Sports

Offensive coordinator no longer on coaching staff

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012

On Tuesday, the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Department and football team announced offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ken Karcher is “no longer a member of the EMU coaching staff.”

Stafford shares the blame for the Lions’ losing season

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

In the midst of the Detroit Lions sub-par 4-8 season, it is easy to point fingers as to who is at fault.

Wrestling continues streak by getting win vs Vikings

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team has defeated the Cleveland State University Vikings for five straight seasons, and this season was no exception. The Eagles returned home to triumph over the Vikings Friday at Bowen Field House.

Eagles lose to UW Cowgirls

By Colin Maresh · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team continued their early season struggles, falling to 1-6 after a 73-50 loss to the University of Wyoming Cowgirls Saturday at Arena Auditorium in Laramie, Wyo.

EMU coach Ron English is now 0-13 with the Eagles after their loss to the Black Knights on Saturday.

English, expensive waste of tuition

By Al Willman · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

Ron English needs to go. In four years coaching the Eastern Michigan University football team, he has managed to lead his team to a record of 10-38. Breaking down the wins by year will give you an even bigger perspective on exactly how bad this is.

Tigers’ Cabrera clear choice for MVP award

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

As if winning the American League Triple Crown wasn’t enough, Detroit Tigers’ third baseman Miguel Cabrera was voted the AL’s Most Valuable Player Nov. 15. Cabrera is the first Tigers position player to win the MVP since Hank Greenberg in 1940.

Volleyball closes season with a solid 18-15 record

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team had their ups and downs during the season, but closed with an 18-15 record (8-8 Mid-American Conference).

Wrestling wins 2, loses 1 at meet

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team showed improvement when they competed at the North Dakota State University Quad meet Saturday. They took on the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, the Itasca Community College Vikings and the North Dakota State University Bison.

Kayaking Club looks to recruit

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Kayaking Club is looking for new members.

Senior Matt Balkema dreams of playing basketball professionally

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Matt Balkema, who wears the number 45 for the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team, was a man of many talents in high school. A three-sport athlete, Balkema attended Cousino High School in Warren, Mich., which is about 30 minutes northeast of Detroit.

Men’s basketball crushes Crusaders

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Wins were hard to come by for Eastern Michigan University athletic teams over Thanksgiving weekend, but the men’s basketball team managed to defeat the Madonna University Crusaders Saturday 75-57 in front of 552 devoted fans at the Convocation Center.

Football’s Alex Gillett finishes last season at EMU

By Alex Alvarado · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

Alex Gillett is wrapping up his tenure as a leader on the Eastern Michigan University football team. With the support of his close-knit family and his life-long passion for the game of football, the senior has just finished his last game as a student-athlete at EMU.