Football in May? You betcha

There truly is no offseason in college football, so why not start a Marshall University football blog in May?

This is sports writer Anthony Hanshew of The Herald-Dispatch kicking off our Thundering Herd football blog. We’ll explore all aspects of Marshall football, including players, coaches, scheduling, facilities and the rest. Input obviously is appreciated as we work toward the 2006 season.

As for current headlines, Marshall head coach Mark Snyder hired Phil Ratliff as tight ends coach on Monday, replacing Shaine Miles. Ratliff, a member of Marshall's 1992 national championship team, realized a professional dream with Monday's announcement.