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UTC linebacker Alex Mitchell says Mocs ‘have something to prove’

Alex Mitchell considers himself the king of UTC when it comes to UFC, both the sport and the video game.

By Gene Henley August 11, 2023

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTC sophomore linebacker Alex Mitchell runs during practice Thursday as the Mocs prepare for their Sept. 2 opener at North Alabama.

Former Ringgold standout the center of UTC’s O-line in more ways than one

Reid Williams was always going to be part of the plan for UTC's offensive line to bounce back this season.

By Gene Henley August 9, 2023

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / After being moved to guard last season, UTC senior offensive lineman Reid Williams (64) has been working primarily at center during preseason practices.

Brewton becomes a leader after time away from UTC football

Ben Brewton often found his way to the Riverwalk last spring to watch University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football practices.

By Gene Henley August 7, 2023

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Chattanooga Mocs defensive lineman Ben Brewton (53) hits Furman Paladins quarterback Jace Wilson (16) during the football game between UTC and Furman at Finley Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

UTC athletic director Mark Wharton’s loyalty rewarded with contract extension

For six years, UTC vice chancellor and athletic director Mark Wharton has shown extreme loyalty to the coaches he has hired.

By Gene Henley August 4, 2023

Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / UTC athletic director Mark Wharton is entering his seventh school year on the job with the Mocs, and he has received a contract extension through 2027-28.

Mocs begin to ‘Climb The Mountain’ with first preseason practice

Will Rusty Wright's fifth season as UTC football coach produce a peak performance by the Mocs?

By Gene Henley August 3, 2023

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ UTC football Rusty Wright watches his players warm up Thursday at Scrappy Moore Field. The Mocs held their first preseason practice as they work toward the Sept. 2 opener at North Alabama.

Five questions heading into UTC football preseason camp

When the UTC football team practices Thursday, the Mocs will begin in earnest their preparation for a season that opens Sept. 2.

By Gene Henley August 2, 2023

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / The UTC football program will take a big step toward the fifth season under head coach Rusty Wright when it kicks off preseason camp Thursday.

UTC goes from favorite to dark horse in SoCon, but Jay Person receives preseason honor

Despite being as productive as anyone on his side of the ball, UTC edge rusher Jay Person is just now moving into the role of face of the defense.

By Gene Henley July 27, 2023

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / UTC edge rusher Jay Person (30) was the SoCon defensive player of the year after a standout 2022 season, and he received the preseason honor Thursday at the league's media day in Greenville, S.C. The Mocs, however, were picked to finish fourth in the SoCon, behind Furman, Samford and Mercer.

Collecting data: UTC hopes to surge forward with NIL collective

Name, Image and Likeness was just a buzz term for University of Tennessee at Chattanooga athletics.

By Gene Henley July 22, 2023

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Director of Athletics Mark Wharton is hoping a new collective aimed at providing the school's student athletes Name, Likeness and Image funding will be a success.

UTC positional analysis: Secondary gets makeover after 2022 struggles

The Times Free Press is taking a positional look at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football roster as the season kicks off in less than two months with a Sept. 2 date at North Alabama.

By Gene Henley July 17, 2023

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / UTC's Kam Brown (15) returns a interception. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs hosted the Virginia Military Institute Keydets in a Southern Conference football game, at Finley Stadium, on October 15, 2022.

UTC positional analysis: Losses big at linebacker, but youth movement should keep group solid

The Times Free Press is taking a positional look at the UTC football roster with the Mocs' season set to kick off in less than two months.

By Gene Henley July 16, 2023

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