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Notebook: West sets FBS record days after tragedy

Western Michigan’s Brandon West set the FBS record for career all-purpose yards Saturday in his team’s 35-14 road win over Eastern Michigan University.

Western Michigan tailback Brandon West (2) rushes against Eastern Michigan on Saturday at Rynearson Stadium. He set the FBS record for most career all-purpose yards.

Matt Stevens catches one of his two touchdown passes Saturday. Eastern Michigan lost 35-14 to Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium.

Western Michigan hands Eastern Michigan 10th consecutive loss

Eastern Michigan University hurt its own cause Saturday, as it made six turnovers at Rynearson Stadium en route to a 35-14 loss to Western Michigan for its 10th consecutive defeat.

Jeff Genyk posing in his final game at Eastern Michigan. He is now a college football commentator for ESPN360.com

Nostalgia: Genyk on ESPN, Boykins back in NBA

Some older Eastern Michigan names have found their way back in the news recently, including former football coach Jeff Genyk and guard Earl Boykins.

Live blog: Eastern Michigan hosts in-state rival Western Michigan

A live blog of Eastern Michigan’s football game against Western Michigan. Kickoff for the home finale is 1 p.m. Saturday. Join staff writer Ryan Remstad in discussion.

Commentary: Fans should show some support

It’s easy to write disparaging commentary about the winless Eastern Michigan football team.

Coach Ron English looks on during the homecoming game Oct. 3, as a barren stadium provides backdrop. The attendance significantly has dropped each each game.

Seniors to try for win in home finale

Being winless this late in a football season can bring a lot of pressure and anxiety, arguably just as much as the undefeated teams have vying for a national championship.

Commentary: Status quo in week 11 of Pool's Power Rankings

The best and worst teams apparently like the way things are, as No. 1 Alabama stayed undefeated and winless No. 120 Eastern Michigan, well, lost again. They remain where they’ve grown accustomed to in week 11 of Pool’s Power Rankings.

Football: Northern Illinois extends Eastern Michigan's losing streak to 9

Northern Illinois defeated Eastern Michigan 50-6 tonight in DeKalb, Ill.

Eagles to face Northern Illinois

Eastern Michigan coach Ron English said he believes a quick turnaround could help his team, which plays Northern Illinois at 6:30 CDT Thursday night in DeKalb, Ill.

Commentary: Week 10 sees EMU holding last place in Pool's Power Rankings

Alabama sails while Eastern Michigan University tows the anchor.

Football: Thoughts from Northern Illinois perspective

Eastern Michigan (0-8, 0-4 Mid-American Conference) plays Northern Illinois (5-3, 3-1) at 6:30 CDT Thursday night in DeKalb, Ill.

Arkansas drubs EMU

Arkansas scored 21 in each of the first three quarters Saturday to run away with a 63-27 victory in Fayetteville, Ark.

Football: Arkansas overpowers Eastern Michigan, 63-27

The Eastern Echo sports staff didn’t make the trip to Fayetteville, Ark., but here’s some stories from other news outlets:

The Eastern Echo isn't traveling to Fayetteville, Ark.

The sports staff will not be traveling Saturday to Fayetteville, Ark. for Eastern Michigan’s 6 p.m. CDT football game against Arkansas. It’s expected to be televised on ESPNU and broadcast on WEMU 89.1 FM.

Commentary: Eastern Michigan's trip to Arkansas is good pay, no win

College football is sometimes less about X’s and O’s and more about money. That couldn’t be more evident this week, as Eastern Michigan is preparing to play Arkansas on Saturday. Kickoff is 6 p.m. CDT and will be televised on ESPNU.

Commentary: Eastern Michigan falls to 120, Alabama stays best in Pool's Power Rankings

For the second week in a row, Alabama is No. 1 in Pool’s Power Rankings. Meanwhile, Eastern Michigan University secured the bottom spot after a loss to last week’s No. 120 Ball State.