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Kelson commits to Herd

Marshall football added a fifth verbal commitment on Sunday. After landing four commitments prior to noon, the Thundering Herd secured a verbal from Jermaine Kelson, a 5-foot-7, 156-pound, athlete from Miami Southridge H.S. (Fla.). Southern Florida has proven productive during recruiting season, and Kelson ranks among the area’s more diverse playmakers. Kelson, who reportedly had committed to Central Michigan, lined up at quarterback in high school but projects at several Division I-A positions.

Four prospects commit to Herd

Marshall University football has secured four verbal commitments from the final recruiting weekend prior to national signing day.
Following are the most recent Thundering Herd commitments:
Josh Lovell, 6-6, 270, L, Christchurch School (Va.): Lovell ranks as the nation’s No. 28 tight end prospect by www.scout.com. His athleticism, however, could allow Lovell to segue to offensive tackle. He also enjoyed a standout defensive end career at Christchurch.
Maryland, West Virginia and South Carolina also offered Lovell.
Randy Richards, 6-4, 310, C, College of Sequoias (Cal.): Immediate offensive line impact is a priority in this year’s recruiting class. Richards reportedly had committed to New Mexico State and also was offered by Arkansas.
Justin Haig, 5-10, 170, K, American Heritage H.S. (Fla.): West Virginia offered Haig, who also received strong interest from Miami (Fla.) and Vanderbilt. Haig was a high school teammate of Marshall verbal commitment Darius Millines.
Stefon Grace, 6-4, 200, ATH, Cincinnati North College Hill (Ohio): The rangy wideout has served as a top playmaker at the perennial Division IV contender. Grace received interest from both Mid-American Conference and Big Ten schools. He’s lined up at numerous positions, including wide receiver, linebacker and defensive end.
National signing day is Wednesday.

King commits to Herd

Marshall University football has added another versatile student-athlete with Jazz King’s verbal commitment. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound athlete from South Carolina high school power Byrnes boasts sprinter’s speed and can fill multiple roles. Ole Miss, North Carolina, Kansas and Conference USA rivals UCF and Tulane also offered King.
Marshall now has secured 19 verbal commitments. National signing day is Feb. 3.

OL commits to Herd

Garrett Scott, a 6-foot-4, 270-pound lineman from Coffee County H.S. (Ga.) has verbally commited with Marshall. Along with Marshall, Troy, UAB, Arkansas State and Jackson State offered Scott.

Slate out for season

Marshall's leading receiver and All America candidate Cody Slate will miss the remainder of the season with a torn anterior cruiciate ligament. The senior team captain suffered the injury during Saturday's game against Southern Miss.

Last second thoughts, predictions?

We're within 30 minutes of Marshall's prime time matchup with UCF? With kickoff approaching in Orlando, what are your thoughts on this pivotal Conference USA East Division clash?

Time to walk the walk

Coming off the loss to West Virginia and entering Conference USA play for the remainder of the season, will a bowl berth be earned. Share your thoughts.