OVC FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY REWIND
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As we countdown to the 2022 football 🏈 season, we are releasing team-by-team digital previews presented by @DeltaDentalTN.
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 17, 2022
Today we feature defending OVC champion @UTM_FOOTBALL.https://t.co/9SqV0Qam8Y | #MartinMade | #OVCit pic.twitter.com/8tRMfSfQq5
Thanks to @Titans Passing Game Coordinator and former @EIU_FB player Tim Kelly for speaking to our student-athletes ahead of tomorrow's OVC Football 🏈 Kickoff & Media Day. #OVCit pic.twitter.com/tBEcoxC9OZ
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 18, 2022
The results are in and your defending OVC champion @UTM_FOOTBALL squad has been picked to repeat in the annual OVC Preseason Poll as predicted by the league's head coaches and SIDs!#MartinMade | #OVCit pic.twitter.com/O9hrgbTCt1
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
The results of the 2022 Coaches/Communications Directors Preseason Football 🏈 Poll are below.
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 19, 2022
Click here for a complete preseason preview: https://t.co/103ThufgAU#OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/jQfFHq3erf
For the second time in program history, @UTM_FOOTBALL is the home of the OVC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year as John H. Ford II is voted the top returning defensive standout!#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/1dHTI7SpvU
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧@UTMSports LB John H. Ford II (@jonnyboi615)
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 19, 2022
2021: 88 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 4 interceptions, 4 PBU, 1 FF#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/XaqC3jyLn0
𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙡𝙡-𝙊𝙑𝘾 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 19, 2022
Here is a look at the 22-person 2022 Preseason All-OVC Offense. 🏈
It includes 2 grad students, 11 seniors, 5 juniors and 4 sophomores.#OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/cxdW3b2LCI
𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙡𝙡-𝙊𝙑𝘾 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 19, 2022
Here is a look at the 15-person 2022 Preseason All-OVC Defense. 🏈
It includes 2 grad students, 7 seniors, 2 juniors and 4 sophomores.#OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/dXgKqaIWQ7
𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 19, 2022
Each team selected one newcomer to their squad who should make an impact in 2022. 🏈#OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/j2GR4nZgjm
Fresh off a 15-touchdown season in 2021, @UTM_Football sophomore running back Zak Wallace has been named to the Preseason All-OVC squad!
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
🏈15 TDs (1st in OVC/6th in NCAA)
🏈5.5 ypc (2nd in OVC)
🏈4 multi-TD games#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/nesFsFiYyM
No stranger to All-OVC honors, @UTM_Football graduate wide receiver Colton Dowell has been named to the Preseason All-OVC squad!
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
🏈15 Career TDs
🏈1,760 Career Yards
🏈3x All-OVC selection#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/1xlz1Lmj8p
The consensus Preseason All-American for @UTM_Football Matthan Hatchie claims another spot on the Preseason All-OVC team to add to his growing honors!#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/XPp0PXJUqG
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
Anchoring the offensive line as a three-year starter, @UTM_Football standout Gavin Olson is added to the Preseason All-OVC team!#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/GkTGtSKKF9
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
After bursting onto the scene to grab all-conference honors in his debut season in 2021, @UTM_Football tackle Lamar Morgan returns on the Preseason All-OVC team!#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/1gJbWJXBfM
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
Along with being named OVC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, @UTM_FOOTBALL graduate linebacker John H. Ford II is tabbed to the Preseason All-OVC squad.
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
🏈88 tackles (8th in OVC)
🏈4 INTs (2nd in OVC)
🏈4 PBU#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/fDspUveN4v
Two-time All-OVC first team honoree Deven Sims has been a force for @UTM_FOOTBALL and returns as a Preseason All-OVC selection.
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
🏈93 tackles (2nd in OVC)
🏈6.0 TFL
🏈2x All-OVC first team#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/9KBeR7xSRx
Our final Preseason All-OVC selection for @UTM_FOOTBALL is sophomore defensive back Oshae Baker!
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
🏈68 tackles
🏈4 INTs (2nd in OVC)
🏈9 PBU (3rd in OVC)#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/ZU3qYC7jmD
Our final preseason honoree is graduate transfer Shaun Lewis who has been named to the OVC Newcomer to Watch team!
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
Lewis comes from Houston where he played in 42 games while tallying 39 tackles and 10 passes defended.#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/kya1vzTYsf
OVC Football Coaches/SIDs Select UT Martin As 2022 Favorites 👀.
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) July 19, 2022
🎥: @UTM_FOOTBALL @UTMSports @OVCSports pic.twitter.com/Of3cmyTepu
Watch @UTM_FOOTBALL live now on ESPN+ at OVC Football Media Day as Jason Simpson, John H. Ford II and Colton Dowell sit down with Bob Belvin!https://t.co/FUQ2PuNdUM#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/8Pf2pSHCSa
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
OVC football 🏈 head coaches and student-athletes who participated in the 2022 OVC Football Kickoff in Franklin, Tennessee on Tuesday.
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 19, 2022
The season kicks off in just 44 days! #OVCit pic.twitter.com/1Tgf5nkB1M
Did you miss our ESPN+ broadcast of the 2022 OVC Football 🏈 Kickoff?
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 19, 2022
Watch it on-demand here and hear from head coaches and student-athletes: https://t.co/BDvZwjxKp6#OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/vjmxQzOzt4
.@BigSouthSports Commissioner Kyle Kallander (@KyleCommish) & OVC Commissioner @BethDeBauche discussed the Big South-OVC Association (which begins in 2023) at OVC Media Day.
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 19, 2022
Story (from this past February): https://t.co/D9nMFEO3Wx #OVCit | #BigSouthMade | #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/sPIZ2qF7ly
OVC Preseason Poll (Coaches/SIDs)
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) July 19, 2022
1. UT Martin, 70 pts (10 1st-place votes)
2. SE Missouri, 59 (3)
3. Murray St, 51
4. Tennessee St, 46 (1)
5. Tennessee Tech, 29
6. E Illinois, 20
7. Lindenwood (9-3 D-III), 19
Pre Off POY: SEMO RB Geno Hess
Pre Def POY: UTM LB John Ford II pic.twitter.com/vEGzFZZcSq
The OVC announces its preseason All-Conference Team and preseason poll:https://t.co/FBHUgrdHY7
— HERO Sports FCS (@HEROSports_FCS) July 19, 2022
FB: @UTM_FOOTBALL has been picked to repeat as league champions while John H. Ford II highlights nine preseason honorees at the annual Ohio Valley Conference Media Day!#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 https://t.co/JfObsgjNGD
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
The Skyhawks are well represented at OVC Media Day in Franklin, Tenn. this afternoon. @UTM_FOOTBALL was picked as the preseason favorite while leading the way with eight All-OVC honorees!#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/ZYs8QEEgcC
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
Cool line from UT Martin coach Jason Simpson, whose team won the 2021 OVC title:
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) July 19, 2022
"When you've been in this league a long time, you know what it looks like and what it sounds like when you've got a talented team."
Thank you to @OVCSports for hosting a great 2022 OVC Media Day event for our league head coaches and players today!
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
With the season right around the corner, we are hoping the 75th season in league history is the best yet!
Photos by @SpydieShooter#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/luuhAnzH3G
Today was a fun day at OVC Football Media Day as @UTM_FOOTBALL was tabbed as the @OVCSports preseason favorite.
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
John H. Ford, Colton Dowell and Jason Simpson each had a photoshoot by @spydieshooter! Don't forget to #OVCit below ⬇️#MartinMade | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/sAzNUh2y2y
You won't believe it until you #OVCit by sneaking a peek at some of the best shots from @OVCSports Media Day for @UTM_FOOTBALL!#MartinMade | #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/NNUlXyAuGR
— UT Martin Athletics (@UTMSports) July 19, 2022
Thanks to @spydieshooter for some great pictures from today's OVC Football 🏈 Kickoff. Check out some of his work on our Instagram account (https://t.co/Hz9UYipkt7). #OVCit | #OVC75 pic.twitter.com/9EHTnx1AiT
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 20, 2022
Thanks to @bobbelvinsports who not only hosted our ESPN+ Football Kickoff broadcast (watch on-demand here: https://t.co/WoiQFdxVXw) but also emceed our luncheon on Tuesday.#OVC75 | #OVCit pic.twitter.com/V1S6o3mWd7
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 20, 2022
Earlier this week we held our annual OVC Football 🏈 Kickoff & Media Day presented by @DeltaDentalTN.
— Ohio Valley Conference (@OVCSports) July 22, 2022
Get a full recap of everything that happened, including social media, news stories and replays of live broadcasts.https://t.co/EYIrVkIO9C | #OVC75 | #OVCit pic.twitter.com/AHSfKFFEjG
