COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Golden Eagle sophomores Darian Stone and Zach
Sharp have each been recognized with Ohio Valley Conference Player
of the Week honors for their crucial roles in Tennessee Tech's
45-44 overtime victory Saturday over No. 23 UT Martin.
Stone was named the OVC Offensive Player of the Week while Sharp
earned Special Teams Player of the Week after the Golden Eagles
stunned the Skyhawks in overtime in Tucker Stadium.
Stone tied a school record for most rushing yards by a quarterback
when he galloped for 190 yards on 27 carries. He also passed for
277 yards and three touchdowns, accounting for 466 yards of total
offense, the second-most in school history behind Tre Lamb's
474-yard game earlier this year.
Stone's passing attack included a 79-yard bomb to Ryan Tilghman
that completed a fourth-quarter comeback from a 31-17 deficit in
which he guided the Golden Eagles on scoring drives of 80, 79 and
80 yards. The TD pass to Tilghman lifted Tech to a 38-31 lead with
1:10 remaining. He also hit Cody Matthews twice for 20-yard
touchdowns.
It was just the third start of Stone's career as he rushed for
more than 100 yards for the second consecutive game. Stone has
rushed for 395 yards in his three games as a starter, an average of
132 yards per game.
He helped Tech account for 575 yards of total offense, the most by
a Golden Eagle team in Watson Brown's six seasons at the helm.
Sharp, meanwhile, was perfect in the game, kicking a 39-yard field
goal and making all six of his PAT kicks, including an overtime
point that proved to be the winning margin. Sharp accounted for
nine points.
Two other OVC weekly honors went toplayers from UT Martin and
Jacksonville State. The Defensive Player of the Week was Rashad
Smith of JSU, while UT Martin receiver Jeremy Butler was voted the
OVC Newcomer of the Week.

May 30, 2013
Football to host Soaring Eagle Kids Camp, June 10-12

April 23, 2013
Golden Eagle athletes participate in Writing Festival

April 20, 2013
Stone sets tone as offense sparkles in Spring Scrimmage

April 17, 2013
Annual Purple/Gold Spring Scrimmage is Saturday at 1 p.m.

April 14, 2013
Starting times for Golden Eagle football games announced

April 13, 2013
Quarterbacks shine at first scrimmage of the spring

February 21, 2013
Save the dates: Alumni events planned for four Tech teams

February 13, 2013
Rogers among five OVC players invited to NFL Combine

February 6, 2013
Golden Eagle Football Signing Day Central

January 31, 2013
Da'Rick Rogers earns 2012 CFPA Elite Wide Receiver Award

January 28, 2013
Alexander returns to Golden Eagle football as assistant coach

January 23, 2013
Super Bowl rivalry stirs memories for Tech's Watson Brown

January 23, 2013
Tech's Vanlier named Freshman All-America as return specialist

December 14, 2012
Receiver Da'Rick Rogers leaving Golden Eagles for NFL draft option

November 30, 2012
Assistant Thomas Cox leaves football coaching to join local church staff

November 26, 2012
Zinchini second-team All-America; Four get all-conference selections

November 20, 2012
Zinchini, Vanlier named all-OVC; three listed on all-newcomer squad

November 17, 2012
Golden Eagle comeback falls just short at Austin Peay

November 13, 2012
Darian Stone selected as National Player of the Week....twice

November 12, 2012
Golden Eagles Stone, Edwards get national nods from CFPA

November 11, 2012
Stone, Sharp receive Player of the Week honors from OVC

November 10, 2012
Golden Eagles stun No. 23 UT Martin in overtime, 45-44

November 9, 2012
Golden Eagle Stephen Bush earns CoSIDA Academic All-District honor

November 8, 2012
Seniors to be recognized when Tech hosts final home game Saturday

November 2, 2012
Four inducted into TTU Sports Hall of Fame

November 2, 2012
Getting to know Golden Eagle punter Chad Zinchini

November 1, 2012
Vanlier named to national Freshman Performer Watch List by CFPA

October 31, 2012
Golden Eagles host Eastern Illinois for annual Homecoming game

October 31, 2012
Chad Zinchini named National Punter of the Week by CFPA

October 27, 2012
Tennessee State squeaks by Golden Eagles 22-21 on last-second score
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October 26, 2012
Win a VIP trip to TTU's Homecoming via Facebook and Twitter

October 25, 2012
Golden Eagles pay a visit to residents at Morningside


October 23, 2012
Grant Swallows to be inducted into TTU Sports Hall of Fame Nov. 2

October 20, 2012
Fourth quarter turnovers spell doom for Golden Eagles

October 16, 2012
Golden Eagles host powerful Eastern Kentucky Saturday for Blackout

October 16, 2012
Kenneth Fults to be inducted into TTU Sports Hall of Fame Nov. 2

October 6, 2012
Jacksonville State outlasts Golden Eagles, 37-28

October 1, 2012
Former players invited back for Football Legends Night Saturday

September 30, 2012
Tech freshman Ladarius Vanlier OVC Special Teams Player of the Week

September 29, 2012
Murray State rolls to 70-35 OVC victory over Golden Eagles

September 26, 2012
Tech, Murray State both looking to bounce back from overtime road losses

September 25, 2012
Rogers nets pair of national Player of the Week honors

September 23, 2012
Record night lifts Rogers to another OVC Newcomer of the Week honor

September 22, 2012
Record breaking night not enough as Golden Eagles fall in 2OT

September 20, 2012
Golden Eagles baseball team to hold tryouts for Tech students

September 19, 2012
Golden Eagles begin defense of OVC title with road game at SEMO
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September 15, 2012
No. 4 Oregon will equal Tech's highest-ranked opponent

September 15, 2012
Golden Eagles lead early, eventually lose to No. 4 Oregon 63-14

September 13, 2012
OVC announces TV package on FOX College Sports including one Tech game

September 13, 2012
Tech, Russell Athletic® unveil new football uniforms for Oregon match up

September 12, 2012
Tech president named collegesportsmadness.com Cheerleader of the Week

September 7, 2012
Baptist Collegiate Ministry wins first student Tailgate Contest

September 6, 2012
Golden Eagles first 2-0 Division I team following 42-14 win

September 5, 2012
Watson Brown, Athletics to host weekly Insiders' Lunch each Monday

September 4, 2012
TTU Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2012 to include four inductees

September 4, 2012
Golden Eagles looking to start season 2-0 for first time since 1989

September 4, 2012
Football season tickets STILL great deal with five home games remaining

September 3, 2012
Alumni Association holding Tailgate gathering at Oregon game, Sept. 15

September 3, 2012
Golden Eagles continue to grab votes, inch toward Top 25 in FCS Polls

September 2, 2012
Lamb's performance earns FCS National QB of the Week honors

September 2, 2012
Rogers shares OVC Newcomer of the Week to cap off first week at TTU

August 30, 2012
Tech wins season opener behind Lamb, Urbano career-bests


August 29, 2012
92nd season begins Thursday night as Tech hosts Hampton Pirates

August 27, 2012
Receiver Da'Rick Rogers joins Golden Eagle football roster

August 26, 2012
First Tennessee Bank Poster Night is Thursday at Tucker Stadium

August 24, 2012
Fans can reserve spaces in Magic 98.5 Tailgate Park

August 18, 2012
Golden Eagle defense answers the bell in second scrimmage
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August 13, 2012
Former Golden Eagle Tim Benford to make NFL debut Monday night

August 13, 2012
Golden Eagles getting attention in preseason FCS poll

August 12, 2012
Several freshmen sparkle in first Golden Eagle scrimmage

August 2, 2012
Watson Brown completes coaching staff for 2012 season

July 8, 2012
Corey Watson named Tech Athletics Man of the Year