First reported by Derek Redd of the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall running back Kevin Grooms was arrested just before 7 a.m. Saturday morning on charges of domestic battery and obstruction.
In a statement released by the athletic department, Marshall announced that Grooms has been suspended indefinitely. In April he was arrested on two misdemeanors, underage consumption and obstruction.
As of 5:50 p.m. Grooms was still being held at the Western Regional Jail. His bail has been set at $10,000 for each charge.
Marshall's second leading rusher, Grooms has run for 503 yards and six touchdowns this season.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Marshall Football: Herd Wins East with 59-28 Victory Over ECU
It was a banner Friday for the Thundering Herd as Marshall defeated East Carolina 59-28, earning a spot in next weeks Conference USA championship game during the process.
Marshall dominated all three phases of the game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Running back Essray Taliaferro ran for 161 yards on 26 carries. With Friday's performance Taliaferro became the first Herd running back to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards in a season since 2009. On the goal line Marshall turned to H-back Devon Johnson who scored two rushing touchdowns. He also added a 52 yard reception for a score in the third quarter.
On defense freshman defensive end Gary Thompson recorded two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. ECU quarterback Shane Carden was held without a passing touchdown for the first time in over a year. Marshall also contained the leading receiver in C-USA, only allowing Pirates wideout Justin Hardy 88 receiving yards.
After battling inconsistency all season Marshall's special teams showed up in a big way against ECU. Kicker Justin Haig converted a season long 42 yard field goal to give the Herd an early 3-0 lead. DeAndre Reaves put Marshall in good field position all day, returning three kicks for an average of 30.3 yards.
Marshall will host next Saturday's C-USA championship game if Tulane beats Rice later today. Under that scenario UTSA would be the opponent if they defeat Louisiana Tech this afternoon. A UTSA loss and Tulane win would send the Green Wave to Huntington. If Rice wins, the championship host would be determined by the higher BCS ranking between the Owls and Marshall.
Stats
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Marshall clinches C-USA East
Holliday and staff had Herd prepared
Quick start in second half thwarts ECU
Chuck Landon grades the Herd
Grant Traylor awards game balls
Charleston Daily Mail
Marshall football: Herd beats ECU to clinch C-USA East Division Crown
Chuck McGill: Gatorade bath comes early, but Herd and Holliday can do it again next Saturday
Charleston Gazette
Up next for Herd: C-USA title game
A different feel at the Joan
Marshall notebook: Smiles all around after Herd says 'Cheese'
HerdZone
BOGACZYK: East Champion Herd Plunders Pirates, Now Waits on West
BOGACZYK: Herd Defense a Real Hit in Run to Title Game
WV Metro News
Herd captures C-USA East Divison 59-28 over ECU
Career Day for Devon Johnson
Biggest game in a decade lives up to hype
Daily Reflector
ECU's title hopes trampled
ECU forced to play catch-up
Marshall dominated all three phases of the game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Running back Essray Taliaferro ran for 161 yards on 26 carries. With Friday's performance Taliaferro became the first Herd running back to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards in a season since 2009. On the goal line Marshall turned to H-back Devon Johnson who scored two rushing touchdowns. He also added a 52 yard reception for a score in the third quarter.
On defense freshman defensive end Gary Thompson recorded two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. ECU quarterback Shane Carden was held without a passing touchdown for the first time in over a year. Marshall also contained the leading receiver in C-USA, only allowing Pirates wideout Justin Hardy 88 receiving yards.
After battling inconsistency all season Marshall's special teams showed up in a big way against ECU. Kicker Justin Haig converted a season long 42 yard field goal to give the Herd an early 3-0 lead. DeAndre Reaves put Marshall in good field position all day, returning three kicks for an average of 30.3 yards.
Marshall will host next Saturday's C-USA championship game if Tulane beats Rice later today. Under that scenario UTSA would be the opponent if they defeat Louisiana Tech this afternoon. A UTSA loss and Tulane win would send the Green Wave to Huntington. If Rice wins, the championship host would be determined by the higher BCS ranking between the Owls and Marshall.
Stats
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Marshall clinches C-USA East
Holliday and staff had Herd prepared
Quick start in second half thwarts ECU
Chuck Landon grades the Herd
Grant Traylor awards game balls
Charleston Daily Mail
Marshall football: Herd beats ECU to clinch C-USA East Division Crown
Chuck McGill: Gatorade bath comes early, but Herd and Holliday can do it again next Saturday
Charleston Gazette
Up next for Herd: C-USA title game
A different feel at the Joan
Marshall notebook: Smiles all around after Herd says 'Cheese'
HerdZone
BOGACZYK: East Champion Herd Plunders Pirates, Now Waits on West
BOGACZYK: Herd Defense a Real Hit in Run to Title Game
WV Metro News
Herd captures C-USA East Divison 59-28 over ECU
Career Day for Devon Johnson
Biggest game in a decade lives up to hype
Daily Reflector
ECU's title hopes trampled
ECU forced to play catch-up
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Marshall Football: Fast Facts, East Carolina
Twelve facts you need to know about East Carolina before tomorrows game against Marshall.
1) ECU's Shane Carden is the leading passer in Conference USA. He has thrown for 3,575 yards, 32 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. In my opinion, Carden's most impressive statistic is his completion percentage, which stands at 72.8%. Like Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato, Carden can also pull the ball down and run, especially in the red zone where he has rushed for nine touchdowns.
2) The Pirates might average the third fewest rushing yards per game in C-USA but, they still have a dangerous running back in Vintavious Cooper. The senior has rushed for 902 yards and nine touchdowns. Over ECU's last two games, Cooper ran for 274 yards while averaging over seven yards per carry.
3) Justin Hardy is C-USA's leading receiver. The six-foot junior has caught 95 passes for 1,130 yards and eight touchdowns. In a overtime loss to Tulane, Hardy caught 17 passes for 230 yards. No other ECU player has recorded over 500 receiving yards.
4) The Pirates offensive line is surrendering a sack once every 17 pass attempts.
5) ECU has given up a C-USA low 13 turnovers.
5) How ECU's offense ranks among its C-USA brethren:
Total offense - 2nd (416.6 ypg.)
Passing offense - 1st (335.2 ypg.)
Rushing offense - 12th (126.45 ypg.)
6) East Carolina has a tenacious defense, they rank 10th nationally with 33 sacks. Reserve linebacker Montese Overton leads the Pirates with six sacks. Outside linebacker Derrell Johnson and defensive end Terrell Stanley are tied for second on the team with 5.5 sacks each.
7) Speaking of Johnson, he leads the team with 69 tackles and his 11.5 tackles for loss are also a team high.
8) Watch out for free safety Damon Magazu. The secondaries leading tackler, he has also snagged 3 interceptions and recorded one of the teams five fumble recoveries.
9) While I have already described ECU's defense as tenacious but, I would not call it opportunistic. They rank in the middle of C-USA with 19 turnovers gained.
10) Conference defensive rankings for ECU:
Total defense - 2nd (347.3 ypg.)
Passing defense - 13th (243.4 ypg.)
Rushing defense - 1st (103.91)
11) ECU kicker Warren Harvey has only converted 12 of 21 field goal attempts this year. Any thing longer than 30 yards has been a adventure. Punter Trent Tignor is averaging 42.7 yards per attempt.
12) ECU has not returned a kick or punt for a touchdown this season. They have not yielded a blocked kick or punt either. One other thing, the Pirates have yet to record a blocked punt of kick.
1) ECU's Shane Carden is the leading passer in Conference USA. He has thrown for 3,575 yards, 32 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. In my opinion, Carden's most impressive statistic is his completion percentage, which stands at 72.8%. Like Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato, Carden can also pull the ball down and run, especially in the red zone where he has rushed for nine touchdowns.
2) The Pirates might average the third fewest rushing yards per game in C-USA but, they still have a dangerous running back in Vintavious Cooper. The senior has rushed for 902 yards and nine touchdowns. Over ECU's last two games, Cooper ran for 274 yards while averaging over seven yards per carry.
3) Justin Hardy is C-USA's leading receiver. The six-foot junior has caught 95 passes for 1,130 yards and eight touchdowns. In a overtime loss to Tulane, Hardy caught 17 passes for 230 yards. No other ECU player has recorded over 500 receiving yards.
4) The Pirates offensive line is surrendering a sack once every 17 pass attempts.
5) ECU has given up a C-USA low 13 turnovers.
5) How ECU's offense ranks among its C-USA brethren:
Total offense - 2nd (416.6 ypg.)
Passing offense - 1st (335.2 ypg.)
Rushing offense - 12th (126.45 ypg.)
6) East Carolina has a tenacious defense, they rank 10th nationally with 33 sacks. Reserve linebacker Montese Overton leads the Pirates with six sacks. Outside linebacker Derrell Johnson and defensive end Terrell Stanley are tied for second on the team with 5.5 sacks each.
7) Speaking of Johnson, he leads the team with 69 tackles and his 11.5 tackles for loss are also a team high.
8) Watch out for free safety Damon Magazu. The secondaries leading tackler, he has also snagged 3 interceptions and recorded one of the teams five fumble recoveries.
9) While I have already described ECU's defense as tenacious but, I would not call it opportunistic. They rank in the middle of C-USA with 19 turnovers gained.
10) Conference defensive rankings for ECU:
Total defense - 2nd (347.3 ypg.)
Passing defense - 13th (243.4 ypg.)
Rushing defense - 1st (103.91)
11) ECU kicker Warren Harvey has only converted 12 of 21 field goal attempts this year. Any thing longer than 30 yards has been a adventure. Punter Trent Tignor is averaging 42.7 yards per attempt.
12) ECU has not returned a kick or punt for a touchdown this season. They have not yielded a blocked kick or punt either. One other thing, the Pirates have yet to record a blocked punt of kick.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Marshall Basketball: No Pittman no Problem, Herd Beats WKU 74-64
Despite playing without leading scorer Elijah Pittman for 35 minutes, Marshall was able to overcome an early 16 point deficit and defeat Western Kentucky 74-64 in the Cam Henderson Center Tuesday evening.
The Thundering Herd was lead by sophomore shooting guard Chris Thomas. He scored a game high 27 points while converting 12 of his 13 attempts from the free throw line.
Trailing 13-7 with just over 15 minutes left in the first half, Pittman missed a shot and while running back on defense he forcibly elbow the chest of Caden Dickerson, knocking the Hilltoppers guard to the ground. After a video review by the referees, Pittman was assessed a Flagrant 2 Foul and ejected from the game.
Following Pittman's ejection the Herd stumbled, falling behind 24-8 before regaining their composer and bringing the halftime deficit to 36-30. Marshall completed the comeback by outscoring WKU 44-28 in the second half.
Stats
Charleston Daily Mail
Marshall basketball: New faces carry Herd past Western Kentucky
HerdZone
Thomas Gives Herd Boost to Down Western Kentucky
Video: Tom Herrion post game press conference
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Marshall rallies past Western Kentucky
The Thundering Herd was lead by sophomore shooting guard Chris Thomas. He scored a game high 27 points while converting 12 of his 13 attempts from the free throw line.
Trailing 13-7 with just over 15 minutes left in the first half, Pittman missed a shot and while running back on defense he forcibly elbow the chest of Caden Dickerson, knocking the Hilltoppers guard to the ground. After a video review by the referees, Pittman was assessed a Flagrant 2 Foul and ejected from the game.
Following Pittman's ejection the Herd stumbled, falling behind 24-8 before regaining their composer and bringing the halftime deficit to 36-30. Marshall completed the comeback by outscoring WKU 44-28 in the second half.
Stats
Charleston Daily Mail
Marshall basketball: New faces carry Herd past Western Kentucky
HerdZone
Thomas Gives Herd Boost to Down Western Kentucky
Video: Tom Herrion post game press conference
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Marshall rallies past Western Kentucky
Marshall in the NFL: Week 12
Weekly review of Marshall University alumni playing in the NFL.
1. Ahmad Bradshaw, Running Back, Indianapolis Colts
1. Ahmad Bradshaw, Running Back, Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts placed Ahmad Bradshaw on injured reserve
October 8th after he suffered a neck injury that required season
ending surgery. For the season Bradshaw played in three games, rushing for 186
yards on 41 attempts with two touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 42
yards.
2. Omar Brown, Safety, Baltimore Ravens
Ravens safety Omar Brown was inactive for Baltimore’s 19-3 win
over the New York Jets.
3. Chris Crocker, Safety, Cincinnati Bengals
Bye week.
4. Vinny Curry, Defensive End,
Philadelphia Eagles
Bye week.
5. Aaron Dobson, Wide Receiver, New England Patriots
Benched for the second half of New England’s 34-31 comeback
victory over the Denver Broncos, Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson finished
the game without a catch or target.
6. Mario Harvey, Linebacker, Indianapolis Colts
Despite being active for the Colts 40-11 loss to the Arizona
Cardinals, Mario Harvey did not record any stats.
7. Albert McClellan, Linebacker, Baltimore Ravens
Playing a mixture of special teams and defense, Albert McClellan
made two tackles and almost
sacked former WVU quarterback Geno Smith in Baltimore’s win over the Jets.
8. Doug Legursky, Guard/Center, Buffalo Bills
Bye week.
9. Lee Smith, Tight End, Buffalo Bills
Bye week.
10. C.J. Spillman, Safety, San Francisco 49ers
Bye week.
10. C.J. Spillman, Safety, San Francisco 49ers
A special teams ace for the 49ers, C.J. Spillman recorded
two tackles in San Francisco’s 27-6 win over the Washington Redskins.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Marshall Basketball: Opponent Profile, Western Kentucky
After snapping a two game losing streak in a win
over UNC Wilmington last week, Marshall (3-2, 0-0) returns to the Cam Henderson
Center on Tuesday (7 p.m. tip-off) for a match-up against Western Kentucky
(3-1, 0-0).
The Hilltoppers have qualified for two straight NCAA Tournaments and were the preseason favorite to win the Sun Belt Conference. They
return four starters from last year’s squad including preseason All-Sun Belt
first team selection T.J. Price. Western Kentucky’s leading scorer, Price averages
18 points per game.
After missing the season’s first three games with an sprained
foot, WKU’s Brandon Harris saw his first action of the year against Samford
last week. Projected to be the team’s starting point guard, Harris played 12
minutes against the Bulldogs, scoring three points while committing just as
many assist (two) as turnovers.
George Fant (13 ppg) is the only other Hilltopper averaging double-digit
points. The 6-foot-6 forward also leads the team with 6.8 rebounds per game.
Tuesday’s contest is the third of four in the Roundball
Showcase, an NCAA exempt event that only counts as two games on Marshall’s
schedule. The Herd has already played Stephen F. Austin and UNCW, the final
game will take place Saturday when East Tennessee
State visits the Henderson Center.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Marshall Football: Herd Wins Big at FIU, 48-10
Despite a first quarter Florida International (1-10, 1-6) lead, Marshall (8-3, 6-1) overcame its slow start to defeat the Golden Panthers 48-10 at Alfonso Field.
The Thundering Herd accumulated over 550 yards of total offense and the defense limited FIU to only 3.6 yards per play while recording seven sacks.
On Friday the Herd host East Carolina in a game that will determine Conference USA's East division champion. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m.
A couple of highlights from Saturday's game:
Stats
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Herd tops FIU, 48-10
Hoskins makes case for Mackey
Mirabel happy with homecoming
Chuck Landon: Best place to play Pirates is at home
Chuck Landon grades the Herd
Grant Traylor: MU Game Balls
HerdZone
Marshall Cruises Past FIU, 48-10
Bogaczyk: ECU-Herd, No Turkey Leftovers, for Certain
Charleston Gazette
Herd handles business in Miami
Grades for FIU game
Charleston Daily Mail
Marshall football: Herd drubs FIU, 48-10, to set up division title game versus ECU
WV Metro News
Herd wins fourth straight 48-10
Miami Herald
Thundering Herd runs past mistake-prone FIU
Marshall's Gator Hoskins burns FIU for 3 touchdowns
The Thundering Herd accumulated over 550 yards of total offense and the defense limited FIU to only 3.6 yards per play while recording seven sacks.
On Friday the Herd host East Carolina in a game that will determine Conference USA's East division champion. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m.
A couple of highlights from Saturday's game:
- Gator Hoskins recorded his first 100 yard receiving game, catching six passes for 137 yards and three touchdowns. Speaking of touchdowns, Hoskins 25 career scores now ranks first all time among Marshall tight ends. The previous record of 23 was held by Cody Slate.
- With six receptions against FIU, Tommy Shuler became the first Marshall player to ever record consecutive 80 catch seasons.
- Marshall last won back-to-back road games in 2004. The nine year drought was snapped over the last two weeks with road wins at Tulsa and FIU.
- Marshall's last score was a 40 yard touchdown pass from back-up quarterback Blake Frohnapfel to reserve wide receiver Justin Hunt. A freshman, the touchdown was the first of Hunts career.
Stats
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Herd tops FIU, 48-10
Hoskins makes case for Mackey
Mirabel happy with homecoming
Chuck Landon: Best place to play Pirates is at home
Chuck Landon grades the Herd
Grant Traylor: MU Game Balls
HerdZone
Marshall Cruises Past FIU, 48-10
Bogaczyk: ECU-Herd, No Turkey Leftovers, for Certain
Charleston Gazette
Herd handles business in Miami
Grades for FIU game
Charleston Daily Mail
Marshall football: Herd drubs FIU, 48-10, to set up division title game versus ECU
WV Metro News
Herd wins fourth straight 48-10
Miami Herald
Thundering Herd runs past mistake-prone FIU
Marshall's Gator Hoskins burns FIU for 3 touchdowns
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Marshall Basketball: Herd Downs Seahawks 96-78
Coming off back-to-back overtime defeats, Marshall righted its ship against UNC Wilmington, taking down the Seahawks 96-78 in the Cam Henderson Center.
The Thundering Herd was lead by 35 points from senior forward Elijah Pittman. Getting his first career start in a Marshall uniform, shooting guard Chris Thomas contributed 15 points of his own. Kareem Canty distributed 10 assist with only three turnovers while also scoring 19 points.
Marshall returns to the Henderson Center on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. tip-off against Western Kentucky.
Stats
HerdZone
Pittman's 35 Leads Herd Past UNC Wilmington
Video: Tom Herrion post game press conference
Charleston Daily Mail
Marshall basketball: Pittman's big game leads Marshall past visiting UNC Wilmington
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Herd basketball gets back on winning track
The Thundering Herd was lead by 35 points from senior forward Elijah Pittman. Getting his first career start in a Marshall uniform, shooting guard Chris Thomas contributed 15 points of his own. Kareem Canty distributed 10 assist with only three turnovers while also scoring 19 points.
Marshall returns to the Henderson Center on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. tip-off against Western Kentucky.
Stats
HerdZone
Pittman's 35 Leads Herd Past UNC Wilmington
Video: Tom Herrion post game press conference
Charleston Daily Mail
Marshall basketball: Pittman's big game leads Marshall past visiting UNC Wilmington
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Herd basketball gets back on winning track
Marshall Football: Fast Facts, Florida International
Thirteen facts you need to know about Florida International before tonight's game against Marshall.
1) No way to get around it, FIU is awful on offense. They average 10.1 points per game, second to last in the nation. They are also among the nations bottom ten teams in total offense, rushing offense, and passing offense.
2) Sophomore Jake Medlock will start at quarterback on Saturday. For the season he has completed 68 of 138 attempts for 866 yards, four touchdowns, and six interceptions. Fellow sophomore E.J. Hillard will also see time at quarterback. Hillard has appeared in nine game this season, starting two while throwing for 575 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.
3) Running backs Lamarq Caldwell and Silas Spearmen III power the Golden Panthers rushing attack. Caldwell has recorded a FIU high 431 rushing yards. Regardless of position, Spearmen's four touchdowns are tied for the team lead.
4) Freshman tight end Jonnu Smith leads his team in receptions (31) and receiving yards (298). Wide receiver T.J. Lowder trails Smith with 20 catches for 271 yards.
5) FIU's defense is not much better than the offense. They are giving up 37.5 points per game, the 111th worst figure in the nation. They rank 80th in total defense, surrendering an average of 416.7 yards per game.
6) Linebacker Markeith Russell leads the Golden Panthers with 82 tackles.
7) One of the top defensive tackles in Conference USA, FIU's Isame Faciane has recorded a team high 10.5 tackles for loss. Fellow defensive tackle Greg Hickman's three sacks lead the Golden Panthers.
8) Safety Justin Halley and cornerback Sam Miller are tied for the team lead with two interceptions a piece.
9) Previously mentioned in the quarterback rundown, Medlock has served as FIU's primary punter the last three weeks. He has done a pretty good job, after 20 punts he is averaging 43.2 yards per attempt.
10) Kicker Austin Taylor has connected on five of nine field goal attempts with a long of 52 yards.
11) The Golden Panthers have won a single game this season, a 24-23 win over winless Southern Miss. The season also include a 34-13 loss to FCS member Bethune-Cookman.
12) Twelve FIU seniors are playing their final home game Saturday, they will be honored during a pregame ceremony.
13) Fifty freshman or sophomores have played at least a snap for FIU this season.
1) No way to get around it, FIU is awful on offense. They average 10.1 points per game, second to last in the nation. They are also among the nations bottom ten teams in total offense, rushing offense, and passing offense.
2) Sophomore Jake Medlock will start at quarterback on Saturday. For the season he has completed 68 of 138 attempts for 866 yards, four touchdowns, and six interceptions. Fellow sophomore E.J. Hillard will also see time at quarterback. Hillard has appeared in nine game this season, starting two while throwing for 575 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.
3) Running backs Lamarq Caldwell and Silas Spearmen III power the Golden Panthers rushing attack. Caldwell has recorded a FIU high 431 rushing yards. Regardless of position, Spearmen's four touchdowns are tied for the team lead.
4) Freshman tight end Jonnu Smith leads his team in receptions (31) and receiving yards (298). Wide receiver T.J. Lowder trails Smith with 20 catches for 271 yards.
5) FIU's defense is not much better than the offense. They are giving up 37.5 points per game, the 111th worst figure in the nation. They rank 80th in total defense, surrendering an average of 416.7 yards per game.
6) Linebacker Markeith Russell leads the Golden Panthers with 82 tackles.
7) One of the top defensive tackles in Conference USA, FIU's Isame Faciane has recorded a team high 10.5 tackles for loss. Fellow defensive tackle Greg Hickman's three sacks lead the Golden Panthers.
8) Safety Justin Halley and cornerback Sam Miller are tied for the team lead with two interceptions a piece.
9) Previously mentioned in the quarterback rundown, Medlock has served as FIU's primary punter the last three weeks. He has done a pretty good job, after 20 punts he is averaging 43.2 yards per attempt.
10) Kicker Austin Taylor has connected on five of nine field goal attempts with a long of 52 yards.
11) The Golden Panthers have won a single game this season, a 24-23 win over winless Southern Miss. The season also include a 34-13 loss to FCS member Bethune-Cookman.
12) Twelve FIU seniors are playing their final home game Saturday, they will be honored during a pregame ceremony.
13) Fifty freshman or sophomores have played at least a snap for FIU this season.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Marshall Basketball: Herd Drops Game in Excruciating Fashion to Stephen F. Austin
Some games you lose, others slip right through your fingers. The latter happen to Marshall (2-2, 0-0) Thursday evening in a 80-73 overtime loss to Stephen F. Austin (3-1, 0-0) at the Cam Henderson Center. Up three points as the clock was about to expire, Thundering Herd forward TyQuane Goard inexplicably fouled Desmond Haymond while he was in the act of taking three-point shot. Haymond sunk all three of his free throw attempts, sending the Lumberjacks and Marshall into overtime.
In the extra period, Stephen F. Austin outscored the Herd 13-6, handing Marshall its second straight overtime loss.
Free throws continued to be a problem for the Thundering Herd. Marshall only converted eight of 24 attempts from the charity stripe. For the fourth straight game Elijah Pittman lead the Herd in scoring as he contributed 21 points.
Stats
Charleston Gazette
'Bitter defeat' for Marshall
HerdZone
Marshall Falls to Lumberjacks in Overtime
Video: Tom Herrion Postgame Press Conference
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Lumberjacks chop down Herd in OT
In the extra period, Stephen F. Austin outscored the Herd 13-6, handing Marshall its second straight overtime loss.
Free throws continued to be a problem for the Thundering Herd. Marshall only converted eight of 24 attempts from the charity stripe. For the fourth straight game Elijah Pittman lead the Herd in scoring as he contributed 21 points.
Stats
Charleston Gazette
'Bitter defeat' for Marshall
HerdZone
Marshall Falls to Lumberjacks in Overtime
Video: Tom Herrion Postgame Press Conference
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Lumberjacks chop down Herd in OT
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Marshall Basketball: Opponent Profile, Stephen F. Austin
While Stephen F. Austin (2-1, 0-0) might not be a
recognizable name to casual basketball fans, that makes them no less dangerous
as they meet Marshall (2-1, 0-0) in the Cam Henderson Center this evening.
Last season the Lumberjacks won 27 games and the Southland
Conference regular season championship. They also qualified for the National Invitation
Tournament, losing to Stanford in the first round.
Stephen F. Austin landed two players on the SLC preseason All Conference team. A first team selection, guard Desmond Haymon
leads the Lumberjacks with 14 points per game. He was joined by second team
pick Jacob Parker. The 6-foot-6 forward averages a team high 5.7 rebounds per
game and is third (12.3 ppg) in scoring.
An assistant under Frank Martin at South Carolina and Kansas
State, Brad Underwood is three games deep into his tenure as Stephen F. Austin’s
head coach. He has preached the
same defensive principles that helped the Lumberjacks surrender an NCAA low 51.2
points per game last season. In wins over UT-Tyler and Texas State, SFA held
the opposition under 65 points. Friday’s 72-62 loss at Texas broke a 66 game streak
of limiting their opponents to 70 points or fewer.
Tip-off for tonight’s game is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Marshall Football: Taking Stock in the Herd's Bowl Possibilities
Derek Redd of the Charleston Daily Mail has complied Marshall’s bowl projections from various outlets for 12 weeks. Now that we are entering late November, the Thundering Herds bowl picture is becoming less muddled. The experts have settled on three landing spots for Marshall and we are here to explore the merits of each.
Conference USA’s champion is ticketed to attend the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis. The Liberty Bowl is particularly attractive because the opponent is furnished by the South Eastern Conference. Most projections have Vanderbilt or Tennessee facing off against the C-USA champion. The good news, Marshall controls its own destiny. Two wins to end the regular season and a victory in the conference championship game would ensure a New Years Eve trip to Memphis.
If Marshall fails to capture the C-USA championship, two other bowls enter the forefront. Taking place at the Naval Academy’s Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the Military Bowl presented by Northrop Gumman pits C-USA against the Atlantic Coast Conference. A seven hour drive from Huntington, the Annapolis Md., based bowl is one of the most convenient travel options for Herd fans. The prospect of playing a BCS conference school is also appealing. Marshall biggest road block to Annapolis might be East Carolina. Like Marshall, ECU is an attractive option for the Military Bowl because of their proximity to the game site. Another important factor when deciding bowl bids, the Pirates are outdrawing Marshall by just under 20,000 fans per game this season. Although, the Military Bowl has shown interest in the Herd, sending representatives to watch two games at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
The final possibility is a familiar one to Herd fans, the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl in St. Petersburg. Marshall's last Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl was 2011, a 20-10 win over FIU. While located in a warm Florida location, the event is played indoors at Tropicana Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays. One of the game’s biggest drawbacks is opponent. The American Athletic Conference is suppose to supply a team but, with a shortage of bowl eligible schools the slot will probably be filled by the Mid-American or Sunbelt Conference.
The postseason picture will clear itself up over the next three weeks. At this point, it is still anyone's guess what will happen but, Marshall is in a good spot. Bowl eligible and a possible conference championship is a pleasant departure from years past.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Marshall in the NFL: Week 11
Weekly review
of Marshall University alumni playing in the NFL.
1. Ahmad
Bradshaw, Running Back, Indianapolis Colts
The
Indianapolis Colts placed Ahmad Bradshaw on injured reserve October 8thafter
he suffered a neck injury that required season ending surgery. For the season
Bradshaw played in three games, rushing for 186 yards on 41 attempts with two
touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 42 yards.
2. Omar
Brown, Safety, Baltimore Ravens
Ravens safety
Omar Brown was inactive for Baltimore’s 23-20 overtime loss to the Chicago
Bears.
3. Chris
Crocker, Safety, Cincinnati Bengals
Battling a
hamstring injury, Chris Crocker was held out of the Cincinnati Bengals 41-20
win over the Cleveland Browns.
4. Vinny
Curry, Defensive End, Philadelphia Eagles
Vinny Curry
appeared in 45% of the Eagles defensive snaps against Washington, recording one
solo tackle. Philadelphia defeated the Redskins 24-16.
5. Aaron
Dobson, Wide Receiver, New England Patriots
Playing in
front of a nationally televised audience on Monday Night Football, Patriots
wide receiver Aaron Dobson caught four passes (seven targets) for 38 yards during
New England’s 24-20 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
6. Mario
Harvey, Linebacker, Indianapolis Colts
Mario Harvey recorded
a special teams tackle in the Indianapolis Colts 30-27 win over the Tennessee
Titans.
7. Albert
McClellan, Linebacker, Baltimore Ravens
Albert
McClellan was one of seven Ravens who played 20 or more special teams snaps in
Sunday’s game at Chicago. He did not record any stats.
8. Doug
Legursky, Guard/Center, Buffalo Bills
The Bills offensive
line, aided by left guard Doug Legursky, helped Buffalo gain 313 yards in a
37-14 win against the New York Jets.
9. Lee Smith,
Tight End, Buffalo Bills
Thrown to twice, Lee Smith recorded his third reception of the season Sunday, picking up one yard in Buffalo’s victory over the Jets.
10. C.J. Spillman, Safety, San Francisco 49ers
Thrown to twice, Lee Smith recorded his third reception of the season Sunday, picking up one yard in Buffalo’s victory over the Jets.
10. C.J. Spillman, Safety, San Francisco 49ers
C.J. Spillam played 26 total snaps (25 special teams, 1 defense) during the San
Francisco 49ers 23-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints but, he did not record any
stats.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Marshall Basketball: Herd Drops Overtime Decision to Morehead State, 102-94
In a drawn out contest that featured 79 fouls, it was appropriate
that Marshall’s DeVince Boykins had a chance to score the game winning shot
from the free throw line. Morehead State put Boykins at the charity stripe with
the score tied at 86-86 and just over one second left on the clock. The sophomore’s
first attempt barley hit the rim and his second shot completely missed the
basket. After a desperation heave and miss by Morehead the game headed for
overtime.
The Eagles completed their comeback from a 21 point first
half deficit, outscoring Marshall 16-8 in the extra period to secure a 102-94
victory at Johnson Arena.
Elijah Pittman lead all scorers with 31 points but, it was
not enough to overcome 26 Thundering Herd turnovers, nine alone by point guard Kareem
Canty.
Marshall returns to action this Thursday in the Cam
Henderson Center against Stephen F. Austin, tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
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Marshall Basketball: Three Ink Letters of Intent with Herd
The
early signing period for college basketball opened last week and Marshall acted
quickly, receiving three letters of intent by Saturday. The list includes two
junior college players and a high school standout from neighboring Kentucky.
Henry Uwadiae, Center, Kirkwood Community
College (Ia.)
A native of Nigeria, Henry
Uwadiae came to America at age 16 for his first taste of organized
basketball. He spent a year at Findlay Prep (Nv.) with additional stops at
United Faith Christian Academy (Nc.) and Evelyn Mack Academy (Nc.).
Uwadiae gave a verbal commitment to Wichita State in July of 2011 but, he was ruled academically ineligible and never enrolled at the Missouri Valley Conference school.
Standing 6-foot-11, 228 pounds, Uwadiae spent a redshirt season at
Kirkwood Community College last year and officially joined the basketball team
this fall. He will have three years of eligibility remaining once at Marshall.
Uwadiae is regarded as a project, he grew up playing volleyball and did not concentrate on basketball until age 14.
Jay Johnson,
Forward, John A. Logan College (Ill’s.)
As
junior Jay
Johnson averaged 18.9 points and 12.5 rebounds per game at Woodford County
High School (Ky.). He overcame a
torn ACL in the summer before his
senior season to be selected for the Kentucky-Indiana All-Star Team. The same
Kentucky squad featured current Thundering Herd basketball player Tamron
Manning.
During his freshman season at John A. Logan College the
6-foot-7 forward averaged 10.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Once enrolled,
he will have two years of eligibility with Marshall.
Shane
Hall, Forward, Johnson Central High School (Ky.)
A 6-foot-9, 210 pound forward, Shane
Hall is a standout player at Johnson Central High School (KY). Despite
battling injuries to both ankles, he averaged 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and
3.5 blocks per game as a junior. Rivals, Scout, and ESPN all rank him as a
three star prospect. According to reports, Hall also received recruiting
interest from Butler, Tennessee, UAB, and Northern Kentucky.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Marshall Football: Herd to Continue Wearing '75' Helmets
Marshall University's athletic department announced the football team will continue to wear its '75' helmets for the remainder of the season.
Marshall debuted the helmets last Thursday at Tulsa, marking the 43rd anniversary of Southern Airways flight 932 which crashed short of Tri-State Airport in Kenova W.V., killing all on board including 37 members of the football team, 25 boosters, eight coaches, and the five person flight crew.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Marshall Football: Herd Defeats Tulsa 45-34 on Emotional Night
It looked like a blowout, Marshall (7-3, 5-1) came out on
fire at Tulsa (2-8, 1-5), scoring 21 unanswered first quarter points in what
appeared to be an insurmountable deficit. The Golden Hurricanes had other
ideas, taking advantage of five Thundering Herd turnovers to secure a 34-31 fourth
quarter lead. Needing points, Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato engineered a 5
play, 39 yard drive capped by a touchdown pass to Tommy Shuler which put the
Herd up for good. Marshall added a late touchdown, bringing the final score to
45-34.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Marshall Football: Fast Facts, Tulsa
Fourteen facts you need to know about Tulsa before tonight’s
match-up against Marshall.
1) Tulsa’s offense is powered by one man, running back Trey
Watts. Last season against Marshall, Watts carried the ball 18 times for 111 yards
in a 45-38 Golden Hurricane victory. This year he leads the team in rushing and
receiving. On the ground Watts has amassed 857 rushing yards on 178 attempts
with six touchdowns. Through the air he has caught a team high 41 passes for
370 yards and a touchdown. Conference USA’s individual leader in total yards,
Watts also returns kicks and punts for Tulsa.
2) Tulsa will start redshirt freshman quarterback Dane Evans
against Marshall. In five games Evans has completed 50 of 110 attempts for 541
yards, three touchdowns, and six interceptions. He is not a running threat.
3) Right guard Steston Burnett is Tulsa’s most experienced offensive
lineman with 39 career starts. The preseason All C-USA First Team selection
will likely miss tonight’s game with a ankle injury.
4) The Golden Hurricanes offensive line has done a good job
keeping their quarterbacks jersey clean. Tulsa is surrendering a C-USA low 0.78
sacks per game.
5) Wide receiver Jordan James leads the Golden Hurricanes
with 390 receiving yards. He had a quite Saturday against ECU last week, only
catching two passes for 17 yards.
6) Tulsa’s C-USA rankings on offense:
Passing Yard Per Game – 7th, 211.3 ypg
Rushing Yards Per Game – 9th, 158.11 ypg
Total Offense – 9th, 369.4 ypg
7) Tulsa lost its defensive leader, strong safety Demarco
Nelson, to an academic issue just before the season started. Nelson’s absence
and the injury bug, at least nine starters have missed a game, heavily contributed
to the Golden Hurricanes 2-7 record.
8) Linebacker Shawn Jackson leads C-USA with 13 tackles for
loss. He has also recorded a team high three interceptions.
9) Safety Michael Mudoh leads Tulsa with 98 tackles.
10) Derrick Alexander has recorded a team high 5.5 sacks.
The defensive end is also second on the team with 6.5 tackles for loss.
11) Tulsa’s C-USA Defensive Rankings:
Passing Defense – 4th, 216 ypg
Rushing Defense - 9th,
190.78 ypg
Total Defense – 9th, 406.8 ypg
12) Tulsa’s biggest problem has been turnovers. They have
given the ball away 26 times this season.
13) Golden Hurricane kicker Carl Salazar has converted 12 of
15 field goal attempts this season but, he has not attempted a field goal
beyond 40 yards.
14) Freshman punter Dalton Parks does not have a big leg. His
39.95 yards per punt ranks him 10th among 12 C-USA punters that have
at least 35 attempts.
We Are...Marshall
Forty three years ago today, November 14th 1970, a plane carrying 75 members of the Marshall University family crashed short of Tri-State Airport in Kenova W.V., killing all on board. Like every November 14th since its dedication in 1972, the Marshall community will gather at the memorial fountain to mark this tragic anniversary. Lets never forget those true son’s and daughter’s of Marshall who lost their lives that day.
For those wishing to watch this year’s
memorial service, the university is providing a live internet feed starting at
12 p.m., click here to
watch.
Also, playing a road game on November 14th for the first time in 43 years, Marshall’s football team will wear a special helmet decal honoring all 75 victims of Southern Airways flight 932.
Also, playing a road game on November 14th for the first time in 43 years, Marshall’s football team will wear a special helmet decal honoring all 75 victims of Southern Airways flight 932.
From the ashes we rose, We are... Marshall.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Marshall Basketball: Rio Grande no Match for Herd
Lead by Elijah Pittman’s 29 points, Marshall dismantled NAIA
member Rio Grande in the Cam Henderson Center yesterday evening, defeating the
RedStorm 119-77. Seven members of the Thundering Herd scored in double digits
including walk-on Austin Loop who recorded the first 11 points of his collegiate
career.
Marshall heads to Morehead State on Sunday for its first
road test of the season, tip-off has been set for 2 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Marshall in the NFL: Week Ten
Weekly review of Marshall University alumni playing in the
NFL.
1. Ahmad Bradshaw, Running Back, Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts placed Ahmad Bradshaw on injured reserve
October 8thafter he suffered a neck injury that required season
ending surgery. For the season Bradshaw played in three games, rushing for 186
yards on 41 attempts with two touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 42
yards.
2. Omar Brown, Safety, Baltimore Ravens
Ravens safety Omar Brown was inactive for Baltimore’s 20-17
overtime win against the Cincinnati Bengals.
3. Chris Crocker, Safety, Cincinnati Bengals
Chris Crocker lead the Bengals secondary with five tackles in
Sunday’s loss to Baltimore. He also recorded a pass defended.
4. Vinny Curry, Defensive End,
Philadelphia Eagles
Playing his best football of the season, Philadelphia Eagle
Vinny Curry registered four tackles, one tackle for loss, and a sack against
the Green Bay Packers. While sacking Green Bay’s Scott Tolzien, Curry knocked
the quarterbacks helmet off. Appreciative that the play did not draw a flag,
Curry hugged
the referee. Philadelphia defeated the Packers 27-13.
5. Aaron Dobson, Wide Receiver, New England Patriots
Bye week.
6. Mario Harvey, Linebacker, Indianapolis Colts
Mario Harvey was active for the Colts 38-8 loss to the St. Louis
Rams in Indianapolis but, did not record any stats.
7. Albert McClellan, Linebacker, Baltimore Ravens
Playing special teams, Albert McClellan made on tackle during Sunday’s
overtime win against Cincinnati.
8. Doug Legursky, Guard/Center, Buffalo Bills
Left guard Doug Legursky and the Buffalo Bills had a rough day
against the Steelers. Limited to just 227 yards of total offense Buffalo lost its
seventh game of the season, falling to Pittsburgh 23-10. The offense line also surrendered
three sacks.
9. Lee Smith, Tight End, Buffalo Bills
Lee Smith was thrown to once but did not haul in a reception against the Steelers.
10. C.J. Spillman, Safety, San Francisco 49ers
Lee Smith was thrown to once but did not haul in a reception against the Steelers.
10. C.J. Spillman, Safety, San Francisco 49ers
In a 10-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers special teams ace C.J. Spillman recorded two tackles.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Marshall Basketball: Edmonds to be Redshirted, Kambola Held Out
Speaking with reporters today, Marshall men’s basketball
coach Tom Herrion announced that guard Justin Edmonds will be redshirted and forward
JP Kambola has an eligibility issue that needs to be resolved before he can
play.
A junior college transfer, Edmonds tore his ACL last
December and will require a few more months of rehabilitation before returning
to competition.
Herrion is optimistic that Kambola will be ruled eligible soon.
During his three seasons at Marshall the 6-foot-9 junior forward has appeared
in 20 games and scored ten points.
In other news, after scoring a career high 31 points against
South Carolina State last Friday, Marshall’s Elijah Pittman was named
Co-Conference USA Player of the Week. He splits this week’s honor with FIU
senior Rakeem Buckles who averaged 17.7 points and 12 rebounds through the
Panthers first three games at the Kennesaw State Tournament.
The Thundering Herd returns to action at the Cam Henderson Center tomorrow against Rio Grande, tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
The Thundering Herd returns to action at the Cam Henderson Center tomorrow against Rio Grande, tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
#herd hoop news: Justin Edmonds wil be redshirted. JP Kambola has an eligibility issue to be resolved and is being held out.
— Doug Smock (@dougsmock) November 11, 2013
Herrion optimistic on Kambola situation.
— Doug Smock (@dougsmock) November 11, 2013
Marshall Football: Herd Should Continue to Honor “75” with Special Designation
Earlier this year the University of Michigan honored its
first Heisman Trophy winner, Tom Harmon, with a special tribute. During a
pregame ceremony the school unretired Harmon’s No. 98 jersey and bestowed it upon
quarterback Devin Gardner. In addition to the number, Gardner and every
Michigan football player to wear the legendary No. 98 going forward will have a special patch
placed on their jersey, honoring the school’s first Heisman Trophy recipient.
Retiring numbers is a time honored way to commemorate
special athletes but, the Wolverines unique twist brought added attention to
the school and was well received.
In a column published on HerdZone.com, columnist Jack
Bogaczyk floated the idea of retiring
No. 75 for all sports in which Thundering Herd student-athletes compete.
For those who missed yesterday’s news, the football team will wear a green “75”
helmet decal at Tulsa, honoring the 75 sons and daughters of Marshall that perished
on November 14th, 1970 when Southern Airways Flight 932 crashed
while attempting to land at Tri-State Airport.
I certainly respect Bogaczyk’s idea and any tribute to the
lives lost on Southern Airways Flight 932 deserves consideration but, I would
go in a different direction. Like Michigan, Marshall should honor those lost by
selecting one football player to wear No. 75.
By purposely choosing a special student-athlete to wear No.
75, Marshall would ensure that the story of November 14th, 1970 continues to be told. Imagine a national television broadcast featuring the
Thundering Herd, No. 75 makes a big play and the announcers have an opportunity
to discuss the meaning of his jersey number. Marshall’s story is heard in
millions of homes and the legacy of those lost grows.
The individual chosen to wear No. 75 would embody everything
the Marshall and Huntington WV., community stands for, perseverance, pride, and
hard work. Think about the emotion a former player like Chad Pennington would
have felt putting on No. 75.
Like the movie “We Are…Marshall” and Thursday’s yearly tribute at the Memorial Fountain, let’s use the No.75 as a way to honor our past and make sure it is never forgotten.
Like the movie “We Are…Marshall” and Thursday’s yearly tribute at the Memorial Fountain, let’s use the No.75 as a way to honor our past and make sure it is never forgotten.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Marshall Football: Herd Honors 75 Lost in Plane Crash
This Thursday Marshall travels to Tulsa for the schools first road football game on November 14th since 1970. For those who don't know, November 14th will mark the 43rd anniversary of Southern Airways flight 932 which carried 37 members of Marshall's football team, eight coaches, 25 boosters, and five members of the flight crew. Returning from a game against East Carolina, the plane crashed while attempting to land at Tri-State Airport, killing all on board.
On campus, the Marshall community will gather at the Memorial Fountain to remember the 75 lives lost. Unable to participate in this years ceremony, the football team will don a special helmet decal to commemorate Thursday's anniversary.
The number 75 will be on one side of the helmet this Thursday when @HerdFB takes the field at Tulsa. #NeverForgotten pic.twitter.com/W5UwayWv0e
— Mike Hamrick (@TheHerdAD) November 10, 2013
Commissioner Britton Banowsky Touches on Issues Facing C-USA
Conference USA commissioner Britton Banowsky was at Joan C. Edwards Stadium yesterday, taking in Marshall's 56-14 win over UAB. During his afternoon in Huntington, Banowsky spoke with reporters and touched on a few subjects facing C-USA.
1) Banowsky envisions at least a couple years of quite on the realignment front with no plans to grow C-USA. The league will feature 13 football playing members next year after the additions of Western Kentucky and Old Dominion. Tulsa, Tulane, and ECU are playing their final seasons in C-USA. In 2015 UNC Charlotte comes on board, bringing the total number of football schools back to 14.
2) Accommodating the additions of Western Kentucky and ODU to the East division, Southern Miss will move to the West next year. Banowsky was noncommittal but, expect UAB to join the Golden Eagles migration from East to West in 2014 or 2015. This is how next years football divisions will look:
East
Marshall
ODU
W. Kentucky
FAU
ODU
Middle Tennessee
West
UTEP
UTSA
N. Texas
Southern Miss
Rice
La.Tech
TBA - UAB
3) This year's C-USA basketball tournament is set for El Paso Texas but, anything beyond that is still up in the air. Bankowsky is open to the annual event rotating among a number of host city's. He specifically mentioned Charlotte, home of new C-USA member UNC Charlotte, as a possibility.
4) We touched on this during a earlier post but, C-USA will not have a set bowl destination for its champion. For 16 of the past 17 years the league champ headed to the Liberty Bowl.
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C-USA boss: Realignment over for now
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Conference USA commissioner Britton Banowksy: Southern Miss headed West, no decision on UAB yet
1) Banowsky envisions at least a couple years of quite on the realignment front with no plans to grow C-USA. The league will feature 13 football playing members next year after the additions of Western Kentucky and Old Dominion. Tulsa, Tulane, and ECU are playing their final seasons in C-USA. In 2015 UNC Charlotte comes on board, bringing the total number of football schools back to 14.
2) Accommodating the additions of Western Kentucky and ODU to the East division, Southern Miss will move to the West next year. Banowsky was noncommittal but, expect UAB to join the Golden Eagles migration from East to West in 2014 or 2015. This is how next years football divisions will look:
East
Marshall
ODU
W. Kentucky
FAU
ODU
Middle Tennessee
West
UTEP
UTSA
N. Texas
Southern Miss
Rice
La.Tech
TBA - UAB
3) This year's C-USA basketball tournament is set for El Paso Texas but, anything beyond that is still up in the air. Bankowsky is open to the annual event rotating among a number of host city's. He specifically mentioned Charlotte, home of new C-USA member UNC Charlotte, as a possibility.
4) We touched on this during a earlier post but, C-USA will not have a set bowl destination for its champion. For 16 of the past 17 years the league champ headed to the Liberty Bowl.
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C-USA boss: Realignment over for now
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Conference USA commissioner Britton Banowksy: Southern Miss headed West, no decision on UAB yet
Marshall Football: Herd Trounces UAB 56-14
Marshall secured its sixth win and bowl eligibility Saturday afternoon with a 56-14 victory over UAB at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Three Thundering Herd running backs, Stewart Butler (7 carries, 139 yards), Essray Taliaferro (12 carries, 118 yards), and Kevin Grooms (8 carries, 108 yards) all rushed for over 100 yards. In total, Marshall gained 381 rushing yards on 32 carries, good for 11.9 yards per attempt.
Quarterback Rakeem Cato broke a Marshall record previously held by Chad Pennington, throwing a touchdown pass for the 27th straight game. Cato finished the afternoon with 276 passing yards on 14 completions and three touchdowns.
Marshall returns to action on Thursday at Tulsa. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET with television coverage provided by Fox Sports 1.
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Friday, November 8, 2013
Marshall Basketball: Herd Defeats South Carolina St. in Opener 85-69
It was an opening night to remember in the Cam Henderson Center as Marshall defeated South Carolina State 85-69.
The Thundering Herd offense was spearheaded by last seasons leading scorer Elijah Pittman who recorded a career high 31 points. Playing their first game in a Marshall uniform, starting point guard Kareem Canty (17) and forward Ryan Taylor (15) also scored in double digits. Taylor added ten rebounds to finish with a double-double.
A All-Mideastern Athletic Conference Preseason First Team selection, South Carolina State forward Matthew Hezekiah lead the Bulldogs with 19 points.
Marshall returns to action on Tuesday against NAIA member Rio Grande (Oh.). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Cam Henderson Center.
Box Score
Video: Coach Tom Herrion's Post Game Press Conference
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Pittman scores 31 in Herd basketball victory
The Thundering Herd offense was spearheaded by last seasons leading scorer Elijah Pittman who recorded a career high 31 points. Playing their first game in a Marshall uniform, starting point guard Kareem Canty (17) and forward Ryan Taylor (15) also scored in double digits. Taylor added ten rebounds to finish with a double-double.
A All-Mideastern Athletic Conference Preseason First Team selection, South Carolina State forward Matthew Hezekiah lead the Bulldogs with 19 points.
Marshall returns to action on Tuesday against NAIA member Rio Grande (Oh.). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Cam Henderson Center.
Box Score
Video: Coach Tom Herrion's Post Game Press Conference
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Pittman scores 31 in Herd basketball victory
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