Word on the Thundering Herd
Marshall University owns a unique tradition in college football. The program has overcome the tragedy of the 1970 plane crash to capture repeated conference and bowl championships. Follow the Herd here.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Milligan to transfer
Marshall University wide receiver turned safety Bryant Milligan has left the team and plans to transfer. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound junior ranked third on the team with 17 receptions last season.
Overachieving defensive end Demetrius Thompson was awarded a scholarship during Monday morning’s Marshall football practice. Moments after Thompson intercepted a pass, head coach Mark Snyder called a team huddle to announce that Thompson, a former Capital High School standout, now is a scholarship player.
Tight end/defensive end Jamie Onufrak, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound standout from Sarasota, Fla., has verbally committed to Marshall University's football program.
OK, it’s proverbial go time. For those who watched Sunday’s open Marshall football practice, what did you think? Thundering Herd players don full pads today for a 3 p.m. practice open to the public. What are you most anticipating?
Anthony Hanshew has covered Marshall University football for The Herald-Dispatch since 2002. Overall, he's reported on the Thundering Herd since Joan C. Edwards Stadium's debut in 1991. He's often asked how covering a football program constitutes a 12-month job. This blog should help.