http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/400 Recent articles about the Ball State Cardinals en-us Robert Brewster's rookie season has been washed out because of a torn pectoral muscle suffered in the off-season conditioning program, but he remains on the physically unable to perform list. After Sunday's game the Cowboys could activate him off PUP and start a three-week window in which he could practice with the club and possibly return to the lineup. It's not going to happen. Brewster said he will be able to start lifting weights for his upper body in two weeks and he was ta... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:59:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Robert_Brewster_update/1408742 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Robert_Brewster_update/1408742 The Bills have added offensive lineman Andre Ramsey to the practice squad. Ramsey is 6-foot-5 and 322 pounds and played tackle at Ball State. He was undrafted and went to... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:46:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Practice_squad_OL/1229179 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Practice_squad_OL/1229179 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Practice_squad_OL/1229179 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/c/8c1f0c2ffbf3b2971ad0e24b4b936f11409734ed/small/Western_Michigan_v_5bf1.jpg The Ball State football team fell to 0-2 in 2009 losing to New Hampshire Saturday night, 23-16, at Scheumann Stadium. Redshirt freshman quarterback Kelly Page threw his first career touchdown pass while throwing for 114 yards. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:24:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Football_Suffers_Loss_to_New_Hampshire_Saturday_at_Scheumann/1159061 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Football_Suffers_Loss_to_New_Hampshire_Saturday_at_Scheumann/1159061 Ball State junior second baseman/right-hander Kolbrin Vitek, redshirt sophomore right-hander Perci Garner and sophomore outfielder Nathan Koontz were named to Baseball America's Top Prospect list for the 18 different summer college leagues and Team USA. The Cardinals are the only team in the Mid-American Conference with multiple players on the, while Toledo is the only other MAC school represented. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:09:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Baseball_America_Names_Three_Cardinals_To_Top_Prospect_List/1099482 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Baseball_America_Names_Three_Cardinals_To_Top_Prospect_List/1099482 by Jim HenryFiled under: Ball State, MACBrandon Crawford doesn't have any special plans for his 33rd birthday. It falls on a Sunday, an off day. He'll attend church, have a nice dinner, and probably listen to some music before he calls it an early night. Work cranks again on Monday. And Crawford needs to be rested and refreshed for Ball State football practice. Crawford, who likes to say he has taken a different path to get where he's going, is a senior defensive end for the Cardi... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Almost_33_Former_Marine_Brandon_Crawford_Ready_for_Final_Charge/926354 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Almost_33_Former_Marine_Brandon_Crawford_Ready_for_Final_Charge/926354 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Almost_33_Former_Marine_Brandon_Crawford_Ready_for_Final_Charge/926354 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/8/a84dffb88e857cfba16502123205d5ded4854a13/small/Eastern_Michigan_v_b6c1.jpg Bad news for rookie tackle Robert Bewster. From Mickey Spags: Third-round draft choice Robert Brewster has suffered a torn pectoral muscle while lifting weights in the post-minicamp training program, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed, and the subsequent surgery to repair the injury leaves him unavailable for the start of training camp. The Cowboys are unsure if the offensive lineman from Ball State can return in time to become active for the 2009 season. [snip] The Cowboys could pl... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:51:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Cowboys_Rookie_Tackle_Robert_Brewster_Injured/887854 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Cowboys_Rookie_Tackle_Robert_Brewster_Injured/887854 Right tackle Robert Brewster's rookie season has ended before it could really begin. Brewster, a third-round pick, had surgery earlier this month to repair a torn pectoral muscle suffered in off-season workouts after the June mini-camp. "I can't even tell you how disappointed he is," Brewster's agent, Cliff Brady said. "The only thing that might be OK about it is that O-lineman generally don't play a lot that first yerar anyway. If he can be around and learn, ... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:08:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Robert_Brewster_to_miss_season/887541 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Robert_Brewster_to_miss_season/887541 # 29: FS Sean Baker, Ball State The Verdict: A redshirt freshmen for the Cardinals a season ago, Baker teamed up last season with veteran Ball State strong safety Alex Knipp to give coach Hoke’s defense arguably the best starting safety tandem in any of the non-BCS conferences. The ball-hawking Cardinal defense led the MAC in interceptions [...] Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:17:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/50_Best_of_the_Non_BCS_Number_29/780404 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/50_Best_of_the_Non_BCS_Number_29/780404 Back by popular demand blogger fiat, it's your No. 1 most favorite tolerated series of near-substanceless, air-injected preview puffery. As always, it should in no way be mistaken for actual preseason football nutrition, but hopefully you find the series unaccountably tasty and even habit-forming. And so it is unofficially sponsored by:This Ball State matchup has a peculiar history from the Auburn perspective ... and of course, it hasn't even been played yet. But when it was scheduled... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:38:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/2009_Cheese_Puff_Previews_Ball_State/780274 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/2009_Cheese_Puff_Previews_Ball_State/780274 Cardinals QB coach Chris Miller sees himself similar to a pitching coach in baseball. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:15:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/QB_coach_Miller_focuses_on_mechanics/664370 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/QB_coach_Miller_focuses_on_mechanics/664370 The 40-yard dash may not be anywhere near a perfect predictor of future NFL success, but it is the glamour workout at the NFL Scouting Combine. See the 40 times from the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine and get links to other workout results and observations. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:32:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/2009_NFL_Scouting_Combine_40_Times_and_Observations/521412 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/2009_NFL_Scouting_Combine_40_Times_and_Observations/521412 It's amazing how just one play can turn the tide of an entire football game. Take a play in unranked Buffalo's stunning 42-24 upset of No. 12 Ball State in the MAC Championship Game on Friday night. Up 17-14 and driving for more points following a Bulls' fumble, Cardinals' RB MiQuale Lewis took a handoff from Buffalo's 8-yard line and rushed straight to the pile on at the goal line. Lewis appeared to have gotten in for a touchdown, but officials placed the ball at the 1... Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:05:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Buffalo_shocks_No_12_Ball_State_ends_Cardinals_perfect_season/407425 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Buffalo_shocks_No_12_Ball_State_ends_Cardinals_perfect_season/407425 Nate Davis has led the Ball State Cardinals to an undefeated season so far and a top-15 ranking. Known nationally for little more than Davis Letterman, Davis and the Cardinals are teaching people about Muncie, Indiana and BSU. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:28:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Nate_Davis_and_Ball_State_Remain_Undefeated_With_Two_Games_Left/390032 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Nate_Davis_and_Ball_State_Remain_Undefeated_With_Two_Games_Left/390032 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Nate_Davis_and_Ball_State_Remain_Undefeated_With_Two_Games_Left/390032 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c9cd8d3a4356b945bdbd1127e2904c1987389146/small/Nate_Davis.jpg Once again ESPN is only a few solid decisions away from forking over 1 Million Dollars in Straight Cash to some random guy named sfniners_1, thanks to their contest Streak for the Cash. Here is a breakdown of exactly how he got there. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:38:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/2_Picks_Away_From_1_Million/384422 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/2_Picks_Away_From_1_Million/384422 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/2_Picks_Away_From_1_Million/384422 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c8746dacb5f47edd4b8a303d3b89e89ffa4b216e/small/streak_for_the_cash.jpg HELLO, BCS. WE'RE STILL UNDEFEATED. Ball State's Briggs Orsbon (16) catches the game-winning touchdown pass against Central Michigan's Bobby Seay (9) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Ball State won 31-24. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:44:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Hello_Mr_BCS_its_Ball_State_Calling/384131 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Hello_Mr_BCS_its_Ball_State_Calling/384131 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Hello_Mr_BCS_its_Ball_State_Calling/384131 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d7586cac990711a41326df44f0afe3f7c21104f6/small/ballstateEMich.jpg Well I am back for another round of giving mention to those who have yet to be recognized by the big boys of sports coverage. Remember I am using ESPN's Heisman watch list as the basis for those who aren't in talks of being immortalized in Bronze. Quick Recap of Heisman Buster Alum (Those who broke on to the list following my endorsement): QB Mark Sanchez USC QB Max Hall BYU RB Jahvid Best Cal RB Javon Ringer MSU RB Donald Brown UConn Past Weeks: Week 1, Week 2, Week 4 W... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/WEEK_6_Heisman_Busters/346297 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/WEEK_6_Heisman_Busters/346297 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/WEEK_6_Heisman_Busters/346297 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7ce344461d694700735739e019a8e330fb1ccd5/small/610x.jpg The replay of the hit that unfortuantely ended Ball State WR's Dante Love's career. He had the potential to be a player in the NFL. very sad Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:51:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Video_of_the_Hit_hat_Ended_Ball_State_WR_Dante_Loves_Career/336696 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Video_of_the_Hit_hat_Ended_Ball_State_WR_Dante_Loves_Career/336696 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:48:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/GAME_Ball_State_Cardinals_Akron_Zips_09_13_2008/324266 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/GAME_Ball_State_Cardinals_Akron_Zips_09_13_2008/324266 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:47:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/GAME_Navy_Midshipmen_Ball_State_Cardinals_09_05_2008/323645 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/GAME_Navy_Midshipmen_Ball_State_Cardinals_09_05_2008/323645