Topic: Athlon preview has Marshall at #40

[goherd24]

http://athlonsports.com/college-football/top-25/2014-college-football-rankings-40-marshall-thundering-herd

Pretty good write up and analysis. Disagree with a #40, thinking its a little low, but we have always been extremely under rated by Athlon, so #40 is relatively high. I believe this is the highest they have ever rated us pre-season. Not sure if they even did it back in the 99-02 time frame.

[girthyherdon]

Could Marshall go undefeated? When Louisville had to postpone its 2014 date with the Herd due to an ACC-obligated matchup with Notre Dame, Rhode Island became Marshall’s final non-conference opponent.

Finally someone mentions it.

[MUonium]

key quotes:
"The team’s three top tacklers a year ago were all linebackers, which was impressive given how often Marshall played with just two linebackers on the field. All three are back"

"The Herd certainly should be favored each week as long as Cato remains healthy (backup QB is a big concern heading into the fall). The three teams that beat Marshall last year that are on the schedule this year all must visit Huntington, where Marshall has won eight straight."

[goherd24]

Cant believe the schedule stupid thread is still eating up the board and this has fallen off haha. Something good to talk about and its ignored.