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Football braces for Campbell; Barker retakes the helm as quarterback for season opener

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(PHOTO/ Chris Wallace) Sophomore quarterback Jacob Free lobs a pass to a Trojan receiver during one of the final practices before Saturday’s season opener.   Scott Shelton Staff Writer The Troy football team begins its 2019 campaign on Saturday evening at Veterans Memorial Stadium against the Campbell Camels from the Big South Division of the FCS.  “We’re looking forward to getting on the field Saturday,” Troy Head Coach Chip Lindsey said. “Campbell is a good looking football team, and they’re coming in ready to play.” Troy is entering the 2019…

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Keys to top the Camels

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Hanna Cooper Staff Writer The Troy University football team kicks off its season opener Saturday against Campbell University. With the absence of some key figures involved in the passing game, Troy’s strengths for this game could revolve around the wide receivers and the secondary.  The Trojans graduated a solid group of receivers, including Sidney Davis and Damion Willis, who is set to start this season for the Cincinnati Bengals. The two combined for 1213 yards and 12 touchdowns last season alone, 43% of Troy’s passing yardage and 49% of Troy’s…

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Trojans welcomed back as soccer hosts Samford, UNA in exhibition

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Wesley Kirchharr Sports Editor As students return to campus for another semester, Troy University’s soccer team is at work preparing for the 2019 season. The Trojans, fresh off a 5-14-1 (4-6 Sun Belt) season, will open with a pair of exhibitiongames during the first week of classes. Troy will host in-state rivals Samford and North Alabama on August 16 and 18, respectively. The Trojans fell on an early six game skid during the 2018 campaign, lagging behind in the conference standings. Troy won two games between four and three game…

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“We’re red hot” AD Jones discusses future of Troy Athletics

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Scott Shelton Staff Writer When he walked into his office as Troy’s ninth athletic director, Brent Jones took over the job previously held by one of his best friends and mentor, Jeremy McClain.  “Jeremy and I go way back,” Jones said. “Jeremy and I worked together at Southern Miss for three years.  “I did not know him before that, but we built a very quick and strong relationship.”  Jones worked with McClain at Southern Miss before coming to Troy in 2017. As deputy athletic director at Troy, Jones said he…

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Softball has 5 straight

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Senior catcher Kaylee Hussey posted several hits in the series against Appalachain State. Hussey drove in one run in game two, connecting on a double to left center. Hussey also posted a hit in the 2-1 loss in game three.   Hanna Cooper Staff Writer Troy took its fifth consecutive series for the first time in program history, but fell in the finale, 2-1, to Appalachian State Saturday afternoon at the Troy Softball Complex. The series started off with a doubleheader on Friday night in which Katie Webb hit a…

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