From the Sports Business Journal:
The $43 million media rights deal that Conference USA signed with Fox last month may not be as final as the two sides originally thought.
The conference’s incumbent rights holders — ESPN and CBS College Sports — are questioning C-USA’s new deal with Fox, which was signed the first week in January.
ESPN believes its contract with C-USA gave it the right to match any offer. CBS College Sports, which has its own separate agreement with C-USA through 2016, believes it had the first crack at the package if it ever left ESPN, according to sources.............
Read the whole article here: http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2011/02/20110228/Media/Conf-USA.aspx
Monday, February 28, 2011
Lee Smith at the NFL Combine
Former Marshall tight end Lee Smith participated in the NFL Combine last weekend. Tight Ends and Offensive lineman were run through the various combine test on Saturday. How did Smith do?
Smith did his best work at the bench press finishing with 25 reps, third among tight ends. He struggled with the other events, running a 5.07 forty yard dash, recording a vertical jump of 29 inches, and finished 10th of 14 participating tight ends in the three cone drill.
ESPN’s NFL Combine Report had this to say about Smith: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=combinereport226&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft2011%2fnotebook%3fpage%3dcombinereport226
• After a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, Marshall TE Lee Smith displayed a lack of top-end speed and athleticism at the combine. Smith showed off good inline blocking skills, savvy as an underneath route runner and strong hands in traffic during the Senior Bowl, but it's apparent on film that Smith's upside is limited by below-average top-end speed and athleticism. He helped confirm those assumptions during his underwhelming showing at the combine. His unofficial 40 time of 5.07 seconds is actually worse than anticipated and three-tenths slower than the three-year average for tight ends, and it will undoubtedly hurt his value come draft weekend.
On a personal note, I don’t think you can be surprised by Smith’s combine results. He is best evaluated on the field, just look at his Senior Bowl practices. Despite the slow running numbers and low vertical leap this blogger still thinks Smith can have a long NFL career as a blocking tight end. Only time will tell.
Smith did his best work at the bench press finishing with 25 reps, third among tight ends. He struggled with the other events, running a 5.07 forty yard dash, recording a vertical jump of 29 inches, and finished 10th of 14 participating tight ends in the three cone drill.
ESPN’s NFL Combine Report had this to say about Smith: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=combinereport226&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft2011%2fnotebook%3fpage%3dcombinereport226
• After a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, Marshall TE Lee Smith displayed a lack of top-end speed and athleticism at the combine. Smith showed off good inline blocking skills, savvy as an underneath route runner and strong hands in traffic during the Senior Bowl, but it's apparent on film that Smith's upside is limited by below-average top-end speed and athleticism. He helped confirm those assumptions during his underwhelming showing at the combine. His unofficial 40 time of 5.07 seconds is actually worse than anticipated and three-tenths slower than the three-year average for tight ends, and it will undoubtedly hurt his value come draft weekend.
On a personal note, I don’t think you can be surprised by Smith’s combine results. He is best evaluated on the field, just look at his Senior Bowl practices. Despite the slow running numbers and low vertical leap this blogger still thinks Smith can have a long NFL career as a blocking tight end. Only time will tell.
Marshall Basketball: Did the Herd get Help this Weekend?
On Friday I posted an article about three Conference USA basketball games that could help Marshall’s league standing. http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-basketball-important-c-usa.html
First a foremost Marshall needed to take care of business against SMU which they did with a 64 – 62 victory.
The Herd was also looking for Memphis, Central Florida, and Tulane to win on Saturday, how did those games turn out?
Memphis did not show up during a 74 – 47 road loss to UTEP.
Donnie Jones and Central Florida did Marshall a favor and beat Southern Miss 65 – 64.
Did not have a lot of hope for Tulane beating Tulsa and that hope was squashed with a 66 – 59 Golden Hurricane victory.
So what do the league standings look like now?
1. UAB 10-4
2. Tulsa 9-5
3. UTEP 9-5
4. Memphis 9-5
5. Southern Miss 9-5
6. Marshall 8-6
7. SMU 8-6
8. East Carolina 7-7
9. UCF 5-9
10. Rice 4-10
11. Houston 4-10
12. Tulane 2-12
Marshall currently sits in 6th place and still has a chance to reach the top 4. On Wednesday I will dive into the scenarios that will lead MU to a first round C-USA tournament bye.
First a foremost Marshall needed to take care of business against SMU which they did with a 64 – 62 victory.
The Herd was also looking for Memphis, Central Florida, and Tulane to win on Saturday, how did those games turn out?
Memphis did not show up during a 74 – 47 road loss to UTEP.
Donnie Jones and Central Florida did Marshall a favor and beat Southern Miss 65 – 64.
Did not have a lot of hope for Tulane beating Tulsa and that hope was squashed with a 66 – 59 Golden Hurricane victory.
So what do the league standings look like now?
1. UAB 10-4
2. Tulsa 9-5
3. UTEP 9-5
4. Memphis 9-5
5. Southern Miss 9-5
6. Marshall 8-6
7. SMU 8-6
8. East Carolina 7-7
9. UCF 5-9
10. Rice 4-10
11. Houston 4-10
12. Tulane 2-12
Marshall currently sits in 6th place and still has a chance to reach the top 4. On Wednesday I will dive into the scenarios that will lead MU to a first round C-USA tournament bye.
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/28/11
From the Charleston Gazette, MU Alumni Game Brings Smiles to All
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102271849
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd in thick of wide open conference
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102271748
From the Charleston Daily Mail , High school basketball: Kanawha Valley's top scorer Cuffee commits to Wright State
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201102271696
From the Herald Dispatch, Action heating up in Conference USA
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x450734840/Action-heating-up-in-Conference-USA
From the Herald Dispatch, East Carolina too much for Herd women, 48-44
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x450734830/East-Carolina-too-much-for-Herd-women-48-44
From HerdZone.com, Lipscomb Downs Baseball, 7-3
http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/022711aaa.html
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102271849
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd in thick of wide open conference
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102271748
From the Charleston Daily Mail , High school basketball: Kanawha Valley's top scorer Cuffee commits to Wright State
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201102271696
From the Herald Dispatch, Action heating up in Conference USA
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x450734840/Action-heating-up-in-Conference-USA
From the Herald Dispatch, East Carolina too much for Herd women, 48-44
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x450734830/East-Carolina-too-much-for-Herd-women-48-44
From HerdZone.com, Lipscomb Downs Baseball, 7-3
http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/022711aaa.html
Friday, February 25, 2011
2012 C-USA Basketball Championships Will Make Return to Memphis
Per the Conference USA Website:http://conferenceusa.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/022511aag.html
IRVING, Texas - Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky and Memphis Athletics Director R.C. Johnson announced Friday that the C-USA Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will be hosted by Memphis in 2012, as approved by the Conference Board of Directors. Events will be held March 6-10 at FedExForum and Elma Roane Fieldhouse.......
IRVING, Texas - Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky and Memphis Athletics Director R.C. Johnson announced Friday that the C-USA Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will be hosted by Memphis in 2012, as approved by the Conference Board of Directors. Events will be held March 6-10 at FedExForum and Elma Roane Fieldhouse.......
Marshall Basketball: Important C-USA Games This Saturday
If you are like me and want Marshall to get a bye in the Conference USA Tournament you should be rooting for the following outcomes this Saturday.
Memphis @ UTEP : Go Tigers, UTEP needs to keep losing so the Herd and Miners finish with identical league records. If that happens Marshall will hold the tiebreaker with a (hopeful) win over UTEP next Wednesday.
Southern Miss @ UCF : This might be hard for Herd fans but root for UCF. The Knights won’t catch Marshall if we win out. If Southern Miss keeps dropping games tiebreaker projections favor Marshall with both teams finishing at 10 – 6.
Tulane @ Tulsa : I don’t think any one expects Tulane to beat Tulsa on the road but that would be nice. Marshall holds a tie breaker over Tulsa if both teams finish at 10 – 6.
Memphis @ UTEP : Go Tigers, UTEP needs to keep losing so the Herd and Miners finish with identical league records. If that happens Marshall will hold the tiebreaker with a (hopeful) win over UTEP next Wednesday.
Southern Miss @ UCF : This might be hard for Herd fans but root for UCF. The Knights won’t catch Marshall if we win out. If Southern Miss keeps dropping games tiebreaker projections favor Marshall with both teams finishing at 10 – 6.
Tulane @ Tulsa : I don’t think any one expects Tulane to beat Tulsa on the road but that would be nice. Marshall holds a tie breaker over Tulsa if both teams finish at 10 – 6.
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/25/11
From the Charleston Gazette, Herd notebook: Baines expands his repertoire
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102241529
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Conference USA could have some late movement
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102241793
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Live chat recap: Herrion and Rock-afire Explosion
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/24/live-chat-recap-herrion-and-rock-afire-explosion/
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd misses first-place battle
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105302256/Herd-can-only-watch-battle-for-1st-place
From the Herald Dispatch, No. 25 Houston has too much for Herd women
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105302260/No-25-Houston-has-too-much-for-Herd-women
From the Herald Dispatch, MU tennis team hosts Eastern Ky.
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105302258/No-Headline
From the Herald Dispatch, C-USA reprimands UTEP coach for outburst at ECU
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105302248/C-USA-reprimands-UTEP-coach-for-outburst-at-ECU
From HerdZone.com, Baseball Plays Lipscomb in the Music City
http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/022411aac.html
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102241529
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Conference USA could have some late movement
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102241793
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Live chat recap: Herrion and Rock-afire Explosion
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/24/live-chat-recap-herrion-and-rock-afire-explosion/
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd misses first-place battle
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105302256/Herd-can-only-watch-battle-for-1st-place
From the Herald Dispatch, No. 25 Houston has too much for Herd women
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105302260/No-25-Houston-has-too-much-for-Herd-women
From the Herald Dispatch, MU tennis team hosts Eastern Ky.
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105302258/No-Headline
From the Herald Dispatch, C-USA reprimands UTEP coach for outburst at ECU
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105302248/C-USA-reprimands-UTEP-coach-for-outburst-at-ECU
From HerdZone.com, Baseball Plays Lipscomb in the Music City
http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/022411aac.html
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Marshall Basketball: What Happens if Marshall Wins Out?
Yesterday I predicted the C-USA men’s basketball final standings. One day later my prediction already has a hole. With East Carolina’s win over UTEP everything has been thrown into flux, including Marshall’s chance of finishing in the top 4.
If Marshall wins out and finishes with a 10 - 6 C-USA record MU might get a bye in the conference tournament. The Herd needs help to make it happen.
First, Southern Mississippi can only win one more game. If the Golden Eagles only win one game, (@Central Florida, vs.UAB, @Tulsa) both MU and USM will finish with identical league records (10-6). If two teams are tied in conference and split their head-to-head match ups the tiebreaker is determined by each teams record against C-USA’s regular season champion. To make this all work Memphis would be champion with a 12 – 4 record. Marshall split it’s season series with Memphis while USM lost twice to the Tigers. Therefore, Marshall would get the tiebreaker.
Next, Marshall needs UTEP to finish no better than 10 – 6. This is all based on Marshall winning out so MU controls its own destiny with the Miners. By beating UTEP Marshall would hold any tiebreaker if both teams finish with identical league marks.
I still think Tulsa will win their remaining C-USA games and finish at 11 – 5, but if they stumble against Tulane or Rice it would help Marshall. The Herd holds a tiebreaker over Tulsa with last nights victory if both teams end up at 10 – 6.
In fact, if Southern Miss were to beat Tulsa while losing to UAB and UCF, Marshall would get the three seed. In that scenario Memphis finishes first at 12 – 4, UAB second at 11 – 5, Marshall would take third at 10 - 6, while Tulsa, USM, and UTEP go to a tiebreaker for the four spot.
Lots of possibilities but Herd fans should pay close attention to Southern Mississippi, UTEP, and Tulsa down the stretch.
If Marshall wins out and finishes with a 10 - 6 C-USA record MU might get a bye in the conference tournament. The Herd needs help to make it happen.
First, Southern Mississippi can only win one more game. If the Golden Eagles only win one game, (@Central Florida, vs.UAB, @Tulsa) both MU and USM will finish with identical league records (10-6). If two teams are tied in conference and split their head-to-head match ups the tiebreaker is determined by each teams record against C-USA’s regular season champion. To make this all work Memphis would be champion with a 12 – 4 record. Marshall split it’s season series with Memphis while USM lost twice to the Tigers. Therefore, Marshall would get the tiebreaker.
Next, Marshall needs UTEP to finish no better than 10 – 6. This is all based on Marshall winning out so MU controls its own destiny with the Miners. By beating UTEP Marshall would hold any tiebreaker if both teams finish with identical league marks.
I still think Tulsa will win their remaining C-USA games and finish at 11 – 5, but if they stumble against Tulane or Rice it would help Marshall. The Herd holds a tiebreaker over Tulsa with last nights victory if both teams end up at 10 – 6.
In fact, if Southern Miss were to beat Tulsa while losing to UAB and UCF, Marshall would get the three seed. In that scenario Memphis finishes first at 12 – 4, UAB second at 11 – 5, Marshall would take third at 10 - 6, while Tulsa, USM, and UTEP go to a tiebreaker for the four spot.
Lots of possibilities but Herd fans should pay close attention to Southern Mississippi, UTEP, and Tulsa down the stretch.
Live Chat With Chuck McGill @ 1pm
Join Charleston Daily Mail Marshall beat writer Chuck McGill for an online chat today at 1pm.
Link to the chat:
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/24/live-chat-with-me-come-on-by-at-1-p-m/
Link to the chat:
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/24/live-chat-with-me-come-on-by-at-1-p-m/
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/24/11
From the Charleston Gazette, Red-hot Marshall zooms past Tulsa 79-61
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102231403
From the Charleston Gazette, C-USA tiebreakers after Wednesday
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/02/24/c-usa-tiebreakers-after-wednesday/
From the Charleston Gazette, New (and just as futile) projection
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/02/24/new-and-just-as-futile-projection/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Baines leads Herd's dominant performance
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102240021
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Doug Wojcik says Herd looks like a Big 12 team
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/23/doug-wojcik-says-herd-look-like-a-big-12-team/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, I’m not sure, but I think Tom Herrion wants a bigger crowd
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/23/im-not-sure-but-i-think-tom-herrion-wants-a-bigger-crowd/
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall rolls past Tulsa, 79-61
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x968457491/Marshall-breezes-through-Golden-Hurricane-79-61
From the Herald Dispatch, MU softball to take on Auburn this weekend
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105301974/MU-softball-to-take-on-Auburn-this-weekend
From the Herald Dispatch, MU women host No. 25 Houston
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105301976/MU-women-host-No-25-Houston
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Containing 'the Hurtt' crucial to MU win
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105301972/Chuck-Landon-Containing-the-Hurtt-crucial-to-MU-win
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
C–USA Basketball Predicted Final Standings
With the C-USA men's basketball season winding down lets take a stab at determining the final league standings:
Current Standings:
Southern Miss 9-4 : 21-6
Memphis 9-4 : 21-7
UAB 9-4 : 19-7
UTEP 8-4 : 20-7
Tulsa 8-4 : 15-11
SMU 7-5 : 16-10
Marshall 6-6 : 18-9
East Carolina 5-7 : 13-13
Rice 4-8 : 12-14
UCF 4-9 : 17-9
Houston 4-9 : 12- 14
Tulane 2-11 : 12-14
@ UCF - Win
vs. UAB - Win
@ Tulsa - Loss
Final League Record: 11 - 5
Memphis Remaining Schedule:
@ UTEP - Loss
@ ECU - Win
vs. Tulane - Win
Final League Record: 11 - 5
UAB Remaining Schedule:
@ Houston - Win
@ Southern Miss - Loss
vs. ECU - Win
Final League Record: 11 - 5
UTEP Remaining Schedule:
@ ECU - Win
vs. Memphis - Win
vs. Marshall - Win
@SMU - Win
Final League Record: 12 - 4
Tulsa Remaining Schedule:
@ Marshall - Loss
vs. Tulane - Win
@ Rice - Win
vs. Southern Miss - Win
Final League Record: 11 - 5
SMU Remaining Schedule:
vs. Rice - Win
@ Marshall - Loss
@ UCF - Loss
vs. UTEP - Loss
Final League Record: 8 - 8
Marshall Remaining Schedule:
vs. Tulsa - Win
vs. SMU - Win
@UTEP - Loss
vs. UCF - Win
Final League Record: 9 - 7
ECU Remaining Schedule:
vs. UTEP - Loss
@Rice - Loss
vs. Memphis - Loss
@UAB - Loss
Final League Record: 5 - 11
Rice Remaining Schedule:
@ SMU - Loss
vs. ECU - Win
vs. Tulsa - Loss
@ Houston - Loss
Final League Record: 5 - 11
UCF Remaining Schedule:
vs. Soutern Miss - Loss
vs. SMU - Win
@ Marshall - Loss
Final League Record: 5 - 11
Houston Remaining Schedule:
vs. UAB - Loss
@Tulane - Win
vs. Rice - Win
Final League Record: 6 - 10
Tulane Remaining Schedule:
@ Tulsa - Loss
vs. Houston - Loss
@Memphis - Loss
Final League Record: 2 - 14
Current Standings:
Southern Miss 9-4 : 21-6
Memphis 9-4 : 21-7
UAB 9-4 : 19-7
UTEP 8-4 : 20-7
Tulsa 8-4 : 15-11
SMU 7-5 : 16-10
Marshall 6-6 : 18-9
East Carolina 5-7 : 13-13
Rice 4-8 : 12-14
UCF 4-9 : 17-9
Houston 4-9 : 12- 14
Tulane 2-11 : 12-14
- Predicted Finishes:
@ UCF - Win
vs. UAB - Win
@ Tulsa - Loss
Final League Record: 11 - 5
Memphis Remaining Schedule:
@ UTEP - Loss
@ ECU - Win
vs. Tulane - Win
Final League Record: 11 - 5
UAB Remaining Schedule:
@ Houston - Win
@ Southern Miss - Loss
vs. ECU - Win
Final League Record: 11 - 5
UTEP Remaining Schedule:
@ ECU - Win
vs. Memphis - Win
vs. Marshall - Win
@SMU - Win
Final League Record: 12 - 4
Tulsa Remaining Schedule:
@ Marshall - Loss
vs. Tulane - Win
@ Rice - Win
vs. Southern Miss - Win
Final League Record: 11 - 5
SMU Remaining Schedule:
vs. Rice - Win
@ Marshall - Loss
@ UCF - Loss
vs. UTEP - Loss
Final League Record: 8 - 8
Marshall Remaining Schedule:
vs. Tulsa - Win
vs. SMU - Win
@UTEP - Loss
vs. UCF - Win
Final League Record: 9 - 7
ECU Remaining Schedule:
vs. UTEP - Loss
@Rice - Loss
vs. Memphis - Loss
@UAB - Loss
Final League Record: 5 - 11
Rice Remaining Schedule:
@ SMU - Loss
vs. ECU - Win
vs. Tulsa - Loss
@ Houston - Loss
Final League Record: 5 - 11
UCF Remaining Schedule:
vs. Soutern Miss - Loss
vs. SMU - Win
@ Marshall - Loss
Final League Record: 5 - 11
Houston Remaining Schedule:
vs. UAB - Loss
@Tulane - Win
vs. Rice - Win
Final League Record: 6 - 10
Tulane Remaining Schedule:
@ Tulsa - Loss
vs. Houston - Loss
@Memphis - Loss
Final League Record: 2 - 14
- If every thing holds true the final league standings will look like this:
1. UTEP @ 12 - 4
2. Memphis @ 11 - 5
3. Southern Miss @ 11 - 5
4. Tulsa @ 11 - 5
5. UAB @ 11 - 5
6. Marshall @ 9 - 7
7. SMU @ 8 - 8
8. Houston @ 6 - 10
9. ECU @ 5 - 11
10. Rice @ 5 - 11
11. UCF @ 5 - 11
12. Tulane @ 2 - 14
That means Marshall would play UCF in a first round match-up at the C-USA tournament. What do you think?
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/23/11
From the Charleston Gazette, Wheeling native Wojcik back for another Wednesday battle
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102221686
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: New personnel changes matchup against Tulsa
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102221291
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Holliday hires Parker as Herd's new wide receivers coach
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102221293
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall has to win C-USA tournament for chance to dance
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102221290
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Spikes in production
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/22/spikes-in-production/
From the Herald Dispatch, Baines, Kane lead Herd
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105301596/Baines-Kane-lead-Herd
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Spikes got help with foul shots from Pena
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105301594/Spikes-got-help-with-foul-shots-from-Pena
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Report: Gerad Parker Joins Marshall Football Staff
First reported by FootballScoop.com on February 18th Tennessee Martin assistant coach Gerad Parker has joined the Marshall football staff as wide receivers coach. A two year assistant at Tennessee Martin, Parker was the Skyhawk’s recruiting coordinator, passing game coordinator, and wide receivers coach.
Parker is a Huntington W.V native but spent his High School years at Lawrence County K.Y under the tutelage of current Marshall assistant Phil Ratliff. As a standout wide receiver at Lawrence County Parker earned a scholarship to Kentucky. Even though he received limited playing time in college Parker was a three-year member of the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
Parker started his coaching career in 2006 at Raceland High School K.Y as receivers and defensive backs coach before returning to Kentucky as a graduate assistant the following year.
For more on Parker follow the links below:
FootballScoop.com report: http://www.footballscoop.com/the-scoop
UTM Profile: http://www.utmsports.com/coach.cfm?id=147&sport=Football
Parker is a Huntington W.V native but spent his High School years at Lawrence County K.Y under the tutelage of current Marshall assistant Phil Ratliff. As a standout wide receiver at Lawrence County Parker earned a scholarship to Kentucky. Even though he received limited playing time in college Parker was a three-year member of the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
Parker started his coaching career in 2006 at Raceland High School K.Y as receivers and defensive backs coach before returning to Kentucky as a graduate assistant the following year.
For more on Parker follow the links below:
FootballScoop.com report: http://www.footballscoop.com/the-scoop
UTM Profile: http://www.utmsports.com/coach.cfm?id=147&sport=Football
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/22/11
From the Charleston Gazette, Tulsa climbing C-USA ladder
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102211674
From the Charleston Gazette, Is UCF Back? New Projections
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/02/21/is-ucf-back-new-projection/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Tulsa is making its move
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102211449
From the Herald Dispatch, Herrion: Put hip on Hurricane
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105301330/Herrion-Put-hip-on-Hurricane
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102211674
From the Charleston Gazette, Is UCF Back? New Projections
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/02/21/is-ucf-back-new-projection/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Tulsa is making its move
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102211449
From the Herald Dispatch, Herrion: Put hip on Hurricane
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1105301330/Herrion-Put-hip-on-Hurricane
Monday, February 21, 2011
No Updates Today 2/21/11
The Blog is taking Presidents day off too, we will return Tuesday February 22nd.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Marshall Wins 1st Baseball Game of the Season
Marshall defeated Miami (OH) 4 - 3 today in both schools first game of the season. Senior Victor Gomez hit the go ahead, two out RBI double in the top of the 11th. Junior James White recorded his first save of the season after only allowing one hit. Marshall returns to action tomorrow against Kentucky at the College of Charleston Tournament.
Huntington Hammer Set to Open with Marshall Alumni in Tow
Huntington’s newest entry into indoor football is set to kick off their season this weekend. The Huntington Hammer will be taking on the Canton Cougars at 4pm in the Big Sandy Super Store Arena Sunday night. Huntington and Canton are members of the United Indoor Football League along with the Saginaw (MI) Sting, Eastern Kentucky Drillers, Northern Kentucky River Monsters, and Johnstown (PA) Generals.
Huntington had a number of former Marshall football players in training camp but only three made the roster. Those three players are linebacker Andre Portis, wide receiver / defensive back Terick Thomas, and offensive lineman Erik Vint.
If you can’t make it to the Big Sandy Sunday night the Hammer will be streaming a live radio broadcast of their game at www.wnblam.com.
Huntington had a number of former Marshall football players in training camp but only three made the roster. Those three players are linebacker Andre Portis, wide receiver / defensive back Terick Thomas, and offensive lineman Erik Vint.
If you can’t make it to the Big Sandy Sunday night the Hammer will be streaming a live radio broadcast of their game at www.wnblam.com.
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/18/11
From the Charleston Gazette, Herd turned up defense against Rice
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102171843
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: For Herd, 3 in a row would be really nice
http://dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102171570
From the Charleston Daily Mail, REBOUNDS! Another look …
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/17/rebounds-another-look/
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd took Owls to boards
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1281341239/Herd-took-Owls-to-the-boards
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall softball team visits Georgia
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1281341241/Marshall-softball-team-visits-Georgia
From the Herald Dispatch, Crook's basket wins it for Herd
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1281341243/Crooks-basket-wins-it-for-Herd
From the Herald Dispatch, MU baseball opens season in S.C.
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1281341237/MU-baseball-opens-season-in-S-C
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102171843
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: For Herd, 3 in a row would be really nice
http://dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102171570
From the Charleston Daily Mail, REBOUNDS! Another look …
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/17/rebounds-another-look/
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd took Owls to boards
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1281341239/Herd-took-Owls-to-the-boards
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall softball team visits Georgia
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1281341241/Marshall-softball-team-visits-Georgia
From the Herald Dispatch, Crook's basket wins it for Herd
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1281341243/Crooks-basket-wins-it-for-Herd
From the Herald Dispatch, MU baseball opens season in S.C.
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1281341237/MU-baseball-opens-season-in-S-C
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Marshall Baseball: 2011 Season Preview
Marshall baseball starts its season this Friday with the College of Charleston Tournament. Marshall will be playing Miami (OH) Friday, Kentucky Saturday, and College of Charleston Sunday.
Marshall’s official athletics website, herdzone.com, provided a break down of the Herds pitching staff and lineup earlier this week. Follow the links below to read.
Preview of Marshall's pitching staff:
http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/021411aaa.html
Preview of the Marshall lineup:
http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/021511aaa.html
Marshall’s official athletics website, herdzone.com, provided a break down of the Herds pitching staff and lineup earlier this week. Follow the links below to read.
Preview of Marshall's pitching staff:
http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/021411aaa.html
Preview of the Marshall lineup:
http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/021511aaa.html
Marshall Basketball: 2/16/11 C-USA Basketball Round Up
Wednesday was a busy night for C-USA men’s basketball as all 12 member teams were in action. Marshall (17-9,5-6) took care of business against a scrappy Rice (11-14,3-8) squad but their was one upset.
Southern Mississippi (19-6,8-4) was down 13 points 4 minutes into the second half before the Golden Eagles finished on a 36 -10 run to defeat UTEP (19-6,7-3) 64 – 51 at home.
Memphis (20-6,8-3) continued its winning ways over UAB with a 62 – 58 (18-7,8-4) home win. The victory was Memphis’s 20th of the season and they also moved on top of the C-USA standings.
SMU (16-9, 7-4) defended its home court with a 65 – 51 win over Houston. The ponies will be visiting Marshall next Saturday February 26th.
UCF (16-8,3-8) was down 11 points at home in the second half to lowly Tulane (12-13,2-10) before coming back for a 65 – 62 victory. Marshall travels to take on the Green Wave this Saturday in New Orleans.
Still reeling from their home loss to Marshall last Saturday ECU (13-`12, 5-6) visited Tulsa (14-11,7-4) and lost 86 – 67. Tulsa travels to Marshall next Wednesday.
Southern Mississippi (19-6,8-4) was down 13 points 4 minutes into the second half before the Golden Eagles finished on a 36 -10 run to defeat UTEP (19-6,7-3) 64 – 51 at home.
Memphis (20-6,8-3) continued its winning ways over UAB with a 62 – 58 (18-7,8-4) home win. The victory was Memphis’s 20th of the season and they also moved on top of the C-USA standings.
SMU (16-9, 7-4) defended its home court with a 65 – 51 win over Houston. The ponies will be visiting Marshall next Saturday February 26th.
UCF (16-8,3-8) was down 11 points at home in the second half to lowly Tulane (12-13,2-10) before coming back for a 65 – 62 victory. Marshall travels to take on the Green Wave this Saturday in New Orleans.
Still reeling from their home loss to Marshall last Saturday ECU (13-`12, 5-6) visited Tulsa (14-11,7-4) and lost 86 – 67. Tulsa travels to Marshall next Wednesday.
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/17/11
From the Charleston Gazette, Missed dunk sparks Herd win over Rice
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102161423
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Key play by Pitts propels Herd
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102170058
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd pulls away from Owls, 72-61
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x107643308/Herd-pulls-away-from-Owls-72-61
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women ready for UAB
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1606079661/Marshall-women-ready-for-UAB
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Missed dunk by Owls the turning point for Marshall
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1606079657/Chuck-Landon-Missed-dunk-by-Owls-the-turning-point-for-Marshall
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102161423
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Key play by Pitts propels Herd
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102170058
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd pulls away from Owls, 72-61
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x107643308/Herd-pulls-away-from-Owls-72-61
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women ready for UAB
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1606079661/Marshall-women-ready-for-UAB
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Missed dunk by Owls the turning point for Marshall
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1606079657/Chuck-Landon-Missed-dunk-by-Owls-the-turning-point-for-Marshall
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/16/11
From the Charleston Gazette, Herd attempts to barge back into C-USA race
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102151280
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall baseball: Sikula has a long-term plan
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102151407
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Rebounds critical to Herd
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102151403
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall mantra: Pound the boards
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1606079311/Marshall-mantra-Pound-the-boards
From the Herald Dispatch, Tennis team takes C-USA honor again
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x90303192/Tennis-team-takes-C-USA-honor-again
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Coach not too proud to beg for fan support
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1606079307/Coach-not-too-proud-to-beg-for-fan-support
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102151280
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall baseball: Sikula has a long-term plan
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102151407
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Rebounds critical to Herd
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102151403
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall mantra: Pound the boards
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1606079311/Marshall-mantra-Pound-the-boards
From the Herald Dispatch, Tennis team takes C-USA honor again
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x90303192/Tennis-team-takes-C-USA-honor-again
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Coach not too proud to beg for fan support
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1606079307/Coach-not-too-proud-to-beg-for-fan-support
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Marshall Football: Tyler Combs Verbally Commits to Herd
Tyler Combs, a 6’5, 280 pound offensive lineman from Lawrence County High School (KY) has verbally committed to Marshall. A rising senior Combs will be part of Marshall’s 2012 recruiting class.
During his time at Lawrence County Combs has been coached by former Marshall offensive lineman Luke Salmons who will be moving over to Cabell Midland H.S (WV) next season. A starter on offense and defense since his freshman year Combs was named to the 2010 Kentucky all state first team at offensive line.
For more on Combs follow the links below:
Scout.com profile: http://kentucky.scout.com/a.z?s=48&p=8&c=1&nid=5248626
Courier-Journal.com article on Combs: http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20101226/SPORTS05/312260036/TYLER-COMBS-Lineman-Lawrence-County
Kentucky All-State Football Team: http://www.courier-journal.com/section/SPORTS0503/Kentucky-All-State-Football
During his time at Lawrence County Combs has been coached by former Marshall offensive lineman Luke Salmons who will be moving over to Cabell Midland H.S (WV) next season. A starter on offense and defense since his freshman year Combs was named to the 2010 Kentucky all state first team at offensive line.
For more on Combs follow the links below:
Scout.com profile: http://kentucky.scout.com/a.z?s=48&p=8&c=1&nid=5248626
Courier-Journal.com article on Combs: http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20101226/SPORTS05/312260036/TYLER-COMBS-Lineman-Lawrence-County
Kentucky All-State Football Team: http://www.courier-journal.com/section/SPORTS0503/Kentucky-All-State-Football
College Basketball: ESPN Ranks C-USA #8 in Power Rankings
During the college basketball season ESPN releases weekly power rankings of all division one conferences. This week Conference USA is ranked 8th, only behind one other non-BCS league, the Mountain West.
See the rankings here:
http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/23272/rating-the-conferences-from-1-to-32-5
See the rankings here:
http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/23272/rating-the-conferences-from-1-to-32-5
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/15/11
From the Charleston Gazette, Rebounding consistency would be boon to Thundering Herd
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102141672
From the Charleston Gazette, Projected C-USA Standings before Feb. 16
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/02/14/projected-c-usa-standings-before-feb-16/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Future of the Coal Bowl is uncertain
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102141405
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall has one stat to avoid
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x208007573/Marshall-has-one-statistic-to-avoid
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Marshall's big men are able to regenerate
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x208007571/Marshalls-big-men-are-able-to-regenerate
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall has deals for game with Rice
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x208007575/Marshall-has-deals-for-game-with-Rice
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102141672
From the Charleston Gazette, Projected C-USA Standings before Feb. 16
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/02/14/projected-c-usa-standings-before-feb-16/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Future of the Coal Bowl is uncertain
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102141405
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall has one stat to avoid
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x208007573/Marshall-has-one-statistic-to-avoid
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Marshall's big men are able to regenerate
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x208007571/Marshalls-big-men-are-able-to-regenerate
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall has deals for game with Rice
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x208007575/Marshall-has-deals-for-game-with-Rice
Monday, February 14, 2011
Memphis to Host C-USA Basketball Tournament in 2012?
According to an article in last weeks Memphis Commercial Appeal the Tigers are near an agreement to host C-USA’s men’s and woman’s basketball tournament in 2012. Memphis last hosted the tournament in 2009, this years event is slated for El Paso Texas (UTEP).
Read the article here:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/feb/11/conference-usa-basketball-tourney-course-back-memp/
Read the article here:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/feb/11/conference-usa-basketball-tourney-course-back-memp/
Marshall Football: Deandre Reaves Talks Commitment to Herd
Deandre Reaves, a two star (rivals.com) athlete out of Dominion High School (VA) sat down with VivaLoundon.com and talked about his commitment to Marshall.
See the article here:
http://vivaloudoun.blogspot.com/2011/02/football-marshall-is-next-stop-for.html
See the article here:
http://vivaloudoun.blogspot.com/2011/02/football-marshall-is-next-stop-for.html
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/14/11
From the Charleston Gazette, Might as well shut up and play
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102130850
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall basketball: Herrion gets right response on road
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102130711
From the Herald Dispatch, C-USA tournament creeping up on Herd
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x208007405/C-USA-tournament-creeping-up-on-Herd
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall softball rallies past North Carolina State
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x208007407/Marshall-softball-rallies-past-North-Carolina-State
From the Herald Dispatch, MU women fall 71-59 to UCF
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x208007409/MU-defense-falters-in-71-59-loss-to-UCF
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102130850
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall basketball: Herrion gets right response on road
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102130711
From the Herald Dispatch, C-USA tournament creeping up on Herd
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x208007405/C-USA-tournament-creeping-up-on-Herd
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall softball rallies past North Carolina State
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x208007407/Marshall-softball-rallies-past-North-Carolina-State
From the Herald Dispatch, MU women fall 71-59 to UCF
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x208007409/MU-defense-falters-in-71-59-loss-to-UCF
Friday, February 11, 2011
*UPDATE* Marshall Football: Ahmed Shakoor & Chris Head dismissed from team
*Missed this from Chuck McGill's column in today's Daily Mail, Shakoor and Head violated team rules, that is why they were booted. Also, three other Herd players have transferred. Running linebacker Terrell Edwards-Maye is at Tuskegee, kicker Drew Stewart is at Appalachian State and lineman A.J. Scott has moved on to James Madison.
Chuck McGill's 2/11 column: http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102101275?page=2&build=cache*
Per Herald Dispatch columnist Chuck Landon’s twitter account Marshall football players Ahmed Shakoor and Chris Head have been dismissed from the team. No reason was given for their dismissal.
Shakoor, a rising senior defensive back, played in 10 games last year starting four. He recorded 30 tackles with 2 pass break ups and no interceptions. Shakoor saw extensive action during his sophomore year, starting 10 games and breaking up 11 passes.
Head, a freshman, was redshirted last season a did not see any game action.
See Chuck Landon’s twitter account here: http://twitter.com/#!/Chuckonsports
Chuck McGill's 2/11 column: http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102101275?page=2&build=cache*
Per Herald Dispatch columnist Chuck Landon’s twitter account Marshall football players Ahmed Shakoor and Chris Head have been dismissed from the team. No reason was given for their dismissal.
Shakoor, a rising senior defensive back, played in 10 games last year starting four. He recorded 30 tackles with 2 pass break ups and no interceptions. Shakoor saw extensive action during his sophomore year, starting 10 games and breaking up 11 passes.
Head, a freshman, was redshirted last season a did not see any game action.
See Chuck Landon’s twitter account here: http://twitter.com/#!/Chuckonsports
Marshall Football: D.J Hunter Eligible with Thundering Herd
D.J Hunter, 6’0, 196 pound defensive back from Middletown High School (OH) has enrolled at Marshall and will be eligible for spring practice. Hunter was rated a four star prospect by rivals.com coming out of Middletown in 2008 and was set to attend Tennessee before legal troubles derailed his career.
In July of 2009 Hunter plead guilty to felonious assault for shooting a BB gun from a vehicle that struck a 15-year old boy in the face. Instead of sentencing Hunter to jail the judge put him on probation for five years that include a ban on playing organized sports. Apparently the athletics part of his probation was overturned today, clearing Hunter to participate in spring practice.
For more on Hunter follow the links below:
Rivals.com profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-D.J.-Hunter-80081
Scout.com profile: http://indiana.scout.com/a.z?s=170&p=8&c=1&nid=3425065
Scout.com story on Hunter’s probation: http://recruiting.scout.com/2/900221.html
ESPN.com profile: http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player?id=58474&_slug_=dj-hunter&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fcollege-football%2frecruiting%2fplayer%3fid%3d58474%26_slug_%3ddj-hunter
YouTube.com video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7P4Os0x3ow
In July of 2009 Hunter plead guilty to felonious assault for shooting a BB gun from a vehicle that struck a 15-year old boy in the face. Instead of sentencing Hunter to jail the judge put him on probation for five years that include a ban on playing organized sports. Apparently the athletics part of his probation was overturned today, clearing Hunter to participate in spring practice.
For more on Hunter follow the links below:
Rivals.com profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-D.J.-Hunter-80081
Scout.com profile: http://indiana.scout.com/a.z?s=170&p=8&c=1&nid=3425065
Scout.com story on Hunter’s probation: http://recruiting.scout.com/2/900221.html
ESPN.com profile: http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player?id=58474&_slug_=dj-hunter&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fcollege-football%2frecruiting%2fplayer%3fid%3d58474%26_slug_%3ddj-hunter
YouTube.com video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7P4Os0x3ow
Marshall Football: D.J Hunter Joins Herd Football
Per Chuck McGill of the Charleston Daily Mail, 2009 four star recruit (rivals.com) D.J Hunter, defensive back, Middletown High School (OH), has enrolled at Marshall and will join the football team. More on Hunter to follow but for now check out the Daily Mail for more information:
http://dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102110574
http://dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102110574
Remembering Marshall’s 1996 Undefeated Football Team
Earlier today I was searching for Eric Kresser’s stats at Marshall, unfortunately that search proved futile. What I did find was an interesting web page on the 1996 1-AA football season. It includes a couple of great stories about Marshall and the stats from the Herds triumph over Montana in the championship. Enjoy!
http://homepages.cae.wisc.edu/~dwilson/rsfc/history/96/PDunnIAA.txt
http://homepages.cae.wisc.edu/~dwilson/rsfc/history/96/PDunnIAA.txt
Former Marshall QB Eric Kresser Enters Coaching
Former Marshall University quarterback Eric Kresser has accepted a coaching job with Jupiter High School (FL). Kresser had been tutoring quarterbacks privately in recent years but this will be his first job on a high school football staff. Officially designated as a volunteer coach Kresser will help run Jupiter’s offense.
Jupiter starting quarterback Tyler Cameron is a pupil of Kresser’s. A rising senior Cameron already holds scholarship offers from Marshall, Boston College, Louisville, and Illinois.
For more on Kresser and Cameron follow the links below:
From the Palm Beach Post, Former NFL / Marshall QB Eric Kresser to run Jupiter’s offense
http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2011/02/10/former-nfl-florida-marshall-qb-eric-kresser-to-run-jupiters-offense/
Tyler Cameron’s Rivals.com Profile
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Tyler-Cameron-115749
Jupiter starting quarterback Tyler Cameron is a pupil of Kresser’s. A rising senior Cameron already holds scholarship offers from Marshall, Boston College, Louisville, and Illinois.
For more on Kresser and Cameron follow the links below:
From the Palm Beach Post, Former NFL / Marshall QB Eric Kresser to run Jupiter’s offense
http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2011/02/10/former-nfl-florida-marshall-qb-eric-kresser-to-run-jupiters-offense/
Tyler Cameron’s Rivals.com Profile
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Tyler-Cameron-115749
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/11/11
From the Charleston Gazette, High degree of difficulty
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102101427
From the Charleston Gazette, Legal cloud hanging over Herd hoops?
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102101428
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd's Herrion could make changes
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102101278
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Blame the computer for Herd's schedule predicament
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102101275
From the Herald Dispatch, Painful defeat lingers
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1546677960/Painful-defeat-lingers
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall announces daunting schedule
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x2074110774/Marshall-announces-daunting-schedule
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd women fall to SMU
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1546677976/Herd-women-fall-to-SMU
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall softball team ready to open season
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1546677972/Marshall-softball-team-ready-to-open-season
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102101427
From the Charleston Gazette, Legal cloud hanging over Herd hoops?
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102101428
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd's Herrion could make changes
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102101278
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Blame the computer for Herd's schedule predicament
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102101275
From the Herald Dispatch, Painful defeat lingers
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1546677960/Painful-defeat-lingers
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall announces daunting schedule
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x2074110774/Marshall-announces-daunting-schedule
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd women fall to SMU
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1546677976/Herd-women-fall-to-SMU
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall softball team ready to open season
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1546677972/Marshall-softball-team-ready-to-open-season
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Marshall Football: 2011 Football Schedule!
*Game times and television coverage will be announced at a later date.*
Sept. 3 at West Virginia
Sept. 10 SOUTHERN MISS*
Sept. 17 at Ohio
Sept. 24 VIRGINIA TECH
Oct. 1 at Louisville
Oct. 8 at UCF*
Oct. 15 RICE*
Oct. 22 at Houston*
Oct. 29 UAB*
Nov. 12 at Tulsa*
Nov. 19 at Memphis*
Nov. 26 EAST CAROLINA*
Home games are in CAPS.
*- denotes a C-USA game.
Sept. 3 at West Virginia
Sept. 10 SOUTHERN MISS*
Sept. 17 at Ohio
Sept. 24 VIRGINIA TECH
Oct. 1 at Louisville
Oct. 8 at UCF*
Oct. 15 RICE*
Oct. 22 at Houston*
Oct. 29 UAB*
Nov. 12 at Tulsa*
Nov. 19 at Memphis*
Nov. 26 EAST CAROLINA*
Home games are in CAPS.
*- denotes a C-USA game.
Checking in on Hassan Whiteside
At last glance former Marshall center Hassan Whiteside had returned to Sacramento from the NBA developmental league Reno Big Horns. What has the rookie been up to since getting back in the league?
On January 19th Sacramento Bee columnist Ailene Voisin wrote an article on Whiteside’s time in Reno and brief NBA career. Marshall fans should be familiar with the articles main points, Whiteside is talented but he needs an attitude and work ethic adjustment. Read the story here:
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/01/19/3334323/ailene-voisin-whitesides-future.html
A February 2nd MRI revealed that Whiteside suffered a partial patellar tendon tear in his left knee. The injury will sideline Whiteside for a minimum of two weeks. See the report here:
http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings_injury_release_2011_02_02.html
On January 19th Sacramento Bee columnist Ailene Voisin wrote an article on Whiteside’s time in Reno and brief NBA career. Marshall fans should be familiar with the articles main points, Whiteside is talented but he needs an attitude and work ethic adjustment. Read the story here:
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/01/19/3334323/ailene-voisin-whitesides-future.html
A February 2nd MRI revealed that Whiteside suffered a partial patellar tendon tear in his left knee. The injury will sideline Whiteside for a minimum of two weeks. See the report here:
http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings_injury_release_2011_02_02.html
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/10/11
From the Charleston Gazette, MU sours fans with weak effort
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102091484
From the Charleston Gazette, Blazers humble Herd
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102091486
From the Charleston Gazette, Projected C-USA standings before Feb. 9
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/02/09/projected-c-usa-standings-before-feb-9/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd has no answers for Blazers
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102091511
From the Herald Dispatch, UAB rolls to easy win over Herd
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x2074110633/UAB-rolls-to-easy-win-over-Herd
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women ride into Dallas to face SMU
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1546677899/Marshall-women-ride-into-Dallas-to-face-SMU
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: A lack of effort main reason for Herd loss
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x2074110623/Chuck-Landon-A-lack-of-effort-main-reason-for-Herd-loss
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102091484
From the Charleston Gazette, Blazers humble Herd
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102091486
From the Charleston Gazette, Projected C-USA standings before Feb. 9
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/02/09/projected-c-usa-standings-before-feb-9/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd has no answers for Blazers
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102091511
From the Herald Dispatch, UAB rolls to easy win over Herd
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x2074110633/UAB-rolls-to-easy-win-over-Herd
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women ride into Dallas to face SMU
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1546677899/Marshall-women-ride-into-Dallas-to-face-SMU
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: A lack of effort main reason for Herd loss
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x2074110623/Chuck-Landon-A-lack-of-effort-main-reason-for-Herd-loss
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/9/11
From the Charleston Gazette, MU, UAB offenses sputtering
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102081162
From the Charleston Gazette, 2 Herd players charged
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102081160
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall duo charged with misdemeanor battery; will play tonight vs. UAB
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102081253
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd's Pitts remembers 2010 loss to UAB
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201102081272
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd seeks steady course
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162042086/Herd-seeks-steady-course
From the Herald Dispatch, Hammer shows its stuff for new fans
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162042078/Team-shows-its-stuff-for-new-fans
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall players accused of battery
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162042082/Marshall-players-accused-of-battery
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Kane too smart for baiting by opponents
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162042084/Kane-too-smart-for-baiting-by-opponents
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102081162
From the Charleston Gazette, 2 Herd players charged
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102081160
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall duo charged with misdemeanor battery; will play tonight vs. UAB
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102081253
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd's Pitts remembers 2010 loss to UAB
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201102081272
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd seeks steady course
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162042086/Herd-seeks-steady-course
From the Herald Dispatch, Hammer shows its stuff for new fans
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162042078/Team-shows-its-stuff-for-new-fans
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall players accused of battery
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162042082/Marshall-players-accused-of-battery
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Kane too smart for baiting by opponents
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162042084/Kane-too-smart-for-baiting-by-opponents
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Marshall Basketball: Shaquille Johnson & Deandre Kane Charged in Fight
From the Herald Dispatch: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/breaking/x1283654273/MU-basketball-players-charged-in-fight
HUNTINGTON — Two Marshall University men’s basketball players have been summoned to court, both charged with misdemeanor battery.
Criminal complaints filed Tuesday afternoon in Cabell County Magistrate Court charge Shaquille Johnson and Deandre Kane with misdemeanor battery. The court will provide both men date for arraignment......................
Read the whole article here: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/breaking/x1283654273/MU-basketball-players-charged-in-fight
HUNTINGTON — Two Marshall University men’s basketball players have been summoned to court, both charged with misdemeanor battery.
Criminal complaints filed Tuesday afternoon in Cabell County Magistrate Court charge Shaquille Johnson and Deandre Kane with misdemeanor battery. The court will provide both men date for arraignment......................
Read the whole article here: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/breaking/x1283654273/MU-basketball-players-charged-in-fight
Marshall Baseball Coach Jeff Waggoner Responds to Brennaman Controversy
Marshall baseball coach Jeff Waggoner wrote at letter to the editor of Marshall’s student news paper, The Parthenon, about Marty Brennaman’s comments during Saturday’s fundraiser:
http://www.marshallparthenon.com/mobile/opinion/athletic-teams-continue-to-do-well-despite-lack-of-activites-1.2460569
See the letter below:
"The president and athletics administration have been very supportive of baseball in my time here and it was not my intention for the banquet to focus on a new baseball facility. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for improvements to the playing field at the YMCA Kennedy Center," Waggoner wrote.
Part of Brennaman's comments are true but not completely relevant to baseball; track does not have a field, tennis does not have indoor courts on campus and the women's and men golf has to travel to Hurricane, W.Va. and Chesapeake, Oh., to practice.
Although some sports are lacking in facilities, they continue to do well. Victor Gomez was recently named Conference USA pre-season baseball poll, Vanessa Jules placed fifth in the high jump and tied her school record at a track invitation at Notre Dame, women's tennis defeated Virginia Tech and WVU over the weekend, and women's and men's golf had a successful fall season and are looking to improve in the spring.
It's easy for outsiders to criticize what we don't have. All sports may not have top-notch facilities, but we still have a large number of fans who support these sports and continue to donate their time and money to assist them. We're a Conference USA school and that's something to be proud of.
http://www.marshallparthenon.com/mobile/opinion/athletic-teams-continue-to-do-well-despite-lack-of-activites-1.2460569
See the letter below:
"The president and athletics administration have been very supportive of baseball in my time here and it was not my intention for the banquet to focus on a new baseball facility. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for improvements to the playing field at the YMCA Kennedy Center," Waggoner wrote.
Part of Brennaman's comments are true but not completely relevant to baseball; track does not have a field, tennis does not have indoor courts on campus and the women's and men golf has to travel to Hurricane, W.Va. and Chesapeake, Oh., to practice.
Although some sports are lacking in facilities, they continue to do well. Victor Gomez was recently named Conference USA pre-season baseball poll, Vanessa Jules placed fifth in the high jump and tied her school record at a track invitation at Notre Dame, women's tennis defeated Virginia Tech and WVU over the weekend, and women's and men's golf had a successful fall season and are looking to improve in the spring.
It's easy for outsiders to criticize what we don't have. All sports may not have top-notch facilities, but we still have a large number of fans who support these sports and continue to donate their time and money to assist them. We're a Conference USA school and that's something to be proud of.
Brennaman Apologizes for “queer” Statement
In article by Cinncinatti.com(http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20110207/SPT04/102080353/Brennaman-No-offense-to-gays) Cincinnati Reds radio announcer Mary Brennaman apologized for using the term “queer” while referring to Marshall University president Stephen Kopp.
"I probably could have made a better choice of words, but in no way does that reflect my opinion about gays at all. It's just a comment I made about the president of the university."
Although Brennaman apologized for using the slang term he has not backed down from his opinon on Kopp not attending Saturday’s baseball banquet.
"My point was he's willing to spend ($2.5) million for girls' softball, but he won't even attend a baseball banquet trying to raise money to build a baseball facility."
Yesterday I explained in detail why Marshall has a new on-campus softball stadium but no baseball field. I also dived into Kopp’s steadfast support of Marshall athletics. (http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marty-brennaman-out-of-line-at-mu.html)
It seems to me that Brennaman is one of those guys who can’t get out of his own way. Brennaman is known for his controversial comments during Reds radio broadcast. In June of 2007 Brennaman apologized for comparing a upcoming Reds road trip to the Bataan Death March. In a 2008 incident Brennaman called Chicago Cubs fans “the most obnoxious fans in baseball” which he later apologized for.
Even in his apology for using the word queer Brennaman takes a stab at Marshall’s softball team by referring to them as girls. Yes, our softball is populated by a all female roster but it is woman’s softball Brennaman, no different from the men’s basketball or soccer.
I understand that Brennaman is appraoching his 70th birthday but it is time for him to catch up with the 21st century or maybe the Reds should find some one else who can.
"I probably could have made a better choice of words, but in no way does that reflect my opinion about gays at all. It's just a comment I made about the president of the university."
Although Brennaman apologized for using the slang term he has not backed down from his opinon on Kopp not attending Saturday’s baseball banquet.
"My point was he's willing to spend ($2.5) million for girls' softball, but he won't even attend a baseball banquet trying to raise money to build a baseball facility."
Yesterday I explained in detail why Marshall has a new on-campus softball stadium but no baseball field. I also dived into Kopp’s steadfast support of Marshall athletics. (http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marty-brennaman-out-of-line-at-mu.html)
It seems to me that Brennaman is one of those guys who can’t get out of his own way. Brennaman is known for his controversial comments during Reds radio broadcast. In June of 2007 Brennaman apologized for comparing a upcoming Reds road trip to the Bataan Death March. In a 2008 incident Brennaman called Chicago Cubs fans “the most obnoxious fans in baseball” which he later apologized for.
Even in his apology for using the word queer Brennaman takes a stab at Marshall’s softball team by referring to them as girls. Yes, our softball is populated by a all female roster but it is woman’s softball Brennaman, no different from the men’s basketball or soccer.
I understand that Brennaman is appraoching his 70th birthday but it is time for him to catch up with the 21st century or maybe the Reds should find some one else who can.
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/8/11
From the Charleston Gazette, Thomas' return a plus for Herd
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102071614
From the Charleston Gazette, POW’ed Again
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/02/07/powed-again/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Thomas gives Herd different element
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102071371
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Kane headed for top C-USA Freshman award?
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/07/kane-headed-for-c-usa-top-freshman-award/
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Hamrick fine tunes Marshall schedule
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162041832/Hamrick-fine-tunes-Marshall-schedule
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd hosts UAB to right C-USA ship
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162041834/Herd-hosts-UAB-to-right-C-USA-ship
From the Herald Dispatch, Kellner clinches win against Virginia Tech
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162041838/Kellner-clinches-win-against-Virginia-Tech
From the Herald Dispatch, Huntington Hammer sets open scrimmage
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162041830/Huntington-Hammer-sets-open-scrimmage
From the Herald Dispatch, Another coach goes to Temple
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162041836/Another-coach-goes-to-Temple
From the Herald Dispatch, Thomas shut down USM star
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1283654201/Thomas-shut-down-USM-star
From the Herald Dispatch, C-USA honors Kane again
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1283654164/C-USA-honors-Kane-again
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102071614
From the Charleston Gazette, POW’ed Again
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/02/07/powed-again/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Thomas gives Herd different element
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102071371
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Kane headed for top C-USA Freshman award?
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/07/kane-headed-for-c-usa-top-freshman-award/
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Hamrick fine tunes Marshall schedule
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162041832/Hamrick-fine-tunes-Marshall-schedule
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd hosts UAB to right C-USA ship
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162041834/Herd-hosts-UAB-to-right-C-USA-ship
From the Herald Dispatch, Kellner clinches win against Virginia Tech
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162041838/Kellner-clinches-win-against-Virginia-Tech
From the Herald Dispatch, Huntington Hammer sets open scrimmage
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162041830/Huntington-Hammer-sets-open-scrimmage
From the Herald Dispatch, Another coach goes to Temple
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x162041836/Another-coach-goes-to-Temple
From the Herald Dispatch, Thomas shut down USM star
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1283654201/Thomas-shut-down-USM-star
From the Herald Dispatch, C-USA honors Kane again
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1283654164/C-USA-honors-Kane-again
Monday, February 7, 2011
Report: Sean Cronin Leaves for Temple
Per his twitter account Herald Dispatch writer Chuck Landon is reporting that Marshall defensive line coach Sean Cronin is leaving for Temple. Two weeks ago Marshall also lost wide receivers coach Zack Smith to Temple.
Cronin and Smith spent one year on coach Doc Holliday's staff. Both had worked with Holliday at the University of Florida along with new Temple head coach Steve Addazio.
See Landon's twitter account here: http://twitter.com/#!/Chuckonsports
Cronin and Smith spent one year on coach Doc Holliday's staff. Both had worked with Holliday at the University of Florida along with new Temple head coach Steve Addazio.
See Landon's twitter account here: http://twitter.com/#!/Chuckonsports
Marty Brennaman Out of Line at MU Banquet
Cincinnati Reds radio announcer Marty Brennaman was the key note speaker at Saturday’s Marshall baseball banquet and fundraiser. During his speech Brennaman called Marshall University President Stephen Kopp “queer” for softball because the University opened a new softball field in 2008 while the baseball team still does not have a on campus baseball facility. Although the baseball stadium issue has always been a black eye for Marshall’s athletic department Brennaman’s homophobic statement and general lack of understanding was out of line Saturday night.
First, lets clear up why Marshall softball has a new facility. In 2007 Marshall reached a financing agreement with Capstone Management for a new student recreational center and residence halls. The new residence halls were built over Marshall’s old softball stadium, requiring a new facility be built. The new Softball stadium was financed through the University’s “Bridge Campaign”. Along with our new softball stadium this campaign also saw the Arthur Weisberg Family Engineering Laboratories and the Marshall Foundation Hall be built.
I imagine many of you are asking why Marshall did not include a baseball stadium in the Bridge Campaign. This answer is simple economics, the softball stadium cost $2.5 million. Two South Eastern Conference (a baseball conference similar to C-USA) members, LSU & South Carolina, are set to open new baseball stadiums at 36 million dollars each this spring. Now Marshall does not have to spend 30 million dollars for a quality baseball facility but rest assured it will cost much more than $2.5 million.
I am by no means a gay rights activist but Brennaman calling president Kopp, or any one else for that matter, queer, is unacceptable. I know Brennaman put it in the context of Kopp being queer for softball but it is still deplorable. Besides, what did Brennaman even intend by calling Kopp queer for softball? Is he trying to accuse our president of supporting the softball program or is he trying to infer Kopp is homosexual? As a happily married man I think we all know Kopp’s sexual orientation, and even if he were gay who cares? In terms of supporting the softball team I give credit to our president for caring about a underappreciated sport.
This notion that Kopp is not a friend of Marshall’s athletic department is ridicules. Yes, he did stop plans to build an indoor practice facility but guess what, we did not have the money for it! During any football recruits visit to Huntington coach Holliday made sure that recruit met with Kopp. I don’t think many recruiting visits include a sit down visit with the University’s president. Kopp can also be seen at almost every home football and basketball game. I have also seen him on the sidelines of many away football games. Does that sound like some one who is against the athletic department?
I want a new baseball stadium for Marshall just as much as the next guy. The fact that our baseball team travels two hours round trip for home conference games is inexcusable. Area high schools have better facilities than our baseball team practices on. Even with these facts what Brennaman said on Saturday was inexcusable. He owes president Kopp an apology, along with baseball coach Jeff Waggoner for allowing Brenneman to speak about a Marshall official that way.
I hope coach Waggoner can learn from this experience and avoid biting the hand that feeds him.
First, lets clear up why Marshall softball has a new facility. In 2007 Marshall reached a financing agreement with Capstone Management for a new student recreational center and residence halls. The new residence halls were built over Marshall’s old softball stadium, requiring a new facility be built. The new Softball stadium was financed through the University’s “Bridge Campaign”. Along with our new softball stadium this campaign also saw the Arthur Weisberg Family Engineering Laboratories and the Marshall Foundation Hall be built.
I imagine many of you are asking why Marshall did not include a baseball stadium in the Bridge Campaign. This answer is simple economics, the softball stadium cost $2.5 million. Two South Eastern Conference (a baseball conference similar to C-USA) members, LSU & South Carolina, are set to open new baseball stadiums at 36 million dollars each this spring. Now Marshall does not have to spend 30 million dollars for a quality baseball facility but rest assured it will cost much more than $2.5 million.
I am by no means a gay rights activist but Brennaman calling president Kopp, or any one else for that matter, queer, is unacceptable. I know Brennaman put it in the context of Kopp being queer for softball but it is still deplorable. Besides, what did Brennaman even intend by calling Kopp queer for softball? Is he trying to accuse our president of supporting the softball program or is he trying to infer Kopp is homosexual? As a happily married man I think we all know Kopp’s sexual orientation, and even if he were gay who cares? In terms of supporting the softball team I give credit to our president for caring about a underappreciated sport.
This notion that Kopp is not a friend of Marshall’s athletic department is ridicules. Yes, he did stop plans to build an indoor practice facility but guess what, we did not have the money for it! During any football recruits visit to Huntington coach Holliday made sure that recruit met with Kopp. I don’t think many recruiting visits include a sit down visit with the University’s president. Kopp can also be seen at almost every home football and basketball game. I have also seen him on the sidelines of many away football games. Does that sound like some one who is against the athletic department?
I want a new baseball stadium for Marshall just as much as the next guy. The fact that our baseball team travels two hours round trip for home conference games is inexcusable. Area high schools have better facilities than our baseball team practices on. Even with these facts what Brennaman said on Saturday was inexcusable. He owes president Kopp an apology, along with baseball coach Jeff Waggoner for allowing Brenneman to speak about a Marshall official that way.
I hope coach Waggoner can learn from this experience and avoid biting the hand that feeds him.
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/7/11
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Brennaman not afraid to speak his mind
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102070063
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd faces uphill climb in second half
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1790413892/Herd-faces-uphill-climb-in-second-half
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women break streaks
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1790413884/Marshall-women-break-streaks
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102070063
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd faces uphill climb in second half
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1790413892/Herd-faces-uphill-climb-in-second-half
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women break streaks
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1790413884/Marshall-women-break-streaks
Friday, February 4, 2011
*UPDATE* Doug Legursky will Start in Super Bowl
Per the twitter account of ESPN reporter Adam Schefter, Maukice Pouncey could not practice today and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has ruled him out for Sunday's Super Bowl. That means that Marshall's own Doug Legursky will get the start!
See the tweet here: http://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/33621686087581696
Former Marshall University offensive lineman Doug Legursky is slated to start at center on Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers if Pro Bowl rookie Maurkice Pouncey is not able to play. Although Pouncey has not been officially ruled out, his high ankle strain has prevented him from practicing all week. As you can imagine a lot has been written about Legursky’s possible Super Bowl start. Follow the links below for more on Legursky:
From the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Key matchup: Packers NT B.J. Raji vs. Steelers C Doug Legursky
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11035/1122821-66.stm#ixzz1D06d9Aum
From SportingNews.com, Steelers C Doug Legursky: 'It’s going to be a dogfight in the middle'
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-02/doug-legursky-its-going-to-be-a-dogfight-in-the-middle#ixzz1D06l1nNl
See the tweet here: http://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/33621686087581696
Former Marshall University offensive lineman Doug Legursky is slated to start at center on Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers if Pro Bowl rookie Maurkice Pouncey is not able to play. Although Pouncey has not been officially ruled out, his high ankle strain has prevented him from practicing all week. As you can imagine a lot has been written about Legursky’s possible Super Bowl start. Follow the links below for more on Legursky:
From the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Key matchup: Packers NT B.J. Raji vs. Steelers C Doug Legursky
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11035/1122821-66.stm#ixzz1D06d9Aum
From SportingNews.com, Steelers C Doug Legursky: 'It’s going to be a dogfight in the middle'
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-02/doug-legursky-its-going-to-be-a-dogfight-in-the-middle#ixzz1D06l1nNl
From Off The Record, Doug Legursky fixes snap issue with Yoga
http://otrsportsonline.com/2011/01/28/doug-legursky-fixes-snap-issue-with-yoga/
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/4/11
From the Charleston Gazette, Williams becoming Herd's 'Mr. Clutch'
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102031734
From the Charleston Gazette, Pierria’ Henry Commits to Charlotte
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/02/03/pierria-henry-commits/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Former Herd player likes MU recruits
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102031506
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Perry Henry commits again
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/03/perry-henry-commits-again/
From the Herald Dispatch, MU women drop 7th straight
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957646/MU-women-drop-7th-straight
From the Herald Dispatch. Houston game fell to Herd's hands
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957640/Houston-game-fell-into-hands-of-Williams
From the Herald Dispatch, David Walsh: Spare us recruiting hype until it's proven
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957652/Spare-us-recruiting-hype-until-its-proven
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall rivals WVU in recruiting
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957642/Marshall-rivals-WVU-in-recruiting
From the Herald Dispatch, Mercer looks for career milestone
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1678957644/Mercer-looks-for-career-milestone
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102031734
From the Charleston Gazette, Pierria’ Henry Commits to Charlotte
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/02/03/pierria-henry-commits/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Former Herd player likes MU recruits
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102031506
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Perry Henry commits again
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/02/03/perry-henry-commits-again/
From the Herald Dispatch, MU women drop 7th straight
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957646/MU-women-drop-7th-straight
From the Herald Dispatch. Houston game fell to Herd's hands
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957640/Houston-game-fell-into-hands-of-Williams
From the Herald Dispatch, David Walsh: Spare us recruiting hype until it's proven
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957652/Spare-us-recruiting-hype-until-its-proven
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall rivals WVU in recruiting
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957642/Marshall-rivals-WVU-in-recruiting
From the Herald Dispatch, Mercer looks for career milestone
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1678957644/Mercer-looks-for-career-milestone
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Marshall Football: 2011 Recruiting Class, Scholarship & Non-Scholarship Players
Yesterdays national signing day was very productive for Marshall University. Rivals.com rates Marshalls class as the third best in Conference USA, only behind Central Florida and Southern Methodist.
Below I have complied a list of every player who signed a letter of intent with Marshall yesterday. Along with their names you will find a Marshall Thundering Blog profile link and additional information provided by HerdZone.com. I have also complied a list of players headed to Marshall who did not sign letters of intent yesterday. This includes walk-ons, gray shirts, and academic non-qualifiers.
The following players signed letters of intent with Marshall University:
1. Josue Jospeh, OL, Orlando FL, Freedom H.S
Senior Stats: Graded out with 95% blocking efficiency with 31 pancakes and did not allow a single sack as a senior.
Accolades: A Central Florida All-Star and Sentinel Super 60 selection.
Other Offers: Florida Atlantic and Western Kentucky
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-josue-jospeh-verbally.html
2. Cortez Carter, LB, Bealeton VA, Liberty H.S
Senior Year Stats: Produced 118 tackles, 1 FF, 2 FR, 1.5 Sacks, and blocked a punt as a senior.
Other Offers: UConn, Ohio, and Temple
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/cortez-carter-links.html
3. Anthony Spano, OL, Naples FL, Gulf Coast H.S
Senior Stats: Started 12 Games and played both center and right tackle...recorded 38 pancake blocks.
Accolades: Scout.com listed him as one of 25 players to watch in 2010...Third-Team All-Florida by Reebok.
Other Offers: Florida Atlantic
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/marshall-football-ol-anthony-spano.html
4. Remi Watson, RB, Lakeland FL, Lake Gibson H.S
Career Stats: Recorded 428 Carries, 28 Receptions, 3,457 Total Yards, and a total of 48 touchdowns in his prep career.
Accolades: 2009 Polk County & Lakeland-Ledger Player-of-the-Year, a two-time All-State selection, and a First-Team All-Area pick.
Other Offers: South Florida, Central Florida, Ohio, and Western Kentucky
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-remi-watson-verbally.html
5. Armonze Daniel, LB, Avon IN, Avon H.S
Senior Stats: Posted 72 tackles, two interceptions, four forced fumbles and five pass breakups as a senior.
Career Stats: Recorded a total of 191 tackles, four interceptions, five forced fumbles and 15 pass breakups in his prep career...rated as a four-star player by ESPNU....rated as the No. 21 overall linebacker prospect in the nation by Rivals.com.
Other Offers: Iowa, Purdue, Illinois, Indiana, Toledo and Western Kentucky
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-armonze-daniel.html
6. Robert Mincey, DE, Fairfield OH, Fairfield H.S
Senior Stats: Credited with 20 Tackles and seven sacks in only five games (Injury shortened season).
Accolades: A two-time First-Team All-County and First-Team All-Conference selection.
Other Offers: Illinois, Kansas, Memphis, Ohio, Akron, Ball St., BGSU, Kent St., WMU, and Toledo
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-robert-mincey-commits.html
7. Keith Baxter, DB, Homestead FL, Homestead H.S
Career Stats: Recorded four interceptions that he returned for a total of 132 yards, including three INT returns for touchdowns...produced 87 tackles, 32 pass breakups, two sacks and recovered six fumbles in his prep career.
Accolades: A Honorable Mention All-Dade selection in 2010, ranked second in the 100-meter in state of Florida... a Preseason All-American...rated as a Top 25 Player in Dade County...the son of former Marshall standout flanker Keith Baxter, Sr., who lettered for Marshall from 1985-87.
Other Offers: Syracuse, Memphis, Florida International University and New Mexico
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/keith-baxter-commits-to-marshall.html
8. Davonte Allen, WR, Belle Glade FL, Glades Central H.S
Senior Stats: Recorded 30 receptions, 730 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.
Other Accolades: A Palm Beach County Treasure Coast All-Star...rated as the No. 95overall wide receiver in the country by Rivals.com.
Other Offers: WVU, Miami (Fla.), USF, Kansas, Iowa St., Rutgers, FIU, and FAU
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-davonte-allen-signs.html
9. Robert Way, LB, Belle Glade FL, Glades Central H.S
Career Stats: Credited with 243 Tackles, 43 sacks and 69 tackles for loss in his career.
Accolades: A two-time All-State selection and Palm Beach County Defensive Player-of-the-Year.
Other Offers: Florida, Miami (Fla.), Syracuse, CMU, WMU, Buffalo, FIU, and FAU
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-robert-way-signs.html
10.* Chris Alston, WR, Winnsboro SC, Fairfield Central H.S
*Will gray shirt at Marshall and join the Herd for spring practice 2012.
Senior Stats: Recorded 33 receptions, 1,154 All-Purpose Yards and 14 total touchdowns...averaged 27.5 Yards per touch for Fairfield Central.
Accolades: The South Carolina Class 3-A Offensive Back-of-the-Year, a two-time All-Region selection, and a South Carolina Shrine Bowl selection.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-christopher-alston.html
11. *Deon Meadows, LB, Smyrna TN, Smyrna H.S
*Possible academic non-qualifier
Career Stats: Recorded 467 tackles, 12 Sacks, three interceptions, nine forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries and blocked a punt in his prep career.
Accolades: A Mr. Football Finalist in Tennessee...three-time All-Region selection...helped his team to the 2006 State Championship and a state runner-up finish in 2010.
Other Offers: Arkansas, Memphis, UAB, Ohio, Kent State, MTSU, WKU and Arkansas State
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-deon-meadows-verbally.html
12. Eric Frohnapfel, TE, Stafford VA, Colonial Forge H.S
Senior Stats: Produced 28 catches, 641 yards, 8 touchdowns, 70 tackles, 12 sacks, and an interception return for a touchdown as a senior.
Accolades: A two-time All-State selection, a two-time All-Met pick, and a two-time first team All-Region selection...signed with Marshall along with his brother Blake.
Other Offers: WVU, Virginia, UConn, Vanderbilt, Miami (OH)
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-eric-frohnapfel.html
13. Blake Fohnapfel, QB, Stafford VA, Colonial Forge H.S
Senior Stats: Completed 95 of 159 passes for 1,733 yards and also rushed for 257 yards
Career Stats: Passed for more than 4,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in his career.
Accolades: A two-time First-Team Commonwealth Player-of-the-Year, a second-team All-Region pick and a first-team All-Area selection...joins his brother Eric who is also in the 2011 MU signing class.
Other Offers: Wake Forest, WVU, and Vanderbilt
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/blake-frohnapfel-commits-to-marshall.html
14. Terry Franklin, DE, Tyler TX, Tyler Junior College
2010 JUCO Stats: Recorded 51 Tackles (40 Solo), 7 Sacks and 10 tackles for loss...also credited with two forced fumbles, two fumble returns and a fumble return for a touchdown.
Accolades: Signed w/ Oklahoma out of HS
Other Offers: Houston, Tulsa, Memphis, UAB, Middle Tennessee, UL-Lafayette
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-terry-franklin-signs.html
15. *Jamar Lewter, OL, Washington D.C, Ballou H.S
*Possible academic non-qualifier.
Senior Stats: Recorded 60 pancakes and did not allow a sack.
Accolades: First-Team All-City and First-Team All-Metro...a Chesapeake Bowl All-Star and Washington Pigskin Club Top Player...rated as the No. 35 overall offensive lineman in the country by Rivals.com.
Other Offers: Auburn, USC, Miami (Fla.), Pitt, UCLA, UNC, N.C. State, Cincinnati, Clemson, Illinois, Rutgers, Maryland, Wake Forest, New Mexico, and many others.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/jamar-lewter-commits-to-marshall.html
16.* Conelius Jones, ATH, Spartanburg SC, Spartanburg H.S
*Already on campus, eligible for 2011 spring practice.
Senior Stats: Produced 2,374 all-purpose yards and 25 touchdowns.
Accolades: a Shrine Bowl All-Star that enrolled at Marshall in January.
Other Offers: Michigan, Stanford, Miami (Fla.), Wake Forest, Duke, Florida International, and Toledo
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-cornelius-jones.html
17. *Evan McKelvey, S, Monks Corner SC, Berkley H.S
*Already on campus, eligible for 2011 spring practice.
Senior Stats: Recorded 142 tackles and five interceptions last season for Berkley H.S....enrolled at Marshall in January.
Other Offers: Clemson and East Carolina
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-evan-mckelvey-commits.html
18. *Corie Wilson, Miami FL, Edison H.S
*Already on campus, eligible for 2011 spring practice.
Senior Stats: Recorded 57 tackles, 45 solo stops, eight tackles for loss, two sacks, four interceptions, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries as senior...already enrolled at Marshall.
Other Offers: UCF and Western Michigan
Rivals.com Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Corie-Wilson-114201;_ylt=ArPHK1npQ9QDA4j9k1L4RjbZsZB4
19.* DeAndre Reaves, RB, Sterling VA, Dominion H.S
*Possible academic non-qualifier
Senior Stats: Recorded 1,780 yards rushing and 31 touchdowns last year.
Accolades: 2nd Team All-Metro
Other Offers: WVU and Maryland
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-deandre-reaves.html
20. Levern Jacobs, WR, District Heights, Suitland H.S
Senior Stats: Amassed 1,140 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior.
Accolades: A Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star.
Other Offers: New Mexico and Temple
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/marshall-football-levern-jacobs-commits.html
21. *Travon Van, RB, La Mesa CA, Milford Academy
*Already on campus, eligible for 2011 spring practice.
Senior Stats: Rushed for 1,237 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior at Helix High before attending Milford Academy...rated as a four-star recruit by several recruiting services...signed with the University of Florida last year before enrolling at Marshall....went to the same high school as Reggie Bush...rated as a four-star player by ESPNU.
Other Offers: Florida, WVU, USC, Miami (Fla.), and numerous others
HerdZone.com profile: http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/van_travon00.html
22. Jermaine Holmes, LB, Valdosta GA, Valdosta H.S
Senior Stats: Recorded 67 total tackles, 47 solo stops, 15 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a senior.
Accolades: The Georgia Class 5A-Region 1 Defensive Player-of-the-Year, Border Wars All-Star Game MVP
Other Offers: Illinois, Louisville, North Carolina, UCF, and Middle Tennessee
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-jermaine-holmes.html
23. Colin Munro, OL, Rancho Cucamonga CA, Chaffey Community College
2010 JUCO Stats: Registered 30 pancake blocks and allowed only two sacks last season at Chaffey.
Accolades: A two-time First-Team All-Conference and All-State Nominee
Other Offers: WVU, Washington St., Memphis, Utah St.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-colin-munro-signs.html
24. Jarquez Samuel, DE, Valdosta GA, Valdosta H.S
Senior Stats: Recorded 52 Tackles, 5 TFL, 11 Sacks, 1 FR, and two pass breakups.
Accolades: First-Team All-Region and a Border Wars All-Star Game Selection...rated as the No. 53 overall strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com.
Other Offers: WVU, LSU, Louisville, ECU and UAB
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-jarquez-samuel.html
25. *Steward Butler, RB, Lakeland FL, Lakeland H.S
*Possible academic non-qualifier
Senior Stats: Recorded 294 carries, 2,934 rushing yards, 12.4 yards per carry and 30 touchdowns as a senior.
Accolades: He is the third all-time single season rushing leader in the history of Florida high school football...broke numerous Lakeland High rushing records that were previously held by Florida's Chris Rainey.
Other Offers: Arizona State, WVU, Boston College, USF, Cincinnati, Rutgers, and UCF
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-steward-butler.html
26. Rakeem Cato, QB, Miami FL, Miami Central H.S
Career Stats: Recorded 9,412 passing yards and 103 passing touchdowns against only 23 interceptions in his prep career.
Accolades: A four-year varsity starter that holds numerous Miami-Dade County passing records.
Other Offers: WVU, Cincinnati, and Florida International
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-rakeem-cato-commits.html
27. Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami FL, Miami Central H.S
Career Stats: Produced more than 3,000 receiving yards and 30 touchdowns in his prep career.
Accolades: A Miami-Dade All-County pick...selected for the Miami-Dade vs. Broward Nike All-Star Game.
Other Offers: Cincinnati and Florida International
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/tommy-shuler-commits-to-marshall.html
28. Deontae West, DB, Hollywood FL, Hialeah H.S
Career Stats: Recorded 91 tackles and 11 interceptions
Accolades: Miami-Dade All-County, Miami-Dade North/South All-Star Game
Other Offers: Texas Tech, Duke, Western Michigan, Toledo and Florida Atlantic
Rivals Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Deontae-West-116584;_ylt=AlSorTDKPKy6bZUs1RxEGqTZsZB4
29. Craig Wilkins, WR, Hialeah FL, Hialeah H.S
Career Stats: 53 Receptions, 992 Yards Receiving, 11 TD's, 80 Tackles, 3 TFL, 7 INTs
Accolades: Miami-Dade All-County, Miami-Dade vs Broward Nike All-Star Game
Other Offers: Miami (Fla.), Ole Miss, Kansas, Kansas St., Kentucky, Cincinnati, Duke, Vanderbilt, Memphis, and many others
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-craig-wilkins.html
Players coming to Marshall who did not sign a letter of intent yesterday:
1. *Raheem Waiters, WR, Belle WV
*Already enrolled at Marshall, gray shirt from last semester, eligible for spring practice.
Rivals.com Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Raheem-Waiters-99776
2. *Darien Moody, DE, Gahanna OH
*Already enrolled at Marshall, gray shirt from last semester, eligible for spring practice.
Rivals.com Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Darien-Moody-94928;_ylt=AjWWNm.ILo0FJDX8l9ALNwvZsZB4
3. *Sebastian Johansson, OL, Sweden via Raceland KY
*Reports have indicated that Johansson is already in Huntington, do not know when he is enrolling at MU.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/sebastian-johansson-verbally-commits-to.html
4. *Joe Massaqui, DE, Alexandria VA
*Possible gray shirt candidate due to injury during senior football season. Massaqui has recover from the injury and is currently playing on T.C Williams basketball team.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-joe-massaquoi.html
5. *Trenton Martin, K, Virginia Beach VA
* Will walk-on in August
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-trenton-martin.html
6. *Austin Dumas, P, Bradenton FL
* Will walk-on in August
Senior Stats: Converted 37 of 39 point-after attempts, averaged 44.14 per punt. Also made 7 field goal attempts.
Accolades: An All-Area First Team pick (Manatee County FL), Bradenton Christian H.S all time leading scorer.
7. *Tevin McCleave, ATH, Stafford VA
*Already on campus, should walk-on during 2011 spring practice.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/colonial-forge-sends-another-football.html
8. *Stefone Grace, LB, New Berlin NY
*On campus but earliest date for him to walk-on would be August 2011.
Rivlas.com Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Stefone-Grace-118020;_ylt=Avj0lmvCrC.3V_kI9be.vp3ZsZB4
9. *Rakim Reed, TE, Canton OH
* Will gray shirt at Marshall and join the Herd for spring practice 2012.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-rakim-reed-commits-to.html
10. *Allan Wasonga, RB, Parkersburg WV
*Will either walk-on or gray shirt with Marshall. Must improve grades/test scores to qualify academically.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-alan-wasonga-to-sign.html
11. *Clinton Van Horn, OL, Beckley WV
*Will walk-on in August.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-clinton-van-horn.html
12. *Philip Warren, DB, Miami FL
*Transferred to Marshall last year after he failed to qualify at Texas Tech. Will be eligible for spring practice 2011.
Rivals.com profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Philip-Warren-107190
Below I have complied a list of every player who signed a letter of intent with Marshall yesterday. Along with their names you will find a Marshall Thundering Blog profile link and additional information provided by HerdZone.com. I have also complied a list of players headed to Marshall who did not sign letters of intent yesterday. This includes walk-ons, gray shirts, and academic non-qualifiers.
The following players signed letters of intent with Marshall University:
1. Josue Jospeh, OL, Orlando FL, Freedom H.S
Senior Stats: Graded out with 95% blocking efficiency with 31 pancakes and did not allow a single sack as a senior.
Accolades: A Central Florida All-Star and Sentinel Super 60 selection.
Other Offers: Florida Atlantic and Western Kentucky
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-josue-jospeh-verbally.html
2. Cortez Carter, LB, Bealeton VA, Liberty H.S
Senior Year Stats: Produced 118 tackles, 1 FF, 2 FR, 1.5 Sacks, and blocked a punt as a senior.
Other Offers: UConn, Ohio, and Temple
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/cortez-carter-links.html
3. Anthony Spano, OL, Naples FL, Gulf Coast H.S
Senior Stats: Started 12 Games and played both center and right tackle...recorded 38 pancake blocks.
Accolades: Scout.com listed him as one of 25 players to watch in 2010...Third-Team All-Florida by Reebok.
Other Offers: Florida Atlantic
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/marshall-football-ol-anthony-spano.html
4. Remi Watson, RB, Lakeland FL, Lake Gibson H.S
Career Stats: Recorded 428 Carries, 28 Receptions, 3,457 Total Yards, and a total of 48 touchdowns in his prep career.
Accolades: 2009 Polk County & Lakeland-Ledger Player-of-the-Year, a two-time All-State selection, and a First-Team All-Area pick.
Other Offers: South Florida, Central Florida, Ohio, and Western Kentucky
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-remi-watson-verbally.html
5. Armonze Daniel, LB, Avon IN, Avon H.S
Senior Stats: Posted 72 tackles, two interceptions, four forced fumbles and five pass breakups as a senior.
Career Stats: Recorded a total of 191 tackles, four interceptions, five forced fumbles and 15 pass breakups in his prep career...rated as a four-star player by ESPNU....rated as the No. 21 overall linebacker prospect in the nation by Rivals.com.
Other Offers: Iowa, Purdue, Illinois, Indiana, Toledo and Western Kentucky
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-armonze-daniel.html
6. Robert Mincey, DE, Fairfield OH, Fairfield H.S
Senior Stats: Credited with 20 Tackles and seven sacks in only five games (Injury shortened season).
Accolades: A two-time First-Team All-County and First-Team All-Conference selection.
Other Offers: Illinois, Kansas, Memphis, Ohio, Akron, Ball St., BGSU, Kent St., WMU, and Toledo
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-robert-mincey-commits.html
7. Keith Baxter, DB, Homestead FL, Homestead H.S
Career Stats: Recorded four interceptions that he returned for a total of 132 yards, including three INT returns for touchdowns...produced 87 tackles, 32 pass breakups, two sacks and recovered six fumbles in his prep career.
Accolades: A Honorable Mention All-Dade selection in 2010, ranked second in the 100-meter in state of Florida... a Preseason All-American...rated as a Top 25 Player in Dade County...the son of former Marshall standout flanker Keith Baxter, Sr., who lettered for Marshall from 1985-87.
Other Offers: Syracuse, Memphis, Florida International University and New Mexico
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/keith-baxter-commits-to-marshall.html
8. Davonte Allen, WR, Belle Glade FL, Glades Central H.S
Senior Stats: Recorded 30 receptions, 730 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.
Other Accolades: A Palm Beach County Treasure Coast All-Star...rated as the No. 95overall wide receiver in the country by Rivals.com.
Other Offers: WVU, Miami (Fla.), USF, Kansas, Iowa St., Rutgers, FIU, and FAU
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-davonte-allen-signs.html
9. Robert Way, LB, Belle Glade FL, Glades Central H.S
Career Stats: Credited with 243 Tackles, 43 sacks and 69 tackles for loss in his career.
Accolades: A two-time All-State selection and Palm Beach County Defensive Player-of-the-Year.
Other Offers: Florida, Miami (Fla.), Syracuse, CMU, WMU, Buffalo, FIU, and FAU
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-robert-way-signs.html
10.* Chris Alston, WR, Winnsboro SC, Fairfield Central H.S
*Will gray shirt at Marshall and join the Herd for spring practice 2012.
Senior Stats: Recorded 33 receptions, 1,154 All-Purpose Yards and 14 total touchdowns...averaged 27.5 Yards per touch for Fairfield Central.
Accolades: The South Carolina Class 3-A Offensive Back-of-the-Year, a two-time All-Region selection, and a South Carolina Shrine Bowl selection.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-christopher-alston.html
11. *Deon Meadows, LB, Smyrna TN, Smyrna H.S
*Possible academic non-qualifier
Career Stats: Recorded 467 tackles, 12 Sacks, three interceptions, nine forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries and blocked a punt in his prep career.
Accolades: A Mr. Football Finalist in Tennessee...three-time All-Region selection...helped his team to the 2006 State Championship and a state runner-up finish in 2010.
Other Offers: Arkansas, Memphis, UAB, Ohio, Kent State, MTSU, WKU and Arkansas State
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-deon-meadows-verbally.html
12. Eric Frohnapfel, TE, Stafford VA, Colonial Forge H.S
Senior Stats: Produced 28 catches, 641 yards, 8 touchdowns, 70 tackles, 12 sacks, and an interception return for a touchdown as a senior.
Accolades: A two-time All-State selection, a two-time All-Met pick, and a two-time first team All-Region selection...signed with Marshall along with his brother Blake.
Other Offers: WVU, Virginia, UConn, Vanderbilt, Miami (OH)
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-eric-frohnapfel.html
13. Blake Fohnapfel, QB, Stafford VA, Colonial Forge H.S
Senior Stats: Completed 95 of 159 passes for 1,733 yards and also rushed for 257 yards
Career Stats: Passed for more than 4,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in his career.
Accolades: A two-time First-Team Commonwealth Player-of-the-Year, a second-team All-Region pick and a first-team All-Area selection...joins his brother Eric who is also in the 2011 MU signing class.
Other Offers: Wake Forest, WVU, and Vanderbilt
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/blake-frohnapfel-commits-to-marshall.html
14. Terry Franklin, DE, Tyler TX, Tyler Junior College
2010 JUCO Stats: Recorded 51 Tackles (40 Solo), 7 Sacks and 10 tackles for loss...also credited with two forced fumbles, two fumble returns and a fumble return for a touchdown.
Accolades: Signed w/ Oklahoma out of HS
Other Offers: Houston, Tulsa, Memphis, UAB, Middle Tennessee, UL-Lafayette
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-terry-franklin-signs.html
15. *Jamar Lewter, OL, Washington D.C, Ballou H.S
*Possible academic non-qualifier.
Senior Stats: Recorded 60 pancakes and did not allow a sack.
Accolades: First-Team All-City and First-Team All-Metro...a Chesapeake Bowl All-Star and Washington Pigskin Club Top Player...rated as the No. 35 overall offensive lineman in the country by Rivals.com.
Other Offers: Auburn, USC, Miami (Fla.), Pitt, UCLA, UNC, N.C. State, Cincinnati, Clemson, Illinois, Rutgers, Maryland, Wake Forest, New Mexico, and many others.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/jamar-lewter-commits-to-marshall.html
16.* Conelius Jones, ATH, Spartanburg SC, Spartanburg H.S
*Already on campus, eligible for 2011 spring practice.
Senior Stats: Produced 2,374 all-purpose yards and 25 touchdowns.
Accolades: a Shrine Bowl All-Star that enrolled at Marshall in January.
Other Offers: Michigan, Stanford, Miami (Fla.), Wake Forest, Duke, Florida International, and Toledo
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-cornelius-jones.html
17. *Evan McKelvey, S, Monks Corner SC, Berkley H.S
*Already on campus, eligible for 2011 spring practice.
Senior Stats: Recorded 142 tackles and five interceptions last season for Berkley H.S....enrolled at Marshall in January.
Other Offers: Clemson and East Carolina
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-evan-mckelvey-commits.html
18. *Corie Wilson, Miami FL, Edison H.S
*Already on campus, eligible for 2011 spring practice.
Senior Stats: Recorded 57 tackles, 45 solo stops, eight tackles for loss, two sacks, four interceptions, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries as senior...already enrolled at Marshall.
Other Offers: UCF and Western Michigan
Rivals.com Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Corie-Wilson-114201;_ylt=ArPHK1npQ9QDA4j9k1L4RjbZsZB4
19.* DeAndre Reaves, RB, Sterling VA, Dominion H.S
*Possible academic non-qualifier
Senior Stats: Recorded 1,780 yards rushing and 31 touchdowns last year.
Accolades: 2nd Team All-Metro
Other Offers: WVU and Maryland
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-deandre-reaves.html
20. Levern Jacobs, WR, District Heights, Suitland H.S
Senior Stats: Amassed 1,140 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior.
Accolades: A Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star.
Other Offers: New Mexico and Temple
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/marshall-football-levern-jacobs-commits.html
21. *Travon Van, RB, La Mesa CA, Milford Academy
*Already on campus, eligible for 2011 spring practice.
Senior Stats: Rushed for 1,237 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior at Helix High before attending Milford Academy...rated as a four-star recruit by several recruiting services...signed with the University of Florida last year before enrolling at Marshall....went to the same high school as Reggie Bush...rated as a four-star player by ESPNU.
Other Offers: Florida, WVU, USC, Miami (Fla.), and numerous others
HerdZone.com profile: http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/van_travon00.html
22. Jermaine Holmes, LB, Valdosta GA, Valdosta H.S
Senior Stats: Recorded 67 total tackles, 47 solo stops, 15 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a senior.
Accolades: The Georgia Class 5A-Region 1 Defensive Player-of-the-Year, Border Wars All-Star Game MVP
Other Offers: Illinois, Louisville, North Carolina, UCF, and Middle Tennessee
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-jermaine-holmes.html
23. Colin Munro, OL, Rancho Cucamonga CA, Chaffey Community College
2010 JUCO Stats: Registered 30 pancake blocks and allowed only two sacks last season at Chaffey.
Accolades: A two-time First-Team All-Conference and All-State Nominee
Other Offers: WVU, Washington St., Memphis, Utah St.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-colin-munro-signs.html
24. Jarquez Samuel, DE, Valdosta GA, Valdosta H.S
Senior Stats: Recorded 52 Tackles, 5 TFL, 11 Sacks, 1 FR, and two pass breakups.
Accolades: First-Team All-Region and a Border Wars All-Star Game Selection...rated as the No. 53 overall strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com.
Other Offers: WVU, LSU, Louisville, ECU and UAB
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-jarquez-samuel.html
25. *Steward Butler, RB, Lakeland FL, Lakeland H.S
*Possible academic non-qualifier
Senior Stats: Recorded 294 carries, 2,934 rushing yards, 12.4 yards per carry and 30 touchdowns as a senior.
Accolades: He is the third all-time single season rushing leader in the history of Florida high school football...broke numerous Lakeland High rushing records that were previously held by Florida's Chris Rainey.
Other Offers: Arizona State, WVU, Boston College, USF, Cincinnati, Rutgers, and UCF
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-steward-butler.html
26. Rakeem Cato, QB, Miami FL, Miami Central H.S
Career Stats: Recorded 9,412 passing yards and 103 passing touchdowns against only 23 interceptions in his prep career.
Accolades: A four-year varsity starter that holds numerous Miami-Dade County passing records.
Other Offers: WVU, Cincinnati, and Florida International
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-rakeem-cato-commits.html
27. Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami FL, Miami Central H.S
Career Stats: Produced more than 3,000 receiving yards and 30 touchdowns in his prep career.
Accolades: A Miami-Dade All-County pick...selected for the Miami-Dade vs. Broward Nike All-Star Game.
Other Offers: Cincinnati and Florida International
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/tommy-shuler-commits-to-marshall.html
28. Deontae West, DB, Hollywood FL, Hialeah H.S
Career Stats: Recorded 91 tackles and 11 interceptions
Accolades: Miami-Dade All-County, Miami-Dade North/South All-Star Game
Other Offers: Texas Tech, Duke, Western Michigan, Toledo and Florida Atlantic
Rivals Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Deontae-West-116584;_ylt=AlSorTDKPKy6bZUs1RxEGqTZsZB4
29. Craig Wilkins, WR, Hialeah FL, Hialeah H.S
Career Stats: 53 Receptions, 992 Yards Receiving, 11 TD's, 80 Tackles, 3 TFL, 7 INTs
Accolades: Miami-Dade All-County, Miami-Dade vs Broward Nike All-Star Game
Other Offers: Miami (Fla.), Ole Miss, Kansas, Kansas St., Kentucky, Cincinnati, Duke, Vanderbilt, Memphis, and many others
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-craig-wilkins.html
Players coming to Marshall who did not sign a letter of intent yesterday:
1. *Raheem Waiters, WR, Belle WV
*Already enrolled at Marshall, gray shirt from last semester, eligible for spring practice.
Rivals.com Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Raheem-Waiters-99776
2. *Darien Moody, DE, Gahanna OH
*Already enrolled at Marshall, gray shirt from last semester, eligible for spring practice.
Rivals.com Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Darien-Moody-94928;_ylt=AjWWNm.ILo0FJDX8l9ALNwvZsZB4
3. *Sebastian Johansson, OL, Sweden via Raceland KY
*Reports have indicated that Johansson is already in Huntington, do not know when he is enrolling at MU.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/sebastian-johansson-verbally-commits-to.html
4. *Joe Massaqui, DE, Alexandria VA
*Possible gray shirt candidate due to injury during senior football season. Massaqui has recover from the injury and is currently playing on T.C Williams basketball team.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-joe-massaquoi.html
5. *Trenton Martin, K, Virginia Beach VA
* Will walk-on in August
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-trenton-martin.html
6. *Austin Dumas, P, Bradenton FL
* Will walk-on in August
Senior Stats: Converted 37 of 39 point-after attempts, averaged 44.14 per punt. Also made 7 field goal attempts.
Accolades: An All-Area First Team pick (Manatee County FL), Bradenton Christian H.S all time leading scorer.
7. *Tevin McCleave, ATH, Stafford VA
*Already on campus, should walk-on during 2011 spring practice.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/colonial-forge-sends-another-football.html
8. *Stefone Grace, LB, New Berlin NY
*On campus but earliest date for him to walk-on would be August 2011.
Rivlas.com Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Stefone-Grace-118020;_ylt=Avj0lmvCrC.3V_kI9be.vp3ZsZB4
9. *Rakim Reed, TE, Canton OH
* Will gray shirt at Marshall and join the Herd for spring practice 2012.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-rakim-reed-commits-to.html
10. *Allan Wasonga, RB, Parkersburg WV
*Will either walk-on or gray shirt with Marshall. Must improve grades/test scores to qualify academically.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-alan-wasonga-to-sign.html
11. *Clinton Van Horn, OL, Beckley WV
*Will walk-on in August.
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-clinton-van-horn.html
12. *Philip Warren, DB, Miami FL
*Transferred to Marshall last year after he failed to qualify at Texas Tech. Will be eligible for spring practice 2011.
Rivals.com profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Philip-Warren-107190
Today's Marshall Sports News 2/3/11
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall signee list
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102021556
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall football recruit capsule bios
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102021598
From the Charleston Gazette, Herd's recruiting emphasis tilts to defensive side
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102021553
From the Charleston Gazette, Late attractions boost Herd signing class
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102021548
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Signing day was just what Doc ordered
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102021402
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Herd addresses key needs
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102021399
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Capsules on 2011 recruiting class
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102021409
From the Herald Dispatch, MU unveils 2011 recruiting class
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957440/About-200-attend-Big-Green-event-on-Signing-Day
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Holliday's recruiting class best in history
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957434/Chuck-Landon-Hollidays-recruiting-class-best-in-history
From the Herald Dispatch, MU women host ECU
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957458/MU-women-host-ECU
From the Herald Dispatch, Hurricane QB joins Marshall as a non-scholarship player
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957444/Hurricane-QB-joins-Marshall-as-a-non-scholarship-player
From the Herald Dispatch, Williams' alertness helps give Herd win
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957438/Williams-alertness-helps-give-Herd-win
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall recruits list
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957442/No-Headline
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102021556
From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall football recruit capsule bios
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102021598
From the Charleston Gazette, Herd's recruiting emphasis tilts to defensive side
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102021553
From the Charleston Gazette, Late attractions boost Herd signing class
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201102021548
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Signing day was just what Doc ordered
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102021402
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Herd addresses key needs
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102021399
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Capsules on 2011 recruiting class
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201102021409
From the Herald Dispatch, MU unveils 2011 recruiting class
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957440/About-200-attend-Big-Green-event-on-Signing-Day
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Holliday's recruiting class best in history
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957434/Chuck-Landon-Hollidays-recruiting-class-best-in-history
From the Herald Dispatch, MU women host ECU
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957458/MU-women-host-ECU
From the Herald Dispatch, Hurricane QB joins Marshall as a non-scholarship player
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957444/Hurricane-QB-joins-Marshall-as-a-non-scholarship-player
From the Herald Dispatch, Williams' alertness helps give Herd win
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957438/Williams-alertness-helps-give-Herd-win
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall recruits list
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1678957442/No-Headline
Rakeem Cato Video Interview
One of Marshall’s most talented commitments yesterday was Miami Central quarterback Rakeem Cato. Cato has traveled a difficult road to Marshall, hear his story courtesy of NBC's Miami affiliate:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Marshall Football, Letter of Intent Update, 1pm
The following players have sent their letters of intent into Marshall
1. Josue Jospeh, OL, Orlando FL, Freedom H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-josue-jospeh-verbally.html
2. Cortez Carter, LB, Bealeton VA, Liberty H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/cortez-carter-links.html
3. Anthony Spano, OL, Naples FL, Gulf Coast H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/marshall-football-ol-anthony-spano.html
4. Remi Watson, RB, Lakeland FL, Lake Gibson H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-remi-watson-verbally.html
5. Armonze Daniel, LB, Avon IN, Avon H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-armonze-daniel.html
6. Robert Mincey, DE, Fairfield OH, Fairfield H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-robert-mincey-commits.html
7. Keith Baxter, DB, Homestead FL, Homestead H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/keith-baxter-commits-to-marshall.html
8. Davonte Allen, WR, Belle Glade FL, Glades Central H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-davonte-allen-signs.html
9. Robert Way, LB, Belle Glade FL, Glades Central H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-robert-way-signs.html
10. Chris Alston, WR, Winnsboro SC, Fairfield Central H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-christopher-alston.html
11. Deon Meadows, LB, Smyrna TN, Smyrna H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-deon-meadows-verbally.html
12. Eric Frohnapfel, TE, Stafford VA, Colonial Forge H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-eric-frohnapfel.html
13. Blake Fohnapfel, QB, Stafford VA, Colonial Forge H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/blake-frohnapfel-commits-to-marshall.html
14. Terry Franklin, DE, Tyler TX, Tyler Junior College
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-terry-franklin-signs.html
15. Jamar Lewter, OL, Washington D.C, Ballou H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/jamar-lewter-commits-to-marshall.html
16. Conelius Jones, ATH, Spartanburg SC, Spartanburg H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-cornelius-jones.html
17. Evan McKelvey, S, Monks Corner SC, Berkley H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-evan-mckelvey-commits.html
18. Corie Wilson, Miami FL, Edison H.S
Rivals.com Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Corie-Wilson-114201;_ylt=ArPHK1npQ9QDA4j9k1L4RjbZsZB4
19. DeAndre Reaves, RB, Sterling VA, Dominion H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-deandre-reaves.html
20. Levern Jacobs, WR, District Heights, Suitland H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/marshall-football-levern-jacobs-commits.html
21. Travon Van, RB, La Mesa CA, Milford Academy
HerdZone.com profile: http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/van_travon00.html
22. Jermaine Holmes, LB, Valdosta GA, Valdosta H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-jermaine-holmes.html
23. Colin Munro, OL, Rancho Cucamonga CA, Chaffey Community College
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-colin-munro-signs.html
24. Jarquez Samuel, DE, Valdosta GA, Valdosta H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-jarquez-samuel.html
25. Steward Butler, RB, Lakeland FL, Lakeland H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-steward-butler.html
26. Rakeem Cato, QB, Miami FL, Miami Central H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-rakeem-cato-commits.html
27. Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami FL, Miami Central H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/tommy-shuler-commits-to-marshall.html
28. Deontae West, DB, Hollywood FL, Hialeah H.S
Rivals Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Deontae-West-116584;_ylt=AlSorTDKPKy6bZUs1RxEGqTZsZB4
29. Craig Wilkins, WR, Hialeah FL, Hialeah H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-craig-wilkins.html
1. Josue Jospeh, OL, Orlando FL, Freedom H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-josue-jospeh-verbally.html
2. Cortez Carter, LB, Bealeton VA, Liberty H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/cortez-carter-links.html
3. Anthony Spano, OL, Naples FL, Gulf Coast H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/marshall-football-ol-anthony-spano.html
4. Remi Watson, RB, Lakeland FL, Lake Gibson H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-remi-watson-verbally.html
5. Armonze Daniel, LB, Avon IN, Avon H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-armonze-daniel.html
6. Robert Mincey, DE, Fairfield OH, Fairfield H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-robert-mincey-commits.html
7. Keith Baxter, DB, Homestead FL, Homestead H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/keith-baxter-commits-to-marshall.html
8. Davonte Allen, WR, Belle Glade FL, Glades Central H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-davonte-allen-signs.html
9. Robert Way, LB, Belle Glade FL, Glades Central H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-robert-way-signs.html
10. Chris Alston, WR, Winnsboro SC, Fairfield Central H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-christopher-alston.html
11. Deon Meadows, LB, Smyrna TN, Smyrna H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-deon-meadows-verbally.html
12. Eric Frohnapfel, TE, Stafford VA, Colonial Forge H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-eric-frohnapfel.html
13. Blake Fohnapfel, QB, Stafford VA, Colonial Forge H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/blake-frohnapfel-commits-to-marshall.html
14. Terry Franklin, DE, Tyler TX, Tyler Junior College
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-terry-franklin-signs.html
15. Jamar Lewter, OL, Washington D.C, Ballou H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/jamar-lewter-commits-to-marshall.html
16. Conelius Jones, ATH, Spartanburg SC, Spartanburg H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-cornelius-jones.html
17. Evan McKelvey, S, Monks Corner SC, Berkley H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/marshall-football-evan-mckelvey-commits.html
18. Corie Wilson, Miami FL, Edison H.S
Rivals.com Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Corie-Wilson-114201;_ylt=ArPHK1npQ9QDA4j9k1L4RjbZsZB4
19. DeAndre Reaves, RB, Sterling VA, Dominion H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-deandre-reaves.html
20. Levern Jacobs, WR, District Heights, Suitland H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/marshall-football-levern-jacobs-commits.html
21. Travon Van, RB, La Mesa CA, Milford Academy
HerdZone.com profile: http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/van_travon00.html
22. Jermaine Holmes, LB, Valdosta GA, Valdosta H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-jermaine-holmes.html
23. Colin Munro, OL, Rancho Cucamonga CA, Chaffey Community College
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-colin-munro-signs.html
24. Jarquez Samuel, DE, Valdosta GA, Valdosta H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-jarquez-samuel.html
25. Steward Butler, RB, Lakeland FL, Lakeland H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/marshall-football-steward-butler.html
26. Rakeem Cato, QB, Miami FL, Miami Central H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-rakeem-cato-commits.html
27. Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami FL, Miami Central H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/tommy-shuler-commits-to-marshall.html
28. Deontae West, DB, Hollywood FL, Hialeah H.S
Rivals Profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Deontae-West-116584;_ylt=AlSorTDKPKy6bZUs1RxEGqTZsZB4
29. Craig Wilkins, WR, Hialeah FL, Hialeah H.S
MTB Profile: http://marshallthunderingblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/marshall-football-craig-wilkins.html
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