Coming off sweeping the North Carolina State Wolfpack, the Jackets hosted the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in O’Keefe Gymnasium with hopes to extend their winning streak to five games. Despite the winning streak, things have been far from easy for Tech this year. Ever since sophomores Heloise Soares and Larissa Mendes went down with injuries, head coach Michelle Collier has been … [Read more...] about Jackets beat Deacons in fifth-straight ACC win
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Defense stout, offense hits hurdles versus Hokies
In a Tech vs. Tech showdown at Lane Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, the Jackets fell to the Virginia Tech Hokies 21-6. Despite a gritty defensive effort and outgaining the Hokies in total yards, Tech couldn’t quite close the gap. With the loss, the Jackets slipped to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in ACC play. Tech, who took the field without starting redshirt junior quarterback Haynes King … [Read more...] about Defense stout, offense hits hurdles versus Hokies
Clayton Powell-Lee: blueprints to Bobby Dodd
A common cliche in college football is the idea of building a culture. However, few match the description — literally and metaphorically — of a “culture builder” in the way junior safety and Building Construction major Clayton Powell-Lee does. “I have a lot of uncles in the building construction field — one of them owns their own construction company. [Another] just started up … [Read more...] about Clayton Powell-Lee: blueprints to Bobby Dodd
“Angry bettors” perpetuate harassment in NCAA
Earlier this month, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released results of a months-long study analyzing the online harassment of college athletes. The investigation was a pilot study based on online comments made about athletes competing in Division I national title competitions and tournaments across seven sports: baseball, softball, FBS football, FCS … [Read more...] about “Angry bettors” perpetuate harassment in NCAA
New roster additions have Falcons soaring high
After a shaky start, the Atlanta Falcons finally appear to be on the path to normalcy. They currently lead the NFC South with a 5-3 record after Week 8 and appear to have found a groove with new additions in quarterback Kirk Cousins and head coach Raheem Morris. The Falcons fan base experienced a nasty shock when the team came out flat in a tough loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers … [Read more...] about New roster additions have Falcons soaring high