Giants' Bradshaw in jail in Virginia for probation violation Jun 20, 2008
Bradshaw, 22, was sentenced to two years of probation for misdemeanor petty larceny in 2006 while a student at Marshall University. He pleaded guilty in Cabell County Circuit Court (W.Va). (USA Today -- Sports)
College football standout dies in Clay crash Jun 20, 2008
A Starke man who was an NFL draftee and standout football player at Marshall University died June 15 as the result of a motorcycle crash in Clay County on June 14 ... He attended Marshall University, receiving second-team All-American honors in 2004 as a senior defensive lineman. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Giants RB Bradshaw lands in Virginia jail Jun 20, 2008
It is unclear when and how Bradshaw violated his probation, though he was convicted of petty larceny in 2006 while enrolled at Marshall University in an incident involving a video game system. Bradshaw claimed he had permission to borrow the game, but prosecutors disagreed and charged him with felony burglary before dropping that charge. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Renner, Warren in the thick of it at Massachusetts Open Jun 18, 2008
Warren, a native of Windham, Maine, who played at Marshall University, had two birdies and a bogey. "It was pretty fair out there," said Renner. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Recruiting News: Wilson switches; Robbs signs Jun 17, 2008
Pahokee wide receiver Antavious Wilson, who committed to Buffalo in April, has enrolled at Marshall University instead and will play for the Thundering Herd this year. Wilson (6-2, 182 pounds) was Pahokee s No. 2 receiver, but was overshadowed by Martavious Odoms, who signed with Michigan. (The Palm Beach Post)
2002 challenge has Kevin Burcham running Jun 16, 2008
June 1, Burcham started training for the Marshall University Marathon in West Virginia and he is coaching the Sunday marathon team for the Richmond Sports Backers. The Progress-Index 2008. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Former NFL Player Dies In Motorcycle Crash Jun 16, 2008
A graduate of Ed White High School who went on to play defensive back at Marshall University and two NFL teams died early Sunday, several hours after crashing his motorcycle in Clay County ... Goddard was a football standout at White and went on to become an All-American as defensive end at Marshall University. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Ex-prep football star dies in crash Jun 16, 2008
He played at Marshall University, where he was named Mid-American Conference defensive player of the year in 2004, his senior season. He had 16 sacks that season and was a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, awarded to the country's top defensive player. (Florida Times-Union)
Study shows teen drivers ignoring cell phone restrictions Jun 14, 2008
"People don't want to be inaccessible for even 15 minutes driving up the street," said Harrison, 19, a sophomore at Marshall University in Huntington. "They're so used to being accessible all the time.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Teen drivers ignore cell phone restrictions Jun 13, 2008
"People don't want to be inaccessible for even 15 minutes driving up the street," said Harrison, 19, a sophomore at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va. "They're so used to being accessible all the time.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Team may be hindered in Interleague Jun 11, 2008
They include: Second-round pick Tyler Ladendorf -- an infielder from Howard College; third-round pick Bobby Lannigan -- a right-hander from Adelphi University; 10th-round pick Evan Bigley -- an outfielder from Dallas Baptist University; 13th round pick Michael Harrington -- an outfielder from the College of Charleston; 21st-round pick Steve Blevins -- a right-hander from Marshall University; and 25th-round pick Alex Curry -- a right-hander from Cypress College. All six have reported to Fort... (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Study: Many teen drivers ignore phone laws Jun 9, 2008
"People don't want to be inaccessible for even 15 minutes driving up the street," said Harrison, 19, a sophomore at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va. Several states have passed laws during the past five years restricting cellphone use by teenage drivers. (AZCentral -- News)
Chess moves made along party lines Jun 8, 2008
Outnumbered 29-21 in the Senate, the Democrats have to look for makeshift coalitions in order to exert influence, said Terry Madonna, pollster at Franklin and Marshall University, who follows legislative happenings. When you are in the minority, you are always looking for a way to leverage your strength, he added. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
WVU under scrutiny after scandal Jun 8, 2008
"They will rebound," said Dale Nitzschke, consultant and president emeritus of Southeast Missouri State University and a former president of another West Virginia institution, Marshall University. "Institutions survive long after people have come and gone, because they are so solid. This, too, shall pass. People years from now will reflect on when WVU went through that tough time.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
WVU president: Resignation only way to end debate Jun 7, 2008
" Manchin has been largely unscathed by the scandal, and nothing in the panel's report suggested he played a role. "This will not affect Gov. Manchin whatsoever," said Marybeth Beller, a political science professor at Marshall University. "The matter appears resolved. " Michael Perone, chairman of the department of psychology and a member of the faculty-led Mountaineers for Integrity and Responsibility, urged the board to consider what further consequences will follow for those who participated... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Controversy knocks Garrison off fast track Jun 7, 2008
That view was seconded by Dale Nitzschke, president emeritus of Southeast Missouri State University and a former president of Marshall University. "From a distance, I thought he was working very diligently, very effectively, very intelligently," Mr. Nitzschke said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Honors at Philomath High School Jun 6, 2008
Yeager Scholars Marshall University Scholarship. Delaney McLemore. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Marshall HOF Adds Seven In 25th Year Of Hall Jun 1, 2008
Marshall University Athletics is proud to announce the election of new members to the Marshall University Athletic Hall of Fame, and the class covers a wide spectrum of former Thundering Herd greats ... The banquet will start with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., with Keith Morehouse of WSAZ TV-3 as master of ceremonies, on August 29 in the Don Morris Room of the Marshall University Memorial Student Union ... Tickets for the banquet are $30 each, and are available... (Goherd.com)
Great American Thunderfest Satuday In Cincy May 31, 2008
There will also be: Early entrance and special gate for the Marshall group (12:30 entrance into the stadium for the 4:00 p.m. game Pre-game reception in the Fan Zone with Marshall dignitaries and Cincinnati Reds representatives Special seating for the Marshall group (Sections 530-533) First Pitch Honors for Special Marshall University VIP Thunder Tones vocal ensemble perform prior to the game, during the game, and sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game during the 7th Inning Stretch Marshall... (Goherd.com)
Warren gets his game back on course May 29, 2008
Throw in the fact that Warren became just the second player in Marshall University history to lead his team in scoring average all four years, and you have the makings of a promising career that was unfolding with such a vision. But then the dream got sidetracked with a brutal ferocity that no one could have seen coming. (Boston Globe)
Pac-10 Lands 13 on Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-America Team May 29, 2008
Pac-10 Conference - Conference of Champions Official Athletic Site. Conference of Champions. (Pac-10.org)
Poole returning to McNeese State as new head coach May 28, 2008
The other four included current McNeese assistant coach Sara Vogt, North Carolina-Pembroke head coach Steve Johnson, Marshall University first assistant coach Shane Winkler and Wichita State University first assistant Chris Kuhlmeyer. I'm excited about the opportunity to come back to start rebuilding a program that I once was a part of, Poole said. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Marshall eliminates Southern Miss from C-USA Tourny May 26, 2008
- Thundering Herd second baseman Victor Gomez hit a two-out, two-run single to centerfield to break a 3-all deadlock as the sixth-seeded Marshall University baseball team punched its ticket to the 2008 Entergy Conference USA Baseball Championship Game with a 5-3 victory over second-seeded Southern Miss Sunday morning at the new Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. Marshall trailed 3-2 after seven and a half innings, but designated hitter Kurt Lipton got things going in the bottom of the eighth with a... (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kings a hit at home May 25, 2008
All I have to do is hit,'' said Murphy, the rookie from Marshall University who is 6-for-13 this season after Saturday's 2-for-3 performance. I had an idea I would be the designated hitter because my fielding isn't quite up to par. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull May 23, 2008
Did they get to wake up every day and see a wittily choreographed motorcycle chase through the quads of Yale (called Marshall University in the film). Even the most enthusiastic future Indy scholar would have to concede that the movie's habit of quoting from venerable Hollywood antiquities sometimes has the unfortunate effect of reminding the viewer that those movies were better. (Slate)
Big Green Tour Cranks Up This, Next Week May 21, 2008
Also on May 31, the Marshall University Quarterback Club of Charleston will have its annual Herd Beach Party at the Charleston Marriott. Cost is $45 each, and the MU football staff will be in attendance. (Goherd.com)
Ernie Salvatore Honored With Press Box Naming May 21, 2008
It certainly will not be the first changes at Marshall College, then becoming Marshall University in 1961, that the Northeasterner from Connecticut has seen at Marshall since arriving as an young man many years ago ... The naming of the press box in Salvatores name is an honor for a man who has spent over 65 years covering Marshall University and Thundering Herd sports from historic players like Jackie Hunt in the 1940s to Mike Barber in the 1980s, both members of the College Football Hall of... (Goherd.com)
We are the losers May 21, 2008
As an inspiration, PBSI officials, coaches and players could learn from the movie We are Marshall -- based on the true story of the Marshall University football team in the aftermath of a tragic plane crash -- about how to "rise from the ashes to grab glory". Technical skills, program designs and training management can be learned. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Smith Headlines All-Region Team May 20, 2008
- Name - School P - Lauren Delaney - Northwestern University P - Brittany Weil - University of Iowa C - Rachel Folden - Marshall University 1B - Brittany Herald - University of Evansville 2B - Nicole Pauly - Northwestern University 3B - Amber Patton - DePaul University SS - Tammy Williams - Northwestern University OF - - University of Notre Dame OF - Breanna Robinson - Miami University of Ohio OF - Ellen Kresl - Loyola University UT/P - Becca Heteniak - DePaul University UT/Non-P - Colleen... (Und.com)
Csx's Loco Motive May 18, 2008
The gifts included 20,000 to the Rahall Transportation Institute at Marshall University, a pet project of Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va. (New York Post -- Business)
Vacation Photos Doom W.Va. Judge May 15, 2008
"There is a very wide perception that Justice Maynard simply acted unethically," said Marybeth Beller, a political science professor at Marshall University. Blankenship is chief executive of Massey Energy Co., the nation's fourth-largest coal producer by revenue and a leading employer in West Virginia's coal fields. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama shows up in W. Va., but huge Clinton win expected May 13, 2008
Dwayne Williams, a 28-year-old Marshall University graduate student, said Clinton's presence has been good for the electorate. "I'm hoping something can be resolved pretty soon, but I'm excited about what's going on in both campaigns," said Williams, another Obama supporter. (Anchorage Daily News)
Wakefield's 'glue' gets a second chance May 9, 2008
A native of Proctorville, Ohio, he graduated in 1994 from Fairland High, where he played on the offensive and defensive lines, and from Marshall University in 1999. He began his coaching career at Fairland in 1996. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Courtney Vinson Hired as Director of Compliance Services May 3, 2008
Prior to her work at Akron, Vinson earned a Master's in Athletic Administration at Marshall University and completed her undergraduate work at Florida Aning a degree in Journalism in 2003. Vinson was a four year letter winner with the Florida An's track and field team, serving as co-captain her senior season. (Clemsontigers.com)
Pats' Moss has sights on NASCAR Truck Series May 2, 2008
Moss, who starred at DuPont High School and Marshall University, has been a racing fan for several years. "I am by nature a very competitive person and this is an outlet for me to compete at another level," Moss said in a statement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Bartrum-Brown Football Camp May 17 May 2, 2008
Both Bartrum and Brown have been elected to the Marshall University Athletic Hall of Fame ... Marshall University also profits from the closer association of the camp at the home of Herd football. (Goherd.com)
Herd inks Lisonbee May 2, 2008
The Mountain Crest Mustang signed a letter of intent with Marshall University in West Virginia to be a part of the women s basketball team. We were looking for an inside presence, and we felt that she certainty could bring that to our team, Chadwick said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Jones, Herd add Florida forward Spikes Apr 22, 2008
- Marshall University men's basketball head coach announced today the signing of a National Letter of Intent by Nigel Spikes, a forward out of Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Spikes, 6-foot-10, will join Dillard HS teammate at Marshall as White inked with the Thundering Herd last week. (Marshall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Herd Looks For Sweep Of UCF Sunday Apr 20, 2008
- Marshall University senior Tommy Johnson continued a very good hitting weekend on Saturday when the MU catcher went 2-for-4, blasted his sixth home run, a double (third of the weekend) and drove in three runs for the second day in a row to help lead the Thundering Herd to a 9-6 victory over UCF in Saturday afternoon's Conference USA baseball game at Appalachian Power Park. With the win, improved to 18-19-1 for the 2008 season and 6-7-1 in Conference USA. The Herd has now eclipsed its... (Goherd.com)
Top Clinton Aide Guards Chelsea From Press Apr 17, 2008
Now, as a crowd surrounds the youngest Clinton at a Marshall University campaign stop, Reines is on the lookout for hangers-on, swooning frat boys and, mostly, looming trouble in the form of microphones, cameras and notepads. When sharp-elbowed television reporters manage to slip through the crowd and face Clinton, he reaches out his arm to shield the 28-year-old surrogate, points to the side of the room like a stone-faced traffic cop and tells the reporters, Ill talk to you over there. (CBS News -- US)
A changing Philly could be key to Pa. primary Apr 16, 2008
"You've got the influx of yuppies gentrifying the place, you've always had places like (upscale) Society Hill and there's a much more diverse community in South Philadelphia," said G. Terry Madonna, a political science professor at Franklin & Marshall University in Lancaster, 83 miles to the west. "It's a city in transition.". (Anchorage Daily News)
NCAA Certifies Purdue Apr 16, 2008
The members of the Committee on Athletics Certification are: Robert Bernardi, Nicholls State University; McKinley Boston Jr., New Mexico State University; Wheeler Brown, North Carolina Ae University; Rita Hartung Cheng, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Casey Comoroski, Missouri State University; Beatrice Crane Banford, Marshall University; Amy Folan, University of Texas at Austin; Judy Genshaft, University of South Florida; Joanne Glasser, Bradley University; Nathan Hatch (chair), Wake Forest... (Purduesports.com)
Talk of the Times with Eric Weinberg Apr 14, 2008
He came to Keystone from Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va,, where he served as senior vice president of institutional advancement. Dr. Boehm was named 2004 Leader of the Year by Leadership Lackawanna and is a recipient of the Rotary Service Award for Professional Excellence in 2005. (Scranton Times, PA)
CEOs Pushing Ayn Rand Studies Use Donations to Overcome Resistance to Galt Apr 12, 2008
Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, and Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, say they also took grants and agreed to teach Rand. The author, who died in 1982, used her self-righteous heroes to promote objectivism, a philosophy that embraces reason and individualism, while rejecting religion. (Bloomberg)
Dyer Named Finalist for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Apr 11, 2008
The 2008 finalists are: Callista Balko, University of Arizona, Beth Boden, Tennessee Tech University, , The University of Tulsa, Lauren Eckermann, University of Oklahoma, Rachel Folden, Marshall University, Jordan Praytor, University of Alabama, Megan Rhodes, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Anjelica Selden, UCLA, Angelia Tincher, Virginia Tech and Sandy Vojik, DePaul University. These ten names will be placed on the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award softball ballot for a nationwide vote beginning... (Tulsahurricane.com)
In-State Recruiting Battle for Cole Bowers Apr 10, 2008
has seen his recruitment heat up lately, but in-state rivals Marshall University and head coach Mark Snyder as well as West Virginia University, with first-year head coach Bill Stewart, were the first two schools to offer. Herd Insider has an audio interview available below from Luke Beach. (Goherd.com)
Cats, Cards meet on diamond Tuesday night Apr 9, 2008
UK adds gameWith three lost games this season due to inclement weather, the Kentucky baseball team has added a make-up game with Marshall University, set for Wednesday, April 30. First pitch at Cliff Hagan Stadium is slated for 6:30 p.m. ET.. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Saratoga Phillies Apr 7, 2008
"We reached out to him and it worked out great. Him and his wife are both from Albany area. It all seemed to work out." Graber will head up a veteran coaching staff with assistant coaches Steve Checksfield and Andy Cuthbertson returning along with the new addition of pitching coach Tim Adkins from Marshall University. "Kevin is the perfect hire for our organization," Rogers said. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Men's Golf Travels To Huntington for Marshall Invitational (Apr. 4-5) Apr 2, 2008
4-5 to compete in the Marshall Invitational, hosted by Marshall University. The 54-hole event will feature 17 teams, including four from the Mid-American Conference. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Baseball Sweeps Memphis With Sunday 11-1 Win Apr 1, 2008
CHARLESTON, W.VA. - Marshall University junior shortstop Adam Yeager finished 4-for-4 and sophomore right-hander Dan Straily allowed just one hit through six innings to help lift the Thundering Herd to a 11-1 victory and series sweep of Memphis in Sunday morning's seven-inning Conference USA baseball game at Appalachian Power Park. It was Marshall's first C-USA sweep since 2006. (Goherd.com)
Guerrero Leads Monarchs At Furman Mar 31, 2008
Wilmington 306 306 294 906 +42 14 Elon University 307 305 299 911 +47 15 Charleston Southern 307 302 304 913 +49 16 Presbyterian College 307 301 309 917 +53 17 Old Dominion Univ. 313 303 303 919 +55 18 Wofford College 313 303 305 921 +57 19 Rhode Island, U. of 312 309 302 923 +59 20 Appalachian State U. 312 304 309 925 +61 21 Samford University 296 319 315 930 +66 T22 Marshall University 320 308 304 932 +68 T22 Winthrop University 309 313 310 932 +68 24 Davidson College 303 323 310 936 +72. ODU... (Odusports.com)
Catamount Men's Golf Rallies to Fourth-Place Finish at Furman Intercollegiate Mar 31, 2008
1 Chattanooga 287 291 296 874 +10 2 Clemson 292 291 294 877 +13 3 South Carolina 290 294 298 882 +18 T4 Western Carolina 295 302 291 888 +24 T4 Vanderbilt 293 301 294 888 +24 6 Virginia Tech 299 288 303 890 +26 7 South Carolina-Aiken 298 303 290 891 +27 T8 Furman University 297 302 295 894 +30 T8 Ohio State Univ. 294 306 294 894 +30 10 Francis Marion 297 310 292 899 +35 11 North Florida 305 299 296 900 +36 12 East Carolina 300 294 307 901 +37 13 UNC Wilmington 306 306 294 906 +42 14 Elon... (Catamountsports.com)
Surprising suburbs, crucial to both sides, appear evenly split Mar 30, 2008
A recent Franklin & Marshall University poll put Mrs. Clinton ahead everywhere in the state save Philadelphia. In the suburbs, local party officials are reporting an even split. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Guerrero and Murphy lead ODU after first round Mar 29, 2008
24 Marshall University 320 +32. ODU GOLFERS. (Odusports.com)
Women's Golf Second After Two Rounds Mar 29, 2008
Marshall University: 307, 321 - 628 7. UC-Riverside: 318, 319 - 637 8. (Fausports.com)
Camps For Grown Ups, Kids Coming Up At MU Mar 28, 2008
The pair helped Marshall win the title in 1992 in the first title game at the then one-year old Marshall University Stadium ... My family has a very strong and special connection with Huntington and Marshall University, Brown said ... When Kim and I chose to raise our children in Huntington, they enrolled at the Child Development Academy at Marshall University and the academy became a major positive force in their early development. (Goherd.com)
Moss puts indelible stamp on West Virginia Mar 24, 2008
He was a dominant multisport athlete at DuPont High and starred at Marshall University, leaving after his sophomore season in 1997 for the NFL.. The Postal Service's retail and diversity departments came up with the idea to honor Moss. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
At Our Best (41) Mar 24, 2008
Delaney Rose McLemore, a Philomath High School senior, recently was awarded the Yeager Scholarship to Marshall University in Huntington, W. Va. This scholarship is a highly competitive four-year full scholarship offering students multiple opportunities for overseas study. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Stamp (and envelope) of approval Mar 20, 2008
That's right, the US Postal Service in West Virginia is honoring the Pats' dynamic deep threat with an envelope featuring a photo of the former Marshall University football star. The collectible, stamped with a Pats helmet and a Charleston postmark, will be unveiled during a ceremony tomorrow at the Cultural Center in Charleston. (Boston Globe)
Jackson, Oglesby Leaving MU Basketball Mar 20, 2008
Marshall University mens basketball coach Donnie Jones announced on Tuesday Herd centers Jesse Oglesby, a junior from Lithonia, Ga. and Robbie Jackson, a sophomore from Aberdeen, Md. (Goherd.com)
Greater Cincinnati Sports Corp. booming Mar 20, 2008
An athlete, Spencer earned a scholarship to Marshall University and competed in volleyball and track. She later came back home and was a program director at the and one of two U.S. representatives to the U.S. Olympic Committee's International Olympic Academy in Greece. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Marshall's Lape National Player of the Week Mar 19, 2008
IRVING, Texas Marshall University junior center fielder Nate Lape earned baseballnews. com Louisville Sluggers National Player of the Week honors in addition to being the Conference USA Hitter of the Week for his performance against Valparaiso and VMI. The Thundering Herd had a 6-0 week and its first six-game winning streak since the 2004 season. (Goherd.com)
Chipper takes the lead Mar 15, 2008
According to Braves catcher Brian McCann, already a two-time All-Star at 24, he only listens to three people about hitting, and two of them are obvious: Howard McCann, because that s his father who was a former baseball coach at Marshall University, and Pendleton, now the Braves hitting coach. The third is Jones, because he is a pied piper for McCann, Kelly Johnson, Josh Anderson and others among the Braves mighty kiddie corps. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tulane Ends Herd's Tourney Hopes, 48-47 Mar 15, 2008
MEMPHIS - The eighth-seeded Marshall University men's basketball team fell in heartbreaking fashion, 48-47, to ninth-seeded Tulane on Wednesday in Conference USA Championship first-round action after the Green Wave closed the game on an 11-0 run to erase a 10-point MU lead. Marshall took its biggest lead of the game, 46-36, with 6:46 remaining, but failed to score for the remainder of the contest. (Goherd.com)
'We are Marshall' coach helps out N.B. school Mar 15, 2008
Jack Lengyel, a coach who helped rebuild the Marshall University football team after a 1970 plane crash, visited the small city of Bathurst, where seven high-school basketball players and the wife of their coach were killed in January. Mr. Lengyel, 72, was so moved when he heard about the Bathurst tragedy that he travelled to New Brunswick from Arizona at his own expense to tell students, parents and teachers that it is possible to recover from such an overwhelming loss. (Globe and Mail -- National)
