Sports - The Eastern Echo

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.

New gymnastics coach hired

By Al Willman · Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Eastern Michigan University announced Tuesday the hiring of Jay Santos as gymnastics coach, replacing Steve Wilce who retired in April.

Volleyball team adds assistant coach

By Jillian Seach · Monday, June 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University volleyball coach Kim Berrington announced June 10 the addition of Shayna Munson to her coaching staff. Munson is familiar with Coach Berrington, as she was a member of her squad from 2001-02.

Eastern Michigan Sarah Chauchard on 2 February at Bowen Field House.

Chauchard finishes 5th in heptathalon

By Jillian Seach · Monday, June 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s track and field team had senior Sarah Chauchard represent them in the heptathlon, at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 13.

Bob Welch played for Eastern from 1974-76, compiling a 17-6 record with a 1.84 career ERA and was named to the All Mid-American Conference first team in 1976.

Former EMU pitcher, AL Cy Young winner dies

By Al Willman · Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Former Eastern Michigan University pitcher Bob Welch has died at the age of 57 according to Major League Baseball.

Prosecution, defense plan two pretrials in Reed case

By Drew Saunders · Monday, June 9, 2014

The pretrial hearing for Ed Jameal Thomas and Kristopher Pratt was held in court room 9 of the Washtenaw County courthouse June 2, with the Honorable Donald E. Shelton presiding.

EMU golfer named All-MAC honorable mention

By Jillian Seach · Monday, June 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University sophomore Brett White was added to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference honorable mention list when the conference announced its men’s golf scholastic honors, June 4. White, who plans on majoring in supply chain management, boasts a 3.49 GPA. This is the first year he has been eligible for the accolade.

EMU student-athletes find success in classroom

By Jillian Seach · Saturday, June 7, 2014

On Monday, June 2 the EMU Student-Athlete Support Services office announced that EMU student-athletes had continued to show their success in the classroom, ending the Winter 2014 semester with a 3.145 grade point average. This was the ninth consecutive semester the Eagles have surpassed the 3.0 mark.

Women's basketball guard to transfer

By Al Willman · Monday, June 2, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team is losing one of its players – guard Haley Moore tweeted Monday night that she is transferring to Wayne State College in Nebraska.

The field was coated in a thin layer of snow before EMU's game against CMU on 29 November in Mt. Pleasant.

3 Eagles named to All-MAC preseason teams Monday

By Al Willman · Monday, June 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University hired Chris Creighton to be its new football coach in December and the fruits of his labors are already beginning to show with Monday’s announcement of three players to Mid-American Conference preseason teams by MAC blogger Phil Steele.

Kalonji Kashama (95) signed with the Detroit Lions on Monday.

Former EMU defensive end signs contract with Detroit Lions

By Al Willman · Monday, June 2, 2014

Former Eastern Michigan University football standout Kalonji Kashama was signed Monday by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, after participating in a rookie mini-camp earlier in the spring.

Eastern Michigan distance runner Victoria Voronko sprinting into the finish during the 3000m run on 18 January at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational in Ann Arbor. She finished second with a time of 9:27.76.

Women’s Track & Field sends four to NCAA Division I championships

By Jillian Seach · Monday, June 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s track and field completed their showing at the NCAA East Regional on May 30, with a total of three of the four Eagles that competed advancing to the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, June 11-14 in Eugene, Ore.

Eastern Michigan sprinter Tyler Brown fires off with the gun to start the 400m dash on 18 January at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational in Ann Arbor.

7 Eagles qualify for NCAA Championship meets

By Jillian Seach · Monday, June 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s men’s track and field team competed in its last day of competition for the NCAA East Regionals on Saturday, May 31. At the end of the day, the Green and White had seven athletes who notched qualifying marks over three days for the NCAA Championship.

Holdren not retained as rowing coach

By Al Willman · Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Eastern Michigan University announced Tuesday that rowing coach Brad Holdren would not be returning for the 2014-15 season.

EMU athletic teams wrap up record setting year

By Jillian Seach · Monday, May 26, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics had another record-setting season with the Green and White finishing near the top in the battle for the Mid-American Conference all-sports championships.