Super Bowl Update

Today's story is on how Justin Albert (AP photo/Thomas Graning/Troy Messenger) has become more effective in the punt return game. He's almost scored three touchdowns on long returns and has become more comfortable as a punt returner. He's done a nice job fielding the ball, but is now starting to become a weapon.

Or, as he said the other night, he "got his swag" back.

You can read the story HERE. Albert (15) looks like he's striking a Heisman pose in that picture, but that was the long punt return he had against North Texas that was called back because of a penalty.

Take away that penalty, or Troy's fumble inside its 10-yard line, and Troy probably wins that game.

From the Bowling Green Daily News, HERE is a story on the Hilltoppers focusing on beating Troy, then worrying about bowls. Also, WKU beat writer Chad Bishop's HERE.

Of note, Bobby Rainey needs 82 yards to be the school's all-time leading rusher. Even if Troy is able to pull off the win (Trojans opened as 7-point underdogs), Rainey should be able to get that number easily. He's been able to do a lot against much better defenses. Troy needs to focus on not letting him get the extra yards after contact, and covering the tight end.

From the College Heights Herald, a pretty good read from M. Blake Harrison on Corey Robinson, Paducah High School and the ties to the upcoming game. It goes a bit deeper than the story I wrote in Tuesday's paper.

Also, another story on Robinson and WR Jamarielle Brown - who lived with Robinson in high school and caught most of his touchdown passes - HERE.