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Jerel Worthy scouting report

Vinny Curry DE Marshall #99 Ht: 6’3″ Wt: 310   Strengths: Prototypical size and strength. Elite quickness off the snap. Has the size to play any role on the interior line; strong enough to play nose tackle, although it would be a waste of his athleticism to stick him there. Will make some plays in pursuit. A vocal leader on and off the field. Weaknesses...
Via DraftAce  |  2 days ago

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Via Bacon Sports  |  December 26, 2011

Aaron Dobson lifts Marshall to Beef 'O' Brady Bowl victory

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Aaron Dobson had "The Catch" in last month's regular-season finale for the Marshall football...
Via Boston Herald Sports  |  December 21, 2011

Let’s Go Bowling

Nothing says it’s almost Christmas like the Beef ‘O’ Brady St. Petersburg Bowl. Underdog Marshall defeated Florida International 20-10.  Merry Christmas Thundering Herd.Wide receiver Aaron Dobson #3 of the Marshall Thundering grabs a 31-yard pass for a second quarter touchdown against the Florida International University Panthers. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)Coach...
Via Today's ACC Headlines  |  December 21, 2011

Cato throws 2 TD passes, Marshall beats FIU 20-10

Once Marshall got the lead, Rakeem Cato was determined to finish off Florida International in the Beef `O' Brady's Bowl. The freshman from Miami sparkled in his return to his home state Tuesday night, throwing for 226 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-10 victory that enabled the Thundering Herd to finish with a winning record. When Marshall (7-6) snapped a 10-10 tie on Tyler...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 21, 2011

FIU comes up short in 20-10 loss to Marshall

Florida International coach Mario Cristobal expected special teams would be the deciding factor in his team's final game of the season. Turns out it was a key factor in a tough defeat. A blocked punt midway through the fourth quarter set up Marshall's go-ahead field goal and Rakeem Cato threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns to help the Thundering Herd beat Florida International...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 21, 2011

Football. Marshall Wins 2011 Beef `O' Brady's Bowl

A 39-yard field goal by Tyler Warner capped off a great special teams effort to lead Marshall in a 20-10 win over FIU in the Beef `O' Brady's Bowl.
Via Marshall University Athletics  |  December 21, 2011

Marshall beats FIU in Beef 'O' Brady's (AP)

Rakeem Cato threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns and Tyler Warner kicked a pair of field goals, helping Marshall beat Florida International 20-10 in the Beef `O'Brady's Bowl on Tuesday night. Cato threw TD passes of 31 and 35 yards to Aaron Dobson, the latter putting the game away in the closing seconds.
Via Rivals.com  |  December 21, 2011

Marshall beats FIU in Beef 'O' Brady's (AP)

Rakeem Cato threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns and Tyler Warner kicked a pair of field goals, helping Marshall beat Florida International 20-10 in the Beef `O'Brady's Bowl on Tuesday night. Cato threw TD passes of 31 and 35 yards to Aaron Dobson, the latter putting the game away in the closing seconds.
Via Yahoo! Sports  |  December 21, 2011

Cato picks up Marshall in Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl

Rakeem Cato threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns to help Marshall beat Florida International 20-10 in the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl on Tuesday night.
Via ESPN  |  December 21, 2011

Cato throws 2 TD passes, Marshall beats FIU 20-10

Rakeem Cato threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns and Tyler Warner kicked a pair of field goals, helping Marshall beat Florida International 20-10 in the Beef `O'Brady's Bowl on Tuesday night.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  December 21, 2011

Marshall wins Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl

Rakeem Cato threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns to help Marshall beat Florida International 20-10 in the Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl on Tuesday night. Tyler Warner kicked a pair of field goals and Cato threw TD passes of 31 and 35 yards to Aaron Dobson, the latter putting the game away in the closing seconds. Warner's 39-yard field goal set up by a blocked punt snapped a 10-10 tie with...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 21, 2011

Slow Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl ends up 'special'

ST. PETERSBURG For more than three-and-a-halfquarters Tuesday night, the 2011 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl between Marshall andFlorida International University was anything but special. But after a markedly dull defensive battle and a dearth of memorable moments ina 10-10 standoff, the Thundering Herd's special teams made the difference asthey have done so often this season...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  December 20, 2011

FIU crumbles late, loses Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Rakeem Cato threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns to help Marshall beat Florida International 20-10 in the Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl on Tuesday night. Tyler Warner kicked a pair of field goals and Cato threw TD passes of 31 and 35 yards to Aaron Dobson, the latter putting the game away in the closing seconds. Warner's 39-yard field goal set...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  December 20, 2011

Marshall defeats FIU in Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl game

Rakeem Cato passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns to help Marshall beat Florida International 20-10 in the Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl on Tuesday night.
Via CBSSports.com  |  December 20, 2011

Marshall's Marvel

Marshall ended its season and the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl in style. Rakeem Cato threw for two TDs, including one in the closing seconds, to fuel a 20-10 victory over Florida International.
Via SI.com  |  December 20, 2011

Scouting Beef O'Brady's Bowl: FIU vs Marshall

The Beef O'Brady's bowl offers football fans one last chance to see a couple of early first round draft picks as Marshall faces off with Florida International University. Marshall is led by defensive end Vinny Curry who finished second in the nation with 21 tackles for loss. Curry projects to be a first round selection this coming April. He will need to have a big day to keep FIU...
Via draftinsider.net  |  December 20, 2011

Curry Makes Three More All-America Teams

Marshall defensive end Vinny Curry has been selected to three additional All-America teams, bringing his total to six this postseason (excluding honorable mention).
Via Marshall University Athletics  |  December 14, 2011

Vinny Curry scouting report

Vinny Curry DE Marshall #99 Ht: 6’3″ Wt: 260 Strengths: Adequate height. Good overall size. A smart, patient player. Does a great job playing to the situation; rarely hurts himself by being overaggressive in his effort to get into the backfield, a common flaw among college ends. Has the ability to be a realiable three-down lineman. Effective pass rusher with a variety of...
Via DraftAce  |  December 13, 2011

Football. Curry Racks Up More Honors

The honors for Marshall defensive end Vinny Curry continued to roll in Saturday as the Herd's star was named to the Football Writers Association of America All-America Team, his third such honor this postseason.
Via Marshall University Athletics  |  December 10, 2011

Football. Curry Collects Second All-America Honor

.-Marshall senior defensive end Vinny Curry was named to his second All-America team in as many days Thursday when the Walter Camp Football Foundation honored him as a second-team selection.
Via Marshall University Athletics  |  December 08, 2011

Curry Earns 2011 Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year, All-America Honors

Marshall senior defensive end Vinny Curry was named 2011 Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year in an announcement made Wednesday afternoon by the league office and later by CBSSports.com for his outstanding play this season.
Via Marshall University Athletics  |  December 07, 2011

Football. Gale Named to Conference USA's All-Academic Team

Marshall linebacker Tyson Gale was one of 12 student-athletes selected to Conference USA's All-Academic Team, the conference office announced on Friday.
Via Marshall University Athletics  |  December 02, 2011

Football. Curry Named Finalist for Ted Hendricks Award

Marshall's Vinny Curry was selected as a finalist for the Ted Hendricks Award by the Ted Hendricks Foundation late Wednesday afternoon.
Via Marshall University Athletics  |  November 30, 2011

"The Catch" (Video)

If you haven't seen this footage of Marshall WR Aaron Dobson making what some people are referring to as "The Catch", than you have seriously deprived yourself.Have no fear though. Here is the video clip of that miraculous grab:
Via Bush League Chronicle  |  November 29, 2011
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