In a interview with West Virginia Illustrated, WVU athletic director Oliver Luck expressed concern over continuing the Friends of Coal Bowl due to Big East expansion. Read the whole article here:
http://wvillustrated.com/wvufootball/story/id/544
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Marshall Football: Luther Maddy de-commits from Marshall
Luther Maddy, a a 6-foot-3, 280-pound defensive tackle for Atlantic High School (FL) has de-committed from Marshall. For a full report check out this Palm Beach Post article:
http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2010/11/28/atlantic-dt-luther-maddy-decommits-from-marshall-opens-up-recruiting/
http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2010/11/28/atlantic-dt-luther-maddy-decommits-from-marshall-opens-up-recruiting/
Marshall in the NFL, Week 12
Chris Massey, LS, St. Louis Rams
Was perfect on all snaps as St. Louis beat Denver 36 - 33.
Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals
Was placed on season ending injured reserve before last weeks game with a torn MCL. For the year Crocker had registered 43 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and two sacks. Cincinnati lost to the Jets 26 – 10.
Randy Moss, WR, Tennessee Titans
Caught 3 passes for 33 yards during the Titans 20 – 0 loss to Houston.
Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants
Playing a back up role for the first time this season Bradshaw had 9 carries for 49 yards and 4 receptions for 34 yards. New York beat Jacksonville 24 – 20.
Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers
Played off the bench during Pittsburgh’s 19 – 16 over time win over Buffalo.
Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Did not play in the Steelers 19 – 16 win over Buffalo.
C.J Spillman, S, San Francisco 49ers
Registered two tackles in the 49ers 27 – 6 win over Arizona.
Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins
Injured reserve, Miami beat Oakland 33 - 17.
Was perfect on all snaps as St. Louis beat Denver 36 - 33.
Chris Crocker, S, Cincinnati Bengals
Was placed on season ending injured reserve before last weeks game with a torn MCL. For the year Crocker had registered 43 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and two sacks. Cincinnati lost to the Jets 26 – 10.
Randy Moss, WR, Tennessee Titans
Caught 3 passes for 33 yards during the Titans 20 – 0 loss to Houston.
Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants
Playing a back up role for the first time this season Bradshaw had 9 carries for 49 yards and 4 receptions for 34 yards. New York beat Jacksonville 24 – 20.
Doug Legursky, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers
Played off the bench during Pittsburgh’s 19 – 16 over time win over Buffalo.
Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Did not play in the Steelers 19 – 16 win over Buffalo.
C.J Spillman, S, San Francisco 49ers
Registered two tackles in the 49ers 27 – 6 win over Arizona.
Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins
Injured reserve, Miami beat Oakland 33 - 17.
Hassan Whiteside sent to D – League
Former Marshall basketball player and NBA rookie Hassan Whiteside has been assigned to the NBA Development League Reno Bighorns. Whiteside, a second round pick of the Sacramento Kings, had played in only one game this season before the assignment.
Kings head coach had this to say about Whiteside:
He’s disappointed, but we explained to him that it’s not a demotion, it’s because we think so highly of him. We want him to have a chance to play. I think it’s a really good opportunity for him. That’s what the D-league is for. We are very high on Hassan’s potential but he needs experience. That’s what we said when we drafted him and that’s where he is right now.
Kings head coach had this to say about Whiteside:
He’s disappointed, but we explained to him that it’s not a demotion, it’s because we think so highly of him. We want him to have a chance to play. I think it’s a really good opportunity for him. That’s what the D-league is for. We are very high on Hassan’s potential but he needs experience. That’s what we said when we drafted him and that’s where he is right now.
Marshall Football:Verbal Commitment Watch, Week 12
Last week Tommy Shuler and Blake Frohnapfel were the only two verbal commitments still playing. This weeks verbal commitment watch will solely focuses on them.
Blake Frohnapfel
Colonial Forge’s championship hopes were squashed with a 42 – 14 loss to Battlefield last Saturday. Blake Frohnapfel endured pressure all game long and was sacked three times. Frohnapfel’s last high school game finished with a 13 – 21 passing performance for 152 yards and one touchdown with negative 8 yards rushing. For the season Frohnapfel passed for 1,939 yards and 22 touchdowns while also rushing for 466 yards with 15 TD's on the ground. Read about the game here:
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/112010/11282010/590928/index_html?page=1
Tommy Shuler
In a thrilling game pitting two of Miami’s top high school football programs Central defeated Northwester 42 - 27. Tommy Shuler lead the rockets with 7 receptions for 102 yards and 2 touchdowns. For the season Shuler has 664 receiving yards on 53 catches and 7 touchdowns. A box score for the game can be found here:
http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=43854
Blake Frohnapfel
Colonial Forge’s championship hopes were squashed with a 42 – 14 loss to Battlefield last Saturday. Blake Frohnapfel endured pressure all game long and was sacked three times. Frohnapfel’s last high school game finished with a 13 – 21 passing performance for 152 yards and one touchdown with negative 8 yards rushing. For the season Frohnapfel passed for 1,939 yards and 22 touchdowns while also rushing for 466 yards with 15 TD's on the ground. Read about the game here:
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/112010/11282010/590928/index_html?page=1
Tommy Shuler
In a thrilling game pitting two of Miami’s top high school football programs Central defeated Northwester 42 - 27. Tommy Shuler lead the rockets with 7 receptions for 102 yards and 2 touchdowns. For the season Shuler has 664 receiving yards on 53 catches and 7 touchdowns. A box score for the game can be found here:
http://sportstrac.herald.com/SportsTrac.aspx?action=boxscore&scheduleid=43854
Today's Marshall Sports News 11/30/10
From the Charleston Gazette, Herd holds off FIU 88-79
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011291069
From the Charleston Gazette, So … who didn’t get invited to the Big East?
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/11/29/so-who-didnt-get-invited-to-the-big-east/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd holds off Isiah Thomas' Florida International team
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011291108
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Zeke talks Huntington
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/11/29/zeke-talks-huntington/
From the Herald Dispatch, MU beats Fla. International 88-79
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1221460859/Herd-beat-Fla-International-88-79
From the Herald Dispatch, Thomas recalls time in Tri-State
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459758080/Thomas-recalls-time-in-Tri-State
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Herd gets closer to playing its own game
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459758074/Herd-gets-closer-to-playing-its-own-game
From the Herald Dispatch, Harvey named C-USA defensive player of week
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459758078/Harvey-named-C-USA-defensive-player-of-week
http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201011291069
From the Charleston Gazette, So … who didn’t get invited to the Big East?
http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2010/11/29/so-who-didnt-get-invited-to-the-big-east/
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Marshall basketball: Herd holds off Isiah Thomas' Florida International team
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MUSports/201011291108
From the Charleston Daily Mail, Zeke talks Huntington
http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2010/11/29/zeke-talks-huntington/
From the Herald Dispatch, MU beats Fla. International 88-79
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1221460859/Herd-beat-Fla-International-88-79
From the Herald Dispatch, Thomas recalls time in Tri-State
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459758080/Thomas-recalls-time-in-Tri-State
From the Herald Dispatch, Chuck Landon: Herd gets closer to playing its own game
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459758074/Herd-gets-closer-to-playing-its-own-game
From the Herald Dispatch, Harvey named C-USA defensive player of week
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x459758078/Harvey-named-C-USA-defensive-player-of-week
Monday, November 29, 2010
Should Miami Consider Doc Holliday?
After last Saturdays 23 – 20 over time loss to South Florida, Miami University fired head football coach Randy Shannon. In four seasons at Miami, Shannon complied a 28 – 22 record and finished this season 7 – 5. Shannon was promoted to head coach from his defensive coordinator spot at Miami after the Hurricanes fired Larry Coker in November of 2006.
Rumors are already swirling about who will be Miami’s next head coach. Early candidates appear to be ESPN analysis John Gruden, Connecticut head coach Randy Esdall, ex-USF head coach Jim Leavitt, Georgia head coach Mark Richt, and Texas Tech head coach Tommy Tuberville. One name no one mentions is that of Marshall head coach Doc Holliday.
And why should they? Holiday is a one year head coach with a sub .500 record, not exactly a sparkling resume for one of college footballs power programs. If Gene Chizik was a long shot candidate at Auburn Holliday would be considered a moon shot for Miami. As a Marshall fan this pains me to say but if I were the U, I would take a hard look at Doc.
Why does Holliday make sense in Coral Gables? The most obvious reason is recruiting, Holliday has made a living by finding talent Florida. After being hired at Marshall in December of 2009 Holliday had a short 2 ½ months to recruit. In that small window of time Holliday added 11 commitments from Florida in a 25 man recruiting class. During his tenure at the University of Florida (2005 – 2007) Holliday served as the Gators recruiting coordinator and brought in many of the players responsible for two National Championships (2006 & 2008).
Holliday has also proven him self as a head coach. The Thundering Herd started 2010 1 – 6 before compiling a 4 – 1 record over the last 5 games to finish 5 – 7. While 5 – 7 might not sound impressive, finishing the year strong after a slow start is a testament to Holliday. A lot of teams, especially one under new management, would have folded after such a horrendous start but not Holliday’s Herd. Marshall also showed the ability to adapt during the season. After struggling on defense through the beginning of 2010 Holliday and defensive coordinator Chris Rippon switched Marshall’s defense to a 3 – 3 – 5 formation. The switch helped Marshall finish with Conference USA’s forth ranked defensive unit.
I don’t think Miami will be sniffing around Huntington any time soon. That is good news for Herd fans, I foresee a lot of victories at Marshall with Holliday in charge.
Rumors are already swirling about who will be Miami’s next head coach. Early candidates appear to be ESPN analysis John Gruden, Connecticut head coach Randy Esdall, ex-USF head coach Jim Leavitt, Georgia head coach Mark Richt, and Texas Tech head coach Tommy Tuberville. One name no one mentions is that of Marshall head coach Doc Holliday.
And why should they? Holiday is a one year head coach with a sub .500 record, not exactly a sparkling resume for one of college footballs power programs. If Gene Chizik was a long shot candidate at Auburn Holliday would be considered a moon shot for Miami. As a Marshall fan this pains me to say but if I were the U, I would take a hard look at Doc.
Why does Holliday make sense in Coral Gables? The most obvious reason is recruiting, Holliday has made a living by finding talent Florida. After being hired at Marshall in December of 2009 Holliday had a short 2 ½ months to recruit. In that small window of time Holliday added 11 commitments from Florida in a 25 man recruiting class. During his tenure at the University of Florida (2005 – 2007) Holliday served as the Gators recruiting coordinator and brought in many of the players responsible for two National Championships (2006 & 2008).
Holliday has also proven him self as a head coach. The Thundering Herd started 2010 1 – 6 before compiling a 4 – 1 record over the last 5 games to finish 5 – 7. While 5 – 7 might not sound impressive, finishing the year strong after a slow start is a testament to Holliday. A lot of teams, especially one under new management, would have folded after such a horrendous start but not Holliday’s Herd. Marshall also showed the ability to adapt during the season. After struggling on defense through the beginning of 2010 Holliday and defensive coordinator Chris Rippon switched Marshall’s defense to a 3 – 3 – 5 formation. The switch helped Marshall finish with Conference USA’s forth ranked defensive unit.
I don’t think Miami will be sniffing around Huntington any time soon. That is good news for Herd fans, I foresee a lot of victories at Marshall with Holliday in charge.
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