A pair of predominantly 20th century in-state rivals will meet for the first time in 24 years on Tuesday, as Troy and Jacksonville State battle in the Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery, Ala.
On Friday crews were gearing up, and travelers were trying to get ahead of Friday's snowstorm. The New Baltimore rest stop on the New York State Thruway had hundreds of travelers coming in and out.
It’s been 24 years and about a month since Jacksonville State and Troy met in football, but the wait is finally over. The Gamecocks (8-5) and Trojans (8-5) meet in the renewal of the “Battle for the ...