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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Game day atmosphere

Game day festivities are under way on this muggy afternoon at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The paratroopers’ fly-in was executed to perfection, the band was on its game and the entire senior class led the team out as team captains. Marshall football is under way, but the actual football wasn’t an ideal kickoff with a Thundering Herd three and out. The defense, however, is impressive early.