Howie McCormick/For The Herald-Dispatch
Thundering Herd defensive end Albert McClellan pulls Illinois State quarterback Kevin Brockway to the turf by his jersey as defensive back T.J. Drakeford runs in to assist in the first half Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's QB Mark Cann, takes the ball under center Brian Leggett during the first quarter of the Marshall University vs Illinois State game.
Purchase this photo
Howie McCormick/For The Herald-Dispatch
Illinois State running back Geno Blow is corralled by Herd defenders Maurice Kitchens, left, and T.J. Drakeford after picking up a few yards in the first half Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Howie McCormick/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall wideout Darius Passmore hauls in deep pass from Herd quarterback Mark Cann as he blows past Illinois State defenders Chris Garrett, left, and Kelvyn Hemphill in the final minute of the first half Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The play was good for a touchdown which gave the Herd a 14-7 halftime lead over the Redbirds.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Illinois State WR Eyad Salem catches the ball over Marshall's T.J. Drakeford during the Marshall University vs Illinois State game.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Mario Harvey waits for the play during the Marshall University vs Illinois State game.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Aaron Johnson calls out a shift in the defense during the first quarter of the Marshall University vs Illinois State game.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
The Marching Thunder plays the Alma Mater before the Marshall University vs Illinois State game on July 12, 2008.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall fans getting excited during the Marshall University vs Illinois State game on July 12, 2008.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Illinois QB, Kevin Brockway, is chased in the endzone by Marshall's Mario Harvey, Albert McClellan, and Maruice Kitchens.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's linebacker, Mario Harvey, wraps up Illinois State QB Kevin Brockway during the first quarter.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Chubb Small beats Illinois State defender Chris Garrett to the endzone during the Marshall University vs Illinois State game Saturday.
Purchase this photo
Howie McCormick/For The Herald-Dispatch
Illinois State wide receiver Eyad Salem clutches a touchdown catch over Herd defensive back T.J. Drakeford in the first half Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Howie McCormick/For The Herald-Dispatch
Herd running back Darius Marshall cuts back to the middle of the field to avoid being tackled by Illinois State corner Jason Tate on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Howie McCormick/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall linebacker Phillip Gamble comes up to make a play on Illinois State running back Parrish Fisher in the first half Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Majorettes before the Marshall University vs Illinois State game on July 12, 2008.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall fans getting excited during the Marshall University vs Illinois State game.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall fans getting excited during the Marshall University vs Illinois State game.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall fans getting excited during the Marshall University vs Illinois State game.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
The Marching Thunder plays the Alma Mater before the Marshall University vs Illinois State game.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd defense blows past the offensive line to takle the ball carrier for a loss.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Ahmed Shakoor, sophomore, runs onto the feild before the Marshall University vs Illinois State game.
Purchase this photo
Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall players storm on the field before taking on Illinois State.
Purchase this photo
Chris Harris/The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall quaterback Mark Cann pushes the ball down field during the Herd's game against Illinois Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Chris Harris/The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Darius Marshall breaks through defenders for a touchdown during the Herd's game aginst Illinois Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Chris Harris/The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Darius Marshall celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the Herd's game against Illinois Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Chris Harris/The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's coach Mark Snyder and staff watch from the sidelines as the Herd rolls past Illinois Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Chris Harris/The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Terrell Edwards runs the ball in for a touchdown during the Herd's game aginst Illinois Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Chris Harris/The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Terrell Edwards runs the ball in for a touchdown during the Herd's game aginst Illinois Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Chris Harris/The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Terrell Edwards runs the ball in for a touchdown during the Herd's game aginst Illinois Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Chris Harris/The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Darius Marshall breaks through defenders for a touchdown during the Herd's game aginst Illinois Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Chris Harris/The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Illinois Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Chris Harris/The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall quaterback Mark Cann pushes the ball down field during the Herd's game against Illinois Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Chris Harris/The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Darius Marshall breaks through defenders for a touchdown during the Herd's game aginst Illinois Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Purchase this photo
Howie McCormick/For The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall wideout Darius Passmore dances in to the end zone with under a minute left in the first half Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, as he scores on a deep hookup from quarterback Mark Cann. The touchdown gave the Herd a 14-7 halftime lead over the Illinois State Redbirds.
Purchase this photo