Cory Newton became the 11th gridiron All-American in Tusculum school history. He was the top punter in the South Atlantic Conference averaging 42 yards per boot. The 6-4, 200-pound Spring Lake, N.C. standout punted inside the 20-yard line on 22 occasions, including a TC-record 78-yarder. Newton earned Daktronics All-NCAA Southeast Region Second Team and All-SAC First Team honors, garnering All-Conference accolades for a second time in his career. He was selected as an All-Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Second Team standout during his freshman campaign at Winston-Salem State University. He leaves Tusculum holding several punting records, including best career average (41.03 ypp).