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EMU dominates at Eagle Holiday Meet

By Colin Maresh · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s track and field team started the season off Friday with a dominant victory at the Eagle Holiday Meet over Central Michigan University, Bowling Green State University, the University of Toledo and Oakland University.

Talented team suffers losing season

By Al Willman · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team set the bar high over the weekend for the school’s performance over Big Ten basketball teams. In the Eagles’ 47-44 win Saturday at the Convocation Center, they sent the message that the team was in it to win it.

Men’s wrestling split at U of M

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team walked away from the University of Michigan tri-meet Saturday splitting their matches.

Defense key in EMU win over Boilermakers

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

In front of 1,790 fans, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team earned the biggest win of coach Rob Murphy’s era thus far, defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 47-44 Saturday at the Convocation Center.

Awards announced: Four EMU players get All-MAC honor

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

As the football season comes to a close, one thing remains for the Mid-American Conference teams not named Northern Illinois or Kent State.

No shortage of ‘MACtion’ with 7 teams in bowl games

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

It’s that time of year again in college football: bowl season. With seven teams representing the Mid-American Conference in bowl games, there’s a lot of “MACtion” to get excited about.

Detroit Tigers: Position predictions for 2013 season

By Andrew Mascharka · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

After a strong postseason but a lackluster World Series, general manager for the Detroit Tigers, Dave Dombrowski, has a few holes to fill for the 2013 team. Here are my predictions of what positions they need to fill.

Men’s wrestling loses to OU Bobcats 17-16

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team opened its Mid-American Conference season with a loss against the Ohio University Bobcats 17-16 Sunday in Athens, Ohio. The Eagles are 3-4 and 0-1 in the MAC.

Women’s basketball falls to South Dakota Jackrabbits

By Colin Maresh · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team’s rough start to the season continued Tuesday with a heartbreaking 66-65 loss to the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits, putting its record at 1-7.

Men’s basketball loses to Syracuse 84-48

By Colin Maresh · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

In front of 20,822 fans, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team fell to No. 4-ranked Syracuse University Orange 84-48 Monday.

In response to coach English controversy

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

I’ve been getting a lot of feedback, positive and negative, about the Dec. 3 column I wrote about Eastern Michigan University’s head football coach Ron English, and I’d like to clear the air on a few matters.

Football fallout

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Athletic Department and football team announced Tuesday offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ken Karcher is “no longer a member of the EMU coaching staff.” On the heels of a 2-10 season, it was clear that a change needed to be made and Karcher ended up being the program’s choice.

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.