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Troy alumna wins Super Bowl Steve Mclendon

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( Photo / Tampa Bay Buccaneers ) Kennedy Roy Sports Editor Troy added another Super Bowl Champion to its list on Sunday as Steve McLendon, a defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, won his first Super Bowl. McLendon joins rare company as only nine Trojans have ever held up the Lombardi Trophy. McLendon has been making an impact all year for the Buccaneers since he was traded from the New York Jets in week 7. He is an Ozark native and attended Troy from 2006-2008. While playing for the…

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Football game time changed

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Hanna Cooper Sports Editor   Troy’s season opener against Middle Tennessee State has been moved to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and is set to be aired on ESPN. The game was originally slated for a 3 p.m. kick airing on ESPN2, but with the cancellation of the Georgia Southern and Florida Atlantic game, the game has jumped over to ESPN. Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill will be hosting a watch party for fans to attend featuring appetizer and drink specials. The Trojans’ opening two games of the season will now…

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Football preseason honors continue to roll in

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( Photo / Troy Athletics ) Wesley Kirchharr Staff Writer Three Troy football standouts have landed on various watchlists as the season draws closer.  Although Carlton Martial, Kaylon Geiger and Cameron Kaye have been listed as players to watch in the upcoming season, this is not the first preseason recognition the trio has received.  The Athletic, a site covering national sports, listed Carlton Martial as a preseason All-American second-teamer.  The junior linebacker has been named to four other All-American lists this preseason, most notable of which was from CBS Sports.…

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Football set for rival of the Battle for the Palladium

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( Photo / Troy Athletics ) Tanner Colvin Staff Writer Troy Football is back in action with the Trojans taking on Middle Tennessee State Saturday at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  Starting quarterback Gunnar Watson is a pro-style quarterback who can throw with force and has terrific touch.  The sophomore has the ability to scramble out of the pocket to pick up yards.  Watson was named starter after the Trojans second scrimmage of the fall.  Carlton Martial will be another pivotal player for the Trojans. The linebacker was named to…

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