Transfers, Ineligible, and Purdue

A couple of big news items in Chuck Landon’s article today, http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x300703687/Holliday-delays-hire-of-defensive-coordinator

Here is a break down:

“Two players have left Marshall's program. They are quarterback Jake Laudenslayer, who was redshirted last season after joining the Herd as a junior college transfer, and linebacker Corey Hart, a junior who appeared in only six games last season”

Laudenslayer’s departure leaves Marshall with Brian Anderson, Mark Cann, Press Taylor, and A.J Graham as scholarship quarterbacks. Anderson and Taylor only have one year of eligibility remaining so quarterback would be a nice addition to this upcoming recruiting class.

Tough to lose Corey Hart but Marshall has a strong group of young linebackers egger to step into the rotation next year.

“In other player news, defensive tackles Johnny Jones and Brandon Bullock were academically ineligible for the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. Both are expected to regain their eligibility next semester.”

Mystery solved, guess Marshall was not releasing this information before the bowl game. Lets hope Jones and Bullock are in good academic standing come spring practice.

“And the Big Ten opponent is. ... Purdue.
Marshall and the Boilermakers have agreed on a home-and-home series, according to sources. The Herd will play at West Lafayette, Ind., in 2012, then host Purdue in 2017.
And don't be afraid of Purdue not showing at Edwards Stadium.
The contract includes a $500,000 buyout clause.”

My prediction holds up as Purdue is the latest BCS opponent scheduled to visit Joan C. Edwards stadium, albeit in 2017. Hopefully $500,00 is still a large buyout by 2017.

The 2012 schedule only has one out of conference opening left. So far in 2012 Marshall will be at WVU and Purdue while Ohio visits Huntington. Look for Mike Hamrick to add another non-BCS conference school to round out our future opponents.