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Troy passes challenge
Published Saturday, October 31, 2009
In a game that occurred during a full moon on the creepiest night of the year, everyone in Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium got their first real scare of the season.
For the first time in almost two months, the Troy Trojans looked somewhat human on the field against Louisiana-Monroe. The unstoppable offense stalled and the unmovable defense fell through. But, like they have done before, the Trojans found a way to win.
Scares like the one the Trojans experienced last night are good though. In the long run, blowouts are not going to make the Trojans better, its the nail biters that will.
While the score may show a large victory, it was a lot closer than the 21-point win.
This game was unlike the others, even if it started out the same way as the other Trojan victories this season. Troy got off to a big start, but the Warhawks wouldn’t go down – they fought back.
For a time, it looked as if the Trojans were a bit confused, unsure of what was happening. However, despite the Warkhawks’ persistence, the Trojans stood tall.
Everyone knew what was on the line when the two teams entered the stadium and both teams played like a championship was on the line.
But in the end, fortunately for Troy, it came down to play markers and there ability to effect the game.
In what could have been the most important game of the season, quarterback Levi Brown and wide receiver Jerrel Jernigan each had career days.
Each had been in a situation like this before, and it showed. This is what separates Troy from everyone else in the Sun Belt.
Sure an offense can pour on the points and a defense can punish, but there comes a point in every season where a team is tested. How a team responds to that test is more important than everything else.
Troy took its test last night and passed with flying colors.
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Posted by troy22 (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I think it is a shame that a CHHS cheerleader was wrapped up in an Auburn blanket asking TROY fans to donate $10 to park in their parking lot. I don't think so. SAD. It is also sad that we have a city of Troy policeman riding around with a University of Alabama cartag on the front of their patrol car. WHAT??!!
Congrats to the TROY TROJANS!
Posted by oldhog (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 6:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Great Job Trojans!!!!! War Eagle.
Posted by BAMAJAMMER (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 8:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Troy is never going to be a Bama or Auburn, just give it up! Student section cleared out at half time just ridiculous!
Posted by oldhog (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Troy U has made a lot of progress. University leaders have a vision and would love to hear them oneday, say,, " we never gave up, they said we couldn't do it and we showed them we could." Of course this will take hard work, great leadership, and the big two to continue their fine relationship with the NCAA Committee on Infractions.....
Posted by ilovefood (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
if troy university just pushed be a troy trojan only or dont support the team, the will end up like UAB's prgram, this is well documented...THIS IS WHY TROY HAS HAD SUCCESS...the university embraces the fan to cheer for TROY and also follow auburn or BAMA!! John longshore thinks this as well as Barry Mcknight! WAR EAGLE...GO JOB TROJANS!!!! GET TO NEW ORLEANS!
Posted by oldhog (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 11:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Correct have a lot of Alabama and Auburn friends that pull for Troy. Personally I have always considered myself an Auburn fan but it would be impossible for me to go against our Trojans. Kind of like their Rocky, the blue collar team, rags to riches..etc
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