodney Moore (1975-79)--Track

1996 InducteesEldon Burgess (1962-96) and Gene Davidson (1962-98)--BroadcastingWayne Pack (1970-73)--Basketball Kim Tunnell-Suiter (1982-85)--VolleyballMike Winchester (1972-75)--Baseball

1997 InducteesWayne Anderson (1977-80)--Football Donley Canary (1973-77)--Baseball Jim Newkirk (1980-89)--RifleCheryl Taylor (1983-87)--Basketball

1998 InducteesJuan Escudero (1986-88)--TennisBruce Harris (1955-57)--BasketballBob Joye (1967-80)--Football Derek Lane (1984-87)--Baseball

1999 InducteesJim Cornelius (1985-88)--GolfJohnny Donnelly (1989-98)--SupporterMelinda Clayton Hatfield (1986-90)--BasketballElaine Proffitt Keagle (1978-82)--Rifle

2000 InducteesBill Branch (1949-52)--Football, BaseballC. Stephen Lynn (1966-69)--TennisMelanie Marshall (1986-89)--Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, GolfJohn D. Wall (1950-53)--TrackLana Ward (1987-90)--Rifle

2001 InducteesMatt Bulow (1987-90)--Tennis, ParalympicsAngela Moorehead (1988-91)-- BasketballMatt Stark (1977-80)--Rifle

2002 InducteesJohn Fitzpatrick (1969-72)--FootballTodd Kemp (1985-88)--BaseballRoschelle Vaughn (1990-92)--Basketball

2003 InducteesBecky Murray Isom (1982-85)--Volleyball Stephen Kite, Sr. (1982-86)--BasketballSteve Moore(1968-83)--Athletics TrainerRaymond Slonena, Sr. (1980-84)--RifleBarry Wilmore (1982-85)--Football

2004 InducteesAnthony Avery (1986-90)--Basketball Beth Keylon (1992-94)--SoftballAndrea Roark (1990-93)--SoftballDelores Wheatley (1969-2004)--Academics

2005 InducteesLeonard “Sonny” Allen (1951-54)--Football Scott Baerns (1985-88)--Baseball David Mays (1974-98)--Baseball Coach

2006 InducteesShawn Monday Smith (1986-90)--BasketballCecilia Ramsey Fisher (1988-91)--BasketballAngelo Volpe (1987-2000)--PresidentMelanie Gray Walker (1991-95--GolfBill Worrell (1981-2006)--Basketball Coach

2007 InducteesDr. Thurston Banks (1973-2006)--Administrator Stacy Hughes Britt (19866-89)--SoftballDr. David Larimore (1976-2006)--AdministratorEddie Scott (1951-54)--Football, TrackRyan Weeks (1986-89)--Football

2008 InducteesChris Hedman (1986-90)--Tennis Mark Maberry (1994-97)--BaseballJohn “Shakey” McClellan (1964-2007)--SupporterRachel Melchiorre (1994-97)--VolleyballTom Pack (1996-99)--Golf

2009 InducteesDena Adams Fairley (1995-98)--Cross Country, TrackJim Bishop (1967-71)--Football, BaseballJohn Moorhead (1955-59)--Football, TrackTony Stone (1955-59/67-73)--Football/CoachBranon Vaughn (1995-99)--Football

2010 InducteesSteve Hawkins (1984-87)--Baseball Diane Seng Haynes (1996-2000)--Basketball, Volleyball, Track Brandy Henry Kleeman (1999-2000)--Softball Gene Palmer (1956-60)--Cross Country, Track

Raymond Brown ...................................1933-1937Hooper Eblen ........................................1941-1974Tom Fann ..............................................1950-1952P.V. Overall.............................................1923-1967Emmett Strickland ................................1933-1936Wilburn Tucker ......................................1941-1967Star Wood .............................................1950-1951Jim Youngblood ....................................1968-1972 Bill Dupes ..............................................1954-1962

Dr. Thurston Banks ................................1974-2006Raymond Brown ...................................1933-1937Dr. Everett Derryberry ...........................1943-1974Hooper Eblen ........................................1941-1974David Larimore ......................................1977-2004David Mays ............................................1974-1999 Marynell Meadors .................................1970-1986 Bobby Nichols .................................XXXXXXX-2008Johnny Oldham .....................................1955-1964P.V. Overall.............................................1923-1967Malcolm Quillen ....................................1930-1933Dr. Arliss Roaden ...................................1974-1985Wilburn Tucker ......................................1941-1967Angelo Volpe .........................................1987-2000Don Wade..............................................1966-1982Bill Worrell ............................................1980-2006

Jim Youngblood ....................................1968-1972

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

College Football Hall of Fame

OVC Hall of Fame

H a l l o f f a m e


Woman of the Year 1991 - Dana Scott (Basketball)1992 - Cecilia Ramsey (Basketball)1993 - Bonnie Zoss (Volleyball/Track/BB)1994 - Beth Keylon (Softball)1995 - Taunya Lovelace (Basketball)1996 - Merrie Robin Caldwell (CC/Track)1997 - Dena Adams (Track/CC)1998 - Rachel Melchiorre (Volleyball)1999 - Amber Clark (Basketball)2000 - Diane Seng (Basketball/Volleyball) and Collin Carmichael (Basketball)2001 - Rachael Gobble (Basketball) and Adrienne Fortmann (Softball)2002- Janet Holt (Basketball)2003 - LeeAnne Mongar (Softball)2004 - Alexis Boyd (Soccer) and Andrea Brown (Basketball)2005 - Laura Sidorowicz (Volleyball)2006 - Anne Morrow (Volleyball)2007 - Kayla Garrison (Golf)2008 - Beth Boden (Softball)2009 - Kappy Lang (Volleyball) 2010 - Teresa Craig (Volleyball)2011 - Brooke Mayo (Soccer)

Mayo Ordu Hayes Meffert

An Honored StaffTory Acheson - Softball OVC Coach of the Year - 2003, 2006John Blair - Women’s Volleyball OVC Coach of the Year - 2008Matt Bragga - Baseball TBCA Coach of the Year - 2009 OVC Coach of the Year - 2010 Bill Branch - Women’s Golf OVC Coach of the Year - 1994Watson Brown - Football OVC Coach of the Year - 2011 Jennie Gilbert - Volleyball OVC Coach of the Year - 1997David Green - Athletic Trainer TATS Trainer of the Year - 1994 Frank Harrell - Men’s Basketball TSWA Coach of the Year - 1991Bobby Holloway - Softball OVC Coach of the Year - 1994

Tom Kelly - Rifle OVC Coach of the Year - 2001Jeff Lebo - Men’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year - 2000, 2001, 2002Barry Lewis - Men’s Tennis OVC Coach of the Year - 2008David Mays - Baseball OVC Coach of the Year -1993, 1995, 1997Sytia Messer - Women’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year, 2011 George Moody - Rifle OVC Coach of the Year - 2002, 2003Bobby Nichols - Men’s Golf OVC Coach of the Year - 1990, 2005Bobby Nichols - Women’s Golf OVC Coach of the Year - 2000, 2001Steve Payne - Men’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year - 2006

Tech Athletics staff members have won many honors and awards since 1986

Swansey

Man of the Year1993 - Ben Holt (Baseball)1994 - Mike Kinney (Baseball)1995 - Willie Queen (Football)1996 - Gerald Bentley (Football)1997 - Robert Taylor (Football)1998 - Jeff Norman (Football)1999 - T.J. Christian (Football)2000 - Wes Gallagher (Football)2001 - Larrie Smith (Basketball)2002- Grant Swallows (Football)2003 - Brent Jolly (Basketball)2004 - Luis Aquerrevere (Tennis)2005 - Brett Vavra (Football)2006 - David McMahan (Football)2007 - Anthony Ash (Football)2008 - Thomas Nelson (Baseball)2009 - Bradley Thompson (Football) 2010 - Josh Simer (Golf) 2011 - Kelechi Ordu (Football)

Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year 1994 - Beth Keylon (Softball)1995 - Taunya Lovelace (Basketball)1996 - Stacy Hughes (Softball)1997 - Diane Seng (Basketball)1998 - Diane Seng (Basketbal/VB/Track)1999 - Diane Seng (Basketball/Volleyball)2000 - Diane Seng (Basketball/Volleyball)2001 - Janet Holt (Basketball)2002 - Janet Holt (Basketball) and Lupita Hernandez (Tennis)2003 - Stephanie Dallmann (Softball)2004 - Lori Bayless (Softball)2005 - Emily Christian (Basketball)2006 - Bonnie Bynum (Softball) and Emily Christian (Basketball)2007 - Bonnie Bynum (Softball) and Beth Boden (Softball)2008 - Stephanie Fischer (Softball)2009 - Stephanie Place (CC and Track) 2010 - Tacarra Hayes (Basketball) 2011 - Tacarra Hayes (Basketball) and Leah Meffert (Volleyball)

Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year 1994 - Mike Jones (Football)1995 - Greg Bibb (Basketball)1996 - Michael Penix (Football)1997 - Mark Maberry (Baseball)1998 - Andre Caballero (Football)1999 - Branon Vaughn (Football)2000 - Branon Vaughn (Football)2001 - Chad Evitts (Football)2002 - Grant Swallows (Football)2003 - Casey Benjamin (Baseball)2004 - Willie Jenkins (Basketball)2005 - Willie Jenkins (Basketball) and Frank Omiyale (Football)2006 - Scott Stallings (Golf)2007 - Scott Stallings (Golf)2008 - Larry Shipp (Football)2009 - A.J. Kirby-Jones (Baseball)2010 - A.J. Kirby-Jones (Baseball) and Chad Oberacker (Baseball)2011 - Zac Swansey (Basketball)

Jim Ragland - Football OVC Coach of the Year - 1992, 1993Rob Schabert - Sports Information TTU Outstanding Professional - 2004Qasim Sheikh - Women’s Soccer OVC Coach of the Year - 1998Randy Smith - Men’s Tennis OVC Coach of the Year - 1991, 1992, 1999, 2006Randy Smith - Women’s Tennis OVC Coach of the Year - 1999Mike Sutton - Men’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year - 2005 BWAA Most Courageous, 2006 NSC Kaia Jergenson Courage Award, 2006 Bill Worrell - Women’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year - 1987, 1990, 1992, 2000Bill Worrell - Men’s Tennis OVC Coach of the Year - 1986

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The mission of Tennessee Techno-logical University Intercollegiate Athlet-ics, based upon and consistent with the university’s mission, is to encourage student scholarship and sportsmanship with emphasis placed on helping student-athletes make appropriate progress to-ward completion of their chosen academic degree programs and become productive members of society. The TTU Intercollegiate Athletics Program serves as a rallying point for the university as well as a public relations outlet for university activities by striving to bring positive recognition to TTU through a program built on concepts including excellence, integrity, and enthusiasm.

Academic integrity is a key element in athletic decisions, thus ensuring that the educational values, practices, and the university’s mission set the standard for the program. TTU’s athletic program strives for student-athlete excellence in competition and in the academic setting. TTU seeks to field disciplined and competitive athletic teams dedicated to observing sportsmanship and applicable rules, to providing quality athletic training and medical support to intercollegiate athletics, and to supporting the general welfare of student-athletes. The TTU Intercollegiate Athletics Pro-gram focuses on the overall development of all persons participating in athletics. Ethical conduct and good sportsmanship are pro-

Tennessee Tech University Athletics Mission Statementmoted among faculty and students, alumni and friends, athletics department staff, and student-athletes. The program adheres to the policies, rules, and guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA), the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), and the institution. Intercollegiate Athletics is as sup-portive of women as of men and as sup-portive of those in the minority as those in the majority. The program is committed to complying with Title IX regulations. Inter-collegiate Athletics provides opportunities to eligible persons without regard to age, gender, color, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

CLOSE TO EVERYBODY: Tennessee Tech is less than a day’s drive from almost half of the USA. Mileage to Tech: Nashville (78), Chattanooga (95), Knoxville (102), Atlanta (210), Birmingham (238), Louisville (247), Cincinnati (250), Memphis (289), Indianapolis (357), Tallahassee (397), St. Louis (399), Detroit (525), Cleveland (529), Chicago (547), Orlando (646), New Orleans (648), ESPN Studios (933)

PICTURESQUE VIEWS: Two of America’s most picturesque lakes can be

found within a short drive of Cookeville. Dale Hollow Lake is just to the north, while Center

Hill Lake (shown here) is just south of town.

NICE WEATHER: The Cookeville area enjoys a mild climate

throughout the year, perfect for the abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.

January: average high 53F, average low - 38F,July: average high 89F, average low 67FAnnual average precipitation: 51 inches

Annual average snowfall: 8 inches

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role on what has become a national issue. In 1995, the OVC implemented a first-of-its-kind “Sportsmanship Statement,” a policy which promotes principles of fair play, ethical conduct and respect for one’s opponent. The statement has become a model for others to follow across the nation, and has answered the challenge of the NCAA Presidents Commission to improve sportsmanship in collegiate athletics. Additionally, the OVC annually presents the Steve Ham-ilton Sportsmanship Award, in honor of the former Morehead State student-athlete, coach and athletics director, to a junior or senior student-athlete with significant athletic contribu-tions who best exemplifies the characteristics of sportsman-ship and citizenship. Most recently, the Conference has also implemented the OVC Institutional and Team Sportsmanship Awards, which are presented to one institution and 18 sport-specific teams voted by their peers to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical conduct as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. The vision of leadership demonstrated by the Found-ing Fathers in 1948 remains alive today as the Ohio Valley Conference prepares for the future. One example is in regard to the current trend in collegiate athletics administration for increased involvement of university presidents in setting policies and making rules. The presidents of OVC institutions, however, have always governed the Conference, long before presidential governance became a national theme. The Ohio Valley Conference sponsors the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis and track for men, and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball for women. In addition, the OVC also sponsors the combined men’s and women’s sport of rifle. Now in its seventh decade of competition, the Ohio Val-ley Conference has grown significantly from its humble begin-nings while increasing the number of athletics opportunities it provides for students. Current league representatives include charter members Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University and Murray State University, along with Austin Peay State Univer-sity, Eastern Illinois University, Jacksonville State University,

Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin. Belmont University will become the league’s 12th member on July 1, 2012.

ball added over the next four years. Those sports were initially governed by the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), but the overall strength of women’s programs in the league was demonstrated by the automatic bids the OVC instantly received when the NCAA became the governing body in 1982. The playing field is not the only place where OVC ath-letes are working hard. The league also recognizes excellence in the classroom. Six Scholar-Athlete Awards are presented yearly to male and female athletes, while others are com-mended for their academic success by being Medal of Honor recipients or earning a spot on the Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Additionally, the league annually presents one institutional Academic Achievement Award, as well as separate team awards in each Conference-sponsored sport. Since the College Sports Information Directors of American (CoSIDA) Academic All-America program began, the Ohio Valley Conference has had 202 student-athletes honored with the award, including 35 over the last three years. Through the early years of the league, administrators wrestled with fan behavior due to the close proximity of the Conference members and the intense rivalries which devel-oped. Just as it did decades ago, the OVC took the leadership

The Ohio Valley Conference215 Centerview Drive, Suite 115

Brentwood, Tenn. 37027(615) 371-1698

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Entering its 64th year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation’s eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. In May 2011 the Conference expanded for the second time in four years, adding Belmont University which will begin competition in the 2012-13 academic year. The addition of Belmont will give the OVC 12 members, the most the league has had at one time in its illustrious history. The move added a second team in the city of Nashville and was the first addition to the league since Southern Illinois University Edwardsville joined in 2008. SIUE will begin regular season competition this season (2011-12) and be eligible for postseason the same year Belmont joins the league. The 2009-10 school year saw a change in leadership as Beth DeBauche was named the seventh full-time Commis-sioner in league history on July 28. She is currently one of just five females to be the head of a Division I conference, and one of just eight to lead a Division I conference all-time. The last three commissioners of the OVC have moved onto jobs as the commissioner of the Big Ten, Big 12 and the Mid-American Conferences. The OVC’s proud past dates back to 1948, but seeds for the new league were actually planted in 1941. Discussions were put on hold by World War II but reemerged Feb. 27-28, 1948 at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville as Morehead State, Louisville and Evansville merged to form the OVC. Tennessee Tech joined the OVC the following year. In the 1950s, the OVC became a pioneer on a much more significant scale socially, breaking racial barriers to providde educational and athletic opportunities to African-Americans. Through the past 63 years, 15 teams have won or shared the league’s football title. The list is led by Eastern Kentucky, winner of 20 outright or shared football crowns, including both the 2007 and 2008 championships. Former member Middle Tennessee is next with 11 titles, followed by Tennessee Tech with nine. The first Division I-AA/FCS football playoff was held in 1978 with only four teams, which is the only year through present day that the OVC did not field a playoff representative. In the late 1970s, women’s athletics began somewhat of a rebirth on the national scene as the NCAA began sponsoring and marketing women’s sports. Recog-nizing the need to provide increased opportunities for female athletes, the OVC established women’s championships in the sports of basketball, tennis and track in 1977, with cross country and volley-

From left: Beth DeBauche, Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner; Brad Walker, Associate Commissioner/Chief Operating Officer; Jennifer Gibbs, Assistant Commissioner for Championships; Kyle Schwartz, Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations; Brian Pulley, Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs; Matthew Banker, Assistant Commissioner for Institutional Services; Heather Brown, Director of Media Relations.

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Nick Burns, 26, joined the Tennessee Tech Sports Information staff in July of 2010 and is in his second season on the staff. He is the primary contact for volleyball, women's basketball and baseball, and the secondary contact for tennis. A native of Bloomington, Minn., he is a 2007 graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a public relations emphasis. As an undergraduate, Burns was a reporter for the campus newspaper covering the men's and women's track and field and golf teams and writing feature stories. He also worked in the school’s athletic communications

office helping with gameday services and writing. From 2007 to 2009, Burns was a graduate assistant in the MSU athletic communications office, serving as the primary contact for the volleyball and women's basketball teams for two seasons, and the softball, men's and women's track and field and tennis teams for one season. He produced publications, was the in-game statisti-cian for all Maverick home events, updated the athletic website and filled in as guest host of the weekly Maverick Magazine radio show. During the 2008-09 women's basketball season, Burns served as the primary contact when the team won the Division II NCAA National Championship in San Antonio. He has also worked at the WCHA Final Five.

Tommy Dillard, 25, joined the Tech Sports Information staff in July after serving as sports editor of the Murray Ledger & Times. Dillard served as the beat writer covering Mur-ray State athletics and coordinated coverage of the university as well as several high schools. He was also responsible for page and section design, photography and web site mainte-nance. At Tech, Dillard will handle several aspects of media relations for the athletics department, including the production of pub-lications, press releases and human interest articles. He will serve as the primary sports in-

formation contact for the soccer and men’s basketball teams, as well as the golf, cross country and track teams. Prior to being named the sports editor of the newspaper in Murray in 2010, Dillard served three years as assistant sports editor covering local high school athletics. He has also worked for the Associated Press, covering Murray State home athletic events as well as non-sports-related work. Dillard has earned numerous awards from the Kentucky Press Association. A native of Germantown, Tenn., Tommy gradu-ated from Murray State in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He married the former Elaine Kight on June 11.

Brandon Goodwin, a 2010 graduate of Tennessee Tech, has returned to his alma mater to work with the TTU Sports Information staff. He will work in new media, coordinat-ing social media efforts, blogs, and radio and video broadcasts. A native of Lenoir City, Tenn., Goodwin, 23, earned a Bachelor of Science de-gree in communications and pre-law with an emphasis in sports media. During his tenure at TTU, Goodwin served as sports editor for The Oracle, Tech’s weekly student newspa-per, where he covered each of Tech’s then 16 intercollegiate teams. He also held the title of assistant sports editor of The Eagle, the TTU

yearbook, and was a disc jockey on WTTU 88.5 fm in Cookeville. Goodwin worked as an undergraduate student in the sports information department from 2007-2010 while attending Tech. His responsibilities ranged from writ-ing and designing media guides to public address and radio broadcasts. He serves as one of the voices of the Golden Eagle Sports Network, providing sideline color and information during football broadcasts.

Sports Information Assistants

m e d i a re l a t i o n sRob SCHABERT

v Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Information and BroadcastingSt. Cloud State, 1977

Heading into his 30th year on the Tennessee Tech athletics staff, Rob Schabert is assistant athletics director for sports information and broadcast-

ing. He joined the Tech staff on Sept. 8, 1982, and has been going full-speed ever since, working not only in publicizing Tech’s student-athletes and staff but also in promotions and marketing for the athlet-ics department. In September 2008 he was inducted into the Hall of Distinction at Minnesota State University (Mankato). An active member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), he has attended the organization’s annual work-shop in 29 of his 35 years in the profession. He has served on numer-ous CoSIDA committees, including Ethics, Academic All-America and Writing, and he currently serves on the Olympic Liaison Committee. In 2004, he was voted winner of the university’s Outstanding Professional Award, and in July 2005 was promoted to his current title. A tireless worker, Schabert has won dozens of national publica-tions and writing awards, including “Best in the Nation” from USA Volleyball for his annual media guide six times. Schabert, 55, has established several programs within the department. He created the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in 1987 and initiated the President’s Awards program in 1991. He also established the Woman of the Year/Man of the Year awards along with the Out-standing Male and Female Athlete awards. He is active in the TTU Sports Hall of Fame selection process and serves as the emcee of the annual Hall of Fame Dinner. Schabert has promoted the selection of numerous Tech Academic All-Amer-icans and is extremely active in promoting both the academic and athletic accomplishments of Tech’s student-athletes. Another wing of his operation is the day-to-day production and operations of the vast Tech athletics web site, TTUsports.com. Rob and his staff also serve as the hosts to all media attending athletics events on campus. Over the past several years, many of the interns who have worked for Schabert have moved into full-time positions in the Sports Information profession at a wide variety of colleges and universities, including Appalachian State, UAB, Xavier, Idaho, Texas State and the University of New Mexico. A Minnesota native who learned the trade under the guidance of his father, Bob (a long-time Minnesota Sportswriter), Rob earned his bachelor’s degree in mass communications from St. Cloud (Minn.) State University in 1977, spent one year in the Minnesota Twins public relations office, and was SID for five years at Mankato State University. He was a charter member of the St. Cloud chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, the Society of Professional Journalist. In 2002, Rob was a volunteer with the Salt Lake Olympic Com-mittee as a member of the Press Operations staff. Rob and his wife, Joan, have two grown children who are also in the public relation business -- Matt (Morehead State sports informa-tion) and Kristen (U.S. Army public affairs). They also have one grand-son, Jacob.

Fans can now follow and support Tech Athletics through two social media outlets. The Tennessee Tech Sports Information and Marketing Departments have created a TTUsports Fan Page on Facebook, and also send regular “tweets” via Twitter. Both provide up-to-the-minute breaking news, feature stories, game previews and recaps for all Tech athletic programs. To become a fan, Facebook users can log into their accounts and type TTU Sports in the search field at the top of the page. Click on TTU Sports (type: Sports/Athletics) and click the “Like” button. On Twitter, fFans can follow TechGoldenEagle by logging on to their Twitter accounts, clicking “find people” and searching “techgoldeneagle”. Click the (+) follow button to start receiving updates from TTUsports!

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WELCOME to TENNESSEE TECH Women’s and Men’s Golf / 2011-2012 The Tennessee Tech University Sports Information Office works diligently to make things easier for members of the media covering Tech golf, and fans and friends keep-ing current on the team, including constant updates on our web site (TTUsports.com) and this media guide. If there is something you need, please let us know by contact-ing our office.

Credits: The 2011-2012 Golden Eagle Golf Guide was produced by Rob Schabert, Sports Information Director, and by Tommy Dillard, Sports Infor-mation Intern. Photography by Tech Photo Services, Jim Dillon, Tony Marable and Rob Schabert.

Information on the WebThe most comprehensive information on the Tennessee Tech golf teams can be found on the official athletics website, TTUsports.com. The Sports Information Office has prepared pages featuring general information on the teams such as schedule, roster, player profiles and coaching staff.

PracticesAll practices are open to the media. However, no interviews may be conducted during a practice. Interviews with players and coaches must be arranged, in advance, for before and after practice. Interviews with coaches Polk Brown Interviews with coach Polk Brown can be ar-ranged any time Monday through Friday by calling the Sports Information Office. Player InterviewsAll player interviews must be arranged through the Sports Information Office. This policy allows us to arrange a time that will not interfere with a student-athlete’s academic schedule, which has top priority.

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2012 Men’s Golf Spring Schedule March 5-6 at Samford Intercollegiate Birmingham, Ala. Hoover Country Club March 12-13 at Grover Page Classic Jackson, Tenn. Jackson Country Club March 26-27 at North Alabama Spring Classic Muscle Shoals, Ala. Fighting Joe Golf Course April 9-10 at Grub Mart Invitational Glencoe, Ala. Silver Lakes Country Club April 16-17 at TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate Old Hickory, Tenn. Hermitage Golf Course April 26-28 at OVC Championships Dickson, Tenn. Greystone Golf Club

2011-12 Schedules2012 Women’s Golf Spring Schedule March 19-20 at 2012 Pinehurst Challenge Pinehurst, N.C. Pinehurst Resort No. 6 March 25-26 at Low Country Intercollegiate Hilton Head Isle, S.C. Moss Creek Golf Club April 2-3 at Belmont Invitational Old Hickory, Tenn. Old Hickory Country Club April 9-10 at Samford Intercollegiate Oneonta, Ala. Limestone Springs Golf Club April 22-24 at OVC Championships Dickson, Tenn. Greystone Golf Club

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Documents

2012 Tennessee Tech Golf Guide