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Thundering Herd running back Darius Marshall sweeps around the left side of the line looking for an opening in the first half Saturday, November 17, 2007, against Houston at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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The Houston student section tries to rattle the Herd offense Saturday, November 17, 2007, as they drive on the Cougars at Robertson Stadium.

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Marshall wide receiver Emmanuel Spann, center, celebrates with teammates Cody Slate, left, and Courtney Edmonson in the end zone after a 32-yard touchdown strike from Bernard Morris in the first quarter on Saturday, November 17, 2007, against the Houston Cougars.

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Marshall defensive tackle Byron Tinker dives at the waist of Houston running back Anthony Alridge on Saturday, November 17, 2007, against the Cougars at Robertson Stadium.

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Marshall wide receiver E.J. Wynn is wrapped up by two Houston defenders on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium.

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Marshall quarterback Bernard Morris looks to get a pass off in the first half on Saturday, November 17, 2007, against the Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium.

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Marshall quarterback Bernard Morris avoids a sack by Houston defensive tackle Phillip Hunt on Saturday, November 17, 2007, as the Herd lost 35-28 to the Cougars at Robertson Stadium.

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Houston running back Anthony Alridge is slowed down in the backfield as he works around teammate Mark Hafner while Marshall's Ashton Hall closes in for a tackle Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium. The Cougars handed the Herd it's ninth loss of the season with a score of 35-28.

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Houston quarterback Case Keenum scrambles for a first down in the first half against the Marshall Thundering Herd as the Cougars hand the Herd it's ninth loss on the season, 35-28.

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Thundering Herd defensive lineman Byron Tinker gets to Houston quarterback Case Keenum Saturday, November 17, 2007, during the Herd's loss to the Cougars at Robertson Stadium.

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Fans in the Houston student section cheer on the Cougars on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas as they hosted the Marshall Thundering Herd.

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Marshall quarterback Bernard Morris stands in behind his line and fires pass over the middle during the Herd's 35-28 loss to the Houston Cougars on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium.

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Herd freshman running back Darius Marshall is escorted in to the end zone by offensive lineman Daniel Baldridge in the second half Saturday, November 17, 2007, against the Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium. The 35-28 loss for the Herd gives them a winless record on the road this year.

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Marshall cheerleader Matt Lucas lifts fellow squad member Miriah Gillispe in the air 21 times after the Herd scored it's third touchdown of the night Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas. Despite a strong offensive output in the second half, the Herd lost the game, 35-28.

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Marshall quarterback Bernard Morris is brought down after a short gain by Houston's Cody Pree and Rocky Schwartz in the first half of the Herd's 35-28 loss to the Cougars on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium.

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A Houston Cougar fan kicks back and rests his booted foot over the railing as the Cougars hosted the Marshall Thundering Herd on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium.

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Houston running back Anthony Alridge is pulled down by Marshall defensive end John Jacobs in the first half Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium.

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Thundering Herd safety C.J. Spillman comes up with a recovery after Houston quarterback Case Keenum fumbles in the first half Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Thundering Herd wide receiver Darius Passmore has a would-be first-half touchdown pass knocked away by Houston safety Rocky Schwartz on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium.

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Houston running back Anthony Alridge plagued the Herd defense during Saturday's Conference U.S.A. matchup at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Thundering Herd running back Darius Marshall tries to avoid Houston defensive back Ernest Miller as he gets a second-half carry Saturday, November 17, 2007, against the Cougars at Robertson Stadium.

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Marshall defensive lineman Byron Tinker tries to split the Houston double team and get to quarterback Case Keenum on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Marshall defensive end John Jacobs checks the down-and-distance after stopping Houston running back Anthony Alridge Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium.

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Marshall cheerleader Allen Jordan hoists Stephanie Perry in the air as the squad does "Thunder Presses" following the Herd's third touchdown of the night Saturday, November 17, 2007, against the Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium.

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Houston tight end Mark Hafner eludes a tackle by Marshall safety J.J. Johnson in the fourth quarter and goes 62 yards on a touchdown pass by Case Keenum on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium.

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Marshall cheerleader Micaela Davis, left, and the rest of the MU cheer squad try to keep the spirits of Herd fans high in the second half Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Herd lost the game, 35-28.

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Marshall running back Kelvin Turner is chased down from behind by Houston linebacker Rodney Rideau in the first half Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Herd lost the game, 35-28.

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Thundering Herd wide receiver Emmanuel Spann hits the field after laying out for a red zone reception Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Herd lost the game, 35-28.

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Thundering Herd running back Kelvin Turner runs behind blockers and gets in to the end zone for a fourth-quarter touchdown Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas. Despite hanging tough in the second half, the Herd lost the game, 35-28.

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The Marshall football team walks off John O'Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium with their ninth loss of the season as they fell 35-28 to the Houston Cougars Saturday, November 17, 2007 in Houston, Texas.

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