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Martial law: Former walk-on’s Troy debut may be as starting linebacker

Carlton Martial, who was on Troy's "juice squad" last year as a redshirt, will make his playing debut vs. Boise State. He's a potential starting LB. A. Stacy Long, Montgomery Advertiser

TROY — Carlton Martial’s game contributions have been limited to what he could do with a towel in his hand and no helmet on his head.

Martial, after a redshirt year where he was on Troy’s sideline “juice squad,” charged with making sure his helmeted teammates were properly hyped and enthusiastic, may make his playing debut in a central role.

How about starting middle linebacker?