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Holliday's hiring adds spice to 2010 Friends of Coal Bowl
For people who question whether the Marshall-West Virginia football game is worthy of being called a rivalry, there are two words to remember.
If home is where the heart is, then the heart of this year’s Friends of Coal Bowl is bleeding green as the series makes its way back to Huntington for only the second time giving Marshall University home field advantage.
Gallery: Do you remember? -- Marshall vs. Kent State, 1980
Marshall University (dark jerseys) defeats Kent State University (white jerseys) 35-8 on Sept. 13, 1980, at Fairfield Stadium. The 1980 team had a 2-8-1 record under coach Sonny Randle.
Gallery: Huntington Middle wins county tournament
Huntington Middle defeated Barboursville 49-40 in the Cabell County Championship.
MU Back to School
Whether you are an incoming freshman or a veteran at Marshall, there are a few things you should know about the upcoming weeks. Check here for more.
Bride Guide 2012
Need advice on planning your upcoming nuptials? Check out the Bride Guide, which includes a rich list of possible wedding reception sites, sorted by seating limits.
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Health Challenge
The Huntington Health Revolution is a 90-Day Challenge that is a lifestyle change plan. Are you ready for the challenge?
Marshall Plane Crash
Check here to find original stories, photo galleries, victim information and coverage of the filming of the 2006 movie "We Are Marshall."
100 Years of History
A look back at 100 years of Tri-State history through The Herald-Dispatch. Ten of the biggest stories of the last 100 years in our area, as voted on by readers, plus hundreds of photos.
Purchase a photo reprint
Our professional photographers are always out and about in the Tri-State. If you know of an image you would like to purchase, click here to fill out the form.
Tri-State Visitors' Guide
Check out great shopping, dining, lodging and other entertainment opportunities in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
Tri-State's Wanted
The Herald-Dispatch's “Tri-State’s Wanted” list has featured several fugitives since June 2006, many of whom have been captured.
Send us your youth sports photos
Send a photo of your favorite Little Leaguer or cheerleader for our youth sports photo galleries.
Mountaineer twosome creates opportunities on both sides of the ball
For three years, Marshall University defender Mario Harvey has been chasing that little blur of blue and gold known as Noel Devine. "He's always been shifty," Harvey said. "He's never changed. He's always stepped up his game even more every year.
Clint Artrip, owner of Fat Patty's on 3rd Avenue, pulled the phone away from his ear and turned to one of his employees. "You excited about the game?" he asked.
Shared spotlight meaningful for two Herd players who worked hard for the right
Five years ago, the football gods weren't exactly smiling down upon the young careers of Lee Smith and Mario Harvey.
Gov. Joe Manchin brought Marshall University and West Virginia University officials together at June 21, 2006, press conference in Charleston where the West Virginia Coal Association announced sponsorship of the Friends of Coal Bowl.
A concert at Pullman Square and a brunch with two former head football coaches will highlight Marshall University's HerdFest 2010 on Thursday, Sept. 9, and Friday, Sept. 10.
Marshall green a big seller for local retailers ahead of Friends of Coal Bowl
This week, everybody's seeing green. The Herd faithful are piling on the green gear from head to toe; and, local retailers say they're happy to feed the frenzy.
West Virginia leads the all-time series with Marshall by a 9-0 margin. Following is a look at each game in the series.
Chuck Landon: Series likely to continue, but even if it doesn't, animosity between schools will remain
All indications point toward Marshall's football series against intra-state rival West Virginia University being renewed.
Verse: Proud are we of the history of a very famous man,
Jackie Hunt, College Football Hall of Fame
Jerry West, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
written by C.E. and James Haworth
Fight, fight, fight, fight, Mountaineers!
MU FANS: SHAWN, JILL AND JOHN DAVID "J.D." FRANCISCO
Jill -- I became a fan of Marshall University when I came to college there in 1990. (BA 1994)
WVU FAN: MEGAN TURMAN
1. HOW DID YOU BECOME A FAN? My father went to school there and I have been going to games since I was little and decided to go there myself.
WVU FAN: ERIN HALLORAN
HOW DID YOU BECOME A FAN? I am an undergraduate industrial engineering student at WVU. I first came to love West Virginia University when I visited my older brother for the Marshall football game a few years ago. I became addicted to the Pride of West Virginia and realized WVU was the college for me when we stomped the Thundering Heard into the ground. I've been an avid fan ever since.
MU FAN: BRANDON WOOLUM
HOW DID YOU BECOME A FAN? I'm a Huntington born football fan that grew up a Herd fan. ... There was never a question of my loyalty to OUR team.
MU FAN: BURKE SPENSKY
HOW DID YOU BECOME A FAN? I grew up two blocks from Fairfield Stadium, both of my parents are alumni and took me to every home game. Fortunately, I was indoctrinated with Marshall football at a very young age!
