One Troy Today 7/25: State Of The Nation

Jones, McKnight Talk State Of Trojan Athletics In Latest Episode of Trojan Talk

July 25, 2025

TGIF, Troy Fam. We promise you, you’re going to stop what you’re doing and watch this video.

PSA: You might want to run through a wall after watching. That is not advised.

What’s all stirring in today’s edition of One Troy Today? Check it out below!

🎙️ State Of The Nation
⚾️ Path To The Pros
⏱️ Countdown To Kickoff
⚔️ And much, much more!

The annual Football Kickoff Party is coming up on Saturday, August 16 in
Trojan Arena! The premier event features a $10,000 grand prize, food and
beverages, a silent auction, a live auction and live music. Tickets are $150
and each ticket admits two people into Trojan Arena for the special evening.

Purchase by the Early Bird Deadline of Friday, August 1 and
you’ll be entered into a special $1,000 drawing as well! 

Purchase your Football Kickoff Party tickets by visiting www.TroyTrojans.com/KickoffParty or by calling (334) 670-3682.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 State Of The Nation. What’s been happening this summer? How are the Trojans handling the changing landscape of college athletics? Anything exciting on the horizon?

All of that and much more are in the latest episode of Trojan Talk as Barry McKnight sits down with Director of Athletics Brent Jones to talk all things Trojans.

🔼 Path To The Pros. And let’s make it five.

Troy baseball alum Colby Frieda became the fifth former Trojan to join the professional ranks this week after signing a free-agent contract with the New York Mets on Thursday.

Frieda, a senior from St. John's, Fla., spent one season in the Cardinal & White after transferring from Kentucky, making a team-leading 25 appearances out of the bullpen in 2025 while posting a 3-2 record with four saves.

In 45.1 innings, Frieda struck out 53 hitters to just 19 walks and held his opponents to a .224 batting average, ranking ninth in the Sun Belt Conference with 10.52 strikeouts per nine innings (min. 40 IP). 

Frieda is the fifth member of the 2025 Trojans headed to professional baseball. He joins Kansas City Royals eighth-rounder Brooks Bryan, Chicago Cubs 15th-rounder Noah Edders, Athletics 18th-rounder Jay Dill and Minnesota Twins free agent Adam Falinski. 

Just 3️⃣6️⃣ Days To Kickoff, Trojan Fans!

Its tough to find someone who dominated the defensive backfield more for the Trojans than Ronnie Shelley.

The 2015 Troy University Sports Hall of Fame honoree not only holds the single-season record for interceptions (15), but also the career record with 3️⃣6️⃣ picks in his illustrious career.

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. 

🤔 TROY TRIVIA

With Colby Frieda’s free-agent signing making it five Trojans joining the pro ranks in the same season, it marks the highest single year total since _________?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find the answer!

*All times Central

Saturday, August 16th
🏈 Football Kickoff Party @ 6pm l Tickets

Looking Ahead is powered by Horn Beverage. Horn Beverage is a proud supporter of Troy Athletics and reminds all fans to drink responsibly.

🗣️ SPREAD THE WORD

Do you know a friend or family member who is a Troy fan? Simply forward them this email and they can sign up to receive the brew by clicking the link below to subscribe. One Troy Today is sent every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and is completely free!

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2007 (three draft picks - including Mike Felix and two free agent signings)

⚔️ Enjoy your weekend, y’all!