Marshall University Athletics
Humidity No Problem For Early Herd Practices
8/7/2003 12:00:00 AM | Football
Humidity No Problem For Early Herd Practices
8/7/2003
Freshman lineman Nate Howard (photo by Kimmie Nickell) |
The 2003 Marshall University football team completed their second practice of the season Thursday at Marshall Stadium, fighting through the heat and humidity.
?We are making progress.? Coach Bob Pruett said after practice. ?The kids seemed to have a lot of adrenaline today and I think we handled the heat a little better. Overall I am pleased with today?s practice.?
One player who had no problem handling the heat is West Virginia native Nate Howard. The former Spring Valley High star is focused on the bigger picture, winning a championship.
?The first few days of practice have been great.? the freshman lineman said. ?The weather has not been too much of a problem in practice. It is cool in the mornings, but very humid in the evenings.?
Howard has already caught the eye of the Herd coaching staff, who moved him from defensive tackle to center after just one day.
?Practice has been very intense,? Howard said. ?My coaches and teammates are very supportive and understanding. It has been a dream come true to play football for Marshall.
?I grew up close to here and I am excited to play in front of my friends. My main goals are to get stronger and learn our system. Learning the system is very important to our goal of winning a championship.?
The Herd will continue to practice in shorts and helmets through Saturday. The first session is full pads is slated for Sunday afternoon.
Herd fans still waiting to purchase their tickets for the 2003 season can now do so at the Marshall Stadium Box Office. The booth at Gate A will be open from noon until 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday through the start of the season.
Fans will not only be able to purchase single game tickets, but also season tickets at the location. The box office will be able to accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
The Herd is slated to open the 2003 season on Saturday, August 30, against Hofstra at Marshall Stadium. Kickoff for that game is set for 4:30 p.m.
Plenty of great seats for the opener, as well as the entire five-game home season ticket package, are available. Marshall is offering fans value priced tickets in the HerdZone and EndZone at Marshall Stadium for as low as $85 and $65 each for season tickets.
Fans will also have two opportunities to come to the stadium to "Choose A Seat" for 2003. Ticket office representatives will be on hand on Thursday, August 14 from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the Herd's first major scrimmage.
On Saturday, August 16, Herd fans wanting to relive the 2002 season will have a unique opportunity as well. Copies of the acclaimed video "Running With The Herd" will be available for sale to fans on both VHS and DVD in the Stadium after practice.
-- by Kimmie Nickell, Marshall Sports Information
