EASTERN MICHIGAN RUMORS
Eastern Michigan Football: Eagles' TE Tyreese Russell shows off new helmet
Eastern Michigan may not have the most prominent football program, but it certainly knows how to dress.
Over the last few years, we've seen many different uniform variations from the MAC cellar dweller, including white, green and grey helmets.
Tight end Tyreese Russell put up a picture on his Instagram account of what is likely another addition to the Eagles' Saturday...
EMU coach to skydive for bathrooms
The Eastern Michigan Eagles need new bathrooms, and coach Ron English is ready to jump out of a plane to get them.
English has pledged to skydive if EMU can raise at least $60,000 through its golf outing June 8 and other donations. Those who donate $5,000 will get to spend a day with English and staff members and skydive with him.
That money will go toward retiling the bathrooms...
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EMU coach to skydive for money to fix bathrooms
The Eastern Michigan Eagles need new bathrooms, and coach Ron English is ready to jump out of a plane to get them.
English has pledged to skydive if EMU can raise at least $60,000 through its golf outing June 8 and other donations. Those who donate $5,000 will get to spend a day with English and staff members and skydive with him.
That money will go toward retiling the bathrooms...
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Eastern Michigan basketball player suspended for assault charge
Eastern Michigan basketball player Glenn Bryant has been suspended indefinitely by the school after his 19-year-old girlfriend said he choked her during an argument at an off-campus apartment.
Glenn Bryant was arraigned Wednesday in Ypsilanti District Court on assault by strangulation and aggravated domestic violence charges.
The 22-year-old from Detroit was arrested Monday...
Exclusive Interview: Eastern Michigan DE Andy Mulumba
Andy Mulumba of Eastern Michigan is an intriguing MAC product. A 6’4 260+ pound physical marvel that displays a knack for getting around the tackle, Mulumba notched 73 tackles and 7 tackles for loss. Although the Eagles struggled through a tough season, the Quebec, Canada-native Mulumba still had a fine year and is one of the more athletic defensive ends you can bring into a camp...
E. Michigan 75, Madonna 57
Daylen Harrison scored 17 points and Glenn Bryant added 16 points on Saturday as Eastern Michigan coasted to a 75-57 victory over Madonna University (Mich.).
Ray Lee scored 14 points to help the cause for Eastern Michigan (5-1). Da'Shonte Riley grabbed 13 rebounds, and Harrison had nine.
Madonna (5-2) was led by Travis Schuba's 23 points, and Fred Williams scored 13 points...
Via AP on Fox
November 24, 2012
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Legal proceedings keep Still off basketball court
Eastern Michigan has benched junior forward James Still until an assault case against him is resolved in court.
The school said Friday that Still is not being allowed to play.
Still was a freshman at Providence in April 2010 when he and teammate Johnnie Lacy were charged with assault following an attack on another student. Both were suspended.
Eastern Michigan says Still pleaded...
Via AP on Fox
November 16, 2012
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Eastern Michigan thumbs nose at NCAA?
A friend of mine pinged me on twitter with this story and I was busy this weekend with other things and I wonder if this is push back by Eastern Michigan University against the NCAA. You have to wonder if EMU is basically saying we don’t care what kind of repercussions will come from the NCAA for violating their policy on nicknames and logos that the NCAA deems hostile and abusive...
EMU brings back Indian logo, despite criticism
When the Eastern Michigan University football team takes the field for its home opener this weekend, members of the school marching band will be sporting uniforms emblazoned with two of EMU's former logos, including one the school dropped 21 years ago amid criticism it was demeaning to Native Americans.
The Ypsilanti school will still be the Eagles - the nickname and mascot...
Via Fox Sports
September 07, 2012
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FSD to host Eastern Michigan All-Access
FOX Sports Detroit is excited to announce a partnership with Eastern Michigan University to air 10 episodes of Eastern Michigan All-Access, beginning Aug. 27 at 7:00 p.m. EDT. The show will be an inside look at Eastern Michigan University football and mens and womens basketball with some features on EMU athletics as a whole and academic success.
We are very excited to partner with...
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August 20, 2012
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Jabar Westerman 2nd pick overall to BC
The BC Lions Wally Buono got his man today in the 2012 CFL Draft. The Lions traded up to acquire the second overall pick from the Edmonton Eskimos, and selected Defensive lineman Jabar Westerman.
The Eskimos get BC’s fourth, 14th and 38th selections. The Lions will also acquire the 20th overall pick.
Westerman from Brampton Ontario had a standout career playing NCAA football...
Eastern Michigan gets new snazzy Adidas football uniforms for 2012
Eastern Michigan’s football program has a new tagline: Eastern Michigan University, the Oregon of the midwest. Somehow some way, someone at Adidas thought it would be a nifty idea to spruce up Ypsilanti, Michigan this fall. The results: the EMU Eagles will have the opportunity to sport 12 different uniforms for the upcoming 2012 season.A habitual Mid-American Conference doormat...
Eastern Michigan getting in on he new uniform MACtion
Eastern Michigan Eagles introducing a gray and white helmet
Via Twitter.
It is not abnormal for a recruit or incoming player to break news of a new football uniform for a program. Schools are always showing off upcoming uniforms to recruits because kids are so easily swayed in to a decision based on uniforms. Hey, if it works for Oregon, why can’t it work for Eastern Michigan...
Uncle Mel says Merry Christmas Eastern Michigan University
YPSILANTI — Looking at the calendar which is setting on Uncle Mel’s desk, nieces and nephews it seems impossible that the holiday season arrived.
A time to rest and relax and reflect the 2011 football season at Eastern Michigan University, the football program made tremendous strides in gaining respectability.
The Eagles finished the season with an overall record of 6-6 and...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
December 24, 2011
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Eastern Michigan Goes Back to Work
YPSILANTI, Mich. —- Last week’s vacation from the grind of a long college football season concluded and so Eastern Michigan University went back to work in preparation for this week’s game against Ball State University.
The Eagles will take the gridiron Saturday afternoon against the Cardinals at the friendliest football stadium in the Mid-American Conference – Rynearson...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
November 04, 2011
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