Samford's Devlin Hodges, shown here in the Bulldogs' 42-7 win over ETSU in 2017, is the Southern Conference's all-time leading passer with 14,180 career yards.

Strategy same for the Bucs: Limit Hodges

East Tennessee State's strategy against Samford quarterback Devlin Hodges worked in 2016, but it didn't make much of a difference in 2017.

Nov 14, 2018 at 8:17 PM

Western Carolina junior quarterback Tyrie Adams is a huge threat both in the running and passing games.

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Catamounts ready for rivalry game with Bucs

Western Carolina and East Tennessee State will renew their annual gridiron clash on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The game is now dubbed the "Blue Ridge Border Battle," complete with a trophy that has a piece of rock from Sam's Gap.

Oct 25, 2018 at 12:05 AM

ETSU defensive coordinator Billy Taylor calls signals during a game last season.

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Taylor behind ETSU's last two shutouts — 15 years apart

For those of you who weren’t counting, East Tennessee State’s football team went 5,512 days between shutouts. Although Billy Taylor wasn’t at the school for that entire span, he was the man who orchestrated both of the sterling defensive efforts.

Oct 10, 2018 at 6:47 PM

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Bucs hope to keep the fun going

The Bucs’ next chance to learn — and to win — comes Saturday when Gardner-Webb invades Greene Stadium for the homecoming game. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.

Oct 6, 2018 at 10:30 AM

Brody Rollins, who played some at quarterback the last time Gardner-Webb faced ETSU, is now at wide receiver.

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Different look Gardner-Webb coming to ETSU

The roles are reversed since Gardner-Webb and East Tennessee State last faced each other on the football field.

Oct 3, 2018 at 7:42 PM

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Defense coming up big for Chattanooga

With an aggressive defense running to the ball, Chattanooga has raced out to a 4-0 start for just the sixth time in the football program’s history.

Sep 26, 2018 at 11:49 PM

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Offensive line doing its job so far for Bucs

The Bucs play host to Furman in a Southern Conference football game. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Greene Stadium.

Sep 22, 2018 at 12:30 PM

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Udinski has grown in role as VMI quarterback

The ways in which Reece Udinski has grown as VMI quarterback are many, but the most obvious is his physical stature.

Sep 12, 2018 at 11:37 PM

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Lions get push from former D-B lineman

Michael Foster, a 6-foot-1, 280-pound senior who attended Dobyns-Bennett High School, is the starting guard for the Mars Hill Lions, who take on East Tennessee State in Saturday's season-opener scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Greene Stadium.

Aug 29, 2018 at 6:59 PM

Dylan Wieger watches the action as a recent ETSU practice.

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Wieger makes the switch from player to coach for Bucs

Dylan Wieger, once a prized recruit for the East Tennessee State football team, has turned to coaching after a health issue has forced him away from playing the game.

Aug 9, 2018 at 12:11 AM

ETSU football coach Randy Sanders watches his Bucs’ first practice of the preseason on Friday at Greene Stadium in Johnson City.

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Sanders likes Bucs' enthusiasm at first practice

The first day of practice is in the books for the East Tennessee State football team and first-year head coach Randy Sanders said nothing he saw on the field surprised him.

Aug 4, 2018 at 2:09 AM

Nasir Player was all smiles after his first touchdown.

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Five ETSU players earn all-SoCon preseason mention

East Tennessee State defensive end Nasir Player was a first-team preseason All-Southern Conference selection, and four of his teammates were honored as well when the team was announced on Wednesday.

Jul 25, 2018 at 7:01 PM

Randy Sanders watches his team during the first day of spring practice.

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ETSU reinstates football coach Sanders

“Randy Sanders was the best choice for our football coach in December. He’s the best coach today and I took great pleasure in talking to our football team to let them know he will be our coach into the future.”

Apr 6, 2018 at 7:46 PM

First-year ETSU coach Randy Sanders barks out some orders.

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Update: Sources say Sanders struck ETSU football player

East Tennessee State football coach Randy Sanders’ suspension came as a result of him hitting a player during practice, sources close to the situation said Monday.

Updated Apr 2, 2018 at 12:35 PM