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Morgan State football player dies over the weekend

By Al Willman · Monday, Aug. 25, 2014

Morgan State University freshman defensive lineman Marquise Meadow, 18, died Sunday after becoming disoriented during a workout two weeks ago, according to the Washington Post.

Reggie Bell named starting QB vs. Morgan State

By Al Willman · Monday, Aug. 25, 2014

Eastern Michigan University football coach Chris Creighton took part in his first Mid-American Conference teleconference Monday morning and wasted no time naming redshirt freshman quarterback Reggie Bell the starter for the Aug. 30 regular season opener against Morgan State University.

EMU soccer blanks Indiana, 2-0

By Al Willman · Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team won its second consecutive game Sunday, with a 2-0 victory over the Indiana University Hoosiers at Scicluna Field.The Eagles last played the Hoosiers on Sept. 6, 2013 – leaving with a 1-0 loss.

EMU soccer shuts out Fordham 2-0 in regular season opener

By Al Willman · Friday, Aug. 22, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team began the defense of its Mid-American Conference regular season title Friday with a 2-0 win over the Fordham University Rams at Scicluna Field.

Eastern Michigan Releases Non-Conference Basketball Schedule

By Andrew Mascharka · Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team released its non-conference schedule Tuesday.

New coach, different attitude highlight optimistic EMU football team

By Al Willman · Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014

After the emotional roller coaster the Eastern Michigan University football team rode last year – the death of receiver Demarius Reed, the firing of former coach Ron English and the usual attendance woes – it appears as if first-year coach Chris Creighton has made strides toward improving the atmosphere in the locker room.

SPORTS COLUMN: EMU needs to add Demarius Reed to the Ring of Honor at Rynearson Stadium, retire his jersey

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University athletic department announced Tuesday in a story on its website that construction on “The Factory” – the nickname it gave to Rynearson Stadium – was complete.There’s only one thing wrong – it’s not.

Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrids practice at Scicluna Field Thursday afternoon in Ypsilanti before they face Manchester United at Michigan Stadium Saturday.

Real Madrid practices at EMU before match at the Big House

By Dana Afana · Friday, Aug. 1, 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos, Xabi Alonso and Iker Casillas among others of the Real Madrid soccer team took over Scicluna Field Thursday to practice for their friendly match against Manchester United this Saturday at the Michigan Stadium.

EMU reaches agreement with IMG College

By Jillian Seach · Wednesday, July 30, 2014

IMG College announced on July 29 that it has reached a representation agreement with Eastern Michigan University.

EMU Football adds 3 non-conference games to schedule

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, July 28, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University football team has announced three future non-conference games to its schedule according to the 2014 EMU media guide. On Sept.

EMU hires deputy athletic director

By Al Willman · Monday, July 28, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University Athletic Department announced Monday the hiring of Christian Spears as the Deputy Director of Athletics.

Final arguments begin in trial of Ed Thomas

By Drew Saunders · Monday, July 28, 2014

The final arguments for the trial of Ed Thomas in the murder of EMU wide receiver Demarius Reed started at 8:30, Monday. Thomas is accused of felony murder or assisting in murder, as well as armed robbery. Nimish Gantra, assistant prosecuting attorney for Washtenaw County began the closing arguments.

EMU football team lands highly touted transfer

By Al Willman · Friday, July 18, 2014

After reports surfaced earlier this week, the Eastern Michigan University athletic department officially announced the transfer of Rob Bolden from Louisiana State University late Friday afternoon. He will be eligible for the 2014 season.

First defendant pleads guilty in shooting of Demarius Reed

By Drew Saunders · Friday, July 18, 2014

The case of murdered Eastern Michigan University football player Demarius Reed took a new twist Friday morning when one of the accused men, Kristopher Pratt, 20 of Detroit, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.

Van Ameyde named baseball coach

By Al Willman · Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Eastern Michigan University named Mark Van Ameyde its baseball coach Tuesday. Van Ameyde is switching one green and white jersey for another, as he spent the last six years as the assistant coach for former EMU assistant Jake Boss at Michigan State University.

Former EMU Baseball coach Ron Oestrike dies at the age of 82

By Al Willman · Friday, July 11, 2014

Former Eastern Michigan University baseball coach Ron Oestrike died early Friday afternoon. He was 82.

David Bolyard named EMU Head Wrestling Coach

By Jillian Seach · Thursday, June 26, 2014

On Wednesday, June 25, Eastern Michigan University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Heather Lyke announced that seven-year EMU Associate Head Wrestling Coach David Bolyard will take over as Head Coach of the EMU wrestling program effective immediately. The search for a new coach began in late May following the resignation of long time head coach Derek DelPorto.

4 Eastern Michigan football players named Athlon Sports All-MAC

By Jillian Seach · Monday, June 23, 2014

Five members of the Eastern Michigan University football team had been selected as All-Mid-American Conference honorees, Athlon Sports said June 19.

COLUMN: Putting The Factory in perspective

By Al Willman · Sunday, June 22, 2014

Thursday’s announcement by Heather Lyke, Eastern Michigan University Vice President and Director of Athletics and football coach Chris Creighton of the installation of grey turf at Rynearson Stadium (henceforth called “The Factory”) has already sparked a great deal of discussion on social media – most of it negative.

EMU football stadium gets new turf

By Drew Dood · Thursday, June 19, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University athletics department announced on Thursday June 19 that it has plans to make a new gray FieldTurf Revolution surface for Rynearson Stadium.