Gamecocks headed to bowl, but which one? Nov 19, 2009
Barring the unexpected Florida losing to Florida International, Alabama falling to Chattanooga or Mississippi State beating Arkansas and Ole Miss the next two weeks the Gamecocks will snag one of the SEC's bowl slots regardless of how they fare against Clemson next weekend. By defeating the Tigers, USC (6-5) could improve its bowl stock in a muddled middle-of-the-SEC pack. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Tebow for Heisman? Not so fast Nov 19, 2009
Florida International and Chattanooga in late November. C mon Florida and Alabama, you can do better than that. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Angel tree administers giving spirit Nov 19, 2009
"It's a chance for campus to give back to the Chattanooga community," Bourgoin said. "It reflects well on us as a university that we can sponsor people who are less fortunate and really be able to take a stand on something that we feel is important.". (The University Echo, TN)
Basketball signs two for 2010-11 Nov 19, 2009
Philip Jurick made headlines in his time at East Ridge High School in the Chattanooga area, and originally signed with the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2008. But after redshirting at Knoxville, Jurick transferred to Chattanooga State - where he is currently - and has decided to come to UTC next season, pending graduation from the community college ... Wednesday, Nov. 11, Coach John Shulman announced that Anthony "A.D." Banks had also signed scholarship papers to come to Chattanooga next... (The University Echo, TN)
Women's basketball splits first two against in-state competition Nov 19, 2009
TaRonda Wiles led all scorers with 24 points to lead East Tennessee State to an 85-61 win over Chattanooga at the Memorial Center at ETSU in the season opener for both teams Friday night ... The Lady Bucs outscored Chattanooga 30-14 over the next 12 minutes to put the game too far out of reach. (The University Echo, TN)
Tommy West is a class act Nov 19, 2009
Losing record at UT-Chattanooga, Clemson and now Memphis ... Tony, please tell that Mr. Nice Guy that he still owes Chattanooga the money for breaking his contract ... it is true, he did leave UT Chattanooga and never paid them a dime of what he owed them on the contract, I believe to be close to $500,000 and neither did Clemson. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
No. 21 Lady Bulldogs at Chattanooga Nov 19, 2009
WHERE - McKenzie Arena, Chattanooga, Tenn ... RECORDS - Georgia (1-0), Chattanooga (1-1) ... PROBABLE STARTERS - Chattanooga - F Megan Rollins (Jr. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Matchups/Odds Nov 18, 2009
East Tennessee St. at Chattanooga. Final. (USA Today -- Sports)
Vols rout UNC-Asheville Nov 18, 2009
Chattanooga 85, East Tennessee State 76: Keegan Bell had 23 points and seven assists to lead Chattanooga to an 85-76 win over East Tennessee State on Tuesday night. Story created Nov 17, 2009 - 23:58:29 EST.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
SEASON FINALE: Football Travels To VMI Nov 18, 2009
Oct. 16, 1982 (2nd); Ryan Weeks, Tennessee Tech vs. Chattanooga, Sept. 9, 1989 (2nd). . (Odusports.com)
New superintendent looks to light spark in Consolidated 4 Nov 16, 2009
Sparks took a job as a math teacher and baseball coach in Chattanooga, Tenn. He then moved to South Carolina, teaching in Rock Hill and earning a master's degree from Winthrop University. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
It Gets Started Tuesday Nov 16, 2009
In addition to UT-Martin, the Tigers host Chattanooga on Nov. 24 and Austin Peay on Dec. 27 and travel to Vanderbilt on Dec. 2 ... The Tigers then face Chattanooga on Nov. 24 and then head to South Padre, Texas, for two games on Nov. 27-28. (Mutigers.com)
Alabama Crimson Tide Vs Mississippi... Nov 15, 2009
The Alabama Crimson Tide s next game is at home versus Tennessee Chattanooga (5 4, 3 4 SoCon) on Saturday November 21st. Alabama leads the series 10 0. (Suite101.com)
Trojans tumble Nov 15, 2009
tm]Florida[/tm] ([tm]Florida International[/tm]) and [tm]Alabama[/tm] (Chattanooga) have glorified exhibitions ... Chattanooga at [tm]Alabama[/tm] Plenty of good seats remaining: [tm]Purdue[/tm] at [tm]Indiana[/tm. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cleaning the Desk for the Week-End Nov 14, 2009
Chattanooga Honored Minor League Baseball named Chattanooga winners of the Larry MacPhail Trophy for their efforts in promotions this season ... "The Larry MacPhail Trophy is a very meaningful award and we are thrilled to win it," said Chattanooga President and general manager Frank Burke. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Western Carolina Men's Basketball Opens 2009-10 Season on Saturday Night in Cullowhee Nov 14, 2009
Opening Statement: "At the end of last year, we finished fairly strong in the regular season. We were able to get a share of the North Division Championship with Chattanooga. That really allowed our players to go to another level of confidence in what we were selling and teaching. They now believe at Western Carolina they can win a form of a championship. I think that carried over into the offseason. We had a terrific spring and summer. Our guys got stronger in the weight room. They came back... (Catamountsports.com)
Chattanooga artist loans sculptures to Columbia State Nov 14, 2009
The nationally-known Chattanooga sculptor seems to have achieved his objective in the two sculptures he has loaned to the college for the next two years ... He teaches at Chattanooga State Community College and owns Duncan Sculpture and Services in Chattanooga. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Game data: Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Nov 14, 2009
WSLV 1110-AM Ardmore, WQSV 790-AM Ashland City, WDOD 1310-AM Chattanooga, WEKR 1240-AM Fayetteville, WAXO 1220-AM Lewisburg, WFTZ FM 101. 5 Manchester, KWAM 990-AM Memphis, WGFX FM 104. (VandyMania.com)
Basketball cruises to 103-60 exhibtion win at McKenzie Nov 13, 2009
Media Credit: Casey GreenAn easy layup: Redshirt freshman Dontay Hampton, from Chattanooga, goes up for a layup against Tennessee Wesleyan last Saturday ... was throwing no-look passes and racing up and down the court, walk-on freshman point guard Dontay Hampton, from Chattanooga, was leading the Mocs like a veteran and another freshman walk-on, Drew Baker, from Knoxville, was nabbing five rebounds to complete his improbable journey from manager to player to actually playing. (The University Echo, TN)
Sluggish start turns to blowout Nov 13, 2009
Chattanooga consistently held the Lady Flames to one opportunity on the offensive end. The force behind such dominance in the paint was returning Southern Confernce MVP Shanara Hollinquest, a senior from Sylacauga, Ala. (The University Echo, TN)
Politics plan involvement Nov 13, 2009
The College Democrats have their own plans for getting more involved, Stacy Richardson, a senior from Chattanooga and the program director for the Democratic state board, said. "The College Democrats here and across the state are reaching out to new members now more than ever," Richardson said. (The University Echo, TN)
They get no respect, I tell ya Nov 12, 2009
maybe if you geniuses at Bama could have fit it one more Div 1AA team, to go along with North Texasm FIU and Chattanooga that you play maybe Ingram could pull it off, but you didn t. That s a shame. sorry Blago Mr. Know it All NOT. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lions are last ones standings Nov 11, 2009
Central reached the second round of the playoffs in 1977 before dropping a 21-10 decision to Chattanooga Baylor. The Lions didn t advance past the first round again until 2002 when Central suffered a 35-6 loss to Nashville Overton. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Carolina Wraps Up Fall Racing Nov 11, 2009
The North Carolina rowing team wrapped up the fall portion of its schedule with weekend of racing Nov. 7-8 at the Head of the Chattahoochee regatta in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Tar Heels sent two eights and three fours down the Tennessee River course in a head racing format, in which each boat starts at a different time. (Tarheelblue.com)
'Bama-Florida: Waiting to rematch Nov 10, 2009
The Tide needs wins over Mississippi State, Chattanooga and Auburn all of whom figure to be sizable underdogs to complete a second straight perfect regular season. That would almost certainly leave Alabama with a national title shot in Pasadena, Calif. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Memphis ousts West in midst of two-win season Nov 10, 2009
He is 49-58 in his ninth season as head coach, 84-93 overall with stints at Chattanooga and Clemson. He led Memphis to five bowl games in the past six years, and he was one of only four coaches in school history with four winning seasons while coaching at least five seasons with the Tigers. (ESPN -- College Football)
Bulldogs Set To Host Tennessee Wesleyan In Exhibition Game Monday Nov 10, 2009
The Bulldogs ended up losing to eventual-champion Chattanooga at The McKenzie Arena in downtown Chattanooga, Tenn ... In their most recent matchup, the Bulldogs dropped a 103-60 decision at Chattanooga on Saturday. (Samfordsports.com)
'Bama, Florida await SEC championship rematch Nov 9, 2009
" No rush. You've got a few weeks, coach. Only the struggling Gamecocks, Florida International and Florida State stand in the way of Florida's perfect regular season. The Tide needs wins over Mississippi State, Chattanooga and Auburn -- all of whom figure to be sizable underdogs -- to complete a second straight perfect regular season. That would almost certainly leave Alabama with a national title shot in Pasadena, Calif., if Saban's team can manage to beat the Gators this time. "That was a goal... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Miami Rowing Finishes Up at Head of the Hooch Nov 9, 2009
- The University of Miami rowing team picked up two top five finishes on Sunday, concluding its action at the Head of the Hooch Regatta on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Head of the Hooch, one of the largest fall regattas in the nation, is a 5,000 meter (3. (Hurricanesports.com)
Novice 8+ Wins Head of the Hooch Nov 9, 2009
Old Dominion Official Athletic Site. Lady Monarchs Outpace Clemson Squad By Nearly Six Seconds. (Odusports.com)
Louisville Rowing Earns Two Top Three Finishes at Head of the Hooch Regatta Nov 9, 2009
5 seconds across the 5,000-meter course, which moves through downtown Chattanooga on the Tennessee River. The Cards trailed only Clemson's "A" boat, which finished with a time of 15:36. (Uoflsports.com)
Rowers Enjoy Solid Day at Head of the Hooch Nov 8, 2009
- UM rowing head coach made his official Hurricanes debut on Saturday, Nov. 7 as the University of Miami rowing team took part in the annual Head of the Hooch Regatta on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tenn ... "There are some very good teams here in Chattanooga, and we've been able to learn a great deal about our team in competition. We have been able to apply some of this information even between races on day one, and the response under regatta conditions was very positive.". (Hurricanesports.com)
Farelys and Sathers cutting 175 Nov 7, 2009
But many other operations will be moved to Dallas and Chattanooga. A marketing office will be opened in Chicago, which the company considers a more central location. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
German delegation visiting Denver Nov 7, 2009
SIAG Aerisyn LLC, which works on wind tower construction and has a tower manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tenn. The company is planning to expand the Tennessee plant and invest in an additional production site in the Midwest in the next few years. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Rowing Set to Begin Season at Head of the Hooch Regatta Nov 7, 2009
- The University of Miami rowing team will be competing in their first official regatta of the fall season this weekend, traveling to Chattanooga, Tenn ... "They have put in solid training over the past two months, and the Head of the Hooch Regatta will be an excellent test. With the Head of the Hooch being one of the largest regattas in the country, there will be terrific competition in Chattanooga this weekend.". (Hurricanesports.com)
Bioworks arm named as TNInvestco finalist Nov 6, 2009
XMi High Growth Development Fund LLC, Nashville and Chattanooga ... Solidus-TNInvestco LLC, Memphis, Chattanooga, Oak Ridge. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Speedy Cleveland invades Columbia Nov 6, 2009
Team speed is an advantage that Columbia had on most of its opponents this season, but facing a team with good speed isn t anything new for Cleveland in its Chattanooga area district. Cleveland averages 21. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Meet the GOP's wrecking crew Nov 6, 2009
The reason for his elation was the announcement that Volkswagen, lured by up to $500 million worth of incentives from the state government, had agreed to build a $1 billion plant near Chattanooga, Tenn ... Foreign auto plants: Two Nissan plants, as well as the company's U.S. headquarters; Volkswagen will open near Chattanooga in 2011 ... As mayor of Chattanooga, he reportedly conceived the idea for the site that will soon become home to the Volkswagen plant, and was instrumental in its... (Salon)
LSU's Hebert faces mountain not mole hill in Alabama's Cody Nov 6, 2009
The Crimson Tide, who needed a last-second blocked field-goal attempt to beat Tennessee in their last game, will play Mississippi State, Chattanooga and Auburn the next three weeks. The BCS' top two teams will be heavily favored this week. (USA Today -- Sports)
State selects firms for TNInvestco dollars Nov 6, 2009
The firms are: Tennessee Community Ventures Fund LLC in Nashville; XMi High Growth Development Fund LLC in Nashville and Chattanooga; Limestone Fund in Nashville; Tri-Star Technology Fund in Nashville; Innova Fund II LP in Memphis; and Council & Enhanced Tennessee Fund in Nashville. Kisber and Revenue Commissioner Reagan Farr said they plan to go to the General Assembly to request $40 million in tax credits for the two alternate firms chosen, LLC, run by Townes Duncan, and , which includes. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
State history trail crosses county Nov 5, 2009
Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis are popular tourist destinations. The Tennessee Trails program will encourage many of those to also visit and enjoy another way of life that you have to offer them and to spend their tourist dollars here. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Lupton houses central Volkswagon application site Nov 5, 2009
The UTC Lupton Library, in conjunction with colleges like Chattanooga State and Cleveland State, are serving as VW application sites for prospective employees of Volkswagen. "UTC has been a partner with the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce for quite a long time, and we are proud to have been involved with the Volkswagen recruitment effort from the beginning," Chuck Cantrell, assistant vice chancellor of university relations, said ... "Volkswagen came to Chattanooga knowing that Chattanoogans... (The University Echo, TN)
CONFERENCE CAPSULES Nov 5, 2009
Chattanooga ended Davidson's four-year SoCon tournament reign, but lost all five starters. Southland. (USA Today -- Sports)
Vanderbilt Opponents Update Nov 5, 2009
Sep 05 at Vanderbilt L 0-45 Sep 12 Gardner-Webb L 20-27 Sep 19 at Georgia Southern L 3-27 Sep 26 Furman L 14-33 Oct 03 at Samford L 3-16 Oct 17 Citadel W 14-10 Oct 24 Wofford L 26-35 Oct 31 at Chattanooga L 20-24 Nov 07 Elon Nov 14 at Eastern Kentucky Nov 21 at Appalachian State. LSU Record: 7-1. (VandyMania.com)
Man charged in cousin's slaying Nov 5, 2009
Pierce said Jahbari Jones was taken into custody just before 10 p.m. Tuesday west of Chattanooga, Tenn. after a vehicle pursuit by officers from the Trenton Police Department, the Dade County Sheriff's Department, the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Marion County, Tenn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Energy Department Awards Money For Electric Cars Nov 5, 2009
The cities are Portland, Salem, Eugene and Corvallis in Oregon; Seattle; San Diego; Phoenix and Tucson; and Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville in Tennessee. Nissan is partnering with Ecotality on its project and will make 4,700 additional Nissan Leafs available in 11 cities by working with dealerships, Read says. (W-USA News, DC)
The Family Center gets new director Nov 4, 2009
A Chattanooga man has been charged with on one count of first-degree murder in the slaying of a Shelbyville man. Brandon Jamar Holmes, also known as BG, 21, surrendered to Chattanooga police Friday after having been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation s Top Ten Most Wanted list. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
CONFERENCE PREVIEWS Nov 4, 2009
Chattanooga won its 10th straight regular season title last season, but the bitter taste of being upset in the tournament semifinals still lingers. The Lady Mocs are the favorite to earn their eighth NCAA berth in 10 years with the return of SoCon player of year 6-0 senior F Shanara Hollinquest (16. (USA Today -- Sports)
Darkwa continues to churn out yardage Nov 3, 2009
At this point, Darkwa has offers from UAB, Army, Tennessee State and Chattanooga but he may be due for even more. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (UAB Sports -- Rivals.com)
Panthers move up six places in FCS rankings Nov 3, 2009
Others receiving votes: Cal Poly 219, Northern Arizona 195, Eastern Kentucky 158, Massachusetts 148, Southeastern Louisiana 139, Central Connecticut State 109, Texas State 107, Penn 88, Montana State 84, Harvard 80, Butler 67, Southern Utah 56, James Madison 56, Grambling 37, Tennessee Tech 29, Maine 27, Alabama A&M 19, Jacksonville 19, Chattanooga 18, Gardner - Webb 15, Morgan State 15, Stony Brook 15, Drake 12, Dayton 10, North Dakota 8, Illinois State 7, Old Dominion 5, Hampton 2, Southern 2,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Difference between Dogs, Tech Nov 2, 2009
your two top teams Bama and Fl, both play FIU, Bama also has North Texas and Chattanooga. Fl has Charleston Southern(formerly Baptist College) and Troy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
8-1No Matter How You Look At It Nov 2, 2009
Two of Florida s wins: Charleston Southern, Troy with Florida International yet to be played Three of LSU s wins: Washington (0-12 in 08), Louisiana-Lafayette, Tulane, with Louisiana Tech yet to be played Two of Alabama s wins: Florida International, North Texas, with Chattanooga yet to be played Florida 8-0 against no one. Georgia lost to Oklahoma State who couldn t stay on the field with Texas, and lost to Houston who lost to UTEP, and Tennessee (4-4) who couldn t beat UCLA (3-5) at home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UAB Tennis Has Successful Day At Crimson Tide Fall Invitational Nov 1, 2009
He dropped a close opening round match to Roberto Viera of UT Chattanooga, 6-4, 7-6. . (Uabsports.com)
Western Carolina Travels to Chattanooga Looking to Snap 14-Game SoCon Road Slide Nov 1, 2009
Cullowhee, N.C. - Following its longest home stand of the 2009 season, the Western Carolina Catamount football team hits the road this Saturday, Oct. 31 to face the Chattanooga Mocs in Southern Conference action at 2:00 pm at Finley Stadium / Davenport Field on Halloween afternoon ... The Catamounts have dropped 14-consecutive SoCon road games dating back to the 2005 season, last winning in league play away from home at Chattanooga on Oct. 22, 2005 (38-20) ... Chattanooga will be holding its... (Catamountsports.com)
Q&A With Head Basketball Coach Jimmy Tillette Oct 31, 2009
Samford ended up losing to eventual-champion Chattanooga at The McKenzie Arena in downtown Chattanooga, Tenn. Samford will begin competitive play in its 2009-10 season on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m., as the Bulldogs welcome Tennessee Wesleyan to the Pete Hanna Center for an exhibition contest. (Samfordsports.com)
Pair suspected of counterfeiting Oct 31, 2009
Chattanooga man added to TBI most wanted ... The Shelbyville Police Department has issued a warrant for Brandon Jamar Holmes, 2500 Campbell St., Chattanooga, on one count of first-degree murder. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Gators roll over Dawgs to stay at No. 1 Oct 31, 2009
Fl played Troy, Charleston Southern and will play FIU, and big deal win over Ms St. Bama played FIU, North Texas and upcoming Chattanooga. The two teams do not even play each other in regular season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Womens' basketball gears up for another run Oct 30, 2009
Issue date: 10/29/09 Section. Eleven straight championships would be an incredible accomplishment, historic even, and the UTC Lady Mocs will be gunning for that very goal this upcoming season. (The University Echo, TN)
Cryptid North American Errant Kanga... Oct 30, 2009
A story about a Tennessee Killer Kangaroo, written by South Pittsburg correspondent Horace A. Minnis, appeared in the Chattanooga Times. In January 1934, a phantom kangaroo was reported to have killed several animals. (Suite101.com)
Nashville lost 4.2% of jobs in past year Oct 30, 2009
The three other Tennessee markets in the top 100 lost a total of 35,900 jobs: Memphis (loss of 15,400 jobs), Chattanooga (loss of 7,800 jobs) and Knoxville (loss of 12,700 jobs). The following are the nation's 100 largest labor markets, ranked according to raw change in employment between September 2008 and September 2009. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Loretto stays alive Oct 30, 2009
The Chattanooga team won the first two games 25-10, 25-14 before falling to the Lady Mustangs 25-17 ... Page fought its way to the championship round edging Chattanooga Red Bank 3-2. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Golf struggles in rainy finish Oct 30, 2009
It was the kind of weather that keeps people indoors, but with no threat of lightning, the 17 teams were forced to push through it last Tuesday at Council Fire Golf Club in Chattanooga. Middle Tennessee State University took first place courtesy of a tournament-best 10-under par in the final round. (The University Echo, TN)
Time for conferences to get out of the officiating business Oct 28, 2009
Fleischman in Chattanooga ... Fleischman in Chattanooga. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tigers Take Fifth at Aldila Invite Oct 28, 2009
- Mizzou closed out its fall season by shooting an 868 in the final round of the Aldila Scenic City Invitational in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Tigers finished fifth in the event. (Mutigers.com)
Blue Ribbon: Tennessee Oct 28, 2009
In late November, Maze handed out 11 assists in a thrashing of Chattanooga, scored 12 points and made 5-of-6 free throws down the stretch in a win at Middle Tennessee, and contributed 14 points, nine assists and three steals in an impressive victory over Georgetown ... "G/F-CAMERON TATUM (6-6, 197 lbs., SO, #23, 7.6 ppg, 2.2 ppg, 0.8 apg, 1.2 tpg, 18.4 mpg, .419 FG, .321 3PT, .604 FT, Tucker HS/Tucker, Ga./Patterson Prep/Lenoir, N.C.). Tatum's second chance at a freshman season -- he redshirted... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
