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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 20, 2023 12:17:27 GMT -6
In my opinion, this is an absolute steal. Glad he signed!
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 20, 2023 11:05:39 GMT -6
Dominic Steward decommitted from Troy and has now announced commitment to Tulane. That's 2 I've seen. Some of that was to be expected. We've got a pretty good class so far. Looking for a couple more. Next on my checklist is portal season and staff picks. Get those right and the excitement level will be very high.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 20, 2023 11:01:42 GMT -6
Looking for Elijah Hall too. He and Boyd would be fantastic signings. Bring them home CGP!
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 20, 2023 10:32:47 GMT -6
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 20, 2023 10:23:52 GMT -6
Another HUGE get for Troy.
3 Star DT Kevin Norwood signs with Troy. Had offers from Arkansas, Louisville, Indiana, Colorado, Liberty, Memphis, among others.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 20, 2023 10:10:56 GMT -6
3 Star CB Shemar Welch has signed. Was offered by Neal Brown at West Virginia.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 20, 2023 9:51:56 GMT -6
Next on my wishlist is Jywon Boyd. Hope he signs today.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 20, 2023 9:44:18 GMT -6
Also got a flip from 3 Star safety Rondell Carter, formerly committed to Coastal Carolina. Offers from Virginia Tech, James Madison, Liberty, Marshall, Ohio, and others.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 20, 2023 8:10:16 GMT -6
QB Commit Jim Ogle flipped to ULM. Will sign there.
3 Star Keion Dunlap (Enterprise), signs with Troy.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 18, 2023 14:01:58 GMT -6
Chit Lindseed.......NOBODY HAPPY Jon Sumrall ........ALMOST EVERYONE HAPPY GERALD PARKER....in the middle of those two on happy scale (unless he has a momma and she is thrilled) So 8-4?
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 18, 2023 13:43:29 GMT -6
averaged 40 for the season but look at the schedule. Up against “good” defense (Ohio state, Louisville, Duke, Clemson) averaged 19.5 points. Everyone else on ND schedules was awful Notre Dame is a totally different animal than any other school. You're expected to compete at the highest caliber possible while having stringent insurance requirements. The exception of Duke on that list a lot of those players probably couldn't get into Notre Dame Maybe he brings some Notre Dame talent to compete in the Sun Belt. The next Chris Lewis could be signing with Troy soon.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 18, 2023 13:30:21 GMT -6
His coaching staff and his ability to recruit the current roster and transfer portal will make or break his tenure at Troy. Very critical next few months.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 17, 2023 16:02:58 GMT -6
You don’t know what he is as HC since he hasn’t yet. Think you thought same thing of Sumrall before he was hired No sir, I wanted John both times Who?
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 15, 2023 15:14:34 GMT -6
Hopefully. But I wouldn't hold my breath. Usually there are more rumors / rumblings from national guys about what they're hearing. There is very little chatter right now. Would love it if they are pretty close and wrap it up this weekend though. This didn’t last the day. A lot of smoke coming out of Pike County now on this and it ain’t from Wiley’s smelter. Let’s go Brent, pull the trigger on the announcement Well whatever happens, I hope you're right and we know something soon. Gas is my pick, and I hope he gets it. Clark is my #2, though some with opinions I greatly respect don't think he'd be a good choice.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 15, 2023 10:19:45 GMT -6
Look i am sure they will announce if not today, tomorrow or Sunday. Hopefully. But I wouldn't hold my breath. Usually there are more rumors / rumblings from national guys about what they're hearing. There is very little chatter right now. Would love it if they are pretty close and wrap it up this weekend though.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 15, 2023 8:24:46 GMT -6
He’s a great guy / coach. I hope he is still here this time next week but if he’s not, I’m a Coach Gas fan wherever he goes. Coach Gas would be my pick.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 14, 2023 22:18:39 GMT -6
Jayden McDonald has entered the portal……not good I thought he was a senior. I thought he was too. Guess he found an extra year. He did four years with us, so I'm not too upset about it. He will be a grad transfer somewhere.
That said, we have 3 of 11 starters returning on defense. I'm beginning to think Sumrall's exit might have been a bit strategic...
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 14, 2023 16:58:13 GMT -6
No clue who that guy is but that’s an awful article. No one outside of Gasparado on that list is a top notch hire Agreed. I'd be ok with Bill Clark though. I suspect some on here want the guy in the header image.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 13, 2023 10:44:56 GMT -6
I wish people would stop wishing Neal Brown would come back some day. He's a good coach, but I'm not interested at all in bringing him back. The only direction Troy needs to be looking is forward.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 11, 2023 20:06:25 GMT -6
If coach Gas isn't our guy, or our DC, who would you want?
My first call might be to Vic Koenning, but that isn't all rosy. He's getting older and might not have as much fire in the tank. Maybe he just wants to retire. Round three at Troy might not be how he wants to round out his career. Who knows.
It might be time to call up Al Pogue to be our DC. One of the most respected coaches to come through Troy. Would be a slam dunk in my opinion.
Jacksonville State's current DC, Zack Alley, would be a good pick. JSU lead CUSA at 20ppg on defense. We have a lot more talent at Troy. Brandon Hall came from JSU, and he's well liked around here.
Who else?
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 11, 2023 19:57:50 GMT -6
I know many of you have thought of this already, but the sooner we get someone in place, the sooner key guys from the current staff can get adjusted to the new guy. Will probably help a few coaches stick around before Sumrall comes calling for them after the bowl game. Bill Clark may not be my first choice, but he may the guy our current staff would stick around for. Not as sure with some of the guys with fewer ties to the area. I hope we have someone in place by Friday.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 11, 2023 17:40:18 GMT -6
Let's go get dj uiagalelei out of the portal to throw the ball to him. No!!! It's time to let the Goose loose.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 11, 2023 13:07:11 GMT -6
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 11, 2023 12:42:57 GMT -6
It will be interesting to see which players and coaches follow Sumrall to Tulane. I do think most players understand that Tulane has good players too, so question is, do they want an increase fight for playing time ? But the Tulane players could be moving also… The kicker, in today’s world, they could get some $$ to move. It’s a mess but interesting all the same. That is NOT the case. IF you have already transferred, you have used your transfer with the immediate eligibility option. Anything else goes before the NCAA and you wait and wait and wait on them to allow your immediate eligibility. Thanks for clarifying. I had heard it on the radio, and on twitter a few times, but wasn't sure after not finding anything about it on google.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 11, 2023 9:32:49 GMT -6
Hopefully we can keep guys like Kimani Vidal and Chris Lewis. Lewis can't transfer without losing a year - he might declare. One more season might do him some good as this year was his only body of work. If your coach leaves, you are automatically granted one free transfer, regardless of a player's transfer history. EDIT: may need someone to fact check that. I've heard it from several different sources, but cannot independently verify it.
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