We are Marshall

This is an inspiring story based on true events. It takes place in 1971, and Marshall university in Hunniton, West Virgina is at the top in football. Their team is doing well and everything looks promising untill tragedy strikes and the plane carrying the team, coaching staff, and even the athletic director crashes. None survive the crash. Four teammates and the assitant coach were not on the plane though and as the town begins to heal from this tragedy thoughts turn to the next season. Some think that they should wait and not try to put together a new team; but Nate Ruffin, one of the remaining players, will not stand for it. He rallies the school behind him and soon they are looking for a coach.

Meanwhile, in the little town of Wooster, West Virgina lives Jack Lyngiel. After hearing about the crash and the open coaching position he gives the University president, Don Dedmond a call. He says he is interested in helping them out and filling the head coach position. There are mixed feelings as Jack and his family move to Hunnington and take over the football program.

A lot of the lessons from We are Marshall can be summarized in one-liners: Perseverence, Courage, Hope, and Faith. There is one more lesson though, and that is the lesson of winning. Jack teaches the hurting people of Hunnington that winning is not as important as going out there and playing. He brings hope and gives encouragement to all. When you are done watching We are Marshall you are left with amazement and the wonder that this was a true story.

We Are Marshall!