TROY, Ala. – Troy had its most physical practice of the week on Saturday, putting shoulder pads on for the first time this year. Head coach Jon Sumrall split the two hours of training, giving his players their first taste of "The Vet" in 2022.
"First day of practice in pads had a lot of energy and enthusiasm," Sumrall said. "I thought we did a really good job in our first-time wearing shoulder pads and practicing with the right tempo at the line of scrimmage."
Troy had a balanced approach to all aspects of the game during practice, emphasizing the team having a taste of physicality.