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Cross country to repeat?

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After clinching their 15th Mid-American Conference championship last season, the Eastern Michigan Eagles men’s cross country team expects to be competitive and possibly repeat as champion.



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Soccer moving toward goals

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As a new season gets under way, the Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team will look to improve on last year and go a few steps farther in the playoffs.



Coach Ron English at MAC Media Preview 2011

English sets high goal for EMU football

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The Mid-American Conference held its annual football media preview July 26 at Ford Field in Detroit. Coaches and student athletes from all 13 member universities were interviewed by media outlets from throughout the country.



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REC-IM director retires

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This week was full of layoffs at Eastern Michigan University as it released its new budget, and in the midst of it all Bob England, the only director of recreation and intramurals in EMU history, announced his retirement.


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Wendzicki ends career

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Senior left-hander Robert Wendzicki pitched more innings last season than he had in the entirety of his career on the mound for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team. In the 2011 season, he pitched 106.2 innings, which is fifth most in program history for a single season, and allowed 40 earned runs on 110 hits with a 3.38 ERA.



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Soccer makes goals

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The Eastern Michigan University Women’s soccer team finished its last season 9-7-5 overall and 6-2-3 in the Mid-American Conference after being eliminated from the MAC tournament in a shootout (4-2) in the quarterfinals by Western Michigan. With the loss came an abrupt end to the season, and the Eagles not only lost hopes for a championship but also lost players at key positions.


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Football program hopes to improve

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The Eastern Michigan University football program signed 20 recruits for the 2011 season, but will also count on returning players to get the struggling team on a winning path. At the most important position on the field – the quarterback – the Eagles will once again rely on the arm and legs of Alex Gillett.






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Eagle pitcher to join Grizzlies

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Tim Combs, right-handed relief pitcher for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team, is the first player from the 2011 senior class to sign a professional contract.


Jessica Hemmingway took 12th place at the NCAA Nationals.

Record-breaker says farewell

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Pole vault specialist Jessica Hemmingway’s record-setting season and collegiate career came to an end on Friday, June 10, placing 12th in the NCAA Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa.


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Chavez brings personality

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Senior Aaron Chavez brings an energy and personality to the EMU baseball team that has made him very popular among his teammates.

Join Caleb Henderson for the final episode of The Factory Report this semester, and his final time hosting the show.

Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.

Host: Caleb Henderson

Director: Gray Connor

Editor: Zachary Yourman