The Rakeem Cato, T.Y. Hilton connection

Sorry to those of you that never wanted to hear those initials ever again. But the connections and omens taking place in the Marshall matchup are off the charts. Not only were Teddy Bridgewater and Rakeem Cato quarterbacks of rival Miami high schools, but Cato's partner in crime in putting up some gaudy high school stats was none other than T.Y. Hilton. Cato and Hilton's chemistry was so strong that apparently Rakeem looked long and hard at FIU largely for the chance to be reunited with his favorite receiver.

Ultimately, it wasn't meant to be, but Hilton's name still looms large, especially being compared to Marshall's current receiving threat, Aaron Dobson. Cato and Dobson have connected on four of the Thundering Herd's five TDs this season. At 6'3'', 205, he's rangy and explosive.

Cato said this about his receiver: "He's the best I've had since T.Y. He's just a great wideout."

Such praise means a lot more now than it did three weeks ago.