Post by Trojan Warrior on May 18, 2014 19:00:31 GMT -6
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After a 6-6 campaign last season, the Troy Trojans are hoping for better things in 2014. Troy has 16 starters returning this season, but the Trojans will have to find a new quarterback.
Head coach Larry Blakeney, a staple on the sidelines for Troy, returns for his 24th season at the helm of the program. Blakeney has a record of 175-104-1 (.627) during his tenure at Troy.
Last season, the season was setting up nicely for the Trojans, as they were 5-3 after eight games. But a three-game losing streak derailed any hopes of winning the Sun Belt Conference and also dashed hopes of a bowl game.
Offense
Blakeney and his staff must find a replacement for record-setting quarterback Corey Robinson, who graduated after an outstanding career at Troy. Robinson set numerous Troy and Sun Belt Conference records during his career, and is one of only four players in NCAA history to have four seasons with at least 3,000 yards passing and 3,000 yards of total offense.
Troy will likely turn to either junior Dallas Tidwell or redshirt freshman Brandon Silvers as Robinson’s replacement. Tidwell is the only quarterback candidate with college game experience, as he has thrown 19 passes, two for touchdowns, in his two years at Troy.
Silvers was rated as the 27th-best quarterback in the country coming out of high school, and he appears to be the quarterback of the future for the Trojans. Whether that future begins this season or not remains to be seen.
The new quarterback will be able to rely on what should be a solid running game again this season. Junior Brandon Burks led the team in rushing last season with 675 yards on 134 carries with two touchdowns. His running mate in the backfield, Jordan Chunn, had 514 yards on 128 carries and scored 14 touchdowns.
At wide receiver, Troy has quite a bit of depth, with Bryan Holmes, B.J. Chitty, K.D. Edenfield and Chandler Worthy all returning. Junior college transfer Jarvis Bentley is also expected to be a contributor this season.
The offensive line will also be a strong unit for Troy in 2014. All-Sun Belt performer Terrence Jones returns, as do starters Dalton Bennett, Antonio Garcia and Tommy Stephens.
Defense
The defensive line will be an area of concern for Troy this season. The Trojans must replace three of four starters this year. However, the one returnee is All-Sun Belt defensive end Tyler Roberts, who has 15 tackles for loss over his two seasons at Troy.
Jamal Stadom appears to be in line to start at the other defensive end position, while Lonnie Gosha and Billy Dobbs appear to be the frontrunners to play the tackle positions.
Read more at www.rantsports.com/ncaa-football/2014/05/18/rant-sports-college-football-rankings-no-98-troy-trojans/
After a 6-6 campaign last season, the Troy Trojans are hoping for better things in 2014. Troy has 16 starters returning this season, but the Trojans will have to find a new quarterback.
Head coach Larry Blakeney, a staple on the sidelines for Troy, returns for his 24th season at the helm of the program. Blakeney has a record of 175-104-1 (.627) during his tenure at Troy.
Last season, the season was setting up nicely for the Trojans, as they were 5-3 after eight games. But a three-game losing streak derailed any hopes of winning the Sun Belt Conference and also dashed hopes of a bowl game.
Offense
Blakeney and his staff must find a replacement for record-setting quarterback Corey Robinson, who graduated after an outstanding career at Troy. Robinson set numerous Troy and Sun Belt Conference records during his career, and is one of only four players in NCAA history to have four seasons with at least 3,000 yards passing and 3,000 yards of total offense.
Troy will likely turn to either junior Dallas Tidwell or redshirt freshman Brandon Silvers as Robinson’s replacement. Tidwell is the only quarterback candidate with college game experience, as he has thrown 19 passes, two for touchdowns, in his two years at Troy.
Silvers was rated as the 27th-best quarterback in the country coming out of high school, and he appears to be the quarterback of the future for the Trojans. Whether that future begins this season or not remains to be seen.
The new quarterback will be able to rely on what should be a solid running game again this season. Junior Brandon Burks led the team in rushing last season with 675 yards on 134 carries with two touchdowns. His running mate in the backfield, Jordan Chunn, had 514 yards on 128 carries and scored 14 touchdowns.
At wide receiver, Troy has quite a bit of depth, with Bryan Holmes, B.J. Chitty, K.D. Edenfield and Chandler Worthy all returning. Junior college transfer Jarvis Bentley is also expected to be a contributor this season.
The offensive line will also be a strong unit for Troy in 2014. All-Sun Belt performer Terrence Jones returns, as do starters Dalton Bennett, Antonio Garcia and Tommy Stephens.
Defense
The defensive line will be an area of concern for Troy this season. The Trojans must replace three of four starters this year. However, the one returnee is All-Sun Belt defensive end Tyler Roberts, who has 15 tackles for loss over his two seasons at Troy.
Jamal Stadom appears to be in line to start at the other defensive end position, while Lonnie Gosha and Billy Dobbs appear to be the frontrunners to play the tackle positions.
Read more at www.rantsports.com/ncaa-football/2014/05/18/rant-sports-college-football-rankings-no-98-troy-trojans/