Marshall RB transferring to Griz

[BirdGrizman]

Marshall's coach is Doc Holliday?? Is Wyatt Earp an assistant there too?

 

[oGriz]

Travon Van Summary

High School SR, Offense: Running back (1,237 rushing, 311 receiving)
High School SR, Defense: Cornerback (50 tackles, 7 interceptions)
A 4-star recruit at Florida in 2010.
USC also offered Van a scholarship as a cornerback.
Florida's 2010 recruiting class was considered the best in the country, and one of Florida's all-time best.
Recruited as an "athlete;" was expected to play cornerback and possibly wide receiver or running back.
Van could not get into Florida because of academics.
Took summer classes at Marshall and qualified there.
2010: Redshirt
2011: Was the second leading rusher (total yards) for Marshall.
2012: Was moved to CB even though the leading rusher had knee surgery after 2011 and didn't play in 2012.
. . . . Marshall was short on CBs after a 4-start freshmen was lost.
. . . . Florida had 3 other redshirt freshmen running backs in 2011.
Coaching note: Marshall coach Doc Holliday is a former Gators assistant under Urban Meyer.

Griz pick up ex-Marshall RB Van
By FRITZ NEIGHBOR of the Missoulian
http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/griz-pick-up-ex-marshall-rb-van/article_db216cf8-40c9-11e2-9ef2-001a4bcf887a.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Van moves to secondary
Redshirt sophomore started first three games at RB, practicing with DBs prior to Rice game
By Derek Redd, Charleston Daily Mail, September 22, 2012
http://dailymail.com/Sports/201209220066" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Travon Van Highlights
YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLfV2jZTxvg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Travon Van
Marshall Biography
http://www.herdzone.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/van_travon00.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

2010 signee Travon Van no longer a Florida Gator, enrolls at Marshall
By Jeremy Fowler, Orlando Sentinel, June 8, 2010
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-06-08/sports/os-florida-gators-recruiting-travon-v20100608_1_gators-assistant-enrolls-urban-meyer" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[tampa_griz]

He could end up being a stud but it worries me that Travon couldn't get into Florida because of academics.

I really wouldn't worry too much about that. Believe it, but UF is a tough school to get into. My best friend down here is married to one of the best internal medicine DOs you can see in this state. They met during their undergrad years at UF. She told me that given their current standards she probably couldn't get in now.

 

[wbtfg]

He could end up being a stud but it worries me that Travon couldn't get into Florida because of academics.

I really wouldn't worry too much about that. Believe it, but UF is a tough school to get into. My best friend down here is married to one of the best internal medicine DOs you can see in this state. They met during their undergrad years at UF. She told me that given their current standards she probably couldn't get in now.

Athletes have different standards then the general student population. If you pass the clearinghouse, you can get in almost anywhere.

 

[HerdFan12]

Marshall fan here. Montana is getting a great person in Travon, on and off the field. He not only represented Marshall on the field but was one of the first to volunteer to do anything in and around the community.

Travon after being one of 3 RBs last year was moved to CB this last year. It was mainly do to a hip injury before last season. I don't think he has ever fully recovered from it. Hopefully before he suits up for the Griz it will be healed. He simply couldn't make the cuts to hit the holes he needed. But the plays he did make while at Marshall was mind blowing.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBE-cJ9mtZg&playnext=1&list=PL7556752370D1E63C&feature=results_video[/youtube]

Here is one of Vans better cuts and run at the 3:00 mark, in last years bowl game. I hope Travon has a great career at Montana and wish him nothing but the best.

 

[mtgrizrule]

He must be one hell of a CB then. CB's need good hips. Hard to believe he made that move well with a hip problem. I look forward to him being a GRIZ!

Damn that cut was sick.

 

[HerdFan12]

Marshall's coach is Doc Holliday?? Is Wyatt Earp an assistant there too?

Nope and he won't be your huckleberry either. Holliday is considered to be the best South Florida recruiter there is though.

He must be one hell of a CB then. CB's need good hips. Hard to believe he made that move well with a hip problem. I look forward to him being a GRIZ!

Travon was moved to CB but didn't play that often. He was shut down after the 8th game of the season. He was recruit to FL and other places to play CB.

 

[kemajic]

Marshall's coach is Doc Holliday?? Is Wyatt Earp an assistant there too?

Careful; Doc Holliday was a great Griz Bball player in the 60's....

 

[PTGrizzly]

He could end up being a stud but it worries me that Travon couldn't get into Florida because of academics.

I really wouldn't worry too much about that. Believe it, but UF is a tough school to get into. My best friend down here is married to one of the best internal medicine DOs you can see in this state. They met during their undergrad years at UF. She told me that given their current standards she probably couldn't get in now.

Let me tell you something. The only reason athletes go to Marshall is because they are a step below the competition, or it's because they're not smart enough to go anywhere else. Marshall has some weird academic thing where kids who don't qualify for some of the larger schools can still go play there, same thing happened with Kevin Grooms and AJ Legget.

And while UF is tough for normal people to get into, it's not that hard for an athlete to get in. Percy Harvin wasn't exactly a smart guy.

 

[HerdFan12]

Looks like Montana will be getting 2 Marshall RBs. Few sources tweeting that RB Tron Martinez to also to transfer to Montana.

http://twitter.com/herdnationnews

Tron took a red shirt last season after an injury in spring practice. Tron transfering makes sense though, he may never see the field at Marshall again. After Van was moved Marshall started to have a 3 headed monster at RB in Kevin Grooms, Steward Butler and Remi Watson.

Both Tron and Travon have 2 years left to play 2.

 

[mcg]

Can either play quarterback?

 

[Uncle Si]

Hey! Would he be willing to play both ways? Listen here Jack, I had a goat once that went both ways. Best goat I ever had.

 

[jcu27]

Looks like Montana will be getting 2 Marshall RBs. Few sources tweeting that RB Tron Martinez to also to transfer to Montana.

http://twitter.com/herdnationnews

Tron took a red shirt last season after an injury in spring practice. Tron transfering makes sense though, he may never see the field at Marshall again. After Van was moved Marshall started to have a 3 headed monster at RB in Kevin Grooms, Steward Butler and Remi Watson.

Both Tron and Travon have 2 years left to play 2.

Well there's a tweet saying something about Tron not being able to play football.

 

[gotgame75]

Tron's twitter is private but it says "montana" in his little bio at the top. I know that wasn't there a couple days ago. So take from that what you will.

 

[WyomingGrizFan]

Hey! Would he be willing to play both ways? Listen here Jack, I had a goat once that went both ways. Best goat I ever had.

You ain't talkin' up that thar "Billy Goat Tavern" mascot, etc., are ya? < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_the_Billy_Goat" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[AllWeatherFan]

Welcome to the Griz, Travon. You'll look good in maroon and silver.

 

[WyomingGrizFan]

Some interesting insight I came across:

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=168&f=1969&t=6013661" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Would be also interesting if both Van and Curtis White are 100 % healthy. The 3rd best TE out of hs paired with the 9th best RB. QB? Who needs a QB?

 

[GrizMusician]

Some interesting insight I came across:

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=168&f=1969&t=6013661" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Would be also interesting if both Van and Curtis White are 100 % healthy. The 3rd best TE out of hs paired with the 9th best RB. QB? Who needs a QB?

We could just run in 9/10 plays... it's not like we can pass the damn ball. :lol:

 

[AZGrizFan]

Looks like Montana will be getting 2 Marshall RBs. Few sources tweeting that RB Tron Martinez to also to transfer to Montana.

http://twitter.com/herdnationnews

Tron took a red shirt last season after an injury in spring practice. Tron transfering makes sense though, he may never see the field at Marshall again. After Van was moved Marshall started to have a 3 headed monster at RB in Kevin Grooms, Steward Butler and Remi Watson.

Both Tron and Travon have 2 years left to play 2.

Well there's a tweet saying something about Tron not being able to play football.

So what's the deal? Is he here or not?

 

[NikeGrizz]

Looks like Montana will be getting 2 Marshall RBs. Few sources tweeting that RB Tron Martinez to also to transfer to Montana.

http://twitter.com/herdnationnews

Tron took a red shirt last season after an injury in spring practice. Tron transfering makes sense though, he may never see the field at Marshall again. After Van was moved Marshall started to have a 3 headed monster at RB in Kevin Grooms, Steward Butler and Remi Watson.

Both Tron and Travon have 2 years left to play 2.

Well there's a tweet saying something about Tron not being able to play football.

So what's the deal? Is he here or not?

Tron Martinez has been "medically disqualified" from playing football. MU will honor his scholarship, if he chooses to stay

That is what the tweet says