2014-15 Carson-Newman Football News

Season
Longsnapper Nance receives preseason All-America honor from USA Football
Longsnapper Nance receives preseason All-America honor from USA Football

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman longsnapper Dusty Nance (Lewisburg, Tenn.) has been named a first team preseason All-America longsnapper by USA Football.

Two weeks remain to sign up for C-N football's one-day technique camp
Two weeks remain to sign up for C-N football's one-day technique camp

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman football's entire coaching staff will play host to a one-day technique camp on July 11.

Thomas, Ward net preseason All-America honors from USA Football
Thomas, Ward net preseason All-America honors from USA Football

New York, N.Y. – Carson-Newman senior quarterback De’Andre Thomas (Milledgeville, Ga.) and wideout/return specialist TraShaun Ward (Miami, Fla.) have made USA Football’s preseason All-America team.

Eagles place school-record 136 on South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Eagles place school-record 136 on South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman athletics saw a school record 136 student athletes named to the South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll when the league office unveiled the list Monday morning.

Carson-Newman football season tickets on sale
Carson-Newman football season tickets on sale

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman football season tickets are on sale for the upcoming 2015 season featuring seven home games, the most chances Eagle fans will have to see C-N play at Mossy Creek in the regular season since 2002.

Clowney joins SAC Hall of Fame
Clowney joins SAC Hall of Fame

ASHEVILLE, N.C. ? Former Carson-Newman All-America linebacker and current defensive coordinator Mike Clowney was inducted into the South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame Thursday during a ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, N.C.

Clowney heads into SAC Hall of Fame Thursday
Clowney heads into SAC Hall of Fame Thursday

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Former Carson-Newman All-America linebacker and current defensive coordinator Mike Clowney will be inducted into the South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame Thursday during a ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, N.C.

Turner's o-line camp begins in two weeks
Turner's o-line camp begins in two weeks

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Sign-ups for Carson-Newman offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Mike Turner's offensive line coach are still open for the camp which runs from June 7-10.

Hibbett and Harper named Male and Female Athletes of the Year at second annual Frosty Awards
Hibbett and Harper named Male and Female Athletes of the Year at second annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman football’s Andy Hibbett (Corryton, Tenn.) and volleyball’s Rachel Harper (Chattanooga, Tenn.) took home the titles of Male and Female Athlete of the Year as C-N’s athletic department honored athletic excellence over the past year with its second annual Frosty Awards Sunday afternoon in Gentry Auditorium.

Alderman inducted into NFF Hampshire  Honor Society
Alderman inducted into NFF Hampshire Honor Society

IRVING, Texas – Carson-Newman defensive end and 2013 SAC Scholar Athlete William Alderman has added to his litany of awards off the field with induction into the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame’s Hampshire Honor Society.

Finalists unveiled for second annual Frosty Awards
Finalists unveiled for second annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The finalists for 12 Frosty Awards categories have been released after fan, coach and administrator voting. The Frosty Awards are open to the public and will take place in Gentry Auditorium on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m.

Frosty Awards Nominees Released, Open for Fan Voting
Frosty Awards Nominees Released, Open for Fan Voting

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The nominees for 12 Frosty Awards categories have been released after selection from the Frosty Awards Committee. The Frosty Awards are open to the public and will take place in Gentry Auditorium on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m.

C-N Football sets Technique Camp for July 11
C-N Football sets Technique Camp for July 11

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman football’s entire coaching staff will play host to a one day technique camp on July 11.

Turner announces O-line camp dates
Turner announces O-line camp dates

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman offensive coordinator Mike Turner has set the Eagles annual offensive line camp for June 7-10.

Clowney to join SAC Hall of Fame
Clowney to join SAC Hall of Fame

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Former Carson-Newman All-America linebacker and current defensive coordinator Mike Clowney has been tabbed for induction into the South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame, the league office announced Wednesday morning.

Carson-Newman football concludes bizarre spring with scrimmage Saturday
Carson-Newman football concludes bizarre spring with scrimmage Saturday

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks has called the Eagles’ 2015 spring practice period the most challenging of his 36-year collegiate coaching career.