2014 Golden Eagle Men's Cross Country News
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On the course and off, Sambu has been quiet leader for cross country teams
December 11, 2014Cross country sophomore Geoffrey Sambu has been selected as the November recipient of the Tennessee Tech Athletics Unsung Leader Award. -
Sambu, Dohrmann named MVPs; Several others claim team awards
December 09, 2014The Tennessee Tech cross country teams closed out the 2014 season Monday night with an awards dinner, where first-year head coach Wayne Angel and his staff presented several awards. Former U.S. Olympian Jose "Tony" Parrilla was the guest speaker.
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Sambu posts highest finish in school history at 13th; strong effort nets Huber 87th
November 14, 2014TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Sophomore Geoffrey Sambu recorded the highest finish in school history when he placed 13th at the NCAA South Regional Cross Country Championships Friday morning, while classmate Brennan Huber also had a strong effort with a Top 90 showing.
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Sambu, Huber compete Friday in NCAA South Regional meet
November 12, 2014They have a chance to make history Friday morning. Tennessee Tech distance runners Geoffrey Sambu and Brennan Huber are in Florida where they will compete in the NCAA South Regional in a quest to become the first Golden Eagle cross country runners to qualify for the national championships later in the month, and to earn All-South Regional laurels.
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Sambu first-team all-OVC, Golden Eagles seventh at OVC Championships
November 01, 2014Geoffrey Sambu set the school record and finished sixth overall and five of Tennessee Tech’s seven runners posted career-best times as the Golden Eagle men’s cross country team claimed seventh place in a field of 12 teams at the 2014 Ohio Valley Conference championships.
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Golden Eagles run in OVC Championships Saturday morning in Alabama
October 28, 2014With well-rested legs, an enthusiastic mindset, and the chance to climb in the final standings, the Tennessee Tech men's cross country team will be in Oxford, Alabama this weekend to compete in the 2014 Ohio Valley Conference championship.
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Sambu, Dohrmann named OVC adidas Runners of the Week
October 14, 2014A pair of Tennessee Tech cross country standouts, sophomore Geoffrey Sambu and senior Yeshi Dohrmann, have each been tabbed as the Ohio Valley Conference adidas Runner of the Week.
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HOT STUFF: Men sixth, women 10th at hot and steamy FSU Invitational
October 11, 2014TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Tennessee Tech men's cross country team placed sixth and the women's squad finished 10th Friday night at a hot and steamy FSU Invitational at Apalachee Regional Park.
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Whole new challenge facing Golden Eagle cross country teams in Florida
October 08, 2014A whole new set of challenges looms this weekend for the Tennessee Tech cross country teams as they head to the Florida State Invitational. The races will be held at twilight Friday for coach Wayne Angel's runners.
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Golden Eagles establish PR times in chilly run at Louisville
October 04, 2014LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Geoffrey Sambu led the way and five Golden Eagle men set new personal-best times in a chilly run at the Greater Louisville Classic Saturday.
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Tech, seven other OVC teams face huge field Saturday at Greater Louisville race
October 03, 2014Among the dozens and dozens of teams that will be competing Saturday at the 13th Annual Greater Louisville Cross Country Classic will be Tennessee Tech and seven other Ohio Valley Conference opponents. The field will also bring many of the top-ranked teams throughout the region.
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School record already in books, Sambu foundation for building Tech programs
October 01, 2014Geoffrey Sambu has already broken the school record in cross country. Over the next few years, coach Wayne Angel thinks Sambu's presence on the Golden Eagle roster can help build track & field and cross country programs that will compete for OVC championships.
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Angel adds Samantha Linck to cross country, track & field coaching staff
September 19, 2014First-year Tennessee Tech cross country and track & field head coach Wayne Angel has announced the addition of Samantha Linck to his staff as an assistant coach.
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Golden Eagles 11th at Commodore Classic, Sambu finishes fifth overall
September 13, 2014NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- With sophomore Geoffrey Sambu leading the way with a fifth place individual finish, the Tennessee Tech men's cross country team placed 11th among 15 Division I programs Saturday at the Commodore Classic hosted by Vanderbilt University.
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Golden Eagle runners facing sizeable challenge at Commodore Classic Saturday
September 11, 2014The Tennessee Tech cross country teams will be among 29 schools running Saturday morning at the Commodore Classic, hosted at Percy Warner Park in Nashville by Vanderbilt University. The men will get things started at 9 a.m. CT with an 8K race, followed at 10 a.m. by a women’s 5K contest.
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Sambu in Top 10, Golden Eagles battle No. 6 Indiana Hoosiers
September 06, 2014BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Sophomore Geoffrey Sambu earned a Top 10 finish individually and the Tennessee Tech men's cross country team used Saturday's run against the No. 6 Indiana Hoosiers as a solid learning experience on a challenging, slippery course.
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Tech track, cross country programs add Eugene Frazier as assistant coach
September 05, 2014With a lengthy list of success, both as a runner and as a coach, Eugene Frazier has been named as an assistant cross country and track & field coach at Tennessee Tech.
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Golden Eagles face one of nation's top teams at Indiana Open Saturday
September 04, 2014Riding the crest of the team's season-opening, first-place finish at the Carolina Invitational, the Tennessee Tech men's cross country squad steps it up a few notches this weekend with a head-to-head race against the No. 6 ranked Indiana Hoosiers.
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Golden Eagle Geoffrey Sambu named OVC co-Runner of the Week
September 02, 2014Sophomore Geoffrey Sambu opened his Tennessee Tech running career Saturday by claiming first place in the Carolina Invitational. On Tuesday, he was selected by the Ohio Valley Conference as the league's co-Runner of the Week.
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Sambu leads strong team effort as Golden Eagles race to first at Carolina Invitational
August 30, 2014COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Geoffrey Sambu was the first runner across the finish line and Tennessee Tech placed seven runners among the top 11 as the Golden Eagle men's cross country team opened the 2014 season with a first place team finish at the Carolina Invitational early Saturday.
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New era in Tech cross country begins Saturday at Carolina Invitational
August 27, 2014The Tennessee Tech cross country season begins Saturday morning under first-year coach Wayne Angel when the Golden Eagles compete at the Carolina Invitational, a race that will be held on Ft Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
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Cross country team bolstered with addition of transfer Geoffrey Sambu
August 26, 2014Geoffrey Sambu, a transfer from Florida A&M where he previously ran for coach Wayne Angel, has transferred to Tennessee Tech where he will help the first-year Golden Eagle coach chart a new course for TTU cross country program.
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New coach sets ambitious schedule for 2014 cross country season
August 08, 2014Tennessee Tech first-year head coach Wayne Angel has announced the cross country teams' 2014 schedule that features an aggressive slate of competition.
