Troy University Athletics
Troy Athletics Announces Football Ultimate Fan Finalists
8/26/2024 1:36:00 PM | Football
TROY, Ala. – Troy Athletics announced Monday the 12 finalists for the inaugural Troy Football Ultimate Fan Competition from a pool of more than 100 nominations. Voting for the Troy Football Ultimate Football Fan runs from now until Friday, Aug. 30, at noon via TroyTrojans.com/UltimateVote.
Troy Ultimate Football Fan Finalists Prize Pack
• Signed football by head coach Gerad Parker
• Sideline access for one 2024 home game
• Troy Football Facility Tour
• Troy adidas gear
Troy Ultimate Football Fan Grand Prize Winner
• Custom framed Troy Football jersey
• 2024 Troy Football Ultimate Fan plaque
• Signed Troy Football helmet by head coach Gerad Parker
• "Battle for the Belt" Game Experience
• Honorary captain for one 2024 home game
• Four Stadium Club tickets for game against Florida A&M
• Gift cards from Troy Athletics sponsors
• Signed football by head coach Gerad Parker
• Sideline access for one home football game during the 2024 season
• Troy Football Facility Tour
• Troy adidas gear
Football Ultimate Fan Finalists
Stan Blankenship is the Ultimate Troy Football Fan with a lifelong passion for the Trojans that started with him attending Troy State University. Stan is known for proudly wearing his Trojan gear anywhere. Stan and his wife have been loyal season ticket holders for years and attend away games whenever possible. Stan's love for Troy influenced his daughters to attend Troy. After moving back to Troy in 2016, Stan was able to fulfill his dream of working for the university.
Drew Bradshaw's love for Troy goes back to his time as a student and member of the Sound of The South drumline. Drew continues to show his support for Troy by proudly flying the Troy flag on his golf cart and boat. When it came to picking out his groom's cake, it was an easy choice to make it Trojan-themed. Drew has also passed down his passion for Troy to his two daughters by having their gender reveal party Troy-themed. He says that his time as a Trojan gave him a sense of accomplishment and pride.
Garret Canterbury has been going to Troy Football games for as long as he can remember. Once he started attending Troy in 2021, Garret became a massive fan of the program. He is the current president of The Fortress student section. Garret brings the energy every game day and does not sit down during games. Garret says his favorite Troy memory is taking down the goalpost against Coastal Carolina in the SBC Championship game.
Do not let Allie Crumpler's age fool you; she is as big of a Troy Football fan as it gets. At only 11 years old, Allie attends every home game and does not miss an opportunity to watch her Trojans away games. She makes sure to stay up to date with the team through the Troy Trojans app. Her favorite memory was checking out of school early to attend College Gameday for App State vs Troy. Allie bleeds Cardinal and will not let anyone tell her otherwise.
Tad Dillard's passion for Troy Football can be seen at any home game or even the grocery store. Tad never hesitates to bring up Troy when meeting new people and encourages everyone to become a fan of Troy Athletics. You can see him on game days in The Vet waving his Troy flag after every score. Tad is a Troy alumni and was a member of the Troy Football team while attending Troy.
Matt Hartigan first stepped on Troy's campus in 2014 and immediately became a fan of Troy Football. Even though he currently lives in Orlando, Florida, he continues to stay up to date with the team and watches every game. Matt's favorite memory was watching Troy defeat LSU. He says that he would not trade the memories or friendships he made from Troy Athletics for anything.
Matt Hutchinson will never pass up an opportunity to watch his Troy Trojans. Matt currently lives in Apopka, Florida, but that does not stop him from being a season ticket holder. He regularly drives to any Troy game that he can during the season. Matt graduated from Troy in 1992 and wants nothing more than for all of his children to attend Troy as well. He wears his Troy apparel every day and even has Troy written into his will.
If there is a Troy Athletics event, Tim Magee will be there. Tim attends every home and away football game with his flags and banners he brings in the stadium. Tim encourages everyone to go and support Troy Athletics and even buys tickets for those who can't afford them. His goal is to always have The Vet filled with Troy fans supporting the team.
No one has more Troy apparel than Jonas Marquez. Jonas will wear his Troy apparel to work or even Church service. He has recently passed down his love for Troy to his newborn son, who is already wearing Troy gear. Jonas is also a two-time graduate from Troy, getting his undergrad and graduate degrees from the university. Jonas shows his loyalty in everything he does and never misses a Troy Football game.
Austin Turner is an avid Troy fan. Austin attends any Troy Athletics event that he can. His favorite thing to do at Troy events is to turn around and get the crowd involved. He wants everyone to enjoy Troy Football as much as he does. Austin also enjoys seeing his best friend T-Roy at Troy Football games.
Sydney Welch first started going to Troy Football games as a student in 2015. She knew that Troy Football was something she wanted to get involved with and she helped host football recruits for two years. Sydney and her husband currently have stadium club season tickets. She says that the gameday environment at The Vet can't be beat. Her favorite memory was watching the goal post get torn down after the 2022 SBC game.
Ben Whitehead has been a fan of Troy Football for over 20 years. After watching Troy defeat Missouri his senior year of high school, he submitted his application to Troy the next morning. He decorates his classroom with Troy decor to bring awareness to his students about Troy. Ben is very active online about his passion for Troy Athletics. Ben says that he values Troy as an institution, athletic program and is a part of his identity.
Troy Ultimate Football Fan Finalists Prize Pack
• Signed football by head coach Gerad Parker
• Sideline access for one 2024 home game
• Troy Football Facility Tour
• Troy adidas gear
Troy Ultimate Football Fan Grand Prize Winner
• Custom framed Troy Football jersey
• 2024 Troy Football Ultimate Fan plaque
• Signed Troy Football helmet by head coach Gerad Parker
• "Battle for the Belt" Game Experience
• Honorary captain for one 2024 home game
• Four Stadium Club tickets for game against Florida A&M
• Gift cards from Troy Athletics sponsors
• Signed football by head coach Gerad Parker
• Sideline access for one home football game during the 2024 season
• Troy Football Facility Tour
• Troy adidas gear
Football Ultimate Fan Finalists
Stan Blankenship is the Ultimate Troy Football Fan with a lifelong passion for the Trojans that started with him attending Troy State University. Stan is known for proudly wearing his Trojan gear anywhere. Stan and his wife have been loyal season ticket holders for years and attend away games whenever possible. Stan's love for Troy influenced his daughters to attend Troy. After moving back to Troy in 2016, Stan was able to fulfill his dream of working for the university.
Drew Bradshaw's love for Troy goes back to his time as a student and member of the Sound of The South drumline. Drew continues to show his support for Troy by proudly flying the Troy flag on his golf cart and boat. When it came to picking out his groom's cake, it was an easy choice to make it Trojan-themed. Drew has also passed down his passion for Troy to his two daughters by having their gender reveal party Troy-themed. He says that his time as a Trojan gave him a sense of accomplishment and pride.
Garret Canterbury has been going to Troy Football games for as long as he can remember. Once he started attending Troy in 2021, Garret became a massive fan of the program. He is the current president of The Fortress student section. Garret brings the energy every game day and does not sit down during games. Garret says his favorite Troy memory is taking down the goalpost against Coastal Carolina in the SBC Championship game.
Do not let Allie Crumpler's age fool you; she is as big of a Troy Football fan as it gets. At only 11 years old, Allie attends every home game and does not miss an opportunity to watch her Trojans away games. She makes sure to stay up to date with the team through the Troy Trojans app. Her favorite memory was checking out of school early to attend College Gameday for App State vs Troy. Allie bleeds Cardinal and will not let anyone tell her otherwise.
Tad Dillard's passion for Troy Football can be seen at any home game or even the grocery store. Tad never hesitates to bring up Troy when meeting new people and encourages everyone to become a fan of Troy Athletics. You can see him on game days in The Vet waving his Troy flag after every score. Tad is a Troy alumni and was a member of the Troy Football team while attending Troy.
Matt Hartigan first stepped on Troy's campus in 2014 and immediately became a fan of Troy Football. Even though he currently lives in Orlando, Florida, he continues to stay up to date with the team and watches every game. Matt's favorite memory was watching Troy defeat LSU. He says that he would not trade the memories or friendships he made from Troy Athletics for anything.
Matt Hutchinson will never pass up an opportunity to watch his Troy Trojans. Matt currently lives in Apopka, Florida, but that does not stop him from being a season ticket holder. He regularly drives to any Troy game that he can during the season. Matt graduated from Troy in 1992 and wants nothing more than for all of his children to attend Troy as well. He wears his Troy apparel every day and even has Troy written into his will.
If there is a Troy Athletics event, Tim Magee will be there. Tim attends every home and away football game with his flags and banners he brings in the stadium. Tim encourages everyone to go and support Troy Athletics and even buys tickets for those who can't afford them. His goal is to always have The Vet filled with Troy fans supporting the team.
No one has more Troy apparel than Jonas Marquez. Jonas will wear his Troy apparel to work or even Church service. He has recently passed down his love for Troy to his newborn son, who is already wearing Troy gear. Jonas is also a two-time graduate from Troy, getting his undergrad and graduate degrees from the university. Jonas shows his loyalty in everything he does and never misses a Troy Football game.
Austin Turner is an avid Troy fan. Austin attends any Troy Athletics event that he can. His favorite thing to do at Troy events is to turn around and get the crowd involved. He wants everyone to enjoy Troy Football as much as he does. Austin also enjoys seeing his best friend T-Roy at Troy Football games.
Sydney Welch first started going to Troy Football games as a student in 2015. She knew that Troy Football was something she wanted to get involved with and she helped host football recruits for two years. Sydney and her husband currently have stadium club season tickets. She says that the gameday environment at The Vet can't be beat. Her favorite memory was watching the goal post get torn down after the 2022 SBC game.
Ben Whitehead has been a fan of Troy Football for over 20 years. After watching Troy defeat Missouri his senior year of high school, he submitted his application to Troy the next morning. He decorates his classroom with Troy decor to bring awareness to his students about Troy. Ben is very active online about his passion for Troy Athletics. Ben says that he values Troy as an institution, athletic program and is a part of his identity.
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