Tag Archives: Athletic Director Mark Wilson

Tennessee Tech Athletics Director Mark Wilson views the changes happening in the Ohio Valley Conference as an opportunity. He said that while they come with some concern, it’s also a chance for the Ohio Valley Conference to be reimagined. “I think that change is inevitable in any kind of business,” Wilson said. “And certainly with all the modifications that we’ve ... Read More »

Reserve your spot to participate in one of the biggest golf events of the year, Tennessee Tech’s Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the three day event begins June 11th. “We’re already at 80 percent capacity,” Wilson said. “We can only hold 320 golfers for the three day tournament and already at 80 percent capacity. ... Read More »

Golden Eagle fans get ready for some football. Tennessee Tech’s 2021 season will be back in full force. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the university plans to allow a full stadium with limited precautions. “Unless the pandemic changes in a way we don’t anticipate, we look forward to having everybody here,” Wilson said. “The ability to have full stands, full ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is working to get the campus and Hooper-Eblen Center ready for the TSSAA Division II Basketball Tournament. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the university is putting together the seating plan, organizing staff and volunteers. Wilson said hosting the tournament depended on Tech’s own athletic schedule during a busy Spring semester. “We did talk to our facilities and game ... Read More »

The Super Bowl may have ended the pro football season Sunday night, but Tennessee Tech’s season will be kicking off in less than two weeks. The Golden Eagles open the first spring football season in school history February 21 against Austin Peay. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the team is slated for seven Ohio Valley Conference games, with three at ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech wants to make sure the community will be protected as high school football fans gather from across the state Thursday through Saturday. The campus will host the Blue Cross Bowl this weekend. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said preventing Tucker Stadium from becoming an outbreak is everybody’s main concern. “We do not want a super spreader event ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech will open its basketball season at Indiana on November 25. The 27-game schedule released Thursday includes a November 30 home opener against Chattanooga. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said TTU plans to test its male and female basketball players on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, however that could change based on scheduled games. Wilson said when the school goes on ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech kicked off basketball practice Wednesday in preparation for starting the season November 25. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the plan is to have fans in attendance at the Hooper Eblen Center. Wilson said the university is working with the Putnam County Health Department to get the seal of approval. “As long as we implement universal masking, ... Read More »

The hardest part of the OVC’s announcement postponing fall sports, the emotions of the athletes involved. That’s according to Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson. The OVC announced late Friday all fall sports competitions would be postponed because of COVID-19. “It’s heartbreaking for the athletes, you know athletes they work for these competitions, they work for a full slate of ... Read More »

The Tennessee Tech football team and staff has 18 confirmed cases of Covid-19. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the initial wave of cases was expected once the team returned to campus. “Our numbers are very similar to community numbers that you see throughout Tennessee or the Southeast,” Wilson said. “What we are seeing is expected. That is why we were ... Read More »