Troy Football Associate Head Coach Shayne Wasden Announces Retirement

TROY, Alabama – Troy football associate head coach Shayne Wasden announced prior to Saturday's game against UL Lafayette that he will retire following a 24-year coaching career in the state of Alabama, including the last 12 years at Troy.

"I have been very blessed to coach in the state of Alabama for my entire career, and I am thankful for everyone along the way," Wasden said. "I have had the opportunity to coach some amazing young men through the years and work with some outstanding coaches."

Wasden came to Troy in 2004 under head coach Larry Blakeney after serving as a head coach at Eufaula High School for four seasons. Wasden was also a head coach at Opp High School and Georgiana High School after beginning his career at Georgiana as an assistant coach.

At Troy, Wasden has coached a fair share of players, both at receiver and on special teams, who have made their marks on the Troy record book.

In 2014, Chandler Worthy became just the sixth player in FBS history to return a kickoff for a touchdown in back-to-back games as he did so against New Mexico State and Appalachian State.

Eric Thomas left Troy in 2013 as the Sun Belt Conference's career leader with 29 touchdown receptions. In 2012, Chip Reeves became just the fifth receiver in Troy history to top the 1,000-yard mark as he caught 65 passes for 1,050 yards -- the third most in a season in Troy history. Reeves finished fourth in the NCAA in catches of over 30 and 50 yards.

Troy's special teams have produced many outstanding players during Wasden's tenure as special teams coordinator. Troy's all-time leading punter, Will Scott, Troy's all-time leader in field goals, Greg Whibbs, and Troy's all-time leader in punt returns, Leodis McKelvin, are among those who have excelled under Wasden.

Wasden has achieved many personal goals while at Troy. One of his accomplishments was having at least one special team unit rank in the top 25 nationally in eight of the last nine seasons.

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