Since 1984, Marshall has not had a losing season. In the 1990s, Marshall won more games than any school in America. Marshall's fans are as dedicated as any in the country. Huntington grew up around mining and factories, and Marshall had been just a tiny element of the city. But, that's what happens when tragedy hits.
People pull together.
Supporters come out of the woodwork. Those who once paid little attention to this small school are now driven to support Marshall in as many ways as possible. Like the university itself, the city and its residents were reborn. Resurrection stories always give me hope. Knowing that no matter how bad things are they can always get better just makes me feel less afraid.