Marshall Thundering Herd: Victorious on the Field, Controversial Off the Field
In a thrilling game on Saturday night, the Marshall Thundering Herd secured a narrow victory over the Old Dominion Monarchs, with a final score of 42-35. This win allowed them to maintain their lead over Georgia Southern in the Sun Belt Conference East.
However, the post-game buzz quickly shifted as an ESPN broadcast caught a heated altercation between a Thundering Herd player and a staff member in the end zone.
Identified as defensive back Josh Moten, the player was involved in an incident with a ball boy after the game. It appeared that the ball boy attempted to knock a football out of Moten’s hands while he was running off the field. This led to a shoving contest between the ball boy and another Marshall player.
After the game, Moten took responsibility for the incident and issued an apology. In a statement, he expressed remorse, stating, “I’m sorry for the incident after the game yesterday. That’s not what I’m about. Intense game and, in that moment, emotions got the best of me. To ODU and to my team, I’m sorry it took attention away from a great game.”
Despite the controversy, Moten had an impressive performance during the game, with five total tackles and an interception in the first quarter. This interception marked his fourth of the season.
Moten, a junior defensive back, transferred to Marshall in 2023 after a short stint with Texas A&M. His contributions have been vital to the team’s success this season.
With an overall record of 8-3, Marshall is currently on a five-game winning streak, bouncing back from a loss to Georgia Southern earlier in the year. Their only conference loss so far has been to Georgia Southern.
If Marshall manages to secure a win against James Madison this weekend, they will clinch a division title, solidifying their dominance in the Sun Belt Conference East.
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