Topic: HZ: Herd Soccer Alumnus' Passion and Artistry Aid Vision Campaign

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By JACK BOGACZYK
HERDZONE.COM COLUMNIST

HUNTINGTON – Eric Ryan Jones isn’t exactly a starving artist. Then, he’s not rolling in green, either … unless you’re talking about his pursuit and his passion.

That would be kelly green, as Jones – a Huntington native and former Marshall men’s soccer center-midfielder – turns his passion for “drawing … what I really want to do,” into what he hopes is a burgeoning career in sports art with a distinct Thundering Herd emphasis.

Along the way, his work will aid MU’s $20 million Vision Campaign for new athletic facilities, including an indoor practice facility and soccer stadium.

“We’re long past overdue for that kind of indoor facility,” Jones said Wednesday from New York City. “It’s what we need, really need.”

Link: http://www.herdzone.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021413aaa.html