Tag: Tennessee Tech Football

View of Tucker Stadium at the 50-yard-line on a bright, sunny day.
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The History of Tucker Stadium

Named after famous Tech football coach Wilburn Tucker, Tucker Stadium has become home to many traditions like Eagle Bit, a movie at Tucker, running of the freshman, and the freshman class picture. Tucker stadium was completed in 1966 and the name was attributed to the Golden Eagles coach of 21 […]

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Watson Brown retires as Tennessee Tech head football coach

Watson Brown addresses a crowd at Wednesday's afternoon press conference announcing his retirement from coaching. Photo: Shea Haile  Four days shy of his ninth year since being introduced as the head coach of the Tennessee Tech football program, Watson Brown returned to the podium as he announced his retirement at […]

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Pace’s Perspective: First OVC win gives Golden Eagles some spark

Tennessee Tech quarterback Jared Davis (18) looks to pass to a receiver during the Golden Eagles' 31-29 win at Murray State last Saturday. Photo: Tony Marable Tech’s 31-29 win at Murray State in last Saturday night’s OVC opener helped the Golden Eagles make some noise in the conference standings (3rd at 2-2, […]