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Ron English is Named Mid-American Conference Football Coach of the Year

YPSILANTI — The news did not make the earth stand still and it did not make the headlines on local television but Eastern Michigan University football coach Ron English was named the Mid-American Conference football coach of the year. English guided the Eagles to an overall record of 6-6 and a 4-4 finish in the West Division of the conference. The Eagles made the late games...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  December 05, 2011
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EMU and English Praying for One More Win

YPSILANTI —- Back in the day when FM radio was something of a luxury, Uncle Mel listen to the band Three Dog Night and their song title “One” a classic song done by a classic band of the 1970’s. Eastern Michigan University needed just one defensive play, one defender to make a play instead the Eagles still need one more victory to become bowl eligible. Last Saturday,...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  November 23, 2011
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Surprising EMU 1 win from bowl eligibility

When Ron English took over as the coach at Eastern Michigan, he was well aware of the challenge that lay ahead. English had spent five seasons as an assistant at Michigan, and after a year with Louisville, he was coming back to the Ann Arbor area to take over the struggling program in the next town over - the one without a winning season since 1995. ''The key when you&...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 17, 2011
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Alex Gillett's four scores leads Eastern Michigan over Buffalo

Alex Gillett threw four touchdown passes to lead Eastern Michigan to a 30-17 victory over Buffalo on Saturday. Gillett connected on two TD throws apiece with Demarius Reed and Garrett Hoskins for the Eagles (6-4, 4-2 Mid-American). Gillett went 10-for-15 for 234 yards. He also ran for 89 yards. Branden Oliver scored both touchdowns for the Bulls (2-8, 1-5), running for 68- and...
Via Lions Blog  |  November 12, 2011
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Eastern Michigan Took Care of the Bulls

YPSILANTI, Mich. —- Eastern Michigan University football coach Ron English stepped out of the football building 90 minutes before Saturday afternoon’s game and into the bright stream and soothing sunshine, he said earlier this week that all the games left on the schedule are huge for the Eagles. The second weekend in the month of November and the sky is clear of clouds and...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  November 12, 2011
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Bull’s Can’t Catch A Break, Falls To 2-7

Associated Press YPSILANTI, Mich. – Alex Gillett threw four touchdown passes to lead Eastern Michigan to a 30-17 victory over Buffalo on Saturday. Gillett connected on two TD throws apiece with Demarius Reed and Garrett Hoskins for the Eagles (6-4, 4-2 Mid-American). Gillett went 10-for-15 for 234 yards. He also ran for 89 yards. Branden Oliver scored both touchdowns...
Via Queen City Sports  |  November 12, 2011
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Eastern Michigan Could Not Stop Ball State

YPSILANTI, Mich. — The blue sky and the warm sunshine that bathed the field at Rynearson Stadium made going back to work for the Eastern Michigan University football team not too bad of an ordeal. Eastern Michigan University fell to Ball State University 33-31, when Cardinal place kicker Steven Scott made a 44 yard field goal with just 1:02 left in the game. The Eagles’ offense...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  November 05, 2011
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EMU Is Dreaming of Treats and Not Tricks

ROMULUS, Mich. — Oh man can you smell the sweet smell of victory! Uncle Mel and all of the nieces and nephews that follow the Eastern Michigan University football team is still reveling in the Homecoming 14-10, victory over Western Michigan University, Saturday afternoon at Rynearson Stadium. Many nieces and nephews are looking at the overall record of 5-3 and a Mid-American Conference...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  October 27, 2011
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EMU Homecoming Success

YPSILANTI, Mich. —- A perfect day to watch a football game in the month of October, mild temperature, blue sky and sunshine and Eastern Michigan University football especially the Homecoming game. The tradition of celebrating Homecoming started way back in the year of 1926 when the Eastern Michigan University known then as Michigan Normal College defeated Kalamazoo College...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  October 22, 2011
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E. Michigan 14, W. Michigan 10

Javonti Greene caught a 50-yard pass from Alex Gillett in the first quarter and scored on a 50-yard run midway through the fourth quarter as Eastern Michigan beat Western Michigan 14-10 on Saturday. Greene was held to 61 yards in 13 carries for the game, but broke loose for the 50-yard run with 7:46 to play, putting the Eagles (5-3, 3-1 Mid-American) ahead 14-10. John Potter had...
Via Fox Sports  |  October 22, 2011
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EMU 14, WMU 10: Eagles claim Michigan MAC trophy

Javonti Greene caught a 50-yard pass from Alex Gillett in the first quarter and scored on a 50-yard run midway through the fourth quarter as Eastern Michigan beat Western Michigan, 14-10, today.
Via Lions Blog  |  October 22, 2011
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EMU spoils CMU's homecoming with late touchdown run

Alex Gillett scored on a 30-yard run with 37 seconds left, and Eastern Michigan beat Central Michigan 35-28 on Saturday despite blowing a late 15-point lead.
Via Lions Blog  |  October 15, 2011
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EMU October Opener against Akron

YPSILANTI, Mich. —-The first Saturday of the month of October in the state of Michigan means a lot of wind blowing across Rynearson Stadium and even more changes across the Huron River valley with the feel of autumn in the air and of course the color and pageantry of watching NCAA college football. Eastern Michigan University opened the 2011 Mid-American Conference season...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  October 01, 2011
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EMU Is Ready For the Mid-American Conference

YPSILANTI, Mich. —- This Saturday afternoon October 1, 2011 Eastern Michigan University will open for the 36th time, the Mid-American Conference portion of their schedule. The Eagles finished the non-conference schedule with a 2-2 overall record defeating Howard University and Alabama State University but Eastern Michigan University felt the sting of defeat against the University...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  September 30, 2011
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Preview: Eastern Michigan 2011

Other stuff: EMU blog Eagle Totem does the Q&A thing with this here blog, MNB. Know Your Foe from the MZone. TTB predicts the annual Mike Cox long run against crappy competition. BWS lays out expectations. Will Campbell features. Surprise! No. M&GB and M&BN both put more effort into their previews than I did. Essentials WHAT Michigan vs Eastern Michigan WHERE Michigan...
Via MGoBlog  |  September 16, 2011
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Eastern Michigan University Nips Alabama State University

YPSILANTI, Mich. —- Overcast sky threaten the afternoon with more rain across the Huron River valley but even with rain in the area it did not dampen the Eastern Michigan University spirit. Eastern Michigan University scored just enough points to defeat Alabama State University 14-7 to record their second victory of the season in front a growing crowd of Eagle football fans...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  September 10, 2011
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E. Michigan 14, Alabama St. 7

Dominique Sherrer ran for a touchdown and Eastern Michigan piled up 336 rushing yards on the way to a 14-7 victory over Alabama State on Saturday. Sherrer finished with 111 yards on 16 carries, while Javonti Greene ran 22 times for 146 yards for the Eagles (2-0), who held Alabama State of the FCS to minus-13 yards rushing. Quarterback Alex Gillett ran for 74 yards - including a...
Via AP on Fox  |  September 10, 2011
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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...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  September 09, 2011
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Stormy Weather Can Not Dampen Uncle Mel

YPSILANTI, Mich. —- Whew what a storm! Now nieces and nephews Saturday’s night storm felt like and looked liked something straight out of a Hollywood production but the officials at Eastern Michigan University did the right thing and postponed the 41-9 victory over Howard University at the friendliest football stadium in the Mid-American Conference and just happens to be...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  September 07, 2011
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Eastern Michigan pounds Howard, 41-9, in makeup game

Dominique Sherrer and Javonti Greene each ran for 120 yards and a touchdown to lead Eastern Michigan to a 41-9 victory against Howard today in Ypsilanti, in a game that was pushed back a day because of thunderstorms.
Via Lions Blog  |  September 04, 2011
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E. Michigan 41, Howard 9

Dominique Sherrer and Javonti Greene each ran for 120 yards and touchdown to lead Eastern Michigan to a 41-9 victory against Howard on Sunday in a game that was pushed back a day because of thunderstorms in the Midwest. Julien David gave Howard (0-1) a 6-0 lead in the first quarter, returning an interception 29 yards for a touchdown. The 2-point conversion failed. Trailing 9-3...
Via AP on Fox  |  September 04, 2011
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Eastern Michigan Overcome Storm and Wins Season Opener

YPSILANTI, Mich. —- The sound of the thunder rumbled across the Huron River valley under the quick gathering black clouds, which raced across the sky over the friendliest football stadium in the Mid-American Conference and the home of the Eastern Michigan University Rynearson Stadium Saturday night. Officials for Eastern Michigan University cancelled the kick off of the season...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  September 04, 2011
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Uncle Mel Looking to Ask EMU Some Questions.

YPSILANTI, Mich. —- Well nieces and nephews Uncle Mel has a question for all of you! Can you feel it, the excitement and the electricity in the air that something great is about to happen here in the community? The 2011 football season for Eastern Michigan University is set to unfold Saturday evening at the friendliest football stadium in the Mid-American Conference and the...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  August 30, 2011
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Defense Coordinator Snow Talks About EMU’S Defense

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Under the bright sunshine of an August morning, the sounds of band music, the smell of cooking grills and the laughter of good folks celebrating this year’s edition of the Heritage Festival filled the streets of Ypsilanti but at Rynearson Stadium the Eastern Michigan University football team continues with business as usual of Media Day. Plenty of smiles...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  August 20, 2011
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2011 Opponents: Eastern Michigan

This is a personnel-oriented look at the season's opponents. The game-week previews will be more matchup based. Last year's stats are presented with projected starters in bold and departed players in italics. The Offense Eastern Michigan Offense 2010 Category Raw Rank Yards Per Game 333.42 91 Points Per Game 19...
Via MGoBlog  |  August 02, 2011
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