2008 MARSHALL 139 FOOTBALL GUIDE. Miscellaneous Records

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1 2008 MARSHALL 139 FOOTBALL GUIDE Miscellaneous Records

2 Marshall Football History Special thanks to Woody Woodrum whose tireless football history research helped make this section possible. marshall football history The 1903 Marshall College team featured the school s first full-time head football coach, George Ford, who is pictured in the back row THE BEGINNING Records from the M Letterman Club, indicate eight individuals who lettered in football from The Huntington Advertiser, and micro film of the period date back to only Marshall s athletic teams were referred to in the newspaper as the blue and black of Marshall College, or as Indians THE CORNERSTONE GAME On November 14, Ashland High School and Marshall College met in football following the laying of a cornerstone at the new Marshall College Building fronting 16th Street today it is the fourth of five sections combined to form Old Main, the Marshall University administration building. Ashland outweighed the Marshall team by an average of 163 pounds to 135 and the score quickly reflected that as Ashland led 24-0 at the half. Marshall played better in the second half, but gave up 12 more to lose The Huntington Advertiser reported in a article on Nov. 16, There is good material on the college team. All that it needs is regular and efficient training. On November 28, Marshall played Kingsbury High School of Ironton, Ohio, on the campus athletic field to a 0-0 Thanksgiving Day tie INDIANS FALL TO TIGERS On October 23, a crowd of more than 500 watched the Huntington Tigers and Marshall College Indians battle on the Marshall campus. The Huntington Advertiser reported Huntington had an early 4-0, but Marshall roared back up A late kickoff fumble was recovered by Huntington and the Tigers defeated the Indians On October 30, Marshall lost a second game of the season to Kingsbury High School of Ironton, falling 4-0 on the Marshall campus. A disputed score by Marshall s Indians early in the game costs the team a 4-4 tie and a chance for a 6-4 win. On November 13, Ironton s Kingsbury High School beat Marshall again, this time by a score of MARSHALL BEGINS TO WIN On October 22, Marshall got revenge on Kingsbury High School, who beat the Indians of Marshall twice in 1897, by shutting out the Ironton school 12-0 on the Marshall athletic field. On November 5, a rematch with Kingsbury was cancelled by KHS. The Huntington Advertiser reported the story with the headline Ironton Boys Afraid. On November 9, Marshall played it s second game of the year, an 11-5 loss to Catlettsburg in a game played at Clyffeside Park in Catlettsburg. For many years the game was thought to be the first in school history. On November 18, Marshall got its rematch with Catlettsburg on the Marshall campus and pitched its second shutout of the season with a 17-0 win. On November 25, in the traditional Thanksgiving game on the Marshall campus, Marshall won a then school record third game of the season, with its third shutout of the season, blanking Ashland 6-0 to give earn a 3-1 record. Later that day at Clyffside Park, a team of Huntington and Catlettsburg players beat a team of Ashland and Ironton players 26-6 in a game played in front of more 500 Turkey-Day fans from the Tri-State area WAR COOLS PLAY On November 30, Marshall and Catlettsburg played to a 0-0 tie on Thanksgiving Day at Clyffeside Park. It may have been a team of former and current Marshall players due to a shortage of men as a result of the Spanish-American war FIRST HEAD COACH The 1904 team set a school record with four ties in George Ford s second seaon George Ford became the first football coach in school history. Ford, a history professor, finished the season with a 2-2 record. In that season, the colors green and white were used for the first time. The Marshall Athletic Association was formed and Professor M.M. Scott was elected chairman. Roy Grass ( ) was selected as the first team captain TIES The Athletic Association expanded as George Ford was named chairman. Eligibility and lifestyle rules were established for athletics. The team went 3-2-4, which set a school record for ties that will stand forever with the advent of overtime FIRST LETTERS The Athletic Association awarded its first Varsity M FOWARD PASS DEBUTS New coach Pearl Rardin leads Marshall for just one season, but they defeated Portsmouth, Ashland, Georgetown and Morris Harvey. Games were played in Clyffeside Park located between Ashland and Catlettsburg in Kentucky. The Herd shut out its first four opponents of the season and allowed just five points (TDs were worth four points from and five points from ) in the season finale against Morris Harvey of Barboursville, W.Va. The Golden Eagles used a new weapon to move up the field and into the end zone the forward pass, which was just legalized in EQUIPMENT BUDGET, $65 The team s equipment budget of $65.10 allowed for 12 pairs of green/white socks ($8.40), six pairs of pants ($13.20), 11 pairs of shoes ($38.50) and one football ($5). Due to a deficit in the Athletic Association budget, admission tickets were now needed to attend athletic events. The tickets were sold by The Athletic Association. The Association also proposed that all sports equipment be purchased through them. All equipment had to be returned to them at the conclusion of the season and inventory given to the school president before being locked up. Enrollment at Marshall topped 1,000 (1,021) for the first time in school history. There was no head coach, but the squad was run by the team captain, Robinson BIG GREEN CATCHES ON The Marshall yearbook continued to make references to Indians as the team nickname, but Big Green was beginning to catch on in area newspapers and on campus. Boyd Chambers became the coach of the football, basketball and baseball teams, as well as athletic director FIRST COLLEGIATE SCHEDULE First year that football schedule included only colleges of full academic rank. Cy Young, who is now a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, led the team to a record as quarterback MARSHALL 140 FOOTBALL GUIDE

3 The Early Years Marshall Football History 1927 MARSHALL COLLEGE ON THE RADIO A new playing surface was installed on campus as a mammoth concrete stadium to hold upwards of 25,000. The funding was secured by a state loan of $42,000. The facility was to be built in the Fairfield Park area of Huntington. WSAZ, 930 AM, radio began broadcasting Marshall games carrying all of Marshall s home athletic events, only month s after going on air. The first Marshall broadcast came against Concord on Oct. 8, The 1914 Marshall College football team faced Scranton College in a preseason scrimmage THE BIG ONE Boyd Chambers squad goes 5-4, but posts a record-setting 94-0 win over Wilmington MARSHALL COLLEGE BREAKS OUT TOWER PASS In a 92-6 loss to West Virginia, Marshall scored its only points on the famous tower pass. Late in the game, Marshall had driven to the WVU 20-yard line. Bradley Workman, the Marshall tailback, faded back to pass while Dayton Runt Carter and Okey Blondie Taylor ran deep into the end zone. Once in the end zone, Taylor turned to face the passer and Carter quickly climbed up on Taylor s shoulders and caught a wobbly spiral from Workman for a touchdown. College football director Walter Camp later certified the score, but outlawed the play in UNIFORM NUMBER DEBUT Numbers were used for the first time on Marshall football jerseys. Brad Workman scored five touchdowns in a win over Kentucky Wesleyan. Workman had 15 touchdowns on the season. The win still stands as the biggest in school history PERFECT SEASON Marshall compiled an 8-0 season under Coach Archer Reilly, allowing just 13 points over the entire season. Games were played on a campus field called Central Field now used as Campus Commons. Doug Freutel averaged 17 points per game for the season, scoring 17 touchdowns while playing in just six of eight games. He scored a school record 38 points in a game against Greenbrier Military Academy GRID-GRAD GAME Homer Hatfield and Issac Pitsenberger of Marshall College played in the Grid-Grad Game for east all-stars in Columbus, Ohio, on December 2. The West won It was the first appearance in a post-season all-star game by Marshall players RULES SET Marshall president Shawkey was elected president of the new West Virginia Athletic Conference the forerunner of today s Division II WVIAC. Eligibility rules included: 1. Players must enroll in school to play 2. Must pass 12 hours per semester 3. Must be enrolled within two weeks of start of semester 4. Must have completed 15 units of secondary school. 5. Only four years per sport by any player. Charter members were: Marshall, Broaddus College, Potomac State, Glenville Normal, Shepherd, New River State, Morris Harvey, Fairmont Normal, Concord State, West Virginia Wesleyan, and Salem FAIRFIELD DEDICATED Marshall dedicated Fairfield Stadium with a 27-0 win over Fairmont and went on to post an record and second WVAC crown, under Charles Trusty Tallman in the last of his four seasons as coach. Tallman played at Marshall in 1917, 19-20, and then played at WVU from Tom Stark scored 10 touchdowns as the Herd s main rushing threat. Parthenon sports editor Bob Jamison suggests school nickname be changed to Judges. Marshall played its first game under the lights, a 0-0 tie at Williams & Mary THE SHEIK DOMINATES Freshman John The Sheik of Seth Zontini set a Marshall record that still stands, averaging 9.5 yards per carry, rushing for 865 yards on 91 carries, including 200 yards in a 60-0 win over Fairmont. The two-time high school All-American was recruited by West Virginia, Notre Dame, Tennessee and many others, but he came to Marshall when Hawley brought him to Huntington from a coal mine and got him a good job, despite the depression. Zontini led the Herd to a third WVAC title. A live buffalo mascot was purchased from 101 Ranch in Mariand, Oklahoma, and was named Marco, a combination of Marshall and College. John The Sheik of Seth Zontini set a Marshall record that still stands today by averaging 9.5 yards per carry in MARSHALL 141 FOOTBALL GUIDE

4 Marshall Football History football history marshall football history 1935 HENDERSON TAKES OVER The legendary Cam Henderson coached his first Marshall football game on Sept. 28, a 31-0 win over Concord. Marshall s Alma Mater was adopted for the first time, with the words by James Hayworth and music by his father, Clarence E. Hayworth, a Marshall professor from SNOW STORM CANCELS GAME Coach Cam Henderson used a camera for the first time at Marshall to film a scrimmage in September. Later Marshall filmed its first game, versus Miami, Ohio. Bill Smith and Herb Royer played for the college all-stars in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles in August. Royer was added to the team during game week and, to increase game ticket sales, went as The Masked Marvel, wearing a hood to practices HUNT SCORES & SCORES Running back Jackie Hunt, a consensus All-American, scored 27 touchdowns 162 points and set a new collegiate record as the Thundering Herd ran off an 8-2 record. Hunt s 27 touchdowns in a single season stood as a Marshall record for 56 years. Grantland Rice named Hunt as one of the top 10 backs in the nation in Collier s Magazine. Hunt, Andy D Antoni and Jim Roberts were named MVPs and attended the Rose Bowl, which included a tour of MGM Studios where they met Judy Garland and Lana Turner ELKINS SETS MARK Marshall was judged to be the best football team in the state. The Herd compiled a 9-2 record with wins over Virginia Tech (20-0), Toledo (14-12) and Miami of Ohio (21-0). One of the losses was a setback to Peahead Walker s Wake Forest team in Huntington. Boot Elkins set a Marshall record with a 97-yard touchdown run against the Hokies HERD DOWNS WAKE FOREST Marshall knocked off favored Wake Forest 16-6 before an estimated crowd of 15,000 at Fairfield Stadium. Following the season Jackie Hunt played in the Blue-Gray All- Star Classic in Montgomery, Alabama. He played in two NFL vs. college stars game the following summer before joining the military for World War II WAR BREAKS OUT Marshall fielded a team in 1942, but most of the team s players had already gone off to battle Nazi Germany. The result was a record for the year. Football was suspended for the rest of the war years, with no games played from HERD FOOTBALL IS BACK Cam Henderson restarted the Marshall football program, even though some of the players were yet to return from war service. The result was a record. Henderson s basketball team, however, was fully loaded and posted a school record 32-5 record and won the NAIB National Championship for the small school division during the season FIRST BOWL GAME The Herd finished with a 9-2 record including a 60-6 win over Steubenville. Marshall played in the Tangerine Bowl, its first bowl game in school history, but fell to Catawba, WSAZ TELEVISES HERD First television broadcast of Marshall football in a game versus Xavier on WSAZ-TV, just six weeks after the station went on the air for the first time. Jack Bradley did play-by-play for both TV-3 and WSAZ radio 930 AM. Cam Henderson was fired as the Herd s football coach after 12 seasons, one Buckeye Conference title, one bowl game and a record of MAC MEMBERSHIP BEGINS After five seasons in the Ohio Valley Conference, Marshall joined the Mid-American Conference. It was the first of six seasons under Herb Royer, a former Marshall All-American. The season s highlight came in an upset victory over MAC champion Ohio when Bob Gunnar Miller kicked a field goal for the 9-6 victory, the first for Marshall in MAC play. Paul Long led the Herd in punting as a 27-year-old senior COLOR BARRIER BROKEN Howard Barrett, a 6-foot, 190-pound, quarterback from Stratton High School in Beckley, W.Va., and Roy L. Goines, a 6-foot, 171-pound halfback from Douglas High School in Huntington became the first African-American varsity football players for Marshall. They were recruited by MU head coach Herb Royer after Herd basketball coach and legend Cam Henderson signed Hal Greer out of Douglas High School in 1954 to play basketball. Greer was the first Black student or athlete to attend any White college or university in the state of West Virginia. Goines lettered in both 1956 and 1957, joining Greer as Huntington-Douglass Alums and MU s first African-American lettermen. In 1960, Wilson Latham was named captain, becoming the first African-American to hold that honor in Marshall football history MAY LEADS HERD Marshall played Eastern Kentucky in Ashland in a benefit game called the Shrine Bowl. Marshall College won 13-0 in 1960 and Marshall University won 20-0 in 1961 with quarterback Ralph May at the helm for both games. Marshall was granted university status by the West Virginia legislature on March 2. The first victory as Marshall University came on October 14, a 14-8 decision over Kent State BACK TO WINNING Marshall posted its first winning season (5-4-1) since IT S OFFICIAL: THE HERD Thundering Herd became the official nickname of Marshall s sports teams. Both Herd and Big Green had been used by media and fans alike. In a faculty-student vote on January 5th, Thundering Herd defeated Big Green and Rams. Big Green became the name of the fund raising program. Marshall posted a 7-3 record on the field, which turned out to be the last winning season for the Herd for 20 years. The team featured a player named Bobby Pruett, who played both offensive and defensive end. Pruett scored both touchdowns and went for a Marshall record 195 yards in a victory over Buffalo MARSHALL 142 FOOTBALL GUIDE

5 1970 TRAGEDY STRIKES The team opened the season against Morehead State on brand new astroturf at Fairfield Stadium, which was renovated with a new capacity of 15,000. The Herd posted a 17-7 win and followed up with victories over Xavier and Kent and close losses to Louisville and Bowling Green. Following another particularly heartbreaking loss, at East Carolina on November 14, the Herd boarded a Southern Airways jet for Huntington. All 75 people on board, including 37 players, five coaches, administrators, students, boosters and crew members, were killed. ands as the worst sports-related air disaster in American history. Marshall Football History Growth, Tragedy & Rebuilding 1971 YOUNG HERD Jack Lengyel, former Wooster College Coach, was named head coach and assigned the task of rebuilding a devastated program. Marshall petetioned the NCAA to allow freshmen to play in order to field a team, and the 1971 team became forever known as the The Young Thundering Herd. Marshall stunned Xavier in the first home game since the fatal crash, The team finished with a 2-8 record after defeating heavily-favored Bowling Green FIRST SOUTHERN CONFERENCE VICTORY The Thundering Herd won its first game of the season before the second largest crowd ever in Fairfield Stadium (18,212), defeating Morehead State, However, the season highlight came on Nov. 7, in Boone, N.C., when Marshall won its first ever Southern Conference game. The Herd upset Appalachian State, 17-10, snapping an streak against Southern Conference teams. A Huntington police escort picked up the Herd buses at the Hurricane rest area on I-64 and escorted the team all the way back to 18th street, where a crowd of more than 3,000 fans cheered the 2-8 Herd for their victory WINNING AGAIN Marshall won its final two games of the season on the road against Illinois State, 10-3, and East Tennessee State, 31-28, to post its first winning season in 20 years, finishing 6-5 overall. Carl Foder virtually rewrote the record book with his passing statistics, which included 22 touchdown passes. The win over ETSU was the first indoor win in school history MOMENTUM BUILDS The Thundering Herd won seven games, the most since 1964, and went undefeated at home. Early in the season, Marshall was ranked third in the NCAA Division I-AA poll. A new single season attendance record was set at 103,905. Stan Parrish resigned to become head coach at Kansas State. On Dec. 20, George Chaump was named as the new mentor for the Herd CHAUMP GUIDES HERD Marshall s title hopes and NCAA I-AA playoff hopes were dashed when they lost their final two games after recording their third consecutive winning season. The Herd scored 37 touchdowns, setting a then team scoring record, as well as establishing a new total offense record of 3,983 yards. SEPTEMBER 25, 1971 MARSHALL 15, XAVIER 13 Marshall pulled off the upset when QB Reggie Oliver hit Terry Gardner with the winning touchdown pass on the last play of the game. The circumstances and emotions, put this amazing game on our list. This was the first Marshall home game after a devastating plane crash in November of the previous season that claimed the lives of seventy-five people including, with the obvious exception of those who didn t make the trip, the whole Marshall football team. When you think of where the Marshall program has come, remember, they had to start from absolute scratch. from Collegefootballnews.com 1973 FIRST SELL OUT First capacity crowd (16,000) at Fairfield Stadium saw Marshall top Morehead in season opener, Marshall applied for re-admission to the MAC, but was turned down SOUTHERN CONFERENCE With Marshall granted admission into Southern Conference, Frank Ellwood s Herd notched five victories, including the first win in 37 years over Miami of Ohio, Fairfield Stadium s capacity was increased to 18,000. During the season, Marshall upset Akron, GEIGER CRACKS 1,000 YARDS Marshall was eligible for the Southern Conference football title for first time. C.W. Geiger became Marshall s first official 1,000- yard rusher. Most historians agree that Jackie Hunt likely accomplished the feat in 1940 and SO CLOSE IN IDAHO Marshall finished as the National I-AA runner-up, losing to Northeast Louisiana, 43-42, in the championship game played in Pocatello, Idaho. On the way to the title match, the Herd rolled over James Madison, 41-12, Weber State, 51-23, and Southern Conference Champion Appalachian State, Marshall quarterback Tony Petersen was named Southern Conference Athlete of the Year and the league s Offensive Player of the Year. The highlight of the season was a last second victory over Louisville CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD The Thundering Herd won its first Southern Conference football championship as Marshall and Furman tied for the top spot in the league with 6-1 records. Mike Barber was honored as the recipient of the first-ever NCAA Division I-AA Player of the Year, as voted by the American Football Coaches Association. The team set a then-school record for wins with 11. With an eight-game win streak to start the year, the Herd was ranked No. 1 in Division I-AA for the first time HOME WIN STREAK HITS 16 Marshall finished at 6-5 for a sixth-consecutive winning season, matching a school record MARSHALL 143 FOOTBALL GUIDE

6 Marshall Football History football history marshall football history 1990 DONNAN TAKES HELM Marshall posted its seventh-consecutive winning season, setting a school record. First-year Head Coach Jim Donnan went 6-5 including a 10-7 win against Southern Conference power Furman HERD REACHES NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME The Herd flourished under second-year head coach Jim Donnan, as they posted an 11-4 record and went undefeated in the new Marshall University Stadium, including the inaugural game win over New Hampshire in front of a record crowd of 33,116. Scout team player J.D. Coffman died during the season of a viral disease and the team remembered him with the phrase Feed the Fire. They took his helmet with them to every game, all the way to the national championship game. In post-season play, Marshall defeated Western Illinois, Northern Iowa and Eastern Kentucky before losing, 25-17, to Youngstown State in the I-AA Championship game in Statesboro, Georgia. Several players received high individual honors: offensive guard Phil Ratliff named to the Kodak All-America team, quarterback Michael Payton named Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Year and defensive back Roger Johnson named Southern Conference Freshman of the Year NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Marshall won its first ever football national championship with a thrilling victory over Youngstown State, 31-28, before a title game record crowd of 31,304 at MU Stadium. Herd hero Willy Merrick kicked the first, and only, field goal of his career from 22 yards out with 10 seconds left for the win. Marshall s 12 wins were the most in school history. Individual honors for the NCAA champions and national scoring leaders included Chevrolet National Coach of the Year for Jim Donnan; Walter Payton I-AA Player of the Year for Michael Payton; Jacobs Blocking Trophy Award for Phil Ratliff; and All-America honors for Payton, Ratliff, Troy Brown and Mike Bartrum. Brown and Bartrum began their NFL careers with the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs, respectively. Payton won his second-consecutive Southern Conference Athlete of the Year award YOUNGSTOWN GETS REVENGE For the third-consecutive year, Marshall and Youngstown State met for the national title. The Herd came up short, 17-5, but nevertheless had a successful year with its 11 wins. Chris Deaton won the prestigious Jacobs Blocking Trophy, Chris Parker was named Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Year and William King was honored as Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Roger Johnson was named an All-American, as were Deaton, Parker, King, Rodney Garrett and David Merrick. The Marshall defense allowed a national best of only 11.2 points per game SOUTHERN CONFERENCE SUCCESS The school s first ever outright Southern Conference football championship came about as a result of the Herd s 7-1 league slate and for the fourth-consecutive season MU gained a playoff berth. The Herd also boasted its fourth-consecutive winner of the Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Year in quarterback Todd Donnan. Safety Roger Johnson, offensive tackle William Pannell and punter Travis Colquitt were first team All-Americans. Chris Parker rushed for a school record 1,728 yards. The Herd went 9-0 at home ANOTHER CLOSE CALL Marshall became the first team in I-AA history to make five consecutive trips to the semi-final round of the playoffs. The Herd made its fifth national championship game but fell short to Montana, Running back Chris Parker ended his brilliant career with a school and Southern Conference record 5,931 yards and was named Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Parker, defensive end B.J. Cohen, defensive tackle Billy Lyon, defensive back Melvin Cunningham, and offensive tackle William Pannell were named All-Americans. Pannell also won the Southern Conference s Jacobs Blocking Trophy. QB Chad Pennington captured the league s Freshman of the Year honors UNDEFEATED HERD CAPTURES SECOND NATIONAL TITLE Marshall sets its claim as the best Division I-AA team in history as it plowed through the season to claim its second national championship in five years. The Herd finished 15-0 and never had a game finish closer than two touchdowns. Freshman Randy Moss set NCAA records for most touchdown receptions and receiving yardage by a freshman. He also bettered Jerry Rice s mark by catching a touchdown pass in 11-consecutive regular season games. Eric Kresser tied a school record for touchdown passes with 35. Aaron Ferguson became the fourth Marshall player in five years to win the Southern Conference s Jacobs Blocking Trophy. Ten players were named All-American. Seventeen players were voted All-Southern Conference, nearly the entire starting line-up. Bob Pruett, in his first season as the head coach at Marshall, was named National Coach of the Year by Chevrolet and the All-American Football Foundation. Pruett also became the first coach in college football history to post a perfect 15-0 record and national championship in his first year MARSHALL DOMINATES IN DIVISION I-A In the school s first season in the Mid-American Conference and Division 1-A football in nearly 30 years, Marshall wasted no time in showing that it belonged. The Herd s 10 wins were the most ever by any first year Division 1-A team. The Herd won the first MAC championship game over Toledo, and advanced to the Ford Motor City Bowl, the school s first bowl game in 50 years, to play Mississippi. Sophomore wide receiver Randy Moss ended his record-breaking career at Marshall as the school s first ever Heisman Trophy finalist and Biletnikoff Award winner before being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings as the 21st overall pick in the draft. Moss also broke the NCAA record for touchdown receptions in a season with 25. Moss finished his career with 55 touchdowns in only 28 games. Chad Pennington led the nation in touchdown passes with 39, which also set the NCAA record for touchdown passes thrown by a sophomore. The Herd s center John Wade participated in the Senior Bowl All-Star game and was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars FIRST BOWL VICTORY Marshall s first-ever bowl victory capped off a 12-1 season for the Herd. En route to the school s eighth-straight season with 10 or more wins, Marshall knocked off the South Carolina Gamecocks, 24-21, on a Billy Malashevich field goal as time expired, giving the Herd its first win over a Southeastern Conference team. A Halloween day loss at Bowling Green proved to be the only speed bump in the season for Marshall, which won its second Mid-American Conference championship in as many seasons of Division I-A competition when Marshall won a MAC title game rematch with Toledo, Marshall again played in the Motor City Bowl, where the Herd beat the University of Louisville, which went into the game boasting the nation s top rated offense, Marshall quarterback Chad Pennington was named the game s outstanding player as he passed for 411 yards and four touchdowns, while linebacker John Grace was the outstanding lineman as he recorded eight tackles, four of them behind the line of scrimmage MARSHALL 144 FOOTBALL GUIDE

7 1999 THE MAGICAL SEASON Marshall entered the final season of the 1990s with an opportunity to stake it s claim as the most successful Division I-A/I-AA team of the decade. After opening the season with a dramatic victory over Clemson in Death Valley, the Herd rolled through the regular season behind the stellar play of senior quarterback Chad Pennington and an extremely stingy defensive unit. After allowing a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Clemson game, Marshall did not allow another until the 10th game of the season. As the season progressed, Pennington continued to climb the NCAA charts in several passing categories, finishing in the top five in NCAA history in passing yards, completions and touchdown passes. None, however, was as dramatic as the one-yard TD pass to Eric Pinkerton in the closing seconds of the MAC Championship game against Western Michigan. Trailing 23-0 early in the third quarter, Pennington rallied his team to a deficit with seven seconds to play and no time outs. Instead of going for the field goal to tie, the Herd went for the win and Pennington hooked up with Pinkerton for the game-winning points. Marshall went on to crush Brigham Young, 21-3, in the Motor City Bowl to cap an undefeated season and a top 10 national ranking. Pennington was a finalist for the Davey O Brien and Johnny Unitas Awards, as well as becoming the second Marshall player in three years to be a Heisman Trophy finalist. After the season Pennington, along with teammates Rogers Beckett, Doug Chapman and James Williams, were selected in the NFL Draft. Marshall completed the 1990s with 114 victories, more than any other team in Division I-A or I-AA in a single decade in the history of college football MAC CHAMPS, AGAIN Marshall laid claim to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Mid-American Conference Championship with a victory over Western Michigan. The Herd extended its national-best win streak to 17 games with a 63-7 victory over Southeast Missouri State in the season opener. After three losses, Marshall rallied though to win seven of its last eight games, including a win over Cincinnati in the Motor City Bowl. It marked the third-straight bowl win. Sophomore quarterback Byron Leftwich finished the season throwing for 3,358 yards and 21 touchdowns, with just nine interceptions. Seven players were honored as all-conference selections: Jimmy Cabellos (OL), Nate Poole (WR), Max Yates (LB), Paul Toviessi (DL), Jimmy Parker (DL), Danny Derricott (DB) and Maurice Hines (DB). Paul Toviessi was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round, as the 51st overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. All four-year seniors from the 2000 team earned a conference championship ring from each season they played MARSHALL 145 FOOTBALL GUIDE Marshall Football History The 90s and The Decade of Dominance 2001 DID YOU SEE THAT GAME? The Thundering Herd blew a substantial lead against Toledo, costing Marshall its first MAC Championship, and trailed East Carolina 38-8 at halftime of the GMAC Bowl. It seemed as if a season that had included a 10-game win streak, a fifth straight MAC East Division title and numerous national accolades was about to come to an end. Then things started to turn. First Ralph Street, and then Terence Tarpley, returned interceptions for touchdowns, helping to cut the deficit to by the end of the thrid quarter. Then junior quarterback Byron Leftwich hoisted the Herd onto his broad shoulders and literally carried the team to one of the most stunning victories in school history. When his 70th, and final, pass connected with Josh Davis, completing the largest comeback in bowl history, shock waves echoed around the nation. In the days and weeks following the GMAC Bowl, the fervor surrounding Leftwich and Marshall football continued to grow BACK ON TOP IN THE MAC Byron Leftwich entered his final collegiate season as the top ranked player in college football and a second week game at Virginia Tech was expected to be the high-water mark for the year. Despite Leftwich s best efforts, he finished 31-for-49 for 406 yards, the Thundering Herd fell to the Hokies. Marshall moved quickly to shake off the disappointment and rolled to five-straight wins heading into November. Following victories over Ohio and Ball State, Marshall turned its attention on regaining the MAC crown. After jumping out early, just as they had done the previous year, the Herd watched Toledo battle back and turn the game into a shootout down the stretch. During the game Leftwich became the MAC s all-time passing leader, but it was his game-winning 40-yard touchdown strike to Watts in the game s final minute that will go down in history. Marshall didn t need the dramatics of 2001 in the GMAC Bowl. The Herd took control of the game against Louisville early and never looked back, taking a victory MADE IN MANHATTAN The team earned an 8-4 record for a school-record 20th consecutive winning season. The Herd faithful, who set an attendance record during the season, also saw the end of Darius Watts tremendous collegiate career and Marshall Stadium get a new name. The Thundering Herd s win over then sixth-ranked, and eventual Big 12 Conference Champion, Kansas State marked the first time ever that a MAC school had beaten a team ranked as high as sixth in the national rankings and it marked the first time that Marshall had beaten a team ranked in the AP Top 25. The Herd s win ended several impressive Wildcat streaks that day, including the nation s fourth longest active winning streak and 39 -game home winning streak. Marshall was then selected as the National Team of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America GODDARD ARRIVES Marshall experienced several ups and downs en route to a 6-6 overall record in its final year in the Mid-American Conference, however, the highlight of the season had to be the tremendous play of senior defensive end Johnathan Goddard. Goddard exploded on to the scene and recorded 16 quarterback sacks and 28.5 tackles for loss. Both of those numbers led the nation and etched Goddard s name into the Marshall, MAC and NCAA record books. He went on to be named Marshall s first-ever Bronko Nagurski Trophy finalist and earned multiple All-America accolades A NEW COACH, A NEW CONFERENCE, A NEW ERA Former Marshall All-American defensive back Mark Snyder was introduced as the 28th head coach in program history on April 14, The 2005 season also saw the Thundering Herd entering a new league - the newly revamped Conference USA. In its first season of competition, the Herd finished 4-7 with a 3-5 mark in C-USA. Marshalll set a new single-game attendance record with a crowd of 36,914 for a game with Kansas State on Sept. 10. The Thundering Herd also appeared on national television a record eight times BRADSHAW, MCCLELLAN & SLATE Marshall rallied from a 1-5 start to a strong 4-2 finish, playing for bowl eligibility until the season s final game. The year was highlighted by the play of junior running back Ahmad Bradshaw and sophomore defensive end Albert McClellan. Bradshaw rushed for a Conference USA-best 1,523 yards and 19 touchdowns and finished second nationally in scoring with 120 points. McClellan was named C-USA Defensive Player of the Year after leading the league with 19 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks. Cody Slate led the team in receiving en route to freshman All-America honors.

8 National Champions 1992 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Marshall won the first of two I-AA national championships in a five-year span. It was the stuff of which dreams are made, but who could have possibly dreamed the game day scenario that carried the Thundering Herd to the 1992 national championship. Senior place-kicker Willy Merrick, having never attempted a field goal in his life at any level, kicked one through the uprights with 10 seconds on the clock to bring the title to Huntington, W.Va. In 1987, Marshall failed to hold a fourth quarter lead against Northeast Louisiana in the championship game, losing In 1991, Marshall took a 17-6 lead into the fourth quarter against Youngstown State, only to lose Then, in 1992 Marshall led 28-0 late in the third quarter before those same Penguins stormed back to tie the score, 28-28, and threatened to crush the hopes and dreams of the Marshall faithful once more. But unlike the aforementioned losses, Marshall walked off the field that mild December day National Champions. Marshall s season began on Sept. 5 as the No. 2 ranked Thundering Herd, the Herd was ranked No. 1 in every major national poll except the NCAA poll, battled I-64 rival Morehead State. Marshall claimed its ninth consecutive home-opener by a score of The Herd played host to Eastern Illinois on Sept. 12 in the first meeting between the two schools. Marshall cruised to a triumph with Troy Brown contributing 292 all-purpose yards. Marshall began its Southern Conference schedule Sept. 19 at VMI. Head coach Jim Donnan had emphasized during the pre-season that Marshall s goal in 92 was to win the schools first ever outright league championship. The game at VMI would be the Herd s initial road game of the year and was also the Keydets Homecoming, a formidable test for the Herd. Touchdowns from Glenn Pedro, Chris Parker and Orlando Hatckett gave the Herd a margin at the intermission. Marshall s defensive adjustments at halftime blanked the Keydets in the second half and Marshall added two more rushing scores in the final seven minutes for a hard earned victory. Marshall went into the Oct. 3 game with Missouri coming off its bye-week and its second No. 1 ranking in school history. The ranking however, failed to THE 1992 SEASON Willy Merrick s Field Goal Gives Herd Win Overall Record: 12-3 SoCon Record: 5-2 Sept. 5 MOREHEAD STATE W, 49-7 Sept. 12 EASTERN ILLINOIS W, Sept. 19 at VMI W, Oct. 3 at Missouri L, Oct. 10 FURMAN W, 48-6 Oct. 17 at The Citadel W, Oct. 24 TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA W, Oct. 31 at Western Carolina L, Nov. 7 APPALACHIAN STATE (HC) L, Nov. 14 TENNESSEE TECH W, Nov. 21 at East Tennessee State W, NCAA I-AA Playoffs Nov. 28 EASTERN KENTUCKY W, 44-0 Dec. 5 MIDDLE TENNESSEE W, Dec. 12 DELAWARE W, 28-7 NCAA I-AA National Championship Game Dec. 19 YOUNGSTOWN STATE W, Statistical Leaders RUSHING PLAYER ATT. YARDS TD Glenn Pedro Orlando Hatchett PASSING PLAYER ATT.-COMP. YARDS TD INT Michael Payton Todd Donnan RECEIVING PLAYER REC. YARDS TD Troy Brown Mike Bartrum impress the Tigers of the Big 8. Missouri jumped to a 17-7 lead at halftime, led late in the third quarter and then scored 17 unanswered points. The final score of was Marshall s most lopsided defeat of the year. A full moon on the night of Oct. 10 and sellout crowd of 28,272 at MU Football Stadium provided the scene for another clash with the Furman Paladins. When the dust settled, Marshall stood with a 48-6 win, Furman s worst defeat since A Johnson Hagood Stadium record crowd of 23,025 greeted the Herd on Oct. 17 in Charleston, S.C. as the No. 4 Bulldogs and No. 5 Herd squared off in a game 2008 MARSHALL 146 FOOTBALL GUIDE that had both playoff and league title implications. Marshall wiped away all past memories of its Charleston losses by grinding out a victory over the Bulldogs. The win over The Citadel propelled the Herd to a No. 3 ranking going into the Oct. 24 game at home versus the injury-riddled UT-Chattanooga Moccasins; Marshall emerged with a victory. On Oct. 31, the unranked Catamounts and No. 2 ranked Thundering Herd battled on nearly even terms until defensive lineman Jim Tulley intercepted a Michael Payton pass and ran 17 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter giving WCU a lead. The Herd went on to lose The Herd scored 21 points in the first half against ASU, but trailed mid-way though the fourth quarter. Troy Brown and Glenn Pedro both scored to give Marshall a lead with 5:38 remaining. However, the Mountaineers drove 72 yards in 15 plays, scoring the winning touchdown on a nine yard pass with eight seconds left. Appalachian State handed Marshall its first loss in the two year old stadium. The loss also dropped Marshall out of the league title race and MU plummeted to No. 10 in the NCAA poll. Marshall had to win-out the rest of the season to be considered for a playoff at-large berth. Marshall wasted no time getting back on the winning track, bolting a 21-0 lead en route to a thrashing of Tennessee Tech on Nov. 14. The Herd closed out the regular season on Nov. 21 with a disposal of East Tennessee State University. Ohio Valley Conference champion Middle Tennessee State journeyed to Huntington on Dec. 5 for a quarter-final play-off game. Late in the first quarter Marshall All-American quarterback Michael Payton went down with a knee injury and Todd Donnan came off the bench to complete 13-of-23 passes for 246 yards and three TD passes (to Troy Brown) as Marshall posted a win. Delaware, the Yankee Conference winner, challenged Marshall on Dec. 12 in the semifinal round. The Herd forced five Blue Hen turnovers and, after spotting its opponent a 7-0 lead, controlled the entire game winning by a 28-7 count. Roger Johnson returned an interception 79 yards for a touchdown to highlight the afternoon. The scene was set for a rematch with Youngstown State, the team that beat the Herd a year earlier in Statesboro, Ga. for the national championship. Less then 24 hours after Marshall s win over Delaware, the MU ticket office employees posted a Game Sold Out sign in their window and went home early. And the rest is National Championship history.

9 National Champions 1996 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Marshall finished the 1996 season 15-0 en route to its second national title. The 1996 season would be one with many expectations. The Herd returned almost all of its starters from a team that advanced to the championship game the previous year. Also entering the picture this season were a host of transfers including Florida quarterback Eric Kresser and Florida State wide receiver Randy Moss. Bob Pruett, previously the defensive coordinator at Florida, returned to his Alma Mater to head up a Marshall program that had been picked by most to win the national championship. Marshall s first two weeks were with familiar foe, Howard and West Virginia State. Against the Howard Bison in week one, Randy Moss and Eric Kresser connected for their first touchdown pass. Despite heading into halftime with only a four point lead, 24-20, Marshall defeated the Bison Moss continued his success in the West Virginia State game by contributing three touchdowns in the 42-7 win. The third game of the season at Georgia Southern marked the Herd s first Southern Conference game of the season. Marshall came from behind to win the contest The Herd entered the fourth game with a 3-0 record. The match-up with No. 12 Western Kentucky would give the victor a perfect record and the loser their first loss of the season. On Marshall s first possession, Moss caught a three-yard touchdown pass for a 7-0 game. At halftime the Herd led 23-3 and won by a score of The Herd got back into the conference schedule with a 45-0 shutout of Tennessee Chattanooga. After a 7-7 start with VMI, Marshall put up 28 unanswered points in the remainder of the first half. The Herd cruised to a win. Western Carolina found itself in a 35-point hole after only 18 minutes of play. Through one-and-a-half periods of play Kresser was 17-for-23 through the air for 300 yards. Marshall went on to win The next game of the season was a revenge match with 1995 SoCon Champions Appalachian State. Overall Record: 15-0 SoCon Record: 7-0 Sept. 7 HOWARD W, Sept. 14 WEST VIRGINIA STATE W, 42-7 Sept. 21 at Georgia Southern W, Sept. 28 WESTERN KENTUCKY W, 37-3 Oct. 5 TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA W, 45-0 Oct. 12 at VMI W, Oct. 19 WESTERN CAROLINA W, Oct. 26 at Appalachian State W, Nov. 2 THE CITADEL (HC) W, Nov. 9 at East Tennessee State W, Nov. 16 FURMAN W, NCAA I-AA Playoffs Nov. 30 DELAWARE W, Dec. 7 FURMAN W, 54-0 Dec. 14 NORTHERN IOWA W, NCAA I-AA National Championship Game Dec. 21 MONTANA W, Appalachian State earned the outright title by beating the Herd 10-3 in The Mountaineers pulled ahead, 10-7, heading into halftime. That would be the last time Appalachian State scored in the game. Kresser made connections with Moss and Tim Martin for touchdowns in the second half. In the win, punter Chris Hanson punted six times in a single game for a school record average of 55.3 yards per kick. The 14 point difference will be Marshall s smallest margin of victory all season. The Citadel Bulldogs came to Marshall Stadium as underdogs, but put up the first points of the game. The Kresser and Moss connection answered back quickly to even the score. Moss had now caught a TD pass in each of the nine games, as well as in the first quarter of every game. THE 1996 SEASON The Perfect Season Statistical Leaders RUSHING PLAYER ATT. YARDS TD Erik Thomas 187 1,296 8 Doug Chapman 198 1, PASSING PLAYER ATT.-COMP. YARDS TD INT Eric Kresser , Mark Zban RECEIVING PLAYER REC. YARDS TD Randy Moss 78 1, Tim Martin MARSHALL 147 FOOTBALL GUIDE Before halftime, the Herd and the Bulldogs exchanged points, but Marshall held the lead heading into the break, 21-16, with the help of an 88-yard kickoff return by Moss that led to a touchdown. Marshall won the game Following the game, Moss had tallied 17 touchdowns in nine games, a new SoCon record. Moss four TDs against Citadel game tied the SoCon touchdown receptions in a single game. At the beginning of the 10th week, Marshall had two games left and three teams were in contention for the SoCon Championship. East Tennessee State held the Herd scoreless in the first quarter, a feat no other team has accomplished all season. Despite the setback, Marshall won The Herd earned a share of the SoCon Championship with this victory. The No. 12 ranked Furman Paladins took the lead 14-7 by answering Marshall s opening TD with two unanswered touchdowns of their own. The Herd went into the halftime break trailing By the end of the game Marshall outscored Furman Moss became the leading freshman receiver in NCAA history with 1,073 yards. The Herd entered the playoffs seeded second behind defending National Champion Montana, who was ranked No. 1. In the first round Marshall was matched with Delaware, a team the Herd had defeated twice in the last five years. Marshall never gave the Blue Hens much of a chance and won The quarterfinals set up a rematch of Marshall and Furman. Unlike the last meeting, Marshall did not give the Paladins any chance to take the lead. The Herd rolled over Furman Marshall faced Northern Iowa in the semifinals. Kresser rushed two yards for his first TD of the season on the Herd s first possession. Marshall turned a 10-0 halftime lead into a victory. The victory marked Marshall s fifth trip to the championship game in the past six years. Marshall and Montana would meet in the finals, both teams vying to keep a perfect season. The Herd repeated its playoff style by jumping out early and claiming a 23-6 halftime lead. In the second half, Montana managed to put up 23 points, but that wasn t enough to top the Herd s 26 points. Marshall won its second National Championship by a score of and acheived a perfect 15-0 record. Kresser tied the school record for touchdown passes in a season, 35 shared with assistant coach Tony Peterson. Moss finished with a school record and Southern Conference record 174 points in a season. His 28 touchdown receptions tied the Southern Conference career touchdown reception record. In all, 10 players were named to at least one All-American team. In addition 17 players were all-conference selections, nearly the entire starting line up.

10 Remembering the 1970 Team The 2005 season marked the 35th anniversary of the worst sports-related air disaster in American history. On November 14, 1970, seventy-five people lost their lives when a jet plane carrying Marshall players, coaches, administrators, fans and crew crashed three miles south of the Tri-State Airport. It was a rainy and foggy evening on Saturday, November 14, 1970, when seventy-five persons lost their lives in the crash of the jet plane carrying the Marshall football team, coaches, administrators, fans and crew back from the game at East Carolina University. Crashing into the hillside below the Tri-State Airport, due in part to the weather and instrument error, all on board were killed. The Marshall campus, the city of Huntington, the state of West Virginia and the entire United States were stunned by the news and the weight of the tragedy. Over 7,000 people gathered in the Cabell County Veteran s Memorial Field House, home of Marshall basketball for 20 years, the next day for a memorial service. Present on stage were Nathaniel Nate Ruffin, a cocaptain who had not traveled due to injury; Acting Marshall President Donald Dedmon; Dr. Leo Jenkins, President of East Carolina; Mike Grant, President of the Marshall University Student Government; and West Virginia Governor Arch Moore, Jr., a tireless supporter of Marshall. Governor Moore referred to those who died as beautiful people. Portions of the memorial service were telecast on the NBC program, The Today Show. A period of mourning was observed throughout the state, as flags were lowered to half-mast. Classes at Marshall were dismissed for two days, as were Huntington City and Cabell County offices. Most local events came to a standstill in the wake of the worst air disaster in the history of West Virginia. Many memorials have been made to the 1970 team on the MU campus, including the Marshall University Memorial Student Center, the Memorial Fountain in the plaza of the center (which is turned off for each winter on November 14th at a special ceremony on the plaza), a bronze plaque placed on the entrance to the football locker room recalling the date of the crash and the Memorial Garden, placed first at Fairfield Stadium, and now at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The 2005 season marked the 35th anniversary of the tragedy, and more was done to remember the people who perished on November 14, Twentieth Street in Huntington was designated Marshall Memorial Boulevard by Huntington s City Council, it runs past the Spring Hill Cemetery where six players who were not identified are buried in six graves- with blank stones- down to the Marshall University Stadium. A new bronze memorial symbolizing Marshall s rise from the crash to the successes of the 1990 s was unveiled prior to the Miami game on Nov. 11, A documentary on the tragedy and comeback of the program titled Ashes to Glory was released in 2000 and won a regional Emmy and Hollywood s prestigious Angel Award for Excellence in Media. In 2004, a stretch of highway that runs by Tri-State Airport and into the town of Ceredo was also designated The Big Green Memorial Highway in honor of the crash victims. The Marshall University community will never forget the 75 lives that ended in the most catastrophic airplane accident in American sports history. Drawing by Eugene Payne of the Charlotte Observer that appeared on November 15, The words, America Weeps appeared at the top MARSHALL 148 FOOTBALL GUIDE

11 Ted Shoebridge scored the first touchdown on the astroturf at Fairfield Stadium against Morehead State in Marshall football was trying to right the ship in An 0-10 season in 1967 that saw the firing of nine-year head coach Charlie Snyder a Marshall football captain on the 1947 Tangerine Bowl team for Cam Henderson and was followed by a mark by Perry Moss. The 21 games in a row without a win, since the loss to Ohio in the final game of 1966, was nothing compared to what came next. A group of well-intentioned boosters had come up with a plan to catch up quick in the Mid-American Conference in By the time all was said and done, Marshall was on one-year probation by the NCAA for more than 140 violations. Perry Moss was stripped of his coaching duties. Basketball coach Ellis Johnson was relieved of his duties. Recruiting coordinator Pete Kondos was fired and Director of Athletics Eddie Barrett resigned. The MAC suspended Marshall indefinitely from the league by an order of the Council of Presidents. Rick Tolley was hired to be Marshall s interim football coach two days before the pre-season started in By seasons end, he had definitely turned things in the right direction. Despite the late start, Marshall would win three games in a row down the season s home stretch. The first win came over Bowling Green and their coach at that time, Don Nehlen. That victory stopped what had grown to a 27-game non-winning streak. Wins would follow at Kent State and at home versus East Carolina and the Herd finished 3-7. With the season done, Marshall reapplied for the MAC and was immediately denied and told they would not be reviewed again until at least Charlie Kautz, the Director of Athletics, put this behind him and moved to make Tolley the permanent head coach based on the improvements he had made in the program. Tolley moved quickly to make sure some of the players, many recruited by Moss, stayed with the program. Chief among those was quarterback Ted Shoebridge of Lyndhurst, New Jersey. Shoebridge had set records for single-season passing, total offense, passes attempted and completed and touchdowns thrown in With Shoe in the fold, Tolley pressed on, filling recruiting needs and preparing for the 1970 season. The Jersey Jet, a nickname for Shoebridge, was going to be joined in the backfield by Dickie Carter, a senior from Man, and sophomore running backs Art Harris (a transfer from Massachusetts) and Joe Hood, from Remembering the 1970 Team Tuscaloosa, Ala. Backing up Shoebridge would be Bob Harris, a Cincinnati junior. Jack Repasy from Cincinnati and Dennis Blevins of Bluefield would line up at receiver and the tight end would be Kevin Gilmore, a 6-foot, 187-pound senior from McCook Junior College. The offensive line was a question mark, as it was neither deep nor experienced. It included Mike Blake (from Huntington East), Freddy Wilson, Wes Hickman, Mark Andrews, Dave Debord, Tom Howard (from Milton), Pat Norrell and Roger Vanover. Defense looked to be the strong suit. Junior college All-American Greg Finn was a defensive lineman, along with Eddie Carter, Larry The Governor Brown, Scotty Reese, Dave Griffith and Tom Zborill. Linebackers included former Ferrum All-American Jerry Stainback, Willie Bluford, Robert Van Horn and Frank James of Barboursville. Defensive back was the strongest position with Nate Ruffin, Larry Sanders, Felix Jordan and Bobby Hill back. Kicking specialist Marcelo Lajterman of Lyndhurst, N.J., would punt and kick. In addition to the players, the games were being played in a Fairfield Stadium that was getting its first facelift in 40-plus years. New Astroturf replaced the grass, mud and hay of days gone by. A new scoreboard was being put up, new locker rooms were being built and 6,500 seats were being added to the facility. The new surroundings agreed with the Herd as they swamped the Eagles of Morehead State in the opener, It was the first win in an opener since 1966 and the Marshall defense was all it was billed to be. Morehead was held to 153 yards of total offense. Felix Jordan picked off two passes and Larry Baldridge a third. Morehead also coughed up the ball twice in front of a standing-room only crowd of 11,000. Shoebridge hit only 5-of-14 passes for 63 yards, with one interception, but he ran for two touchdowns. A 29-yard field goal by Lajterman set the final total for the Herd offense. He also averaged 41.9 yards per punt. Game two was best forgotten at Toledo as the Rockets pounded the Herd Marshall s only score came on a 37-yard fourth quarter field goal by Laiterman. Shoebridge threw a school-record 43 passes, but completed only nine and had four picked off. Harris was no more effective with a for 2-yards relief effort. Three players were hurt in the game as well, thereby depleting the Thin Green even more for the remainder of the season. The Herd bounced back in great fashion in the third game of the season with a win in Cincinnati over the Musketeers of Xavier University. The Herd jumped out to a 17-0 lead by the half, only to watch Xavier claw back into it. Two third quarter scores had the Musketeers down by just three as the game entered the final stanza. Marshall s defense again asserted itself. Pete Naputano recovered a fumble to set up a Shoebridge run for touchdown with just over two minutes left. Larry Sanders sealed the deal with a 54-yard interception return for a touchdown in the final minute of play. Joe Hood had his best day of the young season, gaining 67 yards on 23 carries. Shoebridge hit on 9-of-16 for 141 yards and rushed for 56 yards and two scores. At 2-1, Marshall was off to the best start since the 1965 team opened 4-0 on the way to a 5-5 season. The fourth game was against the dreaded, the hated, the feared Miami Redskins, a team Marshall had not beaten since Cam Henderson turned the trick three straight years from The series since then was and games had not even been competitive in recent years as Miami had won 35-7 in 1969 at Oxford, 46-0 in 68, and 48-6 in 67. Thirty years of losses was staring MU right in the face going into the second home game. In a steady rain, the Herd gave as well as they got against the Redskins. While the new turf with a block white M in the center and white buffalos added to the corner of both end zones certainly improved the footing, the ball was no less slick and the teams combined for 15 fumbles. Marshall lost four fumbles and threw five interceptions while Miami turned the ball over seven times, on two interceptions and five fumbles. Miami rolled up 438 yards of total offense but the turnovers and a stout Herd defense stopped the Redskins on all but two of 18 offensive drives. 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12 Remembering the 1970 Team punt return for touchdown by Miami s Dick Adams provided the winning margin, but most of the 7,500 Marshall fans saw this at least as a moral victory. Shoebridge hit on 11-of-29 passes, but with five interceptions, for 82 yards and a touchdown in a loss. The Herd was even on the season at 2-2 when it returned to Fairfield Stadium the next week to host Louisville and its 34-year old coach, Lee Corso. Corso was impressed by the new Astroturf and declared it to be the surface of the future. He was less enthused by the game, even though his team escaped with a win over the Herd. Louisville ran up 24 first downs and 447 yards of total offense, but managed to cash in with just three field goals and one touchdown. MU led 7-6 going into the fourth quarter, only to watch the game get away. But there was no shortage of tension in the closing minutes. Marcel Lajterman was just short with a 57-yard attempted field goal that would have won the game for the Herd. Shoebridge was for 128 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed for 20 yards on four carries while Art Harris rushed for 80 yards on 13 carries. Hood caught three passes for 69 yards as the Herd fell to 2-3 at the mid-point of the season. Western Michigan visited in game six for homecoming and the game left a bad taste in the mouth of Herd fans with regard to the MAC because the Broncos walloped the Herd Lajterman actually gave MU a 3-0 lead early, but the rest of the game was all WMU. Shoebridge was 13-of- 40 with two interceptions and 163 yards. Harris rushed for 72 yards on 12 carries but the Herd fumbled two times, and fell to 2-4 on the year. Another MAC school, another bad result, was the story in the seventh game of the year. Marshall led Bowling Green on the Falcons home field where Marshall had not won since 1954 with 2:19 to play in the game. Coach Tolley told Lajterman to take a knee for a safety rather than punt out of the end zone. With the scored now 24-23, BGSU took the free kick and drove down for a 38-yard field goal with 1:04 to go to win It s my fault, Tolley said after the game. I didn t think their guy had the leg to beat us. It was, in fact, the longest field goal of the season for the Falcon kicker. Bob Harris started at quarterback in place of the injured Shoebridge, hitting on 13-of-25 for 205 yards and two interceptions. Kevin Gilmore caught a 14-yard touchdown pass while Art Harris rushed for 36 yards and one score. The Herd hoped to snap a four-game losing streak the next week against the Golden Flashes of Kent State. KSU was a team still trying to deal with the tragedy of the National Guard shooting of four students during a protest earlier that spring. Marshall wanted to go out on a good note at home and got great play from a variety of individuals in a win. Bob Harris started and hit on 10-of-18 passes for 100 yards, with one interception. He connected with John Young on an 18-yard scoring strike while Blevins, Hood and Art Harris each caught three passes. Hood also had a season-best 122 yards rushing on 24 attempts. Marshall was 3-5 and still had a chance for the first.500 record since The ninth game of the season was at East Carolina, which came in with a record of 1-8 and was a team Marshall had defeated 38-7 in Huntington the previous year. Marshall flew by Southern Airway charter to the game. Coach Rick Tolley was quoted after a disappointing loss, We had a real nice flight down, and some of them are still flying. Part of the problem was the players who did not make the trip because of injuries. Defensive end Pete Naputano, defensive back Nate Ruffin, defensive back Felix Jordan, linebacker Frank James, nose guard Greg Finn, offensive tackle David Withers, center Wes Hickman and John Calvin all missed the trip with a variety of ailments. Ed Carter, a defensive tackle, had flown home to Texas for a funeral and did not join the team in Greenville as planned. In addition, defensive back Rich Taglang overslept and missed the team bus to Tri-State Airport. Some players did return for the trip, however. Defensive tackles Larry Brown and Al Saylor and tight end John Young. Some players played exceptional games for Marshall as well. Jerry Stainback recorded 22 Marshall tied Morehead State, 17-17, in the 1970 season opener. Nate Ruffin (#25) is in the background. tackles, nine of them solo, while The Governor Brown had 18 stops in his first game back. Shoebridge returned from injury as well to hit 14- of-32 passes for 188 yards, including a 16-yard scoring strike to Repasy. Shoebridge was involved in the controversial play of the game. The play was witnessed by quite a few Marshall supporters, who had flown down with the team, as well as John The Shiek of Seth Zontini, who was witnessing his first Herd game since his 1935 graduation from Marshall. Shoebridge was wrapped up at the 44-yard line as he threw on third and 10 from the 25-yard line. The official called him for intentional grounding despite the fact that the ball one-hopped to Art Harris, the intended receiver. Marshall had fourth and 34 from the ECU 49-yard line, and a desperation pass fell incomplete with only 11 seconds left on the clock and a ECU lead. The dejected Herd boarded the bus for a trip to Ficklin Field and the trip home to Huntington. A light rain was falling as they approached Tri-State Airport around 7:45 p.m., on Saturday, November 14, Season Statistics Passing: Ted Shoebridge (78-of-212, 1,000 yards, 3 TD, 11 INT) Rushing: Art Harris (113 att., 413 yards, TD, 3.6 ypc, long 31) Receiving: Art Harris (29 rec., 242 yards, TD, 8.3 ypc) Punting: Marcelo Lajterman (60 punts, 2,319 yards, 38.6 avg.) Scoring: Marcelo Lajterman (15 XPT, 7 FG, 36 points) Punt Returns: Kevin Gilmore (10 returns, 74 yards, 7.4 ypr, long 38) Kickoff Returns: Art Harris (17 returns, 419 yards, 24.6 ypr, long 46) Interceptions: Felix Jordan (4 returns, 74 yards, 18.5 ypr) Tackles: Jerry Stainback (114 total tackles - 38 solo, 76 assisted) 2008 MARSHALL 150 FOOTBALL GUIDE

13 Remembering the 1970 Team Listed are the names of the 75 men and women who perished in the most catastrophic airplane accident in the history of American athletics. Thundering Herd Football players Adams, James Michael Guard Andrews, Mark Raeburn Guard Blake, Michael Francis Linebacker Blevins, Dennis Michael Wide Receiver Bluford, Willie Jr. Linebacker Brown, Larry Nose Guard Brown, Thomas Wayne Nose Guard Childers, Roger Keith Defensive Back Cottrell, Stuart Spence Defensive Back Dardinger, Richard Lee Center DeBord, David Grant Tackle Gilmore, Kevin Francis Halfback Griffith, David Dearing Jr. Defensive End Harris, Arthur W. Jr. Halfback Harris, Robert Anthony Quarterback Hill, Bobby Wayne Defensive Back Hood, Joe Lee Halfback Howard, James Thomas Jr. Guard Lajterman, Marcello H. Kicker Lech, Richard Adam Defensive Back Nash, Barry Winston Back Norrell, Patrick Jay Guard Patterson, James Robert Tackle Reese, Scottie Lee Defensive End Repasy, John Anton Jr. Wide Receiver Sanders, Larry Defensive Back Saylor, Charles Alan Defensive End Shannon, Arthur Kirk Linebacker Shoebridge, Lionel Ted Quarterback Skeens, Allen Gene Lineman Stainback, Jerry Dodson Linebacker VanHorn, Robert James Defensive Tackle Vanover, Roger Amie Tight End Wilson, Freddie Clay Tight End Young, John Patton Tight End Zborill, Thomas Jonathan Nose Guard Kautz, Charles Charlie MU Director of Athletics Morehouse, Gene MU Sports Information Director and Voice of the Herd Nathan, Jeff The Parthenon, MU student newspaper reporter O Connor, Dr. Brian MU Director of Admissions Prestera, Michael MU Big Green former president and delegate-elect to WV Legislature Preston, Dr. Glenn MU team dentist Preston, Mrs. Phyllis Proctor, Dr. H. D. MU team physician Proctor, Mrs. Courtney Schroer, James Jim MU Head Trainer Tackett, Donald MU student trainer Weichmann, Norman MU football game films Thundering Herd Supporters Arnold, Charles Red Arnold, Mrs. Rachel Harris, Arthur Sr. Father of player Art Harris Heath, E. O. Happy Heath, Mrs. Elaine Jarrell, James Jarrell, Mrs. Cynthia Ralsten, Murrill Huntington City Councilman Ralsten, Mrs. Helen Ward, Parker Sr. Southern Airways Personnel Abbott, Captain Frank Pilot Deese, Danny Charter Coordinator Poat, Charlene Stewardess Smith, Jerry First Officer Vaught, Patricia Stewardess Thundering Herd Coaches Brackett, Herbert B. Zeke Kicking and Freshman Coach Carelli, Albert C. Jr. Offensive Line Coach Loria, Frank Defensive Back Coach Moss, James M. Shorty Offensive Coordinator Tolley, Rickey D. Rick Head Coach Administration and Staff Booth, Donald MU football game film Chambers, Dr. Joseph MU team physician Chambers, Mrs. Peggy George, Gary MU student assistant Sports Information Director Hagley, Dr. Ray MU team physician Hagley, Mrs. Shirley Jones, Ken MU Sports Director for WHTN-TV 13 Each point of the Memorial Fountain represents one of the lives lost in the tragedy. The water is shut off in a memorial ceremony every Nov. 14th. The above photo was taken during the making of the WAM movie MARSHALL 151 FOOTBALL GUIDE

14 Postseason Records Marshall s Postseason Leaders *Includes NCAA playoff games, Mid-American Conference Championship games and bowl games Rushing Yardage Leaders Name...Att...Yds... Avg...TD...Lg Chris Parker, , Doug Chapman, , Erik Thomas, Ron Darby, Glenn Pedro, Franklin Wallace Orlando Hatchett, Passing Efficiency Leaders Name... Att...Comp... Yds.. TD.Int...Effic Eric Kresser, Tony Petersen, Chad Pennington, , Byron Leftwich, , Michael Payton, , Todd Donnan, , John Gregory, Receiving Yardage Leaders Name... Rec...Yds... Avg...TD...Lg Randy Moss, Troy Brown, Tim Martin, Mike Barber, Denero Marriott, Ricky Carter, Darius Watts, Sean Doctor, Mike Bartrum, Nate Poole, Josh Davis, Keith Baxter, Interceptions Leaders Name... No...Yds... Avg...TD...Lg Melvin Cunningham, Rogers Beckett, Shannon Morrison, Reggie Giles, Joe Chirico, Roger Johnson, Maurice Hines, Danny Derricott, Jayson Grayson, Punting Leaders Name...No... Yds...Avg...Lg Chris Hanson, , Curtis Head, , Todd Fugate, Travis Colquitt, , Brian Dowler, Gregg Supsura, Punt Return Leaders Name... No...Yds... Avg...TD...Lg Tim Martin, Troy Brown, Maurice Hines, Mike Barber, Ricardo Clark, Kickoff Return Leaders Name... No...Yds... Avg...TD...Lg Troy Brown, Tim Martin, Randy Moss, Erik Thomas, Roberto Terrell, Chris Parker, Keith Baxter, All-Purpose Yardage Leaders Name...G... Rush.. Rec...PR... KOR...Total Chris Parker, ,565 Tim Martin, ,394 Doug Chapman, ,271 Troy Brown, ,218 Randy Moss, ,171 Mike Barber, Glenn Pedro, Ron Darby, Scoring Leaders Name...TD... 1XP...2XP... FG-A... Points Chris Parker, Doug Chapman, Tim Openlander, Randy Moss, Denero Marriott, Troy Brown, David Merrick, Mike Barber, Keith Baxter, Field Goal Leaders Name... FG...FGA...Pct Tim Openlander, David Merrick, Dewey Klein, 1988, Brian Mitchell, Billy Malashevich, 1997, MARSHALL 152 FOOTBALL GUIDE

15 YEAR OPPPONENT DATE RESULT 1895 Kingsbury HS Nov. 28 T, Ironton HS Nov. 13 L, Ashland HS Nov. 25 W, Catlettsburg Nov. 30 T, Ironton HS Nov. 19 W, Charleston HS Nov. 29 T, Charleston HS Nov. 18 T, Ashland HS Oct. 24 W, Georgetown College Nov. 24 W, Miami (Ohio) Nov. 30 L, Morris Harvey Nov. 29 W, Morris Harvey Nov. 28 W, Morris Harvey Nov. 28 L, Morris Harvey Nov. 25 W, Morris Harvey Nov. 24 W, Georgetown College Nov. 30 W, Muskingum Nov. 28 W, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 27 L, Morris Harvey Nov. 26 W, Kentucky Wesleyan Nov. 24 W, Ohio Northern Nov. 30 W, Huntington HS Nov. 29 L, Kentucky Wesleyan Nov. 27 W, Morris Harvey Nov. 25 L, Louisville Nov. 26 W, Louisville Nov. 30 W, Morris Harvey Nov. 22 W, Louisville Nov. 27 W, Louisville Nov. 26 L, Hampden-Sydney Nov. 25 T, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 24 L, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 29 W, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 28 L, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 27 T, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 26 L, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 24 W, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 30 L, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 29 L, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 28 L, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 26 L, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 25 W, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 23 W, West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 21 W, Bradley Nov. 26 W, Morehead State Nov. 16 L, Bradley Nov. 22 W, John Carroll Nov. 6 L, Ohio Oct. 29 W, John Carroll Oct. 28 L, Dayton Nov. 17 L, Kent State Oct. 25 L, Dayton Nov. 7 L, Kent State Oct. 23 L, Bowling Green Oct. 29 L, Kent State Oct. 20 L, Ohio Oct. 26 W, Homecoming Games YEAR OPPPONENT DATE RESULT 1958 Xavier Nov. 1 L, Ohio Nov. 7 L, Delaware Oct. 22 T, Morehead State Oct. 21 T, Western Michigan Oct. 27 L, Bowling Green Nov. 9 L, Louisville Oct. 24 W, Bowling Green Nov. 6 L, Louisville Oct. 22 L, Bowling Green Nov. 4 L, Western Michigan Oct. 26 L, Bowling Green Nov. 1 W, Western Michigan Oct. 24 L, Bowling Green Oct. 30 W, Western Michigan Oct. 21 L, Bowling Green Oct. 27 L, Western Michigan Oct. 19 L, Western Michigan Oct. 25 W, Dayton Oct. 16 W, Toledo Sept. 24 W, Miami (Ohio) Oct. 14 L, Villanova Oct. 27 L, Tennessee-Chattanooga Oct. 18 L, VMI Oct. 24 L, Akron Oct. 23 W, Western Carolina Oct. 1 L, Appalachian State Oct. 13 W, VMI Oct. 19 W, Davidson Oct. 25 W, East Tennessee State Oct. 17 W, Furman Oct. 8 W, VMI Oct. 28 W, Tennessee-Chattanooga Oct. 20 L, Western Carolina Nov. 2 W, Appalachian State Nov. 7 L, Appalachian State Oct. 23 W, Citadel Oct. 29 W, East Tennessee State Nov. 4 W, Citadel Nov. 2 W, Bowling Green Nov. 8 W, Central Michigan Nov. 7 W, Northern Illinois Oct. 30 W, Kent State Oct. 21 W, Central Michigan Oct. 20 W, Troy State Oct. 19 W, Kent State Oct. 11 W, Buffalo Oct. 23 W, UAB Oct. 15 W, Memphis Oct. 28 W, Rice Oct. 27 W, All-Time Homecoming Record: (.571) Longest Win Streak: 15 (current) Longest Losing Streak: 7 ( ) Most Common Opponent: West Virginia Wesleyan (14) 2008 MARSHALL 153 FOOTBALL GUIDE

16 Edwards Stadium History January 16, 1986 Governor Arch Moore, in a meeting with area business and campus leaders, said money for a new football stadium is available if Marshall puts together a package asking for it. June 1986 Board of Regents gives the go ahead for Marshall University to begin acquiring property east of campus for a proposed new football stadium. September 9, 1986 Marshall s first purchase of land in the targeted area for the location of the new football stadium was approved by the Board of Regents. The property was purchased from the Cabell County Board of Education for $94,000. The parcel of land is located at 21st St. and 4th Avenue. January 15, 1987 In his State of the State address, Gov. Arch Moore asked the Board of Regents to approve funding for the sale of bonds to finance the stadium. June 7, 1988 The Legislature passed a state budget that gave the Regents authority to construct a new 30,000 seat facility if they can find a way to fund it. July 9, 1988 The state Board of Regents passed a resolution that endorsed the construction of the new football stadium. October 4, 1988 An architect s drawing of the new stadium is revealed to the Board of Regents by Stafford Consultants of Princeton. Stafford, along with Rosser Fabrap of Atlanta, will design the stadium. Regents were given an 1,800 square foot piece of property on the stadium site by the Huntington Area Chamber of Commerce. November 1, 1988 The BOR voted to buy an $8,900 parcel of land for the new stadium and hired investment bankers who will decide how to finance the project. January 11, 1989 Board of Regents approves a $70 million bond sale which includes $30 million for the MU football stadium. December 9, 1989 Demolition begins to clear a site for stadium construction. July 18, 1990 Groundbreaking ceremonies take place for the new stadium at 2 p.m. October 1990 Steel beams that will support the press box, Big Green Room and luxury suites on the west side of the stadium are erected. December 16, 1990 Marshall athletic officials announce that the first game in the new stadium will feature Marshall hosting New Hampshire on Sept. 7, 1991 at 7 p.m. September 7, 1991 The stadium opens as a then school record crowd of 33,116 watches the Thundering Herd edge New Hampshire, February 10, 1992 The Huntington Sports Committee announced that the NCAA has awarded Huntington the National I-AA Championship for 1992 and 1993 with an option for July 1992 Marshall football staff and administrators move into the newly completed facilities building at the north end of the stadium. December 19, 1992 Marshall defeats Youngstown State, 31-28, to win the National Championship in front an NCAA championship game recordcrowd of 31,304. September 3, 1993 James F. Edwards Field is dedicated in pre-game ceremonies at Marshall University Stadium prior to the Marshall-Morehead State contest. July 1995 Construction of 2,000 south end zone seats increase the stadium s capacity to 30,000. December 21, 1996 Marshall ends a perfect 15-0 season with a convincing win over Montana for the NCAA Division I-AA National Title. December 5, 1997 Marshall defeats Toledo, 34-14, to win the inaugural Mid- American Conference Championship. October 5, 1998 Marshall avenges its only MAC loss of 1997 by defeating Miami, 31-17, in front of crowd of 33,204, now the second largest in school history. December 4, 1998 Marshall wins its second consecutive Mid-American Conference Championship by beating Toledo, 23-17, before 28,021 fans. With the win, Marshall extended its school record to 24 straight victories at home. December 3, 1999 Marshall earned it s third consecutive MAC crown with a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Western Michigan in a game that was the second highest rated in the history of the ESPN2 network. The stadium was sold out for four of seven games, giving the Herd a 96% capacity crowd for the season. April 2000 Construction began on an additional seats, bowling in the south end of the stadium and giving the stadium a capacity of 38,019. The project started by taking down the scoreboard, moving it back and up to it s current position. August 2000 Newly expanded Marshall Stadium debuts with a seating capacity of 38,019. May 2001 The addition of a state of the art video replay board is announced. The new board was installed in August prior to the start of the season. September 8, 2001 Herd Vision makes its debut. December 7, 2002 Marshall claims fifth MAC title in six years with victory over Toledo. August 30, 2003 Marshall plays the 100th game in stadium history in the season opener against Hofstra. October 11, 2003 Marshall sets a new single game home attendance record with 33,537 fans at the Kent State game. November 28, 2003 Marshall Stadium is re-named in honor of Joan C. Edwards at halftime of the Herd s 28-0 win over rival Ohio. September 2004 A new Daktronics scoreboard with team a full team stats display in installed opposite of Marshall s main video scoreboard. July 2005 Installation begins on a new FieldTurf playing surface at the stadium. The FieldTurf made its debut during fall practice. September 1, 2005 Marshall s season opener against William & Mary featured the public unveiling of the new FieldTurf surface at Edwards Stadium. September 10, 2005 A Joan C. Edwards Stadium-record crowd of 36,914 watched the Thundering Herd play host to Kansas State on ESPN2. The Wildcats won MARSHALL 154 FOOTBALL GUIDE

17 Edwards Stadium History Season Attendance Totals Year Dates Total Average ,539 20, ,146 21, ,155 20, ,285 22, ,852 20, ,712 20, ,382 26, ,515 24, ,715 28, ,304 27, ,732 25, ,520 27, ,186 25, ,664 23, ,062 26, ,155 26, ,120 30,020 Total 127 3,079,044 24,244 A stadium record of 40,383 fans attended Marshall s game against West Virginia on September 8, (10-0) 33,116 Sept. 7, 1991 Marshall 24, New Hampshire 23 24, 127 Sept. 14, 1991 Marshall 70, Morehead State 11 22,223 Sept. 28, 1991 Marshall 46, Brown 0 20,466 Nov. 2, 1991 Marshall 27, Western Car. 24 (2OT/HC) 18,003 Nov. 9, 1991 Marshall 37, The Citadel 31 17,535 Nov. 16, 1991 Marshall 61, VMI 0 18,256 Nov. 23, 1991 Marshall 63, East Tennessee State 9 16,840 Nov. 30, 1991 Marshall 20, Western Illinois 17 (OT)* 16,889 Dec. 7, 1991 Marshall 41, Northern Iowa 13* 21,084 Dec. 14, 1991 Marshall 14, Eastern Kentucky 7* 1992 (9-1) 27,062 Sept. 5, 1992 Marshall 49, Morehead State 7 25,556 Sept. 12, 1992 Marshall 63, Eastern Illinois 28 28,272 Oct. 10, 1992 Marshall 48, Furman 6 21,135 Oct. 24, 1992 Marshall 52, Tenn.-Chattanooga 23 21,497 Nov. 7, 1992 Appalachian St. 37, Marshall 34 (HC) 15,388 Nov. 14, 1992 Marshall 52, Tennessee Tech 14 16,598 Nov. 28, 1992 Marshall 44, Eastern Kentucky 0* 14,011 Dec. 5, 1992 Marshall 35, Middle Tennessee 21* 16,323 Dec. 12, 1992 Marshall 28, Delaware 7* 31,304 Dec. 19, 1992 Marshall 31, Youngstown State 28$ 1993 (10-1) 27,117 Sept. 4, 1993 Marshall 56, Morehead State 0 21,208 Sept. 11, 1993 Marshall 29, Murray State 3 29,464 Sept. 18, 1993 Marshall 13, Georgia Southern 3 19,187 Oct. 9, 1993 Marshall 51, VMI 0 25,175 Oct. 23, 1993 Marshall 35, Appalachian State 3 (HC) 19,018 Nov. 6, 1993 Marshall 33, East Tennessee State 9 18,055 Nov. 20, 1993 Marshall 20, Western Carolina 16 13,554 Nov. 27, 1993 Marshall 28, Howard 14* 13,687 Dec. 4, 1993 Marshall 34, Delaware 31* 14,472 Dec. 11, 1993 Marshall 24, Troy State 21* 29,218 Dec. 18, 1993 Youngstown State 17, Marshall 5$ 1994 (9-0) 23,885 Sept. 3, 1994 Marshall 71, Morehead State 7 24,177 Sept. 10, 1994 Marshall 24, Tennessee Tech 10 20,037 Sept. 24, 1994 Marshall 48, West Virginia State 0 26,036 Oct. 1, 1994 Marshall 62, Tenn.-Chattanooga 21 24,968 Oct. 15, 1994 Marshall 38, Western Carolina 14 23,260 Oct. 29, 1994 Marshall 42, The Citadel 30 (HC) 20,405 Nov. 12, 1994 Marshall 35, Furman 14 17,349 Nov. 26, 1994 Marshall 49, Middle Tennessee 14* 16,494 Dec. 3, 1994 Marshall 28, James Madison 21 (OT)* 27,674 Dec. 17, 1994 Youngstown State 28, Boise State 14$ 1995 (7-2) 23,743 Sept. 9, 1995 Marshall 45, Tennessee Tech 14 19,983 Sept. 16, 1995 Marshall 37, Georgia Southern 7 19,702 Oct. 7, 1995 Marshall 56, VMI 21 26,982 Oct. 21, 1995 Appalachian State 10, Marshall 3 18,749 Nov. 4, 1995 Marshall 52, East Tennessee St. 0 (HC) 17,080 Nov. 18, 1995 Marshall 30, Hofstra 28 13,035 Nov. 25, 1995 Marshall 38, Jackson State 8* 14,472 Dec. 2, 1995 Marshall 41, Northern Iowa 14* 32,106 Dec. 16, 1995 Montana 22, Marshall 20$ 1996 (11-0) 26,054 Sept. 7, 1996 Marshall 55, Howard 27 21,851 Sept. 14, 1996 Marshall 42, West Virginia State 7 20,755 Sept. 28, 1996 Marshall 37, Western Kentucky 3 22,078 Oct. 5, 1996 Marshall 45, Tenn.-Chattanooga 0 19,330 Oct. 19, 1996 Marshall 56, Western Carolina 21 21,038 Nov. 2, 1996 Marshall 56, The Citadel 25 (HC) 22,615 Nov. 16, 1996 Marshall 42, Furman 17 15,429 Nov. 30, 1996 Marshall 59, Delaware 14* 14,096 Dec. 7, 1996 Marshall 54, Furman 0* 14,414 Dec. 14, 1996 Marshall 31, Northern Iowa 14* 30,052 Dec. 21, 1996 Marshall 49, Montana 29$ 1997 (6-0) 26,724 Sept. 20, 1997 Marshall 48, Western Illinois 7 26,642 Oct. 11, 1997 Marshall 52, Akron 17 21,474 Oct. 25, 1997 Marshall 48, Eastern Michigan 25 23,509 Nov. 8, 1997 Marshall 28, Bowling Green 0 (HC) 32,012 Nov. 15, 1997 Marshall 27, Ohio 0 28,021 Dec. 5, 1997 Marshall 34, Toledo 14% % Mid-American Conference Championship Game 1998 (7-0) 25,652 Sept. 12, 1998 Marshall 42, Troy 12 33,204 Oct. 3, 1998 Marshall 31, Miami 17 23,481 Oct. 17, 1998 Marshall 42, Kent State 7 21,534 Oct. 24, 1998 Marshall 42, Ball State 10 23,082 Nov. 7, 1998 Marshall 28, Central Michigan 0 (HC) 18,477 Nov. 21, 1998 Marshall 29, Wofford 27 28,085 Dec. 4, 1998 Marshall 23, Toledo 17% % Mid-American Conference Championship Game 1999 (7-0) 26,374 Sept. 11, 1999 Marshall 63, Liberty 3 29,741 Sept. 18, 1999 Marshall 35, Bowling Green 16 30,194 Sept. 25, 1999 Marshall 34, Temple 0 30,203 Oct. 14, 1999 Marshall 38, Toledo 13 30,081 Oct. 30, 1999 Marshall 41, Northern Illinois 9 (HC) 26,053 Nov. 26, 1999 Marshall 34, Ohio 3 28,069 Dec. 3, 1999 Marshall 34, Western Michigan 30% % Mid-American Conference Championship Game 2000 (5-1) 30,225 Aug. 31, 2000 Marshall 63, SE Missouri State 7 29,089 Sept. 30, 2000 Marshall 47, Buffalo 14 27,109 Oct. 5, 2000 Western Michigan 30, Marshall 10 25,646 Oct. 21, 2000 Marshall 34, Kent State 12 (HC) 30,419 Nov. 11, 2000 Marshall 51, Miami 31 24,816 Dec. 2, 2000 Marshall 19, Western Michigan 14% % Mid-American Conference Championship Game 2001 (6-0) 27,533 Sept. 8, 2001 Marshall 49, Massachusetts 20 32,034 Sept. 29, 2001 Marshall 37, Bowling Green MARSHALL 155 FOOTBALL GUIDE 30,063 Oct. 20, 2001 Marshall 42, Central Michigan 21 (HC) 22,129 Oct. 27, 2001 Marshall 50, Akron 33 24,932 Nov. 17, 2001 Marshall 42, Ohio 18 16,041 Nov. 24, 2001 Marshall 38, Youngstown State (7-0) 31,042 Aug. 31, 2002 Marshall 50, Appalachian State 17 32,900 Sept. 20, 2002 Marshall 26, UCF 21 28,200 Oct. 12, 2002 Marshall 66, Buffalo 21 27,121 Oct. 19, 2002 Marshall 24, Troy 7 (HC) 26,851 Nov. 12, 2002 Marshall 36, Miami 34 23,824 Nov. 30, 2002 Marshall 38, Ball State 14 24,582 Dec. 7, 2002 Marshall 49, Toledo 45% % Mid-American Conference Championship Game 2003 (4-1) 25,141 Aug. 30, 2003 Marshall 45, Hofstra 21 31,511 Sept. 12, 2003 Toledo 24, Marshall 17 33,537 Oct. 11, 2003 Marshall 49, Kent State 33 (HC) 29,884 Nov. 1, 2003 Marshall 42, Akron 24 19,113 Nov. 28, 2003 Marshall 28, Ohio (4-1) 29,382 Sept. 4, 2004 Troy 17, Marshall 15 27,229 Sept. 29, 2004 Marshall 33, Miami 25 30,128 Oct. 23, 2004 Marshall 48, Buffalo 14 (HC) 23,122 Oct. 30, 2004 Marshall 20, UCF 3 19,803 Nov. 20, 2004 Marshall 31, Western Michigan (3-3) 25,102 Sept. 1, 2005 Marshall 36, William & Mary 24 36,914 Sept. 10, 2005 Kansas State 21, Marshall 19 25,218 Oct. 1, 2005 Marshall 16, SMU 13 (OT) 27,182 Oct. 15, 2005 Marshall 20, UAB 19 (HC) 22,238 Nov. 8, 2005 Southern Miss 27, Marshall 24 (OT) 22,408 Nov. 19, 2005 East Carolina 34, Marshall (4-1) 26,861 Sept. 9, 2006 Marshall 54, Hofstra 31 27,572 Oct. 4, 2006 UCF 23, Marshall 22 29,204 Oct. 28, 2006 Marshall 41, Memphis 27 25,128 Nov. 4, 2006 Marshall 42, Tulane 21 20, 783 Nov. 18, 2006 Marshall 49, UTEP (3-3) 40,383 Sept. 8, 2007 West Virginia 48, Marshall 23 27,255 Sept. 15, 2007 New Hampshire 48, Marshall 35 27,234 Oct. 21, 2007 Southern Miss 33, Marshall 24 31,768 Oct. 27, 2007 Marshall 34, Rice 21 26,718 Nov. 10, 2007 Marshall 26, East Carolina 7 26,762 Nov. 24, 2007 Marshall 46, UAB 39 * NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs $ NCAA Division I-AA National Championship Game

18 Edwards Stadium History Joan C. Edwards Stadium hosted the 1,000 game in school history when the Herd defeated Miami on September 29, 2004, to add to Marshall s home field mystique. The Herd lost only five times in the first 100 games at the stadium, marking an amazing.950 winning percentage. Marshall has posted an overall mark of (.889) in the facility. The following are recaps of 12 of the greatest games played in the stadium thus far. September 7, 1991 Marshall 24, New Hampshire 23 It was called the Field of Dreams by many Marshall fans. A 30,000 seat, magnificent, modern facility for Thundering Herd football. It included 20 ultra-plush sky boxes, a Big Green donors room on level two, spacious work areas for the press on level three and working boxes on level five for game video, coaches, security, visiting radio and athletic directors. Marshall fans were excited about the home opener on September 7, despite a poor game and 9-3 loss at Appalachian State the week before in Boone, NC. The opponent for the opener would be new to everyone, even the man who helped set up the game. New Hampshire President Dale Nitzchke had been Marshall s headman from and had agreed to open the new stadium with his new school. On a beautiful autumn evening in Huntington, a crowd of 33,116 people, 3,116 over capacity, gave Marshall a larger crowd than WVU had drawn earlier in the day. At kickoff everyone was standing, as the sun slide down behind the west stands and painted the sky with deep reds, purple and blue, and MU prepared to open a new era. The first score at Marshall Stadium came off the leg of senior Dewey Klein, who hit a 32-yard field goal at the 10:09 mark of the first quarter. The lead was extended to 10-0 late in the quarter when Michael Payton hit Boyd Dowler with a 75-yard score. New Hampshire came roaring back with 17 straight points in the second quarter and threatened to lead at the half until Glenn Pedro got in from one-yard out with 30 seconds left to send the teams into make-shift locker rooms locked at Defense stepped up in the second half, after Marshall took a lead on a 46-yard touchdown pass to Troy Brown only 2:40 into the third quarter. UNH quarterback Matt Griffin led the Wildcats down for a score with 1:42 left in the game that made the score UNH chose to go for the win on the road, but Griffin misfired on the two-point attempt. The Wildcats successfully recovered an on-side kick and had one more shot at beating the Herd in the opener. Griffin had a fourth down pass attempt batted away from his receiver by defensive back Charles McGregor to seal a hard fought win for the Herd. The players circled the field in a victory lap, shaking and slapping the hands of fans all around the jam-packed facility. Marshall football had successfully entered into a new era. November 2, 1991 Marshall 27, Western Carolina 24 (3 OT) Marshall entered the game on a two-game losing streak, having lost at N.C. State, and having dropped an important Southern Conference game at UT-Chattanooga. Marshall owned a four-game win streak over WCU. One more loss would not only kill league hopes for the season, but also a possible third trip to the I-AA playoffs. The game was scoreless at the half, but Glenn Pedro gave MU the first lead with a four-yard run 42 seconds into the second half. Western rebounded to tie the game 7-7. Dewey Klein s 19-yard field goal put the Herd up 10-7 near the end of the third, but Western tied the game with 6:11 to play in the fourth. In the first overtime, WCU s Kevin Thigpen scored his second TD of the game on a one-yard run. Marshall answered when Todd Donnan found Ricardo Clark for a nine-yard score. MU took the ball first in the second overtime and Pedro scored his second TD, from nine-yards. Thigpen topped Pedro with a third score, hauling in a nine-yard pass from Derrick Harris. Western was on offense to start the third overtime, but failed on a fourth and one at the 16-yard line. Marshall only needed a field goal for the win. Marshall ran the ball three times, but only got to the 18-yard line to set Klein up for a 34-yard try. It was wobbly and it was right. After it hit the right upright the ball awkwardly fell in over the crossbar for the win. November 28, 1992 Marshall 44, Eastern Kentucky 0 Marshall fans were licking their chops for a first round playoff rematch with Eastern Kentucky and their coach, Roy Kidd. The Colonels coach had complained loud and long about having to play the semifinal game at Marshall Stadium in 1991, despite being ranked higher. He also didn t like the fact that, in 1991, the teams had to dress three blocks away, at the Henderson Center, due to the new facilities building not being completed. EKU had the all-time leading rusher in I-AA football, Markus Thomas, who embarrassed the Herd in 1989 with a 300-yard rushing performance. On this day, however, it was Thomas and his Colonel teammates that were embarrassed by the high-powered Marshall offense and a betterthan-its-press defense that was often overshadowed by offensive stars Michael Payton, Mike Bartrum, Orlando Hatchett and Troy Brown. Hatchett got it going for Marshall with a two-yard touchdown late in the first quarter. A David Merrick extra-point made it 7-0. With 19 seconds left in the first, Merrick added a 34-yard field goal for a 10-0 lead. Less than three minutes into the second, Payton hit Brown with the first of three scores on the day to give Marshall a 17-0 lead and the maroon and white-clad Colonels appeared to be in over their heads. Brown put an exclamation mark on that thought with a 71-yard punt return for touchdown. Nothing EKU tried worked. Marshall had an interception that led to a score and held the NCAA I-AA s all-time leading rusher to minus-four yards on nine carries for the day. MU out-gained EKU 524 to 192 in total offense. Just to rub it in a bit, Marshall coach Jim Donnan put 300-plus pound offensive tackle Johnny McKee in the backfield on Marshall s next trip to the redzone and he did his Refrigerator Perry impersonation with a one-yard score to make it 31-0 in the second quarter. Merrick hit a 33- yard field goal to end a 34-0 half dominated by the Herd. In the third, Payton and Brown hooked up for a 44-yard touchdown and a Merrick 24-yard field goal made it a 44-0 final. Marshall had used smoke for the first time to enter the field in the 1991 semifinal game, but on this day the only thing smoked were the Colonels. December 19, 1992 Marshall 31, Youngstown State 28 Marshall Football was all settled into its new stadium and athletic facility for The Huntington Sports Committee, newly formed and ready to host the I-AA title game for at least the next three years at Marshall University Stadium, was hoping the Herd would make a return appearance in the title game as they had in 1987 and Marshall had lost close games both times, but there was no doubt the 1992 team was loaded. The Herd was the preseason number one pick. Marshall made the playoffs, but had not won the SC due to an upset loss at Western Carolina. The team also lost its first home game when Appalachian State came back to beat MU in week nine. The 8-3 Herd got on a roll in the playoffs, dusting Eastern Kentucky 44-0, Middle Tennessee State and Delaware Next was the rematch everyone in Huntington wanted: Marshall verses Youngstown State. The Penguins overcame a MU lead in the title game in Statesboro, Georgia, the year before to win MARSHALL 156 FOOTBALL GUIDE

19 In front of the largest crowd to ever attend an I-AA championship game, fans and CBS Television got a dandy. After a scoreless first quarter, MU scored on a Michael Payton pass to Mike Bartrum and Orlando Hatchett made it 14-0 at the half. It was more of the same in the third quarter when Glenn Pedro stretched the lead to When Hatchett caught a scoring pass from Payton with 5:46 left in the third, MU had a 28-0 lead. Things started going bad when linebacker William King sustained a concussion and cornerback George Thomas injured his knee. YSU started to come back as the Marshall defense looked stunned and the offense bogged down. YSU scored four times, led by bullish back Tamron Smith, who ran over and through Marshall to tie the game at late in the fourth quarter. The Herd looked to be in trouble when Payton was hit on Marshall s first play. But, Payton bounced back by engineering a drive that mixed in throws to Brown and runs by Hatchett. The Herd quickly moved to a first and goal at the five with 14 seconds left to play. Willie Merrick, who was attempting the first field goal of his career, came onto the field. Merrick was one of the best soccer players to play at Marshall, but got the chance in this game after his brother, David missed Thursday s practice because he overslept. With his regular kicker suspended coach Jim Donnan turned to Willie, who had kicked one extra point in his career prior to the championship game. Merrick s 22-yard field goal was true and, with 10 seconds left, MU led The kickoff return left Youngstown State deep in their own territory and a last, desperate pass was picked off by Brown, in as an extra defensive back. Marshall finally had its championship and Huntington celebrated the win, as well as the Phoenix-like return of football from the ashes of the 1970 plane crash to the glory of a national title. December 4, 1993 Marshall 34, Delaware 31 The defending I-AA champs were back in the quarterfinals for a third straight year, hosting the Blue Hens of Delaware. Marshall defenders had their hands full trying to find the man with the ball against the Blue Hens Wing-T offense, but the Blue Hen defenders knew who the man was for Marshall. Running back Chris Parker stepped into the void left by graduation of Orlando Hatchett and, along with fullback Glenn Pedro, the Marshall running game had not missed a beat. Parker and Pedro teamed for more than 2,000 yards, with Parker getting about two-thirds of that total. Parker scored first, but Delaware came back with a score and field goal to go up Parker scored from five-yards out, but UD threw a touchdown pass and went to the locker room up Parker took over the third quarter and into the fourth, piling up his third and fourth scores of the day. A David Merrick field goal gave MU a lead. Delaware answered with two touchdowns, the final one at the 1:14 mark, to tie the game at 31. The ensuing kickoff sailed to Marshall s Tim Martin, who returned the ball 39 yards, but fumbled ahead into Delaware territory. In a pile of Blue Hens, Marshall linebacker Brian Stump managed to come up with the ball at the Delaware 39-yard line. Five plays later, Merrick showed there were good bloodlines in the family. David calmly nailed a 38-yard field goal with three seconds left to beat Delaware December 7, 1996 Marshall 54, Furman 0 The toughest rival for Marshall to overcome in the Southern Conference was Furman. Marshall was in the first five seasons of SC play and did not beat Furman until their 13th meeting. Even when MU finally toppled the Paladins in 1988, Furman came back to upset the Herd in the I-AA Quarterfinals and went on to win the National Championship. The Paladins made their way to Huntington for the last regular season game of Marshall was on its way, behind Randy Moss and Eric Kresser, to an undefeated season, but when Furman went to the locker room with a lead, their players felt they where going to knock off the undefeated Herd and many ran to the goal post and punched the HERD on the padding before running back to the sideline and up the ramp to the locker room. The slightly enraged the Herd, shut out Furman 28-0 in the second half and finished the regular season Unfortunately for Furman, they had to return to Huntington for the quarterfinals of the I-AA playoffs, just as they had in 1988, but the Herd Edwards Stadium History exacted revenge for the years of humiliation at the hands of the Purple Paladins. Marshall scored 14 in the 1st, 10 in the second, 16 in the third and 14 more in the fourth while holding Furman scoreless to put up a 54-0 rout in the final meeting between the schools. Furman gained only six first downs, and 27 yards of total offense in the first half, while the Marshall offense piled up 539 yards in total offense in the game. December 21, 1996 Marshall 49, Montana 29 Marshall had outscored its opponents in the 1996 I-AA playoffs and no one expected any less in the championship rematch with the Grizzlies. Montana had defeated Marshall the previous year to take the title back home, so they knew all about Marshall. What they were unable to prepare for was Randy Moss. Bob Pruett took over a team that was loaded and quickly added Florida transfer Eric Kresser to the team and gave Moss his last chance at collegiate football. Catching a TD in every game, 24 on the season, I-AA defenders were over-matched all season long. Moss and Kresser hooked up for four touchdowns, while Doug Chapman added two more and Tim Openlander kicked two field goals in a rout for the Herd that was 46-6 at one point early in the fourth quarter. Moss set a MU, Southern Conference and Division I record with 28 touchdowns in one season, while Marshall won the SC league title and their second National Championship with a school record 15-0 season. December 5, 1997 Marshall 34, Toledo 14 Marshall left I-AA football and the Southern Conference for Division I-A and a return to the Mid-American Conference in After a close loss to West Virginia in MU s first I-A game, the Herd had won at Army, at Kent State, at defending league champ Ball State and at home against Akron before stubbing a toe late at Miami. The Herd ran the table, and a Miami loss gave Marshall an East Division Title in its first season. Toledo was 9-2, 7-1 in the West Division, when they came to town for the title game. Randy Moss was continuing what had begun in I-AA, now with Chad Pennington at the helm. Marshall s defense was no slouch either, shutting out Bowling Green and Ohio in back-to-back games to clinch the East. The game was held on a Friday night, with a light snow predicted. Two hours before kickoff, the weathermen changed the story as the snow began to fly. By kickoff, the field was covered with about an inch. Both teams struggled with the conditions and Toledo led 7-3 at the half. The second half was vintage Marshall. Despite the elements the Herd began to click. Pennington and Moss hooked up twice in the third quarter to give the Herd an insurmountable lead. Billy Malashevich added a 25- yard field goal to start the fourth quarter. Moss and Pennington struck again from 20 yards and when Doug Chapman added a score late, MU led A late score by Toledo set the final. The Snow Bowl, as Marshall fans still call the game, gave MU the first of four straight MAC titles and the invitation to the Motor City Bowl MARSHALL 157 FOOTBALL GUIDE

20 Edwards Stadium History December 4, 1998 Marshall 23, Toledo 17 Very little luck was needed for Marshall to return to the MAC title game. The Herd stormed to a 10-1 regular season mark, and was undefeated against the East Division. For the second consecutive year, Marshall hosted Toledo for the league crown. This time, the game was much closer. MU scored first on Chris Hanson s rush on a fake field-goal. Toledo answered with a Chester Tait touchdown for a 7-6 lead. Neither team gave much on defense and, in the second quarter, bad luck raised its ugly head. Chad Pennington was hit awkwardly on the sidelines by Toledo defenders and suffered a groin injury that he could not get up and walk away from. Freshman Byron Leftwich, who had thrown only 12 passes all season, came in and immediately threw an interception. Marshall s hopes looked dim, even when the defense held and Pennington limped back into the game. It remained 7-6 Toledo at half. The two teams battled through a scoreless third quarter as Pennington continued to play in obvious pain. He limped to the line, to the sidelines and to the huddle. The Rockets started the fourth quarter with a Todd France field goal to take a 10-6 lead, but Pennington s heart was bigger than his pain. He led Marshall on a scoring drive on the very next series, giving MU a lead on a 19-yard touchdown pass to Nate Poole. Danny Derricott, who seemingly was always in the right place at the right time in championship games, scooped up a fumble after a catch by the Toledo tight end and returned the miscue 20 yards for a Herd lead. After a defensive stop Billy Malashevich gave Marshall a lead with a 32-yard field goal. Toledo got back within a touchdown with 1:03 to play, but Marshall ran out the clock and clinched its second MAC title and third bowl game invite in school history. December 3, 1999 Marshall 34, Western Michigan 30 Marshall was undefeated and untied in the regular season for the third time in school history. The Herd, behind QB Chad Pennington, had run roughshod over opponents since sneaking by the Clemson Tigers in the opener. The Herd had gone to Kalamazoo and run up a lead on the Broncos before a late score set the final at The rematch was the only thing standing between a bowl trip and a potential top 10 national ranking. Western Michigan, coached by Gary Darnell, had other ideas and raced out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter on a Tim Lester TD pass and a Brad Selent field goal. Robert Sanford scored from one-yard out and another Selent kick gave the Broncos a 20-0 halftime lead. Although the Marshall fans and players reminded themselves they had trailed Toledo at halftime of the first two title games, those reassurances sounded hollow after an early third quarter Selent field goal made the score The Herd gathered itself and proceeded to score 27 points on only 18 offensive plays. Touchdown passes from Pennington to Nate Poole and James Williams were complimented by Doug Chapman s two scores, giving Marshall a lead and brought the crowd back into the game. Lester rallied the Broncos to re-take the lead with 7:20 to play by hitting Jake Moreland for a score. That set the stage for Pennington to fix his name in the legendary roll of Marshall greats. Moving the Herd on a 76-yard drive, Pennington ran the clock and the team down the field, denying the Broncos the ball and putting the Herd in scoring range. With only seven seconds on the clock, Marshall faced third and goal at the one-yard line. With no timeouts left, Pennington rolled right and found the most unlikely hero, converted linebacker Eric Pinkerton. Lined up as the H-Back, Pinkerton ran toward the outside linebacker, who let him go by, and headed to the right corner of the end zone. Pennington threw a strike, the defender realized his mistake too late and Pink, made the catch of his life. It was the first and only TD reception in Pinkerton s career and it gave Marshall a third MAC title, to the amazement of Bronco fans everywhere. December 2, 2000 Marshall 19, Western Michigan 14 Marshall was in the MAC Championship game for the fourth year in a row. WMU had won handily in Huntington back on October 5, becoming the first MAC squad to beat Marshall at MU Stadium. Robert Sanford torched the Herd for 203 yards rushing in that game and the Broncos seemed certain to run at Marshall again. The Herd won the East Division with a 5-1 league mark and had an unimpressive 6-5 overall regular season mark. Marshall had trailed at halftime in each of the first three MAC title games, but rallied to win. This time the Herd found itself up 13-0 at the break, behind two J.R. Jenkins field goals and a 44-yard touchdown strike from Byron Leftwich to Darius Watts. Marshall s defense changed its scheme for this game, going to a alignment in an attempt to slow Sanford. The change worked as Sanford gained only 67 yards. Broncos quarterback Jeff Welsh rallied Western with two scores to take a lead. However, Leftwich, in his first championship game as starting quarterback, was not to be denied. He threw for 358 yards in the game, including the 29-yard touchdown to John Cooper for the winning score. Danny Derricott sealed the deal with an interception of Welsh on Western s last drive. November 12, 2002 Marshall 36, Miami 34 Byron Leftwich wanted to play, however a cracked bone in his leg, suffered on a hit at Akron 10 days earlier, made the Heisman Trophy candidate unavailable for what amounted to the MAC East Championship game, a Tuesday night showdown with Miami that was carried live by ESPN. The coaching staff had only 10 days to prepare sophomore backup Stan Hill to replace Leftwich. Hill had struggled somewhat at Akron when he was thrown into the fray mid-way into the first quarter, and the jury was out on whether the young quarterback could lead Marshall to victory over such a formidable opponent. With Marshall s loss at Akron, the door was open for the Redhawks to do something that had eluded them since Marshall rejoined the Mid-American Conference - win the East Division and play for the MAC Championship. Early on in the contest, Marshall defensive tackle Orlando Washington picked off a Ben Roethlisberger pass and returned it inside the Miami 10-yard line, giving Hill excellent field position from the start. Moments later, the Herd grabbed a 7-0 lead on a Hill to Darius Watts touchdown pass. Marshall stretched the lead on a field goal from Curtis Head. Miami recorded its first points on a 27-yard field goal by Jared Parseghian. Just six seconds into the second quarter, running back Brandon Carey caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Hill to make it The RedHawks roared back in the second quarter, scoring on a 32-yard Roethlisberger pass to Jason Branch and a 13-yarder to Randy Stegman MARSHALL 158 FOOTBALL GUIDE

21 Edwards Stadium History Hill and Watts hooked up again to start the third quarter, with a fiveyard score. For the game, Hill threw 39 times, completing 25 for 292 yards and four touchdowns, with Watts pulling in nine of those completions for more than half of the yards (149) and three touchdowns. Watts third score of the game came from 11 yards out and gave Marshall a commanding lead. Roethlisberger connected with Luke Clemens to make it only 44 seconds later and Parseghian added a field goal to close the gap to The defenses on both sides began to assert themselves in the fourth quarter. Both teams had turnovers and punts, but no one dented the scoreboard until just 6:33 was left in the game. Clemens scored to give Miami its first lead at Marshall gave the ball back to Miami on the next series but the RedHawks were unable to take advantage. With 1:39 to play, Hill put on a show that would have made fellow Mississippian Brett Favre proud. He led the team down the field, and on a fourth down inside the Miami 20-yard line, rolled right and lofted a pass into the end zone for receiver Josh Davis. Miami defensive back Alphonso Hodge grabbed a handful of Davis jersey while batting the ball away prompting a pass interference call that gave Marshall another chance. After another interference call on the next play, Marshall had time for one or two more attempts at the endzone. From the five-yard line, Hill rolled left on a pass-run option. Seeing a seem created by left tackle Steve Scuillo, he cut up field and into the end zone for a winning touchdown with five seconds to play. Hill accounted for 320 yards of offense and five scores in the best first start ever by a Marshall quarterback, placing his name in the pantheon of Herd greats who got it done when his team needed him the most. a 14-yard loss, giving possession back to the Herd. However, the Herd was unable to take advantage of the good field position, as Marshall went three-and-out in SMU territory. Marshall had an opportunity to put the first points of the game on the board, but a 26-yard field goal attempt off the foot of kicker Ian O Connor at the beginning of the second quarter sailed wide left. Marshall again relied on O Connor to put the Herd on the board in the second quarter after Shawn Lauzon dropped a would-be touchdown in the end zone, setting up a 43-yard kick. But, O Connor missed his fourth consecutive field goal attempt, keeping the game scoreless. Late in the second quarter, SMU used an 11-play 69-yard drive in 5:31 to score its first offensive touchdown in nine quarters. SMU s final drive of the opening half was keyed by a 33-yard pass from Romo to Bobby Chase down to the Marshall 16-yard line. Five plays later, Romo connected with Reynaldo Pellerin for a seven-yard score - the first offensive score for SMU since the first quarter of its 66-8 loss at Texas A&M on Sept. 17. Marshall, which was held scoreless in the first half for the second consecutive game, out-gained the Mustangs on offense in the first half. Morris threw 128 yards on 13-of-22 passing with an interception, while Romo was 7-of-14 with 84 yards and a touchdown. SMU would use another 69-yard drive - this time on eight plays - to increase its lead to 10-0 in the third quarter. The Mustangs used up 2:40 on the clock, capped off by a 34-yard field goal by Chris McMurtray. With 12:20 remaining in regulation, Marshall would begin its rally from the 10-point deficit. The Herd drove 69 yards on 15 plays in 5:36, sparked by Morris, who went 6-for-9 with 58 yards. O Connor nailed a 24-yard field goal at the 6:44 mark to trim the SMU lead to On the ensuing SMU possession, Marshall s defense stopped the Mustangs, forcing SMU to punt after three plays (losing nine yards). With just 4:08 left in the fourth quarter, Marshall drove 59 yards on nine plays in 2:38, capped off by the first of Morris two rushing touchdowns of the night - a four-yard run to the right to tie the game at to force overtime. In overtime, SMU struck first on a 40-yard field goal by Chris McMurtray, giving the Mustangs a lead. Marshall, however, did not quit as the Herd relied on the legs of Morris, who scampered 15 yards around the left side, diving over the goal line to give the Herd the come-from-behind overtime win. October 1, 2005 Marshall 16, SMU 13 (OT) The 2005 season marked a new era of Marshall football. The Herd s game against SMU was its first Conference USA game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Down 10-0 in the fourth quarter, the Marshall Thundering Herd scored twice in the final seven minutes of regulation and used a Bernard Morris 15-yard touchdown scamper in overtime to take a thrilling win over SMU at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The overtime thriller marked the fifth time in school history that Marshall played an overtime game, with the Herd posting a 5-0 record. It is only the second overtime game for the Herd as a member of Division I-A. The Herd s only other overtime game in I-A came against East Carolina in the 2001 GMAC Bowl - a double-overtime win over the Pirates. Bernard Morris led the Herd in rushing and passing, amassing 377 total yards of offense. Morris was 34-of-64 for 314 yards with an interception. Morris 60 pass attempts were the most by a Marshall quarterback in Joan C. Edwards Stadium history. Morris added 63 rushing yards on 15 attempts with two scores, including the game-winner in overtime. SMU returned the opening kickoff 17 yards and was given excellent field position after a late hit penalty was called on Marshall s Paco Jones. The Mustangs would drive down to the Marshall 40-yard line, where they went for it on fourth-and-three. Romo attempted a pooch punt that hit an SMU lineman in the back and was recovered by the Mustangs for 2008 MARSHALL 159 FOOTBALL GUIDE

22 Marshall Football Greats HERB ROYER BACK, Herb Royer came to Marshall in 1934 and returned again and again in the years following his playing days and graduation in Royer was a standout player for Marshall, playing on the first team led by legendary coach Cam Henderson. He was a running back, student body president, team captain, an honorable mention All-American, assistant coach, head football coach, assistant professor, Marshall Athletic Hall of Fame member and fan of the Thundering Herd in a relationship that continued until his death in the winter of Royer came to Marshall after leading Dunbar High School to an undefeated season as a senior in He was All-State in football as well as a letterman in basketball and track. Royer played on the junior varsity in 1934, and he began playing for Henderson in He was named captain of the Herd by Henderson for the 1936 season. He rewarded his coach by leading the team to a season, the first winning season for Marshall since Royer was a triple-threat for the Herd, running, passing and catching. In addition, he was the junior class president in Highlights for that year included Royer passing for a 50-yard score to Dick Hunter in a 41-6 win over Cumberland College. Royer again passed to Hunter for a 50-yard score against Ohio Wesleyan. Royer was first-team All-Buckeye Conference that season, as well as being named to the All-West Virginia State Collegiate team. Royer s senior year was incredible. Marshall won its only Buckeye Conference championship and the Herd posted its first undefeated season since 1919, going Only a tie with Ohio University, at Fairfield Stadium, prevented the perfect season. Marshall ran roughshod over the competition in most games, including a 90-0 drubbing of Georgetown College of Kentucky. In fact, the only team to score on Marshall besides Ohio was Ohio Wesleyan. Royer was a first-team All-Buckeye selection for the second consecutive year, but more honors came his way. Royer, as a back, was named to the AP Little All-American Honorable Mention team. He was the Marshall Student Body President for and named to the Who s Who in American University and Colleges, for his success on the field and in the classroom. In the summer of 1938, Bill Smith was invited to Philadelphia to play in a college All-Star game against the NFL s Eagles. When one of the backs picked for the team did not show, Smith suggested Royer to the promoters. The promoters decided his late arrival could be used to their advantage to promote the game, which was getting little attention with the Eagles, Phillies and Athletics holding the attention of the local sporting set. Royer was snuck into town and was given a mask to wear at all times in public and at practices. The Masked Marvel, as Royer was billed, kept his identity secret until game time. Royer remembered in an early 1970 s interview with Lowell Cade of The Herald-Dispatch, The promoters really played it up. The press in Philadelphia had me from nearly every school in the Big Ten and all around the nation. They got me on the radio for the pregame interviews. We had a lot of fun with it. Following the game, Royer was signed to a professional contract with the Detroit Lions, but was soon called back to Marshall by his old mentor, Henderson. Royer coached at Marshall in 1938 and returned again in Between stints at Marshall, and three years as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, he had great success as an assistant coach at Virginia Tech. He was also head coach at Logan High School. In his first season as head coach at West Virginia Tech, Royer guided the Golden Bears to an season and their first West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title. Royer was named WVIAC Coach of the Year. He guided Tech for three more seasons, recording a mark. Once again his alma mater called for Royer in 1953 and he became the head football coach at Marshall just as the Herd stepped up to play in the Mid-American Conference. The first season produced a result. Royer switched the Herd back to the single-wing offense he learned under Henderson, who was still coaching basketball and advising his former player. Marshall did upset the MAC champions, Ohio, 9-6 in the final game of 1953 on a Bob Gunnar Miller field goal. The next year was better as Marshall went 4-5. Marshall went 3-6 in 1955 and again in 1956, but in 1957 Marshall went 6-3, finishing second in MAC. It was the first winning season for Marshall since 1951 and only the third in 10 seasons. The Herd had two first-team All-MAC picks in quarterback Bob Wagner and running back Cagle Curtis. In 1958, Marshall slipped back to 3-6. Although he was, at the time, third all-time at Marshall with 21 wins, Royer resigned after seeing no improvement on the horizon in facilities or funding. JACKIE HUNT RB, We will never know just how really good Huntington native John Seva Jackie Hunt was as a running back for Marshall. What we do know, from yellowed newspaper clippings, fading memories and nearly nonexistent statistics, is that he was the greatest back in Marshall s first half-century and one of the finest backs to ever play college football. Hunt was a two-time West Virginia All-State back at Huntington High School, and when he shunned many national offers and signed with fourth-year Marshall head coach, Cam Henderson in 1938 it shocked many. In 1939, Marshall went 9-2 and was judged as the best team in the state for the second consecutive season. Wins for the Big Green included a resounding 20-0 shutout of Virginia Tech, and a win over Miami of Ohio (21-0). Hunt played, but was overshadowed by Elkins, who finished fifth in the nation in scoring. Hunt did score seven touchdowns and earned thirdteam all-conference honors would be Hunt s time. He scored six touchdowns in the first five games, scoring once verses Morehead State in the opener (13-6), driving 49 yards in four runs to score on Virginia Tech (13-7, second consecutive victory over the Hokies), and twice versus Dayton in a win. A loss at Toledo (7-6) and at Wake Forest (31-19, Hunt one touchdown in each game) sent Marshall home to take on the Tommies of Scranton. However, greatness eventually came calling. Hunt would score four touchdowns on the Tommies and Marshall would win Morris Harvey was next, the Herd s biggest rival since the turn of the century, and, in a 33-6 win, Hunt adds four more scores for 14 on the season. Hunt then scored five times, one short of the record of six touchdowns set by Wilbur Fisher in 1916, as Marshall trounced Detroit Tech, Hunt had 19 touchdowns entering the Xavier game and Marshall posted a 41-0 win with Hunt scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter and another in the third quarter to give him 22 touchdowns, tying the recognized national record. He would set the new record with a fourth quarter score for 23 on the year. Hunt was named to the Grantland Rice Collier s Magazine All-American team as one of the Top Ten backs in America. Rice, of Four Horseman fame, wrote of Hunt, For all around ability, I doubt that there is a better back in the nation than Jackie Hunt, who with a better schedule might be a (Tom) Harmon or (Jack) Kimbrough. Hunt could do more things better than any other back, ball carrying, passing, kicking, blocking and tackling. Hunt s 162 points helped Marshall to the national scoring title with 33.4 points per game. However, the Herd played what was considered Small-college football and the school was not a member of the NCAA at the time. Hunt was first team all-wv Athletic Conference and his All-American awards included: First -Team AP Little All-American; First team Collier s Magazine Eye on Little All-Americans ; First team All-American on Collier s Magazine National Team, picked by Grantland Rice; First -team All-American on the National team picked by The New York Sun newspaper; Second team All-American on Paul Williamson s National team; and Honorable Mention on the United Press International national team. Hunt could never be expected to repeat the record-setting season of the previous year in However, he did respond with nine scores and 773 yards in only eight games as teams keyed on him all season. Hunt played in the Blue-Gray All-Star game after the season, and then graduated from Marshall. That summer he was drafted by the Chicago Bears, played in two College All-Star games against National Football League teams (the Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles) and then was inducted into the US Army to fight in World War II. In 1946, he played one season for the Bears, but soon returned to the Huntington area. He lived with his wife in Proctorville, Ohio (just over the Ohio River from Huntington) and was a lifelong Marshall supporter. He is a member of both the West Virginia Sportswriters Hall of Fame and the Marshall Athletic Hall of Fame, the first person choosen for that honor in the inaugural class of 1984 and entered the College Football Hall of Fame in MARSHALL 160 FOOTBALL GUIDE

23 FRANK GATSKI OL, He came straight out of the West Virginia coal mines. He knew that if, for any reason, he couldn t play football, he would have to return to those coal mines. Maybe that was all the motivation Frank Gunner Gatski needed to excel on the gridiron. That thought of the mines was also probably what kept Gatski playing. In 20 seasons as a high school player at Farmington (W.Va.) High School, to a college career at Marshall and, after World War II, Auburn, to 12 seasons with the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions, Gatski nevered missed a game. In fact, in 20 years of football, Hall of Famer Gunner Gatski never missed so much as a single practice. Gatski arrived at Marshall in 1940 and instantly earned the job as the Thundering Herd s starting JV team center. Over two seasons on the varsity squad, he started 17 straight games at center, while playing some linebacker. It was during that time period that he picked up the nickname Gunner, because of his hard-hitting style of play. During his seasons at Marshall, the Herd enjoyed great success. The 1940 team went 8-2 behind consensus All-American Jackie Hunt, who scored 27 touchdowns that year. Marshall outscored its opponents in The next year Marshall posted a 7-1 record, including a victory over Wake Forest. The 1942 season saw Marshall suffer on the field as a result of the outbreak of World War II. Many Herd players had already been called into duty before the season started, resulting in a record. With America s entry into World War II in late 1941, Gatski became a part of the U.S. Army s infantry division in late When he returned from the front in 1945 he enrolled at Auburn University, where he played part of the 1945 season. In the spring of 1946 Gatski hitch-hikes to Cleveland for a tryout with the Browns that was set up by Marshall s Dr. Sam Clagg. Clagg contacted Browns assistant coach, and former Huntington High coach, Johnny Brickles, who knew of Gatski from his playing days at Marshall. He signed for $2,500, plus a $500 signing bonus. Gatski also had a knack for finding championship gold. During his 11 seasons in Cleveland, the Browns posted a record, won the AAFC title in each of the leagues four years of operation, and then won three National Football League titles (1950, 54 and 55). His Browns teams, which joined the NFL along with the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Colts after the demise of the AAFC, played for the NFL title every year from They lost the title game to the Rams in 1951 and to the Detroit Lions in His quarterback with the Browns, legendary Hall of Famer Otto Graham said - You never have to worry about anyone jumping over Frank or bumping him out of the way. After failing to reach the title game in 1956, the only time in his career that Gatski s team failed to reach that point, he went off to play for the Lions in As expected, the Lions faced the Browns in the NFL title game, with Detroit crushing his former team to capture the title. Gatski snapped to another future Hall of Famer that year, the Lions Bobby Layne. Frank Gunner Gatski is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the only player in Marshall football history to have his number (75) retired by the University. Gatski retired following the 1957 title after starting 132 consecutive games. In his career, he earned eight championships (four in the AAFC and four in the NFL) and played for the championship in 11 of his 12 professional seasons. He won more titles than any position player other than kicker in pro football history. In addition to being a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Gatski is a member of the West Virginia Sports Writers Hall of Fame, and is a charter member of the Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame. On Oct. 15, 2005, Gatski s No. 72 jersey was retired and his number is affixed to the front of the Joan C. Edwards Stadium press box. The first MU player ever to receive this honor. Tragically, Gatski passed away November 22, 2005, at the age of MARSHALL 161 FOOTBALL GUIDE

24 Marshall Football Greats CARL LEE DB, Andy Socha, a fullback for Marshall in 1966, was the last player drafted from Marshall at the time. Marshall had played 18 seasons of football without a winning season. While a number of players had a cup of coffee in professional football, no one had been drafted. Carl Lee was about to change all of that. The former South Charleston High star had been one of Coach Sonny Randle s top recruits when he took over at Marshall in Lee was offered a chance to play at West Virginia, but chose MU due to Randle s charisma and the chance to start a turnaround as a starting defensive safety as a freshman. Randle inherited a team that was built for Mid-West football. Randle s emphasis was on speed and quickness, and Lee certainly fit the bill, plus tough football players who could take some of the toughest practices ever seen. Some of the players on scholarship were not great players, and many lost their will to care after a 1-10 record in Lee reported with the freshman class in August and soon into his freshman season he worked his way into the starting lineup for a team that went 1-10 in The offense was shutout five times and scored seven or fewer points seven times, while the defense gave up 28 points per game that season. Lee became the first Marshall player to be named All-Southern Conference in four years of league play when he was named as a honorable mention selection as a sophomore. During the season he turned in one of the most exciting plays in school history when he returned a blocked field goal 88 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the half against Morehead State. Lee was named All-Southern Conference in 1981, but the real accomplishment for Lee was a name for the secondary that has stood the test of time. Lee, Ken Lindsay, Tony Henderson and Clifford Wright became The Gang Of Four. Marshall improved to 3-8 in 1982, and Lee returned to form by leading Marshall in tackle points with 239, an incredible 83 points ahead of second-place finisher. His 871 career tackle points (a system first used by Ellwood from and Randle from ), an incredible 319 points in front of second-place finisher. His 88-yard field goal return for touchdown remains the only one at Marshall over the last 22 seasons. During his college career, Lee also found time to sprint for the track team in the spring. Named to the All-Southern Conference team for the third year in a row, Lee began to think about professional football. Randle, a former all-pro who had more touchdown receptions than any player from , was able to counsel his four-year starter by making contacts and helping Lee to work out for the right people. Late in his rookie season, Lee was not only playing, but starting. He started three games for Minnesota as a rookie. He was named to his first Pro Bowl team in 1988, when he led the Vikings with a career-high eight interceptions. Between 1986 and 1993, Lee started in 130 consecutive games for Minnesota and in his career played in 177 games, including eight playoff games, and had 152 starts for Minnesota. He added to that total with 12 games and eight starts in New Orleans, making the grand total 189 games and 160 starts in 12 seasons. That total is tied with Gatski for the most for a former Herd player in pro football. Lee took over as the head football coach of West Virginia State in 1996, his first coaching job after doing some radio for the Saints in Despite his busy coaching schedule, he still finds time to raise funds for the program with events like the annual Pepsi Carl Lee Golf Challenge. He also does motivational speaking, with all fees going to the football team. He has also held a football camp called the Carl Lee Football Challenge in Parkersburg, W.Va, for the past couple of years, with guests like former all-pros Sterling Sharpe and Coy Bacon. Lee joined the Marshall Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995 and was honored by the Marshall Black Legends in In a 2001 issue of Sports Illustrated, the magazine selected not only the top athletes nationally of all-time, but complied a list for each state. In the West Virginia edition, Lee was selected as the number 35 greatest athlete among the top 50 Sporting Figures in the state s history. Lee was also named to the Minnesota Vikings All-Time, 40th Anniversary Team as a starting cornerback. He finished his stellar career with 29 interceptions, more than 600 career tackles and was an All-Pro in 1988, 1989 and He currently lives with his family near Winfield, W.Va. MIKE BARBER One of the greatest players ever to wear a Marshall University uniform, Mike Barber is only the second player in school history to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Barber received that honor in 2005 just a year after the legendary Jackie Hunt was enshrined. A two-time First Team All-America selection, Barber was named National Player of the Year in 1988 by the American Football Coaches Association. The Thundering Herd s first three-time First Team All-Conference pick, he led the nation in receiving while setting single-season conference records with 106 receptions and 1,757 yards in That season he helped Marshall to its first-ever berth in the NCAA Division 1-AA National Championship game. Barber, a Winfield, W.Va. native, is the Southern Conference s all-time career leader in receptions (249) and receiving yards (4,262). Barber was voted Marshall s Athlete of the Decade for the 1980s. Prior to graduation, Barber was selected in the fourth round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. TROY BROWN WR/DB, Troy Brown was a sensational all-around player at Marshall who was considered the most dangerous scoring threat in all I-AA football during his two seasons ( ) with the Herd. He averaged a touchdown every eight times he touched the ball (31 tds-250 att.) for the Green & White. He also tied the NCAA record for the most touchdowns on kick returns in a single season with four and became the NCAA s all-time leader in kickoff return average with a regular season net of yards per return (32 for 950 yards) in 1992 while helping Marshall to its first National Championship. Brown ranks eighth all-time for all-purpose yardage, averaging yards per game. The speedy standout was an Associated Press first-team All-American selection and first-team all-conference selection as a wide receiver that also earned second-team all-conference honors as a kick returner. Brown finished his senior season with 101 receptions for 1,654 yards and 16 touchdowns, added 158 yards and two rushing touchdowns, returning 20 punts for a 10-yard average and 27 kickoffs for a 23.3-yard average. Following his graduation he went on to become the first Marshall product to ever play for the New England Patriots organization, where he went on to play on three Super Bowl Champion teams. Brown ranks second on the Patriots all-time receptions list with 514 career receptions and also places second on the franchise s receiving yardage list with 5,982 yards. In 2004, Brown earned accolades for his play on defense, showing a level of versatility unmatched in recent NFL history. After injuries had taken a toll on the Patriots secondary, he pitched in as the team s nickel back for the final nine games of the regular season and all three of the Patriots postseason contests. Brown finished second on the team with three interceptions in the 2004 regular season and matched his reception total with 17 tackles on defense. Brown became the only player in New England history to record a reception and an interception in the same game when he pulled the feat against Buffalo (11/14/04). Brown s 321 receptions from are the highest fouryear total in Patriots history. Tight end Ben Coates ranks second with a four-year total of 308 ( ). Brown is the Patriots all-time leading punt returner, topping the team s all-time lists in returns (237) and yardage (2,524), and tying for the franchise record with three punt returns for touchdowns. His 97 catches in 2002 were the second highest total in franchise history, four behind his record 101 catches in Brown became the first Patriot in club history to record three 80-catch seasons (97, 2002; 101, 2001; 83, 2000). Brown is the Patriots all-time leading return specialist with 4,386 combined return yards. He surpassed David Meggett s previous record of 3,999 yards in He earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl following the 2001 season and became just the third Patriots wide receiver to be selected to the Pro Bowl since 1970 (Stanley Morgan, 4 and Terry Glenn, 1). Brown is New England s all-time leading receiver in the postseason with 47 catches and 553 yards during his 15 postseason games MARSHALL 162 FOOTBALL GUIDE

25 RANDY MOSS WR, After only two record-setting seasons at Marshall, Randy Moss moved on to the National Football League where he has set the league on fire and become on of the NFL s most popular players. He capped his collegiate career with a trip to the Downtown Athletic Club as Marshall s first Heisman Trophy finalist, and then followed up the next season by earning NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Honors for Moss piled up at Marshall almost as fast as the records he set. He won the Biletnikoff and Paul Warfield Awards as the nation s top receiver, was named a first team All-American by the Associated Press, the Football Writers Association of America, the Walter Camp Football Foundation, the Detroit Free-Press, ESPN, and Sport Magazine. During his Marshall career, Moss caught 168 passes for 3,356 yards and 53 touchdowns. He set a national record with 28 touchdowns in 1996 and a Division 1-A record 25 touchdowns in He helped the Thundering Herd to a perfect 15-0 record and a national championship in 1996 and a 10-3 record with a Mid-American Conference title and an appearance in the Motor City Bowl in Moss earned back-to-back-to-back Pro Bowl appearances in his first three seasons, and was named the 2000 Pro Bowl MVP after setting records for catches (9) and receiving yards (212) in the game along with scoring the final touchdown of the day in a win by the NFC. He was named to his fourth Pro Bowl in 2002 and his fifth in Moss set a new Vikings single-season record for receiving yards in 1999 with 1,413, breaking the mark of 1,371 set by Cris Carter in He smashed the mark again in 2000 with 1,437 yards receiving and in 2003 posted 1,632 yards. He also set a new team record for 100-yard receiving games in a season with seven in 1999, a number he bettered by one in Moss combined with Cris Carter for a team-record 2,654 receiving yards on the 1999 season, the 4th-highest total by a tandem in NFL history, but they bettered that mark in 2000 with a combined 2,711 yards. He led the NFC in receiving yards in 1999 with 1,413, the first Vikings receiver to lead the NFC since Ahmad Rashad in 1979, and he has scored 77 touchdowns (76 catches, 1 punt return) in 96 career games, not to mention throwing a couple of touchdown passes. He is the only player in NFL history to have surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first six seasons. He set a career-high with 106 receptions in 2002, and added a new high of 111 in 2003 to continue his historic run. He set an NFL record for most catches in a player s first 6 seasons with 525, passing Marvin Harrison s 522 from Moss also set an NFL record for most receiving yards in a player s first 6 seasons, his 8,375 yards topped Jerry Rice s 7,866. The former Marshall standout was named Associated Press All-Pro in 1998, 2000 and 2003 and earned Pro Bowl appearances in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 and Moss has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week 4 times in his career and he led the NFL in receiving TDs in 1998, 2000, and The Rand, W.Va., native also led the NFC in receiving yards in 1999 (1,413) and 2002 (1,347) and in receptions in 2002 (106) and ranked 2nd in 2003 (111). Moss is without a doubt one of the most dynamic players in professional football today. He was drafted in the first round by the Vikings (21st overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft. Moss was traded to the Oakland Raiders prior to the 2005 season. and traded to the New England Patriots prior to the 2007 season. During the 2006 reunion of the 1996 National Champion Thundering Herd team, Moss announced that he would endow a scholarship in the squads honor, and along with Chad Pennington and other Herd alumni start a trust for the Marshall football program. CHAD PENNINGTON QB, To try and sum up the Marshall football career of current New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington is impossible. The thing that made Chad Pennington so much a part of the fabric of Marshall football wasn t his exploits on the field it was everything else. It was the charitable events he attended, the speaking engagements, the autographs he signed and so many more things he did away from the field. But Chad was also more than just a football player. A Rhodes Scholar candidate, and two-time first team Academic All- American, winner of the Vincent depaul Draddy Award as the top scholar-athlete in college football. There were many things that were a part of the greatness of Chad Pennington at Marshall. But the bottom line was winning. Pennington left everything he had on the football field every time he stepped into battle. No Herd fan will ever forget him limping back onto the field, dragging a battered leg, to lead the Herd to victory in the 1998 MAC Championship game against Toledo. But even that display was topped in the 1999 Mid-American Conference title game. With the Herd trailing 23-0 early in the third quarter, Pennington hoisted his teammates onto his back and carried them to what may have been the most dramatic victory in all of college football for the 1999 season. With the Herd trailing 30-27, Pennington led one final march toward victory. His teammates could feel the confidence, and knew something magical was going to happen. Pennington shocked everyone by pulling the ball down and running for a 33-yard gain, then the longest in the history of the MAC title game. As time ran down, he put the team in position for its final destiny. With seven seconds left on the game clock, and no timeouts left to fall back on, Pennington walked up behind center Jason Starkey for a third and goal play at the Western Michigan one yard line. Photos of the play showed Pennington in complete control of the situation, and why not; it was a moment he had prepared for his entire football life. Pennington took the snap, rolled to his right and fired a strike into the arms of classmate Eric Pinkerton. His legacy at Marshall was made over four seasons of touchdown passes and victories. His legacy in college football was born in a single instant, as Pennington went from local hero, to national star. After guiding Marshall to a final victory in the Motor City Bowl, Pennington secured his place among the best players in the game by earning Most Valuable Player honors at the Senior Bowl in Mobile. The question became not if he would be a first round NFL draft pick, but where he would go. Finally, when the New York Jets were on the clock for their third selection in the first round, Pennington got the call. In the days following the draft, many experts said that New York got the steal of the draft. When the 2002 NFL season started those same experts had begun to question the selection of Pennington. Those experts quickly found their way back on the bandwagon by the end of the season. With the Jets off to a horrible start, coach Herman Edwards turned to Pennington, and he responded as all Marshall fans knew he would. Over the weeks that followed Pennington became the darling on the NFL, leading a Jets team that appeared to be going no where into the second round of the Playoffs. The Jets were 8-4 with Pennington as their starting quarterback, he set a franchise record for completion percentage in a season and he was the highest rated passer in the entire NFL. Pennington was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week three times during that year. At the end of the season he was selected team MVP by his teammates and the Jets staff awarded him the Kyle Clifton Good Guy Award and is now one of the more popular quarterbacks in the game. Marshall Football Greats BYRON LEFTWICH QB, There are dozens of memories that Herd Nation and the rest of the college football world have of Byron Leftwich. But, there are two recollections that perhaps exemplify his legacy more poignantly than any others. December 19, 2001 Marshall finds itself in dire straights against East Carolina in the 2001 GMAC Bowl. ECU erupts for leads of 24-0 and eventually 38-8 at halftime. The 30-point Marshall deficit leads to an early celebration by Pirate fans. One thing they didn t count on, though, was the fortitude of a dejected, yet not beaten, team of Thundering Herd players who still had another half at least of football left to play. Leftwich would serve as the catalyst of the highest scoring and greatest bowl comeback in college football history. Marshall s Ralph Street returned an interception 25 yards for a score just 23 seconds after play resumed. It was all Leftwich from there on out. He threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including the game-tying touchdown to Darius Watts with seven seconds remaining to knot the score at A failed point after attempt sent the wild affair into a first overtime, then a second. After ECU took a three-point lead with a field goal in the second extra session, No. 7 found freshman Josh Davis in the end zone for a dramatic, victory in what was coined the Miracle in Mobile. Leftwich finished the historic night with a bowl record 567 yards on 41-of-70 passing with five touchdowns, one of which came on the ground. Following that performance, any sports fan who had not yet heard the name Byron Leftwich was now listening loud and clear. November 2, 2002: A late-season road game saw the Thundering Herd in Akron s Rubber Bowl, and the nearly 14,000 fans in attendance would witness not only a Zips upset of then No. 25thranked Marshall, but they would see a testament to what made Byron Leftwich a major player beyond the stat sheets. Leftwich suffered a severe injury to his left shin early in the game. Against his wishes, he made a trip to the hospital for x-rays after trying to play in the very next series. Only after he got the guarantee that he would make it back to the Rubber Bowl by halftime did the quarterback finally leave the stadium. But, no matter what, it was clear that nobody would keep him from going back to the field that day to rejoin his teammates. Leftwich returned to start the second half for Marshall with the Herd trailing On largely one leg with virtually no mobility in the pocket, Leftwich threw 259 of his 307 yards after the injury occurred. He willed Marshall back into contention, but seven Herd turnovers were just too much to overcome. Akron recorded a win. Playing catch up to Akron with time becoming a factor, Leftwich was unable to run downfield to the line of scrimmage after completing long strikes to his receivers. It became clear that the team he had been carrying on his shoulders for many years would need to carry him this time. Offensive linemen Steve Sciullo and Steve Perretta lifted Leftwich and ran him to the line in order to get the next play underway. Leftwich left Marshall as the school s No. 2 all-time passer, behind Chad Pennington. He set Mid-American Conference records in career passing yards (11,903), completions (939), completion percentage (65.1) and total offense (12,084). He stands in second place in conference annals with 89 touchdown passes, second behind Pennington s 100 TD tosses. In 2002, he led the nation in total offense with a average per game and was second in pass efficiency (156.52). His efforts in the 2001 GMAC Bowl earned him the game s MVP award. The leg injury cost him a shot at the Heisman Trophy, but he still finished in sixth place in the vote his senior year. He was a two-time MAC Offensive Player of the Year and the conference MVP in A two-time first team all-mac and six-time MAC Offensive Player of the Week, Byron Leftwich is the most decorated athlete to have ever played football in the Mid-American Conference. But, his accomplishments and the notoriety he helped build for Marshall University are too substantial to weigh. Leftwich s final game at Marshall Stadium proved to be his most exciting as he rallied the Herd to a marvelous win over Toledo to secure MU s fifth MAC title in six years. Leftwich became the highest drafted player in Mid-American Conference history when the Jacksonville Jaguars selected him with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft MARSHALL 163 FOOTBALL GUIDE

26 Professional Players The following is a listing of Marshall players and coaches in professional football. (Indicates players who signed, appeared in camps, on practice squads and players who were full squad members, for all teams listed; Leagues may have been semi-pro or full-time, professional football teams. Some players in multiple leagues or teams.) NFL National Football League Atlanta Falcons-2 Jason Rader, TE, 2004, Butchie Wallace, RB, 2006 Chris Crocker, DB, Byron Leftwich, QB, 2007 Arizona Cardinals*-8 Everett Boot Elkins, B, 1940 Frank Huffman, L, 1941 Ray Dunlap, L, 1958 Jim O Conner, L, 1959 Mike Barber, WR, 1989 Erik Thomas, RB, 1997 Jason Starkey, C, Nate Poole, WR, *Chicago Cardinals ( ) Baltimore Ravens-2 Scott Harper, OL, J.R. Jenkins, K, Buffalo Bills-4 Stephan Evans, TE, 1987 Sean Doctor, FB, 1989 Travis Colquitt, P, 1995 Olandis Gary, 2003 Carolina Panthers-4 Jamie Wilson, OL, Jermaine Wiggins, TE, Giradie Mercer, DL, 2000, 2003 Josh Davis, WR, Chicago Bears-3 Jackie Hunt, B, 1945 Eric Ihnat, TE, Gregg Kellett, TE, 2002 Cincinnati Bengals-4 Sam Manos, C, Mike Barber, WR, Erik Kresser, QB, Rogers Beckett, DB, Cleveland Browns*-8 Frank Gatski, C, # Ed Ulinski, OL, ; Assistant coach/video, Eric Gessler, C, 1975 Chris Hanson, P, 1999 Matt Smith, WR, 1999 Mike Guilliams, OL, 2000 Yancey Satterwhite, DB, 2003 Chris Crocker, DB, #-Member, NFL Hall of Fame *-Member, All-American Football Conference Dallas Cowboys-2 Reggie Oliver, QB, 1975 Mike Natale, TE, 1980 Denver Broncos-5 James Barton, C, Olandis Gary, RB, Larry Coyer, Def. Coordinator, Paul Toviessi, DE, Darius Watts, WR, Detroit Lions-11 Ramey Hunter, E, 1933* Herb Royer, B, 1938 Jack Morlock, B, 1940 Jack Mattiford, G, 1941 Jim Swierczek, E, 1954 Frank Gatski, C, 1957# Rucker Wickline, C, 1962 Tim Martin, WR/KR, 1997 Olandis Gary, RB, James Williams, WR, Johnathan Goddard, LB, 2005 *Portsmouth, Ohio, Spartans #-Member, NFL Hall of Fame Green Bay Packers-7 Bob Adkins, E, , Mike Hicks, OL, 1964 Mike Bartrum, TE/LS, Billy Lyon, DL, Chris Hanson, P, 1999 Andre O Neal, LB, 2001 Nate McPeek, OL, 2004 Indianapolis Colts-6 Jamie Wilson, OL, Greg Kellett, FB, 2002 Jermaine Wiggins, TE, 2002 Steve Sciullo, OL, Steve Perretta, OL, 2004 Johnathan Goddard, Jacksonville Jaguars-4 Chris Parker, RB, John Wade, C, Chris Hanson, P, Byron Leftwich, QB, Kansas City Chiefs-4 Jim Barton, C, 1960* Mike Bartrum, TE/LS, Billy Lyon, DL, 1997 Andre O Neal, LB, *Dallas Texans, AFL, Miami Dolphins-6 Melvin Cunningham, DB, 1997 Chris Hanson, P, David Foye, WR, 2001 Josh Davis, 2004 Jason Rader, 2005 Chris Crocker, S, Minnesota Vikings-9 Carl Lee, CB, % Tony Petersen, QB, 1988 Randy Moss, WR, Doug Chapman, RB, Andre O Neal, LB, Max Yates, LB, Billy Lyon, DL, Jermaine Wiggins, TE, Butchie Wallace, RB, %-Member, Vikings 40th Anniversary Team New England Patriots-7 Troy Brown, WR/KR/PR, Mike Bartrum, LS/TE, Jermaine Wiggins, TE, Earl Charles, RB, 2005 Chris Hanson, P, Randy Moss, WR, New Orleans Saints-4 Carl Lee, CB, 1994 Butchie Wallace, RB, 2005 Stan Hill, QB, 2005 Nate Poole, WR, 2005 New York Giants-2 Darius Watts, WR, 2006 Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Jets-3 Jermaine Wiggins, TE, 1999 Chad Pennington, QB, Girardie Mercer, DT, Oakland Raiders-4 Michael Payton, QB, 1993 B.J. Cohen, DE, 1999 Randy Moss, WR, John Wade, C, Philadelphia Eagles-7 Norm Willey, DE, Brian Dowler, WR/PR, 1993 Mike Bartrum, LS/TE, Giradie Mercer, DL, David Foye, WR, 2002 Denero Marriott, WR, 2003 Steve Sciullo, OL, 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers-7 Jim Roberts, C, 1941 Charlie Snyder, L, 1948 Albie Maier, L, 1955 Mike Natale, TE, 1981 Terry Echols, LB, 1984 Alan Huff, DL, 1987 Doug Legursky, C, San Francisco 49ers-3 Mike Barber, WR, 1989 Max Yates, LB, Doug Chapman, RB, 2004 San Diego Chargers-4 Jim Barton, C, 1963 Tom Good, LB, 1966 Rogers Beckett, DB, Doug Chapman, RB, Seattle Seahawks-2 James Williams, WR, Derek Devins, QB, 2007 St. Louis Rams*-2 John Stephens, E, 1938 Chris Massey, LS/FB, *Cleveland Rams Tampa Bay Buccaneers-4 Mike Barber, WR, 1992 John Grace, LB, 2000 Llow Turner, RB, 2000 John Wade, C, Washington Redskins-4 Andy Socha, FB, 1967 Travis Colquitt, P, 1999 Scott Harper, OL, 2004 Derek Devines, QB, AAFC All-American Football Conference Chicago Rockets/Hornets-2 Bill Brown, B, 1946 Jim Pearcy, G, AFL American Football League New York Yankees-1 Everett Boot Elkins, B, MARSHALL 164 FOOTBALL GUIDE AFL/AF2 Arena Football League Albany Firebirds-1 Ricky Hall, DL, 2000 Buffalo Destroyers-1 Sean Doctor, FB, 1999 Cape Fear Wildcats-1 Lanier Washington, WR/LB, Carolina Rhinos-1 Tommy Hornick, LB, 2000 Charlotte Rage-1 Sean Doctor, FB, 1993 Colorado Crush-1 Johnathan Goddard, DL, 2008 Columbus War Dogs-2 George Miller, FB/LB, Anthony Dixon, WR/LB, Detroit Fury-1 J.R. Jenkins, K, 2001 Indiana Firebirds-1 Ricky Hall, DL, Kansas City Brigade-1 B.J. Cohen, DE/TE, 2006 Laredo Law-1 Mark Littlejohn, OS, 2004 Los Angeles Avengers-4 Derek Grier, CB, 2002 Scott Harper, OL, 2002 Doug Hodges, DB, 2002 Ron Puggi, DE, 2002 Milwaukee Mustangs-1 Derek Grier, LS, 2001 Nashville Kats-1 Derek Grier, CB, 2000 New Orleans Voodoo-1 B.J. Cohen, DE/TE, Ricky Hall, FB/LB, New York Dragons-1 Ricky Hall, FB/LB, 2007 Orlando Predators-1 B.J. Cohen, DE/TE, , Philadelphia Soul-1 Darius Watts, WR, Pittsburgh Gladiators-1 Cecil Fletcher, LB, Tampa Bay Storm-4 Melvin Cunningham, DB, 1996, 1998, 2000, Jason Starkey, C, 2000 B.J. Cohen, DE/TE, 2003 Erik Kresser, QB, 2004 Ricky Hall, DL, Toronto Phantoms-1 Jerrald Long, WR/DB,

27 Professional Players ACFL Atlantic Coast Football League Roanoke Buckskins/Virginia Sailors-1 Bob Pruett, E, CFL Canadian Football League Baltimore Colts-1 William King, LB, 1994 British Columbia Lions-3 Derek Grier, CB, 1994 Shannon King, LB, 1994 Curtis Head, P/K, 2003 Calgary Stampeders-3 Carl Fodor, QB, Danny Derricott, CB, 2004 John Grace, LB, 2004 Montreal Alouettes-7 B.J. Cohen, DE, 1998 Ricky Hall, DL, 1999 Damone Williams, DB/KR, 1999 Danny Derricott, CB, Erik Kresser, QB, 2002 Brandon Carey, RB, 2003 Curtis Jones, WR, 2003 Ottawa Renegades-1 John Grace, LB, Sasketchewan Roughriders-1 Michael Payton, QB, Toronto Argonauts-1 Adrion Davis, DE, Winnipeg Blue Bombers-1 Scott Harper, OL, OVPFL Ohio Valley Pro Football League Ashland Armco-1 Andrew Snooks Winters, B, Huntington Boosters-1 Freil Cassel, B, 1926 Ironton Tanks-1 Tom Dandelet, FB/Coach, NFL EUROPE National Football League Europe Amsterdam Admirals-1 Greg Kellett, TE, 2004 Barcelona Dragons-1 Chris Hanson, P, 2000 Berlin Thunder-4 Erik Kresser, QB, 2000 Jason Witczak, K, 2002 J.R. Jenkins, K, 2003 Jason Rader, TE, 2005 London Monarchs-1 Travis Colquitt, P, 1998 NIFL National Indoor Football League Evansville Bluecats-1 Demetrius Doss, WR/LB, Carolina Stingrays-2 Larry Davis, DB/WR, 2004 Michael KoolAid Owens, LB/TE, 2004 Ohio Valley Greyhounds-4 John Cooper, WR/LB, Maurice Hines, DB/WR, John Wehrle, K, Nathan Leslie, OL/DL, 2004 River City Locomotives-6 Jayson Grayson, DB/WR, 2001 Melvin Cunningham, DB/Coach, 2001 William Pannell, OL/DL, 2001 Germaine Sattiewhite, QB/LB, 2001 John Wehrle, K, 2001 Carlos Smith, DE, 2001 Steel Valley Smash-1 Carl Fodor, QB, 1999 USFL United States Football League Denver Gold-1 Greg Robinson, Trainer Michigan Panthers-1 Larry Coyer, Coach Philadelphia Stars-1 Darnell Richardson, WR, 1983 WFL World Football League Jacksonville Sharks-1 Reggie Oliver, QB, 1974 WLAF World League of American Football New York Knights-2 Cecil Fletcher, LB, John Gregory, QB, 1991 Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks-1 Sean Doctor, FB, 1991 XFL Extreme Football League Orlando Rage-1 B.J. Cohen, DE, 2002 Marshall s NFL Draft Picks Player Year Rd Team Ahmad Bradshaw-RB New York Giants Johnathan Goddard-DE Detroit Lions Darius Watts - WR Denver Broncos Byron Leftwich - QB Jacksonville Jaguars Chris Crocker - DB Cleveland Browns Steve Sciullo - OL Indianapolis Colts Chris Massey - FB St. Louis Rams Paul Toviessi - DE Denver Broncos Chad Pennington - QB New York Jets Rogers Beckett - DB San Diego Chargers Doug Chapman - RB Minnesota Vikings James Williams - WR Seattle Seahawks John Wade - C Jacksonville Jaguars Randy Moss - WR Minnesota Vikings Troy Brown - WR/KR New England Patriots Mike Barber - WR San Francisco 49ers Sean Doctor - TE Buffalo Bills Carl Lee - DB Minnesota Vikings Andy Socha - RB Washington Redskins Tom Good * - LB San Diego Chargers Mike Hicks - T Green Bay Packers Rucker Wickline - C Detroit Lions Jim O Connor - E Chicago Cardinals Jim O Connor - E Cleveland Browns Ray Dunlap - HB Chicago Cardinals Len Hellyer - HB Cleveland Browns Albie Maier - T Pittsburgh Steelers Jim Swierczek - E Detroit Lions Norm Willey - E Philadelphia Eagles Charley Snyder - T Pittsburgh Steelers Jackie Hunt - HB Chicago Bears Jim Roberts - G Pittsburgh Steelers Jack Morlock - HB Detroit Lions Everett Elkins - HB Chicago Cardinals Frank Huffman - G Chicago Cardinals 2008 MARSHALL 165 FOOTBALL GUIDE

28 All-Americans Herb Royer Back AP Little All-America Honorable Mention Helped Marshall to a Buckeye Conference Championship and a season as a senior. Two-time all-conference first-team pick who played in the college all-stars vs. the Philadelphia Eagles game in Marvin Wetzel Back AP Little All-America Honorable Mention Was the third-leading scorer in the nation with 108 points in Led Marshall to a 9-2 record and its first bowl berth on New Year s Day in the Tangernie Bowl vs. Cattawba. Billy Smith End AP Little All-America First Team Helped Marshall to a Buckeye Conference Championship and a season as a senior en route to becoming the school s first first-team All-American. John Fuzzy Filliez Wide Receiver All-Independent First Team, All-South Independent First Team, Associated Press Third Team Tenth all-time in career receiving yards at MU with 1,954. Filliez caught 54 passes for 657 yards and 7 TDs as a senior. Wayne Underwood Guard AP Little All-America Honorable Mention Helped Marshall to a Buckeye Conference Championship and a season as a senior. Marshall led the East in scoring that swason with 29.7 ppg. Jackie Hunt Back , 1941 AP Little All-America First Team A 2004 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee - Marshall s first. Scored 27 touchdowns in First player in college football history to amass more than 3,000 all-purpose yards in a career. Jim Roberts Center AP Little All-America Honorable Mention First-team All-West Virginia Conference in 1939 and Teamed with Jackie Hunt and Andy D Antoni to lead the 1940 Herd to an 8-2 overall record. Mike Barber Wide Receiver , 1988 Associated Press First & Second Team, Sports Network First Team, Walter Camp-AFCA The 1988 I-AA National Player of the Year and the second MU Player to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. MU s all-time leading receiver with 4,262 yards, along wtih 249 receptions, and 26 career TDs. Set the MU single season mark of 1,757 yards receiving in 1987 and he helped Marshall to its first I-AA National Championship berth. Sean Doctor Tight End , 1988 Associated Press First Team, Sports Network First Team, Sports Network Second Team Helped Marshall to the 1987 I-AA National Title game by recording 1,372 receiving yards as a junior, an alltime high for Tight Ends at MU. Sam Manos Center Associated Press Second Team Played for Marshall s 1987 Southern Conference Championship team that appeared in the National Championship game MARSHALL 166 FOOTBALL GUIDE

29 Mark Snyder Safety Don Hanson Football Honorable Mention Snyder recorded a school-record 10 interceptions as a senior in 1987, helping the Thundering Herd to its first appearance in the National Championship game ath the I-AA level. Nick McKnight Linebacker Sports Network Honorable Mention McKnight ranks 13th on the Marshall career tackles list with 342. He was a key member of the Herd s 1987 National Runner-Up team. Eric Ihnat Tight End Associated Press First Team, Sports Network Second Team, Walter Camp-AFCA As a tight end, Ihnat led the Southern Conference in receptions (55) in He was a two-time first team All-Southern Conference performer and finished his career with 11 touchdown receptions. Phil Ratliff Guard , 1992 Associated Press Third Team, Associated Press First Team, Sports Network First Team, Walter Camp-AFCA Ratliff was a two-time All-Southern Conference First Team selection as a guard. He started every game at right guard for the 1992 national championship team, winning that season s Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the SoCon s most outstanding blocker. Troy Brown Wide Receiver/Kick Returner , 1992 Sports Network First Team (KR), Sports Network First Team (WR), Associated Press First Team Brown was a highly versatile threat during his illustrious career in the Green & White. Second behind Randy Moss in career all-purpose yards per game with 149.3, Brown was the Southern Conference s leading receiver during Marshall s 1992 national championship run with 101 receptions for 1,654 yards and 16 touchdowns. Brown was a dangerous return man, averaging 23.3 per kick return along with a punt return for a touchdown in 92. He holds the SoCon record for most all-purpose yards in a game with 332 yards versus VMI in Michael Payton Quarterback , 1992 Associated Press First Team, Associated Press Second Team, Sports Network First Team, Walter Camp-AFCA Payton authored one of the greatest quarterback stories in school history, culminating with the 1992 Division I-AA national championship and the Walter Payton Award - given annually to the I-AA National Player of the Year. A two-time Southern Conference Athlete of the Year, Payton ranks third in Marshall annals in completions (689), passing yards (9,411), touchdown passes (69) and total offense (9,704). Mike Bartrum Tight End Associated Press Second Team, Sports Network Second Team Bartrum, a two-time All-Southern Conference selection, was one of the premiere pass-catching tight ends in Marshall history. He reeled in 109 receptions over his career, the second highest total for a tight end in school history. Nine of his 10 career touchdown receptions came during the Herd s national championship season of 1992, as his 62 receptions that season ranked second on the team. Chris Deaton Offensive Tackle Associated Press First Team, Sports Network First Team Deaton was a workhorse offensive tackle for the Herd from , starting every game of his collegiate career a streak of 56 consecutive games. He proved to be a stalwart left and right tackle over the course of his illustrious career, blocking for all-conference quarterbacks Michael Payton and Todd Donnan. Deaton earned the 1993 Jacobs Blocking Trophy, awarded to the Southern Conference s most outstanding blocker. Roger Johnson Safety , 1994, 1995 Associated Press Second Team, Associated Press Third Team, Football Gazette Second Team, Sports Network Second Team, Sports Network Third Team, Walter Camp-AFCA Johnson is Marshall s all-time leading tackler with 548 stops from A converted running back, Johnson became one of the greatest defensive backs in Marshall history. He played a significant role on a team that appeared in three straight national championship games and 59 total games in a four-year span. He paced the Herd in interceptions as a sophomore and junior and ranks 12th on the all-time Marshall interception list (9). Johnson was a three-time All-Southern Conference selection. William King Linebacker Associated Press First Team, Sports Network First Team, Sports Network Honorable Mention, Walter Camp- AFCA All-Americans King was the third leading tackler for the 1992 national champion Herd with 121 stops, 12 of which were for loss, to go along with a team-high four interceptions. He surpassed that total in his 1993 senior campaign, logging a team- and career-best in tackles (178) and sacks (12) on the way to Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors. King s 443 tackles ranks fourth on the all-time school charts MARSHALL 167 FOOTBALL GUIDE

30 All-Americans David Merrick Kicker Sports Network Honorable Mention Merrick was a second team All-Southern Conference kicker in He shares Marshall records for most field goals in a game (4, vs. ETSU in 1993) and season (19, 1993) with two other Herd kickers. Chris Parker Running Back , 1994, 1995 Associated Press Third Team, Football Gazette Third Team, Sports Network First Team, Sports Network Second Team, Sports Network Third Team Parker is the most decorated Marshall running back of the modern era, holding school records in yards (5,924), rushing touchdowns (68), all-purpose yards (7,145) and rushes (1,110). He finished his career as the all-time leading rusher in Southern Conference history (since broken) and was named SoCon Offensive Player of the Year in 1993 and Parker owns the top three single-season rushing totals in school history. His 1,833 yards during his 1995 senior campaign is No. 1 in Marshall annals. Travis Colquitt Punter Sports Network First Team Colquitt was a two-time All-Southern Conference honoree ( ) at punter. His 45.1 yard average in 1994 is the best single-season clip in Marshall history. Shannon Morrison Safety Sports Network Honorable Mention Morrison was an opportunistic safety who was named to the All-Southern Conference First Team in That season he recorded six interceptions, tied for the fourth highest total in Marshall single-season history. A member of Marshall s 1992 Division I-AA national championship team, Morrison ranks sixth on the school s career interceptions list with 11 picks. Billy Lyon Defensive Tackle , 1995, 1996 American Football Quarterly First Team, Associated Press First Team, Sports Network First Team, Sports Network Third Team, Walter Camp-AFCA Lyon was a dominant force up front for the Herd from , a career that culminated with Marshall s second national championship. He, along with fellow defensive lineman B.J. Cohen, posted a team-high nine sacks in Lyon was a three-time first team All- Southern Conference selection and ranks in the Marshall top-20 in career tackles (304). Tim Openlander Kicker , 1996 Associated Press Second Team, Sports Network Third Team A three-time All-Southern Conference performer, Openlander brought a steady foot to the Marshall kicking game. He converted 16-of-20 field goals during the Herd s 1996 national championship season with a long of 52 yards. He holds the MU career record in PATs (211) and is tied with two others for the most field goals kicked in a game (4, vs. The Citadel in 1995) and season (19, 1995). William Pannell Offensive Tackle , 1995 Associated Press First Team, Football Gazette Second Team, Football Gazette Third Team, Sports Network First Team, Walter Camp-AFCA Pannell proved to be one of the Southern Conference s greatest offensive linemen, winning the Jacobs Blocking Trophy in 1995 as the league s most outstanding blocker. The 1994 and 1995 All-SoCon honoree blocked for all-conference quarterback Todd Donnan and was instrumental in running back Chris Parker s run to the SoCon career rushing crown. B.J. Cohen Defensive End , 1996 Associated Press Second Team, Football Gazette Second Team, Football Gazette Third Team, Sports Network First Team, Sports Network Second Team, Walter Camp-AFCA Cohen, the 1997 Motor City Bowl Defensive MVP, is Marshall s career leader in sacks with 51. He teamed with Billy Lyon to form a devastating defensive line in which both players tallied a team-high nine sacks during the Herd s 1996 national championship run. Cohen ranks 12th in career tackles (361) at Marshall and was named to the All-Southern Conference First Team on three occasions, along with a first team All-Mid-American Conference nod in Melvin Cunningham Cornerback , 1996 American Football Quarterly First Team, Associated Press Second Team, Walter Camp-AFCA Cunningham served as leader of the Herd secondary and was a captain of the 1996 national championship team. He paced Marshall in interceptions (3) during the title march, two of which he returned for touchdowns. His 100-yard interception return for a touchdown versus James Madison in 1994 is a I-AA playoff record. He recorded a team-high seven pass break ups in 96 and ranks fifth all-time at Marshall with 12 career interceptions. Cunningham was a two-time first team All-Southern Conference selection MARSHALL 168 FOOTBALL GUIDE

31 All-Americans Aaron Ferguson Guard Associated Press Second Team, Sports Network First Team, Walter Camp-AFCA Ferguson started all 15 games at left guard during Marshall s march to the 1996 Division I-AA national championship. That season, as one of six team captains, he was awarded the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, which goes to the Southern Conference s most outstanding blocker. Ferguson was a four-time All-SoCon selection. Chris Hanson Punter Sports Network Second Team Hanson, a left-footed punter, averaged 44.5 yards per punt during Marshall s 1996 national championship run. A former first team All-Southern Conference selection, Hanson was named to the 2002 AFC Pro Bowl team as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Eric Kresser Quarterback American Football Quarterly First Team, Associated Press Second Team, Sports Network Second Team Kresser played only one season for the Herd after transferring from Florida, but what a season it was. The quarterback was named a first team Southern Conference selection after passing for 3,407 yards and 35 touchdowns in leading Marshall to its second Division I-AA national title. Twenty-three of Kresser s scoring tosses landed in the hands of Randy Moss. Former head coach Bob Pruett s first Marshall quarterback, Kresser completed 60.3 percent of his attempts in Larry McCloud Linebacker Sports Network Second Team McCloud was a ball-hawking middle linebacker who ranks third all-time in tackles at Marshall (451). He led the Herd in stops every season from and, during its 1996 national championship run, totaled a career-high 150 tackles to go along with two sacks, two forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and an interception return for a touchdown. Always in the right spot at the right time, McCloud was a two-time All-SoCon First Team selection and a 1997 All-MAC honoree. Jamie Wilson Offensive Tackle Football Gazette Second Team Wilson blocked for All-Southern Conference quarterbacks Todd Donnan and Eric Kresser while paving the way for the SoCon s all-time rushing leader Chris Parker. Wilson was a first team All-SoCon selection in 1996 and a second team member in Randy Moss Wide Receiver/Kick Returner , 1997 ABC Sports All-Time, American Football Quarterly First Team, Associated Press First Team, Football Gazette First Team (KR), Football Gazette Second Team (WR), Football News (Preseason), FBWAA, Playboy Preseason, Sports Network First Team (WR), Sports Network Second Team (KR), Sporting News Freshman All-America, Sporting News, Walter Camp-AFCA In two short seasons, Randy Moss became an instant star, helping guide the Thundering Herd to the 1996 Division I-AA national title and its first bowl game as a Division I-A member in Moss posted 1,707 receiving yards as a freshman in 1996 to go along with an NCAA-record 28 touchdown receptions. As a sophomore, Moss caught a career-high 90 passes for 1,647 yards and 25 touchdowns to lead the Herd to 10 wins in the most wins by a first-year Division I-A program in NCAA history. Moss 53 touchdown receptions are an NCAA Division I record. Moss 288 receiving yards against Delaware in 1996 are a single-game and Joan C. Edwards Stadium record. In 1997, he capped his collegiate career with a trip to the Downtown Athletic Club as Marshall s first Heisman Trophy finalist. He won the Biletnikoff and Paul Warfield Awards as the nation s top receiver. He was drafted in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings (21st overall selection) in the 1998 NFL Draft. Moss is the only player in NFL history to have surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first six seasons. Jermaine Swafford Linebacker Walter Camp-AFCA Swafford, who ranks in the Marshall top-10 in career tackles (365), was a captain and second-leading tackler of the 1996 Division I-AA national championship team. The Herd s bid for an undefeated season that year was in jeopardy in the regular-season finale against Furman, with the Paladins leading Marshall at the half. Just a minute into the third quarter, it was Swafford who sparked the Herd to victory with his first and only career interception, which he returned 33 yards for a touchdown. Chad Pennington Quarterback , 1999 CoSIDA Academic All-America Pennington is Marshall s career leader in five major passing categories, including pass attempts (1,619), completions (1,026), passing yards (13,143), touchdown passes (115) and total offense (13,048). He compiled three consecutive 3,000-yard passing seasons, including a career-high 3,799 in That year, he engineered arguably one of the greatest comebacks in school history. Trailing 23-0 in the third quarter of the MAC Championship Game, the Herd scored 27 points on only 18 offensive plays to grab a lead over Western Michigan. The Broncos regained a lead with 7:20 left in the game; however it was more than enough time for Pennington to construct a 76-yard drive. With only four seconds remaining, he found Eric Pinkerton in the end zone for the game-winning touchdown. Rogers Beckett Safety Sporting News Third Team Beckett, a 1999 Thorpe Award finalist, was part of Marshall s stellar class of 1999 that lost only four games in four seasons. A three-year starter and two-time team captain, Beckett was a hard-hitting safety that solidified the Marshall secondary. In his first collegiate contest, Beckett blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone against Howard then book-ended his career with a key interception four years later in his last game to seal the Motor City Bowl victory versus BYU MARSHALL 169 FOOTBALL GUIDE

32 All-Americans Jimmy Parker Defensive Line CoSIDA Academic All-America Parker proved to be a valuable piece of the Herd defense throughout his collegiate career, logging starts at linebacker, defensive tackle and defensive end. He started the final 37 games of his career on the defensive line, leading the Mid-American Conference in tackles for loss (21) in 2000 while also tallying a career-high 70 tackles. Parker s three sacks and 66 tackles in 1999 garnered him second team All-MAC honors. Josh Davis Wide Receiver Sporting News Freshman Third Team Davis finished his career with the second-most career receptions in NCAA history (306). He also finished ninth in career receiving yards with 3, yards behind teammate Darius Watts. Davis and Watts combined to form one of the most threatening receiving duos in NCAA history, while catching passes from current NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich. Byron Leftwich Quarterback , 2002 College Football News Fourth Team, Football News Preseason Second Team Leftwich s decorated Marshall career left him as one of the most prolific passers in college football history. The rifle-armed quarterback ranks second in school history in completions (939), passing yards (11,903), touchdowns (89) and total offense (12,084), setting Mid-American Conference records in those categories except for TD passes (Pennington, 100). Leftwich, who threw only 28 interceptions in 1,442 career attempts, is the Herd s all-time leader in completion percentage (65.1 percent), third highest in MAC history. He is one of only three quarterbacks in NCAA history to post multiple 4,000-yard passing seasons in a career, reaching that mark in 2001 and 2002 (T. Detmer & T. Chang, three each). Darius Watts Wide Receiver , 2002 ABC TV Second Team, College Football News Third Team, Football News Preseason Second Team, Sporting News Fourth Team Watts wide receiver resume at Marshall is one of the finest in school and NCAA history. He finished with the second most TD receptions (47) in NCAA annals and logged the most receiving yards (4,031) in Mid- American Conference history, joining Mike Barber as the lone Herd receivers to eclipse the 4,000-yard mark. His career receptions mark of 272 is second in MAC and school history behind former teammate Josh Davis. Steve Sciullo Offensive Tackle Playboy Preseason Sciullo anchored one of the most potent, ball-moving offenses in the country from , protecting record-setting quarterbacks Chad Pennington and Byron Leftwich. Sciullo started every game that he played in at Marshall at right tackle his freshman season before solidifying the left tackle position the next three years a run that reached 52 straight games, the nation s longest games started streak at the time. Johnathan Goddard Defensive End Associated Press Second Team, CBS Sportsline.com First Team, FBWAA, Walter Camp-AFCA Second Team Goddard enjoyed a storybook ending to his career in He led the nation in sacks (16) and tackles for loss (28.5) en route to being named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Also became the first Marshall player ever to be named a finalist for the prestigious Bronko Nagurski Trophy. Albert McClellan Defensive End , 2006 Two Time CFN.com Honorable Mention McClellan, a Conference USA All-Freshman selection, started six games at defensive end for the Herd as a true freshman, including the last four games of the season. McClellan recorded 40 tackles (26 solo stops). His seven tackles for loss (for 26 yards) were the second-most on the team. He finished third on the team with three sacks (for 21 yards) Cody Slate Tight End The Sporting News Freshman All-American Led all Thundering Herd receivers with 43 catches, 684 yards and recorded six touchdowns in his first campaign and became the first freshman to lead Marshall in receiving since Randy Moss in MARSHALL 170 FOOTBALL GUIDE Marshall s 44 All-Americans Mike Barber (1987, 1988) Mike Bartrum (1992) Rogers Beckett (1999) Troy Brown (1991, 1992) B.J. Cohen (1995, 1996) Travis Colquitt (1994) Melvin Cunningham (1995, 1996) Josh Davis (2001) Chris Deaton (1993) Sean Doctor (1987, 1988) John Fuzzy Filliez (1975) Aaron Ferguson (1996) Johnathan Goddard (2004) Chris Hanson (1996) Jackie Hunt (1940, 1941) Eric Ihnat (1990) Roger Johnson (1993, 1994) William King (1993) Eric Kresser (1996) Byron Leftwich (2001, 2002) Billy Lyon (1994, 1995, 1996) Sam Manos (1987) Albert McClellan (2005, 2006) Larry McCloud (1996) Nick McKnight (1988) David Merrick (1993) Shannon Morrison (1994) Randy Moss (1996, 1997) Tim Openlander (1994, 1996) William Pannell (1994, 1995) Chris Parker (1993, 1994, 1995) Jimmy Parker (2000) Michael Payton (1991, 1992) Chad Pennington (1998, 1999) Phil Ratliff (1991, 1992) Jim Roberts (1940) Herb Royer (1937) Steve Sciullo (2002) Cody Slate (2006) Billy Smith (2002) Mark Snyder (1987) Jermaine Swafford (1997) Wayne Underwood (1937) Darius Watts (2001, 2002) Marvin Wetzel (1947) Jamie Wilson (1996)

33 All-Time Award Winners All-American Football Foundation Frank Leahy National Coach of the Year Bob Pruett All-American Football Foundation Johnny Vaught Lifetime Achievement Award Bob Pruett Blue-Gray Game Bob Pruett, Head Coach Larry Kueck, Coach Nate McPeek Luke Salmons Franklin Butchie Wallace (MVP) Jackie Hunt Delchamps Senior Bowl John Wade Chad Pennington (MVP) East-West Shrine Game Bernard Morris Josh Davis Darius Watts Max Yates Rogers Beckett Cecil Fletcher Jackie Hunt & 1941 Florida vs. USA Game James Williams Grid Grad All-Star Game Issac Pitsenberger Homer Hatfield Gridiron Classic Nate Griffin Kevin Atkins Johnathan Goddard Jason Rader Hula Bowl Doug Chapman Paul Toviessi Johnathan Goddard Bernard Morris Marcus Fitzgerald Doug Legursky Las Vegas Classic Stan Hill North-South All-Star Game Ramey Hunter (MVP) NFL - College All-Star Game vs. Chicago Bears Jackie Hunt NFL - College All-Star Game vs. Philadelphia Eagles Bill Smith Herb Royer Jackie Hunt AFCA Coaches Choice National Player of the Year Mike Barber Anson Mount Scholar-Athlete Award Chad Pennington AT&T Long Distance Award Chad Pennington...Sept. 7, 1997 Randy Moss...Sept. 7, 1997 Chad Pennington... Sept. 13, 1997 LaVorn Colclough... Sept. 13, 1997 Chad Pennington... Sept. 20, 1997 Llow Turner... Sept. 20, 1997 Sammy Baugh Award (Top Passer) Chad Pennington Bronko Nagusrki Trophy Finalist Johnathan Goddard Bronko Nagusrki Defensive Player of the Week Rogers Beckett... Nov. 26, 1999 All-Buckeye Conference First Team Ben Tobin John Zontini , 1934 Walter Williams Elba Carney Bill Smith Wayne Underwood Nelson Bragg , 1938 Charles Watson Everette Boot Elkins , 1938 Dick Hunter Herb Royer Bob Rogers Second Team Hunter Kincaid Elda Carney , 1934 Wayne Underwood Dick Hunter Bob Adkins Frank Huffman J.B. Russell Jackie Morelock Third Team/Honorable Mention Lawrence Gill Walter Williams Ben Tobin , 1934 Eddie King , 1934 Marvin Wooley Albert Ferrari John Stephens Frank Huffman Zack Kush Nelson Bragg Bob Adkins Ray Truitt Jim Roberts , 1940 Buck Harless Student-Athlete Award Jeff Shade Ken Green Mike McCoy Nick McKnight Derek Grier Mike Bartrum Todd Donnan Chad Pennington Chad Pennington Col. Earl (Red) Blaik Leadership Award Billy Lyon BILETNIKOFF AWARD Randy Moss Darius Watts (Semifinalist) Burger King Scholar-Athlete of the Week Chad Pennington... Sept. 25, 1999 Chevrolet National Coach of the Year Jim Donnan , 1995 Bob Pruett CNN/SI College Football Player of the Week Randy Moss... Sept. 27, 1997 J.D. Coffman Award (Scout Team Player of the Year) Shawn Goodwyn Jermaine Swafford Larry McCloud Damone Williams John Grace Doug Hodges Jason Redman Andrew Cowen Eddie Smolder Ben Poe Judd Tabor Brad Bates Jesse Wisnewski Jeff Mullins Curtis Keyes Nathan Kiskis Steven Bobrowski Will Albin Nathan Kiskis Jimmy Skinner College Football Hall of Fame Harry Cy Young Frank Loria (Asst. Coach) Jackie Hunt Mike Barber Compaq Plays of the Week Big Hit of the Week Bobby Addison... Sept. 11, 1999 Best Run of the Week Doug Chapman...Dec. 27, 1999 Best Kickoff Return of the Week James Williams... Sept. 11, 1999 Conference USA Weekly Awards Offensive Player of the Week Ahmad Bradshaw... Oct. 23, 2006 Ahmad Bradshaw... Nov. 20, 2006 Defensive Player of the Week Dennis Thornton... Oct. 31, 2005 Matt Couch...Nov. 6, 2006 Special Teams Player of the Week Ivan Clark... Oct. 17, 2005 Chubb Small... Oct. 31, 2005 Jon Moravec...Nov. 6, 2006 All-Conference USA First Team Ahmad Bradshaw Curtis Keyes Doug Legursky Albert McClellan Cody Slate (Media) Doug Legursky Doug Legursky (Media) Cody Slate (Media) Second Team Ahmad Bradshaw Chris Hawkins Doug Legursky Matt Couch (Media) C.J. Spillman Cody Slate C.J. Spillman (Media) Third Team Emmanuel Spann Honorable Mention Matt Couch (Coaches) Josh Johnson (Coaches) Cody Slate (Coaches) All-Freshman Marty Biagi Albert McClellan Zearrick Matthews (Coaches) Cody Slate Darius Marshall Josh Evans Darius Marshall (Media) Josh Evans (Media) Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year Albert McClellan CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District First Team Chad Pennington , 1999 Jimmy Parker Jeff Mullins , 2005 Second Team Tim Lewis , 1986 Jimmy Parker Chris Massey Scott Pettit Davey O Brien National Quarterback Award (Finalist) Chad Pennington Chad Pennington Football Gazette Offensive Player of the Week Randy Moss (Nov. 30) Football Gazette Defensive Player of the Week B.J. Cohen (Nov. 30) FBWAA National Team of the Week MU following win over Kansas State Sept. 22, MARSHALL 171 FOOTBALL GUIDE

34 All-Time Award Winners GMAC Bowl MVP Byron Leftwich , 2002 GMAC Bowl Offensive MVP Denero Marriott GMAC Bowl Defensive MVP Yancey Satterwhite Hardman Award (WV Amateur Athlete of the Year) John Fuzzy Filliez Carl Fodor Tony Petersen Michael Payton , 1992 Chris Parker Randy Moss Chad Pennington Byron Leftwich , 2002 Heisman Trophy Finalists Randy Moss (4th place) Chad Pennington (5th place) Byron Leftwich (6th Place) Jacobs Blocking Trophy Southern Conference Lineman of the Year Phil Ratliff Chris Deaton William Pannell Aaron Ferguson John Mackey Tight End of the Week Cody Slate... Sept. 19, 2007 Lowell Cade Sportsman of the Year Chad Pennington MAC Championship MVP Randy Moss Chad Pennington , 1999 Byron Leftwich , 2002 Mid-American Conference Weekly Awards Defensive Player of the Week John Grace... Sept. 19, 1998 John Grace...Oct. 3, 1998 John Grace...Sept. 4, 1999 Danny Derricott...Oct. 2, 1999 Ralph Street... Oct. 23, 2000 Max Yates...Oct. 6, 2001 Duran Smith... Oct. 21, 2002 Roberto Terrell (East)...Sept. 9, 2003 Entire Team... Sept. 22, 2003 Gladstone Coke (East)... Nov. 11, 2003 Jamus Martin (East)... Nov. 24, 2003 Johnathan Goddard (East)...Dec. 1, 2003 Johnathan Goddard (East)... Sept. 11, 2004 Johnathan Goddard (East)...Oct. 4, 2004 Johnathan Goddard (East)... Oct. 11, 2004 Johnathan Goddard (East)... Oct. 23, 2004 Chris Royal (East)... Oct. 30, 2004 Offensive Player of the Week Randy Moss...Sept. 6, 1997 Chad Pennington... Sept. 12, 1998 Chad Pennington...Oct. 3, 1998 Chad Pennington... Oct. 19, 1999 Chad Pennington... Nov. 16, 1999 Byron Leftwich... Oct. 30, 2000 Trod Buggs...Sept. 8, 2001 Byron Leftwich... Sept. 29, 2001 Byron Leftwich... Oct. 20, 2001 Denero Marriott... Nov. 10, 2001 Brandon Carey... Sept. 23, 2002 Franklin Wallace...Oct. 7, 2002 Byron Leftwich... Oct. 14, 2002 Byron Leftwich... Oct. 28, 2002 Stan Hill... Nov. 18, 2002 Byron Leftwich...Dec. 2, 2002 Stan Hill...Sept. 9, 2003 Entire Team... Sept. 22, 2003 Darius Watts (East)... Oct. 27, 2003 Franklin Wallace (East)...Nov. 3, 2003 Special Teams Player of the Week Curtis Jones... Oct. 30, 2000 Maurice Hines...Nov. 6, 2000 Roberto Terrell... Sept. 29, 2001 Curtis Head...Nov. 3,2001 Curtis Head... Sept. 23, 2002 Curtis Head... Oct. 21, 2002 Jeff Mullins...Dec. 2, 2002 Entire Team... Sept. 22, 2003 Ben Lewis... Nov. 17, 2003 Ian O Connor (East)...Sept. 4, 2004 Ian O Connor (East)... Oct. 11, 2004 Emanuel Spann (East)... Oct. 18, 2004 Ivan Clark (East)... Oct. 23, 2004 Ian O Connor (East)... Oct. 30, 2004 MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week Chad Pennington...Sept. 4, 1999 Curtis Head... Sept. 24, 2002 All-Mid-American Conference First Team Rogers Beckett , 1999 Jimmy Cabellos Doug Chapman , 1999 B.J. Cohen LaVorn Colclough , 1998 Larry Coyer Chris Crocker Jim Cure , 1963, 1964 Cagle Curtis Josh Davis Danny Derricott , 1999, 2000 Millard Fleming Johnathan Goddard Tom Good , 1966 John Grace Mike Guilliams , 1999 Ricky Hall Curtis Head Len Hellyer Mike Hicks Maurice Hines Gregg Kellett Byron Leftwich , 2002 Albie Maier Jack Mahone Jamus Martin Larry McCloud Bob McCollins Nate McPeek , 2003 Giradie Mercer , 1999 Randy Moss Jimmy Parker Chad Pennington , 1998, 1999 Nate Poole , 2000 Andy Socha Steve Sciullo , 2002 Jason Starkey Ralph Street Paul Toviessi , 2000 John Wade Bob Wagner Darius Watts , 2002, 2003 Rucker Wickline James Williams Bill Winter Max Yates , 2001 Second Team/Honorable Mention Dick Allen David Arritt Rogers Beckett Bill Bobbitt Toriano Brown , 2003 Jimmy Cabellos Doug Chapman Earl Charles Chris Crocker Josh Davis , 2004 John DeMarco Victor Ferrari , 1966 Todd Fugate Sam Goines Tom Good John Grace Bob Hamlin, Sr Curtis Head , 2001 Ray Henderson George Hummel Mickey Jackson , 1966 Larry Jarrett Curtis Keyes Wilson Lathan Fred Limscomb Jack Mahone Jamus Martin , 2004 Gary Marvin Dereno Marriott Howie Lee Miller Larry Moore Jim O Conner Andre O Neal Dennis Parker Jimmy Parker Steve Perretta , 2002 Jim Perry Clyde Pierce Bobby Pruett Ron Puggi , 1999 Jason Rader Brian Reed George Riggs , 1967 Richie Robb Jamie Rodgers Jim Simpson Ken Simpson Sonny Sirianni Duran Smith Jason Starkey George Templin Charles Tynes Franklin Wallace Orlando Washington , 2002 Rucker Wickline Irvin Wilson Bill Winter Tom Wilkinson Max Yates All-MAC Academic Team T.C. Beaver Rogers Beckett Joe Deifel Cory Dennison , 2001 Andrew English Vic Ferrari Stephen Galbraith John Grace Paul Hardy Scott Harper Curtis Head , 2001 J.R. Jenkins , 2000 John Kinney , 1969 Dewayne Lewis Josh Lohri Chris Massey , 2000, 2001 Nate McPeek Jeff Mullins Ian O Connor Andre O Neal Jimmy Parker , 2000 Chad Pennington , 1998, 1999 Scott Pettit , 2000 Chuck Spearman Jimmy Tyson Franklin Wallace MAC Offensive Player of The Year Randy Moss Chad Pennington Byron Leftwich , 2002 MAC Defensive Player of The Year Max Yates Johnathan Goddard Motor City Bowl Most Valuable Player Chad Pennington Doug Chapman Byron Leftwich Motor City Bowl Defensive MVP B.J. Cohen John Grace Giradie Mercer Michael Owens MARSHALL 172 FOOTBALL GUIDE

35 All-Time Award Winners National Coach of the Year by Coach of the Year Clinics Bob Pruett NCAA Top VIII Award Chad Pennington National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Vincent depaul Draddy Award (Scholar-Athlete of the Year) Chad Pennington Nissan Frontier National Player of the Week Byron Leftwich... Nov. 17, 2001 All-Ohio Valley Conference First Team Albie Maier Jim Swierczek , 1952 All-Ohio Valley Conference Second Team Jim Vaglienti Ed Prelaz Larry Hall Paul Warfield Award Randy Moss Vern Smith Award (MAC MVP) Randy Moss Chad Pennington Byron Leftwich , 2002 Southern Conference Awards Athlete of the Year Tony Petersen Michael Payton , Todd Donnan Offensive Player of the Year Tony Petersen Michael Payton , 1992 Chris Parker , 1995 Todd Donnan Defensive Player of the Year William King Media Freshman of the Year Ron Lear Barry Childers Ron Darby Dewey Klein Alandus Sims Chad Pennington Coaches Freshman of the Year Roger Johnson Chad Pennington All-Southern Conference First Team Unless Noted Greg Adkins (2nd) Glen Bates Mike Barber Mike Bartrum (2nd), 1992 Jim Bernardoni (2nd) Troy Brown Will Brown (2nd) Ricky Carter Barry Childers Ricardo Clark (2nd) B.J. Cohen Travis Colquitt (2nd), 1994 Melvin Cunningham J.D. Cyrus (2nd) Ron Darby , 1989 (2nd) Chris Deaton (2nd), Sean Doctor Todd Donnan Brian Dowler John Duncan (2nd) Aaron Ferguson (2nd), Rory Fitzpatric (2nd) Cecil Fletcher (2nd) Larry Fourquean Rodney Garrett Reggie Giles , 88 (2nd) Jayson Grayson (2nd) John Gregory , 1989 (2nd) Derek Grier John Halford Stanley Hall (2nd) Bruce Hammond (2nd) Chris Hanson Eric Ihnat Roger Johnson (2nd), Shannon King , 1993 (2nd) William King (2nd), 1993 Dewey Klein , 90 (2nd)1989, 91 Eric Kresser Carl Lee Byran Litton (2nd), 1992 Billy Lyon Don Mahoney (2nd) Sam Manos Tim Martin (2nd), Larry McCloud Johnny McKee Nick McKnight (2nd) Bill Mendoza (2nd) David Merrick (2nd) Shannon Morrison Randy Moss Andre Motley Tim Openlander (2nd), William Pannell Chris Parker Vince Parker (2nd) Michael Payton Tony Petersen (2nd), 1987 Phil Ratliff Brian Reed (2nd) Keenan Rhodes (2nd), 1992 Madison Sayre Scott Smythe Mark Snyder John Spellacy (2nd) Donahue Stephenson (2nd), 1991 Brian Stump Jermaine Swafford Eric Thomas (2nd) Trevor Thomas Pat Velarde John Wade Mike Webb (2nd) Danny White (2nd) Jermaine Wiggins Jamie Wilson (2nd), 1996 Von Woodson (2nd) Sports Illustrated All-Bowl Team Michael Owens Byron Leftwich Thorpe Award Finalist Rogers Beckett Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist Chad Pennington Walter Payton Award I-AA Player of the Year Michael Payton West Virginia All-State John Farmer Fred Shorty Ollom , 1913 Howard Brockman John Archer West Virginia Coach of the Year Charles Snyder Stan Parrish George Chaump Jim Donnan , 1992 Bob Pruett , 1997, 1998, 1999 All-West Virginia Conference First Team Tom Stark , 1929, 1930 Didge Hensley Marvin Laird Ramey Hunter , 1931 John Zontini Jack Morlock Jim Roberts , 1940 Bob Adkins Jackie Hunt Andy D Antoni Second Team George Kozak , 1929 Bernard Rogers Frank Porter , 1929 Richard Hahn Didge Hensley Marvin Wooley Ramey McCoy Jake Mahoney Ed Ulinski Third Team/Honorable Mention C. Pete Wilson Raymond McCoy Y. Jefferson Rife Curtis Ben Hamilton , 1931 Sammy McEwen , 1931 Clinton McNeer Benny Tobin Benny Fletcher Marvin Wooley Ralph Humphries Bernard Rogers Stubby Howell Joe Binns Pete Woodrum John Jarrell Clyde Underwood Jackie Hunt John Boyd Harley Kuhl Jack Peters Woodson Award Finalist Randy Moss (4th place) MARSHALL 173 FOOTBALL GUIDE

36 Marshall Hall of Fame Inductees The Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame was founded in 1984 and honors great athletes, coaches and administrators from Thundering Herd history. An athlete does not become eligible for the Hall of Fame until at least five years have passed since the end of competition. Each year a new class of Hall of Fame members is inducted over Homecoming weekend. Below is a listing of all of the Hall of Famers, with their graduating year, or years of employment, the sports they participated in, along with their year of induction Bob Adkins (1939)...Football Jim Cure (1964)...Football Tommy Good (1965)...Football Cam Henderson ( )... AD/Coach,Football, Basketball, Baseball Jackie Hunt (1941)...Football Reggie Oliver (1973)...Football Jim Pearcy (1941)...Football Tom Stark (1927)...Football, Basketball, Baseball John Zontini (1933)... Football, Baseball 1985 Leo Byrd (1959)...Basketball Sam Clagg (1942)... Football, Coach Red Crist (1926)...Football John Fuzzy Filliez (1976)...Football Frank Gatski (1942)...Football Don Gibson (1949)...Football Hal Greer (1958)...Baseball, Basketball Bill Hall (1947)...Basketball Ramey Hunter (1932)...Football, Basketball, Baseball Mickey Jackson (1966)...Football Gene James (1947)...Basketball Buck Jamison (1937)...Football Russell Lee (1972)...Basketball Albie Maier (1954)... Football, Baseball Jack Morlock (1939)...Football Jule Rivlin (1938)...Coach, Basketball Herb Royer (1937)... Football, Coach Charlie Slack (1956)... Football, Basketball Bill Smith (1937)...Football Roy Straight ( )...Coach Andy Tonkovich (1948)...Basketball Bill Toothman (1946)...Basketball Walt Walowac (1954)...Baseball, Basketball Whitey Wilson ( )... Coach & AD 1986 Nancy Bunton (1978)...Golf Pete Byer (1962)...Golf Yost Cunningham (1940)...Basketball Beverly Duckwyler (1972)...Basketball Mervin Gutshall (1947)...Basketball Bob Koontz (1950)...Basketball Tom Langfitt (1966)...Basketball Ray McCoy (1932)...Football, Track & Field John Milhoan (1960)...Basketball Ed Prelaz ( )...Trainer & Coach Cebe Price (1957)...Basketball Charlie Snyder (1947)...Coach Ed Ulinski (1941)...Football Paul Underwood (1957)...Basketball John Watson (1930)...Basketball, Baseball Marv Wetzel (1949)...Football Lew Wilcox (1938)...Basketball 1987 Larry Coyer (1964)...Football, Wrestling Andy D Antoni (1941)...Football Jack Freeman (1958)... Golf, Basketball Doug Greenlee (1933)...Basketball, Track & Field Howie Miller (1965)...Football Jim Swierczak (1954)... Football, Baseball Wayne Underwood (1937)...Football George Washington (1982)...Basketball 1988 Brenda Dennis (1975)...Basketball Chuck Fieldson (1949)...Football Len Hellyer (1956)...Football Hunter Kincaid (1935)... Football, Basketball Jackie McKown (1928)...Basketball, Baseball Bob Redd (1968)...Basketball Glenn Verbage (1971)...Baseball John Wellman (1947)... Manager 1989 Bunny Gibson (1979)...Basketball Jeff Montgomery (1983)...Baseball Randy Noll (1973)...Basketball Harold Payne (1977)...Golf John Stephens (1937)...Football Rucker Wickline (1961)...Football Crash Victims... Honored George Ayersman (1938)...Basketball, Baseball Danny Clark (1949)...Football Danny D Antoni (1969)...Basketball Dorothy Hicks...Coach, Administrator Wilson Latham (1960)...Football George Queen (1925)... Football, Basketball Ted Shoebridge (1970)...Football Bill Winter (1964)...Football 1991 Everette Elkins (1939)...Football Carl Fodor (1985)...Football Linden Meade (1959)...Golf Joe Sassler (1982)...Track & Field 1992 Bill Cyrus (1962)...Wrestling Karen Pelphrey (1986)...Basketball Ed Starling...Coach, Administrator 1993 Deanna Carter Natale (1978)... Track & Field, Donzil Hall (1958)...Baseball Earl Wellman (1935)... Football, Baseball Greg White (1981)...Basketball 1994 Mike Barber (1988)...Football Jack Cook ( )...Baseball Coach Jack Mahone (1964)...Football Tony Petersen (1988)... Football, Baseball Bob Saunders ( )...Swim Coach Jim Ward (1962)...Golf Andy Zulauf (1985)...Soccer 1995 John Gregory (1990)...Football Paul Holley (1969)...Baseball Carl Lee (1982)...Football, Track & Field Jose Ricard (1983-present)... Team Doctor 1996 Sonny Allen (1959)...Basketball Lefty Belcher (1934)...Baseball Brian Ihnen (1982)...Swimming Tammy Wiggins (1987)...Basketball 1997 Mike D Antoni (1972)...Basketball Millard Fleming (1961)...Football Jaki Copeland Good (1985)...Volleyball Claude Miller (1949)...Football Todd Sager (1984)...Baseball 2008 MARSHALL 174 FOOTBALL GUIDE

37 1998 Chip Cook (1985)...Baseball Bob Hartley (1949)...Football Donna Lawson ( )... WBK Coach 1999 Tammie Green (1982)... Golf, Basketball Ralph May (1962)...Football, Wrestling Michael Payton (1992)...Football Bobby Pruett (1965)...Football, Wrestling,Track & Field Greg Rowsey (1978)...Baseball George Stone (1968)...Basketball 2000 Sean Doctor (1988)...Football Joe Feaganes (1966)... Golf & Coach Chris Parker (1995)...Football, Track & Field 2001 Greg Hill (1983)...Baseball Gary Rusnak (1985)...Golf Dick Shepard (1966)...Golf Dana St. Claire (1978)...Swimming Tex Williams (1961)...Baseball, Basketball 2002 Troy Brown (1992)...Football Reggie Giles (1988)... Football, Basketball,Track & Field Lea Ann Parsley (1990)...Basketball,Track & Field Jim Roberts (1940)...Football Harry Cy Young (1912)... Baseball,Football, Track & Field 2003 Bob Allen (1968)...Basketball Boyd Chambers (1901)...Baseball, Football, Coach, Athletic Director LaVerne Evans (1984)...Basketball Roger Jefferson (1963)...Football, Wrestling Joe Johns (1979)...Track & Field Tracy Krueger (1993)...Basketball Dave Robinson (1955)...Baseball, Basketball John Taft (1991)...Basketball Mark Taylor (1990)...Soccer Norm Willey (1949)... Football, Basketball 2004 Bill Archer (1971)...Wrestling Kristina Behnfeldt (1999)...Basketball Bob Burgess (1990)...Basketball Scott Davis (1978)...Golf Linda Holmes (1984)... Administrator Roger Johnson (1994)...Football Brad Workman (1919)... Football, Baseball 2005 Pat Carter (1990)... Men s Golf B.J. Cohen (1997)... Football) Harold McCloud (1941)...Basketball Shaun McWhorter (1984)...Track & Field Cristy Waring-Hayes (1998)...Softball 2006 Bill Craig (1935)...Baseball Chuck Henry (1974)...Football Rick Huckabay ( )...Basketball Scott Jackson (1984)...Soccer Judy Southard ( )...Coach, Administrator Marshall Hall of Fame Inductees 2007 Mike Bartrum (1992)... Football/Baseball Aaron Ferguson (1996)... Football/Baseball Rodney Holden (1988)...Basketball Frank Huffman (1938)...Football Mike Kauffman (1975)... Baseball/Football Byron Leftwich (2002)...Football Billy Lyon (1996)...Football 2008 Phil Ratliff (1992)...Football Anna Mitina (2002)... Women s Tennis Jim Donnan (1995)... Head Football Coach Tom Kies (1988)... Men s Golf Byron Carmichael (2002)... Men s Soccer J.R. VanHoose (2002)... Men s Basketball William Harris (1956)... Football, Baseball, Wrestling Phil Ratliff was a two-time All-American at guard for the Thundering Herd in 1991 and During the 1992 season, he started every game at right guard, helping the Thundering Herd to its first national championship. He is pictured below with the Jacob s Blocking Trophy, which is presented annually to the Southern Conference s most outstanding blocker MARSHALL 175 FOOTBALL GUIDE

38 All-Time Assistant Coaches Name (Alma Mater) Years at Marshall Adkins, Greg (Marshall, 1990) Alt, Rocky (Wittenburg, 1971) 1974 Anarumo, Lou (Wagner, 1990) Arthur, Don (West Virginia, 1965) Ault, Don (West Liberty, 1951) 1967 Azzinaro, Jerry (American International, 1981) Ballash, Andy (Parson, 1971) 1974 Banks, Oree Barger, Carl (Marshall, 1954) 1954 Barlow, George (Marshall, 1990) Barnes, J.E.R. (Iowa State, 1919) 1922 Bell, Farley (Davis & Elkins, 1924) Belu, George (Ohio, 1962) Bennett, Scott (Mississippi, 1990) Bianchin, Mike (Virginia Tech, 1996) Blanton, Kyle (SMU, 2002) Billings, Tim (SE Oklahoma, 1979) Bowers, Rob (Marshall, 1985) 1985 Bowman, Ken (Gettysburg, 1954) Brackett, Deke (Tennessee, 1934) Breen, Gene (Virginia Tech, 1964) 1969 Brewer, Gunter (Wake Forest, 1987) Briner, Greg (Southern Cal, 1972) , 94 Brookover, Mark (Marshall, 1990) 1976 Brooks, Waverly (VCU, 1969) Brown, Alvis (Marshall, 1956) Brown, Bob (William & Mary, 1960) Brown, Bob (Ohio, 1968) Bruner, Jerry (Florida State, 1965) Caldwell, Don (Ohio, 1973) Cardano, Conrad (W. Carolina, 1971) 1980 Carelli, Al Jr. (Lenoir-Rhyne, 1965) 1970 Carpenter, Carlin (Defiance, 1964) Cavanaugh, Jim (William & Mary, 1970) Chambers, Bill (Kentucky, 1948) Chancey, Charles (Marshall, 1960) 1965 Clagg, Harry (Marshall, 1944) 1953 Clagg, Sam (Marshall, 1943) 1946, Cochran, Craig (Cornell, 1971) Collins, Jim (Elon, 1974) Cooper, Ken (Vanderbilt, 1948) 1969 Corse, Cedrick 1989 Coyer, Larry (Marshall, 1966) Creekmore, Larry (Virginia Tech, 1970) Crowder, John (Marshall, 1988) Cummings, Mike (Buffalo, 1984) Dandolet, Tom (Marshall 1929) 1930 D Antoni, Andy (Marshall, 1941) 1950 Darlington, George (Rutgers, 1961) Davies, E.R. (Ohio, 1925) Dawson, Red (Florida State, 1965) Deal, Mark (Indiana, 1979) Deal, Mike (Indiana, 1970) Dewald, Pete (Gettysburg, 1976) 1983 Dickenson, Joe (East Central, 1978) 1990 Donnor, Charlie (Buffalo, 1971) Dowler, Brian (Marshall, 1992) Downey, Matt (Marshall, 1991) Dunlap, Steve (West Virginia, 1977) Durning, Jim (Marshall, 1992) 1995 Elmassian, Phil (William & Mary, 1974) 2002 Farley, Francis (West Virginia, 1925) Fiber, Guy (Ohio, 1923) 1925 Fiddler, Alan (W. Virginia St., 1989) 2000 Fisher, Ken (Ohio, 1961) 1967 Flegal, Dave (Akron, 1980) Galbraith, Marty (Missouri So., 1972) Galbraith, Stephen (Marshall, 2001) Gale, Mark (Oklahoma State, 1981) Gary, Bill (Ohio, 1973) Gates, Eric (Marshall, 1991) 1991 Gillespie, Tim (South Carolina, 1981) 1982 Goebbel, Todd (Northern Iowa, 1998) Gonos, Jake (Gettysburg, 1978) Grobe, Jim (Virginia, 1974) Groom, Tommy (Virginia Tech, 1967) Hackathorn, Ben (Mount Union 1950) Hanson, Jeff (Richmond, 1973) Hardee, Billy (Virginia Tech, 1976) 1989 Harris, Bill (Marshall, 1956) 1956 Harris, John (North Carolina, 1970) 1979 Herman, Tom 1974 Hewitt, Jim (Marshall, 1975) 1975 Hickson, Frank (Tuskegee, 1982) Hillen, Bill (West Virginia, 1955) Hillis, Roger (Marshall, 1975) 1975 Hood, Howard (Mount Union, 1949) Hopson, Jay (Mississippi, 1992) Hunter, Mark (Georgia Tech, 1976) 1979 Jackson, Mickey (Marshall, 1968) Jenkins, Mike (Texas A&M, 1990) Jeter, Arnold (Kent, 1962) Johnson, Bruce (Wofford, 1970) 1979 Johnson, David (West Virginia, 1982) Jones, Olen (Marshall, 1959) Kautz, Charlie (Marshall, 1949) Keeser, H. H. (WVU, 1908) Kelly, Kevin (Springfield, 1982) , Kempski, Ted (Delaware, 1963) 1967 King, William (Marshall, 1994) 1993 Kokor, Carl (Bowling Green, 1957) Kondos, Pete (Conneticut, 1954) 1969 Kueck, Larry (Stephen F. Austin, 1982) 1996, Lambert, Brad (Kansas State 1987) Legg, Bill (West Virginia, 1985) Lellie, Tony (Marshall 1986) Loria, Frank (Virginia Tech, 1967) Mahoney, Don (Marshall, 1991) 1991 Manuel, Fred (Oregon, 1973) 1990 Marcello, Jerry (Alabama, 1975) 1980 Marshall, Steve (Louisville, 1979) Martin, Chuck (West Virginia, 1974) Maser, Mike (SUNY, 1970) 1973 Matthews, Mickey (W. Texas State) Mauldin, Mark (Catawba, 1977) 1979 May, Ralph (Marshall, 1962) McCoy, Mike (Marshall, 1988) 1989 McEwen, Sammy (Marshall, 1933) 1934 McGrath, Ed (Marshall 1925) 1924 McHale, Mark (Sheppherd, 1973) McNally, Jim (Buffalo, 1965) McPhail, Marcus Miles, Shaine (Virginia Tech, 1996) , Minter, Rick (Henderson State, 1977) Moore, John 1927 Morrison, Shannon (Marshall, 1995) 1995, 97-98, Mosketti, Bob (Cincinnati, 1965) MARSHALL 176 FOOTBALL GUIDE Moss, Jim (West Virginia, 1963) Moyer, Dave 1975 Muir, David (Washington St., 1998) 2002 Nameth, Andy (Ohio State, 1965) Nichols, Paul (Davidson, 2003) 2005 Nunez, Dwayne (Lamar, 1992) Nunez, Tim (Lamar, 1970) Oliver, Reggie (Marshall, 1974) Parson, Russ (New River St., 1933) 1969 Pease, Joe (Davis & Elkins, 1935) , 39-42, 46-47, 49 Perry, Leon (Oklahoma, 1989) Petersen, Tony (Marshall, 1988) 1991, Poluszek, Cam (Carn.-Mellon, 1987) Poluszek, Don (Ald.-Broad. 1954) Prelaz, Ed (Marshall, 1953) Pruett, Bob (Marshall, 1965) 1979, Pry, Jim (Marshall, 1974) Purnsley, Ernie (Wake Forest, 1990) Ratliff, Phil (Marshall, 1994) 1994, 2006 Redmon, Joe (Fisk, 1967) Reese, Scott (Texas Tech, 1985) Riley, John (Muskingham, 1953) Ritchie, Dave (Cincinnati, 1962) 1989 Ross, Jim 1969 Royer, Herb (Marshall, 1938) 1938, 48 Ruggles, Scot t (Mass.-Lowell, 2000) Safford, Ron (1972) Sattiewhite, Germaine (Marshall, 1998) Scelfo, Chris (NE Louisiana, 1985) Shaffer, Sam (Temple, 1982) Shaffer, Sereno (Ohio, 1928) Shannon, John (Eastern Illinois, 1976) Shaw, Kip (West Virginia State, 1993) 1999 Smith, Jared (Kansas, 1996) Smith, Jim (Marshall, 1981) 1979 Smith, Thielen (LSU, 1977) Sparks, Wayne (Marshall, 1977) 1977 Stark, Tommy (Marshall, 1931) Stewart, Bill (Fairmont State, 1975) 1980 Stobart, Charles (Ohio, 1959) 1965 Straight, Roy (Davis & Elkins, 1937) , Stuart, Johnny (Ohio State, 1927) Surratt, Robert (Marshall 1986) 1985 Sutton, Raymond (Penn. State) 1921 Tenuta, Jon (Virginia, 1981) Terry, Brent (Marshall, 1994) 1993 Thompson, Lee (Western Michigan, 1971) Thompson, Ron (Cal Poly-SLO, 1986) 1987 Turner, Jim (South Carolina, 1980) Underwood, Forest (Marshall, 1937) 1936, Urbanik, Bill (Ohio State, 1970) , 74 Visko, Bob (Marshall, 1984) 1984 Vogelbacher, John (South Dakota, 1977) 1984 Watson, Johnny (Marshall, 1930) 1933 Watson, Mick (Indiana-Pa., 1966) Whitfield, John (Davis & Elkins, 1933) Wickline, Dan (Marshall, 1951) Wilks, Phil (Marshall, 1970) 1973 Williams, Ivy (Xavier, 1972) 1974 Wilt, Bill (Eureka College, 1977) Woodrum, Woody (Marshall, 1980) 1986 Zaunbrecher, Ed (Middle Tennessee, 1971) Zban, Bill (Marshall, 1957) 1962 Zernhelt, John (East Carolina, 1973) 1981

39 Directors of Athletics 2002-Present... Bob Kayo Marcum (Marshall, 1959) Lance A. West (Idaho, 1985) William Lee Moon (Virginia Military Institute, 1970) Judith Judy Southard* (Coker College, 1970) David T. Braine (North Carolina, 1965) Dr. Lynn J. Snyder (Illinois, 1964) Joseph H. McMullen (Brown, 1945) , 79, Edward M. Starling* (West Virginia State, 1951) Charles E. Charlie Kautz (Marshall, 1949) Edgar O. Eddie Barrett (West Virginia, 1952) Neal B. Whitey Wilson (West Virginia, 1933) Robert A. Morris, Jr. (Washington & Lee, 1933) Luther F. Poling (Marshall, 1927) Camden Eli Cam Henderson (Glenville, 1911) Roy Legs Hawley (West Virginia, 1926) J. E. R. Barnes# (Iowa State, 1919) Kemper Shelton (West Virginia, 1909) Herbert Cramer Archer Reilley Carl Shipley Boyd Chambers (Marshall College, 1901) #-First full time Director of Athletics, *-Interim Directors of Athletics Head Football Coaches 2005-present... Mark Snyder (Marshall, 1988) Robert Bobby Pruett (Marshall, 1965) Jim Donnan (North Carolina State, 1967) George Chaump (Bloomsburg, 1958) Stan Parrish (Heidelberg College, 1968) Ulmo Shannon Sonny Randle (Virginia, 1959) Frank Ellwood (Ohio State, 1957) Jack Lengyel (Akron, 1957) Rick Tolley (Virginia Tech, 1961) Perry Moss (Illinois, 1948) Charles Charlie Snyder (Marshall, 1948) Herb Royer (Marshall, 1938) Willard A. Pete Pederson (Western State-Colorado, 1937) Camden Eli Cam Henderson (Glenville, 1911) Tom Dandelet (Marshall, 1929) John Maulbetsch (Michigan, 1917) Charles Trusty Tallman (West Virginia, 1924) Russell Meredith (West Virginia, 1923) H. H. Harrison Briggs (Springfield College, 1913) Kemper Shelton (West Virginia, 1909) Herbert Cramer Archer Reilley Carl Shipley Boyd Fox Chambers (Marshall, 1901) W.G. Vinal (Harvard) Pearl Rardin Alfred McCary George Ford (West Virginia, 1899) 2008 MARSHALL 177 FOOTBALL GUIDE All-Time Staff Members Sports Information Directors 2003-Present...Randy Burnside (Marshall, 1999) Ricky Hazel (Alabama, 1988) Clark Haptonstall (Marshall, 1991) Gary Richter (St. Thomas, 1986) Max Yates (Ohio, 1973) John Evenson (Tennessee, 1972) Rick McCann* (Marshall, 1980) Sam Stanley (Marshall, 1965) Chuck Rist* (Marshall, 1975) Jack Yager (Ohio, 1970) Joe Wortham* (Marshall, 1971) Gene Morehouse Bob Campbell (Marshall, 1967) Charles W. Dinkins Ray Cumberledge% (Marshall, 1960) Lou Sahadi (Marshall, 1953) Joe Maynor* (Marshall, 1956) Bob Friendly* (Marshall, 1955) Stan Spaudling* (Marshall, 1952) Luther F. Poling# (Marshall, 1928) John Wellman* (Marshall, 1947) Wells Gaynor (Editor of Athletic Programs) * Interim Sports Information Director/Marshall Student % Also served as Ticket Manager, # Also Director of Athletics Head Athletic Trainers 2007-Present...Tom Belmaggio (West Virginia, 1998) 2004-Present...Joshua Signs* (Tusculum, 1999) Jeff Carrico (Eastern Kentucky, 1993) Mitch Bellamy* (East Tennessee State, 1997) Todd McCall* (Alabama, 1996) John Messinger (Marshall, 1988) Jaime Perez (Southwestern Louisiana, 1986) Kevin Lavery (SUNY-Cortland, 1976) Dr. Dan Martin (Bethany College, 1973) Vic Winburn (Appalachian State,1968) Mark Smaha (Iowa State, 1970) Jim Schroer (Cincinnati, 1964) Ed Prelaz (Marshall, 1953) *-Head Football Trainer Athletic Equipment Managers 2002-Present... Rich Worner (West Virginia State, 1996) Brian Coutras (Middle Tennessee State, 1996) Matt Lewis (Marshall, 1996) Joel Woody Woodrum (Marshall, 1980) Fred McConnell (U. S. Air Force) George Butch Nisbet (Marshall, 1984) Bruce Marcum (U. S. Air Force) Robert Bob Chinn (U. S. Army-Master Sergeant) John Hagan (U.S. Navy) Paul Ketter (Marshall, 1965) William Sonny Allen (Marshall, 1960) John Ridenour

40 All-Time Letterwiners A Ackerman, Don 1971 Adams, Bob Adams, Jim Adderton, Melvin Addison, Bobby 1999 Adkins, Donald Adkins, Greg Adkins, Robert 1939 Adkins, Ronald 1968 Adkins, Wendell D Adrian, Charles 1966 Albin, WIll Alford, Clyde Alford, W.J Allen, Haman Allen, James W. Dink 1949 Allen, John C Allen, Richard 1957 Allen, William M Altizer, James 1950 Altobello, Matt Amos, Fay Anderson, Brian 2007 Anderson, Carl R , Anderson, Fred Anderson, John G Anderson, Moriah Anderson, Robert A Anderson, Robert B Anderson, William H Ando, Bob Andrews, Mark Anzevino, Dom 1989 Archer, John Arnold, Jerry Arnold, John Arrasmith, Jerry Arritt, David 1965 Arrington, Sydney Athey, R. E. Dick Atkins, Kevin B Bader, Richard Fred Baer, Ira P Bailey, Fred Penny Bailey, Homer Bailey, Mike Bailey, Tracey 1913 Balak, George 1962 Baldridge, Daniel Ball, Alva 1930 Ball, Calvin E Ballangee, Dewey 1957 Ballengee, Gam 1920 Balwanz, Jason 1996, 1998 Bandy, Jessie Banfi, Andrew 1966 Banks, David 1974 Bankston, Mike Barber, Albert Barber, Mike Barger, Carl Barile, Tony Barlow Jr., George Barnes, Rodney Barnhart, Garland 1953 Barr, Arthur 1942 Barrett, Hercile 1949 Barry, Chad 1992 Bartoe, Mark Barton, Charles Barton, Jim Barton, James 1959 Bartrum, Mike 1989, Bates, Brad Bates, Don Bates, Glenn Baxter, Brian Baxter, Keith Bayes, Larry 1977 Baynes, Ryan Beals, R. J Beardain, Wesley 2006 Beasley, Mike Beckett, Antony Beckett, Rogers Beiletti, John 1957 Bell, Sidney Bellamy, Dennis Bennett, Wayne Bennett, Howard Victor 1933 Bentley, John 1964 Bentley, Tim Bernosky, Al 1994 Berquist, Rod 1949 Berkery, Larry 1975 Bernardoni, Jim Bess, Krim 1933 Beuhring, Ray Lee Biagi, Marty Bias, Larry 1951 Biggs, Kevin 1998 Binns, Joe 1933 Binswanger, Anthony Birch, Robert P Birkhimer, Jerry 1992 Birkwkakis, Mike 1985 Black, Lyle 1942 Blackwell, Stephen 1983 Blake, Eugene 1954 Blake, Mark 1989 Blake, Mike 1970 Blakey, Josh Blankenship, Robert 1960 Blanks, Vincent Blevins, Art 1946 Blevins, Dennis 1970 Bloom, Robert 1966 Blosser, Brian Bluford, Willie 1970 Bobbitt, William S , 1965 Bodie, Vincent Boggess, F.C Bohanna, Jerome 1974 Bohlman, Bob 1994 Bolland, Tony Bolyard, W. Thomas 1936 Bonar, Lee Bonor, Guy 1919 Booker, Antawn 2007 Borman, Jeff Border, Clinton 1924 Borgese, Armand 1979 Boslet, Dan 1994 Bossie, Tom Boston, Dave Bowden, Lonnie 1958 Bowen, Andy Bowers, Robert S Bowman, Lewis C Bowman, Ronnie Boyd, John 1939 Boyles, Jerry 1951 Brackman, George 1946 Brackman, Howard Brackman, J.W Bradford, Glenn 1977 Bradshaw, Ahmad Bradshaw, Wayne 1931 Bragg, Joe Bragg, Nelson Branch, Norman 1995 Brandt, James 1967 Braswell, John W Brison, Joey Bristow, Tim Bronger, Robert E Brookover, Mark Brown, Alvis 1977 Brown, Daraka 1994 Brown, Fred Brown, James 1964 Brown, Larry Brown, Todd Brown, Tom Brown, Toriano Brown, Troy Brown, Will Browning, Earl 1956 Bruce, Kevin 1995 Bryan, Richard Jack 1955 Bryant, Brae Bryant, Michael 1991 Bryant, Scott Bucek, Charles Chuck 1971 Buggs, Trod Bullock, Toby Bunton, Clarence 1926 Burcham, Raynor 1934 Burford, Paul Burgess, Darryl Burgoon, Robert A Burgoyne, Don 1977 Burke, Shawn Burkes, James 2007 Burks, Bryan Edward 1974 Burks, Ned Burns, Fred Burton, Earl Red Busby, Morris Dempsey Butler, Dwayne 1979 Bynum, William Byrd, Sharkey 1949 C Cabellos, Jimmy Cable, Daniel Rummy 1917 Caldwell, Dennis 1966 Call, Larry Callahan, Jessie Callaway, Everett Callaway, R.R Calloway, Herm 1992 Campbell, Brandon 2007 Campbell, Mike 1958 Campbell, Tim Campbell, Robert Canada, Dan Cantalupo, John 1992 Carey, Brandon Carney, Charles 1960 Carney, Elda H Carney, Oval Carney, Rufus Carpenter, Ted Carper, Tim 1987 Carr, Don Carroll, Howie 1971 Carter, Dayton Carter, Dickie 1968 Carter, Ed Carter, Fardan Carter, Larry Carter, Ricky Carter, Rickie Carter, Robert 1974 Carter, Sam 1995 Carter, Thurmond 1969 Carter, William J Cassell, Friel 1927 Caton, Matt 1989 Cava, Alex 1938 Caverly, William F Ceglie, John Chafin, Randy 1978 Chambers, Boyd 1910 Chancey, Charles 1960 Chandler, Toby 1932 Chaney, Chris 1978 Chapman, 1907 Chapman, Doug Chapman, LeRon Chapman, Paul 1933 Charles, Earl Chetwin, Joe 1933 Chetok, Tony 1943 Childers, Barry 1981 Childers, Roger Chmara, John 1953 Chrastina, Paul 1933 Chirico, Joe Chisholm, Craig Cicenas, Ryan Cincenas, Ryan R Clagg, Harry 1942 Clagg, Sam Clark, Danny Clark, George 1925 Clark, Ivan Clark, Mike Clark, Ricardo Clarkson, Randy Clausen, Eric Clay, David 1984 Clay, Joe Claywarth, Judge H Cohen, B.J Coke, Gladstone Colclough, LaVorn Coleman, Parris Coleman, Robert Coleman, Tommy 1938 Colombo, Rudy 1957 Colontrelle, Robert 1994 Colquitt, Travis Conard, Jim Buck Conner, Howard Conrad, Mike 1979 Content, Steve Conway, Ken 1984 Cook, Carl 1942 Cook, Jim 1959 Cook, John Cook, Seth Cook, Steve G Cooper, John Andy D Antoni Cooper, Steve 1974 Copenhaver, Mike Corbett, 1908 Cordell, Josh 2001 Cornwell, Don 1933 Cornwell, Floyd Cornwell, Fred 1913 Cottrell, Stuart 1970 Couch, Matt Coupe, Jim 1983 Covert, Jess 1963 Cowan, Andrew Cox, Harold Cox, John 1936 Coyer, Larry Crabtree, Jack Crabtree, Ray Crabtree, Robert 1968 Crawford, Robert Crews, Robert 1954 Crick, Mike 1987 Crisp, David A Crisp, George 1979 Crisp Jr., Ray Crist, Frank Red Crkvenac, Mike 1969 Crocker, Chris Crookshanks, Chad 1992 Crouch, Scott 1990 Crowder, John 1988 Crowe, Edgar Fats Croy, Rocky Cunningham, Donald 1994 Cunningham, Howard Cunningham, Melvin Cunningham, Rob Cure, Jim Curry II, Jerome C Curtis, Cagel 1957 Cussell, Jason 1990 Cyrus, David 1968 Cyrus, George Cyrus, J. D D Daigneault, Lou G Damron, Richard 1942 Damus, Eric 1919 Daniel, Lorin 1942 D Alesio, Theodore D Andrea, Richard 1996 D Antoni, Andrew Darby, Ronald Dardinger, Richard Bob 1968 Dardinger, Rick Darling, Javonne D Autio, Angelo 1927 Davenport, Doug Davis, Adrian Davis, Emerson 1960 Davis, Floyd Davis, Josh Davis, Larry Davison, Hugh Day, Brian 1994 Deaton, Chris DeBord, David 1969 Debose, Darrell Deeds, Tim Deifel, Joe DeLong, Robert 1974 DeMarco, John 1967 Dempsey, Tim Demus, Jim 1956 Dennison, Cory 2002 DePolo, Louis 1940 DeRiggi, Joseph A Derricott, Danny Devine, Derek Devine, Jim Dezio, Larry Diabo, Pete Dick, Jack Dickenson, Norman 1949 Diebolt, William Dillon, Sean Dixon, Anthony 1996 Dixon, Don Dobbs, Edward 1920 Doctor, Sean Donnan, Todd Dorsey, Wesley, Sr Dorsey, Wesley, Jr Doss, Demetrius Dotson, Irv Dotson, Paul Dowler, Brian Downey, Matt Driscoll, Courtney Drobney, Sylvester Duffy, Trey 1983 Duncan, John Duncan, Robert 1951 Duncan, Steve 1969 Dunlap, Ramon 1957 Dunn, Jim 1991 Durning, Jim Durrette, Jeff 1979 E Eastwood, Jeremy Echols, Terry Eckard, Garry Edmonson, Courtney Edwards, Dixon 1959 Edwards, Jeff Edwards, Tom 1994 Edwards, Will El-Amin, Bilal 2006 Elam, Omer 1942 Elby, Anthony Elkins, Everett Boots Elliott, George Elliott, Harold 1940 Ellwood, Todd Embry, Jerome England, Robert Eshbaugh, Robert Evans, David Evans, Josh 2007 Evans, Todd 1983 Evans, Tony MARSHALL 178 FOOTBALL GUIDE

41 All-Time Letterwiners F Fallon, Justin 1990 Fannan, Shawn Fannin, John D. 1986,1987 Farley, Mike 1995 Farmer, John Farrington, Earl Fee, Rick 1968 Featner, Frank Fedders, Rick 1971 Feeney, Cecil Felton, J. C Felty, Charles Chuck Ferguson, Aaron Ferguson, Sam 1914 Ferguson, William D Ferrari, Albert T Ferrari, Dorin Ferrari, Victor 1966 Fields Ethan A Fieldson, Charles E ,1949 Filer, Jermaine 2005 Filliez, John Fillmore, Richard Finnan, Shawn S Fisher, Wilbur 1916 Fitzgerald, Marcus Fitzpatrick, Kyle 1994 Fitzpatrick, Rory Fitzwater, Clifford A Fizer, Tim 1993 Flaherty, Tim Fleming, Millard Fletcher, Benny Fletcher Jr., Cecil Fletcher, Charles 1960 Flowers, Cole 1994 Flowers, John D Floyd, Tim Fodor, Carl Foose, Morris 1917 Forbes, Dave 1974 Forbes, William 1974 Forinash, Dave 1962 Fornari, Art C Forsythe, Greg 1994 Foster, Charles Eugene 1955 Foster, F. J Foster, Will D Forquean, Larry Fowler, Roscoe Fox, Joe Larry Foye, David Fralic, Joe 1981 Frame, Jim R Franciose, Ron A Frank, Erick Franklin, Norman Frazer, Hal 1952 Frazie, Jeremy Frazier, Vernon Freeman, Col. Fred Fruetel, Doug 1919 Fruit, Jeff 1988 Fry, Johnson 1922 Fugate, Todd 1987 Fugate Jr., Todd 1987 Fumi-Fiamawle, Joe Funari, Alex 1950 Furbee, Rick (Clark) 1924 G Gaines, Matt Galbraith, Stephen 2000 Gamble, Phillip Gardner, Robert 1957 Gardner, Terry Lee Garred, Alex 1906 Garrett, Rodney Garrett, Roger Garrettson, Reggie 1969 Gary, Olandis Gaskill, Paul Gast, Joe Gates, Eric Gatski, Frank Gatrell, Eugene Gaudet, Fred 1969 Gault, Kevin Gayheart, Chester 1951 Gear, Mike 1979 Geiger, C. W Geoly, Stephen George, Raymond 1952 Gerlach, Dennis Gessler, Erich Sam Ghiz, Fred Gibson, Don Gibson, Louis Gibson, Rodney Gikas, Greg 1967 Gilbert, Bruce 1982 Gilbert, James Giles, Reggie Gill, Mike 1989 Gillespie, John 1920 Gillespie, Temp 1948 Gillespie, William C Gilmore, Kevin Glason, Manuel 1976 Gleich, Jay Glen, Hugh 1924 Gochneaur, Graham Goddard, Johnathan Goines, Andre 1996 Goines, Sam Goines, Roy L Good, Tom Goodwyn, Shawn Gordon, John Denny 1969 Goyette, Eddie Grace, John Graney, Mike 1935 Grass, Frank Grass, Roy Graves, Odell Grayson, Jayson Green, Ken Green, Robert 1974 Green, Willie 1928 Greenlee, Doug 1928 Greenleaf, Brian 1999 Greer, K.J Greer, Shavar Gregory, Billy 1996 Gregory, John Grier, Derek Griffin, John Griffin, Nate Griffith, Dave Griffith, Eric 1984 Griffith, Eugene 1949 Grimsley, Joseph 1924 Groothuis, Greg 1990 Grugan, Jim 1992 Grose, Chris Guilliams, Mike Guillory, Tremel Gwinn, Harry H Hagale, Tyson Hagee, James 1920 Hairston, Greg Hairston, Marcus Halbert, Carl 1933 Hale, John Hale, Robert 1966 Hale, Rob 1993 Hale, William J Halford, John Hall, Allen 1978 Hall, Ashton Hall, Donzil Hall, Larry D Hall, Ricky Hall, Stanley Haman, Robert 1946 Hamilton, Chris Hamilton, Christopher 1994 Hamilton, Curtis Ben 1929,1933 Hamilton, Stacy 1990 Hamlin, Bob Hammon, Brad 1998 Hammond, Bruce Hammond, Ron 1962 Hamrick, J. Edward Hamrick, Michael Haney, Paul 1940 Hanna, Phil 1953 Hanson, Chris Hardy, Paul Hargrove, Wilbur Harper, Ajax Harper, Scott Harrell, Henry 1935 Harris, Art 1970 Harris, Bob 1970 Harris, Howard Harris, Jerry Harris, Larry Harris, Tom E Harris, William C Harrison, Kevin 1990 Hart, Corey 2007 Hart, Steve 1979 Hartley, Robert 1949 Harvey, Larry 1994 Harvey, Mario 2007 Hasley, William 1968 Hatchett, Orlando Hatfield, 1909 Hatfield, Homer Hawkins, Chris 2005 Hawkins, David 1979 Hawkins, Henry L Hawkins, Randy Hawkins, Richard L Hawley, John L Hayes, Reggie Hazard, Jerome Hay, Page 1924 Head, Curtis Heath, Andre Heaton, Jim Heckel, Scott Hellyer, Leonard Henderson, Ray Henderson, Tony 1983 Henry, Charles J Henry, Lewis E Hensley, George Didge 1929 Hensley, Walter 1949 Henson, E. B Henson, Joe Henson, Walter 1940 Herscher, Gavin 2004 Hertig Sr., Willis 1932 Henthorne, Ike Hess, Herb Hewitt, Jim Hicks, Chauncey 1938 Hicks, Lester B Hicks, Marlan Hicks, Mike 1963 Hickman, Aaron 1995 Hill, Bob 1970 Hill, Casey Hill, Euri 1994 Hill, Glen 1934 Hill, Harper Hill, Jim 1959 Hill, Stan Hillis, Roger Hines, Maurice Hinte, Henry Hite, Brian Hively, George Hockenberry, Randy 1978 Hodges, Doug Holden, Theodore 1910 Hollandsworth, Ivan G Holman, Avorice 1992 Holstein, Jerry 1994 Homa, Dave 1971 Honick, Dave Hood, Joe 1970 Hoover, L. B Hopkins, Greg 1983 Horton, Richard L Hosaflook, Will Hoskins, Ian Houdyschell, Henry Howard, Tom Howell, Frank Stubby Howell, Vernon Huff, Alan Huff, Fred 1926 Huffman, Frank Huffman, Larry Huffman, Stan 1940 Huffman, Trinity 1993 Huffstuttler, Barry 1960 Humphreys, John 1990 Humphries, Jack 1940 Humphries, Ralph 1931 Hummel, Geroge Hunt, Jackie Hunter, Raymey Hunter, Richard Hunter, Willard 1958 Hurst, John 1969 Hurt, Fred Hurt, Charles 1983 Huston, Roy 1933 Hutchings, Nelson Hutchinson, Scott 1982 Huth, John Hynus, Jim Hynus, William Billy I Ihnat, Eric Inman, John Inquartano, Charles 1979 Isaacs, Robby 2001 J Jackson, Dan 1988 Jackson, George Jackson, Kalen 1994 Jackson, Kevin Jackson, Khamisi 1995 Jackson, Richard D Jackson, Ted 1983 Jackson, Wm. Mickey Jacobs, John James, Daniel Buddy 1960 James, William 1973 Jamison, Clem Buck 1936 Janac, Michael 2007 Janssen, Eric Jarrell, Brian Jarrett, James Wahoo 1960 Jarrell, Jess Scott 1957 Jarrell, John 1933 Jarrett, Larry G Jarrett, Summers Jefferson, Roger Jenkins, Javon Jenkins, J.R Jerrome, Chuck 1968 Johnson, Aaron 2007 Johnson, Brian 1993 Johnson, Darryl Johnson, David Johnson, Don Johnson, Greg Johnson, James 1978 Johnson, James J.J Johnson, Josh Johnson, Jonathan 1995 Johnson, Mike Johnson, Robert 1953 Johnson, Roger Johnson, Steve Johnson, Uranius 2006 Johnstonbaugh, John Jones, Alonzo Jones, Charlie Jones, Curtis Jones, Greg 1982 Jones, Jerald E Jones, Johnny 2007 Jones, Ken 1950 Jones, Larry Jones Jr., Olen E Jones, Paco 2005 Jones, Wesley Jones, W. H Jordon, Felix Jorgenson, Ron 1977 Millard Fleming K Kaminski, Jason Kaufman, Mike 1972 Kautz, Charles 1946 Kay, Robert H. C Keadle, John 1933 Keatley, James 1961 Keely, Jarrod Keener, Mike 1965 Keesee, Curt Keith, 1908 Kellett, Gregg Kelley, Matthew 1979 Kelly, Nick Kendle, Clay Kendrick, Ted 1984 Kendziorski, Greg Kerr, Randy Kesling, Mike Keyes, Curtis Kincaid, Hunter 1934 Kincaid, Charles Max Kindle, Melvin 1992 King, Eddie King, Eric 1982 King, James D King, Larry A King, Shannon King, William Kinker, Sam Kinney, John Kinnison, Roy 1972 Kirby, Dave Kirk, Dana 1957 Kirkland, John Kitchens, Maurice Kizer, Henry 1963 Klaner, Brian 1998 Klein, Harvey 1947 Klein, Paul Dewey Kliner, Ed 1968 Klipa, George 1951 Knight, Frank G. Knode, B Knode, Stewart 1919 Konopka, Tony 1982 Koontz, A.B Kosanovich, George Kouns, Paul 1935 Kozak, George Krauss, Eric 2000 Kravec, John Kresser, Eric 1996 Krone, Robert 1974 Kuhl, Harley Kush, Zach Kuzio, Paul L Laird, Marvin Lajterman, Marcelo 1970 Lake, Frank 1927 Lallance, John B Lamb, Tom MARSHALL 179 FOOTBALL GUIDE

42 All-Time Letterwiners John Mahone Lamb, Ray Lambert, Henry S Lambert, Oscar Lane, Bob Land, John Lange, Michael 1994 Lanzo, Jim Larew, Robert 1920 Lathan, Wilson 1960 LaTulipe, Scott Lauzon, Shawn Lawrence, Everett Lawson, Ken Lear, Ron 1981 Lech, Richard Lee, Brandon 1994 Lee, Adam 2005 Lee, Carl Leftwich, Byron Legg, William 1959 Leggett, Brian Legursky, Doug Lellie, Tony Lemon, Jason 1988 LeSage, Frank Leslie, Nathan Lester, Robert Lewis, Dewayne Lewis, Garfield Lewis, Jim 1962 Lewis, Paul 1949 Lewis, Tim Liebe, Greg 1982 Lindsey, Ken 1983 Lindsey, Mike Linger Jr., Otis Linkous, Mike 1994 Lipscomb, Fred 1957 Lipscomb, Ryan Little, Mike 1963 Litton, Byran Lively, A.G Lockett, Jon Melvin Loding, Ace Logan, John T Lohri, Josh Long, Doug 1964 Long, Jerrald Long, Paul Long, Vincent 1983 Loudermilk, Robert Lowe, David 1957 Lucas, Dave Lucas, Okey 1940 Lunsford, Bobby 1992 Lunsford, Ralph E Lutz, Robert 1962 Lutz, Bobby Lyle, Seth 1997 Lyon, Billy Lyon, George 1915 M Maddox, Jim C Maerker, James W Mahone, Jack Mahoney, Don 1990 Mahoney, Jake 1938 Maier, Albie Malashevich, Billy Maleki, Stan 1955 Mandeville, Jim Mann, 1908 Manns, Nate Manning, Curtis Buck Manos, Sam Marcum, Roy Marcum Robert Kayo 1956 Marriott, Denero Marshall, Darius 2007 Marshall, James 1983 Marsteller, Ronnie 1964 Martin, Chris Martin, George 1979 Martin, Greg 1994 Martin, Harry Martin, Jamus Martin, Lamar 1997 Martin, Tim Marvin, Gary Mason, Mark Massey, Chris Masterson, John Matthews, Zearrick Mattiford, Jack Maxwell, Robert Maxwell, Thomas May, Ralph Mayer, Al Mayfield, Alpha 1960 Mays, Brian 1984 Mays, William 1950 Mazeska, Ron 1961 Mazza, Frank A McCaffrey, Lee 1926 McCarraher, Dewey McCarty, Kevin McKenzie, Tater 1995 McCloud, Larry McClellan, Albert McClellan, Sean 2007 McCollins, Robert McComas, Meredith 1926 McComas, William 1946 McConkey, Terry 1990 McConkey, Tom McCourt, William McCowan, Lonnie McCoy, Doug 1981 McCoy, Homer Kid 1929 McCoy, Joe L McCoy, Larry D McCoy, Mike McCoy, Myron 1979 McCoy, Ray McCullough, 1917 McCuskey, Paul 1942 McDonald, Donald McDonald, James J McEwen, Sam McGregor, Charles McKinney, Maurice McKnight, Nick McKee, Johnny McKown, Audree 1926 McKown, John McLaughlin, Thomas 1967 McMahon, Dave R McNeely, Ashley McNett, Troy 1982 McPeek, Nate McQueen, Archibald McSorley, Jeff 1994 McTaggart, Ed McVey, Clarence McVicker, J. R McWhorter, John Meadows, Allen Meckstroth, Rick Meeks, Jimmy Mellie, Frank 1942 Mendoza, Bill Mercer, Giradie Mercer, Jim Meredith, Cy 1926 Merrick, David Merrick, Willy Merritt, Blake 2005 Mesi, Joe 1974 Metropolis, Dan 1982 Meyer, Charles C Michel, James 1961 Middleton, Bob Milam, John 1968 Milano, Phil 1963 Miller, Brian Miller, Claude Miller, George 1966 Miller, George Miller, Howard L Miller, John H Miller, Mark E Miller Paul J Miller, Gunnar 1954 Milligan, Bryant 2007 Mills, George 1950 Mills, Pat 1988 Minard, Ronald D Minter, Robert 1992 Mitchell, Joe 1988 Mitchell, John Mitchell, Vernon Tim Molnar, John A Moore, Henry Moore, Hiram Moore, Larry Moore, Ryan 1996 Moore, Shane 2007 Moore, Tommy Moorman, Percy 1989 Moravec, Jon Moresa, Robert 1972 Morgan, Carlos 2002 Morgan, Hanley 1920 Morgan, Robert Gary 1971 Morlock, Jack Morris, Bernard Morris, Matt Morrison, Brad Morrison, Garrett Morrison, Shannon Morrow, George 1915 Morrow, Lester Morton, Steve Moss, Randy Motley, Andre Mulberry, Greg 1989 Mullens, Norman D Mullins, Jeff Mullins, Richard W Murphy, Richard D Myers, Charlie Myers, Warren Zeke 1963 Mynes, N Nagle, William R Nance, Gene 1972 Napier, William 1947 Nardo, William 1961 Nash, Barry 1970 Natale, Mike Nelson, Bud Nelson, Tim 1995 Nethercutt, Curt Newman, Rush 1914 Newsome, Donte Nichols, Harold Nichols, Ryan Niday, Paul 1951 Nisbet, George R Noble, Chris 1991 Noel, Travis 2004 Nolan, Mike 2006 Norrell, Pat North, James 1982 Nunn, Mike 1979 Nutter, Carl 1953 O O Brien, O Conner, Jim 1959 O Connor, Ian O Dell, Brian O Dell, George S O Dell, Larry 1988 O Neal, Andre O Shea, Chad Oertel, John 1968 Oliver, Reggie Ollum, Fred Openlander, Tim Orr, Gilbert I.W Owens, Clyde Owens, Michael P Painter, Ronald 1960 Palazeti, Marty Paletti, Aldo Palmer, Howard Pannell, Williiam Park, Carl 1914 Parker, Chris Parker, Claude Parker, Dennis M Parker, Jimmy Parker, Ken 1957 Parker, Vince Parkhurst, Matt Parks, Kerry Passmore, Darius 2007 Patterson, Pat Patterson, Dan 1983 Patterson, James R Patton, Elmer Payne, Fred Payton, Michael Pearcy, Jim 1941 Pearson, Corey 1997 Pedro, Glenn Pennington, Chad Pepe, Ken 1988 Perdue, James Orra Perkins, Roger 1992 Perretta, Stephen Perry, Alfred H Perry Jr., Charlie Perry, James H Perry, Kevin 2007 Perry, Walter 1917 Pertee, Eugene Pertee, Jim Peterfy, Scott Peters, Jack 1940 Petersen, Archie 1926 Petersen, Tony 1987 Pettit, Scott Pettry, Carl Pettry, Howard Pfleger, Garry 1972 Phillips, Gene Phillips, Hobart Phillips, Ricardo 2001 Phillips, Robert 1977 Pierce, Clyde Sonny Pierce, Forrest 1931 Pinkerton, Eric Pirschell, Carl 1940 Pitsenberger, Issac Place, Grant Platt, Campbell A Plybon, Jim Polcyn, Dan 1972 Poole, Nate Poling, Luther 1927 Porter, Frank Porter, Gregory 1958 Post, James 1924 Potter, John 1942 Potts, Harry Potts, Lloyd 1924 Powell, Keith Powell, Warder 1946 Prater, Brandon 1972 Prelaz, Edward Preston, Jim Preston, Joe Price, Charles 1919 Price, Malcolm Priddy, W.C Priode, Len Provance, Jim Pruett, Bob Pruett, Tim Pry, Jim W Puggi, Ron Q Qualls, Zachary Queen, George 1924 Quinlam, Emory 1914 Quinlan, James E Quinn, Tom R R Racer, Tony 1992 Radar, Dave 1972 Rader, Jason Radford, Phillip A. Ralbusky Jr. Joe Ralston, William 1972 Ramsey, James Raper, C.A Rardin, Dan Rascoe, E.J Ratliff, Phillip Ray, Chris 2001 Ray, William Dan Raybould, Dewitt 1914 Rayford, Ellwood 1978 Rece, Ellis 1920 Reed, Brian Reed, Robert 1959 Reese, Scottie Reese Jr., Troy 1949 Reeser, Edgar Rembert, J.T Repass, Rex 1972 Repasy, Jack 1969 Resser, Edgar Reynolds, Ronnie 1959 Reynolds, Tuan 1993 Rhodes, Keenan Rhodes, Ralph 1979 Rice, Dale 1983 Richardson, Darnell Ridenour, Harold Red 1924 Rife, Heber Rife, Y. Jefferson Riffey, Brett 2006 Riggs, George Riggs Jr., Martin Rincich, John Rine, Charles R Rinehart, Albert W Rinehart, Jerry A Rist, Wilbur 1929 Robb, Richie Roberti, William 1957 Roberts, Brian Roberts, Chuck 2006 Roberts, Dean 1983 Roberts, Jim 1938 Roberts, Richard Robinson, DeNathanian 2007 Robinson, Don 1968 Robinson, J.B Robinson, Johnny 1995 Robinson, T.J Rockwell, Jim Rodamer, Geremy Rodgers, Chanston Rogers, Jamie Roebuck, Jim 1931 Rogers, Bernard Ram Rollins, Dickey 1982 Rolph, Frank Rolph, W.F Ross, Mike 1979 Rowe, John R Royal, Chris Royer, Herb Ruckman, John Ruffin, Nate Russell, Eugene 1937 Rusell, J. B Rutkowski, Zebe MARSHALL 180 FOOTBALL GUIDE

43 All-Time Letterwiners S Sacrinty, John 1941 Sadd, Mitch 1955 Safford, Jason 1995 Safford, Ron Saito, Jesse 2003 Salem, Fred 1929 Salmons, Luke Salmons, Mike Salmons, William 1985 Sanders, Curtis Sanders, Jamall 2003 Sanders, Larry Sang, Earl Bob Sansosti, Alex Sargent, Doug Sargent, Kevin 1972 Satterwhite, Yancey Saunders, John Saunders, Shaun Saylor, Al 1970 Sayre, Harry 1920 Sayre, Madison Scarbrough, Bert Scheuch, Chris Schroeder, Tom Sciullo, Steve Scott, Randolph Scragg, Barry 1967 Seabright, Harry 1926 Seamster, Josh Seelinger, Dearl 1947 Sedinger, Howard 1917 Serdich, Meline 1967 Shaner, Jeff Shannon, Art 1970 Shannon, Brian 1988 Shanta, Robert Sharp, G.W Sharp, S.H Sharretts, Jon 1979 Shawkey, Morris 1925 Sheehy, John 1992 Sheets, H.B Shellcroft, John 1967 Shelton, Kemper Shepard, Jerry 1983 Shepherd, Benny Shepherd, Benny Jim Sherwood, Kelly Shields, Lewis G Shimp Jr., John W Shoebridge, Ted Shook, Jim Shope, Brian Short, John 1995 Silverman, Joe Simmons, W.A Simons, James 2000 Sims, Jake Simms, Leon 1984 Simpson, Jim Simpson, Kenneth L Ted Shoebridge Sims, Aladus 1992 Sinclair, Paul Sirianni, Sam Sonny Six, Frank Dyke Six, Kevin 1995 Skeens, Allen 1969 Skeens, Dennis C Skinner, Jimmy Skoki, Tony 1938 Slate, Cody Slusher, Danny Sly, James H Small, Chubb Smith, Carlos Smith, Claude M Smith, Claude 1978 Smith, Corey 1994 Smith, Denver Smith, Duran Smith, Gale Smith, Gilbert E Smith, Greg Smith, Harold Brute 1946 Smith, Jack Smith, Jesse ,1975 Smith, Kelvin Smith, Kevin Smith, Larry Smith Lasalle 1977 Smith, Lee 2007 Smith, M. F Smith, Mike 1968 Smith, Sean 1998 Smith, Stanley L Smith, Ted Smith, William Smith, Willie Smolder, Eddie Smoot, Stanley Smythe, Scott Smythe, Tom J Snow, Jerry Snyder, Charles Snyder, Mark 1987 Snyder, Roger E Socha, Andy Souder, Brandon Souk, Fred 1930 Souk, Ted 1933 Southworth, Jim 1971 Sovine, Jim W Sowards, Clyde Spann, Emanuel Spaneas, George 1992 Spangler, 1910 Sparks, Wayne Spellacy, John Spencer, Luke 1977 Spillman, C.J Sprouse, Mike Spruce, W. A St. Clair, Don Staats, Dwight 1958 Staats, William Staggs, Dan Staggs, Mike 1982 Stainback, Jerry Staley, Steve ,1986 Stalnaker, David 1992 Stanley, Lowell Stapf, Fred D Stark, Tom Starkey, Jason Starkey, Lawrence Stealy, Alton 1924 Steed, Lanny Steele, Stephens, John Stephenson, Donahue Stepp, Joey Stevenson, William Stewart, Ken 1936 Stoll, Steve Stott, Tony 1982 Stout, Juan Stover, Kenneth Straight, Ed Street, Ralph Strickland, Norm 1986 Strickland, William 1914 Strong, Darryl Stull, David 1958 Stump, Alex 1995 Stump, Brian Sturdivant, Troy 1992 Sumlin Jr., Roy Summers, B.J Sumpter, Walter 1933 Supsura, Gregg Surratt, Robert 1984 Swafford, Jermaine Swierczek, Jim Swisher, Brian Swisher, Don 1968 T Tabb, Roy Talerio, John 1942 Talkington, Mike Tallman, Charles Tallman, Frank Tanner, Charles Tarpley, Terence Tarulli, Bart J Taylor, Dr. C.T Taylor, Jim 1966 Taylor, Mark Taylor, Okey Tennant, Danny Templin, George Ternes, Jeff 1968 Terrell, Chad 1998 Terrell, Chris 2005 Terrell, Roberto Terry, Wilmot 1935 Theiry, Jess 1941 Thomas, Bennie Thomas, Britt 1919 Thomas, Damarcus Thomas, Erik Thomas, George Thomas, Jerrod 1989 Thomas, Ogden Oggie Thomas, Richard L Thomas, Terick 2005 Thomas, Trevor Thompkins, Doug 1910 Thompson, Art 1948 Thompson, Billy 1986 Thompson, Dwayne Thompson, Gary F Thompson, George A Thompson, Mike 1963 Thornton, Dennis Thordburg, C.I Timion, Tyler 1989 Tinker, Byron Tisdale, Willie Tobin, Ben Todd, Tharen Tominack, Cody Tompkins, 1909 Torres, Jim Torrence, James H Totten, Paul Toviessi, Paul Toy, Jason 1992 Tracey, Robert Tranquill, Robert 1977 Trimboli, Don 1957 Truitt, Ray 1938 Truman, Paul L Tunstalle, Tank Turner, Byron Turner, Keith Turner, Kelvin Turner, Llow Turner, Richard 1962 Tyler, Erric Tynes, Charles Tyson, Jimmy Tzystuck, Fred 1992 U Ulliman, Robert 1985 Ulinski, Eddie Underwood, Clarence 1938 Underwood, Clyde 1937 Underwood, Harry 1958 Underwood, Juan Underwood, Wayne 1938 V Vaglienti, John Van Gordon, George Van Meter, Don R Vance, Everett Vaughn, James E VanHorn, Bob Vanover, Roger Velarde, Pat Venters, Robert Vinsko, Bob 1983 Visnic, Nick 1951 Vranka, Layne W Wade, John Wagner, Robert Walker, Derrick Wallace, Bruce Wallace, Franklin Waller, Tony 1992 Walsh, Dave Wannamaker, Rondell Ward, Carl 1950 Warthen, Terrance 1994 Washington, Lanier Washington, Orlando Washington, Preston Washington, Richard 1971 Watkins, Frank 1917 Watson, Harold Chub Watson, John 1929 Watts, Darius Watts, Don 1942 Watts, Gary L Weaver, Jack John 1935 Weaver, Steve Webb, Mike Weldon, Brad Wells, Dan Wellman, Earl Wellman, Jason Wellman, John Wells, Christian 1993 Wells, John Weltner, 1911 Wendt, Steve West, Allen 1992 Weston, Dave Wetzel, Harold Wetzel, Marvin Wheat, C.W Wheatley, Walter 1963 Wheeler, Kenny Wheeler, Paul White, Byron 1999 White, Danny White, Honaker 1924 White, Jim White, John White, Ralph Edgar 1963 White, Randek 1988 White, Richard 1924 Whittington, Furness Whyce, Jamaal Wickline, Daniel Clyde Wickline, W. Rucker Wicks, Mark Wiggins, Jermaine Wilder, Bliss Zeke 1949 Wiley, Eric Wiley, Greg 1981 Wilgus, Ed 1934 Wilkinson, Tom Wilks, Herndon Wilks, Phillip C Wilks, Scott Wiley, 1909 Willey, Harold Willey, James Major 1973 Willey, Norm Williams, 1916 Williams, Damone Williams, Gerwin 2005 Williams, James Williams, John Jabo Williams, Kewyn Williams, Martin Skip Williams, Mike Williams, MIke Williams, Renaldo Williams, Rocky 1982 Williams, Robert R Williams, Steve Williams, Timothy 1978 Williams, Tony 1992 Williams, Walter Williamson, Harold 1961 Willis, Steve 1986 Willis, Joe Wilson, C. Pete 1928 Wilson, Chasey Wilson, Demetrius Wilson, Dionte Wilson, Fred 1970 Wilson, Jamie Wilson, Keith Irvin Wilson, Robert 1959 Wilson, Ryland Wilson, Willie 1981 Wilt, Robert Wingate, D..J Wingrove, Jeremy 1992 Winter, Keith B Winter, William Winters, Andrew Wise, 1910 Witczak, Jason Withers, Dave Wizba, Joe 1972 Womack, Andre Wood, Jeff 1988 Woodrum, Pete Woods, 1910 Woods, Harry 1944 Woods, P. J Woodson, Von Woodworth, Bruce 1979 Woody, Pat 1964 Wooley, Marvin Workman, Bradley Workman, Noel 1919 Wright, Charles Wright, Clifford Wright, Danny Wright, Floyd Wright, Jasper Wright, William Wulf, Jim R ,1975 Wynes, James Wynn, E.J Y Yanossy, William Yates, Kevin 1993 Yates, Max Yoho, Jim York, Phil Young, Harry Cy Young, John 1970 Young, Ralph Young, William Herb Young, William R Z Zban, Mark Zban, Milan Zban, William Zborill, Tom Zeglowitsch, Joe Zickefoose, Gary 1961 Ziegler, David Zontini, John Zopp, Granville 1957 Zorn, Freder 2008 MARSHALL 181 FOOTBALL GUIDE