‘Simply Amazing’: Study shows Veterans Memorial tops Sun Belt

(PHOTO/ Chris Wallace) Trojan fans enjoy the atmosphere of the student section at Veterans Memorial Stadium during a home game earlier this season.   Scott Shelton Staff Writer When walking into Veterans Memorial Stadium, fans enter the premier football stadium in the Sun Belt Conference, according to a Yahoo Finance report. The article, titled “Best Stadiums to Watch a College Football Game in Every Conference,” wrote that Veterans Memorial Stadium is the best in the Sun Belt Conference. The author of the article, Lauren Monitz, a travel blogger, discussed the…

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Locking in the future McClain weighs in on new facility

Dylan Hurst Staff Writer With the expansion of Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy’s Director of Athletics, Jeremy McClain, seeks to keep pace with an ever-growing university. He seeks to expand, improve and modernize Troy athletics through renovations such as expanded seating and new facilities.  The additions to the stadium include new enclosed far end zone seating along with a large scoreboard television monitor. Many fans may not notice, however, beneath the 35-by-90 foot video board is a set of brand new facilities dedicated to Troy football.  “We (Trojans Football) have had…

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Veterans Memorial Stadium gets audio-visual upgrades

Megan Phillips Staff Writer  This year, fans watching Trojan football will enjoy an entirely new and improved audio-visual experience, as Troy University unveiled its brand new Daktronics projects for the 2014 season. Daktronics was founded in 1968 and manufactures large-format LED video displays for locations around the globe. Among these projects is a new video board located in the southeast corner of Veterans Memorial Stadium that will measure 23 feet high by 54 feet wide. This board will feature a 15HD pixel layout that provides viewers with a clearer image…

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