Topic: MU notebook: Herd gives back to Tampa

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However, one aspect coaches and player say is the most rewarding doesn't involve what anyone receives for their participation. Instead, it's what they give that they remember the most.

Marshall University players learned what that's all about Tuesday.

After arriving for the St. Petersburg Bowl the majority of Marshall's team loaded up on three buses and went to the Renaissance Vinoy resort - the host hotel - for the "Fill the Bowl" competition.

The competition pitted Marshall players against Connecticut players in a race to see who could fill the most weekend backpack sacks of food for less-privileged Tampa-area kids.

There was some friendly banter back-and-forth between the teams to get the bowl festivities started, but there was only one clear-cut winner in the end - the area kids that will benefit.

Between the two teams, there was nearly 4,000 bags filled with food to give a child who might be hungry a chance at a meal they might not otherwise have.

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