Tag: Scott Watkins

Women’s golf places 13th at 3M Augusta Invitational

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Scott Watkins Stafff Writer The Troy women’s golf team travelled to Augusta, Georgia, over the weekend to play in the 3M Augusta Invitational where it finished in 13th place. After playing just one round in late February at the Dickson Tournament in Houston, the invitational served as Troy’s official opening to the spring season. A total of 15 teams competed in the 54-hole, par-72 event. Several of the participating teams were ranked in golfstats.com’s top 100, including No. 21 Purdue. Troy sat in the back third of the group throughout…

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Former football players shine at Troy’s Pro Day

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Scott Watkins Staff Writer The Troy football team held its annual pro day on Friday, where it showcased former Trojans in front of 26 NFL scouts and two CFL scouts. The bulk of the players who participated were recent graduates, while some graduated years ago. Of the older former players, former running back Brandon Burks participated in the workouts. Burks, a current free agent who has spent time on the Packers and Jets practice squads, put up impressive numbers. He had a broad jump of 10’2”, highest among all players…

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Troy sweeps season opener series, falls at Auburn

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Scott Watkins Staff Writer The Troy baseball team opened its 2018 season with a four-game sweep over Tennessee-Martin before falling 6-5 in a hard-fought road game to Auburn. The Trojans got off to their second 4-0 start in three years after outscoring the Skyhawks 42-9 over the span of the weekend’s four games. However, they were unable to leave Auburn with an upset victory after the Tigers used a run in the eighth inning to hold off Troy. Starting Friday, shortstop Matt Sanders played a key role during the Trojans’…

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NSD 2018: Troy signees up to 20, including 4-star transfer

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Scott Watkins Staff Writer The Troy football coaching staff put the finishing touches on the highest-rated recruiting class in Troy history during Wednesday’s National Signing Day. The Trojans wrapped up the day with a class that averaged an 81.02 rating according to 247sports.com. That average rating is the second highest in the Sun Belt, while the class finished fourth in recruiting in the conference overall. It was a relatively quiet day, though, thanks to the early signing period accounting for the first 15 signatures. Troy added four more recruits and…

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Troy preps for #NSD18

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Scott Watkins Staff Writer National Signing Day is fast approaching, and the Troy coaching staff is gearing up to infuse the football team with fresh talent. Coming off a record-setting 2017 season, the Trojans are looking to keep the momentum rolling by signing a strong 2018 class on Wednesday. The class is currently the top-ranked recruiting class in the Sun Belt and 85th nationally, according to 247sports.com. The recent commitment of three-star tight end Anthony Lewis Jr. boosted Troy to its current No. 1 spot. Troy has yet to sign…

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