JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman and the Eagles' football program are poised to pay homage to two alumni groups during two games this fall.
The 2022 Carson-Newman University football season will feature two weekends this fall in which football alumni will be welcomed back to be recognized and honored. During the weekend when Carson-Newman plays Limestone (Sept. 17), players from the Dal Shealy era (1970-73) will be recognized.
Then, when Carson-Newman plays host to Newberry on Oct. 1, players from 1979-93 are invited back to campus for an all-80s reunion.
Coach Dal Shealy Era Reunion (1970 – 1973)
September 16-17, 2022
This era features the 50th Anniversary of the 1972 NAIA National Runner-Up team and two-time NAIA District 24 Coach of the Year Dal Shealy. Festivities will be begin on Friday, September 16th. For questions, please contact Eagle Club Director Blake Cantrell at 865-582-5532 or bcantrell@cn.edu.
Friday, Sept. 16 (at Ken Sparks Athletic Complex)
5:00 – 5:30pm Registration
5:30 – 6:30pm Social Hour with Friends, Teammates, & Coaches
6:30pm Dinner is Served (Catered by Texas Roadhouse)
Saturday, Sept. 17 (at Burke-Tarr Stadium)
11:30am – 1:00pm Tailgate
1:00pm
Halftime
1979 – 1993 Football Era Reunion
September 30-October 1, 2022
This era features members from five NAIA National Championship teams (1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989), one NAIA National Runner-Up, and six South Atlantic Conference Titles. Festivities begin on Friday, September 30th. For questions, please contact Lamar Brown ’84 at 423-619-0857 or Mark Isom ’85 at 865-414-2533. You may also email 1980sfootballreunion@gmail.com
Friday, Sept. 30 (Music Road Hotel, Pigeon Forge, TN)
6:30pm Reception at Hotel
8:00pm Viewing of Ken Sparks Documentary
Saturday, Oct. 1 (Burke-Tarr Stadium)
10:00am Check-in begins at Burke Tarr Stadium
11:00am Tailgate at Stadium
1:00pm Kickoff: C-N vs Newberry College
Halftime Field Introduction of Reunion Teams
6:30pm Banquet at Music Road Hotel (Pigeon Forge, TN)
