Troy linebacker Justin Whisenhunt makes a tackles on a South Alabama ball carrier during last week's loss to the Jaguars at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Despite being a true freshman, Whisenhunt has been a big part of the Trojan defense.
Troy Media RelationsObscure, average freshmen football players don’t get nicknames. Justin Whisenhunt, a true freshman linebacker, is anything but obscure – or average.
And while he originally would have preferred “Whiz” to “Whisenhead,” the 6-foot-1, 220-pounder from Birmingham takes both with pride.
“Yeah, I have a big head,” he said with a smile and a shrug.