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Freshman holds up under pressure

By Ryan Larimore · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

True freshman Brett Cisper loves pressure. He entered game one of a double header Monday against No. 25 Kansas, in the eighth inning, behind a quality seven-inning, three-hit and one-run start by Corey Chaffins, His job was simple: don’t screw it up.

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Baseball moved to Metrodome

By Ryan Remstad · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team is already having to change its plans, as it will be playing its season opener against Kansas in the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn.

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Roundup: Wheatley heading to Syracuse

By Ryan Remstad · Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010

Tyrone Wheatley has joined Syracuse’s football team as the running backs coach. He will join coach Doug Marrone’s staff after leaving Eastern Michigan University, where he held the same position for Ron English last season.

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Women, men beat Kent, Ohio

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010

The EMU men’s basketball team used strong performances from the trio of Carlos Medlock, Brandon Bowdry and Justin Dobbins to top Ohio University.

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Commentary: A cool Brees set to blow through Miami

By Thomas Lieto · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010

The New Orleans Saints will be Super Bowl champions. Yes, the same team that was once dubbed “the Aint’s” will soon be seen hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for the first time in the franchise’s 42-year history after they defeat the Indianapolis Colts. Don’t believe me? Well let’s take a closer look at the NFC champions who once flirted with perfection this season to see just what makes this team so special.

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Commentary: Manning will guide Colts to Super Bowl title

By Ryan Remstad · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010

Hypothetically, the Indianapolis Colts could be knocking on the door of the hallowed record of perfection heading into the Super Bowl. The Colts stormed through the regular season, winning 14 straight games until Jim Caldwell decided to rest his starters for the last two contests. Had the first-year coach decided to play his starters the whole game against the Jets in week 16, we could be looking at a run not seen since the 1972 Dolphins’ 17-0 season of NFL lore.

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Roundup: Men's basketball topples Akron; football has 24 new players for roster in 2010

By Ryan Remstad · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team defeated Mid-American Conference East Division leader Akron, 62-59, on Monday. The Eagles (11-10, 3-5) were led by forward Jay Higgins, as he hit five 3-pointers en route to 17 points. It marked the seventh time this season Higgins has scored in double figures and represented his highest point total in conference play thus far.

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Roundup: Miami tops men's basketball

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team closed the gap on a first-half lead by Miami University (Ohio), but couldn’t get over the hump, losing to its Mid-American Conference opponent 61-51. The Eagles (10-10, 2-5) kept it close in the opening minutes, as the game was tied with 14:40 left in the half. Miami (8-13, 5-3) started to make its run soon after, scoring 31 first-half points compared to 14 for EMU.

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Eagles fall short vs. Akron 73-66

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

Everything started well for the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team Saturday afternoon, as it jumped out to an early lead over Mid-American Conference opponent Akron University. The good fortune wouldn’t last long, as the Eagles couldn’t overcome a late first-half run by the Zips, losing 73-66 at the Convocation Center.

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