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Football team anticipates MAC trophy again

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

After a tough loss to the Central Michigan University Chippewas, the Eastern Michigan University football team, 1-9 overall and 0-6 Mid-American Conference, will head over to Kalamazoo Nov. 17 to face their in-state rival the Western Michigan University Broncos, 4-7 overall and 2-5 MAC.

Football team loses to Chippewas 34-31

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

So close. The Eastern Michigan University football team had victory escape them again in the second half of their 34-31 home loss to their Mid-American Conference rival the Central Michigan Chippewas. The Eagles are now 1-9 (0-6 MAC) on the season while CMU is 4-6 (2-4 MAC).

Bronson Hill on and off the football field

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Grand Rapids, Mich. native and Eastern Michigan University sophomore Bronson Hill, number 30 on EMU’s football team, turned heads with his breakout performance against the Toledo Rockets.

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EMU football team prepares for a big win against CMU

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

The time has finally come. It’s rivalry week in Ypsilanti as the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-6 overall, 1-4 Mid-American Conference) come to town to take on the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (1-8 overall, 0-5 MAC), who are the reigning Michigan MAC football champions after beating CMU and Western Michigan University last season.

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EMU football to face Ohio Bobcats Thursday night

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

After their offense hit a speed bump at Bowling Green State University, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles football team (1-7 overall, 0-4 Mid-American Conference) has a Thursday, Nov. 1 game in Athens, Ohio against the Ohio Bobcats (7-1 overall, 3-1 MAC).

Batch works to cut dropouts

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

In an attempt to cut high school dropout rates in half before 2018, former Eastern Michigan University quarterback Charlie Batch, who now plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers, teamed up with the United Way’s Team NFL. Batch has been the Team NFL representative for the Steelers since 2006 and is committed to educational opportunities.

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Shelter teams up with EMU football

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

During the upcoming Nov. 10 football game against Central Michigan University, the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County is teaming up with Eastern Michigan University’s football team in a text-to-donate program, which will allow free entry into the game. By texting “HOME” to 20222 (messaging and data rates may apply), you will donate $10 to the Shelter Association, a program dedicated to ending homelessness in the county.

Eagles offense offensively bad at BGSU

By Alex Alvarado · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team (1-7 overall, 0-4 Mid-American Conference) came up short against the Bowling Green State University Falcons (6-3, 4-1 MAC) with a final score of 24-3.

Eagles subdue prey and capture victory

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

A victory at last! After seven weeks of the regular season, the Eastern Michigan University football team defeated the Army Black Knights 48-38 for their first win of the 2012 campaign.

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Eagles look for first win

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

After six games, the Eastern Michigan University football team is still looking to earn their first win of the season.

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Eagles football loses to UT, Hill impresses in first start

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Bronson Hill had a memorable game to remember Oct. 13 when he ran for 283 yards and four touchdowns in his first career start for the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for the Eagles, as the Toledo Rockets came away with a 52-47 shootout victory at Rynearson Stadium.

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EMU football to face Toledo

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team goes into the Oct. 13 contest with the visiting Toledo Rockets still looking for their first win of the season.

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