Category: Chattanooga Mocs
NFL Still in Mocs’ Minds
As expected, the seven rounds of the 2008 NFL draft came and went without a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga player’s name being called. But several former Mocs are still hoping to sign as undrafted free agents, or at least to get tryouts with NFL… more »
Mocs Look For a Season of Resurgence
All eyes are on the Mocs as they prepare for the 2008 season with spring practice.
The UTC football team looks to take their 2-9 record from last season and improve by winning key conference games according to the coaching staff.
Those key games i… more »
UTC's Hopkins: "We Have Some Talented Corners"
New defensive coordinator and safeties coach Dick Hopkins provides an update on the defense and his defensive philosophies during the Mocs’ spring football practice session:
Q: What are your connections to Coach Allison which led you to Chattanoo… more »
Samford Welcomed As Newest SoCon Addition
Chattanooga will no longer be alone west of the Appalachian Mountains in the Southern Conference.
Samford University, the largest independently supported university in the state of Alabama, will join the Southern Conference next season as its newest… more »
UTC’s Schedule Got Complicated
Putting a football schedule together is a lot like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube. Getting one part done is pretty easy, but the completed portions are at risk every time you address the other sides.
Nine of the games on its 2008 schedule were easy t… more »
Mocs' Prep For Pro Day
What the future holds for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football team’s seniors is anyone’s guess. But those who are still chasing their professional dreams will need to be at their best today.
The Mocs will hold their senior pro day tod… more »
Mocs’ 2008 Football Schedule Not Quite Set Yet
Chattanooga's schedule is almost done - below are 11 of the 12 games on the Mocs' 2008 slate.
Some day soon, athletic director Rick Hart hopes, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s 2008 football schedule will be done, finalized and set in sto… more »
UTC Looking For Wins At Small Costs
This columnist looks at the FCS success at Appalachian State and James Madison, and looks to see if Chattanooga can enjoy the same success.
The University of Tennessee football program hauls in three times more revenue during the season than UTC’s to… more »
Colleges Face ‘Arms Race’ For Funds
Fascinating article about how schools like Chattanooga have to depend on student fees to fund their athletic programs: and how even FBS schools have to rely on fundraising and private donors to keep their sporting juggernauts afloat. Truly, FBS isn't t… more »
Former FCSers Owens and Romo Lead NFC Comeback in NFL Pro Bowl
HONOLULU -- They could have played this Pro Bowl on the beach with flag football rules. All of which was to the liking of Terrell Owens and Adrian Peterson.
Making up for early sloppiness, Owens caught two touchdowns passes, including a 6-yarder fro… more »
Mocs' Allison Pleased with 22-Member Football Signing Class
The 2008 football signing class has a definite California feel to it.
Head Coach Rodney Allison received 22 National Letters of Intent Wednesday on the first day of National Signing Day, five of which are from players from the State of California.… more »
Finally getting his chance; UNLV QB Heads to Chattanooga
Burbank’s Mike McDonald hoping to earn starting quarterback job at Tennessee Chattanooga.
BURBANK — Looking back, Mike McDonald knows he made the right decision.
A highly touted quarterback out of Burbank High in 2005, McDonald earned a full scho… more »
Lovejoy (GA) Greene is UTC commitment
Chatty is piling up the recruits from Georgia.
After finding a home in the Lovejoy (Ga.) High School secondary this fall, Michael Greene said he plans for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to be his home for the next four years.
Greene, l… more »
More Georgia Recruits On FCS Schools' Radar
More reports out of Georgia about recruits choosing - or considering - FCS schools.
Most folks in recruiting circles know about Stockbridge’s Tyler Bass, the run/pass threat at quarterback who’s being recruited by several schools, including Louisvill… more »