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Marshall's Mark Snyder (10) runs up field in this undated Marshall University photo.
Marshall University coach Mark Snyder resigned Sunday, Nov. 29. Snyder, a former Thundering Herd player and graduate assistant coach, had a 22-37 record in five seasons, including a 6-6 mark this season.
Marshall's Mark Snyder (10) runs up field in this undated Marshall University photo.
Mark Snyder, right, who set the Marshall single-season record for interceptions with 10 in 1987, knocks the football from the hands of East Tenn. State running back George Searcy during Marshall's 27-7 victory on Oct. 17, 1987. (The Herald-Dispatch photo)
Marshall's Mark Snyder (10) stops a James Madison University opponent in this undated photo.
Marshall reserve quarterback and punter Greg Supsura, left, and safety Mark Snyder embrace during the closing moments of a playoff win against Appalachian State. (The Herald-Dispatch)
Marshall Defensive back Mark Snyder during practice in August 1987.
Ironton quarterback Mark Snyder sneaks around the left end against Wheelersburg in 1982.
Mark Snyder, an Ironton native, is in his first year as linebackers coach with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Marshall graduate Mark Snyder patrols the sidelines as linebackers coach at Ohio State.
June 16, 2005 - Huntington, W.Va. - Marshall University head football coach Mark Snyder signs his name to a football for Eric Kennedy Thursday during a meet-and-greet at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena prior to speaking at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes annual banquet.
Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder speaks to the media following a news conference on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at the Capitol Building in Charleston, W.Va. Gov. Joe Manchin and representatives from Marshall and WVU announced a deal between the two universities to play football beginning in 2006.
Former Marshall defensive back and Ohio State defensive coordinator Mark Snyder speaks during a news conference on Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Snyder signed a five-year contract to be the new head football coach at Marshall replacing interim head coach Larry Kueck and the recently retired Bob Pruett. Snyder says his goals for the team were to win the Conference USA championship, go to a BCS bowl game and graduate all of his players.
Defensive coordinator Mark Snyder directs Josh Huston during punt blocking drills at OSU football practice on Thursday 8/12/2004. (Dispatch photo by Mike Munden)
Marshall University's new head football coach Mark Snyder watches the action Saturday, April 16, 2005, during the Herd's Green-White game at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder, left, announces the members of his football staff during a news conference on Friday at the Shewey Building. Mark Gale, center, was named the Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations. He was formerly Marshall's linebackers and associate head coach. Jim Collins, formerly Marshall's secondary coach, will now also serve as the defensive coordinator.
Mark Snyder
Former Marshall defensive back and Ohio State defensive coordinator Mark Snyder, center, answers questions from the media on Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Snyder signed a five-year contract to be the new head football coach at Marshall replacing interim head coach Larry Kueck and the recently retired Bob Pruett.
Action from the Ohio State/ Wisconsin football game - Defensive coordinator Mark Snyder is worn down by the end of the game. (Dispatch photo by Mike Munden)
Former Marshall defensive back and Ohio State defensive coordinator Mark Snyder, center, laughs with his daughters, from left, Lindsay, 11, Chelsea, 12 and Shaylee, 4, while being interviewed by a member of the media on Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Snyder signed a five-year contract to be the new head football coach at Marshall replacing interim head coach Larry Kueck and the recently retired Bob Pruett.
Book Cover Coach Mark Snyder's 101 Defensive Line Drills
New Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder, right, speaks with defensive back Chris Royal following a play during practice at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Snyder later praised Royal for his efforts during the practice session.
New Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder speaks to his team on Friday morning at Joan C. Edwards Stadium following the team's first practice with him as the coach. Apr 15, 2005
First-year Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder speaks to members of the media following the team's first practice on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.
New Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder will lead the Thundering Herd into its first year in Conference USA./Aug 25, 2005
Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder gives instructions to his players during practice on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.
First-year Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder reacts to his team's play against William & Mary during the first half on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Marshall won, 36-24.
Randy Snyder/The Herald-Dispatch First-year Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder reacts to his team's play against William & Mary during the first half on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.
Marshall University football coach Mark Snyder reacts to an interception by Kansas State that stopped a fourth quarter drive by the Thundering Herd with seconds left on the clock sealing the Wildcats' 21-19 victory over Marshall Saturday, September 10, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Randy Snyder/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall head coach Mark Snyder contests an official's call during first half action against UCF on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
Randy Snyder/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall head coach Mark Snyder, right, listens to an official during second half action against UCF on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. UCF won 23-13
Randy Snyder/The Herald-Dispatch First-year Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder looks toward the scoreboard during action against UCF on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
Randy Snyder/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall head coach Mark Snyder paces the sidelines in the final moments of the Thundering Herd's 41-14 loss to Virginia Tech Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va.
Randy Snyder/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall head coach Mark Snyder paces the sidelines in the final moments of the Thundering Herd's 41-14 loss to Virginia Tech Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va.
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder encourages his players against Virginia Tech Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won, 41-14.
Marshall coach Mark Snyder, right, tries to get an official's attention to call a time out in the fourth quarter against Southern Methodist, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, in Huntington, W.Va. Snyder was given a time out. Marshall won 16-13 in overtime. (AP Photo/Randy Snyder)
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder pauses in thought during the second half against UAB on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder celebrates his defense's fourth-quarter stand to secure the Thundering Herd's 27-26 victory against Tulane on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder, left, listens to an official during a break in the action against Tulane during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder, left, voices his displeasure during action against Southern Miss during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Marshall lost in overtime 27-24.
Marshall University Head Football Coach Mark Snyder and Student Body President Michael Misiti lay a wreath at the Marshall Memorial Fountain Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, during a ceremony honoring the 35th anniversary of the deaths of 75 Marshall football players, coaches, staff, supporters and crew who died in a plane crash near the Huntington Tri-State airport.
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder, left, discusses defensive alignments with defensive back Chris Hawkins during the first half against East Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Marshall lost 34-29.
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder discusses issues with an assistant coach during a second half break against East Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Marshall lost 34-29.
Sgt. Tony Bolland, right, of the W.Va. State Police provides security to Marshall head coach Mark Snyder following the team's game against UCF on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder speaks with the media following the team's first spring practice on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. (AP Photo/The Herald-Dispatch, Randy Snyder)
Actor Matthew McConaughey, right, laughs with Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder during Marshall's spring football practice on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. McConaughey is in Huntington filming "We Are Marshall."
Mark George, second from left, watches as Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel, right, fixes the tie of Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder during a reception on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, in the Cam Henderson Center. Tressel was the featured speaker at the annual Big Green Scholarship Foundation Dinner. Snyder previously served as an assistant coach to Tressel at Ohio State.
Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder watches as the Thundering Herd practices at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Thursday, August 3, 2006 in Huntington.
Marshall coach Mark Snyder strolls the field during the first practice with pads Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, in Huntington.
Marshall University head football coach Mark Snyder
Marshall University head football coach Mark Snyder named former Marshall assistant coach Red Dawson honorary captain of the team Thursday, August 31, 2006, during a pep rally at Pullman Square. Several hundred Marshall football fans, cheerleaders and the school's marching band and dance team braved the rain Thursday to show support for the Thundering Herd before Saturday's showdown with West Virginia University at Morgantown.
Marshall coach Mark Snyder challenges the incomplete pass for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter of the Friends of Coal Bowl Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, against the West Virginia University Mountaineers.
Howie McCormick/For The Herald-Dispatch Marshall coach Mark Snyder challenges the incomplete pass for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter of the Friends of Coal Bowl Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, against the Mountaineers.
Marshall University head coach Mark Snyder argues a call Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, during the second quarter of the Thundering Herd's match-up against the Mountaineers of West Virginia University in the Friends of Coal Bowl.
Actor Matthew McConuaghey and head coach Mark Snyder lead the Thundering Herd onto the field Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, before the start of Marshall's game against the University of Central Florida at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder yells instructions to the offense during a first half Thundering Herd scoring drive Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006. The SMU Mustangs defeated Marshall 31-21 Saturday handing the team their fifth loss of the season.
Thundering Herd head coach Mark Snyder reacts to a play during Marshall's walk-through at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday, Oct. 20, 2006.
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder looks on as Southern Miss kicks an extra point to put the Golden Eagles up 14-0 over the Thundering Herd in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006.
Marshall University head coach Mark Snyder and his wife, Beth, walk down the green carpet before the premiere of "We Are Marshall" on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006.
Coach Mark Snyder talks with a reporter on the green carpet before the premiere of "We Are Marshall" Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006.
Mark Snyder, left, Bobby Pruett, Bob Marcum and Tom Wright pose for a photograph during the Huntington Boys and Girls Club dinner on Friday, March 23, 2007, at the Pullman Plaza Hotel.
Head coach Mark Snyder orders the team to repeat a play during the first spring practice on Tuesday, March 27, 2007.
Marshall University Head Football Coach Mark Snyder answers questions during a one-on-one interview at his office in MU's Shewey Building on Friday, April 27, 2007.
Marshall University's head football coach Mark Snyder speaks with Sam Stanley during the Big Green Coaches Tour stop at the End Zone Restaurant and Sports Bar on Thursday, May 24, 2007. Snyder grew up in South Point, Ohio, but played football at Ironton High School.
Coach Mark Snyder speaks during the Marshall football camp for high school seniors, Sunday, June 10, 2007 at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Portrait of Marshall University head football coach Mark Snyder taken Friday, August 3, 2007, during the Thundering Herd's annual Media Day at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Marshall University head football coach Mark Snyder keeps an eye on his players Saturday, August 4, 2007, during practice at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Coach Mark Snyder introduces the coaching staff during the annual football clinic for women Thursday, August 23, 2007, in the Big Green Room of Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Howie McCormick/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall University head football coach Mark Snyder, left, and strength coach Mike Cochran look on from the sideline as the Thundering Herd falls further behind in the second half Saturday, September 1, 2007. Marshall lost to the Miami Hurricanes 31-3.
Howie McCormick/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall University head football coach Mark Snyder answers questions for reporters during his weekly press conference on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at Marshall's Big Green Room.
Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder watches from the sidelines as the Miami Hurricanes get in to the end zone Saturday, September 1, 2007, as MU lost their season opener on the road at the Orange Bowl, 31-3.
Howie McCormick/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall head coach Mark Snyder paces the sidelines Saturday, September 1, 2007, during the Herd's season-opening loss to the Miami Hurricanes.
Howie McCormick/The Herald-Dispatch Mountaineer head football coach Rich Rodriguez, at left, and coach Mark Snyder of the Thundering Herd pose with the new "Friends of Coal Bowl" trophy on Friday, September 7, 2007, inside Joan C. Edwards Stadium's Big Green Room.
Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder reacts during the Marshall vs. New Hampshire game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
Jeramey D. Wentz / The Herald-Dispatch Marshall University head football coach Mark Snyder reacts to a play during the Marshall vs. New Hampshire game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
Coach Mark Snyder wears a concerned face as Marshall enters the red zone in the second half of the New Hampshire at Marshall game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Marshall University head coach Mark Snyder watches his team during Saturday's matchup against the University of Cincinnati.
Marshall Coach Mark Snyder stares down an official after not receiving a call on 4th down in the first quarter of the Herd's matchup against Cincinnati on Saturday, September 22, 2007.
Marshall Coach Mark Snyder argues with an official after not receiving a call on 4th down in the first quarter of the Herd's match-up against Cincinnati on Saturday, September 22, 2007.
Howie McCormick/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall coach Mark Snyder talks things over with the coaches in the booth after the Memphis Tigers reclaimed the lead in the second half Tuesday, October 2, 2007, in the Conference USA opener for the Herd.
Howie McCormick/The Herald-Dispatch Thundering Herd head coach Mark Snyder pumps his team up as they run on to the field in the first half against Tulsa on Saturday.
Howie McCormick/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall head coach Mark Snyder calls out instructions from the sidelines on Saturday, October 13, 2007, in the Herd's 38-31 loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. Marshall falls to 0-6 on the season and 0-2 in Conference USA.
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder looks on from the sideline Saturday, October 13, 2007, in the Herd's 38-31 loss to the Golden Hurricane. Marshall falls to 0-6 on the season and 0-2 in Conference U.S.A.
Howie McCormick/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder high-fives his offense as the come off the field in the second half following a scoring drive which brought the Herd within seven points Saturday, October 13, 2007, in the Herd's 38-31 loss to the Golden Hurricane. Marshall falls to 0-6 on the season and 0-2 in Conference U.S.A.
Coach Mark Snyder checks the scoreboard during the second quarter of the Southern Miss at Marshall on Sunday, October 21, 2007.
Howie McCormick/The Herald-Dispatch Herd coach Mark Snyder displays his displeasure with the defense as the Knights of UCF work their way through the red zone in the first half on Saturday.
Howie McCormick/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall head coach Mark Snyder pleads for a holding call as the UCF Knights march down the field on the Herd in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at Bright House Networks Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
Howie McCormick/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall head coach Mark Snyder pleads for a holding call as the UCF Knights march down the field on the Herd in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at Bright House Networks Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
Coach Mark Snyder talks with the media following the Marshall football spring scrimmage on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Laidley Field in Charleston.
Coach Mark Snyder talks with the media during the Marshall football spring scrimmage on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Laidley Field in Charleston.
Coach Mark Snyder putts for a birdie at Marshalls annual Thunder Invitational golf event Monday, June 16, 2008, at Esquire Golf Course.
Head football coach Mark Snyder signs some posters during the Marshall University Big Green Foundation Coaches Tour at the Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Hurricane on Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
Marshall Thundering Herd head football coach Mark Snyder discusses some undermentioned aspects of the Herd football program Monday, August 4, 2008, in the Big Green Room at Joan C. Edwards Stadium during the team's annual media day event. Snyder took the opportunity to discuss such topics as athlete academics with his time at the podium.
Sen. John McCain talks with Coach Mark Snyder and Marshall President Stephen Kopp on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Coach Mark Snyder talks with quarterback J.J. Johnson during Marshall football practice on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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.
Marshall football coach Mark Snyder speaks during a weekly press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in the Big Green Room at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Marshall football coach Mark Snyder speaks during a weekly press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in the Big Green Room at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Howie McCormick/For The Herald-Dispatch Marshall head coach Mark Snyder watches from the sideline Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Marshall football coach Mark Snyder talks about Marshall's upcoming game against Southern Mississippi Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, during his weekly press conference at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Coach Mark Snyder laughs with John Jacobs as they walk down the sideline during the first half of the C-USA matchup against Southern Miss on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at M.M. Roberts Stadium, Miss.
Coach Mark Snyder checks the clock during the fourth quarter of the C-USA matchup against Southern Miss on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at M.M. Roberts Stadium, Miss.
Coach Mark Snyder talks with the box during the first half of the football game against WVU on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.
Marshall football coach Mark Snyder walks toward the stadium during the Thunder Walk Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Coach Mark Snyder talks with a reporter before beginning the Marshall football walk-through on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at Legion Field Stadium in Birmingham, Ala.
MU coach Mark Snyder during the weekly press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, in the Big Green Room at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Coach Mark Snyder celebrates as Marshall scores a touchdown during the second half of the C-USA matchup against Tulsa on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Coach Mark Snyder motions for a player to move during Marshall football practice on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Head coach Mark Snyder shakes hands with fans during the Thunder Walk before the annual Green and White football game at Joan C. Edwards field on Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Marshall University's head football coach Mark Snyder, left, shares a laugh with Steve Gilmore Tuesday, May 26, 2009, during the Marshall Big Green Coaches Tour stop at Superior Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep in Ashland, Ky.
Stephen Kopp talks with Mark Snyder during Paint the Capital City Green pep rally on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at Embassy Suites in Charleston.
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder walks down the sideline during the college football game against Southern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Marshall coach Mark Snyder leads his team onto the field as they prepare to take on Southern Illinois during the college football game on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Marshall coach Mark Snyder watches on as the herd takes on Bowling Green during the college football game on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
Marshall coach Mark Snyder exits following a win against Memphis Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn. Marshall won 27-16.
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder speaks with a referee in the second half of their C-USA football game against East Carolina on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
PHOTO BY DAVID GRUNFELD Marshall Thundering Herd head coach Mark Snyder, left chats with Tulane head coach Bob Toledo after beating the Green Wave 31-10 in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Saturday October 10, 2009.
Coach Mark Snyder speaks during a weekly press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, in the Big Green Room at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Marshall will take on WVU in Morgantown on Saturday.
Marshall coach Mark Snyder talks on his headset during a timeout as the Herd takes on Southern Miss during the C-USA football game on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Marshall coach Mark Snyder greets Craig Ratanamorn as seniors are honored prior to the C-USA football game against SMU on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Marshall defeated SMU 34 to 31.
Marshall coach Mark Snyder looks on as the Herd prepares to take on SMU during the C-USA football game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Marshall defeated SMU 34 to 31.
Marshall University head football coach Mark Snyder presents Randy Moss with a pair of new Thundering Herd sweatpants during the annual Boys and Girls' Club Dinner on Friday, March 21, 2008, at the Pullman Plaza Hotel after revealing to guests a paparazzi photo of Moss wearing a pair of cut-up sweats printed in a tabloid magazine.
