Does anyone know the story of his recruitment? Like the full story? Was he highly rated ect how did he end up here. I know about the snow on the plane but thats about it.
Does anyone know the story of his recruitment? Like the full story? Was he highly rated ect how did he end up here. I know about the snow on the plane but thats about it.
We had Troy and Darren at our house for steaks one night. Itwa completely odd because Troy spoke perfect english. No problems at all. Then two days later he was doing an interview and you could not understand a word he said.
Loose story but pretty close to reality
As Coach Walden started to run out of time, his staff had changes (some leaving and others being fired). He turned to an old friend in Arnie Romero to coach his OL. Romero had been out of coaching and was in fact, working as a Car Salesman in Miami when asked to come to ISU. If that were done today-Try discussing that hire on CF! Romero was aware of TD and stayed in touch during the process. Ultimately, Arnie convinced TD that if eligible, being the big fish at ISU was the way to go. TD became eligible and got to Ames. Dude worked his but off in class, weight room and on the field.
Of course, the season was a disaster, Jim was fired, Arnie left Ames and TD began playing for Coach Mac and especially, RB Coach Kirby Wilson.
If Arnie Romero had not left the auto business to coach football at ISU, TD would not be an ISU icon today.
Loose story but pretty close to reality
As Coach Walden started to run out of time, his staff had changes (some leaving and others being fired). He turned to an old friend in Arnie Romero to coach his OL. Romero had been out of coaching and was in fact, working as a Car Salesman in Miami when asked to come to ISU. If that were done today-Try discussing that hire on CF! Romero was aware of TD and stayed in touch during the process. Ultimately, Arnie convinced TD that if eligible, being the big fish at ISU was the way to go. TD became eligible and got to Ames. Dude worked his but off in class, weight room and on the field.
Of course, the season was a disaster, Jim was fired, Arnie left Ames and TD began playing for Coach Mac and especially, RB Coach Kirby Wilson.
If Arnie Romero had not left the auto business to coach football at ISU, TD would not be an ISU icon today.
Got to think that adrenaline and nerves play a role around microphones.
Lester Hayes of the Oakland Raiders was the same way. Put a mike in front of him and you would think he was a blithering idiot. He was actually a pretty smart guy.(I know Troy) Troy spoke fine for the most part. He had a speech impediment (stuttering) that would come out when nervous. You can imagine what it is like to be 19 and have a ton of cameras shoved in your face...
It is odd that Walden went to such trouble to get him here and then basically didn`t use him his freshman year. Didn`t he burn Troy`s redshirt by only using him on a couple of kick returns?
Wasn't TD discouraged after that first season due to lack of playinig time and ready to leave. If IRC I think Mac had to convince him to stay. I agree even with the little bit we saw of him on the field I couldn't figure out why Walden didn't play him more. Another one of the great mysteries of Walden.
Wasn't TD discouraged after that first season due to lack of playinig time and ready to leave. If IRC I think Mac had to convince himto stay. I agree even with the little bit we saw of him on the field I couldn't figure out why Waldem didn't play him more. Another one of the great mysteries of Walden.
It's not hard to figure out why Troy didn't get much playing time as a freshman if you remember how good Calvin Branch was. Branch was bigger, faster, and as a senior knew the offense much better than Troy. He also was a better NFL player with the ability to make the switch to CB and play 5 years in the league.
The other issue was that Troy was not a good fit for the triple option that Walden was running. Mac came in and installed the I-formation with inside zone blocking which Troy was the perfect back to run with.
It's not hard to figure out why Troy didn't get much playing time as a freshman if you remember how good Calvin Branch was. Branch was bigger, faster, and as a senior knew the offense much better than Troy. He also was a better NFL player with the ability to make the switch to CB and play 5 years in the league.
The other issue was that Troy was not a good fit for the triple option that Walden was running. Mac came in and installed the I-formation with inside zone blocking which Troy was the perfect back to run with.
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It's not hard to figure out why Troy didn't get much playing time as a freshman if you remember how good Calvin Branch was. Branch was bigger, faster, and as a senior knew the offense much better than Troy. He also was a better NFL player with the ability to make the switch to CB and play 5 years in the league.
The other issue was that Troy was not a good fit for the triple option that Walden was running. Mac came in and installed the I-formation with inside zone blocking which Troy was the perfect back to run with.