Football - The Eastern Echo

Commentary: Alabama remains No.1 in Pool's Power Rankings

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

Another week of college football has finished, and once again Alabama hasn’t lost and Ball State hasn’t won, which has earned them their respective top and bottom spots in Pool’s Power Rankings for week eight.

Students, as well as area locals, showed up to see the game and support the cause at 2008's “Dig and Kick Pink” day.

"Dig, Kick Pink" to help fight breast cancer

By Jeremiah Juncker · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Saturday has been marked “Dig and Kick Pink” day by the EMU Athletic Department for the purpose of raising money for breast cancer awareness.

Terrence Blevins (3) rushes against a tough Kent State defense in Eastern’s 28-6 loss Saturday.

EMU takes tough loss to Kent State, 28-6

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

After a 28-6 loss Saturday at Rynearson Stadium to Mid-American Conference opponent Kent State, Eastern Michigan coach Ron English said it was a difficult postgame locker room to step into.

Notebook: English: Team shows emotion

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

Eastern Michigan coach Ron English’s demeanor can often be described as intense or fiery, but he was more somber than usual at his postgame news conference following a 28-6 loss to Kent State on Saturday.

Eastern Michigan defensive back Chris May returns an interception against Kent State on Saturday.

Kent State defeats Eastern Michigan 28-6

By Ryan Remstad · Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009

Kent State defeated Eastern Michigan 28-6 on Saturday at Rynearson Stadium behind freshman quarterback Spencer Keith’s three touchdowns.

English sticks to his guns heading into game against Kent State

By Justin Souva · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

Eastern Michigan football coach Ron English said his staff would stick to its philosophy, despite starting 0-5, heading into Saturday’s game against Kent State.

Commentary: Alabama is atop week 7 in Pool's Power Rankings

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

It’s a new week in college football, which means a new list of power rankings of the nation’s best and worst college football teams from yours truly. This week’s poll not only has some familiar teams, but also some newcomers.

Dwayne Priest (22) runs Saturday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday. He had 21 rushing yards in EMU’s loss.

Notebook: Eastern Michigan football struggling

By Justin Souva · Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009

MOUNT PLEASANT – After a 56-8 loss to Central Michigan on Saturday, Eastern Michigan is 0-5 (0-2 Mid-American Conference).

Dan LeFevour (13) in Central Michigan’s 56-8 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday. He tied a career high with six touchdowns (3 passing, 3 rushing).

LeFevour proves he's real deal, again

By Justin Souva · Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009

MOUNT PLEASANT – Dan LeFevour had his way with Eastern Michigan’s defense Saturday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.**

Commentary: Pool's College Football Power Rankings

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

College football’s top 25 polls are released every Sunday and sometimes it can leave people scratching their heads.

Temple tailback Bernard Pierce (30) at the end of one of his 25 carries Saturday. He helped his team to a 24-12 win with 180 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Eastern Michigan's homecoming spoiled by Temple

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009

Eastern Michigan University’s homecoming football game was Saturday. Alumni and students alike flocked to Rynearson Stadium to take part in the pageantry, name a king and queen and help cheer their team to a victory.

Ron English (far right) looks from the sideline in EMU’s loss Saturday. His defense allowed 365 yards.

Notebook: English: Defense is a 'travesty'

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009

It was another big rushing output for Eastern Michigan University’s opponent Saturday.

Marvon Sanders (27) carries the ball against Temple during the second quarter of the EMU vs. Temple game.

Temple extends Eastern Michigan's losing streak

By Ryan Remstad · Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009

Eastern Michigan’s losing skid to start the season was extended to four today, and its homecoming was spoiled as Temple won 24-12 in the Mid-American Conference game at Rynearson Stadium.

Eagles going for first win of season

By Justin Souva · Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009

Eastern Michigan University’s football team is hungry for a win, as it should be.

Alex Gillett (13) under pressure from linebacker (88) Craig Roh during EMU’s 45-17 loss to Michigan on Sept. 19 when he filled in for the injured Andy Schmitt. Gillett will share playing time with Kyle McMahon on Saturday, coach Ron English said.

Two quarterbacks to fill in for injured Schmitt

By Justin Souva · Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009

After losing fifth-year senior and four-year starter Andy Schmitt to a season-ending knee injury, Eastern Michigan University plans to use two quarterbacks against Temple.

Andy Schmitt (7) runs on Saturday against Michigan. He later left during the fourth quarter with a season-ending knee injury.

With Schmitt out, questions loom

By Jeremiah Juncker · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

While Jacory Stone went through his familiar after-practice work, catching passes from his quarterback, it was an unfamiliar face throwing him out routes Tuesday evening.

Commentary: Andy Schmitt's injury doesn't spell end for Eastern Michigan

By Justin Souva · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

A true test lies ahead for coach Ron English and his Eastern Michigan football team.

Andy Schmitt during the second quarter of the EMU vs. Michigan game, Saturday.

Schmitt out for season

By Justin Souva · Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009

The fifth-year senior was injured during the fourth quarter of his team’s loss to Michigan on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.

Andy Schmitt was helped off the field in the fourth quarter of EMU’s game against Michigan on Saturday. He didn’t return from the injury.

Notebook: Schmitt leaves with injury

By Justin Souva · Monday, Sept. 21, 2009

With the game well out of reach Saturday late in the fourth quarter of a 45-17 defeat by Michigan, Eastern Michigan fifth-year senior quarterback Andy Schmitt wasn’t able to finish after an apparent right leg injury.

Commentary: School spirit is a choice

By Adrienne Conner · Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009

When I was in high school, I hated pep rallies and always skipped them. I never understood why schools made it mandatory to sit on a hard bench and hear about football, a sport I could never follow. If anything, it seems we would be required to have rallies for baseball teams since it’s supposedly America’s favorite pastime, not that I like the sport any better.