On Saturday, the Thundering Herd will take to the field at Joan C. Edwards Stadium for their season opener against the Illinois State Redbirds of the Missouri Valley Football Conference. Today, HerdNation.com will take a closer look at Illinois State and see what the Redbirds bring to the table. While Marshall is considered the heavy favorite in this game, Illinois State does pose legitimate challenges for the Herd. [details]
by Marshall Media Relations Marshall head coach Mark Snyder held his first weekly press conference of the year this afternoon, signaling the start of the 2008 season. Marshall opens their 2008 schedule on Saturday when the Herd plays ...
by Jamie Oakes Ettrick (Va.) Matoaca weakside defensive end B.J. Morton (6-foot-0, 250 pounds, 4.8 seconds) is still seeing interest increase in his services. Morton continues to hold two scholarship offers but several schools are have told the Matoaca standout that they are keeping a ...
by Jamie Oakes Bradenton (Fla.) Manatee wide receiver Eric Williams (5-foot-10, 192 pounds, 4.4 seconds) is recognized by Rivals.com as one of the top-100 receivers in the country. The Sunshine State standout has already reeled in seven offers, including one from the Thundering Herd, ...