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New coach Derek Mason called MTSU football fans 'apathetic.' How he's trying to build a strong base
New Middle Tennessee State football coach Derek Mason said a rebuild was not necessary for the Blue Raiders team but he has been busy trying to build a fan base. Mason, who said MTSU fans had become "apathetic" shortly after replacing Rick Stockstill as the coach last December, has spent a great deal...
A former MTSU punter is making his case for a tryout with the Dolphins
In the best attempt to make a team since Willie Mays Hayes in Major League, punter Kyle Ulbrich is looking to get himself into a Miami Dolphins uniform. A collegiate record holder at Middle Tennessee State University, Ulbrich has literally taken to the streets and social media to advertise his skills.
CUSA Kickoff Notebook: “This is not a rebuild at MTSU.”
FRISCO, Texas — Derek Mason is never one to shy away from high expectations. He set them from the very first team meeting the night he was hired. He enforces them in the classroom, the weight room and, of course, on-the-field. Those expectations can sometimes be more abstract, in how he describes the culture he wants (blue collar) or the want-to of his team's work ethic (The Work is Free).
Tony Vitello earns third 2024 national coach of the year award
Tennessee baseball won the 2024 national championship in Tony Vitello’s seventh season as head coach for the Vols. On Tuesday, Vitello was named national coach of the year by D1Baseball. He has earned three national coach of the year awards after winning the College World Series. Vitello has now earned six national coaching honors during his tenure with the Vols. Tennessee also won the Southeastern Conference East division, the SEC regular-season championship and the SEC Tournament in 2024. The Vols were the first No. 1 overall seed to win the College World Series since Miami in 1999. PHOTOS: A look at Tony Vitello through the years Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Tennessee announces hiring of Kristen Golightly
Tennessee announced the hiring of assistant women’s golf coach Kristen Golightly. “I am thrilled to add Kristen to our staff this season,” Tennessee head coach Diana Cantu said. “Her personality, work ethic, and determination are going to be huge for our program. “She has excelled in working...
2024 USA TODAY Ad Meter Marketing Spotlight: Middle Tennessee State University students unveil top 5 and bottom 5
USA TODAY Ad Meter kicked off an inaugural college/university spotlight program in 2024, with five schools participating. The mission was simple: expand the Super Bowl commercial conversation to the next generation. From the minds of future marketers, creatives, the movers and shakers of decades to come, we pulled back the curtain on the Ad Meter ratings of each school, taking an inside look at what worked during the Big Game, and what missed the mark. Next up on the stage is Middle Tennessee State University, where students from the class of assistant marketing professor Gaia Rancati weighed in on the Big Game spots.
OPINION: Breaking down the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Miami Hurricanes wins and losses this season
Today we are breaking down the potential results for Miami with a realistic look at the best and worst case scenarios. The post OPINION: Breaking down the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Miami Hurricanes wins and losses this season appeared first on On3.
Behind the Blue Raiders Podcast Episode 5 – Caitlyn Manning
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Caitlyn Manning, the Chief of Staff for MTSU Head Football Coach Derek Mason, joins host Sam Doughton for the fifth episode of the Behind the Blue Raiders series, released on Tuesday on Spotify and GoBlueRaiders.com. Manning's job as chief of staff is officially described on her...
Outstanding Coverage of Swimming In Local Media
Taking a moment to highlight some of the best swimming coverage seen from local news outlets in the Nashville area over the last year. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Courtesy: Tyler Montgomery. My name is Tyler Montgomery and I’m considered one of the top experts covering swimming in the...
Pike and Walker Added to Women’s Basketball Support Staff
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Athletics announced the addition of two individuals to the women's basketball support staff on Monday. Rachel Pike will serve as the new Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, while Johna Walker will join the Blue Raiders as an Associate Athletic Trainer. Pike, a certified strength...
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
Women's Tennis Earns ITA All-Academic Honors
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee women's tennis program earned nine All-Academic awards today, per the release from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) on Monday morning. Current players Alessia Truden, Hrudaya Shah, Ilaria Sposetti, Karen Yibirin, Lena Peyer, Lilly-Sophie Schmidt, Rutuja Chaphalkar and Sana Garakani each received Scholar Athlete...
For Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer, Vols baseball's Chris Burke, it'll always be 'Rocky Top'
Former Tennessee baseball star Chris Burke was one of the names who headlined the 2024 class of Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The University of Tennessee — more importantly, the entire state — changed his life through his athletic career and ultimately propelled him to fulfilling his dream of playing professional baseball. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2001 and also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. ...
Early 2024 Preview: Liberty at Middle Tennessee
We have begun our series of an early look ahead to the teams on Liberty’s 2024 schedule. We will give a quick preview of all 12 teams that stand in the Flames’ way of a second straight unbeaten season as second-year head coach Jamey Chadwell prepares his team to defend its 2023 CUSA title.
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