Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano announced that Chad Pennington will start at quarterback this week over Chad Henne. Pennington has not started a game since injuring his shoulder in week three of the 2009 season. In eight games this season Henne has thrown for 1,900 yards and 8 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.
Read more about Pennington’s promotion with direct quotes from coach Sparano here:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5788311&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Marshall Football:Verbal Commitment Watch, Week 10
Keith Baxter, DB, Homestead HS (FL)
Keith Baxter and the Homestead secondary held South Dade to 86 passing yards but still lost 20 – 10. This was Homestead’s last game of the season, they finish with a record of 5 – 4. A box score for the game can be found here:
http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37566
Cortez Carter, ATH, Liberty HS (VA)
In the “Bird Bowl” against rival Fauquier High School Liberty was able to squeak out a 27 – 21 triple over time victory. The win granted Liberty playoff eligibility. Cortez Carter had two rushing touchdowns including one in overtime. Read about the game here:
http://www2.starexponent.com/sports/2010/nov/06/falcons-wings-get-clipped-bird-bowl-ar-635258/
Blake Frohnapfel, QB, Colonial Forge HS (VA)
Colonial Forge wrapped up a undefeated regular season with a 45 – 14 win over Stafford. The Eagles earned a first-round bye in the Northwest Region, Division 6 playoffs and will host a game on Nov. 19. In under three quarters of work Blake Frohnapfel passed for 243 yards on 11 completions and 17 attempts with two touchdowns. This season Frohnapfel has passed for 1,636 yards and 18 touchdowns while also rushing for 412 yards with 14 TD’s on the ground. Read about last weeks game here:
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/112010/11062010/586585/index_html?page=1
Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami Central (FL)
Miami Central routed Hialeah Miami Lakes 63 – 0 last week. Shuler had a slow night, catching two passes for ten yards. For the year Shuler leads Miami Central with 479 yards on 39 receptions and 5 touchdowns. A box score for the game can be found here:
http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37571
Anthony Spano, OL, Gulf Coast (FL)
With a 32-28 victory over Palmetto Ridge, Gulf Coast High School and their 3 – 7 record secured one of two District 4A-12 playoff spots last Friday. Read about the game here:
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/nov/05/prep-football-gulf-coast-scores-final-minute-grab/?prepzone=1
Deontae West, ATH, Hialeah HS (FL)
Deontae West and the Hialeah secondary held Miami Springs to 8 completions during a 36 – 28 Thoroughbreds win. A box score for the game can be found here:
http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37554
Corie Wilson, DB, Edison HS (FL)
Edison was limited to 38 yards of total offense during a 27 – 0 loss to Booker T. Washington. A box score for the game can be found here:
http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37559
Levern Jacobs, WR, Suitland HS (MD)
Suitland suffered its first lost of the season last week to Eleanor Roosevelt 34 – 14. Levern Jacobs caught 3 passes for 58 yards and one touchdown. Suitland will host Eleanor Roosevelt in a playoff game this Saturday. Read about the game here:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/06/AR2010110604229.html
Keith Baxter and the Homestead secondary held South Dade to 86 passing yards but still lost 20 – 10. This was Homestead’s last game of the season, they finish with a record of 5 – 4. A box score for the game can be found here:
http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37566
Cortez Carter, ATH, Liberty HS (VA)
In the “Bird Bowl” against rival Fauquier High School Liberty was able to squeak out a 27 – 21 triple over time victory. The win granted Liberty playoff eligibility. Cortez Carter had two rushing touchdowns including one in overtime. Read about the game here:
http://www2.starexponent.com/sports/2010/nov/06/falcons-wings-get-clipped-bird-bowl-ar-635258/
Blake Frohnapfel, QB, Colonial Forge HS (VA)
Colonial Forge wrapped up a undefeated regular season with a 45 – 14 win over Stafford. The Eagles earned a first-round bye in the Northwest Region, Division 6 playoffs and will host a game on Nov. 19. In under three quarters of work Blake Frohnapfel passed for 243 yards on 11 completions and 17 attempts with two touchdowns. This season Frohnapfel has passed for 1,636 yards and 18 touchdowns while also rushing for 412 yards with 14 TD’s on the ground. Read about last weeks game here:
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/112010/11062010/586585/index_html?page=1
Tommy Shuler, WR, Miami Central (FL)
Miami Central routed Hialeah Miami Lakes 63 – 0 last week. Shuler had a slow night, catching two passes for ten yards. For the year Shuler leads Miami Central with 479 yards on 39 receptions and 5 touchdowns. A box score for the game can be found here:
http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37571
Anthony Spano, OL, Gulf Coast (FL)
With a 32-28 victory over Palmetto Ridge, Gulf Coast High School and their 3 – 7 record secured one of two District 4A-12 playoff spots last Friday. Read about the game here:
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/nov/05/prep-football-gulf-coast-scores-final-minute-grab/?prepzone=1
Deontae West, ATH, Hialeah HS (FL)
Deontae West and the Hialeah secondary held Miami Springs to 8 completions during a 36 – 28 Thoroughbreds win. A box score for the game can be found here:
http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37554
Corie Wilson, DB, Edison HS (FL)
Edison was limited to 38 yards of total offense during a 27 – 0 loss to Booker T. Washington. A box score for the game can be found here:
http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=37559
Levern Jacobs, WR, Suitland HS (MD)
Suitland suffered its first lost of the season last week to Eleanor Roosevelt 34 – 14. Levern Jacobs caught 3 passes for 58 yards and one touchdown. Suitland will host Eleanor Roosevelt in a playoff game this Saturday. Read about the game here:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/06/AR2010110604229.html
Today's Marshall Sports News 11/10/10
From the Charleston Gazette, Holliday understands gravity of Nov. 14, 1970
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011091448
From the Charleston Gazette, Herd's finishing touch pleases Doc
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011091446
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd recruit balances hoops with family
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011091356
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Holliday grasps emotions of crash
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011091351
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd's Herrion no stranger to success
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011091350
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd hears Holliday's message
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269960/Herd-hears-message
From the Herald Dispatch, Herrion has only one way
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269988/Herrion-has-only-one-way
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Williams gets great start in coaching
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269984/Williams-gets-great-start-in-coaching
From the Herald Dispatch, MU thin on the outside
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269990/No-Headline
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall keeper is defender of year
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269964/Marshall-keeper-is-defender-of-year
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011091448
From the Charleston Gazette, Herd's finishing touch pleases Doc
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011091446
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd recruit balances hoops with family
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011091356
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Holliday grasps emotions of crash
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011091351
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd's Herrion no stranger to success
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011091350
From the Herald Dispatch, Herd hears Holliday's message
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269960/Herd-hears-message
From the Herald Dispatch, Herrion has only one way
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269988/Herrion-has-only-one-way
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Williams gets great start in coaching
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269984/Williams-gets-great-start-in-coaching
From the Herald Dispatch, MU thin on the outside
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269990/No-Headline
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall keeper is defender of year
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269964/Marshall-keeper-is-defender-of-year
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Marshall in the NFL, Week 9
Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis Rams
DNP, bye week.
Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals
Had three pass break ups and one tackle during the Bengals 27 – 21 loss to Pittsburgh.
Randy Moss, WR, Tennessee Titans
DNP, bye week.
Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants
Registered 19 carries 57 yards and two touchdowns while also catching 4 passes for 35 yards. New York beat Seattle 41 – 7.
Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers
Played a big role in the Steelers 27 – 21 win over Cincinnati. Legursky bounced between center and guard after starting center Maurkice Pouncey left the game with a injury. He also lined up at fullback for a short goal line touchdown run.
Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Did not play in the Steelers 27 – 21 win over Cincinnati.
C.J Spillman, S, San Francisco 49ers
DNP, bye week.
Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins
Did not play in the Dolphins 26 – 10 loss to Baltimore.
DNP, bye week.
Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals
Had three pass break ups and one tackle during the Bengals 27 – 21 loss to Pittsburgh.
Randy Moss, WR, Tennessee Titans
DNP, bye week.
Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants
Registered 19 carries 57 yards and two touchdowns while also catching 4 passes for 35 yards. New York beat Seattle 41 – 7.
Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers
Played a big role in the Steelers 27 – 21 win over Cincinnati. Legursky bounced between center and guard after starting center Maurkice Pouncey left the game with a injury. He also lined up at fullback for a short goal line touchdown run.
Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Did not play in the Steelers 27 – 21 win over Cincinnati.
C.J Spillman, S, San Francisco 49ers
DNP, bye week.
Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins
Did not play in the Dolphins 26 – 10 loss to Baltimore.
Today's Marshall Sports News 11/9/10
From the Charleston Gazette, Herd defense playing with passion
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011081159
From the Charleston Gazette, Memphis defense has struggled mightily
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011081151
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd's Shaq overcomes knee injury
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011081017
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall women's basketball: Herd will rely on Crook
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011081049
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall favored against Memphis
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011081016
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall trends to tackling
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269707/MU-trends-to-tackling
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Marshall looks like its good, old self
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269703/Marshall-looks-like-its-good-old-self
From the Herald Dispatch, Herrion invites fans to Tip Off Club event
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269709/Herrion-invites-fans-to-Tip-Off-Club-event
From the Herald Dispatch, Police report details arrest of MU player
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269691/Police-report-details-arrest-of-MU-player’
From the Herald Dispatch, So. Miss, two more eligible for bowls
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269689/So-Miss-two-more-eligible-for-bowls
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011081159
From the Charleston Gazette, Memphis defense has struggled mightily
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011081151
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd's Shaq overcomes knee injury
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011081017
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall women's basketball: Herd will rely on Crook
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011081049
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall favored against Memphis
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011081016
From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall trends to tackling
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269707/MU-trends-to-tackling
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Marshall looks like its good, old self
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269703/Marshall-looks-like-its-good-old-self
From the Herald Dispatch, Herrion invites fans to Tip Off Club event
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269709/Herrion-invites-fans-to-Tip-Off-Club-event
From the Herald Dispatch, Police report details arrest of MU player
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269691/Police-report-details-arrest-of-MU-player’
From the Herald Dispatch, So. Miss, two more eligible for bowls
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269689/So-Miss-two-more-eligible-for-bowls
Monday, November 8, 2010
Marshall Basketball over Seas
* Former NBA player and Marshall basketball star Tamar Slay has just started the Italian basketball season with Umana Reyer Venezia. After six games Slay is averaging over 17 points per contest. Take a look at his complete stats here: http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=ITA&PlayerID=26858
* Markel Humphrey is in his second season with Matrixx Magix Nijmegen in Holland. After seven games Humphrey is averaging just over 13 points in 31 minutes of play. Take a look at his complete stats here: http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=NED&PlayerID=91148
* Chris Ross is playing his second professional season in the Philippines. This season he is with a new team, the Meralco Bolts . Eight games into the season Ross is averaging over eight points per contest. Take a look at his complete stats here: http://www.asia-basket.com/player.asp?Cntry=PHI&PlayerID=91150
* Mark Dorris is playing another year in Germany but has switch teams to Phoenix Hagen. In eight games with Phoenix Hagen Dorris is averaging over 16 points per game. Take a look at his complete stats here: http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=GER&PlayerID=91147
* Tyler Wilkerson and Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa have just started the Israeli league part of their schedule after two Euro League games. In four Israeli League games Wilkerson is averaging 12 points in 25 minutes of play. Take a look at his compete stats here: http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=USA&PlayerID=114822
* Markel Humphrey is in his second season with Matrixx Magix Nijmegen in Holland. After seven games Humphrey is averaging just over 13 points in 31 minutes of play. Take a look at his complete stats here: http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=NED&PlayerID=91148
* Chris Ross is playing his second professional season in the Philippines. This season he is with a new team, the Meralco Bolts . Eight games into the season Ross is averaging over eight points per contest. Take a look at his complete stats here: http://www.asia-basket.com/player.asp?Cntry=PHI&PlayerID=91150
* Mark Dorris is playing another year in Germany but has switch teams to Phoenix Hagen. In eight games with Phoenix Hagen Dorris is averaging over 16 points per game. Take a look at his complete stats here: http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=GER&PlayerID=91147
* Tyler Wilkerson and Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa have just started the Israeli league part of their schedule after two Euro League games. In four Israeli League games Wilkerson is averaging 12 points in 25 minutes of play. Take a look at his compete stats here: http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=USA&PlayerID=114822
Today's Marshall Sports News 11/8/10
From the Charleston Gazette, Memphis mired in mediocrity and C-USA
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011070519
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Gale leads goal-line stand
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011070447
From the Charleston Daily Mail, “Coming together” and “jelling”
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/11/08/coming-together-and-jelling/
From the Herald Dispatch, MU defense finally gels
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269485/Defense-finally-gels
From the Herald Dispatch, Haymon off team after another arrest
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x190667892/Haymon-off-team-after-another-arrest
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011070519
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall football: Gale leads goal-line stand
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011070447
From the Charleston Daily Mail, “Coming together” and “jelling”
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/11/08/coming-together-and-jelling/
From the Herald Dispatch, MU defense finally gels
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x559269485/Defense-finally-gels
From the Herald Dispatch, Haymon off team after another arrest
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x190667892/Haymon-off-team-after-another-arrest
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