Monday, February 28, 2011

ESPN Questions C-USA / Fox Sports TV Deal

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

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.

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.

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

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.......

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.

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

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.

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/

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

  • Predicted Finishes:
Southern Miss Remaining Schedule:

@ 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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Fan Plan, Rice @ Marshall, 2/16/11

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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

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Marshall Basketball: Fan Plan vs. UAB tonight

Click on the picture to enlarge:

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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:


View more news videos at: http://www.nbcmiami.com/video.

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