Herd’s Chris Parker on 2016 College FB HOF Ballot

Chris Parker goes up and over for a Marshall first down in the 1993 National Championship game against Youngstown State. Parker is on the ballot for the College Football HOF this year. (courtesy photo by The Herald-Dispatch)HUNTINGTON — Former Marshall University Thundering Herd running back Chris Parker is on the 2016 ballot for the National Football Foundation/College Football Hall of Fame.

Parker, who played running back for the Thundering Herd from 1992-95, is still the all-time leading rusher in Marshall history with 5,924 yards. He leads the Herd in rushing touchdowns (68), single-season rushing attempts (349-1995, 329-1993 and 321-1994), rush yards gained (1,833-1995) and his 30 times…