HR 351 Summary

• Coach Larry Blakeney completed 20 years as Head Football Coach at Troy University with 160 career wins as the school's longest-tenured and most successful coach.

• Led the Trojans to five bowl games in the past seven seasons and guided the program from NCAA Division II to NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level.

• Achieved five consecutive conference championships, ranking him among only six coaches nationally to accomplish this feat and fourth all-time in victories among college football coaches in Alabama.

• Inducted into both the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and the Wiregrass Sports Hall of Fame for his historic achievements in college football.

• House of Representatives commends Coach Blakeney for his service to Troy University and directs that he receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the legislature's appreciation and admiration.