Hall of Honor inductees announced, will be inducted in October
Slide show included
Alex Ybarra
Issue date: 6/15/07 Section: Sports
Tech volleyball coach Nancy Todd said she remembers Stowe being a vocal leader on her new team after transferring from Kentucky Wesleyan. She said girls on the team look up to Stowe.
"She is a fantastic girl," Todd said. "She is a great role model for our team and from the past years. Up until now, she's made a huge statement for herself, and all the girls can see that and look at that."
Stowe's No. 16 remains the only retired volleyball number in Tech history. She currently works as a faculty member at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.
Johnson played on the 1953 team that finished 11-1 and beat the University of Auburn in the Gator Bowl. He was selected to the All-Border Conference team as a senior in 1954. He graduated in 1955 with a degree in arts and sciences.
Johnson said although he did not expect it, making the hall of honor was one of his greatest achievements.
"I was surprised," Johnson said. "I know that it wasn't political and it sure wasn't financial, so somebody did a good job (voting), and I appreciate it."
Reeves started at quarterback from 1978-81 and was the career leader in passing yards, touchdowns and completions when he left Tech. He played in the NFL with the Houston Oilers and also played in the USFL.
Gray holds the NCAA record for the highest rushing total in bowl history with 280 yards. He finished his career at Tech as the all-time Southwest Conference leader in touchdowns with 52. The New England Patriots drafted him in the 1990 NFL draft. He graduated from Tech with a degree in arts and sciences in 1997.
Taylor was named Defensive Player of the Year in the Southwest Conference as a junior and senior. He left Tech fifth all-time in career points and assists.
Sasser was named Consensus Player of the Year in the Southwest Conference as a senior. He led Tech to a 30-2 record and Sweet 16 finish in the 1996 NCAA Tournament.
Ince was named first team All-Border Conference twice. During his senior year in 1955, he helped a 21-5 Tech team reach the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history.
The Hall of Honor Banquet is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall. Tickets are $50 each and $500 to reserve a table of eight. Call the Double T Association at (806) 771-4000 for tickets.
"She is a fantastic girl," Todd said. "She is a great role model for our team and from the past years. Up until now, she's made a huge statement for herself, and all the girls can see that and look at that."
Stowe's No. 16 remains the only retired volleyball number in Tech history. She currently works as a faculty member at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.
Johnson played on the 1953 team that finished 11-1 and beat the University of Auburn in the Gator Bowl. He was selected to the All-Border Conference team as a senior in 1954. He graduated in 1955 with a degree in arts and sciences.
Johnson said although he did not expect it, making the hall of honor was one of his greatest achievements.
"I was surprised," Johnson said. "I know that it wasn't political and it sure wasn't financial, so somebody did a good job (voting), and I appreciate it."
Reeves started at quarterback from 1978-81 and was the career leader in passing yards, touchdowns and completions when he left Tech. He played in the NFL with the Houston Oilers and also played in the USFL.
Gray holds the NCAA record for the highest rushing total in bowl history with 280 yards. He finished his career at Tech as the all-time Southwest Conference leader in touchdowns with 52. The New England Patriots drafted him in the 1990 NFL draft. He graduated from Tech with a degree in arts and sciences in 1997.
Taylor was named Defensive Player of the Year in the Southwest Conference as a junior and senior. He left Tech fifth all-time in career points and assists.
Sasser was named Consensus Player of the Year in the Southwest Conference as a senior. He led Tech to a 30-2 record and Sweet 16 finish in the 1996 NCAA Tournament.
Ince was named first team All-Border Conference twice. During his senior year in 1955, he helped a 21-5 Tech team reach the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history.
The Hall of Honor Banquet is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall. Tickets are $50 each and $500 to reserve a table of eight. Call the Double T Association at (806) 771-4000 for tickets.
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