September 2002
Opinion: September 30, 2002 -
Almost Here. "Finally, we've got another game coming
up this weekend. I'm hopefull that most of the injuries have healed
and that the offense has taken this time to get back in synch...
GOOO HERDD!" Thanks to < Anonymous > for this opinion.
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Opinion: September 27, 2002 -
Consistent Sellouts. "I know we still keep saying this,
but we absolutely must get out of the low level MAC conference.
We simply cannot attract a consistent sellout at home games playing
the bottom of the country. Also we wonder why we don't beat top
20 teams, look at who we play every year." Thanks to < HerdFan11
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Link: September 26, 2002 -
Classic Marshall. "Here's an old article from ESPN about
the plane crash. The article was posted in February, 2001. It's
a good article for those of you that didn't get the chance to read
it when it was first published." Click
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Rumor: September 26, 2002 -
Hofstra is In LSU is Out. "Well guys.... from what I've
been hearing, LSU wants out to play their "instate game"
(hmm, now there's an idea) and it looks like they've been replaced
with Hofstra. Hopefully the Louisville & Wake Forest rumor is
true 'cause we definately need our home schedule spiced up."
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Rumor: September 24, 2002 -
Lisa Guerrero. "Hello all - I was at practice last night
and heard some fun news. If you are a fan of that show Best Damn
Sports Show and you are a red-blooded male, they are sending the
"Hottie", Lisa Guerrero, with a producer to shoot a piece
at practice on Wednesday. Practices are always open to the public
unless Pruett says otherwise." Thanks to < Anonymous >
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Rumor: September 23, 2002 -
Tasty Tidbits. "Let me follow up my "C-USA is a
done deal and done as in not gonna happen" rumor from a couple
of weeks back (right before it broke) with some more juicy tid bits.........how
do home and homes with Wake Forest and Louisville sound in the future???
1-1 deals." Thanks to < Bob > for this rumor. Reply
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Opinion: September 23, 2002 -
Make Some Noise!. "I picked the newspaper up on Saturday
morning and read that the crowd at the game was "raucous".
I'm not sure where the reproter was sitting, but it sure as hell
wasn't "raucous" where I was sitting. I was embarrassed
that ESPN2 would show our entire (with only a few exceptions)section
sitting down and not making any noise. I was surrounded by a bunch
of mouse-clickin', cell phone-talkin', SUV-drivin', latte'-sippin'
deadbeats who stared disapprovingly at anyone who dared to stand
and give the HERD the vocal support that even the players were exhorting
the crowd to give them!!
Before anyone gets on here and tells me that they have "earned"
the right to sit like bumps on a log, that they're old, etc, etc.,let
me just say that I was there BEFORE the crash and I have as much
arthritis as anyone who can still type. But I go to games to MAKE
NOISE!!! That's what I'm there for!! If I wanted to sit with my
hands in my lap, I'd go to the frickin' ballet!
And no, I wasn't drunk, and no, I wasn't trying to get any obscene
cheers going. I have six kids, so I don't need "family values"
rammed down my neck. I am just a fan who honestly thinks that when
a team comes into OUR house, they have absolutely no right to any
communication whatsoever save hand signals. Did we learn nothing
from the VT game? Folks, if we want to have an intimidating, first-class
team, we have to have an intimidating, first-class crowd. I may
be preaching to the choir here, and I don't pretend to have all
the answers to the problem of people who won't cheer, but something
has to be said. " Thanks to < Dave > for this opinion.
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Opinion: September 23, 2002 -
Big Win. "Big win for the Herd, they beat a very good
UCF squad, its gonna be tough next year when we go down there, if
we're still in the MAC. As for the UCF fans, what a bunch of schmucks.
News-flash Knights, you aren't going to come into our house, in
your first MAC game ever and get a win. I think its great you thought
that, but man you guys talked more trash that Western Michigan fans
and thats alot. All I can say to you is Welcome to the MAC and oh
yeah, 0-3, a nice start." Thanks to < Brian > for this
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Opinion: September 21, 2002 -
Offense was Sloppy! "I can't believe our D made the
stand like they did, but they pulled through and showed their true
colors (green & white). Our running game was awesome, but I
don't understand why we can't put the points on the board when we
get in the red zone.... what's up with that? Anyway, check out the
UCF board... they're still arrogant. Thanks to < kiknButt >
for this opinion." Thanks to < Chris > for this opinion.
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Rumor: September 19, 2002 -
Life Size Byron Posters? "A friend just told me that
they're giving away Byron life-sized posters at the UCF game...or
before the game, I guess. Anyone heard about this?" Thanks
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Opinion: September 19, 2002 -
VT, Who Cares? BEAT UCF.. GO HERD!!! "Pick your head
up HERD fans, its time for the King of the MAC to play the King
of SMACK! (UCF) Pack the stadium Friday night and be loud. Show
UCF's coach what it is like trying to take a bite out of the BIG
MAC! Remember UCF's Coach said "I think we can be undefeated.
I know we can do it in the MAC Conference" our major concern
is our out of conference opponents," SEND THEM PACKIN"
0-3! Forget the Heisman, the bobble head dolls, the awards, the
media, the National Rankings... just hit em in the mouth and take
care of business. The rest will follow. GO HERD, BEAT UCF!"
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Rumor: September 18, 2002 -
UCF Fans. "I have a source in the MU Ticket office that
said UCF will likely bring 3k if not more to the game this Friday."
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Opinion: September 18, 2002 -
Embarrassed. "As a Hokie fan I must say that myself
and many other Hokie fans are embarrassed by the comments made by
Rand King in the Roanoke Times." Thanks to < BHokie>
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Opinion: September 17, 2002 -
29th. "Wow. I have not really tried before now, but
I decided to see who and what related to Marshall was around on
the net. Its really nice to see a site that has to do with the Fans
opinions and thoughts.
My uncle does not touch the computer much, and he doesn't go out
searching for things as I do (Uncle Bob to me, coach Bobby to you,
lol). I work with computers, so having been born in the age I guess
it comes naturally.
When I was on the sidelines for the Tech game I could see that it
was us that needed to improve. V Tech is in my Opinion in the top-5
if not top-3 teams of the season. Their running back has not had
a fumble in over 370 carries! that's incredible in my opinion. Our
receivers need to catch better.
ESPN started to doubt Marshall's being ranked in the Top-25. But
we will show them down the road, when it ends its not us being poor,
it was actually that Virginia Tech is a great team this year, and
the polls did not notice it. We're only back to 29th or so in both
polls. We'll get back in there, no discouragement.
After all. Florida lost to Miami worse then we did to Virginia Tech,
and you don't hear the reporters stomping them out of it. It can
be done, we just got to show the ability, and guts to do it. We
need to take full advantage of being able to schedule one more nonconformance
game a year. You can loose to another team, as long as its done
respectfully you will be seen as a great team. We know we are, we
got to show the Florida's, the ABC's and the BIG-10's of college
football we have as much ability, skill and class as they want.
There can only be 1 number one team a year, but it takes the test
of time to make a legacy of a school." Thanks to < Jarod
Pruett > for this opinion. Reply
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Opinion: September 13, 2002 -
OK, So What Now? "Wanna complain and wallow around in
self-pity? I admit that I felt pretty low last night. but then I
watched Byron Leftwich after the game. He smiled as he shook hands
with Tech players and talked to the media. That's when I thought,
"you know, if this guy can take the shots he did and stay positive,
who the hell am I, an overweight, middle-aged beer drinker, to do
otherwise?" Our program is not where we want it to be, but
we WILL get there! And we will get there by keeping our heads up
and supporting the Herd. Let's get together, take what we have left,
and make this a great season! We can get off our duffs and take
some people with us to the stadium and set an attendance record
this year!!! Next Friday, I'm taking my Mexican-American wife to
her FIRST footaball game. She is very excited because she has come
to love the Herd almost as much as I do. I hope she gets to meet
a lot of you there. It's her birthday, so please buy her a drink.
LOL . If a bunch of kids can show us what it means to NEVER QUIT,
then who are WE? The answer is and will always be...WE ARE...MARSHALL!!!!
Go HERD!!!" Thanks to < DLewis > for this opinion. Reply
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Opinion: September 12, 2002 -
VT & MU "Hey Herd..Besides for this game, we VT
fans always root for the Herd. Our schools are similar, and we both
love our football. Your program is also similar to ours in the fact
that you are trying to take it to the next level, as we finally
have. We struggled for years, and we have finally gotten there.
As far as most VT fans are concerned, there is NOTHING worse than
WVU fans. They are rude, aggressive, and not good fans in general.
VT fans know that Herd fans are educated about their football, and
we respect that. Our schools have alot in common, so don't lose
sight of that. Expect an entertaining game, and drink some frosty
beverages with us while you're in Blacksburg. Be safe, and beat
the 'eers." Thanks to < ExtremeHokie > for this opinion.
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Opinion: September 12, 2002 -
Today's the Day!"The BIG game is only hours away---man
I can't wait any longer! I really believe we can win this game...however
I've been reading some postings on tech's message boards and the
are talking blow out. So it will be very interesting to see what
actually happens...but this is going to be a great game. If you
really think about it this is only the 2nd time we've played anyone
as good as tech, and look what happened at Florida! But forget about
that all I have to say is LETS DO THIS!!! I've had enough of all
the trash talking lets play some foooootball!" Thanks to <
FEELtheTHUNDER > for this opinion. Reply
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Rumor: September 12, 2002 -
Vick May Transfer. "A good acquaintance tells me that
Marcus Vick is not comfortable with the fact he will be backing
up Randall for 3 years and will transfer to Syracuse at the end
of this season." Thanks to < tb > for this rumor. Reply
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Opinion: September 11, 2002 -
Go to The Stadium "Everybody, please go to the stadium
to watch the game... don't go to the riverfront. ESPN will be filming
at the Marshall Stadium for tomorrows broadcast and we want the
place to have as many fans as possible. It won't look very good
if half of our fans are at the riverfront." Thanks to <
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Comment: September 10, 2002 -
Herd Avenue is a Reality. As printed in the Herald Dispatch..."A
seven-block stretch of one of Huntington’s major thoroughfares
was designated as "Herd Avenue" Monday." Click
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Comment: September 10, 2002 -
Serious Question and a couple of Comments from a Hokie Fan.
"1. There has been no mention of physical, aggressive, and
speed recognition from The Thundering Fans? What is the story on
Marshall's Physical,Agressiveness, and Speed it will bring? Marshall
deserves respect and must bring a Physical, Agressive, and Speedy
bunch to B-burg or will be blown off the field.
The quarterback you have is the best in the nation, but he is only
one person and defense wins.
2. What is B.L. 40 Speed?
Final Note: Marshall did not dodge the game in B-burg as many other
teams have including OK and a Match with UT in Bristol VA, so I
will give you much respect for that and more, good luck." Thanks
to < BillyHokie > for this comment. Reply
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Rumor: September 10, 2002 -
C-USA Done? "CUSA deal maybe done, and I mean done as
in not going to happen. Kayo is not taking the Herd to CUSA FB only.
period." Thanks to < Bob> for this rumor. Reply
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Opinion: September 9, 2002 -
Between The Horns. Another good editorial from SecretAgent70.
"Who is outstanding? Certainly Simms, Grossman, Dorsey, just
to name a few. And then there's this guy named Byron. A kid from
Washington DC with no formal training in football outside of afterschool
practices. No camps for this guy. No fancy gyms either. Just a kid
from DC with a shot and humble voice that got an athletic scholarship
to a small school where he could get a good education (Computer
Science by the way)." Click here
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Opinion: September 9, 2002 -
From the Mind of Dennis. "Mickey Furfari stated that
WVU should be commended for not giving up on the road against a
superior Big Ten team on the road despite an insurmountable deficit.
OPINION #1: that sounds like a second-tier MAC school to me (OSU
51, Kent 17); OPINION #2: cheer up, WVU, because Buffalo (a second-tier
MAC school) beat Rutgers! 2-9 is possible!; OPINION #3; Dorsey and
Grossman are light years behind Byron; a big game and win in Blacksburg
puts him in the Heisamn lead! GO HERD!" Thanks to < Dennis
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Link: September 6, 2002 - Vote
for Byron! "Not an opinion but just a note to let everyone
know that you can vote for Byron to win Heisman at WWW.foxsports.com.
Thanks and go vote cause he is in third place right now. GO HERD"
Thanks to < Tony > for this link
Comment: September 5, 2002 -
MU vs WVU = National Media Demands It! I found this on the
Sporting News web site. Scroll down to #8. "8. Marshall-West
Virginia = We got a taste of this blood feud in 1997, when the Mountaineers
won 42-31 in Morgantown. Much to my chagrin, along with that of
Thundering Herd fans, no matchups are set in a series West Virginia
leads 5-0. Just think of the money these schools are leaving at
the table by not playing each year." Click
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Rumor: September 5, 2002 -
Memphis AD Wants to Add Marshall to C-USA. This was posted
on the KillerFrogs board. "C-USA news: R.C. Johnson A/D at
Memphis said Marshall is on the front burner to complete the Football
league. Marshall has no intrest in Basketball. Which is what the
A/D's want. He feels we will have a championship game in December
2003. If so....they better get crackin. These comments were made
this morning, on a local radio show in Memphis." Click
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Rumor: September 4, 2002 -
MU to the Big East? Expansion article from the Pigskin
Post. "...if Syracuse leaves the Big East for the Big 10,
somebody will call Mike Tranghese and ask about the opening in their
league. Who would that school be? It could be Marshall, but it could
also be Penn State, you just don't know." Click
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Opinion: September 4, 2002 -
Hokie Fans Speak. "The VT fans look forward to playing
MU next week. Should be an entertaining game. Your offense v. our
defense. We hope that your fans have more class than LSU did. Come
on down, enjoy some frosty beverages, and watch a good football
game. Go Hokies" Thanks to < ExtremeHokie > for this
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Movie: September 4, 2002 -
For Those of You Out of Town. Here's a little QuickTime video
I took when Marshall took the field... Enjoy! The file is
2.73mb. (you'll need the QuickTime
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Question: September 4, 2002 -
Hokie Fans Speak Again. "I have a serious football question
for the Marshall faithful. How do you think that your coaches will
try to approach our running game? From what I have read you were
about 106th v. the run last year, have one returning starter on
the Dline, and some very inexperienced LB's. What have your coaches
done to address this problem? How do you think you will attempt
to handle Jones and Suggs? Unrelated: How many people do you think
you will bring to Blacksburg for the game?"
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Opinion: September 4, 2002 -
What We Need To Do. " I am very excited about this years
team. The defense played a superb game and the offense finally got
going putting up great numbers. I did feel our offensive played
a mediocure game. Appy State was able to pressure Leftwich too much,
and they will have to work those kinks out immediately. Our special
teams were weak overall, and we will have to make imediate improvement.
Overall a B+ performance, which is pretty good for the first game
of the season, everyone is a little sloppy the first game of the
season in some areas." Thanks to < HerdFan11 > for this
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Rumor: September 3, 2002 -
Special Announcement? "Did anyone else besides me hear
that there was going to be a special accouncement at the Central
Florida game? Does anyone have an idea of what it could be?"
Thanks to < CatDaddy > for this rumor. Reply
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Opinion: September 3, 2002 -
Hokies. "Get ready Hokies, the Thundering Herd is rolling
in. here comes our oppurtunity to prove we are one of the nations
top teams. I feel we have a great chance knocking off the Hokies
this year. VT plays a very similiar defense, as we are running this
year with 8 in the box and man to man on the corners. if the O-line
does a better job this time Leftwich should pick apart the small
d-backs of VT secondary. We will have to pass to set up the run
to keep the Hokie D off guard. I was really impressed with our defense
last week, and I think we can contain the Hokie run game for at
least 3 quarters, if we are intense on stopping the run. Now comes
to the biggest question mark of the whole game, special teams. I
am very worried about our kicking game, and coverages on kickoff
and punt return; special teams will be the key to winning this game
in my opinion. We struggled against Appy State and that is not a
good sign at all. I do believe Coach Pruett knows, that is the key
to beating the hokies; and we will work very hard on special teams
for the next 10 days. So here's my summary, we need to jump right
on the hokies and biuld a good lead the first half, contain the
running game, and play solid special teams; if we can do this we
win this game. I bet Coach Pruett will be working on this the next
10 days. my perdiction is that the Herd escapes Hokieland with a
38-35 win, and Leftwich moves up a spot in the Heisman race, passing
for over 400 yards. Go Herd!!!!" Thanks to < HerdFan11 >
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Opinion: September 3, 2002 -
Two keys To The VT game. "For the Herd to have a good
day in Blacksburg, it will come down to two things: 1) the O-Line
giving time for Byron to throw, and controlling the line so that
our running game has a chance and 2) absolute perfection on special
teams. Beamer's special teams are so well-played and disciplined
that I fear we will have two blocked kicks, either punts or field
goals." Thanks to < RumorBoy > for this opinion. Reply
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Opinion: September 2, 2002 -
We Have a DEFENSE!!! "I can't believe it... sure it
was against a 1-AA team, but last year UMass and Y-State ran all
over us. And something else I'm happy about... We finally have a
good band! What did you guys think? I think our band has improved
DRAMATICALLY since last year!" Thanks to < WVUHERDfan >
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Link: September 2, 2002 - A
Little Late, But... A buddy of mine had his first article published
last week and I forgot to post a link to it. He says a lot of good
things about the Herd and I think he wrote an excellent article.
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Opinion: September 2, 2002 -
Looserville? "I just thought it would be nice to congratulate
that "power-conference" (C-USA) on losing to a I-AA team,
and making a very bad UK team look like a Top 10 squad. I guess
that's why there is resistance to having the Herd join them. Wouldn't
want to dilute that awesome talent pool. Oh did I forget the ECU
team that helped Duke end the nation's longest losing streak? Keep
working on the BCS busting in Louisville!" Thanks to < hockeefan2000@yahoo.com
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