ESPN college football analysis Joe Schad reported via twitter that junior Marshall running back Darius Marshall will declare for the NFL draft http://twitter.com/schadjoe/status/7643657240. Doug Smock of the Charleston Gazette wrote a story about Marshall’s possible departure (http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201001110602) but was unable to talk to him. Smock was able to get a hold of Marshall’s father who was not aware of his son’s decision to go pro. The deadline for underclassman to declare for this years draft is Friday.
Recent events could have affected Marshall’s impending decision to go pro. According to Smock Marshall was dismayed over the departure of former head coach Mark Snyder and his position coach Jared Smith. Also, if you recall Marshall had to be “persuaded” by former interim head coach Rick Minter to play in the Bowl game. Here is a excerpt from a Charleston Gazette story that ran on December 15th 2009:
"He (Darius Marshall) comes out first day of practice, comes out in sweats," Minter said. "I won't give you the exact usage of words, but I came over to the trainer and said, 'Tell me about Darius' health.' He said, 'Coach, he has not been to treatment, which is not unusual, so I'll just say he's healthy.' "I went over to Darius and I said, 'Darius, do you want to play in the bowl game?' He started staring and I said, 'What about that did you not understand? Do you want to play in the game?' 'Yeah.' And I said, 'You've got about two minutes to get in there and get dressed. Otherwise, keep walking. Keep walking.'
(http://wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/200912150724?page=2&build=cache)
Marshall has been the Herd’s starting running back for two seasons racking up 2,771 yards and 19 touchdowns. If Marshall does declare Martin Ward, Terrell Edwards-Maye, and Andre Booker would be returning players left to pick up the slack. Ward, who will be a redshirt sophomore, rushed for 72 yards and 2 touchdowns during the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl and was named game MVP.
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