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Myles McNeal talks Eagles football and senior season

By Charles Post · Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019

Myles McNeal, who is a 3-star recruit according to 247 Sports, committed to play for the Eastern Michigan football program on April 16, 2019. He is scheduled to graduate from Grand Blanc Community High School in 2020 and will join the Eagles team following that. McNeal is a 5’11”, 180-pound cornerback for the Grand Blanc Bobcats, and is rated the 50th best player in the state of Michigan.

EMU student seeks donations for stem cell transplant

EMU senior seeking donations for stem cell transplant

By Ashlee Buhler · Thursday, July 18, 2019

April Austin, a legally blind EMU student, is seeking donations for a stem cell transplant that could stop multiple sclerosis in it’s tracks. While her health deteriorates, she is caring for her 11-year-old autistic son who is non-verbal, and working as a substitute teacher in Ypsilanti.

John Bowler details ups and downs of playing and coaching

By Charles Post · Tuesday, July 16, 2019

John Bowler played four years for the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team from 2003-2006. After playing professionally in Germany for multiple years, he was promoted to head coach at Des Moines Area Community College on July 1, 2018. Bowler’s goal is to continue the recent success on and off the court at DMACC.

EMU football gets new commit Rico Small

By Zach Sturgill · Saturday, July 6, 2019

Eastern Michigan football has a new commitment in Rico Small out of Northeast Cleveland. Small is a 3-star wide receiver that made his announcement on June 24 via Twitter.

Milan defensive back commits to the Eagles

By Charles Post · Friday, July 5, 2019

Tristen Hines announced his commitment to play for the Eastern Michigan football program on June 22, 2019. Hines is a 175-pound defensive back out of Milan. He will graduate from Milan High School in 2020 and will attend Eastern Michigan the following school year.

Jamell Harris plans to continue professional career

By Charles Post · Sunday, June 30, 2019

Jamell Harris joined the Eastern Michigan basketball program as a freshman that knew if he worked hard enough, he’d earn minutes and work himself into the rotation. Four years later, he became one of the best shot blockers and rebounders in school history and helped bring the program their first ever MAC West division title.

Justin Meis' freshman season in review

By Zach Sturgill · Monday, June 24, 2019

Eastern Michigan baseball is one month removed from the last time they played, finishing out the 2019 season against Kent State. The Eagles had a 6-21 conference record in a season that featured the young talent that this Eagles team had on the field. Here is a look at the freshman season of Eastern Michigan pitcher Justin Meis.

Brittney Barros with the Heroes for Change award

Eastern Michigan University student honored at Radio Disney Music Awards

By Ashlee Buhler · Saturday, June 22, 2019

Brittney Barros, a senior at Eastern Michigan University, has spent her life advocating for children in foster care. On June 16, she received the Heroes for Change award at the Radio Disney Music Awards.

Earl Boykins reflects on playing and coaching career

By Charles Post · Thursday, June 13, 2019

More than 20 years after his time at Eastern Michigan, the name Earl Boykins still means a lot to the Eagles’ athletics program. He helped put the basketball team on the national scene with two NCAA Tournament appearances in four years. In the 21 seasons since Boykins graduated from EMU, he’s had a successful NBA career with multiple teams and started his own AAU program named Boykins Basketball Academy.