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Reggie Bell named starting QB vs. Morgan State

By Al Willman · Monday, Aug. 25, 2014

Eastern Michigan University football coach Chris Creighton took part in his first Mid-American Conference teleconference Monday morning and wasted no time naming redshirt freshman quarterback Reggie Bell the starter for the Aug. 30 regular season opener against Morgan State University.

EMU soccer blanks Indiana, 2-0

By Al Willman · Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team won its second consecutive game Sunday, with a 2-0 victory over the Indiana University Hoosiers at Scicluna Field.The Eagles last played the Hoosiers on Sept. 6, 2013 – leaving with a 1-0 loss.

New coach, different attitude highlight optimistic EMU football team

By Al Willman · Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014

After the emotional roller coaster the Eastern Michigan University football team rode last year – the death of receiver Demarius Reed, the firing of former coach Ron English and the usual attendance woes – it appears as if first-year coach Chris Creighton has made strides toward improving the atmosphere in the locker room.

Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrids practice at Scicluna Field Thursday afternoon in Ypsilanti before they face Manchester United at Michigan Stadium Saturday.

Real Madrid practices at EMU before match at the Big House

By Dana Afana · Friday, Aug. 1, 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos, Xabi Alonso and Iker Casillas among others of the Real Madrid soccer team took over Scicluna Field Thursday to practice for their friendly match against Manchester United this Saturday at the Michigan Stadium.

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Final arguments begin in trial of Ed Thomas

By Drew Saunders · Monday, July 28, 2014

The final arguments for the trial of Ed Thomas in the murder of EMU wide receiver Demarius Reed started at 8:30, Monday. Thomas is accused of felony murder or assisting in murder, as well as armed robbery. Nimish Gantra, assistant prosecuting attorney for Washtenaw County began the closing arguments.

EMU football team lands highly touted transfer

By Al Willman · Friday, July 18, 2014

After reports surfaced earlier this week, the Eastern Michigan University athletic department officially announced the transfer of Rob Bolden from Louisiana State University late Friday afternoon. He will be eligible for the 2014 season.

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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.

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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.

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