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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Herd football to kick off 2019 season with home opener against VMI

Taylor Huddleston, Assistant Sports Editor August 27, 2019

The 20thmeeting between the Marshall Thundering Herd and the Virginia Military Institute Keydets kicks off the 2019 football season in Huntington this...

Prior to its game against Middle Tennessee, Marshall football specialists warm up in the background as a football remains in the end zone.

Thundering Herd, Fighting Irish to meet in 2022

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter March 4, 2019

Marshall University Director of Athletics Mike Hamrick announced Monday that the Marshall football team will travel to the University of Notre Dame for...

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday looks on during warmups before Marshall's game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 5, 2018.

National Signing Day Central 2019: Marshall Football

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor February 6, 2019

With 17 prospects already signed for the class of 2019, Marshall head coach Doc Holliday already has a head start on building his complete recruiting class...

Marshall head football coach Doc Holliday leaves the field following warmups during the Thundering Herd’s 2018 season opener at Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 1, 2018. Holliday announced three additions to the coaching staff on Monday.

Marshall football elevates Price to co-DC, adds to 2019 coaching staff

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor February 5, 2019

Marshall football’s signing day festivities don’t begin until Wednesday, but that does not mean the Thundering Herd has been stagnant in making moves....

Marshall football proceeds with one of its with spring practices last season in the background of an official Marshall practice ball.

Marshall’s 2019 football schedule released

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor January 10, 2019

Marshall football’s 2019 opponents were already known, but the order in which the Herd will play the 12 teams on its schedule was unknown to the public...

Safety Malik Gant celebrates an interception against Florida Atlantic on Oct. 20, 2018. Gant declared for the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday.

Malik Gant declares for NFL Draft

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor January 10, 2019

Marshall football’s leader of the secondary is leaving the school to pursue a childhood dream.   Redshirt junior safety Malik Gant announced...

Head coach Doc Holliday (center) holds up the 2018 Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl trophy following Marshall's 38-20 win over South Florida

Herd conquers Bulls in Gasparilla Bowl, extends bowl win streak

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor December 21, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. – Marshall football’s bowl game win streak reached seven games Thursday night, as the Thundering Herd (9-4, 6-2 C-USA) defeated South...

Redshirt senior running back Anthony Anderson and Senior wide receiver Tyre Brady during Marshall's game against Middle Tennessee.

Bowl-bound Herd headed to Tampa

Morgan Griffith, Reporter December 4, 2018

The Marshall University football team found out Sunday afternoon that it will face the University of South Florida in the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl...

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday on the sidelines of Marshall's matchup against Virginia Tech.

Herd football week 14 report card

Staff Report December 4, 2018

OFFENSE: D- Sure, the offense put 20 points on the board, but 14 of those points came in the fourth quarter when the game was well in hand. Virginia Tech’s...

Virginia Tech redshirt junior quarterback Ryan Willis passes over Marshall’s defense in the Hokies’ 41-20 defeat of the Herd. Willis completes 18 of his 26 passes for 312 yards and four touchdowns.

Offensive struggles lead to blowout loss against Virginia Tech

Morgan Griffith, Reporter December 4, 2018

Marshall football struggled in the red zone Saturday in its 41-20 loss to Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium. With the loss, Marshall finished its regular...

Junior wide receiver Obi Obialo celebrates a touchdown reception in Marshall’s game against Middle Tennessee. Obialo is one of Marshall’s most productive receivers.

Marshall football to face Virginia Tech in Blacksburg

Morgan Griffith, Reporter November 27, 2018

The Marshall University football team (8-3) looks to add one more win to their regular season record as the Herd travels to Blacksburg, Virginia, to take...

Marshall senior wide receiver Tyre Brady dives for the end zone against EKU in a recent home game. The play results in a touchdown.

Herd football week 13 report card

Staff Report November 27, 2018

STAFF REPORT OFFENSE: C+ Only 14 of the Herd’s 28 points were scored on this side of the ball. Isaiah Green threw a pair of touchdown passes to Tyre...

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