Troy University Athletics
Practice Report #3: August 6
8/6/2006 12:00:00 AM | Football
Late in practice, two minor skirmishes developed after the whistle with receivers and defensive backs squaring off.
Head Coach Larry Blakeney was glad to see the intensity but was sure to disperse the tension before practice broke.
I was glad to see the high level of competition,” Blakeney said, but we disperse the situation and leave it all on the field.”
Blakeney was also glad to get his players in gear for the first time.
I'm happy to get our guys in pads, but we're still working on fundamentals,” he said, Our guys are still getting used to catching the ball with pads on.”
Practice Notes: Quarterback Omar Haugabook is fighting through a tired arm, Coach Blakeney attributed it to Omar's high number of reps in practice ... Trojans continued to work on implementing offensive packages for defensive back Leodis McKelvin ... Jonathan Chandler is getting quality reps and showing he is capable of making needed throws
Football Appreciation Night Set:
As the 2006 Trojans begin preparations for their third season in the Sun Belt Conference, preparations are also underway for the annual season kickoff event on the Troy University campus, Football Appreciation Night.
The event is scheduled for Saturday evening, August 26, at 6 p.m. and will again be held in the Stadium Club at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium. A $100 donation to the football program earns admission for two to the event and also earns the ticket holder a chance to win $10,000.
Fans not wishing to be in the drawing for the cash prize, but who would still like to attend the event, can do so at the cost of $25 per person. All tickets purchased prior to August 11 will be entered into the early bird drawing for a $1000 cash prize.
For more information on Football Appreciation Night, or to purchase tickets for the event via credit card, contact Judy Morgan in the football office at 670-3682 or 877-878-7529.
Season Tickets Still on Sale: Season tickets for the 2006 season remain on sale, starting at just $50 for general admission sections. Individual game ticket at also available as low as $15. For additional information, contact the ticket office at 800-878-9467 (670-3681 locally) or visit troytrojans.com
Upcoming Practice Schedule:
August 7: 6 p.m.
August 8: 6 p.m. (First day of full pads)
August 9: 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
August 10: 6 p.m.
August 11: 6 p.m.
August 12 (Media Day): 2 p.m. scrimmage
August 13: 6 p.m.
