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Lang contributing to Packers with childhood hero Woodson

By Lori Nickel · Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009

GREEN BAY, Wis. – When rookie T.J. Lang moved out of his home to join the Green Bay Packers for his rookie season, one of the last things he glanced at in his old room was a poster of a local legend: Charles Woodson.

EMU barely sliped past Davenport University during Saturday's game.

Eastern Michigan survives Davenport

By Justin Souva · Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009

Scoring the game’s final 16, Eastern Michigan University beat the previously undefeated Davenport University, 76-66, Saturday at the Convocation Center. The run started with a Brandon Bowdry layup to pull the Eagles (4-2) within four with 3:17 remaining.

Student regrets not filing charges

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

On Oct. 17, Michigan’s football team played Delaware State, which amounted to a sure win for U-M and big payday for Delaware State. Arif Khan, a 19-year-old biology and psychology double major at Eastern Michigan University, worked the south stairwell at Michigan Stadium that day.

Stiffarming tailback DaJuane Collins gains some of his 144 rushing yards in Toledo’s 47-21 win over EMU on Friday. Teammate Morgan Williams rushed for 155.

Losing streak hits 11

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

TOLEDO, Ohio – Freshman quarterback Alex Gillett tried to put an end to Eastern Michigan University’s losing streak, but his best efforts weren’t enough.

Notebook: 2 linemen join list of injured

By Justin Souva · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

TOLEDO, Ohio – Defensive end Brad Ohrman and offensive lineman Andy Fretz left Friday’s 47-21 loss to Toledo because of undisclosed injuries.

Northwestern’s Robert Kellog (bottom) in his major decision over Lester France.

Wrestling ties Northwestern

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

Eastern Michigan University hosted Northwestern in dual Sunday at Bowen Field House, and the result was an 18-18 tie.

Commentary: Guess who remains in last?

By Kevin Pool · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

Eastern Michigan University returned an interception for a touchdown Friday. However, it was called back thanks to a penalty, and the mistake lead to a Toledo touchdown.

Roundup: Women's basketball goes to 4-0

By Sports Staff · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

The women’s basketball team won two games over the weekend as part of its three-game road trip that ends Tuesday against Temple (tipoff is 2 p.m.).

Toledo hands Eastern Michigan another loss

By Ryan Remstad · Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

TOLEDO, Ohio – Eastern Michigan University’s last chance at a win will come next week, as it lost its 11th in a row Friday.

Additions help take Eagles to 2-0 start

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

It’s obvious women’s basketball coach AnnMarie Gilbert she likes what she has seen in her team after two wins to start the season.

Eastern Michigan hasn't been able to grasp a win. It's 0-10 (0-6 Mid-American Conference) with two road games remaining.

Commentary: Eastern Michigan stays in basement; 2 others winlesss

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

There are three winless teams left in the FBS and Eastern Michigan University is the worst of them, in last by being ranked 120 in week 11 of Pool’s Power Rankings. Meanwhile, Alabama keeps rolling and holds onto the No. 1 spot.

Roundup: Eastern Michigan football searching for first win

By Sports Staff · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Eastern Michigan University will try for its first win at 7 p.m. Friday, while Toledo hopes to keep its bowl chances hopes alive.

Eagles rout Marygrove for 2nd win

By Kevin Pool · Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

Cassie Schrock had a triple-double Tuesday in Eastern Michigan University’s 87-45 win over Marygrove College (Detroit) at the Convocation Center.

Senior Victoria Randolph spikes the ball Saturday against Western Michigan. She and fellow senior Kim Jarzynka played their final home match at the Convocation Center, but will continue their collegiate careers in the MAC tournament Tuesday.

Seniors play last home game

By Kevin Pool · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team sent its seniors for their final home game Saturday, and the end result was a 3-2 loss to Western Michigan.

Western Michigan tailback Brandon West (2) rushes against Eastern Michigan on Saturday at Rynearson Stadium. He set the FBS record for most career all-purpose yards.

Notebook: West sets FBS record days after tragedy

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

Western Michigan’s Brandon West set the Football Bowl Subdivision record for career all-purpose yards Saturday in his team’s 35-14 road win over Eastern Michigan University.

Roundup: Eastern Michigan men's basketball survives Oakland

By Sports Staff · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

Brandon Bowdry led all scorers Saturday to help Eastern Michigan University to an 81-77 win over Oakland in Rochester in the season opener for both teams.

Matt Stevens catches one of his two touchdown passes Saturday. Eastern Michigan lost 35-14 to Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium.

Western Michigan hands Eastern Michigan 10th consecutive loss

By Ryan Remstad · Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

Eastern Michigan University hurt its own cause Saturday, as it made six turnovers at Rynearson Stadium en route to a 35-14 loss to Western Michigan.

Coach Ron English looks on during the homecoming game Oct. 3, as a barren stadium provides backdrop.
The attendance significantly has dropped each each game.

Commentary: Fans should show some support

By Ryan Remstad · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

Columnist Ryan Remstad says it’d be nice to see more fans at Eastern Michigan games.

Seniors to try for win in home finale

By Justin Souva · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

Being winless this late in a football season can bring a lot of pressure and anxiety, arguably just as much as the undefeated teams have vying for a national championship.

Commentary: Status quo in week 11 of Pool's Power Rankings

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

The best and worst teams apparently like the way things are, as No. 1 Alabama stayed undefeated and winless No. 120 Eastern Michigan, well, lost again. They remain where they’ve grown accustomed to in week 11 of Pool’s Power Rankings.

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