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November 24, 2009
Troy running back DuJuan Harris has endured trying season
TROY — It was just a year ago that Troy running back DuJuan Harris had the game of his life, a 28-carry, 234-yard performance with two touchdowns in Troy’s 48-3 win over UL-Lafayette.
Troy notebook: Levi Brown plays through back pain
TROY — If there’s something more impressive than the fact Troy quarterback Levi Brown threw for a school-record 477 yards in Saturday’s win over Florida Atlantic, it’s the fact he did it with a badly bruised lower back.
November 23, 2009
Troy notebook: Trojans focused on UL-Lafayette
TROY — Troy players aren’t looking to coast through Saturday’s 6 p.m. game at UL-Lafayette, though they have earned a yet-to-be-accepted bid to the New Orleans Bowl.
Troy’s Lee returns less than one week after surgery
TROY — Troy head coach Larry Blakeney was giddy that he could keep a secret from the media, but even happier that one of his star linebackers could play in Saturday’s 47-21 win over Florida Atlantic Saturday.
Crestview, Fla., defensive back commits to Troy
Crestview, Fla., defensive back Chris Pickett became Troy’s 11th verbal commitment for the 2010 class when he gave his pledge while visiting Troy for the Trojans’ 47-21 win over Florida Atlantic Saturday.
Troy’s Lang accepts invite to Senior Bowl
Troy strength and conditioning coach Richard Shaughnessy said that defensive end Brandon Lang had accepted a bid to play in the Senior Bowl. Lang had previously committed to the Jan. 23 East-West Shrine Game in Orlando, Fla., and could play in both if he chooses.
November 22, 2009
Troy notes: FAU rivalry a bitter one
It’s no secret that Troy and Florida Atlantic are bitter rivals, but Troy linebacker Bear Woods said he didn’t hear much out of FAU during Saturday’s 47-21 win by the Trojans.
Johnson column: Troy building a powerhouse
TROY — It was a great scene — just a really great scene — following Troy’s 47-21 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday to clinch a fourth straight Sun Belt Conference title.
Troy beats Florida Atlantic, clinches Sun Belt
TROY — Troy players celebrated with the military and with fireworks after the Trojans made a fourth straight Sun Belt title look easy with a 47-21 win over Florida Atlantic Saturday.
November 20, 2009
Troy seniors ready for FAU
TROY — Not many people know this, but Bear Woods will get to experience a second Senior Day at Troy when the Trojans play their final home game today at 3:15 against Florida Atlantic.
November 19, 2009
Troy notes: Gill learns from mistakes
TROY — For Troy wideout TeBiarus Gill, it was all about practice last week.
Troy hoops counting on Yamene Coleman
TROY — Troy head coach Don Maestri was hoping he’d have center Yamene Coleman feeling comfortable in the offense by Christmas.
The Huddle: Troy vs. Florida Atlantic
Troy writer Drew Champlin and Sports editor Jon Johnson preview the Troy-FAU matchup set for 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.
November 18, 2009
FAU’s Van Camp does the job when called on
Florida Atlantic will bring a tall, rifle-armed quarterback to Troy Saturday, but not the one it had planned.
Troy notebook: FAU tight end Jason Harmon is key target
Jason Harmon came to Florida Atlantic four years ago weighing 185 pounds, soaking wet, hoping to be the next great Owls wide receiver.
November 17, 2009
Levi Brown makes most of opportunities
TROY — Levi Brown was supposed to be the other quarterback in the Troy-Florida Atlantic rivalry. It wasn’t too long ago that he was just another quarterback on this Trojan football team.
November 16, 2009
Hazzard, Tide transfer Coleman lead Troy to easy victory
TROY — Yamene Coleman couldn’t remember the last time he scored 20 points in a game.
Troy keeping bowl talk low-key
TROY — Troy officials said bowl talk was premature and didn’t commit to accepting a New Orleans Bowl berth if the Trojans defeat Florida Atlantic in Saturday’s 3:15 p.m. game.
Troy QB Hampton puts hit by FAU behind
TROY — Jamie Hampton was riding high on campus, having established himself as Troy’s starting quarterback as just a 19-year-old sophomore.
Troy plays William Carey at home
Troy will be back in action tonight at 7 when the Trojans (1-0) host NAIA school William Carey.
November 15, 2009
Troy hosts basketball game Monday, AU on the road
Troy will be back in action Monday night at 7 when the Trojans (1-0) host NAIA school William Carey. The Trojans defeated Piedmont Saturday 106-50, as Michael Vogler had 20 points, six assists and five rebounds.
Troy notes: Brown’s streak comes to an end
Troy quarterback Levi Brown was six passes away from setting an NCAA record.
Arkansas smashes Troy
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The large gap between a middle-of-the-pack Southeastern Conference team and the Sun Belt’s best was evident Saturday night.
November 13, 2009
Troy faces a tough Arkansas
Two years and one coaching staff from the last time Troy played at Arkansas, the Razorbacks (5-4) are still locked and loaded on offense, but with 6-foot-7 quarterback Ryan Mallett and several receiving threats, led by Jeremy Childs, Joe Adams and tight end D.J. Williams.
November 12, 2009
Troy basketball can’t afford injuries
Troy men’s basketball coach Don Maestri is hoping the injury bug won’t bite the Trojans for too long.
Troy QB Brown hopes to keep streaks alive
TROY — Troy quarterback Levi Brown has gotten plenty of attention this year with his arm, but his best highlight in Troy’s 40-20 win over Western Kentucky came with his feet.
November 11, 2009
From rival high schools, Troy DBs work well together
TROY — Long before they became starters in the Troy secondary, Chris Bowens and Courtland Fuller were good friends, though they went to rival high schools in Columbus, Ga.
November 10, 2009
Change in high schools changes life of Troy’s Addison
TROY — Mario Addison was in ninth grade and had just been suspended — again — from Carver High in Birmingham. That’s when his mother made a crucial decision.
November 09, 2009
Troy notebook: Blakeney denies making Arkansas prediction
TROY — Troy head coach Larry Blakeney denied a summer report that had him saying the Trojans would beat Arkansas, and the originator of the report Monday said it was a misunderstanding.
Shawn Southward surges in start for Troy
TROY — It didn’t take long for Troy freshman running back Shawn Southward to pick up a nickname.
News editor Christie Kulavich guides you to fun events happening in the Wiregrass.
Sports writer Drew Champlin writes about the latest sports news from Troy University.
Reporters Lance Griffin and Debbie Ingram write about latest news released on the country music development planned for Houston County.
