COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Sophomores Marcus Edwards and Caleb
Mitchell shared the OVC Defensive Player of the Week honor and
senior runningback Jocques Crawford was voted the league's Newcomer
of the Week for their sterling efforts Saturday night in Tennessee
Tech's 34-20 win over Eastern Illinois.
Mitchell caused three Panther turnovers, forcing a fumble and
intercepting two passes. Both interceptions proved to be
game-changes. The first came early in the second quarter with Tech
trailing 7-0. He snared a pass near the left sideline and returned
it 36 yards for a touchdown to tie the game. In the fourth quarter,
with Tech on top 34-20 and EIU driving, Mitchell made his second
interception in the end zone to thwart the drive. The 6-1,
190-pound sophomore from Russellville, Ala., finished the
game with seven total tackles, a fumble caused, two interceptions,
one tackle-for-loss and a quarterback sack.
Edwards, a 6-1, 225-pound sophomore from Alabaster, Ala., tied the
school record with five quarterback sacks and finished with seven
total tackles. He now leads Tech with eight quarterback sacks in
seven games, two shy of the school single-season record of 10. His
five sacks against the Panthers tied the mark originally set by
Elois Grooms against Murray State in 1974, and matched in 1998 by
Branon Vaughn against Eastern Kentucky.
Their efforts helped Tech tie a school team record for most
quarterback sacks in a game with eight.
Crawford, a 6-1, 238 senior from Memphis, ran for a career-best 127
yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries to provide the Golden Eagles
with a large part of their offensive output. Crawford crashed over
the goal line from one-yard out and added a second score from the
two.
The Golden Eagles (3-4 overal/2-2 OVC) head to Nashville Saturday
to face the Tennessee State Tigers at 6 p.m. in LP Field.
June 27, 2011
Hall of Famer Lowell Smith passes away; Services Monday
June 22, 2011
Edwards named honorable mention preseason All-America
May 1, 2011
Off the gridiron; on the job
April 14, 2011
Football team holds annual Spring Game Saturday at 11
February 22, 2011
Save the date: Jim Ragland Bass Tournament scheduled for Saturday, May 7
February 22, 2011
Astronaut, former Golden Eagle Barry Wilmore speaker for Chamber
February 2, 2011
Versatility key in Golden Eagle 2011 football signing class
January 30, 2011
Benford wins Robert Hill Johnson Award, eight others honored
January 21, 2011
Public invited as Golden Eagles holds annual awards dinner Jan. 30
January 11, 2011
Hall of Famer Bill Dupes passes; Services Wednesday in Sweetwater
January 5, 2011
It's Game Week: FCS Champion to be crowned Friday night
December 24, 2010
Golden Eagle receiver Tim Benford named to All-America team
December 18, 2010
Student-athletes, support staff among Saturday's graduates
December 17, 2010
Student-athletes, support staff among Saturday's graduates
November 24, 2010
Benford, Hilliard named all-OVC; Crawford on all-newcomer squad
November 22, 2010
Barnes captures national Player of the Week honors
November 21, 2010
Barnes, Crawford and Tooley honored with weekly OVC awards
November 20, 2010
Golden Eagles stun No. 4 Gamecocks with huge fourth quarter comeback
November 17, 2010
Area students with good grades to be honored at Saturday's game
November 16, 2010
Golden Eagles celebrate Senior Day as No. 4 JSU visits Saturday
November 13, 2010
Golden Eagles downed by EKU Colonels in Homecoming clash
November 10, 2010
HOMECOMING: Golden Eagles host Eastern Kentucky Saturday
November 6, 2010
Opportunistic Murray State upends injury-riddled Tech
November 5, 2010
Nine Golden Eagles, eight starters out Saturday at Murray State
November 3, 2010
Golden Eagles return to action with tough chore at Murray State
October 23, 2010
Golden Eagles get "special" win at Tennessee State
October 22, 2010
Four selected for induction into Tech Sports Hall of Fame Nov. 12
October 19, 2010
Golden Eagles look to make it three-in-a-row Saturday in Nashville
October 18, 2010
Edwards, Mitchell selected as National Players of the Week
October 17, 2010
Edwards, Mitchell and Crawford voted OVC weekly honors
October 16, 2010
Defense dominates as Tech tops Panthers, 34-20
October 15, 2010
From Legacy to fireworks, Saturday's game loaded with entertainment
October 13, 2010
Golden Eagles look for back-to-back wins when EIU visits
October 12, 2010
Watson Brown needs your votes for National Coach of the Year
September 30, 2010
Military Appreciation Night when Tech hosts Skyhawks in York Trophy battle
September 30, 2010
Fireworks to light up sky tonight over Tucker Stadium
September 30, 2010
Golden Eagles edged by Skyhawks in Tucker Stadium, 27-24
September 28, 2010
First Tennessee Bank sponsoring annual Football Poster Night Thursday
September 26, 2010
Nashville band Due West featured Thursday in Magic 98.5 Tailgate Park
September 25, 2010
Late rally not enough as Golden Eagles drop OVC opener, 23-21
September 23, 2010
Tech football schedule ranks as toughest in all of NCAA Division I
September 22, 2010
Watson Brown needs your vote for the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year poll
September 20, 2010
Golden Eagle conference slate opens Saturday at surprising SEMO
September 16, 2010
Weather halts game early, Golden Eagles earn 43-0 victory over Lane
September 14, 2010
Season opener to finish with fireworks over Tucker Stadium
September 13, 2010
First home game of the season brings Lane Dragons to Tucker Stadium
September 13, 2010
WCTE TV to televise four home games live in 2010
September 11, 2010
Golden Eagle turnovers help No. 4 TCU roll to 62-7 victory
September 9, 2010
Communiversity Night planned at Golden Eagle home opener Thursday
September 9, 2010
Reserve by noon Friday to attend Insider's Lunch Monday
September 8, 2010
Golden Eagles to tackle highest-ranked football foe in OVC history
September 4, 2010
Early lead, solid effort highlight Tech showing at No. 17 Arkansas
September 3, 2010
Five seniors chosen as 2010 Golden Eagle football captains
September 3, 2010
Former players invited back for Football Alumni Reunion Sept. 30
September 1, 2010
Looking Back: A peek into the Golden Eagle photo archives
August 29, 2010
Golden Eagle football guide for 2010 available online
August 27, 2010
OVC finalizes Game of the Week, web streaming plans for football
August 26, 2010
Camp Notebook: Watson Brown Show to air Mondays on TV, radio
August 25, 2010
Camp Notebook: Long snapper Jordan Adams fills key position
August 24, 2010
Camp Notebook: Special events at home games announced
August 21, 2010
Outlook for Golden Eagle success boils down to one word: Depth
August 20, 2010
Camp Notebook: Fans invited to Saturday's Gathering of Eagles
August 15, 2010
First scrimmage gives coaches exactly what they're looking for
August 13, 2010
Who do you think will be Tech's "gamebreaker" this fall?
August 13, 2010
Camp Notebook: First day in pads; Business tickets on sale
August 11, 2010
Looking Back: A peek into the Golden Eagle photo archives
August 10, 2010
Camp Notebook: Golden Eagles to add pads Wednesday
August 9, 2010
Camp Notebook: Spirits soar for Golden Eagles on first day
August 8, 2010
Golden Eagles get fall camp underway Monday morning
August 6, 2010
New feature added to website; Fans can cast votes daily
August 3, 2010
Livingston greets Purple Pride Caravan
August 3, 2010
Watson Brown, Athletics to host weekly Insiders' Lunch
July 27, 2010
Large turnout greets Purple Pride Caravan in Monterey
June 16, 2010
Slade Adams named to preseason FCS All-America team