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Post by Navarre Trojan on Nov 13, 2016 16:20:17 GMT -6
While this is a GREAT TIME to be a Troy Trojan, AND I AM, not sure being ranked is a good thing. At least this week, with 4 days before THE BIGGEST GAME IN PROGRAM HISTORY. That's right, Ark St! Now not only do the coaches have to prepare the team for a Thursday game (albeit the kick is at midnight or some such crap) NOW Coach Brown and staff have to bring these kids back down to earth. That's probably the BEST PART of this staff, this year. Keeping this team "grounded" and "focused" is going to be tough.
Probably start with, "well guys, we beat ONE TEAM with a winning record, and damn near didn't do that. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Got lots to improve on (see kicking game) so let's get Back to chopping wood!"
At least that's how I would do it!!
But am I just "Fricking Giddy" over the ranking? WITHOUT ANY DOUBTS!!!!!
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Post by ksdtrojan on Nov 13, 2016 16:31:25 GMT -6
I understand your concern but I will add a twist in that I hope this becomes a regular occurrence for TROY now. It's about a culture of winning and expecting to win. TROY will be fine because HCNB is creating this type of culture where the top 25 ranking will be a mainstay for our TROJANS.
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Post by trojan2003 on Nov 13, 2016 17:55:49 GMT -6
^This! it's a multiplier effect! This ranking is huge for our program! We are a Top 25 team this week and nobody can take this from us at the moment, and the next step is being a regular ranked team and a future Top 25 program. You can bring in recruits now(!), show them the stadium expansion plans, the actual construction, and tell them that we are ranked nationally right now. We will land a few recruits because of this. In addition, we have a young HC who is a former Big 12 and SEC coordinator and the former Clemson DC on our staff + some young but experienced coaches. We will play in a bowl game this year, which means even more national attention. We also have a 1,000 yds rusher who is expected to return next year. If Chunn can somehow inflate his numbers a little bit more, esp next year, and Troy remains ranked... Chunn could be a Heisman darkhorse next year (think G.Wolfe and N.Illinois a few years ago), creating more national buzz. At the moment, Troy is one of the most attractive G5 programs in the country.
We are ahead of schedule. I was expecting this kind of breakthrough year next year. But chances are good that Neal Brown and most coaches will return next year, so we really can top this year's success next season. After next season, we might have to find new coaches though...
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Post by preachertoo on Nov 13, 2016 18:48:33 GMT -6
Why would he go to a power five team that does not have a chance to win a national championship? Money? He's a winner! He doesn't want to go somewhere that is not a traditional winner. I think we have him until one of the top 10 programs in the nation come after him. By the time they open we may be close. Stay here win championships.
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Post by trojanbreeze on Nov 13, 2016 19:05:08 GMT -6
My take on being ranked...its GOOD. It's always a good thing. Take it, enjoy it, and pray we can hold on to it. There are a ton of G5 schools that are jealous of this feat. Its great recognition and I hope we play more inspired than ever for the next 3 weeks. ... and also praying that SDSU, WM, and Boise choke terribly
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Post by buzzlightyear on Nov 13, 2016 19:16:20 GMT -6
Collegefootballtalk.nbcsports. Great headline and pic
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Post by buzzlightyear on Nov 13, 2016 19:17:29 GMT -6
Did not come up as link...so look up AP top twenty and select NBCSports..sorry
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Post by buzzlightyear on Nov 13, 2016 19:23:15 GMT -6
collegefootballtalk.nbcsports
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Post by buzzlightyear on Nov 13, 2016 19:23:56 GMT -6
Sorry thought I would try again....but go there YOU will love it
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Post by Mr E 205 Legion on Nov 13, 2016 19:56:19 GMT -6
Collegefootballtalk.nbcsports. Great headline and pic Is THIS the link you want folks to see? NBC Sports
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Post by buzzlightyear on Nov 13, 2016 19:58:57 GMT -6
Thank you could not post from phone with link
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Post by Mr E 205 Legion on Nov 13, 2016 20:01:15 GMT -6
Thank you could not post from phone with link TOTALLY understand! When viewing this site with my phone, I only VIEW. Have experienced the same struggles!
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