{"id":9654,"date":"2026-03-12T19:06:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.troy.edu\/trojanvision\/?p=9654"},"modified":"2026-03-12T19:06:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:06:52","slug":"spring-practice-underway-for-troy-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.troy.edu\/trojanvision\/2026\/03\/12\/spring-practice-underway-for-troy-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring practice underway for Troy Football"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION<\/a>) \u2014 As the clocks spring forward, the time has come for Troy Football<\/a> to get back into rhythm with spring practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf we love what we are doing, which we certainly do and I do, it should feel like day one,\u201d said head coach Gerad Parker<\/a>. \u201cI thought it was very spirited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The juice was up this morning when we got here. Time change kept it dark a little longer this morning, so we all got in on time. I thought our guys did a great job coming out here and setting the standard in a hurry of what this should be a what it moves like.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After an 8-6 season in 2025, the Trojans look to improve as they welcome new additions to the staff, including a new offensive coordinator, Adam Austin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat we do know is he certainly fits in here at Troy with us,” Parker told TrojanVision. “He\u2019s a worker. He\u2019s got a great work ethic, he\u2019s a great communicator and teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TROJAN ATHLETICS: Troy Football Announces Spring Practice Dates; T-Day Set for April 18<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“He has built a bond with the offensive staff and players.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s been awesome,\u201d said veteran quarterback Goose Crowder<\/a>. \u201cHe brings a great youthful energy to the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s very excited, very passionate. A new offensive scheme so there some speed bumps but we are figuring it out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With no spring transfer portal window, Parker says coaching staff have been able to cement their roster for the season. He also said it\u2019s a relieving feeling to know who will be taking the field for the next season for the Trojans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think for staff and players it just removes some anxieties and concerns and worries about futures of your team and your career as a player,\u201d Parker said. \u201cI just think, knowing they\u2019re here, knowing this is where we all are going to be to share a season together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt gives you some confidence, some comfort in knowing what we want to do to attack each day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the Trojans work to build in the spring season, they hope to be “Battle Ready” in the Vet come September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) \u2014 As the clocks spring forward, the time has come for Troy Football to get back into rhythm with spring practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we love what we are doing, which we certainly do and I do, it should feel like day one,\u201d said head coach Gerad Parker. \u201cI thought it was very spirited….<\/p>\n

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