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Eagles Sports Tips and Tales

By Blake McQueary · Sunday, March 10, 2024

The latest installment of The Eastern Echo's Sports Tips and Tales, highlighting the latest events and news around the EMU athletic world.

Eastern Michigan football set to kickoff 2024 season with spring practice starting Monday, March 11

By Blake McQueary · Sunday, March 10, 2024

The Eagles will complete a five-week practice period that includes 15 practice dates as they will hit the field three times per week. It will end with the program's annual spring game, which is scheduled for Friday, April 12.

Eagles add 14 newcomers to football program after Late Signing Day period

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024

The Eastern Michigan University football team adds a total of 44 new faces to the program after the Late Signing Day Period records 13 high school athletes signing their NLIs.

South Alabama dominates Eastern Michigan, 59-10, en route to first-ever bowl game victory in program history

By Blake McQueary · Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University football team battled against the University of South Alabama in the 68 Ventures Bowl where the Jaguars cruised to notch its first-ever bowl game win in program history

Eastern Michigan vs. South Alabama game preview, odds, what to watch

By Blake McQueary · Friday, Dec. 22, 2023

A full game preview of what's to come in the 68 Ventures Bowl as the Eastern Michigan University football team takes on South Alabama University inside the Jaguars' home stadium at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

Eastern Michigan University football adds 29 to program after Early Signing Period

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

By Blake McQueary · Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023

The sixth official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

By Blake McQueary · Monday, Dec. 11, 2023

The sixth official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

EMU football’s Brian Dooley awarded 2023 Disney Spirit Award

By Blake McQueary · Monday, Dec. 11, 2023

Eastern Michigan University football offensive lineman Brian Dooley was honored with the 2023 Disney Spirit Award, honoring the most inspirational figure in college football every year, after donating his athletic scholarship earlier this season to walk-on offensive lineman Zack Conti. Dooley was presented with the award at the "Home Depot College Football Awards" on ESPN on Friday, Dec. 8.

Eagles to go bowling in Alabama at the 68 Ventures Bowl against South Alabama

By Blake McQueary · Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University football team will officially go bowling in Mobile, Ala., against South Alabama in their third-consecutive bowl game appearance, and sixth appearance since 2016, which ranks first in the MAC and second amongst teams in Michigan.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

By Blake McQueary · Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023

The fifth official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

A look into potential bowl game selections and matchups for the Eastern Michigan football team

By Blake McQueary · Friday, Dec. 1, 2023

As the Eastern Michigan University football team will once again go bowling, Echo Sports Editor Blake McQueary looks at the potential bowl games the Eagles could be playing in when time comes in two weeks.

Eastern Michigan vs. Buffalo game preview, odds, what to watch

By Blake McQueary · Monday, Nov. 20, 2023

Full preview of Eagles and Buffalos Tuesday night matchup

Eagles survive double overtime lights against Akron, 30-27

By Blake McQueary and Jack Monk · Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023

With Bowl game eligibility on the line, the Eagles outlasted Akron in a double overtime nail-biter, 30-27, to give the seniors a walkoff win on senior night.

Eastern Michigan vs. Akron game preview, odds, what to watch

By Blake McQueary · Monday, Nov. 13, 2023

Sports Editor Blake McQueary gives his insight on the Eastern Michigan University football team's final home game of the season against the University of Akron

Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo game preview, odds, what to watch

By Blake McQueary · Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023

It's officially time for midweek MACtion as Sports Editor Blake McQueary gives insight into the matchup between EMU and Toledo

EMU Athletics to name football field after legend Maxx Crosby

By Blake McQueary · Monday, Oct. 30, 2023

EMU Athletics will name the football field after legend Maxx Crosby following a $1 million donation to the athletic program.

Eastern Michigan vs. Western Michigan game preview, odds, what to watch

By Blake McQueary · Friday, Oct. 27, 2023

Echo Sports Editor gives his insight into a game preview look as the Eastern Michigan University football team takes on rival Western Michigan University

Eastern Michigan vs. Northern Illinois game preview, odds, what to watch

By Blake McQueary · Friday, Oct. 20, 2023

With both teams on two-game winning streaks and in the hunt for a conference title, sports editor Blake McQueary gives some insight for a game preview between Eastern Michigan and Northern Illinois

Eastern Michigan outlasts Kent State in MAC battle 28-14

By Blake McQueary · Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023

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