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Gallery: Johnathan Goddard

Marshall's Kevin Atkins, 43, and Jonathan Goddard, 50, reach for UMass's Jimmie Howard on Sept. 9, 2001.

June 15, 2008 @ 04:34 PM

Former Marshall University player Johnathan Goddard died followed a motorcycle accident Saturday evening in northern Florida.

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Marshall's Kevin Atkins, 43, and Jonathan Goddard, 50, reach for UMass's Jimmie Howard on Sept. 9, 2001.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard, left, closes in on Central Michigan quarterback Derrick Vickers on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Marshall won, 23-18.

Former high school teammates Louisville defensive end Devon Thomas, right, and Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard reunite Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002, on board the USS Alabama in Mobile, Ala. The former teammate played at Ed White High School in Jacksonville, Fla. They will face off on Wednesday in the GMAC Bowl.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard, left, and linebacker J.T. Rembert, right, close in on Toledo quarterback Brian Jones for a sack during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, at Marshall Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard (50) stops Ohio running back Chad Brinker on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio. With the 24-21 victory Marshall clinched the Mid-American Conference East title for the sixth year in a row.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard celebrates sacking Appy State quarterback Richie Williams during the second half Sept. 1, 2002, at Marshall Stadium.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard stretches to block an Appy State punt on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, at Marshall Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard, right, fights his way around Buffalo tackle Jeff Mills on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Marshall Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

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Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard (50) leaps around Troy State running back LeBarron Black (33) to get quarterback Hansell Bearden on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at Marshall Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard (50) hits Buffalo quarterback Randall Secky moments after he throws a pass on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Marshall Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

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Marshall 6-foot 1-inch defensive end Jonathan Goddard has his height measured by Paul Becker as he checks in Aug. 5, 2003, at the facilities building.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard intercepts a Kansas State's pitch and returns the ball for a touchdown during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2003, in Manhattan, Kansas. The Thundering Herd defeated the #6-ranked Wildcats, 27-20.

Marshall junior defensive end Jonathan Goddard of Jacksonville, Fla., gained a reputation as an aggressive hard-nosed player.

Marshall defensive end Jamus Martin (99) closes in as teammate Jonathan Goddard (50) forces a fumble as he sacks Western Michigan quarterback Jon Drach on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Mich. Marshall won, 41-21.

Marshall defensive ends, from left, Jonathan Goddard, Jamus Martin, Maurice McKinney and Marcus Hairston.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard returns an Ohio fumble for a touchdown on Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at Marshall Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard (50) leads the Thundering Herd through a tunnel and onto the field against Hofstra on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at Marshall Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

Miami quarterback Ben Roethlisberger tries to avoid Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard during the first half on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at Miami University's Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard of Jacksonville, Fla., kisses his 3-year-old daughter, Baylee, as he holds his 10-week-old son, Jonathan Jr., following the Thundering Herd's victory against Central Florida on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, in Orlando, Fla.

Marshall senior All-American defensive end Jonathan Goddard autographs an over-sized trading card on Dec. 13, 2004, at the Shewey Building. Trading cards of Goddard and wide receiver Josh Davis were unveiled during a news conference.

Marshall senior offensive tackle Nate Griffin, center, laughs with teammates Toby Bullock, left, and Johnathan Goddard during practice on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, near TCU's Amon G. Carter Stdium in Fort Worth, Texas. Griffin says one of his most memorable bowl moments includes meeting former NFL great Mike Ditka during a previous GMAC Bowl function in Mobile, Ala.The Thundering Herd is preparing for its game against Cincinnati in Thursday's PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl.

Cincinnati quarterback Gino Guidugli, left, narrowly evades Marshall defensive end Johnathan Goddard during the first half of the PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

Marshall defensive end Johnathan Goddard, right, and offensive tackle Nate Griffin, center, receive an autograph from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, following the 2004 PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl Team Kickoff Luncheon at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Cincinnati offensive tackle Clint Stickdorn, left, was able to keep Marshall's All-American defensive end Johnathan Goddard away from his quarterback during the PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard returns a fumble for a touchdown against Ohio State on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Marshall lost, 24-21.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard, left, chases Akron quarterback Charlie Frye on Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio.

Marshall University unveiled trading cards of senior wide receiver Josh Davis, left, and senior All-American defensive end Jonathan Goddard during a news conference on Dec. 13, 2004, at the Shewey Building. The cards were available to those purchasing tickets to the PlansCapital Fort Worth Bowl through the Marshall Unversity Ticket Office.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard, right, closes in on Ohio wide receiver Scott Mayle on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard gets around Western Michigan's Walter Stith on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard shakes hands with fans following the Thundering Herd's victory against Western Michigan on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard, center, leaps to deflect a pass by Ohio quarterback Ryan Hawk on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.

Marshall senior defensive end Johnathan Goddard of Jacksonville, Fla., headshot August 12, 2004, in Huntington, W.Va.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard (50) makes a read of the Georgia offense during the first half on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, in Athens, Georgia. Goddard recorded two sacks against the Bulldogs.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard lies on the turf as Akron players celebrate their 31-28, come-from-behind victory Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio.

Marshall's Jonathan Goddard celebrates a big play Oct. 30, 2004, during the Herd's 20-3 win versus University of Central Florida at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard, right, trips up Kent State quarterback Joshua Cribbs for a sack during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio.

Marshall defensive ends Jonathan Goddard, left, and Jamus Martin congratulate each other following the Thundering Herd's victory against the Ohio Bobcats on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard, right, closes in on Ohio quarterback Ryan Hawk on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.

Kent State senior quarterback Josh Cribbs, left, tries to avoid Marshall senior defensive end Jonathan Goddard, right.

Marshall's Jonathan Goddard and Jamus Martin celebrate a defensive play during the Herd's 33-25 win versus Miami University Sept. 30, 2004, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Marshall's Jonathan Goddard wraps up Miami University quarterback Josh Betts for a sack Sept. 29, 2004, during the second half at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Marshall's Jonathan Goddard puts pressure on Miami University quarterback Josh Betts Sept. 29, 2004, during the second half at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Marshall's Jonathan Goddard wraps up Miami University quarterback Josh Betts for a sack Sept. 29, 2004, during the second half at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Miami, Ohio, quarterback Josh Betts, left, is sacked by Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard during the second half on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington. Marshall won 33-25.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard (50) sacks Ohio quarterback Ryan Hawk on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard records his second sack as he hits Georgia quarterback David Greene on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, in Athens, Ga.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard records his second sack as he hits Georgia quarterback David Greene on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, in Athens, Ga.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard celebrates his second sack against Georgia during the first half on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, in Athens, Ga.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard, right, rushes around an Ohio State offensive lineman on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Marshall lost, 24-21.

Marshall defensive end Jonathan Goddard scores a touchdown on a 27-yard fumble recovery against Ohio State on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Marshall lost, 24-21.

Darron Bradley of Parkersburg, W.Va., asks former Marshall All-American defensive end Johnathan Goddard for his autograph Saturday, March 12, 2005. Goddard returned to Marshall Saturday to watch his former teammates practice.

Detroit Lions linebacker Johnathan Goddard fights back J.B. Lageman of Huntington Saturday, May 14, 2005, during the Bartram and Brown Football Camp at Huntington High School.

Former Marshall defensive end and 2005's Detroit Lions sixth-round draft pick Johnathan Goddard chips on to the green May 15, 2005, during the Bartrum Brown Celebrity Golf Tournament at Esquire Country Club.

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