Topic: Parthenon: Option Attack: Marshall's found new weapons

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By Andrew Ramspacher
Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2009

On a 99-yard drive Saturday at Tulane, Marshall junior quarterback Brian Anderson added cast members to a season-long program previously entitled “The Darius Marshall and Cody Slate Show.”

First it was an 18-yard sideline strike to Wayne Bonner out of his end zone followed by a two-yard draw from Martin Ward. Then it was Bonner again for 14 yards over the middle. Then B.A. welcomed Jamal Wilson to the party, connecting with him on a slant for 11 yards. Finally, he hooked up with Chuck Walker on a 21-yard post route for a touchdown.

Eleven plays in 99 yards, the majority coming from those in green and white not wearing No. 5 or 85.

“We had a lot of guys step up for us,” Anderson said after Marshall’s 31-10 win. “They got open for me and I gave them the ball and they made plays.”

Tulane’s game plan going in was designed for Anderson and company to do just that — make plays. The Green Wave was going to key in on the run and not allow D. Marshall to add another triple digit rushing total to his 2009 résumé.

Mission accomplished. The Herd’s star running back was “held” to a season-low 98 yards on 20 carries. But there’s another side to that story, which Tulane coach Bob Toledo underestimated.

Link: http://www.marshallparthenon.com/sports/option-attack-marshall-s-found-new-weapons-1.1994702