Troy University Athletics
2008 Football Roster
Roster
Rod Foster
- Position:
- DB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-9 / 179
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Houston, TX
- High School:
- Kingwood
OUTLOOK: A walk-on who came out of spring practice listed as a backup at the left cornerback position.
2007: Did not see playing time.
2006: Sat out as a transfer from the University of Tulsa.
PRIOR TO TROY: Spent two seasons as a squad member at the University of Tulsa ... Redshirted his first year at Tulsa before seeing action in 10 games in 2005 ... Recorded his lone reception, for eight yards, against Tulane ... Helped squad win the C-USA title and a berth in the Liberty Bowl.
PREP: Was a three-year letter winner for coach Dougald MacDougald at Kingwood HS ... Was a two-time first team All-District pick as a receiver ... Also played defensive back, quarterback and returned kicks ... Was named team offensive and special teams MVP ... Earned a trip to the Oil Bowl (Texas-Oklahoma All-Star game) ... Recorded 51 career receptions for 1,316 yards and 11 touchdowns ... Returned six kicks for touchdowns during his prep career ... Also lettered twice in basketball, averaging nine points and three assists per game as a senior ... Team posted a 63-10 record over two seasons.
PERSONAL: Full name is Roderick Lamar Foster ... Was born on December 12, 1986 in Selma, Ala. ... Is the son of Mike and Charlene Foster ... Has one brother, Caheen Billingsley (30), and one sister, Disa Foster (18) ... Was an honor student at Kingwood HS ... Is a Marketing major.
