2010 Eastern Michigan Eagles Additional Information

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2010 Eastern Michigan Eagles Additional Information​

Coaching Staff

Head Coach:
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Official School Bio -Ron English

Assistant Coaches:
Official School Bios - Assistant Coaches
Ken Karcher - Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Phil Snow - Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
Kurt Anderson - Assistant Coach/Offensive Line
Tom Burpee - Assistant Coach/Tight Ends/Special Teams
Ken Delgado - Assistant Coach/Defensive Line
Doug Downing - Assistant Coach/Running backs
Deon Maddox - Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers
Steve Morrison - Assistant Coach/Linebackers
Jacob Kirkendall - Director of Football Operations
Matt Patterson - Video Coordinator
Olmy Olmstead - Graduate Assistant
Jimmy Verdon - Graduate Assistant
Zach Truty - Recruiting Coordinator
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Recruiting

Incoming Recruits:
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2011 Verbal Commitments

Scout.com - #107 overall class - 1-2*, 0-N/R - 2.00* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 0-2*, 1-N/R - 2.00* average

Brandon Watson TE 6-5 250 Peoria, IL - 2*/N-R

2010 Recruiting Class

Scout.com - #120 overall class - 1-3*, 22-2*, 1-N/R - 2.04* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 2-3*, 21-2*, 1-N/R - 2.08* average

Tyler Benz QB 6-3 215 Park Ridge, IL - 2*/2*
Jeremy Curry DE 6-3 225 Bolingbrook, IL - 2*/2*
[strike]Jeramey Cutler DT 6-1 275 Norwalk, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
Jordan Erbes OG 6-3.5 245 Kettering, OH - 2*/2*
Doniel Gambrell TE 6-6.5 248 Cleveland, OH - 2*/2*
Kelip Goodwin DB 6-1 190 South Haven, MI - N-R/2*
Terrance Gourdine WR Miramar, FL 6-0 179 - 2*/2*
Jasper Grimes DT 6-2 310 Riviera Beach, FL - 2*/2* - JUCO
Lincoln Hanson OT 6-6 290 Omaha, NE - 2*/2*
Dedan Hester LB 6-2 221 Atlanta, GA - 2*/2*
Lavon McCoy DT 6-3.5 345 Compton, CA - 2*/N-R - JUCO
Robert McFadden OT 6-6 270 Flint, MI - 2*/2*
Darius Moffett LB 6-3 225 Chicago, IL - 3*/3*
[strike]Garrett Parker OT 6-5 275 Tinley Park, IL - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Marcus Penn S 6-1 195 Columbus, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Keondric Reynolds WR 5-10 178 Woodbridge, VA - 2*/2* - JUCO
Donald Scott WR 6-0.5 170 Apopka, FL - 2*/2*
Julius Shelby WR 6-4 185 Hillside, IL - 2*/2*
[strike]Malcolm Thomas S 6-0 175 Bennettsville, SC - 2*/2*[/strike]
Collin Weingrad LB 6-0 230 Woodlands, TX - 2*/2* - PREP
Jabar Westerman DT 6-2 290 Brampton, ON - 2*/3* - JUCO
Kevin Wheeler CB 6-0 195 Newport News, VA - 2*/2* - PREP
Willie Williams CB 6-0 195 Los Angeles, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO
Josh Woods OT 6-4 270 Cocoa, FL - 2*/2*

2009 Recruiting Class

Scout.com - #111 overall class - 1-3*, 19-2*, 1-N/R - 2.05* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 3-3*, 18-2*, 0-N/R - 2.14* average

Matthew Boyd LB 6-0 215 Lathrup Village, MI - 2*/2*
Devon Davis DE 6-1.5 202 Columbus, IN - 2*/2*
Alex Gillett QB 6-1 185 Clyde, OH - 2*/2*
Kelip Goodwin DB 6-1 190 South Haven, MI - N-R/2*
Garrett Gronowski S 6-3 202 Avon, OH - 2*/2*
[strike]Willie Hickman CB 5-8.5 150 Pahokee, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
Garrett Hoskins TE 6-3 235 Grand Rapids, MI - 2*/2*
[strike]Delano Johnson DE 6-5 260 Visalia, CA - 2*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
Bronley Kashama DE 6-4 245 Brampton, ON - 2*/2*
Ryan Leonard DT 5-11 289 Carrollton, TX - 2*/2* - JUCO
Jonte Lewis S 6-0 210 Tulare, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO
Orlando McCord DE 6-4 242 Detroit, MI - 2*/2*
Darius Moffett LB 6-3 220 Chicago, IL - 3*/3*
Andy Mulumba LB 6-3 235 Montreal, QC - 2*/2*
Nick Olds S 6-4 190 Columbus, IN - 2*/2*
Nate Paopao LB 6-1 220 Oceanside, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO
Devontae Payne QB 6-6 240 Cleveland, OH - 2*/2*
[strike]Stephan Sewell DE 6-3 230 Colorado Springs, CO - 2*/2* - PREP[/strike]
Andrew Sorgatz OT 6-5 252 Wheaton, IL - 2*/2*
[strike]Aaron Tanguma TE 6-5 240 Edcouch, TX - 2*/2*[/strike]
Kinsman Thomas WR 6-2 194 Bennettsville, SC - 2*/3*

2008 Recruiting Class

Scout.com - #112 overall class - 1-3*, 24-2* - 2.04* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 1-3*, 24-2* - 2.04* average

[strike]Alex Beierwalter QB 6-2 195 Chsterton, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Corey Brown CB 5-11 180 Troy, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Darrion Brown WR 6-0 185 Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Juandez Brown S 6-3 190 Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Steve Brown LB 6-0 210 Palmyra, VA - 2*/2* - PREP
L'Shane Bynum LB 6-1 210 Taylor, MI - 2*/2*
Kyle DeMaster S 6-2 210 Macomb, MI - 2*/2*
[strike]David Dick OL 6-3 290 Huber Heights, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Ryan Kuhlman DE 6-4 235 Findlay, OH - 2*/2*
Scott MacLeod OT 6-8 280 Warren, MI - 2*/2*
[strike]Eric Morrison CB 5-10 185 Fork Union, VA - 3*/3* - PREP[/strike]
Korey Neal OT 6-2 265 Washington DC - 2*/2*
[strike]Kyle Pollock TE 6-3 260 Santa Maria, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Jon Pryor S 5-8.5 175 Monroeville, PA - 2*/2*[/strike]
Javon Reese DE 6-3 220 Ft. Wayne, IN - 2*/2*
Marcell Rose RB 5-9 180 Orlando, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Marvon Sanders WR 5-9 160 Ypsilanti, MI - 2*/2*[/strike]
Kalven Seilis DE 6-5 230 Newmarket, ON - 2*/2*
[strike]Drew Serruto DE 6-5 245 Centerville, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Dominique Sherrer RB 5-11 190 Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*
[strike]Tyler Thomas RB 5-9 190 Jackson, MI - 2*/2*[/strike]
Mark VanDenburgh OT 6-4 290 Chesterton, IN - 2*/2*
Cory Watman C 6-2 280 Newmarket, ON - 2*/2*
[strike]Josh Williams S 6-1 210 Ortonville, MI - 2*/2*[/strike]
Mike Zupancic C Mission Viejo, CA - 2*/2*

2007 Recruiting Class

Scout.com - #97 overall class - 1-3*, 21-2*, 3-N/R - 2.04* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 1-3*, 24-2*, 0-N/R - 2.04* average

[strike]Chris Bittner LB 6-1 195 Bloomfield hills, MI - N-R/2*[/strike]
[strike]Adam Brockman DE 6-3 230 Lebanon, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
Bridger Buche OG 6-3 260 Portland, MI - N-R/2*
Martavius Cardwell CB 5-10 185 Flint, MI - 2*/2*
[strike]Aeric Clay RB 6-2.5 217 Toledo, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Darrell Davis-Budanauro OG 6-4 350 East Grand Rapids, MI - 3*/3*[/strike]
Marcus English CB 6-1 200 Trotwood, OH - 2*/2*
[strike]David Fox WR 6-1 190 Muskegon Heights, MI - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Maurice Goodrum RB 5-9 190 Detroit, MI - 2*/2*[/strike]
Derek Gotham OG 6-4 280 South Lyon, MI - 2*/2*
Arrington Hicks CB 5-10 165 Orlando, FL - 2*/2*
Trey Hunter WR 6-0 180 Permberville, OH - 2*/2*
[strike]Jayson Jones RB 5-8 170 Jacksonville, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Shawn Knight S 6-0 170 Trotwood, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Kevin Long CB 6-1 195 Walled Lake, MI - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Kyle McMahon QB 6-3 200 Pontiac, MI - 2*/2*[/strike]
Brad Ohrman TE 6-4 225 Adrian, MI - 2*/2*
Tyler Palsrock DE 6-4 240 Vicksburg, MI - 2*/2*
Dwayne Priest RB 5-9 185 Roanoka, VA - 2*/2* - PREP
Javon Reese LB 6-3 220 Ft. Wayne, IN - 2*/2*
[strike]Myke Sawyer WR 6-0 170 Trotwood, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Jeremy Shrieves OT 6-4 260 Huber Heights, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Brandon Slater DT 6-3 240 Lathrup Village, MI - 2*/2*
[strike]Jason Williams QB 6-3 185 Miamisburg, OH - N-R/2*[/strike]
[strike]Dan Youssif TE 6-2 245 Bloomfield, MI - 2*/2*[/strike]

2006 Recruiting Class

Scout.com - #105 overall class - 2-3*, 4-2*, 16-N/R - 2.09* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 0-3*, 22-2*, 0-N/R - 2.00* average

[strike]Clint Allen RB 6-1 195 Muskegon, MI - N-R/2*[/strike]
[strike]Michael Almond S 6-0 175 Milpitas, CA - N-R/2*[/strike]
Tyrone Burke CB 6-0 190 Syracuse, NY - 2*/2*
[strike]Anthony Daniels TE 6-3 240 Detroit, MI - N-R/2*[/strike]
Ryan Downard S 6-1 195 Lima, OH - N-R/2*
[strike]Sam Emedobi DT 6-4 240 Ft. Wayne, IN - N-R/2*[/strike]
[strike]Richard Franklin RB 5-11 205 Ann Arbor, MI - N-R/2*[/strike]
[strike]Andre Hatchett LB 6-0 195 Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Derrick Hunter WR 6-0 180 Southfield, MI - N-R/2*[/strike]
[strike]Paul Johnson OL 6-6 280 Naples, FL - N-R/2*[/strike]
[strike]Stephen Johnson DT 6-5 260 Holt, MI - N-R/2*[/strike]
[strike]Andrew Krevis DE 6-7 235 New Berlin, NY - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Dudley LaPorta TE 6-5 215 New Berlin, NY - 2*/2*[/strike]
Josh LeDuc TE 6-3 209 Tecumseh, MI - N-R/2*
Mark Mitchell CB 6-0 180 Tecumseh, MI - N-R/2*
Brandon Pratt LB 6-2 190 Westland, MI - N-R/2*
[strike]Chris Radney DT 6-3 245 Dearborn, MI - N-R/2*[/strike]
[strike]LJ Robertson RB 6-1 200 Sterling Heights, MI - N-R/2*[/strike]
[strike]Tom Schmeding OL 6-6 305 Scranton, PA - 3*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Antwain Weeden WR 6-1 185 Indianapolis, IN - N-R/2*[/strike]
[strike]DeAnthony White RD 5-8 165 Marietta, GA - N-R/2*[/strike]
[strike]Eric Young DE 6-3 235 Mason City, IA - 3*/2* - JUCO[/strike]

Name Pos Ht Wt Hometown Scout/Rivals Rating
Unranked players given 2* for averaging purposes
Bold indicates starter
[strike]No longer on team[/strike]
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Behind the Numbers

Ugh-ly

It is ironic that EMU used to be known as "Normal College", because normal in the statistical sense they are not. There is no way to sugarcoat it: comparing the Eagles to the Buckeyes is difficult.

Eastern Michigan's Opponents:

Average score vs. Eastern Mich. 37.00 - 20.67
Average score vs. everyone else 23.00 - 14.67
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Ohio State's Opponents:

Average score vs. The Buckeyes 12.67 - 41.33
Average score vs. everyone else 28.00 - 19.60
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So far, EMU is scoring more than their opponents allow on average, but when one considers their opponents' schedules, this is nothing to write home about. Defensively, the Eagles will be facing their first offense from a BCS-AQ conference, yet they languish at 108th in the nation in scoring defense, giving up 2 touchdowns per game MORE than their opponents score on average.

The Buckeyes on the other hand are giving up 2+ touchdowns per game LESS than their opponents score vs. everyone else and are scoring 3+ touchdowns per game MORE than the score their opponents surrender to everyone else. Clearly, the only number-related drama in this game will be the streaks that the Buckeyes will want to keep going.

36 and Over

After scoring more than 35 points only 3 times all of last year, the Buckeyes have opened 2010 with 3 straight games of 36 or more points. This marks the first time in the Tressel era that the Buckeyes have opened the season with such a streak. The Buckeyes have only had 3 consecutive games of 36 or more points on 2 other occassions in the past decade (2005 and 2006); neither coming at the beginning of the year. If the Buckeyes make it 4-in-a-row vs. EMU; it will tie the 2006 streak for the longest run of 36+ games in the Tressel era.

The Goal

It has often been lamented on Buckeye Planet's message boards that Ohio State has yet to meet Coach Tressel's goal of 200 yards rushing and 250 yards passing for any season. In fact, at no point in any season under Coach T has Ohio State averaged over 200 yards on the ground AND over 250 through the air... until now.

Ohio State Rushing Offense: 206.33
Ohio State Passing Offense: 254.33
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Look for the Buckeyes to keep these averages going against the Hurons.

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The Lighter Side

The difference between Ohio State and Ohio University was dramatically displayed on Saturday. While the display to which I refer did indeed occur on the football field, it wasn't the game itself. Simply stated, the 43-7 beat-down was little surprise. No. The differences between Ohio State and Ohio was best exemplified by Rufus' unprovoked assault on Brutus. At Ohio State, we root for the Buckeyes. At Ohio, you root against Ohio State. At Ohio State we don't give Ohio a great deal of thought. At Ohio, you plot assaults in front of 105,000 witnesses for a full year. That is patently absurd on its own merit, but a more disturbing element is also evident - your hatred of Ohio State is such that you're willing to commit a crime for it. Think about that - rather than simply being proud to be an Ohio Bobcat fan, you are willing to get arrested in an attempt to "show up" Ohio State's mascot. Of course, the execution of this ridiculous plot provides further evidence of the differences between Ohio and Ohio State. Rufus, manned by some douchebag from Hocking College, runs straight for an unsuspecting Brutus, intent on tackling the upholstery-headed student. When Rufus get there, what does he do? After a year of planning? On the edge of a year long dream.... He wiffs.​

Exhibit A:

Ohio State, as embodied in Brutus, shook you off like a mere annoyance. Because, Ohio, that's what you are. An annoyance. You want Ohio State's respect? Take some pride in your own school. Judge yourselves on your own merits, and not as against what Ohio State has been able to achieve. The reason why whoever is playing Brutus would never conceive of tackling Rufus isn't because we're better people. It's because Ohio State stands on it's own merit. Our "looking good" doesn't rest on whether you look bad. Root for Ohio, or root against Ohio State. There's a difference. Until you "get that" you'll always be just another face in the crowd.

Frankly, the lighter side is relieved that there was something worth writing about this week. Ripping on the ACC, Big East and Michigan's continued struggles against D-IAA competition, can only take an article so far and you know when ABC selects Ohio State v. Eastern Michigan as it's 3:30 contest it's a bad week for football all the way around. Hardly a show-case event.

Or so we would think....

Oh, my Buckeye friends, don't think for one second that this game will be a runaway. No sir. Sure, you can't find a Eagles message board out on Al Gore's information superhighway (actually, I found one - the longest thread was 6 posts). Sure the last time Ron English was in the Shoe his defense kept it together as well as Lindsey Lohan. Don't let any of that fool you, because EMU brass have this to say:

Originally Posted by EMU HAS HAD TRESSEL'S NUMBER
Eastern Michigan had successful battles with Jim Tressel-coached teams at Youngstown State, with the then-Hurons holding a 4-1 record against the Penguins between 1986 and 1990. The four setbacks account for five percent of Tressel's 78 career losses in 25 years as a head coach.

LINK

Seriously? An 18-17 win over Tressel's first YSU team (1986, 2-9) gives you some degree of confidence? Beating a D-IAA team 4 times in 5 tries is something to hang your hat on? In five games against YSU you've commanded a combined score of 98-76. In two games against YSU Ohio State is a 2-0 and has a combined score of 81-6. Your 10-2 1987 team - the best team you've ever fielded - was a grand total of 15 points better than Tressel's Penguins, and you think this gives you "Tressel's number?"

Please. There's no way to sugarcoat this: Take your beating and your check and go away.
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Traditions & Opponent Perspective

The Nickname
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Prior to officially adopting the nickname "Eagles" on May 22, 1991, the Eastern Michigan teams were known as the Hurons. The name change was influenced by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights October 1988 report which suggested that teams with Native American logos and mascots drop those logos and mascots as the usage promotes racial stereotypes. "Eagles" was selected over "Green Hornets" and "Express." The name Hurons was the result of a contest sponsored by the Men's Union in 1929. A three person committee selected the name from many entries, including the runner up submission "Pioneers." Apparently the winning submission was proposed by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner may have been influenced by the Huron Indian tribe as well as his place of employment at the time, the Huron Hotel. Prior to the 1929 selection of Hurons, EMU had also been known as the "Normalites" and "Men from Ypsi." Prior to being named "Eastern Michigan" the school was as Michigan State Normal College and is, of course, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Eastern Michigan has also been called Normal College, and Michigan State Normal School.

"Swoop" The Eagle

One of five College Mascot's named "Swoop" (Utah, Eastern Washington, Miami (Ohio), and Emory), EMU's version is a bald eagle. Swoop's routine includes frequently taking a fighting stance where he attempts to poke his chest out as a show of confidence.

The Pride of the Peninsula

The Eastern Michigan University Marching Band is known as "The Pride of the Peninsula." It began in 1924. The band plays "Go Green" and the Fight Song (both reproduced below) during home pregame festivities along with performing during the tunnel entrance and a maneuver known as the "Floating E." After every rehearsal the band sings "Our Pledge."

The band travels to some football games and has performed at the University of Michigan, Michigan State as well as The Pontiac Silverdome and Rich Stadium in Buffalo. The Band also has performed in "America's Thanksgiving Day Parade" in Detroit. The band includes brass and woodwinds, but when it is slimmed down for Basketball it is "brass and sax"

Eastern Eagles Fight Song - The fight song:

"Eastern Eagles, hats off to you!
Fight, fight, fight for ole EMU.
Look to the sky, the Eagles will fly,
the bravest we'll defy.
...Rah,rah, rah!"

"Hold that line for ole Green and White.
Sons and daughters show your might.
So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU
and vic-tor-y!"

EMU Alma Mater - EMU's alma mater is as follows:

Eastern, sacred Alma Mater to your name we shall be true.
Ever marching on to victory, we'll stand by to see you through,
Softly floating on the breeze, verdant green with white of snow,
This our banner we will carry in our hearts whe'er we go

Go Green - Also heard at sporting activities, "Go Green" is:

Go Green, roll up the score.
Go Green, let's get some more.
Raise a cheer for old Green and White.
Let's show them we came here to fight.
Go Green, vic'try we'll claim.
Go Green, let's win this game.
We'll always fight for old EMU.
Come on and let's go Green!

EMU Dance Team

Performing at all home football games, men's men's and women's home basketball games, women's home volleyball games, and some soccer games the EMU dance team can also been seen at some special events including, parades, pep rallies, gran opening and dance competitions.

EMU Cheerleading

The Eastern Michigan University Cheerleaders pride themselves in their goals to promote spirit and support for EMU. The squad is, of course, active at EMU sporting events but they are also active at local charity events and are considered to be strong ambassadors of the Athletic Department and University. As an ever present reminder of EMU's spirit, the group also conduct Cheer Camps for young fans.

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Historical Data

Eastern Michigan Eagles (Ypsilanti, MI) Founded in 1849

Football 1st Season: 1891
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Stadium: Rynearson Stadium (Ypsilanti, MI)
Constructed: 1969
Seating Capacity: 30,200
Playing Surface: FieldTurf
Conference: Mid American Conference (since 1972)
Colors: Green & White
Mascot: Eagles ("Swoop" the Eagle - formerly known as the Hurons (1929-1991))
College Classification: D-IA (or equivalent) since 1976, Division II from '73-'75, small college from 1937-72 (first year of NCAA classification)
Conference Championships: 1 MAC Title (1987), 9 other conference titles: IIAC - 1954, 1955, 1957; MCC - 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930; MIAA - 1896, 1925
Consensus All-Americans: None
College Hall-of-Famers: None
Pro Hall-of-Famers: 1 - George Allen
National Championships: None recognized
Number of AP/Coaches final rankings: None

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Records

All Time: 427-524-47 (.451)
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Bowl Games: 1-1-0 (.500) Most recently a 30-27 win over San Jose State in the 1987 California Bowl
All Time vs the BigTen: 0-17-0 (.000) versus teams with conference membership at time of game.
All Time vs the Ohio State Buckeyes: 0-0-0 (.000) First meeting
Coach's Record: Ron English, 2009-present, 0-15-0 (.000)

2010 Season: 0-3 (.000)
Sep 04 Army L, 27-31
Sep 11 at Miami (OH) L, 21-28
Sep 18 Central Michigan L, 14-52
Sep 25 at Ohio State 3:30 ET
Oct 02 Ohio Noon ET
Oct 09 at Vanderbilt TBA
Oct 16 at Ball State 1:00 ET
Oct 23 at Virginia TBA
Oct 30 Toledo 4:00 ET
Nov 13 at Western Michigan 2:00 ET
Nov 20 at Buffalo 2:00 ET
Nov 26 Northern Illinois Noon ET

2011 Schedule
TBA
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Links

Official Sites:
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Official School Site - Eastern Michigan University
Official Alumni Site - Eastern Michigan University - Alumni
Student Newspaper - Focus EMU
Official Athletic Site - EMU Eagles Sports
Official Conference Site - Mid American Conference (MAC)

Message Boards & Team Pages:
Message Boards - NCASBBS
Message Boards - MLive
Message Boards - Scout
Blog - EMU page on FanBlogs
Blog - EMU page on CollegeFootballFanSite
Blog - EMU on Pre-Snap Read
Team Page - NCAA
Team Page - ESPN
Team Page - USA Today
Team Page - Fox Sports
Team Page - Sporting News
Team Page - CBS Sportsline
Team Page - CNN/SI
Team Page - Yahoo Sports
Team Page - Covers

Local News Sources:
Ypsilanti Heritage - Local News
Detroit Free Press - Local News
Detroit News - Local News
WJBK - Local News, Fox
WXYZ - Local News, ABC
WWJ - Local News, CBS
WDIV - Local News, NBC

Team Previews and Breakdowns:
EMU Eagles 2010 Preview - SportsBookLists
EMU Eagles 2010 Preview - Tower Sports Hour
EMU Eagles 2010 Preview - Orlando Sentinel
EMU Eagles 2010 Preview - College Sports Fans
2010 Spring Prospectus (PDF) - EMU Eagles Sports
2010 Statistics - EMU Eagles Sports
News Releases - EMU Eagles Sports
Media Guide (PDF) - EMU Eagles Sports
2010 Schedule - EMU Eagles Sports
2010 EMU Eagles Football Preview - CFN
2010 EMU Eagles Football Preview - Offense - CFN
2010 EMU Eagles Football Preview - Defense - CFN
2010 EMU Eagles Football Preview - Depth Chart - CFN
2010 EMU Eagles Football Preview - Athlon
Directional Michigans' 2010 Preview - Central Michigan Life
EMU Eagles - Twitter
Head Coach Ron English - Twitter

MAC Conference Previews and Breakdowns:
2010 MAC Conference Preview - College Football Poll
2010 MAC Conference Preview - MAC Sports
2010 Gameday Central - MAC Sports
2010 Schedule and Weekly Results - MAC Sports
2010 Statistics - MAC Sports
MAC Conference Page - Southern College Sports
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Note: Statistical data was complied using a variety of sources, including:
Stassen (Chris Stassen) - Data
College Football Data Warehouse - Data
American College Football-RSFC (Dave Wilson) - Data
D1A Football (Formerly WALJ 10 College Football) - Data
National Champs.net - Data
Hickok Sports - Data

Link to 2010 Eastern Michigan Eagles Preview​

 

[muffler dragon]

So... you're tell me...

There is no way to sugarcoat it:

:tongue2:

Prior to officially adopting the nickname "Eagles" on May 22, 1991, the Eastern Michigan teams were known as the Hurons. The name change was influenced by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights October 1988 report which suggested that teams with Native American logos and mascots drop those logos and mascots as the usage promotes racial stereotypes. "Eagles" was selected over "Green Hornets" and "Express." The name Hurons was the result of a contest sponsored by the Men's Union in 1929. A three person committee selected the name from many entries, including the runner up submission "Pioneers." Apparently the winning submission was proposed by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner may have been influenced by the Huron Indian tribe as well as his place of employment at the time, the Huron Hotel. Prior to the 1929 selection of Hurons, EMU had also been known as the "Normalites" and "Men from Ypsi." Prior to being named "Eastern Michigan" the school was as Michigan State Normal College and is, of course, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Eastern Michigan has also been called Normal College, and Michigan State Normal School.

Still, a horse[censored] decision.

Eastern Eagles Fight Song

- The fight song:

"Eastern Eagles, hats off to you!
Fight, fight, fight for ole EMU.
Look to the sky, the Eagles will fly,
the bravest we'll defy.
...Rah,rah, rah!"

"Hold that line for ole Green and White.
Sons and daughters show your might.
So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU
and vic-tor-y!"

EMU Alma Mater - EMU's alma mater is as follows:

Eastern, sacred Alma Mater to your name we shall be true.
Ever marching on to victory, we'll stand by to see you through,
Softly floating on the breeze, verdant green with white of snow,
This our banner we will carry in our hearts whe'er we go

Go Green - Also heard at sporting activities, "Go Green" is:

Go Green, roll up the score.
Go Green, let's get some more.
Raise a cheer for old Green and White.
Let's show them we came here to fight.
Go Green, vic'try we'll claim.
Go Green, let's win this game.
We'll always fight for old EMU.
Come on and let's go Green!

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I hadn't seen those in a LONG time. Thanks.

EMU Dance Team

Performing at all home football games, men's men's and women's home basketball games, women's home volleyball games, and some soccer games the EMU dance team can also been seen at some special events including, parades, pep rallies, gran opening and dance competitions.

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Uhhh... how do I say this? This was the "shapely" team when I attended. Maybe it's gotten better; however, it was hard to "raise morale" when seeing these gals before. If you know what I'm saying.

EMU Cheerleading

The Eastern Michigan University Cheerleaders pride themselves in their goals to promote spirit and support for EMU. The squad is, of course, active at EMU sporting events but they are also active at local charity events and are considered to be strong ambassadors of the Athletic Department and University. As an ever present reminder of EMU's spirit, the group also conduct Cheer Camps for young fans.

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These weren't bad.

Edit: btw, if you scroll to the bottom of the emueagles link, you'll see the new (new to me at least) logo for the university: It says "Eastern Michigan Unviersity - Education First". I think that sums up what I've said elsewhere... athletics are being relegated to a very low level.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

"there's no way to sugar coat it"

You're quite observant. It was not by design that that phrase shows up as often as it does. When we were drafting this piece, we thought it was pretty funny that so many of us had the same phrase in mind despite not having read another author's section before using it ourselves. The "lighter side" usage was intentional, however, playing off this coincidence.