Today's Marshall Sports News 10/29/10

From the Charleston Gazette, UTEP coach gives thumbs-up to Herd fans

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010281370

From the Charleston Gazette, Bradshaw's big day highlighted UTEP's 2006 visit to Huntington

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010281126

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd won't forget 2009 meeting with UTEP

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010281345

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Favored Herd in must-win situation

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010281343

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Chat recap, recruiting visits and more

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/28/chat-recap-recruiting-visits-and-more/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Tony Petersen, BA on Eddie Sullivan’s development

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/28/tony-petersen-ba-on-eddie-sullivans-development/

From the Herald Dispatch, QB key in Miners' offense

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1137341850/QB-key-in-Miners-offense

From the Herald Dispatch, Tabler sends MU women past ECU

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1942738022/Tabler-sends-MU-women-past-ECU

From the Herald Dispatch, MU roundup: Volleyball team plays match on Halloween

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1942738020/MU-roundup-Volleyball-team-plays-match-on-Halloween

From the Herald Dispatch, Andrew Ramspacher: Long trip a strong influence on MU-UTEP series

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1137341845/Andrew-Ramspacher-Long-trip-a-strong-influence-on-MU-UTEP-series

Hassan Whiteside makes NBA Debut

After missing all but one preseason game with a injured knee former Marshall basketball player Hassan Whiteside made his NBA debut last night. Whiteside’s Sacramento Kings beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117 – 116 for their first win of the season. Playing a reserve role Whiteside was on the court for a little less than two minutes where he picked up a couple of personal fouls and did not register any other stats. A box score for the game is linked below:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AniTLC.z7CgtWndg9lXc6tbazYd4?gid=2010102716

News out of the West Texas town of El Paso

From the Prospector, UTEP still looking for their sixth win

http://www.utepprospector.com/utep-still-looking-for-their-sixth-win-1.1726993

From the Prospector, Size not a factor for the specialist

http://www.utepprospector.com/size-not-a-factor-for-the-specialist-1.1727025

From Box Score News, UTEP Football Game Notes: Miners at Marshall

http://boxscorenews.com/utep-football-game-notes-miners-at-marshall-p6013-68.htm

From KVIA.com, UTEP's Price Talks About Tulane Loss, Expects Injured Vittatoe To Play More

http://www.kvia.com/news/25506203/detail.html

From the El Paso Times, UTEP wide receiver Adams keeps eye on ball

http://www.elpasotimes.com/minersmania/ci_16452237

From the El Paso Times, UTEP notes: Fading run defense hurts Miners

http://www.elpasotimes.com/minersmania/ci_16453939

From the El Paso Times, Blog: Price exit would be friendly

http://www.elpasotimes.com/minersmania/ci_16452162

From the El Paso Times, UTEP football: Coach says defense losing focus late in game

http://www.elpasotimes.com/minersmania/ci_16443614

From the El Paso Times, Vittatoe full participant at Tuesday's practice

http://www.elpasotimes.com/minersmania/ci_16443612

From the El Paso Times, UTEP Head Coach Mike Price: Run defense needs improvement

http://www.elpasotimes.com/minersmania/ci_16433487

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/28/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Brown will stick to defense, thank you

http://wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010271346

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd's Herrion likes newcomers Thomas, Higgins

http://dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010271105

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd True Freshman Making Progress

http://dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010271082

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Eddie Sullivan on Eddies Sullivan

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/27/eddie-sullivan-on-eddie-sullivan/

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall safeties remain steady

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794449/Marshall-safeties-remain-steady-as-rest-of-MU-secondary-goes-through-changes

From the Herald Dispatch, MU Notebook: Nate Ruffin Lounge to be dedicated Friday at Marshall

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794451/Nate-Ruffin-Lounge-to-be-dedicated-Friday-at-Marshall

From the Herald Dispatch, Graduation success rate at MU just below par

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794445/Graduation-success-rate-at-MU-just-below-par

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: MU defense helps prepare 'Ed-die'with familiar chant

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794447/MU-defense-helps-prepare-Ed-diewith-familiar-chant

From the Herald Dispatch, Surging Duncan leads Herd women vs. ECU

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1769794443/Surging-Duncan-leads-Herd-women-vs-ECU

Marshall Football Recruiting: Big Weekend!

This Homecoming is going to be a huge weekend for Doc Holliday and the Marshall football staff. Some of the Herds top recruiting prospects are visiting Huntington this weekend. For a full run down on who is making the trip to Marshall this Saturday head over to Rivals.com. Wade Perry and the Herd Nation staff have released a detailed list of this weekends visitors. Content like this is usually reserved for premium members but this week it is free. Follow the link below to see:

http://marshall.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=2236&tid=149387879&mid=149387879&sid=1082&style=2

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/27/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Sullivan may enter earlier vs. UTEP

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010261496

From the Charleston Gazette, From last week: My fav Ruffin McNeil story

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/10/26/from-last-week-my-fav-ruffin-mcneil-story/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herrion knows how to motivate

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010261328

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Injuries hinder Herd

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010261326

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Doc on getting a win to close month of Doctober

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/26/doc-on-getting-a-win-to-close-month-of-doctober/

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd looks to cut turnovers

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794209/Anderson-Herd-look-to-cut-turnovers

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd 'D' faces another tough go vs. Vittatoe

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794211/Herd-D-faces-another-tough-go-vs-Vittatoe

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Losing is eating away at Holliday

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794203/Losing-is-eating-away-at-Holliday

From the Herald Dispatch, Dieng OK to play for Louisville

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794193/Dieng-OK-to-play-for-Louisville

Marshall Football:Verbal Commitment Watch, Week 8

Keith Baxter, DB, Homestead HS (FL)

Homestead did not register a touchdown and lost to Coral Reef 10 – 3 Thursday night. Baxter does not make the game story but Homestead’s secondary held Coral Reef to 91 yards passing. Read about the game here:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37499

Cortez Carter, ATH, Liberty HS (VA)

After committing five turnovers Liberty High School lost to Sherando 27 – 24 Friday night. The loss was Liberty’s first of the season. Carter does not make the game story but you can read it below:

http://www.nvdaily.com/sports/2010/10/warriors-down-liberty.php

Blake Frohnapfel, QB, Colonial Forge HS (VA)

Playing its toughest game of the season Colonial Forge was able to stay undefeated with a 35 – 28 win over Brooke Point. Frohnapfel attempted 14 passes, completing 7 of them for 161 yards and one touchdown. On the ground Frohnapfel rushed 6 times for 13 yards and another TD. For the season Blake has 403 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns while also throwing for 16 more TD’s with 1,261 passing yards. You can read about the game here:

http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/102010/10232010/583832/index_html?page=1

Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami Central (FL)

Miami Central secured a district championship with a 42 – 0 win over Hiahleah. Playing against fellow Marshall commitment Deontae West, Shuler caught 3 passes for 39 yards. For the year Shuler leads Miami Central with 374 on 27 receptions and 5 touchdowns. Read about the game here:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/23/1887451/central-claims-district-in-win.html

Anthony Spano, OL, Gulf Coast (FL)

Playing without their starting quarterback for a third straight game Gulf Coast only managed 163 yards of offense during a 44 – 14 loss to Cape Coral. Spano does not appear in the game write up but you can read it below:

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/oct/22/prep-football-cape-coral-wears-down-cape-coral-sec/?prepzone=1

Deontae West, ATH, Hialeah HS (FL)

Playing one of the best high school teams in all of Florida, Hialeah was unable to slow down Miami Central during a 42 – 0 loss. West did catch one pass for 28 yards. A box score for the game can be found here:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37505

Corie Wilson, DB, Edison HS (FL)

Wilson and the Edison secondary held Key West to 87 passing yards but still lost 28 – 27. A box score for the game can be found here:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=39465

Levern Jacobs, WR, Suitland HS (MD)

Returned to action after missing several games with a knee injury and caught one pass for 39 yards. Suitland defeated Laurel 52 – 6 to stay undefeated. A box score for the game can be found here:

http://wiki.allmetsports.com/all-met/games/football/suitland/laurel/2010/10/23/

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/26/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall in 'playoff' mode

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010250987

From the Charleston Gazette, Even at 1-6, Herd favored against Miners

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010250984

From the Charleston Gazette, Tyler Wilkerson in Israel

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/10/25/tyler-wilkerson-in-israel/

From the Charleston Gazette, Why is MU a favorite?

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/10/25/why-is-mu-a-favorite/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Turnovers still problematic for Herd

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010240492

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd players getting serious

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MarshallFootball/201010250867

From the Herald Dispatch, Espinosa will wait no more

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x785185944/Espinosa-will-wait-no-more

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: McNeill was true to roots in low class

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x785185940/McNeill-was-true-to-roots-in-low-class

From the Herald Dispatch, Conference USA honors Herd's Duncan

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x785185946/Conference-USA-honors-Herds-Duncan

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall's Kissell wins title

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x785185948/Marshalls-Kissell-wins-title

From the Herald Dispatch, Schofield keeps winning attitude

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x785185916/Despite-losing-Schofield-keeps-winning-attitude

Marshall in the NFL, Week 7

Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis Rams

Was perfect on all snaps as the Rams lost to Tampa Bay 18 - 17.

Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals

Registered four tackles during the Bengals 39 – 32 loss to Atlanta.

Randy Moss, WR, Minnesota Vikings

Caught 3 passes for 30 yards and one touchdown during Minnesota’s 28 – 24 loss to Green Bay.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

Starting at running back for the Giants on Monday Night Football against Dallas.

Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers

Started his forth straight game in place of injured Trai Essex. Legursky assisted the Steelers offense in gaining 348 yards of offense during a 23 – 22 win over Miami.

Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Did not play in the Steelers 23 – 22 win over Miami.

C.J Spillman, S, San Francisco 49ers

Did not register and tackle during San Francisco’s 23 - 20 loss to Carolina.

Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins

Did not play in the Dolphins 23 – 22 loss to Pittsburgh.

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/25/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd offense mired in 'dead ball' era

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010240526’

From the Charleston Gazette, Should coaches ice the kicker?

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/10/24/should-coaches-ice-the-kicker/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd hoops injury and scrimmage news …

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/24/herd-hoops-injury-and-scrimmage-news/

From the Herald Dispatch, Mario Harvey in running for Butkus Award

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x983709993/Mario-Harvey-in-running-for-Butkus-Award

From the Herald Dispatch, MU Notebook: Herd determined to turn things around

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x983709971/MU-Notebook-Herd-determined-to-turn-things-around

From the Herald Dispatch, Duncan breaks scoring record, the Thundering Herd wins 3-0

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x983709973/Duncan-breaks-scoring-record-the-Thundering-Herd-wins-3-0

From the Herald Dispatch, ECU takes it to the ground for win

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x983709969/Pirates-takes-it-to-the-ground-to-beat-Marshall

Hassan Whiteside Working Back from Injury

From the Sacramento Bee: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/10/21/3120224/kings-notes-offense-so-bad-evans.html

More progress – Rookie center Hassan Whiteside continues to make progress rehabilitating his strained left patellar tendon. The knee injury has cost him almost all of training camp. Whiteside went through a pregame workout Tuesday and was on the practice court Wednesday in a limited role.

"We had Whiteside back for at least some 5-on-0 things, so that was nice to see him out there," Westphal said. "He has a lot of catching up to do, but we all do."

Whiteside said Tuesday's work was his first time jumping in some time.

"It's still sore, but it ain't too bad," Whiteside said of his knee.

Whiteside said he would have his knee examined today to gauge when he can increase his workload and he looks forward to getting on the court full time soon.

With Whiteside making progress, the only player who didn't practice was center Samuel Dalembert (groin).

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/22/10

From the Charleston Gazette, ECU's Harris emerges as top receiving threat

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010211434

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Project can sell more bonds

http://www.dailymail.com/Business/201010211470

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall offense needs a spark

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010211147

From the Charleston Daily Mail, QB runs = no fun

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/22/qb-runs-no-fun/

From the Herald Dispatch, Stadium project, arena work get boost

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/homepage/x232685681/Stadium-project-arena-work-get-boost

From the Herald Dispatch, Higgins' journey brings him to Herd

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x983709091/Higgins-journey-brings-him-to-Herd

From the Herald Dispatch, Not a 'Ruff' start for Pirates

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x983709093/Not-a-Ruff-start-for-Pirates

From the Herald Dispatch, Pass-happy Pirates await Thundering Herd

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x738471817/Pass-happy-Pirates-await-Thundering-Herd

From the Herald Dispatch, Women's soccer hopes for late-season rally

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x983709095/Womens-soccer-hopes-for-late-season-rally

News from Greenville

A collection of articles from North Carolina about this weeks game against ECU:

From the Greenville Daily Reflector, Davis leads the way for 4-2 Pirates

http://www.reflector.com/sports/ecu/davis-leads-way-4-2-pirates-155175

From the Greenville Daily Reflector. ECU’s dynamic duo

http://www.reflector.com/sports/ecu/ecursquos-dynamic-duo-154221

From the Greenville Daily Reflector, Davis called his own number vs. State

http://www.reflector.com/sports/ecu/davis-called-his-own-number-vs-state-153596

From the Winston Salem Journal, ECU's goals: Move on and stay hungry

http://www2.journalnow.com/sports/2010/oct/20/ecus-goals-move-on-and-stay-hungry-ar-467887/

From WNTC.com, Pirates Place Seven On Midseason C-USA Teams

http://www2.wnct.com/sports/2010/oct/19/pirates-place-seven-midseason-c-usa-teams-ar-467286/

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/21/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd hoping to get ground game going vs. ECU

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010201321

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall's Vinny Curry receives SI.com honor

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010201332

From the Charleston Daily Mail, ECU's McNeill, Herd's Holliday deal with first-year issues

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010201146

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Ruffin on Doc, first-year head coaches; me on dunking a basketball

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/20/ruffin-on-doc-first-year-head-coaches-me-on-dunking-a-basketball/

From the Herald Dispatch, MU's Curry an All-American

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1757095110/MUs-Curry-an-All-American

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: 2 plays, 2 teams and one season

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1757095129/Chuck-Landon-2-plays-2-teams-and-one-season

From the Herald Dispatch, MU Notebook: ECU coach no stranger to the Thundering Herd

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x983708807/MU-Notebook-ECU-coach-no-stranger-to-the-Thundering-Herd

From the Herald Dispatch, MU's Dobson still searching for consistency

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x232685449/MUs-Dobson-still-searching-for-consistency

WVU AD Oliver Luck: “I do see value in playing Marshall"

The following passage comes for Jack Bogaczyk column in today’s Charleston Gazette, read the whole thing here: http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201010191290

When you're in this seat, you don't pass up an opportunity to ask the athletic director at both schools about the tenor of talks and potential for the continuation of the WVU-Marshall football series beyond the seven-year contract's games at Mountaineer Field in 2011 and 2012.

Luck said the state's two major programs will continue to play, but what form the series will take remains up in the air.

"There is value in us playing Marshall and it is a series that will continue," Luck said, "and that's probably about all I'm going to tell you, because I told (Marshall AD) Mike Hamrick that I wouldn't (negotiate in the media). I do see value in playing Marshall."

Luck admitted the Sept. 10 game in Huntington, won by WVU in overtime, was an eye-opening experience for him.

"I tell you what, it was very impressive, an impressive atmosphere, an excellent ballgame," the West Virginia AD said. "It was the only game that Friday night and my son (Stanford star QB Andrew Luck) said he came back from team meeting and he and all of his friends watched the game. So, it got a lot of attention.

"The TV ratings (2.55 on ESPN) were good, and that's good for sponsor, the Friends of Coal, good for both schools, good for the state. I do think there's some value in us playing. I was very impressed with game day atmosphere, for that one day, at the beginning of season, it was the sort of hotspot in college football.

"Beyond that on Marshall, I'm just not going to comment."

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/20/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Ankle injury will keep Herd's Graham home

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010191295

From the Charleston Gazette, Newcomer put on a show at Herd Madness

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010191286

From the Charleston Daily Mail, WVU's Luck talks allegations, future of Coal Bowl

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201010191290

From the Charleston Daily Mail, National exposure fits Marshall's Dobson

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010191291

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Anderson and Sullivan both will 'probably' play for Herd

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010191294

From the Charleston Daily Mail, On Antonio Haymon

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/19/on-antonio-haymon/

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Stop the musical chairs with Herd QBs

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x232685161/Chuck-Landon-Stop-the-musical-chairs-with-Herd-QBs

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd prepares for energized Pirate team

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x983708479/Herd-prepares-for-energized-Pirate-team

From the Herald Dispatch, HHS graduate Humphrey ready to prove himself

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x983708493/HHS-graduate-Humphrey-ready-to-prove-himself

Joan C. Edwards Stadium, an outsiders observations

Ever wonder what an outsider thinks of Joan C. Edwards stadium and Marshall fans? Head over to StadiumJourney.com to find out. The Stadium Journey crew visited Marshall for last weeks game against Central Florida. Link below:

http://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/joan-c-edwards-stadium-s423/

Keith Baxter, DB, Homestead HS (FL)

Keith Baxter saw limited action on offense during Homestead’s 16 – 14 win over Varela with two carries for one yard. Besides his brief stint at running back Baxter and the Homestead secondary held Varela to 63 yards passing. No game story but you can see the box score below:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37237

Cortez Carter, ATH, Liberty HS (VA)

Even though Cortez Carter will be playing linebacker at Marshall his offensive skills grab headlines for Liberty High School. Carter rushed for sixty two yards on eleven carries during Liberty’s 23 – 7 win over Kettle Run. You can read about the game through the link below:

http://www.libertysports.org/index.cfm?action=main.teamarticle&id=5&articleID=178925

Blake Frohnapfel, QB, Colonial Forge HS (VA)

Colonial Forge continued their undefeated season with a 35 – 7 win over Mountain View. Blake Frohnapfel threw for 130 yards and two touchdowns on six completions (ten attempts). On the ground Frohnapfel gained twenty five yards on five attempts and another touchdown. For the season Blake has 390 rushing yards and 13 TDs while also throwing for 15 more touchdowns with 1,100 passing yards. You can read about the game here:

http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/102010/10162010/582486

Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami Central (FL)

Miami Central did not play Friday but return to action this week against Deontae West and Hialeah High School.

Anthony Spano, OL, Gulf Coast (FL)

Gulf Coast High School also had a bye week and will return to the field this Friday against Cape Coral.

Deontae West, ATH, Hialeah HS (FL)

Playing mostly defensive back for Hialeah High School, Deontae West limited Hialeah Gardens to 109 passing yards during a 53 – 6 victory. West does not make the box score but you can see it here:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37299

Corie Wilson, DB, Edison HS (FL)

Edison High School and Corie Wilson completely shut down Killian’s passing attack during a 22 – 15 win. Killian was able to get 148 rushing yards but their passing attack was limited to just 29. Wilson does not make the box score but you can view it below:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37277

Levern Jacobs, WR, Suitland HS (MD)

With out the services of star wide receiver Levern Jacobs Suitland High School beat Oxon Hill 27 - 8.

Devon Brant, LB, North Marion (FL)

For the second week in a row Devon Brant and the North Marion defense did not allow a single point. North Marion beat Newberry 48 – 0. Brant does not make the game story but you can read it here:

http://preps.ocala.com/games/1/9513

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/19/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd faces Cardiac Pirates

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010181197

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall focused on itself this week

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010181068

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd defense faces new test

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x232684995/Herd-defense-faces-new-test

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: First-year coaching struggles common

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x232685017/First-year-coaching-struggles-common

From the Herald Dispatch, Tough schedule will challenge Herd baseball team

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x232684991/Tough-schedule-will-challenge-Herd-baseball-team

From the Herald Dispatch, David Walsh: Both MU and ECU schedules are tough

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x232684997/Both-MU-and-ECU-schedules-are-tough

Marshall in the NFL, Week 6

Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis Rams

Was perfect on all snaps as the Rams beat San Diego 20 – 17.

Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals

DNP, Bengals bye week.

Randy Moss, WR, Minnesota Vikings

Moss’s first game in Minnesota since being traded, the veteran wide receiver caught 5 passes for 55 yards. The Vikings beat Dallas 24 – 21.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

Bradshaw rushed for 133 yards on 19 carries while also catching 2 balls for 27 yards. New York beat Detroit 28 – 20.

Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers

Started his third straight game in place of injured Trai Essex. Legursky assisted the Steelers offense in gaining 378 yards of offense during a 28 – 10 win over Cleveland.

Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Was listed as the number two quarterback during Pittsburgh’s 28 – 10 win over Cleveland.

C.J Spillman, S, San Francisco 49ers

Released by the Chargers last week Spillman was claimed by San Francisco and registered two tackles during their 17 – 9 win over Oakland.

Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins

Did not play in the Dolphins 23 – 20 win over Green Bay.

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/18/10

THIS IS POST 1,000 FOR THE MARSHALL THUNDERING BLOG!!!!!!

From the Charleston Gazette, Another hairy time for MU fans

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010170548

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall coach has a decision to make at QB

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010170465

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd volleyball falls to SMU

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x232684787/Herd-volleyball-falls-to-SMU

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall roundup: Men's soccer settles for tie with Oral Roberts

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x232684781/Mens-soccer-settles-for-tie-with-Oral-Roberts

From the Herald Dispatch, Pitts, Herrion size up MU's chances this season

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x232684783/Pitts-Herrion-size-up-MUs-chances-this-season

Marshall Olympic Sports Wrap Up

A number of articles on Marshall’s olympic sports teams:

From the Parthenon, Herd swimming and diving ready to jump into season

http://www.marshallparthenon.com/sports/herd-swimming-and-diving-ready-to-jump-into-season-1.2367253

From Huntingtonnews.net, Herd Soccer in Tulsa for Weekend Matches with TU and Oral Roberts

http://www.huntingtonnews.net/marshall/101015-staff-marshallsoccer.html

From the Parthenon, Thundering Herd volleyball looks to regroup in weekend matches

http://www.marshallparthenon.com/sports/thundering-herd-volleyball-looks-to-regroup-in-weekend-matches-1.2365587

From the West Virginia Metro News, Volleyball Hosts Tulsa and SMU For Dig Pink Weekend

http://www.wvmetronews.com/sports.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=40229

From HerdZone.com, Women's Soccer Spends the Weekend in Houston

http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/101410aaa.html

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/15/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Spotlight on Kane as Herd basketball opens

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010143023714

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd bruised and beaten

http://wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010141331

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herrion is eager for first practice

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MarshallBasketball/201010141151

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Notes from hoops media day

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/14/notes-from-hoops-media-day/

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd has hope with ACC talent

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x983707119/Herd-has-hope-with-ACC-caliber-talent

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall establishing pattern in losses

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x983707121/Marshall-establishing-pattern-in-losses

From the Herald Dispatch, Crook gets respect, honors

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x983707123/Crook-gets-respect-honors

From the Herald Dispatch, UCF welcomed 'White Out'

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x983707105/UCF-welcomed-White-Out

Marshall Football: Patience is Needed

Like many Herd fans I was excited when the football season got under way this September. Unfortunately five losses has hurt my enthusiasm for this Marshall bunch. Last nights game was another reminder that the road back to “We Play for Championships” will be long.

At a minimum I thought Marshall would match last years record and be bowl eligible but new schemes on offense and defense have been difficult to over come. This is where patience comes into play. As last nights game wound down I contemplated how long it would take Marshall to compete with schools like Southern Mississippi, Central Florida, and East Carolina. After giving it some thought I think this is going to be a three season process.

Needless to say this year is a wash. The players on this squad do not fit the type of offense or defense Doc Holliday wants to run. This is painfully obvious when offensive coordinator Bill Legg calls a read option for Brian Anderson. Marshall has to many square pegs that this staff is trying to fit into round holes. Situations like this happen all the time when a new coach comes in with a totally different way of moving the ball. Take a look at Rich Rodriguez’s first years at Michigan and WVU. The defense is still getting use to coordinator Chris Rippon’s aggressive style of play. Not to mention the young secondary is extremely short on college experience.

Next seasons schedule looks extremely difficult . Non-conference road games include WVU, Louisville, and Ohio while Marshall gets a “break” with Virginia Tech at home. In conference the Herd plays UCF, ECU, Southern Miss, Tulsa, and Houston. Keep in mind the coaching staff will be breaking in a new quarterback with minimal experience while also replacing three starting offensive lineman. I don’t see the running game improving, even if Travon Vann is all world, with three underclassmen in the trenches. On defense the Herd losses all C-USA player Mario Harvey but could be better. The secondary will have a years worth of experience under their belts and Vinny Curry should continue his dominance at defensive end. I would not be surprised if the defense is Marshall strength in 2011- 2012. Even if the Herd improves stopping the opposition next years offense could still be a work in progress, especially with the tough schedule.

2012 - 2013 is where I see a chance to compete for a conference championship. Doc Holliday recruits will dominate the roster and each true freshman that saw action this season will be entering their junior year. At quarterback Eddie Sullivan or A.J Graham will have a strong grip on the starting spot entering year two as head signal caller. The dynamic duo of Aaron Dobson and Antavious Wilson will be entering their senior season while the offensive line returns three starters. At running back Andre Booker and Martin Ward will be seniors with Vann also in the mix. On defense Marshall’s two starting cornerbacks will be three year starters with Donald Brown at safety while a young defensive front seven is buoyed by James Rouse, Trevor Black, and Brandon Sparrow. If the Herd can’t compete by Holliday’s third season we might have a Mark Snyder size problem on our hands.

This does not mean you should stop supporting Marshall football for the next two years. Hopefully Doc proves me wrong and the Herd is competing much earlier than I expect. Even though this season has been a disappointment don’t let it kill your enthusiasm. At the end of the day Marshall is still YOUR UNIVERSITY and each one of our players / coaches deserves support. Lets keep up the good fight and do every thing we can (JOIN THE BIG GREEN TODAY) to improve our program.

Go Herd!

Mike Bianchi's Amateur Hour

Mike Bianchi is a sports columnist / blogger at the Orlando Sentinel. After UCF’s dominance of Marshall last night Bianchi posted some harsh words on his “Open Mike” blog about the Herd. I have posted a link to his post below (1).

His story does not bother me, needles to say UCF has dominated Marshall in football since joining C-USA and the Donnie Jones situation is still an open wound. What bothers me is Bianchi heading over to HerdNation.com and posting a link to his story. I have include a link to the post below (2). Why is a serious (and I use the term loosely) journalist like Bianchi posting his garbage on a message board? In my book that is a pretty cheap way to increase hits for your website. I get posting something like that on a UCF message board but Bianchi’s attempt to stir the pot on HerdNation screams of armateur hour. My advice to Bianchi is keep off message boards and stick to what he does best, writing children’s books about University of Florida athletics: http://www.amazon.com/Gator-Alphabet-ABC-Marisol-Novak/dp/1582614032/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1287063259&sr=1-1

(1)Mike Bianchi blog post: http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_bianchi/2010/10/ucf-dominates-marshall-35-14-could-this-be-best-team-in-ucf-history.html

(2)Mike Bianchi’s HerdNation post: http://marshall.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=2236&tid=148749961&mid=148749961&sid=1082&style=2

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/14/10

From the Charleston Gazette, UCF storms past Marshall

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010140019

From the Charleston Gazette, Game, Marshall thunder-struck

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010140021

From the Charleston Gazette, Grades for UCF game

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/10/14/grades-for-ucf-game/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, UCF continues dominance of Herd

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010140042

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd has a ways to go in C-USA

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010140041

From the Herald Dispatch, UCF soaks the Herd, 35-14

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x781496870/Central-Florida-a-must-win-for-Thundering-Herds-goals

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: MU should pick a QB and stick with him

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1552324670/Chuck-Landon-Marshall-pick-a-QB-and-stick-with-him

From the Herald Dispatch, UCF bruisers took toll on the Herd

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1552324680/UCF-bruisers-took-toll-on-the-Herd

From the Herald Dispatch, Knight runners punish the Herd

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1552324678/Knight-runners-punish-the-Herd

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon grades the Herd

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1552324674/MU-report-card

From the Herald Dispatch, MU game balls

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1552324672/MU-game-balls

From the Herald Dispatch, UTEP's Culpepper leads C-USA picks

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1233429498/UTEPs-Culpepper-leads-C-USA-picks

Chuck McGill's Marshall Chat Today

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

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/12/live-chat-wednesday-1-p-m-be-there/

News from the land of Mickey Mouse

From the Orlando Sentinel, UCF coach George O'Leary changes kicking rotation for Marshall game

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/knights/os-ucf-football-news-1012-20101011,0,2968490.story

From the Orlando Sentinel, Embattled UCF quarterback Rob Calabrese thrives as `Wild Knight'

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/knights/os-ucf-wild-knight-1012-20101011,0,127444.story

From the Orlando Sentinel, UCF senior defensive back Darin Baldwin fights for starting job

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/knights/os-ucf-football-news-1011-20101010,0,2247592.story

From the Orlando Sentinel, UCF offensive coordinator Charlie Taaffe looks for more improvement from passing game

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/knights/os-ucf-football-1011-20101010,0,3907942.story

From the Orlando Sentinel, Talent is in the genes for Edgewater's Alton Howard and UCF's Quincy McDuffie

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/recruiting/os-recruiting-brothers-alton-howard-quincy-mcduffie,0,2181284.story

From the Orlando Sentinel, UCF savors win over UAB, begins preparing for showdown at hostile Marshall

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/knights/os-ucf-uab-football-folo-20101007,0,2225932.story

From the Orlando Sentinel, UCF at Marshall game preview

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_ucf/2010/10/ucf-at-marshall-game-preview.html

From FloridaToday.com, UCF expects unfriendly welcome at Marshall tonight

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20101013/SPORTS/10130344/1002/SPORTS/UCF+expects+unfriendly+welcome+at+Marshall+tonight

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/13/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall out to stop 5-year skid

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010121186

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall-UCF game capsule

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010121208

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall lands juco forward

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010121204

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Snyder enjoying his 'nice change of pace'

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201010121071

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd has to put finishing touches on games

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010121064

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Opposing defensive ends for Marshall, UCF stand out

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010121062

From the Charleston Daily Mail, More on Dennis Tinnon

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/12/more-on-dennis-tinnon/

From the Herald Dispatch, MU hopes to turn season around

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x781496840/MU-hopes-to-turn-it-around-against-UCF

From the Herald Dispatch, Old-fashioned UCF defense likely to stymie Marshall

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x781496864/Old-fashioned-UCF-defense-likely-to-stymie-Marshall

From the Herald Dispatch, Game a must-win for Herd's goals

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x781496870/Central-Florida-a-must-win-for-Thundering-Herds-goals

From the Herald Dispatch, Thundering Herd basketball madness set for Saturday at Cam

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x781496868/Thundering-Herd-basketball-madness-set-for-Saturday-at-Cam

Marshall Football:Verbal Commitment Watch, Week 6

Keith Baxter, DB, Homestead HS (FL)

Did not register any individual statistics but Baxter and the Homestead defense held Southridge to 28 passing yards and 166 yards of total offense. Despite the valiant effort on defense Homestead still lost 13 – 0. No game story but you can see the box score here: http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37217

Cortez Carter, ATH, Liberty HS (VA)

Carter does not make the game story but Liberty beat Warren County 49 – 14 Friday night. You can read about the blowout here: http://www.nvdaily.com/sports/2010/10/unbeaten-eagles-cruise-past-visiting-wildcats.php

Blake Frohnapfel, QB, Colonial Forge HS (VA)

In a game where Colonial Forge trailed for the first time this season Blake Frohnapfel completed 3 passes on 7 attempts for 34 yards and a touchdown while the Eagles beat North Stafford 42 – 27. Despite a slow night through the air Frohnapfel picked up 26 yards rushing with another 2 touchdowns. For the season he has thrown for 737 yards and 9 touchdowns. You can read about the game here:
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/102010/10092010/580982/index_html?page=2

Luther Maddy, DT, Atlantic HS (FL)

Luther Maddy and the Atlantic defense was able to hold previously undefeated Park Vista to one touchdown while forcing 4 turnovers during a 26 – 7 victory. Maddy does not make the game story but you can read it here: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/atlantic-26-park-vista-7-eagles-rout-no-962295.html

Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami Central (FL)

In a game that featured two of the best high school football teams in Florida, Miami Central defeated Northwestern 25 – 22. Tommy Shuler was able to haul in 4 passes for 48 yards. For the season Shuler leads Central with 24 receptions for 335 yards and 5 touchdowns. Read about the game here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/09/1864758/central-beats-northwestern-after.html

Anthony Spano, OL, Gulf Coast (FL)

Anthony Spano and the Gulf Coast offensive line helped the Sharks to 322 of offense and a 28 – 7 win over Cape Coral-Baker. Spano does not make the game story but you can read it here: http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/oct/08/prep-football-gulf-coast-gets-back-track-win-over/?prepzone=1

Deontae West, ATH, Hialeah HS (FL)

After two straight bye weeks Hialeah got a big 23 – 8 win over Miami Beach. A box score for the game can be found here: http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37223

Corie Wilson, DB, Edison HS (FL)

Corie Wilson and the Edison defensive backs got lit up for 195 passing yards and two touchdowns as the Raiders lost to Jackson 44 – 0. A box score for the game can be found here: http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37232

Levern Jacobs, WR, Suitland HS (MD)

Levern Jacobs is still recovering from a knee injury and did not play in Suitland’s 14 – 7 over time win over C.H Flowers.

Devon Brant, LB, North Marion (FL)

Devon Brant and the North Marion defense did not allow a single point as the Colts beat Belleview 59 – 0. Brant does not make the game story but you can read it here: http://www.ocala.com/article/20101009/SPORTS/101009711/1005/SPORTS?p=1&tc=pg

Marshall Basketball: Dennis Tinnon verbally commits to Marshall

As reported by the Charleston Daily Mail’s Chuck McGill, Dennis Tinnon, a junior college forward from Kansas City Kansas Community College, has committed to Marshall. Tinnon, a 6,8 forward, averaged 13.8 points and 10.7 rebounds per game during his freshman year in the Jayhawk Conference. Posting a double double almost every night Tinnon was named KCKCC co-player of the year and made 2nd team all conference.

According to Rivals.com Tinnon was also offered a scholarship by Oral Roberts University and recently took an unofficial visit to Iowa State.

Not a lot of info about Tinnon on the web but I have listed a few links below:

Rivals.com page: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Dennis-Tinnon-117896

Scout.com page: http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=4743642

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/12/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Defense carried UCF through non-conference part of schedule

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010111094

From the Charleston Gazette, Items from UCF presser

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/10/11/items-from-ucf-presser/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd's Herrion lands star from JUCO ranks

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010120051

From the Charleston Daily Mail, UCF defense plays with tenacity

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010110951

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall freshmen receive opportunities

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010110945

From the Herald Dispatch, Game has star power

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1574203079/Game-has-star-power

From the Herald Dispatch, University adjusts parking to accommodate UCF game

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1574203081/University-adjusts-parking-to-accommodate-UCF-game

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Statistics matter little to Harvey, wins do

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1574203077/Statistics-matter-little-to-Harvey-wins-do

New Marshall Basketball Unifroms

What do you think?

Marshall in the NFL, Week 5

Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis Rams

Was perfect on all snaps as the Rams lost to Detroit 44 - 6.

Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals

Lead the Bengals in tackles with 9 while also recording 2 sacks and a forced fumble. Cincinnati lost to Tampa Bay 24 - 21

Randy Moss, WR, Minnesota Vikings

After being traded from the New England Patriots Moss will make his second debut in Minnesota tonight against New York (AFC).

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

Bradshaw rushed for 67 yards on 16 carries while also catching 3 passes for 22 yards. New York beat Houston 34 – 10.

Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers

DNP, Pittsburgh bye week.

Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

DNP, Pittsburgh bye week.

C.J Spillman, S, San Diego Chargers

Was active for the Chargers 35 – 27 loss to Oakland but did not register a tackle.

Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins

DNP, Miami bye week.

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/11/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Expect full energy, plenty of contact from Herrion's Herd

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010100544

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd-UCF: How one play swung two seasons

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010090445

From the Charleston Gazette, UCF QB drawing comparisons to Vick, White

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010081252

From the Charleston Gazette, A.J. Graham is out

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/10/08/a-j-graham-is-out/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd hopes to establish running game

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010100551

From the Charleston Daily Mail, True freshman putting in time on Marshall line

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010100540

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Math hurts my brain, but not Tom Herrion’s

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/09/math-hurts-my-brain-but-not-tom-herrions/

From the Herald Dispatch, Trevor Black working hard for MU

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1260511480/Trevor-Black-working-hard-for-Herd

From the Herald Dispatch, Memphis gets past MU 2-0 in women's soccer

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1574202839/Memphis-gets-past-MU-2-0-in-womens-soccer

Marshall Football Updates

Charleston Daily Mail reporter Chuck McGill has posted a number of tweets about yesterdays practice. He reports that Eddie Sullivan is getting a lot of reps but for the first time AJ Graham is listed as co-backup quarterback. Even though Graham has moved up on the depth chart he watched yesterdays practice on crutches.

Coach Holliday also stated on his radio show last night that both Brian Anderson and Sullivan will play against UCF. Holliday made a similar pledge before the Ohio game but Anderson was the only quarterback to see playing time. Graham could also be in the mix but he must practice in order to play.

You can follow Chuck McGill on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/chuckmcgill

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/8/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Doc disappointed with special teams

http://wvgazette.com/Sports/201010071209

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall's Holliday keeps his chin up

http://wvgazette.com/Sports/201010071558

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd gets look at UCF on TV

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1789391986/MU-gets-look-at-UCF-on-TV

From the Herald Dispatch, Home game against UCF to be 'White Out Wednesday'

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1789392031/Home-game-against-UCF-to-be-White-Out-Wednesday

From the Herald Dispatch, MU's Kissell advances at All-American

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1500828895/MUs-Kissell-advances-at-All-American

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/7/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Central Florida has had Herd's number

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010061305

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd-WVU: Well, what do we have here?

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/10/07/herd-wvu-well-what-do-we-have-here/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, WVU fans can thank Hamrick for UNLV date

http://dailymail.com/Sports/201010061307

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herrion brings toughness to Marshall; Graham has cast removed

http://dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010070047

From the Herald Dispatch, Off days allow Herd to refocus

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1500828797/Off-days-allow-Herd-to-refocus

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall men fall to UK

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x808960188/Marshall-men-fall-to-UK

From the Herald Dispatch, Preseason practice under way for MU women

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x808960190/Preseason-practice-under-way-for-MU-women

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Curry a bright spot so far for the Herd

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x808960184/Chuck-Landon-Curry-a-bright-spot-so-far-for-the-Herd

Marshall Football: Devon Brant verbally commits to Marshall

Scout.com is reporting that North Marion (FL) High School linebacker Devon Brant has verbally committed to Marshall. Brant measures in at 6 feet even and 200 pounds, Scout.com has him listed as a two star prospect. Before his verbal commitment to Marshall Brant was considering offers from Memphis, Florida Atlantic, Troy, South Alabama, Jacksonville, Bethune Cookman and Florida A&M

For more information on Brant see the links below:

Scout.com page: http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=4806022

MaxPreps.com page: http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/MFkbL9PnpkakijnPX486DA/football-fall-10/profile-devon-brant.htm

Orlando Sentinel’s top 25 inside linebackers for 2011 (Brant is #16): http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/recruiting/os-recruiting-top-25-inside-linebackers,0,7078282.htmlstory

YouTube.com video (1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOOLoYewIus

YouTube.com video (2): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Uq-mfkmuw

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/6/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Players' meeting irks UCF's O'Leary

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010051237

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Fun with numbers (OK, so it’s not all fun)

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/05/fun-with-numbers-ok-so-its-not-all-fun/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, New unis for Herd hoops

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/05/new-unis-for-herd-hoops/

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd struggles with new offense

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x808959958/Spread-ing-the-Herd-thin

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall men host C-USA match against Kentucky

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x808959960/Marshall-men-host-C-USA-match-against-Kentucky

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Huntington Prep kids find home at St. Joe

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x808959952/Huntington-Prep-kids-find-home-at-St-Joe

Marshall Football:Verbal Commitment Watch, Week 5

Keith Baxter, DB, Homestead HS (FL)

In a game against fellow Marshall commitment Corie Wilson, Baxter and Homestead High School beat Edison 17 – 6. Baxter does not make the game story but you can read it here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/02/1853499/central-gets-win-as-defense-overwhelms.html

Cortez Carter, ATH, Liberty HS (VA)

Recorded seven tackles as Liberty beat Skyline 43 – 7 Friday night. Read about the game here: http://www.libertysports.org/index.cfm?action=main.teamarticle&id=5&articleID=176912

Blake Frohnapfel, QB, Colonial Forge HS (VA)

Frohnapfel threw for 313 yards on 14 completions (16 attempts) and 3 touchdowns during Colonial Forge’s 49 – 7 win over Albemarle. For the season Frohnapfel has thrown for 703 yards and 8 touchdowns. Read about last Fridays game here: http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/102010/10022010/579593/index_html?page=1

Luther Maddy, DT, Atlantic HS (FL)

Atlantic lost to Dwyer 41 – 15 Friday night. Maddy does not make the game story but you can read it here: http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-10-02/sports/fl-pb-foot-atlantic-1002-20101001_1_jacoby-brissett-nick-o-leary-bobby-puyol

Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami Central (FL)

Caught 5 passes for 66 yards during and 2 touchdowns Central’s 33 – 6 victory over Carol City. For the season Shuler is leading Central with 20 receptions for 287 yards and 5 touchdowns. A box score for the game can be found here: http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37199

Anthony Spano, OL, Gulf Coast (FL)

Gulf Coast lost to South Fort Myers 49 – 7.You can read about the game here: http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/oct/01/prep-football-south-fort-myers-rolls-over-gulf-coa/

Deontae West, ATH, Hialeah HS (FL)

Did not play in week 5, returns to action against Miami Beach next week.

Corie Wilson, DB, Edison HS (FL)

In a game against fellow Marshall commitment Keith Baxter, Wilson and Edison High School lost to Homestead 17 – 6. Wilson does not make the game story but you can read it here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/02/1853499/central-gets-win-as-defense-overwhelms.html.

Levern Jacobs, WR, Suitland HS (MD)

Did not play (knee injury) during Suitland’s 21 – 7 win over Bowie.

Marshall in the NFL, Week 4

Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis Rams

Was perfect on all snaps as the Rams beat Seattle 20 – 3.

Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals

Registered 7 tackles (one assisted) and a forced fumble during the Bengals 23 – 20 loss to Cleveland.

Randy Moss, WR, New England Patriots

Did not catch a pass as New England beat Miami 41 – 14.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

On 23 carries Bradshaw ran for 129 and one touchdown. Through the air he caught 2 passes for 14 yards. Bradshaw cost him self a rushing touchdown when he fumbled on the Bears 10 yard line during the fourth quarter. New York (NFC) beat Chicago 17 – 3.

Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers

For the second straight week Legursky started at right guard for the injured Trai Essex. Pittsburgh lost to Baltimore 17 - 14.

Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Did not play in the Steelers 17 – 14 loss to Baltimore.

C.J Spillman, S, San Diego Chargers

Played as a reserve safety and registered one tackle while San Diego beat Arizona 41 – 10.

Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins

Did not play in the Dolphins 41 – 14 loss to New England.

Marshall Basketball: Jamie Hanner verbally commits to Thundering Herd

Jamir Hanner, a 6-foot-8, 200-pound prep school player from NIA Academy (Newark NJ) , has verbally committed to the Marshall University men's basketball team. He had previously committed to Seton Hall but re-opened his recruitment after the Pirates made a coaching change.

For more information on Hanner, including his plans for the 2010 – 2011 season, see the links below:

ZagsBlog.com report on Hanner’s commitment: http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/04/williams-to-iona-hanner-to-marshall/

SouthOrangeJuice.com on report on Hanner’s previous commitment to Seton Hall: http://www.southorangejuice.com/2010/3/2/1334111/jamir-hanner-nia-newark-commits-to

ESPN.com page: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/119179/jamir-hanner

YouTube.com Video (1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8of_m5Zver4

YouTube.com Video (2): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2_CqSHDrrA

YouTube.com Video (3): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyKvWm7g79E

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/5/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Prep school forward commits to Herd

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010041136

From the Charleston Gazette, Injured Graham has time to heal

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010041135

From the Charleston Gazette, A.J. Graham status

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/10/04/a-j-graham-status/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd's Herrion picks up another hoops pledge

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010050279

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Graham's pursuit of Herd's starting job put on hold

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010041157

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd's Graham's has cast-ing call

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x808959680/Grahams-cast-ing-call

From the Herald Dispatch, Hanner commits to Herd

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x808959678/Hanner-commits-to-Herd

From the Herald Dispatch, Thundering Herd Madness at the Cam on Oct. 16

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x808959682/Thundering-Herd-Madness-at-the-Cam-on-Oct-16

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall's Hilgefort wins C-USA award

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x808959670/Marshalls-Hilgefort-wins-C-USA-award

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Marshall's slow start has fans frustrated

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x808959674/Marshalls-slow-start-has-fans-frustrated

Tyler Wilkerson starts career in Israel

After failing to secure a training camp invite with the San Antonio Spurs former Marshall basketball star Tyler Wilkerson has started his career in Israel. Wilkerson is a member of the Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa, who participate in Israel’s premier league. In the teams first two contest Wilkerson has averaged 24.5 minutes, 5.5 rebounds, 1 block, and 15.5 points per game. You can follow Wilkerson on Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa Eurobasket.com page which I have linked below:

http://www.eurobasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=ISRAEL&Team=85&Page=3

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/1/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd struggling to keep pace on defense

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201009301396

From the Charleston Gazette, Off to Southern Miss

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/10/01/off-to-southern-miss/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall's talent is better, and it shows

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201009301203

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Southern Miss QB makes the show go

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201009301222

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Southern Miss plans to play keep away vs. Herd

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201009301198

From the Charleston Daily Mail, DeAndre Brown’s status

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/09/30/deandre-browns-status/

From the Herald Dispatch, Southern Miss makes golden recovery

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1178325373/Golden-recovery

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd out to make amends for last year's loss

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1380891167/Herd-out-to-make-amends-for-last-years-loss

From the Herald Dispatch, Smith wins honor as semifinalist for award

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1178325365/Smith-wins-honor-as-semifinalist-for-award

From the Herald Dispatch, Women's soccer plays host to Tulsa

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1178325363/Womens-soccer-plays-host-to-Tulsa

From the Herald Dispatch, Southern Miss QB building on big loss

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1380891117/Southern-Miss-QB-building-on-big-loss