SENATE RESOLUTION 17

(By Senators Plymale, Woelfel, Stollings, Romano, Unger, Beach, and Boso)

[Introduced January 24, 2018]

Recognizing the outstanding athletic achievements of the Marshall University football team.

Whereas, The Thundering Herd has the best winning percentage in the history of college football in the modern-day bowl era; and

Whereas, Marshall’s victory against Colorado State in the 2017 Gildan New Mexico Bowl moved Coach John “Doc” Holliday’s bowl record as a head coach to five wins and zero losses; and

Whereas, Marshall’s six consecutive bowl victories is the longest active streak in college football; and

Whereas, The Thundering Herd has the best home field winning percentage in major college football at .829 since Edwards Stadium opened in 1991; and

Whereas, Marshall’s 44 wins since 2013 are the most of any Conference USA football program in the last five years; and

Whereas, The Thundering Herd placed 13 players on all-conference teams; and

Whereas, The team’s leading tackler, captain and Team MVP was Beckley native Chase Hancock; and

Whereas, Senior, Ryan Yurachek, was named a team captain to the Conference USA all-academic team; was given the Senior Scholar Award by the MU coaching staff; tied a school record for consecutive games with a reception; earned first-team, all-conference honors; and spearheaded fundraising efforts for those affected by flooding in Houston; and

Whereas, Wide receiver, Tyre Brady, took home the New Mexico Bowl Offensive MVP award and defensive lineman, Channing Hames, was named the bowl game’s Defensive MVP; and

Whereas, Quarterback, Chase Litton, has climbed into the top five in program history in completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns with one year of eligibility remaining; and

Whereas, Marshall continued its rich tradition of on-field success, off-the-field devotion to community service, and dedication in the classroom; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the outstanding athletic achievements of the Marshall University football team; and, be it

Further Resolved, That we acknowledge the hard word, dedication, and commitment of the Marshall University football team on Marshall University Day at the Capitol; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Marshall University head football coach, John “Doc” Holliday.