Marshall baseballl won its first game in the Charleston Crab House Shootout beating the Radford 3 -2. Marshall will take on the Citadel tomorrow at 2:30pm
Competing at the UNC Charlotte Green & White Tournament Marshall softball defeated Boston University 13 – 12. Marshall plays host team UNC Charlotte later this afternoon.
Friday, February 26, 2010
More Marshall News
Next week I am adding The Parthenon (Marshall’s student newspaper) to the Today’s Marshall Sports News list. In the mean time enjoy a few quality pieces in the Parthenon from earlier this week:
From The Parthenon, Looking ahead to UTEP
http://www.marshallparthenon.com/sports/looking-ahead-to-utep-1.2171326
From The Parthenon, Rippon looks to tackle Herd’s defense
http://www.marshallparthenon.com/sports/rippon-looks-to-tackle-herd-s-defense-1.2171320
From The Parthenon, Looking ahead to UTEP
http://www.marshallparthenon.com/sports/looking-ahead-to-utep-1.2171326
From The Parthenon, Rippon looks to tackle Herd’s defense
http://www.marshallparthenon.com/sports/rippon-looks-to-tackle-herd-s-defense-1.2171320
C-USA: Land of second chances?
Dana O'Neil of ESPN.com has written an interesting article about C-USA basketball coaches centering on Matt Doherty & Larry Eustachy. I would highly recommend reading it, link below:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=oneil_dana&id=4940844
A few quotes from the story:
"I've sat in conference meetings and thought, 'This is some frigging broken-down, dead refugee camp,'" Eustachy said. "It's kind of like Afghanistan."
"We're not a BCS league, but we're not a mid-major," Doherty said. "We're the next best thing."
"I miss the money," Eustachy said with a smile. "But I'm grateful to be here. I'm sure Matt is, too. I look at other people -- my good friend Kelvin Sampson, for instance -- who I know would be thrilled to be where I am."
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=oneil_dana&id=4940844
A few quotes from the story:
"I've sat in conference meetings and thought, 'This is some frigging broken-down, dead refugee camp,'" Eustachy said. "It's kind of like Afghanistan."
"We're not a BCS league, but we're not a mid-major," Doherty said. "We're the next best thing."
"I miss the money," Eustachy said with a smile. "But I'm grateful to be here. I'm sure Matt is, too. I look at other people -- my good friend Kelvin Sampson, for instance -- who I know would be thrilled to be where I am."
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/26
From the Charleston Gazette, C-USA projection, 2/25
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/02/25/c-usa-projection-225/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Hassan’s movin’ on up (moooovin’ on up)
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/
From the Herald Dispatch, Whiteside leading shot block brigade
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331860256/Whiteside-leading-shot-block-brigade
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women go cold, lose at Memphis
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331860220/Marshall-women-go-cold-lose-at-Memphis
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall roundup
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331860258/Fans-asked-to-wear-headbands-to-Saturdays-game-vs-UCF-to-support-cancer-awareness
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/02/25/c-usa-projection-225/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Hassan’s movin’ on up (moooovin’ on up)
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/
From the Herald Dispatch, Whiteside leading shot block brigade
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331860256/Whiteside-leading-shot-block-brigade
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women go cold, lose at Memphis
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331860220/Marshall-women-go-cold-lose-at-Memphis
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall roundup
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331860258/Fans-asked-to-wear-headbands-to-Saturdays-game-vs-UCF-to-support-cancer-awareness
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Marshall fans encouraged to wear headbands for Saturday’s game
From the Herald Dispatch: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/briefs/x1252841784/Marshall-fans-encouraged-to-wear-headbands-for-Saturday-s-game
HUNTINGTON — Marshall University is participating in the inaugural “Love College Hoops….Beat Cancer Week,” a fan-driven initiative created to support the fight against cancer.
Through Sunday, Feb. 28, college basketball fans around the country are encouraged to support cancer awareness by wearing headbands to their respective home basketball games. Thundering Herd fans are encouraged to wear headbands Saturday, Feb. 27, for Marshall’s 7 p.m. game against Central Florida at Cam Henderson Center.
The official school-specific headband for “Love College Hoops….Beat Cancer Week” will be made available to retailers by collegiate headwear licensee Top of the World, with a percentage of proceeds being contributed to the American Cancer Society in connection with the Coaches vs. Cancer program. The headbands are available for $5 in the Marshall Bookstore.
HUNTINGTON — Marshall University is participating in the inaugural “Love College Hoops….Beat Cancer Week,” a fan-driven initiative created to support the fight against cancer.
Through Sunday, Feb. 28, college basketball fans around the country are encouraged to support cancer awareness by wearing headbands to their respective home basketball games. Thundering Herd fans are encouraged to wear headbands Saturday, Feb. 27, for Marshall’s 7 p.m. game against Central Florida at Cam Henderson Center.
The official school-specific headband for “Love College Hoops….Beat Cancer Week” will be made available to retailers by collegiate headwear licensee Top of the World, with a percentage of proceeds being contributed to the American Cancer Society in connection with the Coaches vs. Cancer program. The headbands are available for $5 in the Marshall Bookstore.
Marshall at the NFL Combine
As you probably already know former Marshall stars Darius Marshall and Albert McClellan are participating in the NFL combine. Position drills at the combine start on Saturday, Marshall will be working out with the running backs Sunday while McClellan will be with the defensive lineman on Monday.
NFL Network combine coverage schedule: http://www.nfl.com/combine/live/landing?icampaign=combine_mb
Link to Darius Marshall’s NFL combine page: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/darius-marshall?id=497186
Link to Albert McClellan’s NFL combine page: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/albert--mcclellan?id=496814
NFL Network combine coverage schedule: http://www.nfl.com/combine/live/landing?icampaign=combine_mb
Link to Darius Marshall’s NFL combine page: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/darius-marshall?id=497186
Link to Albert McClellan’s NFL combine page: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/albert--mcclellan?id=496814
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/25
From the Charleston Gazette, Lutz, Whiteside lead Herd past Owls
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002240800
From the Charleston Daily Mail, C-USA travel tough on Herd
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002240636
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Whiteside sets C-USA block record in Marshall victory
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002250028
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall handles Rice, 77-54
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x802131272/Marshall-handles-Rice-77-54
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Hamrick sees Herd enthusiasm growing
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331859659/Hamrick-sees-Herd-enthusiasm-growing
From the Herald Dispatch, MU women visiting 2nd-place Memphis
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331859665/MU-women-visiting-2nd-place-Memphis
From the Herald Dispatch, MU swimmer Johnsson earns academic honors
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331859663/Swimmer-Johnsson-earns-academic-honors
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002240800
From the Charleston Daily Mail, C-USA travel tough on Herd
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002240636
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Whiteside sets C-USA block record in Marshall victory
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002250028
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall handles Rice, 77-54
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x802131272/Marshall-handles-Rice-77-54
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Hamrick sees Herd enthusiasm growing
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331859659/Hamrick-sees-Herd-enthusiasm-growing
From the Herald Dispatch, MU women visiting 2nd-place Memphis
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331859665/MU-women-visiting-2nd-place-Memphis
From the Herald Dispatch, MU swimmer Johnsson earns academic honors
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331859663/Swimmer-Johnsson-earns-academic-honors
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Men’s BB: Marshall at Rice, Web Broadcast
Marshall will be at Rice tonight, game time is 8pm ET. For all of you Herd fans unable to receive a traditional radio feed play-by-play can be heard worldwide on http://www.riceowls.com/.
The game is also listed on http://www.channelsurfing.net/ for a live webcast .
The game is also listed on http://www.channelsurfing.net/ for a live webcast .
Marshall offers two Parkersburg standouts 2011football scholarships
The Marshall Thundering Blog is comfortable reporting that two Parkersburg High School football players have received offers to play for Marshall University.
One offer has gone out to Allen Wasonga, a 5 - 9, 196 pound running back. Wasonga was named the West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year after rushing for 2,203 yards and scoring 28 rushing touchdowns for the Big Reds last fall. A native of Kenya Wasonga moved to Parkersburg about ten years ago. Wasonga also has offers from WVU, Michigan, and Ohio State.
Another offer has been extend to Big Reds offensive lineman Justin Johnson. Johnson tips the scales at 6 - 3, 300 pounds and also has offers from Ohio and WVU. Johnson's brother Paul is a grad assistant at WVU and his other brother Josh starts along the Mountaineer's offensive line.
Allen Wasonga Maxpreps.com profile: http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/1PFOLPZeekq47V9YWz9ZaA/football-fall-09/profile-allan-wasonga.htm
Allen Wasonga YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm0cU5UXBkU
Justin Johnson Scout.com profile:
http://hswestvirginia.scout.com/a.z?s=413&p=8&c=1&nid=3963194
One offer has gone out to Allen Wasonga, a 5 - 9, 196 pound running back. Wasonga was named the West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year after rushing for 2,203 yards and scoring 28 rushing touchdowns for the Big Reds last fall. A native of Kenya Wasonga moved to Parkersburg about ten years ago. Wasonga also has offers from WVU, Michigan, and Ohio State.
Another offer has been extend to Big Reds offensive lineman Justin Johnson. Johnson tips the scales at 6 - 3, 300 pounds and also has offers from Ohio and WVU. Johnson's brother Paul is a grad assistant at WVU and his other brother Josh starts along the Mountaineer's offensive line.
Allen Wasonga Maxpreps.com profile: http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/1PFOLPZeekq47V9YWz9ZaA/football-fall-09/profile-allan-wasonga.htm
Allen Wasonga YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm0cU5UXBkU
Justin Johnson Scout.com profile:
http://hswestvirginia.scout.com/a.z?s=413&p=8&c=1&nid=3963194
college football attendance down slightly in 09-10
From NCAA News reporter Gary Johnson:
After three consecutive record-breaking seasons, college football attendance declined slightly for the first time in five years. A total of 48,284,673 fans attended games at all 630 NCAA schools during the 2009 season (including home games, neutral-site games and postseason contests), a drop of 554,330 from the record set in 2008.
Read the whole report here: http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal/ncaahome?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/ncaa/ncaa/ncaa+news/ncaa+news+online/2010/association-wide/ncaa+football+attendance+plateaus+after+record+run_02_22_10_ncaa_news
After three consecutive record-breaking seasons, college football attendance declined slightly for the first time in five years. A total of 48,284,673 fans attended games at all 630 NCAA schools during the 2009 season (including home games, neutral-site games and postseason contests), a drop of 554,330 from the record set in 2008.
Read the whole report here: http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal/ncaahome?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/ncaa/ncaa/ncaa+news/ncaa+news+online/2010/association-wide/ncaa+football+attendance+plateaus+after+record+run_02_22_10_ncaa_news
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/24
From the Charleston Gazette, Herd looking for payback vs. Owls
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002230814
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall-Rice game matches young stars
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002230808
From the Herald Dispatch, Haymon, Herd ready for Rice
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331859057/Haymon-embraces-job-as-role-player
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Winning 20 games is not a little feat
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331859053/Winning-20-games-is-not-a-little-feat
From the Herald Dispatch, MU tennis team up to 34th in country
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331859059/MU-women-up-to-34th-in-country
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002230814
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall-Rice game matches young stars
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002230808
From the Herald Dispatch, Haymon, Herd ready for Rice
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331859057/Haymon-embraces-job-as-role-player
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Winning 20 games is not a little feat
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331859053/Winning-20-games-is-not-a-little-feat
From the Herald Dispatch, MU tennis team up to 34th in country
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331859059/MU-women-up-to-34th-in-country
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Conference USA commissioner Britton Banowsky
ESPN.com’s Graham Watson did a short five question interview with Conference USA commissioner Britton Banowsky. Follow the link below to read.
http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/19852/five-questions-with-c-usa-commissioner-banowsky
http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/19852/five-questions-with-c-usa-commissioner-banowsky
2011 Football Offer Herve Coby
The Marshall Thundering Blog is comfortable reporting that Marshall has offered one of its first scholarships for 2011 to American Heritage (Delray Beach FL) wide receiver Herve Coby.
Coby will be entering his senior year next season. As a junior he caught 24 passes for 496 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Coby is also receiving interest from Florida Atlantic, Florida International, West Virginia, and Miami.
See Coby’s stats here: http://hss.sun-sentinel.com/PlayerStats.aspx?SchoolID=61&SportID=1&SeasonID=68&PlayerID=34657
See Coby’s ESPN.com page here: http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?page=onthetrail&recruitId=90241&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncf%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fplayer%3fpage%3donthetrail%26recruitId%3d90241
Coby will be entering his senior year next season. As a junior he caught 24 passes for 496 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Coby is also receiving interest from Florida Atlantic, Florida International, West Virginia, and Miami.
See Coby’s stats here: http://hss.sun-sentinel.com/PlayerStats.aspx?SchoolID=61&SportID=1&SeasonID=68&PlayerID=34657
See Coby’s ESPN.com page here: http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?page=onthetrail&recruitId=90241&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncf%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fplayer%3fpage%3donthetrail%26recruitId%3d90241
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/23
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall's Whiteside earns C-USA honor
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002220671
From the Herald Dispatch, Whiteside is Rookie of Week again
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331858505/Whiteside-is-Rookie-of-Week-again
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Officiating getting too bad for me to stay quiet
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331858501/Officiating-getting-too-bad-for-me-to-stay-quiet
From the Herald Dispatch, Whiteside going against former teammate
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x802130901/Whiteside-wins-rookie-award-again
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002220671
From the Herald Dispatch, Whiteside is Rookie of Week again
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331858505/Whiteside-is-Rookie-of-Week-again
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Officiating getting too bad for me to stay quiet
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331858501/Officiating-getting-too-bad-for-me-to-stay-quiet
From the Herald Dispatch, Whiteside going against former teammate
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x802130901/Whiteside-wins-rookie-award-again
Monday, February 22, 2010
Whiteside wins rookie award again
From the Herald Dispatch: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x802130901/Whiteside-wins-rookie-award-again
HUNTINGTON — Hassan Whiteside from the Marshall University men’s basketball team was named as the Conference USA rookie of the week for the fifth time this season.
Whiteside, a 7-foot freshman, averaged 13.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.5 blocked shots in Marshall victories over Tulsa and at Tulane.
The nation’s leading shot blocker (142) is one shy of the C-USA record.
Marshall’s next game is Wednesday at Rice.
HUNTINGTON — Hassan Whiteside from the Marshall University men’s basketball team was named as the Conference USA rookie of the week for the fifth time this season.
Whiteside, a 7-foot freshman, averaged 13.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.5 blocked shots in Marshall victories over Tulsa and at Tulane.
The nation’s leading shot blocker (142) is one shy of the C-USA record.
Marshall’s next game is Wednesday at Rice.
ESPN: C-USA Spring Football Preview
ESPN.com ran a preview today of each C-USA football team heading into spring practice. This is what they had to say about Marshall:
Marshall Thundering Herd
Spring practice starts: TBA
Spring game: TBA
What to watch:
New head coach Doc Holliday said his immediate concern is the kicking game after Craig Ratanamorn graduated and with backup Tyler Warner struggling. Warner will have a chance to win the job in the spring, but freshman Justin Haig will be the favorite when he arrives in the fall.
When Darius Marshall left early for the NFL, it opened up the running back competition between Martin Ward and Terrell Edwards. Former coach Mark Snyder was high on both players, but they’ll have to impress their new coach with a star running back coming in August.
After Cody Slate went down with injury, Antavious Wilson emerged as the Thundering Herd’s go-to receiver. He should see plenty of action in Marshall’s stretch offense, but the Herd will need to develop more options, including Aaron Dobson, Lee Smith and Charles Walker.
Read the whole article and learn about he rest of our conference here: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/19838/what-to-watch-in-conference-usa-this-spring
Marshall Thundering Herd
Spring practice starts: TBA
Spring game: TBA
What to watch:
New head coach Doc Holliday said his immediate concern is the kicking game after Craig Ratanamorn graduated and with backup Tyler Warner struggling. Warner will have a chance to win the job in the spring, but freshman Justin Haig will be the favorite when he arrives in the fall.
When Darius Marshall left early for the NFL, it opened up the running back competition between Martin Ward and Terrell Edwards. Former coach Mark Snyder was high on both players, but they’ll have to impress their new coach with a star running back coming in August.
After Cody Slate went down with injury, Antavious Wilson emerged as the Thundering Herd’s go-to receiver. He should see plenty of action in Marshall’s stretch offense, but the Herd will need to develop more options, including Aaron Dobson, Lee Smith and Charles Walker.
Read the whole article and learn about he rest of our conference here: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/19838/what-to-watch-in-conference-usa-this-spring
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/22
From the Charleston Gazette, We would survive a 96-team tourney, thank you
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/DougSmock/201002210483
From the Charleston Daily Mail, WVU eyes top 3 seed; MU could see NIT
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002210426
From the Charleston Daily Mail, 1 of 40 with 20
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/02/21/1-of-40-with-20/
From the Herald Dispatch, SMU outshoots MU women
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331858063/SMU-outshoots-MU-women
From the Herald Dispatch, Wilkerson's leadership critical in win
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331858071/No-Headline
From the Herald Dispatch, MU Roundup: Marshall baseball strikes late for 10-6 win
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331858061/Marshall-strikes-late-for-10-6-win
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/DougSmock/201002210483
From the Charleston Daily Mail, WVU eyes top 3 seed; MU could see NIT
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002210426
From the Charleston Daily Mail, 1 of 40 with 20
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/02/21/1-of-40-with-20/
From the Herald Dispatch, SMU outshoots MU women
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331858063/SMU-outshoots-MU-women
From the Herald Dispatch, Wilkerson's leadership critical in win
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331858071/No-Headline
From the Herald Dispatch, MU Roundup: Marshall baseball strikes late for 10-6 win
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331858061/Marshall-strikes-late-for-10-6-win
Play Ball! Marshall Baseball starts season at Samford this weekend
From: http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/021810aab.html
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Marshall University baseball team hits the road for a four-game series at Samford in Birmingham, Ala., to begin the 2010 season. The first game is slated for the Thundering Herd on Friday, Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. EST at Joe Lee Griffin Stadium. Game time was pushed up from the original time of 7 p.m. due to low temperatures forecasted for the area.
Following opening day for both clubs, the Herd and the Bulldogs will play a twin bill on Saturday. First pitch will be thrown at 2 p.m. EST, followed by the second game at 5 p.m. EST. The series finale is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. EST.
Game 1: MU - Ian Kadish, RHP (0-1, 6.17 ERA) SU - Jonathan Stephens, RHP (7-0, 2.88 ERA*)
Game 2: MU - Mike Mason, LHP (1-1, 6.43 ERA) SU - Kyle Putkonen, RHP (4-3, 8.44 ERA)
Game 3: MU - Shane Farrell, RHP (1-7, 3.88 ERA) SU - Arthur Strauss, RHP (N/A)
Game 4: MU - Ryan Kiel, LHP (4-3, 6.15 ERA) SU - TBA
*2008 statistics
MARSHALL
Marshall is coming off a 22-32 overall record in 2009 with 19 letterwinners returning. Four of the top six hitters are back for the green and white with C/INF Victor Gomez leading the charge. The junior was selected to the preseason first team All-Conference USA squad after an impressive 2009 campaign. Last season, Gomez launched a team-best 18 homers and 62 RBI.
Senior INF Josh Valle led the club last year in batting average (.337) and hit even stronger against C-USA competition (.420). Redshirt sophomore Rhett Stafford registered a .293 batting clip with six homers, while junior Kenny Socorro returns as the incumbent at shortstop for the Herd. Socorro recorded a .280 average in 2009 and led the team in assists (140) and helped convert 38 double plays.
Right-handed pitcher Ian Kadish will take the ball from head coach Jeff Waggoner in the first game of the series. The junior was used strictly as a reliever a year ago, making all 19 appearances out of the bullpen, had a standout fall for the Herd. Kadish earned MVP honors in the fall Green/White Series by posting a 2-0 record allowing only two earned runs in 11.0 innings with 14 strikeouts.
SAMFORD
The host Bulldogs finished with an overall record of 17-35 and bring back all starting position players from last season's team. Samford, who competes in the Southern Conference, will look to David Schulze as an offensive force. Schulze, a senior OF, batted .335 with 10 homers and 57 RBI in 2009. Wayne Miller returns to roam CF for the Bulldogs after hitting .339 along with swiping 24-of-26 steal attempts.
Jonathan Stephens is slated to toe the rubber in the season opener. A redshirt senior, Stephens sat out the 2009 season due to an injury. In 2008, he went a perfect 7-0 on the hill with a 2.88 ERA.
GameTracker will be available for the entire series by logging onto http://www.herdzone.com/
Game Notes: http://herdzone.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/mars/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2-18-10gamenotes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Marshall University baseball team hits the road for a four-game series at Samford in Birmingham, Ala., to begin the 2010 season. The first game is slated for the Thundering Herd on Friday, Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. EST at Joe Lee Griffin Stadium. Game time was pushed up from the original time of 7 p.m. due to low temperatures forecasted for the area.
Following opening day for both clubs, the Herd and the Bulldogs will play a twin bill on Saturday. First pitch will be thrown at 2 p.m. EST, followed by the second game at 5 p.m. EST. The series finale is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. EST.
Game 1: MU - Ian Kadish, RHP (0-1, 6.17 ERA) SU - Jonathan Stephens, RHP (7-0, 2.88 ERA*)
Game 2: MU - Mike Mason, LHP (1-1, 6.43 ERA) SU - Kyle Putkonen, RHP (4-3, 8.44 ERA)
Game 3: MU - Shane Farrell, RHP (1-7, 3.88 ERA) SU - Arthur Strauss, RHP (N/A)
Game 4: MU - Ryan Kiel, LHP (4-3, 6.15 ERA) SU - TBA
*2008 statistics
MARSHALL
Marshall is coming off a 22-32 overall record in 2009 with 19 letterwinners returning. Four of the top six hitters are back for the green and white with C/INF Victor Gomez leading the charge. The junior was selected to the preseason first team All-Conference USA squad after an impressive 2009 campaign. Last season, Gomez launched a team-best 18 homers and 62 RBI.
Senior INF Josh Valle led the club last year in batting average (.337) and hit even stronger against C-USA competition (.420). Redshirt sophomore Rhett Stafford registered a .293 batting clip with six homers, while junior Kenny Socorro returns as the incumbent at shortstop for the Herd. Socorro recorded a .280 average in 2009 and led the team in assists (140) and helped convert 38 double plays.
Right-handed pitcher Ian Kadish will take the ball from head coach Jeff Waggoner in the first game of the series. The junior was used strictly as a reliever a year ago, making all 19 appearances out of the bullpen, had a standout fall for the Herd. Kadish earned MVP honors in the fall Green/White Series by posting a 2-0 record allowing only two earned runs in 11.0 innings with 14 strikeouts.
SAMFORD
The host Bulldogs finished with an overall record of 17-35 and bring back all starting position players from last season's team. Samford, who competes in the Southern Conference, will look to David Schulze as an offensive force. Schulze, a senior OF, batted .335 with 10 homers and 57 RBI in 2009. Wayne Miller returns to roam CF for the Bulldogs after hitting .339 along with swiping 24-of-26 steal attempts.
Jonathan Stephens is slated to toe the rubber in the season opener. A redshirt senior, Stephens sat out the 2009 season due to an injury. In 2008, he went a perfect 7-0 on the hill with a 2.88 ERA.
GameTracker will be available for the entire series by logging onto http://www.herdzone.com/
Game Notes: http://herdzone.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/mars/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2-18-10gamenotes
Marshall Softball looks to stay Undefeated
Aftrer sweeping the Stetson classic last weekend with wins over Michigan State, Stetson, and Missouri State the undefeated (4-0) Marshall softball team travels to the Florida Lipton Tournament in Gainesville this weekend. Marshall is scheduled to play five games in the tournament starting today with East Carolina and Kansas. Tomorrow Marshall will play #3 Florida and Campbell. Last year both Florida and Campbell participated in the NCAA softball tournament. Marshall will close out the tournament on Sunday with another game against Kansas.
You can follow all of Marshall’s games this weekend on game tracker, click the link below:
http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/w-softbl/mars-w-softbl-body.html
You can follow all of Marshall’s games this weekend on game tracker, click the link below:
http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/w-softbl/mars-w-softbl-body.html
Herd Tennis Jumps in Rankings
After impressive victories over Virginia (# 61), Kentucky (#54) and West Virginia the undefeated (8-0) Marshall tennis team jumped 24 spots in the latest ITA rankings to 45th.
This weekend Marshall travels to Penn State for matches against the Nittany Lions and #42 Boise State.
This weekend Marshall travels to Penn State for matches against the Nittany Lions and #42 Boise State.
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/19
From the Charleston Gazette, Herd, Tulsa likely to meet again in tourney
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002180667
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Wilkerson, Lutz key to Herd's big finish
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002190059
From the Herald Dispatch, Jones made critical call against Tulsa
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331856911/Jones-made-critical-call-against-Tulsa
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall has depth in tough conference
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331856909/Marshall-has-depth-in-tough-conference
From the Herald Dispatch, MU hosts swimming, diving
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331856915/MU-hosts-swimming-diving
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd football ticket sales start strong
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331856885/Herd-football-ticket-sales-start-strong
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002180667
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Wilkerson, Lutz key to Herd's big finish
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002190059
From the Herald Dispatch, Jones made critical call against Tulsa
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331856911/Jones-made-critical-call-against-Tulsa
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall has depth in tough conference
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331856909/Marshall-has-depth-in-tough-conference
From the Herald Dispatch, MU hosts swimming, diving
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331856915/MU-hosts-swimming-diving
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd football ticket sales start strong
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331856885/Herd-football-ticket-sales-start-strong
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Hassan Whiteside 50-50 on Going Pro
From Mitch Vingle at the Charleston Gazette: http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/todayssportscolumn/201002170739?page=2&build=cache
"There's a possibility,'' Whiteside said after the game. "It's 50-50. It depends on how highly [NBA officials] are talking about [drafting] me. There's also talk of a lockout. So that will come into play.
"But I've been wanting to play in the NBA since I was 2. After the season, I'll decide. I need to get stronger and have so much to work on. Right now, I'm enjoying the Herd.''
"There's a possibility,'' Whiteside said after the game. "It's 50-50. It depends on how highly [NBA officials] are talking about [drafting] me. There's also talk of a lockout. So that will come into play.
"But I've been wanting to play in the NBA since I was 2. After the season, I'll decide. I need to get stronger and have so much to work on. Right now, I'm enjoying the Herd.''
C-USA Men’s basketball tournament seating
Five teams are battling for four first round byes in the C-USA men’s basketball tournament. Each team UTEP, Memphis, UAB, Tulsa, and Marshall have four conference games left. Below I have gone through each teams remaining schedule and predicted wins and losses:
UTEP
@ Tulsa W
@ Southern Miss W
Rice W
@ Marshall L
UAB W
14 -2, 23 - 6
Memphis
SMU W
@ Houston W
Southern Miss W
@UAB L
Tulsa L
12 – 4, 22 - 9
UAB
Houston W
@ UCF W
Tulane W
Memphis W
@UTEP L
12 – 4, 24 - 6
Tulsa
UTEP L
@ Duke L
@ ECU W
SMU W
@ Memphis W
11 – 5, 22 - 9
Marshall
@ Tulane W
@ Rice W
UCF W
UTEP W
@ SMU L
11 – 5, 23 – 8
If the each team finishes with the record above the final standings will look like this:
UTEP 14 -2
Memphis 12 – 4
UAB 12 -4
Marshall 11 - 5
Tulsa 11- 5
Marshall would own the tie breaker over Tulsa due to a better record against the conferences best team (UTEP). Memphis would be the second seed over UAB because of the Tigers one win and no losses to Marshall compared to UAB’s 1 - 1 record against the Herd.
How do you think things will finish in C-USA, leave your predictions in the comments section.
UTEP
@ Tulsa W
@ Southern Miss W
Rice W
@ Marshall L
UAB W
14 -2, 23 - 6
Memphis
SMU W
@ Houston W
Southern Miss W
@UAB L
Tulsa L
12 – 4, 22 - 9
UAB
Houston W
@ UCF W
Tulane W
Memphis W
@UTEP L
12 – 4, 24 - 6
Tulsa
UTEP L
@ Duke L
@ ECU W
SMU W
@ Memphis W
11 – 5, 22 - 9
Marshall
@ Tulane W
@ Rice W
UCF W
UTEP W
@ SMU L
11 – 5, 23 – 8
If the each team finishes with the record above the final standings will look like this:
UTEP 14 -2
Memphis 12 – 4
UAB 12 -4
Marshall 11 - 5
Tulsa 11- 5
Marshall would own the tie breaker over Tulsa due to a better record against the conferences best team (UTEP). Memphis would be the second seed over UAB because of the Tigers one win and no losses to Marshall compared to UAB’s 1 - 1 record against the Herd.
How do you think things will finish in C-USA, leave your predictions in the comments section.
Last Night's Win, the View from Tulsa
Read about last night’s win from Tulsa’s point of view, here is an article from the Tulsa World:
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/TU/article.aspx?subjectid=94&articleid=20100218_94_B1_Tulsas81235
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/TU/article.aspx?subjectid=94&articleid=20100218_94_B1_Tulsas81235
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/18
From the Charleston Gazette, Matchup of big men proved to be good theater
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002170739
From the Charleston Gazette, Lutz comes up big
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002170726
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd avenges another Conference USA defeat
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002170745
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall downs Tulsa, 64-58
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1252840940/Marshall-downs-Tulsa-64-58
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Lutz puts new moves on Tulsa in victory
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331856313/Lutz-puts-new-moves-on-Tulsa-in-victory
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002170739
From the Charleston Gazette, Lutz comes up big
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002170726
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd avenges another Conference USA defeat
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002170745
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall downs Tulsa, 64-58
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1252840940/Marshall-downs-Tulsa-64-58
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Lutz puts new moves on Tulsa in victory
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331856313/Lutz-puts-new-moves-on-Tulsa-in-victory
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Men’s BB Tonight: Marshall vs Tulsa
Where: Cam Henderson Center
When: 7pm
Tickets: Available at the Cam Henderson Center box office, or by calling 1-800-The-Herd, or online at http://herdzone.cstv.com/.
Coverage: Student Radio 88.1 WMUL (live stream online at www.marshall.edu/wmul/) and Huntington Radio 93.7 The Dawg.
*Quick Note*
The game is not currently listed on http://www.channelsurfing.net/.
When: 7pm
Tickets: Available at the Cam Henderson Center box office, or by calling 1-800-The-Herd, or online at http://herdzone.cstv.com/.
Coverage: Student Radio 88.1 WMUL (live stream online at www.marshall.edu/wmul/) and Huntington Radio 93.7 The Dawg.
*Quick Note*
The game is not currently listed on http://www.channelsurfing.net/.
Markel Humphrey & Mark Dorris on Twitter
You can follow former Marshall basketball players Markel Humphrey and Mark Dorris on Twitter. Humphrey is playing basketball in Holland for Matrixx Magix Nijmegen while Dorris is in Germany with Cuxhaven BasCats.
Markel Humphrey’s Twitter page: http://twitter.com/kelzss
Mark Dorris’s Twitter page: http://twitter.com/ROYALDOT
Markel Humphrey’s Twitter page: http://twitter.com/kelzss
Mark Dorris’s Twitter page: http://twitter.com/ROYALDOT
Jamie Onufrak Signs with UAB
One of Mark Snyder’s first verbal commitments for 2010 was Out Door Academy (Sarasota FL) TE/DE Jamie Onufrak. After the coaching change Onufrak re-opened his commitment and has now inked a letter of intent with UAB.
Read about Onufrak’s commitment here: http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/11939/odas-onufrak-going-to-uab/
Read about Onufrak’s commitment here: http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/11939/odas-onufrak-going-to-uab/
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/17
From the Charleston Gazette, Tickets, upgrades and deals for Marshall, WVU
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002160737
From the Charleston Gazette, Centers of attention
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002160738
From the Charleston Gazette, UCF dump Houston
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall hopes to close race in league standings
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002160813
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Big man on campus
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MarshallBasketball/201002160678
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Logan native, former Memphis coach, dies
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/ConfrenceUSASporta/201002160796
From the Herald Dispatch, MU-Tulsa attracts NBA scouts
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1252840865/NBA-scouts-coming-to-watch
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Marshall hopes Uzoh 'Shaqled' again
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1252840877/Marshall-hopes-Uzoh-Shaqled-again
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002160737
From the Charleston Gazette, Centers of attention
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002160738
From the Charleston Gazette, UCF dump Houston
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall hopes to close race in league standings
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002160813
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Big man on campus
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MarshallBasketball/201002160678
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Logan native, former Memphis coach, dies
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/ConfrenceUSASporta/201002160796
From the Herald Dispatch, MU-Tulsa attracts NBA scouts
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1252840865/NBA-scouts-coming-to-watch
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Marshall hopes Uzoh 'Shaqled' again
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1252840877/Marshall-hopes-Uzoh-Shaqled-again
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Chad Pennington, Randy Moss, Chris Hanson, and Byron Lefwich
Here are a few pieces of Marshall NFL news from the last few weeks that I have yet to post -
Article from the New York Daily News about Chad Pennington’s future and a possible return to NYC:
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/2010/02/05/2010-02-05_chad_pennington_willing_to_return_to_new_york_jets_to_backup_mark_sanchez.html
With Randy Moss entering into a contract year NESN.com’s Daniel Popko speculates about the receivers future with the Patriots:
http://www.nesn.com/2010/02/decision-to-resign-randy-moss-could-prove-difficult-for-patriots.html
More on Moss. This article is about the separated shoulder Moss suffered during week 5 of the NFL season. Moss started all of the Patriots 16 games:
http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2010/02/02/patriots_wr_moss_played_through_separated_shoulder_in_2009/
Nice article by Mike Reiss at ESPN.com about free agent punter Chris Hanson’s future with the New England Patriots:
http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/columns/story?columnist=reiss_mike&id=4908489
Pewterreport.com has Byron Leftwich listed among possible Tampa Bay Buccaneers that might be cut:
http://www.pewterreport.com/articles/view/6721
Article from the New York Daily News about Chad Pennington’s future and a possible return to NYC:
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/2010/02/05/2010-02-05_chad_pennington_willing_to_return_to_new_york_jets_to_backup_mark_sanchez.html
With Randy Moss entering into a contract year NESN.com’s Daniel Popko speculates about the receivers future with the Patriots:
http://www.nesn.com/2010/02/decision-to-resign-randy-moss-could-prove-difficult-for-patriots.html
More on Moss. This article is about the separated shoulder Moss suffered during week 5 of the NFL season. Moss started all of the Patriots 16 games:
http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2010/02/02/patriots_wr_moss_played_through_separated_shoulder_in_2009/
Nice article by Mike Reiss at ESPN.com about free agent punter Chris Hanson’s future with the New England Patriots:
http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/columns/story?columnist=reiss_mike&id=4908489
Pewterreport.com has Byron Leftwich listed among possible Tampa Bay Buccaneers that might be cut:
http://www.pewterreport.com/articles/view/6721
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/16
From the Charleston Gazette, Wilkerson making late push in senior season
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002150581
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall asks for money to expand football stadium
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002150549
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Basketball success may justify MU in C-USA
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331855287/Landon-Basketball-success-may-justify-MU-in-C-USA
From the Herald Dispatch, Big men make big impact in C-USA
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331855289/Big-men-make-big-impact-in-C-USA-this-year
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002150581
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall asks for money to expand football stadium
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002150549
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Basketball success may justify MU in C-USA
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331855287/Landon-Basketball-success-may-justify-MU-in-C-USA
From the Herald Dispatch, Big men make big impact in C-USA
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x331855289/Big-men-make-big-impact-in-C-USA-this-year
Thursday, February 11, 2010
No New Post Again
Sorry Marshall Thundering Blog faithful no new post today. Can't make any promises about Friday but I will be back in full force Tuesday February 16th.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Closed Due to Snow
Sorry folks the blog is taking another day off, Wednesday February 10th. Look for regular updates to return Thursday February 11th.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Marshall vs. Rio Grande
Where: Cam Henderson Center
When: 7pm
Tickets: Available at the Cam Henderson Center box office, or by calling 1-800-The-Herd, or online at http://herdzone.cstv.com/.
Coverage: Student Radio 88.1 WMUL (live stream online at www.marshall.edu/wmul/), Huntington Radio 93.7 The Dawg, Online Video stream available at http://www.channelsurfing.net/.
When: 7pm
Tickets: Available at the Cam Henderson Center box office, or by calling 1-800-The-Herd, or online at http://herdzone.cstv.com/.
Coverage: Student Radio 88.1 WMUL (live stream online at www.marshall.edu/wmul/), Huntington Radio 93.7 The Dawg, Online Video stream available at http://www.channelsurfing.net/.
Randy Moss & The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Did you think Randy Moss was a one sport man? Moss’s Randy Moss Motorsports is set to open up another year of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series action at Daytona this Friday. For a season preview of Moss’s two drivers Mike Skinner & David Starr follow the links below to PaddockTalk.com.
Mike Skinner
http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=127782&newlang=&topic=11&catid=33
David Starr
http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=127783&newlang=&topic=11&catid=33
Mike Skinner
http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=127782&newlang=&topic=11&catid=33
David Starr
http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=127783&newlang=&topic=11&catid=33
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/9
From the Charleston Gazette, Ex-Herd stars headline Big Green Banquet
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002080610
From the Charleston Gazette, Struggling Rio Grande again visits Marshall
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002080539
From the Herald Dispatch, Baines returning to form
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838469800/BAINES-RETURNING-TO-FORM
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Don't take NBA bait just yet, Hassan
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838469798/Dont-take-NBA-bait-just-yet-Hassan
From the Herald Dispatch, MU men's soccer recruits 4 players
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838469802/MU-mens-soccer-recruits-4-players
From the Herald Dispatch, Big names here for Big Green banquet
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838469790/Big-names-returning-for-Big-Green-banquet
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002080610
From the Charleston Gazette, Struggling Rio Grande again visits Marshall
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002080539
From the Herald Dispatch, Baines returning to form
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838469800/BAINES-RETURNING-TO-FORM
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Don't take NBA bait just yet, Hassan
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838469798/Dont-take-NBA-bait-just-yet-Hassan
From the Herald Dispatch, MU men's soccer recruits 4 players
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838469802/MU-mens-soccer-recruits-4-players
From the Herald Dispatch, Big names here for Big Green banquet
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838469790/Big-names-returning-for-Big-Green-banquet
Monday, February 8, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Chad Pennington's foundation awards $70,000 to W.Va. groups
From the Charleston Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002050341
Chad Pennington's 1st and 10 Foundation has awarded $70,000 to organizations throughout West Virginia, including two in Cabell County, for the Fall 2009 grant cycle.
The foundation, which awards grants on a semi-annual basis, issued $135,500 to organizations in West Virginia in 2009.
Since its inception in 2003, the foundation has distributed $930,999 in funds to organizations in the foundation's geographical areas, including over $700,000 in West Virginia.
Local organizations to receive funding include Operation BEST and Children's Place, both in Cabell County.
The foundation has given funding to purchase supplies and equipment to allow Operation BEST to move into all Cabell County Schools. The program works to provide students with communications, critical thinking, problem solving and team building skills that will make them more marketable in the workforce.
Funding to Children's Place, an early learning center located in east Huntington, will help replace carpet, buy new furniture and dinnerware for the group.
The next deadline for submitting a grant application is Feb. 15. Grant application requests can be sent to: 1st and 10 Foundation, P.O. Box 192, Guild, NH 03754 or via email at direc...@1stand10foundation.com.
For more information, call 631-384-3667.
Chad Pennington's 1st and 10 Foundation has awarded $70,000 to organizations throughout West Virginia, including two in Cabell County, for the Fall 2009 grant cycle.
The foundation, which awards grants on a semi-annual basis, issued $135,500 to organizations in West Virginia in 2009.
Since its inception in 2003, the foundation has distributed $930,999 in funds to organizations in the foundation's geographical areas, including over $700,000 in West Virginia.
Local organizations to receive funding include Operation BEST and Children's Place, both in Cabell County.
The foundation has given funding to purchase supplies and equipment to allow Operation BEST to move into all Cabell County Schools. The program works to provide students with communications, critical thinking, problem solving and team building skills that will make them more marketable in the workforce.
Funding to Children's Place, an early learning center located in east Huntington, will help replace carpet, buy new furniture and dinnerware for the group.
The next deadline for submitting a grant application is Feb. 15. Grant application requests can be sent to: 1st and 10 Foundation, P.O. Box 192, Guild, NH 03754 or via email at direc...@1stand10foundation.com.
For more information, call 631-384-3667.
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/5
From the Charleston Gazette, Korn ready to take root at MU
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002040823
From the Charleston Daily Mail, East Carolina is chance for Herd to redeem itself
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002050038
From the Charleston Daily Mail, QB Korn sees Marshall as chance to fulfill dreams
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002050039
From the Herald Dispatch, Korn coming to Marshall
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838468130/Korn-coming-to-Marshall
From the Herald Dispatch, MU needs to win close ones
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838468126/MU-looks-for-way-to-win-close-ones
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women fall to UCF, 56-47
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838468134/Marshall-women-fall-to-UCF-56-47
From the Herald Dispatch, Former Herd soccer player signs with professional team
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838468132/Former-Herd-soccer-player-signs-with-professional-team
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Destiny brought new QB to Herd
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838468122/Destiny-brought-new-QB-to-Herd
From the Herald Dispatch, Holliday stuck to proven approach
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838468128/Holliday-stuck-to-proven-approach
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002040823
From the Charleston Daily Mail, East Carolina is chance for Herd to redeem itself
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002050038
From the Charleston Daily Mail, QB Korn sees Marshall as chance to fulfill dreams
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002050039
From the Herald Dispatch, Korn coming to Marshall
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838468130/Korn-coming-to-Marshall
From the Herald Dispatch, MU needs to win close ones
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838468126/MU-looks-for-way-to-win-close-ones
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women fall to UCF, 56-47
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838468134/Marshall-women-fall-to-UCF-56-47
From the Herald Dispatch, Former Herd soccer player signs with professional team
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838468132/Former-Herd-soccer-player-signs-with-professional-team
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Destiny brought new QB to Herd
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838468122/Destiny-brought-new-QB-to-Herd
From the Herald Dispatch, Holliday stuck to proven approach
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1838468128/Holliday-stuck-to-proven-approach
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Chad Pennington and Chris Cooley go Fishing
Found an article on ESPN.com about a fishing trip Chad Pennington and Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley took together. The article is mostly about fishing but worth a read, link below.
http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/news/story?id=4881940
http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/news/story?id=4881940
Korn to Huntington in May
From Doug Smock's Inside Marshall Sports Blog: http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/02/04/yes-willy-korn-is-coming/
Yes, Willy Korn is coming
by Doug Smock
This may be out all over by now, but I talked to Willy about 11:30 a.m. this morning. He is coming. He will get his degree in May and be in Huntington ASAP, like the next day, to join the program.
Yes, Willy Korn is coming
by Doug Smock
This may be out all over by now, but I talked to Willy about 11:30 a.m. this morning. He is coming. He will get his degree in May and be in Huntington ASAP, like the next day, to join the program.
Official: Willy Korn to Marshall
Follow the link below to watch video of Willy Korn discussing his transfer to Marshall.
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20100204/NEWS/2040345/Willy-Korn-to-transfer-to-Marshall
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20100204/NEWS/2040345/Willy-Korn-to-transfer-to-Marshall
WVU Fans are a Bunch of Animals
Click below to read about the deplorable actions of West Virginia fans during last nights home game against Pitt.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/blog/the_dagger/post/Huggins-lectures-rowdy-West-Virigina-fans-for-hu?urn=ncaab,217537
I hope Travis Bell enjoys playing football for those people……..
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/blog/the_dagger/post/Huggins-lectures-rowdy-West-Virigina-fans-for-hu?urn=ncaab,217537
I hope Travis Bell enjoys playing football for those people……..
Willy Korn expected to announce transfer to Marshall today
From Doug Smock at the Charleston Gazette: http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002031069
Willy Korn, the Clemson quarterback who has decided to get finish his bachelor's degree and transfer, is expected to announce today he will go to Marshall.
Korn, who started a game in 2008 but suffered a shoulder injury, will transfer without penalty and have two years remaining. By NCAA rules, if he pursues a master's program at Marshall that is not offered at Clemson, he avoids sitting out a year.
The 6-foot-2, 215-pound sophomore from Lyman, S.C., started the first game after Dabo Swinney took over as head coach in midseason, but was injured on the 14th play. After losing the battle for the starting job to freshman Kyle Parker, he played in six games in mop-up duty, going 12-of-17 for 90 yards, with a touchdown rushing and one passing.
Korn will make the 2010 fall camp very interesting at the quarterback position, now coached by Tony Petersen. Mark Cann and Brian Anderson are starters of the last two years, with senior Press Taylor also in the battle. The younger candidates are redshirt freshman A.J. Graham and incoming freshman Eddie Sullivan.
Willy Korn, the Clemson quarterback who has decided to get finish his bachelor's degree and transfer, is expected to announce today he will go to Marshall.
Korn, who started a game in 2008 but suffered a shoulder injury, will transfer without penalty and have two years remaining. By NCAA rules, if he pursues a master's program at Marshall that is not offered at Clemson, he avoids sitting out a year.
The 6-foot-2, 215-pound sophomore from Lyman, S.C., started the first game after Dabo Swinney took over as head coach in midseason, but was injured on the 14th play. After losing the battle for the starting job to freshman Kyle Parker, he played in six games in mop-up duty, going 12-of-17 for 90 yards, with a touchdown rushing and one passing.
Korn will make the 2010 fall camp very interesting at the quarterback position, now coached by Tony Petersen. Mark Cann and Brian Anderson are starters of the last two years, with senior Press Taylor also in the battle. The younger candidates are redshirt freshman A.J. Graham and incoming freshman Eddie Sullivan.
Marshall Football 2010 Recruiting Class Player Bio’s
The Herald Dispatch, Charleston Daily Mail, and Charleston Gazette all have extensive bio’s of each Marshall commitment from yesterdays signing day. Click the links below to read:
Herald Dispatch
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1830808063/Capsule-looks-at-Marshall-football-recruits
Charleston Gazette
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002030905
Charleston Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002040043
Herald Dispatch
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1830808063/Capsule-looks-at-Marshall-football-recruits
Charleston Gazette
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002030905
Charleston Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002040043
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/4
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall signee list
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002030934
From the Charleston Gazette, Tulsa hands Herd fifth straight loss
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002031093
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall signee capsules
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002030905
From the Charleston Gazette, Clemson QB expected to announce transfer to Marshall today
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002031069
From the Charleston Gazette, Holliday likes Marshall's quality and quantity
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002030938
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall coach happy with recruiting class
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002031117
From the Charleston Daily Mail, 2010 Marshall University signing list
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002040043
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Riverside's Waiters will have to wait
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002040046
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall falls at Tulsa
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1830808107/Marshall-falls-at-Tulsa
From the Herald Dispatch, Holliday hustles, signs 25
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x79365643/Holliday-hustles-to-sign-25-players
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Holliday's first class historic
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x79365639/Recruiting-Hollidays-1st-class-is-MU-history
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women on the road at UCF
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x79365647/Marshall-women-on-the-road-at-UCF
From the Herald Dispatch, Thundering Herd adds 25 players
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1812930900/Marshall-signs-21-student-athletes-this-morning-on-Signing-Day
From the Herald Dispatch, Capsule looks at Marshall football recruits
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1830808063/Capsule-looks-at-Marshall-football-recruits
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002030934
From the Charleston Gazette, Tulsa hands Herd fifth straight loss
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002031093
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall signee capsules
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002030905
From the Charleston Gazette, Clemson QB expected to announce transfer to Marshall today
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002031069
From the Charleston Gazette, Holliday likes Marshall's quality and quantity
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002030938
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall coach happy with recruiting class
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002031117
From the Charleston Daily Mail, 2010 Marshall University signing list
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002040043
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Riverside's Waiters will have to wait
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002040046
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall falls at Tulsa
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1830808107/Marshall-falls-at-Tulsa
From the Herald Dispatch, Holliday hustles, signs 25
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x79365643/Holliday-hustles-to-sign-25-players
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Holliday's first class historic
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x79365639/Recruiting-Hollidays-1st-class-is-MU-history
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women on the road at UCF
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x79365647/Marshall-women-on-the-road-at-UCF
From the Herald Dispatch, Thundering Herd adds 25 players
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1812930900/Marshall-signs-21-student-athletes-this-morning-on-Signing-Day
From the Herald Dispatch, Capsule looks at Marshall football recruits
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1830808063/Capsule-looks-at-Marshall-football-recruits
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Holliday Talks about first Recruting Class
From: http://marshall.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1048095
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall University Head Football Coach Doc Holliday announced the Thundering Herd's 2010 football signing class Wednesday.
"Our goal as a staff was to sign a class good enough to win Conference USA. I believe we met our goal and exceeded expectations in terms of numbers and the quality of student-athletes we have signed," Holliday said. "We have high expectations of these young men on the football field and in the classroom."
Holliday's first recruiting class at Marshall features 25 student-athletes from six different states, many of whom were rated three of four stars by most recruiting services. Thirteen of Marshall's signees hail from the state of Florida, four are from Virginia, three from Georgia, two from North Carolina, two from South Carolina and one from Ohio.
Marshall's class was balanced in terms of position needs with the Thundering Herd bringing in four defensive backs, four wide receivers and four offensive linemen to lead the way. Overall, The Thundering added student-athletes at 12 different positions, including two listed as athletes.
In all, 23 student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to play at Marshall on Wednesday. Linebacker Trevor Black and long snapper/tight end James Power enrolled at Marshall in January and will take part in spring practice.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall University Head Football Coach Doc Holliday announced the Thundering Herd's 2010 football signing class Wednesday.
"Our goal as a staff was to sign a class good enough to win Conference USA. I believe we met our goal and exceeded expectations in terms of numbers and the quality of student-athletes we have signed," Holliday said. "We have high expectations of these young men on the football field and in the classroom."
Holliday's first recruiting class at Marshall features 25 student-athletes from six different states, many of whom were rated three of four stars by most recruiting services. Thirteen of Marshall's signees hail from the state of Florida, four are from Virginia, three from Georgia, two from North Carolina, two from South Carolina and one from Ohio.
Marshall's class was balanced in terms of position needs with the Thundering Herd bringing in four defensive backs, four wide receivers and four offensive linemen to lead the way. Overall, The Thundering added student-athletes at 12 different positions, including two listed as athletes.
In all, 23 student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to play at Marshall on Wednesday. Linebacker Trevor Black and long snapper/tight end James Power enrolled at Marshall in January and will take part in spring practice.
Marshall's Big Day in South Florida
From the High School Buzz blog at the Palm Beach Post: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2010/02/03/big-out-of-state-winners-marshall-wake-forest/
Marshall coach Doc Holliday did not get everyone he wanted in Palm Beach County, but the Thundering Herd still came away with an impressive crop of talent.
Despite signing on as head coach just six weeks ago, Holliday stole recruits from West Virginia and Wake Forest and Rivals.com rated his incoming class as the fifth best in Conference USA.
He landed a total of six local players, including two top-20 prospects: Boca Raton quarterback Eddie Sullivan and Pahokee receiver Fred Pickett.
The Thundering Herd also signed Glades Central running back Antwon Chisholm and receiver Demetrius Evans, Dwyer lineman Mike Fleurizard and American Heritage kicker Justin Haig.
“I think they got some great players,” Dwyer coach Jack Daniels said. “Pickett’s a great receiver and is extremely quick. Chisholm is a guy who could take it the distance any time he touches the ball. They’re going to run a spread offense and I think Eddie Sullivan is a really good fit.
“Mike’s really come from nothing, but he really turned it around. He needed something in his life to motivate him and give him direction.”
Fleurizard, who was the Panthers’ best blocker last season and could play offense or defense at Marshall, turned down a late push by Central Florida.
Evans and Haig could turn out to be the hidden gems of Marshall’s Palm Beach County collection. Evans was Glades Central’s No. 3 receiver last year and Haig was a finalist for the Lou Groza high school kicker of the year award.
“I think we’re bringing one of the best recruiting classes in all of Conference USA,” Haig said. “We’re going to be a team to reckon with.”
Marshall also targeted Glades Central safety Travis Bell and American Heritage receiver Darius Millines, but they signed with West Virginia and Illinois, respectively.
Marshall coach Doc Holliday did not get everyone he wanted in Palm Beach County, but the Thundering Herd still came away with an impressive crop of talent.
Despite signing on as head coach just six weeks ago, Holliday stole recruits from West Virginia and Wake Forest and Rivals.com rated his incoming class as the fifth best in Conference USA.
He landed a total of six local players, including two top-20 prospects: Boca Raton quarterback Eddie Sullivan and Pahokee receiver Fred Pickett.
The Thundering Herd also signed Glades Central running back Antwon Chisholm and receiver Demetrius Evans, Dwyer lineman Mike Fleurizard and American Heritage kicker Justin Haig.
“I think they got some great players,” Dwyer coach Jack Daniels said. “Pickett’s a great receiver and is extremely quick. Chisholm is a guy who could take it the distance any time he touches the ball. They’re going to run a spread offense and I think Eddie Sullivan is a really good fit.
“Mike’s really come from nothing, but he really turned it around. He needed something in his life to motivate him and give him direction.”
Fleurizard, who was the Panthers’ best blocker last season and could play offense or defense at Marshall, turned down a late push by Central Florida.
Evans and Haig could turn out to be the hidden gems of Marshall’s Palm Beach County collection. Evans was Glades Central’s No. 3 receiver last year and Haig was a finalist for the Lou Groza high school kicker of the year award.
“I think we’re bringing one of the best recruiting classes in all of Conference USA,” Haig said. “We’re going to be a team to reckon with.”
Marshall also targeted Glades Central safety Travis Bell and American Heritage receiver Darius Millines, but they signed with West Virginia and Illinois, respectively.
Men's BB: Marshall at Tulsa
ChannelSurfing.net has listed tonight’s game on there website: http://www.channelsurfing.net/, click on over at 8pm so you don’t miss tip-off.
The View from Tulsa
Two stories out of Tulsa about tonight’s matchup against the Golden Hurricanes.
From the Tulsa World, Talent level sky-high for Jordan, Whiteside
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/TU/article.aspx?subjectid=94&articleid=20100203_94_B1_TUseni446090
From the Tulsa World, Uzoh invited to NBA pre-draft camp ... bubble watch ... preparing for Whiteside
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/blogs/blog.aspx?blogid=10#7523
From the Tulsa World, Talent level sky-high for Jordan, Whiteside
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/TU/article.aspx?subjectid=94&articleid=20100203_94_B1_TUseni446090
From the Tulsa World, Uzoh invited to NBA pre-draft camp ... bubble watch ... preparing for Whiteside
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/blogs/blog.aspx?blogid=10#7523
DT D.J. McCellion to Marshall?
From Jason Lieser’s (Palm Beach Post sports writer) twitter page:
http://twitter.com/PbPJasonlieser
Atlantic DT D.J. McCellion did not sign today. Will continue to ponder options. i'm hearing he could end up at Marshall.
Link to McCellion’s rivals.com page: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-D.J.-McCellion-93847
http://twitter.com/PbPJasonlieser
Atlantic DT D.J. McCellion did not sign today. Will continue to ponder options. i'm hearing he could end up at Marshall.
Link to McCellion’s rivals.com page: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-D.J.-McCellion-93847
Marshall losses out on Hans Louis
From the Tampa Tribune: http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/03/holtz-expects-usf-recruit-gunsby-compete-right-awa/
The Bulls have received letters of intent from eight players, including running back Michael Hayes of Blinn (Texas) College, defensive back Mark Joyce of Deland, offensive lineman Jake Kaufman of New Jersey, offensive lineman Tony Kibler of Belle Glade Glades Day School, linebacker Hans Louis of Hollywood Chaminade, running back Marcus Shaw of Desoto and punter Chris Veron of Ocala Forest. .......
The Bulls have received letters of intent from eight players, including running back Michael Hayes of Blinn (Texas) College, defensive back Mark Joyce of Deland, offensive lineman Jake Kaufman of New Jersey, offensive lineman Tony Kibler of Belle Glade Glades Day School, linebacker Hans Louis of Hollywood Chaminade, running back Marcus Shaw of Desoto and punter Chris Veron of Ocala Forest. .......
Marshall Letters of Intent Received by 11:15am
Justin Haig K Delray Beach, Fla.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Fred Pickett WR Pahokee, Fla.
A.J. Scott OL Staunton, Va.
Brandon Sparrow DE Bedford, Va.
Ra'Shawde Myers DE Cocoa, Fla.
Joe Johnson DB New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Antwon Chisholm RB Belle Glade, Fla.
Demetrius Evans WR Belle Glade, Fla.
Harold "Gator" Hoskins WR Gainesville, Fla.
Chris Head TE Jackson, Ga.
Mike Fleurizard DT West Palm Beach, Fla.
Malcolm Strong DE Stone Mountain, Ga.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Fred Pickett WR Pahokee, Fla.
A.J. Scott OL Staunton, Va.
Brandon Sparrow DE Bedford, Va.
Ra'Shawde Myers DE Cocoa, Fla.
Joe Johnson DB New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Antwon Chisholm RB Belle Glade, Fla.
Demetrius Evans WR Belle Glade, Fla.
Harold "Gator" Hoskins WR Gainesville, Fla.
Chris Head TE Jackson, Ga.
Mike Fleurizard DT West Palm Beach, Fla.
Malcolm Strong DE Stone Mountain, Ga.
Harold “Gator” Hoskins
Looks like there is a lot of interest in Harold "Gator" Hoskins a unknown recruit to many Herd fans before singing a letter of intent today.
Hoskins played quarterback at Eastside High School in Gainesville Florida. During the 2008 - 2009 season he squared off against current Marshall quarterback A.J Graham. Graham’s Godby high school won the game but Hoskins scored four touchdowns, two rushing and two passing.
This year Hoskins passed for over 1,100 yards and ten touchdowns to eight interceptions. Hoskins also rushed for 517 yards and ten touchdowns. Playing a slash type role he also punted 15 times for a 37.6 yard average and registered four tackles on defense.
Hoskins could play multiple position at the college level. Think of him as this years C.J Crawford, Hoskins could end up at wide receiver, corner, or safety.
See Hoskins on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlHFoGpaj8U
Hoskins 2009 – 2010 stats: http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/fkL-KdMBKkSo4N9EEGTkfQ/football-fall-09/stats-harold-hoskins.htm
Hoskins played quarterback at Eastside High School in Gainesville Florida. During the 2008 - 2009 season he squared off against current Marshall quarterback A.J Graham. Graham’s Godby high school won the game but Hoskins scored four touchdowns, two rushing and two passing.
This year Hoskins passed for over 1,100 yards and ten touchdowns to eight interceptions. Hoskins also rushed for 517 yards and ten touchdowns. Playing a slash type role he also punted 15 times for a 37.6 yard average and registered four tackles on defense.
Hoskins could play multiple position at the college level. Think of him as this years C.J Crawford, Hoskins could end up at wide receiver, corner, or safety.
See Hoskins on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlHFoGpaj8U
Hoskins 2009 – 2010 stats: http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/fkL-KdMBKkSo4N9EEGTkfQ/football-fall-09/stats-harold-hoskins.htm
Marshall Letters of Intent Received by 10:45am
Justin Haig K Delray Beach, Fla.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Fred Pickett WR Pahokee, Fla.
A.J. Scott OL Staunton, Va.
Brandon Sparrow DE Bedford, Va.
Ra'Shawde Myers DE Cocoa, Fla.
Joe Johnson DB New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Antwon Chisholm RB Belle Glade, Fla.
Demetrius Evans WR Belle Glade, Fla.
Harold "Gator" Hoskins WR Gainesville, Fla.
Chris Head TE Jackson, Ga.
Mike Fleurizard DT West Palm Beach, Fla.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Fred Pickett WR Pahokee, Fla.
A.J. Scott OL Staunton, Va.
Brandon Sparrow DE Bedford, Va.
Ra'Shawde Myers DE Cocoa, Fla.
Joe Johnson DB New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Antwon Chisholm RB Belle Glade, Fla.
Demetrius Evans WR Belle Glade, Fla.
Harold "Gator" Hoskins WR Gainesville, Fla.
Chris Head TE Jackson, Ga.
Mike Fleurizard DT West Palm Beach, Fla.
Marshall losses out on Travis Bell
Per Rivals.com Travis Bell has faxed in his commitment to WVU: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Travis-Bell-94164
Marshall Letters of Intent Received by 9:45am
Justin Haig K Delray Beach, Fla.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Fred Pickett WR Pahokee, Fla.
A.J. Scott OL Staunton, Va.
Brandon Sparrow DE Bedford, Va.
Ra'Shawde Myers DE Cocoa, Fla.
Joe Johnson DB New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Antwon Chisholm RB Belle Glade, Fla.
Demetrius Evans WR Belle Glade, Fla.
Harold "Gator" Hoskins WR Gainesville, Fla.
Chris Head TE Jackson, Ga.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Fred Pickett WR Pahokee, Fla.
A.J. Scott OL Staunton, Va.
Brandon Sparrow DE Bedford, Va.
Ra'Shawde Myers DE Cocoa, Fla.
Joe Johnson DB New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Antwon Chisholm RB Belle Glade, Fla.
Demetrius Evans WR Belle Glade, Fla.
Harold "Gator" Hoskins WR Gainesville, Fla.
Chris Head TE Jackson, Ga.
Marshall losses out on Darius Millines
From Doug Smock at the Charleston Gazette: http://wvgazette.com/Sports/201002030372
Marshall has lost the battle for wide receiver Darius Millines, but has landed a few gems among 19 signees.
Millines, one of three south Florida athletes new coach Doc Holliday had wrested from former employer West Virginia, signed this morning with Illinois.
Marshall has lost the battle for wide receiver Darius Millines, but has landed a few gems among 19 signees.
Millines, one of three south Florida athletes new coach Doc Holliday had wrested from former employer West Virginia, signed this morning with Illinois.
Marshall Letters of Intent Received by 9:30am
Justin Haig K Delray Beach, Fla.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Fred Pickett WR Pahokee, Fla.
A.J. Scott OL Staunton, Va.
Brandon Sparrow DE Bedford, Va.
Ra'Shawde Myers DE Cocoa, Fla.
Joe Johnson DB New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Antwon Chisholm RB Belle Glade, Fla.
Demetrius Evans WR Belle Glade, Fla.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Fred Pickett WR Pahokee, Fla.
A.J. Scott OL Staunton, Va.
Brandon Sparrow DE Bedford, Va.
Ra'Shawde Myers DE Cocoa, Fla.
Joe Johnson DB New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Antwon Chisholm RB Belle Glade, Fla.
Demetrius Evans WR Belle Glade, Fla.
Marshall Letters of Intent Received by 9:00am
Justin Haig K Delray Beach, Fla.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Fred Pickett WR Pahokee, Fla.
A.J. Scott OL Staunton, Va.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Fred Pickett WR Pahokee, Fla.
A.J. Scott OL Staunton, Va.
Mike Hamrick Article, Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Read the whole article from Bluefield Daily Telegraph writer Brian Woodson here: http://www.bdtonline.com/localsports/local_story_033223633.html?keyword=topstory
When the need for a new football coach came up for Mike Hamrick, the first-year director of athletics at Marshall went looking for a cure to what ails the Thundering Herd program.
He wound up with “Doc”, as in Doc Holliday, who slipped on a green jacket on Dec. 17. Call it an early holiday for Thundering Herd fans.......
When the need for a new football coach came up for Mike Hamrick, the first-year director of athletics at Marshall went looking for a cure to what ails the Thundering Herd program.
He wound up with “Doc”, as in Doc Holliday, who slipped on a green jacket on Dec. 17. Call it an early holiday for Thundering Herd fans.......
Marshall Letters of Intent Received by 8:45am
Justin Haig K Delray Beach, Fla.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Fred Pickett WR Pahokee, Fla.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Fred Pickett WR Pahokee, Fla.
Where will Bell, Millines, Corbett, & Chisholm land?
Jason Lieser of the Plam Beach Post high school buzz blog predicts where a few Marshall targets might land today:
http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2010/02/02/predicting-answers-to-signing-day%e2%80%99s-questions/
Glades Central DB Travis Bell
Bell (6-2, 186, No. 7 on The Big Board) was one of several players to commit to West Virginia on a visit last September. He never budged on that promise until Marshall hired away Doc Holliday and Jajuan Seider. He committed to Marshall, but immediately backtracked and said he still was considering West Virginia.
PREDICTION: West Virginia. No offense to Marshall, but Bell is out of the Thundering Herd’s league. He had offers from many BCS schools and was Glades Central’s most pursued recruit. It is difficult to imagine him stepping down from a BCS program to Marshall. Mountaineers coach Bill Stewart has been in Palm Beach County lately and likely smoothed over any hurt feelings.
American Heritage WR Darius Millines
Millines (6-0, 175, No. 16 on The Big Board) committed to West Virginia on the same trip as Bell. He also was with Bell when he went to Marshall. There were rumors that Millines committed to Marshall, but he and American Heritage coach Doug Socha said those reports were false. Since then, Illinois has jumped into the mix.
PREDICTION: Illinois. Millines visited the Fighting Illini last week and sounded very excited about it. Head coach Ron Zook flew down for a home visit and might have sealed Millines’ signature in the process. Illinois is a spread team and would be a great fit for him.
Glades Central DL Isiah Corbett
Corbett (6-1, 250, No. 33 on The Big Board) had 85 tackles and 10 sacks after transferring from Royal Palm Beach prior to last season. He went largely unnoticed by major college scouts until late in the season, but committed to Iowa State in December. He later visited Marshall and opened himself back up to all schools.
PREDICTION: Marshall. Doc Holliday can’t get everybody he wants, but he will add Corbett to a pretty solid group of Palm Beach County players headed to the Thundering Herd.
Glades Central DB/RB Antwon Chisholm
Chisholm (5-8, 165, No. 38 on The Big Board) has two confirmed de-commitments on his record and possibly a third. He made a surprising announcement early in the football season that he was committed to Oklahoma State. That lasted a month or so before he committed to Mississippi State. Multiple Glades Central sources said last month he committed to Marshall, but Chisholm denied it.
PREDICTION: Brigham Young or Yale. I honestly have no clue. I drew those names out of a hat. If I have to be serious, I guess it’s Marshall.
http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2010/02/02/predicting-answers-to-signing-day%e2%80%99s-questions/
Glades Central DB Travis Bell
Bell (6-2, 186, No. 7 on The Big Board) was one of several players to commit to West Virginia on a visit last September. He never budged on that promise until Marshall hired away Doc Holliday and Jajuan Seider. He committed to Marshall, but immediately backtracked and said he still was considering West Virginia.
PREDICTION: West Virginia. No offense to Marshall, but Bell is out of the Thundering Herd’s league. He had offers from many BCS schools and was Glades Central’s most pursued recruit. It is difficult to imagine him stepping down from a BCS program to Marshall. Mountaineers coach Bill Stewart has been in Palm Beach County lately and likely smoothed over any hurt feelings.
American Heritage WR Darius Millines
Millines (6-0, 175, No. 16 on The Big Board) committed to West Virginia on the same trip as Bell. He also was with Bell when he went to Marshall. There were rumors that Millines committed to Marshall, but he and American Heritage coach Doug Socha said those reports were false. Since then, Illinois has jumped into the mix.
PREDICTION: Illinois. Millines visited the Fighting Illini last week and sounded very excited about it. Head coach Ron Zook flew down for a home visit and might have sealed Millines’ signature in the process. Illinois is a spread team and would be a great fit for him.
Glades Central DL Isiah Corbett
Corbett (6-1, 250, No. 33 on The Big Board) had 85 tackles and 10 sacks after transferring from Royal Palm Beach prior to last season. He went largely unnoticed by major college scouts until late in the season, but committed to Iowa State in December. He later visited Marshall and opened himself back up to all schools.
PREDICTION: Marshall. Doc Holliday can’t get everybody he wants, but he will add Corbett to a pretty solid group of Palm Beach County players headed to the Thundering Herd.
Glades Central DB/RB Antwon Chisholm
Chisholm (5-8, 165, No. 38 on The Big Board) has two confirmed de-commitments on his record and possibly a third. He made a surprising announcement early in the football season that he was committed to Oklahoma State. That lasted a month or so before he committed to Mississippi State. Multiple Glades Central sources said last month he committed to Marshall, but Chisholm denied it.
PREDICTION: Brigham Young or Yale. I honestly have no clue. I drew those names out of a hat. If I have to be serious, I guess it’s Marshall.
Marshall Letters of Intent Received by 8:30am
Justin Haig K Delray Beach, Fla.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Garrett Scott OL Douglas, Ga.
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/3
From the Charleston Gazette, Recruiting concerns, NCAA ideas and steak on a plane
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/todayssportscolumn/201002020818
From the Charleston Gazette, New defensive coordinator fills out Holliday's staff
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002020812
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall recruit list
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002020817
From the Charleston Gazette, Mysteries surround Doc's first big step
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002020816
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall, Tulsa: clash of big men
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002020809
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd looks to snap skid at Tulsa
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002020760
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd football coach completes staff
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002030047
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Holliday's ties to Florida will be valuable for Herd's class
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002030058
From the Herald Dispatch, King named C-USA’s women’s player of week
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1830807838/King-named-C-USA-s-women-s-player-of-week
From the Herald Dispatch, Florida QB hopes to be toast of the town
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x79365109/Florida-QB-hopes-to-be-toast-of-the-town
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall anticipates signing day
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x79365113/Marshall-lines-up-prospects-for-signing-day
From the Herald Dispatch, Tough task awaits in Oklahoma
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x79365111/Tough-task-awaits-in-Oklahoma
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/todayssportscolumn/201002020818
From the Charleston Gazette, New defensive coordinator fills out Holliday's staff
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002020812
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall recruit list
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002020817
From the Charleston Gazette, Mysteries surround Doc's first big step
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002020816
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall, Tulsa: clash of big men
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002020809
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd looks to snap skid at Tulsa
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002020760
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd football coach completes staff
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002030047
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Holliday's ties to Florida will be valuable for Herd's class
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201002030058
From the Herald Dispatch, King named C-USA’s women’s player of week
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1830807838/King-named-C-USA-s-women-s-player-of-week
From the Herald Dispatch, Florida QB hopes to be toast of the town
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x79365109/Florida-QB-hopes-to-be-toast-of-the-town
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall anticipates signing day
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x79365113/Marshall-lines-up-prospects-for-signing-day
From the Herald Dispatch, Tough task awaits in Oklahoma
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x79365111/Tough-task-awaits-in-Oklahoma
Marshall Letters of Intent Received by 8:15am
From HerdZone.com: http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/2010-fb-signing-day.html
Justin Haig K Delray Beach, Fla.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Justin Haig K Delray Beach, Fla.
Eddie Sullivan QB Boca Raton, Fla.
Darryl Roberts DB Lakeland, Fla.
Josh Lovell OL Christchurch, Va.
Isaiah "Jazz" King WR Duncan, S.C.
Zach Dunston DB Virginia Beach, Va.
Jermaine Kelson ATH Miami, Fla.
Randy Richards OL Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Brian Robinson DB Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Stefone Grace ATH Cincinnati, Ohio
T.J. Ross LB Durham, N.C.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Follow Signing Day at HerdZone.com
HerdZone.com will bring fans exclusive coverage of 2010 National Signing Day. On February 3, HerdZone will have minute-by-minute coverage of the latest signees to Head Coach Doc Holliday's first signing class with the Thundering Herd.
Click here to view the site: http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/2010-fb-signing-day.html
Click here to view the site: http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/2010-fb-signing-day.html
Offical: Chris Rippon Named Defensive Coordinator
From HerdZone.com: http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020210aaa.html
Marshall University Head Football Coach Doc Holliday has hired Chris Rippon to serve as the Thundering Herd's new defensive coordinator.
"Chris is a great football coach that brings a wealth of experience as a defensive coordinator and as a special teams coordinator to our program," Holliday said. "He is a great motivator that coaches with a great deal of energy. He also shares my philosophy in regards to relationship building and being involved with your student-athletes lives. Chris and his family will be a great addition to our coaching staff and the Huntington community."
Marshall University Head Football Coach Doc Holliday has hired Chris Rippon to serve as the Thundering Herd's new defensive coordinator.
"Chris is a great football coach that brings a wealth of experience as a defensive coordinator and as a special teams coordinator to our program," Holliday said. "He is a great motivator that coaches with a great deal of energy. He also shares my philosophy in regards to relationship building and being involved with your student-athletes lives. Chris and his family will be a great addition to our coaching staff and the Huntington community."
Justin Haig Kicking Vidoe
Found an impressive video on YouTube of Marshall verbal commitment Justin Haig. Haig is a kicker at American Heritage High School.
Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTVporUKPzM
Quick Note, you can find video on almost all of Marshall’s commitments by plugging there name in YouTube.
Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTVporUKPzM
Quick Note, you can find video on almost all of Marshall’s commitments by plugging there name in YouTube.
Palm Beach Post Profiles Doc Holliday
George Milian of the Palm Beach Post wrote a nice article about Doc Holliday’s recruiting efforts in South Florida, read it here: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/doc-holliday-s-success-in-local-recruiting-has-206711.html
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/2
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall suspends Pitts for second time
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002010790
From the Charleston Gazette, Roundup: Herd's King honored by C-USA
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002010760
From the Herald Dispatch, MU's Pitts suspended indefinitely
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1830807762/MUs-Pitts-suspended-indefinitely
From the Herald Dispatch, 7-footers meet on Wednesday
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1812930748/7-footers-meet-on-Wednesday
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002010790
From the Charleston Gazette, Roundup: Herd's King honored by C-USA
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201002010760
From the Herald Dispatch, MU's Pitts suspended indefinitely
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1830807762/MUs-Pitts-suspended-indefinitely
From the Herald Dispatch, 7-footers meet on Wednesday
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1812930748/7-footers-meet-on-Wednesday
Monday, February 1, 2010
Donnie Jones Pre-Game and Half Time Talks Against Memphis
I know a lot of people who have been looking for this so I present you video of Donnie Jones pre-game and half time talks during the Memphis game. CBS Sports T.V was granted access into the Herd locker room before and during our game against Memphis. Here is video of what was shown live on T.V: http://cstv.collegesports.com/cbscs/embed.html?vPath=012910_marshall_halftime_speech_cbscflash.flv
Mike Fleurizard Solid on Marshall
From: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2010/01/31/after-visit-to-ucf-mike-fleurizard-committed-to-marshall/
Dwyer defensive tackle Mike Fleurizard was rumored to be a Marshall commit and now it’s solidified.
Fleurizard was deciding between Central Florida and Marshall. After visiting UCF this weekend, he informed Dwyer coach Jack Daniels he intends to sign with the Thundering Herd on Wednesday.
Fleurizard (6-1, 285, No. 41 on The Big Board) had 35 tackles as a senior, including 11 sacks.
He is Marshall’s fourth confirmed commit from this area. The school also has commitments from Boca Raton quarterback Eddie Sullivan and Pahokee wide receiver Fred Pickett. Glades Central safety Travis Bell committed to Marshall, too, but later said he was equally interested in signing with West Virginia.
All commitments are non-binding. No player is locked into a school until he signs a national letter of intent. The first day seniors can sign is Feb. 3, national signing day.
Dwyer defensive tackle Mike Fleurizard was rumored to be a Marshall commit and now it’s solidified.
Fleurizard was deciding between Central Florida and Marshall. After visiting UCF this weekend, he informed Dwyer coach Jack Daniels he intends to sign with the Thundering Herd on Wednesday.
Fleurizard (6-1, 285, No. 41 on The Big Board) had 35 tackles as a senior, including 11 sacks.
He is Marshall’s fourth confirmed commit from this area. The school also has commitments from Boca Raton quarterback Eddie Sullivan and Pahokee wide receiver Fred Pickett. Glades Central safety Travis Bell committed to Marshall, too, but later said he was equally interested in signing with West Virginia.
All commitments are non-binding. No player is locked into a school until he signs a national letter of intent. The first day seniors can sign is Feb. 3, national signing day.
Rashawde Meyers to Marshall?
Doug Smock’s Inside Marshall Sports Blog is reporting that Colorado State defensive end commitment Rashawde Meyers has switch his allegiances to Marshall. Meyers is rated as a two star prospect at rivals.com and is from Cocoa Beach Florida.
Read the Smock’s story here: http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/01/31/recruiting-for-the-minute/
See Meyers rivals.com page here: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Rashawde-Meyers-102021
Read the Smock’s story here: http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/01/31/recruiting-for-the-minute/
See Meyers rivals.com page here: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Rashawde-Meyers-102021
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/1
From the Charleston Gazette, Herd lands five on final weekend before signing day
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201001310465
From the Charleston Gazette, Big week ahead for Whiteside
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201001310467
From the Charleston Gazette, Recruiting, for the minute
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/01/31/recruiting-for-the-minute/
From the Herald Dispatch, MU secures 5 more commitments
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x300716420/MU-secures-5-more-verbal-commitments
From the Herald Dispatch, Competitive conference could keep Thundering Herd in the hunt
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x300716418/Competitive-conference-could-keep-Thundering-Herd-in-the-hunt
From the Herald Dispatch, King rules for Marshall women
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x300716124/King-is-queen-for-Marshall-women
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Rippon is working as defensive coordinator
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x300716116/Rippon-is-working-as-defensive-coordinator
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201001310465
From the Charleston Gazette, Big week ahead for Whiteside
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201001310467
From the Charleston Gazette, Recruiting, for the minute
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/01/31/recruiting-for-the-minute/
From the Herald Dispatch, MU secures 5 more commitments
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x300716420/MU-secures-5-more-verbal-commitments
From the Herald Dispatch, Competitive conference could keep Thundering Herd in the hunt
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x300716418/Competitive-conference-could-keep-Thundering-Herd-in-the-hunt
From the Herald Dispatch, King rules for Marshall women
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x300716124/King-is-queen-for-Marshall-women
From the Herald Dispatch, Landon: Rippon is working as defensive coordinator
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x300716116/Rippon-is-working-as-defensive-coordinator