Football - The Eastern Echo

Eagles win first non-conference game since '88

By Robert Hull · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015

It was a successful road trip for Eastern Michigan (1-1) as they accumulated 38 first half points in their 48-29 win to hold on and get the programs first road non-conference win since 1988, against Wyoming (0-2).

COLUMN: A Turning Point Has To Be On The Horizon For EMU Football

By Robert Hull · Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015

The feeling everyone had as they settled into their cars following Saturday's loss to Old Dominion was mutual. It was sheer disappointment and the feeling that this season is shaping up to be just like all the others.

Hill signs with Bears practice squad

By Andrew Mascharka · Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015

Former Eastern Michigan running back Bronson Hill, one week removed from being cut from the Buffalo Bills, is back in the National Football League after signing to the Chicago Bears practice squad.

Eagles drop home opener to ODU

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015

What was a strong start for the Eastern Michigan football team ended with a slow finish for the Eagles, as they fell to Old Dominion 38-34 to open the regular season at Rynearson Stadium.

Under The Radar: Five Guys To Watch For In 2015

By Robert Hull · Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015

With Eastern Michigan's football season opener against Old Dominion looming, I picked my five under the radar guys who could potentially make an impact for the Eagles this season.

Gardner adapts to change to offensive line

By Andrew Mascharka · Friday, Sept. 4, 2015

We, as humans, often consider change a bad thing. The people who embrace change, are the ones who realize that it helps us grow as humans.

Echo writers predict Eagles upcoming season

By Thomas Bieszk & Robert Hull · Friday, Sept. 4, 2015

The Eastern Michigan football team opens their season today against Old Dominion so the Echo Sports football beat writers, Robert Hull and Thomas Bieszk, made their predictions for the season ahead.

Ibe and Zappone look to lead defense

By Thomas Bieszk · Friday, Sept. 4, 2015

Eastern Michigan football has seen plenty of recent struggles as a program, particularly on defense. Last season, saw a third consecutive 2-10 finish in which the defense averaged 41 points per game allowed. Despite that, there were bright-spots on the defense, primarily coming from the linebacking corps.

Beck looks to bring more physicality in sophomore year

By Thomas Bieszk · Friday, Sept. 4, 2015

The transition between year one and year two can be difficult for many football players. Some can turn out better since having a full year of experience, while others hit the proverbial “sophomore slump” and struggle in their second year.

Previewing Old Dominion: Freshman QB to See Gametime

By Robert Hull · Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015

Last Season: 6-6 Overall, 4-4 C-USA Head Coach: Bobby Wilder, 7th Season at ODU (3rd year in FBS, 14-10) Projected Returning Starters: Offense 7*, Defense 5* Key Returning Players: OL Tyler Fisher, OL Conner Mewbourne, WR David Washington, RB Ray Lawry, DL Poncho Barnwell, DL Rashaad Coward Last Season: Last season was the first time in history EMU and ODU met on the gridiron.

Freshman wide receiver looks to make impact

By Andrew Mascharka · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015

He may be one of the smallest players on the field but Eastern Michigan freshman wide receiver Eddie Daugherty is hoping to make a big impact this season.

Tuttle finds "family atmosphere" with Eagles

By Andrew Mascharka · Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015

Eastern Michigan tight end Cody Tuttle has spent the past three years trying to find the right fit for himself. He wanted to find a family atmosphere and that is exactly what he saw in coach Chris Creighton and his staff.

O'Connor to miss entire 2015 season

By Andrew Mascharka · Friday, Aug. 28, 2015

Eastern Michigan defensive lineman and team captain Pat O’Connor will miss the entire 2015 season as announced on “Shep in the Morning” this morning.

From EMU to the NFL, Bronson Hill finds success with the Bills

By Andrew Mascharka · Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015

Former Eastern Michigan football running back Bronson Hill is attempting to do something that only three other active NFL players can say; they played college football at Eastern Michigan University.

Creighton Sees More Depth; Seeks Quick Learners

By Robert Hull · Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015

One week into fall camp and Eastern Michigan football coach Chris Creighton and the Eagles have hit the ground running and it's all about learning something new and getting better everyday.

New Football Series Scheduled; Kentucky, SDSU Coming to The Factory

By Robert Hull · Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015

Eastern Michigan football has scheduled new deals with Kentucky and San Diego State set to begin in the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The deals will have both teams coming to The Factory in 2019.

Hill signs with Buffalo Bills

By Thomas Bieszk · Friday, Aug. 7, 2015

Former EMU running back Bronson Hill has found his way into the NFL, signing with the Buffalo Bills as the NFL preseason begins.

Creighton Reflects Back on His First Year

By Robert Hull · Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015

The first year of the Chris Creighton era is in the books and a new chapter is set to begin as fall camp approaches. Looking back on the last year, a lot of learning, and quite a bit of turbulence went into the first year of Creighton’s coaching tenure, but it’s been an all around joy for Coach Creighton.

Column: Five Reasons Why Eastern Michigan Football Will Be Better

By Thomas Bieszk · Friday, July 31, 2015

Every year, every team around college football begins with a strong sense of confidence that “this is the year.” The good teams believe that they will remain good while the teams who struggled the year before believe that they will be better and surprise many critics.

EMU Ranks Last in MAC Preseason Poll

By Robert Hull · Friday, July 31, 2015

It’s a spot Eastern Michigan’s football team knows all too much about as for the third straight year EMU ranks last among six teams in the Mid-American Conference West Division.