Tech looks to split carries in even race at starting B-back
For the first time under Head Coach Paul Johnson’s tenure at Tech, there is not a player who has been named as the clear-cut leader at B-back.
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Head coaches bring experience, winning tradition to Tech
Johnson is entering his fourth year at Tech, implementing his high powered spread option offense.
Baseball players prep for future via draft, summer league
Following a disappointing loss in the Regional last season, a few of Tech’s baseball players decided to continue playing baseball this summer.
07/22/11: Sports Shorts
Senior A-back Roddy Jones has been nominated for the 2011 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team along with 21 others. The award is given to college football athletes who volunteer and contribute regularly to their community.
Veteran D-line optimistic for 2011
Last season, the Tech football team decided to switch to an entirely new defensive scheme and hired a new staff of coaches in hopes of not repeating 2009’s defensive woes.
Tech hit hard after major NCAA violations
After a 20-month investigation, the NCAA fined Tech $100,000, stripped its Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championship win from the 2009 football season and put the school on four years of probation due to infractions from the football and men’s basketball team. The NCAA committee on the case cited the Institute’s lack of cooperation in the investigation as a factor in the decision for the punishments.
Shumpert drafted to NY Knicks
Former Tech point guard Iman Shumpert became the 18th first round pick from Tech when he was selected with the No. 17 overall pick in the NBA draft.
Practice facility nears completion
After his first season at Tech, Head Coach Paul Johnson talked with Athletic Director Dan Radakovich about changes that could be made to aid the Jackets’ football program.
07/08/11: Sports Shorts
Three women’s hoops players selected for international play Junior forward Danielle Hamilton-Carter, sophomore guard Frida Fogdemark and freshman forward Tjasa Gortnar were all selected to...
Jackets’ golf loses to ASU for second straight year
Fresh off a win in the ACC tournament, the No. 2 ranked Tech golf team travelled to Stillwater, Okla. to compete in the NCAA championships....
Jackets continue postseason woes
Despite being quickly eliminated from the ACC Tournament, the Tech baseball team still hosted a portion of the NCAA Tournament on June 3-5. The Jackets...
Tech stumbles early in ACC tourney
The Tech baseball team traveled to Durham, N.C. on May 25 for the ACC Tournament. Tech’s 39-17 record earned them the No. 3 seed entering the tournament, but the Jackets failed to make it past …
Men’s tennis makes Round of 16 for first time since ‘94
After defeating both Middle Tennessee State and Mississippi State in the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament, the No. 15 Tech men’s tennis...
Golf takes charge early in NCAA Tournament
The Tech golf team headed to Stillwater, Okla. to participate in the NCAA Golf Championship at Karsten Creek beginning on Tuesday, May 31. The Jackets...
Shumpert to forgo senior season, enter NBA Draft
Junior guard Iman Shumpert, who led the Tech men’s basketball team in points, rebounds, assists and steals last season, announced today that he will not return for his senior season and will enter the June 23 NBA Draft.
Days, Nealy lead Gold to 21-7 victory in T-Day game
Led by strong play from a pair of redshirt freshmen, quarterback Synjyn Days and inside linebacker Quayshawn Nealy, the Gold team forced five turnovers and defeated the White team 21-7 in Tech’s annual T-Day spring football game on Saturday, April 23 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Baseball wins series, falls to Mercer
Coming off their toughest stretch at home of the year, the Tech baseball team took a four-game road trip with a series against Wake Forest and a midweek contest at Mercer.
Tech baseball led by deep, talented pitching staff
Despite losing practically half of the key players from the squad that earned a national seed last season, Tech baseball has once again emerged as...