All of the Marshall football "Faithful" (as our recently departed friend, Marshall grad and retired Herald-Dispatch columnist, Ernie Salvatore, would say in his pieces) have to be extremely proud and happy for Marshall's former Head Football Coach Jim Donnan (1990-95, 64-21, .753) over his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind.
Marshall University football returns considerable talent, but it's clear respect must be earned.
HUNTINGTON -- Vacations are finished and Marshall University football coaches are now locked into full football mode.
HUNTINGTON -- As the FieldTurf project finishes up at Huntington High School, coach Billy Seals is oozing with enthusiasm about his new surface.
SPRING VALLEY -- As Spring Valley football coach Brad Dingess walked up the hill to his new facilities building on Monday afternoon, he stared at a piece of roofing and grinned.
HUNTINGTON -- Quarterbacks, running backs and other high-profile positions dominate recruiting season news.
HUNTINGTON -- Preseason football camps kick off in less than two weeks, teeing up conversation during Wednesday's teleconference with Conference USA's commissioner.
Editor's note: This is the third in a series of Marshall University football opponent previews.
HUNTINGTON -- Conference USA football Media Day highlights juggled the upcoming season and a significant format shift.
GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- Tattoos tell the story of Chris Henry's troubled, turned-around life in football.
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks often gets asked about the doubters -- the fans who point out that while the Wildcats have won a record three straight bowls, none were of the high-profile nature they had targeted.
Memphis University projects as a contrast of concern and favorable matchup for Marshall University football this season.
SPRING VALLEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS: Meeting at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 2 in the high school commons.
Time to strap on the helmets and get the footballs in the air for both West Virginia and Ohio.
HUNTINGTON -- As area football coaches got their players acclimated to their first practice of fall camp on Monday, they did so with their first scrimmage looming in just 10 days.
KENOVA -- Quarterback Justin Lunsford fired three touchdown passes and Jermaine Payton returned a punt 81 yards for a score to spark the Ceredo-Kenova Crash to a 24-21 win over the Mountain State Bruins in a United States Football Alliance game Saturday at Ward-Craycraft Stadium.
Marshall will lean on defense, running games and special teams -- old-school football in a spread-offense world.
HUNTINGTON -- West Virginia was picked to finish second in a close Big East Conference football preseason media poll.
HUNTINGTON -- West Virginia was picked to finish second in a close Big East Conference football preseason media poll.
Editor's note: This is part of a series of Marshall University football opponent previews.
HUNTINGTON -- Tri-State Youth Football League teams play preseason scrimmages this weekend.
Editor's note: This is part of a series of Marshall University football opponent previews.
Jacob Burcham, a Cabell Midland High School freshman, was the first American finisher in the boys' 1600-meter run Saturday at the Hershey Track & Field North American Finals in Hershey, Pa.
Marshall undoubtedly will have one of the better defensive units in Conference USA this football season.
Jacob Burcham, a Cabell Midland High School freshman, was the first American finisher in the boys' 1600-meter run Saturday at the Hershey Track & Field North American Finals in Hershey, Pa.
Lee Smith's impromptu move told Wednesday morning's story. "It's go time," Marshall University's imposing tight end said to offensive line teammate Chad Schofield. Both players boasted broad smiles while high-fiving.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Pat Carter nervous? Carter, winner of 12 West Virginia Amateur golf championships, admitted to having cause for concern a few times Wednesday during third-round action in the 90th State Am at The Greenbrier Resort.
HUNTINGTON -- College football preseason camps annually are fueled by speculation.
HUNTINGTON -- Marshall University's football program has reinstated its scholarship to recruit Anthony "A.J." Graham after armed robbery charges have been dropped, Thundering Herd head coach Mark Snyder said Thursday.
Whether this reality translates to additional victories will play out in the coming months, but Marshall University's 2009 football team hardly resembles its predecessor.
Ten reasons to be excited or not so excited about the start of Marshall's preseason football camp today.
HUNTINGTON -- Particularly for an opening football practice, Marshall University provided an eventful workout Friday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Amped depth should result in a majority of Marshall University football's most recent recruiting class redshirting.
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Defending national champion Florida tops the USA Today preseason football coaches' poll, receiving 53 of 59 first-place votes.
Defending national champion Florida tops the USA Today preseason football coaches' poll, receiving 53 of 59 first-place votes.
Marshall University football's standout defensive end gradually has returned to sophomore form. That season, he earned Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year honors. PHOTOS FROM PRACTICE.
HUNTINGTON -- "Focus" serves as a theme of Marshall University preseason football camp.
HUNTINGTON -- Coaches and players are locked into full football mode two days into Marshall University preseason camp. That routine will continue, leading to the Sept. 5 season opener against Southern Illinois.
MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart has given top returning wide receiver Jock Sanders another chance.
HUNTINGTON — From open-to-the-public practices to the Sept. 5 season opener against Southern Illinois, Troy Evans realizes well expectations entering Marshall University football in general and himself particularly.
HUNTINGTON — From open-to-the-public practices to the Sept. 5 season opener against Southern Illinois, Troy Evans realizes well expectations entering Marshall University football in general and himself particularly.
Ahmed Shakoor has returned home. No, the Georgia native hasn’t vacated Marshall football for his hometown. Instead, the career-long cornerback, temporarily shifted to safety this spring, is back at his natural position.
All eyes during Sunday afternoon's open Marshall University football practice fixed on newcomer quarterback A.J. Graham.
HUNTINGTON -- Eh, who needs an indoor practice facility?
Experience contrasts with new roles, but Thundering Herd head coach Mark Snyder has consistently praised the offensive line early during preseason camp. The new-look line practiced before approximately 150 fans Tuesday afternoon, highlighted by the Hoot-'N-Holler tackling drill.
Tuesday afternoon's Marshall University football practice hardly lacked for entertainment.
HUNTINGTON -- For two decades, Marshall University football legitimately was considered something of a "Quarterback U."
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Everybody knew Ashton Hall could "run fast, jump high."
There's a position overhaul and then there is the Marshall University football wide receiver scenario.
HUNTINGTON -- Too often for too many seasons, Marshall University football has settled for field goals in lieu of red zone touchdowns.
Marshall University football will be without Marshall in its season opener.
When Marshall's football program hired Kyle Lingerfelt in May as director of High School Relations in recruiting, it wasn't a very smart hire.
HUNTINGTON -- Confidence, leading to knowing patience, has paved Doug Legursky's burgeoning National Football League career.
HUNTINGTON -- Saturday morning/early afternoon played equal parts football scrimmage, fan fest and season-ticket sales drive at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
HUNTINGTON -- Marshall University football's coaching staff, featuring three new assistants, will be available for questions previewing the 2009 season next Saturday at an annual social event.
School Colors: Forest Green & Old Gold
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HUNTINGTON - Lacking more than 1,000 rushing yards entering the Sept. 5 season opener against Southern Illinois, running back could constitute a legitimate concern during Marshall University preseason football camp.
HUNTINGTON -- Football season might be on the horizon, but the Huntington basketball scene is making some moves this summer as well.
HUNTINGTON - Not that they need the warning, but Marshall University offensive football players would do well to be on point this morning.
Monotony of college football preseason practice? Not hardly Monday morning at Marshall University.
HUNTINGTON - Lacking more than 1,000 rushing yards entering the Sept. 5 season opener against Southern Illinois, running back could constitute a legitimate concern during Marshall University preseason football camp.
CHARLESTON -- Mike Hamrick has come full circle at Marshall.
A roller coaster Marshall University football preseason camp has completed for Bryant Milligan.
HUNTINGTON -- Marshall University's annual football pep rally in Charleston is a sell-out.
HUNTINGTON -- Physical, yes, but recent Marshall University football practices also have assumed a festive tone.
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HUNTINGTON -- Chris Jennings, who grew up in Huntington and played football at Fairview High School in Ashland, signed a National Football League free agent contract Tuesday with the Cleveland Browns.
HUNTINGTON — Wednesday afternoon’s special teams scrimmage, a Marshall University football spring practice and preseason camp norm, was somewhat scaled down, but provided a share of highlights.
Editor's note: This is part of a series profiling Marshall University football 2009 opponents.
Possessing top-shelf talent obviously helps lead to NCAA Division I-A college football careers.
CHARLESTON -- Once upon a time, three Marshall University graduates thought it would be a good idea to have an event representing the school in Charleston.
HUNTINGTON -- Darius Marshall, a 1,000-yard rusher, will be missing when Marshall University plays its football season opener, but options abound in the backfield.
HUNTINGTON -- Bob Marcum, who spent nine years at the University of Massachusetts before becoming Marshall University's athletic director in 2002, is being honored by his former school.
HUNTINGTON -- Marshall University Director of Athletics Mike Hamrick announced Thursday that the Thundering Herd/ISP Sports Network has entered into a partnership with WSAZ Television that will lead to two Thundering Herd football games being broadcast locally this fall.
HUNTINGTON -- As West Virginia and Ohio get prepared for the final scrimmage of the 2009 preseason, the season is officially upon those in the Bluegrass State.
ASHLAND -- After 12 minutes of play on Friday night, Ashland was well on its way to getting ripped in the locker room at halftime by football coach Leon Hart.
HUNTINGTON -- Following a recent Marshall University football practice, head coach Mark Snyder was asked to evaluate the leader of his secondary.
HUNTINGTON -- Marshall University football home game tickets are on sale.
Grace Christian d. Elk Valley Christian, 22-25, 25-18, 26-24, 25-13
RUSSELL, Ky. -- Travis Jones rushed for more than 100 yards and scored twice to lead Russell past East Carter, 21-0, Friday night in the football season opener for both schools.
HUNTINGTON -- This season's scenario plays out no-nonsense for a Marshall University football veteran.
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Marshall University football's secondary is gradually rounding into form.
HURRICANE I 381: Aaron Barna 73, Sam Booth 74, Brian Anania 71, Jared Nelson 83, Wyatt Burgess 80.
Some reactions can not be faked. Such was the scenario following Saturday morning's Marshall University football practice. Defensive end Vinny Curry was forwarded praise from a high-profile teammate.
HUNTINGTON -- No, Press Taylor hardly ranks among the taller Marshall University football quarterbacks, but preseason camp results somewhat are misleading.
Marshall’s preseason football camp is over.
MORGANTOWN -- When coach Bill Stewart took the West Virginia football team to the university's pool after a grueling day of practice recently, defensive back Guesly Dervil challenged Payton Brooks to a race.
HUNTINGTON -- High school boys and girls soccer season kicks into high gear today as the first full week of matches begins.
TBA -- South Charleston at Spring Valley
HUNTINGTON -- Marshall men's soccer has an exhibition match today against IUPUI at the Rapid Run Middle School field in Cincinnati. Kickoff is 6 p.m.
Marshall's preseason football camp is over.
Decisions remain looming, but Quanthony Fletcher ranks among Marshall University true freshmen football players projecting as shedding a redshirt.
HUNTINGTON -- Many eyes were fixed on a high-profile recruit Saturday during Marshall University's open football practice.
HUNTINGTON -- Marshall will open the 2009 football season against a ranked opponent.
HUNTINGTON -- On Tuesday night, each time that either the Hurricane or Huntington High girls soccer team made a run, the counterpart had the answer.
HUNTINGTON -- New year, new positions for Marshall University football offensive linemen.
Marshall University's preseason football camp schedule shifted a bit this year, but head coach Mark Snyder isn't complaining.
HUNTINGTON -- Marshall football fans who like to travel with the Thundering Herd have some options this season provided by the alumni association.
HUNTINGTON -- Punt return duties are taking shape approaching Marshall University football's season opener.
Editor's note: This is a series of stories profiling Marshall University football opponents.
HUNTINGTON -- Heading into last football season, not many people knew what to expect from the Spring Valley Timberwolves.
HUNTINGTON -- The beginning of any high school football season is a special time.
GRAYSON, Ky. -- Kentucky Christian University begins its second season of varsity football competition Thursday.
HURRICANE, W.Va. -- Zack Montebell's three-goal hat trick Tuesday led Hurricane in a 10-0 boys soccer defeat of Huntington High.
Chesapeake 166: Nick Duffield 40, Gunner Hill 41, Roger Hoback 44, Nathan Copley 41.
HUNTINGTON HIGH (158): Trace Dempsey 37, Zack Hickman 39, Tyler Cummings 39, Alec Atha 43, Jacob Fisher 46, Seth White 53.
HUNTINGTON -- As the 2009 high school football season opens, there are several interesting matchups in the Tri-State. Following is a look at some of the Friday night games.
Southern Illinois wasn't lined up across the way, but Marshall University football proceeded through game-day machinations Thursday afternoon.
SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley opened the 2009 football season with high expectations after last season’s surprising playoff appearance. PHOTOS AND RELATED STORIES.
HUNTINGTON -- For a number of reasons, a top Marshall University football cornerback insists his team's opening opponent will not be overlooked.
CINCINNATI -- Right-hander Homer Bailey gave the best performance of his career Friday night, holding the NL's top team scoreless for eight innings, and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 for their season-high fifth straight win.
WAYNE -- When a team travels almost six hours for its opening football game, one would think the polite thing to do would be to let them have the ball.
Clarke County, Va. 45, Berkeley Springs 0
SOUTH CHARLESTON -- South Charleston quarterback Tyler Harris didn't exactly roll out the welcome mat Friday night for first-year Huntington High football head coach Billy Seals.
HUNTINGTON -- Fans at Saturday's boys soccer matchup between Huntington High and Wheeling Park got to see plenty of end-to-end action and lots of physical play.
Mike Hamrick is officially on the job as Marshall University athletic director. The former Thundering Herd football player arrived on campus this week, diving into dizzying days of meeting with coaches, athletic administration officials and former teammates.
Editor's note: This is a series of stories profiling Marshall University football opponents.
HUNTINGTON -- Four different Huntington High players scored two goals each and the Highlanders jumped out to a seven-goal lead at halftime on the way to a 10-0 win over defending Class AAA champion Nitro on Saturday afternoon at Huntington High.
HUNTINGTON -- Likely quite the culture shock for a true freshman such as Quanthony Fletcher, a Marshall University linebacker from Miami, Fla.
Everyone has a time when they have to admit they were wrong, and well, this is mine.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez said Monday that his football program has abided by NCAA rules, despite allegations from anonymous players and former players who say the team has practiced far beyond the time allowed.
School is officially open within the Shewey Building. Marshall University football’s season opener remains five days away, but players appear studied-up on Southern Illinois. The Thundering Herd and SIU kick off at 4:30 p.m. at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
School is officially open within the Shewey Building. Marshall University football’s season opener remains five days away, but players appear studied-up on Southern Illinois. The Thundering Herd and SIU kick off at 4:30 p.m. at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
HUNTINGTON -- Southern Illinois appears to have earned full respect from the Marshall University football program.
HUNTINGTON -- Huntington High boys soccer coach Brian Eerenberg didn't need to say much to his team about what happens when effort isn't consistent for 80 minutes in a soccer match against Cabell Midland on Tuesday night.
HUNTINGTON -- Beginning with an overflow Tuesday social event, it appears the Tri-State is prepped for the Marshall University football season to begin.
Ideally, 1,000-yard rusher Darius Marshall would start Marshall University football’s season opener Saturday against Southern Illinois.
Marshall University’s volleyball team is riding into its 2009 home opener on a high note after winning the Hofstra/Asics Invitational last weekend.
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Michigan head football coach Rich Rodriguez has been sued in federal court by a bank claiming he failed to pay back millions on a loan for a struggling Virginia condominium project, according to court documents.
Marshall football tickets for Saturday's game against Southern Illinois can be purchased in the Cam Henderson Center box office from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday. To make phone orders can 304-696-HERD or 800-THE-HERD. Or, visit www.herdzone.com.
HUNTINGTON -- Brian Anderson won Marshall University football's No. 1 quarterback spot first because of his play making ability.
That's the first thing the Marshall assistant football coach noticed Tuesday when Mike Ferrell dropped by the Shewey Building for a visit.
HUNTINGTON -- The 2009 high school football season is in full swing for all teams in the Tri-State this week as Cabell Midland opens at home against Capital.
GRACE CHRISTIAN d. POINT PLEASANT 25-19, 25-12.
Record: CK: 0-0-1, Beverly Hills: 0-0-1.
HUNTINGTON -- Continuing a nationwide trend, Marshall University football is going green this season.
ONA -- As the Cabell Midland Knights prepare for their football season opener against Capital, there will be several changes on the roster from the 2008 squad.
Standout players tend to get lost during preseason college football camp. Coaches know what they have, allowing for unknowns to get added reps.
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio -- Fairland scored a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to defeat Meigs 34-27 in a game that featured eight touchdowns through the air.
HUNTINGTON -- With the NFL season upon us, talk of fantasy football has increased dramatically in conference rooms and offices around the country.
Semifinals: Hunter Tubert, Huntington, d. Bill Wright, Huntington, 6-1, 6-0; Ian Gilliam, Huntington, d. Joshua Clay, Huntington, 3-6, 6-0, 12-10.
1. University 37, 2. Cabell Midland 46, 3. Parkersburg 92, 4, Ripley 104, 5. Wheeling Park 117, 6. Parkersburg South 150, 7. John Marshall 200, 8. Greenbrier East 203, 9. Winfield 245, 10. George Washington 273, 11. St. Albans 280.
WESTWOOD, Ky. -- Huntington High had four runners finish in the top 16, led by race winner Ashton Smith, and went on to win the boys division in the Fairview Invitational Cross Country Meet on Saturday at the John W. Clark Cross Country Course.
HUNTINGTON -- Area residents fared much better overall than the experts did this week in the Football Pick-Em, but at the end of the weekend, Huntington's James Parsons stood atop 112 entries to win the $50 weekly prize.
HUNTINGTON -- College football opening day essentially ranks as a holiday throughout the country.
HUNTINGTON - Perspective led to a relatively content Marshall University head football coach Monday afternoon.
KENOVA -- From his time at Fairland High School to his current position with the Ceredo-Kenova Crash, Sam Huff has been a go-to receiver.
HUNTINGTON -- Huntington High boys basketball coach Lloyd McGuffin has announced that he will not return to the sidelines for the Highlanders this fall.
Marshall defensive lineman rooted for Virginia Tech in high school. He plays against the Hokies on Saturday.
Marshall defensive lineman rooted for Virginia Tech in high school. He plays against the Hokies on Saturday.
Saturday's challenge is obvious for Marshall University football, a 20-point underdog at No. 14 Virginia Tech.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It seems every blog, Twitter account and Web page that deals with college football has some disparaging comments about the Ohio State football team's woeful performance on the national stage the past three years.
DC-Antwan Washington 22 run (pass failed)
Florida A&M at Winston-Salem, 7:30 p.m.
Webb turned in a record-setting performance in the Blazers' 44-24 win over Rice. He broke the C-USA single-game record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 194 (on 20 carries), passed for 221 yards and accounted for four touchdowns. Webb ran for a pair of scores (15 and 71 yards) and threw for two more (9 and 22 yards). Nationally, Webb had the second-best rushing total, second-best total offense performance (415 yards) and second-best pass efficiency effort (247.8) for the week.
HUNTINGTON -- For the last 19 years, the Symmes Valley Vikings have been on the wrong side of the scoreboard in their annual football matchup with Chesapeake.
HUNTINGTON -- If last week was any indication, fans might want to stick around late into the fourth quarter of Friday's football matchup between Cabell Midland and Winfield.
Leading scorer: (H) Daleesha Washington 18. (V) Madison Morrison 13.
HUNTINGTON -- Goals by Anthony Brunetti and Forrest McGuire pulled the Huntington High boys soccer team into a 2-2 draw with Woodrow Wilson on Tuesday.
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HUNTINGTON -- After opening the season against two of the toughest opponents in Class AAA, Huntington High's football team will take a much-deserved week off in Week 3.
SPRING VALLEY -- Spring Valley football coach Brad Dingess knows the Timberwolves' last two meetings with Hurricane were decided by just one point.
(C) Brown 62 interception return (Jared Browning pass Combs)
HUNTINGTON HIGH d. HUNTINGTON ST. JOE 25-19,25-18. Leading Scorers: (H)Ashley Byrd 12. (HSJ) Amanda Ferguson 8.
HUNTINGTON -- An ideal situation for Marshall University football would be Virginia Tech peeking past the Thundering Herd to next week's game against Nebraska.
Check back here for updated scores Friday night as they come in.
HURRICANE, W.Va. -- Spring Valley capitalized on Hurricane miscues Friday night and rolled to a 31-7 football victory at Redskin Stadium.
Spring Valley d. George Washington 25-18, 25-23. Leading scorer: (SV) Kendra Pemberton 10, Sarah Arthur 8.
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio -- Any coach will tell you its important for a team to be big and strong. However, in high school perhaps the most important ingredient is speed.
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- At Marshall University football's expense, Virginia Tech enjoyed a white-wash during its "White-Out" home opener.
MORGANTOWN — Jarrett Brown threw for a career-high 334 yards and four touchdown West Virginia paid back East Carolina with a 35-20 victory on Saturday.
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- For a second straight college football Saturday, Marshall University's touted defense largely underachieved.
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- In each of the game's phases, Saturday afternoon proved frustrating at best for Marshall University football.
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Credit Marshall University football players for perspective and accountability.
SPRING VALLEY -- It appeared that host Spring Valley was going to come away with a victory against arch rival Huntington High during Tuesday night's soccer match.
HUNTINGTON -- Following an absence spanning several seasons, Marshall University football and local television again are partnering.
SINGLES: Naya Thompson d. Shesali Khanna, 8-2; Alyssa Koontz d. Rachel Hooten, 8-2; Alexis Sager d. Shelby Peterson, 8-2; Shelly French d. Rae Stanlet, 8-2.
(W) Taylor Fry 42, Drew Riley 43, Jesse Napier 43, Jeremy Chinn 43, Nick Ferguson 44, Zach Marsh 44
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Justin Burke can remember the dismal Mondays at school growing up in Lexington if Kentucky lost in football the previous Saturday.
HUNTINGTON -- When Ernie Sparks wrapped up his college wrestling career at Marshall University in 1981, he turned his attention to becoming a coach. He applied for the opening at Barboursville High School.
Come Saturday, Shannon Morrison will oppose Marshall University football as co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Bowling Green.
W: James Ednor 3 run (Brandon Spurlock run)
HUNTINGTON -- Marshall University can anticipate a heavy dose of football's latest trend Saturday night.
Singles: Hunter Tubert (BH) d. Ben Haikal, 8-0, Tanner Johnson (BH) d. Nate Brannhan, 8-2, Leah Simon (BH) Nathaniel Hiel, 8-2, Cory Rosencrencz (BH) d. Dean Cornell, 8-1.
St. Joe Blue 5: Lee, Goheen, Dempsey Jenkins, Via. Barboursville 1: Angel.
COVENANT 1, MILTON 0. Taylor d. Crouch, 8-1.
The following ex-Marshall players are active in the National Football League.