... up in conversation, nobody mentions the Sun Belt conference.

When the preseason discussion of "BCS busting" is brought up, the Sun Belt conference is again forgotten.

This may be the year to change these perceptions, as the Troy Trojans are ready to make noise on the college football scene.

Who are the Troy Trojans?

The Trojans began playing Division I football at the Bowl subdivision level in 2001. That same year Troy, then known as Troy State, defeated Mississippi State, 21-9.

The Trojans were new to Division I and already had a marquee win.

In 2004, Troy defeated Marshall and then No. 17 Missouri to start the season. The Trojans played in their first bowl game that year.

Th...

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