Time for a Vacation

Loyal Blog readers,

The Marshall Thundering Blog will not be updated from December 23rd to January 2nd. The Blog will return to regular scheduled programing on January 3rd. If any big news breaks between now and January 2nd I do plan to cover it.

Any way, Happy Holidays and New Year to all.

Marshall Football: Stefone Grace Drops Commitment?

In today’s Herald Dispatch Chuck Landon is reporting that Stefone Grace should not be considered a commitment.

"Also, Stefone Grace is no longer considered a commitment."

Grace was originally part of Marshalls 2010 recruiting class but enrollee at Milford Academy (NY) due to grade issues. At Milford Grace did not play football because of a knee injury. Reports from earlier this fall indicated Grace would enrollee at Marshall in January 2011. At this time it is not known why Grace should not be considered a commitment.

Rivals.com profile: http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1150925

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/22/10

From the Charleston Gazette, James Madison 'waiting' for Herd

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201012211512

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd has another date with Dukes

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201012211295

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Pitts, JMU and dunk shots

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/12/22/pitts-jmu-and-dunk-shots/

From the Herald Dispatch, No financing set for RiverPlace proposal

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/homepage/x979744382/No-financing-set-for-RiverPlace-proposal

From the Herald Dispatch, MU, James Madison ready for round 2

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x979744390/MU-James-Madison-ready-for-round-2

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Dukes may be out for more than win tonight

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x979744386/Chuck-Landon-Dukes-may-be-out-for-more-than-win-tonight

From the Herald Dispatch, Cincinnati pulls away early in 57-47 win over Marshall

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x979744392/Cincinnati-pulls-away-early-in-57-47-win-over-Marshall

RiverPalce Project Re-Works Financing Plan

From the Herald Dispatch:

HUNTINGTON — The developers of RiverPlace have scrapped their initial proposal to finance the project, but say the proposed baseball stadium, hotel and restaurant complex is still alive.

Lexington, Ky.-based developer Brad Burgess told Cabell County Commissioners on Tuesday morning that he and business partner Keith McGuire will not be able to meet a Dec. 31 deadline to sell $50 million in federally backed bonds for the project, which would be built between 3rd and 5th avenues a few blocks east of Marshall University’s campus……….

For the whole story follow this link: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/homepage/x1205905622/RiverPlace-financing-changing

WVU Blog takes on Chuck Landon

The Smoking Musket, a blog dedicated to WVU sports has taken issue with Herald Dispatch writer Chuck Landon. In recent weeks Landon has penned a few scathing columns on WVU and Mountaineer athletic director Oliver Luck.

Now I am not typically inclined to defend Landon but the Smoking Musket paints a inaccurate picture of the HD sports columnist.

Smoking Musket Post on Chuck Landon: http://www.smokingmusket.com/2010/12/20/1887683/chuck-landon-is-the-ultimate-fanboy

Error #1: Seemingly unhappy in just being a Marshall beat writer for the Huntington Herald-Dispatch, Landon has started to devote more and more time to the Mountaineers.

Landon is not a Marshall beat writer for the Herald Dispatch, he is a featured columnist. Yes, Landon does dedicate a large number of his columns to Marshall but he also gives his opinion on a number of other subjects.

Error #2: ….I have accused Mr. Landon of being staunchly pro-Marshall.

I don’t think any Herd fan would say Landon is pro Marshall. If any thing he is an impartial observer, Landon gives credit and criticism when the situation warrants. I recall many negative articles towards former Marshall football coach Mark Snyder and athletic director Bob Marcum. Landon also wrote columns on a academic fraud case that involved Marshall athletes last year.

Error #3: And with his antics painted clearly above, that's quite a leap for someone with absolutely zero journalistic objectivity.

Landon is not suppose to be objective, he is a columnist, the Herald Dispatch pays him for opinion. Looks like he is doing a pretty good job, got the Smoking Musket all riled up.

Error #4: Mr. Landon, just stick to covering Marshall and leave WVU to the real journalists.

Real journalist? Landon has been recognized by the National Sports and Sports Writers Association as West Virginia’s sports writer of the year in 1994, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008. How many awards have the “real journalist” at the Smoking Musket won?

So congratulations to Chuck Landon for doing his job as a columnist, get people talking. I am sure Landon appreciates the additional web site visits because the Smoking Musket linked his article.

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/21/10

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Production from post players is key

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201012201648

From the Charleston Daily Mail, C-USA news: UCF joins Memphis in Top 25

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/12/20/c-usa-news-ucf-joins-memphis-in-top-25/

From the Herald Dispatch, RiverPlace conference planned today

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/homepage/x457429170/RiverPlace-conference-planned-on-Tuesday

From the Herald Dispatch, Pitts back in the game

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x979744148/Pitts-back-in-the-game

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women play at Cincinnati

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x979744150/Marshall-women-play-at-Cincinnati

From the Herald Dispatch, Memphis, UCF put league in Top 25

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x979744154/Memphis-UCF-put-league-in-Top-25

From the Herald Dispatch, Former MU player serves jail sentence

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/briefs/x1205905600/Former-MU-player-serves-jail-sentence

Marshall Football: Brandon King Verbally Commits to Herd

Per ESPN.com 6’4, 295 pound defensive tackle Brandon King from Oak Ridge Military Academy (NC) has committed to Marshall. King was heavily recruited out of Stockbridge High School (GA) last year, holding offers from Michigan State, Troy, and N.C State, but decided to enrollee in prep school. For more information on King follow the links below:

Rivals.com profile (2010): http://rivals.yahoo.com/eastcarolina/football/recruiting/player-Brandon-King-100020

Rivals.com profile (2011): http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brandon-King-115179

ESPN.com profile: http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player?id=118357&_slug_=brandon-king&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fcollege-football%2frecruiting%2fplayer%3fid%3d118357%26_slug_%3dbrandon-king

YouTube.com Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_Ul6n8qyTI

Marshall Football: Christopher Alston Verbally Commits to Herd

Chris Alston, a 5’11, 175 pound wide receiver from Fairfield Central High School (SC) has verbally committed to Marshall. For more info on Alston follow the links below:

Rivals.com profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Christopher-Alston-120796

ESPN.com profile: http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player?id=110451&_slug_=christopher-alston&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fcollege-football%2frecruiting%2fplayer%3fid%3d110451%26_slug_%3dchristopher-alston

Scout.com profile: http://hssouthcarolina.scout.com/a.z?s=232&p=8&c=1&nid=5280638

Under Armor Combine results: http://combines.underarmour.com/football/athletes/8061

YouTube.com Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9YwuTt0kjA

Tommy Shuler and Miami Central Win State Championship

Marshall football verbal commitment Tommy Shuler and the Miami Central Rockets won Florida’s 6A Championship Saturday night. Central, down 17 at one point, used a huge second half rally to beat Orlando Dr. Phillips 42 – 27. Shuler played a big role in Centrals win with 4 receptions for 48 yards. For a game story and video highlights click below:

From the Miami Herald, Miami Central captures Class 6A football state championship

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/12/19/1980322/miami-central-captures-class-6a.html#ixzz18f2Du6FT

Video highlight via the Orlando Sentinel

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/highschool/football/os-hs-dr-phillips-central-20101218,0,4112670.story

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/20/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Pitts delivers in debut

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201012191756

From the Charleston Gazette, Hot-shooting Herd buries Keydets

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201012191762

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd routs VMI

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201012191585

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd carves Keydets

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1205905503/Herd-carves-Keydets

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: The genius was in MU domination over VMI

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1205905501/Chuck-Landon-The-genius-was-in-MU-domination-over-VMI

Happy Anniversary Doc

One year ago today Marshall introduced John “Doc” Holliday as its head football coach.

Check out the links below from last years news.

From the Charleston Gazette, Manchin on Doc; WVU hoop recruits on display

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/200912160871

From the Charleston Gazette, Whiteside sets block record in Herd win

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/200912160872

From the Charleston Gazette, WVU's Holliday gets Herd football job

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/200912160812

From the Charleston Gazette, What's up with Doc gone?

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/WVU/200912160873

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall players eager to work with Hurricane native

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/200912170045

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Whiteside gets Marshall's first triple-double in win

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/200912170047

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall taps Doc Holliday

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/200912160762From the Charleston Daily Mail,

Score one for Hamrick, Herd in coaching hire

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MarshallFootball/200912170046

From the Charleston Daily Mail, 'Biscuit bet' has a little more meaning with MU hire

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MarshallFootball/200912170029

From the Charleston Daily Mail, MU hire garners mixed reaction on forums

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/200912160630

From the Herald Dispatch, Whiteside sets record for block

shttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x300694380/No-Headline

From the Herald Dispatch, Holliday is a Mountain State man

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x300694384/Holliday-is-a-Mountain-State-man

From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Marshall beating up on softies

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x300694378/Marshall-beating-up-on-softies

From the Registered Herald, Thundering Herd getting an early Holliday

http://www.register-herald.com/sports/local_story_351000146.html?keyword=topstor

Update on Deon Meadows Commitment

The Tennessean has a story on Marshall football verbal commitment Deon Meadows. Meadows announced his commitment to the Herd yesterday.

Read the article here: http://www.tennessean.com/article/20101217/SPORTS07/101216058/Smyrna-s-Deon-Meadows-picks-Marshall

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/17/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Schools could lose millions

http://www.dailymail.com/News/statenews/201012160751

From the Herald Dispatch, Scoring key to win over VMI

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x979743188/Herds-scoring-key-to-win-over-VMI

From the Herald Dispatch, Coach Lewis D'Antoni releases memoir

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x457428448/Coach-Lewis-DAntoni-releases-memoir

From the Herald Dispatch, Offensive boost for Herd women

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x979743190/Offensive-boost-for-Herd-women

From the Herald Dispatch, Weather slows Herd's return

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1205905124/Weather-slows-Herds-return

From the WV Metro News, Thundering Herd Softball Inks Two Players

http://www.wvmetronews.com/sports.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=41974

Marshall Football: Deon Meadows Verbally Commits to Marshall

DNJ.com is reporting that 5’11, 215 pound linebacker Deon Meadows has verbally committed to Marshall. Meadows, a finalist for Mr. Football in Tennessee, has been a three year varsity starter at Smyrna High School. He also had offers from Arkansas, Memphis, and Ohio. For more on Meadows follow the links below:

Story from DNJ.com about commitment: http://www.dnj.com/article/20101215/SPORTS08/101215029/1089/Breaking++Meadows+commits+to+Marshall

Story from DNJ.com about Smyrna’s linebackers: http://www.dnj.com/article/20101119/SPORTS08/11190318/Linebackers-share-spotlight-tonight

Rivals.com Page: http://rivals.yahoo.com/tennessee/football/recruiting/player-Deon-Meadows-97274

Scout.com page: http://notredame.scout.com/a.z?s=109&p=8&c=1&nid=4246294

ESPN.com page: http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player?id=89859&_slug_=deon-meadows&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fcollege-football%2frecruiting%2fplayer%3fid%3d89859%26_slug_%3ddeon-meadows

YouTube Video (1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP-x615Viao

YouTube Video (2): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTeJSc6-1OE

YouTube Video (3): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heh7LM397uA&feature=related

Marshall Football:Series with Navy in the Works

Jack Bogaczyk from the Charleston Daily Mail reports that a series between Marshall and Navy is in the works:

I'M TOLD Marshall is closing in on announcing a very attractive - and fan-drivable - future football home-and-home series with Navy.

Herd Athletic Director Mike Hamrick is beginning to fill some schedule vacancies that he'd held with the hopes of the WVU series continuing on an annual basis. That obviously isn't going to happen.

No word yet on when or where Marshall-Navy might start, but it isn't likely before 2014 or '15, because the Midshipmen don't have openings until then. They'll be the first service academy team to play in Huntington.

The only one of the three academies MU has played is Army, in 1920 and 1997, both at West Point. The latter game was the Herd's first victory after it returned to major college status.

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201012150849

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/16/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd closes out Savannah State

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201012150975

From the Charleston Daily Mail, WVU and Marshall are among leaders in graduation rates

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201012150849

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Baines, Johnson lead Herd over Savannah State

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201012160035

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Holliday reflects on 1st season at Marshall

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1321866136/Chuck-Landon-Holliday-reflects-on-1st-season-at-Marshall

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall's Gomez named pre-season All-American

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1321866156/Marshalls-Gomez-named-pre-season-All-American

From the Herald Dispatch, MU gets defensive win at Savannah

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1321866138/MU-gets-defensive-win-at-Savannah

A few notes from HerdNation.com

Herdnation.com has a couple of free Marshall stories today.

One is about Marshall football verbal commitment Levern Jacobs participation in this years Crab Bowl. The Crab Bowl is an all-star game pitting the best players from Maryland and D.C against each other. Read the story here:

http://marshall.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1165542

HerdNation.com writer Wade Peery also but together a preview of tonights basketball game against Savannah State:

http://marshall.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1165290

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/15/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd visits Savannah State tonight

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201012141160

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Presley has Herd ready for foes

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201012141042

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Doc Holliday on coaching changes

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/12/14/doc-holliday-on-coaching-changes/

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall not taking Savannah lightly

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x588472883/Marshall-not-taking-Savannah-lightly

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: No secret to Herd's success on road

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x588472881/Chuck-Landon-No-secret-to-Herds-success-on-road

Big Green Only Needs 2 for 3,000

Note from Travis Epling of the Marshall University Big Green Scholarship Foundation:

TWO! The number of Big Green Members we need to have 3,000. Everyone that has helped in the push for 3,000 we would like to thank you for your efforts.

The Big Green has decided to do something special for “Mr. or Mrs. 3,000”. The person that signs up and is # 3,000, will get two basketball tickets to the Memphis game January 29th here in the Henderson Center

Contact the Big Green at 304-696-4661 or 1866-443-7310

Or

Visit the Website: http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/big-green/mars-big-green-body.html

Huntington Hammer Add Former Marshall Players to Roster

Huntington’s new indoor football team the Hammer have added the following former Marshall players to its roster:

Terick Thomas- WR/DB- 5’9″- 205- Marshall

Spent 2003 to 2006 as a reserve defensive back at Marshall. From H.D Woodson high school in Washington D.C, same as Byron Leftwich. Has indoor/arena football experience with the Amarillo Dusters (2008) and Corpus Christi Sharks (2009)

Hiram Moore- WR- 6’0″- 190- Marshall

Played at Marshall from 2003 to 2006 at wide receiver. Career stats, 71 receptions, 871 yards, 4 touchdowns. Moore was sentenced to a 1 – 5 year prison term in March of 2010 on a drug conviction. I had no idea he was out of prison.

Andre Portis- LB/DE- 6’2″- 246- Marshall

After transferring from the College of San Mateo (CA) Portis spent 2008 & 2009 as a reserve linebacker at Marshall.

Dennis Thornton- LB/WR- 6’0″- 240- Marshall

After redshirting his Freshman season Thornton played a variety of roles in Marshalls defense from 2003 – 2006. His most recent football expericance was with the Huntington Heroes in their last year of existence.

Marshall Football: Colton Griffis to Transfer

Per Chuck Landon’s column in today’s Herald Dispatch, redshirt freshman offensive lineman Colton Griffis is transferring.

Griffis was part of Mark Snyder’s 2009 recruiting class out of Big Walnut high school in Ohio. Listed as a two star defensive tackle prospect (rivals.com) he was redshirted in 2010 and switched to offensive line. Griffis did not see the field this season.

Marshall in the NFL, Week 14

Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis Rams

Was perfect on all snaps as St. Louis lost to New Orleans 31 - 13.

Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals

Injured reserve, Cincinnati lost to Pittsburg 23 – 7.

Randy Moss, WR, Tennessee Titans

Did not start and did not catch a pass during Tennessee’s 30 – 28 loss to Indianapolis.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

New York had a great night rushing with Bradshaw contributing 103 yards on 11 carries and 1 touchdown. He also caught 5 passes for 12 yards. New York beat Minnesota 21 – 3.

Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers

Played off the bench during Pittsburgh’s 23 – 7 win over Cincinnati.

Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Did not play in the Steelers 23 – 7 win over Cincinnati.

C.J Spillman, S, San Francisco 49ers

Registered 1 tackle in the 49ers 40 – 21 win over Seattle.

Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins

Injured reserve, Miami beat the Jets 10 - 6.

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/14/10

From the Herald Dispatch, Spikes elevates his game

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1321865468/MU-sophomore-grabs-13-rebounds-against-Dukes

From the Herald Dispatch, 6 C-USA schools heading to bowls

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1321865462/6-C-USA-schools-heading-to-bowls

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: MU football players exit for greener pastures

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1321865466/Chuck-Landon-MU-football-players-exit-for-greener-pastures

Marshall basketball opponent beats Ohio State-Mansfield by 100

West Virginia Tech’s men’s basketball team beat Ohio State-Mansfield 157 – 57 in Montgomery Sunday night. Read about the game in this Associated Press article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/12/AR2010121202752.html

Marshall defeated WVU Tech 92 – 69 in its first official game of the season on November 12th.

Marshall Football: Tommy Shuler Advances to State Championship

Marshall verbal commitment Tommy Shuler and the Miami Central Rockets advanced to next weeks Florida 6A state championship game with a 30 – 27 win over Weston Cypress Bay. Shuler caught 4 passes for 31 yards and 1 touchdown during the victory. For the year Shuler leads Central with 787 receiving yards on 65 receptions and 8 touchdowns.

Florida 6A State Championship game: Miami Central vs. Orlando Dr. Phillips, Citrus Bowl (Orlando), Saturday 7pm

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/13/10

From the Charleston Gazette, All-frosh flops, recruiting and Heisman voting

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201012120663

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd coming together as team

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x2097927545/Solid-defense-rebounding-get-Herd-off-to-good-start

No Coal Bowl in 2013

Mitch Vingle of the Charleston Gazette is reporting that Marshall and WVU have agreed not to play the Friends of Coal Bowl in 2013. For all the details follow this link:

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201012110664

Update on RiverPlace, Proposed Marshall Baseball Stadium

Missed this, from the December 5th Charleston Gazette: http://wvgazette.com/News/201012030962

Keith McGuire, one of the developers who want to build RiverPlace -- a proposed $250 million project that would include a hotel and baseball stadium in downtown Huntington -- said, "We are working diligently to get our bond issue together and sold."

The state Economic Development Authority has authorized RiverPlace to issue $50 million in bonds to help finance the project. The authority has said federal law requires that the developers sell the bonds by Dec. 31. McGuire acknowledged a tight time frame but said, "There is some leeway past that date" if certain conditions are met.

"We are still in negotiations with two or three people who are interested in buying the bonds -- large corporations that have the wherewithal to buy the bond issues," he said.

Marshall Football: Derrick Campbell Verbally Commits to Marshall

Derrick Campbell, a 6’4, 300 pound offensive lineman from the Milford Academy (NY) has verbally committed to Marshall. Campbell had previously committed to Miami but opened his recruiting up after the Hurricanes wanted him to grey shirt next season. Marshall verbal commitment Stefone Grace also attends Milford.

For more info on Campbell check out these links:

Scout.com page: http://marshall.scout.com/a.z?s=108&p=8&c=1&nid=5150043

Rivals.com page: http://rivals.yahoo.com/miami/football/recruiting/player-Derrick-Campbell-103312

Milford Academy profile: http://www.milfordacademy.org/players-dcampbell.html

Marshall Football: Marquis Wallace & LaVaughn Whigham fail to qualify?

In a blog post Charleston Daily Mail reporter Chuck McGill writes that Marquis Wallace and LaVaughn Whingham are doubtful to join the Herd in 2011.

Wallace, an offensive lineman, was originally part of WVU’s 2010 recruiting class but left Morgantown after failing to qualify academically. Apparently he will do the same at Marshall. Whingham was set to enrollee at Texas Tech for 2010 but the wide receiver did not qualify and left for Marshall along with cornerback Philip Warren. According to McGill, Warren qualified after he enrolled at Marshall and redshirted this season.

For all the details and a bit of recruiting news follow this link: http://rivals.yahoo.com/texastech/football/recruiting/player-Phillip-Warren-107190

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/10/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd revenues on rise under Hamrick

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201012091404

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Merry Recruiting to all

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/12/09/merry-recruiting-to-all/

From the Herald Dispatch, Kane plays sweet like 'Candy'

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x2097926915/Sweet-play-could-earn-Kane-new-nickname

From the Herald Dispatch, Patterson, Whiteside meet in D League game

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x2097926917/Patterson-Whiteside-meet-in-D-League-game

Cam Henderson Center to Undergo Additional Renovations

According to an article in today’s Herald Dispatch the Cam Henderson Center has been book marked for 1.16 million dollars worth of upgrades. The money would go to a new roof, upgraded sound system, and exterior concert repair.

Read the article here:

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/x846271982/BOG-to-select-architects-for-17-6-million-in-renovations

Chad Pennington 50-50 on Retirement

Former Marshall University and current Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington is unsure if his latest shoulder injury will knock him into retirement. Pennington will visit Dr. James Andrews on Friday to repair a a torn capsule, the same injury that ended his season last year.

For more information on Pennington and his surgery read this Associated Press article:

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x885910022/Pennington-unsure-about-retirement

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/9/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Spikes' production spike gives Herd a big boost

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201012081261

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Chuck McGill: Herd football coach hopes to fill holes

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201012081140

From the Herald Dispatch, Many stars in Marshall win

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x885910040/Many-stars-in-Marshall-win

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Season still young, but Herd has seen plenty

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x885910036/Season-still-young-but-Herd-has-seen-plenty

From the Herald Dispatch, Kane listed as day-to-day

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1390713193/Kane-listed-as-day-to-day

Marshall Football: Zakee Bashir to Transfer

Marshall red shirt freshman Zakee Bashir is transferring per his twitter account.

See his twitter account here: http://twitter.com/freaky_zeeky50

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/8/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall rallies past JMU 67-63

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201012071202

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd's Harvey, Curry on All-CUSA first team

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201012071133

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Johnson, Herd flip deficit in second half

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201012080028

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Dre Kane’s injury …

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/12/07/dre-kanes-injury/

From the Herald Dispatch, Shaq brings Herd home

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x784150000/Shaq-brings-Herd-home

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Herrion's plea falls on Spikes' willing ears

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x490651093/Herrions-plea-falls-on-Spikes-willing-ears

From the Herald Dispatch, Harvey, Curry make C-USA 1st team

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x490651075/Harvey-Curry-make-C-USA-1st-team

Tommy Shuler Update

Marshall football verbal commitment Tommy Shuler and his Miami Central Rockets defeated South Dade in a Florida high school playoff game last Friday. With the victory Central advances to play Weston Cypress Bay in a semi-final game this Friday.

In the game against South Dade Shuler caught 6 passes for 82 yards. For the year Shuler leads Central with 61 receptions for 756 yards and 12 touchdowns.

*Please note the seasons of every other Marshall verbal commitment has ended.*

Marshall in the NFL, Week 13

Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis Rams

Was perfect on all snaps as St. Louis beat Arizona 19 - 6.

Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals

Injured reserve, Cincinnati lost to New Orleans 34 – 30.

Randy Moss, WR, Tennessee Titans

Caught 1 pass for 13 yards during the Titans 17 – 6 loss to Jacksonville.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

Coming off the bench Bradshaw rushed for 97 yards on 25 carries with two touchdowns. He also caught 1 pass for 8 yards. New York beat Washington 31 – 7.

Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers

Played off the bench during Pittsburgh’s 13 – 10 win over Baltimore.

Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Did not play in the Steelers 13 – 10 win over Baltimore.

C.J Spillman, S, San Francisco 49ers

Registered 1 tackle in the 49ers 34 – 16 loss to Green Bay.

Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins

Injured reserve, Miami lost to Cleveland 13 - 10.

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/7/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd seeks third straight win vs. JMU

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201012061061

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: James Madison duo will present challenge to Herd

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201012060912

From the Herald Dispatch, Baines plays big for Herd

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x490650821/Baines-plays-big-for-Herd

From the Herald Dispatch, Red-hot Redhawks run past Marshall

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x490650825/Red-hot-Redhawks-run-past-Marshall

From the Herald Dispatch, MU's Kane, Crook win Conference USA honors

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x490650823/No-Headline

Marshall Football: Evan McKelvey commits to Marshall

Per GoHerd.com 6’1, 185 pound safety Evan McKelvey of Berkeley County High School (SC) has verbally committed to Marshall. McKelvey was apart of Clemson’s 2010 recruiting class but withdrew because of a SAT issue. GoHerd.com reports that McKelvey will enroll at Marshall in January.

For more on McKelvey follow the links below:

GoHerd.com article on McKelvey’s commitment: http://www.goherd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=385:marshall-football-picks-up-three-recruits-hopes-for-fourth&catid=13:featured-news&Itemid=135

Rivals.com page: http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Evan-McKelvey-115053

Scout.com page: http://byu.scout.com/a.z?s=338&p=8&c=1&nid=4995979

Youtube.com video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3dxa0JAO2Y

Marshall Football: Robert Mincey commits to Herd

Robert Mincey, a 6’5, 260 defensive end from Fairfield Ohio has verbally committed to Marshall University. Mincey is rated a three star prospect by Rivals.com and also had offers from Illinois, Kansas, and many MAC schools.

From more info on Mincey check the links below:

Rivals.com profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Robert-Mincey-104819

Scout.com profile: http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=4534937

ESPN.com profile: http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player?id=103670&_slug_=robert-mincey&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fcollege-football%2frecruiting%2fplayer%3fid%3d103670%26_slug_%3drobert-mincey

Youtube.com video (1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UyHFNspS1M

Youtube.com video (2): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIn8NgZ3roE

Youtube.com video (3): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yjPNWZ_ntA

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/6/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Robert Way

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/12/05/robert-way/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herrion earns first road win with the Herd

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201012050558

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd finishes strong against Bobcats

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459759638/Marshall-finishes-strong-against-Bobcats

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women take momentum on the road

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459759640/Marshall-women-take-momentum-on-the-road

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall student breaks school records

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459759634/Marshall-student-breaks-school-records

Hassan Whiteside starts D-League Stint

In his first game with the Reno Bighorns former Marshall center Hassan Whiteside registered 6 points and 4 blocks in 13 minutes. Whiteside, coming off the bench, helped Reno to a 127 – 117 win over Idaho on Wednesday.

Scott Oxarart of the Reno Gazette Journal details Whiteside’s first game here (includes quotes from Whiteside):

http://www.rgj.com/article/20101202/SPORTS10/12020323/1018/SPORTS

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/3/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Jamar Lewter

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/12/02/jamar-lewter/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herrion has some familiarity with Ohio and its coaching staff

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201012021141

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd women win in double OT

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1221461141/Herd-women-win-in-double-OT

From the Herald Dispatch, Thomas settling in with Herd

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1221461104/Thomas-settling-in-with-Herd

From the Herald Dispatch, MU football players recognized

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x784149640/MU-football-players-recognized

Jamar Lewter Commits to Marshall

Jamar Lewter, a 6’8, 280 pound offensive tackle from Ballau high school (DC) has de-committed from North Carolina and verbally committed to Marshall. Lewter is considered a four star prospect by Scout.com and a three star prospect by Rivals.com. Find out more about Lewter below:

Rivals.com profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Jamar-Lewter-81643

Scout.com profile: http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=4582378

ESPN.com profile: http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=4582378

Washington Post recruiting spotlight video: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2010/08/30/VI2010083003857.html

MaxPreps.com Profile: http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/uobrURveAE2gVr8uyy1g3g/football-fall-10/profile-jamar-lewter.htm

C-USA Mountain West Merger Still Possible

In an exclusive interview with the Orlando Sentinel, Conference USA commissioner Britton Banowsky said a his league and the Mountain West are discussing a variety of potential collaboration options. Those options include a merger or title game between both conferences championship football teams that would guarantee a BCS bowl bid.

Read the whole article here: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/os-mountain-west-conference-usa-merge20101201,0,4754403.story

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/2/10

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: The Herd by the numbers

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201012011347

From the Charleston Daily Mail, WVU football: TCU's arrival will affect scheduling non-Big East foes

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/WVUSports/201011301231

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall recruit scores 41 in a game

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1221461034/Marshall-recruit-scores-41-in-a-game

From the Herald Dispatch, MU and OU getting ready to meet

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x784149574/MU-and-OU-getting-ready-to-meet

From the Herald Dispatch, Transgender athlete may not play against Marshall on Thursday

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x784149606/Transgender-athlete-may-not-play-against-Marshall-on-Thursday

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd women looking to snap skid

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1221461032/Herd-women-looking-to-snap-skid

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Luck again casts pall over series with WVU

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1221461030/Chuck-Landon-Luck-again-casts-pall-over-series-with-WVU

Rick Minter Candidate for Ball State Job?

Former Marshall defensive coordinator Rick Minter has been mentioned as a candidate in Ball States search for a new football coach. After leading Marshall to a victory in last years Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Minter spent this season as Indiana States linebackers coach. Minter has previous head coaching experience at Cincinnati where he lead the Bobcats for 10 seasons.

Today's Marshall Sports News 12/1/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall takes a step forward, Herrion says

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011301282

From the Charleston Gazette, C-USA championship: One common denominator

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/11/30/c-usa-championship-one-common-denominator/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: After first season, Holliday has positive outlook

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011301227

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall sharpens shooting eye

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x490649588/Marshall-sharpens-shooting-eye

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Marshall coaches celebrate new year

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x490649584/Marshall-coaches-celebrate-new-year

From the Herald Dispatch, Fleming repeats academic honors

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x490649578/Fleming-repeats-academic-honors

TCU to Big East Puts Coal Bowl in Jeopardy

In a interview with West Virginia Illustrated, WVU athletic director Oliver Luck expressed concern over continuing the Friends of Coal Bowl due to Big East expansion. Read the whole article here:

http://wvillustrated.com/wvufootball/story/id/544

Marshall Football: Luther Maddy de-commits from Marshall

Luther Maddy, a a 6-foot-3, 280-pound defensive tackle for Atlantic High School (FL) has de-committed from Marshall. For a full report check out this Palm Beach Post article:

http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2010/11/28/atlantic-dt-luther-maddy-decommits-from-marshall-opens-up-recruiting/

Marshall in the NFL, Week 12

Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis Rams

Was perfect on all snaps as St. Louis beat Denver 36 - 33.

Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals

Was placed on season ending injured reserve before last weeks game with a torn MCL. For the year Crocker had registered 43 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and two sacks. Cincinnati lost to the Jets 26 – 10.

Randy Moss, WR, Tennessee Titans

Caught 3 passes for 33 yards during the Titans 20 – 0 loss to Houston.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

Playing a back up role for the first time this season Bradshaw had 9 carries for 49 yards and 4 receptions for 34 yards. New York beat Jacksonville 24 – 20.

Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers

Played off the bench during Pittsburgh’s 19 – 16 over time win over Buffalo.

Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Did not play in the Steelers 19 – 16 win over Buffalo.

C.J Spillman, S, San Francisco 49ers

Registered two tackles in the 49ers 27 – 6 win over Arizona.

Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins

Injured reserve, Miami beat Oakland 33 - 17.

Hassan Whiteside sent to D – League

Former Marshall basketball player and NBA rookie Hassan Whiteside has been assigned to the NBA Development League Reno Bighorns. Whiteside, a second round pick of the Sacramento Kings, had played in only one game this season before the assignment.

Kings head coach had this to say about Whiteside:

He’s disappointed, but we explained to him that it’s not a demotion, it’s because we think so highly of him. We want him to have a chance to play. I think it’s a really good opportunity for him. That’s what the D-league is for. We are very high on Hassan’s potential but he needs experience. That’s what we said when we drafted him and that’s where he is right now.

Marshall Football:Verbal Commitment Watch, Week 12

Last week Tommy Shuler and Blake Frohnapfel were the only two verbal commitments still playing. This weeks verbal commitment watch will solely focuses on them.

Blake Frohnapfel

Colonial Forge’s championship hopes were squashed with a 42 – 14 loss to Battlefield last Saturday. Blake Frohnapfel endured pressure all game long and was sacked three times. Frohnapfel’s last high school game finished with a 13 – 21 passing performance for 152 yards and one touchdown with negative 8 yards rushing. For the season Frohnapfel passed for 1,939 yards and 22 touchdowns while also rushing for 466 yards with 15 TD's on the ground. Read about the game here:

http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/112010/11282010/590928/index_html?page=1

Tommy Shuler

In a thrilling game pitting two of Miami’s top high school football programs Central defeated Northwester 42 - 27. Tommy Shuler lead the rockets with 7 receptions for 102 yards and 2 touchdowns. For the season Shuler has 664 receiving yards on 53 catches and 7 touchdowns. A box score for the game can be found here:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=43854

Today's Marshall Sports News 11/30/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd holds off FIU 88-79

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011291069

From the Charleston Gazette, So … who didn’t get invited to the Big East?

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/11/29/so-who-didnt-get-invited-to-the-big-east/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd holds off Isiah Thomas' Florida International team

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011291108

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Zeke talks Huntington

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/11/29/zeke-talks-huntington/

From the Herald Dispatch, MU beats Fla. International 88-79

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1221460859/Herd-beat-Fla-International-88-79

From the Herald Dispatch, Thomas recalls time in Tri-State

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459758080/Thomas-recalls-time-in-Tri-State

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Herd gets closer to playing its own game

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459758074/Herd-gets-closer-to-playing-its-own-game

From the Herald Dispatch, Harvey named C-USA defensive player of week

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459758078/Harvey-named-C-USA-defensive-player-of-week

Should Miami Consider Doc Holliday?

After last Saturdays 23 – 20 over time loss to South Florida, Miami University fired head football coach Randy Shannon. In four seasons at Miami, Shannon complied a 28 – 22 record and finished this season 7 – 5. Shannon was promoted to head coach from his defensive coordinator spot at Miami after the Hurricanes fired Larry Coker in November of 2006.

Rumors are already swirling about who will be Miami’s next head coach. Early candidates appear to be ESPN analysis John Gruden, Connecticut head coach Randy Esdall, ex-USF head coach Jim Leavitt, Georgia head coach Mark Richt, and Texas Tech head coach Tommy Tuberville. One name no one mentions is that of Marshall head coach Doc Holliday.

And why should they? Holiday is a one year head coach with a sub .500 record, not exactly a sparkling resume for one of college footballs power programs. If Gene Chizik was a long shot candidate at Auburn Holliday would be considered a moon shot for Miami. As a Marshall fan this pains me to say but if I were the U, I would take a hard look at Doc.

Why does Holliday make sense in Coral Gables? The most obvious reason is recruiting, Holliday has made a living by finding talent Florida. After being hired at Marshall in December of 2009 Holliday had a short 2 ½ months to recruit. In that small window of time Holliday added 11 commitments from Florida in a 25 man recruiting class. During his tenure at the University of Florida (2005 – 2007) Holliday served as the Gators recruiting coordinator and brought in many of the players responsible for two National Championships (2006 & 2008).

Holliday has also proven him self as a head coach. The Thundering Herd started 2010 1 – 6 before compiling a 4 – 1 record over the last 5 games to finish 5 – 7. While 5 – 7 might not sound impressive, finishing the year strong after a slow start is a testament to Holliday. A lot of teams, especially one under new management, would have folded after such a horrendous start but not Holliday’s Herd. Marshall also showed the ability to adapt during the season. After struggling on defense through the beginning of 2010 Holliday and defensive coordinator Chris Rippon switched Marshall’s defense to a 3 – 3 – 5 formation. The switch helped Marshall finish with Conference USA’s forth ranked defensive unit.

I don’t think Miami will be sniffing around Huntington any time soon. That is good news for Herd fans, I foresee a lot of victories at Marshall with Holliday in charge.

Today's Marshall Sports News 11/29/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Thomas adds intrigue to FIU game

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011280539

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Seniors lay foundation for Holliday in offseason

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011280490

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Brian Anderson’s final play

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/11/28/brian-andersons-final-play/

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall has momentum for 2011

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459757722/Doc-Holliday-immediately-shifts-focus-to-offseason

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd finds silver lining in loss to Louisville

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459757720/Herd-finds-silver-lining-in-loss-to-Louisville

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women fall to Kent State

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459757724/Marshall-women-fall-to-Kent-State

Out for Thanksgiving

Sorry loyal Marshall Thundering Blog followers but this writer will be taking a short Thanksgiving break. The blog will be inactive from Wednesday November 24th until Monday November 29th. See you all again in a few days.

Brandon Campbell Dismissed from Team

Five days before what would have been his last game in a Marshall uniform senior offensive lineman Brandon Campbell has been dismissed from the football team. Campbell missed last weeks game at SMU due to a violation of team rules.

Check out this blog post from Charleston Daily Mail reporter Chuck McGill for more details:

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/11/23/78-is-missing-from-the-marshall-football-roster/

Report: Stan Parrish out at Ball State

Multiple sources are reporting that Ball State head football coach Stan Parrish will not be returning in 2011. During his two seasons at Ball State Parrish has accumulated a 6 – 18 record.

In 1984 Parish lead Marshall University to its first winning season (6 – 5) after the plane crash. Parish spent one more season in Huntington before leaving to coach at Kansas State.

Marshall Football:Verbal Commitment Watch, Week 11

Keith Baxter, DB, Homestead HS (FL)

Season complete, Homestead finished with a 5 - 4 record.

Cortez Carter, ATH, Liberty HS (VA)

On a night where they played stellar defense Liberty high school was unable to find the end zone and lost its second round playoff game 7 - 0 to Briar Woods. Playing mostly linebacker Cortez Carter helped keep the Briar Woods offense at bay. He also rushed for 17 yards on six attempts. Read about the game here:

http://vivaloudoun.blogspot.com/2010/11/football-carters-big-play-falcons.html

Blake Frohnapfel, QB, Colonial Forge HS (VA)

Colonial Forge avenged last years playoff loss with a 43 - 19 beatdown of Franklin County. Blake Frohnapfel had a huge night,passing for 151 yards (10 completions, 14 attempts) and 3 touchdowns while also gaining 62 yards on the ground with another TD. This season Frohnapfel has passed for 1,787 yards and 21touchdowns while also rushing for 474 yards with 15 TD's on the ground. Read about the game here:

http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/112010/11202010/589072/index_html?page=2

Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami Central (FL)

Miami Central routed Miami High 55 - 0 for a first round playoff victory. Tommy Shuler had a quiet night, catching 1 pass for 15 yards. Central will face off against rival Northwestern in a second round playoff game on Friday night. For the season Shuler has 562 receiving yards on 46 catches and 5 touchdowns. A box score for the game can be found here:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=43820

Anthony Spano, OL, Gulf Coast (FL)

Despite a sub .500 record Gulf Coast High School still qualified for the playoffs but their season ended last week with a 49 - 11 loss to Charlotte. Facing a superior opponent Anthony Spano and the Gulf Coat offensive line helped produce 169 yards of total offense. You can read about the game here:

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/nov/19/prep-football-charlotte-bellamy-run-over-gulf-coas/?prepzone=1

Deontae West, ATH, Hialeah HS (FL)

Season complete, Hialeah finished with a 7 - 3 record.

Corie Wilson, DB, Edison HS (FL)

Season complete, Edison finished with a 1 - 9 record.

Levern Jacobs, WR, Suitland HS (MD)

Season complete, Suitland finished with a 9 - 2 record. For the year Jacobs caught 20 passes for 463 yards and four touchdowns.

Today's Marshall Sports News 11/23/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall escapes with 66-60 win over Jackson State

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011221023

From the Charleston Gazette, Senior day comes too soon for Thompson

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011221007

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd struggles to close out winless Jackson State

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011230010

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall star seeks future in law

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011230032

From the Herald Dispatch, Thundering Herd wins ugly

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x271889482/Thundering-Herd-wins-ugly

From the Herald Dispatch, Finality setting in for seniors

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x277054219/Finality-setting-in-for-seniors

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd volleyball team adds two new recruits

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x277054233/Herd-volleyball-team-adds-two-new-recruits

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Struggles suggest work for Herrion

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x277054231/Struggles-suggest-work-for-Herrion

From the Herald Dispatch, MU women, Ohio renew old rivalry

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x277054235/MU-women-Ohio-renew-old-rivalry

Marshall in the NFL, Week 11

Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis Rams

Chris Massey was perfect on all snaps as St. Louis fell to Atlanta 34 - 17.

Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals

Chris Crocker was carted off the field (knee injury) after making a tackle in the second quarter. Early reports indicate Crocker is lost for the season. Before the injury Crocker had registered one tackle. The Bengals lost to Buffalo 49 - 31

Randy Moss, WR, Tennessee Titans

Used as a decoy most the game Randy Moss was held without a catch during the Titans 19 – 16 loss to Washington.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

Ahmad Bradshaw lost his 5th fumble of the season during New York’s 27 – 17 loss to Philadelphia. It was a quite night for Bradshaw on the ground with 12 carries for 29 yards. He also caught 2 passes for negative 5 yards.

Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers

Doug Legursky spent the majority of Pittsburgh’s 35 – 3 win over Oakland at center, subbing in for the injured Maurkice Pouncey.

Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Did not play in the Steelers 35 – 3 win over Oakland.

C.J Spillman, S, San Francisco 49ers

C. J Spillman registered one tackle in the 49ers 21 – 0 loss to Tampa Bay.

Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins

Chad Pennington was placed on the season ending injured reserve list after last weeks shoulder injury. Miami lost to Chicago 16 – 0.

Today's Marshall Sports News 11/22/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd needs stars; preps in 'Death Star'

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011210540

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall faces quick turnaround

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011210539

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd's loss about more than call at the buzzer

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011210489

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Struggles up front end bowl aspirations for Herd

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011210488

From the Charleston Daily Mail, You are the coach. How do you handle BA against Tulane?

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/11/21/you-are-the-head-coach-how-do-you-handle-brian-anderson-against-tulane/

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall football left playing for pride in final game

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x277053905/Marshall-football-left-playing-for-pride-in-final-game

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd moves on from frustrating loss

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x271889410/Herd-moves-on-from-frustrating-loss

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall sweeps Southern Miss, 3-0

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x277053909/Marshall-sweeps-Southern-Miss-3-0

From the Herald Dispatch, Huntington High grad gets first collegiate TD

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x277053907/Huntington-High-grad-gets-first-collegiate-TD

Today's Marshall Sports News 11/19/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Freshmen growing up fast

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011181315

From the Charleston Gazette, SMU kick-blocking specialist Hunt seeing expanded role on defense

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011181313

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: The sky is the limit for Kane

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011181090

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: This SMU team passes and runs

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011181089

From the Herald Dispatch, MU, SMU playing for bowls

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x271889175/MU-SMU-playing-for-bowls

From The Herald Dispatch, Volleyball team takes on Tulane

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x277053128/Volleyball-team-takes-on-Tulane

From the Herald Dispatch, Allen hopes to make impact

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x277053122/Marshalls-Orlando-Allen-looking-to-make-big-impact-with-last-year-of-eligibility

From the Herald Dispatch, Andrew Ramspacher: Rippon explains the fine points of the run-and-shoot

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x277053126/Rippon-explains-the-fine-points-of-the-run-and-shoot

Marshall Scouting Report from PonyFans.com

News from the Big D and I do mean Dallas

From the Dallas Morning News, SMU has third chance to take control of race for C-USA West Division title

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/colleges/smu/stories/111610dnsposmubriefs.3ef814c.html

From SMUMustangs.com, WHITE OUT SET FOR SMU-MARSHALL GAME

http://smumustangs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111610aaa.html

From SMUMustangs.com, Robinson Named Semifinalist For Biletnikoff Award

http://smumustangs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111510aaa.html

From Rivals.com, Southern Methodist Team Report

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=teamreports-2010-ncaaf-ssh

Today's Marshall Sports News 11/18/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Jones' rebuilding project at SMU ahead of schedule

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011171409

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Essray's face, Troy's hair and a White-out

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011171130

From the Herald Dispatch, MU women lose home opener

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x104558966/MU-women-lose-home-opener

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Huntington is a college town like no other

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x104558958/Chuck-Landon-Huntington-is-a-college-town-like-no-other

From the Herald Dispatch, MU tight end surging in 2nd half

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x104558962/MU-tight-end-having-second-half-surge-to-senior-season

From the Herald Dispatch, Anderson, Edmonson Show finally gets a sequel

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x104558964/Anderson-Edmonson-Show-finally-gets-a-sequel

Marshall Baseball & Golf add recruits

Jake Miller from Watkins Memorial High School (OH) has singed a letter of intent to play golf at Marshall. To find out more about Miller and his commitment to the Herd check this link:

http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20101117/COMMUNITIES01/11180315

Mark Esposito from Amity High School (NJ) inked a letter of intent to play baseball at Marshall yesterday. Perfect Game, a baseball scouting service, ranks him as the No. 3 third baseman in the nation. Read more about Esposito’s commitment here:

http://www.ctbulletin.com/articles/2010/11/17/sports/doc4ce388a48c1bf394918611.txt

Today's Marshall Sports News 11/17/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Special teams big part of Herd's resurgence

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011161302

From the Charleston Gazette, MU defense picked up vs. Glenville

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011161301

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Herd hopes to ride momentum against Southern Methodist

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011161092

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Evans reaches new heights with Herd

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011161089

From the Herald Dispatch, Evans leads Herd in scoring

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x147106004/Evans-leads-Herd-in-scoring

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Marshall will take its chances with Evans

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x147106002/Chuck-Landon-Marshall-will-take-its-chances-with-Evans

From the Herald Dispatch, MU women open home slate with USC-Upstate

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x147106010/MU-women-open-home-slate-with-USC-Upstate

From the Herald Dispatch, David Walsh: After slow start, Herd defense 'all right'

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x147106008/David-Walsh-After-slow-start-Herd-defense-all-right

From the Herald Dispatch, Nike to add kelly green MU apparel

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x470540200/Nike-to-add-kelly-green-MU-apparel

From the Herald Dispatch, Pass-happy Jones running with SMU

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x470540198/Pass-happy-Jones-running-with-SMU

From the Herald Dispatch, Rick McCann: Herd faces old Southern Conference rival in Chattanooga

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x470540196/Rick-McCann-Herd-faces-old-Southern-Conference-rival-in-Chattanooga

From a D.C Herd fan, Thank You Tom Herrion

Last summer new Thundering Herd head basketball coach Tom Herrion attended the annual mid-Atlantic Marshall University Alumni Association Crab Fest. Herrion was so impressed by the turn out and passion shown by Marshall’s mid-Atlantic alumni that he pledged to schedule a basketball game in the area. According to Chuck Landon’s article in today’s Herald Dispatch Herrion has attempted to do that. Unfortunately, his efforts to secure a basketball game in the area have not been successful, both American University and Towson have rejected the Herd’s offer of a home and home series.

As a Marshall alum in the mid-Atlantic region I wanted to thank coach Herrion for his efforts. Lets hope that another Washington/Baltimore area college takes Marshall up on its offer.

Marshall Football:Verbal Commitment Watch, Week 10

Keith Baxter, DB, Homestead HS (FL)

Season complete, Homestead finished with a 5 – 4 record.

Cortez Carter, ATH, Liberty HS (VA)

In a rematch of last weeks “bird bowl” Liberty High School faced off against Fauquier for a first round playoff match up. Just like last week Liberty walked off the field victorious, beating Fauquier 49 – 27. Next week Liberty heads to the semifinals against Briar Woods. Cortez Carter does not make the game story but you can read it here:

http://www2.starexponent.com/sports/2010/nov/13/eagles-run-over-falcons-ar-650617/

Blake Frohnapfel, QB, Colonial Forge HS (VA)

DNP, bye week. Colonial Forge and Blake Frohnapfel will host a playoff semifinal game on the 19th.

Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami Central (FL)

Tommy Shuler lead Miami Central with 6 receptions for 68 yards during a 17 – 0 win over Booker T Washington. For the season Shuler has 547 receiving yards on 45 catches and 5 touchdowns. A box score for the game can be found here:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37596

Anthony Spano, OL, Gulf Coast (FL)

In the annual “catfish bowl” Gulf Coast lost to Barron Collier High School 28 – 7. Anthony Spano and the Gulf Coast offensive line helped the Sharks to 260 yards of total offense. Read about the game here:

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/nov/10/prep-football-gomez-helps-barron-collier-steam-pas/?prepzone=1

Deontae West, ATH, Hialeah HS (FL)

Hialeah ended its season with a 32 – 28 victory over North Miami. The Thoroughbreds end the year with a 7 – 3 record. Deontae West does not make the game story but you can read it here:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37575

Corie Wilson, DB, Edison HS (FL)

Edison finished a tough 1 – 9 season with a 12 – 7 loss to Miami Springs. A box score for the game can be found here:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37592

Levern Jacobs, WR, Suitland HS (MD)

In a rematch of last weeks game Suitland High School was unable to extend its season during a first round playoff loss to Eleanor Roosevelt. Levern Jacobs caught 6 passes for 133 yards and one touchdown but it was not enough to over come a strong Roosevelt squad. Read about the game here, final score Roosevelt 21, Suitland 14:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/13/AR2010111304160.html?nav=rss_sports/highschools

Today's Marshall Sports News 11/16/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd thumps Glenville State

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011151192

From the Charleston Gazette, Man for all positions

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011151167

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd dominates Glenville State

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011151236

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Taliaferro slips into Herd's rotation

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011150998

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Tom Herrion discusses anniversary of plane crash

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/11/15/tom-herrion-discusses-anniversary-of-plane-crash/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Who is Essray Taliaferro?

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/11/15/who-is-essray-taliaferro/

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd shoots for new record

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1601959855/Herd-shoots-for-new-record

From the Herald Dispatch, Taliaferro runs with chance

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1601959827/Taliaferro-runs-with-chance

From the Herald Dispatch, A service veteran's life is touched by a trainer

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1601959849/A-service-veterans-life-is-touched-by-a-trainer

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Marshall struggling to find opponents

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1601959851/Marshall-struggling-to-find-opponents

From the Herald Dispatch, Fleming earns C-USA volleyball award

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x594482833/Fleming-earns-C-USA-volleyball-award

Marshall in the NFL, Week 10

Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis RamsChris Massey was perfect on all snaps as St. Louis fell to San Francisco 23 – 20. Found a good read about Massey being the longest tenured Ram, see it here:

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/yb/151988576

Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals

Chris Crocker sat out the Bengals 23 – 17 loss to Indianapolis with a calf injury.

Randy Moss, WR, Tennessee Titans

In his first game with the Titans Randy Moss caught one pass for 26 yards. Tennessee lost to Miami 29 - 17.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

Registered 20 carries for 73 yards and 6 receptions for 62 yards. New York lost to Dallas 33 – 20.

Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers

Came off the bench during the Steelers 39 – 26 loss to New England.

Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Did not play in the Steelers 39 – 26 loss to New England.

C.J Spillman, S, San Francisco 49ers

Despite being active C.J Spillman did not register a tackle during San Francisco’s 23 – 20 win over St. Louis.

Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins

Only had a chance to attempt two passes before leaving the game with a shoulder injury. It is feared that Pennington’s injury will end his season. Miami beat Tennessee 29 – 17.

Today's Marshall Sports News 11/15/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Texas-sized hurdle awaits Holliday, Herd

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011140564

From the Charleston Gazette, Glenville State visits Herd tonight

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011140559

From the Charleston Gazette, It’s SMU week

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/11/15/its-smu-week/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herrion not happy with defensive effort

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011140516

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Herd not slowed by injuries

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011140491

From the Herald Dispatch, Service marks 40 years since crash

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/homepage/x1376043705/No-Headline

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd excelling in 4Q during win streak

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1376043669/Herd-excelling-in-4Q-during-win-streak

From the Herald Dispatch, MU Roundup: Houston gets 3-2 volleyball win over MU

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1376043671/MU-Roundup-Houston-gets-3-2-volleyball-win-over-MU

From the Herald Dispatch, N.C. State transfer ready to hit the floor on Monday

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1376043667/N-C-State-transfer-ready-to-hit-the-floor-on-Monday

From the Herald Dispatch, Dave Walsh: Those lost in tragic plane crash would likely be proud of MU now

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1376043677/Dave-Walsh-Those-lost-in-tragic-plane-crash-would-likely-be-proud-of-MU-now

From the Ashes We Rose

Let us never forget....

If you have any question about the Marshall University plane crash that took the lives of all 75 players, coaches and fans on board flight 932 visit this website from the Herald Dispatch:

http://media.herald-dispatch.com/mucrash/index.php?p=1_61

New Rap Star Chad Pennington

Marshall swipes baseball recruit from Arizona State

Poquoson High (VA) third baseman Tee McConnell has de-committed from Arizona State and will ink a letter of intent with Marshall. Last season McConnell had a batting average of .384 with a team-high 20 walks and a .504 on-base percentage. He scored 40 runs and had 28 RBI.

To find out more about McConnell and his commitment to Marshall follow the link below:

http://weblogs.dailypress.com/sports/highschool/bayriversblog/2010/11/poquoson_baseball_standout_tee.html

Marshall Baseball: Brett Mays verbally commits

Brett Mays, a 6-foot-6, 190 pounds right handed pitcher from Woodside High School (VA) has committed to Marshall.

To find out more about Mays commitment follow the link below:

http://www.dailypress.com/sports/dp-spt-brett-mays-woodside-marshall,0,136213.story

Marshall Woman’s Basketball: Shay Weaver inks letter of intent with Herd

Shay Weaver, a shooting guard from Euless Trinity High School (TX), has inked a letter of intent with Marshall. Last season Weaver averaged 8.8 points per game and shot 36.2 percent beyond the ark.

To find out more about Weaver’s commitment follow the link below:

http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/11/10/2622222/two-euless-trinity-girls-sign.html

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/12/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Shannon sparks WVU Tech

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201011111278

From the Charleston Gazette, Herrion era begins tonight for Herd

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011111270

From the Charleston Gazette, Rucker remains Tigers' big big-play guy

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011111210

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Former Herd assistants having tough time

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011111121

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Offensive trio works well together

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011111120

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Another important recruiting weekend on tap

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/11/11/another-important-recruiting-weekend-on-tap/

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall's Pena very prepared

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x310369780/Pena-very-prepared

From the Herald Dispatch, Anderson likes throwing deep

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x310369782/Anderson-likes-throwing-deep

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Sullivan embraces history of Marshall

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x310369776/Sullivan-embraces-history-of-Marshall

From the Herald Dispatch, Andrew Ramspacher: Memphis trying to win games and faith of fans

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x310369784/Memphis-trying-to-win-games-and-faith-of-fans

From the Herald Dispatch, Memphis one of several favorites

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x310369772/Memphis-one-of-several-favorites

Chuck McGill's Marshall Chat Today

Chuck McGill of the Charleston Daily Mail will be hosting his weekly Marshall Athletics chat today at 1pm. Follow the link below to participate:

http://www.coveritlive.com/index.php?option=com_altcaster&task=siteviewaltcast&altcast_code=d45f6fab42&height=550&width=470

News from my Blue Sued Shoes

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Memphis QB Bass not yet released

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/nov/11/memphis-qb-bass-not-yet-released/

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Porter's Tigers accentuate the positive

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/nov/08/tigers-football-coach-porter-calls-loss-vols-anoth/

From the Memphis Cimmercial Appeal, University of Memphis Postgame: Stadium resembles Knoxville west

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/nov/07/university-memphis-postgame-stadium-resembles-knox/

From Yahoo.com, Memphis Team Report

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=teamreports-2010-ncaaf-mmg

From gotigersgo.com, The Bright Side With Jeff Brightwell - Memphis vs Marshall Preview

http://www.gotigersgo.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111010aac.html

From gotigersgo.com, Larry Porter Press Luncheon Quotes, November 8, 2010

http://www.gotigersgo.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110810aab.html