MAC preview: Marshall there to be had -- by Miami?

8/21/2003 12:00:00 AM | Football

Aug. 21, 2003

You had better believe Miami (Ohio) is bitter. Might as well throw in the rest of the MAC, too.

The conference is sick and tired of Marshall's dominance. The Thundering Herd have won five of the past six MAC titles. Good players, good coach, but c'mon, give someone else a chance, someone who has an ax to grind.

Miami's 36-34 loss in November at Marshall ruined the season and shattered lives. Former Miami defensive coordinator Jon Wauford was blamed for socking a fan who had run on the field. A couple of assistants were admonished for tearing up the press box following some bad calls near the end of the game.

And the RedHawks haven't forgotten.

"My picture was in the obituary section of the local newspaper," Miami coach Terry Hoeppner said. "I was Bear Bryant. I traveled with police protection. I couldn't leave the hotel."

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