The Newfound Golden Eagles

Tennessee Technological University finishes the 2009 football season off on a good note.
The Golden Eagles established themselves as a team to be wrecking with in the 2010 season. After the 2008 season the Golden Eagle football team went into the offseason with a full head of steam after finishing 3-9 and another losing season something that haunted the school since the 2004 season. The mindset just had to be adjusted and players had to regain confidence in not only themselves but for their fellow teammates that had to go to battle alongside them. The Eagles put in countless hours. Blood, sweat, and tears redefined the team having the mindset they would accomplish many of the goals they put before them, an Ohio-Valley-Conference championship, the Sergeant York Trophy and a winning season. Fall camp began and preparation started, everyone knew the expectations. The hard work they put out in during the offseason made the feel in the locker room so much better from the enthusiasm and attitude amongst the players.
It was a good offseason with improvement in key spot that the Golden Eagles were able to have success this year. With Tech being a young team many sophomore and freshmen stepped up and played big. With young players coming back from the previous year it was no question that anything less than 3 wins was a complete failure. The determination of the senior to start a new tradition for Tech football enabled every younger player to feel as they were worth something big to this team. From the freshmen not being treated like freshman and the
sophomore being treated like seniors, everyone felt they had a key role to the success of the team. Sprits were high as the last whistle went off as they are ready to suit up for the next year and go at it again with much more enthusiasm and attitude.
The end of the season turned out to be a success with Tech accomplished many of the goals they set forth before the season. Winning the Sergeant York trophy giving to the team has the winnings record of the OVC teams in Tennessee, having an undefeated home record, and having a winning season. The first since 2004.