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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Herd ground game returns talented group

Scott Bolger, reporter September 4, 2015

When the Marshall University Football team takes the field Sunday against Purdue University, six running backs will be wearing kelly green. Seniors Remi Watson and Devon Johnson, sophomore Tony Pittman...

HERD REVAMPS DEFENSIVE LINE AFTER SEVERAL KEY LOSSES

HERD REVAMPS DEFENSIVE LINE AFTER SEVERAL KEY LOSSES

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2015

In his weekly press conference, head coach Doc Holliday praised the program’s player development during his tenure at Marshall University. The graduation of perhaps the program’s most revered recruiting...

Marshall football team before game.

Marshall looks to continue success after championship season

Joseph Ashley, reporter September 3, 2015

The Marshall University 2014 football team capitalized on a favorable schedule and a highly efficient offense that propelled it to a 13-1 record. While the defense had its ups and downs, it was consistent...

Joan C. Edwards football stadium.

Herd counting on rabid fans Sunday

Brittanie Fowler, reporter September 3, 2015

Thirty-eight thousand. That’s how many fans it will take to pack Joan C. Edwards Stadium Sunday against Purdue. As of Tuesday, an estimated 30,000 tickets had already been sold. Marshall ranked at the...

Big Ten finally makes debut in Huntington

Trace Johnson September 3, 2015

The Marshall football program will be in an unfamiliar situation this Sunday when the Purdue Boilermakers come to town.             Purdue will be the first Big Ten Conference football team...

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, however, is one that still needs to be filled before...

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 year after spending the first two years of his...

MU volleyball beats EKU 3-1, remains undefeated

MU volleyball beats EKU 3-1, remains undefeated

Imani Spradley, reporter September 2, 2015

In its home opener, the Marshall University volleyball team defeated Eastern Kentucky University 3-1 to remain undefeated at 4-0. Marshall head coach Mitch Jacobs said getting the win was great for...

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Marshall's Deandre Reaves (19) runs as the Thundering Herd takes on Florida Atlantic University on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

MU Receiving Corps Looks to Replace Production Loss

Ishmael Witten, reporter September 1, 2015

Despite losing two of its most productive receivers from last season, Marshall University football team’s current receiving corps is confident it can continue last season’s success. Sophomore receiver...

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 College Colors Day. Marshall students and...

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Marshall's Matt Freeman goes for the goal as the Herd men's soccer team takes a 2-1 victory over Old Dominion in the Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Men’s soccer splits weekend match, remains optimistic

Bradley Heltzel, reporter August 31, 2015

The 2015 Marshall University men’s soccer season commenced this past weekend when the Herd toured the state of Michigan, taking on Western Michigan University and the University of Detroit Mercy. The...

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Marshall's 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 2014 success. However, the Herd defense finished...

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