Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
2018 Blue Raider Hall of Fame Class announced
7/29/2018 10:00:00 AM | Football, General, Men's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 2018 class of the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raider Sports Hall of Fame features seven stars from the past who delivered greatness in the athletic arena.
This year's honored class includes Marty Carter (football), Taryn Durham (women's golf), Amber Holt (women's basketball), Daniel Klemetz (men's tennis), Ralph Massey (football) and David McNamara and Julius Robberts (men's tennis).
This class features two national champions, a player who led the nation in scoring in women's basketball, the first women's golf inductee and two football players who earned acclaim in different eras.
Induction ceremonies will take place on the lawn of the Kennon Sports Hall of Fame Building Saturday, Sept. 29, at 3:30 p.m. The Hall of Famers will also be recognized during the first quarter of Middle Tennessee's C-USA football opener against defending champion Florida Atlantic that night. Following is the 2018 Blue Raider Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class.
Marty Carter
Marty Carter was one of Middle Tennessee football's top defensive standouts and he capped his career as OVC Defensive Player of the Year in 1990. A hard-hitting safety with a knack for always being around the football, Carter was a playmaker who led the Blue Raiders' defense to greatness during his remarkable three-year career. Carter helped lead the Blue Raiders to OVC Championships in 1989 and 1990. Middle Tennessee reached the second round of the NCAA I-AA National Playoffs in each of those seasons. Carter's final season as a Blue Raider was certainly memorable. He finished the campaign with 91 total tackles to go with three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and an interception. The standout defensive stalwart was taken by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1991 NFL Draft. He was one of the most productive Blue Raiders at the NFL level, making 868 tackles and 13 interceptions during his 11-year career. The versatile Carter made at least 11 starts in 10 of his 11 seasons at the NFL level, playing for Tampa Bay, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit.
Taryn Durham
Taryn Durham is the most decorated women's golfer in Middle Tennessee history, earning All-Sun Belt Conference honors all four years she played (2005-08). Durham was the Sun Belt's low medalist in 2006. The heralded standout also qualified for the U.S. Open in 2007 as an amateur representing Middle Tennessee. While at Middle Tennessee, Durham won a staggering school-record six individual titles, while leading the Blue Raiders to five team championships during her career. Durham ranked third nationally for individual tournaments won at the end of her collegiate career. To date, Durham's 29 Top 10 finishes in 41 events still rank tied for ninth nationally in the history of Division I collegiate women's golf. When Durham exited the Blue Raider golf program she owned every record in the program's record book, including low round (66), low 36-hole total (139), low 54-hole total (214), career stroke average (74.3) and single-season par or better rounds (8), among others. In all, Durham owned 15 school records at the completion of her playing career.
Amber Holt
Amber Holt proved to be one of the top women's basketball players in school history during her two seasons of dominance wearing a Middle Tennessee uniform. Holt not only was one of the best players in Middle Tennessee history, but also the Sun Belt Conference, as she rated as one of the nation's premier performers based on making four different All-American teams in 2008. Holt led Middle Tennessee to two Sun Belt Conference championships, and two NCAA Regionals during her career. During Holt's career, Middle Tennessee scored upset wins against two SEC schools both ranked No. 8 nationally at the time – Georgia and LSU. Holt become the first Lady Raider ever to lead the nation in scoring in 2008 when she averaged 27.4 points. To date, she is one of only two Lady Raiders to lead NCAA Division I women's college basketball in scoring. The 27.4 scoring average is also the third highest ever for a single season as she totaled 930 points for the season. Proving to be the complete player, Holt ranks among the career Top 10 in several categories at Middle Tennessee, including scoring, rebounding and steals. She would go on to become a first-round WNBA Draft selection.
Daniel Klemetz
Daniel Klemetz ushered in a new era of Middle Tennessee athletics by having one of the most legendary careers of any Blue Raider men's tennis player. Klemetz claimed Middle Tennessee's first national championship in men's singles action by winning the 2002 All-American Championships. Klemetz became the second player in Blue Raider men's tennis history to be named as an ITA All-American multiple times, achieving the honor in 2002 and 2003. After a stellar freshman season in which Klemetz earned All-OVC honors, Middle Tennessee moved into the Sun Belt Conference. The move didn't slow Klemetz, who proved to be one of the league's most prevailing players. Klemetz earned All-Sun Belt honors all three years he was in the conference, and he also became ranked No. 1 nationally – a feat no Blue Raider or Sun Belt Conference player had ever achieved. Klemetz would finish each season ranked among the nation's best, finishing No. 38 in 2001, No. 16 in 2002 and No. 17 in 2003. Klemetz also won the Sun Belt Sporting Behavior Award in 2002 and 2003. To date, Klemetz is second all-time in singles wins at Middle Tennessee with 109.
Ralph Massey
Ralph Massey was a gridiron great for some of Middle Tennessee's best teams of the Coach Bubber Murphy era. Massey achieved stardom for the Blue Raiders as an offensive tackle, paving the way for a grueling ground game that led Middle Tennessee to a pair of OVC Championships and a perfect season. Massey achieved the great honor of being named First-Team All-Williamson Mid-Bracket All-American in 1957 after helping lead Middle Tennessee to a perfect 10-0 record. He also earned All-OVC honors and was named to the Nashville Banner All-Midstate College team during his career. Perhaps one of Massey's greatest honors was being named Team Captain in 1957. The Blue Raiders won 28 games during Massey's career, including capturing back-to-back OVC Championships in 1956 and 1957. The 1957 team finished the season ranked No. 1 in the final NAIA poll.
David McNamara/Julius Robberts
The foundation of strong doubles tennis teams at Middle Tennessee was laid by David McNamara and Julius Robberts, who were members of the Class of 1998. McNamara and Robberts claimed the program's first national championship by winning the 1997 All-American Doubles National Championship. Not only was it the first national championship in Blue Raider men's tennis, but also the first in the history of the Ohio Valley Conference. They were at the top of their games throughout their careers as evidenced by their lofty standing in conference, as well as nationally. Robberts was named All-OVC all four years at Middle Tennessee, while McNamara was a three-time All-OVC honoree. On the national landscape, McNamara and Robberts cracked the ITA national doubles rankings each year they played together, closing out the 1997 season ranked No. 16. They ended the 1998 season ranked No. 13 nationally. In regards to their place in Middle Tennessee history, Robberts is fourth all-time in career doubles wins (95), followed at fifth all-time by McNamara (94).
This year's honored class includes Marty Carter (football), Taryn Durham (women's golf), Amber Holt (women's basketball), Daniel Klemetz (men's tennis), Ralph Massey (football) and David McNamara and Julius Robberts (men's tennis).
This class features two national champions, a player who led the nation in scoring in women's basketball, the first women's golf inductee and two football players who earned acclaim in different eras.
Induction ceremonies will take place on the lawn of the Kennon Sports Hall of Fame Building Saturday, Sept. 29, at 3:30 p.m. The Hall of Famers will also be recognized during the first quarter of Middle Tennessee's C-USA football opener against defending champion Florida Atlantic that night. Following is the 2018 Blue Raider Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class.
Marty Carter
Marty Carter was one of Middle Tennessee football's top defensive standouts and he capped his career as OVC Defensive Player of the Year in 1990. A hard-hitting safety with a knack for always being around the football, Carter was a playmaker who led the Blue Raiders' defense to greatness during his remarkable three-year career. Carter helped lead the Blue Raiders to OVC Championships in 1989 and 1990. Middle Tennessee reached the second round of the NCAA I-AA National Playoffs in each of those seasons. Carter's final season as a Blue Raider was certainly memorable. He finished the campaign with 91 total tackles to go with three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and an interception. The standout defensive stalwart was taken by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1991 NFL Draft. He was one of the most productive Blue Raiders at the NFL level, making 868 tackles and 13 interceptions during his 11-year career. The versatile Carter made at least 11 starts in 10 of his 11 seasons at the NFL level, playing for Tampa Bay, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit.
Taryn Durham
Taryn Durham is the most decorated women's golfer in Middle Tennessee history, earning All-Sun Belt Conference honors all four years she played (2005-08). Durham was the Sun Belt's low medalist in 2006. The heralded standout also qualified for the U.S. Open in 2007 as an amateur representing Middle Tennessee. While at Middle Tennessee, Durham won a staggering school-record six individual titles, while leading the Blue Raiders to five team championships during her career. Durham ranked third nationally for individual tournaments won at the end of her collegiate career. To date, Durham's 29 Top 10 finishes in 41 events still rank tied for ninth nationally in the history of Division I collegiate women's golf. When Durham exited the Blue Raider golf program she owned every record in the program's record book, including low round (66), low 36-hole total (139), low 54-hole total (214), career stroke average (74.3) and single-season par or better rounds (8), among others. In all, Durham owned 15 school records at the completion of her playing career.
Amber Holt
Amber Holt proved to be one of the top women's basketball players in school history during her two seasons of dominance wearing a Middle Tennessee uniform. Holt not only was one of the best players in Middle Tennessee history, but also the Sun Belt Conference, as she rated as one of the nation's premier performers based on making four different All-American teams in 2008. Holt led Middle Tennessee to two Sun Belt Conference championships, and two NCAA Regionals during her career. During Holt's career, Middle Tennessee scored upset wins against two SEC schools both ranked No. 8 nationally at the time – Georgia and LSU. Holt become the first Lady Raider ever to lead the nation in scoring in 2008 when she averaged 27.4 points. To date, she is one of only two Lady Raiders to lead NCAA Division I women's college basketball in scoring. The 27.4 scoring average is also the third highest ever for a single season as she totaled 930 points for the season. Proving to be the complete player, Holt ranks among the career Top 10 in several categories at Middle Tennessee, including scoring, rebounding and steals. She would go on to become a first-round WNBA Draft selection.
Daniel Klemetz
Daniel Klemetz ushered in a new era of Middle Tennessee athletics by having one of the most legendary careers of any Blue Raider men's tennis player. Klemetz claimed Middle Tennessee's first national championship in men's singles action by winning the 2002 All-American Championships. Klemetz became the second player in Blue Raider men's tennis history to be named as an ITA All-American multiple times, achieving the honor in 2002 and 2003. After a stellar freshman season in which Klemetz earned All-OVC honors, Middle Tennessee moved into the Sun Belt Conference. The move didn't slow Klemetz, who proved to be one of the league's most prevailing players. Klemetz earned All-Sun Belt honors all three years he was in the conference, and he also became ranked No. 1 nationally – a feat no Blue Raider or Sun Belt Conference player had ever achieved. Klemetz would finish each season ranked among the nation's best, finishing No. 38 in 2001, No. 16 in 2002 and No. 17 in 2003. Klemetz also won the Sun Belt Sporting Behavior Award in 2002 and 2003. To date, Klemetz is second all-time in singles wins at Middle Tennessee with 109.
Ralph Massey
Ralph Massey was a gridiron great for some of Middle Tennessee's best teams of the Coach Bubber Murphy era. Massey achieved stardom for the Blue Raiders as an offensive tackle, paving the way for a grueling ground game that led Middle Tennessee to a pair of OVC Championships and a perfect season. Massey achieved the great honor of being named First-Team All-Williamson Mid-Bracket All-American in 1957 after helping lead Middle Tennessee to a perfect 10-0 record. He also earned All-OVC honors and was named to the Nashville Banner All-Midstate College team during his career. Perhaps one of Massey's greatest honors was being named Team Captain in 1957. The Blue Raiders won 28 games during Massey's career, including capturing back-to-back OVC Championships in 1956 and 1957. The 1957 team finished the season ranked No. 1 in the final NAIA poll.
David McNamara/Julius Robberts
The foundation of strong doubles tennis teams at Middle Tennessee was laid by David McNamara and Julius Robberts, who were members of the Class of 1998. McNamara and Robberts claimed the program's first national championship by winning the 1997 All-American Doubles National Championship. Not only was it the first national championship in Blue Raider men's tennis, but also the first in the history of the Ohio Valley Conference. They were at the top of their games throughout their careers as evidenced by their lofty standing in conference, as well as nationally. Robberts was named All-OVC all four years at Middle Tennessee, while McNamara was a three-time All-OVC honoree. On the national landscape, McNamara and Robberts cracked the ITA national doubles rankings each year they played together, closing out the 1997 season ranked No. 16. They ended the 1998 season ranked No. 13 nationally. In regards to their place in Middle Tennessee history, Robberts is fourth all-time in career doubles wins (95), followed at fifth all-time by McNamara (94).
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