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A digital representation of the practice facility, which is expected to be 410 feet long, 210 feet wide and 75 feet tall.

Construction for practice facility under way

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

Tuesday morning’s groundbreaking ceremony was the first step toward building the newest structure on Eastern Michigan University’s campus.

Commentary: Alabama remains No.1 in Pool's Power Rankings

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

Another week of college football has finished, and once again Alabama hasn’t lost and Ball State hasn’t won, which has earned them their respective top and bottom spots in Pool’s Power Rankings for week eight.

Students, as well as area locals, showed up to see the game and support the cause at 2008's “Dig and Kick Pink” day.

"Dig, Kick Pink" to help fight breast cancer

By Jeremiah Juncker · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Saturday has been marked “Dig and Kick Pink” day by the EMU Athletic Department for the purpose of raising money for breast cancer awareness.

Construction to start on new practice facility

By Justin Souva · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin, Athletic Director Derrick Gragg and the Board of Regents are expected to partake in a groundbreaking for a multi-purpose indoor practice facility at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Terrence Blevins (3) rushes against a tough Kent State defense in Eastern’s 28-6 loss Saturday.

EMU takes tough loss to Kent State, 28-6

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

After a 28-6 loss Saturday at Rynearson Stadium to Mid-American Conference opponent Kent State, Eastern Michigan coach Ron English said it was a difficult postgame locker room to step into.

Notebook: English: Team shows emotion

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

Eastern Michigan coach Ron English’s demeanor can often be described as intense or fiery, but he was more somber than usual at his postgame news conference following a 28-6 loss to Kent State on Saturday.

Roundup: Cross country stays busy

By Sports Staff · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

Andrew Pfeiffer helped lead the Eastern Michigan men’s cross country team to a fourth-place finish (124 points) at the Falcon Invitational on Saturday in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Eastern Michigan defensive back Chris May returns an interception against Kent State on Saturday.

Kent State defeats Eastern Michigan 28-6

By Ryan Remstad · Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009

Kent State defeated Eastern Michigan 28-6 on Saturday at Rynearson Stadium behind freshman quarterback Spencer Keith’s three touchdowns.

English sticks to his guns heading into game against Kent State

By Justin Souva · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

Eastern Michigan football coach Ron English said his staff would stick to its philosophy, despite starting 0-5, heading into Saturday’s game against Kent State.

Commentary: Alabama is atop week 7 in Pool's Power Rankings

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

It’s a new week in college football, which means a new list of power rankings of the nation’s best and worst college football teams from yours truly. This week’s poll not only has some familiar teams, but also some newcomers.

Roundup: Men's golf falls short of win by shot

By Sports Staff · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

After the first day of the three-round Firestone Invitational, the Eastern Michigan men’s golf team held a 1-shot lead over St. Mary’s (Calif.).

Mona Budani about to make a save against Eastern Illinois in a 1-0 win in the first game on Aug. 28.

Budani, Manville split time in net with superb results

By Justin Souva · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

While playing for her club team in her native Canada, Eastern Michigan University keeper Mona Budani suffered an ACL injury to her left knee.

Dwayne Priest (22) runs Saturday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday. He had 21 rushing yards in EMU’s loss.

Notebook: Eastern Michigan football struggling

By Justin Souva · Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009

MOUNT PLEASANT – After a 56-8 loss to Central Michigan on Saturday, Eastern Michigan is 0-5 (0-2 Mid-American Conference).

Dan LeFevour (13) in Central Michigan’s 56-8 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday. He tied a career high with six touchdowns (3 passing, 3 rushing).

LeFevour proves he's real deal, again

By Justin Souva · Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009

MOUNT PLEASANT – Dan LeFevour had his way with Eastern Michigan’s defense Saturday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.**

Roundup: Men's cross country places 3rd

By Sports Staff · Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009

As an individual, Eastern Michigan’s Curtis Vollmar placed fifth (24:19) Friday at the Michigan Intercollegiate in Grand Rapids.

Commentary: Many poor decisions, calls during Tigers loss in AL tiebreaker

By Nick Shlain · Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

On Sept. 20, the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to take a three-game lead in the American League Central.

Commentary: Pool's College Football Power Rankings

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

College football’s top 25 polls are released every Sunday and sometimes it can leave people scratching their heads.

Curtis Vollmar (640) receiving encouragement from Coach Goodridge (far right).

Senior Vollmar leads young EMU cross country team

By Jeremiah Juncker · Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

If you saw Curtis Vollmar, you probably wouldn’t think he’s walking around campus with an Eastern Michigan University cross-country record in his back pocket.

Temple tailback Bernard Pierce (30) at the end of one of his 25 carries Saturday. He helped his team to a 24-12 win with 180 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Eastern Michigan's homecoming spoiled by Temple

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009

Eastern Michigan University’s homecoming football game was Saturday. Alumni and students alike flocked to Rynearson Stadium to take part in the pageantry, name a king and queen and help cheer their team to a victory.

Ron English (far right) looks from the sideline in EMU’s loss Saturday. His defense allowed 365 yards.

Notebook: English: Defense is a 'travesty'

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009

It was another big rushing output for Eastern Michigan University’s opponent Saturday.

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