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From making an immediate impact as a freshman to leaving Huntington as one of the most accomplished defensive backs in Marshall Football history, Micah Abraham goes Inside The Thunder. Micah joins us to look back on his journey to Marshall, earning playing time as a freshman, his unforgettable 75-yard pick-six in the Gasparilla Bowl back home in Tampa, and the unique significance of scoring in the same stadium where his father played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We also get into his five seasons in the Green & White, his evolution into a leader of the Marshall secondary, the brotherhood he built in Huntington, and what Marshall means to him now that his playing days with the Herd are behind him. Micah finished his Marshall career with: 🏈 62 Games Played — #1 All-Time 🏈 47 Games Started — T-17 All-Time 🏈 55 Passes Defended — #1 All-Time 🏈 43 Pass Breakups — #2 All-Time 🏈 12 Interceptions — T-5 All-Time 🏈 2021 All-Conference USA 🏈 2× All-Sun Belt 🏈 2024 NFL Draft Pick And before we let him go, Micah builds his Marshall Defensive Back Mount Rushmore. This is more than the numbers. It’s the story behind the career. From instant-impact freshman to Marshall all-time great. Welcome, Micah Abraham, to Inside The Thunder. What is Inside The Thunder? Join host KD Hudnall for a relaxed, one-on-one conversation with some of the most recognizable names in Marshall University Athletics history. From legendary moments and untold stories to the memories that shaped generations of Herd fans, Inside The Thunder takes you beyond the box scores and back to the moments that made Marshall special. Whether they’re former players, coaches, administrators, or Hall of Famers, these guests helped build Marshall Athletics—and now they’re sharing their stories as only they can. Because once you’re part of the Herd family… you’re always part of the Herd family. Subscribe to The ThunderCast for more Marshall Athletics content: https://www.youtube.com/@ThunderCast_Pod Follow The ThunderCast on Social Media Twitter/X https://twitter.com/ThunderCast_Pod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thundercast_pod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thethundercast/ Follow along for daily Marshall Athletics discussion, exclusive content, contests, and ticket giveaways. Plus, you’ll never miss a new episode of The ThunderCast or Inside The Thunder. The stories may be from the past, but the Herd family is forever. Go Herd!!

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S6 E6 Stay connected with @ThunderCast_Pod across social media so you never miss an episode or ticket giveaway. Visit: ThunderCast.Online Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. The ThunderCast is brought to you each week by Leasure Oliver PLLC. If you are ever involved in a car accident, contact Leasure Oliver PLLC at 304CarWreck.com. Jason and Matt are local attorneys proudly serving West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. Be sure to follow them on Facebook. Five Things Every Herd Fan Needs To Know This Week is sponsored by Ignite Link, the Tri-State’s premier IT management team. For business IT and media consulting, contact Ignite Link at (304) 908-9424 or visit: ignite.link Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Learn how you or your business can be part of The Thunder Trust. Follow The Thunder Trust on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Join the Big Green for as little as $8.33 per month to access exclusive Herd perks while helping provide critical scholarship funding for Marshall student-athletes. An all-new way to support Herd Athletics is here—at no cost to you. The next time you book a hotel, visit HerdHotels.com. It’s free, easy, and 50% of the booking commission goes directly back to Marshall Athletics. Always purchase tickets for all Marshall home games, away games, tournaments, and bowl games at HerdZone.com or by calling 800-THE-HERD.

What made Marshall’s legendary wide receiver room one of the best in college football? This week on Inside The Thunder, former Herd standout LaVorn Colclough takes us behind the scenes of one of the most successful eras in Marshall football history. From arriving in Huntington in 1994, to learning from the veterans who took him under their wing, to becoming the team’s leading receiver in 1998, LaVorn shares the stories, relationships, and culture that shaped both his career and the Marshall program. This isn’t another conversation about championships or statistics. It’s about the people, the brotherhood, and the standards that defined what it meant to be a Marshall wide receiver. We also dive into: 🏈 The recruiting journey that brought LaVorn to Marshall 🏈 Life inside the legendary WR room 🏈 The transition from Jim Donnan to Bob Pruett 🏈 The unforgettable 92-yard touchdown against Kent State 🏈 LaVorn’s Marshall WR Mount Rushmore 🏈 The stories from 1994–1998 that might have gone untold What is Inside The Thunder? Join host KD Hudnall for a relaxed, one-on-one conversation with some of the most recognizable names in Marshall University Athletics history. From legendary moments and untold stories to the memories that shaped generations of Herd fans, Inside The Thunder takes you beyond the box scores and back to the moments that made Marshall special. Whether they’re former players, coaches, administrators, or Hall of Famers, these guests helped build Marshall Athletics—and now they’re sharing their stories as only they can. Because once you’re part of the Herd family… you’re always part of the Herd family. Subscribe to The ThunderCast for more Marshall Athletics content: https://www.youtube.com/@ThunderCast_Pod Follow The ThunderCast on Social Media Twitter/X https://twitter.com/ThunderCast_Pod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thundercast_pod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thethundercast/ Follow along for daily Marshall Athletics discussion, exclusive content, contests, and ticket giveaways. Plus, you’ll never miss a new episode of The ThunderCast or Inside The Thunder. The stories may be from the past, but the Herd family is forever. Go Herd!!

Marshall game day is evolving—and there are more ways than ever to experience it. In this special episode of The ThunderCast, we’re joined by Emily Suter, Director of Herd Hospitality & Entertainment, to take Herd fans behind the scenes of Marshall Athletics’ premium game-day experiences. From the Dutch Miller Deck and the brand-new Porch to fantasy football drafts in the sky suites and group ticket opportunities for businesses, families, and friends, we explore the experiences that are changing the way fans enjoy Marshall Athletics. Emily also shares details on Marshall’s newest stadium enhancement and how it fits into the vision for creating an unforgettable game-day atmosphere in Huntington. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your Saturdays, host clients, reward employees, plan a unique group outing, or simply discover everything Marshall Athletics has to offer, this episode is packed with information you won’t want to miss. **Topics Covered:** 🏈 Dutch Miller Deck Season Passes & Rentals 🏈 The Brand-New Porch 🏈 Fantasy Football Drafts in Marshall’s Sky Suites 🏈 Group Ticket Opportunities 🏈 Marshall’s Newest Stadium Enhancement 🏈 The Future of Herd Hospitality & Entertainment If you love Marshall Athletics, this episode is for you. https://herdzone.com/sports/2026/1/15/herd-hospitality-premium-spaces-and-rentals