Tenacious offensive lineman ... possesses relentless drive to succeed ... plays game with passion and desire ... versatile athlete capable of playing guard and center positions ... worked way into starting picture at center with productive spring practice showing ... voted team's "Most Improved" offensive player at conclusion of spring drills ... hard worker with intense approach to game ... possesses excellent quickness ... fires aggressively off ball ... elevated play this spring ... worked hard during offseason to improve strength and quickness ... began to reap rewards of diligence during spring ... expected to battle veteran David Evetts for starting job at center during preseason camp ... broke spring drills listed atop depth chart at the position ... two-year letterman.
2003: Saw field action in all 13 contests ... filled significant special teams role ... also spelled starter David Evetts at center ... replaced an injured Evetts in starting lineup during final two games of season ... drew lead assignments opposite Hawai'i and Navy ... responded with solid efforts.
2002: Appeared in 11 of 12 games ... missed only road date versus Rutgers ... handled short-snapping duties for field goals and extra points throughout season ... did not misfire on single snap ... key member of Army's kicking game ... played large role in Black Knight kickers successfully converting 9 of 11 field goal opportunities.
2001: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
High School: Two-time unanimous choice for all-region laurels at Kirby High in Memphis, Tenn. ... played for his father, head coach John Troy ... named to preseason all-state squad as a senior ... all-metro selection that year ... chosen as team's "Most Valuable Lineman" during junior and senior campaigns ... selected to participate in Tennessee/Kentucky All-Star Game ... Scholar-Athlete Award winner ... earned three varsity letters ... served as team captain during final showing ... also lettered in wrestling and baseball ... National Honor Society member ... served as National Honor Society sergeant-at-arms as a senior ... also member of National Beta Club ... student government representative ... member of Spanish Club ... listed in "Who's Who Among American High School Students" each of final three years ... American Legion Boys State 3 participant ... active in Teens for Peace and Bridge Builders groups ... voted "Most Likely to Succeed" in senior class.
Personal: Born Aug. 19, 1983 ... given name is Justin Lee Troy ... parents' names are John and Julie Troy ... father, John, lettered on gridiron at Arkansas State University ... went on to coach football at high school level for more than 20 years ... majoring in Systems Engineering.
