I can't begin to express the wonder of the movie, "We Are Marshall". The tribute to the football team of 1970, a story worthy of being told, as was mentioned by Bob Costas, is a wonder all its own; but, making the story into a major motion picture was an awsome thing for all who have had any affiliation with the town of Huntington, WV. and the campus that is Marshall University. Matthew McConaughey was magnificent and will be forever adored by me for his heart's interest in this film.

*When you link to the two Matthew's conversation of the movie, be patient; the commercials are short in between the question and answer session.

I suppose the familiarity of the campus scenes, and of downtown Huntington made the whole thing more alive for me. I was there. I walked that campus for 4 years; playing around the Memorial Fountain, working at the Campus Christian Center and Student Activity Center, walking the streets of Huntington. I am part of that place because my feet have trod there. My spirit danced there with so many others. That place will forever be a part of me.

Today, while watching the movie, my mind and heart tossed a thousand joys to one another. Hundreds of thoughts came flooding to memory. I am part of this history; this history of tragedy and eventual triumph. I am part of all the souls who lived in Huntington, who walked the corridors of each campus building of higher education, who ate and slept and showered in the dormitories of campus.

Me, those from years before me, those who have gone after me--We Are Marshall!!  I am honored to be a small part of this reality.