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CHATTANOOGA---The 2023 football season is here. The Chattanooga Mocs are ready to open while opponent North Alabama already as a game under its belt. This is the Lions second Southern Conference foray after a 17-7 loss this past Saturday to Mercer in Montgomery, Ala.
 
The Mocs have spent the past month in detailed preparation for year 5 of the Rusty Wright Era. He enters the season in rare company. He is one of four head coaches in program history to open their careers with four or more .500 seasons. The previous three? Leslie Stauffer (1910-13), CFB Hall of Famer Frank Thomas (1925-28) & Bill Oliver (1980-83).
 
The list that made it five in a row? Only Wright can write that tale from the start of a career. Joe Morrison (1975-79) and Russ Huesman (2012-16) did it five times in a row at some point, just not in their first five campaigns.
 
"Each year is different," Wright shared. "Each one is unique. I really like this team. They work hard. They hit hard. They play the right way.
 
"We're all excited to see a different uniform across the line of scrimmage I can promise you."
 
The squad was previewed position-by-position with all linked below. There are three National Player of the Year candidates and four seniors on watch lists for exciting NFL draft preparation opportunities. Those are all stories for another day, however.
 
Week 1: Chattanooga (0-0) at North Alabama (0-1)
Last Week: Chattanooga Idle | North Alabama Loss to Mercer
Game Time: 7 p.m. (ET)
Location: Braly Stadium; Florence, Ala.
 
Chat with the Mocs Moved Week 1
Chat with the Mocs is "radio only" for week one. The move to Miller's Ale House hit technical difficulties due to broadcast needs. Mocs Sports Properties made the move back to McKenzie Arena for this week only. "Voice of the Mocs" Jim Reynolds is the host again with Coach Rusty Wright joining every week during the season with a selected student-athlete. Opening week features junior quarterback Chase Artopoeus.
 
GoMocs.com Position-by-Position
July 25 – Offensive Line
July 27 – SoCon Media Day
August 1 – Defensive Line
August 3 – Defensive Backs
August 8 – Quarterbacks
August 10 – Wide Receivers
August 15 – Linebackers
August 17 – Tight Ends
August 22 – Special Teams
August 24 – Running Backs
 
Watch Lists
Walter Payton Award: Running Back Ailym Ford
Buck Buchanan Award: Kam Brown, Jay Person
Allstate AFCA Good Works Team: Defensive Back Reuben Lowery III
Shrine Bowl 1000: Edge Jay Person and Offensive Lineman Griffin McDowell
Reese's Senior Bowl: Running Back Ailym Ford, Defensive Back Clay Fields III
 
Preseason All-America Teams
Athlon – Jay Person
Bluebloods – Jay Person, Kam Brown
HERO Sports – Kam Brown
Phil Steele – Jay Person, Kam Brown (3rd), Ailym Ford (3rd)
Stats Perform – Jay Person, Kam Brown (2nd), Ailym Ford (2nd)
 
Season Tickets On Sale
The Mocs 2023 schedule is linked above. Five homes games are included with visits from Kennesaw State, The Citadel, Western Carolina, ETSU and Furman. Season tickets start at just $60 for general admission. Click the link above, go to the Go Mocs app or call (423) 266-MOCS (6627) to purchase.
 
Everything Is Cashless Now On Gamedays
No cash will change hands at Mocs athletics venues in 2023-24. That includes tickets, concessions, merchandising and even parking. Be prepared to pay by credit card when coming to enjoy the hard-working efforts of our student-athletes and coaches.
 
Concession Additions
Finley Stadium has added some new wrinkles along with old standbys in providing premier service to its visitors. One is the Fort Finley Grab+Go Market with snacks and beverages. The lineup just inside the St. Elmo Gates also includes Windy City Eatz, Chestnut Bakes, The Kettlecorn Man, Miller's Original Lemonade, The Max Grilleworks and Reggie's BBQ & Nachos. Go here for more information.
 
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