Eastern Michigan University Welcomes Alabama State University

YPSILANTI, Mich. —- Eastern Michigan University started the 2011 football season with a 41-9 victory against Howard University at Rynearson Stadium Sunday Sept.4, 2011. The victory is pleasing to most Eastern Michigan University football fans that follow the Eagles but for Eastern Michigan University football coach Ron English he watched the game from a different angle and now it is time to focus on this week’s opponent Alabama State University. For Alabama State University, the game against Eastern Michigan University is not the typical big-name opponent that is not going to create a great deal of attention in most circles of college football fans but for the Hornets it is chance to gauge their brand of football. The two schools have never met in any sport but this is a game that Hornets football coach Reggie Barlow and his players have been talking about since last season. “It is a good opportunity not only for the program but as individuals. You want to compare yourself to ...