What We Learned Against Marshall

The Knights came from behind to defeat Marshall, 21-20 on a nationally televised stage. Let's see how our keys to victory played out.    Full Story

UCF won in an instant classic over Marshall as the Knights overcame a 20-7 deficit late in the fourth quarter.   Full Story

UCF features one of the nation’s best run defenses and Marshal has one of the country’s best runners so something has to give on Sunday night. What does UCF have to do to slow down Darius Marshall and the Thundering Herd?    Full Story

In a pivotal C-USA matchup, the Knights will host the Marshall Thundering Herd in front of a national audience on Sunday night. Both teams need to win this game to have a chance of finishing atop the division.    Full Story

While it was an all-around team effort that allowed West Virginia to overcome a rocky start and win the Friends of Coal Bowl, there were a few performances that stood out on both sides of the football.   Full Story

While Marshall put an early scare into a WVU team that was without its senior quarterback for all but the first four plays of the game, it couldn’t generate enough offense of its own to earn an upset in the annual Friends of Coal Bowl.   Full Story

While some might think it could be tough to keep his players’ attention during a week in which WVU steps outside of Big East Conference play just one week after its first league game, the Mountaineers’ head coach said that this week’s opponent has the full attention of his team.   Full Story

While the WVU football team steps out of Big East Conference play this weekend for the final time in the 2009 regular season, its head coach said that he doesn’t feel that motivation should be a problem with the Mountaineers facing a familiar opponent.   Full Story

When slow starts became a frustrating theme a season ago, WVU’s head coach resolved to put his team through a different offseason workout regimen to make sure they were physically and mentally prepared to play no matter what time the ball was teed up for kickoff.   Full Story

The contact period began for the Class of 2011 on Tuesday, so what better time to introduce you to the first edition of the Scout 100 for the Class of 2011.   Full Story

With kickoff for the 2009 season a matter of hours away, let's take a revised look at the recruiting rankings for the Class of 2009 based on who reported to campus after attrition has taken its toll.   Full Story

The August edition of the Scout 300 marks the end of the junior evaluation of the Class of 2010. The athletes have completed their junior seasons, the camp and combine circuit, and the college camp season to solidify their place on the Scout 300. See how the Class of 2010 stacks up in the Scout 300.   Full Story

CollegeFootballNews.com 2009 Preview - Marshall Thundering Herd   Full Story

CollegeFootballNews.com 2009 Preview - Marshall Thundering Herd Offense   Full Story

CollegeFootballNews.com 2009 Preview - Marshall Thundering Herd Defense   Full Story

CollegeFootballNews.com 2009 Preview - Marshall Thundering Herd Depth Chart   Full Story

Racking up 64 tackles, one sack, four interceptions and two fumble recoveries for one of the top teams in Ohio last season, outside linebacker Cody Byers continues to draw interest as he starts to outline some summer visits.   Full Story

The Dallas Cowboys are one of a handful of teams who have shown extensive interest in this underrated safety, who just happened to play two sports during his college career.   Full Story

The first combine of the 2009 Scout.com season got underway on Sunday morning in Pittsburgh. In past years the Steel City has always been a favored stop and this year was no different. Here is a look at some players that looked to make a name as many have before them.   Full Story

Last season, UCF finished with the 66th ranked recruiting class in the nation and the second highest in the conference. This season, the Knights are atop the conference. How did other in-conference schools fare?   Full Story

By Noon, February 4, Marshall University football had received 22 Letters of Intents from future members of the Thundering Herd, beginning at 7:01 a.m. this morning with linebacker Matt Pickett and lineman Alex Schooler. Football picked up two huge letters today when quarterback A.J. Graham chose MU over K-State and Illinois, while Quanthony Fletcher choose the Herd over Colorado State.   Full Story

The Herd football program had a number of recruits in this final weekend before signing day and ended with a commitment bonanza of eight players giving the nod to Marshall for this Wednesday, Feb. 4, on the first day players can sign letters of intent. Included in the group who visited was receiver Aaron Dobson from South Charleston, who already committed to the Herd.   Full Story

Indoor football will return to Huntington for 2009, with a new team, new league, new head coach and a return to one of the true sports icons in the Tri-State. The West Virginia Wild will play in the Continental Indoor Football League, a collection of mostly Mid-West teams, two now in the Mountain State and one team in New Jersey. The season starts Feb. 27 at the Veteran's Memorial Field House.   Full Story

For the third year, Marshall University had a former player on the winning Super Bowl roster. Byron Leftwich and Doug Legursky did not get on the field, but won a ring all the same when Pittsburgh beat Arizona in a thrilling Super Bowl XVIII, 27-23. Last year it was Ahmad Bradshaw with the New York Giants and the year before Johnathan Goddard was with the Indianapolis Colts when they won the NFL.   Full Story

2008 Marshall Thundering Herd Season, Game Recaps, Scores and Reviews   Full Story