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MA Marky Billson

He Dropped Football

It seemed everyone wanted to fall over backwards to praise the former ETSU President but none wanted to tell what his true record at the…

Apr 14, 2026 · 7 min read · 0 claps paywalled #etsu #etsu-buccaneers #paul-stanton

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MA Marky Billson

Should ETSU Fans Really Be Upset About the Buccaneers’ Perception Among Southern Conference Coaches?

ETSU was rated as the third best job in the SoCon. Is that really something to be upset about?

Feb 17, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps paywalled #college-basketball #southern-conference #etsu-buccaneers

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MA Marky Billson

Nobody in ETSU History Beats Mister Jennings

It’s been 35 years since Keith Jennings last played a game for ETSU. Irrelevant. He should be a timeless figure.

Jan 10, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps paywalled #etsu-buccaneers #mister-jennings #keith-jennings

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MA Marky Billson

The 35th Anniversary of the Biggest Sporting Event in Johnson City History

ETSU’s 94–91 victory against North Carolina State cemented the Buccaneers as national contenders for a time.

Dec 29, 2025 · 4 min read · 0 claps paywalled #johnson-city #etsu-basketball #nc-state-wolfpack

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MA Marky Billson

How James Madison’s football program passed ETSU by

The two teams used to play annually. Now the Dukes are playing on college football’s highest stage while the Bucs continually wallow in FCS…

Dec 14, 2025 · 7 min read · 0 claps paywalled #james-madison-dukes #etsu-buccaneers #etsu

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MA Marky Billson

The History of Thanksgiving Football in Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State, Milligan College, and the Burley Bowl!

Nov 27, 2025 · 3 min read · 0 claps paywalled #etsu-buccaneers #milligan #johnson-city

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MA Marky Billson

Ten More Years of Purgatory For ETSU Basketball?

The Bucs left the Minidome for Freedom Hall a decade ago. And it isn’t the rosy situation ETSU would like you to think.

Nov 17, 2025 · 8 min read · 0 claps paywalled #johnson-city #etsu-basketball #etsu-buccaneers

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MA Marky Billson

Where Does Steve Forbes Rank All-Time Among ETSU Basketball Coaches?

He might be the most popular and was the highest paid. But was he really the best?

Oct 28, 2025 · 9 min read · 0 claps paywalled #steve-forbes #etsu-basketball #wake-forest-demon-deacons

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MA Marky Billson

Should Tim Smith Really Be in the ETSU Buccaneers Hall of Fame?

He’s the basketball program’s leading scorer. But as a point guard, should he be?

Oct 10, 2025 · 6 min read · 0 claps paywalled #college-basketball #etsu-basketball #etsu-buccaneers

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MA Marky Billson

Are the ETSU Buccaneers the Cleveland Browns of the Southern Conference?

Saturday’s 31–22 loss to Furman sure had a lot in common with the Ghosts of Browns Woe

Oct 09, 2025 · 2 min read · 0 claps paywalled #cleveland-browns #etsu-buccaneers #football

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MA Marky Billson

Analyzing ETSU’s 2025–26 Men’s Basketball Schedule

Why did it take so long for it to come out?

Sep 25, 2025 · 9 min read · 0 claps paywalled #college-basketball #etsu-basketball #etsu-buccaneers

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MA Matthew Hill

Why ETSU can save college football this fall

By Matt Hill

May 30, 2025 · 3 min read · 9 claps #etsu-buccaneers #etsu-football #fcs-football

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MA Matthew Hill

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are headed to Music City.

The Bucs won the Southern Conference Tournament Sunday and now will play Louisville in the Nashville Regional in the opening round of the…

May 26, 2025 · 2 min read · 0 claps #etsu-buccaneers #johnson-city #tennessee

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MA Marky Billson

Should ETSU Think About Leaving the Southern Conference?

It’s been a good home. But can the Buccaneers athletic program grow there?

May 14, 2025 · 6 min read · 0 claps paywalled #etsu-buccaneers #etsu #southern-conference

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MA Marky Billson

Ed DeChellis Saved ETSU Basketball

Upon his retirement, the job he did with the Buccaneers needs to be told. Especially because it was not fully appreciated during its…

Mar 29, 2025 · 8 min read · 0 claps #ed-dechellis #college-basketball #etsu-buccaneers

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MA Marky Billson

THE SID IS GONE! LONG LIVE THE NEW SID!

Maybe I’m naive in thinking this, but possibly, just possibly, we might be able to get more credibility coming out of ETSU moving forward…

Mar 04, 2025 · 11 min read · 0 claps paywalled #etsu #etsu-buccaneers #johnson-city

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MA Marky Billson

Thoughts on ETSU Football Coach Tre Lamb at Southern Conference Media Days

My initial thoughts are he’s thinking of ETSU as a stepping stone (who doesn’t) but isn’t a real lover of the media.

Jul 24, 2024 · 6 min read · 0 claps paywalled #etsu #etsu-buccaneers #etsu-football

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MA Marky Billson

Wake Forest’s Steve Forbes is not in Kansas Anymore and Sure Isn’t Going to Kentucky

At ETSU, Forbes had the benefit of a less-than-critical media singing his praises. How will his style play in the ACC?

May 13, 2020 · 4 min read · 0 claps paywalled #wake-forest #steve-forbes #kentucky-wildcats

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MA Marky Billson

Why Wake Forest Hired Steve Forbes

If at first you don’t succeed . . .

Apr 30, 2020 · 5 min read · 32 claps paywalled #steve-forbes #wake-forest #etsu-buccaneers

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MA Marky Billson

Memo to Steve Forbes: Stay at ETSU

As former ETSU head coach Ed DeChellis used to say, “my father said the grass is always greener on the other side but you still have to…

Apr 04, 2020 · 4 min read · 0 claps paywalled #etsu-buccaneers #college-basketball #etsu

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MA Marky Billson

ETSU is Going to the NCAA Tournament Looking to Win

The program’s best team in 29 years should not just be happy to go to the dance.

Mar 10, 2020 · 4 min read · 0 claps paywalled #etsu-buccaneers #ncaa-tournament #college-basketball

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MA Marky Billson

Weldon Out and So Is the Passing Game at ETSU

It’s a team whose talent should win 13–10 games, not 28–21.

Aug 26, 2019 · 2 min read · 0 claps paywalled #sports #etsu #etsu-buccaneers