Football

EMU alum travels long road to be NFL scout

By Eugene Evans · Monday, June 17, 2013

The process of finding the right player to draft and cultivate is no easy task, but for Carolina Panthers area college scout John E.

Former EMU football player passes away

By Al Willman · Friday, April 26, 2013

Former Eastern Michigan University football running back/punt returner Marcus Mathews passed away Wednesday at the age of 48, the university announced in a press release Friday morning. Mathews graduated from Cooley High School in his hometown of Detroit, Mich.

Defensive tackle Jason Jones (left center) was drafted 54th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He has played in 61 NFL games and has 92 tackles and 18.5 sacks.

Lions sign EMU alumnus Jones

By Al Willman · Sunday, March 17, 2013

The Detroit Lions announced the signing of former Eastern Michigan University defensive tackle Jason Jones on Wednesday.

Correction

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

In the Feb. 7 edition of The Eastern Echo, the article “Eagle football adds 21 new recruits,” was incorrectly credited to Sports Editor Al Williams when it was written by Staff Writer Alex Alvarado.

Eagle football adds 21 new recruits

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Wednesday was one of the biggest college football holidays of the year: National Signing Day. At 7 a.m., National Letters of Intent were finally allowed to be submitted to the schools where thousands of players from high school stars to college transfers were able to officially declare where they will be playing college football in the fall of 2013.

Students, staff weigh in on Super Bowl

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

Sunday marks the 47th installment of the Super Bowl. What makes the day unique is the opposing head coaches are brothers. Members of The Eastern Echo staff as well as notable people around Eastern Michigan University have chimed in with their Super Bowl predictions.

Super Bowl XLVII: Which team will prevail?

By Alex Alvarado · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

For football fans, the Super Bowl represents the biggest game of the entire year. On Feb. 3, millions of pigskin fans will be watching the final showdown featuring the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers.

Leading receiver plays in all-star game Friday

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013

Eastern Michigan University football’s senior tight end Garrett Hoskins was chosen to play in the second annual Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game Friday. The game will be played at Kino Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.

English picks Parrish to coordinate offense

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013

Head coach Ron English announced Monday that Stan Parrish would be the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Eastern Michigan University. Parrish will be replacing previous offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ken Karcher.

Awards announced: Four EMU players get All-MAC honor

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

As the football season comes to a close, one thing remains for the Mid-American Conference teams not named Northern Illinois or Kent State.

No shortage of ‘MACtion’ with 7 teams in bowl games

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

It’s that time of year again in college football: bowl season. With seven teams representing the Mid-American Conference in bowl games, there’s a lot of “MACtion” to get excited about.

In response to coach English controversy

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

I’ve been getting a lot of feedback, positive and negative, about the Dec. 3 column I wrote about Eastern Michigan University’s head football coach Ron English, and I’d like to clear the air on a few matters.

Football fallout

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Athletic Department and football team announced Tuesday offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ken Karcher is “no longer a member of the EMU coaching staff.” On the heels of a 2-10 season, it was clear that a change needed to be made and Karcher ended up being the program’s choice.

Offensive coordinator no longer on coaching staff

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012

On Tuesday, the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Department and football team announced offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ken Karcher is “no longer a member of the EMU coaching staff.”

Stafford shares the blame for the Lions’ losing season

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

In the midst of the Detroit Lions sub-par 4-8 season, it is easy to point fingers as to who is at fault.

EMU coach Ron English is now 0-13 with the Eagles after their loss to the Black Knights on Saturday.

English, expensive waste of tuition

By Al Willman · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

Ron English needs to go. In four years coaching the Eastern Michigan University football team, he has managed to lead his team to a record of 10-38. Breaking down the wins by year will give you an even bigger perspective on exactly how bad this is.

Football’s Alex Gillett finishes last season at EMU

By Alex Alvarado · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

Alex Gillett is wrapping up his tenure as a leader on the Eastern Michigan University football team. With the support of his close-knit family and his life-long passion for the game of football, the senior has just finished his last game as a student-athlete at EMU.

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