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[CR3AMnCR1MS0N]

Quote: Originally Posted by CR3AMnCR1MS0N

Final score Marshall 37 - Vandy 20! Spoiler Junior quarterback Rakeem Cato came up huge for us in this game going 27-45 passing for 342 yards and 2 TD's, along with 2 more TD's and 92 yards rushing on 14 attempts! This brings Cato's season totals to 2129 Passing Yards (18th in nation), 22 Passing TD's (Tied for 5th), 867 rushing yards (Tie for 7th; 1st among QB's) and 11 rushing TD's (Tie for 2nd; 1st among QB's). He is the definition of dual threat quarterback. Redshirt sophomore running back Kevin Grooms also had a notable game with 262 total yards and a 94 yard kickoff return TD (80 rushing, 21 receiving, 161 kick and punt return). He should be a major factor in the Marshall offense for the next three years. As far as recruiting goes, 3* 63 OVR TE Marcus Stephens committed bringing our class to a total of 4 commits so far. We enter week 12 at 5-4 ready to face MAC foe Kansas for Marshall's senior day. Hopefully we can send these guys out with a bang! This game also carries major recruiting implications, as a win here would be very helpful with landing 4-star Athlete Jerod Singletary, who is visiting for the game. 2014 Marshall Football Recruiting Class Spoiler Marcus Stephens - TE - 3* - 63 OVR Marcus Hunter - ATH - 4* - 74 OVR (GEM +6) John Rutledge - DE - 3* - 69 OVR Ryan Simmons - HB - 3* - 64 OVR 2013 Marshall Football Schedule Spoiler Week 1 - BYE Week 2 - at WVU - L 40-38 Week 3 - vs Ohio - W 43-28 Week 4 - BYE Week 5 - at Minnesota - L 35-28 Week 6 - at ECU - W 49-25 Week 7 - at Indiana - L 41-34 Week 8 - vs Ball State - W 56-24 Week 9 - at NIU - L 44-28 Week 10 - vs Kent State - W 35-10 Week 11 - vs Vanderbilt - W 37-20 Week 12 - vs Kansas Week 13 - BYE Week 14 - at Cincinnati Week 15 - at Illinois

Spoiler

WE ARE! MARSHALL! WE ARE! MARSHALL! Was the chant heard from Joan C. Edwards stadium until around 2:00 am Saturday night.

The cause of this in stadium party was the 32-31 comeback victory engineered by the Thundering Herd who pulled off a senior day victory to improve to 6-4 on the year and gain bowl eligibility.

Rakeem Cato showed why he is one of the best leaders in the country in this game. He didn't start well, as he only scored 1 TD, while throwing 2 INT's and losing a fumble in the first half. However, Cato played the late third quarter, and all of the 4th quarter with extreme poise throwing 3 2nd half TD's and a two point conversion to give Marshall the win!

3 more players were added to the recruiting class:

3-star ATH, Tony McPherson
4-star WR, Matt Smith
and 2-star DT Michael Dixon

Also, Marshall seems to be in very good standing with 4-star athlete Jerod Singletary, who visited for the game against Kansas.

The Herd have a BYE in week 13, before traveling to Cincinnati to play the Bearcats, who Lead the MAC, in week 14.

2014 Marshall Football Recruiting Class

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Michael Dixon - DT - 2* - 53 OVR
Marcus Hunter - ATH - 4* - 74 OVR (GEM +6)
Tony McPherson - ATH - 3* - 60 OVR
John Rutledge - DE - 3* - 69 OVR
Ryan Simmons - HB - 3* - 64 OVR
Matt Smith - WR - 4* - 67 OVR
Marcus Stephens - TE - 3* - 63 OVR

2013 Marshall Football Schedule

Spoiler

Week 1 - BYE
Week 2 - at WVU - L 40-38
Week 3 - vs Ohio - W 43-28
Week 4 - BYE
Week 5 - at Minnesota - L 35-28
Week 6 - at ECU - W 49-25
Week 7 - at Indiana - L 41-34
Week 8 - vs Ball State - W 56-24
Week 9 - at NIU - L 44-28
Week 10 - vs Kent State - W 35-10
Week 11 - vs Vanderbilt - W 37-20
Week 12 - vs Kansas - W 32-31
Week 13 - BYE
Week 14 - at Cincinnati
Week 15 - at Illinois

[antixnette]

I won!
I'm so excited. I was down yet again, but came back and won.
Another ESPN classic.

I'm now ranked #18.

I'm going to explore my options.

I had about 6 different All-Americans.

Off-season I go.

[antixnette]

Well, that didn't take long.
You're now looking at the OC for tOSU.

I'm so excited.
I will miss Kent State, but this is an dream almost come true.
I want Urban Meyer job.


Kent State will be the first team I play of the season.

[jejones]

Quote: Originally Posted by antixnette

Well, that didn't take long. You're now looking at the OC for tOSU. I'm so excited. I will miss Kent State, but this is an dream almost come true. I want Urban Meyer job. Kent State will be the first team I play of the season.

Whoop! That only take one season?

[antixnette]

Quote: Originally Posted by jejones

Whoop! That only take one season?

Nope. Two.

First season with Kent State, I didn't even make it to a bowl game. I improved my team and went 13-1 and won the GoDaddy Bowl.

Both offensive and defensive coordinators left for HC jobs from tOSU. I took the opportunity that was provided for me.

[CR3AMnCR1MS0N]

Quote: Originally Posted by CR3AMnCR1MS0N

WE ARE! MARSHALL! WE ARE! MARSHALL! Was the chant heard from Joan C. Edwards stadium until around 2:00 am Saturday night. The cause of this in stadium party was the 32-31 comeback victory engineered by the Thundering Herd who pulled off a senior day victory to improve to 6-4 on the year and gain bowl eligibility. Spoiler Rakeem Cato showed why he is one of the best leaders in the country in this game. He didn't start well, as he only scored 1 TD, while throwing 2 INT's and losing a fumble in the first half. However, Cato played the late third quarter, and all of the 4th quarter with extreme poise throwing 3 2nd half TD's and a two point conversion to give Marshall the win! 3 more players were added to the recruiting class: 3-star ATH, Tony McPherson 4-star WR, Matt Smith and 2-star DT Michael Dixon Also, Marshall seems to be in very good standing with 4-star athlete Jerod Singletary, who visited for the game against Kansas. The Herd have a BYE in week 13, before traveling to Cincinnati to play the Bearcats, who Lead the MAC, in week 14. 2014 Marshall Football Recruiting Class Spoiler Michael Dixon - DT - 2* - 53 OVR Marcus Hunter - ATH - 4* - 74 OVR (GEM +6) Tony McPherson - ATH - 3* - 60 OVR John Rutledge - DE - 3* - 69 OVR Ryan Simmons - HB - 3* - 64 OVR Matt Smith - WR - 4* - 67 OVR Marcus Stephens - TE - 3* - 63 OVR 2013 Marshall Football Schedule Spoiler Week 1 - BYE Week 2 - at WVU - L 40-38 Week 3 - vs Ohio - W 43-28 Week 4 - BYE Week 5 - at Minnesota - L 35-28 Week 6 - at ECU - W 49-25 Week 7 - at Indiana - L 41-34 Week 8 - vs Ball State - W 56-24 Week 9 - at NIU - L 44-28 Week 10 - vs Kent State - W 35-10 Week 11 - vs Vanderbilt - W 37-20 Week 12 - vs Kansas - W 32-31 Week 13 - BYE Week 14 - at Cincinnati Week 15 - at Illinois

Marshall just played their best defensive game this year! They went into Nippert Stadium, and managed to come out with a 27-10 win over #22 Cincinnati! This win was huge for the Herd, who had only won one other road game this season (49-25 over ECU).



Rakeem Cato continues his amazing season, and some people are wondering why he isn't being considered for the Heisman Trophy.

Rakeem Cato Stats

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Passing Yards: 2489 (37th in nation)
Passing TD's: 27 (Tie for 7th)
INT'S: 12
Completion%: 66% (Tie for 2nd)
Completions/Attempts: 203/304
Rushing Yards: 1117 (8th; 1st among QB's)
Rushing TD's: 11 (Tie for 8th; 1st among QB's)

No recruiting news this week. But it looks like the Herd should be able to bring in a pretty nice recruiting class on signing day.

2014 Marshall Football Recruiting Class

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Michael Dixon - DT - 2* - 53 OVR
Marcus Hunter - ATH - 4* - 74 OVR (GEM +6)
Tony McPherson - ATH - 3* - 60 OVR
John Rutledge - DE - 3* - 69 OVR
Ryan Simmons - HB - 3* - 64 OVR
Matt Smith - WR - 4* - 67 OVR
Marcus Stephens - TE - 3* - 63 OVR

In the final week of the regular season, Marshall goes on the road to face the Fighting Illini of Illinois. If the Herd win here, they'll clinch at least a share of the Mid-American conference championship! As of right now though, the Marshall holds a respectable 7-4 record, and looks to have a bowl spot locked up.

2013 Marshall Football Schedule

Spoiler

Week 1 - BYE
Week 2 - at WVU - L 40-38
Week 3 - vs Ohio - W 43-28
Week 4 - BYE
Week 5 - at Minnesota - L 35-28
Week 6 - at ECU - W 49-25
Week 7 - at Indiana - L 41-34
Week 8 - vs Ball State - W 56-24
Week 9 - at NIU - L 44-28
Week 10 - vs Kent State - W 35-10
Week 11 - vs Vanderbilt - W 37-20
Week 12 - vs Kansas - W 32-31
Week 13 - BYE
Week 14 - at #22 Cincinnati - W 27-10
Week 15 - at Illinois

[Zac]

Quote: Originally Posted by antixnette

Well, that didn't take long. You're now looking at the OC for tOSU. I'm so excited. I will miss Kent State, but this is an dream almost come true. I want Urban Meyer job. Kent State will be the first team I play of the season.

Congrats dude. That is pretty sweet to get your dream job after two years.

Curious tough, did you have OSU listed as your coaches Alma Mater?

[Wahooworld15]

After winning the Orange Bowl, I'll be starting year 2 of my CPU vs CPU dynasty with Virginia tonight.