Former LSU defensive lineman coming to Troy

By: Drew Champlin | Dothan Eagle
Published: August 13, 2009

Sidell Corley, a sophomore defensive lineman who recently left LSU, is transferring to Troy, his father Sidell Corley Sr. said.

"They're trying to get him enrolled in classes, get a physical and get him on the practice field today," Corley Sr. said. "He had offers from some Big 12 schools, a Big 10 school and they had the same offer as Troy -- a full ride -- but he wanted to come back in the state. That's the reason he left."

Corley signed with LSU in 2007 out of McGill-Toolen in Mobile and redshirted that year. He played in just two games last year. He dealt with tragedy in May when his mother, Janet Penn, was shot and killed in her home and a week later, when his uncle drowned.

Corley Sr. said he is forwarding obituaries and news articles to Troy athletics director Steve Dennis, and it is now up to Troy to file the waiver with the NCAA that would allow him to play immediately. He said LSU had been helpful in giving Corley his release.

"Troy was willing to deal with his situation, even though he would be coming to camp late," Corley Sr. said. "He can get the same out of Troy as he could Alabama, Auburn or UAB. His ultimate goal is to play in the NFL and in the state of Alabama, Troy has done better than anybody lately as far as getting guys to the NFL."

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