The view from Columbus

Below I have listed a number of articles coming out of Ohio before this Thursdays game.

From NBC4i.com, Tressel: We're Excited To Get Out There For Real

http://www2.nbc4i.com/sports/2010/aug/30/9/live-video-tressel-opening-game-opponent-marshall-ar-215327/

From theOzone.net, Williams Out, Chekwa Questionable for Marshall

http://www.the-ozone.net/football/2010/Marshall/injuryupdate.html

From the Columbus Dispatch, Is OSU taking Marshall seriously?

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2010/08/31/is-osu-taking-marshall-seriously.html?sid=101

From the Columbus Dispatch, Bob Hunter commentary: Tressel must guard against distractions

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2010/08/31/tressel-must-guard-against-distractions.html?sid=101

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Buckeyes hoping Terrelle Pryor-led offense will be as smooth as 1-2-3 vs. Marshall

http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2010/08/buckeyes_hoping_terrelle_pryor.html

Today's Marshall Sports News 8/31/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Buckeyes try to figure Herd

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201008301129

From the Charleston Gazette, New C-USA coaches face stiff challenges

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201008301144

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Tressel, No. 2 Buckeyes not sure what to expect from Herd

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MarshallFootball/201008301048

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Lee Smith is quotable and other news

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/08/30/lee-smith-is-quotable-and-other-news/

From the Herald Dispatch, Carpenter knows Columbus

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254029933/Carpenter-knows-Columbus

From the Herald Dispatch, Ohio State unsure what to expect from Herd

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254029959/Ohio-State-unsure-what-to-expect-from-Herd

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Others may disrespect Pryor, but not the Herd

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254029951/Others-may-disrespect-Pryor-but-not-the-Herd

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall's D-line meets biggest challenge yet

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254029957/Marshalls-D-line-meets-biggest-challenge-yet

From the Herald Dispatch, David Walsh: Thundering Herd anxious to play No. 2 Buckeyes

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254029929/MU-Notebook-Thundering-Herd-anxious-to-play-No-2-Buckeyes

From the Herald Dispatch, Volleyball players invited to tournament

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x254029931/Volleyball-players-invited-to-tournament

Marshall in the NFL, Preseason Week 3

Randy Moss, WR, New England Patriots

Caught 3 passes for 74 yards and one touchdown during New England’s 36 – 35 loss to St. Louis.

Albert McClellan, LB, Baltimore Ravens

Did not register a tackle during Baltimore’s 24 – 10 win over New York (NFC).

Daniel Baldridge, OL, Jacksonville Jaguars

Played with Jacksonville’s second team offensive lines which did not allow a sack. The Jaguars beat Tampa Bay 19 - 13.

Cody Slate, TE, Kansas City Chiefs

Caught zero passes during the Chiefs 20 – 17 loss to Philadelphia. Slate was cut by the Chiefs on Sunday.

Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins

Completed 7 passes on 14 attempts for 62 yards with an additional 9 yards rushing during Miami’s 16 – 6 loss to Atlanta.

Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Completed no passes on four attempts. Leftwich was the third Pittsburgh quarterback to enter the game behind Ben Roethlisberger and Dennis Dixon. Pittsburgh lost to Denver 34 – 17.

Doug Legursky OL, Pittsburgh Steelers

Played center and guard with Pittsburgh’s second team offensive line. The Steelers second team o-line allow 3 sacks. Pittsburgh lost to Denver 34 – 17.

Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis Rams

Was perfect snapping during St. Louis’s 36 – 35 win over New England.

C.J Spillman, S, San Diego Chargers

Made one tackle during San Diego’s 36 – 21 loss to New Orleans.

Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals

Played but did not register a tackle during Cincinnati’s 35 – 20 loss to Buffalo.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

Rushed 7 times for 22 yards including while also catching 2 passes for 5 yards during the Giants 24 – 10 loss to Baltimore.

Ashton Hall, S, Indianapolis Colts

Did not make the stat sheet in the Colts 59 - 24 loss to Green Bay.

Today's Marshall Sports News 8/30/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd nearly shocked OSU in Columbus in '04

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201008280443

From the Charleston Gazette, Herd aims to limit Heyward's havoc

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201008290496

From the Charleston Gazette, Albert McClellan’s chances

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/08/30/albert-mcclellans-chances/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd running backs happily share the wealth

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201008290433

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Winning showdown with Ohio State a tall order for Herd's Doc

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201008290435

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Offensive lineman transfers from WVU to Marshall

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201008290421

From the Charleston Daily Mail, WVU transfer and other additions

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/08/29/wvu-transfer-and-other-additions/

From the Herald Dispatch, Dante Holmes does not meet initial eligibility standards

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254028867/Roster-is-settled-for-2010-11

From the Herald Dispatch, Legg knows underdog, favorite role

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254029525/Legg-Underdog-not-to-be-taken-for-granted

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Campbell relishes shot at top competitor

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254029533/Chuck-Landon-Campbell-relishes-shot-at-top-competitor

From the Herald Dispatch, Captains vow to give big matchups 100%

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254029529/Captains-vow-to-give-big-matchups-100

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd golfer Harper ties for first in match

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254029531/Herd-golfer-Harper-ties-for-first-in-match

From the Herald Disaptch, Justin Coleman transfers to Marshall

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254029535/Former-Huntington-Prep-standout-ends-up-at-MU

From the Herald Dispatch, Single-game tickets for WVU sold out

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254028871/No-Headline

From the Herald Disaptch, Chuck Landon: Anderson ready to show fans a new QB

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254028865/Anderson-ready-to-show-fans-a-new-QB

Louisiana Tech Covets C-USA

The Monroe News Star ran an article today with interview of Louisiana Tech Athletic Director Van De Velde. While Velde did not specifically state his school wanted to move into C-USA the quote below clearly shows that the Bulldogs would like to leave the WAC:

"It's really kind of been that way all along," he said. "It's always been our intention to align ourselves with a conference that is a better geographic fit for us, but offers the same opportunities, power rankings, academic reputation, research — all the things that are important to the university."

Read the whole article here: http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20100827/SPORTS/8270322

Today's Marshall Sports News 8/27/10

From the Charleston Gazette, X-ray reveals successful Holliday season for Marshall

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201008261131

From the Charleston Gazette, Booker No. 1 running back on first depth chart

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201008261124

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall's Warner earns scholarship

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201008260964

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall Thundering Herd 2010 football depth chart (list)

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201008260611

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall releases football depth chart

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201008260567

From the Herald Dispatch, Curry spiced up for OSU

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254027751/Curry-spiced-up-for-OSU-game

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall women at Winthrop

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x254027753/Marshall-women-at-Winthrop

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall releases depth chart for OSU

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x935968579/Marshall-releases-depth-chart-for-OSU