Troy football game is April 27

The Troy football team will play their annual T-day spring football game on Saturday April 27 at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The Trojans are currently in the process of finishing their fourth week of spring football practices.

This will be the first opportunity for the Trojan community to view the team coached by new new head coach Gerad Parker.

Gerad Parker is an offensive coordinator. He spent his last two seasons at Notre Dame where he was the offensive coordinator his last season.

"We are excited to appoint Gerad Parker to lead our proud and storied football program. His experience at Notre Dame and several other premier programs in America and his proven plan of success will provide a clear path to continue our championship winning status," said Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins in a statement when the hiring was announced. "He comes to Troy with outstanding credentials and with the highest recommendations."

Parker has a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's degree in education both from Kentucky where he was a Southeastern Conference Scholar Athlete Honor Roll selection.

Sean Reagan is the Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks coach.

Dontae Wright is the Defensive Coordinator/ Safeties coach.

Gary Banks is the Wide Receivers coach.

Chris Boone is the Outside Linebackers coach.

Re'quan Boyette is the Running Backs coach.

Nathan Burton is the Co-Defensive Coordinator / Inside Linebackers coach.

Caleb Carbine is the Offensive Line Coach.

Justin Manning is the Defensive Line Coach.

Travis Pearson is the Cornerbacks coach.

Kevin Reihner is the Tight Ends / Tackles coach.

Darl Bauer is the Director of Strength and Performance.

Jamaal Smith is the Chief of Staff.

Caleb Davis is the Director of Player Personnel.

Ian Grier is the Director of Operations.

Daniel Lindsey is the Football Athletic Trainer.

Aaron Sisk is the Director of Football Video.

Adam Winegarden is the Director of Leadership / High School Relations.

Trey Page is the Defensive Analyst.

Dylan Ratliff is the Offensive Analyst.

Allen Tucker is the Special Teams Analyst.

Jon Heck is the Assistant Director of Strength and Performance

Judy Morgan is the Football Secretary.

Taylor Bolton is an Assistant (Operations / Recruiting).

Joe Discher is an Assistant (Recruiting).

Johnathan Lloyd is an Assistant (Offense).

Alabama, Auburn, and UAB have already played their spring games.