Super Bowl Update

Today's story looks at how banged up the offensive line (above, Lamar Higgins photo) is going into Saturday's game. You can read it HERE.

One of the big keys to Troy's season not being successful is the injuries, and that's been overshadowed by the turnovers, yards given up, inability to overcome adversity, etc. It's been especially apparent, injury-wise, on the offensive line, and the story explains it.

But, for the most part, coach John Schlarman's unit has done well under the circumstances. Last year, Troy had a strong, veteran OL with a junior, sophomore and three seniors and that had just as much to do with great offensive success as veteran wide receivers did.

If Kyle Wilborn hadn't gotten hurt again, and he's been playing with a bum shoulder and knee for most of the year, and still hasn't given up a sack, then Troy would be having more success offensively. Wilborn didn't play against WKU and is likely out against ASU. The guy has just had the worst injury luck, but you wouldn't know it as he's played through it all. With Troy going into last week's game at just 3-7, it was probably best just to sit it out.