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ETSU, MSHA partner for leadership conference June 29-30

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in partnership with Mountain States Health Alliance will present a unique leadership conference, “Winning Ways,” on June 29-30, featuring some of today’s most respected and well-known leaders from the world of sports.


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Inside the Dome with Dr. Sander - Episode 6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 18, 2015) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander talks about the upcoming “Winning Ways” Leadership Conference that will be held June 29-30 at The Millennium Centre.


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Inside the Dome with Dr. Sander - Episode 5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 12, 2015) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander talks about...


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Inside the Dome with Dr. Sander - Episode 4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2015) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander talks about Football's Blue-Gold spring game, NCAA Title IX requirements with the addition of football, whether the SoCon has any specific sport requirements and his thoughts on paying student-athletes.


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ETSU celebrates “Night of Champions” Monday evening

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 27, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics celebrated the many academic and athletic achievements of its student-athletes Monday evening with the "Night of Champions" inside the D. P. Culp Center Auditorium.


Women's Basketball, General News

Ezell to speak at ETSU “Be Money Smart” event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2015) – ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell will be one of six speakers at the ETSU “Be Money Smart” event Thursday, April 16, inside Sherrod Library -- Room 309 -- from 1 – 4 p.m.


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This week's edition of Inside the Dome with Dr. Sander

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2015) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander talks about the program's capital campaign plans, athletic scholarships, a new bus design, and Southern Conference championship season.


Men's Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Track & Field, General News

Sixteen student-athletes land on Academic All-SoCon Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 31, 2015) – Sixteen ETSU student-athletes were selected as members of the 2014-15 Winter Academic All-Southern Conference Team, the league office announced Tuesday.


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More answers from the AD in this week's Inside the Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2015) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander discusses the hiring of new men's basketball coach Steve Forbes, plans for long-term contracts with the City of Johnson City and renovation plans for Freedom Hall, the future of the Bucky mascot, and new football uniforms.


General News

Ask your questions to ETSU AD Dr. Richard Sander

Have a question for ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander? This is your opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Sander, as he will periodically post his "Inside the Dome" Q&A sessions alongside the "Voice of the Bucs" Jay Sandos.


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ETSU Hall of Fame makes Call for Nominations to 2015 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it is taking calls for nomination to the 2015 ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame class.


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Buccaneer student-athletes join "It's On Us" campaign

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2015) - Launched by the White House in September, the "It's On Us" campaign is an initiative aimed at ending sexual assaults on college campuses. Join the Buccaneers in taking the pledge by visiting itsonus.org.


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Happy Holidays from ETSU Athletics

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics wishes its Buccaneer fans across the world Happy Holidays!


Baseball, Football, Buc Spirit, General News

Student-athletes spread holiday cheer at annual Christmas event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2014) – A long-running ETSU Athletics tradition helped spread holiday cheer to local children Tuesday evening. As part of the 14th annual “A Buccaneer Christmas," around 70 children were treated to a special night full of activities.


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BSN announces name sponsorship with East Coast Wings & Grill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it has agreed to a new, multi-year partnership with local restaurant chain East Coast Wings & Grill to serve as the presenting sponsor of the Buccaneer Sports Network beginning with the 2014-15 basketball season.


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Tailgating, athletic events highlight Homecoming week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2014) – From tailgating to celebrity performances to traditional athletic events, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will be providing a wide variety of activities for students, faculty, staff and supporters of Buccaneer athletics throughout this special Homecoming week.


General News

Johnston overcomes broken neck to complete triathlon

Brian Johnston says he punched fear right in the mouth, and it didn’t hit back.


General News

ETSU partners with AT&T for “It Can Wait” initiative

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2014) – Buccaneer fans, AT&T and ETSU are calling on you to join the “It Can Wait” movement to put an end to texting while driving.


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ETSU to hold “Meet and Greet” Friday at Walgreens

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2014) – A number of ETSU coaches will be on hand this Friday for a “meet and greet” from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Walgreens located by the MSHA Hospital (429 N. State of Franklin Rd., Johnson City).


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ETSU mourns the loss of Coach Lodes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics learned Friday morning that former Buccaneer baseball head coach Charley Lodes passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 27.


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Support ETSU in College Colors Day Spirit Cup Competition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 14, 2014) – The 10th annual College Colors Day celebration is underway and the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is asking all Buccaneer fans to help join in the Spirit Cup Competition.


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JC Cardinals to host Kingsport Sunday at Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2014) – The Johnson City Cardinals return to Thomas Stadium as they host the Kingsport Mets this Sunday at 4 p.m. The game is sponsored by Monarch 815.


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ETSU Athletics partners with Advanced-Online for online store

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 29, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced it has partnered with Advanced-Online for the official online store of the Buccaneers.


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ETSU athletics launches new logos, branding initiative

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 23, 2014) – During a Wednesday press conference inside the Carnegie Hotel’s Grand Soldiers Ballroom, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics officially announced a new visual identity and branding initiative for the Buccaneers’ program.


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SoCon to launch SoCon Digital Network in August

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Southern Conference will launch the SoCon Digital Network, a free streaming service available live and on demand, in late August, Commissioner John Iamarino announced Tuesday.


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ETSU announces details for Wednesday’s press conference

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 22, 2014) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced additional details for Wednesday’s press conference regarding the launch of its new visual identity and branding initiative for the Buccaneers’ program.


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ETSU athletics to launch new branding initiative July 23rd

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 17, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that it will be hosting a press conference on July 23rd to launch a new visual identity and branding initiative for the Buccaneers’ program.


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Johnson City Cardinals to play two games at Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 3, 2014) – ETSU’s Thomas Stadium will play home to a pair of Johnson City Cardinals games this summer.


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ETSU athletics officially returns to Southern Conference

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 1, 2014) – The Buccaneers are back home. After spending the past nine seasons as members of the Atlantic Sun Conference, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics officially rejoined the Southern Conference at the stroke of midnight on Monday evening.