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Five-year-old Talayah McCutheon brings a chip to a member of her group Friday during tailgating at the Marshall, Cincinnati game.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football fans gather for tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Seven-year-old Tripp Haden throws some football in the tailgating area Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall player Lee Smith reaches out to some Herd fans during the Thunder Walk Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Former Thundering Herd assistant coach Red Dawson shakes hands with fans tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football coach Mark Snyder walks toward the stadium during the Thunder Walk Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to their game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Several Herd fans gather around the DAWG during tailgating prior to Marshall's game against Cincinnati Friday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football fans gather for tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Republican mayoral candidate Kim Wolfe walks through the Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to their game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to their game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football fans gather for tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Rocky Allen Parsons, II, holds a signed football while on his way to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Brandy Clark of Clark's Pump N' Shop gets some food while tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football fans gather for tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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John W. Clark of Clark's Pump N' Shop tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football fans gather for tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football fans gather for tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall mens basketball coach Donnie Jones hangs out with some friends for tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Joseph Lucas climbs the Army's rock wall in the tailgating area Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football fans gather for tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football fans gather for tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Tommy Conard, left, and Jason Jackson wear white, and that would be white paint, to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football fans gather for tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Joseph Lucas climbs the Army's rock wall in the tailgating area Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Former Thundering Herd assistant coach Red Dawson talks with fans tailgating prior to the Herd's game against Cincinnati Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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The Thunder Walk with the Herd Friday prior to the game against Cincinnati at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Tailgating for students and family Friday, October 3, 2008, at the practice field behind Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Bill Kraus, left, Elizabeth Meadows-Kraus and her mother Maggie Meadows get some food during tailgating for students and family Friday, October 3, 2008, at the practice field behind Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Tailgating for students and family Friday, October 3, 2008, at the practice field behind Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Joseph Seybert gets some food during tailgating for students and family Friday, October 3, 2008, at the practice field behind Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football players participate in "The Walk" as the Herd prepares to take on Cincinnati in the NCAA football game on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football players participate in "The Walk" as the Herd prepares to take on Cincinnati in the NCAA football game on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Fans cheer on the Herd during "The Walk" on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football players participate in "The Walk" as the Herd prepares to take on Cincinnati in the NCAA football game on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Fans tailgate as Marshall prepares to take on Cincinnati during the NCAA football game on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Cheerleaders pep up the crowd during "The Walk" as the Herd prepares to take on Cincinnati in the NCAA football game on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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Marshall football players participate in "The Walk" as the Herd prepares to take on Cincinnati in the NCAA football game on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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