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MU notebook: Morrell struggles but earns praise

Related Topics: Bobby Petrino, Quarterback

HUNTINGTON — His start looked ugly, and his team went as run-heavy as it could get by with, but Marshall freshman quarterback Garet Morrell received some positive reviews Saturday night against Louisville.

One such endorsement came from U of L coach Bobby Petrino, after his Cardinals rung up a 59-28 decision over the Thundering Herd. A quarterback as a player and a quarterback coach in his career, Petrino has seen some youngsters thrown into some hot fires.

“I think he did a really nice job,” Petrino said. “He took care of the ball and was very patient.