Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Marshall Football: Pre-Season practice schedule

*Subject to change

Friday, August 5 - 9:45 a.m. & 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, August 6- 9:45 a.m. & 3:45 p.m.

Monday, August 8 - 9:45 a.m. & 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, August 9 - 9:45 a.m. & 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, August 10 - 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 11 - 9:15 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Friday, August 12 - 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 13 - 10:45 a.m. (Scrimmage)

Sunday, August 14 - 4-6 p.m. (Media Day)

Monday, August 15- 9:15 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 16 - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 17 - 9:15 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 18 - 5:30 p.m.

Friday, August 19 - 6:05 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 20 - 1:00 p.m. (Scrimmage)

Today's Marshall Sports News 8/2/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Moss calls it a career

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201108010927

From the Charleston Gazette, 10 Herd signees missing from preseason roster

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201108011669

From the Charleston Gazette, Uh oh…….

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/dougsmock/2011/08/01/uh-oh/

From the Charleston Daily Mail, Herd (apparently) adds former USC signee

http://blogs.dailymail.com/marshall/2011/08/01/herd-adds-former-southern-cal-signee/

From the Herald Dispatch, Gallery: Randy Moss through the years

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/multimedia/galleries/celebrity/x1652342286/Randy-Moss-Through-the-Years

From the Herald Dispatch, MU's Pena invited to training camp for Dominican Republic

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974074308/MUs-Pena-invited-to-training-camp-for-Dominican-Republic

From the Herald Dispatch, Keenum's return headlines C-USA

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974074292/Keenums-return-headlines-C-USA

Monday, August 1, 2011

Marshall Football: Ahmad Bradshaw inks new deal with Giants

Per the New York Daily news former Marshall and current NFL running back Ahmad Bradshaw has signed a new contact with the New York Giants. According to various reports Bradshaw's deal is for 4 years, $18 million, $9 million guaranteed.

Read the New York Daily News report here: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/2011/08/with-bluff-called-bradshaw-returns-to-fold

Marshall Football: Randy Moss retires

Per multiple media outlets former Marshall University wide receiver Randy Moss has decided to retire. Moss retires after a difficult 2010 season that saw him join three different franchises and post career lows in receptions and yards. During his 13 year NFL career Moss caught 954 passes for 14,858 yards and 153 touchdowns.

Before being drafted 21st overall in the 2008 Draft by the Minnesota Vikings Moss spent two years at Marshall where he totaled 174 receptions for 3,592 yards and 54 touchdowns.

Marshall Football: Bradshaw & Moss still looking to sign

Two prominent former Marshall University football stars are still looking for work. Running back Ahmad Bradshaw and wide receiver Randy Moss are still looking for jobs as NFL training camp heads into week two.

Coming off a stealer season with the New York Giants Bradshaw figured to sign early during free agency. Most NFL pundits thought Bradshaw was a lock to rejoin the Giants but many New York fans are growing restless as he remains unsigned. Yesterday it was reported that the Washington Redskins were interested in Bradshaw’s services. Late Sunday evening the Redskins completed a trade for running back Tim Hightower, formerly of the Arizona Cardinals. The trade appears to take Washington out of the Bradshaw race.

It was also reported yesterday that Bradshaw would visit the Cincinnati Bengals. Shortly after that report surfaced Cincinnati resigned incumbent running back Cedric Benson. It is doubtful that Bradshaw is still in the Bengals plans after they resigned Benson.

Early this morning Dan Graziano of ESPN took a close look at Bradshaw’s remaining options, read his article here:

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/42643/whats-going-on-with-ahmad-bradshaw

After his least productive season during a 13 year NFL career Randy Moss is also looking for employment. Early in free agency the New York Jets were rumored to be a landing spot for Moss. Yesterday, New York signed another veteran wide receiver Plaxico Burress, effectively taking them out of the Moss picture. According to various reports two other teams, the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles are interested in Moss for this upcoming season.

Keep on checking the Marshall Thundering Blog for the latest updates on former Herd players in the NFL.

Marshall Football: C.J Spillman inks deal with 49ers

From the San Francisco Chronicle:

Spillman signed: The Niners signed exclusive-rights free agent C.J. Spillman to a one-year contract. As a result, under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, Spillman can't practice with the team until Thursday when the new league year is scheduled to begin.

Because of confusion over the new CBA rules, Spillman practiced with the Niners on Friday. The team immediately reported Spillman's participation to the NFL and was cleared of any wrongdoing.

Read the whole article here: http://articles.sfgate.com/2011-07-31/sports/29834932_1_spillman-training-camp-practice

Today's Marshall Sports News 8/1/11

From the Charleston Gazette, Herds Holliday and Herrion take time out for golf

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/Marshall/201107301586

From the Herald Dispatch, Holliday, Curry miss Media Day

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974074082/Holliday-Curry-miss-Media-Day

From the Herald Dispatch, Marshall's six newcomers getting stronger

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1974073782/MARSHALLS-GOT-TALENT