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October 16, 2009

Troy’s Dantavious Parker feels at home in south Florida
Troy’s Dantavious Parker feels at home in south Florida

TROY — Dantavious Parker’s family and friends from back home in Miami watched him razzle and dazzle on ESPN2 last week, as the backup quarterback ran for 83 yards on six carries for two touchdowns in a 31-7 win over Middle Tennessee.


October 15, 2009

Troy’s Kanorris Davis makes presence felt on special teams

TROY — It didn’t take long for Troy’s best-kept secret to make its way onto the minds of opponents.

The Huddle: Troy Edition

Troy sport writer Drew Champlin and Sports editor Jon Johnson preview the matchup between Troy and FIU on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.


October 14, 2009

Troy glad it took a chance on Kyle Wilborn

TROY — Kyle Wilborn would stand out at camps and look good on film, but draw the same questions and concerns from college recruiters.


October 13, 2009

Troy’s Eugene Kinlaw grows through adversity

TROY — For a while, Eugene Kinlaw struggled to find the silver lining in one of his best friend’s deaths in 2006.


October 12, 2009

Troy notebook: Trojans, Panthers feature top receivers

TROY — Stats and injuries may not show it, but Saturday’s matchup between Troy and Florida International features perhaps the two top weapons in the Sun Belt.


October 11, 2009

Troy notebook: FIU has the respect of Trojans

TROY — Florida International just won its first game of the season Saturday at lowly Western Kentucky, but that won’t fool Troy head coach Larry Blakeney.


October 07, 2009

Notes: Troy finding its stride after third straight win
Notes: Troy finding its stride after third straight win

Yarbrough, like Woods, is a walk-on from MacClenny, Fla., who earned his way in a Division I starting lineup. Yarbrough is a redshirt sophomore.


October 06, 2009

Troy notes: Dantavious Parker sparks Troy offense

Dantavious Parker made a big play last week with his arm, completing an 18-yard pass that helped Troy seal a 30-27 win over Arkansas State.

Troy beats Middle Tennessee
Troy beats Middle Tennessee

TROY — Forget the drama of Tony Franklin returning to Troy. The Trojans made a statement Tuesday night with a 31-7 win over Middle Tennessee on national television.


October 05, 2009

Harris looking for breakout game as Troy hosts Middle Tennessee
Harris looking for breakout game as Troy hosts Middle Tennessee

TROY — The star of last year’s Troy win over Middle Tennessee is looking for his breakout game of 2009.


October 04, 2009

Troy back-up QB Dantavious Parker makes the plays

TROY — Cool, calm and collected, Troy’s Dantavious Parker ran from the sideline to the line of scrimmage on a 3rd and short in last week’s 30-27 win at Arkansas State.


October 03, 2009

Marianna, Fla., defensive back commits to Troy

Troy picked up its 13th commitment of the 2010 class and third from Marianna, Fla., High School when defensive back Fidel Montgomery committed to sign with the Trojans.

The Huddle: Troy Edition

Troy writer Drew Champlin and Sports Editor Jon Johnson preview the Troy-Middle Tennessee game set for Tuesday, Oct. 6.


October 02, 2009

MTSU QB a dual threat

TROY – Middle Tennessee offensive coordinator Tony Franklin won’t be bringing former Troy star quarterback Omar Haugabook with him to Troy next Tuesday night, though it might seem like it.


September 30, 2009

Troy defensive end Cameron Sheffield quietly does the job

TROY — When Cameron Sheffield first came to Troy, he was so quiet that his teammates thought he was crazy.
They nicknamed him “Killer Cam.”


September 29, 2009

Troy defense improved since Bear Woods returned

TROY — Bear Woods won’t take full credit, but it’s no secret the Troy defense has improved since his return to the lineup.


September 28, 2009

Former Troy, AU offensive coordinator Tony Franklin remains close to Trojans’ staff
Former Troy, AU offensive coordinator Tony Franklin remains close to Trojans’ staff

TROY — Plenty of people are excited about Troy’s home game against Middle Tennessee on ESPN2 next Tuesday.

Troy notes: Trojans to host Miss. State in football in 2012

TROY — A Southeastern Conference team is finally coming to Troy.

Troy to host Mississippi State in 2012

Troy and Mississippi State announced a three-game series next decade that would bring the Bulldogs to Troy on Sept. 8, 2012. It’s the first time an SEC team will have played at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium.

Two Trojans honored by Sun Belt

Troy quarterback Levi Brown was named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week for the second straight week.


September 26, 2009

Troy wins key Sun Belt game against Arkansas State

JONESBORO, Ark. — With momentum on the other side, Kanorris Davis helped Troy take one giant leap toward another Sun Belt title.

Troy notebook: Back-up QB Parker makes big play

Parker makes big play
Dantavious Parker had played snaps at quarterback here and there, just to give the defense a different look.


September 25, 2009

Troy tries to avoid penalties against Arkansas State
Troy tries to avoid penalties against Arkansas State

Troy (1-2) starts Sun Belt play today at Arkansas State (1-1) in a 3:30 p.m. game televised by CSS.

The Huddle: Troy Edition

Troy writer Drew Champlin and sports editor Jon Johnson preview the matchup between Troy and Arkansas State set for Saturday, Sept. 26.


September 24, 2009

Troy faces another senior quarterback

TROY — Troy isn’t getting shortchanged this year when it comes to quality, experienced quarterbacks.


September 23, 2009

Troy notebook: Ex-FSU player eligible now for Troy

TROY — Tyler Graves came to Troy hoping to challenge for a starting spot on the offensive line, but an NCAA ruling prevented that early on.


September 22, 2009

Troy’s Nate Nolin continues to fight through injuries

TROY — Nate Nolin’s injury list reads worse than the guy on the board game Operation.


September 21, 2009

Meeting of players brings Troy football team closer

TROY — Troy players are pointing to a players-only team meeting that changed attitudes for the better after a season-opening loss at Bowling Green.

Troy notebook: Blakeney has happy birthday

TROY — Forgive Troy head coach Larry Blakeney for being greedy Monday, his 62nd birthday.

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