Five former UT Martin athletes and chancellor emeritus Nick Dunagan will be inducted into the University’s Athletics Hall of Fame, Oct. 4, at the annual Letter Winners Breakfast and Hall of Fame Inductions set for 7:30 a.m. at the Student Life and Leadership Center.

Among the athletes to be inducted are Romel “Zeek” Andrews (‘88) (football), Deslonde Collins (‘65, ‘71) (football), Randy Horn (‘71) (baseball), Eric Kugler (‘87) (rifle) and Angela Olsen (‘97) (tennis).
Dr. Nick Dunagan (‘68) led the university to several significant athletics milestones. As acting chancellor in 1986, he initiated efforts to secure UT Martin’s membership in the Ohio Valley Conference and continued in his executive vice chancellor role to work with Chancellor Margaret Perry on both the OVC membership application and the move from NCAA Division II to Division I. After becoming chancellor in April 2001, he supported athletics facilities improvements, including construction of the Bob Carroll Football Building, new seating in Skyhawk Arena and the installation of a new artificial playing surface in Hardy M. Graham Stadium. OVC championships in volleyball, women’s tennis and football marked high points in the athletics program during his administration. He officially retired in July 2007, leaving a lasting legacy for UT Martin athletics.

Andrews played football from 1982-85. He played linebacker and defensive line. The Ripley native recorded 108 total tackles as a sophomore and junior. Andrews signed a free agent contract with the Hamilton Tigercats in 1986. He spent nine years in the Canadian Football League and played for two Grey Cup championship teams. He also played for the Winnipeg Bluebommers and retired from the Tigercats in 1994.

Collins, from Milan, played football from 1962-64. He played center and linebacker and served as captain of the 1964 team. He has been active in the Ghosts of the Gridiron Club and attends most UT Martin home games.

Horn played baseball from 1968-71. He was an outfielder, and he sported a .320 career batting average. He played on the 1968 and 1971 Volunteer Scholastic Athletic Conference championship teams and earned All-VSAC honors in 1970. He was also a member of the 1971 team that advanced to the NCAA Mideast Regional Tournament.

Kugler was a member of the UT Martin rifle team from 1982-86. He was the first UT Martin athlete to qualify for the NCAA Rifle Championship. He led the former Pacers to their first top-20 finish in 1984. He was a two-time All-Gulf South Conference selection and a three-time qualifier for the NCAA championship.

Olsen played tennis from 1994-97. She sported a 35-3 Ohio Valley Conference singles record and a 36-2 OVC doubles worksheet. She was a four-time All-OVC selection, and she led her team to a pair of conference championships. She was named the OVC’s Player of the Year and Scholar Athlete in 1996.