Reuben Lowery III with former teammate Telly Plummer
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Lowery Named to Prestigious NCAA Post
8/1/2024 5:40:00 AM | Football
Chattanooga Mocs defensive back Reuben Lowery III is joining the NCAA Football Oversight Committee/Student-Athlete Connection Group.
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CHATTANOOGA---Chattanooga Mocs senior defender Reuben Lowery III is taking on additional responsibilities. He's no longer serving as a leader as a team captain in the Scenic City. His talents and abilities are needed nationally.
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Lowery was named to the prestigious NCAA Football Oversight Committee/Student-Athlete Connection Group.
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"It's an awesome opportunity," Lowery opened. "It's always good to represent who you are and have a team that buys into who you are as a person, who you are as a leader, to go represent them not only the, but the entirety of the FCS. It's Unique. It's different than FBS.
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"So, it's a really fun opportunity."
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His term of service on the committee begins this year and continues through June 30, 2025. He's one of 12 nationwide in all three NCAA divisions to earn the coveted spots. His former teammate McClendon Curtis '22 also served on the committee in 2021-22 and again in 2022-23.
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"Just knowing McClendon as a person and the type of guy he is and type of leader he is, to know that he had that experience, I know he excelled in it and talked very highly of it. To have the opportunity to do the same thing and be in that position, to have someone to look up to who's been there, it's really cool."
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As mentioned, Lowery served as team captain in 2023. He played nearly every game since arriving on campus in the fall 2020. His is an interesting tale making an immediate impact before actually getting the normal influences to getting to that point.
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He arrived during the COVID delay with the Mocs playing once that fall and four times in the spring. That led to a regular role in 2021 season. The situation led to his first spring practice coming almost two years after he arrived. The best development time for young players.
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Lowery excelled as a first-time starter in 2022 which led to his captaincy last season. He's certainly a go-to guy as FCA president.
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"It's a big deal," Coach Rusty Wright explained. That's a huge committee for the NCAA in college football. I was on it (as a coach), so I understand how important it is, and the things that are discussed in there.
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"It's really important from the student-athlete perspective for them to have a voice. It's a voice that is heard a lot, and Reuben will be a great ambassador for our game."
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He's also an academic all-star. Literally. He made the FCS Academic All-Star team in 2023 and also owns CSC (formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-District squad. Lowery graduated in the spring with a degree in Mechanical Engineering as a Latin Honors Candidate.
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June 5: QB – Y2Chase | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
June 12: RB – Uncertain Certainty | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
June 19: WR – All Growns Up
June 26: TE – One More Year | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
July 3: OL – Who's Next | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
July 10: DB – Let's Stay Together | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
July 17: LB – Stocked Up | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
July 24: DL – Emerging | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
July 31: ST – Reset
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SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
Season tickets are now available to the general public. The deadline to renew last year's seats is May 31. Prices start at $60 for general admission. Mocs Club members have the option for reserved seats beginning at the $250 donation level which includes a season parking pass to go with the season ticket. The purchase of season tickets is the lowest per game price for fans.
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STUDENT SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE
Season tickets for students are FREE. However, students do need to register for their ticket here.
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MOCS PICKED TO WIN SOCON TITLE
The Mocs claimed five first-place votes for a total of 61 points in a preseason poll of Southern Conference head coaches. A maximum of 80 was available as the Mocs were either one or two on every ballot. Furman was second including three top votes with Western Carolina in third with the other. Mercer was next followed by Samford, ETSU, VMI, Wofford and The Citadel. Ten student-athletes made the preseason all-league squad with four on the first team: DT Marlon Taylor (Preseason DPOTY), OL Reid Williams, DB Jordan Walker and WR Javin Whatley.
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MOCS TOP 10 IN 1ST PRESEASON POLL
The Mocs are No. 10 in the HERO Sports FCS Preseason Top 25 released Thursday morning. The top 10 is led by South Dakota State followed by North Dakota State, Montana, Montana State, South Dakota, Villanova, Idaho, Sacramento State and Southern Illinois. Furman is 14th and Western Carolina comes in at 16.
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PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAMS
Stats Perform: DT Marlon Taylor (2nd), WR Javin Whatley (2nd)
FCS Football Central: DT Marlon Taylor (1st), WR Javin Whatley (1st), OL Reid Williams (2nd)
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WATCH LISTS
Walter Payton Award: QB Chase Artopoeus, WR Javin Whatley
Shrine Bowl 1000: DT Marlon Taylor, WR Javin Whatley
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GoMocs.com is the official website of the Chattanooga Mocs. Buy officially licensed gear in our online store. The Mocs can also be followed on their official Facebook page or on Twitter. Find out how to join the Mocs Club and support more than 300 student-athletes by clicking here. NIL opportunities can be found here in the Opendorse NIL Marketplace.
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CHATTANOOGA---Chattanooga Mocs senior defender Reuben Lowery III is taking on additional responsibilities. He's no longer serving as a leader as a team captain in the Scenic City. His talents and abilities are needed nationally.
Â
Lowery was named to the prestigious NCAA Football Oversight Committee/Student-Athlete Connection Group.
Â
"It's an awesome opportunity," Lowery opened. "It's always good to represent who you are and have a team that buys into who you are as a person, who you are as a leader, to go represent them not only the, but the entirety of the FCS. It's Unique. It's different than FBS.
Â
"So, it's a really fun opportunity."
Â
His term of service on the committee begins this year and continues through June 30, 2025. He's one of 12 nationwide in all three NCAA divisions to earn the coveted spots. His former teammate McClendon Curtis '22 also served on the committee in 2021-22 and again in 2022-23.
Â
"Just knowing McClendon as a person and the type of guy he is and type of leader he is, to know that he had that experience, I know he excelled in it and talked very highly of it. To have the opportunity to do the same thing and be in that position, to have someone to look up to who's been there, it's really cool."
Â
As mentioned, Lowery served as team captain in 2023. He played nearly every game since arriving on campus in the fall 2020. His is an interesting tale making an immediate impact before actually getting the normal influences to getting to that point.
Â
He arrived during the COVID delay with the Mocs playing once that fall and four times in the spring. That led to a regular role in 2021 season. The situation led to his first spring practice coming almost two years after he arrived. The best development time for young players.
Â
Lowery excelled as a first-time starter in 2022 which led to his captaincy last season. He's certainly a go-to guy as FCA president.
Â
"It's a big deal," Coach Rusty Wright explained. That's a huge committee for the NCAA in college football. I was on it (as a coach), so I understand how important it is, and the things that are discussed in there.
Â
"It's really important from the student-athlete perspective for them to have a voice. It's a voice that is heard a lot, and Reuben will be a great ambassador for our game."
Â
He's also an academic all-star. Literally. He made the FCS Academic All-Star team in 2023 and also owns CSC (formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-District squad. Lowery graduated in the spring with a degree in Mechanical Engineering as a Latin Honors Candidate.
Â
2024 PREVIEW SERIES
June 5: QB – Y2Chase | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
June 12: RB – Uncertain Certainty | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
June 19: WR – All Growns Up
June 26: TE – One More Year | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
July 3: OL – Who's Next | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
July 10: DB – Let's Stay Together | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
July 17: LB – Stocked Up | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
July 24: DL – Emerging | Meet The Mocs Radio Interview
July 31: ST – Reset
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SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
Season tickets are now available to the general public. The deadline to renew last year's seats is May 31. Prices start at $60 for general admission. Mocs Club members have the option for reserved seats beginning at the $250 donation level which includes a season parking pass to go with the season ticket. The purchase of season tickets is the lowest per game price for fans.
Â
STUDENT SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE
Season tickets for students are FREE. However, students do need to register for their ticket here.
Â
MOCS PICKED TO WIN SOCON TITLE
The Mocs claimed five first-place votes for a total of 61 points in a preseason poll of Southern Conference head coaches. A maximum of 80 was available as the Mocs were either one or two on every ballot. Furman was second including three top votes with Western Carolina in third with the other. Mercer was next followed by Samford, ETSU, VMI, Wofford and The Citadel. Ten student-athletes made the preseason all-league squad with four on the first team: DT Marlon Taylor (Preseason DPOTY), OL Reid Williams, DB Jordan Walker and WR Javin Whatley.
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MOCS TOP 10 IN 1ST PRESEASON POLL
The Mocs are No. 10 in the HERO Sports FCS Preseason Top 25 released Thursday morning. The top 10 is led by South Dakota State followed by North Dakota State, Montana, Montana State, South Dakota, Villanova, Idaho, Sacramento State and Southern Illinois. Furman is 14th and Western Carolina comes in at 16.
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PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAMS
Stats Perform: DT Marlon Taylor (2nd), WR Javin Whatley (2nd)
FCS Football Central: DT Marlon Taylor (1st), WR Javin Whatley (1st), OL Reid Williams (2nd)
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WATCH LISTS
Walter Payton Award: QB Chase Artopoeus, WR Javin Whatley
Shrine Bowl 1000: DT Marlon Taylor, WR Javin Whatley
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GoMocs.com is the official website of the Chattanooga Mocs. Buy officially licensed gear in our online store. The Mocs can also be followed on their official Facebook page or on Twitter. Find out how to join the Mocs Club and support more than 300 student-athletes by clicking here. NIL opportunities can be found here in the Opendorse NIL Marketplace.
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