Football

EMU fans hope for turnaround

By Christopher James · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

Eastern Michigan University football fans have been waiting to see what this year’s team is capable of after having its best seasons in the last couple of years.

NFL forecasts torn in week two

By Josh Zucal · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

Fans are flummoxed, coaches are confused, and pundits are perplexed. Yes, after week two of the NFL season people are collectively saying, “What just happened?”

EMU football to face MSU Saturday

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team has given up 1,543 yards in the first three games of their 2012 campaign.

Losing continues at Purdue

By Harry Eichholtz · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

What once appeared as an optimistic and promising season for the Eastern Michigan football team turned into a nightmare in West Lafayette, Ind.

Packers defeat Bears in their first conference game

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

The Green Bay Packers’ defense held their own, and then some, in Thursday’s 23-10 victory over the Chicago Bears.

Staff NFL Picks: Week 2

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

Ashlyn Zarate: Green Bay Packers over the Chicago Bears Arturo Rodriguez: Chicago Bears beating the Green Bay Packers over the Chicago Bears

NFL second week preview: Packers, Bears face off 1st

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

The NFL’s second week starts Thursday night with the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears facing off at Lambeau Field.

NFL overturns suspensions of veteran players

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

The NFL made headlines on Friday when they announced that a panel had overturned the suspensions of New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma, defensive end Will Smith, free-agent defensive end Anthony Hargrove and former Saint and now Cleveland Brown linebacker Scott Fujita.

Eagle football crushed in 31-14 loss to Illinois State

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team opened up their home schedule with a 31-14 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds, which was the first matchup between the two schools since 1981.

Eagle football battles Purdue on the road Saturday

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

Following their 31-14 loss in the home opener Saturday afternoon, the Eagles will be traveling to West Lafayette, Ind.

EMU football preps for Illinois

By Ashlyn Zarate · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

After losing to Ball State in their season opener, the Eastern Michigan University football team is looking to snag a victory in their first home game of the season against Illinois State University Sept. 8.

Detroit Lions: 2012 preview

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

The NFL’s regular season kicks off in less than a week, and already the number one question in many people’s minds is, “Can the Detroit Lions stay healthy, and how do they stack up against other teams?”

EMU football team falls short against Ball State Cardinals in 37-26 loss

By Ashlyn Zarate · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

The football game in Munice, Ind. looked a little bleak at the end of the first quarter with the Ball State Cardinals leading the Eastern Michigan Eagles with a score of 10-0.

EMU football has high hopes for 2012-13

By Thomas Bieszk · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team enters the 2012 season with high hopes after finishing 2011 with their best record in over 20 years.

New show highlights EMU sports

By Al Willman · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

On Aug. 20, Eastern Michigan University and Fox Sports Detroit announced a new television show titled, “Eastern Michigan All-Access.” The show’s goal is to highlight the university’s athletic program and its various teams.

EMU football needs support from campus

By Harry Eichholtz · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

A roaring stadium, or what many in the football world call “The Twelfth Man,” can be the deciding factor in any close matchup.

EMU football forecast: 5th place?

By Darrius Thompson · Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012

The July 24 prognostication of Eastern Michigan University’s football team this year was quite surprising, as members of the league’s media chose EMU to finish 5th of the six Mid-American Conference West Division teams. EMU is said to fall to four teams that include Toledo, Northern Illinois, Western Michigan and Ball State, while surpassing Central Michigan.