CollegeFotballNews.com: Big Questions in C-USA

Collegefootballnews.com has a great preview section for this upcoming football season in C-USA. One of the better features is a column by Richard Cirminiello, he list three big questions each C-USA program must answer in 2011. This is what he had to say about Marshall:

1. Marshall Who’ll be under center on opening day, A.J. Graham or Eddie Sullivan? Neither sophomore was able to put this debate to rest in the spring, a concern for a program that’s gone too many years without a consistent hurler.

2. Can Tron Martinez –or any other Herd back—ignite a ground game that ranked 114th nationally a year ago? While Martinez held the lead following spring drills, he’ll need to fend off a deep collection of competitors, including former Florida commit Travon Van.

3. Is next-level DE Vinny Curry capable of leading Marshall to the top of the defensive standings in Conference USA? Led by Curry, who has a chance to be the

Read the whole story here: http://cfn.scout.com/2/1089644.html

For CFN.com’s entire C-USA pre-season preview click here: http://cfn.scout.com/#confusa

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/29/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Conference reshuffling back on the radar

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

From the Charleston Daily Mail, C-USA Media Poll released

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/07/28/c-usa-media-poll-released/

From the Herald Dispatch, MU opponents, Game 12: ECU

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974073280/Pirates-persist-after-rough-ride-in-2010

From the Herald Dispatch, Brand keeps sense of humor despite disappointing round

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974073268/Brand-keeps-sense-of-humor-despite-disappointing-round

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall's Lee Smith practices with Patriots

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974073278/Marshalls-Lee-Smith-practices-with-Patriots

From the WV Metro News, 2011 Preview Week 6: UCF

http://www.wvmetronews.com/marshall.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=46741

Kelly Green Basketball Floor at the Cam Henderson Center

Marshall Football: Johnny Jones signs free agent deal with Miami

Former Marshall defensive tackle Johnny Jones has signed a undrafted free agent contract with the Miami Dolphins. During his senior year at Marshall Jones played in eight games, staring three and registering four tackles.

Miami Dolphins undrafted free agent list: http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-sign-11-college-free-agents

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/28/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd’s Curry wins C-USA defensive honor

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107271441

From the Herald Dispatch, Kelly green is in at Cam Henderson Center

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974073012/No-Headline

From the Herald Dispatch, C-USA salutes Curry

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974073004/C-USA-salutes-Curry

From the Herald Dispatch, Terrible Tigers have the Memphis blues

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974073014/Terrible-Tigers-have-the-Memphis-blues

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall soccer team hosts youth camps

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974073016/No-Headline

Happy Birthday Marshall Thundering Blog!

The Marshall Thundering Blog is celebrating it’s second anniversary! Thanks to every for visiting, as of today we have received more than 82,000 page views!

Vinny Curry Named C-USA Preseason Defensive Player Of The Year

From Conference USA & Marshall University:

IRVING, Texas - Marshall University senior defensive end Vinny Curry has been named the Conference USA preseason Defensive Player of the Year in a poll by the league's 12 head coaches.

Curry, a first-team All-Conference USA selection a season ago, returns as one of the top defensive players in the country. As a junior, Curry led all defensive linemen in the FBS with 94 stops while accumulating 12 sacks, fifth in the nation.

Earlier this month, Curry was named to the preseason watch lists for the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Bronko Nagurski Award.

The 12 head football coaches in C-USA voted in the poll, which also saw Curry named to the defensive First Team. Houston quarterback Case Keenum was named the preseason Offensive Player of the Year while Damaris Johnson, Tulsa's senior return specialist, was named preseason Special Teams Player of the Year.

http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072711aaa.html

Marshall in the NFL: Training Camp Preview

With training camp set to open this week lets take at Marshall alumni in the NFL:

Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis Rams

2010 Review: After sitting out the majority of 2009 due to a knee injury Massey had a successful 2010 in St. Louis.

2011 Training Camp Preview: Enters training camp as the unquestioned starter at long snapper.

Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals

2010 Review: Started at safety for the Bengals until a knee injury placed him on injured reserve week 11. Over 11 games Crocker registered 43 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 5 passes defended. Crocker’s knee injury did not require surgery this offseason.

2011 Training Camp Preview: Crocker is under contract with Cincinnati for 2011. Enters training camp as the incumbent starter at safety. The Bengals selected former WVU safety Chris Sands in the fifth round of this Aprils draft. Expect Sands to push Crocker for playing time.

Randy Moss, WR, FA

2010 Review: Moss started the season in New England but was trade to Minnesota after week 4. After four weeks with the Vikings, Moss was released and joined the Tennessee Titans where he finished the season. Moss’s 2010 stats, 28 receptions, 393 yards, and 5 touchdowns accounted for his least productive season in 13 years.

2011 Training Camp Preview: Moss is a free agent after his vagabond 2010 season. During the offseason it was rumored that the New York Jets might be interested in adding Moss if they lose Santonio Holmes or Braylon Edwards.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, FA

2010 Review: Won a starting spot out of camp and conducted a break out season. For the year Bradshaw had 276 rushing attempts for 1,235 yards and 8 touchdowns. Through the air Bradshaw accounted for 314 yards on 47 receptions. Bradshaw’s biggest deficiency was fumbles, he lost 6.

2011 Training Camp Preview: Bradshaw hits the free agent market for the first time this offseason. With his breakout campaign in 2010 Bradshaw is looking to be paid like a starting NFL running back. If New York does not bring him back the Miami Dolphins are a strong possibility for his services.

Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers

2010 Season Review: In his third season with Pittsburgh Legursky made the 53 man roster out of training camp for the first time. During the season he started a couple of games at guard and saw spot duty along the interior offensive line. Legursky has also played fullback in Pittsburgh’s goal line package. Highlight of the season was starting at center in the Super Bowl for the injured Maurkice Pouncey.

2011 Training Camp Preview: Will fight to keep his job as a backup guard and center. Pittsburgh drafted one interior lineman this April, Keith Williams from Nebraska in the 6th round.

Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

2010 Season Review: Traded from Tampa Bay to compete with Dennis Dixon for Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback job while Ben Roethlisberger served an early season suspension. Dixon won the job and Leftwich did not see the field until week 17. For the year Leftwich completed 5 passes for 42 yards.

2011 Training Camp Preview: Leftwich will compete will fellow veteran Charlie Batch for the Steelers 3rd string QB spot.

C.J Spillman, S, San Francisco 49ers

2010 Season Review: Started the season in San Diego but was released after week 4 because of poor special teams play. Was immediately signed by San Francisco before week 5 and contributed on special teams with occasional spot duty at safety. In ten games for both clubs Spillman registered 19 tackles.

2011 Training Camp Preview: Scheduled to return with San Francisco. Will have to be a consistent presence on special teams to make the 53 man roster.

Chad Pennington, QB, FA

2010 Season Review: After a shoulder injury ended his 2009 season Pennington finally got a chance to start for Miami in week 10. Unfortunately, Pennington only attempted two passes as he re-injured his shoulder and spent the rest of 2010 on injured reserve. Stats, 1 completion on 2 attempts for 19 yards.

2011 Training Camp Preview: Pennington is taking a year off from the NFL, he has decided to join Fox Sports as a NFL broadcaster.

Daniel Baldridge, OL, Jacksonville Jaguars

2010 Season Review: Started the year on Jacksonville’s practice squad but was promoted to the 53 man roster for week 14. Spent the next four weeks on the Jaguars game day inactive list.

2011 Training Camp Preview: Will fight for a spot on the 53 man roster after spending last season on the practice squad. Jacksonville did not select any offensive lineman in April’s draft, could bring in veteran free agent to compete with Baldridge.

Albert McClellan, LB, Baltimore Ravens

2010 Season Review: Spent all of 2010 on the Ravens practice squad.

2011 Training Camp Preview: Signed a futures contract with Baltimore at the end of last season. Will fight for a spot on the 53 man roster after spending last season on the practice squad.

Cody Slate, TE, Kansas City Chiefs

2010 Season Review: Cut by the Kansas City Chiefs during training camp. The Chiefs brought Slate back to their practice squad after week 17.

2011 Training Camp Preview: Signed a futures contract with Kansas City at the end of last season. The Chiefs could lose blocking tight end Leonard Pope to free agency, possibly opening a spot for Slate.

Lee Smith, TE, New England Patriots:

2010 Season Review: N/A

2011 Training Camp Preview: Drafted by New England in the 5th round of the 2011 NFL draft. Will compete with veteran Alge Crumpler for the blocking tight end role. Could improve his chances of making the roster by long snapping and special teams play.

Mario Harvey, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers

2010 Season Review: N/A

2011 Training Camp Preview: Signed a undrafted free agent deal with Pittsburgh on July 26th. The Steelers did not draft any linebackers and so far, Harvey is the only undrafted free agent LB they have brought in.

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/27/11

From the Charleston Gazette, State products earn shot as NFL free agents

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201107261395

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall opponents game 11: Memphis

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201107261363

From the Herald Dispatch, Gallery: Do you remember? -- Marshall vs. Miami, 1976

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/multimedia/galleries/x1652339878/Gallery-Do-you-remember-Marshall-vs-Miami-1976

From the Herald Dispatch, MU opponents, Game 10: Tulsa

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974072600/Tulsas-revolving-door-opens-for-Blankenship

From the Herald Dispatch, Harvey picked up by Steelers

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x236613844/Harvey-picked-up-by-Steelers

From the WV Metro News, 2011 Preview: Week 5 Louisville

http://www.wvmetronews.com/marshall.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=46768

Press Release from Conference USA, C-USA Announces 2011 Football Television Schedule

http://conferenceusa.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072611aaf.html

Marshall Football: Mario Harvey signs with Pittsburgh

Per the website NEPatriotsdraft.com former Marshall linebacker Mario Harvey has signed a undrafted free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. During his senior year Harvey earned C-USA first team honors with 143 total tackles and 8.5 sacks.

http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2011-nfl-undrafted-free-agents

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/26/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall – Purdue football game moved to 2015

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107251632

From the Herald Dispatch, UAB looking for a boost in '11

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1652340056/UAB-looking-for-a-boost-in-11

Marshall Football: Perdue home game moved to 2015

Per HerdZone.com:

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Thundering Herd Director of Athletics Mike Hamrick has announced a future schedule change for the Marshall football team.

The home game against Purdue, originally set for 2017, will now be played on September 5, 2015. It will mark the season opener for the Herd and will also be the first time Marshall has played host to a Big Ten foe.

"We are looking forward to hosting Purdue in our 2015 season opener," Hamrick said. "Having a Big Ten opponent come to Huntington to open up the schedule is something our fans really can get excited about."

Marshall will face off against the Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind. on September 29, 2012.

http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072511aaa.html

Marshall Football: C-USA Spotlight, Vinny Curry

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/25/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall opponent preview: Tulsa

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107241303

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall University receives millions for facility

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201107241297

From the Herald Dispatch, Keenum gets another chance

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974071874/Houston-Keenum-ready-to-bounce-back

From the Herald Dispatch, Cabell Midland's Carter honored by Rivals

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1652339346/Cabell-Midlands-Carter-honored-by-Rivals

From the WV Metro News, O-Line Could Be The Difference

http://www.wvmetronews.com/marshall.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=46738

Marshall Hall of Famer set for Last Game

Marshall University’s all time goals leader in men’s soccer is set to call it a career. Byron Carmichael, a two time MAC player of the year while at Marshall is set to hang up his cleats this Sunday.

The Cherry Hill (NJ) Courier Post ran a profile on Carmichael in advance of his last game, read it here:

http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20110722/SPORTS/107220332/RV-grad-set-last-pro-soccer-game?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CSports

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/22/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall opponents game 9: UAB

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107211699

From the Herald Dispatch, 'Peake, MU get together for football

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1652338692/Peake-MU-get-together-for-football

From the Herald Dispatch, Week five opponent: Louisville

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1652338702/Strong-back-for-second-season-at-U-of-L

From the Herald Dispatch, Conference USA players up for national awards

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1652338696/Conference-USA-players-up-for-national-awards

From the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Football proves to be right for Tate

http://bdtonline.com/localsports/x202400910/Football-proves-to-be-right-for-Tate

Special Offer: Join the Big Green receive Greenbrier Classic pass

From Marshall University’s Big Green Scholarship Foundation:

The Big Green has an amazing offer! They have 21 GreenbrierClassic tickets that they will give out to the first 20 people who callin and join, renew, or increase their membership. (see below)

The passes are the Alumni Badge valued at $495 each and includes:
Grounds pass for the week, access to the alumni tent, and all threenights of concerts.

· Join at the Green Buffalo level($150)or above
· Renew at the Green Buffalo Level or above
· Already a member? Simply increase your pledge by $150

Need two tickets? The person that joins at the highest level, orincreases by the most will receive one extra pass.

Please call 304-696-3385: Let the challenge begin!!

· Passes are available until Friday at 5:00pm or all 20 havebeen given out.

The Alumni Badge will provide tournament admittance for the entireweek with access to special hospitality with air-conditioning,upgraded restroom facilities, flat screen televisions to watch all thetournament action, complimentary dry snacks and non-alcoholicbeverages (Monday & Tuesday), and unlimited tailgate style food andnon-alcoholic beverages (Wednesday - Sunday). Special appearances byWest Virginia University, Virginia Tech, Marshall University andUniversity of Virginia coaches and alumni athletes. Weekly parking isincluded. Tickets to the 2011 Greenbrier Classic Concert Series arecomplimentary with the purchase of a weekly Alumni Badge. $495.00 ea.

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/21/11

From the Charleston Daily Mail, New SID

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/07/20/new-sid/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Running Diary: On The Road w/ Tom Herrion

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/07/20/running-diary-on-the-road-w-tom-herrion/

From the Herald Dispatch, Hokies solidly contending

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974071074/Hokies-solidly-contending-under-Beamer

From the Herald Dispatch, MU women's soccer a C-USA award winner

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974071068/MU-womens-soccer-a-C-USA-award-winner

From the Herald Dispatch, Basketball camps wrap up at Cam Henderson Center

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974071070/Basketball-camps-wrap-up-at-Cam-Henderson-Center

From the Herald Dispatch, Jason Corriher named as assistant athletic director for media relations

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974071072/Jason-Corriher-named-as-assistant-athletic-director-for-media-relations

From the Herald Dispatch, MU receives $5 million donation for new athletic facilities

http://www.herdfans.com/12thman/index.php?topic=53436.0

From the Beckley Register Herald, On a Brand new level

http://www.register-herald.com/todayssportsfront/x202400941/On-a-Brand-new-level

Marshall to announce new SID Jason Corriher

Per various Twitter reports, Ohio University director of media relations for athletics, Jason Corriher will be named the new sports information director at Marshall.

For more on Corriher follow the links below.

Press release from Corriher’s hiring at Ohio: http://www.ohiobobcats.com/genrel/071307aab.html

Profile on Ohio's athletics website: http://www.ohiobobcats.com/genrel/corriher_jason00.html

Follow Corriher on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/JasonCorriher

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/20/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall Game 8: Houston

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107191276

From the Charleston Daily Mail, On the road with Tom Herrion: A different side of the Herd's hoops coach

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201107191111

From the Herald Dispatch, Solich on track with Bobcats

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974070702/Solich-on-track-with-resurgent-Bobcats

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall strength coach leaving for U. of Dayton

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974070700/Marshall-strength-coach-leaving-for-U-of-Dayton

From the Herald Dispatch, Boykins shines in N.C. game

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974070698/Boykins-shines-in-N-C-game

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd swimming, diving team adds four to program

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974070704/Herd-swimming-diving-team-adds-four-to-program

From the Herald Dispatch, Gallery: Do you remember? -- Marshall vs. Akron, 1974

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/multimedia/galleries/x1974070604/Gallery-Do-you-remember-Marshall-vs-Akron-1974

From the WV Metro News, 2011 Season Preview Week 3: Ohio

http://www.wvmetronews.com/marshall.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=46675

From WVNS.com, Sikula Puts on Pro Performance in Bluefield

http://www.cbs59.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=103598&catid=3

Marshall Baseball: Rhett Stafford promoted

Former Marshall outfielder Rhett Stafford has been promoted from the Oakland Athletics rookie league team to the Stockton Ports, the organizations high A California league affiliate.

Stafford was drafted in the 22nd round of this June’s MLB draft. During his Junior year at Marshall Stafford lead the Herd with 10 home runs and 41 RBI.

Before being promoted to Stockton, Stafford hit for a .190 average with 1 home run and 8 RBI in the Arizona rookie league. He has yet to take the field for Stockton.

Today's Marshall Sports News 8/19/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Kickoff times not on the side of Herd fans

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107171492

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall opponent preview: Rice

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107171494

From the Charleston Daily Mail, On the road with Tom Herrion: Herd coach is 'creature of habit'

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201107181598

From the Charleston Daily Mail, On the road with Tom Herrion: Recruiting trail is a ‘never-ending’ grind for college coaches

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201107171355

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Press Taylor is moving up the coaching ranks

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/07/18/press-taylor-is-moving-up-the-coaching-ranks/

From the Herald Dispatch, Southern Miss seeks championship

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1652337504/Southern-Miss-still-seeking-championship

From the Herald Dispatch, Smith ready to lead WVU football

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1652337194/Smith-ready-to-lead-WVU-football

From the Herald Dispatch, GLC: Donnan helped doom company

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/x1652337494/No-Headline

From the WV Metro News, 2011 Preview Week 2: Southern Miss

http://www.wvmetronews.com/marshall.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=46607

Out Today

The Marshall Thundering Blog will not be updated today, July 18th 2011. We will return to regularly scheduled blogging Tuesday July 19th.

Former Marshall QB in action tonight on NFL Network

Former Marshall quarterback Bernard Morris will lead the Arena Football Leagues Pittsburgh Power against the Cleveland Gladiators tonight on the NFL Network, coverage starts at 8pm EST.

Read a preview of tonight’s game here: http://www.examiner.com/pittsburgh-power-in-pittsburgh/power-gladiators-showdown-preview

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/15/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall opponent preview: UCF

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107141700

Marshall Football: Yahoo blog predicts SMU as C-USA champion

Yahoo Sports college football blogger Mat Hinton has spent the week forecasting outcomes in various Mid-Major conferences. In his C-USA preview Hinton predicts that SMU will walk away with its first C-USA championship.

In Hinton’s paragraph on Marshall he thinks the Herd will lose five of it’s six first games but recover and have a chance at earning bowl eligibility in the season finale against East Carolina.

To read Hinton’s C-USA forecast click here: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/C-USA-Forecast-Finally-SMU-rides-again?urn=ncaaf-wp3579

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/14/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall, Navy set home and home football series

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107131364

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall opponent preview: Louisville

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107131362

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall announces home-and-home series with Navy

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201107131125

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall to play Navy

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974069247/Marshall-to-play-Navy

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: National predictors say Herd to struggle

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974069245/National-predictors-say-Herd-to-struggle

Marshall Football: Home & Home with Navy official

Per HerdZone.com (Official home of Marshall Athletics)

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall University Director of Athletics Mike Hamrick has announced that the Thundering Herd football team has signed a deal to play Navy in a home-and-home football series starting in 2016.

"We are very excited in the future to host a program with the history and tradition of the U.S. Naval Academy," Hamrick said. "It is a special honor anytime you can play a military academy."

The series is set to begin in Annapolis, Md. on September 3, 2016 with Navy making the return trip to Huntington on October 13, 2018.

This will mark the first meeting between the Thundering Herd and the Midshipmen, but will mark the third game against one of the military academies. Marshall faced Army in 1920 and 1997, falling 38-0 at West Point in 1920 before topping the Black Knights by a 35-25 mark in 1997.

Since taking the helm of the Marshall University Department of Athletics in 2009, Hamrick has also inked home-and-home football series against high profile opponents including Louisville and Purdue along with renewing the rivalry against former Mid-American Conference foe Miami.

http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071311aaa.html

Marshall Football: Series against Navy to be announced today

Per the Twitter account of WSAZ reporter Keith Morehouse, the much rumored football series between Marshall and Navy will be announced today. According to Morehouse the series will be a home and home, at Navy in 2016 and in Huntington 2018.

See Keith Morehouse’s Twitter account here: http://twitter.com/#!/KeithMorehouse

Marshall Football: Great games in Herd history

The Herd insider (GoHerd.com) continues it’s series on great games in Marshall football history. Today they profile Marshall’s first national championship victory in 1992 against Youngstown State.

Click here to read: http://www.goherd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=506:marshall-football-great-games-youngstown-state-1992-national-championship&catid=13:featured-news&Itemid=135

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/13/11

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd GA lands high school gig

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/07/12/herd-ga-gets-high-school-coaching-gig/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, NCAA ’12, the Herd and the Chucks

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/07/12/ncaa-12-the-herd-and-the-chucks/

From the Herald Dispatch, Gallery: Do you remember? -- Marshall vs. Bowling Green, 1973

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x2070853/Gallery-Do-you-remember-Marshall-vs-Bowling-Green-1973

From the WV Metro News, 2011 Preview Week 1: West Virginia

http://www.wvmetronews.com/marshall.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=46550

From the Knoxville News and Sentinel, Chad Pennington’s year all about TV, not football

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/jul/12/chad-penningtons-year-all-tv-not-football/

Member of Young Thundering Herd to Preach in Williamson WV

From the Williamson Daily News:

This weekend, a Texas-born evangelist, Dr. Ed Carter, who experienced back-to-back tragedies in 1970 while attending Marshall University on a full football scholarship, is the keynote speaker at the Calvary Baptist Church's revival services in West Williamson.

On Nov. 14 of that year, the plane that was carrying the Marshall football team home after a heartbreaking 17-14 loss to East Carolina University in Greenville, crashed not far from the Tri-State Airport, killing the 75 Marshall University football players, coaches and fans.

Carter wasn't on the plane, although his name was listed among those of the 75 deceased passengers. Carter's father had died and Ed traveled to Texas to attend the funeral. His decision to remain with his grieving mother an extra day that weekend saved his life. Ed read his own death notice in the paper as he read about the loss of his teammates.

Dr. Carter will be speaking at the Calvary Baptist Church at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. this Sunday and at 7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday nights. The Rev. Aaron Rohde, pastor of the church, and his congregation extend an invitation to the public to join them and hear Dr. Carter tell about the decisions he made after the plane crash and the death of his father that steered him into a satisfying life in the ministry.

Read the whole article here: http://www.williamsondailynews.com/view/full_story/14650031/article-Tragedy-altered-course-of-football-player-s-life?instance=home_news_lead

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/12/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd safety arrested, dismissed

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107111286

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall Game 4: Virginia Tech

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107111288

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Donald Brown dismissed from Herd football team

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201107120034

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Let’s talk about DBs (Defensive backs, Donald Brown, etc.)

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/07/11/lets-talk-about-dbs-defensive-backs-donald-brown-etc/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Vinny Curry highlight video. Yes.

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/07/12/vinny-curry-highlight-video-yes/

From the Herald Dispatch, Holliday dismisses Brown from team

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x2070349/Holliday-dismisses-Brown-from-team

Marshall Football: UPDATE, Donald Brown arrested

Per the Charleston Gazette, former Marshall football player Donald Brown was arrested Monday on domestic battery charges over an incident involving his wife and 11 month old child.

As reported earlier today Brown, a rising junior and 2010 starter at safety, was dismissed from the team for an unspecified violation of team rules.

See the full Charleston Gazette report here: http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201107110756

Marshall Football: Donald Brown dismissed from team

Per the twitter account of former Marshall sports information director Randy Burnside, Donald Brown has been dismissed from the football team for a unspecified rules violation.

Brown, a rising junior, started at safety last year and recorded 75 tackles and 3 interceptions. During spring practice Brown was demoted to second string safety behind freshman Evan McKelvey, brother of fellow Marshall defensive back Omar Brown (no relation to Donald).

See Burnside’s twitter account here: http://twitter.com/#!/Burnsid2

Origins of the Thundering Herd

The Herd Insider (goherd.com) has a very interesting article on the origin of Marshall’s athletic team nick name, the Thundering Herd. Click the link below to read.

http://www.goherd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=505:marshall-nickname-from-1925-zane-grey-book-silent-movie-qthe-thundering-herdq&catid=13:featured-news&Itemid=135

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/11/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Time to dust off “must win” tag

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107101094

From the Charleston Gazette, Patriots’ Switzer on the rise

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/todayssportscolumn/201107091005

From the Charleston Daily Mail, 6-6, 5-6 or 5-7?

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/07/09/6-6-5-6-or-5-7/

From the Herald Dispatch, Whiteside could be Kings rookie

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1692396608/Whiteside-could-be-Kings-rookie

From the WV Metro News, OPINION: Does 2011 Coal Bowl Mean As Much?

http://www.wvmetronews.com/marshall.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=46498

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/8/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd’s Gomez signs free agent deal with Braves

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107071059

From the Charleston Daily Mail, How the Frohnapfels elevated Colonial Forge

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/07/07/how-the-frohnapfels-elevated-colonial-forge/

From the Herald Dispatch, Brand opens big lead at W.Va. Amateur

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x2069229/Brand-opens-big-lead-at-W-Va-Amateur

From the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Marshall offers Gunnar Holcombe

http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports/highschool/recruiting/blog/2011/07/marshall_offers_university_sch.html

From WTRF.com, Fischer Brothers Finding their Own Ways

http://www.wtrf.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=102864

Marshall Football: Great games in MU History

The Herd Insider (goherd.com) continues it’s series on great football games in Marshall history. Today they look at the first home game in Joan C. Edwards Stadium, September 7th 1991 against New Hampshire.

Click here to read: http://www.goherd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=501:marshall-football-great-games-new-hampshire-1991&catid=13:featured-news&Itemid=135

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/7/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall opponent 2: Southern Miss

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107061143

From the Charleston Gazette, A few thoughts

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, D'antoni, Pennington bullish on $19 million needed for facility

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201107061238

From the Herald Dispatch, Brand ties O'Dell for lead at Amateur

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1692395958/Brand-ties-ODell-for-lead-at-Amateur

From the Parthenon, Herd coaches need to engage students

http://www.marshallparthenon.com/sports-column-1.2604487

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/6/11

From the Herald Dispatch, Curry in hunt for defensive award

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1692395700/Vinny-Curry-in-hunt-for-defensive-award

Video: Tyler Wilkerson playing overseas in Israel

Former Marshall basketball player Tyler Wilkerson made the news last week, signing a new two year contract with his Israeli basketball team Maccabi Haifa.

Scouring the internet I found a video from “Inside Israeli Basketball” detaling Maccabi Haifa’s recently completed season. Click on the link below (show 7, season 2) to watch, Wilkerson makes his first appearance around the four minute mark.

http://www.insideisraelibasketball.com/

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/5/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Marshall Game 1: WVU

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201107041011

From The Charleston Gazette, WVU Game 1: Marshall

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201107031025

From the Herald Dispatch, Former MU coach Jim Donnan files for bankruptcy

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/x1692394747/Former-MU-coach-Jim-Donnan-files-for-bankruptcy

Happy 4th of July!

The Marshall Thundering Blog will not be updated Monday July 4th. We will return to regularly scheduled blogging Tuesday July 5th.

C-USA Football: UCF found negligent in players death

From the Orlando Sentinel:

A jury ruled the UCF Athletics Association was negligent in the 2008 death of football player Ereck Plancher and awarded his parents $10 million.The group spent about five hours deliberating Thursday night, the 14th day of the Plancher wrongful death trial.

Attorneys representing UCFAA and Plancher's family completed closing arguments Thursday afternoon. The six jurors began deliberation at about 5:30 p.m. Once the group determined UCFAA was negligent and failed to do everything possible to save Plancher's life, it entered the amount of damages it believed should be awarded to Enock and Gisele Plancher, Ereck Plancher's parents. The total was $5 million apiece.

Read the whole article here: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/knights/os-ereck-plancher-trial-0701-20110630,0,2406237.story

Today's Marshall Sports News 7/1/11

From the Charleston Daily Mail, For Hamrick, goal is to put Herd on par with peers

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201106301165

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall hoops: Shaq Johnson tries to keep friend's memory alive

http://dailymail.com/Sports/201106291235

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall sells more season tickets

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1692394255/Marshall-sells-more-season-tickets

From the WV Metro News, OPINION: Marshall Should Pull Plug On WVU

http://www.wvmetronews.com/marshall.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=46357