August 23, 2024 Merrick Brothers
or the first time ever the Merrick Brothers of the Marshall Thundering Herd tell the story of "The Kick". This unimaginable scenario begins in 1992 when sophomore starting kicker Dave Merrick is sidelined by Coach Jim Donnan for the 1-AA National Championship. On one day notice in steps his older brother, soccer star, and redshirt senior Willy Merrick. With :07 left in the game and the score tied at 28, Willy would attempt the only field goal try of his career. The rest is history.