DB Coutras selected to Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America third-team
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The college football season is a month away and Tennessee Tech defensive back Tim Coutras is coming away with some early-year hardware as he was selected Monday to the STATS Perform FCS Preseason All-America third-team roster. Coutras, a product of Nolensville, Tenn., had a breakout season in his first season in Cookeville. He finished third in total tackles with 55 total – 24 solo and 31 assisted – while also collecting 4.5 for-loss for 12 yards. He also led the team in interceptions with four for 56 yards with two pass breakups and a forced fumble.
By Thomas Corhern, TTU Sports Information
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The college football season is a month away and Tennessee Tech defensive back Tim Coutras is coming away with some early-year hardware as he was selected Monday to the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America third-team roster.
Coutras, a product of Nolensville, Tenn., had a breakout season in his first season in Cookeville. He finished third in total tackles with 55 total – 24 solo and 31 assisted – while also collecting 4.5 for-loss for 12 yards. He also led the team in interceptions with four for 56 yards with two pass breakups and a forced fumble.
He had a season-high nine tackles against UT Martin on Nov. 4, while he also recorded five tackles and two interceptions – including one for a touchdown -- at Robert Morris on Oct. 28.
Coutras was also on the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Football Association Preseason Players to Watch list. Last season saw Coutras earn a first-team selection by PhilSteele.com's conference team after a first-team nod from the Big South-OVC.
Five total players from the combined conference were selected to the STATS Perform Preseason All-America squads. Southeast Missouri offensive lineman Zack Gieg was the only offensive selection, landing a spot on the first team. Redhawk linebacker Bryce Norman and UT Martin defensive back Oshae Baker were selected to the defensive second team, while Eastern Illinois linebacker Elijawah Tolbert joined Coutras on the defensive third team.
The Golden Eagles open fall camp as the team reports back Tuesday with the Golden Eagles holding its first practice on Wednesday. They will hold their first scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 9 a.m., followed by the annual Gathering of Eagles scrimmage at 6 p.m. on Aug. 17.
Tech opens the season on August 31 as the Golden Eagles face historic rival Middle Tennessee in Murfreesboro, then heads to Football Bowl Subdivision power Georgia the following week. Tech opens the home slate at Tucker Stadium on Sept. 21 against Tennessee State.
Season tickets are now on sale – call (931) 372-3940, visit the Hooper Eblen Center ticket office or order online at TTUsports.com.
Photo | Thomas Corhern, TTU Sports Information
