Today's Marshall Sports News 10/29/10

From the Charleston Gazette, UTEP coach gives thumbs-up to Herd fans

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010281370

From the Charleston Gazette, Bradshaw's big day highlighted UTEP's 2006 visit to Huntington

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010281126

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd won't forget 2009 meeting with UTEP

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010281345

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Favored Herd in must-win situation

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010281343

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Chat recap, recruiting visits and more

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/28/chat-recap-recruiting-visits-and-more/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Tony Petersen, BA on Eddie Sullivan’s development

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/28/tony-petersen-ba-on-eddie-sullivans-development/

From the Herald Dispatch, QB key in Miners' offense

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1137341850/QB-key-in-Miners-offense

From the Herald Dispatch, Tabler sends MU women past ECU

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1942738022/Tabler-sends-MU-women-past-ECU

From the Herald Dispatch, MU roundup: Volleyball team plays match on Halloween

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1942738020/MU-roundup-Volleyball-team-plays-match-on-Halloween

From the Herald Dispatch, Andrew Ramspacher: Long trip a strong influence on MU-UTEP series

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1137341845/Andrew-Ramspacher-Long-trip-a-strong-influence-on-MU-UTEP-series

Hassan Whiteside makes NBA Debut

After missing all but one preseason game with a injured knee former Marshall basketball player Hassan Whiteside made his NBA debut last night. Whiteside’s Sacramento Kings beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117 – 116 for their first win of the season. Playing a reserve role Whiteside was on the court for a little less than two minutes where he picked up a couple of personal fouls and did not register any other stats. A box score for the game is linked below:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AniTLC.z7CgtWndg9lXc6tbazYd4?gid=2010102716

News out of the West Texas town of El Paso

From the Prospector, UTEP still looking for their sixth win

http://www.utepprospector.com/utep-still-looking-for-their-sixth-win-1.1726993

From the Prospector, Size not a factor for the specialist

http://www.utepprospector.com/size-not-a-factor-for-the-specialist-1.1727025

From Box Score News, UTEP Football Game Notes: Miners at Marshall

http://boxscorenews.com/utep-football-game-notes-miners-at-marshall-p6013-68.htm

From KVIA.com, UTEP's Price Talks About Tulane Loss, Expects Injured Vittatoe To Play More

http://www.kvia.com/news/25506203/detail.html

From the El Paso Times, UTEP wide receiver Adams keeps eye on ball

http://www.elpasotimes.com/minersmania/ci_16452237

From the El Paso Times, UTEP notes: Fading run defense hurts Miners

http://www.elpasotimes.com/minersmania/ci_16453939

From the El Paso Times, Blog: Price exit would be friendly

http://www.elpasotimes.com/minersmania/ci_16452162

From the El Paso Times, UTEP football: Coach says defense losing focus late in game

http://www.elpasotimes.com/minersmania/ci_16443614

From the El Paso Times, Vittatoe full participant at Tuesday's practice

http://www.elpasotimes.com/minersmania/ci_16443612

From the El Paso Times, UTEP Head Coach Mike Price: Run defense needs improvement

http://www.elpasotimes.com/minersmania/ci_16433487

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/28/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Brown will stick to defense, thank you

http://wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010271346

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd's Herrion likes newcomers Thomas, Higgins

http://dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010271105

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd True Freshman Making Progress

http://dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010271082

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Eddie Sullivan on Eddies Sullivan

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/27/eddie-sullivan-on-eddie-sullivan/

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall safeties remain steady

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794449/Marshall-safeties-remain-steady-as-rest-of-MU-secondary-goes-through-changes

From the Herald Dispatch, MU Notebook: Nate Ruffin Lounge to be dedicated Friday at Marshall

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794451/Nate-Ruffin-Lounge-to-be-dedicated-Friday-at-Marshall

From the Herald Dispatch, Graduation success rate at MU just below par

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794445/Graduation-success-rate-at-MU-just-below-par

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: MU defense helps prepare 'Ed-die'with familiar chant

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794447/MU-defense-helps-prepare-Ed-diewith-familiar-chant

From the Herald Dispatch, Surging Duncan leads Herd women vs. ECU

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall/x1769794443/Surging-Duncan-leads-Herd-women-vs-ECU

Marshall Football Recruiting: Big Weekend!

This Homecoming is going to be a huge weekend for Doc Holliday and the Marshall football staff. Some of the Herds top recruiting prospects are visiting Huntington this weekend. For a full run down on who is making the trip to Marshall this Saturday head over to Rivals.com. Wade Perry and the Herd Nation staff have released a detailed list of this weekends visitors. Content like this is usually reserved for premium members but this week it is free. Follow the link below to see:

http://marshall.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=2236&tid=149387879&mid=149387879&sid=1082&style=2

Today's Marshall Sports News 10/27/10

From the Charleston Gazette, Sullivan may enter earlier vs. UTEP

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201010261496

From the Charleston Gazette, From last week: My fav Ruffin McNeil story

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/10/26/from-last-week-my-fav-ruffin-mcneil-story/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herrion knows how to motivate

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010261328

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Injuries hinder Herd

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201010261326

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Doc on getting a win to close month of Doctober

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/10/26/doc-on-getting-a-win-to-close-month-of-doctober/

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd looks to cut turnovers

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794209/Anderson-Herd-look-to-cut-turnovers

From the Herald Dispatch, Herd 'D' faces another tough go vs. Vittatoe

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794211/Herd-D-faces-another-tough-go-vs-Vittatoe

From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Losing is eating away at Holliday

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794203/Losing-is-eating-away-at-Holliday

From the Herald Dispatch, Dieng OK to play for Louisville

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1769794193/Dieng-OK-to-play-for-Louisville

Marshall Football:Verbal Commitment Watch, Week 8

Keith Baxter, DB, Homestead HS (FL)

Homestead did not register a touchdown and lost to Coral Reef 10 – 3 Thursday night. Baxter does not make the game story but Homestead’s secondary held Coral Reef to 91 yards passing. Read about the game here:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37499

Cortez Carter, ATH, Liberty HS (VA)

After committing five turnovers Liberty High School lost to Sherando 27 – 24 Friday night. The loss was Liberty’s first of the season. Carter does not make the game story but you can read it below:

http://www.nvdaily.com/sports/2010/10/warriors-down-liberty.php

Blake Frohnapfel, QB, Colonial Forge HS (VA)

Playing its toughest game of the season Colonial Forge was able to stay undefeated with a 35 – 28 win over Brooke Point. Frohnapfel attempted 14 passes, completing 7 of them for 161 yards and one touchdown. On the ground Frohnapfel rushed 6 times for 13 yards and another TD. For the season Blake has 403 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns while also throwing for 16 more TD’s with 1,261 passing yards. You can read about the game here:

http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/102010/10232010/583832/index_html?page=1

Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami Central (FL)

Miami Central secured a district championship with a 42 – 0 win over Hiahleah. Playing against fellow Marshall commitment Deontae West, Shuler caught 3 passes for 39 yards. For the year Shuler leads Miami Central with 374 on 27 receptions and 5 touchdowns. Read about the game here:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/23/1887451/central-claims-district-in-win.html

Anthony Spano, OL, Gulf Coast (FL)

Playing without their starting quarterback for a third straight game Gulf Coast only managed 163 yards of offense during a 44 – 14 loss to Cape Coral. Spano does not appear in the game write up but you can read it below:

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/oct/22/prep-football-cape-coral-wears-down-cape-coral-sec/?prepzone=1

Deontae West, ATH, Hialeah HS (FL)

Playing one of the best high school teams in all of Florida, Hialeah was unable to slow down Miami Central during a 42 – 0 loss. West did catch one pass for 28 yards. A box score for the game can be found here:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37505

Corie Wilson, DB, Edison HS (FL)

Wilson and the Edison secondary held Key West to 87 passing yards but still lost 28 – 27. A box score for the game can be found here:

http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=39465

Levern Jacobs, WR, Suitland HS (MD)

Returned to action after missing several games with a knee injury and caught one pass for 39 yards. Suitland defeated Laurel 52 – 6 to stay undefeated. A box score for the game can be found here:

http://wiki.allmetsports.com/all-met/games/football/suitland/laurel/2010/10/23/