 Multiple reports: English new football coachDec. 21, 2008 11:36 p.m. Nothing is final, but there is a news conference to announce the new coach, whoever it is, at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Convocation Center. »
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President Martin reading BCSDec. 6, 2008 4:25 p.m. I ran into President Susan Martin at the Student Center today. We were both in line at, of all places, Wendy's. We had your typical small talk and went on with our day. On my way out to head back to the library, I caught Martin reading a stack of newspapers. I said goodbye but couldn't help myself to ask her what she was reading. She said she was just seeing which teams might get chosen to go to the BCS bowls. ! »
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Schmitt, Jones on pace to set NCAA recordsEastern QB Andy Scmitt is 38-of-52 passing for 354 yards and five touchdowns (and another running) at HALFTIME against CMU -- the Eagles are winning 42-35. Receiver Tyler Jones has 14 catches for 118 yards. UNLV's Randy Gatewood holds the record for most receptions in a game with 23 on Sept. 17, 1994 against Idaho. Schmitt is on pace to break the Division I-A record for most passes attempted and passing yards in a game. Purdue's Drew Brees holds the record with 83 pass attempts (completed 55) against Wisconsin on Oct. 10, 1998. »
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New head coach, English, looks to improve quality by recruiting locally
Eastern Michigan Athletic Director Dr. Derrick Gragg announced Ron English as the 40th coach in the university’s history Dec. 22 at the Convocation Center.
English replaces Jeff Genyk, who was fired in November after going 16-42 in five seasons. Gragg said English will get a five-year contract but wouldn’t disclose information on how much it is worth.
Staff Editorial
Looking back, looking forward
As the new year dawns, and a new semester begins for the Eastern Michigan community, the editors of the Eastern Echo thought we would give our readers a quick overview of the editorial positions we took during the past year.
Whether you agreed with us last year or not, we were most gratified by all the thoughtful input we received from our readers in 2008.
EMU student wins PR award
Eastern Michigan University senior Stephanie Scheer was presented with the “Rising Star” award from Detroit’s chapter of Public Relations Society of America on Dec. 3.
According to PRSA, “the award recognizes a student who has demonstrated exceptional ability, professionalism and achievement in his/her internship.”
Thoroughbred Styles opens on Cross Street
Some students returning to Eastern Michigan University after the long holiday break might discover that they’re badly in need of a haircut or a little personal grooming.
After all, why look good for all those aunts and uncles you hardly ever see? When you were a kid, all you got from them were snowmen-themed sweaters.
Those students who want to spruce up their look now that they’re back at school need look no further than across the street from EMU’s campus.