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Marshall running back Chubb Small runs into Rice linebacker Terrance Garmon during the first half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall quarterback Mark Cann talks with lineman Josh Evans before running the next play against Rice during the first half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall tight end Cody Slate breaks Andrew Sendejo's tackle during the second half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall running back Darius Marshall stiffarms Rice safety Andrew Sendejo during the second half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall strength and conditioning coordinator Mike Cochran puts his hands on his head during a frustrating second half against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall running back Chubb Small is stopped by Rice defensive back Andrew Sendejo during the first half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall linebacker Brandon Burns misses a tackle allowing Rice receiver Corbin Sminter to run for a 45 yard touchdown during the second half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall coach Mark Snyder yells at defensive lineman Michael Janac during the second half of the C-USA matchup against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall quarterback Mark Cann drops back for a pass during the first half of the C-USA matchup against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall running back Chubb Small is stopped by Rice linebacker Terrance Garmon during the first half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall's Maurice Kitchens brings down Rice quarterback Chase Clement during the first half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall wide receiver Courtney Edmonson tries to break a tackle during the second half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall quarterback Mark Cann scrambles out of the pocket as Rice brings pressure during the first half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall wide receiver Darius Passmore gets a block from tight end Cody Slate as he sprints down the field during the first half of the C-USA matchup against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall's Chubb Small is stopped as he returns a kickoff during the second half of the C-USA matchup against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall quarterback Mark Cann drops back for a pass during the first half of the C-USA matchup against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall fans during the C-USA matchup against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall running back Terrell Edwards rushes the ball during the first half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall cheerleader cheer on the Herd during the C-USA matchup against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall quarterback Mark Cann throws a pass downfield during the first half of the C-USA matchup against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall cheerleaders cheer on the Herd during the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall quarterback Mark Cann rears back as he throws a pass during the second half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall running back Darius Marshall sprints down the sideline during the second half of the C-USA matchup against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall fans during the C-USA matchup against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall's Darius Marshall is wrapped up by Joseph Leary of Rice during the second half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall cheerleaders cheer on the Herd during the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Rice quarterback Chase Clement drops back for a pass during the first half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Rice quarterback Chase Clement rolls out for the option during the first half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall running back Darius Marshall fights off two Rice defenders during the second half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall defenders Delvin Johnson (98) and Albert Mclellan wrap up Rice tailback C.J. Ugokwe during the second half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall cheerleaders cheer on the Herd as they take on Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall running back Darius Marshall is stopped by Rice defensive back Christopher Douglas during the first half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall running back Chubb Small runs into Rice linebacker Terrance Garmon during the first half of the C-USA matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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Marshall's Cody Slate breaks a tackle during the first half of the C-USA matchup against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Rice Stadium.
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