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UT Martin Skyhawks Football
The UT Martin Skyhawks football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Tennessee at Martin in Martin, Tennessee. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). The school's first football team was fielded in 1925, while known as Hall-Moody Junior College (later changing it to University of Tennessee Junior College in 1927, which they kept until 1950). The team plays its home games at the 7,500 seat Graham Stadium. They are coached by Jason Simpson. UT Martin's official mascot became the Skyhawks in 1995. The school lists three references regarding the name, such as the fact that when the school's first site was a Bible institute, the school's athletic teams were called "sky pilots", a frontier term for preachers. During World War II, UT Junior College contracted with the Naval War Training Service to help train pilots, who completed their flight training at an a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Simpson
Jason Edwin Simpson (born January 25, 1971) is an American football coach who currently serves as the head football coach for the UT Martin Skyhawks. Career He is head football coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, a position he has held since 2006. Simpson has led the UT Martin Skyhawks to two Ohio Valley Conference championships, in 2006 and 2021. Simpson's son, Ty Simpson, is a top quarterback recruit for the Class of 2022 who signed with Alabama Alabama ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Southeastern United States, Southeastern and Deep South, Deep Southern regions of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gu .... Head coaching record References External links UT Martin profile 1971 births Living people American football quarterbacks Chattanooga Mocs football coaches Delta State Statesmen football coaches Jacksonville State Gamecocks football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Montana State Bobcats Football Team
The 2021 Montana State Bobcats football team represented Montana State University in the Big Sky Conference during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by first-year head coach Brent Vigen, the Bobcats played home games on campus at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Montana. Montana State finished the regular season at 9–2 (7–1 in Big Sky, second), losing only to Wyoming ( FBS, Mountain West) and rival Montana. Seeded eighth in the FCS postseason, they received a first-round bye, then defeated UT Martin, #1 Sam Houston, and South Dakota State. MSU advanced to the championship game in Texas on January 8, 2022, but fell 38–10 to #3 North Dakota State. Preseason On July 26, 2021, during the virtual Big Sky Kickoff, the Bobcats were predicted to finish fourth in the Big Sky by both the coaches and media. Preseason All–Big Sky team The Bobcats had two players selected to the preseason all-Big Sky team. Offense Taylor Tuiasosopo – OL Defense Troy Ande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oklahoma State Cowboys Football
The Oklahoma State Cowboys football program represents Oklahoma State University in college football. The team is a member of the Big 12 Conference and competes at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. The Cowboys are led by Mike Gundy, who is in his 21st year as head coach. Oklahoma State plays its home games at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Since the beginning of the program in 1901, Oklahoma State has compiled a 640–581–48 record for a .523 winning percentage. Oklahoma State claims one national championship in 1945 (awarded by the AFCA) in addition to eleven conference championships, and the team has also appeared in 34 bowl games, amassing a 22–12 bowl game record, which include 5 victories in New Year's Six bowl games. The Cowboys have produced 66 All-Americans with 50 being first-team (20 consensus, 8 unanimous) selections. Running back Barry Sanders won the Heisman Trophy in 1988, and the school has had 8 former players and c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Orlando Williams
Ray Orlando Williams (born 1986) is an American powerlifter Powerlifting is a competitive strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. As in the sport of Olympic weightlifting, it involves the athlete attempting a maximal weight singl ..., who currently holds the world record for the heaviest drug-tested, raw (unassisted/assisted) squat at 490 kg (1,080 lb). Williams previously set the world squat record on October 17, 2016, squatting an amount of during the USAPL Raw Nationals, making history with the first-ever raw + squat. On March 2, 2019, Williams squatted a record breaking amount of 1,080 lb (raw/unassisted), setting the new USAPL national record, also the unofficial IPF world record for both raw and assisted as well as drug and non drug-tested events. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Ray Orlando Living people 1986 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Thomas (cornerback)
Frederick L. Thomas (born September 11, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft. He played college football for the UT Martin Skyhawks. Thomas also played for the New Orleans Saints. College career Thomas originally played college football for Northwest Mississippi Community College during the 1992–1993 seasons. He then transferred to Ole Miss, again transferred to the University of Tennessee at Martin, and again transferred to the Mississippi Valley State. Professional career Seattle Seahawks Thomas played for the Seattle Seahawks from 1996 to 1999. New Orleans Saints Thomas signed with the New Orleans Saints before the 2000 season. He played for them until 2007. He finished his Saints career with 13 interception In Ball game, ball-playing Competitive sport, competitive team sports, an interception or pick is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Reese
Jerry Reese (born July 22, 1963) is a former American football executive, player, and coach. He was a member of the New York Giants for 23 years, serving as their general manager from 2007 to 2017 where he won two Super Bowls. He was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. Early life and career Reese is a native of Tiptonville, Tennessee, where he played for the Lake County Falcons' 1980 state champion 1-A high school football team. He played for the University of Tennessee at Martin where he was later an assistant coach before taking a job as a scout for the New York Giants. From 2002 until becoming general manager in 2007, he was the director of player personnel for the Giants. Executive career New York Giants Reese succeeded Ernie Accorsi as general manager on January 16, 2007. He participated in the Giants' success in the 2007 NFL draft, which included the selections of Aaron Ross, Steve Smith, Jay Alford, Kevin Boss, Michael Johnson, Ahmad Bradshaw, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon Reed
Leon Reed (born January 22, 1967) is an American former professional football quarterback who played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Maryland Commandos and Denver Dynamite. He played college football at Northwest Mississippi Junior College and the University of Tennessee at Martin. Early life Leon Reed was born on January 22, 1967. He played high school football at Senatobia High School in Senatobia, Mississippi. He earned first-team all-conference honors his senior year in 1984. College career Reed first played college football at Northwest Mississippi Junior College from 1985 to 1986. He threw for 1,234 yards and 16 touchdowns as a freshman in 1985. He was named first-team all-state in 1986. Reed then transferred to play for the Tennessee–Martin Pacers of the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he was a two-year letterman from 1987 to 1988. Despite only starting the final six games of the 1987 season, Reed broke the school record for total o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montori Hughes
Montori Hughes (born August 25, 1990) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He played college football for the UT Martin Skyhawks and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft. He was also a member of the New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, Memphis Express, and Los Angeles Wildcats. Early life Hughes was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He attended Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, where he was a three-year starter and led the Siegel Stars high school football team in tackles with 106, tackles-for-loss with 25 and sacks with 13 as a senior in 2007. He was named the Region 4-5A Defensive MVP, all-region, all-area and all-county and participated in the Toyota East-West All-Star Classic in 2007. Also starring in basketball, Hughes averaged double figures in scoring and rebounding for Siegel High School. Rated only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, Hughes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Guy
Mark Guy (born January 28, 1964) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played three seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders. He played college football at University of Tennessee at Martin. He was also a member of the Detroit Drive of the Arena Football League (AFL). Early life Mark Guy was born on January 28, 1964 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Professional career Guy signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in March 1989. He played in seven games for the Roughriders during the 1989 season, catching seven passes for 144 yards and one touchdown. He also recorded four receptions for 100 yards in the 77th Grey Cup, a 43-40 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on November 26, 1989. Guy totaled 29 receptions for 328 yards and two touchdowns in twelve games for the Roughriders in 1990. He was later released by the team. Guy was then signed by the Calgary Stampeders in June 1991. He caught 16 passes fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Butler (American Football)
Jeremy Butler (born April 22, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and played for them in 2015 and 2016. He played college football at the University of Tennessee Martin. College career Butler played for the University of Tennessee Martin as a wide receiver and earned third-team All-American honors after his improved senior year. Professional career Baltimore Ravens After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft Butler was signed as a free agent to the Baltimore Ravens on May 12, 2014. Butler was placed on the injured reserve list after suffering a shoulder sprain for his rookie season on September 1, 2014. After returning from injury in his second year, he was expected to compete for a roster spot on the team, however he was released on September 5, 2015 as part of the final roster cuts. He was later re-signed to the practice squad. The Ravens activated Butler from the practice squad on Oc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romel Andrews
Romel Andrews (born July 4, 1963) is an American former professional football defensive end who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played college football at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Early life Andrews played high school football at Ripley High School in Ripley, Tennessee. He also participated in track and field for the Tigers. College career Andrews played for the Tennessee Pacers from 1981 to 1985, earning All-Conference All-Star honors. Professional career Andrews was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in August 1986 and released by the team in August 1988. Andrews played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1988 to 1989. Andrews signed with the Washington Redskins The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area. The Commanders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 NCAA Division II Football Season
The 1988 NCAA Division II football season, part of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division II level, began in August 1988, and concluded with the NCAA Division II Football Championship on December 10, 1988, at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Alabama, hosted by the University of North Alabama. The North Dakota State Bison defeated the Portland State Vikings, 35–21, to win their fourth Division II national title. The tournament bracket also expanded for the first time, from 8 teams to 16 teams. The Harlon Hill Trophy was awarded to Johnny Bailey, running back from Texas A&I, for the second consecutive year. Conference changes and new programs Conference standings Conference summaries Postseason The 1988 NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs were the 16th single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division II college football. The championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |