Mocs on the Mic

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth chats with offensive coordinator Joe Pizzo and defensive coordinator Mike Yeager.The 8th-ranked Chattanooga Mocs just completed fall camp in preparation for the fast approaching 2024 season. Now the team shifts to game prep with an August 31 date looming at Tennessee followed by another FBS road test at Georgia State before coming home to start Southern Conference play against Mercer on Sept. 14.The Mocs have 14 starters returning - seven on both sides of the ball - as well as 27 from the 2023 2 deep. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify and Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Soccer kicks off this week. Head coach Gavin McKinney and host Chris Goforth discuss what to expect this season on the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic.The Mocs will travel to Tennessee this Sunday and host Alabama in the home opener on August 25. Clarissa Salinas was named to the Southern Conference Preseason All-Conference Team. Keeper Caroline Ekern returns to protect the net and Caroline Richvalsky showed off her offensive skills with a pair of goals in the final 28 seconds against Murray State in the final friendly of the preseason.Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify and Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic host Chris Goforth and Julie Torbett Thomas talk Mocs volleyball. Entering her third season as the head coach and director of volleyball at UTC, Mocs are coming off of their winningest season yet under Torbett Thomas direction in 2023. After finishing the year 19-14 and reaching the SoCon Tournament Semifinals for the second consecutive year, Torbett Thomas now has her sights set on bringing some titles home to the Scenic City. The Mocs will get their season underway on August 30 at the Alabama A&M Invitational, but fans can catch UTC early as the annual Blue-Gold Scrimmage is set to be played on August 17 at 6 p.m. at Maclellan Gymnasium and is open to the public. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify and Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth heads down memory lane with long-time broadcaster Larry Ward as he announces his retirement from Chattanooga women's basketball.Ward spent 26 seasons calling games for Chattanooga and saw the Mocs win 70 percent of the time. He called over 800 games starting with Craig Parrott. He returned with Wes Moore and followed Jim Foster, Katie Burrows and Shawn Poppie with his unique voice.Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify and Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2023-24 season draws to a close and host Chris Goforth gets an update on the Mocs from Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Mark Wharton. He touches on the construction of the addition to The McKenzie Arena and when the Mocs expect to take possession and move in and what the fans can look forward to when basketball season tips off. With the departure of Shawn Poppie to Clemson, the women's basketball team hired a new leader in Deandra Schermer. Wharton touches on the process of hiring a new head coach and what to expect from her team. Many teams had success this season from women's basketball to beach volleyball, men's golf to softball. Wharton discusses how donations are instrumental in driving that success. Listen in as the pair discuss NIL, Engel Stadium, conference expansion as well as scheduling and alliances. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify and Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth is joined by head men's tennis coach Chuck Merzbacher and head women's tennis coach Chad Camper to recap the 2024 spring season for each program. The men's tennis team featured a program record seven All-Southern Conference selections in 2024 which was highlighted by Freshman of the Year Jakub Jupa. The team advanced to the SoCon Tournament semifinals for the third-straight season, marking the first time since 1998-2002 achieving the feat. The women's team was led by All-SoCon First Team singles player Rozalie Dohnalova in 2024 while newcomer Madlena Orlova found a spot on the league's All-Freshman Team. Graduate student Caroline Gibbens wrapped up her illustrious collegiate career following the season, ending her tenure ranked fifth all-time in program history in singles wins (66) and seventh in doubles wins (64). Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth looks back with softball head coach Frank Reed on a successful season and forward to the NCAA Tournament.The Mocs won both the Southern Conference regular season and tournament titles, the first time since 2015. In the regular season, UTC swept four series and finished three games up on second place UNCG. The two teams met three times in the SoCon Tournament. The Spartans sent the Mocs to the consolation bracket, but UTC came storming back with a pair of wins on Championship Saturday to claim their 16th tournament crown.Chattanooga is headed to the NCAA Tournament this weekend and will take on #15 seed Florida State in the Seminoles home stadium.Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts and we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth talks with head coach Darin Van Horn about his team's historic fifth season for Chattanooga beach volleyball, as the Mocs prepare to head to Gulf Shores for the 2024 NCAA Championships. The Mocs were able to claim both the Ohio Valley Conference regular season and tournament titles en route to earning the No. 17 seed in this year's NCAA Tournament bracket. Along the way Van Horn helped UTC earn an OVC-record 14 all-conference honors that included the Mocs sweeping all four major awards: OVC Player, Pair, Freshman and Staff of the Year. The Mocs are slated to play No. 16 seed North Florida at 9 a.m. ET in the opening round of tournament, with a win pitting UTC against No. 1 overall seed USC at 12 p.m. ET. Both of those matches will be available to watch on ESPNU. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth talks with women's basketball head coach Deandra Schirmer. She is the eighth head coach in UTC women's basketball 50-year history. Schirmer found success at Valdosta State with an impressive 114-31 record in five years. She helped VSU punch its ticket into each of the last four NCAA Division II Tournaments with her team making an Elite Eight run in 2022. A native of Holton, Kan., Schirmer split her collegiate career between USC Aiken and Cloud County Community College. She was a prep standout in a multitude of sports including all-state in both basketball and volleyball. Schirmer was named a Naismith Award winner for her various athletic endeavors all throughout high school. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic, it's Wrestling Wrapup Week. Host Chris Goforth and head coach Kyle Ruschell talk all things Mocs wrestling. That includes SoCon Champs Brayden Palmer and Isaiah Powe making trips to the national tournament and the rise of young guns Blake Boarman, Kamdyn Munro & Sergio Desiante. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth and several guests relive the 2009 UTC men's basketball appearance on the Jimmy Fallon Show 15 years ago. Come along as we take a behind-the-scenes look with then-head coach John Shulman, former Moc Nicchaeus Doaks as well as JAy Blackman, deputy AD and Jim Horten, the SID for men's basketball. NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" adopted the Chattanooga Mocs as its underdog team to root for during the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Fallon stated, “So much attention is given to the same four or five teams, so people forget that all the other teams also have a story to tell. The more we learn about the Mocs the more we like them.” Coach Shulman along with the Mocs seniors and members of the UTC Pep band and cheerleaders traveled to New York following the Mocs first round NCAA Tournament game to be on the show. During the week Dennis Haskins, “Mr. Belding” from “Saved by the Bell” popped up and the audience was outfitted with Chattanooga Mocs “Gold Rush” t-shirts. Relive the famous connection between Chattanooga and Jimmy Fallon on this week's episode. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth talks with women's basketball head coach Shawn Poppie and junior Sigrun Olafsdottir about the Mocs upcoming trip to the 2024 NCAA Tournament. In just his second season, Poppie is leading the Mocs to his second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance after leading Chattanooga to yet another Southern Conference Tournament win in Asheville, N.C. Sitting at a record of 28-4 on the year, the 2023-24 Mocs are the No. 14 seed in their region, pitting UTC against the No. 3 seeded NC State Wolfpack coached by former Chattanooga head coach Wes Moore. Having swept the SoCon regular season and tournament titles this season under the league's Coach of the Year in Poppie, the Mocs will be aiming to make some noise in Raleigh, N.C., this coming weekend. Sigrun Olafsdottir's 2023-24 season has seen the Iceland native come away with honors that include being named to the 2024 SoCon All-Defensive Team as well as taking home the 2024 Pinnacle Award at the SoCon Tournament. Touted as one of the best defensive players in the entire conference, Olafsdottir has a big decision waiting for her at the conclusion of the team's NCAA Tournament run with the four-year starter still deciding whether or not she intends to utilize her final year of eligibility next season. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify and Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth talks softball with head coach Frank Reed. Reed reached his 1200th career victory earlier this season with the Mocs first win in the annual Frost Classic. The pair discuss his accomplishment and take a look at the season as UTC heads toward Southern Conference play on March 22 at Samford. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify and Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth delves into the volleyball seasons with Director of Volleyball and indoor head coach Julie Torbett and beach volleyball head coach Darin Van Horn. Torbett is coming off a 2023 season in which she led the Mocs to a 19-14 record on the year, marking her second consecutive winning season at the helm of the UTC volleyball program. Her tenure at Chattanooga has already seen her reach her 500th career head coaching victory, coach multiple all-conference selections, as well as lead the Mocs to back-to-back SoCon Tournament Semifinal appearances in her first two seasons with the team. Van Horn is just kicking off the fifth season of Chattanooga beach volleyball, a program that was established by Van Horn back in 2020. Just a season ago he coached the Mocs to a 19-15 record, marking the program's highest single season win total since its inception. Last weekend, UTC beach volleyball kicked off its 2024 regular season at the Jacksonville Invitational, marking the beginning of the team's 25-match schedule over the coming months culminating in the Ohio Valley Conference Championships, which are set to run April 25-27 in Morehead, Kentucky.Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify and Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, men's tennis head coach Chuck Merzbacher and women's head coach Chad Camper join host Chris Goforth to preview the upcoming 2024 spring season. The men's tennis team is coming off one of its most successful campaigns in program history after finishing the 2023 season with an 18-7 overall record, which included a 6-1 mark in league play and the program's first-ever Southern Conference regular season title. The Mocs advanced to the 2023 SoCon title match for the first time since 2006 and eventually finished as runner-ups. The women's team put together another winning season in 2023 after finishing 14-8 overall and marking the sixth winning campaign in seven tries under Camper. The Mocs earned a national ranking early in the 2023 season after starting the year 10-1 which featured an eight-match winning streak, its longest since 2015. Both teams have kicked off play against nationally-ranked opponents during the first week of action and feature numerous home events over the coming weeks and months. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth delves into the men's and women's golf seasons with head coaches Colette Murray and Blaine Woodruff to recap the fall and look forward to the spring. The Mocs golf teams had good starts to the season. Their respective falls included two team wins for the men and three individual titles between the two programs. The guy are Top 25 in the mid-season NCAA Division I Rankings with two wins and two runner-ups in four fall forays. The team crowns came at Marquette and Furman with medalist honors for Samuel Espinosa (Marquette) and Paul Conroy (Furman). The ladies came into the season with just two letter winners returning from 2022-23 and a nearly brand-new squad. They boast a win by transfer Makenzie Cooper at Old Dominion and solid beginning all-around. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chattanooga women's basketball head coach Shawn Poppie and junior guard Addie Grace Porter check in with Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank host Chris Goforth to give an update on the team. The women are off to a 14-3 start this season, including back-to-back victories over Mercer and Samford to open Southern Conference play. Poppie and Porter discuss the team's hot start to the season, as well as preview Saturday's in-state rivalry game against ETSU. Under Coach Poppie, the Mocs have a record of 34-16 since he took over head coach responsibilities for the team in 2022. Poppie's win percentage of .680 while at UTC ranks third in program history behind Jim Foster (.875) and Wes Moore (.760). Porter is currently averaging 5.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game for the Mocs. The Lebanon, Tenn., native serves as one of the two captains for Coach Poppie's 2023-24 squad. The Mocs return to action this coming Saturday in a battle of the top two teams in the Southern Conference with UTC set to host ETSU. The game is scheduled to tip at 2 p.m. in the Roundhouse.Follow Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, Mocs wrestling head coach Kyle Ruschell joins host Chris Goforth to recap the 2024 Southern Scuffle hosted by UTC. The Chattanooga Mocs had its best finish in the recently completed Southern Scuffle since 2012. It was an impressive performance. Four medalists, also the most since 2012, took the podium: - 3rd place: Isaiah Powe (141) - 4th place: Blake Boarman (133) & Noah Castillo (149) - 7th place: Austin Paradice (157) That led to the third top 10 ending coming in 8th. That also dates back to 2012. Follow Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth welcomes Anastasia Zhukova, former member of the Mocs women's tennis program and a member of the newest class of the UTC Athletics Hall of Fame.Zhukova was a two-time Southern Conference Player of the Year in her two seasons in the program. She posted a 23-1 dual match singles record at No. 1 in 2006 and a 24-2 dual match singles record at No. 1 in 2007 for a .940 career winning percentage (47-3). She was an All-SoCon singles and doubles honoree both years and was an ITA Scholar-Athlete with a 3.9 GPA. Her No. 23 Division I ranking is the highest in UTC history and she was also No. 47 in the country in doubles. Zhukova was named to the SoCon All-Century team announced in 2021. Tune in to hear about her time at UTC and what she is doing today. Follow Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth continues his talks with the newest members of the UTC Athletics Hall of Fame. This week's guest is current Mocs softball head coach Frank Reed.Reed, in his 23rd year at UTC, was inducted into the 2023 Class alongside former student-athlete Michelle Fuzzard LaCourse. The six-time SoCon Coach of the Year has more than 700 wins at UTC and is on pace to top the 1200 career mark this spring. He has guided the Mocs to eight SoCon regular season titles and 10 SoCon Tournament crowns, the most of any school in the league. UTC has made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. He has coached three SoCon Players of the Year, six SoCon Pitchers of the Year, four SoCon Freshmen of the Year and dozes of all-conference student-athletes.The pair also discuss the 2024 Chattanooga softball season that includes 15 home games as well as two annual tournaments. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth meets with football head coach Rusty Wright to recap an exciting season.The Chattanooga Mocs completed the 2023 football season last weekend reaching the second round of the FCS Playoffs for the fourth time in school history. It was quite the campaign. The Mocs won eight games for the 13th time and six in the SoCon for the fifth occasion. It was definitely a tribute to the character in the locker room. The Mocs battled injury and 10 consecutive weeks of games before a rest to continue building the program on a solid foundation. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth talks with the first of our UTC Athletics Hall of Fame inductees, Michelle Fuzzard LaCourse (2008-12).She earned multiple accolades in her five years with Chattanooga. She was named the 2008 SoCon Freshman of the Year and Player of the Year in 2011. She was named to the league's All-Conference First Team three times and is the first player in SoCon history to earn First Team (1B) and Second Team (P) honors in the same season (2009).She, along with softball head coach Frank Reed, was honored on October 6. The UTC Athletics Hall of Fame was established to formally recognize outstanding contributions to the heritage and tradition of the University's intercollegiate athletics program. A total of 240 individuals have been inducted into the UTC Athletics Hall of Fame during special ceremonies held each year. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth catches up with former Mocs football player and wrestler Torrez Finney.Goforth and Finney, also known as “The Punisher”, discuss his fight in Dana White's Contender Series in Las Vegas on October 10 and his future in MMA. Finney is 7-0-0 and got a submission against previously undefeated Yuri Panferov.Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth welcomes Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development Ryan Jones.Jones directs the Mocs Club, the philanthropic arm of the athletics department. On “Mocs Give Day” a record $1,103,861 was raised in cash and commitments from 711 donors. Jones and Goforth discuss where that money is used and future projects. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth and cross country head coach Andy Meyer preview the Southern Conference Championships.The Mocs are on the road to Kernersville, N.C., for the Friday morning championship meet. The women, led by Lesley Boyd, run the 5-kilometer course at 10:00 a.m. and the men's 8K will start at 10:45 a.m.Boyd is a two-time SoCon Runner of the Week this season and set a personal best time of 16:38.3 at the Mocs home meet two weeks ago. The men are led by junior Aaron Isbell and freshman Jack Martin. Martin claimed his first victory at the UTC Home Meet at Camp Jordan earlier this season.Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth moves into the next season with a look at wrestling. Head coach Kyle Ruschell previews the Mocs upcoming season and the Blue and Gold match this Saturday at First Horizon Pavilion. The Chattanooga Mocs wrestling program is headed back to one of its favorite haunts. The grapplers are back at Finley Stadium Saturday for the annual Blue-Gold match. There are 11 bouts on tap during pregame tailgating in the pavilion. It starts at 10 a.m. The season starts November 4 on the road. The first home match is December 16 against Little Rock and Queens at Maclellan Gym. Tickets are on sale now at GoMocs.com.Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth checks in with soccer head coach Gavin McKinney and Director of Volleyball Julie Torbett on the progress of their seasons.Coach Torbet earned her 500th career head coaching victory last week against Furman. The Mocs are 15-6 on the year and starting Southern Conference play at 3-3. The Mocs got off to their best start in program history and look to carry that momentum into the final 10 matches of the season.Women's soccer put together a program-best six game win streak and went 6-2 in non-conference action. The Mocs are 3-2-1 in Southern Conference play and have three matches left to the season.Volleyball will be on the road to Samford Friday and Mercer Sunday before returning to Maclellan Gym on October 26 to host UNCG.Soccer closes out the home slate of the regular season Thursday night at Finley Stadium against Wofford. The final two matches of the year will be on the road at UNCG and Samford.Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, men's golf head coach and senior Sam Espinosa talk with host Chris Goforth on the team accomplishments so far and this year's schedule. The Mocs are off to a hot start. The guys captured wins at Marquette and Cincinnati to make it six in the 15 tournaments of the Blaine Woodruff era. Samuel Espinosa claimed his first win as a Moc at Erin Hills, beating two top 50 players in the WORLD rankings and then was fourth just behind Paul Conroy in third at the Bearcat. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcast as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notifice when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth gets an early look at the upcoming season for men's and women's basketball. Women's head coach Shawn Poppie, in his second season, previews the 2023-24 schedule that features a home contest against SEC foe Mississippi State and tournaments in Florida and North Carolina. The Mocs claimed the 2023 SoCon Tournament title, it's 19th since joining the league and 16th NCAA Tournament appearance. UTC opens the season at home on November 6 against King University. The women's program is one of three at UTC celebrating 50 seasons of competition. Also celebrating the Golden Anniversary are volleyball and tennis.Men's head coach Dan Earl previews the upcoming 2023-24 schedule while highlighting this year's roster ahead of his second season at Chattanooga. The Mocs kick off the new campaign at home for just the second time since 2015-16 when they host Covenant College on November 6 at 7:00 p.m. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth catches up with Torrez Finney.Finney, a former Chattanooga football player and wrestler, turned his focus towards mixed martial arts. He is headed to Las Vegas next month for a UFC event.Tune in to hear Torrez relate his journey and his hopes for the future in MMA.Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe to get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, we find out what goes into planning and executing the Game Day experience for Mocs football.Host Chris Goforth talks to Finley Stadium Executive Director Brian Wright and UTC Deputy Athletics Director for External Operations Andrew Horton about the responsibilities of each organization on game day.The Mocs open the 2023 home slate this Saturday, September 9 against Kennesaw State. Tailgate in the First Horizon Pavilion and cheer on the football team in the Moc Walk. There is plenty to do before the game, lots to eat and drink at the game. The game kicks off at 6:00 p.m.Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth and Chattanooga football head coach Rusty Wright preview the 2023 season. Coach Wright has his squad prepped and putting the final touches on the trip to North Alabama. It starts with 10 straight weeks of games before the bye and then the regular season finale at Alabama. Learn more about what's to come with T.O.'s most celebrated teammate Rusty Wright. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Chattanooga football time on Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank. The season kicks off Sept. 2 at North Alabama. This episode features the architects of the offensive and defensive strategies for the coming season.Host Chris Goforth is joined by the coordinators with Joe Pizzo representing the offense and Lorenzo Ward on the D side of things. Both are entering their fifth years in the Scenic City leading their respective groups.Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth caught up with new Southern Conference Commissioner Michael Cross.Cross is the 10th commissioner of the Southern Conference and has nearly 30 years of athletic administrative experience. He came to the SoCon from Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics after previous stops at Penn State, Bradley, Princeton and Michigan.A native of Hamburg, New York, Cross is a former basketball student-athlete and a two-time graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo, earning an undergraduate degree in economics in 1991 and a master's degree in college counseling in 1993. He would go on to earn a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Michigan in 1999. Cross and his wife, Jennifer, have two adult sons, Aidan and Nathan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth chats with Director of Volleyball Julie Torbett and the 2022 Southern Conference champion women's soccer head coach Gavin McKinney to preview their teams' 2023 seasons. Soccer makes its return to Finley Stadium and kicks off action in an exhibition match on August 5. The season opens on the road on August 17 at SEC foe Vanderbilt and the Mocs home opener is August 31 against Austin Peay. McKinney, a two-time SoCon Coach of the Year (2020 [21], 2022) begins his ninth season at the helm. He returns All-Conference first teamer and captain Mackenzie Smith, second team members Caroline Ekern, Clarissa Salinas and Birna Johannsdottir. Ekern and Salinas were joined on the All-Freshman team by Zoey Mize and Carolina Richvalsky who earned a spot on the SoCon All-Tournament Team. Volleyball turns its attention to August 25-26 as the team prepares for their season-opening tournament in Atlanta. Before that, fans have a pair of opportunities to catch the Mocs at Maclellan Gymnasium at the annual Blue-Gold Scrimmage (August 17) and the team's exhibition against Tennessee Tech (August 22). Torbett is entering her second year at the helm of Chattanooga's indoor volleyball team, coming off of a season in 2022 in which the Mocs finished 17-16 and reached the SoCon Tournament semifinals for the first time since 2016. Torbett's 17 wins marked the most for a UTC head coach in their first season. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We start the fifth season of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, with host Chris Goforth and Chattanooga Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Mark Wharton. Wharton recaps the 2022-23 year and the accomplishments of the department. He was the winner of the Cushman & Wakefield Athletics Director of the Year Award given by NACA, one he attributes to the entire staff. Wharton, along with men's assistant coach Ander Galfsky, also participated in the prestigious 2023 TopConnect Basketball Symposium, presented by Teamworks and INFLCR.The pair discuss upgrades for the student-athletes as well as the fan experience across all sports. Listen in for updates on renovations to The McKenzie Arena and Frost Stadium. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth talks with men's golf head coach Blaine Woodruff on the Mocs' historic season. The Chattanooga Mocs men's golf team rose to national prominence again with a special 2022-23 season. The squad won four times as a group with two individual wins setting scoring records throughout the history books. The final ranking of No. 41 is the highest the program has been rated since the end of 2012 (27). It also brings excitement to 2023-24 with the starting five back along with key reserves and a talented trio of new players. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth meets up with cross country and track and field head coach Andy Meyer and Southern Conference champion Lesley Green. Green and Meyer look back to the dedication and preparation needed to accomplish a championship.Lesley Green looks back on starting her career in track and field and what led her to Chattanooga. After redshirting the cross country season, she went on to earn a pair of all-conference finishes at the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships. As the year progressed, she got closer to her preferred distance, the 10,000 meter. Green outpaced the competition and claimed her first Southern Conference title with the win at the Outdoor Championships.Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Southern Conference time for the Chattanooga Mocs softball team. Head coach Frank Reed and senior Emily Coltharp talk about the season and preview the league championships with host Chris Goforth.The Mocs are the No. 6 seed and will take on No. 3 Furman in the opening round. UTC has won 15 Southern Conference Tournament titles including in 2022 in thrilling comeback fashion.Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs! Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth takes a dive into recapping the men's and women's successful tennis seasons with men's head coach Chuck Merzbacher and junior Peyton Gatti along with women's head coach Chad Camper. The men's tennis team is coming off a historic 2023 campaign in which the squad won its first regular season Southern Conference title in program history. The Mocs, who finished 18-7 overall, made its first Southern Conference Tournament title match appearance since 2006 before eventually finishing as runner-ups in the event held at Champions CLub in town last week. The 18 wins are the most since 2005. Junior Peyton Gatti was a key contributor for the team this season and was tabbed an All-Southern Conference First Team honoree at the No. 1 doubles postion. Gatti provided a thrilling 7-5, 7-5 comeback victory in the SoCon Tournament semifinals to clinch the team's 4-2 win over No. 5 Furman and punch its ticket to the championship match. Coach Camper led the Chattanooga women's team to an ITA National Ranking earlier in the 2023 campaign, peaking at No. 70, before finishing the season with a 14-8 overall record. The team saw All-SoCon selections in Jessie Young, Caroline Gibbens, Lucia Garrigues-Melendez and Rozalie Dohnalova. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, softball head coach Frank Reed can't wait to get back to Frost Stadium. He and host Chris Goforth talk about this important move and what to expect. Hear what he has to say about the season and what's to come.Frost Stadium underwent renovations this year and the Mocs have played on nearly Warner Park Field #3 for the season. Now the team gets to go back to their home field for this weekend's series against UNCG. New turf, new lights, updated press box.Coach Reed claimed his 700th win as head coach of the Mocs this season. He will be honored prior to Saturday's game. He has reached 712 so far and is 12 away from 1,200 career victories.Chattanooga is hosting the 2023 Southern Conference Softball Championships May 10-13 at Frost Stadium. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth introduces new football coaches Zeb Speir and D.J. Knox.Speir, from Sylva, N.C., is the son of former Western Carolina head coach Mark Speir. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in three-and-a-half years from Appalachian State in 2018 where he was quarterback. The Mountaineers were three-time Sun Belt Conference Champs in his time and four-time Bowl winners.Knox, a native of Fairburn, Ga., is a 2018 graduate of Purdue University where he was team captain and All-Big Ten Honorable Mention. He led the Boilermakers in rushing in 2018 and had nine touchdowns. Over his career, he tallied 2,360 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.Get to know the new coaches and where they've been before moving to the Scenic City and what drew them here.Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth goes into the “Way Back Machine” to talk with 2022 Hall of Famers Steven Kocsis (cross country/track) and Jonathan Hodge (men's golf).Jonathan Hodge – Men's Golf – 2006-09 Jonathan Hodge was a two-time Southern Conference Player of the Year in 2007 and 2008. He graduated with a school-record 71.41 scoring average, a mark that is now ranks second. He was a second team All-American as a junior when he had a school-record three wins in the season. Hodge was in the top 20 in the world amateur rankings during his career at UTC and guided the group to three consecutive Southern Conference team titles. He was also a member of the SoCon 100th Anniversary Team. Steven Kocsis – Cross Country/Track & Field - 2001-05 A two-time Southern Conference Cross Country and Indoor Track Runner of the Year, Steven Kocsis is one of the most decorated student-athletes from the men's program. He led the Mocs to SoCon titles as the individual champion in 2003 and 2004. He also won five titles in Indoor track and four more in Outdoor competition. He was the SoCon Indoor Athlete of the Year in 2004 and 2005 and the Outdoor Athlete of the Year in 2004. All totaled, he won 13 All-SoCon honors in cross country and track and field in his career and was a member of the SoCon 100th Anniversary Team. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Mocs are dancing!! The Chattanooga women basketball team makes its 16th appearance in the NCAA Tournament and first since 2017.Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank host Chris Goforth sits with UTC head coach Shawn Poppie as he makes his first trip into March Madness against his former team. Poppie was an assistant coach for Kenny Brooks at Virginia Tech for six seasons, associate head coach for his last three.Chattanooga pounced through the SoCon Tournament, winning each game by double digits. Raven Thompson was named the SoCon Tournament Most Outstanding Player and joined on the All-Tournament teams by Addie Grace Porter and Yazz Wazeerud-Din on the First Team and Abbey Cornelius on Second Team.Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth talks with wrestlilng head coach Kyle Ruschell and National Qualifiers Brayden Palmer and Matthew Waddell.The pair, along with Rocky Jordan, qualified for the NCAA Championships beginning March 16 and runs through the 18th in Tulsa, Okla. Brayden Palmer, the 18 seed, opens against No. 15 Zach Redding from Iowa State. A win would likely setup a Southern Scuffle rematch with No. 2 Oklahoma State's Daton Fix who got past Palmer in the championship bout on Jan. 2 in McKenzie Arena. Rocky Jordan is the 10 seed at 174. His first opponent is Drexel's Mickey O'Malley who is seeded 23rd. He also has a potential rematch in his half of the draw although they'll both have to reach the final four to see it come together. That's with No. 11 Nelson Brands who Jordan defeated 3-1 in the December dual in the Roundhouse. Matthew Waddell comes in at No. 30. He'll matchup with No. 3 Aaron Brooks from Penn State. His half of the draw includes Clarion's Will Feldkamp (W, Fall), Campbell's Caleb Hopkins (W, Dec.) and Illinois' Dylan Connell (L, Dec.). The top eight finishers in each of the 10 weight classes will be crowned All-American. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank host Chris Goforth talks with the Mocs head coaches as UTC makes its way to the Southern Conference Championships this weekend in Asheville, N.C.Women's head coach Shawn Poppie looks forward to his team's chances in the SoCon Tournament as the No. 2 seed in his first season. UTC will take on Furman for the fourth time in five years. The Mocs finished the season 17-12 overall, 10 more wins than the previous year, and 9-5 in the conference, tied with ETSU. Chattanooga swept the Bucs in the regular season to secure the No. 2 seed.The men's team enters the Southern Conference Championships as the No. 7 seed after finishing the regular season with a 15-16 overall record and a 7-11 mark inside SoCon play. The Mocs will face head coach Dan Earl's former team, No. 10 VMI. The women's game tips off at 3:00 p.m. Thursday and the men's game will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Follow all the action online at GoMocs.com for live stats, streaming audio and video. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, former Chattanooga football player McClendon Curtis talks with host Chris Goforth about his post-UTC career opportunities.Mocs highly decorated lineman McClendon accepted an invitation to play in the Reese's Senior Bowl. He and Goforth talk about his experience in Mobile, Ala., and what he learned about himself. Curtis showed off his talents in multiple positions along the offensive line and impressed the scouts with his versatility.The pair look forward to his chances at the NFL Combine and look back on his time at Chattanooga and his journey to a possible career in professional football. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth talks with Rusty Wright, head coach of the Chattanooga Mocs football program.Wright discusses the 2023 Signing Class with 23 coming on board this coming year. Eleven are already on campus which leads to the second part of the discussion...spring practice. The Mocs are off to an early start this year with drills already underway. In fact, the group completes the cycle with a spring showcase on March 10 at 7 p.m., at Finley Stadium (free admission).Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth talks with softball head coach Frank Reed on the season and updates on Frost Stadium.The Mocs were picked to finish third in the SoCon by the league coaches, but that didn't stop a slew of preseason awards for the Mocs. Senior Emily Coltharp was named the Southern Conference Preseason Player of the Year. She earned the honor in 2021 as well. She is joined on the all-conference first team by fellow senior Brooke Parrott. Juniors Kendall Forsythe, Kailey Snell and Adison Keylon were all named to the second team.Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth takes a dive into the volleyball programs with Julie Torbett (Director of Volleyball) and Darin Van Horn (Head Beach Volleyball Coach) to gain an update inside each program. The indoor volleyball team is coming off highly-successful 2022 fall season in which the team finished with its first winning season since 2016 behind a 17-16 overall record. The team advanced to the SoCon Tournament semifinals also for the first time since 2016. Torbett's 17 wins were the most for a UTC head coach in their first season. The beach volleyball team will kick off action in the 2023 spring season on February 25-26 with a weekend full of matches in Hattiesburg, Miss., at Southern Miss. Van Horn has led the team to a 12-6 record inside Ohio Valley Conference play in the program's first two seasons as a sponsored sport at the NCAA Division I level. Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank, host Chris Goforth sits down with men's head tennis coach Chuck Merzbacher and women's head tennis coach Chad Camper to discuss the start of the 2023 spring campaign. The women's tennis team is off to a 2-0 start for the fourth-straight season after picking up season-opening road wins at UNC Asheville and WKU in the early stages of the spring season. The men's program kicked off its spring slate with a battle in Tuscaloosa against SEC-power Alabama last week. Both team's are set to make their home debuts this weekend (January 28-29). Follow each episode of Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify or Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Chattanooga Mocs. Click to subscribe and get notified when it drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.