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6/19/13
Jules Ready for `Post-Herd' Steps on Track
The Word on the Herd-June 19, 2013

Vanessa Jules is "the most accomplished athlete" in Marshall Track and Field history. The 2013 All-American's titles and school records say that as well as her quoted coach, Herd 18-season veteran Jeff Small.

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6/18/13
Bange Hopes to Hurdle to USA Juniors Success
The Word on the Herd-June 18, 2013

It wasn't getting over the 10 obstacles in the 100-meter hurdles that were the biggest collegiate barrier for Asia Bange.

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6/18/13
Arnold Joins Marshall Volleyball Program
Winthrop transfer headed to Huntington

Ashley Arnold, a 6'0" middle hitter from Winthrop University out of the Big South Conference, has transferred to Marshall, Thundering Herd head coach Mitch Jacobs announced on Tuesday.

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6/14/13
Ballou Adds to Herd's Pro Baseball Roster
The Word on the Herd-June 14, 2013

Batter up ... finally! Marshall's baseball alumni in the MLB-affiliated leagues is best reflected by Aaron Blair, the tall right-hander who was the No. 36 overall pick in last week's MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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6/10/13
Football Season Tickets on Sale for Highly Anticipated 2013 Season
Away game tickets also on sale

The football season ticket renewal period has passed and the Marshall Athletics ticket office is ramping up its efforts to sell season tickets.

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6/4/13
Herd Student-Athletes Finishing the Job in Academics
The Word on the Herd-June 4, 2013

Cue up Frank Sinatra ... For Marshall student-athletes, it's been a very good year.

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6/3/13
Herd Football Recruiting `Early and Often'
The Word on the Herd-June 3, 2013

Summertime ... and the livin' isn't easy on the Thundering Herd football staff.

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5/31/13
Herd Has Map Out for In-State, Tri-State Recruiting
The Word on the Herd-May 31, 2013

Doc Holliday is a West Virginia native, from nearby Hurricane to be exact. Still calls the Putnam County town home.

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5/30/13
Goard Ready to Rebound with Herd Hoops
The Word on the Herd-May 30, 2013

One of the echoing refrains about major college basketball in West Virginia is that not enough scholarship players from the Mountain State are on the team rosters.

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5/29/13
Mayor Has Big Plans for Huntington, Herd
The Word on the Herd-May 29, 2013

Mayor Steve Williams wants his hometown to be multi-dimensional. He wants his college town to be a destination city for sports.

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