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Post by doug4troy on Aug 5, 2015 16:11:32 GMT -6
TROY, Alabama – Troy finalized its 2017 non-conference football schedule with the addition of Alabama State, both schools announced Wednesday. It will be the 16th all-time meeting between the two schools and first since 2006. Troy will host Alabama State on Sept. 9, 2017, in Veterans Memorial Stadium... troytrojans.com/news/2015/8/5/FB_0805155620.aspx
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Post by trojanbrutha on Aug 5, 2015 16:20:17 GMT -6
I want Sandy to be the new AD! icon_beavisnbutthead
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Post by atlantatrojan on Aug 5, 2015 17:02:49 GMT -6
We also host NCSU and South Alabama that year.
2017 could be our best year ever in attendance.
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Post by pctrojan16 on Aug 5, 2015 17:46:06 GMT -6
I like this addition. Beat able opponent who will travel well.
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Post by Pensacola Trojan on Aug 5, 2015 20:12:09 GMT -6
Great crowd in the stadium from Ala St. Saw a lot of classy folks last time we met. Can't say as much for the crowd outside the stadium.
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Post by saintflorian on Aug 6, 2015 6:59:27 GMT -6
Great crowd in the stadium from Ala St. Saw a lot of classy folks last time we met. Can't say as much for the crowd outside the stadium. Yes it was scary.
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Post by Possum on Aug 6, 2015 9:18:24 GMT -6
I know we had a few issues in the dorms... People being in them that had no business in there. Weren't there some issues with people's cars getting broken in to as well?
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Post by Bubba the Trojan on Aug 6, 2015 11:58:02 GMT -6
Great crowd in the stadium from Ala St. Saw a lot of classy folks last time we met. Can't say as much for the crowd outside the stadium. The accuracy of the second half of your assessment is the primary reason I'm not thrilled with adding AL State to the schedule.
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Post by trojanbrutha on Aug 6, 2015 12:22:21 GMT -6
So, now, everyone from bama st is a rogue or degenerate?
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Post by troynubs on Aug 6, 2015 13:35:03 GMT -6
That is not what he said. Please, read his statement before assuming. He was referring to the crowd OUTSIDE the stadium.
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Post by trojanbrutha on Aug 6, 2015 14:31:52 GMT -6
The rest of the crowd is still in VMS?
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Post by Bubba the Trojan on Aug 6, 2015 14:53:06 GMT -6
I did not intend to imply that everyone from Al State is a rogue or degenerate. Upon review, however, I see that my statement could be taken that way. I aploogize. In an effort to be brief, I was careless. Let me try again.
I agree that the AL State fans I encountered inside the stadium were great fans. Friendly, willing to engage in civil conversation, even friendly banter. Outside the stadium, however, my wife and I encountered a group that wasn't so great. As we exited the stadium from the south plaza gate, a fight broke out between the sidewalk and Wallace drive, about 100 ft or so from the gate. This wasn't 2 guys toe to toe squared off throwing punches, it was a free for all in a crowd of probably 30-40 people. there were far more people running in to the brawl than running away from it. Based on the t-shirts, jackets and caps being worn, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that crowd consisted of both TROY and AL State supporters and I won't speculate on who started the fight or what it was over. I will say that in the 20 years I've been attending TROJAN games it's the ONLY time I've felt my safety was at risk at our place (there was that time in New Orleans, but that's a different story). Could this incident have happened when MS State showed up, or GA Southern, or Missouri? Sure, but it didn't, it happened when AL State came to town. Can it happen in the future when NC State, or LA Monroe or Boise come to town? Sure, but that hasn't happened yet. Our experiences shape our attitudes, our presuppositions, even our preferences. Based on my experience, I prefer we not play AL State.
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Post by trojanbrutha on Aug 6, 2015 15:14:47 GMT -6
I have a better understanding of your story and would like to extend an apology of my own for jumping to a conclusion without first asking why you felt the way you did. 04-cheers
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Post by Troystet on Aug 6, 2015 15:18:54 GMT -6
This game makes perfect sense. A win and a great crowd. It's a no brainier.
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Post by Bubba the Trojan on Aug 6, 2015 15:21:19 GMT -6
04-cheers We're good. We are, after all, TROJANS one and all!
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Post by trojanempire on Aug 10, 2015 8:02:14 GMT -6
TROY, Alabama – Troy finalized its 2017 non-conference football schedule with the addition of Alabama State, both schools announced Wednesday. It will be the 16th all-time meeting between the two schools and first since 2006. Troy will host Alabama State on Sept. 9, 2017, in Veterans Memorial Stadium... troytrojans.com/news/2015/8/5/FB_0805155620.aspxI like it!
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