Troy University Athletics
Troy Scrimmages for Final Time of Camp
8/17/2018 9:19:00 PM | Football
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TROY, Ala. -- Troy scrimmaged for the final time of fall camp Friday under the lights in The Vet. The Trojans' annual Student Appreciation Scrimmage kicked off at 5:05 p.m. and that start time was no coincidence; Troy opens the season on Sept. 1 against No. 22 Boise State in The Vet at 5:05 p.m.
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"I really appreciate the students turning out and I hate that the weather delayed us a little bit there at the start -- it's good for our football team because the last two years we've had to deal with weather delays and we've handled those situations well and we won," head coach Neal Brown said. "It was the first time we came out of our new locker room so there were some mechanic things we need to work through. I'm looking forward to a really good turnout tomorrow at Fan Day."
The quarterback battle between KalebBarker and Sawyer Smith is still on-going and the offense had the upper hand on Friday. Troy returns four starters on its offensive line and a handful of talented receivers to accompany the new quarterback and new stable of running backs.
"Offensively I thought it was a good day, I didn't think it was our best day," Brown said. "We've got to continue to evolve; we've got to run the ball better. That's something we've emphasized in the spring and the fall. We did make some plays down the field in the pass game which was good. I thought both quarterbacks did some nice things, I have to wait to watch the film before I evaluate them.
"I was really disappointed in our defense. I think that was the worst scrimmage we've had defensively in probably the four years I've been the head coach. I was disappointed in our ability to get lined up, and I was disappointed in our physicality. We've got a long ways to go there. I think we might be reading our press clippings a little too much right on defense. I don't think we are playing very humble right now, and we are definitely not playing hungry enough."
Notable
Sophomore long snapper Cameron Kaye was placed on scholarship at the end of the scrimmage. During a punting drill, his mother Kimberly surprised her son with scholarship papers from head coach Neal Brown. Kaye, a native of Naples, Fla., played in all 13 games as Troy's snapper on field goals and extra points and handled all the long snapping duties in Troy's victory over North Texas in the New Orleans Bowl.
Fan Day & Football Kickoff Set for Saturday
• Troy's annual Fan Day will have a few new additions this year when the event descends on Trojan Arena on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Fan Day allows fans to engage with Troy student-athletes and coaches plus have an opportunity to snag some goodies and see The Vet like never before.
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• The first 200 fans through the doors of Trojan Arena for Fan Day will receive a limited-edition copy of "Year of the Trojans" which chronicles the 2017 Sun Belt championship season.
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• Fans who purchased or renewed their seasons tickets prior to April 27 can pick up their replica Sun Belt championship ring. Ring pickup will be located inside the Trojan Arena suite area located on the West side of the arena. Fans who are unable to pick up their rings during Fan Day may do so at the Troy Ticket Office during normal business hours beginning August 20.
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• The North End Zone Club will open from 2:30 until 4 p.m. for fans to purchase one of the few remaining premium seats in the newest addition to The Vet. Troy Athletics staff members will be on hand to discuss seating options for fans interested in becoming part of history as initial ticket holders in the North End Zone Club. The North End Zone Club can be accessed via Gate 7 (Northwest corner) of The Vet for this event.
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• The originally scheduled practice for Saturday morning has been canceled.
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TROY, Ala. -- Troy scrimmaged for the final time of fall camp Friday under the lights in The Vet. The Trojans' annual Student Appreciation Scrimmage kicked off at 5:05 p.m. and that start time was no coincidence; Troy opens the season on Sept. 1 against No. 22 Boise State in The Vet at 5:05 p.m.
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"I really appreciate the students turning out and I hate that the weather delayed us a little bit there at the start -- it's good for our football team because the last two years we've had to deal with weather delays and we've handled those situations well and we won," head coach Neal Brown said. "It was the first time we came out of our new locker room so there were some mechanic things we need to work through. I'm looking forward to a really good turnout tomorrow at Fan Day."
The quarterback battle between KalebBarker and Sawyer Smith is still on-going and the offense had the upper hand on Friday. Troy returns four starters on its offensive line and a handful of talented receivers to accompany the new quarterback and new stable of running backs.
"Offensively I thought it was a good day, I didn't think it was our best day," Brown said. "We've got to continue to evolve; we've got to run the ball better. That's something we've emphasized in the spring and the fall. We did make some plays down the field in the pass game which was good. I thought both quarterbacks did some nice things, I have to wait to watch the film before I evaluate them.
"I was really disappointed in our defense. I think that was the worst scrimmage we've had defensively in probably the four years I've been the head coach. I was disappointed in our ability to get lined up, and I was disappointed in our physicality. We've got a long ways to go there. I think we might be reading our press clippings a little too much right on defense. I don't think we are playing very humble right now, and we are definitely not playing hungry enough."
Notable
Sophomore long snapper Cameron Kaye was placed on scholarship at the end of the scrimmage. During a punting drill, his mother Kimberly surprised her son with scholarship papers from head coach Neal Brown. Kaye, a native of Naples, Fla., played in all 13 games as Troy's snapper on field goals and extra points and handled all the long snapping duties in Troy's victory over North Texas in the New Orleans Bowl.
Fan Day & Football Kickoff Set for Saturday
• Troy's annual Fan Day will have a few new additions this year when the event descends on Trojan Arena on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Fan Day allows fans to engage with Troy student-athletes and coaches plus have an opportunity to snag some goodies and see The Vet like never before.
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• The first 200 fans through the doors of Trojan Arena for Fan Day will receive a limited-edition copy of "Year of the Trojans" which chronicles the 2017 Sun Belt championship season.
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• Fans who purchased or renewed their seasons tickets prior to April 27 can pick up their replica Sun Belt championship ring. Ring pickup will be located inside the Trojan Arena suite area located on the West side of the arena. Fans who are unable to pick up their rings during Fan Day may do so at the Troy Ticket Office during normal business hours beginning August 20.
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• The North End Zone Club will open from 2:30 until 4 p.m. for fans to purchase one of the few remaining premium seats in the newest addition to The Vet. Troy Athletics staff members will be on hand to discuss seating options for fans interested in becoming part of history as initial ticket holders in the North End Zone Club. The North End Zone Club can be accessed via Gate 7 (Northwest corner) of The Vet for this event.
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• The originally scheduled practice for Saturday morning has been canceled.
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