Troy University Athletics
Blakeney At A Glance
11/4/2004 12:00:00 AM | General
Personal Data
| Born: | Sept. 21, 1947, in Birmingham, Ala. |
| Wife: | the former Janice Powell of Opelika, Ala. |
| Children: | Kelley, Julie and Tiffany and Jason Rash (son-in-law) |
| Grandchildren: | Caroline Elizabeth & Madeline Ann |
Education
| B.S. Business Administration - Auburn ?˜70 |
| Certification - Alabama ?˜71-72 |
| Certification - Mississippi State ?˜72 |
| M.S. Education - Montevallo ?˜76 |
| Graduate of Gordo High School ?˜65 |
Coaching Experience
| 1991-present: | Head Coach, Troy University |
| 1977-90: | Assistant Coach, Auburn University |
| OL (1977-78), TE/WR (1978-80), | |
| WR (1981-90), Offensive play-caller (1986-90) | |
| 1969-76: | Prep Head Coach |
| Southern Academy (1970-71), Walker H.S. | |
| (1972-74), Vestavia Hills HS(1975-76) |
Bowl Experience
| As a player: 1-1 |
| 1968 Sun Bowl, def. Arizona 34-10; 1969 Bluebonnet Bowl, lost to Houston 36-7 |
| As a coach: 6-3-1 |
| 1982 Tangerine Bowl: def. Boston College 33-26; 1984 Sugar Bowl: def. Michigan 9-7; 1984 Liberty Bowl: def. Arkansas 21-15; 1986 Cotton Bowl: lost to Texas A&M 36-16; 1987 Citrus Bowl: def. Southern Cal 1; 2004 Silicon Valley Football Classic: lost to Northern Illinois 34-21 |
Honors
| 1990 | Chilton County Auburn Club Unsung Hero” Award |
| 1999-2000 | Southland Football League Coach of the Year |
| 1999-2000 | AFCA Regional Coach of the Year |
| 2000 | Johnny Vaught Lifetime Achievement Award by the All-American Football Foundation |
Trojan Report - May 2026
Tuesday, May 19
Eric Newell Postgame Press Conference (Louisiana SBC Tournament)
Thursday, May 07
Eric Newell Postgame Press Conference (Coastal Carolina Games Two and Three)
Friday, May 01
Troy at Coastal Carolina Game One Highlights
Friday, May 01