Sam Glusman News

Two Troy players are ineligible for the Jan. 6 GMAC Bowl and two more will be out with injuries suffered in practice last week, head coach Larry Blakeney said.

Not many Troy football players were happier than kicker Sam Glusman when the Trojans accepted a bid to play in the GMAC Bowl to close their season.

TROY -- Sophomore linebacker Xavier Lamb, with stellar play against Florida Atlantic, gave Troy an enticing preview of his potential for next season.

Steven Adams never dealt with serious injuries - until he won a starting job on the Troy offensive line.

TROY -- The Trojans drew confidence from a late drive last weekend that helped seal its 42-21 win over Louisiana-Monroe. Leading 35-21, Troy took possession with just less than 6 1/2 minutes to play.

Western Kentucky's transition to the Football Bowl Subdivision has been rough, but you wouldn't know it by the Hilltoppers' scores against Troy.

ULM running back Frank Goodin would rather not watch film on other teams. He tries to get out of it every week when the Warhawks begin preparing for their next opponent.

TROY -- Despite the ghoulish night that awaits at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium, the Troy Trojans have recurring thoughts about their trip last year to Louisiana-Monroe. The Warhawks' 31-30 victory after a last-minute touchdown, the last-play missed field goal by Troy and the sorrow that followed remain seared in the minds of the Trojans.

Troy's offense has been clicking at a high level over the past five games, but with scores come kickoffs.

TROY -- With Halloween coming Saturday, the day of Troy's home game with Louisiana-Monroe, the Trojans had varied answers to one simple question.

TROY -- Cornerback Bryan Willis said the kudos for his Sun Belt Conference award will offset the teasing he's endured over his interceptions -- or rather, his lack of them.

Troy kicker Michael Taylor was content watching his friend Sam Glusman have a successful senior year at the same position.

Levi Brown wasn't the only one to set a record in Troy's 50-26 win over North Texas Saturday.

When: 2:30 p.m. today Where: Movie Gallery Veter ans Stadium, Troy Records: North Texas , Troy Line: Troy by 19 1/2 On the air: TV -- Troy/ISP Net work .

Michael Taylor is sheepish about showing off his stripes, the marks on his forearms from a tackle he made.

TROY -- Receiver Jerrel Jernigan was having a career game last year at North Texas when an injury stalled his sea son.

Lineman Adams ejected: Starting right guard Steve Adams was ejected late in the first half after referees said he kicked an FIU player in Troy's 42-33 win.

Troy quarterback Levi Brown started completing passes early against Florida International on Saturday, and kept completing throws all night in leading the Trojans to a 42-33 victory over the Golden Panthers at FIU Stadium.

TROY -- Troy expects its regular kicker to return for Saturday's game at Florida International, but the Trojans are confident in his backup, too.

TROY -- Florida International star T.Y. Hilton's status for Saturday's Troy game may be unknown, but the Trojans are sure of his status in the Sun Belt Conference.