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Preview segment: The Marshall Thundering Herd
Last season: Another rock-solid season for the Thundering Herd, as they went 9-4 with a bowl victory. Also, some young talent emerged like QB Isaiah Green which is pointing towards a C-USA title in 2019.
Good news: If Isaiah cuts down on his turnovers, the Herd's offensive attack will become even more lethal as they have two proud RB's [Branden Knox and Tyler King] and a O-line that returns 4 starters.
Bad news: Wide receiver is a bit of an unknown thanks to Tyre Brady leaving, and the defense needs to stay healthy as the depth is not good over there.
Key games:
9/6 @ Boise State (Oooooo... Marshall will have a chance to make QUITE a statement among-st it's fellow "Group of 5" schools this September. First, they'll visit a Boise team that'll be missing their QB but will return almost everyone else.)
9/14 vs. Ohio (Then, they'll host an old rival [and a favorite in the MAC] for the first time in 4 years.)
9/28 vs. Cincinnati (And finally after a week off, it's a visit from a reborn Cincinnati team.)
10/5 @ Middle Tennessee (Sadly for the Blue Raiders, that means Marshall will be all toughen up for this important conference opener.)
11/30 vs. Florida International (Marshall costed FIU the East division title last year in Miami. In this rematch in Huntington, the Herd could do it again [and win the East in the process].)
Bottom line: In terms of true contenders in the C-USA East, Marshall and FIU seems to have the least questions entering the season. Pay attention to Marshall's non-conference games; they'll show how good Marshall really will be in 2019. If Isaiah Green and crew takes at least one or two games from that slate, it'll bode well for their C-USA title chances.
Preview segment: The Marshall Thundering Herd
Last season: Another rock-solid season for the Thundering Herd, as they went 9-4 with a bowl victory. Also, some young talent emerged like QB Isaiah Green which is pointing towards a C-USA title in 2019.
Good news: If Isaiah cuts down on his turnovers, the Herd's offensive attack will become even more lethal as they have two proud RB's [Branden Knox and Tyler King] and a O-line that returns 4 starters.
Bad news: Wide receiver is a bit of an unknown thanks to Tyre Brady leaving, and the defense needs to stay healthy as the depth is not good over there.
Key games:
9/6 @ Boise State (Oooooo... Marshall will have a chance to make QUITE a statement among-st it's fellow "Group of 5" schools this September. First, they'll visit a Boise team that'll be missing their QB but will return almost everyone else.)
9/14 vs. Ohio (Then, they'll host an old rival [and a favorite in the MAC] for the first time in 4 years.)
9/28 vs. Cincinnati (And finally after a week off, it's a visit from a reborn Cincinnati team.)
10/5 @ Middle Tennessee (Sadly for the Blue Raiders, that means Marshall will be all toughen up for this important conference opener.)
11/30 vs. Florida International (Marshall costed FIU the East division title last year in Miami. In this rematch in Huntington, the Herd could do it again [and win the East in the process].)
Bottom line: In terms of true contenders in the C-USA East, Marshall and FIU seems to have the least questions entering the season. Pay attention to Marshall's non-conference games; they'll show how good Marshall really will be in 2019. If Isaiah Green and crew takes at least one or two games from that slate, it'll bode well for their C-USA title chances.