Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all the Trojan fans and their families. May you have a wonderful and very BLESSED Christmas.

Hope you have a very Merry Troy Trojan Christmas!

Trojan Farewell to a Beloved Friend and Fan

Tuesday, December 23rd a Troy alum, fan and dear friend passed away after a battle with cancer. Allen Killebrew was always at the Troy games until this year and he has been missed at our tailgating gatherings this year. Please pray for Allen's family during this time and the holiday season.

Farewell Allen! We Love You!

New Orleans Bowl - Game Day

Good morning Trojan fans. I know most of you are on your way or already in New Orleans. My heart is with you as I can't be there but I'm pulling for the mighty Trojans. I will be watching ESPN tonight and cheering with you all.

To my group that went - I will be looking for those signs. If anyone takes pictures, email them to me and I will add them to the site.

Drawing Update. I've been contacted by several that are having problems posting a comment to enter the drawing. Send me an email and I will get you in the drawing. I hope the bugs can get worked out so everyone can post a comment. I will extend the drawing until Tuesday at 4 P.m. to give everyone time to post or send me an email

Good luck Trojans!!!

Troy Trojan Drawing

Okay Trojan Fans. I'm giving away a very special Troy Trojan prize. I will be doing a random drawing from the comments posted to the site for this post.

We love our Troy Trojans so let's show them. Post a comment to me and I will be drawing Monday, December 22nd. I will post the winner's name on the site and will get the prize to them.

I know everyone in our group is getting excited about our trip. Can't wait for the Trojans to bring home the win.

Go Trojans! Don't forget to enter the drawing by posting a comment on the site.

One Week Away

Good morning Trojan fans. We are one week away from the BIG GAME. I'm still working on finalizing the bus details. If you know of anyone that would like to ride a bus from Dothan to New Orleans let me know. I'll post again later.

Have a Happy Troy Trojan Day!

New Orleans Bound

Good evening Trojan fans. The tickets are ordered, the rooms are being booked and transportation is in the works. If you know of anyone that might be interested in a bus going down from Dothan please email me. This is going to be a great trip. Wouldn't it be a great Christmas present from the Trojans for the WIN?????

I'll keep you all updated.

Go Trojans! Merry Christmas!@

Football Day Heaven - December 6, 2008

I know I'm behind on updating and finishing the LSU post but I thought since I have the pictures from this past weekend handy I would post about Saturday.

Our day started about Noon as we headed north to Troy to Lauren (Troy Head Majorette's) home for the Alabama Game. Lauren's family went with us to Baton Rouge and was very kind and invited me to tailgate indoors and watch the Alabama Florida Game. We are all huge Bama fans. I was raised being an Alabama fan and there was no other option. It gets in your blood and it is there forever. My brother, however, is a different story. Somehow he became a Florida State fan.....I can handle that at least it wasn't Auburn! Although, he married and Auburn fan who was raised in an Alabama household. LOL! Oh, well, I guess we can overlook that. I will give a shout out to Mr. Jackson who is an Auburn fan also.

We ate and had wonderful food. The Alabama game was great at that moment. The Troy game started at 6 P.M. although the faithful Alabama fans stayed behind to watch the ending Dot and Melita left to be at the Troy game when the band marched in.

Needless to say we didn't have the ending we would have liked for the Alabama Florida game but you win some and you lose some. We just didn't want to lose this game or season. Bama is going to the Sugar Bowl so we still have another game. I would like to say I saw an interview with Saban tonight and I felt for him. I wanted to cry. He said that he felt that with Alabama losing he failed the team and the guys in giving them what they wanted so much and he hates he couldn't give it to them. That really touched my heart.

Back to Troy my Alma Mater. We left to go to the Troy game. Troy beat Arkansas State for a spot in the RL Carrier's Bowl in New Orleans. Most of the group and some new friends will be joining us on this trip. It should be fun.

I posted pics from the game and our fun time. I promise to update again soon and post more pictures.

Go Trojans!!!!!

We are ready to go BOWLING!!!!!

Hello Trojan Fans. Everyone is excited and thrilled our Trojans will be playing for the Sun Belt Championship Title on December 21st.

I ordered the tickets today and I'm working on room reservations and transportation. I will keep everyone updated. Right now the plans are to leave on Sunday morning and return Monday. As details get confirmed I will update.

If you know of anyone that might be interested in a bus from Dothan let me know or have them email me at kgantt@alaweb.com or troytailgating@gmail.com . We would love to have a full bus load for the New Orleans Bowl. We had so much fun at Baton Rouge everyone is super excited about this trip.

We are headed to the RL Carriers Bowl in New Orleans

Troy beat Arkansas State and will now play Southern Miss in the RL Carriers Bowl on December 21st. I will be getting tickets. I'm not sure about a bus yet - as it depends on how many wants to go. Let me know if you would like to go with us and/or are interested in a bus from Dothan. We will leave on December 21st and will return on Monday, December 22nd. Call me or email me at troytailgating@gmail.com or kgantt@alaweb.com

Go Trojans!!!!

Need People in the Stadium this Saturday

Calling all Trojan and Alabama, Auburn and etc.... fans. Yes, I know Alabama is in the SEC Championship Game this Saturday at 3 P.M. against Florida but the Trojans need as many people as possible in the stands for the game this Saturday at 6 P.M. Come and tailgate and bring a tv with you and watch the Alabama vs. Florida game and then watch Troy play. Come one and come all.

Let's show the Troy University Trojans that the Fans LOVE THEM!!!!!!

Also, just alittle advertisement for Screentech. If you are needing Troy, Alabama, Auburn, Florida State or Georgia items go to Screentech's annual Warehouse Sale. You can get some great items. Email me for more details or directions. troytailgating@gmail.com\

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!

Troy LSU Pictures Volume 1

Here are some of the pictures taken at the Troy LSU game. This pictures were taken by our driver. I will post others when they are uploaded. Enjoy the pictures from the GREAT GAME!

I promise Troy LSU Volume 2 is coming.

Troy Trojans Win 48-3

What a great game! The Troy University Trojans won against UL Lafayette 48 to 3. However, alittle cold but fun none the least. We all dressed in several layers from head to toe and still had our blankets. We came prepared to support the Trojans and enjoy the next to the last home game.

Troy has another home game on Saturday, December 6th. Let's all try our best to show up and support our Trojans as they compete for a chance to represent Troy in the Sunbelt Championship.

We have had the pleasure of sitting next to the father of Bear Woods the last couple of home games. It has been great meeting him and getting to know him and learn more about Bear. We have thoroughly enjoyed watching Bear play.

Go Trojans!!!!

Troy Home Game Today

Good morning Troy fans. Are you excited? That's right, let's all show up and support our Trojans tonight for the home game at 6 P.M. against UL Lafayette. I hope to see everyone there.

For those anticipating Volume 2 of the Troy vs. LSU game it is in production now. As soon as I get a chance to complete it I will post. We had a very exciting 2 days and there is lots to write.

See you in Troy tonight!

Good Luck Trojans! We Love You!!!!!

Troy LSU Game Volume 1

Good evening Trojan Fans. I promised an update but we had so much fun I can't get it all in one post. I will start with Day 1.

Day 1 started out early for me as I'm sure all Trojan fans leaving on Friday. The bus arrived in Headland at 10 A.M. (thirty minutes early) and in Dothan around 10:45 A.M. We left Dothan around 11:30 A.M. and headed toward Crestview for our last pick up. The ride down was so much fun. Troy University's Head Majorette's Mom Melita and her Grandmother Dot were on board the bus. We had a picture of the band along with lots of Troy items including everyone's favorite can huggies. Although some of us had our faithful "Troy State" huggies we still supported our team.

We stopped in Crestview for the last pick up. This gave some a chance for McDonalds and Subway while others made a last minute shopping trip for Pineapple Juice, Gloves, Ear Muffs, etc..... to keep us all warm for the game Saturday night.

Several played Phase 10, while others napped, talked, watched movies and had dreams of winning $13.6 million at the Casino that night.

We arrived in Biloxi at our hotel and we all got checked into our rooms. We split as some were hungry for food while others were hungry for gambling. We had some playing slots while others played craps and some even played Roulette.

I think the latest anyone stayed up was around 11:30 P.M. and that was me. My cousin Becky and her sister Robin drove down from Slidell to visit. That was a lot of fun watching them play craps and roulette. I have no clue as to how to play so I just watched.

I retired to the room around 11:30 and didn't see any other Trojan fans for the rest of the night. All of the Trojans fans fell asleep and had dreams of Trojan Sugar Plums dancing in their head. As their dreams played out the Mighty Trojans danced across the goal line in "Death Valley" to show LSU Tigers that Troy University Trojans are Mighty Warriors and are a force to be reckoned with.

Dreams continued through the night.

Volume 2 to come.

Good night Trojans! We love you ALL!!!!

Great Game

What a great game for Trojan and all football fans. We just rolled back into town so I thought I would post a quick note before retiring from the long trip. We had a fantastic time in Baton Rouge. I will be updating later with more details and pictures soon.

Great game Trojans!!!! We love you!

Road Trip 2008

Well, Trojan fans the much anticipated road trip is finally here! Our group will be leaving today at 11 A.M. heading to Biloxi. I'm packed and ready except for few last minute details.

I can't wait to see everyone in Biloxi and/or Baton Rouge.

Food, Fun, Football, and Friends is what this trip is all about.

Let's hear it for our Trojans!!!!!! Let's bring home a win!

Troy vs. LSU Road Trip

Hi, Trojan Fans. Yes, the week of the big game is here and I can't wait. Our plans are in place and everyone should have received an email on the pick-up times and locations. Our rooms are confirmed and I've already started packing.....AGAIN! I think I have packed enough for this year. I picked up the t-shirts yesterday and they look great.

I'm bringing boiled peanuts, sausage balls, blueberry muffins with cream cheese. I'll try to post the other stuff also. Some of the items I have at work so I will post that later.

Items to bring:

Camera
Pillow (optional) for the trip home
Money
Troy items - to help decorate our bus
Coolers with your choice of beverages
Prescription Meds if you need them
Coat/Jacket as it might be chilly
Walking Shoes
Games
Snacks


I'll update as I think of others.

Have a great evening Trojan Fans!

Homecoming 2008

The Trojans pulled off a great win against Western Kentucky for Homecoming. It was great to see the 19,000+ fans there to support the team.

We had a great time tailgating and enjoying the homecoming festivities. I have pictures I will post soon. I hope to put them in a slide show.

This week is finally here for those of us that will travel to Baton Rouge for the much anticipated game. Our crew will leave Friday morning and we are all so very excited. I will probably post several times this week as to trip info, what to bring, etc.... to keep everyone updated.

Go Trojans!

Troy Bows

Here are the Troy Bows I mentioned a previous post. I will be glad to take orders for Homecoming.

Troy Win and a Very Special Occassion

Hello Trojan Fans. It was a beautiful day this past Saturday to be back in Troy and see the Trojans win! We had a great time tailgating and visiting with fellow Trojan fans and making new friends. It was so nice visiting with everyone and the weather was great to hanging out.

Saturday was a very special day for one of our Trojan fans. Mrs. Clark who is the grandmother of Head Majorette Lauren Smith celebrated her 75th birthday at the Troy game. It was a grand time as children, grandchildren and one great grandchild were able to attend. Happy Birthday Ms. Clark!

I would like to remind everyone that Homecoming will be November 8th and then the much anticipated Troy vs. LSU game will be held on November 15th in Baton Rouge. I still have available seats on the bus if anyone would like to join us. I'm looking for additional tickets also if you know of someone that may have extra tickets.

As for the shirts, I hope they will be ran next week. Please let me know if you would like me to order you one and the size. Shirts will be $10.80 including the tax.

I have posted a few pictures from this weekend. Enjoy. I hope to see everyone at Homecoming!

Finally Another Home Game

I'm thrilled that this Saturday we will actually be back in Troy for another home game. I hope to see everyone there as we battle the field against Florida International. Let's bring home another win Trojans.

Will I see you at the game? Leave me a comment. We will be there tailgating and enjoying this beautiful fall weather.

Also, to all the mothers and grandmothers out there. Julie and I have Troy hair bows. I have pictures I will post once I get pictures of them. We have different sizes for all little ones.

I'm collecting tailgating recipes. Feel free (if you want to share) to post a comment with your favorite recipe or email it to me at troytailgating@gmail.com.

Have a Happy Troy Trojan week. See you in Troy on Saturday!

Troy vs. LSU Poll Open

Hello, Trojan Fans!

Since our game was postponed, I've opened up the poll to go through October 30th. Who do you think will win the Troy/LSU game? Post your comment or click on the poll and post your vote today!!!!!

Please feel free to post your comments on the site also. Hope everyone has a great week!

Troy vs. Florida Atlantic Televised

Good evening Trojan fans. The Troy vs. Florida Atlantic game on October 7th will be televised on ESPN2 at 7 P.M.

Let's bring home a win Trojans!

Let's Move Forward to Florida Atlantic

Not the outcome we expected or wanted but let's look at our next game on October 7th against Florida Atlantic. The Trojans have two weeks to practice and we all should look forward to the game and a win. Let's pull for our Trojans to bring in a win.



Our LSU plans are still set as before. The bus will leave on Friday (time TBA) and we will spend the night at the Palace in Biloxi. The bus will take us to Baton Rouge on Saturday a few hours before the game. Just in case you haven't heard, LSU postponed their Homecoming until November 15th. It will be a very exciting weekend for everyone. I'm looking forward to it as I know you all are as well.



I still have room on the bus if you know someone that would like to ride with us. However, I do not have anymore game tickets. If you hear of someone wanting to sell their tickets have them contact me at troytailgating@gmail.com



Have a great week! Go Trojans!!!!

Tickets, Shirts & More

Hello Trojan Fans. Sorry for not posting sooner but it has been a busy week and I was somewhat upset after our Trojans got defeated Saturday by Ohio State.

Well, we are just 7 weeks away from the game of the year that we have all been waiting for. I'm packed and ready. Yes, that is true! I haven't unpacked from the first date except for a few items I use regularly. You know me......got to be organized....at least I'm trying to get back into my organized way since life has thrown me some curve balls and they have me completely out of sorts lately but everyday is better. I don't like being unorganized.

If you know of someone that has Troy LSU tickets they want to sell, please give them my email address or send me their contact information. I'm getting calls and emails from several folks wanting to go since the date has changed and I'm out of tickets. I knew I should have bought more. I think we are going to let those LSU Tigers know Troy is in town.

Also, for those who want t-shirts like the ones in the pictures - I'm having more shirts made in the next couple of weeks. The logo on the front will be smaller and on the left side of the shirt. The logo on the back will be the same. Since this is a special order I need to order in bulk. Please let me know if you would like one and the size you need. They will be $10.00 plus 9% sales tax. Once I have the order ready to place I will contact everyone about payment options.

Email me at troytailgating@gmail.com

Go Trojans!

Troy Trojans - Dothan Arrival

Fellow Trojan Fans. The Troy University Trojans will be flying in from Columbus Ohio Saturday night around 7:30 P.M. at the Dothan Regional Airport. Let's all plan to be at the airport to welcome the team home and celebrate the big victory.

Go Trojans!!!!!

Troy vs. Ohio State

Are we ready Trojan Fans!

Troy plays Ohio State Saturday at 11 A.M. The game will be televised on the Big 10 Network for those who have Comcast and Direct TV.

I'm looking forward to a great game!

Go Trojans!

First Home Game Fun

Hello Fellow Trojan Fans. What a way to kick-off the first home game with a complete blowout! Final Score - Troy 65 Alcorn State 0. For the 22,000 fans that were they - welcome to Troy Football! It was exciting to see everyone tailgating and getting excited. For those I didn't get to see for lack of time...I apologize. I will try to see to at the next home game if not before.

I've posted a couple of pictures from our tailgating yesterday. I'm the photographer so I'm not in any of the pics. That is the plan. LOL.

If you would like me to post your Trojan Tailgating pics to this site, please email them to me at troytailgating@gmail.com and I will get them posted.

Have a great week. Go Trojans!

First Home Game - Troy vs. Alcorn State

Finally the first home game of the season. I hope everyone is ready for tailgating and a victory tonight. I have my stuff ready to go. I have made a wonderful Buffalo Chicken Dip that I tried out last weekend and it was great so we decided it would be good for this weekend.

I look forward to seeing everyone. I know there are quiet a few Trojan fans that can't join us today several from our tailgating family. Those who have gone to the wedding of a Trojan alumni - we will miss you today. Safe travels back home.

I also would like to give a special Trojan shout out to fellow media person and longtime friend - Allen Killebrew. We miss you Allen. We are praying for you to get well soon so you can join us at the games! Please keep Allen and his wife in your prayers.

Go Trojans!

Troy-LSU Game Postponed

The Troy/LSU Game scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed until November 15th due to Hurricane Gustav damages.

For our Trojan fans that were planning on making this trip with us this weekend, I have made arrangements for the bus and rooms for November 15th weekend. The rooms are booked for November 14th - depending on the game time. If they change the game time to earlier and we want to change our reservations we can. I will keep everyone updated on this. If anyone can't make it that weekend that had planned to join us this weekend, please let me know as soon as possible.

Also, if you happen to know someone that would like to join us for the new date have them contact me as I reserved the bigger bus so I do have some openings.

I was very disappointed as was all Trojan fans. I was ready for a getaway this weekend! I do completely understand. You can go to the LSU website and see some of the destruction and damage from Gustav. Please keep everyone who has been affected by the storm in your prayers.

I will be at Troy's first home game on September 13th. I will be posting later about our tailgating plans if you would like to join us.

Email address for this site is troytailgating@gmail.com

Go Trojans.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Anna!

A quick shout out to Anna Fischer - future Troy Trojan Cheerleader. Today is her 5th birthday.

Happy Birthday Anna!