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The University of the South

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General Information

Institution: The University of the South
Nickname: Sewanee
Mascot: Tigers
Location: Sewanee, Tennessee
Founded: 1857
Enrollment: 1,700
School Colors: Purple, Gold and White
Affiliation: NCAA Division III
Conference: Southern Athletic Association
Vice-Chancellor: Dr. Robert Pearigen C'76
Director of Athletics: John Shackelford


Facility Information

Stadium: Historic McGee Field at Harris Stadium
Capacity: 1,200


History

Inaugural Year: 1891 (131st Year in 2025)
All-Time Record: 499-579-39
Perfect Seasons: 4 (1898-99-1958-63)
Conference Championships: 15 (1898-99-1909-63-64-65-67-75-76-78-79-82-90-92-2000)


All-Conference Members: 335 (SEC: 1 | CAC: 123 | SCAC: 151 | SAA: 60)
Four-Time All-Conference Members: 10

  • Wes Bradley (1999-2000-2001-2002)
  • Chalankis Brown (2007-08-09-10)
  • Brandon Campbell (2012-13-14-15)
  • Carl Cravens (1990-91-92-93)
  • John Gaither (2015-16-17-18)
  • Keegan Glaze (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
  • Frank Greer (1989-90-91-92)
  • Harlin Hickerson (2003-04-05-06)
  • Brian Mainwaring (1982-83-84-85)
  • Brian Morrison (1997-98-99-2000)

Three-Time All-Conference Members: 47
Two-Time All-Conference Members: 78


Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Joe Freitag
Record at Sewanee: (1st Season in 2026)
Overall Record: First season as head coach
E-mail: jjfreita@sewanee.edu

Updated 1/6/26