Football - The Eastern Echo

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.

EMU football suffers first home loss; defeated 33-31 by Ball State

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University football team fell 33-31 at home Saturday for the first time this season against the Cardinals of Ball State.

EMU Michigan MAC Champions for first time since '08

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011

A 50-yard run into the end zone by Javonti Greene with 7:46 to play, set the Eagles up for a 14-10 Homecoming victory Saturday over the Western Michigan Broncos.

Un-Happy Valley for the Eagles

By Brandon Karsten · Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011

The Eagles drop their last non-conference game 34-6 on Saturday against Penn State.

Eagles take first loss against Wolverines

By Spenser Williams · Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011

The Eagles and Wolverines combined for 583 rushing yards as the Eagles took their first loss of the 2011 season.

Lack of defense gives Broncos win

By Ryan Larimore · Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010

Despite the return of the suspended players, the Eastern Michigan University football team couldn’t get past Western Michigan, losing 45-30 in a game that lacked significant defense by either team.

Dan DeMaster (65) chases after Steven Jackson on a 21-yard interception on a pass from sophomore quarterback Alex Gillett who was 15-of-33 passing for 208 yards including a touchdown. The Bobcats won, 30-17 pulling away from a 10-10 halftime tie. The Eagles are off to a rocky 0-5 start for the season.

Loss at Homecoming 17th in a row

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University football team lost 30-17 to the Ohio University Bobcats Saturday at Rynearson Stadium.

Army defeats EMU football team, 31-27, in Eagles' home opener

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010

Despite a having a three-point lead near the end of the fourth quarter, the Eastern Michigan University football team lost 31-27 Saturday to Army at Rynearson Stadium.

Commentary: Texas, Alabama deserve championship bid, says Pool's Power Rankings

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

The regular season has basically come to an end, and it’s official: Alabama is No. 1, and EMU is No. 120.

Roundup: Minority football coaches on the rise

By Sports Staff · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

The number of FBS minority coaches has risen from nine to 13 in recent weeks, USA Today reported Wednesday. Two minorities earned jobs for BCS teams.

Roundup: CMU tops Ohio for Mid-American Conference championship

By Sports Staff · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009

DETROIT – Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour led his team Friday to a 20-10 victory over Ohio in the Mid-American Conference championship at Ford Field.