Troy’s tackling machine who turned walks-on grit into defensive havoc
In the 2008 season, Bear Woods emerged as a high-motor linebacker for Troy, ranking second on the team with 108 total tackles in just 10 games despite fighting a nagging foot injury; he also posted 17 tackles against LSU and earned both team and Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week honors. What makes him intriguing isn’t just the stat line—it’s the intensity, toughness, and conversion story from walk-on quarterback to starting linebacker, plus the kind of physical, fearless play that coaches love when they need a tone-setter.
