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After seven years of leading the Marshall University athletic program, Bob Marcum left an impression on those who worked for him.

Many coaches, both locally and nationally, remembered Marcum, who died on Tuesday at the age of 87, as a mentor, a friend and a leader who backed his coaches and dropped the occasional one-liner.

Rick Elmore covers sports. He can be reached at 304-348-5122 or relmore@hdmediallc.com. Follow @ElmoreSports on Twitter/X.

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