Nelson Chenault-US PRESSWIRE
COACH: Larry Blakeney — At Troy and overall: 164-91-1, 22 years
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Kenny Edenfield
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Jeremy Rowell
LAST LEAGUE TITLE: 2010
LAST BOWL: 2010, New Orleans
RETURNING STARTERS: 11; 6 offense, 5 defense
PLAYERS TO WATCH: QB Corey Robinson, RB Shawn Southward, WR Eric Thomas, OL Kyle Wilborn, DE Tony Davis, LB Brannon Bryan, LB Kanorris Davis, S Brynden Trawick
PRIMARY STRENGTHS: Robinson is one of the top quarterbacks in the Sun Belt. Southward and D.J. Taylor are a potent one-two punch at tailback. The Trojans return nine of their top 10 pass-catchers, including Thomas, a great route runner. Tony Davis is a quality pass-rusher. Bryan, Kanorris Davis and Trawick are leaders and all-conference-type players.
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS: Troy must find replacements for All-Sun Belt tackle James Brown and center Zach Swindall. The running game is still an area of concern. The Trojans must replace three starters up front on defense, including pass-rush extraordinaire Jonathan Massaquoi. Depth at the cornerback position is thin. The kicking game is unproven.
