Private movie screening a success

Here’s some early advice for the scores of Marshall fans planning to watch the ‘We Are Marshall’ movie – stuff your pockets, purses, etc. with Kleenex. A private screening was conducted for university officials and others close to the story of Marshall’s 1970 football plane crash and all indications are that this movie crew delivered. One viewer admitted to losing it “10, 12 times.” I had a chance to speak with director McG and writer Jamie Linden Thursday night and each was moved by the response. There always was a sense that everyone involved was going to do right by this story, but it’s safe to say that McG, Linden and the entire crew have exceeded expectations. Congratulations. Thundering Herd fans, by the way, can view a ‘We Are Marshall’ trailer on the Edwards Stadium videoboard during halftime of today’s home opener against Hofstra. The trailer, released Thursday, already is burning up the Internet. Feel free to share your thoughts on the trailer here.