A message from Sharon Porter,
president of the MU Alumni Association
 

Dear alumni and friends of Marshall,

It is really something to be in Huntington and around Marshall’s campus right now. Hollywood has come to town and everyone seems to love it. There are star watchers  every where. You just don’t know where you’ll run into one of the stars of the Marshall movie so everyone is on FULL ALERT. I just love it.

Downtown Huntington has been cleaned and dressed up for filming. Lots of local people and students are out for casting calls and everyone is enjoying this bright side of Huntington life. I’m just thrilled to see so much participation from the community and students and the enthusiasm it's bringing to town.

I have faith that McG, the director, will do a wonderful, upbeat story about the resurrection of our football program. I think everyone is excited about how this movie will put Marshall in the national lime light. It is a remarkable story and one I feel privileged to have watched from 1970 until now. I know you’re like me and have had to explain to fans from opposing teams why Marshall fans are so dedicated to this football program and the school. It is hard for them to understand what we’ve seen in our town since that tragedy.

I’ll never forget the first national title we won and looking down on that field at some men who’d thought to make a large sign and carry around for us all to see that said:

“Team of 1970, This One’s for You.”

All I could think was, I hope they are looking down on us all today, and wouldn’t they be proud.

So, as we in Huntington watch Hollywood hit us, we are hopeful and proud of our university and are looking to the future for more miracles.

WE ARE MARSHALL will bring us national recognition, great students and, hopefully, active alumni!

Sincerely,