1968: The Year of Champions (Part 2)
Four weeks into the 1968 season, and Troy is heating up on the gridiron. So far, the Red Wave has
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Trojan Legends
1968: The Year of Champions (Part 1)
Troy University has had a long history of football, right at 100 seasons to date, but the program underwent a
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The Sacrifice of Cliff Dunham: Why Troy’s First Black Player Walked off the Field
The story of integration in Alabama is well-documented. We’ve seen images of the screaming, the violence, and the standing in
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Hail to the Chief: the Eddie Brundidge Story
For all the incredible running backs that have been part of Troy’s ground game over the years, no player dominated
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Ted Horstead: The 1,000 Yard Man
One of Troy’s strengths throughout what I consider to be the modern era (1966 to the present) is an ability
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The Legacy of Naazir Yamini
Several names come to mind when you think of the Troy State defense at the turn of the millennium—Demarcus Ware,
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The Legend of Denise Monroe
In the first of what I hope becomes an ongoing series, I am taking a look at one of Troy’s
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Coach Larry Blakeney Named in 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class
On January 15, 2025, the National Football Foundation announced that Coach Larry Blakeney is now a member of the College
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The Hall of Fame Case for Al Lucas
In the pantheon of Trojan legends, few stand on level with Al Lucas. A Georgia native, Lucas played for Troy
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The Hall of Fame Case for Freddie Thomas
For those of you who don’t know, let me introduce you to Troy Trojan legend, Freddie Thomas. Thomas played all
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