Month: September 2014

Warhawks squeeze out a win against the Trojans

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Wes Fortson Staff Writer   The Trojans took on the ULM Warhawks, a team known for its productive offense over the past few years, and lost 22-20 on Saturday, Sept. 27. Redshirt freshman quarterback Brandon Silvers got the start after recovering from a concussion against Abilene Christian a few weeks ago. Silvers completed 23 of 34 passing attempts for a total gain of 270 passing yards with three passing touchdowns. Unfortunately, ULM started out strong in the first quarter leading Troy by a score of 10-0. Troy didn’t score until…

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Preview: Trojans face off against the Warhawks

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Wes Fortson Staff Writer   Troy hasn’t started off a season with four losses in its first five games since 2006. The Trojans went on to turn it around and finish that season 8-5, beating the Rice Owls 41-17 in the New Orleans Bowl. The Trojans will travel down to Malone Stadium in Monroe, Louisiana, this weekend at 6 p.m. to take on the ULM Warhawks. Under head coach Larry Blakeney, Troy hasn’t been very successful in Monroe. The Warhawks have dominated the Trojans the past couple times that these…

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15 things Troy athletes feel

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Jaycee Affeldt Contributor 1. Even if our off day is on a Monday, it’s still automatically our favorite day of the week.   Source: Tumblr.com/ © 2014 FOX   2. Being a Troy athlete is like having two full-time jobs.       Source:Tumblr.com   3. Ibuprofen and Gatorade are a way of life.   Source: Totalsports.com   4. Having fans in the stands to support us is the best feeling in the world.   Source: Mashable.com   5. Hydrating is great when it’s humid, but not when you’re trying to…

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Anyone can be a warrior

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Lilly Casolaro Staff Writer The iconic Warrior Spirit of Troy University has recently expanded beyond television commercials and audio ads to allow anyone to become a warrior. Recently launched was the Trojan Warrior Spirit marketing campaign that allows one to take a snapshot of him or herself and instantly become ‘masked’ as part Trojan Warrior. It was first introduced March 24, 2014 but was jump-started September 3, 2014. According to troy.edu/spirit: “No matter what you want to be, we can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible. That’s…

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Homecoming: Can all Trojans go back to their roots?

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Grishma Rimal Variety Editor The Student Government Association’s objective with Homecoming this year has been to “focus on the diversity that Troy University has experienced to unify the student body.” However, only 28 out of the 171 active student organizations recognized by the SGA on campus are registered to participate in the various Homecoming events. According to SGA Vice President of campus activities, Heath Barton, a junior risk insurance major from Opp, 58 campus organizations were present at this year’s Homecoming interest meeting but only 28 registered to compete. Out…

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