Carson-Newman Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2010

Class of 2010

William “Puggy” Blackmon (1973) -- During his C-N playing career, Blackmon was named as an Outstanding Athlete of America in 1971 and 1973. He coached 24 years at Georgia Tech and South Carolina, leading his teams to 23 straight NCAA post season appearances. Blackmon was inducted into the Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame in 2008.

David Brewer (1975) -- A four-year standout on the Carson-Newman tennis team, Brewer guided the Eagles to a national ranking each season. He began a successful tennis career as a pro for the Bollettieri Tennis Academy in 1976. Brewer joined the United States Tennis Association in 1997 and currently serves as Deputy Tournament Director for the US Open.

John W. Hudson (1939) -- A 6-3 center, John Hudson was a standout on the Carson-Newman basketball team. He guided C-N to an undefeated conference season in 1937. Nicknamed “The Milkman” he bartered fresh milk from the family farm for college tuition. Following graduation, Hudson became a coach and educator in Greene and Jefferson Counties.

Mac Lambert (1955) -- Mac Lambert earned three letters in football, was team captain in 1954 and served as president of Men’s Student Government. He coached for 45 years in Cocke County, Maryville, Knox County, Marshall County, Jefferson County, Morristown East High School and three stints at C-N.

Dr. Jack Owenby (1960) -- Owenby was a two-sport standout for the Eagles, excelling as a four-year letterman in both basketball and baseball. He was a three-year starter at center and received the News Sentinel Small College Co-MVP in 1959-60. Owenby was a four-year starting pitcher for the Eagle baseball team. An active Baptist, Owenby has been a teacher, coach, university professor, school and hospital facility planner and co-founder of Healthcare Facilities Inc.

Patricia (Rouchon) Wells (1988) -- One of the most decorated tennis players in Carson-Newman history. Honored as an All-American, Pat was awarded the A.O. Duer Award-Outstanding Junior Athlete in NAIA, the ITCA Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship Award, the Senior Tennis Player of the Year in NAIA and the ITCA Graduate Scholarship Award. She was a two-time Academic All-American and graduated from Carson-Newman with a 4.0 GPA.

Steve Williams (1973) -- At 5’2, the “Mighty Mite" was the nation’s smallest male college basketball player. Williams was Honorable Mention All-American, Steve was an outstanding playmaker, free throw shooter, ball handler and middle man on the fast break. He still holds the NAIA single season record for most assists with 458.

Glenn Wade (1949) -- A veteran of World War II, Wade played football and basketball at C-N, earned Dean’s List honors and graduated in three years. His high school football coaching stints at Rossville and Griffin (GA) High Schools produced a 75 - 18 - 10 record and two State Championships. He coached Basketball and Tennis as well. Wade officiated high school football for 18 years.

Rodney Wampler (1972) -- With 2,500 career rushing yards in the C-N record books, All-American Rodney Wampler still ranks as one of Eagle Football’s most prolific running backs. Following military service in Vietnam and his football career in college, Wampler coached 30 years at Kingsport DB as assistant football, baseball, softball, and track coach. Two of his three children are now coaches.