1989 Carson–Newman Eagles football team American college football season
The 1989 Carson–Newman Eagles football team was an American football team that represented Carson–Newman College (renamed Carson–Newman University in 2012) as a member of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) during the 1989 NAIA Division I football season . In its tenth year under head coach Ken Sparks , the team compiled a 12–1 record (6–1 against conference opponents) and won the SAC championship.[ 1]
The Eagles advanced to the NAIA playoffs, defeating West Virginia Tech in the quarterfinals and Central State (OH) in the semifinals.[ 2] [ 3] Emporia State in the Champion Bowl , winning by a 34–20 score to win the NAIA national championship.[ 4] 1983 , 1984 , 1986 , 1988 , and 1989).[ 4]
After the season, Sparks was chosen as the SAC Coach of the Year, the fourth time he won the award. In addition, Carson–Newman strong safety Joe Fishback was named SAC Defensive Player of the Year, and free safety Chuck Proffitt was named SAC Freshman of the Year. Seven Carson–Newman players received first-team honors on the All-SAC team: running back Vernon Turner; offensive linemen Kelly Rasnic and Paige Belcher; place-kicker Rick Wetsel; defensive lineman John Mefford; and defensive backs Joe Fishback and David Pool.[ 5]
Schedule
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 2 at Fairmont State * Fairmont, WV W 44–0[ 6] September 9 Hillsdale * W 40–164,167 [ 7] September 16 at Wingate Wingate, NC W 28–3[ 8] September 23 Elon Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN W 17–04,003 [ 9] September 30 Catawba Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN W 24–103,343 [ 10] October 7 Newberry * Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN W 45–244,259 [ 11] October 14 Mars Hill Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN L 14–17[ 12] October 21 at Gardner–Webb Boiling Springs, NC W 23–20 OT [ 13] October 28 Lenoir–Rhyne Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN W 38–04,739 [ 14] November 11 at Presbyterian Clinton, SC W 43–213,200 [ 15] December 2 at West Virginia Tech * Charleston, WV (NAIA Division I quarterfinal)W 51–13[ 2] December 9 Central State (OH) * Burke–Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN (NAIA Division I semifinal) W 20–173,254 [ 3] December 16 Emporia State * W 34–204,483 [ 4]
References
^ "2010 Carson-Newman Eagles Football Media Guide" (PDF) . Carson-Newman College. 2010.^ a b "Carson-Newman rips West Virginia Tech" . The Tennessean . December 3, 1989. p. 11C – via Newspapers.com .^ a b Bill Lane (December 10, 1989). "Eagles advance with 20-17 win" . Kingsport Times-News . pp. 1D, 3D – via Newspapers.com . ^ a b c Chuck Cavalaris (December 17, 1989). " . The Knoxville News-Sentinel . pp. C1, C5 – via Newspapers.com . ^ "Carson-Newman reaps SAC awards" . The Greenville News . November 21, 1989. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Carson-Newman drubs Fairmont State, 44-0" . The Greenville News . September 3, 1989. p. 2C – via Newspapers.com .^ Rick Sheek (September 10, 1989). "Carson-Newman runs past Hillsdale, 40-16" . Johnson City Press . p. 23 – via Newspapers.com . ^ "Carson-Newman, 28-3" . Johnson City Press . September 17, 1989. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Carson-Newman 17, Elon 0" . The Times and Democrat . September 24, 1989. p. 4B – via Newspapers.com .^ Greg Peters (October 1, 1989). "Eagles stump Catawba, 24-10, for win No. 13" . Kingsport Times-News . p. 3D – via Newspapers.com . ^ "Eagles blast Newberry, 45-24" . Kingsport Times-News . October 8, 1989. p. 3D – via Newspapers.com .^ Rick Sheek (October 15, 1989). "Miscues kill C-N in loss" . Johnson City Press . p. 23 – via Newspapers.com . ^ "Carson-Newman outlasts GW" . The Greenville News . October 22, 1989. p. 4C – via Newspapers.com .^ Jimmy Moore (October 29, 1989). "Eagles defense picks up six turnovers in 38-0 win" . Kingsport Times-News . p. 4D – via Newspapers.com . ^ Hap Bryant (November 12, 1989). "Carson-Newman clinches SAC with 45-21 win over Presbyterian" . The Greenville News . p. 2C – via Newspapers.com .
Venues People Seasons National championship seasons in bold
