Early, early thoughts on Marshall practice

Marshall football fans now have their fix with practice opening on Thursday under brutally hot conditions. Here are some quick impressions on Thundering Herd football (disclaimer: pretty much everyone looks good in jerseys and shorts; the real test comes Tuesday with full pads). Of the new wide receivers, Tavarius Thompson was most impressive. He combines size and speed and provided a highlight Thursday with a tip-toe reception on the sideline. Emmanuel Spann, back from knee surgery, was much faster than expected. True freshman quarterback Brian Anderson displayed sound body control on rollouts and a strong arm. Overall, this was a good workout, especially considering the 100-plus degree conditions on the field.