ETSU football announces “Kids Camp” set for July 26th

JOHNSON CITY (June 26, 2014) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that the football program will host the Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Kids Camp presented by Chick-Fil-A at Johnson City Crossings for children entering 4th grade to those entering 8th grade on Saturday, July 26th inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU football’s Teddy Gaines set to perform at DWTTS

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 25, 2014) – During his football career, Teddy Gaines’ athletic skills helped him become a standout defensive back at Dobyns-Bennett High School, a national champion at the University of Tennessee, and ultimately an NFL player.


“Friday Night Lights” football camp a huge success

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 10, 2014) – Last week, the ETSU football program held its first-ever “Friday Night Lights” football camp for high school players who are entering the 9th through 12th grades, and the event was an overwhelming success.


"Friday Night Lights" camp for high school players set for June 6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 3, 2014) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and the Buccaneers’ coaching staff are inviting high school players to an on-campus camp this Friday night, June 6th at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Torbush names O’Cain as ETSU offensive coordinator

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2014) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Thursday that former N.C. State head coach and 36-year veteran of college football Mike O’Cain will become the Buccaneers new offensive coordinator.


ETSU Game Time Tour set for Johnson City stop this Thursday

We have passed the halfway point on our ETSU Game Time Tour presented by Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union and the support has been fantastic! Now, it's time for a stop in our hometown of Johnson City.


Fans, alumni look forward to return of ETSU football

As a student at East Tennessee State University, Mark Newland remembers waking up on Saturday mornings during the fall semester with only one thought.


ETSU “Game Time Tour” set to launch on April 10

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that it will embark on an ambitious, 10-stop promotional tour in April and May which will visit cities throughout the region, as well as metropolitan areas like Atlanta and Chattanooga.


Torbush releases final additions to 2014 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2014) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Tuesday that the Buccaneers have finalized their 2014 recruiting class with the addition of eight student-athletes.


ETSU football releases information on upcoming tryouts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 11, 2014) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released information regarding upcoming tryouts on Tuesday afternoon.


SI.com story looks at Phillip Fulmer's impact on ETSU football

SI.com published a story earlier today regarding Coach Phillip Fulmer and the ETSU football program. A portion of that story can be found below, along with a link to the complete article at SI.com:


ETSU coaches, Cup driver Edwards team up for BMS event

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2014) – In less than two weeks, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Carl Edwards will be sitting behind the wheel of his No. 99 Ford Fusion and preparing for the Daytona 500.


Torbush announces first ETSU football recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2014) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced the program’s first recruiting class during a historic media event Wednesday at the Millennium Centre in Johnson City.


ETSU announces plans for Feb. 5 football signing day event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will be celebrating a momentous day in the history of ETSU football on Wednesday, Feb. 5th, and the public is invited to be part of the festivities.


ETSU Coaches Show to be held at Buffalo Wild Wings Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2014) – The ETSU Coaches Radio show returns to Buffalo Wild Wings in Johnson City on Tuesday evening from 6-7 p.m.


Where are they now: Former Buc Kelly set for Super Bowl

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2014) – Maurice “Mo” Kelly is living the NFL dream. Kelly, a defensive back letter winner for ETSU from 1990 to 1993, is preparing to make his second trip to the Super Bowl as a member of the Seattle Seahawks front office.


ETSU announces partnership with Wolf Ridge Resort

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday the Bucs and Wolf Ridge Resort have teamed up to help raise money for the ETSU Kickoff Fund.


ETSU athletes wrap up impressive fall in the classroom

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2014) – As the spring semester approaches, ETSU student-athletes will look to build upon an impressive number of academic achievements during the 2013 fall semester.


Where are they now: The "Trawick" brothers

In the fall of 1984, a unique era came to a close for the ETSU football program.


ETSU Athletics announces #BacktheBucs Selfie Contest

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2013) – Want to show your pride in ETSU athletics and have a chance to win a prize pack full of unique Buccaneer gifts? Then take out those smart phones and get creative.


Game Time: ETSU to host Kennesaw State on Sept. 3, 2015

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2013)– The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in conjunction with the Kennesaw State Department of Athletics, announced Thursday that the Buccaneers and Owls will play football in the inaugural game for both programs on Sept. 3, 2015.


ETSU to host major football announcement Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host a major football announcement at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 inside the Millennium Center ballroom.


ETSU athletics announces new Nike apparel deal

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it has reached a new agreement with Nike to become the official apparel provider for Buccaneer athletics.


Football alums, supporters return for Homecoming

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2013) – With the excitement of football’s return to ETSU continuing to grow, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics welcomed football supporters back to campus for a special “meet and greet” opportunity Saturday.


Torbush, Fulmer to highlight Nov. 2 meet and greet

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that head football coach Carl Torbush will be joined by ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland and consultant Phillip Fulmer at a special “meet and greet” on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. until noon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center’s east auxiliary gym.


ETSU football to host special Homecoming event Nov. 2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2013) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Monday plans for a special “meet and greet” opportunity for former alumni and football supporters during Homecoming Weekend 2013.


“Meet and Greet” slated for Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2013) – A number of ETSU coaches will be on hand Saturday, Oct. 12, for a “meet and greet” from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Johnson City Mall. Participating fans will be in the running for a $50 gift certificate given away at the top of each hour as well as other giveaways throughout.


Inaugural Ladies’ Football Clinic a success

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2013) – Approximately 65 participants were on hand at the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center Saturday morning for the first-ever ETSU Ladies’ Football Clinic.


ETSU, Subway team up to raise money for Kickoff Fund

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday, the Bucs and Subway have teamed up to raise money for the ETSU Kickoff Fund.


Ladies’ Football Clinic to be held inside the Dome on Sept. 7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2013) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced Monday that they will be hosting a Ladies’ Football Clinic inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on Saturday, Sept. 7.


Phone-a-thons raise over $35,000 for ETSU Kickoff Fund

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 8, 2013) – Over the course of two phone-a-thons held during the past week, ETSU football alumni teamed up to raise more than $35,000 for the ETSU Football Kickoff Fund.


Have Dinner with Coach Torbush at Our House on August 16

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 26, 2013) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush and select staff members are holding a dinner for Buccaneer fans on Friday, Aug. 16 at one of the Tri-Cities’ newest restaurants – Our House.


Torbush announces addition of Gaines as assistant

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 31, 2013) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Wednesday that he has added Kingsport native and former University of Tennessee defensive back Teddy Gaines to his assistant coaching staff.


Torbush names Taylor as ETSU defensive coordinator

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 29, 2013) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Monday that former ETSU player and assistant coach Billy Taylor will be coming home to Johnson City to help launch the university’s reinstated football program.


ETSU Holds Inaugural Football Coaching Clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 27, 2013) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics held its first annual Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopedic Associates on Saturday inside the Martha Culp Auditorium on the ETSU campus.


ETSU releases schedule for football coaching clinic

JOHNSON CITY (July 24, 2013) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released the speaker list and topic schedule for this weekend’s first annual Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopedic Associates, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2013 inside the Martha Culp Auditorium on the ETSU campus.


ETSU athletics to host inaugural football coaching clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 8, 2013) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that it will host the first annual Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopedic Associates on July 27, 2013 inside the Martha Culp Auditorium on the ETSU campus.


State of the SoCon: A message from Commissioner Iamarino

Greetings from the Southern Conference! In appreciation of those who support and follow our institutions, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you on our future.


Torbush named to lead new ETSU football program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 21, 2013) – East Tennessee State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander announced Friday that veteran college football coach Carl Torbush has been named to lead the Buccaneers’ new football program.


ETSU athletics makes two major announcements

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 11, 2013) – During a press conference Tuesday inside the D.P. Culp University Center, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics was officially welcomed back into the Southern Conference. In addition, it was announced that ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander has signed a one-year extension with the program.


ETSU among three invited to join Southern Conference in 2014

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (May 30, 2013) – East Tennessee State University, Mercer University and the Virginia Military Institute have been extended invitations to join the Southern Conference beginning July 1, 2014, SoCon Commissioner John Iamarino announced from the league’s spring meetings Thursday.