ETTRICK, Va.- Week 3 has arrived and the Trojans are back home at Rogers Stadium to host Kentucky State University on,Saturday, September 19 for Military Appreciation Day,at 2 p.m.
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The Trojans are 1-1 overall on the season and will play their last regular season 2015 non-conference, game against the Thorobreds.The Trojans are excited for week 3 at home following a 40-13 victory over Tusculum College last weekend on the road.,
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The home crowd is anticipating a big time performance from,the running back tag team duo of Junior Kavon Bellamy (Hampton,VA) and Sophomore Trenton Cannon (Hampton, VA). Bellamy rushed for 187 yards on 25 carries and Cannon rushed for 152 yards on 28 carries and 2 Touchdowns in the match up against Tusculum.
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Defensively, the Trojans can rely on several players to leave their mark on Saturday's contest. Sophomore linebacker Brandon Lynch (Norfolk, VA) leads the Trojan defense with 22 tackles total (16 solo) and a sack.,
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Kyle Jackson leads the Kentucky State University offense with 121 rushing yards and Lydell Simon leads the defense with 18 tackles total.,
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Saturday's Military Appreciation Day game will also serve as the start to the Virginia State Department of Athletics annual 1,000 cans, 1 goal campaign initiative. The canned food items collected will be donated to the local food banks. We encourage all fans, alumni, faculty and friends to bring a canned food item to all of the home football and volleyball games this season.
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For more football information to include season tickets and tailgating, visit govsutrojans.com, call,804-524-5030,or follow Trojans Athletics on Twitter @VSUsports.
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