Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall football team’s performance through first three games of the season

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor September 24, 2015

The Marshall University football team’s 45-7 win against Norfolk State University Saturday marked the first quarter of the Herd’s 2015 season with...

Herd volleyball team falls to Hilltoppers in four sets

Ishmael Witten, reporter September 24, 2015

Marshall University’s volleyball team dropped its conference opener Wednesday to Western Kentucky University. The Hilltoppers (13-2) defeated the Herd...

Lang Named National Defensive Player of the week

Josh Hughes, reporter September 9, 2015

In a game where certain players had to step up, few players stepped up against Purdue like junior safety, Tiquan Lang. Lang was named National Defensive...

Michael Birdsong runs the ball in opening game against Purdue.

After solid debut Birdsong, Herd onto Ohio

Ishmael Witten, reporter September 9, 2015

For a new quarterback, the home opener can be rather intense. Thousands of screaming fans can sometimes disrupt timing and rhythm during a game. That...

Short week testing Herd’s preparation

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor September 8, 2015

Due to its season-opener falling on Sunday, the Marshall University football team has less time than usual to prepare for its upcoming rivalry match Saturday...

Devin Johnson catches pass at Marshall v. Purdue game.

HERD OPENS SEASON WITH WIN AGAINST POWER FIVE OPPONENT

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor September 7, 2015

With the exception of those who engaged in a Tom Hanks Cast Away-style adventure over Labor Day weekend, the entire Herd nation is aware of the football...

Joan C. Edwards football stadium.

Herd football team yet to announce starting kicker for season opener

Josh Hughes, reporter September 2, 2015

As the 2015 Thundering Herd football campaign approaches, many players have won and lost their respective position battles. The starting kicker spot,...

Michael Birdsong practices in Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Birdsong’s journey to Marshall

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor September 2, 2015

After a change in the coaching staff and being told he did not fit the team’s new offensive scheme, Michael Birdsong left James Madison University last...

Kicking Off Football Season with Green Fridays

Kicking Off Football Season with Green Fridays

Ashley Sodosky, reporter August 31, 2015

Marshall University and Herd fans will wear school colors on Fridays starting Sept. 4 for “Green Fridays” in participation with the 10th annual National...

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Marshalls Taj Letman takes down Greg Howell as the Thundering Herd takes on Florida Atlantic University on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

Roster Rundown, Defense

Bradley Heltzel, reporter August 31, 2015

Due to the alluring state of the Herd offense, the defense was often portrayed as the ancillary unit in terms of the responsibility for the program’s...

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