Football - The Eastern Echo

Grading EMU football at the halfway point of the season

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Following Saturday’s 37-27 win over the University at Buffalo, Eastern Michigan University reached the official halfway point of its season. It hasn’t been the easiest time for coach Chris Creighton, but there are some measurable accomplishments he and his team have made so far.

Eastern Michigan quarterback Reggie Bell takes a selfie for a fan after EMU's 37-27 victory over Buffalo Saturday in Ypsilanti.

Eagles snap 4 game skid, beat Buffalo

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014

The Eastern Michigan Eagles earned their first Mid-American Conference win of the season with a 37-27 homecoming victory over the visiting University at Buffalo Bulls at Rynearson Stadium, Saturday.

Eastern Michigan players break through the wall before they took on Buffalo Saturday in Ypsilanti.

5 things to take away from EMU's 37-27 win over Buffalo

By Al Willman · Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014

Five things to take away from Eastern Michigan’s 37-27 homecoming victory over the University at Buffalo.

MAC Week 7 preview

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

Central Michigan University (3-3, 1-1 MAC) at Northern Illinois University (4-1, 1-0 MAC)The CMU Chippewas travel to DeKalb, Ill., to face the NIU Huskies on Saturday.

NFL week 5 round-up, week 6 preview

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

Bills Kick Down LionsThe Detroit Lions fell to the Buffalo Bills 17-14 on Sunday as Bills kicker Dan Carpenter made a 58-yard field goal with four seconds remaining.

Eagle of the Week: Anthony Zappone

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

Following his six tackles – two for loss, and a sack in Eastern Michigan’s 31-6 loss to the Akron University Zips, linebacker Anthony Zappone was named the Eastern Echo’s Eagle of the Week.

An Eastern Michigan player carries the sledgehammer onto the field before the Eagles took on Akron Saturday afternoon in Akron, Ohio.

Eagles look to impress homecoming crowd with first conference win of 2014

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

Eastern Michigan University football coach Chris Creighton had high expectations for his team going into Mid-American Conference play. He said despite the team’s lack of punch in the second half of Saturday’s 31-6 loss to the Akron University Zips, all is not lost.

Eastern Michigan quarterback Rob Bolden completed 17 passes for 185 yards in the Eagles 31-6 loss to Akron.

Eagles drop MAC opener to Akron, 31-6.

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University football team gave up 31 unanswered points on the way to a 31-6 loss at the hands of the Akron University Zips, Saturday.

5 things to take away from EMU's 31-6 loss to Akron

By Al Willman · Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014

Five things to take away from Eastern Michigan’s 31-6 loss to Akron, Saturday.

Darius Scott dismissed from football team

By Al Willman · Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University senior cornerback Darius Scott was dismissed from the football team, Wednesday night.

Fresh off bye week, Eagles ready to face Akron

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

After having a week off, the Eastern Michigan University football team will be taking on the University of Akron, Saturday.This will be the Mid-American Conference opener for the Eagles (1-3). Akron is coming off a 21-10 victory against the University of Pittsburgh last week.

Toledo beat Central Michigan Saturday night, 42-28. (Photo Credit | University of Toledo Athletics)

Week 5 MAC round-up

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

Mid-American Conference round-up for week 5.

MAC preview: Week 5

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University football team has the week off, but a good portion of the Mid-American Conference will be in action, Saturday.

Week 4 MAC round-up

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014

Mid-American Conference round-up, week 4

Eagles blown out by Spartans, 73-14

By Al Willman · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles made the short trip to East Lansing to take on the no. 11 ranked Michigan State University Spartans, Saturday, leaving on the losing end of a 73-14 blowout.

5 things to take away from EMU's 73-14 loss to Michigan State

By Al Willman · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

Here are the five things to take away from Eastern Michigan University’s 73-14 blowout loss to no. 11 ranked Michigan State University.

NFL round-up for Week 2

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014

National Football League Round-up, Week 2Detroit Lions:After a very impressive start to the season with a 35-14 victory over the New York

EMU football set for matchup at Michigan State

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University football team will be traveling to East Lansing, Mich. to take on Michigan State University, Saturday. This will be the first matchup between the Eagles and the Spartans since Sept.

From walk-on to stand out, linebacker makes an impact for EMU

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014

Walking on to a Division I football team isn’t easy – for a walk-on to earn a scholarship is even more difficult. Eastern Michigan University redshirt junior linebacker Great Ibe (pronounced “e-bay”) did just that.

COLUMN: Assault should not be treated differently for athletes

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014

This past week was an absolute nightmare for the National Football League and its commissioner Roger Goodell. It started Monday when a video surfaced of Ray Rice - who was indicted in March when he knocked out his wife Jenay, who was his fiancée at the time, in the elevator of a New Jersey hotel – physically knocking her out.