One Troy Today 7/10: More Than A Coach

A Deeper Dive Into Gerad Parker's Journey To The Sidelines

July 10, 2026

Good Morning, Troy Fam. Our guys will be stepping behind the mics next week in NOLA!

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

🏈 More Than A Coach
🏀 Big Addition
👟 Setting The Course
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 More Than A Coach. We are less than 60 days away from Gerad Parker’s third season at the helm of the Troy Football program.

This week, our own Jon Johnson sat down with Coach Parker to tell the story about his deeper mission of building people before programs.

🔼 Big Addition. The latest piece to the puzzle for the Troy men’s hoops program is a big addition, literally.

This week, Trojan head coach Adam Howard announced the signing of SMU transfer, Sam Walters.

A 6'9" forward, Walters has spent his collegiate career at three Power Four programs, playing in 84 games while averaging 4.5 points and shooting 37.6% on 3-point attempts. 

🔼 Setting The Course. Lace ‘em up. The Trojans are ready to hit the course this fall.

This week, the Troy cross country squads unveiled their schedules for the upcoming 2026 campaigns, featuring four regular season meets, three of which are in Alabama.

Those meets build up to the Sun Belt Championships in late October, which will take place in Foley, Ala.

We are 5️⃣7️⃣ Days Away From Kickoff, Trojan Fans!

The story of Carlton Martial is one of resilience, toughness and dedication. The journey from walk-on to an NCAA record-holder as the Mobile, Ala., native racked up 5️⃣7️⃣7 tackles in his four seasons with the Trojans.

A four-time All-Sun Belt First Team honoree, Martial twice named among three finalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is presented annually to the nation’s top player who began his career as a walk-on.

Countdown to Kickoff is brought to you by Conecuh Sausage. Conecuh Sausage is made in Alabama, it’s great on the grill and a fan favorite for tailgating. Conecuh Sausage, the Official Sausage of Troy Athletics. 

*All times Central

Thursday, August 13th
⚽️ Soccer at Middle Tennessee St. @ 7 pm

Thursday, August 20th
⚽️ Soccer at Southeastern Louisiana @ 7 pm

Sunday, August 23rd
⚽️ Soccer vs. Stetson @ 1 pm

Thursday, August 27th
⚽️ Soccer at Alabama @ 7 pm

Friday, August 28th
🏐 Volleyball vs. Mercer @ 6 pm

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