Marshall fans gather to paint Charleston green
August 21, 2008 @ 12:00 AM
2008/The Herald-Dispatch
The Herald-Dispatch
CHARLESTON -- Hundreds of Marshall University fans descended on the state capital Wednesday night for the annual "Paint the Capital City Green" pep rally, the largest such indoor event for Thundering Herd fans in the nation.
The event was conducted at the Embassy Suites Hotel, where fans and alumni heard from Marshall President Stephen Kopp and head football coach Mark Snyder and got to meet coaches and players.
A tailgate spread kicked things off at 6 p.m., with music from members of the Marching Thunder and an appearance from the university cheerleaders and mascot Marco. It was followed by a formal program. The event was sponsored by Friends of Coal.
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Marshall's Bob Marcum, left, Stephen Kopp, and Mark Snyder watch Gov. Joe Manchin speak during Paint the Capital City Green, the nation's largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans, and friends on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Charleston's Embassy Suites Hotel.
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Coach Mark Snyder speaks during Paint the Capital City Green, the nation's largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans, and friends on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Charleston's Embassy Suites Hotel.
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Gov. Joe Manchin speaks during Paint the Capital City Green, the nation's largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans, and friends on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Charleston's Embassy Suites Hotel.
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Senior members of the Marshall football team file onto the stage as Coach Mark Snyder speaks during Paint the Capital City Green, the nation's largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans, and friends on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Charleston's Embassy Suites Hotel.
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Coach Mark Snyder speaks during Paint the Capital City Green, the nation's largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans, and friends on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Charleston's Embassy Suites Hotel.
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Coach Mark Snyder speaks during Paint the Capital City Green, the nation's largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans, and friends on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Charleston's Embassy Suites Hotel.
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Paint the Capital City Green, the nation's largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans, and friends is held on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Charleston's Embassy Suites Hotel.
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Marshall's dance team entertains the crowd during Paint the Capital City Green, the nation's largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans, and friends on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Charleston's Embassy Suites Hotel.
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Susan Maier gets a photo with Marco after bidding for an item to help Marco with a new costume during Paint the Capital City Green, the nation's largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans, and friends on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Charleston's Embassy Suites Hotel.
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Defensive lineman Ian Hoskins introduces himself to the crowd as senior members of the team talk about what they do on and off the field during Paint the Capital City Green, the nation's largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans, and friends on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Charleston's Embassy Suites Hotel.
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