2017 EMU Football Digital Guide by Eastern Michigan University Athletics

Table of Contents Media Information

The Mid-American Conference

Table of Contents.......................................................1 EMU Athletic Media Relations...............................2 Directions to Rynearson Stadium.........................2 Media Guidelines........................................................3

The MAC.......................................................... 106-107 MAC All-Time Bowl Results................................107 2016 MAC Statistical Leaders .................. 108-109 EMU and the MAC.................................................110

2017 Season

The University

2017 Schedule.............................................................4 2017 Squad Breakdown...........................................5 Championship Building Plan.............................6-7 Pat O’Connor Drafted by Lions..............................8 Victory Day....................................................................9 The Factory/EMU Gray Turf............................10-11 Quick Facts................................................................. 12 2017 Numerical Roster....................................14-15 2017 Alphabetical Roster...............................16-17 2017 Depth Chart.................................................... 18 2017 Player Profiles...........................................19-63 Future Non-conference schedules.................... 64

2017 EMU Coaching Staff

Head Coach Chris Creighton.........................66-69 Asst. Coach Aaron Keen........................................ 70 Asst. Coach Neal Neathery................................... 71 Asst. Coach Chuck Bullough................................ 72 Asst. Coach Todd Frakes........................................ 73 Asst. Coach Herb Haygood.................................. 74 Asst. Coach Luke Meadows.................................. 75 Asst. Coach Jay Nunez........................................... 76 Asst. Coach Jay Peterson...................................... 77 Asst. Coach Fred Reed........................................... 78 Support Staff.......................................................79-80

2016 Season In Review

EMU’s 12-Game 2016 Statistics....................82-85 2015 Starters By Game.......................................... 86 Longest Plays............................................................ 87 Game 1 - vs. Mississippi Valley............................ 88 Game 2 - at Missouri............................................... 89 Game 3 - at Charlotte............................................. 90 Game 4 - vs. Wyoming........................................... 91 Game 5 - at Bowling Green.................................. 92 Game 6 - vs. Toledo................................................. 93 Game 7 - at Ohio...................................................... 94 Game 8 - at No. 20 Western Michigan.............. 95 Game 9 - vs. Miami.................................................. 96 Game 10 - at Ball State........................................... 97 Game 11 - vs. Northern Illinois........................... 98 Game 12 - vs. Central Michigan.......................... 99 Game 13 - vs. Old Dominion.............................100

2017 Opponents

This is EMU...................................................... 112-114 Pepsi...........................................................................115 EMU Board of Regents.........................................116 EMU President James M. Smith........................117 Vice President/Director of Athletics....... 118-119 Department of Athletics Staff.................. 120-128 Convocation Center..............................................129 Rynearson Stadium..............................................130 Indoor Practice Facility........................................131 NCAA Compliance.................................................132 The EMU Identity...................................................133 Student-Athlete Support....................................134 Eagles Pride.............................................................135 EMU Athletic Hall of Fame..................................136

All-Time Records

EMU All-Americans...................................... 138-141 EMU in the National Football League... 142-143 Player Honors................................................. 144-150 All-Time Letterwinners............................... 151-158 Through the Years........................................ 160-171 1971 Pioneer/1987 California Bowls...............172 2016 Bahamas Bowl.......................................173-74 Bowl Records...........................................................175 Season and Coaching Records................ 176-177 Total Offense Records................................. 178-181 Scoring Records............................................ 182-183 Passing Records............................................ 184-187 Receiving Records........................................ 188-189 100+ Yard Receiving Games..............................190 Rushing Records........................................... 191-192 100+ Yard Rushing Games........................ 193-194 Games Played.........................................................195 Defensive Records........................................ 195-198 Kicking Records......................................................199 Punting Records.....................................................200 Punt Return Records............................................201 Kickoff Return Records........................................202 Returned Touchdowns........................................203 Team Records................................................. 204-208 Rynearson Stadium Records.................... 209-210 EMU’s Record On...................................................211 All-Time Versus Conferences.............................212 All-Time Opponent Records..............................213 The Last Time..........................................................214

All-time Games Played Against............... 102-103 MAC Bowl Synopsis..............................................104

EMUEagles.com/football Credits

L ayout and Design: Assistant Editors:

Greg Steiner Dan Whitaker Katie Gonzales Mark Panhorst Ross Scheinberg

Photography: Walt Middleton, Steve King, Andrew Mascharka Randy Mascharka, the NFL, Dick Schwarze Information is current as of July 18, 2017

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EMU Football on the Web

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twitter.com/Coach_Creighton

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EMU on Mobile Devices

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WEMU Radio

Listen to EMU Football on the flagship station for Eastern Michigan Athletics, WEMU-FM (89.1), and on the Internet at wemu.org.

Eagle All-Access

Catch live games, along with inter views and highlights of Eastern Michigan studentathletes and coaches only, on Eagle All-Access, the official video source for EMU Athletics. Logon to EMUEagles.com for more information.

ESPN3

In 2015, EMU Athletics began to produce live content that is aired nationally on ESPN3. The programming is produced entirely by members of the EMU community, including athletics department staff members, distinguished professionals and students from the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts. EMU students receive valuable handson experience working with professional equipment and producing content for a national audience. It is a unique opportunity for students to gain working knowledge and real-time experience. All events will be delivered on ESPN3, with the option to cut to any event for inclusion on other ESPN platforms. In two years, EMU has produced 75 events between volleyball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, gymnastics, wrestling and football signing day. The 2017-18 schedule will include home men’s and women’s basketball games as well as other selected contests. Stay tuned to EMUEagles.com for the complete broadcast schedule.

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Media Relations

DIRECTIONS TO RYNEARSON STADIUM

EMU Athletic Media Relations

Greg Steiner

Katie Gonzales

Tim Hepler

Ali Holmquist

Dan Whitaker

Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations................................... Greg Steiner

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.845.1132 E-mail.....................................................................................................................greg.steiner@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered....................................Football, Women’s Basketball, Golf and Web site

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations............................ Katie Gonzales

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................773.512.6079 E-mail.......................................................................................................................... kgonzal5@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered...........................................................................................................................TBA

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant...................................... Tim Hepler

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................517.304.9894 E-mail.............................................................................................................................. thepler@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered...........................................................................................................................TBA

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant................................. Ali Holmquist Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.233.4183 E-mail......................................................................................................................... aholmqui@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered................................................................................................................................TBA

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant................................. Dan Whitaker Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.478.8114 E-mail.......................................................................................................................... dwhitak4@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered.................................................................................Baseball, Wrestling, Rowing

Address:............................799 N. Hewitt Rd., Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

School Akron Army West Point Ball State Bowling Green Buffalo Central Michigan Charlotte Kent State Kentucky Miami Northern Illinois Ohio Rutgers Toledo Western Michigan Mid-American Conf.

2017 MAC and Opponent SID Information

Contact Cathy Bongiovi Matt Faulkner Michael Clark Jason Knavel Jon Fuller Jim Knight Tom Whitestone Aaron Chimenti Susan Lax Dave Meyer Donna Turner Anthony Reynolds Hasim Phillips Paul Helgren Rob Beuerlein Ken Mather

Phone 330.972.6106 845.938. 6871 765.285.8242 419.372.7075 716.645.6311 989.774.3277 704.687.1022 330.672.8468 859.608.5019 513.529.4329 815.753.9513 740.593.1298 732.445.6069 419.530.4918 269.387.4138 216.566.4622

Twitter @AkronZips @goarmywestpoint @BallStateSports @BGathletics @UBAthletics @CMUAthletics @Charlotte49ers @KentStAthletics @UKAthletics @MiamiRedHawks @NIUAthletics @OhioBobcats @RUAthletics @ToledoRockets @wmubronco @MACSports

E-mail cathyb@uakron.edu matthew.faulkner@usma.edu maclark4@bsu.edu jknavel@bgsu.edu jfuller3@buffalo.edu knigh2je@cmich.edu tewhites@uncc.edu achiment@kent.edu slax0@uky.edu meyerd@miamioh.edu donnaturner@niu.edu reynola1@ohio.edu hphillips@scarletknights.com paul.helgran@utoledo.edu robert.beuerlein@wmich.edu kmather@mac-sports.com

By air: Arriving at Detroit Metro Airport, take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The stadium is on the east side of the road. From North: U.S. 23 south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium. From South: U.S. 23 north to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium. From East: (A) Take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The stadium is on the east side of the street. (B) Take I-96 west to M-14 west. Follow M-14 to U.S. 23 south. Go south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium. From West: Take I-94 east to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181). Turn left and get in the far left lane. Turn left on Hewitt and head north on Hewitt approximately 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw. The stadium is on the east side of the road.

CALL ON US

All University Numbers start with 734.487. (The last four are listed below) Athletics Administrators Athletic Director Scott Wetherbee................1050 Senior Assoc. AD Erin Kido...............................1050 Senior Assoc. AD Mike Malach........................1050 Assoc. AD Jennifer Brown.................................1050 Assoc. AD Matt Jakobsze..................................1050 Assoc. AD Dan McLean......................................1050 Assoc. AD Karen Schiferl...................................1283 Assoc. AD Greg Steiner......................................0317 Asst. AD Ben Herman.........................................0166 Asst. AD Tony Orlando.......................................1050 Secretary Lori Barron..........................................1050 Athletics Equipment Staff Asst. AD Ben Herman.............................1173/1029 Asst. Equip. Mgr. Wayne Smith...........1173/1029 Facilities Staff Director Adam Martin........................................1050 Asst. Director Andrew Hensely.......................5152

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Media Guidelines Radio Eastern Michigan football can be heard live on WEMU, 89.1 FM and on the Internet at EMUEagles.com and wemu.org. collegepressbox.com is the official media website for Mid-American Conference football. Access and download weekly game Visiting Radio The visiting team’s flagship radio station notes, quotes, statistics, media guides, headreceives one reciprocal Ethernet drop and a shots, logos and more for the conference and regular phone line for their game broadcasts. each of its member schools. Login informaThe visiting radio booth is on the north end tion will be distributed to accredited media Press Credentials Requests for working press space should be of the press box. The press box space is very or you can apply for a password by sending made in writing at least 48 hours before the limited, so only the official flagship station will an e-mail to: password@collegepressbox.com date of the home contest to the EMU Athletic be given credentials for broadcasting. Media Relations Office. The request should Interview Policy (Mid-Week) be made by the sports director of the news Head Coach Chris Creighton is available to paper, magazine, radio or television outlet speak to the media via phone Monday-ThursImportant Contacts wishing to send a reporter(s) to the game. day mornings. Coach Creighton will also be EMU Media Relations............... 734.487.0317 Outlets that have made proper credential requests are entitled to receive copies of the available on the Mid-American Conference Press Box............................734.481.0014/0072 final game statistics, play-by-play and a scor- weekly conference call on Monday mornings. Football Office............................ 734.487.2160 ing summary, as well as any press information Available each Monday of the season, Ticket Office................................. 734.487.2282 provided by the competing institutions. Con- beginning Aug. 28 and running through MAC Office .................................. 216.566.4622 firmation of the request will be made by EMU Nov. 20, the number to join the teleconfer- Website ...................................EMUEagles.com Athletic Media Relations personnel. Press ence is available by calling the MAC Office MAC site................................. MAC-Sports.com credentials WILL NOT be issued to spouses, at 216.696.2622. A replay of the call is also EMU Associate AD/Media Relations friends or children. The press box is a working available Monday beginning at 5 p.m. Individual players are available for interGreg Steiner area. Office Phone: 734.487.0318 Press credentials can be picked up in the views Monday-Wednesday. Please contact Cell Phone: 734.845.1132 EMU Athletic Media Relations Office during the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office to set E-mail: greg.steiner@emich.edu the week of a home contest. If credentials are up interviews. One note to the media: home requested and approved, they will only be phone numbers for players and coaches will EMU Asst. Director of Media Relations mailed if the request is granted at least two not be given out by the EMU Athletic Media TBA weeks prior to the game. Any credentials not Relations Office. Office Phone: 734.487.0317 picked up will be left at the will call window Interview Policy (Game Day) Cell Phone: TBA located in the Convocation Center. Postgame interviews will be conducted in E-mail: TBA the Convocation Center Media Room at the Please make your credential requests to: south end of Rynearson Stadium. Both head On the Internet Greg Steiner coaches will be available to the media after Information will be updated regularly at 307 Convocation Center a 10-minute cooling-off period. The visiting EMU’s official athletics website. For media inEastern Michigan University team will do their postgame outside of their formation, go to the football web page to find 799 N. Hewitt Road lockerroom. Individual players may be avail- updated PDF files containing, notes, statistics, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 able for interviews at the conclusion of the rosters and schedules. game. Please see a member of the media Office: 734.487.0317 relations staff from either EMU or the visiting E-mail: greg.steiner@emich.edu EMUEagles.com institution about player interviews. The 2017 Eastern Michigan University football media guide is designed to assist the media with its coverage of EMU football. Additional information, statistics and photographs may be acquired by contacting Greg Steiner in the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office, Suite 307, Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197.

Parking Credentials Wireless Internet Eastern Michigan University will issue park For those with laptop computers that can ing passes to accredited media representatives. Parking will be provided in the Oestrike automatically select an IP address, there is a wireless Internet connection available in Stadium lot. Rynearson Stadium. See an athletic media relations representative for the login password. Photographers

To be added to the football e-mail distribution list, contact Greg Steiner by phone or e-mail. You will receive game notes, releases and media advisories via e-mail.

Photographers are issued similar credentials to press box media. Photographers are allowed to shoot from outside the 25-yard line on each side of the field and outside the dotted line surrounding the field.

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2017 Schedule

2017 Eastern Michigan University Football Season Schedule Date Opponent

Location

Time

Promotion

Television

Sept.

CHARLOTTE

Rynearson Stadium

6:30 p.m.

EMU’s First Four

ESPN3

Sept.

at Rutgers

Piscataway, N.J.

3:30 p.m.

Big Ten Network

Sept. 16

Bye Week

Sept. 23

OHIO*

Rynearson Stadium

TBA

Sept. 30

at Kentucky

Lexington, Ky.

TBA

Oct.

at Toledo*

Toledo, Ohio

TBA

12-day TV selection

Oct.

at Army West Point

West Point, N.Y.

Noon

CBS Sports Network

Oct.

WESTERN MICHIGAN* Rynearson Stadium

2 p.m.

Oct.

at Northern Illinois*

DeKalb, Ill.

7 p.m.

CBS Sports Network/ESPN3

Nov.

BALL STATE*

Rynearson Stadium

7 p.m.

CBS Sports Network

Nov.

at Central Michigan*

Mount Pleasant, Mich.

7/7:30 p.m.

ESPN2/ESPNU/CBS Sports Network

Nov.

at Miami*

Oxford, Ohio

7/8 p.m.

ESPN2/ESPNU/CBS Sports Network

Nov. 21

BOWLING GREEN*

Rynearson Stadium

7 p.m.

Dec.

MAC Championship

Detroit, Mich.

TBA

Band/Hall of Fame Day 12-day TV selection

Homecoming

Senior Day

12-day TV selection

ESPNU/ESPN3 ABC/ESPN/ESPN2

*Mid-American Conference game; All home games in BOLD CAPS; All times are subject to change

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Squad Breakdown 2017 Squad Breakdown Starters Returning (17) Offense (8) Ka’John Armstrong Sergio Bailey II Dan Buschman Eddie Daugherty Ian Eriksen Jimmy Leatiota Johnnie Niupalau Brogan Roback Defense (8) Jason Beck Ikie Calderon Vince Calhoun Jeremiah Harris Luke MacLean Kevin McGill Kyle Rachwal Ike Spearman Specialists (1) Paulie Fricano

Pos. OL WR TE WR RB OL WR QB

2016 Statistics Nine starts; Team shattered the school record for total offense with 5,917 yards Third Team All-MAC; Leading pass catcher with 60 receptions for 868 yards Started all 13 games; Caught a pair of touchdown passes Hauled in 31 balls for an average of 9.3 yards per catch Led the rushing attack with 771 yards on 184 carries and nine scores Started all 13 games; Line allowed the second fewest tackles for a loss in the FBS Caught 28 passes for 359 yards and four touchdowns Threw for 2,694 yards in 10 games; Had six 300-yard passing games

DB DB DB DL DL DB LB LB

Second on the squad in tackles with 104 to go along with 7.0 TFLs Had 63 stops in addition to two forced fumbles 13 starts as a freshman; Ranked second on the team with 9 passes defended Third Team All-MAC; Fifth nationally in blocked kicks Earned eight starts; Finished with 10 tackles and two sacks Started six games as a freshman; Had 35 tackles and three pass breakups Led the team with 109 stops in 10 starts Returned after two years away to post 44 tackles and two sacks

Second Team All-MAC; Broke the school’s single-season extra point record

Starters Lost (9) Offense (3) Cole Gardner Jake Hurcombe Andrew Wylie

Pos. OL OL OL

2016 Statistics Second Team All-MAC; Helped allow the 9th fewest sacks nationally Started the final 12 games at center for the 18th ranked passing offense Third Team All-MAC; 13 starts in 2016 and 43 in his career

Defense (3) Mike Brown Pat O’Connor DaQuan Pace

DL DL DB

Ranks 13th in career starts with 35 First Team All-MAC; EMU career leader in sacks; 7th Round NFL Draft selection Third Team All-MAC; All-time EMU leader in pass breakups

Specialist (3) Austin Barnes Chris O’Risky Brendan Renius

P LS KO

Second Team All-MAC; Averaged 43.5 yards per punt Long-snapper since he set foot on campus as a freshman Turned in 78 kickoffs with 20 touchbacks for an average of 59.2 per kick

2016 Results Sept. 2 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY

61-14

Sept. 10 at Missouri

21-61

Sept. 17 at Charlotte

37-19

Sept. 23 WYOMING

27-24

Oct.

28-25

1 at Bowling Green*

Oct. 8 TOLEDO*

Oct. 15 at Ohio*

20-35 27-20

Oct. 22 at #20 Western Mich.* L,

31-45

Oct. 29 MIAMI*

15-28

Nov.

48-41

8 at Ball State*

Nov. 16 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* LOT, 24-31 Nov. 22 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W,

26-21

Dec. 23 vs. Old Dominion

20-24

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Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

O’Connor Drafted by Lions

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (EMUEagles. com) – Former Eastern Michigan University defensive end Pat O’Connor (Chicago, Ill.-Saint Rita) was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft, April 29, along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pa. O’Connor was the 250th overall pick in the three-day selection process. O’Connor was the 28th EMU player to be picked in the draft. He is just the third Eastern Michigan player to be selected by the Lions, joining Al Clark (1971) and Charlie Batch (1998). Additionally, it marked the first time EMU had players drafted in back-to-back season since 2008-09, as Darius Jackson was a sixth-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys last year. O’Connor was the team leader on a much improved defensive unit for EMU in 2016. In his final season, O’Connor set the EMU sack record since 1998 by getting to the quarterback 20.0 times in his career. In total on the season, the Chicago

native sacked the QB a team-high 8.5 times, which was good for 41st in the country and fifth in the MidAmerican Conference. In addition, O’Connor had 42 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 16 QB hurries, and five forced fumbles, and was one of just 10 players in the nation with five or more forced fumbles on the season. He finished his career as the games played leader, sack leader, QB hurries leader, and forced fumbles leader, while also finishing third on the tackles for loss list with 33.5. At the conclusion of the season, O’Connor was recognized for his substantial efforts by being named to the MAC All-Conference First Team, as well as the first team on Phil Steele’s Postseason All-MAC list. He also participated in the 2017 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, played in Carson, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 21. The MAC had 12 player drafted which is the most in the league’s modern era, shattering the previous mark of 11 set in 2005.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Victory Day

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles. com) – Rain could not keep the Eastern Michigan University football team from hosting its fourth annual EMU Victory Day, Thursday, May 25, as the Eagles hosted more than 140 cognitively and physically impaired children. Student-athletes, as well as the coaching staff, took part in an exciting event of football related activities inside EMU’s Indoor Practice Facility. The day began as kids walked into the facility through a tunnel consisting of EMU football players and the cheer team. Following the national anthem, EMU Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joined participants for a welcome speech and a ceremonial coin toss to officially begin the football activities. The participants split into 10 groups in which they went through individual drills and others took the field to compete in a game-like setting. On the drills side, stations consisted of throwing nets, agility bags, kicking, and much more. Following the interactive opportunities, Creighton and the team presented each child with a

medal before posing for a group photo and wrapping up the day by singing the EMU fight song. After singing alongside the athletes and cheerleaders, everyone involved congregated for a group photo before concluding the festivities with a luncheon inside the Convocation Center. Victory Day was started in 2010 by Trenton teacher and varsity football defensive coordinator Aaron Segedi. Aaron, a native of Riverview, was diagnosed with cancer in 2005, which was brought on by a rare condition known as primary sclerosing cholangitis. As a football coach, Aaron lives by the philosophy that building character holds equal importance to teaching X’s and O’s, if not more. Victory Day was developed as a vehicle to teach this virtue, as well as a way to give back to the community. What started out as an idea filled with uncertainty has since developed into a rapidly growing phenomenon as the program has already been adopted by various schools in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Welcome to “The Factory”

Toughness. Pride. Resilience. These key words have come to describe Eastern Michigan University Head Football Coach Chris Creighton’s program. They are also terms befitting the proud residents of southeastern Michigan and their hardworking demeanor. Inspired by this region of the state and the student-athletes’ own backgrounds, the team has challenged itself to be “E Tough,” committed to great effort, sacrifice and triumphing in the face of adversity. In this spirit, the team has nicknamed Rynearson Stadium “The Factory,” a place where coaches and staff will go to work each day to help “E Tough” student-athletes become scholars, leaders, champions and impact men. “The Factory” is highlighted by Division I Football’s first gray FieldTurf playing surface. Since taking over reigns of EMU Football in December 2013, Creighton has rallied the program to "close the gap" between its current status and the pursuit of its true potential. He has studied the school, its surroundings, recruiting base and the current student-athletes. The one common thread throughout has been an uncommon ‘toughness’ that permeates the program. "We are proud of who we are, where we are from and what we represent," Creighton added. "We know that being a part of the Eastern Michigan football team requires a great commitment. We will train, practice and play with an uncommon intensity. The bonds that form the team are incredibly deep. Game days will be an expression of this powerful experience and that is why we will play with such deep passion and resolve." In this spirit, the program’s E Tough mentality represents:

The concept of the “EMU Gray” field was born during one of the squad's notoriously intense winter workouts in 2014. ThenDirector of Sports Performance, Ron McKeefery, challenged the team to an outdoor practice on the snow-covered Rynearson Stadium field rather than the warm confines of their indoor practice facility. True to their E Tough demeanor, the team accepted the challenge. Throughout each drill of the bitter cold practice, Creighton delivered the message that EMU Football has the will to compete against "anyone, anytime and anywhere… even on a parking lot covered with broken glass." Inspired by his team’s toughness and commitment that day, Creighton’s idea of an “EMU Gray” field was born and soon shared with administrators. The new look within Rynearson Stadium, and moniker, “The Factory” will serve as visual and name recognition for the program’s ideals. They are a constant reminder to the student-athletes that being E Tough means coming ready to roll up their sleeves and to never give in or let up. "Our colors are green and white but our collars are blue," said Creighton. "The Factory is where our coaching staff goes to work and our players develop. It is our home and one that we will protect. When opponents come to The Factory we want to make it known that they are in for a 60-minute fight. Our goal is to make it one of the toughest places to play in the MidAmerican Conference."

Utilizing the colors gray, green and white, the Block E logo is at the 50-yard line while the logo for the MAC adorns the field as well. The playing surface is gray with white hashmarks and numbers, while the end zones are green with the word "EASTERN" on the northside and "EAGLES" on the southside in white. Southeastern Michigan has long been viewed as one of the most significant manufacturing centers in the country, and the iconic ‘Automotive Capital of the World.’ Despite battling difficult times in recent years, local communities’ toughness and resilience has been on display, as the region is experiencing a dramatic rebirth. EMU football student-athletes come from these communities and have brought this toughness to the team. A total of 40 members of the 2014 squad are from the state of Michigan. Ypsilanti has its own proud history in the automobile and manufacturing industries. The city was the home of Apex Motors, Preston Tucker and his Preston ’48, and the last Hudson automobile dealership. The nearby Willow Run manufacturing complex played a critical role in producing B-24 “Liberator” heavy bombers in the early years of World War II. It was also at this location that Rose Will Monroe, the film and poster representation of “Rosie the Riveter,” actually worked as a riveter before becoming the manufacturing icon of the era.

Team first Obsessed with getting better Unwavering in adversity Great effort Heart

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Home of the “EMU Gray” Turf

Building Blocks When Head Coach Chris Creighton came onboard in 2014 he helped establish some new EMU initiatives. • The Wrench - a 51-pound pipe wrench given to Coach Creighton. It helps serve as a symbol of the team’s mission to “close the gap.” The tool’s vices represent the gap. • The Wall - prior to running onto the field at home games EMU will break through a cinder block wall. • Hammers of the Week - the coaching staff will select hammers of the week for the big hit of the week. The selected players will have their number put on the sledge hammers used to knock down the wall. • Turn it Up, Turn It Green - a pregame prep rally inside the Convocation Center. The football team will arrive with a special performance by the EMU marching band.

Beginning with the 2014 campaign, EMU installed gray field turf at Rynearson Stadium. The following records apply only since the switch to the new color and the moniker of “The Factory.” First game on gray artificial turf: Aug. 30, 2014 - Eastern Michigan 31, Morgan St. 28 First EMU Touchdown on the Gray Turf: Darius Jackson vs. Morgan State - 1 yard rush with 3:06 left in the 1st Quarter - Aug. 30, 2014 First EMU Passing Touchdown on the Gray Turf: Reginald Bell to David Gibson vs. Buffalo with 11:16 left in the 3rd Quarter- Oct. 11, 2014 First Visitor Touchdown on the Gray Turf: Lamont Brown III - 3 yard rush with 8:08 left in the 1st Quarter - Aug. 30, 2014

Turf Facts • Construction began on July 14, 2014, and was completed on Aug. 3, 2014. • EMU is just the second Football Bowl Subdivision team to play on a non-green playing surface joining Boise State University. Other non-green football playing fields in all of college football include Coastal Carolina University, Eastern Washington University, Lindenwood University-Belleville, the University of Central Arkansas and the University of New Haven. • The field is made up of 86,336 square feet of field turf, 48,340 of which dons the “EMU Gray” color. • The construction crew laid down 268 tons of sand, with 224,474 lbs. of rubber mixed • On the top layer of the turf, 35,535 lbs. of rubber pellets were laid atop the new playing surface inside Rynearson Stadium. • The Block E at midfield is 31-feet long by 26-feet wide • The two Mid-American Conference logos are 16-feet tall by 17-fet long

“The wrench, the field, the concrete wall, we know people will have comments, but they all have real meaning for us. It all goes back to the idea of investing, and working for something. It is about putting on those steel-toed boots, and going to work.” - Head Coach Chris Creighton

• Each yard-line number on the field is approximately 6-feet long

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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Location............................................................................................................. Ypsilanti, Mich. Founded.................................................................................................................................1849 Enrollment......................................................................................................................... 21,105 Nickname............................................................................................................................Eagles Colors...............................................................................................................Green and White Conference............................................................................................Mid-American (MAC) Administration President...............................................................................................James M. Smith, Ph.D. Vice President/Director of Athletics...................................................... Scott Wetherbee Senior Associate AD/Administration....................................................................Erin Kido Senior Associate AD/Finance and Operations.......................................... Mike Malach Senior Associate AD/Administration..............................................................................TBA Associate AD for Sports Medicine............................................................ Jennifer Brown Associate AD for Academics..........................................................................Karen Schiferl Associate AD for Compliance.............................................................. Matthew Jakobsze Associate AD for Development.......................................................................Dan McLean Associate AD for Media Relations...................................................................Greg Steiner Assistant AD for Equipment.............................................................................Ben Herman Assistant AD for Marketing............................................................................ Tony Orlando Faculty Athletics Representative........................................................ Dr. Edward Sidlow Director of Ticketing Operations.............................................................Jeff Czachowski Facility Coordinator........................................................................................... Adam Martin Head Coach ..................................................................... Chris Creighton (Kenyon, 1991) Record at EMU..............................................................................................................10-27 (3) Career Record .........................................................................................................149-73 (20) Off. Coord./QB..................................................................... Aaron Keen (Washington, ‘94) Def. Coord./LB......................................................................Neal Neathery (Wheaton, ‘93) Defensive Line...................................................... Chuck Bullough (Michigan State, ‘92) Safeties/Rec. Coord...................................................................... Todd Frakes (Centre, ‘98) Wide Receivers........................................................Herb Haygood (Michigan State ,‘07) Off. Line..................................................................Luke Meadows (South Dakota St., ‘99) TE/Special Teams............................................................. Jay Nunez (Pittsburg State, ‘09) Running Backs...............................................................................Jay Peterson (Miami, ‘85) Cornerbacks ..................................................................... Fred Reed (Colorado Mesa, ‘94) Dir. of Ops.....................................................................Dylan Saccone (Sacred Heart, ‘13) Video Coordinator.......................................................................Brian Overholt (EMU, ‘09) GA - Offense............................................................ Hayden Hawk (Central Missouri, ‘14) GA - Offense............................................................................ Mike Piatkowski (Drake, ‘12) GA - Defense......................................................................Tate Omli (Northern Iowa, ‘14) GA - Defense ......................................................................... Delbert Tyler (Hampton, ‘14) Home Field..........................................................................Rynearson Stadium (FieldTurf ) Capacity.............................................................................................................................. 30,200 2016 Overall Record.............................................................................................................. 7-6 2016 Overall MAC Record/Finish...................................................................4-4/4th West Basic Offense..................................................................................................................Multiple Basic Defense.................................................................................................................Multiple Lettermen Returning............................................................... 52 (27 off./24 def./1 spec.) Lettermen Lost................................................................................ 14 (5 off./6 def./3 spec.) Starters Returning.......................................................................... 17 (8 off./8 def./1 spec.) Starters Lost ........................................................................................9 (3 off./3 def./1 spec.)

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The EMU offense celebrates at home following a touchdown

Athletic Media Relations Associate AD-Media Relations.........................................................................Greg Steiner Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations..................................... Katie Gonzales Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations...........................................................TBA Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant................................................Tim Hepler Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant.......................................... Ali Holmquist Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant.......................................... Dan Whitaker Football Contact...................................................................................................Greg Steiner E-mail................................................................................................greg.steiner@emich.edu Office Phone.........................................................................................................734.487.0317 Steiner’s Cellular Phone...................................................................................734.845.1132 Mailing Address..................................................................................... 799 N. Hewitt Road, .............................................................................................. Convocation Center, Room 307 ......................................................................................................................Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Web Site............................................................................................................EMUEagles.com

EMU ROTC members from Eagle Battalion fire the ‘E-Boom’ cannon after each Eagle score in Rynearson Stadium.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

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Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 EMU Numerical Roster Alphabetical Roster No. Name 59 70 94 15 54 2 20 3 34 79 23 49 63 22 27 77 85 7 10 92 40 19 99 50 69 93 25 83 97 28 18 46 32 95 90 16 98 67 38 11 91 38 24 12 37 65 10 31 84 8 30 17 31 52 39

Thad Abram Darnell Adams Hunter Andrews Dieuly Aristilde* Ka’John Armstrong** Sergio Bailey II* Blake Banham** Jason Beck*** Bo Bell Pete Bergman* Blake Bogan Desean Boyd Vince Boyd Anthony Brown* Bobby Brown III Chris Bukoski* Dan Buschman** Ikie Calderon** Vince Calhoun* Maxx Crosby* Eddie Daugherty** Rashon Davis* Dion Dawson* Sam Dervil Jake Donnellon Derrick Dunlap*** Ian Eriksen** Tre’Shown Fields Kwanii Figueroa** Carthell Flowers Paulie Fricano* Tucker Gill Juan Giraldo** Oddie Granger III* Jeremiah Harris** Lemar Harris Chris Hendricks** Jeremy Hickey Joey Hiser Isaac Holder* Clay Holford* Dez Horne Brody Hoying* Jeff Hubbard Alec Hullibarger* CJ Hunt Preston Hutchinson Otis Jackson III Greg Jean Jaron Johnson* Rich Jones Shaq Jones Jake Julien Desmond Kelly Jesse Kelly

No. 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 31 32 33 34 34 35 36 37 38 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51

Name Jalen Phelps* Sergio Bailey II* Jason Beck*** Brogan Roback*** Kevin McGill* Shaq Vann* Jaylen Pickett** Isaac Stiebeling Ikie Calderon** Jaron Johnson* Luke Maclean** Ike Spearman*** Preston Hutchinson Vince Calhoun* Isaac Holder* Jeff Hubbard Anton Skupin Justin Moody** Marc Oliver Ross Williams** Dieuly Aristilde* Lemar Harris Shaq Jones Keyan Marshall Paulie Fricano* Rashon Davis* Blake Banham** Antoine Porter* D’Marcus Moon Anthony Brown* Blake Bogan Brody Hoying* Ian Eriksen** Willie Parker Karmi Mackey Bobby Brown III Carthell Flowers Brandon Macklin Rich Jones Jake Julien Otis Jackson III Juan Giraldo** Breck Turner* Bo Bell Sal Velasquez Freddie McGee Jordan Porter Alec Hullibarger* Dez Horne Joey Hiser Jesse Kelly Eddie Daugherty** Russ Vaden Derric Williams*** Tyler Lyle Terry Myrick Lavonte Robinson*** Tucker Gill Drake Sutton Lion King Desean Boyd Sam Dervil Kyle Rachwal**

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL ROSTER Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown-Previous School DB 5-10 175 So.-So. Marietta, Ga.-Hillgrove WR 6-0 190 Sr.-Sr. San Diego, Calif.-Grossmont LB 6-1 220 Sr.-Sr. Indianapolis, Ind.-Arsenal Technical QB 6-3 218 Sr-Sr. Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s Jesuit DB 6-2 195 So.-So. Waldorf, Md.-Westlake RB 5-10 220 Sr.-Jr. South Bend, Ind.-John Adams LB 6-0 225 Jr.-Jr. Zephyrhills, Fla.-Zephyrhills QB 6-4 210 So.-Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind.-Snider DB 5-9 185 Sr.-Sr. Neptune, N.J.-Coll. of the Desert WR 6-0 175 Sr.-Sr. Moreno Valley, Calif.-Mt. San Jacinto College DL 6-5 285 Sr.-Sr. Grand Blanc, Mich.-Pittsburgh LB 6-0 233 Sr.-Sr. Saint John, Ind.-Lake Central QB 6-2 208 Fr.-Fr. Mason, Ohio-Mason DB 5-11 185 So.-So. Middletown, Ohio-Middletown WR 5-11 175 Jr.-So. Tampa, Fla.-Sickles DB 5-11 185 Fr.-Fr. Atlanta, Ga.-Woodward Academy QB 6-5 210 Jr.-So. South Lyon, Mich.-South Lyon DB 5-10 185 Jr.-Jr. Richmond, Va.-Monacan WR 5-8 165 Fr.-Fr. Detroit, Mich.-Cass Technical DB 5-11 175 Sr.-Jr. Southfield, Mich.-Groves WR 6-4 210 Jr.-So. Boynton Beach, Fla.-Boynton Beach WR 6-2 195 Sr.-Jr. Raleigh, N.C.-Millbrook DB 6-1 200 Jr.-Jr. Philadelphia, Pa.-Imhotep Charter-Iowa Western C.C. WR 6-2 190 So.-Fr. Toledo, Ohio-Sylvania Southview K 5-10 195 Jr.-So. Rochester N.Y.-Churchville-Chili DB 5-11 180 So.-So. St. Louis, Mo.-Christian Brothers RB 5-9 200 Sr.-Jr. St. Paul, Minn-Cretin-Derham Hall WR 5-8 180 Sr.-Sr. San Francisco, Calif.-City College LB 6-1 235 Sr.-Jr. Fort Wayne, Ind.-North Side DB 5-11 200 Sr.-Sr. Iowa City, Iowa-Iowa Western C.C. DB 6-2 190 Fr.-Fr. Grand Blanc, Mich.-Grand Blanc DB 5-11 205 Jr.-So. Coldwater, Ohio-Coldwater RB 5-10 210 Sr.-Jr. Clarkston, Mich.-Clarkston RB 5-9 190 So.-So. Tampa, Fla.-Carrolwood Day School RB 6-1 210 Fr.-Fr. Seffner, Fla.-Seffner Christian Academy DB 6-1 175 Fr.-Fr. Gibsonton, Fla.-East Bay DB 6-2 195 Fr.-Fr. Syracuse, N.Y.-Nottingham DB 6-0 195 Sr.-Jr. Novi, Mich.-Novi DB 5-10 170 So.-Fr Columbus, Ohio-Bishop Hartley P 6-2 220 Fr.-Fr. Barrie, Ontario, Canada-Barrie North Collegiate DB 6-0 183 Fr.-Fr. Sagiaw, Mich.-Heritage DB 5-11 195 Sr.-Sr. Gilbert, Ariz.-Mesquite-Mesa C.C. RB 6-1 210 Jr.-So. Norwalk, Ohio-Norwalk RB 5-9 180 Fr.-Fr. Jackson, Mich.-Lumen Christi LB 6-1 220 Sr.-Jr. Hacienda Heights, Calif.-Bishop Amat-Citrus DB 5-8 170 So.-Fr. Canton, Mich.-Salem DB 6-0 205 So.-Fr. Colleyville, Texas-Colleyville Heritage RB 6-0 210 Sr.-Jr. Temperance, Mich.-Bedford Senior RB 5-10 205 Fr.-Fr. Glassboro, N.J.-Glassboro DB 6-0 175 Fr.-Fr. Dexter, Mich.-Dexter K 6-0 190 Sr.-Jr. Ventura, Calif.-Ventura WR 5-7 170 Jr.-Jr. Mentor, Ohio-Mentor DB 6-3 195 Fr.-Fr. Louisville, Ky.-Moore LB 6-0 235 Sr.-Sr. Lake Orion, Mich.-Lake Orion FB 6-0 230 So.-Fr. Kalamazoo, Mich.-Kalamazoo Central LB 6-0 210 Fr.-Fr. Austell, Ga.-Woodward Academy FB 5-8 245 Sr.-Sr. Cleveland, Ohio-Saint Edward LS 6-0 235 Fr.-Fr. Evergreen Park, Ill.-Mount Carmel LS 6-1 216 Jr.-So. Menomonee Falls, Wis.-Menomonee Falls DL 6-4 244 Sr.-Jr. Southfield, Mich.-Southfield LB 6-2 220 Fr.-Fr. Detroit, Mich.-Cass Technical OL 6-5 315 Jr.-Jr. Miami, Fla.-Miami Northwestern-Coffeyville C.C. LB 6-3 240 Sr.-Jr. Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 EMU Numerical Roster No. 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 69 70 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL ROSTER Name Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown-Previous School Desmond Kelly DL 6-1 310 So.-So. Baltimore, Md.-Overlea-Dodge City C.C. Ivan Oraha P 6-1 206 Jr.-So. Temperance, Mich.-Bedford Ka’John Armstrong** OL 6-4 290 Sr.-Jr. Detroit, Mich.-Loyola Ville Valasti DL 6-5 250 So.-So. Helsinki, Finland-Itakeskuksen Iukio-Diablo Valley Jimmy Leatiota* OL 6-3 295 Sr.-Jr. San Jose, Calif.-Wilcox-San Mateo Michael Smith Jr. OL 6-3 290 So.-Fr. Frostproof, Fla.-Frostproof Justice Williams DL 6-3 250 So.-Fr. Detroit, Mich.-Belleville Dan Samuelson OL 6-5 295 Sr.-Sr. Plymouth, Ind.-Michigan Thad Abram DL 6-4 235 Jr.-So. Woodhaven, Mich.-Woodhaven Mike Van Hoeven OL 6-5 290 So.-Fr. Paw Paw, Mich.-Paw Paw Bret Lopez DL 6-1 295 Fr.-Fr. Saint Charles,Ill.-Burlington Central Sidy Sow OL 6-5 315 Fr.-Fr. Bromont, Quebec-J-H Leclerc-Champlain Lennoxville Vince Boyd DL 6-3 250 Fr.-Fr. Flint, Mich.-Carman-Ainsworth Thomas Major OL 6-2 270 Jr.-So. Macomb, Mich.-Dakota CJ Hunt DL 6-1 275 Fr.-Fr. Avon, Ind.-Avon Jeremy Hickey OL 6-4 310 Sr.-Jr. Troy, Mich.-Brother Rice Chase Lynch DL 6-4 250 So.-Fr. Fenton, Mich.-Fenton Jake Donnellon OL 6-5 300 So.-Fr. Ann Arbor, Mich.-Gabriel Richard Darnell Adams OL 6-1 300 Fr.-Fr. Byron, Mich.-Byron Devin McCallister OL 6-4 315 Jr.-Jr. Ypsilanti, Mich.-Lincoln-North Dakota State College of Science Rob Pavletich* OL 6-5 290 Jr.-So. Neenah, Wis.-Neenah Steve Nielsen* OL 6-8 320 So.-So. Dragoer, Denmark-La Lumiere Yannik Rohrschneider OL 6-3 300 Fr.-Fr. Hilden, Germany-Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Gymnasium Francisco Pedrozo OL 6-7 300 Fr.-Fr. Canton, Ohio-St. Thomas Aquinas Chris Bukoski* OL 6-5 295 Sr.-Jr. Dewitt, Mich.-Dewitt Dakota Tallman** OL 6-5 310 Sr.-Jr. LaGrange, Ohio-Elyria Catholic Pete Bergman* OL 6-9 310 Jr.-So. Casper, Wyo.-Natrona County Greg Jean WR 5-11 164 Fr.-Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-Boyd Anderson Quian Williams WR 5-11 170 Fr.-Fr. Moore, Okla.-Southmoore Gunnar Oakes TE 6-5 225 Fr.-Fr. Swanton, Ohio-Swanton Tre’Shown Fields TE 6-4 225 Jr.-So. Grand Rapids, Mich.-Grand Rapids C.C Dan Buschman** TE 6-3 250 Sr.-Sr. Brighton, Mich.-Brighton Xavier Rice WR 6-4 200 Fr.-Fr. Southfield, Mich.-Detroit Jesuit Mathew Sexton* WR 5-11 180 So.-So. Clinton, Mich.-Clinton Bryce Kemp* TE 6-5 235 Jr.-So. Baxter, Iowa-Baxter Community School Johnnie Niupalau* WR 6-0 215 Sr.-Sr. San Mateo, Calif.-San Mateo Jeremiah Harris** DL 6-5 255 Sr.-Jr. Lambertville, Mich.-Bedford Senior Clay Holford* DL 6-2 260 Jr.-So. Carrollton, Texas-Hebron Maxx Crosby* DL 6-5 265 Jr.-So. Colleyville, Texas-Colleyville Heritage Derrick Dunlap*** DL 6-0 300 Sr.-Sr. Indianapolis, Ind.-Lawrence Central Hunter Andrews DL 6-4 280 Jr.-So. Metamora, Mich.-Lapeer Oddie Granger III* DL 6-3 315 Sr.-Sr. East St. Louis, Ill.-East St. Louis Tyler LaBarbera DL 6-2 310 Jr.-Jr. Elk Grove Village, Ill.-James B. Conant -DuPage Kwanii Figueroa** DL 6-2 290 Jr.-Jr. Brooklyn, N.Y.-Paramus Catholic Chris Hendricks** DL 6-5 300 Sr.-Jr. Fruitport, Mich.-Fruitport Dion Dawson* DL 6-0 320 Sr.-Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio Western Hills-Dodge City C.C.

*Letters won

EMU Football 2017 - Pronunciation Guide Players Aristilde, Dieuly.................................. AIR-is-tilled, dew-LEE Calderon, Ikie.................................................................eye-KEY Figueroa, Kwanii.......................................................... kwan-EE Giraldo, Juan........................................................heh-RAL-doh Granger, Oddie...............................................................OH-dee Leatiota, Jimmy........................................ LEE-ah-TEE-oh-tah Mackey, Karmi.................................................................. car-ME Niupalau, Johnnie.................................................. new-PLOW Pavletich, Rob .........................................................pav-LET-ick Sow, Sidy....................................city sow (rhymes with cow) Rachwal, Kyle................................................................ rockwall Roback, Brogan........................................................ ROW-back

Alphabetical Roster No. Name 88 48 96 56 61 43 68 27 29 8 64 18 72 35 4 13 21 44 74 89 82 14 53 26 73 76 1 6 21 36 51 86 4 45 75 59 87 13 57 62 9 7 47 78 33 41 55 60 5 34 42 58 81 14

Bryce Kemp* Lion King Tyler LaBarbera Jimmy Leatiota* Bret Lopez Tyler Lyle Chase Lynch Karmi Mackey Brandon Macklin Luke Maclean** Thomas Major Keyan Marshall Kevin McCallister Freddie McGee Kevin McGill* Justin Moody** D’Marcus Moon Terry Steve Nielsen* Johnnie Niupalau* Gunnar Oakes Marc Oliver Ivan Oraha Willie Parker Rob Pavletich* Francisco Pedrozo Jalen Phelps* Jaylen Pickett** Antoine Porter* Jordan Porter Kyle Rachwal** Xavier Rice Brogan Roback*** Lavonte Robinson*** Yannik Rohrschneider Dan Samuelson Mathew Sexton* Anton Skupin Michael Smith Jr. Sidy Sow Ike Spearman*** Isaac Stiebeling Drake Sutton Dakota Tallman** Breck Turner* Russ Vaden Ville Valasti Mike Van Hoeven Shaq Vann* Sal Velasquez Derric Williams*** Justice Williams Quian Williams Ross Williams**

Robinson, Lavonte...............................................luh-VON-tay Rohrschneider, Yannik.............. ROAR-schneider, YON-ick Skupin, Anton..........................................SKOO-pin, AN-tahn VanHoeven, Mike.............................................van-HOE-vuhn Valasti, Ville........................................... vuh-LAST-ee, vill-AYE Williams, Quian................................................................KEY-on Coaches Bullough, Chuck............................................................BULL-ah Creighton, Chris..........................................................CRAY-ton Neathery, Neal ....................................................... NETH-er-ee

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 EMU Alphabetical Roster Numerical Roster No. Name

1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 31 32 33 34 34 35 36 37 38 38 39 40 41 42 43 44

Jalen Phelps* Sergio Bailey II* Jason Beck*** Brogan Roback*** Kevin McGill* Shaq Vann* Jaylen Pickett** Isaac Stiebeling Ikie Calderon** Jaron Johnson* Luke Maclean** Ike Spearman*** Preston Hutchinson Vince Calhoun* Isaac Holder* Jeff Hubbard Anton Skupin Justin Moody** Marc Oliver Ross Williams** Dieuly Aristilde* Lemar Harris Shaq Jones Keyan Marshall Paulie Fricano* Rashon Davis* Blake Banham** Antoine Porter* D’Marcus Moon Anthony Brown* Blake Bogan Brody Hoying* Ian Eriksen** Willie Parker Karmi Mackey Bobby Brown III Carthell Flowers Brandon Macklin Rich Jones Jake Julien Otis Jackson III Juan Giraldo** Breck Turner* Bo Ball Sal Velasquez Freddie McGee Jordan Porter Alec Hullibarger* Dez Horne Joey Hiser Jesse Kelly Eddie Daugherty** Russ Vaden Derric Williams*** Tyler Lyle Terry Myrick

No. 59 70 94 15 54 2 20 3 34 79 23 49 63 22 27 77 85 7 10 92 40 19 99 50 69 93 25 83 97 28 18 46 32 95 90 16 98 67 38 11 91 38 24 12 37 65 10 31 84 8 30 17 31 52 39 88 48 96 56 61 43 68

Name Thad Abram Darnell Adams Hunter Andrews Dieuly Aristilde* Ka’John Armstrong** Sergio Bailey II* Blake Banham** Jason Beck*** Bo Bell Pete Bergman* Blake Bogan Desean Boyd Vince Boyd Anthony Brown* Bobby Brown III Chris Bukoski* Dan Buschman** Ikie Calderon** Vince Calhoun* Maxx Crosby* Eddie Daugherty** Rashon Davis* Dion Dawson* Sam Dervil Jake Donnellon Derrick Dunlap*** Ian Eriksen** Tre’Shown Fields Kwanii Figueroa** Carthell Flowers Paulie Fricano* Tucker Gill Juan Giraldo** Oddie Granger III* Jeremiah Harris** Lemar Harris Chris Hendricks** Jeremy Hickey Joey Hiser Isaac Holder* Clay Holford* Dez Horne Brody Hoying* Jeff Hubbard Alec Hullibarger* CJ Hunt Preston Hutchinson Otis Jackson III Greg Jean Jaron Johnson* Rich Jones Shaq Jones Jake Julien Desmond Kelly Jesse Kelly Bryce Kemp* Lion King Tyler LaBarbera Jimmy Leatiota* Bret Lopez Tyler Lyle Chase Lynch

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL ROSTER Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown-Previous School DE 6-4 235 Jr.-So. Woodhaven, Mich.-Woodhaven OL 6-1 300 Fr.-Fr. Byron, Mich.-Byron DL 6-4 280 Jr.-So. Metamora, Mich.-Lapeer WR 6-4 210 Jr.-So. Boynton Beach, Fla.-Boynton Beach OL 6-4 290 Sr.-Jr. Detroit, Mich.-Loyola WR 6-0 190 Sr.-Sr. San Diego, Calif.-Grossmont RB 5-9 200 Sr.-Jr. St. Paul, Minn-Cretin-Derham Hall LB 6-1 220 Sr.-Sr. Indianapolis, Ind.-Arsenal Technical RB 5-9 180 Fr.-Fr. Jackson, Mich.-Lumen Christi OL 6-9 310 Jr.-So. Casper, Wyo.-Natrona County DB 6-2 190 Fr.-Fr. Grand Blanc, Mich.-Grand Blanc LB 6-2 220 Fr.-Fr. Detroit, Mich.-Cass Technical DL 6-3 250 Fr.-Fr. Flint, Mich.-Carman-Ainsworth DB 5-11 200 Sr.-Sr. Iowa City, Iowa-Iowa Western C.C. DB 6-1 175 Fr.-Fr. Gibsonton, Fla.-East Bay OL 6-5 295 Sr.-Jr. Dewitt, Mich.-Dewitt TE 6-3 250 Sr.-Sr. Brighton, Mich.-Brighton DB 5-9 185 Sr.-Sr. Neptune, N.J.-Coll. of the Desert DB 5-11 185 So.-So. Middletown, Ohio-Middletown DL 6-5 265 Jr.-So. Colleyville, Texas-Colleyville Heritage WR 5-7 170 Jr.-Jr. Mentor, Ohio-Mentor DB 5-11 180 So.-So. St. Louis, Mo.-Christian Brothers DL 6-0 320 Sr.-Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio Western Hills-Dodge City C.C. OL 6-5 315 Jr.-Jr. Miami, Fla.-Miami Northwestern-Coffeyville C.C. OL 6-5 300 So.-Fr. Ann Arbor, Mich.-Gabriel Richard DL 6-0 300 Sr.-Sr. Indianapolis, Ind.-Lawrence Central RB 5-10 210 Sr.-Jr. Clarkston, Mich.-Clarkston TE 6-4 225 Jr.-So. Grand Rapids, Mich.-Grand Rapids C.C DL 6-2 290 Jr.-Jr. Brooklyn, N.Y.-Paramus Catholic DB 6-2 195 Fr.-Fr. Syracuse, N.Y.-Nottingham K 5-10 195 Jr.-So. Rochester N.Y.-Churchville-Chili LS 6-0 235 Fr.-Fr. Evergreen Park, Ill.-Mount Carmel DB 5-11 195 Sr.-Sr. Gilbert, Ariz.-Mesquite-Mesa C.C. DL 6-3 315 Sr.-Sr. East St. Louis, Ill.-East St. Louis DL 6-5 255 Sr.-Jr. Lambertville, Mich.-Bedford Senior WR 6-2 195 Sr.-Jr. Raleigh, N.C.-Millbrook DL 6-5 300 Sr.-Jr. Fruitport, Mich.-Fruitport OL 6-4 310 Sr.-Jr. Troy, Mich.-Brother Rice DB 6-0 175 Fr.-Fr. Dexter, Mich.-Dexter WR 5-11 175 Jr.-So. Tampa, Fla.-Sickles DL 6-2 260 Jr.-So. Carrollton, Texas-Hebron RB 5-10 205 Fr.-Fr. Glassboro, N.J.-Glassboro DB 5-11 205 Jr.-So. Coldwater, Ohio-Coldwater DB 5-11 185 Fr.-Fr. Atlanta, Ga.-Woodward Academy RB 6-0 210 Sr.-Jr. Temperance, Mich.-Bedford Senior DL 6-1 275 Fr.-Fr. Avon, Ind.-Avon QB 6-2 208 Fr.-Fr. Mason, Ohio-Mason DB 6-0 183 Fr.-Fr. Sagiaw, Mich.-Heritage WR 5-11 164 Fr.-Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-Boyd Anderson WR 6-0 175 Sr.-Sr. Moreno Valley, Calif.-Mt. San Jacinto College DB 5-10 170 So.-Fr Columbus, Ohio-Bishop Hartley DB 6-1 200 Jr.-Jr. Philadelphia, Pa.-Imhotep Charter-Iowa Western C.C. P 6-2 220 Fr.-Fr. Barrie, Ontario, Canada-Barrie North Collegiate DL 6-1 310 So.-So. Baltimore, Md.-Overlea-Dodge City C.C. K 6-0 190 Sr.-Jr. Ventura, Calif.-Ventura TE 6-5 235 Jr.-So. Baxter, Iowa-Baxter Community School DL 6-4 244 Sr.-Jr. Southfield, Mich.-Southfield DL 6-2 310 Jr.-Jr. Elk Grove Village, Ill.-James B. Conant -DuPage OL 6-3 295 Sr.-Jr. San Jose, Calif.-Wilcox-San Mateo DL 6-1 295 Fr.-Fr. Saint Charles,Ill.-Burlington Central FB 6-0 230 So.-Fr. Kalamazoo, Mich.-Kalamazoo Central DL 6-4 250 So.-Fr. Fenton, Mich.-Fenton

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 EMU Alphabetical Roster No. 27 29 8 64 18 72 35 4 13 21 44 74 89 82 14 53 26 73 76 1 6 21 36 51 86 4 45 75 59 87 13 57 62 9 7 47 78 33 41 55 5 60 34 42 58 81 14

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL ROSTER Name Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown-Previous School Karmi Mackey RB 6-1 210 Fr.-Fr. Seffner, Fla.-Seffner Christian Academy Brandon Macklin DB 6-0 195 Sr.-Jr. Novi, Mich.-Novi Luke Maclean** DL 6-5 285 Sr.-Sr. Grand Blanc, Mich.-Pittsburgh Thomas Major OL 6-2 270 Jr.-So. Macomb, Mich.-Dakota Keyan Marshall WR 6-2 190 So.-Fr. Toledo, Ohio-Sylvania Southview Devin McCallister OL 6-4 315 Jr.-Jr. Ypsilanti, Mich.-Lincoln-North Dakota State College of Science Freddie McGee DB 5-8 170 So.-Fr. Canton, Mich.-Salem Kevin McGill* DB 6-2 195 So.-So. Waldorf, Md.-Westlake Justin Moody** DB 5-10 185 Jr.-Jr. Richmond, Va.-Monacan D’Marcus Moon LB 6-1 235 Sr.-Jr. Fort Wayne, Ind.-North Side Terry Myrick LB 6-0 210 Fr.-Fr. Austell, Ga.-Woodward Academy Steve Nielsen* OL 6-8 320 So.-So. Dragoer, Denmark-La Lumiere Johnnie Niupalau* WR 6-0 215 Sr.-Sr. San Mateo, Calif.-San Mateo Gunnar Oakes TE 6-5 225 Fr.-Fr. Swanton, Ohio-Swanton Marc Oliver WR 5-8 165 Fr.-Fr. Detroit, Mich.-Cass Technical Ivan Oraha P 6-1 206 Jr.-So. Temperance, Mich.-Bedford Willie Parker RB 5-9 190 So.-So. Tampa, Fla.-Carrolwood Day School Rob Pavletich* OL 6-5 290 Jr.-So. Neenah, Wis.-Neenah Francisco Pedrozo OL 6-7 300 Fr.-Fr. Canton, Ohio-St. Thomas Aquinas Jalen Phelps* DB 5-10 175 So.-So. Marietta, Ga.-Hillgrove Jaylen Pickett** LB 6-0 225 Jr.-Jr. Zephyrhills, Fla.-Zephyrhills Antoine Porter* WR 5-8 180 Sr.-Sr. San Francisco, Calif.-City College Jordan Porter DB 6-0 205 So.-Fr. Colleyville, Texas-Colleyville Heritage Kyle Rachwal** LB 6-3 240 Sr.-Jr. Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East Xavier Rice WR 6-4 200 Fr.-Fr. Southfield, Mich.-Detroit Jesuit Brogan Roback*** QB 6-3 218 Sr-Sr. Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s Jesuit Lavonte Robinson*** FB 5-8 245 Sr.-Sr. Cleveland, Ohio-Saint Edward Yannik Rohrschneider OL 6-3 300 Fr.-Fr. Hilden, Germany-Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Gymnasium Dan Samuelson OL 6-5 295 Sr.-Sr. Plymouth, Ind.-Michigan Mathew Sexton* WR 5-11 180 So.-So. Clinton, Mich.-Clinton Anton Skupin QB 6-5 210 Jr.-So. South Lyon, Mich.-South Lyon Michael Smith Jr. OL 6-3 290 So.-Fr. Frostproof, Fla.-Frostproof Sidy Sow OL 6-5 315 Fr.-Fr. Bromont, Quebec-J-H Leclerc-Champlain Lennoxville Ike Spearman*** LB 6-0 233 Sr.-Sr. Saint John, Ind.-Lake Central Isaac Stiebeling QB 6-4 210 So.-Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind.-Snider Drake Sutton LS 6-1 216 Jr.-So. Menomonee Falls, Wis.-Menomonee Falls Dakota Tallman** OL 6-5 310 Sr.-Jr. LaGrange, Ohio-Elyria Catholic Breck Turner* RB 6-1 210 Jr.-So. Norwalk, Ohio-Norwalk Russ Vaden DB 6-3 195 Fr.-Fr. Louisville, Ky.-Moore Ville Valasti DL 6-5 250 So.-So. Helsinki, Finland-Itakeskuksen Iukio-Diablo Valley Shaq Vann* RB 5-10 220 Sr.-Jr. South Bend, Ind.-John Adams Mike Van Hoeven OL 6-5 290 So.-Fr. Paw Paw, Mich.-Paw Paw Sal Velasquez LB 6-1 220 Sr.-Jr. Hacienda Heights, Calif.-Bishop Amat-Citrus Derric Williams*** LB 6-0 235 Sr.-Sr. Lake Orion, Mich.-Lake Orion Justice Williams DL 6-3 250 So.-Fr. Detroit, Mich.-Belleville Quian Williams WR 5-11 170 Fr.-Fr. Moore, Okla.-Southmoore Ross Williams** DB 5-11 175 Sr.-Jr. Southfield, Mich.-Groves

*Letters won

EAGLES BY THE NUMBERS Geographically Michigan..........................................................................................37 Ohio..................................................................................................13 Florida................................................................................................ 9 Indiana............................................................................................... 8 California........................................................................................... 7 Illinois................................................................................................. 4 Georgia.............................................................................................. 3 New York............................................................................................ 3 Texas................................................................................................... 3 Canada............................................................................................... 2 Iowa..................................................................................................... 2 Maryland........................................................................................... 2 New Jersey........................................................................................ 2 Wisconsin.......................................................................................... 2 Arizona............................................................................................... 1 Denmark............................................................................................ 1

Finland............................................................................................... 1 Germany............................................................................................ 1 Kentucky............................................................................................ 1 Minnesota......................................................................................... 1 Missouri............................................................................................. 1 North Carolina................................................................................. 1 Oklahoma......................................................................................... 1 Pennsylvania.................................................................................... 1 Virginia............................................................................................... 1 Wyoming........................................................................................... 1

Numerical Roster No. Name

45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 69 70 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Lavonte Robinson*** Tucker Gill Drake Sutton Lion King Desean Boyd Sam Dervil Kyle Rachwal** Desmond Kelly Ivan Oraha Ka’John Armstrong** Ville Valasti Jimmy Leatiota* Michael Smith Jr. Justice Williams Dan Samuelson Thad Abram Mike Van Hoeven Bret Lopez Sidy Sow Vince Boyd Thomas Major CJ Hunt Jeremy Hickey Chase Lynch Jake Donnellon Darnell Adams Devin McCallister Rob Pavletich* Steve Nielsen* Yannik Rohrschneider Francisco Pedrozo Chris Bukoski* Dakota Tallman** Pete Bergman* Quian Williams Gunnar Oakes Tre’Shown Fields Greg Jean Dan Buschman** Xavier Rice Mathew Sexton* Bryce Kemp* Johnnie Niupalau* Jeremiah Harris** Clay Holford* Maxx Crosby* Derrick Dunlap*** Hunter Andrews Oddie Granger III* Tyler LaBarbera Kwanii Figueroa** Chris Hendricks** Dion Dawson*

Players By Class Senior...............................................................................................18 Junior................................................................................................27 Sophomore....................................................................................26 Redshirt Freshman.......................................................................11 Freshman........................................................................................27

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Preseason Depth Chart SPECIAL TEAMS

OFFENSE Position No. Name Johnnie Niupalau* Dieuly Aristilde* Mathew Sexton*

Position No. Name

Ht. Wt. Cl.-El. GP

6-0 6-4 5-11

11 P 53 0 OR 39 0

89 15 87

2 Sergio Bailey II* 8 Jaron Johnson* 16 Lemar Harris

6-0 190 Sr.-Sr. 13 12 6-0 175 Sr.-Sr. 8 0 6-2 195 Sr.-Jr. 10 0

21 11 40

Antoine Porter* Isaac Holder* Eddie Daugherty**

5-8 180 5-11 175 5-7 170

Sr.-Sr. 12 3 Jr.-So. 13 1 Jr.-Jr. 25 12

85 88 82

Dan Buschman** Bryce Kemp * Gunnar Oakes

6-3 6-5 6-5

250 235 225

Sr.-Sr. Jr.-So. Fr.-Fr.

23 13 0

13 0 0

77 54 50

Chris Bukoski* Ka’John Armstrong** Sam Dervil

6-5 6-4 6-5

295 290 315

Sr.-Jr. Sr.-Jr. Jr.-Jr.

4 25 0

0 11 0

69 60 75

Jake Donnellon Mike Van Hoeven Yannik Rohrschneider

6-5 6-5 6-3

300 290 300

So.-Fr. So.-Fr. Fr.-Fr.

0 0 0

78 67 64

Dakota Tallman** Jeremy Hickey* Thomas Major

6-5 6-4 6-2

310 310 270

Sr.-Jr. Sr.-Jr. Jr.-So.

21 0 14 2 0 0

56 59 57

Jimmy Leatiota* Dan Samuelson Michael Smith Jr.

6-3 6-5 6-3

295 295 290

Sr.-Jr. Sr.-Sr. So.-Fr.

13 0 0

74 79 76

Steve Nielsen* Pete Bergman* Francisco Pedrozo

6-8 6-9 6-7

320 310 300

So.-So. Jr.-So. Fr.-Fr.

11 8 0

1 0 0

4 7 13

Brogan Roback*** Isaac Stiebeling Anton Skupin

6-3 6-4 6-5

218 210 210

Sr.-Sr. So.-Fr. Jr.-So.

34 0 0

23 0 0

5 33 25 20

Shaq Vann* Breck Turner* Ian Eriksen** Blake Banham*

5-10 220 6-1 210 5-10 210 5-9 200

45 43

Lavonte Robinson*** Tyler Lyle

5-8 245 Sr.-Sr. 31 3 6-0 230 So.-Fr. 0 0

DEFENSE

215 Sr.-Sr. 13 210 Jr.-So. 6 180 So.-So. 8

Sr.-Jr. 14 Jr.-So. 10 Sr.-Jr. 21 Sr.-Jr. 21

Ht. Wt. Cl.-El. GP

8 99 98 97

Luke Maclean** Dion Dawson* Chris Hendricks** Kwanii Figueroa**

6-5 285 6-0 320 6-5 300 6-2 290

Sr.-Sr. Sr.-Sr. Sr.-Jr. Jr.-Jr.

22 16 13 5 25 0 24 6

NOSE

95 93 96 94

Oddie Granger III* 6-3 315 Sr.-Sr. Derrick Dunlap*** 6-0 300 Sr.-Sr. Tyler LaBarbera 6-2 310 Jr.-Jr. Hunter Andrews 6-4 280 Jr.-So.

13 0 25 1 0 0 0 0

END

92 91 58

Maxx Crosby* Clay Holford* Justice Williams

6-5 265 Jr.-So. 6-2 260 Jr.-So. 6-3 250 So.-Fr.

13 0 12 0 0 0

BULL

90 55 59

Jeremiah Harris** Ville Valasti Thad Abram

6-5 6-5 6-4

MIKE

42 51 9

Derric Williams*** Kyle Rachwal* Ike Spearman***

6-0 235 Sr.-Sr. 6-3 240 Sr.-Jr. 6-0 233 Sr.-Sr.

33 22 29

WILL

3 6

Jason Beck*** Jaylen Pickett**

6-1 220 6-0 225

Sr.-Sr. Jr.-Jr.

37 35 25 0

14 1

Ross Williams** Jalen Phelps*

5-11 5-10

175 175

Sr.-Jr. So.-So.

19 13

4 4

4 35 30

Kevin McGill* 6-2 195 Freddie McGee 5-8 170 Rich Jones 5-10 170

So.-So. So.-Fr. So.-Fr.

13 0 0

6 0 0

DOG

24 22

Brody Hoying* Anthony Brown*

5-11 5-11

205 200

Jr.-So. 13 1 Sr-Sr. 11 10

FREE

13 32 19

Justin Moody** Juan Giraldo** Rashon Davis

5-10 5-11 5-11

185 195 180

Jr.-Jr. Sr.-Sr. So.-So.

ROVER

10 7

Vince Calhoun* Ikie Calderon**

5-11 185 So.-So. 5-9 185 Sr.-Sr.

Paulie Fricano* 5-10 195 Jr.-So. Jesse Kelly 6-0 190 Sr.-Jr.

LS 47 OR 46

Drake Sutton Tucker Gill

6-1 216 Jr.-So. 6-0 235 Fr.-Fr.

KO 39 OR 66

Jesse Kelly 6-0 190 Sr.-Jr. Paulie Fricano* 5-10 195 Jr.-So.

KR 87 Mathew Sexton* 5-11 180 So.-So. 8 Jaron Johnson* 6-0 175 Sr.-Sr. 20 Blake Banham** 5-9 200 Sr.-Jr. PR

20 40

Blake Banham** 5-9 200 Sr.-Jr. Eddie Daugherty** 5-7 170 Jr.-Jr.

HLD

11 53

Isaac Holder* Ivan Oraha

5-11 175 Jr.-So. 6-1 206 Jr.-So.

Sr.-Jr. 28 18 So.-So. 0 0 Jr.-So. 0 0 22 12 20

20 0 25 16 9 0 13 14

18 39

Ht. Wt. Cl.-El. 6-1 206 Jr.-So. 6-0 190 Sr.-Jr.

6 1 8 2

Position No. Name

255 250 235

Ivan Oraha Jesse Kelly

EMU PRONUNCIATIONS

Players Aristilde, Dieuly.................................. AIR-is-tilled, dew-LEE Calderon, Ikie.................................................................eye-KEY Figueroa, Kwanii.......................................................... kwan-EE Giraldo, Juan........................................................heh-RAL-doh Granger, Oddie...............................................................OH-dee Grissom, Jairus.............................................................. JAY-ruhs Leatiota, Jimmy........................................ LEE-ah-TEE-oh-tah Mackey, Karmi.................................................................. car-ME Niupalau, Johnnie.................................................. new-PLOW Pavletich, Rob .........................................................pav-LET-ick Sow, Sidy....................................city sow (rhymes with cow) Rachwal, Kyle................................................................ rockwall Roback, Brogan........................................................ ROW-back Robinson, Lavonte...............................................luh-VON-tay Rohrschneider, Yannik.............. ROAR-schneider, YON-ick Skupin, Anton..........................................SKOO-pin, AN-tahn VanHoeven, Mike.............................................van-HOE-vuhn Valasti, Ville........................................... vuh-LAST-ee, vill-AYE Williams, Quian................................................................KEY-on Coaches Bullough, Chuck............................................................BULL-ah Creighton, Chris..........................................................CRAY-ton Neathery, Neal ....................................................... NETH-er-ee

13 8

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Hunter Andrews

Thad Abram Linebacker

#59

#94

Jr.-So. • 6-4 • 280 lbs. Metamora, Mich.-Lapeer

Jr.-So. • 6-4 • 235 lbs. Woodhaven, Mich.-Woodhaven @EMUFB

@2tallandrews

EMU: 2016: Did not see game action... 2015: Joined as a walk on who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Woodhaven High School in Woodhaven, Mich...Played under Head Coach Keith Christnagel as a Warrior at defensive end/tight end...Helped lead the team to a perfect season with 0 losses for the first time with 43 total tackles, 37 solo tackles, six tackles-for-loss, two sacks in seven games... Lettered in football, basketball, and track while maintaining a 3.0 GPA... PERSONAL: Full name: Thaddeus Dreron Abram...Son of Thaddeus and Ladious Abram...Has one brother, Donavon, and one sister, Ladious… Business major with a minor in sports management.

Darnell Adams Offensive Line

Defensive Line

#70

Fr.-Fr. • 6-1 • 300 lbs. Byron, Mich.-Byron @darnelladams72

EMU: 2017: Joined as a walk on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Byron High School in Byron, Mich...Played under Head Coach Dave Richardson and Byron Schartzer as an Eagle on both the offensive and defensive line...Was a four-year letterwinner, a senior captain that set high school records in the bench, squat, clean, deadlift, and total weight lifting... Played on team west in the Michigan East-West All-Star game...Picked up first team all-state honors from the Detroit Free Press in 2016, while also grabbing all-area and all-conference as a junior and senior.... PERSONAL: Full name: Darnell Keith Adams...Son of Keith Adams and Jeanette McDonald...Has one sister, Ona Adams…Pre-med major with hopes of becoming an anesthesiologist.

EMU: 2016: Did not see game action…2015: Sat out as a redshirt ...HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Lapeer High School under Head Coach Mike Smith as a Lightning...Had 11 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, 12 quarterback pressures, 11 broken up passes and 74 tackles in his senior season...Earned First Team All-SVL and Flint Journal Dream Team honors and was the player of the year...Capped off the season as a member of the Associated Press All-State team while leading his team to a Saginaw Valley Conference championship...Also played basketball for Lapeer... Was a four-year member of honor roll and was a scholar-athlete as well as a member of National Honor Society...PERSONAL: Full name: Hunter Colton Andrews...Son of Robert and Carrie Andrews...Has one brother, Brenden and one sister, Gabrielle...Mechanical engineering major.

Dieuly Aristilde Wide Receiver

#15

Jr.-So. • 6-4 • 210 lbs. Boynton Beach, Fla.-Boynton Beach Letters Won: 1 (2016) @D15aristilde

EMU: 2017: Selected Fourth Team Preseason All-MAC Selection by Athlon Sports...2016: Appeared in six games and hauled in 25 receptions for a team-high average of 82 yards per game...Totaled 492 yards through the air and two touchdowns...Had seven receptions for 193 yards and a touchdown against Miami (Sept. 29)...The total versus the RedHawks was ninth all-time in the EMU record books for receiving yards in a single game, and it was the most amount of receiving yards for an EMU player since Oct. 9, 2004...The 193 yards ranked 25th most in a single-game in the NCAA Division I ranks in 2016 and second-best among MAC wide receivers...2015: Sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Boynton Beach High School in Boynton Beach, Fla....Played under Head Coach Rick Swain as a Tiger...Four-year varsity letterwinner... Recorded 27 receptions for 412 yards and eight touchdowns, while rushing for 103 yards and a score in his senior season...PERSONAL: Full name: Dieuly Aristilde Jr....Son of Dieuly Aristilde Sr. and Kecia Grantlin... Has eight siblings...Interior design major. Dieuly Aristilde’s Game-by-Game Offensive Statistics Receiving 2016 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) DNP at Missouri (9-10) DNP at Charlotte (9-17) DNP WYOMING (9-23) DNP at Bowling Green (10-1) DNP TOLEDO (10-8) DNP at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 1 20 0 20 at Western Mich. (10-22) DNP MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 7 193 1 75 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 6 107 0 40 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-0 0 0 0 0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 4 92 1 42 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 7 80 0 38 TOTALS 6-0 25 492 2 75

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Ka’John Armstrong Offensive Line

#54

Sr.-Jr. • 6-4 • 290 lbs. Detroit, Mich.-Loyola Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @EMUFB

Wide Receiver

Sr.-Sr. • 6-0 • 190 lbs. San Diego, Calif.-Olympian-Grossmont College Letters Won: 1 (2016) @JustHunnids

EMU: 2016: Made nine starts at left guard as a part of the offensive line... Part of an offensive line that allowed the second fewest tackles for loss in the FBS...Offense set school record with 5,917 yards..2015: Appeared in all 12 games on the offensive line during the 2015 campaign, starting twice...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Loyola High School in Detroit, Mich...Played under Head Coach John Callahan as a Bulldog...Ranked as the 30th-best player in the state of Michigan by the Detroit Free Press’ Mick McCabe on his Fab 50 team...Ranked as a three-star recruit by both 247Sports.com and Rivals.com...Rated as the 19th-best player in the state of Michigan by Rivals.com...Earned all-state honors in Division 7-8 from the Associated Press as a senior...Was a two-time All-Catholic nomination and helped his team to two state championship finals... PERSONAL: Full name: Ka’John Lamar Armstrong...Son of Dana and Lamar Armstrong...Had one brother, Jevon and one sister, Alexis...Sport management major. 2015 Season Gp-Gs OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-0 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-0 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 AKRON (10-10) 1-1 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-0 Miami (11-7) 1-1 UMASS (11-14) 1-0 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-0 TOTALS 12-2

Sergio Bailey II

2016 Season Gp-Gs MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 TOTALS 13-9

EMU: 2017: Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List...Selected Third Team Preseason All-MAC by Athlon Sports...2016: Named Third Team All-MAC...Helped lead a fresh-faced receiving core with 60 receptions for 868 yards and seven touchdowns...Ranked ninth in the conference (68th in the country) in touchdowns, while his receiving yards were ninth in the MAC and 63rd in the nation...The 868 yards through the air were the most in a single season for EMU since 2008....Was clutch in crunch time, caught two game-winning touchdowns against Bowling Green (Oct. 1), and in the season finale over Central Michigan (Nov. 22), which came in the final 12 seconds...GROSSMONT: Played under Head Coach Mike Jordan as a Griffin...Named first team offense his freshman season and honorable mention offense his sophomore season...Made deans list his last four semesters...HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Olympian High School in Chula Vista, Calif. as a member of the Eagles...Was named team offensive MVP his junior and senior years...Also played basketball his freshman year, earning team Defensive Player of the Year honors... Named to the honor roll his junior and senior years...PERSONAL: Full name: Sergio Bailey II...Son of Lavonne Morris...Communication major. Sergio Bailey II’s Game-by-Game Offensive Statistics Receiving 2016 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 3 33 0 14 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 7 57 1 16 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 2 13 0 10 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 5 66 0 22 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 4 71 1 40 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 5 89 0 44 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 8 143 1 57 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 6 93 0 56 MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 3 49 0 21 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 3 41 1 16 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-1 3 40 1 20 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-1 6 104 1 26 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 5 69 1 22 TOTALS 13-12 60 868 7 57

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Jason Beck’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics

Jason Beck Defensive Back

Sr.-Sr. • 6-1 • 220 lbs. Indianapolis, Ind.-Arsenal Technical Letters Won: 3 (2014, 2015, 2016) @EMUFB

EMU: Currently is tied for the 13th most games started in EMU history with 35 and has totaled 270 tackles during his time in Ypsilanti...2017: Selected Third Team Preseason All-MAC Selection by Athlon Sports… Team captain…2016: Started all 13 games at defensive back in 2016... Ranked 10th in the Mid-American Conference in tackles...Posted the second most tackles on the team with 104 (46 solo, 58 assist), recording at least seven stops in 10 contests...Added seven tackles for a loss of 26 yards, as well as 0.5 sacks...Finished with three pass breakups and two quarterback hurries...Notched a season-high 12 stops against nationallyranked Western Michigan (Oct. 22), as well as 11 tackles against Miami (Oct. 29) and 10 at MAC East Division champion Ohio (Oct. 15)…2015: Started in all 12 games for the Green and White... Finished second on the team with 80 tackles, including a 10-tackle effort versus Northern Illinois (Oct. 24)...Notched an interception against Army (Sept. 26)... Recovered a fumble against Miami (Nov. 7)... Was named to the Academic All-MAC team... 2014: Appeared in and started all 12 games, starting the final 10 in the Eagles’ defensive secondary in his first season donning the Green and White...Finished fourth on the team with 86 total tackles, including four games with double-digit stops...Recorded his first career interception in the fourth quarter in the victory over Buffalo (Oct. 11)... Notched a career-best 12 tackles twice against Central Michigan (Nov. 1) and Ball State (Nov. 22)...Broke up three passes out of the safety position...Garnered E-Gridiron Group Defensive Newcomer of the Year accolades at the annual end of the year banquet...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, Ind....Played under Head Coach Emil Ekiyor as a Titan...Led his team as a senior with a pair of interceptions...Ranked as the 20th-best player in the state of Indiana by 247Sports.com...Played in 10 games in 2012, recording 31 tackles (24 solo, 7 assist) to go along with four pass deflections...allstate, all-city, and all-conference selection...A two-sport athlete, was also a member of the 4A state champion basketball team...PERSONAL: Full name: Jason Elwood Beck Jr....Son of Laquesha and Jason Beck Sr..... Has two sisters, Jalist and Jaida...Sport management major.

2014 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff FR PB Tack MORGAN STATE (8-30) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Florida (9-6) 1-0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 at Old Dominion (9-13) 1-1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 at Michigan State (9-20) 1-1 4 2 0.5-2 0 0 0 0 0 6 at Akron (10-4) 1-1 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 BUFFALO (10-11) 1-1 2 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 at UMass (10-18) 1-1 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 NORTHERN ILL. (10-25) 1-1 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 CENTRAL MICH. (11-1) 1-1 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 at Western Mich. (11-15) 1-1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 at Ball State (11-22) 1-1 4 8 0.5-1 0 0 0 0 1 12 TOLEDO (11-28) 1-1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 TOTALS 12-10 42 44 1.0-3 0.0-0 1 0 0 3 86 2015 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff FR PB Tack OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-1 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Wyoming (9-12) 1-1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 ARMY (9-26) 1-1 5 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 AKRON (10-10) 1-1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 Toledo (10-17) 1-1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-1 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 WESTERN MICH. (10-29) 1-1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Miami (11-7) 1-1 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 UMASS (11-14) 1-1 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Central Mich. (11-27) 1-1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 TOTALS 12-12 51 29 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0 1 0 80 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff FR PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 0 3 0.5-0 0.5-0 0 0 0 0 3 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 2 6 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 0 8 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 2 5 1.0-3 0 0 0 0 0 7 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 0 9 0.5-1 0 0 0 0 0 9 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 6 6 0.5-2 0 0 0 0 0 12 MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 8 3 1.0-6 0 0 0 0 0 11 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-1 4 5 1.5-5 0 0 0 0 0 9 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-1 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 3 3 1.0-8 0 0 0 0 0 6 TOTALS 13-13 46 58 7.0-26 0.5-0 0 0 0 3 104 Jason Beck’s Career Defensive Statistics Total Season Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff FR PB Tack 2014 12-10 42 44 1.0-3 0.0-0 1 0 0 3 86 2015 12-12 51 29 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0 1 0 80 2016 13-13 46 58 7.0-26 0.5-0 0 0 0 3 104 TOTALS 37-35 139 131 8.0-29 0.5-0 2 0 1 6 270

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Blake Banham Running Back

#20

Sr.-Jr. • 5-9 • 200 lbs. St. Paul, Minn.-Cretin-Derham Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @Bam_Bam150

EMU: 2017: Selected Fourth Team Preseason All-MAC by Athlon Sports...2016: Former walk-on that earned a scholarship at the end of fall camp...Played in nine games and earned a start against Central Michigan (Nov. 22) at running back...Set the tone against Central Michigan by scoring the game’s first touchdown on a season-high 50-yard run and rushed for 120 yards...Reeled in a season-high five receptions for 53 yards in the winning effort versus CMU…Ended season with two touchdowns, 294 rushing yards, and seven receptions for 71 more yards…Ranked third on team in all-purpose yards with 662...2015: Played in all 12 games for the Eagles in 2015, starting the season opener against Old Dominion (Sept. 5)...Rushed for 27 yards on four attempts... Recorded six receptions for a total of 28 yards, including a season-best 18-yard catch... Returned 20 kickoffs on the season, totaling 399 yards and averaging 20.0 yards per return...Also returned eight punts for a total of 76 yards, including a 35-yard return against NIU, Oct. 24...Was named to the Academic All-MAC team...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt with freshman eligibility in 2015...Named Special Teams Scout Team Player of the Year at the annual end of the year banquet...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cretin Derham High School and played as a Raider under Head Coach Mike Scanlan....Ranked as the No. 38 prospect by Northstar Football News...Carried the ball 17 times for 192 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-0 victory over Stillwater Area (Oct. 25)...Named All-Pioneer Press Honorable Mention during his junior and sophomore campaigns...Also participated in track all four years...PERSONAL: Full name: Blake Robert Banham...Son of Donald and Melissa Banham...Has two sisters, Rachel and Paige, and one brother, Cole...Sister, Rachel played basketball for the University of Minnesota and is now a member of the WNBA’s Connecticut Suns...Brother, Cole, played football for the University of Minnesota...Criminology major.

EMU Did You Know?

Eastern Michigan University has used five football sites in its history. The five sites are listed below. Site 1: (1891-1910) Site 3: (1923-1927) The first football field was located where This home site was located on the old Owens McKenny Union now stands. Fields area that lies between Washtenaw Avenue and Cross Street. The field ran north and Site 2: (1910-about 1923) south, straight out from the Roosevelt BouleThe field ran north and south and was located vard entry on to Washtenaw Avenue. on what is today’s mall, between the Briggs Building and the Strong Building. The stands Site 4: (1927-1968) were located in the area that is now the Mark Situated west of Briggs Building, this field Jefferson Building. was on the southern side of today’s Oakwood

parking lot. The stadium was called “Normal Field.” In 1937 the name was changed to Briggs Stadium. Site 5: (1969-Present) Rynearson Stadium has been EMU’s home field since its dedication in 1969. The stadium is located at the corner of Hewitt Road and Huron River Drive.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Blake Banham’s Game-by-Game Statistics Receiving 2015 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-1 0 0 0 0 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 3 3 0 3 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-0 0 0 0 0 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 0 0 0 0 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 0 0 0 0 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 1 0 0 0 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 2 25 0 18 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 0 0 0 0 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-0 0 0 0 0 Miami (11-7) 1-0 0 0 0 0 UMASS (11-14) 1-0 0 0 0 0 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 12-1 6 28 0 18 2016 Season Game MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) at Missouri (9-10) at Charlotte (9-17) WYOMING (9-23) at Bowling Green (10-1) TOLEDO (10-8) at Ohio (10-15) at Western Mich. (10-22) MIAMI (10-29) at Ball State (11-8) NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) vs. Old Dominion (12-23) TOTALS

Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-1 5 53 0 27 1-0 2 18 0 16 9-1 7 71 0 27

Rushing 2015 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-1 4 27 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 0 0 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-0 0 0 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 0 0 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 0 0 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 0 0 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 0 0 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 0 0 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-0 0 0 Miami (11-7) 1-0 0 0 UMASS (11-14) 1-0 0 0 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-0 0 0 TOTALS 12-1 4 27 2016 Season Game MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) at Missouri (9-10) at Charlotte (9-17) WYOMING (9-23) at Bowling Green (10-1) TOLEDO (10-8) at Ohio (10-15) at Western Mich. (10-22) MIAMI (10-29) at Ball State (11-8) NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) vs. Old Dominion (12-23) TOTALS

TDs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lg 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12

Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg 1-0 3 11 1 6 1-0 4 5 0 4 1-0 5 19 0 7 1-0 3 9 0 4 DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 2 11 0 9 1-0 13 56 0 15 1-1 18 120 1 50 1-0 13 63 0 23 9-1 61 294 2 50

Kick Returns 2015 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-1 0 0 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 0 0 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-0 0 0 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 0 0 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 0 0 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 0 0 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 0 0 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 5 91 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-0 8 135 Miami (11-7) 1-0 4 87 UMASS (11-14) 1-0 2 63 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-0 1 23 TOTALS 12-1 20 399 2016 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 2 91 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 0 0 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 3 106 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 4 73 at Bowling Green (10-1) DNP TOLEDO (10-8) DNP at Ohio (10-15) DNP at Western Mich. (10-22) DNP MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 0 0 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-0 0 0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-1 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 0 0 TOTALS 9-1 9 270 Punt Returns 2015 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-1 0 0 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 0 0 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-0 1 9 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 0 0 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 0 0 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 1 13 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 1 -2 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 3 42 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-0 0 0 Miami (11-7) 1-0 1 4 UMASS (11-14) 1-0 1 10 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-0 0 0 TOTALS 12-1 8 76

Lg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 26 27 33 23 33

Td 0 0 0 0

Lg 69 0 47 38

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 69

Td Lg 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35

2016 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 1 5 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 0 0 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 0 0 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 0 0 at Bowling Green (10-1) DNP TOLEDO (10-8) DNP at Ohio (10-15) DNP at Western Mich. (10-22) DNP MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 2 14 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 2 8 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-0 0 0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-1 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 1 0 TOTALS 9-1 6 27 Receiving Season 2015 2016 TOTALS

Td 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Td 0 0 0 0

Lg 5 0 0 0

0 14 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14

Blake Banham’s Career Offensive Statistics Gp-Gs Rec. 12-1 6 9-1 7 21-2 13

Yds TDs 28 0 71 0 99 0

Lg 18 27 27

Rushing Season 2015 2016 TOTALS

Gp-Gs Car. 12-1 4 9-1 61 21-2 65

Yds TDs 27 0 294 2 321 2

Lg 12 50 50

Kick Returns Season 2015 2016 TOTALS

Gp-Gs Ret. 12-1 20 9-1 9 21-2 29

Yds TDs 399 0 270 0 669 0

Lg 33 69 69

Punt Returns Season 2015 2016 TOTALS

Gp-Gs Ret. 12-1 8 9-1 6 21-2 14

Yds TDs 76 0 27 0 103 0

Lg 35 14 35

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Blake Bogan

Bo Bell Running Back

#34

@Blake_Bog

@bo_knows__

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…HIGH SCHOOL: Fouryear letterwinner at Lumen Christi High School in Jackson, Mich.… Played under Head Coach Herb Brogan as a Titan…Earned 2016 Jackson Area Player of the Year, as well as a spot on The Detroit News' All-Dream Team, first team all-conference, all-state, and 2016 All-USA Michigan Second Team…Led his team to a 2016 State Championship...Set the Lumen Christi rushing touchdown season record with 36 scores to go along with 2,666 rushing yards...Also holds the second most all-time rushing yards career record…Aside from his football career, he played hockey and baseball...Garnered a position on the all-state hockey team... PERSONAL: Full name: Bo David Bell…Son of Todd and Tiffany Bell… Has one brother, Jacob and one sister, Rachel...Undecided major.

Pete Bergman #79

Jr.-So. • 6-9 • 310 lbs. Casper, Wyo.-Natrona County Letters Won: 1 (2016) @B1gPete79

EMU: 2016: Played in eight games for the Eagles as a part of the offensive line...2015: Sat out the 2015 season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyo.... Played under Head Coach Steve Harshman as a Mustang...Ranked as a two-star recruit by 247Sports...Earned 4A All-State accolades...Named to the Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 that recognizes the 25 best players in the state of Wyoming...Team finished 12-0 and 9-0 in conference play en route to a 2014 state championship...Also spent time on the defensive side of the ball, tallying 45 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, four pass breakups and two fumble recoveries...Served as a primary factor in Natrona County’s 49-0 victory over rival Kelly Walsh in the annual Oil Bowl...Was a part of a senior class that played the most games (36) over a three-year period in school history...Helped his team to a state championship in 2012...PERSONAL: Full name: Peter Bergman...Son of Chad and Tammy Bergman...Finance major. 2016 Season Gp-Gs MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 at Missouri (9-10) DNP at Charlotte (9-17) DNP WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 at Western Mich. (10-22) DNP MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) DNP CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) DNP TOTALS 8-0

#23

Fr.-Fr. • 6-2 •190 lbs. Grand Blanc, Mich.-Grand Blanc

Fr.-Fr. • 5-9 •180 lbs. Jackson, Mich.-Lumen Christi

Offensive Line

Defensive Back

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Grand Blanc High School and played under Head Coach Joe Delaney as a Bobcat...Ranked as a two-star recruit by 247Sports and Scout...A threetime team captain...Collected all-conference accolades three times, honorable mention all-state honors once, as well as All-Metro North from The Detroit News as a wide receiver...As a senior, caught 57 passes for 1,200 yards and 13 touchdowns...Added 45 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles and five interceptions as a free safety...Also lettered in baseball and basketball...PERSONAL: Full name: Blake Harris Bogan...Son of Eric and Karleen Bogan...Has a brother, Luke, and a sister, Kolby...Undecided major.

Desean Boyd Linebacker

#49

Fr.-Fr. • 6-2 •220 lbs. Detroit, Mich.-Cass Technical @deseanboyd_

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cass Technical High School and played under Head Coach Thomas Wilcher as a Technician...Ranked as a two-star recruit by Scout, Rivals and 247Sports...Two-time captain, including of the team that won the 2016 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division I State Championship over Detroit Catholic Central, 49-20, to finish 14-0...Recorded 83 tackles, including 13 for loss, 10.5 sacks, as well touchdowns on defense and a kick return as a senior...Named all-city and all-state his senior year as well...PERSONAL: Full name: Desean Boyd...Son of Sean and Dorothy Boyd...Has three sisters, Veronica Clarke, Sharee Callaway and Sharay Callaway...Business major.

Vince Boyd Defensive Line

#63

Fr.-Fr. • 6-3 • 250 lbs. Flint, Mich.-Carman Ainsworth @Round_5_

EMU: 2017: Joined as a walk on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended CarmanAinsworth High School in Flint, Mich....Played under Head Coaches Nate Williams and Jerry Parker as a Cavalier...Earned two letters, including serving as a team captain...Also ran track...PERSONAL: Full name: Vincent Boyd...Son of Vincent Boyd and Ethline Prince-Boyd...Has two sisters, Lydia and Niah…Business marketing major.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Anthony Brown Defensive Back

#22

Sr.-Sr. • 5-11 • 200 lbs. Iowa City, Iowa-West-Iowa Western C.C. Letters Won: 1 (2015) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Medically redshirted after a season-ending injury in fall camp...2015: Appeared in 11 games and started 10 for the Eagles in his first season at EMU... Recorded a total of 66 tackles, ranking third on the team... Registered a season-high 10 tackles in EMU’s game versus UMass (Nov. 14)...Notched an interception versus Miami (Nov. 7), returning it 15 yards...Recorded a seven-yard sack versus Ball State (Sept. 19) and finished the season with 7.5 tackles for loss, highlighted by two, two-TFL games (Ball State - Sept. 19, Toledo, Oct. 17)...Finished the season with five pass deflections at defensive back...IOWA WESTERN CC: Played for Head Coach Scott Stohmeir as a Reiver...Listed as a two-star prospect per 247Sports...Earned second team all-conference honors in 2014 as the team finished with an 11-1 record...Ranked fourth on the team in tackles with 79 (32 solo, 47 assist) in 12 games...Posted 12.5 tackles for a loss of 62 yards...Also had three interceptions and two pass breakups... Ranked first in the conference with 11.0 tackles per game while also leading in interceptions...Finished with a season-best 11 tackles and two picks in a 42-27 win over Ellsworth Community College...Part of a team in 2013 that rolled to an 11-1 record, capped by a shutout victory over Jayhawk Conference power Butler Community College in the Graphic Edge Bowl...The Reivers finished No. 2 in the nation that year...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended West High School in Iowa City, Iowa...Played under Head Coach Brian Sauser as a Trojan...Played both running back and safety...PERSONAL: Full name: Anthony Jamal Brown...Son of Clarence and Zana Brown...Communication major. Anthony Brown’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics

2015 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-1 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 Wyoming (9-12) 1-1 3 2 0.5-0 0 0 0 0 0 5 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-1 7 2 2.0-15 1.0-7 0 0 0 0 9 ARMY (9-26) 1-1 5 4 1.0-3 0 0 1 0 0 9 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 AKRON (10-10) 1-1 3 2 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 2 5 Toledo (10-17) 1-1 4 0 2.0-4 0 0 0 0 0 4 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 WESTERN MICH (10-29) 1-1 4 3 0.5-1 0 0 0 0 1 7 Miami (11-7) 1-0 0 3 0.5-2 0 1 0 0 0 3 UMASS (11-14) 1-1 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 Central Mich. (11-27) DNP - - - - - - - - TOTALS 11-10 33 33 7.5-26 1.0-7 1 1 1 4 66

Bobby Brown III #27

Defensive Back Fr.-Fr. • 6-1 •175 lbs. Gibsonton, Fla.-East Bay @_bb5_

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended East Bay High School and played under Head Coach Frank LaRosa as a member of the Indians...Played running back, wide receiver, defensive back, and kick returner, totaling 744 yards and six touchdowns, as well as two interceptions his senior season...Participated in the 2016 Hillsborough County Senior All-Star game held at Raymond James Stadium...Was named game MVP after recording a crucial interception in the final minutes to set up a game winning field goal...Also participated in track...PERSONAL: Full name: Bobby Dola Brown III...Son of Bobby Jr. and Rebecca Brown...Has three brothers, Ahmarean, Ca’dyn and Michael Tiller, and a sister, Zhanye...Physical therapy major.

Chris Bukoski #77

Offensive Line Sr.-Jr. • 6-5 • 295 lbs. Dewitt, Mich.-Dewitt Letters Won: 1 (2015) @ChrisBukosk77

EMU: 2016: Did not see game action while recovering from ACL surgery...2015: Appeared in four games for the Green and White...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Dewitt High School in Dewitt, Mich...Played under Head Coach Rob Zimmerman as a Panther...Ranked as the fifth-best offensive tackle in the state of Michigan and the 61st-best player overall...2013 Dream Team selection...Was part of an offensive line that paved the way for a team total of 15 scores and 1,273 yards in 2013....Dewitt went 13-1 on the season, losing in the Division 3 State Championship...PERSONAL: Full name: Christopher Glenn Bukoski... Son of Sherry and Glenn Bukoski...Has one brother, Brad, and one sister, Megan...Sport management major.

Anthony Brown’s Career Defensive Statistics

Total Season Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack 2015 11-10 33 33 7.5-26 1.0-7 1 1 1 4 66 TOTALS 11-10 33 33 7.5-26 1.0-7 1 1 1 4 66

EMU Did You Know? The first chartered airline flight taken by the Eastern Michigan University football team came on Nov. 10, 1950. The then-Hurons hit the skies for a trip to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Dan Buschman Tight End

#85

Sr.-Sr. • 6-3 • 250 lbs. Brighton, Mich.-Brighton Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Selected Academic All-MAC...Started all 13 contests for the Eagles at tight end…Caught 10 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 16.6 yards per catch...Seven of his 10 receptions came in MAC games...Hauled in a career-best three completions for 40 yards against Charlotte (Sept. 17)...On Election Night at Ball State (Nov. 8), grabbed a pair of touchdown receptions as the Eagles rallied from 21-points down to top the Cardinals 48-41...2015: Appeared in 10 games for the Eagles...Was named to the Academic All-MAC team... 2014: Practiced with the team...2013: Practiced with the team...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Brighton High School in Brighton, Mich...Played both football at basketball...Selected to the Kensington Lakes West All-Conference teams in 2012 and 2013...As a senior, hauled in 31 receptions for 562 yards and four touchdowns...PERSONAL: Full name: Daniel Buschman...Finance major. Dan Buschman's Game-by-Game Offensive Statistics Receiving 2016 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 0 0 0 0 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 1 30 0 30 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 3 40 0 32 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 0 0 0 0 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 0 0 0 0 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 0 0 0 0 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 1 17 0 17 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 1 16 0 16 MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 0 0 0 0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 2 31 2 30 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-1 1 25 0 25 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-1 1 7 0 7 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 13-13 10 166 2 32

Ikie Calderon Defensive Back

Sr.-Sr. • 5-9 • 185 lbs. Neptune, N.J.-Neptune-College of the Desert Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Earned the team's Defensive Hammer Award at the postseason banquet...Played in 12 games and started eight…Tallied 63 tackles and forced two fumbles...2015: Played in two games, registering 20 tackles before injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season... Recorded 17 tackles, including 10 solo stops, versus Ball State (Sept. 19)...Granted medical redshirt following the season...COLLEGE OF THE DESERT: Played at the College of the Desert for Head Coach Jack Steptoe...Ranked as a two-star recruit by 247Sports...Finished his sophomore campaign with 67 tackles (47 solo, 20 assist)...Also posted three sacks, two fumble recoveries and an interception...Added a seasonbest 13 stops twice at Antelope Valley and again at San Bernardino...In 2013, recorded 24 tackles (17 solo, 7 assist) to go along with three sacks for 27 yards...Notched five tackles and a forced fumble versus Mt. San Antonio...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Neptune High School in Neptune, N.J....Played running back under Head Coach Ken O’Donnell as a Scarlet Flier...Was a First Team All-Shore selection by Shore Media, a Second Team All-Shore honoree by the Ashbury Park Press and an all-division selection as a senior...Went on to play at Milford Academy where he had 56 tackles (45 solo, 11 assist) in 2012 as well as 11 TFLs and six pass breakups...PERSONAL: Full name: Isaias “Ikie” Calderon III...Son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaias Calderon...Communication major. Ikie Calderon’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2015 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack OLD DOMINION (9-5) DNP - - - - - - - - Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-0 10 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 ARMY (9-26) DNP - - - - - - - - No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) DNP - - - - - - - - AKRON (10-10) DNP - - - - - - - - Toledo (10-17) DNP - - - - - - - - Northern Illinois (10-24) DNP - - - - - - - - WESTERN MICH (10-29) DNP - - - - - - - - Miami (11-7) DNP - - - - - - - - UMASS (11-14) DNP - - - - - - - - Central Mich. (11-27) DNP - - - - - - - - TOTALS 2-0 12 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff Fr PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 4 1 1.0-1 0 0 1 0 0 5 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 7 5 1.0-1 1-1 0 0 0 1 12 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 7 1 1.0-1 0 0 1 0 0 8 MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) DNP vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 TOTALS 12-8 35 28 3.0-3 1.0-1 0 2 1 1 63 Ikie Calderon’s Career Defensive Statistics Total Season Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff Fr PB Tack 2015 2-0 12 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 2016 12-8 35 28 3.0-3 1.0-1 0 2 1 1 63 TOTALS 14-8 47 36 3.0-3 1.0-1 0 2 1 1 83

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Vince Calhoun Defensive Back

#10

So.-So. • 5-11 • 185 lbs. Middletown, Ohio-Middletown Letters Won: 1 (2016) @vincentc_3

EMU: 2017: Selected Fourth Team Preseason All-MAC Selection by Athlon Sports…2016: Named the E-Gridiron Group Defensive Newcomer of the Year...Started all 13 games for the Eagles…Ranked 69th nationally and fifth in the Mid-American Conference with three interceptions…Racked up 44 solo tackles and 77 total on the season...Returned an interception 27 yards against Old Dominion (Dec. 23) in the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl... HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Middletown High School in Middletown, Ohio...Played under Head Coach Chris Wells as a Middie...Ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals and a two-star by Scout while being named as one of the top 100 Prospects in the state of Ohio by JJHuddle...Picked up first team all-district and all-conference accolades as a senior...Led the Middies in tackles for three years as well as being named the team’s Player of the Year in each of his final two seasons...In 2015, recorded 108 tackles, eight pass breakups, four tackles-for-loss, three recovered fumbles, a forced fumble and an interception...Also rushed for 493 yards on offense and had 105 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns...Averaged 44.4 yard per kickoff return...Against Lima Senior, ran for 134 yards and three scores on 19 carries, 122 of those yards came before halftime... Was a special mention all-state and first-team all-district selection as a junior...Invited to the North-South All-Star game...In 2014, had 102 tackles, three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and three interceptions...PERSONAL: Full name: Vincent Glenn Calhoun Jr....Son of Vincent Calhoun Sr. and Jessica Wright...Has two brothers Dalaquan Wright and Veontae and four sisters, Dezjha, Apha, Zarri, and Vaniah...Undecided major. Vince Calhoun’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff Fr PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 5 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 8 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 5 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 8 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 5 4 0.5-1 0 0 0 0 0 9 MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-1 6 4 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 1 10 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 TOTALS 13-13 44 33 1.5-2 0 3 1 0 6 77

Maxx Crosby Defensive Line

#92

Jr.-So. • 6-5 • 265 lbs. Colleyville, Texas-Colleyville Heritage Letters Won: 1 (2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Played in all 13 games…Recorded 35 tackles and 1.5 sacks on the season...Provided a momentum swing against MVSU (Sept. 2) when he recovered a fumble which led to an EMU touchdown moments later...Added two tackles-for-loss in the win at Ohio (Oct. 15)...2015: Sat out the 2015 season as a redshirt...Was named the Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas...Played under Head Coach Darren Allman as a Panther...Ranked as a two-star recruit by 247Sports and Scout...Received all-area and all-district honors in 2014 after recording 62 tackles, 13 quarterback hurries, 12 tackles-for-loss, six sacks, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a punt block...Despite missing his team’s first four games with an injury in 2013, had 40-plus tackles and a strip sack along with second team all-district honors... Played a key role in the Panthers qualifying for the state playoffs and was named to the 5A Elite Underclassmen All-State Second Team... Also a part of the basketball team...PERSONAL: Full name: Maxx Robert Crosby...Son of Bryan and Vera Crosby...Grew up in the Detroit and Flint area until he was 11 years old. Maxx Crosby’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 2 2 0.5-1 0 0 0 3 1 4 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 2 5 1.5-2 0.5-1 0 0 2 0 7 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 1 2 1.0-3 0 0 0 0 0 3 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 2 1 2.0-4 1.0-3 0 0 0 0 3 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 4 0.5-1 0 0 0 0 0 4 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 TOTALS 13-0 11 24 5.5-11 1.5-4 0 1 11 1 35

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Eddie Daugherty Wide Receiver

#40

Jr.-Jr. • 5-7 • 170 lbs. Mentor, Ohio-Mentor Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Started seven games and played in all 13 this season... Averaged 9.3 yards per reception with 31 catches on the year… Accounted for 302 all-purpose yards including a 29-yard reception again Old Dominion (Dec. 23) in the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl...2015: Played in all 12 games for the Eagles as a freshman, starting five...Led all receivers with 557 yards on 37 receptions, including four touchdowns... Posted two 100-yard receiving games... Totaled 375 kick return yards... Ranked second on the team in all-purpose yards with 939...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mentor High School in Mentor, Ohio...Played under Head Coach Steve Trivisonno as a Cardinal...In 2014, had 1,044 yards off of 61 receptions while running for 525 and added 20 total scores... Received First Team All-State accolades from the Associated Press... Earned first team all-star honors from The News-Herald...In total, the Mentor offense put up 5,421 total yards and 73 touchdowns in its 11 victories...Had 111 carries for 935 yards, 100 catches for 1,148 yards and 17 total touchdowns during his junior season...Had 18 catches for 164 yards and two touchdowns in Mentor’s loss to Cincinnati Moeller in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I championship game... Is also an accomplished field athlete, having cleared 6 feet 7 inches in the high jump...PERSONAL: Full name: Edward Perett Daugherty...Son of Eddie Daugherty and Dania Turner...Marketing major.

Eddie Daugherty’s Game-by-Game Offensive Statistics Receiving 2015 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-0 1 10 0 10 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 3 105 1 64 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-1 4 31 0 21 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 5 109 1 45 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-1 1 8 0 8 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 7 107 1 41 Toledo (10-17) 1-1 4 12 0 6 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 3 48 0 22 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-1 3 64 0 48 Miami (11-7) 1-1 1 15 0 15 UMASS (11-14) 1-0 3 39 1 21 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-0 2 9 0 5 TOTALS 12-5 37 557 4 64 2016 Season Game MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) at Missouri (9-10) at Charlotte (9-17) WYOMING (9-23) at Bowling Green (10-1) TOLEDO (10-8) at Ohio (10-15) at Western Mich. (10-22) MIAMI (10-29) at Ball State (11-8) NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) vs. Old Dominion (12-23) TOTALS

Kick Returns 2015 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-0 1 23 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 1 15 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-1 1 18 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 2 45 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-1 5 126 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 2 61 Toledo (10-17) 1-1 0 0 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 0 0 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-1 0 0 Miami (11-7) 1-1 0 0 UMASS (11-14) 1-0 1 23 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-0 3 64 TOTALS 12-5 16 375

Td 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2016 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 0 0 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 0 0 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 0 0 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 0 0 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 0 0 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 0 0 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 1 1 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 0 0 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 0 0 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-0 0 0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-1 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 0 0 TOTALS 13-7 1 1

Td Lg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Receiving Season 2015 2016 TOTALS Kick Returns Season 2015 2016 TOTALS

Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-1 2 23 0 17 1-1 4 12 0 10 1-1 1 9 0 9 1-0 3 6 0 3 1-1 4 74 0 22 1-0 2 7 0 7 1-1 0 0 0 0 1-0 4 29 0 9 1-0 2 14 0 8 1-0 2 35 0 24 1-1 1 8 0 8 1-1 6 72 0 29 13-7 31 289 0 29

Lg 23 15 18 25 37 39 0 0 0 0 23 32 39

Eddie Daugherty’s Career Offensive Statistics Gp-Gs Car. 12-5 37 13-7 31 25-12 68

Yds TDs 557 4 289 0 846 4

Lg 64 29 64

Gp-Gs Ret. 12-5 16 13-7 1 25-12 17

Yds TDs Lg 375 0 39 1 0 1 376 0 39

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Rashon Davis Defensive Back

#19

Offensive Line

#50

Jr.-Jr. • 6-5 • 315 lbs. Miami, Fla.-Miami NorthwesternCoffeyville C.C.

So.-So. • 5-11 • 180 lbs. St. Louis, Mo.-Christian Brothers Letters Won: 1 (2016)

@40boy_kuro

@EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Played in nine games...Registered his first career tackle against Ball State (Nov. 8)...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Christian Brothers College High School in Saint Louis, Mo...Played under Head Coach Scott Pingel as a Cadet...Ranked No. 23 on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Super 30 list of college prospects...Finished with 49 career stops and four interceptions...Team finished 13-1 in 2015 with a trip to the playoffs...As a senior, posted 27 tackles including 2.5 tackles-for-loss and a pair of interceptions...Part of a defense that was among the best in the state as CBC won its first state championship...PERSONAL: Full name: Rashon Davis...Son of Frances Davis...Marketing major.

Dion Dawson Defensive Line

Sam Dervil

#99

Sr.-Sr. • 6-0 • 320 lbs. Cincinnati, ohio-Western Hills-Dodge City Letters Won: 1 (2016) @DionDawson66

EMU: 2016: Started five games and played in all 13 this season… Registered 21 tackles in his first season as an Eagle...Recorded a seasonhigh five tackles against Miami (Oct. 29)...DODGE CITY: Played under Head Coach Gary Thomas as a Conquistador...Named second team allconference in 2015 after registering 49 tackles, including 16.5 for loss, and 10 sacks...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Western Hills University High School in Cincinnati, Ohio...Played under Head Coach Paul Jenne as a Mustang...PERSONAL: Full name: Dion Marcus Dawson...Son of Linda Jackson...Communication major. Dion Dawson’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 0 1 0.5-3 0.5-3 0 0 0 0 1 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 TOTALS 13-5 3 18 0.5-3 0.5-3 0 0 1 1 21

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits who joined the team for spring practices...COFFEYVILLE C.C.: Ranked as a two-star recruit by Scout and 247Sports...Attended South Carolina State for a season before transferring to Coffeyville C.C. in Coffeyville, Kan...Played for Head Coach Aaron Flores as a Red Raven...Appeared in 11 games on the offensive line in 2016...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Miami Northwestern High School and played under Head Coach Eddie Brown as a Bull...Was a twotime captain...Named to the North vs. South All-Star Game his senior season...Also participated in wrestling, where he was First Team AllDade County...PERSONAL: Full name: Samuel Dervil...Son of Andre and Vertidieu Dervil...Has four brothers, Nathen, Levy, Lucson, and Bart, and three sisters, Mary, Ruth, and Ashley...Biology major.

Jake Donnellon Offensive Line

#69

So.-Fr. • 6-5 • 300 lbs. Ann Arbor, Mich.-Gabriel Richard @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Redshirted the 2016 season...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor, Mich...Played under Head Coach Mike Girskis as a member of the Fighting Irish...Was the first player out of a Washtenaw County high school to commit to EMU since 2008...Ranked as a two-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and Scout... Named to the 2015 Ann Arbor Dream Team after not allowing a sack all season...Played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 9, 2016...As a junior was a co-captain and made the All-Catholic League as well as picking up honorable mention Detroit News All-Metro West honors...Was also all-state in track and field junior and senior year with a fifth-place finish in shot put...PERSONAL: Full name: Jacob Michael Donnellon...Son of Lawrence and Karen Donnellon...Has five brothers, Kevin, Adam, Nathan, Sean and Zak, and two sisters, Grace and Sarah... Exercise science major.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Derrick Dunlap Defensive Line

#93

Sr.-Sr. • 6-0 • 300 lbs. Indianapolis, Ind.-Lawrence Central Letters Won: 3 (2014, 2015, 2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Appeared in 11 games for the Eagles...Recorded 11 tackles, including four against Toledo (Oct. 8) which was a season-high...2015: Appeared in seven games for the Eagles, starting once...Registered 10 tackles on the season, including a season-high six stops versus Ball State (Sept. 19)...2014: Appeared in seven games on the defensive line for the Eagles...Recorded three tackles on the season, including two stops against Ball State (Nov. 22)...Tallied one quarterback hurry in the Eagles’ season-opening victory over Morgan State (Aug. 30)...2013: One of the 2013 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis, Ind...Played under Head Coach Jayson West as a Bear...Ranked as the 37th-best defensive lineman in the state of Indiana by 247Sports.com... Received a two-star ranking by Scout.com...An honorable mention all-state selection by The Associated Press...Selected all-county by the Indianapolis Star...Helped his team to a 15-0 record, tallying 41 tackles (23 solo, 18 assists), 12 tackles-for-loss, seven sacks, and a forced fumble in 2012...Had his best game in the sectional finals against North Central recording six tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble...PERSONAL: Full name: Derrick Deandre Dunlap..Son of Michael Dunlap and Tina Miles... Psychology major. Derrick Dunlap’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics Tackles 2014 Season Gp-Gs S A Total MORGAN STATE (8-30) 1-0 0 0 0 at Florida (9-6) 1-0 1 0 1 at Old Dominion (9-13) 1-0 0 0 0 at Michigan State (9-20) 1-0 0 0 0 NORTHERN ILLINOIS (10-25) 1-0 0 0 0 CENTRAL MICHIGAN (11-1) 1-0 0 0 0 at Ball State (11-22) 1-0 1 1 2 TOTALS 7-0 2 1 3 2015 Season Gp-Gs S A Total Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 0 1 1 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-1 2 4 6 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 0 2 2 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 0 0 0 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-0 0 0 0 Miami (11-7) 1-0 0 1 1 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-0 0 0 0 TOTALS 7-1 2 8 10 2016 Season Gp-Gs S A Total MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 0 1 1 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 1 0 1 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 0 2 2 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 0 2 2 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 0 0 0 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 1 3 4 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 0 0 0 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 1 0 1 NORTHERN ILLINOIS (11-16) 1-0 0 0 0 CENTRAL MICHIGAN (11-22) 1-0 0 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 0 0 0 TOTALS 11-0 3 8 11 Derrick Dunlap’s Career Defensive Statistics Total Season Gp-Gs S A Tack 2014 7-0 2 1 3 2015 7-1 2 8 10 2016 11-0 3 8 11 TOTALS 25-1 7 17 24

Ian Eriksen Running Back

#25

Jr.-So. • 5-10 • 210 lbs. Clarkston, Mich.-Clarkston Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @barbarIAN15

EMU: 2016: Played in 11 games, starting eight of them...Carried the ball 184 times for a team-best 771 yards and nine touchdowns...The 184 carries were tied for 17th-most in EMU history while his nine TDs are tied for 16th-most in an EMU single season...Caught 21 passes for 243 yards...Ran for 97 yards and two scores against Mississippi Valley (Sept. 2) and followed it up with a 27 carry, 120 yard performance against Wyoming (Sept. 23)...Totaled 150 yards of total offense (109 rushing, 71 receiving) at Ball State (Nov. 8) as EMU became bowl eligible for the first time in 29 years..Ran for a career-best 171 yards and two scores during a midweek game versus Northern Illinois (Nov. 16)...2015: Appeared in 10 games for the Eagles, recording two tackles on special teams... Was named to the Academic All-MAC team...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt with freshman eligibility in 2015...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Clarkston High School in Clarkston, Mich.... Played under Head Coach Kurt Richardson as a Wolf...Ranked as the 14th-best player in the state of Michigan by the Detroit Free Press’ Mick McCabe on his Fab 50 team...Ranked as the third-best player in Michigan by MaxPreps and a two-star recruit by Rivals.com...Listed as the 124th-best player by Scout.com... Rated by The Detroit News as the top running back in the state as a senior... Named to the 2013 Detroit Free Press’ Dream Team...Carried the ball 232 times for 1,695 yards (7.3 yards per carry) and 26 touchdowns...Helped Clarkston run away from Detroit Catholic Central in the 2013 MHSAA Division 1 Football State Championship game as the program captured the first state title with a 32-14 victory at Ford Field...Carried the ball 32 times for 242 yards and three touchdowns in the state final...Ran for 1,087 yards (217.4 yards per game) and scored 16 touchdowns during the Wolves’ five playoff games in 2013... His best performance came in the semifinals against Flint Carman-Ainsworth when he rushed 44 times for 355 yards and six touchdowns in the Wolves’ 61-26 victory...Underwent arthroscopic surgery for a partially torn meniscus in his knee on Sept. 19, 2013, and missed four games...Immediately made an impact in his first start and first touch of 2012 with a 99-yard touchdown return on the opening kickoff as he finished with six touchdowns and also 250 rushing yards against Rochester Adams...Set the school record with 34 touchdowns and 2,167 rushing yards on 319 carries (average carry 6.9 yards) in 2012...Earned all-state first team honors by several publications, as well as All-OAA Red Division, All-North Oakland Area and All-Oakland County after his dominating junior season...Garnered Metro Detroit Offensive Player of The Year accolades....Already has his jersey retired at Clarkston...Also earned all-state accolades as a sprinter in track and field...Qualified for two events for the D-1 state finals, the 200 meters and the 1,600-meter relay...Placed sixth in the state in the 200 meter to earn all-state accolades, while his 1,600 meter relay quartet finished 10th at state, two rungs away from an all-state medal... Was a honor roll student and graduated with cum laude honors...PERSONAL: Full name: Ian Carl Eriksen...Son of Lauren and Mark Eriksen...Has two sisters, Emma and Allie, and one brother, Nolan...Economics major. Ian Eriksen’s Game-by-Game Statistics 2016 Season Rushing Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs LG MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 12 97 2 31 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 23 90 1 30 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 9 19 1 6 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 27 12 1 27 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 20 61 0 11 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 7 17 0 8 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 12 24 0 6 at Western Mich. (10-22) DNP MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 10 33 0 6 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 25 109 2 25 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-1 30 171 2 29 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) DNP vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 9 30 0 11 Totals 11-8 184 771 9 31

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Tre’Shown Fields Tight End

#83

Jr.-So. • 6-4 • 225 lbs. Grand Rapids, Mich.-East Grand Rapids- Grand Rapids C.C @TreSheeezy

Kwanii Figueroa #97

Defensive Line Jr.-Jr. • 6-2 • 290 lbs. Brooklyn, N.Y.-Paramus Catholic Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @underrated13_

EMU: 2016: Did not see game action...2015: One of EMU’s recruits that sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended East Grand Rapids High School and played for Head Coach Peter Stuursma as a Pioneer...Earned varsity letters in football and baseball during his junior and senior campaigns...PERSONAL: Full name: Tre’Shown LasalleShakur Fields...Son of Candace Danzy and Andre Fields...Has two brothers and three sisters...Biology major.

EMU: 2016: Played in all 13 games for the Eagles...Recorded nine tackles on the season...Sack against Toledo (Oct. 8) was only the Rockets’ third sack allowed at the time...Recovered and returned a fumble 10 yards against Western Michigan (Oct. 22)...2015: Played in 11 games as a freshman, starting six at defensive line for the Eagles...Tallied 23 tackles and a pass deflection on the season, including a career-high six stops versus Army (Sept. 26)... Recorded 1.5 tackles-for-loss on the season, all of which came versus Old Dominion (Sept. 5)...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Paramus Catholic High School in Paramus, N.J....Played under Head Coach Chris Partridge as a Paladin...Listed as a three-star prospect per Rivals...As a senior had 43 solo tackles, including nine for a loss of 43 yards...Has 7.5 sacks, an interception and a forced fumble...Grabbed #28 First Team All-Non-Public football honors along with First Team AllDefensive Back Bergen County accolades...Part of a team that advanced to the state Fr.-Fr. • 6-2 • 195 lbs. championship game in 2014 after winning it in both 2012 and 2013... Syracuse, N.Y.-Nottingham Had 55 total tackles and 10 sacks as a junior, including a three-sack performance against Bergen Catholic...PERSONAL: Full name: Kwanii @EMUFB Figueroa...Son of Anthony Figueroa and Debre Blakely...Communication EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended major. Nottingham High School and played under Head Coach Fred Wheeler as Kwanii Figueroa’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics a Bulldog...A three-time captain...Named first team all-sectional and allleague, as well as honorable mention all-state as a senior...Also lettered 2015 Season Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack in basketball and track...PERSONAL: Full name: Carthell A. Flowers... OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-1 1 1 1.5-2 0 0 0 0 1 2 Son of Sheldon and Francine Lloyd...Has five brothers, Cire and Kadire Wyoming (9-12) 1-1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Flowers, Lamont Flemings, Sheldon and Phillip Lloyd, and a sister, BALL STATE (9-19) ARMY (9-26) 1-1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Shaton Lloyd...Criminal justice major.

Carthell Flowers

No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 Northern Illinois (10-24) DNP WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-0 Miami (11-7) 1-1 UMASS (11-14) 1-1 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-1 TOTALS 11-6

0 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 - - - 1 3 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 8 15 1.5-2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 23

2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 1 0 1.0-3 1.0-3 0 0 0 0 1 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 13-0 1 8 1.0-3 1.0-3 0 1 0 0 9 Kwanii Figueroa’s Career Defensive Statistics Total Season Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack 2015 11-6 8 15 1.5-2 0 0 0 1 1 23 2016 13-0 1 8 1.0-3 1.0-3 0 1 0 0 9 TOTALS 24-6 9 23 2.5-5 1.0-3 0 1 1 1 32

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Paulie Fricano Kicker

#18

Jr.-So. • 5-10 • 195 lbs. Rochester N.Y.-Churchville-Chili Letters Won: 1 (2016) @PaulieFric

EMU: 2017: Selected Second Team Preseason All-MAC by Athlon Sports...Former walk-on that earned a scholarship...2016: Named Second Team All-MAC...Was twice selected the MAC’s Special Team’s Player of the Week (Sept. 5 and Sept. 19)...Named a MAC Distinguished Student-Athlete as well as Academic All-MAC honoree...Earned Special Teams MVP Award at the postseason banquet...Burst onto the scene as a model of consistency, breaking the single season extra point record after converting on 42-of-43 attempts...Hit 19-of-24 field goal attempts with a season long of 46, for a team-high 99 total points...Finished the year ranked 12th in the MAC in points (149th in the country)...His 79.2 percent field goal percentage ranked 36th in the country, and second in the MAC, while his 1.46 field goals per game was 21st in the nation, and second in the conference...2015: Sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Churchville-Chili High School in Rochester N.Y.... Played under Head Coach Paul Dick as a Saint...Rated a four-star kicker by Kohls...Attended a December 2012 Showcase Camp and the National Scholarship Camp in July of 2013...During his career, averaged 37.0 yards per punt with 19 downed inside the 20-yard line..Also connected on 14-of-22 field goals and 60-of-70 extra points...As a senior, was named first team all-county and second team all-state as a place-kicker... In 2013, registered 24 punts with an average of 35.2 yards per kick... Kicked a career-best 46 yard field goal as a senior...As a sophomore and junior, was selected to the first team all-county team and nominated for an elite all-star game for the state of New York...In 2013, averaged 38.3 yards per punt, including a long of 61...PERSONAL: Full name: Paul Fricano...Exercise science major. Paul Fricano’s Game-by-Game Kicking Statistics Field Goals PAT 2016 Season Gp-Gs Md-Att Lg Kick MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 1-2 35 8-8 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 0-1 0 3-3 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 3-3 36 4-4 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 2-2 46 3-3 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 0-0 0 4-4 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 2-2 44 2-2 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 2-3 34 3-3 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 1-1 36 4-4 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 1-1 40 0-0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 2-2 34 4-5 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-0 1-2 24 3-3 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 2-3 41 2-2 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 2-2 24 2-2 TOTALS 13-0 19-24 46 42-43

Tucker Gill Long Snapper

#46

Fr.-Fr. • 6-0 • 235 lbs. Evergreen Park, Ill.-Mount Carmel @THG64

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year letter winner Mount Carmel High School in Evergreen Park, Ill...Was the Caravan’s starting offensive lineman and long snapper in his senior year... Collected two Prep Bowl Championships...Personally, was awarded All Catholic League Center, and O-Line MVP of the year...PERSONAL: Full Name: Thomas Healy Gill Jr....Son of Thomas and Meghan Gill…Has one sister, Samantha and two brothers, Conor and Brendan...Business major.

Oddie Granger III Defensive Line

#95

Sr.-Sr. • 6-3 • 315 lbs. East St. Louis, Ill.-East St. Louis-Dodge City Letters Won: 1 (2016) @OddieGranger

EMU: 2016: Played in all 13 games...Accounted for 13 tackles for the Eagles...Broke up a pass against Wyoming (Sept. 23)...DODGE CITY: Played in all 12 games in 2015, recording 30 tackles and a pair of sacks... Arrived at EMU with teammate Dion Dawson...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended East St. Louis High School in East St. Louis, Ill....Earned first team AllSouthwestern Conference honors in 2010...Notched a combined 106 tackles between his junior and senior campaigns...In his final year of high school, recorded 25 solo stops and 34 assisted to go along with a pair of sacks...PERSONAL: Full name: Oddie Granger III...Son of Oddie Granger Jr. and Brandi Delk...Has two brothers, Quintin Bradley and Kendrick Lindsey and one sister, Kendreeq Lindsey...Communication major. Oddie Granger’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 1 0 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 1 1 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 TOTALS 13-0 7 6 1.0-1 0.0-0 0 0 1 1 13

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Juan Giraldo’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics

Juan Giraldo Defensive Back

2015 Season Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff FR PB Tack OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Wyoming (9-12) 1-1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ARMY (9-26) 1-1 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 AKRON (10-10) 1-1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Toledo (10-17) 1-1 6 0 1.0-2 0 0 0 0 0 6 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 WESTERN MICH (10-29) 1-1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Miami (11-7) 1-1 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 UMASS (11-14) 1-1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Central Mich. (11-27) 1-1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 TOTALS 12-12 44 14 1.0-2 0.0-0 0 0 0 3 58

#32

Sr.-Sr. • 5-11 • 195 lbs. Gilbert, Ariz.-Mesquite-Mesa C.C. Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @jg32era

EMU: 2016: Started four games and played in all 13...Tallied 37 tackles… broke up four passes and forced two fumbles...Registered a season-high 10 tackles against Missouri (Sept. 10)...Broke up a season-high two passes against Miami (Oct. 29)...2015: Started in all 12 games for the Eagles... Ranked fifth on the team in tackles with 58, including 44 solo stops... Had a season-best seven tackles against Army (Sept. 26) and Miami (Nov. 7)... Tallied 1.0 tackles-for-loss against Toledo (Oct. 17)...Broke up three passes at defensive back...Was named EMU’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year...MESA C.C.: Played in 10 games, recording 32 tackles (18 solo, 14 assist) to go along with a tackle for a loss of eight yards...Turned in a season-best six stops and a TFL at Eastern Arizona College...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mesquite High School in Gilbert, Ariz....Played under Head Coach Jim Jones as a Wildcat...Three year letterwinner and starter... Led his squad to a 12-2 record his senior season...Played both safety and wide receiver...Selected first team all-state, first team all-section, and led team to semifinals and sectional championship as a senior...Named a first team all-section and all-state honorable mention honoree as a junior...Played in the Arizona vs. Southern California All-Star Game... Tallied 64 tackles and two interceptions as a senior, while racking up 93 tackles and an Arizona Division One-best seven interceptions... Also participated in track and basketball...PERSONAL: Full name: Juan Fernando Giraldo...Son of Sandra Patarroyo...Criminal justice major.

2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff Fr PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 TOTALS 13-4 21 16 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 2 0 4 37 Juan Giraldo’s Career Defensive Statistics Total Season Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff FR PB Tack 2015 12-12 44 14 1.0-2 0.0-0 0 0 0 3 58 2016 13-4 21 16 0 0.0-0 0 2 0 4 37 TOTALS 25-16 65 30 1.0-2 0.0-0 0 2 0 7 95

EMU Did You Know? The EMU football team has played before some huge crowds over the years. The largest to ever watch the EMU football team in action was the 110,438 in attendance when the Eagles dropped a 59-20 decision to the University of Michigan in Michigan Stadium, Oct. 19, 1998. Following are the top nine crowds to watch an EMU football game.

Att. 110,438 110,343 109,511 108,415 107,903 102,321 95,636 94,578 92,863

Date Oct. 19, 1998 Sept. 17, 2011 Sept. 17, 2005 Oct. 6, 2007 Sept. 19, 2009 Sept. 19, 2015 Sept. 24, 2011 Sept. 19, 1992 Sept. 7, 2013

Opponent at Michigan at Michigan at Michigan at Michigan at Michigan at LSU at Penn State at Penn State at Penn State

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Score L, 20-59 L, 3-31 L, 0-55 L, 22-33 L, 17-45 L, 22-44 L, 6-34 L, 7-52 L, 7-45

2017 Eagles Lemar Harris Wide Receiver

#16

Sr.-Jr. • 6-2 • 195 lbs. Raleigh, N.C.-Millbrook @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Played in 10 games this season mostly on special teams... Recovered a fumble in the Eagles’ win against Ball State (Nov. 8)...2015: Did not see action for the Eagles in 2015...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...Named Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year at the annual end of the year banquet...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Millbrook High School in Raleigh, N.C. as a Wildcat under Head Coach Clarence Inscore...According to 247Sports.com, Harris was ranked as the 28th best football player in the state of North Carolina… Threw for 1,049 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior, while running for over 200 yards and four TD’s…Was considered a three-star athlete by Rivals.com and ESPN.com....His SPARQ rating of 111.51 was the third highest in the nation of any quarterback in his class who competed in the SPARQ combines, and includes the best 40 (4.45 seconds) and the best vertical jump (40.4 inches)...Selected quarterback on the Chicago Nike SPARQ Combine All Combine Team...PERSONAL: Full name: Victor Lemar Harris...Son of Myran and Victor Harris...Has one sister, Cierra.... Business major.

Chris Hendricks Defensive Line

#98

Sr.-Jr. • 6-5 • 300 lbs. Fruitport, Mich.-Fruitport Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @SexyHendricks15

EMU: 2016: Played in all 13 games after making the transition to the defensive line...Recorded 15 tackles on the season...Forced a fumble in a win against Wyoming (Sept. 17)...2015: Played in all 12 games for the Eagles on the offensive line... 2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt with freshman eligibility in 2015...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fruitport High School in Fruitport, Mich...Played under Head Coach Greg Vargas as a Trojan...Ranked as a two-star recruit by Scout.com...A member of the 2013 Lakes Eight First Team as both an offensive and defensive lineman...Took part in the inaugural OhioMichigan Border Classic All-Star game and played in the Michigan AllStar Classic...Posted 71 tackles, 30 tackles-for-loss, nine sacks and three forced fumbles in his senior season...Was the Greater Muskegon Athletic Association city wrestling champion at 285 pounds in 2012...Capped off his wrestling career with a 47-1 record in his senior season, winning a state championship...Was a two-time all-state selection and set the all-time deadlift record en route to a state championship...The 2012 season was his first at Fruitport after transferring from Mona Shores...PERSONAL: Full name: Christopher James Hendricks...Son of Lana and Bruce Hendricks... Communication and theater arts major. Chris Hendricks’ Game-by-Game Statistics 2015 Season Gp-Gs OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-0 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-0 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-0 Miami (11-7) 1-0 UMASS (11-14) 1-0 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-0 TOTALS 12-0 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 0 3 0.5-0 0.5-0 0 0 0 0 3 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 0 3 0.5-0 0 0 0 0 0 3 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NORTHERN ILLINOIS (11-16) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 CENTRAL MICHIGAN (11-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 13-0 4 11 1.0-1 0.5-0 0 1 0 0 15

EMU Did You Know? There have been several different point systems used in intercollegiate football over the years. For instance, a touchdown was worth just four points, not six, from 1884-1897. During those years a field goal was worth five points while an extra-point kick was good for two points.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Jeremiah Harris Defensive Line

#90

Sr.-Jr. • 6-5 • 255 lbs. Lambertville, Mich.-Bedford Senior Letters Won: 3 (2014, 2015, 2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2017: Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List...Selected First Team Preseason All-MAC Selection by Athlon Sports…Team captain...2016: Selected All-MAC Third Team...Was named the Mid-American Conference West Division Defensive Player of the Week for the period ending Sept. 24...Named a MAC Distinguished Student-Athlete as well as Academic All-MAC honoree...Given the Committed to Excellence Award at the team's postseason banquet...Was a menace next to 2017 NFL Draftee Pat O’Connor on EMU’s defensive line...Finished fourth on the team with 69 tackles, including 9.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks, as well as six QB hurries...Made his biggest mark in the turnover battle for Eastern, forcing three fumbles, and leading the team with three fumble recoveries, which ranked eighth in the country and second in the MAC...In the regular season finale against CMU, had the game sealing interception, the first of his career...Was also a huge asset on the field goal block team, getting his mitts on two attempts...Was one of just 34 players to block multiple field goals during the year...2015: Played in three games, earning two starts before injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season, earning him a medical redshirt...Recorded eight tackles on the season, including a season-high five in EMU’s season opener vs. Old Dominion (Sept. 5)...Also had three QB hurries, two pass deflections, and 1.0 tackles-for-loss in that game...2014: Appeared in all 12 games, making three starts at defensive end on the EMU defensive line in his first season with the Eagles...Second among Eagle freshmen with 31 total tackles on the season...Recorded a career-best 10 stops, including one total sack and one forced fumble in the season-finale against Toledo (Nov. 28)...Tallied one pass break-up and deflection as well as three quarterback hurries...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bedford Senior High School in Temperance, Mich...Played under Head Coach Jeff Wood as a Kicking Mule...Ranked as the 11th-best player in the state of Michigan by the Detroit Free Press’ Mick McCabe on his Fab 50 team... Ranked as a two-star recruit by Rivals and Scout...Named Division 1-2 First Team All-State by the Associated Press...Named to the 2013 Michigan AllState Dream Team...Named All-Toledo Blade as the team posted an 11-2 record...Played in all 12 games as senior, recording 98 tackles (40 solo, 58 assists)...Notched 14 sacks and 17 tackles-for-loss to go along with 10 pass breakups...As a junior, finished with 73 tackles (24 solo, 49 assist), 11 TFLs and six sacks...PERSONAL: Full name: Jeremiah Phillip Harris... Son of Karen and Phil Harris...Has two brothers, Jordan and Jackson and one sister, Jaycie...Sport performance and fitness major.

Jeremiah Harris’ Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2014 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack MORGAN STATE (8-30) 1-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 at Florida (9-6) 1-1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Old Dominion (9-13) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Michigan State (9-20) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Akron (10-4) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BUFFALO (10-11) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at UMass (10-18) 1-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 NORTHERN ILLINOIS (10-25) 1-1 0 3 0.5-1 0 0 0 0 0 3 CENTRAL MICHIGAN (11-1) 1-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 at Western Michigan (11-15) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Ball State (11-22) 1-0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 TOLEDO (11-28) 1-0 2 8 1.0-14 1.0-14 0 1 0 0 10 TOTALS 12-3 10 21 1.5-15 1.0-14 0 1 3 1 31 2015 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-1 4 1 1.0-1 0 0 0 3 2 5 Wyoming (9-12) 1-1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ARMY (9-26) DNP - - - - - - - - No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) DNP - - - - - - - - AKRON (10-10) DNP - - - - - - - - Toledo (10-17) DNP - - - - - - - - Northern Illinois (10-24) DNP - - - - - - - - WESTERN MICH (10-29) DNP - - - - - - - - Miami (11-7) DNP - - - - - - - - UMASS (11-14) DNP - - - - - - - - Central Michigan (11-27) DNP - - - - - - - - TOTALS 3-2 5 3 1.0-1 0 0 0 3 2 8 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 1 5 2.5-11 0.5-7 0 1 2 1 5 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 2 4 0.5-1 0 0 0 0 0 6 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 5 5 1.0-2 0 0 0 0 0 10 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 1 4 1.0-8 1.0-8 0 0 1 0 5 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 1 4 0.5-1 0 0 0 1 0 5 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 4 2 1.0-7 1.0-7 0 1 0 0 6 MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 2 4 1.0-8 1.0-8 0 1 0 0 6 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 1 5 0.5-1 0 0 0 0 0 6 NORTHERN ILLINOIS (11-16) 1-1 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 CENTRAL MICHIGAN (11-22) 1-1 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 3 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 1 5 1.0-3 0.5-3 0 0 0 0 6 TOTALS 13-13 19 50 9.0-42 4.0-33 1 3 6 3 69 Jeremiah Harris’ Career Defensive Statistics Total Season Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack 2014 12-3 10 21 1.5-15 1.0-14 0 1 3 1 31 2015 3-2 5 3 1.0-1 0 0 0 3 2 8 2016 13-13 19 50 9.0-42 4.0-33 1 3 6 3 69 TOTALS 28-18 34 74 11.5-58 5.0-47 1 4 12 6 108

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Jeremy Hickey Offensive Line

#67

Sr.-Jr. • 6-4 • 310 lbs. Troy, Mich.-Brother Rice Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016)

Isaac Holder Wide Receiver

#11

Jr.-So. • 5-11 • 175 lbs. Tampa, Fla.-Sickles Letters Won: 1 (2016)

@b1gHick67

@EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Played in the final four games of the year...2015: Appeared in 10 games for the Green and White, garnering two starts on the offensive line...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, Mich...Played under legendary Head Coach Al Fracassa as a Warrior...A late bloomer ranked as a two-star recruit by Scout. com...Received honorable mention all-league honors...Helped his team capture its third-straight Division II state title in 2013 with a 14-0 record...First perfect season at Brother Rice since 1983...PERSONAL: Full name: Jeremy Michael Hickey...Son of Mary and Michael Hickey... Has two brothers, Jacob and Bryan, and two sisters, Maria and Michelle... Social studies and history double major. Jeremy Hickey’s Game-by-Game Offensive Statistics 2015 Season Gp-Gs OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-0 Wyoming (9-12) DNP BALL STATE (9-19) DNP ARMY (9-26) 1-0 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-0 Miami (11-7) 1-1 UMASS (11-14) 1-0 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-1 TOTALS 10-2

EMU: 2016: Played in all 13 games and made one start...Had 123 yards on 16 receptions for the season...Launched a pass to Nigel Kilby against BGSU (Oct. 1) for a 64-yard gain and caught the first touchdown of his career on the following play...2015: One of the 2015 recruits who sat out the season a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sickles High School in Tampa, Fla....Played under Head Coach Brian Turner as a Gryphon.. Ranked as a three-star recruit by Scout...Spent two seasons as Sickles’ starting quarterback, leading the Gryphons to back-to-back playoff appearances...Rushed for 603 yards and six touchdowns in addition to his 1,015 yards and 11 scores through the air...As a junior, helped win the team’s first district title en route to reaching the regional championship...Had a breakout junior year, throwing for 1,821 yards and 18 TDs while running for another 572 yards and six touchdowns... PERSONAL: Full name: Isaac Rante Holder...Son of Son of Ronnie and Nickie Holder...Finance major. Isaac Holder's Game-by-Game Offensive Statistics Receiving 2016 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 0 0 0 0 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 3 24 0 14 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 1 13 0 13 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 3 28 0 17 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 2 13 1 8 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 0 0 0 0 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 2 19 0 10 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 0 0 0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 1 9 0 9 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-0 4 17 0 5 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 13-1 16 123 1 17

2016 Season Gp-Gs at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 TOTALS 4-0

Joey Hiser Defensive Back

#38

Fr.-Fr. • 6-0 • 175 lbs. Dexter, Mich.-Dexter @joeyhiser7

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Threeyear letterwinner at Dexter High School in Dexter, Mich....Was the starting quarterback and free safety for his team under Head Coach Ken Koenig as a Dreadnaught...Recorded 114 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble in his senior year, as well as set the record for most tackles in a single game with 24 tackles...Nominated for high school AllStar Game, All-SEC Conference, and all-district...Garnered three scholar athlete awards and an all-state all-academic team nomination...Also played baseball where he led his team to a SEC Championship and both the All-SEC team and the all-region team, as well as an all-state nomination....PERSONAL: Full Name: Joseph William Hiser...Son of Mark and Lisa Hiser...Has two brothers, Nick and Noah...Communication major.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Clay Holford Defensive Line

#91

Jr.-So. • 6-2 • 260 lbs. Carrollton, Texas-Hebron Letters Won 1: 2016 @clay_Holf2

EMU: 2016: Played in 12 games for the Eagles...Registered 13 tackles and two QB hurries...Tallied a season-high five tackles against Ball State (Nov. 8)...Recorded a tackle for loss against NIU (Nov. 16) ultimately contributing to a 3-and-out for the Huskies...2015: One of the 2015 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...Enrolled in classes at EMU after graduating early from high school...Participated in spring practice...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas...Played under Head Coach Brian Brazil as a Hawk...Listed as a twostar prospect per 247Sports, Rivals and Scout...Earned 2014 Second Team District 6-6A honors as a senior...Team advanced to the second round of the playoffs with an 8-4 record in 2013...As a junior, earned first team all-district honors as Hebron’s second leading tackler...Had 93 tackles (43 solo, 50 assist) with four for a loss, one interception, and one forced fumble...As a sophomore, had 61 tackles and a forced fumble as the team’s starting nose tackle...PERSONAL: Full name: Clayton Holford... Son of Sky and Renni Holford...Father was a linebacker and tight end at DePauw in Ind., while his mother was a standout high school athlete... Business administration major.

Dez Horne #38

Running Back Fr.-Fr. • 5-10 • 205 lbs. Glassboro, N.J.-Glassboro @Dez_2fly21

EMU: 2017: Joined as a walk on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Glassboro High School in Glassboro N.J....Played under Head Coach Jamie Cleary as a Bulldog...As a senior, average 4.5 yard per carry on the ground... Defensively, posted 52 tackles (35 solo, 17 assist), two sacks and an interception...Picked up Second Team All-WJFL Diamond Division honors on defense......PERSONAL: Full name: Dezmen Thomas Horne... Son of Thomas Horne and Shontae Graves...Has two brothers, Travis and Trevor Johnson, and three sisters, Tiara Horne, Tahtiana Graves, and Briana Vanleer…Business administration major.

Clay Holford’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics Total 2016 Season Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 at Missouri (9-10) DNP at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-0 1 0 1.0-6 0 0 0 0 0 1 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 TOTALS 12-0 5 8 1.0-6 0.0-0 0 0 2 0 13

EMU Did You Know? One of the cornerstones of the Eastern Michigan University athletic program, Dr. Lloyd W. Olds, is the man responsible for the invention of the striped referee shirt used today. Olds was a member of EMU’s faculty for 42 years and was a coach, athletic director and head of intramurals. While an undergraduate student in 1914, Olds began refereeing high school basketball games. “The referee often looked very much like a player,” Olds said, “so the lads often threw the ball to me or bounced it off my head. I had a knitting concern make up a special shirt for me. The shirt had broad black and white stripes. I took plenty of ribbing when I first appeared in it but the idea caught on among both basketball and football officials.” That striped shirt is now a universal symbol of the authority of game officials throughout the world. Olds retired from EMU after serving the institution he loved for 42 years. He died in 1982. The Olds-Robb Student Recreation/Intramural Complex on the EMU campus is a fitting memorial to the man of stripes.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Lloyd W. Olds

2017 Eagles Brody Hoying Defensive Back

#24

Jr.-So. • 5-11 • 205 lbs. Coldwater, Ohio-Coldwater Letters Won: 1 (2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Played in all 13 games and made one start...Notched 25 tackles on the season...Made a season-high eight tackles in a winning effort against Central Michigan (Nov. 22)...Forced a fumble against Missouri (Sept. 10)...2015: Sat out the season, earning a redshirt with freshman eligibility for 2016..HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Coldwater High School in Coldwater, Ohio...Played under Head Coach Chip Otten as a Cavalier...Recognized as a three-star recruit by 247Sports...Listed as a twostar prospect per Scout and the 107th-best player in the state of Ohio... Started as a freshman on defense then added the team’s quarterback responsibilities as a junior... No program has won more than Coldwater in the state of Ohio since the millennium, as the Cavaliers have made it to six-straight championship games, winning the last three...Named AllNorthwest District and the Associated Press Division V Ohio Co-Offensive Player of the Year while also taking home first team accolades... Recognized as the 2014 JJHuddle All-Ohio Offensive Player of the Year... Tied a Division V title game record with four rushing touchdowns and passed for two more as Coldwater won its third straight championship with a 62-21 win against Canton Central Catholic in Ohio Stadium... Had 236 yards rushing on 21 carries and was 7-for-9 for 99 passing yards in the 2014 championship game...Selected as Ohio’s defensive MVP at the the Second Annual Ohio-Michigan Border Classic All-Star game...As a junior, rushed for 1,858 yards and 33 touchdowns while also throwing for more than 1,903 yards and 21 scores... Recorded 89 tackles and picked off four passes, returning one for a score...Was named the Midwest Athletic Conference, Associated Press All-Northwest District and Associated Press Division V Ohio Offensive Player of the Year...Was also named First Team All-MAC as a defensive back...Selected the 2013 Ohio National Guard JJHuddle Ohio High School Offensive Football Player of the Year...As a sophomore, closed out the Division V state title game with a diving interception in a 10-9 win over Kirtland...Finished the season with 89 tackles, four interceptions (one for a touchdown) and two forced fumbles...PERSONAL: Full name: Brody Herman Hoying... Son of Gary and Annette Hoying...Has four sisters, Alexis, Carly, Maura and Steffi...First cousin of former Ohio State University greats Bobby Hoying and Ross Homan...Supply chain management major. Brody Hoying’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-1 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 TOTALS 13-1 10 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 25

Jeff Hubbard Defensive Back

#12

Fr.-Fr. • 5-11 • 185 lbs. Atlanta, Ga.-Woodward Academy @jeffhubb7

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Woodward Academy and played under Ryan Davis and John Hunt as a War Eagle...Ranked as a three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals, and 247Sports and a two-star recruit by Scout...Was a four-year letterwinner that was named a captain as a senior...Team posted a 34-4 record during his playing career...Selected First Team All-State at Class AAAA in 2016 while playing cornerback...Earned second team all-state accolades as a junior...Originally, served as a punt returner and wide receiver during his freshman and sophomore seasons before making the transition to the secondary as a junior...Also participated in track...PERSONAL: Full name: Jeffrey Simon Hubbard...Son of Jeffrey Hubbard and Cynon Smith...Has one brother, Laramie, and one sister, Madison...Business major.

Alec Hullibarger Running Back

#37

Sr.-Jr. • 6-0 • 210 lbs. Temperance, Mich.-Bedford Senior Letters Won: 1 (2016) @AlecHullibarger

EMU: 2016: Played in all 13 games for the Eagles...Registered 16 yards on three carries against MVSU (Sept. 2)...Made five tackles on special teams...2015: Did not appear in a game...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt with freshman eligibility in 2015... HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bedford Senior High School and played as a Kicking Mule under Head Coach Jeff Wood...Named to the 2013 All-Toledo Blade team...Rushed for 1,368 yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior...Earned All-SEC and all-region first team accolades during his senior season, leading his team to a Southeastern Conference Red Division title and the Michigan Division 1 Regional final...Earned honorable mention all-state accolades...PERSONAL: Full name: Alec Jeffrey Hullibarger...Son of Linda and Jeffrey Hullibarger...Has four brothers, Nick, Lee, Maison and Logan and one sister, Grace...Brother, Nick ran track for Sienna Heights and brother, Lee played football at Grand Valley State...Exercise science major.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles CJ Hunt Defensive Line

Greg Jean #65

Fr.-Fr. • 6-1 • 275 lbs. Avon, Ind.-Avon

Fr.-Fr. • 5-11• 164 lbs. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-Boyd Anderson

@Cj_hunt99

@florida__boii

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Avon High School and played under Head Coach Mark Bless as an Oriole...Ranked as a three-star prospect by Scout, as well as a twostar by 247Sports and Rivals...Was a captain his senior season in which he recorded 65 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and five sacks...Named first team all-conference and all-county, as well as First Team All-State by the Associated Press and the Indiana Football Coaches Association as a senior...PERSONAL: Full name: Caven Darnell Hunt Jr....Son of Caven Sr. and Roshwanda Thompson...Has one brother, Cavon, and two sisters, Ashanti and Tanijria...Sport management major.

Preston Hutchinson Quarterback

#10

Fr.-Fr. • 6-2 • 208 lbs. Mason, Ohio-Mason

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Boyd Anderson High School and played under Head Coach Quincy Woods as a Cobra...Ranked as a two-star recruit by 247Sports and Scout...A four-year letterwinner that helped his team to a 7-3 record in 2016...As a senior, caught 13 balls for 153 yards and four touchdowns... Won the district championships in 2015 and 2016...PERSONAL: Full name: Gregory Jean...Son of Jose and Irlande Jean...Has three brothers, Steve, Jimpson, and Travis...Intends to major in criminology or social work.

Jaron Johnson #8

Wide Receiver

Sr.-Sr. • 6-0 • 175 lbs. Moreno Valley, Calif.-Rancho VerdeMt. San Jacinito College @alumnijj11

@prestonhutch15

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mason High School and played under Head Coach Brian Castner as a Comet...Ranked as a two-star recruit by 247Sports...Named to the Greater Miami All-Conference team three times...Also lettered in basketball...PERSONAL: Full name: Preston Jayson Hutchinson...Son of Jayson and Jami Hutchinson...Has three brothers, Christian, Luke, and Jax...Undecided major.

Otis Jackson III Defensive Back

#84

Wide Receiver

#31

Fr.-Fr. • 6-0 • 183 lbs. Saginaw, Mich.-Heritage-Northwood @EMUFB

EMU: 2017: Joined as a walk on...NORTHWOOD: Attended Northwood University for one semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Heritage High School in Saginaw, Mich...Played under Head Coach Joe Willey as a Hawk...Played cornerback, wide receiver and kick returner...Set the school record in the 40 yard dash...Earned second team all-conference honors on defense...Picked up all-state accolades in indoor track... PERSONAL: Full name: Otis William Jackson III...Son of Otis Jackson II and Archia Jackson...Has one sister, LaTia…Exercise science major.

EMU: 2016: Set the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl record with five kickoff returns and with 89 kickoff return yards against Old Dominion (Dec. 23)...Played in eight games...Amassed 440 yards on 24 kick returns on the season...Totaled a season-high 100 kickoff return yards on four opportunities including a 44 yard return against Central Michigan (Nov. 22)...MT. SAN JACINITO: Named first team American Division Mountain Conference as a sophomore...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Rancho Verde High School...PERSONAL: Full name: Jaron Johnson...Son of Jerome and Francine Johnson...Has two sisters, Jasmine and Kisha...AfricanAmerican studies major. Jaron Johnson’s Game-by-Game Kick Return Statistics 2016 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) DNP at Missouri (9-10) DNP at Charlotte (9-17) DNP WYOMING (9-23) DNP at Bowling Green (10-1) DNP TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 0 0 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 1 16 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 6 97 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 3 56 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 3 48 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-0 2 34 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 4 100 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 5 89 TOTALS 8-0 24 440

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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2017 Eagles Desmond Kelly

Rich Jones Defensive Back

#30

#52

So.-So. • 6-1• 310 lbs. Baltimore, Md.-Overlea-Dodge City C.C.

So.-Fr. • 5-10 • 170 lbs. Columbus, Ohio-Bishop Hartley

@Onlywayfoward

@richjones_44

EMU: 2016: Sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bishop Hartley High School in Columbus, Ohio...Played under Head Coach Brad Burchfield as a Hawk...Was a two year starter and captain... Picked up special mention all-statee honors at defensive back as a senior while grabbing first team all-league and central district accolades... PERSONAL: Full name: Richard Myles Jones...Son of Richard and Kim Jones...Has one brother, Malculm, and a sister Amaiah...Communication major.

Shaq Jones Defensive Back

Defensive Line

#17

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...DODGE CITY: Spent his first season of eligibility at Dodge City C.C...Played under Head Coach Gary Thomas as a Conquistador...Registered 31 tackles, including 11.5 for loss and 4.5 sacks his freshman season...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Overlea High School and played under Head Coach Craig Rollins as a Falcon...Was a three-time captain...Also lettered in wrestling, winning the county championship two years in a row...PERSONAL: Full name: Desmond Andre Kelly...Son of Kelnita Kelly...Has one brother, Ja’Quan... Criminal justice major.

Jesse Kelly Kicker

Jr.-Jr. • 6-1 • 200 lbs. Philadelphia, Pa.-Imhotep CharterIowa Western C.C.

#39

Sr.-Jr. • 6-0 • 194 lbs. Ventura, Calif.-St. Bonaventure-OregonVentura College

@ShaqJones65_

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits who joined the team for spring practices...IOWA WESTERN C.C.: Ranked as a two-star recruit by 247Sports...Played his first two seasons of eligibility at Iowa Western C.C....Played under Head Coach Scott Strohmeier as a Reiver...Was named all-conference twice, and finished in the top-10 in all time tackles... Helped his team to two conference titles, as well as a 2015 Graphic Edge Bowl win...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Imhotep Charter High School and played under Head Coach Albert Crosby as a Panther...Named captain of his team three times...Selected first team all-league and all-city twice, and was also a 2014 Offense-Defense All-American...Helped his team to a state runner-up finish in 2013 and a league title in 2014...PERSONAL: Full name: Shaquille Jones...Son of Steven Jones and Elvita Williams...Has three brothers, Steven Jr., Shaquan, and Shakur Lewis, and one sister, Shamaya Oberlton...Communication major.

@jessekelly21

EMU: 2016: Did not see game action...Joined EMU after transferring from Ventura College...VENTURA: Played under Head Coach Steve Mooshagian as a Pirate...Appeared in 11 games in 2015...Was a perfect six-for-six in extra points...OREGON: Joined the Ducks as a preferred walk-on...Redshirted in his only season in 2014...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura, Calif....Played under Head Coaches Todd Therrion and John Muller as a Seraph...Was a four-year letterman in football...Named an all-league kicker/punter his senior season...Also named to the Ventura County Star All-County team...Helped his team to a league title his junior season...Also lettered in soccer and baseball, earned all-league honors in both his junior season...PERSONAL: Full name: Jesse Michael Kelly...Son of Charles and Janice Kelly...Has one sister, Hannah...Communication major.

Jake Julien Punter

#31

Fr.-Fr. • 6-2• 220 lbs. Barrie, Ontario, Canada-North Collegiate @jakejulien

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Twotime letterwinner at Barrie North Collegiate in Barrie, Ontario...Played under Mr. Hamilton as a kicker and punter...Won the GBSSA Conference championships and was awarded senior offensive MVP...Started playing football in Grade 11 after staring in soccer...Attended the Kohl's Kicking Camp and given a five-star punting rating by the camp and ranked 18th among potential incoming college punters...Also earned MVP for high school soccer and rugby...PERSONAL: Full Name: Jacob Christopher Julien..Son of Rob and Jessica Julien...Has one sister, Laurel...Sports management major.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Bryce Kemp Tight End

Lion King #88

Jr.-So. • 6-5 • 235 lbs. Baxter, Iowa-Baxter Community School Letters Won: 1 (2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Played in all 13 games for the Eagles, mostly on special teams...Tallied one tackle against Miami (Oct. 29)...2015: Sat out the 2015 season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Baxter Community School in Baxter, Iowa...Played under Head Coach Rob Luther as a Raider...Listed as a two-star prospect per 247Sports and Scout...Listed as the 15th-best player in the state of Iowa by Scout...A four-year, two-way starter...Team finished the regular season undefeated for the first time in school history...Caught 46 passes for 950 yards and eight touchdowns while also running the ball 27 times for 222 yards and three scores... Notched 69 tackles with 12 TFLS to go along with three interceptions... Tallied 2,412 yards receiving in his career with 30 touchdowns...Slid at the one-yard line on a punt return in the final regular season game to setup his childhood friend, offensive lineman Clayton Weltha, to score a touchdown in a blowout victory...A Shrine Bowl nominee as well as a first team all-conference selection...Earned district offensive MVP to go along with Des Moines Elite All-State honors...As a junior, caught 28 passes for 604 yards and 11 touchdowns....As a sophomore, he caught 33 passes for 712 yards and nine touchdowns....His production earned him all-state honors each of the past two seasons....Named Iowa Football Coaches Association 2A Player of the Year...Named to the Iowa Football Coaches Association Academic All-State…Was CMB’s starting safety from his freshman to junior year, but shifted to outside linebacker as a senior...Was runner-up at the Iowa Track and Field State Finals in the 110-meter high hurdles, an event he won as a sophomore, and also qualified for long jump and the 100-meter dash...Runs a 4.77 40-yard dash...Was also the basketball team’s top scorer, rebounder and shot blocker...Averaged 13.8 points and 9.2 rebounds on the hardwood, boasting over 1,000 points and 600 rebounds throughout his career... PERSONAL: Full name: Bryce Robert Kemp...Son of Bob and Kellee Kemp...Has one brother, Brady...Computer science major.

Defensive Line

#48

Sr.-Jr. • 6-4 • 244 lbs. Southfield, Mich.-Southfield @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Played in one game for the Eagles...Recorded one tackle against MVSU (Sept. 2)...2015: Did not appear in a game...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Southfield High School in Southfield, Mich...Played under Head Coach Tim Conley as a Blue Jay...Part of a team that finished 7-0 in league play and 7-3 overall in 2013...Ranked as the 129th-best player in the state of Michigan...Returned a fumble 27 yards for a touchdown against Bloomfield Hills...PERSONAL: Full name: Lion King...Son of Diane and Rudy Conaway...Communication major.

Tyler LaBarbera Defensive Line

#96

Jr.-Jr. • 6-2 • 310 lbs. Elk Grove Village, Ill.-Conant-DuPage @labarbera_tyler

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits who joined the team for spring practices...DUPAGE: Ranked as a two-star recruit by 247Sports... Spent his first two seasons of eligibility at the College of DuPage...Played under Head Coach Matt Foster as a Chapparral...Was a two-year starter, and served as a team captain his sophomore season...Member of the Champions Club, maintaining a 4.0 GPA both years...Team ranked fourth in NJCAA in 2015, making it to the El Toro Bowl, where he was named defensive MVP...Also helped his team to a 2016 Red Grange Bowl victory... HIGH SCHOOL: Attended James B. Conant High School and played under Head Coach Bill Modelski as a Cougar...Earned three varsity letters, and served as captain for two seasons...Named first team all-conference, all-area, and honorable mention all-state his senior season...Also named team defensive MVP after recording 78 tackles, including 21 for loss and nine sacks...Helped his team to the second round of the IHSA playoffs... Also lettered four years in wrestling, captaining the team for three seasons and winning an individual regional title in 2014...PERSONAL: Full name: Tyler Lee LaBarbera...Son of David and Lori LaBarbera...Has one brother, Brandon...Exercise science major. Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Jimmy Leatiota #56

Offensive Line Sr.-Jr.• 6-3 • 295 lbs. San Jose, Calif.-Wilcox-San Mateo Letters Won: 1 (2016) @itsjimmayee

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Bret Lopez

#43

So.-Fr.• 6-0 • 230 lbs. Kalamazoo, Mich.-Kalamazoo Central

EMU: 2016: Earned a redshirt for the 2016 season...Joined the Eagles as a preferred walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Mich....Played under Head Coach Dana Chambers as a Giant...Three-year letterwinner and two-year captain...Named the 2015 Defensive Player of the Year by the Kalamazoo Gazette...Earned first team all-state honors by the Detroit Free Press...Also named first team all-conference and all-region...In nine games as a senior, finished with 101 tackles, 23 tackles-for-loss, six sacks and two fumble forced and recovered, as well as three touchdowns...Helped the Giants decrease their points allowed total by nearly 100...In 2014, recorded 84 tackles, 11 TFLs, three sacks and an interception...Also caught nine passes for 203 yards while rushing for 130 yards on 15 carries...As a sophomore, had 21 tackles and a pick versus Portage Northern...Also played baseball... PERSONAL: Full name: Tyler Scott Lyle...Son of Tim and Gretchen Lyle... Has one brother, Jacob...Business administration major.

Chase Lynch Defensive Line

#68

So.-Fr.• 6-4 • 250 lbs. Fenton, Mich.-Fenton @Chase_Lynch17

#61

Defensive Line Fr.-Fr. • 6-1 • 295 lbs. St. Charles, Ill.-Burlington Central @EMUFB

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Burlington Central High School in Burlington, Ill....Played under Head Coach Brian Melvin as a Rocket...Had 62 tackles and two sacks as a senior...Earned all-conference accolades during both his junior and senior campaigns...PERSONAL: Full name: Bret Austin Lopez...Son of Neal and Lori Lopez...Has one brother, Joel, who plays football at University of Nebraska...Criminology major.

Tight End/Fullback

@tlyle14

EMU: 2017: Named to Outland Trophy Watch List...Selected Second Team Preseason All-MAC Selection by Athlon Sports...2016: Started all 13 games at right guard...Part of an offensive line that allowed the second-fewest tackles for loss in the FBS...COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO: Played for Head Coach Bret Pollack as a Bulldog...Named first team AllBay 6 Conference as a freshman...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, Calif...Played under Head Coach Dan Brown as a Charger...Earned three varsity letters and captained the team all three years as well...Was named a Literacy Classic All-Star and Wedemyer All Star...Team went 9-2 his senior season en-route to a conference title... In his final year, was named the most valuable lineman in the SCVAL De Anza Division after he helped pave the way for a running game that generated an average of 380.9 yards per contest...PERSONAL: Full name: Jimmy Leatiota...Son of Ossie Satele...Has two brothers, Issac and Jeremiah, and four sisters, Samantha, Shayna, Delphina and Faith..Communication major. 2016 Season MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) at Missouri (9-10) at Charlotte (9-17) WYOMING (9-23) at Bowling Green (10-1) TOLEDO (10-8) at Ohio (10-15) at Western Mich. (10-22) MIAMI (10-29) at Ball State (11-8) NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) vs. Old Dominion (12-23) TOTALS

Tyler Lyle

EMU: 2016: Earned a redshirt for the 2016 season...Joined the Eagles as a preferred walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fenton High School in Fenton, Mich....Played under Head Coach Jeff Setske as a Tiger...Earned unanimous first team Flint Metro All-League honors in 2014 and 2015... Selected honorable mention All-Metro West by the Detroit News and honorable mention all-state...Finished his senior year with 20 tacklesfor-loss and 11 sacks, as well as three fumble recoveries...Had two safeties and scored a touchdown by recovering a fumble in the end zone against Kearsley...Part of a defense that allowed just 19.6 points a game... As a junior, his team won the Flint Metro League outright in 2014, finishing 9-0 overall and a perfect 7-0 in the league before bowing out in a pre-district playoff game...Also played rugby and was a member of the track and diving teams...PERSONAL: Full name: Chase Stephen Lynch... Son of Doug and Jennifer Lynch...Has two sisters, Jessica and Kyla...Undecided major.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Karmi Mackey Running Back

Thomas Major III #27

Fr.-Fr. • 6-1 • 210 lbs. Seffner, Fla.-Seffner Christian Academy @king24mackey

Jr.-So. • 6-2 • 270 lbs. Macomb, Mich.-Dakota @ThomasMajorTM3

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Seffner Christian Academy and played under Head Coach Travis Puleo as a Crusader...Ranked as a two-star prospect by Scout and 247Sports... Rushed for 1,953 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior, accounting for 39 total touchdowns in just eight games...Amassed 3,739 all-purpose yards in his high school career...Missed entire senior season after an injury sustained during track season...Ranked as the second-best player in Hillsborough County...PERSONAL: Full name: Karmi Demetric Mackey...Son of Karmi and Ashley Mackey...Has two brothers, Ayden and Kamarick, and a sister, Ajayliah Cromartie...Undecided major.

Brandon Macklin Defensive Back

#64

Offensive Line

#29

Sr.-Jr.• 6-0 • 195 lbs. Novi, Mich.-Novi @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Did not see game action...Joined the Eagles as a walk-on... HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Novi High School in Novi, Mich...Played under Head Coach Todd Pennycuff as a Wildcat...Was a two-time letterman in football and three-time letterman in basketball...PERSONAL: Full name: Brandon Arnez Macklin...Son of Rodrick Macklin and Melva Marks... Accounting major.

EMU: 2016: Did not see game action...2015: One of the 2015 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Dakota High School in Macomb, Mich. where he played for Head Coach Mike Giannone as a Cougar...Helped lead the Cougars to three straight MAC Red Championships...Was a Detroit Free Press Second Team All-East honoree…Named the Cougars’ Offensive Lineman of the Year during his senior campaign…Helped the Cougars to two district championships during his time with the varsity squad...PERSONAL: Full name: Thomas Major III...Son of Melissa and Thomas Major Jr...Has one brother, Jeremiah and two sisters, Makayla and Makyla...Sport management major.

Keyan Marshall #18

Wide Receiver So.-Fr.• 6-2 • 190 lbs. Toledo, Ohio.- Sylvania Southview @KeyanMarshall33

EMU: 2016: Redshirted the 2016 season...Joined the Eagles as a walk on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sylvania Southview High School in Toledo, Ohio...Played under Head Coach Jim Mayzez as a Cougar... Earned three letters, captaining the team once...Named a second team all-league receiver and a third team all-league cornerback...Also lettered in basketball and track... Was first team all-state on the 4X400 relay team...PERSONAL: Full name: Keyan Trumane Marshall... Son of Ted and Cindy Marshall...Has two brothers, Kendal and Tre’, and one sister, Makaila...Biology major.

EMU Did You Know? Former EMU tailback Rodney Slater was a member of United States President William J. Clinton’s cabinet, serving as the Secretary of Transportation. Slater and Clinton were the honored speakers at EMU’s April 2000 graduation ceremony. Slater was a standout tailback for EMU from 1974-76 and was captain in 1976. He was also a member of EMU’s national champion forensics team as a student-athlete. In 2001-02, Slater was elected to the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame, and was also named one of six former collegians honored with the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Luke Maclean Defensive Line

Sr.-Sr. • 6-5 • 285 lbs. Grand Blanc, Mich.-Grand Blanc-Pittsburgh Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Played in 11 games and started eight of them as a part of the defensive line...Notched 10 tackles on the season...Tallied a season-high three passes broken up against Ball State (Nov. 8)...2015: Appeared in 11 games, starting eight...Registered 46 tackles on the season, including a season-high nine versus Ball State, Sept. 19... Recovered two fumbles, highlighted by a 48-yard return versus Central Michigan (Nov. 27)... Tied for the team-lead with 5.0 sacks...Ranked second on the team with 10.0 TFL’s, with a season-high 2.0 versus CMU (Nov. 27)...PITTSBURGH: 2014: Played in four games, recording six tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss of seven yards...Made first career appearance in a 62-0 victory over Delaware...2013: Redshirted as a true freshman...HIGH SCHOOL: Rated the top defensive end prospect in the state of Michigan by Rivals... Collected nearly 190 tackles over his final two seasons at Grand Blanc High...Two-time Flint Journal “Dream Team” selection...Two-time first team All-Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) selection... Had 79 tackles, nine tackles for loss, two sacks and a fumble recovery as a senior...His junior year, compiled a team-best 107 tackles, six TFLs, five sacks, two fumble recoveries and an interception...A three-year starter, Grand Blanc advanced to the district playoffs three times, won one KLAA championship and compiled a 22-12 record (.647) during his varsity career...Rated the No. 14 overall prospect in Michigan by Rivals and No. 17 by Scout...Rated the nation’s No. 27 weakside defensive end by Rivals...Played under Coach Joe Delaney...A standout discus thrower who set the school record with a throw of 163 feet, 8 inches...Also lettered in wrestling...PERSONAL: Full name: Luke Alexander Maclean... Son of Alexander and Maria Maclean...Criminal justice major.

Luke Maclean’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2015 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int FR QH PB Tack OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-1 3 0 1.0-2 1.0-2 0 0 0 0 3 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 2 3 1.0-6 0 0 0 0 0 5 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-1 3 6 1.5-2 0 0 0 1 0 9 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 1 3 1.0-3 0 0 0 0 0 4 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-1 3 4 1.0-2 1.0-2 0 1 0 0 7 AKRON (10-10) 1-1 1 1 1.0-6 1.0-6 0 0 3 0 2 Toledo (10-17) 1-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-1 5 3 1.0-13 1.0-13 0 0 0 0 8 WESTERN MICH (10-29) 1-1 0 2 0.5-1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Miami (11-7) DNP - - - - - - - - UMASS (11-14) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-1 3 0 2.0-3 1.0-2 0 1 0 2 3 TOTALS 11-8 22 24 10.0-38 5.0-25 0 2 4 2 46

2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 1 0 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 0 1 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 0 2 0.5-4 0.5-4 0 0 0 0 2 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 TOLEDO (10-8) DNP at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Western Mich. (10-22) DNP MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 0 1 0.5-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 11-8 2 8 2.0-7 0.5-4 0 0 3 3 10 Luke Maclean’s Career Defensive Statistics Total Season Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int FR QH PB Tack 2015 11-8 22 24 10.0-38 5.0-25 0 2 4 2 46 2016 11-8 2 8 2.0-7 0.5-4 0 0 3 3 10 TOTALS 22-16 24 32 12.0-45 5.5-29 0 2 7 5 56

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Devin McCallister Offensive Line

#72

Jr.-Jr. • 6-4 • 315 lbs. Ypsilanti, Mich.-LincolnNorth Dakota State College of Science @devinm56

Defensive Back

So.-So.• 6-2 • 195 lbs. Waldorf, Md.-Westlake Letters Won: 1 (2016) @doloballs_

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...NDSCS: Earned First Team All-Division honors from the Minnesota College Athletic Conference at center...Selected to the President’s Honor List...Started his career at Rochester Tech and Community College...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Lincoln Senior High School in Ypsilanti, Mich....Played under Head Coach Chris Westfall as a Railsplitter...Named to the The Ann Arbor News' 2013 Washtenaw County Football Dream Team...Earned First-team AllSEC White honors Was the reason Lincoln ran 80 percent of its running plays to the left side...Was also an effective pass-blocker, only giving up a single sack all year...Lincoln finished 7-3 and won the SEC White... Also played lacrosse and wrestling...PERSONAL: Full name: Devin James Michael McCallister...Son of Sandy Ferri...Has two brothers, Zachery and Jacob, and a sister, Chelsea...Undecided major.

Freddie McGee III Defensive Back

Kevin McGill

#35

So.-Fr. • 5-8 • 170 lbs. Canton, Mich.-Salem @__FM3__

EMU: 2016: Sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Salem High School in Canton, Mich....Played as a Rock...Was an allconference selection in both football and basketball...Was a state qualifier in track in the 4x100 relay...PERSONAL: Full name: Freddie Eugene McGee III...Son of Freddie McGee Jr. and Jean Williams...Dad played football and ran track at EMU from 1992-96...Mom was also part of the women's basketball team at EMU...Sports management major.

EMU: 2016: Started six games and played in all 13...Tallied 35 tackles on the season with three pass deflections...Season-high seven tackles against Ohio (Oct. 15)...Recovered a fumble against Wyoming (Sept. 23) which led the Eagles to take advantage of the great field position as they tied the game up...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Westlake High School in Waldorf, Md....Played under Head Coach Marlon Curtis as a Wolverine...Ranked as a two-star prospect by Scout...In 2015, earned Maryland Small School All-State honors at wide receiver...Played in the Chick-Fil-A All-Star Football Challenge...As a junior, racked up 12 total touchdowns and one interception...Also a member of the basketball team...PERSONAL: Full name: Kevin McGill...Son of Kevin and Jamela McGill....Sport management major. Kevin McGill’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 TOTALS 13-6 26 8 0 0 0 1 0 3 34

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles D’Marcus Moon

Justin Moody Defensive Back

#13

Jr.-Jr. • 5-10 • 185 lbs. Richmond, Va.-Monacan Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @_reddmoody

EMU: 2016: Named a Second Team All-American on special teams by Pro Football Focus...Played in 12 games...Registered 50 tackles and two pass deflections...Recorded 10 takedowns on kickoff and two more on punt returns...Returned four kicks for a total of 71 yards on the season... Season-high 27-yard kick return against Ohio (Oct. 15)...Notched a season-high nine stops against Toledo (Oct. 8)...2015: Appeared in eight games for the Green and White... Returned one kick-off for seven yards...Also had a solo tackle versus Northern Illinois (Oct. 24)...HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-way starter at Monacan High School under Head Coach Jim Henderson...Had 13 pass breakups, four interceptions, 6.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two touchdowns on the defensive side of the ball, while totaling 558 yards with 83 carries as a wide receiver in his senior season...Earned first team all-state honors as both a wide receiver and defensive back in his senior season and was All-4A South Region First Team on both sides of the ball...Garnered all-conference honors on both sides of the ball in his senior season and was both the offensive and defensive MVP... Was an all-conference selection in his junior season as well as an alldistrict honoree...Was a member of National Honor Society and honor roll...PERSONAL: Full name: Justin Alexander Moody...Son of Edward and Bernadette Moody...Has one brother, Javon, and one sister, Jovia... Communication and theater arts major. Justin Moody’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 3 3 0.5-2 0 0 0 0 0 6 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 3 0 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 1 3 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 at Ball State (11-8) DNP NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 TOTALS 12-0 30 20 1.5-3 0 0 0 0 2 50

#21

Linebacker Sr.-Jr. • 6-1 • 235 lbs. Fort Wayne, Ind.-North Side @dmarcus_Moon

EMU: 2016: Did not see game action...2015: Did not appear in a game...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended North Side High School in Fort Wayne, Ind...Played under Head Coach Ryan Hall as a member of the Redskins...Rated as the 32nd-best player in the state of Indiana by 247Sports and a two-star recruit by Scout...Selected all-conference and All-Northeast Indiana...Playing linebacker for the first time, recorded 38 tackles and six sacks in the first four games of his senior season...Spent his first three years as a running back at Bishop Dwenger High School, tallying 1,011 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior...PERSONAL: Full name: D’Marcus Harrison Moon...Son of Nicole and Ray Moon...Sport performance and fitness major.

Terry Myrick Linebacker

#44

Fr.-Fr. • 6-0 • 210 lbs. Austell, Ga.-Woodward Academy @terry_myrick

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Woodward Academy and played under Head Coach John Hunt as a War Eagle...Ranked as a two-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals...Named first team all-region and second team all-state as a senior...Recorded 68 tackles, including 10 sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in his final season..Helped his team to three straight regional titles...Also participated in wrestling...PERSONAL: Full name: Terry Lamar Myrick...Son of Devon and Eboni Myrick...Has one brother, Tyree... Exercise science major.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Steve Nielsen Offensive Line

#74

So.-So. • 6-8 • 320 lbs. Dragoer, Denmark - La Lumiere (Ind.) Letters Won: 1 (2016) @steven060696

Wide Receiver

#89

Sr.-Sr. • 6-0 • 215 lbs. San Mateo, Calif.-San Mateo-Coll. of San Mateo Letters Won: 1 (2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Played in 11 games as a part of the offensive line including starting at left guard against Ohio...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended La Lumiere High School in La Porte, Ind...Played under Head Coach Sean Murphy as a Laker...Ranked as a two-star prospect by Scout...Earned two varsity letters and was named captain his senior season...Was named to the Danish U19 National Team as well as the International Federation of American Football World Team...Also played lacrosse in high school... Showcased his skills as the starting left tackle of the 2015 IFAF World Development Team...Was selected to participate in the 2016 Euro Futures All-Star Game at Amsterdam Arena...PERSONAL: Full name: Steven Christoffer Nielsen...Son of Flemming and Tina Nielsen...Has two brothers, Kevin and Teddy...Sport management major. Steve Nielsen’s Game-by-Game Offensive Statistics 2016 Season MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) at Missouri (9-10) at Charlotte (9-17) WYOMING (9-23) at Bowling Green (10-1) TOLEDO (10-8) at Ohio (10-15) at Western Mich. (10-22) MIAMI (10-29) at Ball State (11-8) NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) vs. Old Dominion (12-23) TOTALS

Johnnie Niupalau

Gp-Gs 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 DNP DNP 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 11-1

EMU: 2016: Started 11 games and played in all 13 for the Eagles... Caught 28 passes for a total of 359 yards on the season and an average of 12.8 yards per reception...Tied for third on the team with four touchdowns...Caught a 49 yard touchdown reception against Charlotte (Sept. 17)..COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO: Played for Head Coach Bret Pollack as a Bulldog...Was named first team all-conference his sophomore season... HIGH SCHOOL: Attended San Mateo High School in San Mateo, Calif... Played under Head Coach Jeff Scheller as a Bearcat...Played football all four years...Named all-league as a wide receiver as well as all-league and all-county as a cornerback his senior season...Helped his team to a conference championship his senior season...Also played basketball and rugby...PERSONAL: Full name: John Michael Niupalau...Son of Sosaia and Venisi Niupalau...Has two brothers, Sosaia Jr. and Timothy, and three sisters, Alapasita, Alisi, and Tafinga...Communication major. Johnnie Niupalau’s Game-by-Game Offensive Statistics Receiving 2016 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 2 29 0 19 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 3 58 0 25 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 3 72 1 49 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 3 34 1 14 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 2 13 0 8 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 1 0 0 0 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 2 16 1 9 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 1 12 0 12 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 0 0 0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 5 59 0 35 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-1 0 0 0 0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-1 2 35 0 25 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 4 31 1 11 TOTALS 13-11 28 359 4 49

Gunnar Oakes Tight End Fr.-Fr. • 6-5 • 225 lbs. Swanton, Ohio-Swanton

#82

@gunnar_oakes

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Swanton High School and played under Head Coach Mike Vicars as a Bulldog...Tallied 51 receptions for 831 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior captain, helping his team to a 10-2 mark...Named first team all-state as a senior, and honorable mention all-state as a junior...Also named first team all-league twice for offense and once for defense, as well as first team all-district once for offense and once for defense... Lettered in basketball, baseball, and track as well, totaling a school-best 15 letters...Was a 1,000 point scorer on the hardwood, and a three-time state qualifier for track in the high jump...PERSONAL: Full name: Gunnar Wilson Oakes...Son of Eric and Leslie Oakes...Has one sister, Grace... Criminology major.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Willie Parker

Marc Oliver Wide Receiver

#14

#26

So.-So. • 5-9 • 190 lbs. Tampa, Fla.-Carrollwood Day School

Fr.-Fr. • 5-8 • 165 lbs. Detroit, Mich.-Cass Technical

@Strippy3

@EMUFB

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Detroit Cass Technical High School and played under head coaches Thomas Wilcher and Cash Caldwell as a Technician...Was a two-year letterwinner and one-time captain...Helped his team to a 14-0 record and a Division I state title his senior season, finishing with 20 receptions for 500 yards and five touchdowns...Also lettered in track & field where he was an all-city performer...PERSONAL: Full name: Marc-Jalen Keith Oliver…Son of Michael and Tina Oliver…Has two brothers, Malcolm and Michael II, and one sister, Jeanelle...Communication major.

ivan Oraha Punter

Running back

#53

EMU: 2016: Played in five games for the Eagles...Totaled 12 yards on 10 carries and 32 yards on five receptions on the season...Notched first career touchdown catch against No. 20 Western Michigan (Oct. 22)... HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Carrollwood Day School in Tampa, Fla.... Played under Head Coach Lane Mclaughlin as a Patriot...Listed as a twostar prospect by Rivals and Scout..Selected first-team all-state in Class 2A...Posted an average of 9.3 yards per touch as a senior...Ran for 1,237 yards and 12 touchdowns...Posted six games with 100-or-more yards on the ground...Took part in the Blue/Gray All-American football game at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 10, 2015...Named offensive MVP of the game after he totaled 119 yards on 12 carries and two scores...Scored four touchdowns in CDS’ 25-22 Class 2A-5 win over Canterbury, rushing for 178 yards on 14 carries...Ran for 1,019 yards on 117 carries with 10 touchdowns as a junior...PERSONAL: Full name: William Parker...Early childhood education major.

Jr.-So. • 6-1 • 206 lbs. Temperance, Mich.-Bedford @IvanOraha

EMU: 2016: Did not see game action...2015: One of the 2015 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bedford High School and played for Head Coach Jeff Wood as a Mule...Twotime First Team All-SEC punter...Earned First Team All-SEC honors at linebacker...Named honorable mention all-state at punter during his senior year after posting a 49.7 yard per punt average...Earned first team all-region accolades at both linebacker and punter during his senior campaign...PERSONAL: Full name: Ivan Hani Oraha...Son of Hani and Tara Oraha...Has one brother, Haven, and a sister, Evita...Sport management major.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Rob Pavletich Offensive Line

#73

Jr.-So. • 6-5 • 290 lbs. Neenah, Wis.-Neenah Letters Won: 1 (2016)

Defensive Back

So.-So. • 5-10 • 175 lbs. Marietta,Ga.-Hillgrove Letters Won: 1 (2016) @JLoveee

@RobbyPav27

EMU: 2016: Played in all 13 games as a part of the offensive line mostly on special teams...2015: One of the 2015 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Neenah High School in Neenah, Wis....Played under Head Coach Steve Jung as a Rocket... Listed as a three-star prospect per ESPN and Scout while he is a twostar prospect by 247Sports...Ranked seventh among senior offensive linemen by wissport.net and Scout...Scout ranks him as the 11th-best player in the state of Wisconsin and No. 132 nationally at his position...A unanimous First Team All-Valley Football Association South selection as a senior...Helped his team make its first playoff appearance since 2006...Helped block the Rockets’ rushing attack to over 1,300 yards and 21 touchdowns, earning the junior a honorable mention spot on the All-VFA South Division Team honors...PERSONAL: Full name: Robert Thomas Pavletich...Son of Brad and Kristi Pavletich...Has one brother, Matthew, and one sister, Elisse...Sport management major. Rob Ravletich’s Game-by-Game Offensive Statistics 2016 Season Gp-Gs MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 TOTALS 13-0

EMU: 2016: Started four games and played in all 13...Tallied 27 tackles and deflected four passes on the season...Had season-highs against MVSU (Sept. 2) with six tackles and two passes broken up... HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Hillgrove High School in Powder Springs, Ga...Played under Head Coach Phillip Ironside as a Hawk...Ranked as a three-star prospect by 24/7 Sports and a two-star prospect by Rivals and ESPN...Named first team all-region and honorable mention all-state his senior season...Named to the 2015 Marietta Daily Journal Dynamite Dozen...As a senior, recorded 92 tackles, nine pass breakups, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and a punt return for a touchdown... Team played in the 2015 GEICO ESPN High School Football Showcase... Earned Georgia Athletic Coaches Association First Team All-State honors at defensive back...Finished with 53 tackles (37 solo) and three interceptions as a junior in helping Hillgrove to a 9-4 record and a trip to the Class AAAAAA state quarterfinals...Had 40 tackles, 11 pass breakups and one interception as a sophomore...Member of the National Honor Society and a two-time honor roll member...PERSONAL: Full name: Jalen Antoine Phelps...Son of Dwain and Tanya Phelps...Has two sisters, Tori and Maia...Entrepreneurship major. Jalen Phelps’ Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics

Francisco Pedrozo Offensive Line

Jalen Phelps

Total 2016 Season Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 13-4 18 9 0 0 0 0 0 4 27

#76

Fr.-Fr. • 6-7 • 300 lbs. Canton, Ohio-St. Thomas Aquinas @EMUFB

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School and played under Head Coach Badre Bardawil as a Knight...Ranked as a two-star prospect by Scout...Named first team all-state and all-county as a senior...Was a three-time All-North Coast League selection in 2014, 2015 and 2016...Selected to the 2017 Ohio North/South All-Star team...Helped team post a 9-3 record as a senior en route to a North Coast League Championship...Also played basketball...PERSONAL: Full name: Francisco Ignacio Pedrozo...Son of Zoilo Francisco and Barbara Jo Pedrozo...Has a sister, Lidia, who was a national champion on the equestrian team at Ohio State...Business major.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Jaylen Pickett Linebacker

Jr.-Jr. • 6-0 • 225 lbs. Zephyrhills, Fla.-Zephyrhills Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @jpick6_

EMU: 2016: Played in all 13 games for the Eagles...Registered 30 tackles including one for a loss for the year...Notched three pass deflections and a fumble recovery on the season...Totaled career-highs in tackles and interceptions with six and two (returned one 36 yards for first career touchdown), respectively, in a win against Charlotte (Sept. 17)...2015: Played in all 12 games for the Eagles as a freshman...Finished the season with six tackles...Tallied one tackle-for-loss...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Zephyrhills High School in Zephyrhills, Fla....Played under Head Coach Reggie Roberts as a Bulldog...Listed as a two-star prospect by 247Sports and Scout..Voted the Florida Athletic Coaches Association District 10 Player of the Year...Starred on both sides of the ball as a senior...During his final year on the high school level, accounted for nearly 1,400 yards of total offense, and 15 touchdowns...Playing in the defensive secondary, finished the season with 77 total tackles, four interceptions, and a quarterback sack...As a junior, ran for 808 yards and 12 scores while grabbing eight receptions for 75 yards...In 2013 earned first team all-area, second team all-region and all-state honors...Finished his career with 2,067 yards on the ground, 741 yards via the air and a combined 32 touchdowns...Defensively, finished his career with 113 tackles (71 solo, 42 assist), five interceptions, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, and a sack...PERSONAL: Full name: Jaylen Mikal Pickett...Son of Yanina Sanders and Damien and Patricia Pickett...Business administration major. Jaylen Pickett’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2015 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int FR QH PB Tack OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WESTERN MICH (10-29) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miami (11-7) 1-0 1 0 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 0 1 UMASS (11-14) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 TOTALS 12-0 4 2 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 0 6

Antoine Porter Wide Receiver

#21

Sr.-Sr. • 5-8 • 180 lbs. San Francisco, Calif.-MissionCity College of San Francisco Letters Won: 1 (2016) @twon4

EMU: 2016: Started three games and played in 12…Hauled in 44 receptions for 491 total yards on the season and four touchdowns… Season-high 80 yards and a touchdown against Western Michigan (Oct. 22)...Joined EMU after transferring from the City College of San Francisco...CCSF: Played under Head Coach Jimmy Collins as a Ram... Helped his team to a California Community College Athletic Association state football championship by nabbing a team-high five receptions for 53 yards in the title game...His team also won its 10th Junior College Football National Title in 2015...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mission High School in San Francisco, Calif...Played under Head Coach Joe Albano as a Bear...Named the San Fran Preps Player of the Year as a senior after throwing for 1,746 yards and 18 touchdowns, running for 1,063 yards and 18 scores on the ground, and scoring three more touchdowns on kick and punt returns...Played most of the year as a safety on defense as well....Also played basketball where he was named the SFGate AAA Player of the Year as a senior...PERSONAL: Full name: Antoine Vernon Porter Jr....Son of Antoine Porter Sr. and Sheriee Borela...Has one brother, Anthony...Psychology major. Antoine Porter’s Game-by-Game Offensive Statistics Receiving 2016 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 3 40 1 16 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 1 28 0 28 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 6 60 0 24 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 0 0 0 0 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 4 64 0 38 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 6 50 1 15 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 7 74 1 32 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 5 80 1 29 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 2 19 0 11 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 4 33 0 19 NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) 1-1 3 19 0 10 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 3 18 0 10 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) DNP TOTALS 12-3 44 491 4 38

2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 4 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 6 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 1 0 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 0 1 TOTALS 13-0 11 19 1.0-1 0 2 1 1 1 30 Jaylen Pickett’s Career Defensive Statistics Total Season Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack 2015 12-0 4 2 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 0 6 2016 13-0 11 19 1.0-1 0 2 1 1 1 30 TOTALS 25-0 15 21 2.0-2 0 2 1 1 1 36

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Jordan Porter Defensive Back

#36

So.-Fr. • 6-0 • 205 lbs. Colleyville, Texas-Colleyville Heritage @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Redshirted during the 2016 season...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas...Played under Head Coach Joe Willis as a Panther...Ranked as a two-star recruit by Rivals... Collected Honorable Mention All-State honors from the Associated Press...As a senior, posted 84 tackles, four deflections and a forced fumble...Also posted 439 all-purpose yards (150 rushing, 14 receiving, 166 kick return and 130 punt return)...Also played hockey for the Dallas Stars Eilte Hockey Club...Was drafted 132nd overall in 2013 by the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the WHL...Joins high school teammate Maxx Crosby on the EMU roster...PERSONAL: Full name: Jordan Porter...Son of Vera Porter-Andrews, Andy Andrews and Bruce Porter...Management major.

Xavier Rice Wide Receiver

#86

Fr.-Fr. • 6-4 • 200 lbs. Southfield, Mich.-Detroit Jesuit @EMUFB

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and played under Head Coach Oscar Olejniczak as a Cub...Was a two-time football letterwinner... Also lettered twice in track & field...PERSONAL: Full name: Xavier Rice... Son of Ron and Dana Rice…Father was a four-time letterwinner at EMU from 1991-94, and was inducted into the E Club Hall of Fame in 2002... He was also a member of the Detroit Lions from 1995-2000...Has one brother, Caden...Journalism major.

Lavonte Robinson Fullback/Linebacker

#45

Sr.-Sr. • 5-8 • 245 lbs. Cleveland, Ohio-Saint Edward Letters Won: 3 (2014, 2015, 2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Started one game and played in all 13...Tallied 13 yards on two receptions on the season...Scored first career touchdown against MVSU (Sept. 2)...2015: Played in 11 games for the Green and White... Rushed once, for four yards as a fullback... Was named to the Academic All-MAC team...2014: Appeared in seven games for the Eagles...Tallied four tackles on the season, three of which came against Florida (Sept. 6)... Named to the Academic All-MAC team...2013: One of the 2013 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt with freshman eligibility in 2014... HIGH SCHOOL: Attended St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio... Played under Head Coach Rick Finotti as an Eagle...Was a special mention selection according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer...Earned honorable mention all-state honors...Was named to the West All-Star team...Led Saint Edward to an undefeated season his senior year...Had 143 tackles as a senior, including 63 solos, eight tackles-for-loss and six sacks...Also intercepted three passes to go along with three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries...Had 15 tackles in a 45-21 win over Youngstown Ursuline...Won a state championship in his sophomore campaign...Earned the Captains Award and was a student ambassador...PERSONAL: Full name: Lavonte Malone Robinson..Son of Wanda Hill...Has a brother and a sister...Accounting major. Lavonte Robinson’s Game-by-Game Statistics Tackles 2014 Season Gp-Gs S A Total MORGAN STATE (8-30) 1-0 0 1 1 at Florida (9-6) 1-0 1 2 3 NORTHERN ILLINOIS (10-25) 1-0 0 0 0 CENTRAL MICHIGAN (11-1) 1-0 0 0 0 at Western Michigan (11-15) 1-0 0 0 0 at Ball State (11-22) 1-0 0 0 0 TOLEDO (11-28) 1-0 0 0 0 TOTALS 7-0 1 3 4 2015 Season OLD DOMINION (9-5) Wyoming (9-12) BALL STATE (9-19) ARMY (9-26) No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) AKRON (10-10) Toledo (10-17) Northern Illinois (10-24) WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) Miami (11-7) UMASS (11-14) Central Michigan (11-27) TOTALS 2016 Season Game MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) at Missouri (9-10) at Charlotte (9-17) WYOMING (9-23) at Bowling Green (10-1) TOLEDO (10-8) at Ohio (10-15) at Western Mich. (10-22) MIAMI (10-29) at Ball State (11-8) NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) vs. Old Dominion (12-23) TOTALS

Gp-Gs Rec. Yds. TD 1-0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 1-0 1 4 0 1-0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 1-1 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 1-1 0 0 0 DNP - - 1-0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 11-2 1 4 0

Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg 1-0 1 4 0 4 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 1 9 0 9 1-1 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 13-1 2 13 1 9

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Kyle Rachwal Linebacker

#51

Sr.-Jr. • 6-3 • 240 lbs. Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @Gunslinger21

EMU: 2017: Selected Fourth Team Preseason All-MAC by Athlon Sports...2016: Started 10 games and played in all 13...Led the team with 109 tackles on the season...Registered a season-high 13 tackles twice against Western Michigan (Oct. 22) and Central Michigan (Nov. 22)... Snagged his second career interception against Northern Illinois (Nov. 16)...2015: Appeared in nine games for the Green and White, starting two... Recorded 44 tackles on the season, highlighted by a career-high 14 versus UMass (Nov. 14)...Registered one interception on the season, returning it 35 yards for a touchdown versus CMU (Nov. 27)... Recovered a fumble versus Ball State (Sept. 19) and forced one against Miami (Nov. 7)...Recorded his first career sack against UMass (Nov. 14), resulting in a loss of four yards...Finished his first season with 6.5 TFL’s for a combined 19 yards...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt with freshman eligibility in 2015...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Lapeer East High School in Lapeer, Mich...Played under Head Coach Jake Weingartz as an Eagle...Received three stars from 247sports.com...Listed as the 69th-best middle linebacker in the nation (second-best in the state of Michigan) and a two-star recruit by Scout.com...Played both middle linebacker and running back...Headlined The Flint Journal’s Dream Team for defense as the Player of the Year...As a senior, racked up 109 tackles and four interceptions on defense, and returned two of those picks for touchdowns...On the offensive side, scored 16 rushing touchdowns with 812 yards on 92 carries...Caught 23 passes for 333 yards...Selected to play in the Michigan versus Ohio All-Star Football Game on June 14 in Findlay, Ohio, with the top-40 high school seniors in the state...PERSONAL: Full name: Kyle Albert Rachwal...Son of Sandy and Steve Rachwal...Has one brother, Sean...Communication major.

Kyle Rachwal’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2015 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int FF FR QH PB Tack OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 2 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Toledo (10-17) DNP - - - - - - - - - Northern Illinois (10-24) DNP - - - - - - - - - WESTERN MICH (10-29) DNP - - - - - - - - - Miami (11-7) 1-0 5 2 1.0-2 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 UMASS (11-14) 1-1 6 8 2.5-11 1.0-4 0 0 0 1 0 14 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-1 7 1 3.0-6 0 1 0 0 0 0 8 TOTALS 9-2 25 19 6.5-19 1.0-4 1 1 1 1 1 44 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int FF FR QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 4 6 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 10 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 NORTHERN ILLINOIS (11-16) 1-0 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 CENTRAL MICHIGAN (11-22) 1-1 3 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 13 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 TOTALS 13-10 39 70 1.0 0 0 1 3 0 109 Kyle Rachwal’s Career Defensive Statistics Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int FF FR QH PB Tack 2015 9-2 25 19 6.5-19 1.0-4 1 1 1 1 1 44 2016 13-10 39 70 1.0-7 0 0 0 1 3 0 109 TOTALS 22-12 64 89 7.5-26 1.4-4 1 1 2 4 1 153

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Yannik Rohrschneider Offensive Line

#75

Fr.-Fr. • 6-3 • 300 lbs. Hilden, Germany-Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Gymnasium @EMUFB

Wide Receiver

#87

So.-So. • 5-11 • 180 lbs. Clinton, Mich.-Clinton Letters Won: 1 (2016) @mathew_sexton10

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Gymnasium in Hilden, Germany…Was named the top prospect at the 2016 Elite 200 Prospect Camp in Troisdorf, Germany... Was a member of the 2015 German U19 National Team...PERSONAL: Full name: Yannik Rohrschneider...Son of Andreas and Heike Rohrschneider... Has three brothers, Marvin, Dennis, and Philip, and two sisters, Saskia and Leonie...Computer science major.

Dan Samuelson Offensive Line

Mathew Sexton

#59

Sr.-Sr.• 6-5 • 295 lbs. Plymouth, Ind.-Plymouth- Michigan @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Had to sit out due to NCAA transfer rules, after transferring from the University of Michigan...MICHIGAN: Did not appear in a game in three seasons at Michigan...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Plymouth High School in Plymouth, Ind...Played under Head Coach John Barron as a Rockie...Ranked as a four-star recruit by Scout and a three-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN, and 247Sports...Named all-conference his junior season as well as all-conference and all-state his senior year...PERSONAL: Full name: Daniel Jay Samuelson...Son of Tom and Lisa Samuelson... Communication major.

EMU Did You Know?

EMU officially dedicated the football “Ring of Honor” at the Homecoming tilt with Western Michigan, Oct. 4, 2003. Names have been added at the top of the east-side Rynearson Stadium seats. All former EMU football players that have earned All-American honors or played in an official National Football League game have their names on the “Ring of Honor.”

EMU: 2016: Played in eight games...Registered 51 yards on three receptions on the season with a career-high 40 yard catch against Wyoming (Sept. 23)… Also notched four tackles on the year and three kick returns for 41 yards...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Clinton High School in Clinton, Mich...Played under Head Coach Scott McNitt as a member of the Redskins...Ranked as a two-star prospect by Rivals, Scout and 24/7 Sports...Two-way starter...Part of a program that went 45-4 during his career, having never lost a regular season game...Finished with 99 career touchdowns, including 68 on the ground....In 48 career games, carried the ball 373 times for 4,670 yards and 59 games with 100-or-more yards rushing...Averaged 12.5 yards per carry in his career...Caught 78 passes for 1,953 yards and 28 touchdowns while averaging 25.0 yards a catch... Racked up 6,623 yards of total offense during his four year career...On defense, finished with 340 career tackles (164 solo, 176 assist), 15.0 tackles-for-loss and six interceptions...As a senior, led team to its fourth straight league title...Helped team to district championship, regional championship and state final appearance in the MHSAA Division 6 State Finals...In 2015, rushed for 2,392 yards with an average of 11.4 yards per carry and 35 touchdowns...Also caught 12 passes for 220 yards and four touchdowns on the year...Had 245 yards on 18 carries and scored four touchdowns in Clinton’s 49-20 regional victory over Jackson Lumen Christi...As a junior, he rushed for 1,250 yards with an average of 14.2 yards per carry and 18 touchdowns...Led the team in receiving with 284 yards and four touchdowns on a Clinton offense that averaged 46.3 points per game...As a sophomore, helped the Redskins reach Ford Field and the state championship game with more than 1,000 yards receiving and 600 yards rushing...In the state championship game, he returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown, the second-longest punt return in championship game history...Burst onto the local football scene as a freshman, averaging 28.2 yards per catch and rushing for more than 450 yards on just 34 carries...Was part of Clinton’s 400-meter relay team that won a state title at 44.51...Also part of the 800-meter relay that finished two tenths of a second out of first place...PERSONAL: Full name: Mathew Sexton...Son of Tom and Tamara Culler...Criminology major. Mathew Sexton’s Game-by-Game Offensive Statistics Receiving 2016 Season Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 0 0 0 0 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 1 8 0 8 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 0 0 0 0 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 1 40 0 40 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 1 3 0 3 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 0 0 0 0 at Ohio (10-15) DNP at Western Mich. (10-22) DNP MIAMI (10-29) DNP at Ball State (11-8) DNP NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) DNP CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 8-0 3 51 0 40

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Brogan Roback Quarterback

Sr.-Sr. • 6-3 • 218 lbs. Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s Jesuit Letters Won: 3 (2013, 2015, 2016) @broganRoback11

EMU: 2017: Selected Second Team Preseason All-MAC by Athlon Sports...2016: Was named a Manning Award Star of the Week for the period ending Oct. 15, while also collecting MAC West Division Offensive Player of the Week honors Oct. 15, Nov. 14 and Nov. 28...Started eight games and played in 10...Finished season with 219 completions for a total of 2,694 yards and 18 touchdowns… Had the then-best game of his career in the 27-20 road win over Ohio (Oct. 15) passing for a careerbest 347 yards on a record 29 completions and three touchdowns, all coming in the second half, with no turnovers...Threw for a career-high 468 yards on 37-of-71 passing at Ball State (Nov. 8), both of which were career-highs, and three touchdown passes...The 37 completions ranked fourth in a single game all-time, while 71 attempts was third in a single game all-time...It was the third-most passing yards in a game in program history, and the most since Andy Schmitt set the program record with 516 in 2008..In the regular season final vs. Central Michigan (Nov. 22), threw for 355 yards and a pair of touchdowns, one of them coming in the final 30 seconds of the game...It marked the fourth time in his career that he had directed a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter...2015: Played in all 12 games for the Eagles, making 10 starts at quarterback... Rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown...Completed 211-of-346 passes for a career-high 2,304 yards and 16 touchdowns... Threw for a seasonhigh 330 yards in EMU’s win over Wyoming (Sept. 12), completing 17of-24 passes, highlighted by a season-long pass of 64 yards and three touchdowns... Completed a season-high 27-of-39 attempts for 280 yards and two touchdowns against Army (Sept. 26)...Hauled in a two-point conversion on a pass from Eddie Daugherty versus LSU (Oct. 3)...2014: Appeared in three games, making one start against Old Dominion (Sept. 13) before receiving medical redshirt...Completed 21-of-41 pass attempts for 125 yards throughout the season...Threw for a season-high 56 yards against the Monarchs in his lone start of the season...2013: Appeared in nine games in his first season as an Eagle, starting four of them under center...Threw for 640 yards and four touchdowns throughout the 2013 campaign...Completed 11-of-22 passes for a career-high 209 yards and two touchdowns, including a personalbest 45-yard pass, at Toledo (Nov. 2)...Wrapped up the season with a career-high 14 completions against Central Michigan (Nov. 29)...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended St. John’s Jesuit High School in Toledo, Ohio...Played under Head Coach Doug Pearson as a Titan...Is the first four-star recruit to sign a letter of intent with the program since the Scout’s and Rivals’ recruiting databases began in 2002...Ranked as the No. 29 quarterback in the nation by Scout....Rivals listed him as a four-star prospect and the country’s No. 11 pro-style quarterback...Received a three-star ranking and listed as the No. 71 quarterback recruit in the nation by ESPN...Rated the nation’s No. 38 pocket passer by ESPN...Finished his high school career with 5,887 yards and 60 touchdowns...During a junior campaign when he often had to force the passing game, still completed 98-of-181 passes for 1,645 yards and 14 TDs in 2011 as St. John’s finished 7-3...As a sophomore, completed 119-of-210 passes for 2,179 yards, and a schoolrecord 25 touchdowns while helping the Titans to an 11-2 finish and the Division I regional final...Earned an invitation to the New York City Elite 11 regional and was named the MVP...PERSONAL: Full name: Brogan William Roback..Son of William and Ronda Roback...Sister Paige played on the EMU volleyball team...Father played football and basketball for both Western Michigan University and Adrian College from 1978-81... Communication major.

Brogan Roback’s Career Scoring Plays Rushing Touchdowns Date Opponent 11-09-13 WESTERN MICHIGAN 10-29-15 WESTERN MICHIGAN 10-22-16 at Western Michigan 11-8-16 at Ball State Passing Touchdowns Date Opponent 11-02-13 TOLEDO 11-09-13 WESTERN MICHIGAN 11-29-13 at Central Michigan 9-12-15 at Wyoming 9-26-15 ARMY 10-03-15 at No. 8/9 LSU 10-10-15 AKRON 10-29-15 WESTERN MICHIGAN 11-14-15 UMASS 11-27-15 at Central Michigan 10-1-16 at Bowling Green 10-8-16 TOLEDO 10-15-16 at Ohio 10-22-16 at Western Michigan 10-29-16 MIAMI 11-8-16 at Ball State 11-16-16 NORTHERN ILLINOIS 11-22-16 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 12-23-16 vs. Old Dominion

Yards 8 1 9 3 Receiver Dustin Creel Ryan Brumfield Dustin Creel Cole Gardner Sam Browning Darius Jackson Eddie Daugherty Kris Strange Eddie Daugherty Dustin Creel Austin Stone Sam Browning Eddie Daugherty Shaq Vann Dustin Creel Dustin Creel Eddie Daugherty Dustin Creel Sam Browning Darius Jackson Isaac Holder Nigel Kilby Sergio Bailey II Antoine Porter Johnnie Niupalau Sergio Bailey II Antoine Porter Antoine Porter Nigel Kilby Dieuly Aristilde Dan Buschman Sergio Bailey II Dan Buschman Sergio Bailey II Dieuly Aristilde Sergio Bailey II Sergio Bailey II Johnnie Niupalau

Time 2nd-07:58 4th-03:14 1:35-1st 3rd-10:08 Yards 16 3 10 10 3 17 64 23 45 12 7 2 41 16 16 41 10 4 6 6 8 7 40 5 9 14 11 29 4 75 1 16 30 13 42 24 5 5

Time 2nd-01:11 4th-06:50 4th-00:51 2nd-00:06 1st-01:54 2nd-14:11 4th-11:46 2nd-08:55 3rd-05:03 3rd-00:52 1st-02:20 2nd-10:36 4th-03:49 1st-11:38 2nd-00:58 3rd-04:59 2nd-06:45 4th-02:58 1st-09:47 2nd-00:57 3rd-06:10 3rd-01:23 4th-09:33 4th-08:43 3rd-02:49 4th-11:09 4th-03:47 2nd-03:35 4th-14:51 4th-11:43 2nd-07:57 3rd-04:34 4th-14:54 1st-01:56 2nd-14:39 4th-00:21 3rd-12:04 3rd-07:25

Brogan Roback’s Career Game-Winning Drives Game-winning drives led by quarterback. Must be an offensive scoring drive in the 4th quarter or overtime that puts the winning team ahead for the last time. Date 11-09-13 08-30-14 11-08-16 11-22-16

Opponent WESTERN MICHIGAN MORGAN STATE at Ball State CENTRAL MICHIGAN

Yards 25 45 86 87

Time OT 4th-13:41 4th-1:29 4th-2:25

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles

Brogan Roback’s Game-by-Game Offensive Statistics 2013 Season HOWARD (8-31) at Penn State (9-7) at Rutgers (9-14) BALL STATE (9-21) at Buffalo (10-5) at Army (10-12) OHIO (10-19) at Northern Illinois (10-26) at Toledo (11-2) WESTERN MICHIGAN (11-9) BOWLING GREEN (11-23) at Central Michigan TOTALS

Gp-Gs TC Gain Loss Net Avg Td Lg Comp Att Int Yds Td Lg Pct Plays Yards DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 7 0 7 .500 2 7 DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 8 1 25 0 9 .500 8 25 DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 11 0 8 .333 6 11 1-1 1 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 7 17 0 109 0 38 .412 18 108 1-0 3 3 5 -2 -0.7 0 3 11 22 1 209 2 45 .500 25 207 1-1 5 20 10 10 2.0 1 8 9 22 1 136 1 30 .409 27 146 1-1 2 0 13 -13 -6.5 0 0 1 12 1 4 0 4 .083 14 -9 1-1 2 3 12 -9 -4.5 0 3 14 27 1 139 1 34 .519 29 130 9-4 13 16 41 -15 -1.2 1 8 49 116 5 640 4 45 .422 129 625

2014 Season MORGAN STATE (8-30) at Florida (9-6) at Old Dominion (9-13) TOTALS

Gp-Gs TC Gain Loss Net Avg Td Lg Comp Att Int Yds Td Lg Pct Plays Yards 1-0 1 30 0 30 30.0 0 30 7 14 0 40 0 8 .500 15 70 1-0 1 0 5 -5 -5.0 0 0 5 10 0 29 0 13 .500 11 24 1-1 6 9 19 -10 -1.7 0 4 9 17 0 56 0 31 .529 23 46 3-1 8 39 24 15 1.9 0 30 21 41 0 125 0 31 .512 49 140

2015 Season Gp-Gs TC Gain Loss Net Avg Td Lg Comp Att Int Yds Td Lg Pct Plays Yards OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-0 2 9 6 3 1.5 0 9 10 17 1 71 0 14 .588 19 74 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 17 24 0 330 3 64 .708 25 333 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-1 6 24 18 6 1.0 0 16 19 39 2 196 0 27 .487 25 202 ARMY (9-26) 1-1 3 17 0 17 5.7 0 7 27 39 1 280 2 45 .692 42 297 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-1 8 19 19 0 0.0 0 9 17 24 3 161 1 33 .708 25 161 AKRON (10-10) 1-1 1 0 6 -6 -6.0 0 0 23 34 1 204 3 41 .676 35 198 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 13 0 84 0 28 .692 13 84 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-1 3 12 13 -1 -0.3 0 10 26 43 1 219 0 22 .605 46 218 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-1 9 57 16 41 4.6 1 21 18 30 2 263 3 48 .600 39 304 Miami (11-7) 1-1 4 5 36 -31 -7.8 0 5 2 7 0 30 0 15 .286 11 -1 UMASS (11-14) 1-1 7 18 16 2 0.3 0 7 26 42 0 260 2 21 .619 49 262 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-1 7 21 8 13 1.9 0 9 17 34 0 206 2 61 .500 41 219 TOTALS 12-10 51 185 138 47 0.9 1 21 211 346 11 2,304 16 64 .611 575 3116 2016 Season Gp-Gs TC Gain Loss Net Avg Td Lg Comp Att Int Yds Td Lg Pct Plays Yards WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 3 6 7 -1 -0.3 0 3 3 6 0 47 0 22 .500 9 46 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 9 13 0 91 3 40 .692 14 93 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 1 4 0 4 4.0 0 4 20 38 1 255 1 44 .526 39 259 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 7 34 13 21 3.0 0 17 29 39 0 347 3 57 .743 46 368 at Western Michigan (10-22) 1-1 5 33 0 33 6.6 1 9 29 45 1 319 1 56 .644 50 352 MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 9 18 36 -18 -2.0 0 5 23 39 1 328 2 75 .590 48 310 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 8 45 4 41 5.1 1 21 37 71 0 468 3 40 .521 79 509 NORTHERN ILLINOIS (11-16) 1-1 12 71 6 65 5.4 0 19 17 38 2 184 1 25 .447 50 249 CENTRAL MICHIGAN (11-22) 1-1 11 59 11 48 4.4 0 15 26 37 1 355 2 42 .703 48 403 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 6 28 0 28 47 0 12 26 46 1 300 2 38 .565 52 328 TOTALS 10-8 63 300 77 223 3.5 2 21 219 372 7 2,694 18 75 .589 435 2917 Brogan Roback’s Career Offensive Statistics Season 2013 2014 2015 2016 TOTALS

Gp-Gs TC Gain Loss Net Avg Td Lg Comp Att Int Yds Td Lg Pct Plays Yards 9-4 13 16 41 -15 -1.2 1 8 49 116 5 640 4 45 .422 129 625 3-1 8 39 24 15 1.9 0 30 21 41 0 125 0 31 .512 49 140 12-10 51 185 138 47 0.9 1 21 211 346 11 2,304 16 64 .611 397 2,351 10-8 63 300 77 223 3.5 2 21 219 372 7 2,694 18 75 .589 435 2,917 34-23 135 540 280 270 2.0 4 30 500 875 23 5,763 38 75 .571 1010 6,033

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Anton Skupin Quarterback

#13

Jr.-So. • 6-5 • 210 lbs. South Lyon, Mich.-South Lyon

#62

@canadian_sow92

EMU: 2016: Did not see game action...2015: One of the Eagles’ incoming recruits that sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended South Lyon High School in South Lyon, Mich...Played under Head Coach Mark Thomas as a Lion...Was a three sport athlete playing football, basketball and track each of his four years...As a senior was selected a First Team All-Kensington Lakes Activities Association as well as Honorable Mention All-Metro North...Threw for 1,358 yards and 16 touchdowns while also rushing for 276 yards and eight scores on the ground...Team qualified for the playoffs and won the division and conference championships...During his junior campaign, passed for 1,233 yards and nine scores while rushing for 11 touchdowns and 625 yards...Started at quarterback since his sophomore season...Was moved up to varsity squad as a freshman for the playoffs...PERSONAL: Full name: Anton Louis Skupin...Son of Gerald and Karen Skupin...Both parents attended EMU...Has a brother, Dawson, and a sister, Peyton... Electronic engineering technology major.

Michael Smith Jr. #57

So.-Fr. • 6-3 • 290 lbs. Frostproof, Fla.-Frostproof @iam_SmithJr

EMU: 2016: Redshirted the 2016 season...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Frostproof High School in Frostproof, Fla....Played under Head Coach Shannon Benton as a Bulldog...Ranked as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and a two-star prospect by Scout...Listed as the No. 102 guard prospect in the country... Selected to play in the 61st Annual North vs. South All-Star Football Classic...PERSONAL: Full name: Michael Smith Jr...Son of Mike Smith Sr. and Faatima Anderson...Sport management major.

Offensive Line

Fr.-Fr. • 6-5 • 315 lbs. Bromont, Quebec-J-H Leclerc-Champlain Lennoxville

@AntonSkupin

Offensive Line

Sidy Sow

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Joseph-Hermas Leclerc High School...Also played football at Champlain College Lennoxville as a Cougar...Was a two-time member of Team Quebec and Team Canada for football...Named a team captain of Team Quebec in 2015, guiding them to a Canadian Cup Championship...Played in the 2016 International Bowl for Team Canada at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys...Also was named team captain...PERSONAL: Full name: Cheikhe Sidy Sow...Son of Vicky Lavalliere...Has two sisters, Yacine Sow and Bryana Tabet-Lavalliere...Criminal justice major.

Isaac Stiebeling Quarterback

So.-Fr. • 6-4 • 210 lbs. Fort Wayne, Ind.-Snider @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Redshirted the 2016 season...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Snider High School in Fort Wayne, Ind....Played under Head Coach Kurt Tippmann as a Panther...Ranked as a three-star prospect by Scout and two-star by Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN...Is described as the hardestworking player in the Snider program...Finished his career with 4,600 yards passing and 43 touchdowns while also rushing for 730 yards and six scores...Led his team to a conference title and 5A state semifinal appearance his junior season and a 5A state championship his senior season...Named honorable mention all-state his senior season...Voted to the Indiana Football Coaches Association Top-50 All-State Football Team...As a senior, passed for 3,003 yards and 30 touchdowns with just four picks...Completed 65.9 percent of his pass attempts and had a quarterback rating of 123.4...Had a three-yard touchdown run with eight seconds remaining to propel his team to the Class 5A state championship with a 64-61 win over New Palestine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis...In the championship game, threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns...Completed 18-of-21 passes for 298 yards and four touchdowns (three rushing, one receiving) in the Panthers’ 55-27 win over Bishop Luers...As a junior, threw for more than 1,600 yards with 13 touchdowns to five interceptions while completing more than 60 percent of his passes...Also ran for more than 450 yards with six touchdowns....Helped the Panthers win a Summit Athletic Conference title and reach the Indiana 5A state semifinals...PERSONAL: Full name: Isaac Christian Stiebeling...Son of Bryan and Lisa Stiebeling and Marina Garcia...Has three brothers, Jamison, Jarred and Gabe...Athletic training major.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Ike Spearman Linebacker

Sr.-Sr. • 6-0 • 233 lbs. Saint John, Ind.-Lake Central Letters Won: 3 (2012, 2013, 2016) @ispear19

EMU: 2016: Started nine games and played in 11...Totaled 44 tackles including two sacks on the season...Tallied a season-high 11 tackles against Toledo (Oct. 8)...Returned after missing each of the last two seasons with two different leg injuries...2015: Did not appear in a game due to a leg injury...2014: Sat out the season as a redshirt during the 2014 season...2013: Played in all 12 games, starting 11...Led the team in tackles with 82, including wrapping up 3.5 tackles for loss...Tallied double digits in tackles...Recorded a career-high 13 tackles as well as an interception in the Eagles’ overtime victory over Western Michigan (Nov. 9)...2012: Appeared in six games as a freshman and recorded three tackles...HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Head Coach Brett St. Germaine at Lake Central High School...Received a three-star ranking by Rivals. com as the ninth-best player in the state of Indiana...Scout.com’s No. 83 rated outside linebacker...Finished the regular season with 95 tackles, 25 for losses, seven sacks, two blocked punts, two fumble recoveries, and four forced fumbles...Named a Class 5A First Team All-State selection by The Associated Press...Led one of the region’s top defensive units, as the Indians finished as Co-DAC champions...PERSONAL: Full name: Ike Spearman...Son of Derek and Jacquie Spearman...Exercise science major...Pursuing a masters in communication.

Ike Spearman’s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics Tackles 2012 Season Gp-Gs S A Total at Ball State (8-30) DNP - - ILLINOIS STATE (9-8) DNP - - at Purdue (9-15) DNP - - at Michigan State (9-22) DNP - - KENT STATE (10-6) DNP - - TOLEDO (10-13) 1-0 0 1 1 ARMY (10-20) 1-0 2 0 2 at Bowling Green (10-27) 1-0 0 0 0 at Ohio (11-1) 1-0 0 0 0 CENTRAL MICH. (11-10) 1-0 0 0 0 at Western Mich. (11-17) DNP - - NORTHERN ILL. (11-23) 1-0 0 0 0 TOTALS 6-0 2 1 3 2013 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack HOWARD (8-31) 1-1 0 2 0.5-2 0.5-2 0 0 0 0 2 at Penn State (9-7) 1-1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 at Rutgers (9-14) 1-1 3 3 1.5-7 0 0 0 0 0 6 BALL STATE (9-21) 1-1 0 3 0.5-1 0 0 0 1 0 3 at Buffalo (10-5) 1-1 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 at Army (10-12) 1-1 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 OHIO (10-19) 1-1 1 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 at Northern Illinois (10-26) 1-1 3 6 0.5-2 0 0 0 0 0 9 at Toledo (11-2) 1-1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 WESTERN MICHIGAN (11-9) 1-1 6 7 0.5-0 0 0 1 0 0 13 BOWLING GREEN (11-23) 1-0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 at Central Michigan (11-29) 1-1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 TOTALS 12-11 33 49 3.5-12 0.5-2 2 0 1 0 82 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 1 3 1.0-8 1.0-8 0 0 0 0 4 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 1 3 1.0-4 1.0-4 0 0 0 0 4 WYOMING (9-23) DNP at Bowling Green (10-1) DNP TOLEDO (10-8) 1-1 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 at Ohio (10-15) 1-1 4 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 MIAMI (10-29) 1-1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 TOTALS 11-9 19 25 2.0-12 2.0-12 0 1 2 0 44 Ike Spearman’s Career Statistics Total Season Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack 2012 6-0 2 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2013 12-11 33 49 3.5-12 0.5-2 2 0 1 0 82 2014 DNP 2015 DNP 2016 11-9 19 25 2.0-12 2.0-12 0 1 2 0 44 TOTALS 29-20 54 75 5.5-24 2.5-14 2 1 3 0 129

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Drake Sutton Long Snapper

#47

Jr.-So. • 6-1 • 216 lbs. Menomonee Falls, Wis.-Menomonee Falls

Russ Vaden Defensive Back Fr.-Fr. • 6-3 • 195 lbs. Louisville, Ky.-Moore

@fallsIs17

@EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Played in one game this season...2015: One of the 2015 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt with freshman eligibility in 2016...HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Menomonee Falls High School in Menomonee Falls, Wis. where he was a two-year varsity football player... Ranked as the 14th-best long snapper in the nation for the class of 2015 by Kohl’s Long Snapping...Invited to the Kohl’s National Underclassman Challenge in Tampa, Fla. in 2014...Four-year member of the honor roll... PERSONAL: Full name: Drake James Sutton...Son of Jeffrey and Kristine Sutton...Has one brother, Luke...Father was a long snapper and center at Winona State University...Exercise science major.

Dakota Tallman Offensive Line

#41

#78

Sr.-Jr. • 6-5 • 310 lbs. LaGrange, Ohio-Elyria Catholic Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016)

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Moore High School and played under Head Coach Carlos Stallings as a Mustang...Had 32 receptions for 669 yards and six scores as a junior, as well as 700 receiving yards and eight touchdowns as a senior... On defense, recorded 40 tackles, six interceptions and two defensive touchdowns in the secondary...Selected a team captain all four years of high school...Named All-District by the Greater Louisville Football Coaches Association (GLFCA) after his senior season...Also lettered in basketball...PERSONAL: Full name: Russell Vaden...Son of Russell and Victoria Vaden...Has a brother, Rae Von...Sports management major.

Ville Valasti Defensive Line

#55

So.-So. • 6-5 • 250 lbs. Helsinki, Finland-Itakeskuksen Iukio-Diablo Valley @EMUFB

@EMUFB

EMU: 2017: Named a Rimington Trophy Preseason Candidate 2016: Played in all 13 games this season as a part of the offensive line mostly on special teams...2015: Appeared in eight games on the offensive line for the Eagles...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt with freshman eligibility in 2015...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Elyria Catholic High School in Elyria, Ohio...Played under Head Coach Mike Polevacik as a Panther...Selected as one of Ohio’s Top-200 senior football prospects by JJHuddle and ScoutingOhio...Was a starter since midway through his freshman season...First Team All-Ohio Division IV as a senior...Second Team Division IV All-Ohio player as a junior... PERSONAL: Full name: Dakota Vincent Robert David Tallman...Son of Brandie and Josh Horning and Don Tallman...Has two brothers, Gavin and Riley, and one sister, Makenzie...Criminology major.

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...DIABLO VALLEY: Played in 11 games for Head Coach Mike Darr in 2016...Recorded 36 tackles, including 10.5 sacks for a loss of 53 yards...Had a pair of two sack contests... Totaled five tackles, two sacks, three tackles-for-loss and a pass breakup in his team’s 42-21 win over San Joaquin Delta...HIGH SCHOOL: Played for the Finnish National Team from 2013-15...Earned first team all-state and all-conference honors...PERSONAL: Full name: Ville Pietunpoika Valasti....Son of Pietu Takala and Johanna Valasti...Has a brother, Mikko Takala, as well as two sisters, Veera Paavola and Emmi Takala...Psychology major.

Dakota Tallman’s Career Participation 2015 Season Gp-Gs 2016 Season OLD DOMINION (9-5) DNP MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 at Missouri (9-10) BALL STATE (9-19) 1-0 at Charlotte (9-17) ARMY (9-26) 1-0 WYOMING (9-23) No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 at Bowling Green (10-1) AKRON (10-10) 1-0 TOLEDO (10-8) Toledo (10-17) 1-0 at Ohio (10-15) Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 at Western Mich. (10-22) WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-0 MIAMI (10-29) Miami (11-7) DNP at Ball State (11-8) UMASS (11-14) DNP NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) Central Michigan (11-27) DNP CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) TOTALS 8-0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) TOTALS

Gp-Gs 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 13-0

EMU Did You Know? Two Eastern Michigan University defensive backs made their marks nationally with multiple interceptions. Free safety Bob Navarro tied for the NCAA Division I interceptions title in 1989 when he picked off 12 enemy aerials. Cornerback Richard Palmer also turned in an outstanding season in the defensive backfield in 1991 when he tied for sixth in interceptions in the Division I ranks with seven. Palmer also made his mark on the single-game side as the last EMU player to record four interceptions in a game when he accomplished that feat against Western Michigan, Oct. 19, 1991.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Ian Eriksen’s Game-by-Game Statistics

Breck Turner Running back

#33

Jr.-So. • 6-1 • 210 lbs. Norwalk, Ohio-Norwalk Letters Won: 1 (2016) @turner33t

EMU: 2016: Started one game and played in 10...Registered 417 yards on 77 carries and four touchdowns for the season...Tallied eight receptions for 67 yards this year...Fourth on the team in all-purpose yards with 502...Scored a season-long 50-yard touchdown run against Wyoming (Sept. 23)...Posted a season-high 107 rushing yards against Bowling Green (Oct. 1)...2015: One of the 2015 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Norwalk High School in Norwalk, Ohio...Played under Head Coach Chris MacFarland as a Trucker...Listed as a three-star prospect per ESPN, Scout and 247Sports and a two-star recruit by Rivals...Ranked as the sixth best running back in the state of Ohio by Scout and the 48th-best player overall in the state...Finished his career with 5,682 yards rushing on 567 attempts for an average of 172.2 yards per game...Totaled 79 rushing touchdowns and 84 total scores...Caught 18 passes for 264 yards and four TDs...Established eight school records including most career yards(5,682), touchdowns (79), carries (567), points (508)...Spent his final two years starting on both sides of the ball...Named the Division III All-Ohio Offensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press as well as earned All-Northwest Ohio accolades...Picked up 2014 North Central Ohio Coaches Association Big School Division Offensive Back of the Year...As a senior, carried the ball 264 times for 2,795 yards and 32 TDs...Had nine games of 100+ yards in 2014 for an average of 232.9 yards per contest...Recorded 79 tackles (54 solo, 25 assist) as a senior to go along with 8.0 tackles-for-loss...Broke his own single game rushing record of 307 yards by finishing the game with 327 yards against Edison (Aug. 29) and he broke the school’s career rushing mark of 3,051 yards with nine games still left in his final season... In Norwalk’s fourth game of the year, eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the season during the 35-21 win at Tiffin Columbian...The win marked the first time Norwalk had defeated the Tornadoes in 22 years...Team finished 11-1 in 2014 and made it to the second round of the playoffs... It was only the third time in the program’s 39-year history it made it to the postseason...Achieved the program’s first outright Northern Ohio League title since 1976...As a junior, racked up 33 touchdowns and 1,910 yards on 188 rushes...Named a first team all-state selection in 2013...During his sophomore season, picked up 977 yards on 115 carries to go along with 14 touchdowns...Was also a key component of the Norwalk basketball team’s run to the state title during his junior year... PERSONAL: Full name: Breck Arlen Turner...Son of Michelle Turner...Has two sisters, Morgan Turner and Nicole Lewis...Sport management major.

2016 Season Rushing Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs LG MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) DNP at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 3 8 0 8 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-0 5 20 0 12 WYOMING (9-23) 1-0 3 50 1 50 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-0 17 107 1 23 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 10 21 1 5 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 9 50 0 24 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-1 17 86 1 38 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 3 19 0 11 at Ball State (11-8) DNP NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) DNP CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 2 8 0 7 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-0 8 48 0 30 Totals 10-1 77 417 4 50 2016 Season Game MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) at Missouri (9-10) at Charlotte (9-17) WYOMING (9-23) at Bowling Green (10-1) TOLEDO (10-8) at Ohio (10-15) at Western Mich. (10-22) MIAMI (10-29) at Ball State (11-8) NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) vs. Old Dominion (12-23) TOTALS

Receiving Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs Lg DNP 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 2 23 0 18 1-0 1 7 0 7 1-1 4 31 0 9 1-0 0 0 0 0 DNP DNP 1-0 0 0 0 0 1-0 1 6 0 6 10-1 8 67 0 18

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Shaq Vann’s Game-by-Game Statistics

Shaq Vann Running Back

Sr.-Jr. • 5-10 • 220 lbs. South Bend, Ind.-John Adams Letters Won: 1 (2015) @StayEatenVezzy

EMU: 2017: Selected Third Team Preseason All-MAC by Athlon Sports... Team captain...2016: Season cut short by injury...Started both games he played in...Tallied 166 yards on 21 carries...Scored two touchdowns against MVSU (Sept. 2)...Named Doak Walker Award Preseason Candidate...2015: Appeared in all 12 games for EMU, starting four of them...Finished the season second on the team in rushing with 586 yards on 100 carries, as well as five scores...Was the Eagles’ top threat catching out of the backfield, making 37 receptions for 269 yards and one touchdown...Had the first 100-yard rushing game of his career against Wyoming, Sept. 19, finishing with a career-best 129 yards on 16 carries and two touchdowns...Was named EMU’s Offensive Newcomer of the Year...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended John Adams High School in South Bend, Ind...Played under Head Coach Craig Redman as an Eagle at running back and linebacker...Ranked as a three-star recruit by 247Sports.com...Rated as the 20th-best athlete in the state of Indiana by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com...First team all-state during both his junior and senior seasons...Ran for 425 yards on 39 carries, while adding eight tackles and an interception on defense in a 40-34 win over cross-town rival St. Joseph...Had a three touchdown performance in the 2012 Indiana 5A Sectional Finals on runs of 32 and 67 yards as well as a 71-yard pass play...Qualified for the Indiana State Track meet in both the 100m and 200m...Named all-state in track as a sophomore and as a junior...PERSONAL: Full name: Shaq Vann...Son of Allison Townsend...Has four sisters, Alexis, Ashley, Autumn, and Yasmin and three brothers, Chris Vann, BJ and Dwayne...Business major.

2015 Season Receiving Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-0 0 0 0 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 0 0 0 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-1 1 8 0 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 8 37 0 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 3 30 0 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 5 40 0 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 2 29 0 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 4 11 0 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-1 4 26 1 Miami (11-7) 1-0 0 0 0 UMASS (11-14) 1-1 3 27 0 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-1 7 56 0 TOTALS 12-4 37 269 1 Rushing Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-0 11 51 0 Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 16 129 2 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-1 6 25 0 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 6 35 1 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 4 32 1 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 6 55 0 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 9 68 0 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-0 16 52 1 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-1 12 79 0 Miami (11-7) 1-0 6 62 0 UMASS (11-14) 1-1 4 2 0 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-1 4 4 0 TOTALS 12-4 100 586 5 2016 Season Rushing Game Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs LG MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 20 156 2 58 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 1 10 0 10 at Charlotte (9-17) DNP WYOMING (9-23) DNP at Bowling Green (10-1) DNP TOLEDO (10-8) DNP at Ohio (10-15) DNP at Western Mich. (10-22) DNP MIAMI (10-29) DNP at Ball State (11-8) DNP NORTHERN ILL.(11-16) DNP CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) DNP vs. Old Dominion (12-23) DNP Totals 2-2 Game 2015 2016 TOTALS

Shaq Vann’s Career Receiving Statistics Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs LG 12-4 37 264 1 33 2-2 0 0 0 0 14-6 37 264 1 33 Shaq Vann’s Career Rushing Statistics

Game 2015 2016 TOTALS

Gp-Gs No. Yds TDs LG 12-4 100 586 5 74 2-2 21 166 2 58 14-6 121 752 7 74

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Mike Van Hoeven Offensive Line

#60

So.-Fr. • 6-5 • 290 lbs. Paw Paw, Mich.-Paw Paw

Justice Williams Defensive Line So.-Fr. • 6-3 • 250 lbs. Detroit, Mich.-Belleville

@bigg_mikevh

@biggjuice15

EMU: 2016: Redshirted the 2016 season...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Paw Paw High School in Paw Paw, Mich....Played under Head Coach Brad Hessler as a member of the Redskins...Ranked as a three-star prospect by ESPN and a two-star by Scout, Rivals and 247Sports...Listed as one of the top-10 offensive line prospects in the class of 2016 in the state of Michigan...Three-year starter that has experience at both guard and tackle...Three-time first team all-conference selection while being selected to the Kalamazoo Gazette “Dream Team” in 2014 and 2015...Collected first team all-state accolades from the Detroit News as a senior... Also named team MVP as a senior...Selected as honorable mention academic all-state in 2015...Started at guard as a sophomore then switched to tackle after four games into his junior season...Member of the track and field team...Conference champion in shot put his senior year...PERSONAL: Full name: Michael Van Hoeven...Son of Jeff and Nancy VanHoeven...Has two brothers, Teddy and Jalen...Exercise Science major.

EMU: 2016: Redshirted the 2016 season...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Belleville High School in Belleville, Mich...Played under Head Coach Jermain Crowell as a Tiger...Ranked as a three-star prospect by 247Sports... Played at Detroit Cass Tech before transferring to play his final season at Belleville...In 2015, earned All-Metro West honors from both the Detroit News and The Detroit Free Press...Had a big year to help the Tigers reach the state playoffs after suffering a losing season a year earlier...Had 47 tackles, including 14 tackles-for-loss and nine sacks...Forced three fumbles and recovered a fumble...Selected second team defense at the Midwest Elite Big Man Camp...PERSONAL: Full name: Justice Williams... Son of Steve Hawkins and Etonya Livingston....Business major.

Quian Williams Wide Receiver

Sal Velasquez Linebacker

#56

#34

Sr.-Jr. • 6-1 • 220 lbs. Hacienda Heights, Calif.-Bishop Amat-Citrus @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Redshirted in 2016...CITRUS: Played for Head Coach Ron Ponciano as an Owl...Had 35 tackles in six games in 2015, including 2.5 for loss as well as two interceptions...Was fifth on the team in total tackles with 49 (17 solo, 32 assisted) in 2014...Had 2.5 sacks and 3.5 tackles for a loss...Forced a fumble, recovered a fumble, had an interception and broke up a pair of passes...HIGH SCHOOL...Attended Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, Calif...Played for Head Coach Steve Hagerty as a Lancer...Was a first team All-Serra League honoree as a junior and senior...Earned all-area honors as both a junior and senior...PERSONAL: Full name: Sal Velasquez...Son of Marisa and Sal Velasquez.

#81

Fr.-Fr. • 5-11 • 170 lbs. Moore, Okla.-Southmoore @EMUFB

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Southmoore High School and played under Head Coach Jeremy Stark as a SaberCat...Ranked as a two-star prospect by 247Sports and Scout... Recorded 56 receptions for 857 yards and 12 touchdowns, as well as six interceptions as a senior captain...Named first-team all-conference, allcity, and all-district, as well as honorable mention all-state as a senior... Also participated in basketball and track...PERSONAL: Full name: Quian Eugene Williams....Son of Darryl Williams and Angela Hill...Has two brothers, Shamar Hill and LaBlaunt Reeves, as well as one sister, Say’on Reeves...Communication major.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Derric Williams Linebacker

#42

Sr.-Sr. • 6-0 • 235 lbs. Lake Orion, Mich.-Lake Orion Letters Won: 3 (2013, 2015, 2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Started seven games and played in all 13...Notched 62 tackles including 4.5 tackles for loss on the season and one forced fumble against Wyoming (Sept. 23)...Reached a season-high mark of nine tackles twice this season against Wyoming (Sept. 23) and Bowling Green (Oct. 1)...2015: Appeared in all 12 games for EMU, starting 10... Had 45 tackles including 22 solo stops and 8.5 tackles for loss...Was consistently in the backfield, finishing second on the team with five QB hurries and two sacks...2014: Sat out the season as a redshirt during the 2014 season...2013: Played in eight games, making five starts in his first season as an Eagle...Earned the E-Gridiron Group Defensive Newcomer of the Year award at annual year-end banquet...Recorded 34 tackles throughout 2013, including 2.5 tackles for loss in the final two games of the season...Registered 1.5 sacks in the home finale against Bowling Green (Nov. 23)...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Lake Orion High School in Lake Orion, Mich...Played under Head Coach Chris Bell as a Dragon... Ranked 39th in the Rising Stars Recruiting Top 100...Ranked as the No. 47 overall recruit in the state of Michigan according to The Detroit News... Earned special mention all-state honors in Division 1-2 team by The Associated Press...Was a two-time first team all-league selection...In 2012, he made 90 tackles —15 of them going for lost yardage — and came away with nine sacks...Helped the Dragons go 11-2 and capture both district and regional championships as a senior...In two years as a starter for Lake Orion, he spearheaded teams that won 17 games and qualified for the postseason both years...The state-power Dragons have qualified for the playoffs for the past 12 straight seasons, claiming a state title in 2010...Participated in the 33rd Michigan High School Football Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game at Grand Valley State University... PERSONAL: Full name: Derric James-Anthony Williams...Son of Wanda Wolber and Anthony Williams Sr....Sports performance and fitness major.

Derric Williams’ Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2013 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack HOWARD (8-31) DNP - - - - - - - - at Penn State (9-7) DNP - - - - - - - - at Rutgers (9-14) DNP - - - - - - - - BALL STATE (9-21) DNP - - - - - - - - at Buffalo (10-5) 1-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Army (10-12) 1-1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 OHIO (10-19) 1-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 at Northern Illinois (10-26) 1-0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 at Toledo (11-2) 1-1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 WESTERN MICHIGAN (11-9) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BOWLING GREEN (11-23) 1-1 1 6 1.5-12 1.5-12 0 0 1 0 7 at Central Michigan (11-29) 1-1 7 3 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 0 10 TOTALS 8-5 19 15 2.5-13 1.5-12 0 0 2 0 34 2015 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack OLD DOMINION (9-5) 1-1 3 3 1.0-6 1.0-6 0 0 0 0 6 Wyoming (9-12) 1-1 3 4 1.0-6 0 0 0 0 0 7 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-1 3 2 1.0-11 1.0-11 0 0 2 0 5 ARMY (9-26) 1-1 1 4 1.0-2 0 0 0 1 0 5 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AKRON (10-10) 1-1 2 4 1.5-4 0 0 0 0 0 6 Toledo (10-17) 1-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-1 6 1 2.0-4 0 0 0 0 0 7 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Miami (11-7) 1-1 1 1 1.0-2 0 0 0 1 0 2 UMASS (11-14) 1-0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 TOTALS 12-10 22 23 8.5-35 2.0-17 0 0 5 0 45 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 at Missouri (9-10) 1-0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 WYOMING (9-23) 1-1 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 at Bowling Green (10-1) 1-1 5 4 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 1 9 TOLEDO (10-8) 1-0 2 1 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 0 3 at Ohio (10-15) 1-0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 2 0 1.0-2 0 0 0 0 0 2 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 0 6 0.5-0 0 0 0 0 0 6 at Ball State (11-8) 1-1 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-1 4 4 1.0-1 0 0 0 0 0 8 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 TOTALS 13-7 26 36 4.5-5 0 0 1 0 2 62 Derric Williams’ Career Defensive Statistics Total Season Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack 2013 8-5 19 15 2.5-13 1.5-12 0 0 2 0 34 2014 DNP 2015 12-10 22 23 8.5-35 2.0-17 0 0 5 0 45 2016 13-7 26 36 4.5-5 0 0 1 0 2 62 TOTALS 33-22 67 74 15.5-53 3.5-29 0 1 7 2 141

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2017 Eagles Ross Williams Defensive Back

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Sr.-Jr. • 5-11 • 175 lbs. Birmingham, Mich.-Groves Letters Won: 2 (2015, 2016) @EMUFB

EMU: 2016: Started three games and played in nine...Registered 10 tackles...First career interception came against Western Michigan (Oct. 22)...2015: Played in 11 games for the Eagles, earning one start... Totaled eight tackles on the season, five of which were unassisted...2014: One of the 2014 recruits who sat out the season as a redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Groves High School in Birmingham, Mich...Played under Head Coach Brendan Flaherty as a Falcon...Ranked as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com...One-of-10 finalists for the MLive Michigan High School Football Player of the Year award...Earned first team all-state honors in 2013 and was a two-time all-conference selection...Rushed for 1,340 yards on 110 carries for an average of 12.2 yards per carry his senior season... Scored 18 touchdowns (16 rush, 1 receiving, 1 punt return) as a senior... Rushed for 233 yards in an opening week matchup against Bloomfield Hills and then for 210 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Avondale...Added 224 yards and two scores on 13 carries in a 36-0 win over Royal Oak...Ran for 1,250 yards as a junior...Won the Division I 300-meter hurdles title as a junior in 37.96, seconds and finished runner up in the 110-meter hurdles at 14.41 seconds...PERSONAL: Full name: Ross Williams...Son of Valencia Leach and Tyrone Williams....Father was captain of the Michigan State University track and field team...Has one brother, Ryan, and one sister, Regina...Communication major. Ross Williams’ Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics 2015 Season Gp-Gs S A Total OLD DOMINION (9-5) DNP - - Wyoming (9-12) 1-0 0 0 0 BALL STATE (9-19) 1-0 0 0 0 ARMY (9-26) 1-0 0 0 0 No. 9/8 LSU (10-3) 1-0 0 0 0 AKRON (10-10) 1-0 0 0 0 Toledo (10-17) 1-0 0 0 0 Northern Illinois (10-24) 1-1 4 0 4 WESTERN MICHIGAN (10-29) 1-0 0 1 1 Miami (11-7) 1-0 0 0 0 UMASS (11-14) 1-0 0 2 2 Central Michigan (11-27) 1-0 1 0 1 TOTALS 11-1 5 3 8 2016 Season Total Game Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Fr QH PB Tack MISSISSIPPI VALLEY (9-2) 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Missouri (9-10) 1-1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 at Charlotte (9-17) 1-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 WYOMING (9-23) DNP at Bowling Green (10-1) DNP TOLEDO (10-8) DNP at Ohio (10-15) DNP at Western Mich. (10-22) 1-0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 MIAMI (10-29) 1-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 at Ball State (11-8) 1-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 NORTHERN ILL. (11-16) 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 CENTRAL MICH. (11-22) 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Old Dominion (12-23) 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 9-3 7 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 Ross Williams’ Career Defensive Statistics Total Season Gp-Gs S A Loss Sacks Int Ff QH PB Tack 2015 11-1 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 2016 9-3 7 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 TOTALS 20-4 12 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 18

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2017 Eagles Future Non-Conference Football Schedules 2018 Aug. 31 MONMOUTH Sept. 8 at Purdue Sept. 22 at San Diego State Oct. 27 ARMY 2019 Aug. 31 at Coastal Carolina Sept. 7 KENTUCKY Sept. 14 at Illinois Sept. 28 SAN DIEGO STATE 2020 Sept. 5 at Kentucky Sept. 12 COASTAL CAROLINA Sept. 26 at Missouri Oct. 17 at Army 2022 Sept. 17 at Arizona State

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

EMU COACHING STAFF Fourth-Year Head Coach Chris Creighton

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Head Coach Chris Creighton Head Coach

Chris Creighton Fourth Year at EMU • Kenyon, 1991 Follow coach on twitter: @Coach_Creighton

Chris Creighton was named the 37th Head Football Coach at Eastern Michigan University on Dec. 11, 2013. Creighton will start his fourth season as the head man at EMU in the 2017 season. During his 21-year head coaching career, the 48-year-old Creighton has accumulated eight conference titles and an all-time record of 149-73 (.671 winning percentage). Voted as a finalist for the 2016 American Football Coaches Awards’ first-ever Comeback Coach of the Year, Creighton led EMU to the program’s first winning season since 1995 and its first bowl appearance since 1987 in the 2016 Bahamas Bowl. Toughness. Pride. Resilience. These key words have come to describe EMU football during Creighton’s tenure. Inspired by the region and the student-athletes’ own backgrounds, the team has challenged itself to be “E Tough,” committed to great effort, sacrifice and triumphing in the face of adversity. In this spirit, EMU has nicknamed Rynearson Stadium “The Factory,” a place where coaches and staff will go to work each day to help “E Tough” student-athletes become scholars, leaders, champions and impact men. “The Factory” is also highlighted by Division I Football’s first gray FieldTurf playing surface. The 2016 Eagles finished in a seven-way tie for the most improved program in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) in 2016, bettering its win total from one win in 2015, to seven this season. Creighton led the Eagles to their first bowl appearance in 29 years following one of EMU’s most successful seasons in its 125-year history. The turnaround is tied for the largest in school history, equalled only by the 1924 and 1977 teams. As an offense, EMU ranked 35th in the FBS in total offense, posting 455.2 yards per game in 13 contests. The team also shattered the school record for total offense with 5,917 yards, breaking the previous record of 5,010. Other notable offensive highlights for the Eagles this past season include ranking

16th nationally in third down conversions, 18th in passing offense, 21st in red zone offense, and 25th in first down offense. On defense, the Eagles saw a remarkable improvement in its first season under defensive coordinator Neal Neathery. EMU allowed 86.5 yards per game less in 2016 (432.7 per game) than it did in 2015 (519.2 per game) to rank 83rd in the country and seventh in the MAC. The team also took a huge step forward in stopping the run, as the defense gave up 149 yards per game less on the ground in 2016 than it did a year earlier. Overall, EMU was nationally ranked seventh in fumbles recovered, 32nd in turnovers gained, 58th in interceptions, and 59th in rushing defense. Away from the field, EMU led the Mid-American Conference in team grade point average for the 2015-16 academic year. In marked the second consecutive season the Eagles posted the top GPA in the league, holding a 2.90 team mark. The squad also continues to give back with weekly service appearances in the Ypsilanti community. In addition, Creighton has installed yearly traditions such as youth day as well as Victory Day, which is designed for cognitively and physically impaired children. During the 2015 campaign, the Eagles finished the regular season ranked nationally in the top60 in seven statistical categories to go along with 11 top-five rankings in the MAC. EMU finished the year with 39 touchdowns, a mark that is tied for the fifth-most in a single-season during the squad’s history, while its 4,560 yards of total offense is also the fifth most. On the ground, EMU churned out the 14th-best single-season rushing total at 1,894 yards. Through the air, EMU quarterbacks combined for 2,666 yards passing, ranking seventh in program singleseason annals. EMU’s passing attack spread the wealth with seven different receivers having 20-ormore receptions, Eastern Michigan was one of just three schools nationally to accomplish that feat. Individually, Darius Jackson turned in one of the finest seasons in Eastern Michigan history in 2015, setting the school’s single-season record with 16 touchdowns. He also became the first EMU tailback since Bronson Hill in 2013 to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season and is just the 13th player in program history to do so. In his first year in Ypsilanti, Creighton’s Eagles

finished the regular season ranked nationally in the top-60 in nine statistical categories to go along with six top-five rankings in the MAC standings. Nationally, EMU finished the year tied with Georgia Tech, Northwestern and Oklahoma State for most blocked kicks with six. The six rejections were the most since the 2009 season when the Green and White also blocked six kicks. The defense improved from a season prior, as the squad recorded more tackles-for-loss (63), pass breakups (36), fumbles forced (9), fumbles recovered (6), and kicks blocked (6) than it did in all of 2013. Meanwhile, EMU’s offense racked up 1,654 yards on the ground and 1,821 yards though the air. In his six seasons at the helm of the Bulldogs, Creighton racked up a 35-13 (.729) record in Pioneer Football League action and a 31-9 (.775) record the last five seasons. Just the seventh DU coach to win 40-or-more games and the fastest to do so, Creighton needed just 60 games to accomplish the feat. He departed Drake with the highest winning percentage in school history (.667) after also posting 63 wins as the head coach at Wabash College and 32 at Ottawa University. In his time at Drake, Creighton boasted a 30-5 home record and a 21-2 home conference record, going undefeated against five conference opponents. Drake had an 11-game home win streak during Creighton’s tenure as well as winning 16-straight home conference games with him at the helm. In 2013, the Bulldogs finished with a 6-5 record for their 10th consecutive winning season. Four players earned conference first team honors, five were named to the second team and two garnered a spot on the honorable mention team. Drake led the Pioneer Football League with 10 studentathletes earning spots on the Academic All-PFL teams. In 2012, he led the Bulldogs to their second straight Pioneer Football League title and the sixth PFL championship in program history with an 8-3 record and a 7-1 mark in league play. The 2012 team was led by one of his star pupils in recordsetting quarterback Mike Piatkowski. The signal caller set nearly every Bulldog single-season and career passing mark under Creighton’s tutelage. Seventeen Bulldogs earned All-PFL honors

"I have a vision and I want to make the experience of playing football at Eastern Michigan University one of the most incredible experiences of their lives.” - Chris Creighton

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Head Coach Chris Creighton following the 2012 championship and six were named to the PFL All-Academic Team, including three student-athletes that also garnered CapitalOne/CoSIDA Academic All-District honors. A school-record 63 Bulldogs were also named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll. In 2011, Creighton’s fourth Bulldogs team won nine games and tied for the Pioneer Football League title with a 7-1 conference record. It was Drake’s fifth PFL crown and first since 2004. The Bulldogs’ head coach was recognized for the job he did by being named one of 20 finalists for the 2011 Eddie Robinson Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Coach of the Year Award. A league-leading 18 Bulldogs received All-PFL honors and a PFL-best nine Drake student-athletes were named Academic All-PFL. In addition, a thenschool record 61 Bulldogs were named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll for achieving a grade-point average of 3.0 or above. The energetic but veteran coach was named a winner of the Giant Steps Award presented by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports as part of National Student-Athlete Day on April 6, 2011. Creighton, awarded in the Coaching category, was one of just five 2011 winners of the Giant Steps Award, given annually to individuals who use sport to positively affect social change, actualizing the mission of the NCAS. The awards honor student-athletes, athletic administrators, civic leaders, coaches, parents, organizations, and other individuals who demonstrate an outstanding ability to manage life on and off the field, and who demonstrate a commitment to the betterment of society. During his distinguished career, Creighton has taken great pride in the student-athlete experience that transcends to the football field and the classroom. In his career, Creighton has taken his teams on three overseas trips, including a 2011 trip to Tanzania, to go along with ventures to Austria and Panama while head coach at Division III Wabash. Drake’s two-week experience in Africa in 2011 for the inaugural Global Kilimanjaro Bowl included significant service projects in orphanages and schools, the ascension of 19,340-foot Mt. Kilimanjaro and a victory over a Mexican collegiate all-star team in the Kili Bowl-the first game of American football played on African soil.

“Winning is a by-product of doing things the right way. There is a gap between where we are and our potential; we are going to wake up every day finding a way to close that gap.” - Chris Creighton With that trip setting the foundation for the Bulldogs’ 2011 season, the team adopted the theme “Tupande Kileleni,” a Swahili term that translates to “Let’s climb to the summit.” The summit, for Drake, became the quest to perform to its full potential and symbolized the climb to the top of the Pioneer Football League standings, which it achieved. The 2010 Bulldogs featured a defense that ranked sixth in the nation among FCS schools (2nd PFL) in rush defense (94.2), eighth (3rd PFL) in sacks (3.0) and 18th (2nd PFL) in tackles for loss (7.4). In addition, the special teams excelled in punt coverage (5th NCAA FCS/1st PFL, 3.4), kickoff coverage (5th NCAA/1st PFL, 16.1) and punt return average (15th NCAA/1st PFL; 13.53). Creighton’s Bulldogs also featured eight players named to the Academic All-PFL team (three 1st team, five 2nd team) and a then-school-record 55 earning a place on the PFL’s Academic Honor Roll. In 2009, picked to finish sixth in the preseason coaches’ poll, Creighton guided Drake to an 8-3 record, including a 6-2 third-place finish in the Pioneer Football League. Drake matched its best nine-game start in history (8-1) that year, while riding a six-game mid-season winning streak. Creighton’s first Drake club in 2008 went 6-5 and finished in a tie for fourth in the PFL. Ranked fourth among all active NCAA Division III football coaches in career winning percentage upon his hire at Drake, Creighton served as head coach at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Ind. from 2001-07 where he constructed a 63-15 record (.808) with his teams winning four North Coast Athletic Conference championships, while competing in three NCAA Division III playoffs. During his final three years at Wabash, Creighton led the Little Giants to a 30-5 record (.857) including three-straight league championships and appearances in the 2005 and 2007 NCAA

Division III playoffs. Wabash posted an 11-2 record in 2007, competing in the NCAA Division III playoffs while being ranked No. 8 in the final NCAA Division III coaches’ poll. Wabash went 12-1 in 2002 and 11-1 in 2005, capping both seasons with appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs. As offensive coordinator at Wabash, Creighton’s teams averaged 35 points per game with the multiple offense producing the school’s alltime leading rusher and passer. Three starting quarterbacks received All-America honors. Under Creighton, Wabash won conference championships in 2002, ‘05, ‘06 and ‘07. He coached 83 all-conference players, including seven who earned conference player of the year honors, along with 13 All-Americans. Creighton was named North Coast Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2002, ‘05 and ‘07, as well as the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1997. Creighton was head coach at Ottawa (Kan.) University from 1997-2000, compiling a record of 32-9 (.780). The San Francisco, Calif. native produced one of the greatest single season turnarounds in NAIA history during his first year at Ottawa in 1997. Inheriting a team that posted a record of 1-8 the previous season, Creighton guided his club to a 9-2 finish en route to capturing its first Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference title since 1972. He also led Ottawa to a conference championship in 2000 along with appearances in the NAIA playoffs in ‘97 and 2000. Creighton served as offensive coordinator at Concordia (Ill.) from 1991-92 and Manchester (Ind.) from 1993-96 before becoming head coach at Ottawa. In 1993, Creighton was the head coach and quarterback of the Limhamn Griffins in Malmo, Sweden, as he helped guide the franchise to its first national championship. As an All-America quarterback, Creighton led Kenyon (Ohio) College to its only North Coast Athletic Conference title in 1989 and was named conference player of the year after setting singleseason conference records for passing yardage (2,843) and touchdowns (29). He was inducted into the Kenyon College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. Creighton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College in 1991 and a master’s degree from Concordia (Ill.) University in 1993. Creighton is the first active head coach to be hired at Eastern Michigan since Jim Harkema in 1983. Harkema was the head coach at Grand Valley State University (1973-82) before taking over the EMU program and leading it to its only MidAmerican Conference Championship in 1987. Chris and his wife, Heather, have two daughters, Hallie and Kate, and a son, Luke.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Head Coach Chris Creighton Name: College: Family:

The Chris Creighton File Chris Creighton Kenyon College - bachelor’s degree - 1991 Concordia (Ill.) University - master’s degree -1993 Wife-Heather; Children - Hallie, Kate, Luke

Coaching Experience Year School Position Record-Highlights 2016 Eastern Michigan University Head Coach 7-6, 4-4 MAC, Popeyes Bahamas Bowl 2015 Eastern Michigan University Head Coach 1-11, 0-8 MAC 2014 Eastern Michigan University Head Coach 2-10, 1-7 MAC 2013 Drake University Head Coach 6-5, 5-3 PFL 2012 Drake University Head Coach 8-3, 7-1 PFL co-champions 2011 Drake University Head Coach 9-2, 7-1 PFL co-champions 2010 Drake University Head Coach 7-4, 6-2 PFL 2009 Drake University Head Coach 8-3, 6-2 PFL 2008 Drake University Head Coach 6-5, 4-4 PFL 2007 Wabash College Head Coach 11-2, NCAA Div. III playoffs, conference title 2006 Wabash College Head Coach 8-2, conference title 2005 Wabash College Head Coach 11-1, NCAA Div. III playoffs, conference title 2004 Wabash College Head Coach 6-4 2003 Wabash College Head Coach 7-3 2002 Wabash College Head Coach 12-1, NCAA Div. III playoffs, conference title 2001 Wabash College Head Coach 8-2 2000 Ottawa (Kan.) University Head Coach 9-2, NAIA playoffs, conference title 1999 Ottawa (Kan.) University Head Coach 6-3 1998 Ottawa (Kan.) University Head Coach 8-2 1997 Ottawa (Kan.) University Head Coach 9-2, NAIA playoffs, conference title 1993-96 Manchester (Ind.) College Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator 1993 Limhamn Griffins Head Coach/Quarterback Swedish National Champions 1991-92 Concordia (Ill.) University Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator CAREER RECORD: 149-73 (.671 winning percentage) 2008-13 at Drake: 44-22 (.667 winning percentage; best in school history) 2001-07 at Wabash: 63-15 (.807 winning percentage) 1997-2007 at Ottawa (Kansas): 32-9 (.780 winning percentage)

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Assistant Coaches Assistant Coach

Aaron Keen Offensive Coordinator • Quarterbacks Fourth Year at EMU • Washington University in St. Louis, 1994

Aaron Keen enters his fourth season at EMU in 2017 after serving the previous three years as the Eagles’ special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. Keen has significant experience both as a player and coach at many different levels of football, including 23 years as a collegiate coach. The 2016 EMU football team tied the Football Bowl Subdivision mark for biggest turnarounds, improving on their win total from one win in 2015, to seven this season. As an offense, EMU ranked 35th in the FBS in total offense, posting 455.2 yards per game in 13 contests. The team also shattered the school record for total offense with 5,917 yards, breaking the previous record of 5,010. Other notable offensive highlights for the Eagles this past season include ranking 17th in third down conversions, 17th in first down offense, 19th in passing offense, and 22nd in red zone offense. Eastern was led by redshirt junior quarterback Brogan Roback, who put up tall numbers in his 10 appearances in 2016. He finished with 219 completions for 2,694 yards and 18 touchdowns. He had six 300-yard games and a season-high of 468 yards. The offense got its start up front from an experienced offensive line, which had 166 combined starts under its belt. The group combined to allow the ninth fewest sacks in the nation, as well as the second fewest tackles for a loss. On the ground, redshirt sophomore Ian Eriksen led the rushing attack with 771 yards on 184 carries and nine scores. Junior Sergio Bailey II was the leading pass catcher with 60 receptions for 868 yards and seven touchdowns. Keen’s specialists were efficient in 2016 with both punter Austin Barnes and placekicker Paul Fricano collecting Second Team All-MAC honors. Barnes, a Ray Guy semifinalist, ranked 25th in the country and second in the MAC with a 43.5 yard average. His average of 50.0 against Bowling Green, Oct. 1, was an EMU single-game record, while his season average broke the 36-year single-season record. Fricano burst onto the scene this season as a model of consistency, breaking the school’s single-season extra point record after converting on 42-of-43 attempts this season. Additionally, tight end Nigel Kilby was the only freshman to be was named to the John Mackey Award Midseason Watch List. Special teams were a major source of pride for the Eagles in 2015 and both kicker Dylan Mulder and Barnes had historic seasons. One of the most accurate kickers in program history, Mulder made 68.6 percent of his field goal attempts. He became the only kicker in school-history to make three-or-more field goals from 50-or-longer in the same season, pushing it through from 51, 52, and 55 during in 2015 campaign. Barnes tied the EMU single-season mark for punting average at 43.6 yards per boot. The total ranked second in the MAC and 29th in the NCAA, as he had nine kicks travel more than 50-yards with 15 landing inside the 20-yard-line.

In 2014, Keen helped tight end Tyreese Russell earn John Mackey Award Midseason Watch List accolades, as well as third team All-MAC honors after he led the team in receiving with 39 catches for 523 yards. On special teams, EMU finished the year tied for first nationally with Georgia Tech, Northwestern, and Oklahoma State for most blocked kicks with six. The six rejections were the most since the 2009 season when the Green and White also blocked six kicks. Before arriving in Ypsilanti, Keen joined the Minnesota State University staff prior to the start of the 2011 season as offensive coordinator before serving as acting head coach for the Mavericks in 2012 and 2013. In 2013, Minnesota State finished with an 11-1 record and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after putting together an undefeated Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference season (11-0). Keen was named AFCA Region 5 Coach of the Year after guiding the Mavericks to their second consecutive NSIC regular season championship. Minnesota State finished 13-1 in 2012, earning a berth in the NCAA Division II national semifinals. The Mavericks hosted three NCAA playoff games at Blakeslee Stadium after going undefeated in NSIC action, capturing the 2012 league title with an 11-0 mark. The 2012 squad saw three players earn Capital One Academic All-American honors as kicker Sam Brockshus and defensive end Chris Schaudt were named to the first team, while offensive lineman Josh Meeker was a second-team selection. Additionally, Brockshus was honored as an American Football Coaches Association All-American. Keen, who was named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coach of the Year and American Football Coaches Association Regional Coach of the Year, saw 12 student-athletes earn First, Second, or Honorable Mention All-NSIC honors in 2012. Offensively, the Mavericks finished the year with 5,670 yards of total offense, 3,300 of which were on the ground and 2,370 of which came via the air. The rushing offense total was the second-best single-season effort in school history, while the passing mark was the 10th-best. On the defensive side of the ball, Minnesota State finished with a school record 103 tackles for a loss to complement 22 interceptions, which were tied for the fifth-best single-season effort in school history. In his first season at MSU, Keen oversaw an offensive unit that averaged 31.8 points per game and 357.8 yards of total offense. Prior to coming to Minnesota State, Keen spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, and receivers coach at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. While at UNO, Keen helped oversee Maverick squads that went a combined 19-15 in three seasons, scoring 30 or more points in 19 games. During his time, he helped lead the Mavericks to an NCAA appearance in 2008 and saw the team participate in the Kanza Bowl in 2009. In 2008, UNO ranked

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third in the NCAA in rushing offense and, in 2009, the team was ranked 14th in the nation in total offense and set team records in passing and total offense. He also coached Zach Miller, who was drafted in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prior to his stint in Omaha, Keen spent five seasons as the head coach at Division III Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill. During his time with IC, Keen was 23-27 and his 20 wins in Midwest Conference competition were the most since the Blueboys joined the league in 1983. In total, he led the team to a pair of six-win seasons. He also produced 51 all-conference players while overseeing its growth from just 60 players to over 100. The Blueboys ranked number one in passing offense among Midwest Conference teams in 2007, thanks to an average of 287.5 yards per game. The team also ranked third in total offense during the 2007 campaign at 382.9 yards per game. Keen was also an assistant coach at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., from 1994-2002. At Washington, he coached tight ends and tackles in 1994, linebackers and coordinated special teams from 1995-98, and was the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach from 1999-2002. A Cheyenne, Wyo. native, Keen received his bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1994 and his master’s degree from the University of Missouri in 1997. While at Washington as an undergraduate, Keen was a four-year letterwinner in football and a three-year starter at quarterback. In 1991 and 1993, he was an all-conference pick and an honorable mention All-American selection. Keen and his wife, Michelle, have two sons, Brandon and Cody, and a daughter, Addison.

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Aaron Keen Cheyenne East H.S. - Cheyenne., Wyo. Washington University in St. Louis - Bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education - 1994 University of Missouri - Master’s degree in secondary education - 1997 Wife-Michelle; Children-Addison, Brandon and Cody

Coaching Experience

School Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University Minnesota State University Minnesota State University Minnesota State University University of Nebraska-Omaha Illinois College Washington University in St. Louis

Position Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator/QB Assistant Coach/Special Teams Coord./TE Interim Head Coach Acting Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator Head Coach Assistant Coach

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Assistant Coaches Assistant Coach

Neal Neathery Defensive Coordinator • Linebackers Second Year at EMU • Wheaton, 1993

Entering his second year at EMU is Neal Neathery, who came to Ypsilanti after spending six years at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Neathery serves as the team’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. A coaching veteran of more than two decades, Neathery reunited in 2016 with Creighton after working together for 13 seasons compiling six conference championships and a 109-21 (.838) record between stops at Drake University, Wabash (Ind.) College and Ottawa (Kan.) University. Named the 2007 American Football Coaches Association NCAA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year, he has been the defensive coordinator at each of his five previous coaching stops. The Eagles saw a remarkable improvement in its first season under Neathery, finishing in a tie for the most improved program in the Football Bowl Subdivision. EMU allowed 86.5 yards per game less in 2016 (432.7 per game) than it did in 2015 (519.2 per game) to rank 83rd in the country and seventh in the MAC. The team also took a huge step forward in stopping the run, as the defense gave up 149 yards per game less on the ground in 2016 than it did a year earlier. Overall, EMU was nationally ranked seventh in fumbles recovered, 32nd in turnovers gained, 58th in interceptions, and 59th in rushing defense. Defensive lineman Pat O’Connor finished the season with 20.5 sacks for his career, making him the program leader since 1998. His 8.5 sacks ranked 42nd in the nation and fifth in the MAC. O’Connor and redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Jeremiah Harris were a dynamic combination both forcing and recovering fumbles, with O’Connor ranking 10th nationally in fumbles forced and Harris placing eighth in most fumbles recovered. During his six seasons with Head Coach Larry Coker in the Alamo City, he tutored 21 all-conference performers and helped the defense record an average of 21 turnovers per year. The only defensive coordinator in the program’s history, Neathery helped the Roadrunners make the transition from a startup program to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and finally the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). In 2015, the Texas-San Antonio defense ranked 31st nationally in interceptions with 14 while posting the 37th-best redzone defense with 12 stops from inside the 20-yard line. Neathery’s defense forced 22 turnovers (8 fumbles/14 INTs) and allowed only 168.9 rushing yards per game in 2015, including holding two opponents to less than 100 yards. Individually, defensive end Jason Neill led UTSA’s linemen with 56 tackles (36 solos/20 assists) while setting program single-season records with 11 TFLs and 8.5 sacks (2nd C-USA). Bennett Okotcha’s league-leading four interceptions tied a UTSA single-season record and his 14 pass breakups rank second on the school’s single-season list. A season earlier, UTSA’s defense ranked in the Conference USA top five in five different statistical categories, including second in rushing defense (140.8 ypg), and the unit forced 19 turnovers (10 fumbles/9 INTs). UTSA held a pair of foes to less than 100 yards on

the ground, including a program-record minus-26 in the seasonopening 27-7 win at Houston. Defensive end Robert Singletary and free safety Triston Wade, who was one of 15 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award (nation’s top defensive back), were second-team all-conference selections and linebacker Jens Jeters, defensive tackle Ashaad Mabry and defensive end Cody Rogers received honorable mention. Mabry (New Orleans Saints) and Wade (Seattle Seahwaks) were signed as undrafted free agents in May 2015, while Singletary joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in June 2015. In 2013, Neathery helped lead UTSA to a 7-5 overall record, including victories over a pair of bowl teams. The Roadrunners finished second in the C-USA West Division with a 6-2 mark in their first season in the league. Neathery’s defense forced 14 turnovers (6 fumbles/8 INTs) and allowed only 143.1 rushing yards per game in 2013, including holding three opponents to less than 100 yards. Wade earned second-team all-conference honors, while defensive end Codie Brooks, safety Nic Johnston, linebacker Steven Kurfehs, cornerback Bennett Okotcha, Mabry and Singletary were honorable mention selections. Brooks also was named to the Conference USA All-Freshmen team. In 2012, Neathery helped guide UTSA to an 8-4 overall record and a 3-3 mark in its first and only season in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The campaign was highlighted by historic wins against South Alabama, the program’s first road and Football Bowl Subdivision victory, and New Mexico State, its first league win. The defense forced 29 turnovers (16 fumbles/13 interceptions), which led to 22 scores (15 TDs/7 FGs) in 2012. Three of the team’s top five tacklers were linebackers — Brandon Reeves (1st/95), Kurfehs (4th/71) and Blake Terry (5th/64) — and the unit also combined for 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks. Wade earned first-team All-WAC accolades, while defensive tackle Franky Anaya, Kurfehs and Reeves were named to the second team. The Stillwater, Okla., native helped lead the Roadrunners to a 4-6 record during their inaugural campaign in 2011. The defense allowed just 21.4 points and 126.2 yards rushing per game and forced 21 turnovers (11 fumbles/10 interceptions), which led to 15 scores. Two of the team’s top three tacklers were linebackers — Reeves (1st/69), Kurfehs (3rd/61) — and the unit combined for 190 tackles, including 16 for loss and 8.5 sacks, two interceptions (one TD), a pair of fumble recoveries and seven quarterback hurries. Neathery came to UTSA from Drake University, where he served as assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and linebackers coach with Creighton from 2008-09. During his two seasons in Des Moines, Iowa, the Bulldogs posted a 14-8 record and, as defensive coordinator, he guided the Bulldogs to the top 12 in four defensive categories in the final 2009 NCAA Football Championship Subdivision statistics. Drake ranked No. 2 in tackles for loss, averaging 8.8 per game; No. 5 in quarterback sacks, averaging 3.3 per contest; No. 8 in rushing defense, allowing just 90.6 yards per outing and 12th in total defense limiting opponents to 276.5 yards per game. In 2009, Drake matched the best nine-game start in school

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history (8-1) en route to an 8-3 record and the Bulldogs also finished second in the Pioneer Football League with a 6-2 ledger. Neathery’s defense held opponents to 17.1 points per game and posted 39 sacks, eight interceptions and a pair of shutouts. In his first season, the Bulldogs allowed just 17.8 points and 266.3 yards per contest and registered 14 picks and three whitewashings in a 6-5 campaign. He was the associate head coach at Wabash College from 200107 and was named the 2007 American Football Coaches Association NCAA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year. With Neathery serving as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, Wabash ranked fourth in NCAA Division III in total defense in 2003, No. 3 in scoring defense in 2005 and No. 8 in quarterback sacks in 2007. Neathery was defensive coordinator at Ottawa (Kan.) University from 1997-2000. The Braves compiled a 32-7 record and won the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference championship in 1997 and 2000 en route to competing in the NAIA playoffs. He began his college football coaching career at Sterling (Kan.) College, where he served as defensive line coach in 1994 and linebackers coach in 1995 before being promoted to defensive coordinator in 1996. A 1993 graduate of Wheaton (Ill.) College, he was a four-year starter at defensive end from 1989-93. Neathery served as a captain his senior year and also earned the James Parmalee Most Respected Player Award. Neathery earned his bachelor’s degree in business/economics and bible & theology from Wheaton in 1993 and a master’s degree in health and human performances from Fort Hayes State University in 1995. He and his wife, Rebecca, have two sons, Parker and Michael, and a daughter, Hannah.

The Neal Neathery File

Neal Neathery Stillwater H.S. - Stillwater, Okla. Wheaton College - Bachelor’s degree in business/economics and bible & theology - 1993 Fort Hays State University - Master’s degree in health & human performances - 1995 Wife-Rebecca; Children-Parker, Michael and Hannah

School

Coaching Experience

Eastern Michigan University University of Texas-San Antonio Drake University Wabash (Ind.) College Ottawa (Kan.) University Sterling (Kan.) College Sterling (Kan.) College Sterling (Kan.) College Wheaton (Ill.) College

Position

Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator/LB Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator Assistant Coach/Linebackers Assistant Coach/Defensive Line Student-Athlete

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Assistant Coaches Assistant Coach

Chuck Bullough Defensive Line Second Year at EMU • Michigan State, 1992

Entering his second year at EMU is Chuck Bullough (pronounced BULL-ah), who came to Ypsilanti after spending three years at Syracuse University. A veteran coach of the NFL and college football, Bullough has coached every position on the defensive side of the ball and the offensive line. At EMU, he coaches the defensive line. During Bullough’s 21-year career, he has mentored seven NFL Pro Bowl players and three alternates, five collegiate AllAmericans, and numerous collegiate players who played in the NFL. An accomplished football player and coach, he has been a part of very successful football teams and programs, having coached in 10 bowl games and six NFL playoff games. The Eagles saw a remarkable improvement in its first season with Bullough, finishing in a tie for the most improved program in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). EMU allowed 86.5 yards per game less in 2016 (432.7 per game) than it did in 2015 (519.2 per game) to rank 83rd in the country and seventh in the MAC. The team also took a huge step forward in stopping the run, as the defense gave up 149 yards per game less on the ground in 2016 than it did a year earlier. Overall, EMU was nationally ranked seventh in fumbles recovered, 32nd in turnovers gained, 58th in interceptions, and 59th in rushing defense. Defensive lineman Pat O’Connor finished the season with 20.5 sacks for his career, making him the program leader since 1998. His 8.5 sacks ranked 42nd in the nation and fifth in the MAC. O’Connor and redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Jeremiah Harris were a dynamic combination both forcing and recovering fumbles, with O’Connor ranking 10th nationally in fumbles forced and Harris placing eighth in most fumbles recovered. Before arriving at EMU, Bullough spent three years working as the defensive coordinator at Syracuse from 2013-15. Last year, his Orange defense finished eighth in the FBS and led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) with four defensive touchdowns. The team was also 11th nationally and second in the conference with 12 fumble recoveries. In the season finale, Syracuse held Boston College to nine yards passing, the 10th-fewest passing yards in team single-game history and the lowest total for an SU opponent since 1989. The 2014 Orange defense held nine of its 12 opponents to less than its season average for total offense and was one of four FBS teams to surrender fewer than 10 rushing touchdowns (9). Alabama (5), TCU (9) and Ole Miss (9) were the others. Overall, the SU defense was responsible for four touchdowns (two interception returns, two fumble returns), including two in the team’s win at Wake Forest. Overall, the Orange ranked 14th nationally in defensive touchdowns, 26th

in total defense (349.2 ypg) 29th in redzone defense (77.5), 30th in first downs allowed (240) and 31st in rushing defense (139 ypg). In 2013, the Syracuse defense finished ranked nationally in multiple categories, including third-down defense (15th), rush defense (24th), sacks (18th), and tackles for loss (18th). Furthermore, SU was the only FBS team in the nation not to allow a 100-yard rusher in 2013. The Orange recorded 37 sacks, the third most in school history and the highest total for the Orange since 2001. The team finished with three All-ACC defensive selections, with all three players going on to careers in the NFL. That season, Syracuse shutout two opponents for the first time since the 1997 season. Bullough joined SU after holding the role of defensive assistant with the Cleveland Browns for two seasons. Prior to returning to the NFL, Bullough spent five years at UCLA, as the linebackers coach (2006-08) and defensive coordinator (2009-10). At UCLA, Bullough mentored three 2009 All-Americans in defensive tackle Brian Price, who was also the Pac-10 Conference Defensive Player of the Year, safety Rahim Moore, who led the nation in interceptions, and cornerback Alterraun Verner. In 2009, UCLA was ranked 32nd in total defense, fifth in tackles for a loss, 18th in third down defense, tied for 26th in turnovers forced, 27th in scoring defense, and 28th in pass defense. The Bruins led the Pac-10 in each of those statistical categories, in addition to red-zone points allowed. The 2007 Bruin defense ranked 14th nationally in rushing defense (109.2 yards per game) and 29th in total defense (343.23 yds/g), following up on the 2006 campaign in which the Bruins defense was tied for ninth nationally and led the Pac-10 in total defense. Bullough has familiarity with the Mid-American Conference having spent the 2005 campaign at Western Michigan University, where he coached linebackers. Bronco linebacker Ameer Ismail ranked 34th nationally with 8.0 sacks and tied for sixth in the nation with 20.0 tackles for loss. In 2004, Bullough was linebackers coach and special team’s coordinator at Lake Forest College. A four-year letterwinner (1988-91) and 1992 graduate of Michigan State, Bullough began his coaching career at his alma mater in 1997. He was an assistant defensive backs coach for the Spartans in 1997 and 1998. He moved to the

National Football League, where he worked on the Chicago Bears staff for five seasons, including assistant linebackers and special teams coach (1999-2001), assistant defensive line coach (2002), and assistant secondary coach (2003). During his time in Chicago he worked with Pro Bowl selections Jerry Azumah, Glyn Milburn, Larry Whigham, and Brian Urlacher, who was the 2000 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. At Michigan State, the second-team All-American set an MSU single-season record with 175 tackles. He was a member of three bowl championship teams, including the 1987 Rose Bowl squad, and MSU won two Big Ten Conference titles during his career. The Philadelphia Eagles eighth round selection in the 1992 draft, Bullough spent three seasons with the Miami Dolphins (1993-95). A 1986 graduate of Orchard Park (N.Y.) High School, Bullough is a second generation NFL player and coach. His father, Hank, also played football for the Spartans (1952-54). A fifth round-draft choice of the Green Bay Packers, Hank enjoyed a 33-year coaching career, including 21 seasons in the NFL and 12 years in the collegiate ranks as an assistant coach at his alma mater. Bullough and his wife, Nicole, have two daughters, Chloe and Annika.

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Chuck Bullough Orchard Park H.S. - Orchard Park, N.Y. Michigan State University - Bachelor’s degree in physical education and exercise science - 1992 Wife - Nicole; Children - Chloe and Annika

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Coaching Experience

Eastern Michigan University Syracuse University Cleveland Browns UCLA UCLA Western Michigan University Lake Forest College Chicago Bears Chicago Bears Chicago Bears Michigan State University Michigan State University Indianapolis Colts Miami Dolphins Philadelphia Eagles Michigan State University

Position

Assistant Coach/Defensive Line Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator Defensive Assistant/Linebackers Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator Assistant Coach/Linebackers Assistant Coach/Linebackers Assistant Coach/LBs/Special Teams Coordinator Defensive Assistant/Defensive Backs Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line Defensive Assistant/Linebackers Graduate Assistant/Offensive Line Graduate Assistant/Defensive Backs Player Player Player Student-athlete

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Assistant Coaches Assistant Coach

Todd Frakes Safeties • Recruiting Coordinator Fourth Year at EMU • Centre, 1998

Entering his fourth year at EMU is Todd Frakes, who came to Ypsilanti after spending two years at Drake University. Frakes serves as the team’s safeties coach and recruiting coordinator. Frakes brings significant experience both as a player and coach at many different levels of football, including 14 years as a collegiate coach. He joined the EMU football coaching staff in January 2014 as the secondary coach and recruiting coordinator. Overseeing a youthful secondary in 2016, Frakes’ unit helped the Eagles intercept 11 passes and rank 21st in redzone defense. In 2015, the EMU defense notched four interceptions to go along with 34 pass deflections and 30 breakups. The Green and White finished 33rd nationally in fewest passing yards allows (202.8 ypg) as well as 42nd in redzone defense. For EMU in 2014, the secondary recorded six interceptions and 36 pass breakups. Individually, DaQuan Pace was tied for 10th in the MAC in passes defended with nine breakups. In 2013 at Drake, Frakes’ defensive backs helped the Bulldogs to a top-15 national ranking in first down defense (third - 173), rushing defense (fifth - 94.9 yds/gm), scoring defense (10th - 19.5 ppg) and total defense (11th - 319.6 yds/gm). In the team’s final four games of 2013, Drake’s defense allowed just 14.3 points per game and 241 yards per game. Additionally, the defense forced 12 turnovers during that span while holding opponents to just 33.3 rushing yards per game. Defensive back Mike Ratelle earned All-

Pioneer Football League First-Team honors in 2013. Ratelle reprised his role as one of the top safeties in the PFL with 65 tackles, the secondmost on the team, and a team-high three interceptions and eight passes broken up. His 11 total passes defended ranked fourth in the PFL while his three interceptions were tied for sixth. In his first season with the Bulldogs’ defense backs, Frakes helped engineer a pass defense that ranked second in the Pioneer Football League by allowing just 185 passing yards per game. Individually, three of Drake’s defensive backs earned All-PFL honors as the team shared the conference championship. Frakes has experienced success at every stop in his career. Prior to joining the staff at Drake, he was an assistant coach at San Francisco’s St. Ignatius College Prep in 2011. As the running backs coach, he helped lead St. Ignatius to just the second Central Coastal Section title in school history. Before his season at St. Ignatius, Frakes spent time overseas as head coach of the Kirchdorf Wildcats of the South Bavarian League in Germany. In his only season with Kirchdorf, he also handled defensive coordinator duties while leading his team to a 14-1 record and a SBL championship. Frakes began his coaching career after playing football at Centre College in Danville, Ky. He started for three seasons at defensive back, serving as a captain and earning allconference honors as a senior in 1998. Frakes joined the coaching staff following his successful playing career, eventually serving as special teams coordinator, defensive coordinator, and recruiting coordinator at

different times. In his nine seasons as an assistant at Centre, his teams went 59-30, including a Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship in 2003. Frakes coached 20 All-SCAC performers in the defensive backfield during his time on staff. Frakes earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Centre College in 1998. He received the David F. Hughes Memorial Scholarship and was granted a University Graduate Scholarship to attend the University of Cincinnati. There, he received a masters of applied economics degree in 2001 with a concentration in business. Frakes and his wife, Meghan, have a daughter, Hadley.

The Todd Frakes File Name: Todd Frakes High School: Indian Hill H.S. - Cincinnati, Ohio College: Centre College - Bachelor’s degree in economics - 1998 University of Cincinnati - Master’s degree in applied economics - 2001 Family: Wife-Meghan; Children - Hadley Year 2014-Pres. 2012-13 2011 2010 2000-09 1999-00 1995-98

Coaching Experience

School Eastern Michigan University Drake University San Francisco St. Ignatius College Prep Kirchdorf Wildcats (Germany) Centre College Indian Hill (Ohio) High School Centre College

Position Assistant Coach/Safeties/Recruiting Coordinator Assistant Coach/DBs/Recruiting Coordinator Assistant Coach/Running Backs Head Coach/Defensive coordinator Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator/DBs Assistant Coach Student-Athlete/Defensive Back

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Assistant Coaches Assistant Coach

Herb Haygood Wide Receivers Fourth Year at EMU • Michigan State, 2007

Entering his fourth year at EMU is Herb Haygood, who came to Ypsilanti after spending a year at Indiana University. Haygood serves as the team’s wide receivers coach. EMU’s offense made a splash in 2016 en route to its first bowl appearance in 29 years, as the Eagles ranked 35th in the FBS in total offense at 455.2 yards per game. The team shattered the school record for total offense with 5,917 yards, breaking the previous record of 5,010. Other notable offensive highlights for the Eagles this past season include ranking 16th nationally in third down conversions, 18th in passing offense, 21st in red zone offense, and 25th in first down offense. Wide receiver Sergio Bailey II earned Third Team All-MAC honor after leading the squad with 60 receptions for 868 yards and seven touchdowns. During the 2015 campaign, EMU finished the year with 39 touchdowns, a mark that tied for the fifth-most in a single-season during the squad’s 124-year history, while its 4,560 yards of total offense was also the fifth most. Through the air, EMU wide receivers combined for 2,666 yards, ranking seventh in program single-season annals. EMU’s passing attack spread the wealth with seven different receivers having 20-or-more receptions, Eastern Michigan was one of just three schools nationally to accomplish that feat. In his first year at EMU, Haygood’s youthful receiving corps caught 107 passes and seven touchdowns. Individually, junior Dustin Creel

had career days against Ball State, Nov. 22. Creel finished with career bests in catches (14) and receiving yards (152), Entering the game with just nine catches for 75 yards all year long, Creel nearly tripled his season reception and yardage totals with his performance against the Cardinals. The 14 catches for Creel was the fifth-most ever in a single game by an Eagle, and his receiving yards for the game rank 26th all-time in EMU history. At Indiana, Haygood was the associate director of player personnel helping serve as the point person on all of the Hoosiers’ recruiting efforts, as well as coordinating camps and high school coaches clinic. Haygood worked as an offensive intern at Mid-American Conference foe Miami University in 2011 and 2012, assisting with the RedHawks wide receivers. He coached wide receivers and special teams from 2007-10 at Saginaw Valley State University. In 2006-07, Haygood was a wide receivers and special teams coach at Olivet College. Haygood worked as an intern and student assistant strength and conditioning coach at his alma mater, Michigan State University, in 2005. An outstanding receiver at Michigan State, Haygood won four varsity letters for the Spartans from 1997-2001 and was elected team captain his senior year. He also was an All-American kick returner for the Spartans. As a professional athlete, Haygood was drafted in the fifth round of the 2002 National Football League draft by the Denver Broncos.

He was picked up later by the Indianapolis Colts. In 2004, Haygood played for Scottish Claymore in NFL Europe, the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs and the Canadian Football League’s Montreal Alouettes. He spent the 2006 season with the Tampa Bay Storm in the Arena Football League. In 2010, Haygood earned a Bill Walsh NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship with the Detroit Lions. The 2007 graduate of MSU is married to the former Emily Weaver. They have a son, Miles.

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Herbert Donta “Herb” Haygood Sarasota H.S. - Sarasota, Fla. Michigan State University - Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology - 2007 Wife-Emily; Children - Miles

Coaching/Playing Experience

School Eastern Michigan University Indiana University Miami University Saginaw Valley State University Olivet College Michigan State University NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs NFL’s Indianapolis Colts NFL’s Denver Broncos Michigan State University

Position Assistant Coach/Wide receivers Associate Director of Player Personnel Offensive Intern Assistant Coach/Wide receivers/Special teams Assistant Coach/Wide receivers/Special teams Student Assistant Strength Coach Player Player Player Student-Athlete/Wide Receiver

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Assistant Coaches Assistant Coach

Luke Meadows Offensive Line First Year at EMU • South Dakota St., 1999

Entering his first year at EMU is Luke Meadows, who came to Ypsilanti after spending the past year at Garden City Community College. Meadows brings 18 years of college coaching experience, including 16 years of coaching the offensive line and seven years as a coordinator. At EMU, he will coach the offensive line. During his career, Meadows has coached one Academic All-American, five All-Americans, 24 All-Conference, 17 Academic All-Conference, and two All-Newcomer Awards at the offensive line position. In addition, he has coached 16 players that have been drafted or signed as free agents in the NFL . Most recently, Meadows was the assistant head coach and offensive line coach at 2016 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national champion Garden City CC in Garden City, Kan. The Broncbusters steamrolled through their 2016 schedule en route to an 11-0 record by outscoring the oppostion by an average of 19 points per game (GC 28.7, OPP 9.1). The program captured its first Jayhawk Conference title since 2001 and finished off the program’s first-ever perfect season with a 25-22 victory over Arizona Western College in the NJCAA Football Championship Game. Overall, the offense racked up 194.8 yards and 15.7 first downs per game on the ground. Meadows joined the Broncbuster staff after serving two years as the offensive line coach at the University of Southern Mississippi. He arrived after a 1-11 season and the team made a major jump to 9-5 in 2015 while winning the Conference USA West Division title. During his time at USM, the offense improved from 17.9 points per game to 39.9, the rushing offense jumped from 72.9 to 179.8 yards per game (leading the league in 2015), and the total offense improved from 315.5 to 509.5 yards per game. In 2015, USM became the second team in NCAA history to have a 4,000 yard passer, a 1,000 yard receiver, and two 1,000 yard rushers. In addition, USM had one of the most explosive offenses in the nation, leading all schools with plays of 20+ yards (109) and second in plays of 30+ yards (54). Meadows came to Hattiesburg with a wealth of experience after spending two seasons (2012-13) at Florida Atlantic University, where he was elevated to offensive coordinator midway through the 2013 campaign. When he joined the FAU staff, Meadows was asked to build something from scratch for the first time in 10 years. While he returned several starters, the line was asked to

protect for a new system and for the first time the Owls’ line had to work with a mobile quarterback, who finished fourth in the league in total offense and as the top rushing quarterback in C-USA with 767 yards. Meadows began the year with two linemen that had earned significant playing time. He inserted a junior college transfer, as well as the emergence of two younger players, and the starting five remained intact except for one player missing an early season game in the schedule. The stability paid off with more than a 100-yard improvement in FAU’s total offense and a national rank jump of 22 spots. The line’s pass protection saw the quarterback pass efficiency rating improve by 55 spots while the sacks allowed ranking jumped 21 spots. The running game maintained its production despite losing FAU’s all-time rushing leader. The offensive line helped by eliminating the sacks and a negative 179 rushing yards lost by the previous season’s quarterbacks. Prior to FAU, Meadows worked at South Dakota State for 10 years, serving as an offensive line coach from 2002-05 before being promoted to assistant head coach/offensive coordinator (2006-11). He was the longest-tenured assistant on John Stiegelemeier’s SDSU coaching staff for 10 seasons, six as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. In that time, four players earned All-American honors, one academic honor, 19 selected All-Conference and 16 received Academic All-Conference recognition, while two All-Newcomers were awarded to offensive linemen. A Hot Springs, S.D. native, Meadows began his coaching career as an undergraduate student at SDSU. After earning a bachelor’s degree in 1999, he continued as a graduate assistant with the Jackrabbits during the 1999-00 seasons, coaching the running backs, including Jackrabbit career rushing leader and All-American Josh Ranek. In 2005, Meadows coached an offensive line that helped pave the way for the leading rushing attack in the Great West Football Conference, averaging 227.4 yards per game. During Meadows’ time on staff, the Jackrabbits posted four of the top 10 single-season rushing totals in school history and five of the top 10 single-game rushing performances. In addition, SDSU recorded four of the top-10 scoring averages in the program’s history, including 35.6 points per game in 2008. The 2008 squad also set an SDSU single-season record with 427 points in 12 games, scoring 40 or more points in a game six times. With Meadows on the coaching staff, SDSU established 11 team single-game and single-season offensive records,

including rolling up 689 yards of total offense in the 2005 Hobo Day victory over Missouri-Rolla. Jackrabbit players he coached also established 30 new individual school records during his tenure. Under Meadows’ guidance, Jackrabbit offensive linemen combined for seven First-Team AllConference selections, 10 Second-Team selections, and a pair of All-Americans. Mitch Erickson, who ended his collegiate career in 2007 with his third straight First-Team All-Great West Football Conference selection, was nearly a consensus All-America pick within the Division I Football Championship Subdivision as a senior. Likewise, center Ryan McKnight earned multiple All-America honors during his senior season in 2010, including First-Team recognition from the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Also during the 2010 season, the Jackrabbit offensive line ranked second in the Football Championship Subdivision, yielding only six sacks the entire campaign. Erickson signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos and later spent time with the Seattle Seahawks. Casey Knips and Casey Bender, both starters on the Jackrabbits’ 2009 FCS playoff team, received invitations to NFLcamps in 2010 with the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns, respectively. After working as a graduate assistant for South Dakota State (1999-00), Meadows spent a season as offensive line coach at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Meadows and his wife Rochelle have two children, Daulton and Addyson.

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Name: High School: College: Family:

Luke Meadows Hot Springs H.S. - Hot Springs, S.D. South Dakota State University - Bachelor’s degree in history - 1999 Wife - Rochelle; Children - Daulton and Addyson

Year 2017-Pres. 2016 2014-15 2013 2012 2006-11 2002-05 2001 1999-00

School Eastern Michigan University Garden City Community College University of Southern Mississippi Florida Atlantic University Florida Atlantic University South Dakota State University South Dakota State University Wartburg College South Dakota State University

Coaching Experience

Position Assistant Coach/Offensive Line Assistant Head Football Coach/Offensive Line Assistant Coach/Offensive Line Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator/OL Assistant Coach/Offensive Line Assistant Head Football Coach/Offensive Coord. Assistant Coach/Offensive Line Assistant Coach/Offensive Line Offensive Graduate Assistant

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Assistant Coaches Assistant Coach

Jay Nunez

Special Teams Coordinator • Tight Ends First Year at EMU • Pittsburg State, 2009 and caught 16 passes for 202 yards and a team. He was a team captain as a senior touchdown. and was a semi-finalist for the William V. From 2011-15, Nunez served as the Campbell Trophy in 2009, which is awarded quality control assistant for special teams by the National Football Foundation and at Minnesota and helped manage the day- is given to the American college football to-day operations of the unit. He also aided player with the best combination of the Gophers with opponent breakdowns academics, community service, and on-field and other tasks. Nunez got his coaching performance. start at Pittsburg State, where he worked A native of Alva, Okla., Nunez received his with the offensive and defensive lines for bachelor’s degree in history/government in two seasons. He also developed game and 2009 and his master’s degree in educational weight room plans in addition to help with leadership in 2013 from Pittsburg State. video sessions and recruiting. Nunez and his wife, Ashley, have a son, Nunez was a four-year letter winner Aaron. Entering his first year at EMU is Jay Nunez, on the Pittsburg State University football who came to Ypsilanti after spending the past year at Southern Illinois University. At EMU, he will be the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. Nunez served as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach for the SIU football program in 2016. Nunez arrived in Carbondale, Ill. after five seasons at the University of Minnesota under Head Coach Jerry Kill. In Nunez’s only season with the Salukis, he guided SIU to some of the most dynamic special teams play in the nation. Southern led the Missouri Valley Football Conference in kick return average and ranked eighth nationally. “True” freshman D.J. Davis was named All-MVFC as a returner after averaging an MVFC-best 26.0 yards per kick return. He took the opening kick versus Murray State 98 yards for a touchdown, the second-longest kick return for a touchdown in school history. The Jay Nunez File In addition to kick returns, SIU blocked Name: Jay Nunez two kicks while allowing zero, and kicker High School: Alva H.S. - Alva, Okla. Austin Johnson became the first kicker in College: Pittsburg State University - Bachelor’s degree in history/government - 2009 SIU history to hit three career field goals of Pittsburg State University - Master’s degree in educational leadership- 2013 Family: Wife - Ashley; Son - Aaron 50 yards or longer. Nunez’s special teams units pulled off a fake PAT (vs. South Dakota Coaching Experience State), a fake punt (vs. Murray State), and a Year School Position fake field goal (vs. No. 23 Western Illinois) 2017-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Assistant Coach/Special Teams Coord./TE all successfully. 2016 Southern Illinois University Assistant Coach/Special Teams Coord./TE 2011-15 University of Minnesota Quality Control Assistant - Special Teams Under Nunez’s guidance, freshman 2005-09 Pittsburg State University Football student-athlete tight end Jacob Varble started 10 games 76

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Assistant Coaches Assistant Coach

Jay Peterson Running Backs Ninth Year at EMU • Miami, 1985

Jay Peterson, a former assistant coach at three NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools, is in his second tour as an assistant football coach at Eastern Michigan University in 2016. He serves as the team’s running backs coach. A standout running back at Miami University, Peterson has 32 years of coaching experience at the professional, collegiate and high school levels. Peterson previously spent five years in Ypsilanti, when he served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach from 200408, while also holding the title of assistant head coach during the 2007 and 2008 seasons. EMU’s offense made a splash in 2016 en route to its first bowl appearance in 29 years, as the Eagles ranked 35th in the FBS in total offense at 455.2 yards per game. The team shattered the school record for total offense with 5,917 yards, breaking the previous record of 5,010. On the ground, redshirt sophomore running back Ian Eriksen led the rushing attack with 771 yards on 184 carries and nine scores. During the 2015 campaign, EMU finished the year with 39 touchdowns, a mark that tied for the fifth-most in a single-season during the squad’s 124-year history, while its 4,560 yards of total offense was also the fifth most. On the ground, EMU churned out the 14th-best single-season rushing total at 1,894 yards. Individually, Darius Jackson turned in one of the finest seasons in Eastern Michigan history in 2015, setting the school’s single-season record with 16 touchdowns. He also became the first EMU tailback since Bronson Hill in 2013 to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season and is just the 13th player in program history to do so. Peterson completed a three-year stretch as an assistant coach at his alma mater. He served the final two seasons as the RedHawks’ defensive coordinator while also coaching the team’s linebackers. Under his tutelage, six of Peterson’s defensive players earned All-MAC honors in his three seasons. That total includes three-time First Team All-MAC defensive back Dayonne Nunley, who finished this season with 88 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one interception and 13 pass break-ups. Peterson joined the RedHawks after stops at Illinois State University and EMU.

In his first season with the Redbirds, Peterson helped turn around a defensive unit that only totaled three interceptions and 11 quarterback sacks in 2009 and posted a turnover margin (-1.36) that ranked No. 115 nationally out of 118 FBS teams. The 2009 Redbird defense totaled 14 interceptions, the most for an ISU team since 2006 when the Redbirds picked off 17 passes, and recorded 25 sacks on the season. In five seasons, the Eastern Michigan defense improved dramatically, from a high of 469.6 yards allowed per game in 2004 to a drop of almost 100 yards in 2006, at 388.3 yards per game. Under Peterson’s guidance, EMU linebacker Daniel Holtzclaw was named to the 2008 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list and the 2008 Rotary Lombardi Award preliminary watch list. Holtzclaw was also named a freshman All-American in 2005 and a First Team All-MAC selection in 2007. Prior to joining the Eastern Michigan staff, Peterson spent five years at Big Ten Conference member Northwestern. While at Northwestern, Peterson served as the defensive line coach from 2002-03, after previously working with the Wildcat linebackers and special teams. In 2001, Northwestern’s linebackers were rated among the best in the nation, with two players, Kevin Bentley and Billy Silva, both making the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list. He also coached Napoleon Harris, who was a first-round pick by the Oakland Raiders in 2002. Prior to his Northwestern stint, Peterson was an assistant coach in charge of linebackers and helped with the special teams at Miami from 1991-98. During his career at Miami, Peterson coached several All-MAC linebackers, including two-time MAC Defensive Player of the Year JoJuan Armour. Armour was named a third team All-American by the Associated Press. Another Peterson pupil, Dustin Cohen, was named third team All-America by The Football News, along with Armour. He has also spent time coaching in the professional ranks, as he spent three summers in the NFL Minority Coaching Internship program, serving various roles with

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the Indianapolis Colts (1995), Detroit Lions (1997) and Chicago Bears (2001). He was also an assistant football coach at three high schools in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area: Cadiz (1985-87), Anderson (1988-89) and Withrow (1990) high schools. Peterson was a standout running back for the thenRedskins, where he earned four varsity letters from 1980-83 at Miami. His career total of 2,874 rushing yards ranks fifth on MU’s all-time career rushing list. He was a co-captain as a senior and was a First Team All-MAC selection in 1982, a second team pick in 1983 and an honorable mention choice in 1981. Peterson graduated from Miami in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Peterson and his wife, Freda, have a daughter, Jada.

The Jay Peterson File

Adrian Jay Peterson Cadiz H.S. - Hopedale, Ohio Miami University - Bachelor’s degree in elementary education - 1985 Wife-Freda; Children-Jada

Year 2014-Pres. 2011-13 2009-10 2007-08 2004-06 2002-03 1999-2001 Summer 2001 1991-98 Summer 1997 Summer 1995 1990 1988-89 1985-87

Coaching Experience

School Eastern Michigan University Miami University Illinois State University Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University Northwestern University Northwestern University NFL-Chicago Bears Miami University NFL-Detroit Lions NFL-Indianapolis Colts Withrow High School (Ohio) Anderson High School (Ohio) Cadiz High School (Ohio)

Position Assistant Coach/Running Backs Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator/LB Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Assistant Coach/Defensive Line Assistant Coach/Linebackers & Special Teams NFL Minority Coaching Internship Linebackers & Special Teams NFL Minority Coaching Internship NFL Minority Coaching Internship Linebackers & Special Teams Linebackers & Special Teams Linebackers & Special Teams

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Assistant Coaches Assistant Coach

Fred Reed

Cornerbacks Second Year at EMU • Colorado Mesa, 1994

Entering his second year at EMU is Fred Reed, who came to Ypsilanti after spending three years at Syracuse University. A veteran coach with experience at the collegiate and professional levels, he serves as the team’s cornerbacks coach. Reed’s 23-year coaching career includes 21 seasons in the college ranks and two years in the National Football League. Reed’s resume includes six bowl games and three conference championships, and he has coached four All-Americans and 13 first-team all-conference selections and developed 11 NFL prospects. The Eagles saw a remarkable improvement in its first season with Reed, finishing in a tie for the most improved program in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). EMU allowed 86.5 yards per game less in 2016 (432.7 per game) than it did in 2015 (519.2 per game) to rank 83rd in the country and seventh in the MAC. Senior DaQuan Pace wrapped up his stellar EMU career as the career pass breakup leader with 28 career interruptions. The cornerback finished with 50 total tackles and a team-high three interceptions, as well as a team-best nine breakups. His three picks ranked fifth in the MAC, as well as 64th in the country, while his 11 passes defended were tied for ninth in the MAC. Reed spent three years working with the defensive backs at Syracuse from 2013-15. Last year, Reed helped develop safety Antwan Cordy who finished second on the team in tackles (68) and set the school singleseason record for most tackles-for-loss by a defensive back with 12.0. A season earlier in 2014, the Orange defense held nine of its 12 opponents to less than its season average for total offense and was one of four Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams to surrender fewer than 10 rushing touchdowns (9). Additionally, the SU defense was responsible for four touchdowns (2 interceptions returns, 2 fumble returns), including two in the team’s win at Wake Forest. During the 2013 campaign, Syracuse was the only FBS team in the nation not to allow a 100-yard rusher as it won the 2013 Texas Bowl. In total, the defense finished ranked nationally in multiple categories, including third-down defense (15th), rush defense

(24th), sacks (18th), and tackles for loss (18th). Reed had two coaching stints at Ohio University. He spent three years as the cornerbacks and punt return coach before coming to Syracuse, during which the Bobcats won one Mid-American Conference East Division championship and played in three bowl games, including the 2010 New Orleans Bowl, 2011 Idaho Potato Bowl and 2012 Independence Bowl, and he developed all-conference selection Travis Carrie. Ohio won both the Idaho Potato Bowl and the Independence Bowl. In 2005, Reed also mentored the cornerbacks and punt return team. He coached All-American defensive back Dion Byrum, who led the MAC and ranked second in the nation with six interceptions. Reed was the secondary coach at the University at Buffalo in 2008 when the Bulls won the MAC championship and played in the International Bowl. His 2008 defense led the nation in forced fumbles and his 2009 unit ranked 43rd in total defense, which was the highest finish for a Bulls defense in 10 years. In 2009, Reed was promoted to defensive coordinator and he also coached the secondary. That season, the Bulls’ defense led the MAC in opponent fourth down conversion percentage (27.3 percent), finished third in total defense (342.7) and first downs allowed (232), fourth in rushing defense (131.8) and fourth in pass defense efficiency (120.0) Reed mentored two-time All-MAC safeties Davonte Shannon and Mike Newton. In 2006 and 2007, Reed was a defensive assistant for the Detroit Lions working with the safeties, including Kenoy Kennedy, Terrence Holt, Daniel Bullocks and Gerald Alexander. Prior to his first stint at Ohio, Reed spent two seasons as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He helped lead the Mavericks to a Top 25 ranking in both the 2003 and 2004 season and a North Central Conference Championship in 2004. His defense led the conference in takeaways in both 2003 and 2004 and ranked second in the conference in overall defense in 2004. Prior to being elevated to defensive coordinator, Reed Name: High School: College: Family: Year

2016-Pres. 2013-15 2010-12 2008-09 2006-07 2005 2003-04 2000-02 1997-99 1996 1995 1994

spent three seasons as special teams coordinator and defensive secondary coach at UNO. In 2000, the Mavericks led the NCC in pass efficiency defense en route to winning the conference championship. Reed spent three seasons as recruiting coordinator and linebackers coach at Michigan Tech. In 1999, he helped lead the Huskies to a 6-5 mark - their first winning season in five years. He started his career as secondary coach at South Dakota in 1994. He also coached the secondary for a season at Minnesota Morris (1996). Reed is a 1994 graduate of Colorado Mesa University with a bachelor’s degree in recreation management. He played free safety for the Mavericks from 1991-92. He earned his master’s in sports management from the United States Sports Academy in 2002. Reed and his wife, LaShannon, have two children, Amare’ and Khamara.

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Fred Reed Thorton H.S. - Harvey, Ill. Colorado Mesa University - Bachelor’s degree in recreation & leisure studies - 1994 United States Sports Academy - Master’s in sports management - 2002 Wife - LaShannn; Children - Amare’ and Khamara School

Coaching Experience

Eastern Michigan University Syracuse University Ohio University University at Buffalo Detroit Lions Ohio University University of Nebraska-Omaha University of Nebraska-Omaha Michigan Technological University University of Minnesota, Morris University of Nebraska-Omaha University of South Dakota

Position

Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks Assistant Coach/Defensive Backs Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks/Punt Return Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator/DBs Defensive Assistant Safeties Coach Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks/Punt Return Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator/DBs Assistant Coach/Defensive Backs/Special Teams Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator/LBs Assistant Coach/Secondary Coach Graduate Assistant Coach Assistant Coach/Secondary Coach

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Support Staff Dir. of Operations

Video Coordinator

Dylan Saccone

Brian Overholt

Second Year at EMU Sacred Heart, 2013

Second Year at EMU Eastern Michigan, 2009

Dylan Saccone is in his second season as the director of football operations at Eastern Michigan University. He oversees and supervises all the day-to-day administrative operations of the football program and all of its major components, including: budget, travel, recruiting, camps, alumni relations, and bowl game coordination. Saccone spent the past three seasons (2013-15) as Syracuse University’s Football Operations & Recruiting Assistant. Saccone joined the Syracuse football program in 2013 as an operations and recruiting assistant. He also served as the interim director of football operations in the spring of 2015. There, he assisted in the management of team logistics, including travel, transportation, and accommodations for Orange players, coaches, and support staff. He also assisted the recruiting department in coordination of official and unofficial visits, among other duties. Prior to joining the Orange, Saccone was a member of the gameday operations staff at his alma mater, Sacred Heart University. In that role, he assisted with event setup, in-game promotions, ticket distribution, and customer service. Saccone earned his bachelor’s degree in sport management from Sacred Heart in 2013.

Brian Overholt is in his second season as the video coordinator at Eastern Michigan University. The 29-year-old Overholt directs all aspects of the football team’s audio-visual productions using different production methods and techniques. Responsible for managing a student video staff, Overholt manages all aspects of football coaches film, including filming of practices, games, recruiting, and workouts. He is also charged with updating, maintaining, and producing content for the team’s social media outlets. Before becoming video coordinator in March of 2016, Overholt was the video intern for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns for two seasons. As an undergraduate at EMU, Overholt was as student video assistant for the football team and then worked as the assistant video coordinator from 2013-14. Overholt graduated from EMU in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in business management before earning his master’s degree in sports management in 2012.

Graduate Assistant

Hayden Hawk

Tate Omli

Second Year at EMU Central Missouri, 2014

Second Year at EMU Northern Iowa, 2014

Hayden Hawk enters his second season as graduate assistant working with the offense in 2016. A 2014 graduate of the University Central Missouri with a degree in actuarial science and statistics, Hawk most recently served as an offensive quality control assistant for the SMU football program, where he worked with the quarterbacks. A two-time captain for the UCM football team at quarterback, Hawk finished his career with 5,687 yards passing and 46 touchdowns. He completed 63 percent of his passes while rushing for 10 scores. A two-time MIAA All-Conference selection, he directed the No. 1 scoring offense in 2014 as the team won the Texarkana Bowl while ranking second in total offense and fourth in passing. The team ranked first in passing offense and fourth in total offense in 2013 as Hawk led the MIAA averaging 303.4 yds/game through the air. A two-year starter at Coppell High School, Hawk threw for over 3,400 yards with 29 touchdowns as a senior when he helped lead the team to an 11-2 record and earned District Offensive MVP honors and all-region accolades. He was a Montana National QB of the Year Top 36 and team captain and was also a two-year starter for the lacrosse team earning honorable mention all-state honors and named state tournament MVP after helping squad to state championship.

Tate Omli enters his second season as graduate assistant working with the defense in 2016. A 2014 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in management, Omli most recently served as an graduate assistant for the Angelo State University football program. At UNI, Olmi earned Missouri Valleyball Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week and the National Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Missouir State. She also finished with nine tackles, including eight solo stops against Western Illinois. For his efforts he was named to the MVFC All-Newcomer team. Prior to UNI, Olmi was second on the team in tackles with 87 at Butler Community College during his sophomore season. He notched four interceptions and a touchdown in his final season. Voted second team NJCAA All-American and first team all-conference, Olmi was voted top-11 overall plater in the conference after notching 45 tackles and a pair of interceptions as a freshman. Olmi attended Ell Saline High School, totalling 22 interceptions. He was a threetime Class 2A All-State selection at defensive back and named to Saline County’s 2000-09 All-Decade team. Olmi also won two state wrestling titles at 189 lbs. while also collecting a trio of all-state accolades as a catcher in baseball.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Support Staff Graduate Assistant

Graduate Assistant

Mike Piatkowski

Will Temizer

Second Year at EMU Drake, 2012

Second Year at EMU Indiana, 2016

Mike Piatkowski enters his second season as graduate assistant working with the offense in 2016. A 2012 graduate of Drake University, Piatkowski most recently served as a graduate assistant for the Midland University football program. The quarterback for Head Coach Chris Creighton at Drake, Piatkowski set nearly ever career passing mark in rewriting the Bulldogs’ record book and becoming one of the nation’s top passers. He finished the 2012 season ranked 13th nationally in total offense with 291.6 yards per game.

Will Temizer enters his second season as a graduate assistant working as a recruiting coordinator for EMU in 2016. Temizer is a 2016 graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor degree in sport marketing & management. While at IU, he worked with the Hoosiers football program as a recruiting assistant. He is a Cincinnati, Ohio native and attended Summit Country Day High School.

Graduate Assistant

Delbert Tyler First Year at EMU Hampton, 2013 Operations Assistant Delbert Tyler is entering his first season as a graduate assistant for the Eastern Michigan football team. He will work primarily with EMU’s defense.

Deanna Christiano

Operations Assistant

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Operations Assistant

Jason Daniels

Graphic Designer

Travis Hensely

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2016 YEAR IN REVIEW Sergio Bailey II

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

2016 EMU Statistics 2016 EMU FOOTBALL STATISTICS (7-6, 4-4 MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE) DATE OPPONENT RESULT SCORE OVERALL CONFERENCE TV Sep 02 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY W 61-14 1-0-0 0-0-0 ESPN3 Sep 10 at Missouri L 21-61 1-1-0 0-0-0 SEC Network Sep 17 at Charlotte W 37-19 2-1-0 0-0-0 CUSA.tv Sep 23 WYOMING W 27-24 3-1-0 0-0-0 CBS Sports Oct 01 at Bowling Green* W 28-25 4-1-0 1-0-0 ESPN3 Oct 08 TOLEDO L 20-35 4-2-0 1-1-0 ESPN3 Oct 15 at Ohio* W 27-20 5-2-0 2-1-0 ESPN3 Oct 22 at#20 Western Michigan* L 31-45 5-3-0 2-2-0 ASN Oct 29 MIAMI* L 15-28 5-4-0 2-3-0 ASN Nov 08 at Ball State* W 48-41 6-4-0 3-3-0 CBS Sports Nov 16 NORTHERN ILLINOIS& LOT 24-31 6-5-0 3-4-0 ESPNU Nov 22 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W 26-21 7-5-0 4-4-0 ESPN3 Dec 23 vs Old Dominion L 20-24 7-6-0 4-4-0 ESPN * - Mid-American Conference game TEAM STATISTICS

SCORING Points Per Game Points Off Turnovers FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average KICKOFFS-Yards Average Per Kick Net kick average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game

EMU 385 29.6 87 303 115 167 21 2068 2271 203 480 4.3 159.1 21 3849 309-519-17 7.4 12.5 296.1 25 5917 999 5.9 455.2 49-979 9-27 11-155 20.0 3.0 14.1 14-6 76-741 57.0 63-2739 43.5 40.1 78-4614 59.2 39.0 30:48 95/203 47% 8/13 62% 21-119 0 47 19-24 0-1 (51-57) 89% (36-57) 63% (42-43) 98% 106064 6/17677

OPP 388 29.8 79 311 124 159 28 2178 2434 256 502 4.3 167.5 23 3447 279-461-11 7.5 12.4 265.2 25 5625 963 5.8 432.7 55-1072 16-115 17-239 19.5 7.2 14.1 29-13 73-704 54.2 69-2699 39.1 36.7 74-4372 59.1 38.8 29:12 75/179 42% 12/16 75% 13-89 -1 52 9-15 0-0 (37-44) 84% (30-44) 68% (47-50) 94% 137383 6/22897

RUSHING ERIKSEN, Ian TURNER, Breck BANHAM, Blake ROBACK, Brogan PORTER, Todd VANN, Shaq BAILEY, Sergio HULLIBARGER, Alec DAUGHERTY, Eddie PARKER, Willie SEXTON, Mathew PORTER, Antoine HOLDER, Isaac TEAM Total.......... Opponents......

ATTEN. 16,409 51,192 15,080 17,012 19,382 21,412 23,566 23,721 16,481 4,442 15,603 19,147 13,422

GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg. 11-8 184 796 25 771 4.2 9 31 70.1 10-1 77 432 15 417 5.4 4 50 41.7 9-1 61 297 3 294 4.8 2 50 32.7 10-8 63 300 77 223 3.5 2 21 22.3 5-5 41 196 23 173 4.2 1 30 34.6 2-2 21 170 4 166 7.9 2 58 83.0 13-12 3 22 0 22 7.3 0 10 1.7 13-0 3 16 0 16 5.3 0 9 1.2 13-7 2 12 0 12 6.0 0 7 0.9 5-0 10 21 9 12 1.2 1 7 2.4 8-0 1 9 0 9 9.0 0 9 1.1 12-3 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 13-1 1 0 4 -4 -4.0 0 0 -0.3 7-0 12 0 43 -43 -3.6 0 0 -6.1 13 480 2271 203 2068 4.3 21 58 159.1 13 502 2434 256 2178 4.3 23 60 167.5

PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct ROBACK, Brogan 10-8 131.9 219-372-7 58.9 PORTER, Todd 5-5 127.8 87-142-9 61.3 HOLDER, Isaac 13-1 218.8 1-2-1 50.0 PENSYL, James 1-0 213.4 2-2-0 100.0 TEAM 7-0 0.0 0-1-0 0.0 Total.......... 13 131.2 309-519-17 59.5 Opponents...... 13 136.5 279-461-11 60.5 RECEIVING BAILEY, Sergio PORTER, Antoine KILBY, Nigel DAUGHERTY, Eddie NIUPALAU, Johnnie ARISTILDE, Dieuly ERIKSEN, Ian HOLDER, Isaac BROWNING, Sam BUSCHMAN, Dan TURNER, Breck BANHAM, Blake PARKER, Willie SEXTON, Mathew FULLER, Izaiah ROBINSON, Lavonte DAVIS, Kevin Total.......... Opponents......

G 13-12 12-3 12-1 13-7 13-11 6-0 11-8 13-1 9-2 13-13 10-1 9-1 5-0 8-0 11-1 13-1 3-0 13 13

No. Yds 60 868 44 491 34 437 31 289 28 359 25 492 21 243 16 123 12 123 10 166 8 67 7 71 5 32 3 51 2 19 2 13 1 5 309 3849 279 3447

Yds 2694 1064 64 27 0 3849 3447

Avg 14.5 11.2 12.9 9.3 12.8 19.7 11.6 7.7 10.2 16.6 8.4 10.1 6.4 17.0 9.5 6.5 5.0 12.5 12.4

TD Lng Avg. 18 75 269.4 7 49 212.8 0 64 4.9 0 16 27.0 0 0 0.0 25 75 296.1 25 87 265.2

TD Long Avg. 7 57 66.8 4 38 40.9 4 64 36.4 0 29 22.2 4 49 27.6 2 75 82.0 0 32 22.1 1 17 9.5 0 24 13.7 2 32 12.8 0 18 6.7 0 27 7.9 0 10 6.4 0 40 6.4 0 18 1.7 1 9 1.0 0 5 1.7 25 75 296.1 25 87 265.2

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2016 EMU Statistics SCORING |-----------PATs ------------| TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points FRICANO, Paul 0 19-24 42-43 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 99 ERIKSEN, Ian 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 54 BAILEY, Sergio 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 44 NIUPALAU, Johnnie 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 PORTER, Antoine 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 KILBY, Nigel 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 TURNER, Breck 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 VANN, Shaq 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 ARISTILDE, Dieuly 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 BUSCHMAN, Dan 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 ROBACK, Brogan 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-3 0 0 12 BANHAM, Blake 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 PORTER, Todd 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 PICKETT, Jaylen 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 PARKER, Willie 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 HOLDER, Isaac 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 ROBINSON, Lavonte 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 TEAM 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2 DAUGHERTY, Eddie 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 0 Total.......... 47 19-24 42-43 0-0 1 1-4 0 1 385 Opponents...... 52 9-15 47-50 0-0 1 1-2 0 0 388 TOTAL OFFENSE ROBACK, Brogan PORTER, Todd ERIKSEN, Ian TURNER, Breck BANHAM, Blake VANN, Shaq HOLDER, Isaac PENSYL, James BAILEY, Sergio HULLIBARGER, Alec DAUGHERTY, Eddie PARKER, Willie SEXTON, Mathew TEAM Total.......... Opponents......

G Plays 10 435 5 183 11 184 10 77 9 61 2 21 13 3 1 2 13 3 13 3 13 2 5 10 8 1 7 13 13 999 13 963

Rush 223 173 771 417 294 166 -4 0 22 16 12 12 9 -43 2068 2178

Pass 2694 1064 0 0 0 0 64 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 3849 3447

Total 2917 1237 771 417 294 166 60 27 22 16 12 12 9 -43 5917 5625

Avg/G 291.7 247.4 70.1 41.7 32.7 83.0 4.6 27.0 1.7 1.2 0.9 2.4 1.1 -6.1 455.2 432.7

Cole Gardner PUNT RETURNS BANHAM, Blake HOLDER, Isaac DAUGHERTY, Eddie Total.......... Opponents......

No. 6 2 1 9 16

Yards 27 -1 1 27 115

Avg 4.5 -0.5 1.0 3.0 7.2

TD 0 0 0 0 1

Long 14 0 1 14 54

INTERCEPTIONS CALHOUN, Vince PACE, DaQuan PICKETT, Jaylen RACHWAL, Kyle WILLIAMS, Ross HARRIS, Jeremiah Total.......... Opponents......

No. 3 3 2 1 1 1 11 17

Yards 25 50 57 17 -2 8 155 239

Avg 8.3 16.7 28.5 17.0 -2.0 8.0 14.1 14.1

TD 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3

Long 27 35 36 17 0 8 36 66

KICK RETURNS JOHNSON, Jaron BANHAM, Blake HOLDER, Isaac MOODY, Justin SEXTON, Mathew SANDERS, Austin TURNER, Breck Total.......... Opponents......

No. 24 9 4 4 3 3 2 49 55

Yards 440 270 61 71 41 78 18 979 1072

Avg 18.3 30.0 15.2 17.8 13.7 26.0 9.0 20.0 19.5

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 44 69 20 27 21 51 16 69 46

FUMBLE RETURNS FIGUEROA, Kwanii HARRIS, Jeremiah Total.......... Opponents......

No. 1 1 2 3

Yards 10 11 21 15

Avg 10.0 11.0 10.5 5.0

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 10 11 11 9

Jake Hurcombe

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2016 EMU Statistics ALL PURPOSE GP Rush Rcv PR KR IR ERIKSEN, Ian 11 771 243 0 0 0 BAILEY, Sergio 13 22 868 0 0 0 BANHAM, Blake 9 294 71 27 270 0 TURNER, Breck 10 417 67 0 18 0 ARISTILDE, Dieuly 6 0 492 0 0 0 PORTER, Antoine 12 0 491 0 0 0 JOHNSON, Jaron 8 0 0 0 440 0 KILBY, Nigel 12 0 437 0 0 0 NIUPALAU, Johnnie 13 0 359 0 0 0 DAUGHERTY, Eddie 13 12 289 1 0 0 ROBACK, Brogan 10 223 0 0 0 0 HOLDER, Isaac 13 -4 123 -1 61 0 PORTER, Todd 5 173 0 0 0 0 BUSCHMAN, Dan 13 0 166 0 0 0 VANN, Shaq 2 166 0 0 0 0 BROWNING, Sam 9 0 123 0 0 0 SEXTON, Mathew 8 9 51 0 41 0 SANDERS, Austin 9 0 0 0 78 0 MOODY, Justin 12 0 0 0 71 0 PICKETT, Jaylen 13 0 0 0 0 57 PACE, DaQuan 13 0 0 0 0 50 PARKER, Willie 5 12 32 0 0 0 CALHOUN, Vince 13 0 0 0 0 25 FULLER, Izaiah 11 0 19 0 0 0 RACHWAL, Kyle 13 0 0 0 0 17 HULLIBARGER, Alec 13 16 0 0 0 0 ROBINSON, Lavonte 13 0 13 0 0 0 TEAM 7 -43 0 0 0 0 Total.......... 13 2068 3849 27 979 155 Opponents...... 13 2178 3447 115 1072 239

Total Avg/G 1014 92.2 890 68.5 662 73.6 502 50.2 492 82.0 491 40.9 440 55.0 437 36.4 359 27.6 302 23.2 223 22.3 179 13.8 173 34.6 166 12.8 166 83.0 123 13.7 101 12.6 78 8.7 71 5.9 57 4.4 50 3.8 44 8.8 25 1.9 19 1.7 17 1.3 16 1.2 13 1.0 -43 -6.1 7078 544.5 7051 542.4

TURNOVERS Eastern Michigan Takeaways (25) Opponent Mississippi Valley Mississippi Valley Mississippi Valley Missouri Missouri Charlotte Charlotte Charlotte Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Bowling Green Ohio Ohio Western Michigan Western Michigan Miami Ball State Ball State Ball State Ball State Ball State Northern Illinois Central Michigan Old Dominion

Takeaway Fumble Fumble Fumble Fumble Fumble Interception Fumble Interception Fumble Fumble Interception Interception Interception Fumble Fumble Interception Fumble Fumble Fumble Fumble Interception Interception Interception Interception Interception

Eastern Michigan Turnovers (22) Opponent Turnover Mississippi Valley Interception Missouri Interception Missouri Interception Charlotte Interception Wyoming Interception Wyoming Interception Wyoming Interception Wyoming Interception Bowling Green Fumble Bowling Green Fumble Toledo Interception Ohio Fumble Western Michigan Fumble Western Michigan Interception Miami Interception Ball State Fumble Ball State Fumble Ball State Interception Northern Illinois Interception Northern Illinois Interception Central Michigan Interception Old Dominion Interception

PUNTING BARNES, Austin Total.......... Opponents...... KICKOFFS RENIUS, Brendan Total.......... Opponents......

No. Yards Avg 63 2739 43.5 63 2739 43.5 69 2699 39.1 No. 78 78 74

Yards Avg 4614 59.2 4614 59.2 4372 59.1

Long 61 61 69 TB 20 20 21

TB 5 5 7

FC 22 22 27

I20 50+ Blkd 29 18 0 29 18 0 25 7 0

OB Retn Net YdLn 1 1 19.5 39.0 26 0 20.0 38.8 26

FIELD GOALS Made-Att Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Long Blkd FRICANO, Paulie 19-24 79.2 1-1 7-7 7-8 4-8 0-0 46 0 FG SEQUENCE Mississippi Valley Missouri Charlotte Wyoming Bowling Green Toledo Ohio Western Michigan Miami Ball State Northern Illinois Central Michigan Old Dominion

EMU 44,(35) 41 (22),(36),(30) (46),(29) - (34),(44) (22),37,(34) (36) (40) (34),(25) 40,(24) 41,(23),(41) (24),(19)

Opponents (29),52,(25) (37),22 30,(32) (22),(47) (44) 36,(33),47 55 (34)

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

Qtr. 1st 1st 3rd 1st 3rd 2nd 3rd 3rd 2nd 4th 4th 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 2nd 4th 2nd

Yrd.-Line MVSU 22 MVSU 31 MVSU 02 EMU 02 MU 45 CHA 41 EMU 45 CHAR 36 EMU 47 EMU 22 EMU 38 EMU 00 EMU 09 OHIO 31 WMU 11 WMU 27 EMU 45 EMU 01 BSU 38 BSU 49 EMU 00 EMU 8 EMU 50 EMU 11 EMU 18

Result Recovered Returned 11-yards Tossed out of endzone Recovered Recovered Returned 21-yards Recovered Returned 36-yards Recovered Recovered Returned -2-yards Touchback Returned 35-yards Recovered Returned 9-yards Returned 0-yards Recovered Touchback Recovered Recovered Touchback Returned 15-yards Returned 17-yards 8 yard return 27 yard return

Result of the Drive Touchdown Touchdown Safety Punt Touchdown Touchdown Touchdown Touchdown Touchdown Interception Punt End of Half Punt Missed Field goal Touchdown Field Goal Field Goal Touchdown Touchdown Punt Punt End of Game Touchdown End of Game Interception

Qtr. 2nd 1st 4th 1st 1st 1st 2nd 4th 1st 2nd 4th 2nd 1st 2nd 4th 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 4th 1st 2nd

Yrd.-Line MVSU 37 MU 30 EMU 01 CHA 36 WY 34 WY 30 WY 29 EMU 27 EMU 31 BGSU 28 EMU 43 OHIO 46 WMU 49 EMU 41 MIA 4 EMU 25 EMU 34 BSU 9 NIU 15 NIU 8 CMU 2 ODU 00

Result 0 yard return 63 yard return 1 yard return 3 yard return 66 yard return 25 yard return 1 yard return 27 yard return 0 yard return 0 yard return 0 yard return 2 yard return 10 yard return -2 yard return 0 yard return 4 yard return 0 yard return 0 yard return 6 yard return 30 yard return Returned 17-yards 0 yard return

Result of the Drive Punt Fumble Touchdown Punt Touchdown Field goal Touchdown Touchdown Touchdown Punt End of Game Field goal Touchdown Touchdown End of Game Touchdown Touchdown Punt Punt Missed Field goal Punt Touchback

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2016 EMU Statistics DEFENSIVE STATISTICS TACKLES GP-GS Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds RACHWAL, Kyle 13-10 39 70 109 1.0 - 7 BECK, Jason 13-13 46 58 104 7.0 - 26 CALHOUN, Vince 13-13 44 33 77 1.5 - 2 HARRIS, Jeremiah 13-13 19 50 69 9.0 - 42 CALDERON, Ikie 12-8 35 28 63 3.0 - 3 WILLIAMS, Derric 13-7 26 36 62 4.5 - 5 MOODY, Justin 12-0 30 20 50 1.5 - 3 PACE, DaQuan 13-13 29 21 50 1.0 - 3 SPEARMAN, Ike 11-9 19 25 44 2.0 - 12 O’CONNOR, Pat 13-13 17 25 42 14.5 - 64 GIRALDO, Juan 13-4 21 16 37 . CROSBY, Maxx 13-0 11 24 35 5.5 - 11 McGILL, Kevin 13-6 26 9 35 . PICKETT, Jaylen 13-0 11 19 30 1.0 - 1 PHELPS, Jalen 13-4 18 9 27 . BROWN, Mike 13-13 2 24 26 2.0 - 7 HOYING, Brody 13-1 10 15 25 . DAWSON, Dion 13-5 3 18 21 0.5 - 3 HENDRICKS, Chris 13-0 4 11 15 1.0 - 0 HOLFORD, Clay 12-0 5 8 13 1.0 - 6 GRANGER, Oddie 13-0 7 6 13 1.0 - 1 DUNLAP, Derrick 11-0 3 8 11 . MACLEAN, Luke 11-8 2 8 10 2.0 - 7 WILLIAMS, Ross 9-3 7 3 10 . ONDA, Tyler 13-0 3 7 10 . FIGUEROA, Kwanii 13-0 1 8 9 1.0 - 3 HOUSTON, Amos 12-0 3 5 8 . HULLIBARGER, Alec 13-0 1 4 5 . SEXTON, Mathew 8-0 3 1 4 . SANDERS, Austin 9-0 1 3 4 . JOHNSON, Jaron 8-0 2 1 3 . BAILEY, Sergio 13-12 2 1 3 . ERIKSEN, Ian 11-8 1 1 2 . ABBOTT, Aaron 8-0 . 1 1 . KING, Lion 1-0 . 1 1 . DAVIS, Rashon 9-0 . 1 1 . HARRIS, Lemar 10-0 . 1 1 . BROWNING, Sam 9-2 . 1 1 . DAUGHERTY, Eddie 13-7 1 . 1 . KEMP, Bryce 13-0 . 1 1 . KILBY, Nigel 12-1 1 . 1 . PORTER, Antoine 12-3 1 . 1 . TURNER, Breck 10-1 1 . 1 . BANHAM, Blake 9-1 . 1 1 . TEAM 7-0 1 . 1 . O’RISKY, Chris 13-0 . . . . Total.......... 13-0 456 582 1038 60 - 206 Opponents...... 13-0 464 522 986 43 - 144

SACKS PASS DEFENSE FUMBLES BLOCKED No-Yds Int-Yds BU PD Qbh Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf . 1 - 17 . 1 3 1-0 . . . 0.5 - 0 . 3 3 2 . . . . . 3 - 25 6 9 . . 1 . . 4.0 - 33 1-8 3 4 6 3 - 11 3 2 . 1.0 - 1 . 1 1 . 1-0 2 . . . . 2 2 . . 1 . . . . 2 2 . . . . . . 3 - 50 9 12 . . . . . 2.0 - 12 . . . 2 1-0 . . . 8.5 - 51 . 3 3 16 . 5 . . . . 4 4 . . 2 . . 1.5 - 4 . 1 1 11 1-0 . . . . . 3 3 . 1-0 . . . . 2 - 57 1 3 1 1-0 . . . . . 4 4 . . . . . . . 2 2 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . 0.5 - 3 . 1 1 1 . . . . 0.5 - 0 . . . . . 1 . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . 1 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 - 4 . 3 3 3 . . . . . 1 - -2 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 - 3 . . . . 1 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-0 . . 1 . . . . . 1-0 . . . 21 - 119 11 - 155 50 61 49 13 - 21 16 2 1 13 - 89 17 - 239 64 81 58 6 - 15 9 . .

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2016 EMU Statistics |---RUSHING---| |--RECEIVING--| Date Opp. No. Yds TD Lg No. Yds TD Sept. 2 MVSU 44 281 5 58 17 198 3 Sept. 10 at Missouri 46 141 2 30 23 287 1 Spet. 17 at Charlotte 30 72 1 12 24 285 2 Sept. 23 WYOMING 47 239 2 50 17 261 1 Oct. 1 at BGSU* 45 212 1 23 21 262 3 Oct. 8 TOLEDO* 22 62 1 10 20 255 1 Oct. 15 at Ohio* 32 88 0 24 29 347 3 Oct. 22 at WMU* 30 142 3 38 29 319 1 Oct. 29 MIAMI* 23 33 0 11 23 328 2 Nov. 8 at Ball St.* 37 154 3 25 37 468 3 Nov. 16 NIU* 56 291 2 29 17 184 1 Nov. 22 CMU* 32 183 1 50 26 355 2 Dec 23 vs Old Dominion 38 170 0 30 26 300 2 Totals 480 2068 21 58 309 3849 25 Opponent 502 2178 23 60 279 3447 25

|-------PASSING-------| |--KICK RET--| |--PUNT RET--| Total Lg Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg off 34 17-24-1 198 3 34 4 146 0 69 1 5 0 5 479 32 23-45-2 287 1 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 428 49 24-31-1 285 2 49 5 142 0 47 0 0 0 0 357 40 17-34-4 261 1 40 4 73 0 38 0 0 0 0 500 64 21-30-1 262 3 64 1 16 0 16 0 0 0 0 474 44 20-38-1 255 1 44 4 46 0 16 0 0 0 0 317 57 29-39-0 347 3 57 4 71 0 27 1 1 0 1 435 56 29-45-1 324 1 56 6 97 0 38 0 0 0 0 471 75 23-39-1 328 2 75 3 56 0 21 2 14 0 14 361 40 37-72-1 468 3 40 4 66 0 26 2 8 0 6 622 25 17-38-2 184 1 25 5 77 0 20 0 0 0 0 475 42 26-37-1 355 2 42 4 100 0 44 2 -1 0 0 538 38 26-47-1 300 2 38 5 89 0 22 1 0 0 0 470 75 309-519-17 3849 25 75 49 979 0 69 9 27 0 14 5917 87 279-461-11 3447 25 87 55 1072 0 46 16 115 1 54 5625

Games played: 13 Avg. per rush: 4.3 Avg. per catch: 12.5 Pass efficiency: 131.18 Kick ret avg.: 20.0 Punt ret avg.: 3.0 All purpose avg./game: 544.5 Total offense avg./gm: 455.2

2016 Offensive Starters RG

WR/H

WR/Z

FB/RB

WR/X/FB

Armstrong Thornton

Leatiota

Wylie

Browning

Bailey

T. Porter

Vann

Niupalau

Gardner

Armstrong

Hurcombe

Leatiota

Wylie

Daugherty

Bailey

T. Porter

Vann

Niupalau

Bushman

Gardner

Armstrong

Hurcombe

Leatiota

Wylie

Daugherty

Holder

T. Porter

Eriksen

Fuller

WYOMING

Bushman

Gardner

Armstrong Hurcombe

Leatiota

Wylie

Daugherty

Bailey

T. Porter

Eriksen

Niupalau

at BGSU*

Bushman

Gardner

Armstrong

Hurcombe

Leatiota

Wylie

Kilby

Bailey

T. Porter

Eriksen

Niupalau

TOLEDO*

Bushman

Gardner

Armstrong Hurcombe

Leatiota

Wylie

Daugherty

Bailey

Roback

Eriksen

Niupalau

at Ohio*

Bushman

Gardner

Nielsen

Hurcombe

Leatiota

Wylie

A. Porter

Bailey

Roback

Eriksen

Niupalau

at WMU*

Bushman

Gardner

Armstrong

Hurcombe

Leatiota

Wylie

Daugherty

Bailey

Roback

Turner

Niupalau

MIAMI*

Bushman

Gardner

Armstrong Hurcombe

Leatiota

Wylie

Browning

Bailey

Roback

Eriksen

Robinson

at Ball St.*

Bushman

Gardner

Terrell

Hurcombe

Leatiota

Wylie

A. Porter

Bailey

Roback

Eriksen

Niupalau

NIU*

Bushman

Gardner

Terrell

Hurcombe

Leatiota

Wylie

A. Porter

Bailey

Roback

Eriksen

Niupalau

CMU*

Bushman

Gardner

Terrell

Hurcombe

Leatiota

Wylie

Daugherty

Bailey

Roback

Banham

Niupalau

vs. ODU

Bushman

Gardner

Terrell

Hurcombe

Leatiota

Wylie

Daugherty

Bailey

Roback

Eriksen

Niupalau

Game

Y/H

MVSU

Bushman

Gardner

at Missouri

Bushman

at Charlotte

2016 Defensive Starters Game

NOSE

END

BULL

MIKE

WILL

DAWG

FREE

ROVER

MVSU

Maclean

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

Spearman

Rachwal

R. Williams

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Giraldo

at Missouri

Maclean

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

Spearman

Rachwal

R. Williams

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Giraldo

at Charlotte

Maclean

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

Spearman

D. Williams

R. Williams

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Calderon

WYOMING

Maclean

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

D. Williams

Rachwal

Phelps

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Giraldo

at BGSU*

Maclean

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

D. Williams

Rachwal

McGill

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Calderon

TOLEDO*

Dawson

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

Spearman

Rachwal

McGill

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Calderon

at Ohio*

Maclean

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

Spearman

Rachwal

McGill

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Calderon

at WMU*

Dawson

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

Spearman

Rachwal

McGill

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Calderon

MIAMI*

Dawson

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

Spearman

Rachwal

McGill

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Calderon

at Ball St.*

Maclean

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

Spearman

D. Williams

Phelps

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Calderon

NIU*

Dawson

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

Spearman D. Williams

Phelps

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Calderon

CMU*

Dawson

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

D. Williams

Rachwal

Phelps

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Hoying

vs. ODU

Maclean

M. Brown

O’Connor

Harris

D. Williams

Rachwal

McGill

Pace

Beck

Calhoun

Giraldo

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2016 Eastern Michigan Football 2016 EMU Statistics Eastern Michigan - Long Plays 25-YARD PLUS PLAYS Yds Type Player(s) 75* Pass ARISTILDE, Dieuly from ROBACK, Brogan 69 KR BANHAM, Blake 64 Pass KILBY, Nigel from HOLDER, Isaac 58 Rush VANN, Shaq 57 Pass BAILEY, Sergio from ROBACK, Brogan 56 Pass BAILEY, Sergio from ROBACK, Brogan 51 KR SANDERS, Austin 50* Rush TURNER, Breck 50* Rush BANHAM, Blake 49* Pass NIUPALAU, Johnnie from PORTER, Todd 47 KR BANHAM, Blake 46 Pass ARISTILDE, Dieuly from ROBACK, Brogan 44 KR JOHNSON, Jaron 44 Pass BAILEY, Sergio from ROBACK, Brogan 42* Pass ARISTILDE, Dieuly from ROBACK, Brogan 40* Pass BAILEY, Sergio from ROBACK, Brogan 40 Pass SEXTON, Mathew from PORTER, Todd 40 Pass ARISTILDE, Dieuly from ROBACK, Brogan 39 KR BANHAM, Blake 38 Rush TURNER, Breck 38 Pass PORTER, Antoine from PORTER, Todd 38 Pass ARISTILDE, Dieuly from ROBACK, Brogan 38 KR JOHNSON, Jaron 38 KR BANHAM, Blake 36* INT PICKETT, Jaylen 35 INT PACE, DaQuan 35 Pass NIUPALAU, Johnnie from ROBACK, Brogan 34 Pass KILBY, Nigel from PORTER, Todd 32 Pass ERIKSEN, Ian from PORTER, Todd 32 Pass PORTER, Antoine from ROBACK, Brogan 32 Pass ARISTILDE, Dieuly from ROBACK, Brogan 32 Pass KILBY, Nigel from PORTER, Todd 32 Pass BUSCHMAN, Dan from PORTER, Todd 32 Pass ERIKSEN, Ian from PORTER, Todd 31 Rush ERIKSEN, Ian 30* Pass BUSCHMAN, Dan from ROBACK, Brogan 30 Rush ERIKSEN, Ian 30 Pass BUSCHMAN, Dan from PORTER, Todd 30 Rush PORTER, Todd 30 Rush TURNER, Breck 30 Pass ARISTILDE, Dieuly from ROBACK, Brogan 29 Rush ERIKSEN, Ian 29* Pass PORTER, Antoine from ROBACK, Brogan 29 Pass DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan 29 Pass ERIKSEN, Ian from ROBACK, Brogan 28 Pass PORTER, Antoine from PORTER, Todd 28 Pass KILBY, Nigel from PORTER, Todd 27 Pass ARISTILDE, Dieuly from ROBACK, Brogan 27* Rush ERIKSEN, Ian 27 Pass BANHAM, Blake from ROBACK, Brogan 27 INT CALHOUN, Vince 27 KR MOODY, Justin 27 Rush ERIKSEN, Ian 26 Pass BAILEY, Sergio from ROBACK, Brogan 26 Pass BAILEY, Sergio from ROBACK, Brogan 26 KR JOHNSON, Jaron 25 Pass BUSCHMAN, Dan from ROBACK, Brogan 25 Pass KILBY, Nigel from PORTER, Todd 25 Pass NIUPALAU, Johnnie from ROBACK, Brogan 25 Rush ERIKSEN, Ian 25 Pass NIUPALAU, Johnnie from PORTER, Todd * touchdown scored on play

Opponent Miami Mississippi Valley Bowling Green Mississippi Valley Ohio Western Michigan Mississippi Valley Wyoming Central Michigan Charlotte Charlotte Miami Central Michigan Toledo Central Michigan Bowling Green Wyoming Ball State Charlotte Western Michigan Bowling Green Old Dominion Western Michigan Wyoming Charlotte Ohio Ball State Mississippi Valley Missouri Ohio Ball State Wyoming Charlotte Charlotte Mississippi Valley Ball State Missouri Missouri Wyoming Old Dominion Central Michigan Northern Illinois Western Michigan Old Dominion Ball State Missouri Mississippi Valley Miami Northern Illinois Central Michigan Old Dominion Ohio Wyoming Central Michigan Central Michigan Ball State Northern Illinois Wyoming Central Michigan Ball State Missouri

LONG PLAYS BY THE NUMBERS Long Plays By Yards No. TD 100+ 0 0 90-99 0 0 80-89 0 0 70-79 1 1 60-69 2 0 50-59 6 2 40-49 9 3 30-39 23 2 20-29 56 3 Long Plays By Type Rushing Passing Punt returns Kick returns Interceptions Fumble returns Other TOTAL

No. 19 55 0 19 4 0 0 97

TD 3 7 0 0 1 0 0 11

25-YARD PLUS BY PLAYER Player No. TD R P KR PR IR FR BAILEY, Sergio 14 2 0 14 0 0 0 0 BANHAM, Blake 11 1 3 1 7 0 0 0 ERIKSEN, Ian 10 1 6 4 0 0 0 0 ARISTILDE, Dieuly 9 2 0 9 0 0 0 0 JOHNSON, Jaron 8 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 KILBY, Nigel 6 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 NIUPALAU, Johnnie 5 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 TURNER, Breck 5 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 PORTER, Antoine 5 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 BUSCHMAN, Dan 4 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 DAUGHERTY, Eddie 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 PICKETT, Jaylen 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 SEXTON, Mathew 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 VANN, Shaq 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 BROWNING, Sam 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 PORTER, Todd 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 ROBACK, Brogan 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 HOLDER, Isaac 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 MOODY, Justin 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 CALHOUN, Vince 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 SANDERS, Austin 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 PACE, DaQuan 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 TOTAL 97 11 19 55 19 0 4 0 LONGEST PLAYS OF THE YEAR Rushing 58 VANN, Shaq vs Mississippi Valley (9/2/2016) Rushing Touchdown 50 TURNER, Breck vs Wyoming (9/23/2016) 50 BANHAM, Blake vs Central Michigan (11/22/2016) Passing 75 ARISTILDE, Dieuly from ROBACK, Brogan vs Miami (10/29/2016) Passing Touchdown 75 ARISTILDE, Dieuly from ROBACK, Brogan vs Miami (10/29/2016) Punt Return 14 BANHAM, Blake vs Miami (10/29/2016) Kick Return 69 BANHAM, Blake vs Mississippi Valley (9/2/2016) Interception Return 36 PICKETT, Jaylen vs Charlotte (9/17/2016) Fumble Return 11 HARRIS, Jeremiah vs Mississippi Valley (9/2/2016) Punt 71 BARNES, Austin+JONES, Corey vs Toledo (10/8/2016) Field Goal 46 FRICANO, Paul vs Wyoming (9/23/2016)

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Game 1 - Mississippi Valley Game Day Statistics

Offensive Onslaught Powers Football to Season-Opening Victory

The Eagles had one of their best offensive outputs in program history to down MVSU YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – A historic offensive performance from the Eastern Michigan University football team powered the Eagles (1-0) to a season-opening 61-14 victory over Mississippi Valley State University Friday night, Sept. 2, at “The Factory” inside Rynearson Stadium. A balanced effort led the Eagles to a 61-14 victory over the Delta Devils (0-1). The Green and White’s point total marked the most scored by EMU since 2004, when it also notched 61 against Central Michigan. The final tally also marked the largest margin of victory in a season opener since 2008. As a team, Eastern ran away with the win behind a balanced offensive attack featuring 281 rushing yards, along with 198 passing yards. In total, the Eagles posted 479 yards of offense, posting a perfect 9-for-9 mark in the red zone. Leading the charge on the ground was redshirt sophomore Shaq Vann, who posted a final stat line of 156 yards and two touchdowns, the second 100-yard rushing performance of his career. Just behind him, fellow redshirt sophomore Ian Eriksen picked up 97 yards, along with the first two scores of his career. Through the air, junior Todd Porter made his first start donning the Green and White, amassing 171 yards passing and three touchdowns. On the receiving side, redshirt freshman Nigel Kilby caught his first career touchdown and totaled 67 yards. Redshirt freshman Paul Fricano had a great day kicking as well, knocking down a field goal, along with drilling all eight of his extra point attempts, tying for the most in program history, and the most since 2008. On the defensive side of the ball, the Green and White held the Delta Devils to just 201 yards, including only 23 on the ground, the fifth-least in program history, and the fewest since 2011. The defense also forced three fumbles, securing two of them. Through three quarters, the Eagles held MVSU scoreless, as they were able to muster 14 points in the final frame. Redshirt senior Pat O’Connor made his return to the field following an injury last season, erupting for two sacks and three quarterback hurries on the day. Eastern’s leading tackler on the day was redshirt sophomore Kyle Rachwal with 10 total, including two assisted tackles for loss. Redshirt sophomore Jeremiah Harris also made his presence known, recovering a fumble. After a three-and-out by the Eagles to open the game, the EMU defense turned around and forced a quick punt by MVSU to get the ball back early in the first quarter. The EMU offense retook the field and got into rhythm behind stout running from Vann, along with accurate passing from Porter. A 19-yard pass to junior Johnnie Niupalau for 19 started the drive, while a 14-yarder to junior Sergio Bailey II brought the Eagles within the 10-yard line. From there, Vann took the ball on consecutive plays, the latter getting into the end zone for the first score of the game, and putting the Green and White ahead, 7-0. On the next series, the EMU defense swarmed the MVSU backfield, as O’Connor nabbed a sack, which also forced the ball loose within the 15-yard line. After sorting out the pile, redshirt freshman Maxx Crosby came up with the ball, giving Eastern an opportunity to quickly increase their lead. The team did just that, as Eriksen punched the ball in from the five to put EMU up 14-0 with 6:37 remaining in the first. Like their first series, the defense came up big again on MVSU’s next possession, forcing another four and out. After a MVSU punt, the Eagles’ offense came out firing yet again, as Kilby erupted for a gain of 34 yards on a pass from Porter over the middle. However, the Eagles couldn’t pick up a first down, and elected to go for a field goal, which fell short. On the ensuing possession, the Delta Devils were able to move the chains for the first time in the game. However, Harris forced another fumble, with the Eagles coming up with it at the MVSU four-yard line. The Green and White quickly capitalized, as redshirt junior Lavonte Robinson found the end zone after a short pass from Porter, which was his first career touchdown throw. With 2:43 to go in the first, Eastern ran to a 21-0 lead over the Delta Devils, which carried over to the second quarter. With less than five minutes to go in the half, Eastern maintained a 21-0 lead. Pinned within their own 10, Eriksen quickly gave the Eagles some breathing room, taking the ball and rushing for 31 yards on the first play of the drive. On fourth and one, the Eagles elected to go for it, with Eriksen bruising his way ahead for seven. Senior Sam Browning kept the drive going, catching a pass for 13 to bring EMU to the MVSU 27-yard line. With the clock ticking down to less than a minute in the half, the Eagles went for a shot at the end zone. Although the pass was just out of reach, a MVSU pass interference penalty brought the Green and White to the 13. On the next play, junior Antoine Porter found the end zone for his first career touchdown, which was also Porter’s second of the game. With less than 30 seconds to play in the half, the Eagles held a commanding 28-0 lead. The Delta Devils decided to let the clock run down, and Eastern went to the locker room holding a 28-point lead. MVSU opened the second half with the ball, but they were able to do nothing, as the EMU defense forced another three-and-out. After a fair catch from redshirt sophomore Blake Banham, the Eagles got the ball at their own 37. Vann started the drive with a 12-yard rush behind solid blocking from redshirt sophomore Jimmy Leatiota. A Porter pass to Bailey picked up another 13, bringing EMU to the MVSU 32, while Vann bulldozed his way through the line for 21 yards, moving the chains to the eight. Dropping back to pass on third-and-goal, Porter found Kilby in the end zone to put seven more on the board after the extra point from Fricano. This marked Kilby’s first career touchdown, and furthered Porter’s total to three on the day. A solid return gave the Delta Devils the ball around the 40, however

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY 14 EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 61 Sept. 2, 2016 - Rynearson Stadium - Attend: 16,409 SCORING Mississippi Valley Eastern Michigan

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Scoring Summary: FIRST QUARTER 08:38 EMU VANN, Shaq 1 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) 06:37 EMU ERIKSEN, Ian 5 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) 02:43 EMU ROBINSON, Lavonte 4 yd pass from PORTER, Todd (FRICANO, Paul kick) SECOND QUARTER 00:28 EMU PORTER, Antoine 13 yd pass from PORTER, Todd (FRICANO, Paul kick) THIRD QUARTER 10:32 EMU KILBY, Nigel 3 yd pass from PORTER, Todd (FRICANO, Paul kick) 07:11 EMU FRICANO, Paul 35 yd field goal 05:54 EMU TEAM safety 05:33 EMU BANHAM, Blake 4 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) 00:08 EMU VANN, Shaq 8 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) FOURTH QUARTER 12:28 MVSU BANKS, Joshua 13 yd pass from BRAY, Austin (PIRAQUIVE, Ruben kick) 10:42 EMU ERIKSEN, Ian 9 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) 05:35 MVSU BRAY, Austin 1 yd run (PIRAQUIVE, Ruben kick)

an illegal block brought the ball back to the nine. After a short rush, another penalty pushed MVSU back to the four-yard line. A sack from redshirt senior Ike Spearman and junior Jason Beck then forced another MVSU punt near the goal line, allowing EMU to get the ball back with good field position at the MVSU 38. Porter then threw up a fade to Kilby, who came down with it for a gain of 28 despite tough coverage from the Delta Devils. Although the EMU drive stalled, the Eagles still put points on the board behind Fricano’s first career field goal, which came from 35-yards out. With three more on the board, the Eagles increased their lead to 38-0. The stout defense continued on the next drive, as sophomore Jaylen Pickett forced another MVSU fumble, which along with a penalty, brought the Delta Devils back to the two-yard line. After a near interception from freshman Jalen Phelps, MVSU was forced to punt from the three. A delay of game pushed the ball back even further, and the Delta Devils followed by snapping the ball through the end zone, giving the Eagles a safety, their first since 2005, and two more points on the board to make it 40-0. Following the safety, Banham posted a huge return of 69 yards to give the Eagles the ball at the MVSU four-yard line. On the first offensive play of the series, Banham got the handoff and carried it into the end zone for EMU’s sixth TD on the day. With 5:33 to go in the third, the Green and White commanded a 47-0 lead over the Delta Devils. MVSU was then able to get across the 50 for the second time on the day, but were unable to move any further. After a punt from the Delta Devils, Eastern got the ball back at their 12-yard line. On the first play of the drive, Vann rumbled his way down the field for a huge gain of 58 yards after breaking a few tackles and tip-toeing his way down the sideline. He kept the trend going, picking up another 13 to put EMU into the red zone, after which he picked up his second touchdown of the day. Fricano’s extra point then made the score 54-0 in favor of Eastern. With the clock winding down to zero on the third quarter, the Eagles went into the final frame holding a 54-0 lead. The Delta Devils were then able to get a drive going, getting into EMU territory for the third time. Pass interference penalties kept the drive alive for MVSU, pushing them to the EMU 26. A short pass to Simms gave the Delta Devils another first down, after which Banks caught MVSU’s first touchdown of the day. With 12:28 to go in the half, Eastern still commanded a 54-7 lead. The MVSU kick off saw redshirt senior Austin Sanders return the ball 51 yards with blazing speed to the Delta Devils 49. Eriksen continued to bulldoze his way down the field, picking up 34 yards on four tough rushes up the middle to put EMU within the 10. He was then rewarded for his effort, fighting his way into the end zone for his second touchdown of the day, putting the Eagles up 61-7 after the extra point. The Delta Devils then put together another solid drive, getting to the EMU one-yard line after a pass from Bray to Banks. From there, Bray dove over the line to give MVSU another touchdown, making it 61-14 with 5:35 left to play. The Eagles promptly responded with a long drive of their own behind shovel passes from redshirt freshman James Pensyl to Antoine Porter, as well as rushes from Banham and redshirt sophomore Alec Hullibarger. Eastern continued to bleed down the clock with consecutive rushes. After taking a knee with 30 seconds to go, the Eagles walked away with a dominating 61-14 victory over MVSU.

TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

MVSU 18 32-23 178 19-38-0 70-201 0-0 0-0 8-139 1-0 8-32.6 3-2 11-66 31:36 4 of 13 0 of 1 2-2 0-0

EMU 24 44-281 198 17-24-1 68-479 1-11 1-5 4-146 0-0 2-46.5 0-0 6-68 28:24 5 of 11 1 of 1 8-8 4-29

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: EMU: VANN, Shaq 20-156-2; ERIKSEN, Ian 12-97-2; HULLIBARGER, Alec 3-16; PORTER, Todd 4 -13; BANHAM, Blake 3-11; TEAM 2-(-12); MVSU: CRENSHAW, Charlie 6-22; EUBANKS, Andre 6-16; STOKES JR., Thomas 7-16; CHAMBERS,Booker 2-12; BRAY, Austin 5-1; BARRON,Terrence 1-(-10); RUBIN JR., Thurston 3- (-16); TEAM 2-(-18); PASSING: EMU: PORTER, Todd 15-22-1-171-3; PENSYL, James 2-2-0-27-0; MVSU: BRAY, Austin 19-36-0-178-1; RUBIN JR., Thurston 0-2-0-0-0; RECEIVING: EMU: KILBY, Nigel 4-67-1; PORTER, Antoine 3-40-1; BAILEY, Sergio 3-33; BROWNING, Sam 3-20; NIUPALAU, Johnnie 2-29; DAVIS, Kevin 1-5; ROBINSON, Lavonte 1-4-1; MVSU: BANKS, Joshua 4-59-1; MCINTOSH, Steven 4-37; SIMMS, Grant 4-13; SIMMS, Trey 3-48; BRYANT, Jessie 2-15; EUBANKS, Andre 1-5; STOKES JR., Thomas 1-1; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: RACHWAL, Kyle 4-6 =10; MOODY, Justin 3-4 =7; PHELPS, Jalen 4-2=6; O’CONNOR, Pat 3-3=6; HARRIS, Jeremiah 1-4=5; PICKETT, Jaylen 1-4=5;

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Game 2 - Missouri Game Day Statistics

EMU Football Fall on the Road at Missouri

The Green and White totaled 428 yards of offense on the night COLUMBIA, Mo. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team battled until the end, but ultimately fell on the road to the University of Missouri, 61-21, Saturday night, Sept. 10 at Faurot Field. Offensively, the Eagles had an efficient day, totaling 428 yards, including 287 in the air and 141 on the ground. Junior Todd Porter led the offense with a careerhigh 287 yards passing with one touchdown. He also added 46 more yards on the ground, including his first career rushing touchdown. Redshirt sophomore Ian Eriksen tallied his second straight 90-yard rushing effort with 90 yards on 23 carries and a score. On the main receiving end of Porter’s passes was a pair of wide outs, as juniors Sergio Bailey II and Johnnie Niupalau both had career-highs with 57 and 58 yards, respectively. Bailey II also picked up his first career touchdown reception, while totaling seven catches on the day. Missouri started off with an efficient seven-play, 75yard drive on their first possession that took less than two minutes off the clock. It was capped off by a 36yard touchdown pass that gave MU the early 7-0 lead. Two drives later, the EMU offense got moving with a couple passes from Porter to get the offense to the Mizzou 37-yard line. However, the Eagles were halted by a MU interception that took the Tigers down to the EMU 7-yard line. With Mizzou knocking on the door, the defense turned around and forced a turnover of their own on third and goal. On a QB sneak, redshirt Ikie Calderon flew in from the secondary, jarring the ball loose and sophomore Jaylen Pickett pounced on it to force the turnover. With its backs up against the wall, the Missouri defense stood strong forcing an EMU punt, which the Tigers turned into six points with a 54-yard touchdown return as the clock expired in the first quarter. After one quarter, MU held a 14-0 lead. To start the second quarter, the Eagle offense found its rhythm, starting with a huge 32-yard run from Eriksen to get EMU back into Tiger territory. On the next play, Porter found Niupalau for 21 to get down to the MU six yard line. Three plays later, Eriksen pounded it into the end zone to give EMU its first points of the night, cutting the deficit to 14-7. After trading possessions, Missouri pieced together another 12-play 86-yard drive to extend their lead. A missed extra point put the score at 20-7 with just under 4:30 to go until halftime. The lead extended on the next drive for MU on just a single play, as the Tigers took an 87-yard screen pass to the house, pushing the score to 26-7 after another missed PAT. The Tigers kept the pedal on the floor on their next drive, scoring their third consecutive TD with less than a minute until the half, giving them a 33-7 lead into the half. The Eagles received the ball to begin the second half, but did not make much of their initial drive, punting the ball back to Misouri. On the return, redshirt freshman Brody Hoying jarred the ball loose on the tackle and senior Chris O’Risky jumped on it near midfield, giving EMU a second chance to begin the half. EMU made the most of the opportunity with a seven-play scoring drive, cutting into the Mizzou lead.

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 21 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI 61 Sept. 10, 2016 - Memorial Stadium - Attend: 51,192 SCORING Eastern Michigan Missouri

1 2 3 4 F 0 7 14 0 21 14 19 14 14 61

Scoring Summary: FIRST QUARTER 13:29 MU Hall, Emanuel 36 yd pass from Lock, Drew (Adams, Turner kick) 00:00 MU Johnson, J 54 yd punt return (Adams, Turner kick) SECOND QUARTER 11:51 EMU ERIKSEN, Ian 1 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) 04:25 MU Witter, Ish 1 yd run (Adams, Turner kick failed) 02:26 MU Johnson, J 87 yd pass from Lock, Drew (McCann, Tucker kick failed) 00:52 MU Reese, Jason 19 yd pass from Lock, Drew (McCann, Tucker kick) THIRD QUARTER 0:33 EMU BAILEY, Sergio 5 yd pass from PORTER, Todd (FRICANO, Paul kick) 08:53 MU Wingo, Ray 52 yd pass from Lock, Drew (McCann, Tucker kick) 06:04 MU Blanton, K 13 yd pass from Lock, Drew (McCann, Tucker kick) 02:21 EMU PORTER, Todd 4 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) FOURTH QUARTER 10:22 MU Crockett, D 26 yd run (McCann, Tucker kick) 02:51 MU Burkett, Joey 1 yd interception return (McCann, Tucker kick)

EMU got to the MU 10-yard line with a nice 30-yard connection to redshirt junior Dan Buschman. One play later, Porter found Bailey II in the corner of the end zone, where he made a diving fingertip catch for his first career EMU touchdown. With the Missouri offense back on the field for the first time in the half, the Tigers picked up where they left off with a quick scoring strike in six plays, capped off by a 52-yard touchdown pass to put the MU lead back at 40-14. The lead extended to 47-14 on Mizzou’s next drive, scoring another TD on a 13-yard pass with six minutes left in the third quarter. Eastern responded on the ensuing drive, putting together a nine-play, 79 yard drive. Led by long passes to senior Sam Browning and freshman Mathew Sexton, Porter finished the drive off himself with his first career rushing touchdown, a four-yard scamper, cutting the MU lead to 47-21. In Missouri’s first drive of the fourth quarter, the Tigers added to their big lead with an 86-yard drive, giving them a 54-21 advantage. After trading multiple possessions, Eastern found themselves with the ball on their own goal line. Facing immense pressure up the middle, Porter tried to dump off the ball, but it was intercepted in the end zone for a Mizzou touchdown, giving them the decisive 61-21 win.

EMU 21 46-141 287 23-45-2 91-428 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 8-47.0 0-0 8-61 38:44 11 of 21 0 of 1 3-4 0-0

MU 30 38-170 477 27-40-0 78-647 0-0 3-71-1 3-64 2-64-1 4-43.8 2-2 8-75 21:16 9 of 15 1 of 1 3-4 1-5

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: EMU: ERIKSEN, Ian 23-90-1; PORTER, Todd 1346-1; VANN, Shaq 1-10; TURNER, Breck 3-8; BANHAM, Blake 4-5; TEAM 2-(-18); MU: Crockett, D 12-68-1; Witter, Ish 1361-1 ; Strong, Nate 5-30 ; Mason, D 1-9; Ross, Alex 2-5; Augusta, Josh 1-2 ; Lock, Drew 2 -1; Zanders, Marvin 2-(-6); PASSING: EMU: PORTER, Todd 23-45-2-287-1; MU: Lock, Drew 24-37-0-450-5; Zanders, Marvin 3-3-0-27-0; RECEIVING: EMU: BAILEY, Sergio 7-57-1; NIUPALAU, Johnnie 3-58; HOLDER, Isaac 3-24; ERIKSEN, Ian 2-32; BROWNING, Sam 2-26; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 2-23; BUSCHMAN, Dan 1-30; PORTER, Antoine 1-28; SEXTON, Mathew 1-8; KEMP, Bryce 1-1; MU: Johnson, J 5-115-1; Mason, D 5-51; Blanton, K 4-31-1; Wingo, Ray 3-125-1; Hall, Emanuel 3-90-1; Reese, Jason 2-27-1; Moore, J’Mon 2-20; Crockett, D 1-9; Dilosa, Keyon 1-5; Witter, Ish 1-4 TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: GIRALDO, Juan 7-3=10; B E C K , Jason 5-3=8; HARRIS, Jeremiah 2-4=6; CALDERON, Ikie 4-1=5; HOYING, Brody 3-2=5; PICKETT, Jaylen 1-4=5;

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Game 3 - Charlotte Game Day Statistics

Strong Defensive Performance Propels EMU to 37-19 Win The Eagles’ defense created 21-points off of turnovers in the victory CHARLOTTE, N.C. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team used an aerial assault and three turnovers to upend the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, 37-19, Saturday, Sept. 17, in non-conference action under the lights at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Both sides of the ball got the job done for the Eagles (2-1), as the offense sprung for 357 yards, including 285 through the air. Redshirt junior Todd Porter led the attack, finishing with his second consecutive 250+ passing yard day and all of EMU’s 285 yards through the air on 24-31 passing and two touchdowns. The 77.4% completion percentage was the highest for the Eagles since 2006. T. Porter spread the love to nine different receivers on the day, his most common target being junior Antoine Porter, who had career-highs with six catches for 66 yards. The leading receiver was fellow junior Johnnie Niupalau, who had a career-best 72 yards on three catches and his first career TD reception. The two other Eagle scores came from a reception by redshirt freshman Nigel Kilby and a rush from redshirt sophomore Ian Eriksen, the second and fourth TDs, respectively, on the season for the duo. Not to be outdone on the defensive side, the Eagles forced three turnovers on the night, including two interceptions from sophomore Jaylen Pickett, one of which he returned for a score. They were the first two interceptions of his career. For the third consecutive game, EMU held its opponent to under 200-yards on the ground, as UNCC finished the day with 157. Redshirt sophomore Jeremiah Harris was EMU’s leading tackler with 10 stops on the night, including one for loss. The Eagles had a total of seven TFLs on the night. The Eagles led off the game receiving the ball, but faced early adversity as T. Porter was intercepted on his second pass of the game, which was deflected over the middle, setting UNCC up near midfield. The defense, seeing their first action, held the 49ers to a three and out, giving EMU the ball back. After an EMU three-and-out, Charlotte looked to get something going, but was unable to do so after a sack from redshirt senior Pat O’Connor, which was his third of the season. O’Connor now has 12.5 sacks on his career. Charlotte then punted the ball back after their second consecutive three and out. Starting with the ball at their own 13, EMU quickly got to midfield with long passes to redshirt sophomore Izaiah Fuller, A. Porter, and junior Sergio Bailey II. Following a short rush, A. Porter sprung a short pass for 24 yards after juking the defender. A horse collar tackle on the play set EMU up on the UNCC five-yard line. On the next play, Eriksen rumbled up the middle untouched for the touchdown, his fourth on the year. T. Porter was a perfect 5-of-5 on the drive for 66 yards. After back-to-back scoreless possessions by both teams, EMU held the 7-0 lead into the second quarter. The 49ers opened up the second frame with some consistent ball movement, getting the ball into EMU territory for the first time. They would make it down to the 12 before being halted on third down, forcing the 29-yard field goal, and making the score 7-3. The Eagles would answer immediately with a field goal of their own. The drive began with a 12-yard run from redshirt freshman Breck Turner. Four plays later, Eriksen set EMU up in UNCC territory at the 17 with a 32-yard pass from T. Porter. From there, Eastern got it to the two yard-line before the 49ers had a goal line stand, making the Eagles settle for the field goal, and putting them back up 10-3. On the ensuing UNCC drive, the defense returned the favor from earlier with an interception in 49er territory by Pickett. He rumbled to the UNCC 20 on a 21-yard return, setting Eastern up in prime territory. It was the first pick of the season for EMU, and first of Pickett’s career. With the short field, EMU found the end zone for the second time on the night five plays later. Despite a holding call that backed EMU up to the 24, an 18-yard pass to Niupalau set EMU up with first and goal from the six. After two busted plays, Eastern converted the third down on a passing touchdown to Kilby. The 5-yard strike was the second receiving TD of the year for the tight end, and extended the Eastern lead to 17-3 with about a minute to go until the half. The 49ers got started on their two-minute drill, advancing the ball down to EMU’s 35 before the clock ticked down to three seconds. Forced with the long field goal, the 52-yard attempt was wide right, keeping the tally at 17-3 into the half.

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 37 UNIV. OF NORTH CAROLINA-CHARLOTTE 19 Sept. 17, 2016 - Richardson Stadium - Attend: 15,080 SCORING Eastern Michigan Charlotte

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Scoring Summary: FIRST QUARTER 04:11 EMU ERIKSEN, Ian 5 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) SECOND QUARTER 11:34 CHA MUSCARELLO, S. 29 yd field goal 05:36 EMU FRICANO, Paul 22 yd field goal 01:10 EMU KILBY, Nigel 5 yd pass from PORTER, Todd (FRICANO, Paul kick) THIRD QUARTER 11:36 EMU NIUPALAU, Johnnie 49 yd pass from PORTER, Todd (FRICANO, Paul kick) 09:28 CHA MUSCARELLO, S. 25 yd field goal 04:20 EMU FRICANO, Paul 36 yd field goal 03:51 EMU PICKETT, Jaylen 36 yd interception return (FRICANO, Paul kick) FOURTH QUARTER 14:17 CHA KOFA, Workpeh 10 yd pass from KLUGH, Hasaan (MUSCARELLO, S. kick) 09:42 CHA FORD II, T.L. 28 yd pass from KLUGH, Hasaan (MUSCARELLO, S. kick failed) 03:18 EMU FRICANO, Paul 30 yd field goal

Starting the second half on defense, the Eagles allowed a couple of fourth down conversions, setting UNCC up in EMU territory. The defense stood up once again, however, forcing the second turnover of the night. On an end around, redshirt sophomore Chris Hendricks punched the ball from the carriers’ arm, and redshirt sophomore Kyle Rachwal jumped on it, setting Eastern up near midfield. It was EMU’s fifth fumble recovery of the season. EMU wasted little time capitalizing on the miscue, as two plays later, T. Porter found Niupalau down the sideline for a 49-yard strike, both career longs for the duo. Early in the third quarter, Eastern extended their lead to 24-3. Following a long return on the ensuing drive for UNCC, the 49ers put more points on the board seven plays later with a 25yard field goal, tightening the lead to 24-6 at the nine and a half mark of the third frame. On the following kickoff, redshirt sophomore Blake Banham set the Eagles up in prime position with a 47-yard return to midfield. Eastern then converted back-to-back third downs, including one on third and 13, to advance to the UNCC 24 yard line. The Eagles couldn’t convert the next set of downs, setting up a 36-yard field goal for redshirt freshman Paul Fricano, which he split down the middle, putting the EMU lead back at 27-6. It was a new career-long for the first-year kicker. The EMU defense continued to give the 49er offense fits on the next drive, forcing their third turnover of the evening. This time, the defense immediately turned it into points as Pickett, on his second INT of the night, housed it from 36-yards out, giving Eastern its biggest lead of the night at 34-6. It was the first pick six since Nov. 27 of last season when Rachwal returned one for six against CMU. Ending the third quarter on the move, the 49ers finally broke through with their first touchdown of the night on the second play of the fourth quarter, completing an 11-play, 84-yard drive that tightened things up to 34-13 early in the final quarter. After an EMU three and out, the 49ers continued to move the ball well, scoring their second consecutive TD on an 11-play, 84yard drive culminated by a 28-yard touchdown pass. The extra point was wide left though, putting the tally at 34-19 with just under 10 minutes to play in the game. That’s when EMU went on a clock-melting drive, chewing up 6:24 off the clock on 12 plays. After stalling on the 14 yard line, Fricano converted his third field goal on the day, giving EMU more breathing room and making the score 37-19 with just over three minutes to go. With the large deficit, UNCC could not get anything else on the board, turning the ball over on downs with under one minute to play, and sealing the 37-19 victory for EMU.

EMU 17 30-72 285 24-31-1 61-357 0-0 0-0 5-142 2-57-1 3-47.7 0-0 7-90 31:34 7 of 13 0 of 0 5-5 2-10

CHAR 23 39-157 199 23-44-2 83-356 0-0 3-(-3) 6-128 1-3 3-48.0 1-1 7-81 28:26 8 of 20 3 of 4 3-4 1-3

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: EMU: TURNER, Breck 5-20; BANHAM, Blake 5-19; ERIKSEN, Ian 9-19-1; PORTER, Todd 9-16; TEAM 2-(-2); CHA: WASHINGTON, R. 20-120; JOHNSON, Matt 3-18; KLUGH, Hasaan 2-16; LEMAY, Ben 9-6; DUKE, Austin 1-(-1); OLSEN, Kevin 4-(-2); PASSING: EMU: PORTER, Todd 24-31-1-285- 2; CHAR: OLSEN, Kevin 14-28-2-123-0; KLUGH, Hasaan 9-15-0-76-2; JOHNSON, Matt 0-1-0-0-0; RECEIVING: EMU: PORTER, Antoine 6-66; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 4-12; NIUPALAU, Johnnie 3-72-1; BUSCHMAN, Dan 3 -40; ERIKSEN, Ian 2-38; BAILEY, Sergio 2-13; KILBY, Nigel 2-13-1; FULLER, Izaiah 1-18; HOLDER, Isaac 1-13; CHAR: DUKE, Austin 9-84; FORD II, T.L. 4-51-1; LEMAY, Uriah 2-26; KOFA, Workpeh 1-10; MULLEN, Nate 1-7; BOLUS, Justin 1-6; FOGGIE, Juwan 1-6; HOFFMAN, Kyle 1-5; LEMAY, Ben 1-3; WASHINGTON, R. 1-1; MONTGOMERY, C. 1-0; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: HARRIS, Jeremiah 5-5=10; BECK, Jason 2-6=8; PICKETT, Jaylen 4-2=6; PACE, DaQuan 3-3=6; MOODY, Justin 3-3=6;

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Game 4 - Wyoming Game Day Statistics

A Pair of Rallies Helps the Eagles Wrangle the Cowboys The Green and White trailed by as many as 14 points in the contest YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team closed its non-conference schedule with a come-from-behind 27-24 home victory over the University of Wyoming Friday, Sept. 23, at Rynearson Stadium. The Eagles move to 3-1 on the season and are out to their best start since the 1995 season. As a team, Eastern notched a total of 500 offensive yards, including 239 on the ground with an average rush of 5.1 yards per carry. Additionally, the Green and White threw for 261 yards, with four receivers notching three receptions or more. The Eagle defense had a spectacular game, holding the Cowboy (2-2) offense to just one offensive touchdown and one field goal throughout the game. Leading the EMU offensive attack was redshirt sophomore Ian Eriksen, who totaled a career-high 120 yards on the ground, along with the go-ahead touchdown. Redshirt freshman Breck Turner had a break out game on the ground as well, posting a 50-yard rush for a touchdown in the second quarter. Behind center, junior Todd Porter totaled 214 passing yards with one touchdown. It was his third straight 200-yard passing effort. Redshirt freshman Nigel Kibly tallied a career-best 84 yards receiving on four receptions, while junior Johnnie Niupalau notched 34 yards and one touchdown. On the defensive side of the ball, EMU held the Cowboys to just 313 offensive yards, highlighted by only 79 rushing yards on 38 attempts. It was the second time EMU has held its opponent to fewer than 100 yards this season, both coming at home. The Eagle defense forced three turnovers throughout the game, including two fumble recoveries and a clutch interception in the final moments of the game. Leading the strong Green and White defense was redshirt sophomore Jeremiah Harris, who had a spectacular game with one sack and a blocked field goal. Freshman Vince Calhoun (Middletown, Ohio – Middletown) had a great game as well, forcing a fumble and securing the key interception in the fourth quarter. Finally, redshirt junior Derric Williams totaled nine tackles, along with forcing a fumble. The Eagles won the toss to begin the game, and elected to kick and begin the game on defense. The Cowboys picked up a quick first down, but the Eagle defense clamped down, as a sack by redshirt freshman Maxx Crosby and redshirt sophomore Chris Hendricks put a stop to the drive. After the punt pinned the Green and White at the seven, the EMU offense took the field. Eastern came out with a balanced attack, quickly advancing to the 35-yard line on four plays. On third down, Porter rifled an accurate pass to Niupalau to keep the drive moving. However, a Porter pass was then intercepted by the Cowboys and returned for a touchdown, putting the Eagles in an early 7-0 hole. The Eagles retook the field on offense, and Eriksen got the drive started with a bang, running for 27 yards. Immediately after, Porter completed a long pass to Kilby for 32, quickly putting the Eagles in Cowboy territory. On third down, Porter attempted a home-run ball to junior Sergio Bailey III, who made an acrobatic catch on the sideline, but was ruled out of bounds. However, the Eagles did not leave the drive empty-handed, as redshirt freshman Paul Fricano converted a career-long 46-yard field goal. With 5:38 remaining in the first quarter, the Eagles trailed 7-3. Turning around to the other side of the ball, EMU quickly forced a three-and-out, capped off by a sack from Harris, which was the team’s second of the day. The stop allowed the Eagles to get the ball back on offense with good field position, as they would begin their drive from their 45. EMU quickly picked up a first down, with Porter looking comfortable in the pocket and firing a third-down pass to Kilby for 11. His next pass, however, was intercepted, giving the ball back to Wyoming. The Cowboys were able to advance downfield after a personal foul penalty on the Eagles, putting them at the EMU 24 with 1:38 to go in the opening quarter. The defense was able to stop the drive however, forcing a fourth and six at the 20. The Cowboys attempted a field goal, knocking it through to tack on three more. At the conclusion of the first quarter, Eastern trailed Wyoming, 10-3. The second quarter began with a beautiful short pass to Kilby, who was able to pick up 25 after a Wyoming defender was unable to bring him down on first contact. On the other side of the 50, Porter picked up his third interception of the game on a diving catch from a Cowboy defensive back. Wyoming was then able to pick up consecutive first downs, taking advantage of short curl routes in the passing game. On third-and-three, Wyoming was stopped just short of the marker, and elected to sneak for it on fourth down, ultimately converting and picking up another fresh set of downs. A holding penalty on the Cowboys put Wyoming back 10-yards, but they quickly regained the difference on a 16-yard pass. From there, a pass interference penalty on EMU put the Cowboys at the five, and they then punched it in to go up 17-3 with 9:05 left in the half. The Eagles got some momentum back on the kickoff, as redshirt sophomore Blake Banham returned the kick to the 38 after finding a gap through defenders. Strong rushes from Eriksen picked up a first down for EMU, after which Turner found a crease and blazed 50-yards down the field for the first Eagle touchdown of the day, as well as the first of his young career. After Fricano’s PAT, the Eagles trailed by seven, 17-10, with 7:49 left to play before halftime. After nearly picking up a first down on their first pass, redshirt senior Pat O’Connor erupted through the line to bring down the running back for a loss of four. The Cowboys were able to pick up the first on the following play, however, putting Wyoming at their own 46. Eastern’s defense then forced another fourthdown, as senior DaQuan Pace broke up a pass near the sideline. The breakup, which was the 18th of his career, moved him into a tie for the EMU program record. After a Wyoming punt, the Eagles took over at their 18. The Green and White were unable to move the ball, however, going three-and-out and punting the ball back to the Wyoming 39. Eastern’s defense got off to a strong start on the ensuing drive, dropping the Wyoming running back behind the line for a loss of three. Like before, the Cowboys ran a short curl route, picking up the first down at midfield. A few plays later, Wyoming threw a screen pass and the receiver was quickly engulfed by Calhoun, who forced a fumble that was picked up by fellow freshman Kevin McGill. Beginning their drive with good field position, the Green and White had nearly 1:30 left in the half to tie the game up. The Eagles did just that, notching three straight plays of nine yards or more, ultimately culminating in a seven-yard touchdown pass to Niupalau. Fricano’s PAT then tied the game up at 17 with just 18 seconds before halftime. Wyoming elected to kneel out the half, and the two squads went into the locker room tied at 17. The Eagles began the second half receiving the ball, immediately converting on a third-and-three after Porter scampered for nine yards to the EMU 41. Porter then followed that up with a quick 14-yard pass to Niupalau, moving Eastern to the other side of the 50. From there, redshirt freshman Isaac Holder notched a catch of 17 to bring the Eagles to the Wyoming 26, after which Eriksen bulldozed his way through the line for a pickup of 11, bringing EMU into the red zone. The Green and White were unable to find the end zone, but Fricano gave the Eagles a 20-17 lead after knocking down a 29-yarder. Wyoming’s first drive of the second half came up empty, only picking up a pair of first downs. The Cowboys were forced to punt from the EMU 48, and Banham fair caught the ball at the nine to give the Eagles another opportunity at putting points

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING 24 EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 27 Sept. 23, 2016 - Rynearson Stadium - Attend: 17,012 SCORING Wyoming Eastern Michigan

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Scoring Summary: FIRST QUARTER 07:24 WY EPPS, Marcus 66 yd interception return (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 05:40 EMU FRICANO, Paul 46 yd field goal 00:12 WY ROTHE, Cooper 37 yd field goal SECOND QUARTER 09:05 WY HILL, Brian 5 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 07:49 EMU TURNER, Breck 50 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) 00:18 EMU NIUPALAU, Johnnie 7 yd pass from PORTER, Todd (FRICANO, Paul kick) THIRD QUARTER 08:46 EMU FRICANO, Paul 29 yd field goal FOURTH QUARTER 12:45 WY WILSON, Logan 27 yd interception return (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 01:35 EMU ERIKSEN, Ian 15 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick)

on the board. A pump fake from T. Porter caught the Wyoming defense off guard on the second play of the drive, as the O’Fallon, Ill. native was able to escape the pocket and run for 30. Eastern was unable to pick up another first, however, and redshirt junior Austin Barnes was forced to punt, ultimately pinning the Cowboys at their own 21. Wyoming quickly picked up a big chunk of yardage, completing a 42-yard pass down the sideline into EMU territory, after which the Cowboys nabbed another 20 on the next play. The Eagles mounted a tough defensive stand, stopping the Cowboys at the one-yard line after a reviewed play. Wyoming elected to go for it on fourth, and the Cowboys were called for a false start penalty, moving them back to the six. Wyoming then elected to go for the field goal, but Harris managed to get a hand on the ball and block the kick to stop the Cowboy threat. On the first play of the ensuing drive, Porter fired a deep shot to freshman Matthew Sexton, who came down with it for a career-long reception of 40 yards. After a short pass for five yards, the clock ticked down to signal the end of third quarter with EMU still clinging to a slim 20-17 lead. Unfortunately, the Eagles were unable to convert on a fourth down attempt, and the Cowboys took over at the Wyoming 47. The Cowboys then began driving down the field, getting to the EMU 22. With Wyoming closing in on the red zone, Williams forced a big fumble, and redshirt junior Ikie Calderon came up with it to put a halt to the drive. On the other end, Porter then promptly threw another interception, which was brought back for a touchdown, giving Wyoming a 24-20 lead with 12:45 remaining in the game. A solid return gave Eastern the ball at the 30 to begin the drive, but they were unable to do anything on the offensive end. Barnes came back on to punt, and a friendly EMU bounce pinned Wyoming at the eight. The Cowboys began their drive with back-to-back first downs, but were then stopped near midfield to force a UW punt. Beginning at their own 16, redshirt junior Brogan Roback entered the game and rifled a pass to Bailey for a first down to the EMU 37. Eriksen picked up nine on the next two plays, after which Roback snuck through the line to pick up another first. After a sack and offensive pass interference penalty, the Eagles faced second and 35. Although Roback completed a pass to Kilby for a gain of 16, Eastern was still forced to punt the ball away, with Barnes booming a punt of 47 yards. With just 4:10 remaining in the game, Eastern needed to get a stop on the defensive end to allow the offense a chance to retake the lead. Wyoming ran the ball on consecutive downs to drain clock. On third down, the Eagles blitzed the Cowboys, forcing an incomplete pass, which stopped the clock and also forced Wyoming to punt. With 2:37 left to go, the EMU offense retook the field for one last opportunity to get in the end zone. Roback began the drive with a long pass attempt to Bailey, which fell incomplete, but a defensive pass interference penalty brought the Eagles to the Wyoming 29. Roback followed that up with a quick pass to the sideline, and Bailey was able to come up with it and step out of bounds to stop the clock again. The Eagles kept driving, with Eriksen notching another first down. On the very next play, Eriksen burst through the line with a quick jolt of speed, running untouched into the end zone for a clutch touchdown in the final two minutes of play. Following Fricano’s PAT, Eastern retook the lead, 27-24, with 1:35 on the clock. With a three-point lead, the Eagle defense needed to dig in and halt the Cowboys to secure the win. On the very first play of the drive, O’Connor and redshirt junior Luke Maclean burst through the line to sack the Wyoming quarterback for a loss of eight yards. From there, the Wyoming quarterback lofted up a long pass down field, and Calhoun came down with it to give Eastern their third turnover on the day, this one coming at a very clutch moment of the game. With the less than 1:30 to play, the Eagles continued to run the ball and drain clock. Unable to pick up a first down, Eastern called a timeout with 25 seconds remaining before punting the ball away. Barnes booted the ball into the end zone, and the Cowboys took over at their 25 with 18 seconds on the clock. Wyoming’s first pass fell incomplete after the quarterback was hurried. On the next play, he was flushed from the pocket and forced to run out of bounds after a pickup of seven. The final play of the game featured repeated lateral attempts, but the Cowboys were unable to move forward, with the Eagles bringing down the ball carrier and securing the victory.

WY 19 38-79 234 19-29-1 67-313 0-0 1-2 3-31 4-119-2 6-37.3 4-2 3-35 28:04 3 of 13 1 of 1 2-3 2-18

EMU 24 47-239 261 17-34-4 81-500 0-0 0-0 4-73 1-(-2) 5-47.2 0-0 5-55 31:56 6 of 16 0 of 1 3-3 3-17

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: EMU: ERIKSEN, Ian 27-120-1; PORTER, Todd 11-61; TURNER, Breck 3-50-1; BANHAM, Blake 3-9; ROBACK, Brogan 3-(-1); WY: HILL, Brian 22-82; ALLEN, Josh 8-2; TEAM 1-(-1); WICK, Shaun 6 -(-1); CONWAY, Austin 1-(-3); PASSING: EMU: PORTER, Todd 14-28-4-214- ; ROBACK, Brogan 3-6-0-47-0; WY: ALLEN, Josh 19-29-1-234-0; RECEIVING: EMU: BAILEY, Sergio 5-66; KILBY, Nigel 4-84; NIUPALAU, Johnnie 3-34-1; HOLDER, Isaac 3-28; SEXTON, Mathew 1-40; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 1-9; WY: GENTRY, Tanner 12-127; MAULHARDT, Jake 4-83; JOHNSON, C.J. 1-16; MAYFIELD, Tyree 1-11; PRICE, James 1-6; PARKER, Joseph 0-(-9); TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: RACHWAL, Kyle 1-10=11; WILLIAMS, Derric 3-6=9; CALHOUN, Vince 5-3=8; BECK, Jason 2-5=7; CROSBY, Maxx 2-5=7;

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Game 5 - Bowling Green Game Day Statistics

Football Pushes Winning Streak to Three with 28-25 Win Over BGSU The victory marked EMU’s first MAC-opening road win since 2005 BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team rattled off its third consecutive win Saturday, Oct. 1, with a 28-25 victory over Bowling Green State University to open Mid-American Conference play 1-0. EMU (4-1, 1-0 MAC) defeated the defending MAC champion Falcons (1-4, 0-1 MAC) for the first time since 2008 and is now 4-1 for the first time since 1995. It was a tale of two halves, as both teams combined for 14 points in the first and 39 in the second. It was also that way for the EMU quarterbacks, as junior Todd Porter led the offense in the first, while redshirt junior Brogan Roback guided the offense in the second frame. T. Porter finished the game with 107 yards on 11 completions, while Roback finished with just under the century mark (91), but had three key touchdown passes. It was Roback’s first threetouchdown performance since Sept. 12, 2015, against Wyoming. As a whole offense, EMU had 474 total yards, including 212 on the ground and 262 through the air. Leading the ground assault redshirt freshman Breck Turner, who paced the Eagles with a career-high 107 yards on 17 carries. In addition to breaking the 100-yard mark for the first time in his career, Turner scored his second touchdown as an Eagle. Splitting carries with Turner, redshirt sophomore Ian Eriksen added 69 yards on 20 rushes. In the air, the Eagles completed passes to seven different receivers, maintaining the balance they have displayed all season. Redshirt freshman Nigel Kilby finished with five receptions for a career-best 92 yards, including a 64-yard pick up, the longest reception of the game. Kilby’s 64-yard reception came on a trick play in which redshirt freshman Isaac Holder (Tampa, Fla.-Sickles) tossed the ball down field after catching a screen pass in the backfield. Junior Sergio Bailey capped an impressive day with 40-yard touchdown reception, registering 71 yards on four catches, while junior Antoine Porter chipped in 64 yards receiving. Defensively, the Green and White were lead by a pair of 12-tackle performances, the most by an Eagle this season. Redshirt sophomore Kyle Rachwal registered 12 stops, five solo and seven assisted, recording double digit tackles for the third time this season. Redshirt junior Ikie Calderon who also had 12 tackles (seven solo, five assisted) added the first sack of his career, a tackle for a loss, and a pass breakup in strong all-around performance. Meanwhile, senior DaQuan Pace recorded his 19th and 20th career pass breakups, making him EMU’s all-time leader since breakups were tracked in 1998. The Eagles began the game on defense and quickly gave up a big play on a screen pass, a 43-yard strike down to the EMU 13 yard line. After three straight pass plays, the Eagles didn’t give up another first down, forcing a 30-yard field goal. It soared wide right, keeping the Falcons off the board. After trading possessions, EMU began its second drive from its own 17. On a third and three-play, Porter’s pass was tipped and hung in the air, only to be intercepted by BGSU at the 31, setting them up with a short field. The Falcons ended up with first and goal from the two, where three straight rush attempts up the middle were stuffed, forcing fourth and goal. That’s when BGSU ran a play fake, and completed a short pass for a touchdown, giving them the first points of the day and a 7-0 lead. Needing a quick response, the Eagles got it on the next drive. In between rushes from Eriksen and Turner, T. Porter completed long passes to Bailey II and A. Porter for 17 and 38 yards, respectively, getting Eastern into the red zone for the first time at the four yard line. Two plays later Turner punched it in for his second touchdown of the season, tying the game at seven. After stopping the Falcons on back-to-back drives, the Eagles began a long drive at the 10 minute mark of the second quarter. After a 20-yard T. Porter rush on third down to get into Falcon territory, EMU did something it had not done all season, losing a fumble on a botched option play. The miscue gave the Falcons their second turnover of the game, and possession of the ball at their own 28. The defense stepped up for the third consecutive time after the turnover, forcing another punt, and giving EMU one more chance to get points before the half, however they went three-and-out. Despite a hail mary attempt right before the half from BGSU after getting to midfield, the pass was picked off in the end zone by freshman Vince Calhoun, keeping the score at seven apiece headed into halftime. The defensive struggle continued into the second half as both teams failed to tack on any points in the first three possessions. This prompted a change in QB for EMU, with Roback entering the game on the second drive in place of a banged up T. Porter.

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 28 BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY 25 Oct. 1, 2016 - Doyt L. Perry Stadium - Attend: 19,382 SCORING Eastern Michigan Bowling Green

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Scoring Summary: FIRST QUARTER 05:00 BGSU WILSON, Donovan 2 yd pass from MORGAN, James (SUDER, Jake kick) 01:54 EMU TURNER, Breck 3 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) THIRD QUARTER 07:10 BGSU SUDER, Jake 32 yd field goal 06:10 EMU HOLDER, Isaac 8 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) 01:23 EMU KILBY, Nigel 7 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) FOURTH QUARTER 12:42 BGSU COPPET, Fred 2 yd run (SUDER, Jake kick) 09:33 EMU BAILEY, Sergio 40 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) 05:22 BGSU COPPET, Fred 2 yd run (MILLER, Scott pass from MORGAN, James)

BGSU finally broke the stalemate on an efficient 10-play drive midway through the third quarter. The Falcons moved the ball down to the EMU 15 before the defense held their ground, forcing a 32-yard field goal which was converted, giving the Falcons the lead back 10-7 with 7:10 remaining in the third period. Just like the first time Bowling Green put up points, the Eagles had the immediate answer, this time on three quick strike plays. After a short two yard pass, the Eagles reached into their bag of tricks. On a screen to Holder, he turned around and completed a 64-yard pass to Kilby down the field, setting up EMU at the BG eight. On the very next play, Holder was rewarded for his pass, this time catching the touchdown strike from Roback. Holder’s first career TD catch gave Eastern its first lead of the game, 14-10 with 6:10 remaining in the third. With its first lead of the game, the Eagle defense continued their stout play, forcing a quick three-and-out, giving Eastern Michigan the ball back with an opportunity to extend the lead. The Eagle offense was up to the task, scoring their second consecutive touchdown on the next drive. This time EMU grinded out a 10-play scoring drive, taking 3:50 off the clock. The first seven plays of the drive saw Eastern ground and pound its way down to the BGSU 33 with runs from Eriksen and Turner. After a 15-yard penalty set Eastern up at the 17, a pass interference call put the ball at the eight. Two plays later, Roback found Kilby over the middle for the score, extending the lead to 21-10 with 1:23 until the fourth quarter. Facing their biggest deficit, the Falcons got a much needed score early in the fourth quarter on a 10-play, 75-yard drive that cut the Eagle lead to 21-17 with just under 13 minutes to play. The Eagle offense continued to respond though, as they did on the ensuing drive after the BG score. Beginning the drive with back-to-back strikes to Bailey II, followed by a 14-yard pass to A. Porter, EMU drove into Falcon territory. Three plays later on third and five, Roback rolled out and found Bailey II just in front of the end zone, where he leaped and snagged a would-be interception away from the defender, and rolled in for the score. The 40-yard touchdown strike put Eastern’s lead back to 28-17 with just under 10 minutes to play. Needing to keep up with the Eagles’ offensive attack, BGSU went on another efficient scoring drive, this time using 14 plays for 82 yards for the touchdown. A two-point conversion made the tally just three points, 28-25, with 5:22 left in the contest. Looking to melt the clock down, EMU began to pound the rock on the ensuing possession. Eriksen and Turner split the duties, running for five consecutive first downs to bleed the ticker down to under a minute. On the drive, Turner went over 100 yards on the night. With BGSU out of timeouts, Eastern was able to kneel out the clock, sealing the three-point, 28-25, win.

EMU 24 45-212 262 21-30-1 75-474 0-0 0-0 1-16 1-0 5-50.0 1-1 5-56 31:39 7 of 14 0 of 0 4-4 2-6

BGSU 29 42-206 250 23-47-1 89-456 0-0 0-0 2-23 1-0 6-43.7 1-0 4-48 28:21 5 of 15 2 of 2 2-2 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: EMU: TURNER, Breck 17-107-1; ERIKSEN, Ian 2061; PORTER, Todd 4-37; SEXTON, Mathew 1-9; ROBACK, Brogan 1-2; TEAM 2(-4); BGSU: COPPET, Fred 25-141-2; WILSON, Donovan 10-44; MORGAN, James 6-13; ZIMMERMAN, Marquis 1-8; PASSING: EMU: PORTER, Todd 11-16-1-107-0; ROBACK, Brogan 9-13-0-91-3; HOLDER, Isaac 1-1-0-64- ;BGSU: MORGAN, James 23-46-1-250-1; KNAPKE, James 0-1-0-0-0; RECEIVING: EMU: KILBY, Nigel 5-92-1; BAILEY, Sergio 4-71-1; PORTER, Antoine 4-64; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 3-6; NIUPALAU, Johnnie 2-13; HOLDER, Isaac 2-13-1; SEXTON, Mathew 1-3; BGSU: MILLER, Scott 11-148; REDDING, Teo 4-72; ZIMMERMAN, Marquis 3-1; DOSSOUS, Vanel 1-11; MOORE, Ronnie 1-10; COPPET, Fred 1-4; WILSON, Donovan 1-2; POUGH, Janarvis 1-2; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: CALDERON, Ikie 7-5=12; RACHWAL, Kyle 5-7=12; WILLIAMS, Derric 5-4=9; CALHOUN, Vince 5-3=8; BECK, Jason 4-3=7;

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Game 6 - Toledo Game Day Statistics

Eagles Fall in Tough Homecoming Battle Against Toledo

EMU kept it close for a majority of the game, but Toledo pulled away in the fourth quarter YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – In front of the 10th largest crowd in Rynearson Stadium history, the Eastern Michigan University football team fell in a tough conference battle against the University of Toledo, Oct. 8, by a final tally of 35-20 on the 96th Homecoming. The Eagles (4-2, 1-1 MAC) kept it close throughout the majority of the game, but the Rockets (4-1, 1-0 MAC) sealed the victory in the final quarter of play by possessing the ball for more than 12 minutes. As a team, Eastern got most of their offensive production through the passing game, finishing with 255 yards and one touchdown through the air. In total, EMU notched 317 yards on offense with an average of 5.5 yards per play. The Green and White were also solid in the red zone, scoring on all three of their trips. On the offensive side of the ball, redshirt junior Brogan Roback led the EMU attack, throwing for 255 yards and one touchdown. Three different receivers posted at least four receptions on the day, with junior Sergio Bailey II leading the way with five catches for a career-best 89 yards. Sophomore Eddie Daugherty had a nice game as well, catching four passes for a seasonhigh 74 yards. Finally, junior Antoine Porter posted 50 receiving yards, as well as one touchdown. Redshirt freshman Breck Turner paced the squad on the ground, picking up his third rushing touchdown of the year. Redshirt senior Ike Spearman and redshirt sophomore Kyle Rachwal led the EMU on defense, tallying 11 total tackles apiece. Sophomore Kwanii Figueroa had a solid game as well, notching a sack in the first quarter. It was just the third sack allowed by the Rockets this season. Finally, freshman Vince Calhoun notched eight tackles and a pass breakup, with five of the stops and the breakup coming in the first drive of the game. The Eagles won the coin toss to start the game, and elected to defer to the second half. Toledo began the game on the ground, picking up a pair of first downs and getting to midfield within the first few minutes of play. The trend continued, as the Rockets approached the red zone around the 10-minute mark. On a third-and-five, Toledo rifled a pass towards the end zone, which was broken up by Calhoun. Electing to go for it on fourth, Calhoun came up with a big stop near the marker to give the ball to the Green and White. Eastern began their drive at the 15, but were unable to get anything going. Forced to punt, redshirt junior Austin Barnes pinned Toledo within their own 30. After a penalty, the Rockets quickly passed midfield. Redshirt freshman Maxx Crosby came up with a big play to force a loss of three yards, making in 3rd-and-14, after which Figueroa picked up a sack to bring up fourth down. After a touchback, the Eagles got the ball back for their second drive with 3:41 left in the first quarter. Roback notched his first completion of the game to begin the drive, with redshirt freshman Nigel Kilby picking up 14 over the middle. A few plays later, Roback fired another pass to A. Porter for a gain of 15. Unfortunately, the drive stalled at midfield, and Barnes was forced to punt again. The first quarter ended shortly after with both teams even at zero apiece. The second quarter began with Toledo using the ground game yet again. The Eagles held strong, forcing a third-and-eight at midfield. A false start on the Rockets made it 3rd-and-13, and Toledo was unable to pick up the first down shortly after. After a touchback, the Eagles had another opportunity on offense. Unfortunately, they were unable to muster anything, going threeand-out. A penalty against the Eagles on the punt gave Toledo solid field position to begin their drive, as they started at the EMU 46. The Rockets picked up consecutive first downs, getting to the 17 with 8:30 left in the half. On the next play, Toledo found the end zone on a long pass to go ahead 7-0 after the PAT. After a penalty on the kickoff, Eastern began at their own nine. A nice sweep for Bailey II gave EMU some breathing room, moving the ball to the 22. On third down, Roback threw a pass towards the sideline, but the receiver was unable to get his feet down in-bounds. Eastern then punted the ball away with 5:35 left to play in the half. During the punt, a Toledo penalty moved the Rockets back to the 34, but they promptly moved to midfield on a 16-yard rush. The EMU defense then came up clutch again, knocking down the Toledo running back in the back field for a loss of two on third down. Toledo elected to punt the ball away, and the Eagles fair caught the ball at the 12. Once again, the offense was unable to get moving, as another three-and-out forced EMU to punt. Fortunately for the Eagles, Barnes boomed a long punt, and the Rockets would begin their drive from the 20. The defense got off to a good start on the drive, as senior DaQuan Pace forced a three-yard loss on a screen pass. After nearly notching a pick on third down, the Green and White forced a three-and-out for the Rockets. Punting with 49 seconds remaining in the half, the Eagles would have one final opportunity to put some points on the board before heading to the locker room. The EMU drive began with a bang, as Roback floated a long pass to Bailey II, who came down with it and was within inches of breaking away for a touchdown. Despite being tackled by his shoestrings, Bailey II got the Eagles into the red zone. The Green and White followed up with three consecutive shots to the end zone, narrowly missing on all three. Eastern then brought out the field goal unit, and redshirt freshman Paul Fricano converted the 34-yarder to make the score 7-3 with eight ticks left in the half. Toledo would elect to kneel out the half, and the two squads went to their locker rooms with score at 7-3 in favor of the Rockets. Eastern received the ball to begin the second half, with their drive kicking off at the 22. The Eagles promptly picked up a first down after a pair of solid rushes from redshirt sophomore Ian Eriksen, after which Turner broke through for a gain of 18 on a screen pass. Turner kept the momentum going, using his vision to spot a gap in the line and gain five yards to pick up another first. The drive continued, as Roback completed a short pass to A. Porter for another fresh set of downs. The Eagles eventually stalled at the Toledo 26, and brought out the field goal unit. Fricano nailed the 44-yard field goal, which was his second of the game, and Eastern trailed Toledo by just one, 7-6, with 10:11 remaining in the third quarter. The Rockets quickly got on the scoreboard on the ensuing drive, as a receiver snuck behind the defensive backs and found the end zone on a 63yard pass. Toledo jumped to a 14-6 lead with 9:16 left in the quarter. On the kickoff, both returners bumped into one another while attempting to catch the kick, and the ball fell to the ground with Toledo recovering it at the EMU 16.

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO 35 EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 20 Oct. 8, 2016 - Rynearson Stadium - Attend: 21,412 SCORING Toledo Eastern Michigan

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Scoring Summary: SECOND QUARTER 08:24 UT JOHNSON, Jon’Vea 17 yd pass from WOODSIDE, Logan ( VEST, Jameson kick) 00:08 EMU FRICANO, Paul 34 yd field goal THIRD QUARTER 10:11 EMU FRICANO, Paul 44 yd field goal 9:16 UT THOMPSON, Cody 63 yd. pass from WOOD SIDE, Logan (VEST, Jameson kick) 8:24 UT HUNT, Kareem 2 yd run (VEST, Jameson kick) 6:01 EMU TURNER, Breck 3 yd. run (FRICANO, Paul kick) FOURTH QUARTER 10:52 UT ROBERTS, Michael 15 yd. pass from WOODSIDE, Logan (VEST, Jameson kick) 8:43 EMU PORTER, Antoine 5 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) 2:37 UT JONES, Corey 12 yd pass from WOODSIDE, Logan (VEST, Jameson kick)

The Rockets found the end zone again three plays later, notching their second touchdown within the previous minute. After the PAT, Toledo built their lead to 21-6. The Eagles began their drive from the 28, and Daugherty found an open area in the defensive backfield to pick up 22 and get to midfield. From there, Turner rushed for five, after which a facemask penalty on Toledo brought the Eagles to the Rockets 25. Bailey then caught a tough ball in traffic to bring EMU to the three. Eastern then notched their first touchdown of the day on an outside rush from Turner. After the PAT from Fricano, Eastern cut the Toledo lead to 21-13 with 6:01 to go in the third quarter. Eastern’s defense came out strong again on the next Toledo drive, forcing a quick three-and-out after the Rockets’ third down pass fell short. After the punt, the Eagles got the ball back at the 31. A personal foul penalty on the Green and White forced EMU to begin with a 1st-and-24. A pair of short passes made the third down distance manageable, but pressure on third down forced Roback’s pass short. Barnes then came on and boomed a long punt, but Toledo had a nice return and brought it back to the EMU 38. Fortunately for EMU, a personal foul penalty on the return negated the big yardage, and Toledo began their drive from their own 14. After picking up a first down, Eastern made it third-and-six following a failed long pass. From there, a false start penalty brought the ball back even further. However, Toledo managed to convert on a 13-yard pass. The third quarter then concluded, with the Rockets still ahead, 21-13. The Rockets picked back up with another first down, as the receiver barely crossed the plane to pick up a fresh set of downs. A Toledo receiver then found a gap in the defense, picking up 23 and bringing the Rockets to the EMU 28. After rushing for another first down, redshirt senior Pat O’Connor (Chicago, Ill. – Saint Rita) nabbed a tackle behind the line for a loss of one. However, Toledo responded with a touchdown pass two plays later, increasing their lead to 2813 with 10:52 remaining. Eastern began their drive with a sweep from Bailey II, who turned on the jets and picked up a first down after a gain of 10. Bailey II was featured in the next play as well, notching eight on a curl route. Daugherty then caught a nice pass for 17, fighting for every yard and refusing to go down. The drive continued with Roback sitting patiently in the pocket and finding Daugherty again for 18. Daugherty continued finding success on the next play, coming down with a tough catch on a corner route to pick up another 17 yards and bring EMU to the five. The drive was then capped off by Roback finding A. Porter in the end zone for an EMU touchdown. With 8:43 remaining in the game, Eastern trailed by eight, 28-20. Toledo then had trouble handling the kickoff, and Eastern tackled the returner at the 17. The Rockets responded by promptly picking up a first down after a 12-yard pass, after which they nabbed another on an 11-yard pass. Pace then put a stop to the Toledo momentum, dropping the Rockets receiver for a loss of one. However, Toledo’s running back then bulldozed his way for a gain of 12 for a fresh set of downs. The defense then forced a third-and-three, but the Rockets converted for another first on a short pass. The long Toledo drive continued with the Rockets rushing their way ahead to the 16. With 2:43 left in the game, the Eagles forced a third-and-six, but Toledo completed a corner pass for another touchdown. The Rockets jumped to a 35-20 lead with just 2:37 remaining in the game. Eastern began their drive with a quick first down, as Roback scrambled for a gain of four and A. Porter caught a short pass for 14. Roback’s next pass was tipped and intercepted at the Toledo 34. Toledo then began to bleed the clock, as the Rockets rushed the ball on three consecutive plays. The clock then reached zero, and Toledo walked away with a 35-20 victory over the Eagles.

EMU 16 20-62 255 20-38-1 58-317 0-0 0-0 4-46 0-0 6-44.0 0-0 5-51 22:48 2 of 10 0 of 0 3-3 1-3

UT 30 51-220 247 25-31-0 82-467 0-0 3-13 4-65 1-0 5-40.0 0-0 6-60 37:12 11 of 17 0 of 1 4-5 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: - UT: HUNT, Kareem 29-141; SWANSON, Terry 15-71; JONES-MOORE, Damion 2-13; JONES, Corey 1-3; WOODSIDE, Logan 2-minus 3; TEAM 2-minus 5. EMU: TURNER, Breck 10-21; BAILEY, Sergio 2-20; ERIKSEN, Ian 7-17; ROBACK, Brogan 1-4 PASSING: UT: WOODSIDE, Logan 25-31-0-247. EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 20-38-1-255. RECEIVING: UT: THOMPSON, Cody 7-126; JONES, Corey 7-33; ROBERTS, Michael 5-35; JOHNSON,Jon’Vea 3-40; YOUSEY, Zach 1-10; McKINLEY-LEWIS, D. 1-3; JONESMOORE, Damion 1-0. EMU: PORTER, Antoine 6-50; BAILEY, Sergio 5-89; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 4-74; TURNER, Breck 2-23; KILBY, Nigel 2-19; NIUPALAU, Johnnie 1-0. TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: SPEARMAN, Ike 3-8=11; RACHWAL, Kyle 3-8=11; CALDERON, Ikie 2-8=10; MOODY, Justin 6-3=9; BECK, Jason 0-9=9; CALHOUN, Vince 5-3=8; PACE, DaQuan 4-3=7;

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Game 7 - Ohio Game Day Statistics

Second-Half Surge at Ohio Pushes EMU to 5-2 on the Year Eastern won in Athens for the first time since 1994 ATHENS, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team accomplished something it has not done since 1967 in the 27-20 road victory over Ohio University Saturday afternoon, Oct. 15, at Peden Stadium. The Eagles (5-2, 2-1 MAC) won their third consecutive road game for the first time since ‘67, and defeated the Bobcats (4-3, 2-1 MAC) in Athens for the first time since 1994 to move to 5-2 on the season and 2-1 in league play. The aerial assault of the Eagles carried the day, as redshirt junior Brogan Roback had a day, passing for a career-best 347 yards on a record 29 completions and three touchdowns, all coming in the second half. It was the fifth three-touchdown performance of his career, and the second of the season. Roback’s favorite target on the day was junior Sergio Bailey II, who finished with a career-high 143 yards on eight receptions and a score. It was the first 100-yard receiver of the season for EMU. Also catching TDs on the afternoon were fellow juniors Antoine Porter and Johnnie Niupalau, with Porter totaling a career-best 74 yards, while Niupalau picked up 16. As a team, EMU out-gained the Bobcats by a final tally of 435-415, including a 347-291 advantage through the air. The Eagles converted 7-of-15 first downs, compared to Ohio’s 3-of-11. EMU also won the turnover battle 2-1. Defensively, junior Jason Beck (Indianapolis, Ind.-Arsenal Technical) led the charge with a team-high 10 stops. Senior DaQuan Pace had the first interception of his season to go along with four tackles and a breakup, while redshirt senior Pat O’Connor finished with two tackles for loss, and a strip sack, which was his 5.5 of the season and 17th of his career, which places him just a half sack away from being the all-time EMU leader since 1998. The Eagles were the first on the board after shutting down the Ohio offense on their first possession. Led by the passing attack of Roback, the Eagles raced down the field in 12 plays. Roback began the drive completing passes of 12 yards to Bailey II, followed by a 32 yarder to A. Porter, and then a 17-yard strike again to Bailey II to quickly get Eastern down to the Ohio 35. After a pair of first downs to get into the red zone, the Bobcat defense stepped up, forcing the 22-yard field goal. Redshirt freshman Paul Fricano split the uprights, giving EMU the early 3-0 lead. The next four drives were three and outs for both teams, quickly moving the clock to under four minutes in the first quarter. The field position was in EMU’s favor though, as two of the OU drives started within their own 10. Ohio’s fourth drive of the game, though, got them out of the shadow of their own goalposts, getting to EMU’s side of the field at the 38. Eastern’s defense stood tall this time, stopping the Bobcats on fourth down, and getting the ball back right before the end of the first quarter. On the ensuing EMU drive, the first turnover of the game turned the momentum in favor of the Bobcats. On a long third down pass to senior Sam Browning over the middle, the tight end was stripped near midfield, and Ohio recovered for the first turnover of the game. Nine plays later, Ohio turned the fumble into points on a 22-yard field goal of their own, knotting the score at 3-3 with 10:46 until the half. Following another three-and-out by EMU, Ohio began driving again, looking to take their first lead of the game. Three first downs got the Bobcats to midfield, but the drive was halted on a long strike downfield, which was undercut and picked off by Pace, who then returned it 35 yards to the OU 44 yard line. It was the second INT of Pace’s career. Despite the turnover, Ohio’s defense continued to lock down the Eagle attack, forcing yet another three-and-out. Much like the OU defense, Eastern’s was just as fierce in the first half, as on the next Bobcat drive, EMU got their second turnover of the game. Dropping back to pass, O’Connor came off the edge for the strip sack, which was recovered by redshirt senior Ike Spearman at the Ohio 27, giving EMU’s its best field position of the game. The defensive struggle continued however, as Ohio forced another EMU field goal try, which was off the left post this time, keeping the score 3-3 with 2:54 to go. Looking to put up points before the half, Ohio was unable to get anything going, leaving the score at three-all into the half. Eastern began with the ball in the second half, and found some of the offensive rhythm it lacked in the first half. Beginning at the 14, a 17-yard run and then a 17-yard pass from Roback quickly got EMU into Ohio territory. A 17-yard screen pass to redshirt sophomore Iak Eriksen got the Eagles deeper, and a nine-yard pass to Bailey II moved the Eagles into the red zone. Ohio’s defense kept EMU out of the end zone, though, as a 13yard sack killed the momentum. However, the Eagles came away with points on a 34-yard Fricano field goal, giving EMU the lead back 6-3. The Bobcats had an immediate response on their first drive of the second half, engineering a 10-play, 71-yard drive for the first

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 27 OHIO UNIVERSITY 20 Oct. 15, 2016 - Peden Stadium - Attend: 23,566 SCORING Eastern Michigan Ohio

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Scoring Summary: FIRST QUARTER 09:12 EMU FRICANO, Paul 22 yd field goal SECOND QUARTER 10:46 OHIO ZERVOS, Louie 22 yd field goal THIRD QUARTER 08:14 EMU FRICANO, Paul 34 yd field goal 03:44 OHIO BROWN, Dorian 6 yd run (ZERVOS, Louie kick) 02:49 EMU NIUPALAU, Johnnie 9 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) FOURTH QUARTER 11:09 EMU BAILEY, Sergio 14 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) 08:14 OHIO MANGEN, Troy 5 yd pass from MAXWELL, Quinton (ZERVOS, Louie kick) 03:47 EMU PORTER, Antoine 11 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) 02:33 OHIO ZERVOS, Louie 47 yd field goal

touchdown of the game. It was capped off by an eight-yard run, giving Ohio their first lead of the game at 10-6 with just under four minutes left in the third quarter. Eastern found the big play it needed on the first play of the very next drive. After starting at its own 34, Roback found Bailey II for about 20 yards, but the shifty receiver shook the only defender nearby, and proceeded to sprint down to the OU nine yard line. Two plays later, Roback found Niupalau in the end zone for the Eagles’ first touchdown of the game. Niupalau’s third TD catch of the season gave Eastern the lead back at 13-10 with just under three minutes until the final frame. This time the Bobcats could not respond, going three-and-out and giving Eastern the ball back at their 37 just before the end of the quarter. The Eagles used the defensive stand to extend the lead on the next drive. Going 11 plays and 63 yards, EMU pushed its lead to 10, 20-10, to begin the fourth quarter. EMU quickly got to midfield after a rush from Eriksen, and a 10-yard pass to redshirt freshman Isaac Holder. After back-to-back incompletions, Roback found Bailey II for a 13yard gain, putting him over 100-yard receiving in the game and giving Eastern a fresh set of downs at the OU 35. Redshirt freshman Breck Turner then picked up the next 21 yards on two rushes and a dump-off pass, but a rush for no gain in the middle of the sequence set up a third and three. Coming out of a timeout, Roback floated a pass to the corner, which Bailey II wrestled away from the defender, coming down with his third touchdown pass of the season. The strike made the tally 20-10 with 11:03 to go. With their backs up against the wall, the Bobcats were able to respond with an eight-play, 90-yard touchdown drive to cut the score back down to 20-17 with 8:07 left in the contest. The Eagle offense responded one more time on the next drive with a huge, eight-play, 70-yard drive for a touchdown. Roback continued to sling it, with two completions to Bailey II and Porter, before Turner broke free for a 24-yard gain to advance EMU to the Ohio 27. Another first down came after a 2-yard run from Turner and an 8-yard pass to A. Porter, giving EMU first down at the 17. Three plays later on a third and four, Roback threw for his third TD pass of the game, this time to A. Porter on an 11-yard strike, giving Eastern the 10-point lead back at 27-17 with 3:47 to go. Needing two quick scores, Ohio got one on the next drive with a 47-yard field goal with just over two minutes left to play. Still needing a touchdown and with only two timeouts left, Ohio attempted the onside kick, but it was secured by the Eagles at the 39. Still needing one more first down to seal the deal, Turner carried the load with three straight rushes for 12 yards, giving EMU the fresh set of downs, and burning the remaining two OU timeouts. With the game in hand, EMU kneeled out the game, securing the 27-20 victory.

EMU 20 32-88 347 29-39-0 71-435 0-0 1-1 4-71 1-35 4-43.0 1-1 5-55 30:57 7 of 15 0 of 0 5-6 2-8

OHIO 25 30-124 291 26-43-1 73-415 1-2 1-1 5-108 0-0 5-35.2 2-1 4-40 29:03 3 of 11 0 of 1 3-3 1-13

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: EMU: TURNER, Breck 9-50; ERIKSEN, Ian 12-24; ROBACK, Brogan 7-21; TEAM 4-(-7); OHIO: BROWN, Dorian 14-94-1; MAXWELL, Quinton 5-18 ; WHITE, Papi 1-7; HARDY, Bo 3 -7; WINDHAM, Greg 7-(-2); PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 29-39-0-347- 3 ; O H I O : MAXWELL, Quinton 17-26-1-188-1; WINDHAM, Greg 9-170 -103-0; RECEIVING: EMU: BAILEY, Sergio 8-143-1; PORTER, Antoine 7-74-1; ERIKSEN, Ian 4-34; HOLDER, Isaac 2-19; NIUPALAU, Johnnie 2-16; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 2-7; ARISTILDE, Dieuly 1-20; BUSCHMAN, Dan 1-17; BROWNING, Sam 1-10; TURNER, Breck 1-7; OHIO: SMITH, Sebastia 8 -123; WHITE, Papi 5-49; REID, Jordan 5-41; BALL, Elijah 3 -37; BELACK, Kyle 3-31; MANGEN, Troy 2-10-1; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: BECK, Jason 5 -5=10; McGILL, Kevin 5-2=7; CALHOUN, Vince 3-3=6; RACHWAL, Kyle 4-1=5; MOODY, Justin 3-2=5; WILLIAMS, Derric 2-3= 5 ; SPEARMAN, Ike 1-4=5;

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Game 8 - Western Michigan Game Day Statistics

Eagles Come Up Short In 45-31 Defeat at No. 20 Western Michigan Brogan Roback eclipsed the 4,000 yard mark for his EMU career in the loss KALAMAZOO, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Despite having a brief lead in the second quarter, the Eastern Michigan University football team could not keep pace with No. 20 Western Michigan University in a 45-31 defeat Saturday evening at Waldo Stadium. It was the first home deficit of the season for the nationally ranked Broncos (8-0, 4-0 MAC). Redshirt junior Brogan Roback guided the Eagle (5-3, 2-2 MAC) offense to an efficient 461 yard day, passing for 319 yards with 28 completions on a career-high 44 attempts. He threw for a touchdown, and ran for another. The 319 yards put him over the 4,000 yard mark for his EMU career, making him just the sixth to do so. It was his second straight 300-yard passing game and the third of his career. Roback’s top target was junior Sergio Bailey II who had six catches for 93 yards, including a game-long 56-yard catch. The touchdown pass went to fellow junior Antoine Porter, who had five catches for 80 yards. Not to be outdone, the rushing attack had 142 on the ground, led by redshirt freshman Breck Turner who finished with 86 yards on 17 carries and a score. The final EMU touchdown came from freshman Willie Parker, the first of his career. He finished with 21 yards in the first seven carries of his EMU career. The offensive line paved the way for the run game and also did not yield a sack, the fourth game EMU has kept the QB clean. Defensively, Eastern forced a pair of Broncos turnover, just the second and third of WMU’s season. Redshirt sophomore Ross Williams had his first career interception, and the first pick of Western’s season. Redshirt sophomore Jeremiah Harris had the other turnover with a strip sack, which was recovered by sophomore Kwanii Figueroa. It was the 2.5 sack of the season for Harris and his second forced fumble. Junior Jason Beck was the Eagle’s leading tackler with 12 stops, including seven solo and a half for loss. WMU began the game with the ball, but were quickly stopped for a three-and-out, giving EMU possession at its own 29. After two short passes to Bailey II and A. Porter set up the Eagles at the 44, Turner sprung for a 38-yard rush into the red zone, but he was stripped from behind at the end of the play, giving WMU the ball back at the 17. The Broncos wasted little time turning the turnover into points, as six plays later, WMU connected on a 32-yard touchdown pass to take a 7-0 lead at the nine minute mark of the first quarter. Following a short drive with nothing doing for EMU, Western got the ball back looking to add to the lead. Three pass plays got the Broncos into EMU territory, setting up first and 10 from the 47. On the next play, Harris came off the edge and reached out, stripping the ball away from the QB. Figueroa was there to snatch it up and rumbled 10 yards with the fumble recovery. It was only the second turnover of the season given up by the Broncos. Starting with the ball at the WMU 37, the Eagles moved the ball in the red zone on Roback’s 13-yard pass to A. Porter. After runs by Turner and Parker set up EMU with first and goal, Roback was the one to run in the score from nine yards out to even the contest at seven-all. That score would hold into the second quarter. Not long into the second frame, WMU took the lead back, capping an 11-play, 75-yard drive that spanned both the first and second quarter, to put the tally at 14-7. Needing to keep pace, EMU embarked on a season-high 16-play drive on the ensuing series to put more points on the board. After back-to-back third down conversions, EMU was faced with a fourth and one from the WMU 43. A nine-yard dump-off pass to redshirt junior Lavonte Robinson gave the Eagles a fresh set of downs. Two-plays later, a 15-yard pass to Bailey II gave Eastern first and 10 from the 19. After three plays of no gains, redshirt freshman Paul Fricano knocked home the 36-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 14-10. Following their second fumble of the season earlier in the game, Broncos threw their first interception of the season on the first play of their next drive. Going down the middle, R. Williams undercut the pass and snagged the first pick of his career. After the second turnover of the game, EMU was set up at their own EMU 39. The next EMU drive got started with a 14-yard rush from Turner, getting Eastern into Western territory. A 16-yard pass two plays later to redshirt junior Dan Buschman carried Eastern down to the 33 yard line, followed by an 8-yard run from Roback, setting up second and two from the 25. After an incompletion and a oneyard run, EMU faced fourth and one. Trying a trick play, Roback dumped off a pass to usual offensive lineman redshirt senior Cole Gardner, but he was reported as an ineligible receiver, setting up fourth and six from the 29. Electing to go for it, Eastern went for the endzone with a deep pass to A. Porter, which he hauled in over the shoulder for the go-ahead 29-

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 31 #20/20 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 45 Oct. 22, 2016 - Waldo Stadium - Attend: 23, 721 SCORING Eastern Michigan Western Michigan

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Scoring Summary: FIRST QUARTER 9:02 WMU THOMPSON, C. 32 yd pass from TERRELL, Zach (HAMPTON, Butch kick) 1:35 EMU ROBACK, Brogan 9 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) SECOND QUARTER 12:13 WMU FRANKLIN, J. 2 yds run (HAMPTON, Butch kick) 6:32 EMU FRICANO, Paul 36 yd field goal 3:35 EMU PORTER, Antoine 29 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) 1:14 WMU BOGAN, Jamauri 6 yd run (HAMPTON, Butch kick) THIRD QUARTER 6:27 WMU THOMPSON, C. 8 yd pass from TERRELL, Zach (HAMPTON, Butch kick) 5:16 EMU TURNER, Breck 9 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) 1:12 WMU DAVIS, Corey 31 yd pass from TERRELL, Zach (HAMPTON, Butch kick) FOURTH QUARTER 07:55 WMU BOGAN, Jamuauri 1 yd run (HAMPTON, Butch kick) 03:21 EMU PARKER, Willie 2 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick)

yard reception. Porter’s fourth TD reception of the season gave Eastern its first lead, 17-14, and gave WMU its first home deficit of the season. WMU did not take long to erase that deficit, going five plays in 2:21, aided by a 51-yard pass, to retake a 21-17 lead with less than two minutes until the half. Looking for a quick score before the break, EMU tried a long pass down the sideline on the next drive, but it was under thrown for an interception, giving the Broncos an opportunity to add to the lead before the half. WMU did just that, getting into field goal range at the eight-second mark and kicking a 44 yarder to take a 24-17 lead into the locker room. Getting the ball to start the second half, Eastern started on their own six but picked up a first down to the 19 after a scramble from Roback. Three plays later, Eastern was forced to punt and a 51 yarder from redshirt junior Austin Barnes put WMU at the 27. On Western’s first drive of the half, the Broncos had a productive nine-play, 73-yard drive to add to the lead, making things 31-17 with just over six minutes to play in the third quarter. Faced with its largest deficit of the game, Eastern went to work looking for an answer. On third and eight of the next EMU drive, Roback had all day in the pocket, and found Bailey II for a huge 56yard gain down to the Western nine. The pass eclipsed the 4,000 yard mark for Roback’s career. On the very next play, Turner found the edge for the nine-yard score to cut WMU’s lead back to 31-24. It was Turner’s fourth rushing TD of the year. Western had the response once again on their second drive of the third quarter, going the distance in nine plays this time from 70 yards out to put the lead back to 14. A 31-yard touchdown pass capped the drive, which took 4:04 off the clock, leaving the score at 38-24 with a minute until the final frame. The Eagle offense could not keep pace on its next drive, which ran into the start of the fourth quarter. EMU picked up one first down, but failed to get a second, punting the ball away for the third time. The Broncos took the opportunity to score for their third consecutive drive of the second half, this time on a 13-play, 80-yard drive, giving WMU the 45-24 lead with 7:55 to play. Not backing down, EMU went to work on the next drive, needing a score to keep them in the game. The Eagles did just that with a 13-play drive, going 75 yards in 4:04. The touchdown was taken in from two yards out by Parker for the first score of his career, and made things 45-31 with just over three minutes to play. Needing two more touchdowns, Eastern attempted the onsides kick, but it was recovered by WMU. Western got the clock down to under a minute before punting away to give EMU possession with 42 seconds to go. Despite completing a few passes to get near midfield, the clock ran out, sealing the 14-point defeat.

EMU 23 30-142 319 29-45-1 75-461 1-10 0-0 6-97 1-(-2) 3-45.0 3-1 7-50 27:55 8 of 15 3 of 3 4-4 1-7

WMU 30 38-163 398 29-35-1 73-561 1-9 1-6 3-64 1-0 2-35.5 3-1 6-60 32:05 7 of 8 0 of 0 4-4 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: EMU: TURNER, Breck 17-86-1; ROBACK, Brogan 5-33-1; PARKER, Willie 7-21-1; BAILEY, Sergio 1-2; WMU: RANKLIN, J 22 -114 -1; BOGAN, Jamuauri 10-29-2; ESKRIDGE, D. 1-13; JOHNSON, Fabian 1-7; DAVIS, Corey 1-0; TERRELL, Zach 3-0; PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 29-45-1-319-1; WMU: TERRELL, Zach 29-35-1-398-3; RECEIVING: EMU: BAILEY, Sergio 6-93; KILBY, Nigel 6- 46; PORTER, Antoine 5-85-1; PARKER, Willie 5-32; TURNER, Breck 4-31; BUSCHMAN, Dan 1-16; NIUPALAU, Johnnie 1 -12; ROBINSON, Lavonte 1-9; WMU: ESKRIDGE, D. 9-46; THOMPSON, C. 8-177-2; HENRY, Michael 7-88; DAVIS, Corey 5-87-1; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: BECK, Jason 7-5=12; CALHOUN, Vince 6-3=9; CALDERON, Ikie 8-0=8; RACHWAL, Kyle 5-3=8; SPEARMAN, Ike 5-2=7; HARRIS, Jeremiah 4-2=6;

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Game 9 - Miami Game Day Statistics

Eagles Clipped At Home by RedHawks, 28-15

Redshirt freshman Dieuly Aristilde had a career-high 193 yards receiving in the game YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team dropped a tough contest to the Miami University RedHawks, 28-15, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29, at Rynearson Stadium. The Eagles fell to 5-4 on the season and 2-3 in the Mid-American Conference. Offensively, redshirt junior Brogan Roback finished the game 23-of-39 with 328 yards and a pair of touchdowns. This marks the third consecutive game in which Roback has passed for more than 300 yards, dating back to the meeting at Ohio, Oct. 15. Redshirt freshman Dieuly Aristilde had a career day, reeling in a team-high seven receptions for a career-best 193 yards and his first career touchdown. This marked the team’s highest individual receiving output since 2004 and was the ninth-best in program history. The defensive side of the ball saw junior Jason Beck lead the team in tackles, totaling 11 stops, including one for a six-yard loss. Redshirt sophomore Jeremiah Harris had a strong game as well, notching a strip sack for his third sack of the season, and his second fumble recovery of the year. Junior Juan Giraldo had one of his best games of the year, posting four tackles and two big pass breakups, which was a season high. The game began with the Eagles on defense, and Miami (3-6, 3-2 MAC) quickly ripped off a 45-yard rush on the second play of the game. The RedHawks then picked up another first down, getting within the EMU 20-yard line. From there, Miami continued to push down the field, nabbing another fresh set of downs at the five to make it 1st and goal. Despite making it 3rd and goal, Miami was able to find the end zone for the first score of the game to go ahead 7-0 with 9:37 to go in the quarter. The Eagles were unable to muster anything on offense, brining on the punt unit to try and pin the RedHawks deep. Redshirt junior Austin Barnes did just that, booming a 60-yarder to pin Miami at their 15-yard line. Despite a penalty against Miami, the Green and White gave it right back with a penalty of their own for a fresh set of downs. After an incomplete pass, the Redhawks broke through the line and found the end zone once again, making the score 14-0 in favor of Miami with 6:15 remaining in the first quarter. Eastern then re-took the field needing to respond to Miami’s hot start. Roback got the drive off to a nice start by rifling a 20-yard pass to junior Sergio Bailey II to approach midfield. From there, redshirt sophomore Ian Eriksen bulldozed his way for nine on two carries, bringing up 3rd and 1. Eriksen was unable to churn out the yard, and Eastern brought on the punt team again. Barnes had another nice punt, and Miami got the ball back at their own 10. The EMU defense had a strong response, forcing a three-and-out after Giraldo had a nice pass breakup on third down. Following the Miami punt, EMU got the ball back at their own 43. Redshirt freshman Breck Turner began the drive with a nice rush, finding the edge and picking up 11 to get into RedHawk territory. Facing 3rd and 2, Roback kept the ball on a designed QB run and picked up five for a first down. With that, the first quarter came to an end with Miami leading by a 14-0 margin. After a sack that made it 3rd and 18, Roback was pressured once again and was forced to throw it away. Barnes then came on for his third punt of the game, with the ball barely getting into the end zone for a touchback. Miami continued to utilize the ground game, picking up more first downs and crossing midfield. With the ball at the EMU 46, redshirt junior Derric Williams and redshirt freshman Maxx Crosby made a nice stop in the backfield to bring up 2nd and 11. An incomplete pass then made it 3rd and 11, and Giraldo once again came up with a key pass breakup. Miami came on to punt, and the ball went into the end zone for a touchback. Following a sideline pass that was ruled incomplete, Eriksen picked up six on the ground, after which sophomore Eddie Daugherty picked up eight on a pass from Roback. From there, a holding penalty against the Eagles brought the ball back to the 15. Eriksen got the call on first down, hurdling over the line for another gain of six. A pass to junior Antoine Porter then picked up eight more to make it 3rd and 6, with Roback then passing underneath to Eriksen for a gain of just four. With it being 4th-and-two, Barnes had another solid punt, once again narrowly having the ball fall into the end zone. The RedHawks began their drive with some play action, picking up 28 after the receiver found a gap in the defensive secondary. Miami then picked up another first down on an 11-yard pass, but their drive came to an abrupt halt on a huge strip sack by Harris, which was his third sack of the season. The Eagles then took over at their own 44 with good field position and just under four minutes remaining in the half. Eastern picked up a quick first down after an 11-yard pass to A. Porter, and from there, Roback found Bailey II near the sideline for a gain of 21. With the ball at the Miami 28, the Eagles picked up a yard on two plays, forcing a long 3rd down attempt. Roback then attempted an end zone pass to A. Porter, who caught it, but was ruled out of bounds. The EMU field goal unit then came onto the field, and redshirt freshman Paul Fricano converted a 40-yarder to put EMU on the board. With about 1:30 left until the half, EMU trailed Miami, 14-3. Miami kept the ball on the ground in the ensuing possession, letting the clock tick down as halftime approached. Ultimately, the RedHawks elected to kneel out the half, with Miami leading 14-3 at the half. Eastern began the third quarter on the offensive end following a touchback. On the first play, Roback was tripped up behind the line, fumbling the ball and then falling on it for a loss of 12. An EMU penalty brought the ball back even further, making it 2nd and 28 from the EMU six. Facing pressure in the end zone, Roback got rid of the ball to bring up 3rd and long. After heading a long pass downfield, the ball fell incomplete, and Barnes came on to punt from his own end zone. The 61-yard punt took a favorable EMU bounce, with Miami falling on it at their own 33. A penalty against the RedHawks brought the ball back even further, and Miami would begin their drive from the 23. The RedHawks began with a quick first down, but followed that up with a pass for a loss of six. The Eagles then narrowly missed an interception, bringing up 3rd and long. Miami elected to run, only picking up four yards, forcing the RedHawks to punt. Redshirt sophomore Blake Banham had a solid return, picking up 14 to give the EMU offense solid field position to

MIAMI UNIVERSITY 28 EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 15 Oct. 29, 2016 - Rynearson Stadium - Attend: 16,481 SCORING Miami Eastern Michigan

1 2 3 4 F 14 0 7 7 28 0 3 0 12 15

Scoring Summary: FIRST QUARTER 09:37 MIAMI Gus Ragland 2 yd run (DOWD, Nick kick) 06:15 MIAMI Kenny Young 54 yd run (DOWD, Nick kick) SECOND QUARTER 01:33 EMU FRICANO, Paul 40 yd field goal THIRD QUARTER 03:27 MIAMI Alonzo Smith 1 yd run (DOWD, Nick kick) FOURTH QUARTER 14:51 EMU KILBY, Nigel 4 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (DAUGHERTY, Eddie pass failed) 12:39 MIAMI J ared Murphy 54 yd pass from Gus Ragland (DOWD, Nick kick) 11:43 EMU ARISTILDE, Dieuly 75 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (ROBACK, Brogan pass failed)

begin their drive. EMU began their drive with a gain of seven on back-to-back rushes, but the third down pass fell incomplete. Like he had done all game, Barnes delivered another beauty, pinning Miami at their own 15-yard line. Miami picked up right where they left off, rushing for a quick first down on two plays. On 3rd and five, a facemask penalty went against the Eagles to extend the RedHawk drive and bring them to midfield. The drive continued following back-to-back first downs, brining Miami to the EMU 27. From there, the RedHawks kept moving, getting to the one and eventually punching it in for another touchdown. After the PAT, Miami opened their largest lead of the day, 21-3. The first play of the drive saw Roback get sacked, but he came right back and completed a pass for a gain of 11 to Aristilde, followed by another for 27 to quickly pick up 38 yards. From there, he fired a long strike downfield, with Aristilde once again coming down with the circus catch for 42 yards, which was a career-long reception. Showing some momentum on offense, Eastern continued the aerial assault, as Daugherty fought his way for a gain of eight to bring EMU within the Miami 10-yard line. The third quarter came to an end with the Eagles at the Miami three. Following the short break, EMU narrowly missed a pass to the end zone. The Eagles elected to go for it on fourth down, and that proved to be the correct decision, as Roback flipped a short pass to redshirt freshman Nigel Kilby and he ran into the end zone. Eastern attempted a two-point conversion, which fell just short. With 14:51 left in the game, EMU still trailed Miami, 21-9. Miami quickly picked up a first down on consecutive passes to get to the 43, after which senior DaQuan Pace broke up a pass to force 3rd and 7. After bringing multiple defenders on a blitz, Miami completed a pass over the middle, with the receiver finding a hole in the defense and running untouched into the end zone. After the PAT, Miami opened up a 28-9 lead with 12:39 left in the game. Needing to make up some ground, EMU began their drive with a short pass to Kilby for a short gain. On the ensuing play, Roback threw a beautiful pass to Aristilde, who avoided a shoestring tackle and ran 75 yards into the end zone for his first career touchdown. Despite failing on the two-point conversion, the Eagles made it a 13-point game, 28-15, with 11:43 remaining. Trailing by 13, the Eagles needed to come out and get a quick stop. Miami began to chew the clock, picking up a first down on consecutive rushes. The trend continued, as the RedHawks picked up two more runs of five for another fresh set of downs. EMU’s defense then held Miami to short gains on the next two plays, bringing up 3rd and 8. The RedHawks attempted to rush for the first down, but only picked up two on the play. The Miami punt fell into the end zone, and EMU would get the ball back at their own 20. The Green and White continued attacking the Miami defense from the air, as the team posted consecutive first downs on passes from Roback. After a pass for seven yards to Kilby, Roback then scrambled from the pocket and picked up four for another first down. On fourth down, Roback’s pass fell incomplete, and Miami took over on downs with about three minutes left. The RedHawks continued to run the ball and drain clock, forcing the Eagles to use their timeouts. Eastern managed to stop the Miami rushing attack, and the RedHawks came on to punt with 2:45 remaining in the game. Eastern kept fighting, picking up a fresh set of downs on passes from Roback. A fourth down heave from Roback to Aristilde kept things rolling, after which the Green and White picked up another first down. Eastern then threw up another long pass towards the end zone, with this one coming down in the hands of the RedHawks, effectively sealing the game with Miami coming out on top, 28-15.

MIA 23 43-230 175 29-45-1 15-23-0 0-0 1-8 3-75 1-0 5-42.4 1-1 2-15 34:40 4 of 9 0 of 0 2-2 5-33

EMU 16 23-33 328 29-35-1 23-39-1 0-0 2-14 3-56 0-0 6-48.0 2-0 7-67 25:20 4 of 14 2 of 3 1-1 1-8

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: EMU: ERIKSEN, Ian 10-33; TURNER, Breck 3-19; PARKER, Willie 1-(-1); ROBACK, Brogan 9-(-18); MIA: Maurice Thomas 7-82; Alonzo Smith 17-59-1; Kenny Young 4-58-1; Spencer McInnis 5-24; Gus Ragland 8-9-1; TEAM 2-(-2); PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 23-39-1-328-2; MIA: Gus Ragland 15-23-0-175-1; RECEIVING: EMU: ARISTILDE, Dieuly 7-193-1; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 4 -29; ERIKSEN, Ian 4-20; BAILEY, Sergio 3-49; KILBY, Nigel 3-18-1; PORTER, Antoine 2-19; MIA: Jared Murphy 9-122-1; Ryan Smith 2-13; Kenny Young 2-4; Rokeem Williams 1-28; Spencer McInnis 1-8; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: BECK, Jason 8-3=11; BROWN, Mike 0-8=8; CALHOUN, Vince 4-2=6; HARRIS, Jeremiah 2-4=6; WILLIAMS, Derric 0-6=6;

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Game 10 - Ball State Game Day Statistics

Eagles Become Bowl Eligible with Historic Come-From-Behind Victory EMU’s 21-point comeback tied a program record for the largest in school history MUNCIE, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team overcame a 21-point first quarter deficit to defeat Ball State University, 48-41, Tuesday night at Schuemann Stadium to become bowl eligible for the first time since 1995. The 21-point comeback tied the largest deficit overcome by an Eagles team in program history. “When you see veteran players out there, who have put absolutely everything into this program, and want it so badly to succeed, at the end of the game, those are the guys that made this happen,” said Head Coach Chris Creighton. “I don’t know if I have ever been in a better locker room, I am just so proud of our guys.” The EMU offense carried the day, totaling a seasonhigh 622 yards of total offense, including 468 through the air and 154 on the ground. It was the fourth-most total offense by EMU in program history and the most since 2012. Orchestrating the Eagle attack was once again redshirt junior Brogan Roback who had a careerhigh 468 yards passing on 37-of-71 passing, both of which were career-highs as well. He threw for three touchdowns on the night. It was the third-most passing yards in a game in program history, and the most since Andy Schmitt set the program record with 516 in 2008. The dual-threat QB also got it done on the ground, with a career-high tying 41 yards on eight rushes, as well as his fourth career rushing score. On the receiving end of his passes were 10 different wide outs, led by redshirt freshman Dieuly Aristilde who had his second straight 100+ yards receiving day with 107 on six catches. Roback tossed a touchdown to junior Sergio Bailey II, while the other two were hauled in by redshirt junior Dan Bucshman. The pair of TD catches were the first of his career. On the ground, redshirt sophomore Ian Eriksen was the bell cow, toting the ball 25 times for 109 yards, his second 100-yard rushing effort of the season and his career. He also scored a pair of rushing touchdowns and had a career-high 71-yards receiving on five catches. Defensively, the Eagles had plenty of highlights, despite giving up 41 points, 14 of which were due to a short field. EMU forced a season-high five turnovers, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Both picks came from senior DaQuan Pace, who led EMU in tackles with eight stops on his birthday. Meanwhile, redshirt senior Pat O’Connor had 1.5 sacks to bring his career total to 18.5, the most by an Eagle since the stat began being tracked in 1998. EMU also held Ball State without a third down conversion until the fourth quarter, and the Cardinals were just 2-of-13 on the evening. After falling behind, 21-0, the Eagles scored 19 unanswered points to pull within two of the Cardinals minutes before halftime. Redshirt freshman Paul Fricano’s 34-yard field goal put the Green and White on the board with seconds remaining in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the EMU defense forced backto-back three-and-outs, setting the Eagle offense up for a nine-play, 49-yard drive, capped by Roback’s first touchdown pass of the night. Hauling in the first score of his career, Buschman’s catch in the endzone made the score, 21-9, in favor the BSU. Eastern Michigan added another score on an Eriksen rushing TD, before Fricano split the uprights from 25-yards out. A quick

strike by Ball State before the half gave the home team a 28-19 lead at the break. The Eagles capitalized on a Cardinal miscue in the third quarter, turning a muffed punt return into seven points on a 3-yard Roback rushing touchdown with 10:08 to play in the period. EMU went on to take its first lead of the night nearly six minutes later, as Roback connected with Bailey II for a 16-yard TD reception. Through three quarters of play the Eagles clung to a five-point, 33-28, lead. Eastern extended its advantage to 40-28 on the first play of the fourth quarter, as Buschman registered his second touchdown of the game, a 30-yard reception from Roback. Ball State responded roughly one minute later, before taking a one-point lead with 1:35 remaining. Trailing 41-40 with no timeouts left, Roback completed 6-of-7 attempts, including a circus catch by Johnnie Niupalau to put the Eagles on the doorstep of the go-ahead score with just over 30 seconds to play. With first and goal from the BSU 1, Eriksen punched it in, finding the endzone for the second time on the night. The Eagles elected to go for two and converted, as Roback slung a pass to Bailey II to take a 48-41 lead with 27 seconds remaining. Turning possession back over to the Cardinals, the Green and White defense held strong, eventually sealing the victory with Pace’s second interception of the night to become bowl eligible for the first time since 1995. “I know we are bowl-eligible, but that does not mean we are bowl-guaranteed,” Creighton added. “We still have lots of work to do and much to improve on. Our goal has always been to be bowl eligible, so we are moving closer to that each game. I know this isn’t the best step or the guaranteed step into this goal, but it was a monster step forward for us.”

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 48 BALL STATE UNIVERSITY 41 Nov. 8, 2016 - Scheumann Stadium - Attend: 4,442 SCORING Eastern Michigan Ball State

1 2 3 4 F 3 16 14 15 48 21 7 0 13 41

Scoring Summary: FIRST QUARTER 07:24 BALL MABON, KeVonn 34 yd pass from NEAL, Riley (HAGEE, Morgan kick) 06:36 BALL MABON, KeVonn 6 yd run (HAGEE, Morgan kick) 04:37 BALL GILBERT, James 3 yd run (HAGEE, Morgan kick) 00:09 EMU FRICANO, Paul 34 yd field goal SECOND QUARTER 07:57 EMU BUSCHMAN, Dan 1 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick failed) 03:45 EMU ERIKSEN, Ian 1 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) 01:52 EMU FRICANO, Paul 25 yd field goal 00:42 BALL MABON, KeVonn 13 yd pass from NEAL, Riley (HAGEE, Morgan kick) THIRD QUARTER 10:08 EMU ROBACK, Brogan 3 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) 04:34 EMU BAILEY, Sergio 16 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) FOURTH QUARTER 14:54 EMU BUSCHMAN, Dan 30 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) 13:52 BALL BROWN, Cywettnie 62 yd pass from NEAL, Riley (HAGEE, Morgan kick) 01:35 BALL NEAL, Riley 1 yd run (NEAL, Riley pass failed) 00:32 EMU ERIKSEN, Ian 1 yd run (BAILEY, Sergio pass from ROBACK, Brogan) TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

EMU 35 37-154 468 37-72-1 109-622 0-0 2-8 4-66 2-15 8-36.0 2-2 4-30 32:02 12 of 22 0 of 0 7-7 3-19

BSU 26 34-149 393 30-51-2 85-542 1-4 2-6 5-118 1-0 9-39.0 4-3 6-49 27:58 2 of 13 2 of 2 4-5 1-4

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: EMU: ERIKSEN, Ian 25-109-2; ROBACK, Brogan 8-41-1; BANHAM, Blake 2-11; PORTER, Antoine 1-0; PARKER, Willie 1-(-7); BSU: GILBERT, James 12-54-1; NEAL, Riley 12-45-1; WILLIAMSON, Teddy 8-37; DUNNER, Malik 7-7; MABON, KeVonn 1-6; PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 37-71-0 -468- 3 ; B S U : NEAL, Riley 30-50-2-393-3; TEAM 0-1-0 -0 -0; RECEIVING: EMU: ARISTILDE, Dieuly 6-107: ERIKSEN, Ian 5-71; KILBY, Nigel 5-60; NIUPALAU, Johnnie 5-59; BROWNING, Sam 4 -43; PORTER, Antoine 4 -33; BAILEY, Sergio 3-41-1; BUSCHMAN, Dan 2-31-2; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 2-14; HOLDER, Isaac 1-9; BSU: MABON, KeVonn 12-149-2; HAZELTON JR., Damon 9-71; BROWN, Cywettnie 3-105-1; LACANARIA, Corey 3-36; DUNNER, Malik 1-21; WILLIAMSON, Teddy 1-9; PINTER, Danny 1-2; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: PACE, DaQuan 5 -3=8; BECK, Jason 4 -2=6; HARRIS, Jeremiah 1-5=6; O’CONNOR, Pat 1-5=6; HOLFORD, Clay 2-3 =5; WILLIAMS, Derric 1-4=5;

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Game 11 - Northern Illinois Game Day Statistics

NIU’s Second Half Comeback Spurns EMU in Overtime The game marked the first overtime contest for EMU since 2013 YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team dropped an overtime contest to Northern Illinois University, Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Rynearson Stadium. The Eagles (6-5, 3-4 MAC) raced to a 21-0 lead, but the Huskies (4-7, 4-3 MAC) came back in the second half to ultimately secure the overtime victory, 31-24. Eastern Michigan’s rushing attack proved to be very strong throughout the game, as the squad totaled 291 yards rushing on 56 attempts, good for 5.2 yards per carry. Redshirt sophomore Ian Eriksen had a fantastic game, rushing for a career-best 171 yards and two touchdowns. Redshirt junior quarterback Brogan Roback surpassed the 5,000 career passing yards milestone, throwing for 184 yards and one touchdown on the day. Eriksen was the top receiver on the day as well with 48 yards, while junior Sergio Bailey II had 40 yards and one touchdown. Redshirt freshman Paul Fricano finished the day with one field goal, in addition to three PAT’s. With those three point after attempts, Fricano tied the EMU record for successful PATs in a single season with 38. The defensive side of the ball saw redshirt sophomore Kyle Rachwal lead the way with 11 tackles, in addition to pulling down the second interception of his career. Fellow redshirt sophomore Jeremiah Harris also had a solid game, blocking a field goal for the second time in his career. Finally, freshman Vince Calhoun stuffed the stat sheet with 10 total tackles, including one for loss, while breaking up a pass. Eastern began the game on offense, picking up two first downs after a clutch third-down catch on the sideline from Bailey for 20 yards. Roback continued his strong start to the game, finding Eriksen for a gain of 20 out of the backfield. On the very next play, Eriksen found a hole in the line and burst through for a 27-yard touchdown. After the PAT, Eastern opened a quick 7-0 lead with 12:26 remaining in the first quarter. NIU had a solid kick return to the EMU 48, but quickly went three-and-out after a strong series from the Eagle defense. The Huskies then looked like they were going to go for it on fourth down, but punted it away for just 14 yards. Eastern took over at their own 29, notching a quick first down on a screen pass to redshirt freshman Isaac Holder (Tampa, Fla. – Sickles). The Green and White couldn’t muster anything on the next three plays, however, and redshirt junior Austin Barnes boomed a 48-yard punt to pin the Huskies at their own 12. Although the Eagles got NIU into back-to-back third down situations, the Huskies were able to convert on both occasions, and moved across midfield. A penalty against the Green and White gave Northern 15 yards, moving them to the 19. After a loss of five and an incomplete pass, the EMU defense held the Huskies to just a gain of five, bringing up fourth down. NIU elected to attempt a 36-yard field goal, but it was blocked by Harris. Eastern kept the momentum rolling, nabbing a first down after some shifty running from Eriksen. EMU rode the hot hand on the next play, and Eriksen delivered with a 29-yard rush to push the Eagles to the NIU 40-yard line. Despite being set back five yards by a penalty, sophomore Eddie Daugherty picked up 11 on the next play to bring up second down and short. The Eagles elected to rush on third down, which proved to be a good decision, as Eriksen rumbled his way for nine yards. After picking up another fresh set of downs, Roback found Bailey in the end zone for the squad’s second touchdown of the day. With 1:56 remaining in the first quarter, Eastern held a 14-0 lead over the Huskies. The defense continued to control the Huskie offense, as NIU went three-and-out once again, with redshirt freshman Clay Holford notching a big tackle-for-loss to kick off the drive. After the punt, EMU got the ball back yet again at their own 17. Roback kicked off the drive with a quarterback keeper, finding a seam to pick up 19. The first quarter then came to an end with the Eagles remaining ahead, 14-0. The first play of the second quarter saw junior Antonie Porter make a reception before breaking a tackle and picking up 10 yards down the sideline for a first down. Facing second and long, Roback stood strong in the pocket and fired a bullet to redshirt junior Dan Buschman for a gain of 25, putting EMU back across midfield once again. Roback and Eriksen then combined to rush for 14 yards, but Roback’s next pass went off of the receiver’s hands and was intercepted by NIU at the 21. The Huskies were able to pick up a pair of first downs to approach midfield, but then faced third down at the EMU 48. Freshman Kevin McGill then notched a nice pass breakup on the next play to prevent the Huskies from gaining any more ground. After the punt, Eastern’s offense retook the field at the 21. On the second play of the drive, Roback was flushed from the pocket and found Daugherty for a gain of 24, moving the chains to the 45. Facing third down, Roback was pressured in the pocket, escaping down the sideline for a gain of 15 and a fresh set of downs. Eastern was then unable to move the ball any further, and Fricano came on to attempt a 40-yard field goal. His kick went wide, and the Eagles came up empty on the drive. Three consecutive rushes gave NIU a first down at their own 39, but they then faced third down. Electing to throw, the NIU pass went off the receiver’s hands, and Rachwal snatched it out of the air for an interception, giving the Eagles excellent field position at the NIU 33 with 3:48 left in the half. After a pass to the end zone fell incomplete, Roback kept it himself on the ground for a gain of four, which was followed by a NIU penalty for 15 more. The offense continued moving down the field, and notched a first down at the five to bring up first-and-goal. Three plays later, Eriksen bulldozed his way into the endzone for his second touchdown of the day. A successful PAT made the score 21-0 with the Eagles on top, and just 1:12 remained in the first half. The Huskies decided to keep the ball on the ground for their drive, letting the clock run. At the half, EMU held a commanding 21-0 lead over Northern Illinois. The Huskies began the second half with a bang, as Jordan Huff was able to elude multiple EMU defenders and rumble into the endzone from 60 yards out to put the Huskies on the board. A successful PAT made the score 21-7 with the Eagles still in front. Following the kickoff, Eastern was able to pick up a quick 15 yards after a NIU penalty on the first play of the drive. Like he had done in the first half, Eriksen nabbed another first down on back-to-back rushes. The team approached midfield, but was unable to get anything going and would then punt the ball away. Barnes’ punt traveled 33 yards, and Northern would return their offense to the field at the 21. The NIU ground attack continued, as the Huskies picked up 15 yards on two rushes for a first down. Facing third down, NIU was unable to connect on a short pass, forcing another punt. The punt took a favorable bounce for Northern, and the Eagles would begin their drive from the eight-yard line. EMU couldn’t get any momentum on their drive, and would go three-and-out without picking up a first down. Putting out of his own end zone, Barnes booted a 46-yard punt, and a personal foul penalty on NIU would set the Huskies back 15 more yards, ultimately putting Northern at their own 34. The EMU defense came out strong once again, notching a tackle-for-loss on the first play of the drive, and a near interception on the second. Third down saw NIU only move forward four yards, forcing another punt from the Huskies. Eastern began their drive at the 28, quickly converting on third down after a Roback keeper. Like Northern, EMU couldn’t connect on their third down pass and would punt once again.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY 31 EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 24 Nov. 16, 2016 - Rynearson Stadium - Attend: 15,603 SCORING Northern Illinois Eastern Michigan

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Scoring Summary: FIRST QUARTER 12:26 EMU ERIKSEN, Ian 27 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) 01:56 EMU BAILEY, Sergio 13 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) SECOND QUARTER 01:12 EMU ERIKSEN, Ian 1 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) THIRD QUARTER 14:41 NIU HUFF, Jordan 60 yd run (HAGAN, Christia kick) 05:32 NIU TURNER, Aregero 74 yd pass from SANTACATERINA (HAGAN, Christia kick) 02:36 NIU HAGAN, Christia 33 yd field goal FOURTH QUARTER 13:45 NIU HUFF, Jordan 27 yd run (HAGAN, Christia kick) 00:43 EMU FRICANO, Paul 24 yd field goal OVERTIME 15:00 NIU HUFF, Jordan 2 yd run (HAGAN, Christia kick)

Northern would strike quickly once again, as the Huskies completed a short pass on second down, which turned into a 74-yard touchdown after a missed tackle. With 5:32 left in the third, EMU still held the lead, 21-14. On the ensuing drive, the Eagle offense could not find a rhythm once again, and Barnes would come on to punt. Northern kept their momentum going, however, rushing 57 yards into the endzone on their first play of the drive. However, the play was overturned, as the NIU ball carrier stepped out of bounds at the 18-yard line. The EMU defense responded well to the tough situation, holding the Huskies and forcing a fourth down field goal attempt. The attempt went through the uprights, and Eastern clung to a slim four-point lead, 21-17, with 2:36 to go in the quarter. The Green and White got within one-yard of a first down, but were forced to punt it away once again. NIU moved the ball 13 yards in three plays, which ended the third quarter with the Eagles ahead 21-17. The final quarter opened with the Huskies moving to the EMU 27 following a 10-yard pass. On the next play, the Huskies rolled into the endzone after a 27-yard rush, giving the Huskies a 24-21 lead after the PAT. Needing to respond on the offensive end, the Eagles came out and quickly moved 11 yards on two plays. From there, back-to-back carries by Eriksen gave Eastern another first down, moving the ball to the EMU 45. Roback then rocketed a pass down the field, which fell incomplete, but a pass interference penalty on the Huskies moved EMU across midfield to the 40. Redshirt sophomore Blake Banham then came into the game, rushing three times for 29 yards, putting EMU at the 11. A penalty against the Eagles put them in a hole, and Roback’s next pass was intercepted, putting a stop to the Green and White’s best drive of the second half. Facing an early third and long, Eastern was unable to bring down the Northern QB, and he scrambled for 13 and a fresh set of downs. Following another first down, Eastern brought down the NIU ball carrier behind the line for a loss of four. The Huskies weren’t able to convert on third down, and would attempt a 46-yard field goal, which hit the bottom upright, keeping the score at 24-21 in favor of Northern Illinois. Taking over at their own 30, Eastern moved nine yards in two plays, bringing up third and short. Roback was able to sneak through the line, assisted by an offsides call against NIU, giving EMU a first down near midfield. Eriksen kept the drive moving, posting consecutive rushes of six to keep the chains moving. Banham then came in and picked up another first down as the clock continued to tick down near the 3:30 mark. The ground attack continued, as Roback kept the ball himself and ran for seven to the NIU 21. Facing third down, Roback ran the ball once again, picking up a first down at the 10 with less than two minutes to go. EMU moved the ball three yards on the next two plays, setting up a third down from the seven. Roback then attempted a fade pass, which fell incomplete, bringing up fourth down. The EMU field goal unit then came onto the field, and Fricano nailed it to tie the game at 24 with 43 seconds remaining. A squib kick from senior Brendan Renius would give NIU the ball at the 25, and 42 ticks of the clock to work with. On the first play, the NIU QB kept the ball, rushing up the middle for 22 yards. The final play of the quarter was a long strike to the end zone, which fell short, but a penalty against NIU gave them another opportunity following the five-yard loss. NIU elected to just take a knee, bringing up overtime. Overtime began with the Huskies on offense quickly securing a first down on a 13-yard pass. They then moved the ball eight yards on two rushes, bringing up third and short. Although EMU kept Northern out of the end zone, they did pick up enough for a first down from the one-yard line. Calhoun then came through, bringing down the runner for a loss of one. On the next play, NIU found the end zone, and the PAT made it 31-24. Needing a touchdown to tie it up, the Green and White used the ground game to pick up eight on two rushes. Banham was then dropped for no gain, bringing up fourth and short to decide the game. Eastern was unable to punch it through, giving the Huskies the overtime victory, 31-24.

NIU 20 52-324 161 29-45-1 77-485 0-0 0-0 4-83 2-36 5-34.2 1-0 9-95 26:02 10 of 20 0 of 0 2-3 1-5

EMU 32 56-291 184 29-35-1 94-475 0-0 0-0 5-77 1-17 6-40.2 1-0 7-68 33:58 9 of 18 0 of 1 3-5 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: EMU: ERIKSEN, Ian 30-171-2; ROBACK, Brogan 12-65; BANHAM, Blake 13-56; PARKER, Willie 1-(-1); NIU: HUFF, Jordan 23-173-3; SANTACATERINA, D. 13-91; GOLLADAY, Kenny 3-40; BOUAGNON, Joel 4-24; GRAHAM, Ryan 5-3; TURNER, Aregero 2-1; TEAM 1-(-2); MISTER, Tommy 1-(-6); PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 17-38-2-184- 1; NIU: SANTACATERINA, D. 5-15-1-103-1; GRAHAM, Ryan 6-10-058-0; RECEIVING: EMU: ERIKSEN, Ian 4-48; HOLDER, Isaac 4-17; BAILEY, Sergio 3-40-1; PORTER, Antoine 3-19; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 2-35; BUSCHMAN, Dan 1-25 ; NIU: GOLLADAY, Kenny 4-36; TURNER, Aregero 3-84-1; BLAKE, Christia 2-18; WIMANN, Shane 1-17; HUFF, Jordan 1-6; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: RACHWAL, Kyle 4-7=11; CALHOUN, Vince 6-4=10; BECK, Jason 4-5=9; WILLIAMS, Derric 4-4=8; CALDERON, Ikie 3-3=6; HARRIS, Jeremiah 0- 6=6;

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Game 12 - Central Michigan Game Day Statistics

EMU Completes 7-5 Regular Season with Last-Second Victory Over CMU The Green and White scored with 21 seconds left to secure the victory YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team capped off a historic regular season with a late come-from-behind victory over Central Michigan, today, Nov. 22, at Rynearson Stadium by a final tally of 26-21. With the victory, the Eagles (7-5, 4-4 MAC) finished a season with seven wins for the first time since 1989. A number of notable accomplishments came with the game against the Chippewas (6-6, 3-5 MAC). To begin, redshirt freshman Paul Fricano broke the EMU record for successful PAT’s in a season, picking up a pair today to bring his season total to 40. Additionally, the Green and White had 538 yards of offense, bringing their season total to 5,447, breaking the old record of 5,010 yards set in 2008. Finally, Head Coach Chris Creighton picked up his 10th win at EMU, becoming the 10th coach in program history to accomplish the feat. On the offensive end, redshirt junior Brogan Roback had a strong day, throwing for 355 yards and a pair of touchdowns, one of them coming in the final 30 seconds of the game. Junior Sergio Bailey II was Roback’s top target on the day, as he finished with six receptions for 104 yards and the critical lategame touchdown catch. Redshirt freshman Dieuly Aristilde had a strong day as well, totaling four catches for 92 yards and a score. On the ground, redshirt sophomore Blake Banham had a career day, totaling a career-high 120 yards on the ground with a touchdown, as well as 53 yards receiving. The Eagle defense was paced once again by redshirt sophomore Kyle Rachwal, who totaled 13 tackles on the day. Redshirt senior Pat O’Connor tallied his eighth sack of the year in the first quarter, forcing a fumble in the process. The end of the game was sealed when redshirt sophomore Jeremiah Harris came up with the first interception of his career on the final play of the game. The Eagles started the game on defense, as strong special teams play put the Chips at the 16-yard line to start the game. Central began the game with a short pass, which turned into a 35-yard gain after a missed EMU tackle. From there, the EMU defense clamped down, putting a stop to the drive after a big sack from O’Connor. After getting the ball back, the Green and White moved the ball to midfield after a strong rushing attack from Banham. Electing to go for it on fourth down, Banham found a gap in the line and carried the ball all the way to the endzone for a 50-yard touchdown, which was his second of the year. Following the PAT, Eastern opened an early 7-0 lead. With that PAT, Fricano became the all-time EMU leader in PAT’s made in a season. The defense came out strong again on the next drive, forcing a Central threeand-out. The punt was downed at the EMU 18-yard line, and the Eagles would come onto the field looking to repeat their first offensive drive. Facing an early third down, junior Antoine Porter caught a short pass and fought for 10-yards to move the Green and White to the 36. On second down, Roback rifled a pass down the sideline and junior Johnnie Niupalau was able to keep a foot inbounds for a gain of 25, moving EMU into Chippewa territory. Eastern then took a shot at the endzone, but it was intercepted by CMU, who then returned it to the 19. Central quickly picked up a first down, but then faced a third-and-long situation. A long pass over the middle looked to be complete, but junior Juan Giraldo was able to break it up, bringing the Central punting unit back on. With the offense back on the field, Roback found Aristilde for a first down, as he picked up 11-yards and moved the chains to the 37. Facing some pressure, Roback was then able to escape the pocket and rumble his way for a first down. The Maumee, Ohio native continued to utilize his legs, as he notched another fresh set of downs after a 15-yard gain. The first quarter then came to a close with Eastern leading 7-0. The second quarter began with EMU receiving a 15-yard penalty, moving them back to the CMU 42. That proved to be no issue, however, as Roback heaved up a long pass to the endzone, and Aristilde caught it in stride for his second touchdown of the year. After another Fricano PAT, the Eagles extended their lead to 14-0. The Chippewas returned the favor at the beginning of their next drive, picking up 43 yards on a long pass over the middle. CMU then elected to use the ground game, picking up five yards on two rushes. Facing third-and-five, Central moved back to the air attack and picked up a fresh set of downs, putting them at the EMU 19. Eastern’s defense then forced the Chips into another third down, but Cooper Rush again completed a short pass for a first down. Central finally bulldozed their way into the endzone for a touchdown, and made the score 14-7 after the PAT. Roback began the drive with back-to-back completions, moving the chains to the 39. Facing fourth down, Eastern elected to punt, but the Chips ran into the kicker, giving the Eagles a fresh set of downs. Eastern was then able to pick up nine, but had a penalty on the third down play, bringing up third-and-16. EMU was unable to convert, and the punt team came out to try and pin the Chips deep. Redshirt junior Austin Barnes did just that, as his punt was downed at the CMU 12. After giving up a long drive last time around, the EMU defense held the Chippewas to a quick three-and-out, taking less than a minute off the clock. The Central punt traveled just 38 yards, and the Green and White would begin their drive with solid field position at the EMU 46. On the second play of the drive, redshirt freshman Nigel Kilby held onto a tough pass over the middle, giving the Eagles a first down across midfield. A penalty set Eastern back 15 yards, but Kilby responded with a 15-yard reception over the middle to put EMU back where they were to begin with. With just 45 seconds left on the clock, Eastern called a timeout facing third-and-four at the CMU 24. Unable to pick up the first down, the field goal unit came on to attempt a 41-yard kick. Fricano’s kick went wide right, and the Eagles came up empty on the drive. Central took over at their own 24 with 34 seconds to work with. After moving to the 28, a Chippewa receiver found a hole in the defense and picked up 35 yards to move to the EMU 37. A penalty against Central put the Chips back five yards, but also took six seconds off the clock. With just seven ticks remaining in the half, CMU utilized a timeout. Central elected to pick up a couple and attempt the long, 55-yard field goal. The kick had the distance, but was just wide, and the two teams went to the locker rooms with EMU ahead 14-7. EMU received the ball to start the third quarter, beginning their drive from the 25. After being tackled behind the line on the first play, Roback completed back-to-back passes for gains of seven and 11, respectively, moving the chains to the 42. Roback then was sacked on the next series, setting up a third-and-20. Although he had plenty of time to throw, nobody could get open, and the pass fell incomplete. The EMU punt team came on, and Barnes booted a 43-yarder to pin the Chips at their own 25. CMU began their drive on the ground with consecutive pickups of five. O’Connor narrowly missed a sack on the following play, after which the Chips

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 21 EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 26 Nov. 22, 2016 - Rynearson Stadium - Attend: 19,147 SCORING Central Michigan Eastern Michigan

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Scoring Summary: FIRST QUARTER 09:56 EMU BANHAM, Blake 50 yd run (FRICANO, Paul kick) SECOND QUARTER 14:39 EMU ARISTILDE, Dieuly 42 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) 09:08 CMU SPALDING, Devon 1 yd run (EAVEY, Brian kick) THIRD QUARTER 04:28 EMU FRICANO, Paul 23 yd field goal 00:38 EMU FRICANO, Paul 41 yd field goal FOURTH QUARTER 12:31 CMU SPALDING, Devon 5 yd run (EAVEY, Brian kick) 02:34 CMU SPALDING, Devon 41 yd run (EAVEY, Brian kick) 00:21 EMU BAILEY, Sergio 24 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (ROBACK, Brogan pass failed)

then picked up nine and crossed midfield. After bulldozing their way for a first down, Central then faced third-and-seven. Cooper Rush fired a pass over the middle, but Central’s receiver was unable to hang on, forcing CMU to punt. Beginning at their own nine, the Eagles quickly picked up 26 yards on a pass to Bailey II. Following a holding penalty that brought up second-and-18, Banham nabbed 10 on a pass from Roback. The next play was very similar, as Banham reeled in a 27-yarder down the sideline. The aerial assault continued with Bailey II catching a pass for 28 yards down the opposite sideline, setting up first-and-goal from the 10. The Green and White were unable to find the endzone, and Fricano came on to attempt a short 23-yarder. His kick sailed through the uprights, and the Eagles took a 10-point lead, 17-7, with 4:28 remaining in the third quarter. The EMU defense came on strong again, forcing a quick three-and-out. Central’s punt sailed 28 yards, and the Green and White would begin their drive near midfield at their own 47. After only picking up one on the first play of the drive, a nice cut from Banham gave him room to pick up 22, moving the chains to the CMU 30. The drive stalled there, however, and Fricano came on once again to attempt a 41-yard field goal. Like the previous drive, his kick was good, pushing the lead to 20-7 in favor of the Green and White. The Chips concluded the third quarter with back-to-back gains of 16 and 13, respectively, putting them at the EMU 48 to begin the final quarter. A holding penalty against the Eagles gave the Chips 10 free yards, moving them to the 38. After a gain of 10, another EMU penalty tacked on five more yards. The drive kept moving from there, as CMU nabbed another fresh set of downs following a 10-yard rush. With the ball at the five and Central facing third-and-two, the Chippewas dove into the endzone on an outside rush for their second score of the game. With the PAT going through the uprights, Central cut the EMU lead to 20-14. With a little trickery on the return, junior Jaron Johnson picked up 44 yards to begin their drive across midfield at the CMU 46. EMU couldn’t move much further, however, and the squad punted the ball away to the 15. After an incomplete pass downfield, the Eagles broke up a short pass to bring up third-andlong. Central’s pass attempt was just high, and the Chippewas would punt the ball away near their own endzone. With 10:09 remaining in the game, Eastern got the ball back at midfield. Like the previous drive, the Eagles couldn’t get anything going on the offensive end, and Barnes once again pinned the Chips deep at their own 14. Facing an early third down, Central was able to convert and move to the 34-yard line. Central continued using the pass, nabbing 14 yards down the sideline to get to midfield. The Green and White held the Chips on third-and-short, bringing up fourth-and-one. CMU decided to go for it, and broke through the line for 41 yards to tie the game at 20. With the successful PAT, the Chippewas had their first lead of the game, 21-20, with 2:34 left in the game. With this likely being their last drive of the game, Eastern began from the 28, picking up five on a short pass to Banham. The next play saw Aristilde bring down a tough, acrobatic catch near the sideline for a gain of 30 to move the chains to the CMU 37. Eastern then advanced the ball five more yards on the next three plays, bringing up fourth-and-six from the Central 33-yard line. EMU called a timeout with 37 seconds left to decide what to do, ultimately bringing the offense back onto the field to try and pick up six more yards. Aristilde hung on to a tough pass over the middle to secure a first down for EMU as the clock continued to tick down. On the very next play, Roback connected with Bailey II in the corner of the endzone for an incredibly clutch touchdown with 19 seconds left in the game. Being up five, Eastern went for two to try and make it a seven-point game. The two-point attempt fell incomplete, however, and the Eagles held onto a fivepoint lead, 26-21, with 21 seconds remaining. After the kick, just 17 ticks of the clock remained for the Chips. Although Central gained 16 yards down the middle on a short pass, the play took 11 seconds off the clock. The game would end with a CMU pass attempt to the end zone being intercepted by Harris, securing the victory for EMU by a final tally of 26-21.

CMU 19 26-127 256 21-35-1 61-383 0-0 1-9 6-96 1-17 7-37.3 4-0 2-10 27:29 6 of 14 1 of 1 2-2 1-8

EMU 23 32-183 355 26-37-1 69-538 0-0 2-(-1) 4-100 1-8 4-32.2 1-0 7-75 32:31 4 of 14 2 of 2 1-1 1-7

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: EMU: BANHAM, Blake 18-120- 1 ; ROBACK, Brogan 11-48; TURNER, Breck 2-8; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 1-7; CMU: SPALDING, Devon 11-85-3; HAYES, Jahray 9-34; WARD, Jonathan 3-9; RUSH, Cooper 3-(-1); PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 26-37-1-355-2; CMU: RUSH, Cooper 21-35-1-256-0; RECEIVING: EMU: BAILEY, Sergio 6-104-1; BANHAM, Blake 5-53; ARISTILDE, Dieuly 4-92-1; KILBY, Nigel 3-38; PORTER, Antoine 3-18; NIUPALAU, Johnnie 2-35 ; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 1-8; BUSCHMAN, Dan 1-7; BROWNING, Sam 1-0; CMU: WILLIS, Corey 7-125; SPALDING, Devon 4-31; CHILDRESS, B. 3-29; CONKLIN, Tyler 3-25; CHAPMAN, Mark 2-40; WARD, Jonathan 1-4; BACCI, Joe 1-2; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: RACHWAL, Kyle 3-10=13; BECK, Jason 3-5=8; HOYING, Brody 2-6=8; CALHOUN, Vince 3-3=6; MOODY, Justin 3-2=5;

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Game 13 - Old Dominion Game Day Statistics

Eagles Fall Short in 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl to Old Dominion Eastern out-gained ODU 470-394, including 300-188 in the air NASSAU, Bahamas (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team played a hard fought game, but ultimately fell short in the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, 24-20, Friday afternoon, Dec. 23 at Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. The Eagles completed the season with their first winning record since 1995, finishing 7-6. The Eastern passing game carried the day for the Eagles, as redshirt junior Brogan Roback had 300 yards passing on 26 completions and two scores. Staying true to the theme of the season, Roback spread the love, completing passes to seven receivers. Redshirt freshman Dieuly Aristilde was the leading receiver with 80 yards on seven receptions. Catching the TD passes were juniors Sergio Bailey II and Johnnie Niupalau. Sophomore Eddie Daugherty finished as the second leading wide out, catching six passes for 72 yards. As a team, EMU outgained ODU (10-3, 7-1 C-USA) by a 470-394 margin, including 300-188 in the air. Eastern was also extremely efficient in the clutch, making the line to gain 13 times on third down. On the defense, redshirt sophomore Kyle Rachwal finished the game as the leading tackler with eight stops. Freshman Vince Calhoun also notched his third interception of the season, which was the first INT in bowl history for EMU. The Eagles began the game kicking off, giving ODU the first chance to put up points. The Monarchs were stymied on a third-and-short near midfield after a pair of first downs, and set up to punt. They faked the play, instead snapping it to a running back that scrambled for a first down, to keep the drive going. Old Dominion eventually worked its way down to the 17, before being stopped again. A 34-yard field goal capped the 16-play, 58-yard drive, and opened the scoring at 3-0. On the field for the first time, EMU’s offense got started with a pair of rushes from redshirt sophomore Ian Eriksen of six and 11 yards for a first down. A pass of five set the Eagles up near midfield, but the ODU defense held strong after that, stuffing EMU on three straight plays to force a turnover-on-downs. Following a quick three-and-out, the Eagles got the ball back on their own one following a pin punt. This time, EMU used the passing game to get out of the shadow of the endzone, as Roback found Daugherty for gains of six and nine to advance to the 16. After a short rush, Roback connected with Daugherty for a 20-yard pass to set EMU at the 38. The offense kept ticking, with an 11-yard completion to Aristilde, getting Eastern to the 49. From there, the ODU defense once again stood up, forcing an EMU punt, which sailed into the endzone for a touchback, and also ended the first quarter with the score sitting at 3-0. Starting the second quarter, Eastern got its first big break when on a long pass, Calhoun undercut it and made a spectacular interception, and proceeded to return it 27 yards to the EMU 45. With the spark of the turnover, the Eagle offense went back to work. The drive started with a five-yard rush from Eriksen, but a negative four-yard rush set up third and long near midfield. Once again, Roback found the trusty Daugherty for a long gain of 29 to the ODU 25. Deep in Monarch territory for the first time, Eastern ran three times for a first down to the 13. On first and 10 in the redzone, Roback was picked off in the endzone, halting the potential scoring drive. With a turnover of its own, ODU went on to turn its interception into points six plays later, on a 47-yard touchdown strike, making the tally 10-0 with just under eight minutes until the half. On the next two drives, EMU and ODU chewed up a lot of clock, but both could not get any more points on the board, giving Eastern one last drive starting with just over a minute until the half. Starting at its own 10, Eastern got to work looking for points before the half. Behind the arm of Roback, the Eagles quickly got down into ODU territory on passes to Aristilde, and Bailey II. On the 40 yard line, and with just a few ticks left on the clock, Roback found redshirt sophomore Blake Banham to get to the 24, but there was too few seconds left, and the Eastern spike did not count, ending the half at 10-0. Out of the locker rooms, EMU began with possession to start the second half. Picking up where they left off, Roback got Eastern near midfield on a 22-yard strike to Bailey II. After two stalled plays, Roback found senior Sam Browning for a 24-yard completion on third and nine to give Eastern the first down at the ODU 29. A Banham rush for six, and a pass interference penalty put the Eagles into the redzone for the second time, and this time they capitalized. On third and goal, Roback found Bailey II in the corner of the endzone for the five-yard touchdown strike, putting Eastern on the board 10-7 with 12 minutes left in the third quarter. The Old Dominion offense responded with immediacy on its next drive, as the Monarchs moved with ease for a five-play, 72-yard touchdown drive which was capped off by a 31-yard pass. The two-minute drive made it 17-7 with just under 10 minutes remaining in the third. EMU didn’t back down following the quick touchdown strike though, as the Green and White kept the second half shootout going with another long scoring drive. Starting at the 29, Roback continued to sling it, finding Bailey II on third and seven for 16 yards to get to midfield. On the next play, redshirt freshman Breck Turner broke a 30-yard rush to bust Eastern deep into ODU territory. A pass to Niupalau and another Turner rush put Eastern in the redzone. On second and four from the five, Roback once against dropped a dime into the corner, this time to Niupalau, for his second TD pass of the game, tightening the score back to 17-14 with 7:25 on the clock. The Eagle defense didn’t allow ODU to answer back this time, as the

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ferocious front line held the Monarchs in check. Redshirt senior Pat O’Connor started with a knocked down pass, which was followed by a stopped run for one yard. On third down, O’Connor and redshirt sophomore Jeremiah Harris, as well as a host of other lineman, finally sacked the ODU QB to force the punt. Eastern continued the second half momentum on its third drive of the half, putting up points on its third straight possession to tie the game. Starting at the 27, Roback completed a pass of five, and followed it with a rush for 12 to the 44. Facing yet another third down, Roback found Bailey II once again in the clutch for 12 for a first down. After a pass interference advanced the ball to the 29, Roback found a seam for a 10-yard pickup into the redzone. Despite getting it to the seven, the drive ultimately stalled, but redshirt freshman Paul Fricano was true from 24 yards out capping the 14-play drive, and tying the ball game into the fourth quarter, 17-17. Coming out of the final break, ODU got back on track with a sevenplay, 72-yard touchdown drive to put the Monarchs back on top, 24-17, with 12:56 remaining in the game. Needing to keep pace, Eastern embarked on its first drive of the final frame. A huge 38-yard pass to Aristilde on the second play got EMU into ODU territory, which was followed immediately by a 23-yard rush from Banham to set up EMU at the 14 just three plays into the drive. Banham continued to grind, getting first down and goal from the four after a pair of rushes. With first and goal though, the ODU defense kept EMU out of the endzone and away from tying the game. Fricano drilled the chip shot, making it 24-20 with 9:08 left to go in the contest. Eastern’s defense turned up clutch on the ensuing possession, forcing just its second three and out of the game to get the ball back with eight minutes to play. ODU’s defense was equally stout though, getting a three and out of its own to force a punt. During the punt though, a 15-yard penalty was called against Old Dominion, keeping EMU’s drive alive. Picking back up at the 50-yard line, Eastern once again could not find a rhythm, as another three and out forced the punt anyways, and ODU regained possession with just 5:21 left to go in the game. The Eagles did not get the ball back, and ODU picked up enough first downs to run out the clock, and seal the 24-20 defeat for EMU. This concluded the 2016 season for Eastern Michigan, as the Eagles finished with its most wins since 1989.

EMU 28 38-170 300 26-47-1 85-470 0-0 1-0 5-89 1-27 3-31.7 1-0 3-15 32:30 13 of 20 0 of 1 4-5 1-5

ODU 20 39-206 188 11-20-1 59-394 0-0 0-0 3-78 1-0 4-39.5 0-0 5-65 27:30 5 of 11 1 of 1 2-2 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: EMU: BANHAM, Blake 13-63; TURNER, Breck 8-48; ERIKSEN, Ian 9-30; ROBACK, Brogan 6-28; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 1-5; HOLDER, Isaac 1-(-4); ODU: LAWRY, Ray 23-133; COX, Jeremy 10-47; PASCAL, Zach 3-25; WASHINGTON, D. 2 -2; TEAM 1-(-1); PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 26-46-1-300-2; ODU: WASHINGTON, D. 11-20-1-188-3; RECEIVING: EMU: ARISTILDE, Dieuly 7-80; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 6-72; BAILEY, Sergio 5-69-1; NIUPALAU, Johnnie 4-311; BANHAM, Blake 2-18; BROWNING, Sam 1-24; TURNER, Breck 1-6; ODU: DUHART, J. 3-45-1; PASCAL, Zach 2- 5 3 - 1 ; VAUGHN, Melvin 2-46; LAWRY, Ray 2-14; FULGHAM, Travis 1-31; HARPER, Isaiah 1-(-1); TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: RACHWAL, Kyle 3-5=8; WILLIAMS, Derric 2-5=7; BECK, Jason 3-3=6; HARRIS, Jeremiah 1-5=6;

Superlatives - EMU broke a Popeyes Bowl record for total plays (85) and pass attempts (47). - Quarterback Brogan Roback broke a Popeyes Bowl record for passing attempts. - Roback became the fourth different quarterback in Popeyes Bowl history to throw for at least 300 yards. - ODU’s Denzel Williams and EMU’s Vince Calhoun became the fourth and fifth players in Popeyes Bowl history to record an interception. - Jaron Johnson set a bowl record with five kickoff returns and with 89 kickoff return yards. - Paul Fricano kicked two field goals to break a Popeyes Bowl record. He also tied the record for attempts with two. - EMU broke a PBB record with 13 third-down conversions. It also broke a record with 20 third-down attempts.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

All-Time Games Played Against AKRON (UA leads, 19-12) 10-10-2015 AKRON L, 21-47 10-04-2014 at Akron* L, 6-31 10-01-2011 AKRON* W, 31-23 11-27-2009 at Akron* L, 21-28 10-18-2008 AKRON* L, 35-42 10-05-2002 AKRON* W, 42-34 11-24-2001 at Akron* LOT3, 62-65 09-25-1999 AKRON* W, 38-17 11-14-1998 at Akron* L, 21-24 10-18-1997 AKRON W, 45-0 11-09-1996 AKRON* W, 20-17 09-02-1995 at Akron* W, 49-29 11-05-1994 AKRON* W, 42-18 11-06-1993 at Akron* L, 7-19 09-05-1992 AKRON * L, 9-27 09-19-1987 at Akron L, 16-17 09-20-1986 AKRON W, 24-21 09-21-1985 at Akron L, 12-16 09-10-1983 AKRON L, 0-13 09-11-1982 at Akron L, 7-14 09-12-1981 AKRON L, 7-14 10-11-1980 at Akron L, 10-21 10-13-1979 AKRON L, 12-24 10-14-1978 AKRON # W, 25-14 10-29-1977 at Akron W, 42-28 10-23-1976 at Akron L, 0-36 09-27-1969 AKRON W, 10-3 10-05-1968 at Akron W, 16-7 09-29-1950 at Akron L, 7-40 10-01-1949 AKRON L, 6-20 ARMY WEST POINT (Army leads 6-1) 09-26-2015 ARMY L, 36-58 10-12-2013 at Army L, 25-50 10-20-2012 ARMY W, 48-38 09-04-2010 ARMY L, 27-31 09-05-2009 ARMY L, 14-27 10-11-2008 at Army L, 13-17 10-31-1992 at Army L, 17-57 BALL ST. (BSU leads, 34-22-2) 11-02-2017 BSU* 11-08-2016 at BSU* W, 48-41 09-19-2015 BSU* L, 17-28 11-22-2014 at BSU* L, 30-45 09-21-2013 BSU* L, 20-51 08-30-2012 at BSU* L, 26-37 11-5-2011 BSU* L, 31-33 10-16-2010 at BSU* WOT, 41-38 10-24-2009 BSU* L, 27-29 10-25-2008 at #20 BSU* L, 16-38 09-08-2007 BSU* L, 16-38 08-31-2006 at BSU* L, 20-38 11-12-2004 BSU* L, 25-26 10-09-2004 at BSU* W, 31-24 11-15-2003 BSU* W, 38-14 10-19-2002 at BSU* L, 17-42 10-13-2001 BSU*# L, 14-35 10-14-2000 at BSU* L, 14-33 11-06-1999 BSU* W, 31-21 09-12-1998 at BSU* W, 13-7 10-11-1997 BSU* W, 38-32 11-02-1996 BSU* L. 25-39 10-21-1995 at BSU* W, 40-35 10-29-1994 at BSU* W, 41-20 10-30-1993 BSU* L, 13-18 10-10-1992 at BSU* L, 7-31 10-12-1991 BSU* L, 8-10 11-10-1990 BSU* L, 13-20 11-11-1989 at BSU* L, 17-23 10-15-1988 at BSU* W, 16-12 10-17-1987 BSU* W, 35-28 11-01-1986 BSU* W, 14-7 11-02-1985 at BSU* W, 27-24 10-27-1984 BSU* L, 10-17 10-29-1983 at BSU* L, 20-33 10-30-1982 BSU* L, 7-16 10-31-1981 at BSU* L, 13-35 10-18-1980 BSU* L, 0-26 11-03-1979 at BSU* L, 10-28 10-28-1978 BSU* L, 0-21 11-19-1977 at BSU* L, 21-45

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L, 3-52 L, 14-24 W, 17-9 W, 17-14 W, 60-0 L, 22-31 W, 43-7 L, 6-22 L, 0-14 T, 0-0 W, 26-14 W, 13-0 L, 2-33 L, 14-23 W, 14-7 T, 7-7 W, 13-6 W, 6-0

BOWLING GREEN (BGSU leads, 25-12-1) 11-21-2017 BGSU* 10-01-2016 at BGSU* W, 28-25 11-23-2013 BGSU* L, 7-58 10-27-2012 at BGSU* L, 3-24 10-4-2008 at BGSU* W, 24-21 11-9-2007 BGSU* L, 32-39 10-14-2006 at BGSU* L, 21-24 10-30-2004 at BGSU* L, 20-41 10-18-2003 BGSU* L, 20-33 11-23-2002 at BGSU* L, 21-63 10-21-2000 at BGSU* L, 6-20 9-24-1994 BGSU* L, 13-30 8-31-1991 at BGSU* L, 6-17 10-20-1990 at BGSU* L, 15-25 10-21-1989 BGSU* W, 21-13 11-12-1988 at BGSU* W, 28-3 11-14-1987 BGSU* W, 38-18 10-11-1986 at BGSU* L, 10-24 10-12-1985 BGSU* L, 24-42 9-29-1984 at BGSU* L, 27-35 10-1-1983 BGSU* L, 21-26 11-13-1982 at BGSU* L, 7-24 11-14-1981 BGSU* L, 0-28 9-13-1980 at BGSU* W, 18-16 9-8-1979 at BGSU* L, 6-32 9-16-1978 BGSU* L, 6-43 9-17-1977 BGSU* W, 16-6 9-18-1976 at BGSU* L, 12-53 11-10-1973 at BGSU L, 7-31 10-18-1941 BGSU L, 6-20 10-19-1940 at BGSU L, 0-15 11-18-1939 BGSU L, 13-23 10-28-1938 at BGSU T, 7-7 10-9-1937 BGSU W, 25-0 10-10-1936 at BGSU L, 0-6 10-5-1929 BGSU W, 34-7 10-10-1925 at BGSU W, 14-0 10-12-1920 BGSU W, 45-0 10-23-1919 at BGSU W, 10-0 BUFFALO (EMU leads, 6-1) 10-11-2014 UB* # 10-05-2013 at UB* 11-12-2011 UB* 11-20-2010 at UB* 11-19-2005 at UB* 9-2-2004 UB* 10-27-2001 UB*

W, 37-27 L, 14-42 W, 30-17 W, 21-17 W, 38-14 W, 37-34 W, 24-20

CENTRAL MICH. (CMU leads 59-29-6) 11-08-2017 at CMU* 11-22-2016 CMU* W, 26-21 11-27-2015 at CMU* L, 28-35 11-01-2014 CMU* L, 7-38 11-29-2013 at CMU* L, 10-42 11-10-2012 CMU L 31-34 10-15-2011 at CMU* W, 35-28 09-18-2010 CMU* L, 14-52 10-10-2009 at CMU* L, 8-56 11-28-2008 CMU* W, 56-52 11-16-2007 at CMU* W, 48-45 09-23-2006 CMU* LOT, 17-24 09-24-2005 at CMU* WOT, 23-20

11-06-2004 CMU* & WOT4, 61-58 11-01-2003 at CMU* L, 38-10 11-02-2002 CMU* L, 21-47 11-10-2001 at CMU* L, 30-35 11-04-2000 CMU W, 31-15 11-13-1999 at CMU* L, 26-29 10-10-1998 CMU*# LOT, 23-36 09-27-1997 at CMU* W, 31-24 10-19-1996 at CMU* L, 36-41 10-07-1995 CMU* W, 34-24 09-17-1994 CMU* L, 29-30 10-16-1993 at CMU* W, 28-21 11-07-1992 at CMU* L, 13-30 11-02-1991 CMU* T, 14-14 10-27-1990 CMU*# L, 12-16 10-28-1989 at CMU* L, 9-24 10-08-1988 CMU* L, 6-20 10-10-1987 at CMU* L, 6-16 10-25-1986 CMU* W, 34-16 10-26-1985 at CMU* L, 10-17 10-06-1984 CMU* T, 16-16 10-08-1983 at CMU* L, 3-24 10-02-1982 CMU* L, 8-13 10-03-1981 at CMU* L, 14-63 11-01-1980 CMU* L, 15-51 11-10-1979 at CMU* L, 14-37 11-11-1978 CMU* L, 9-41 09-10-1977 at CMU* L, 3-9 11-06-1976 CMU* W, 30-27 10-11-1975 at CMU L, 7-20 11-02-1974 CMU L, 13-28 11-3-1973 at CMU L, 21-31 11-18-1972 at CMU W, 28-3 11-02-1963 CMU# L, 20-55 10-20-1962 at CMU L, 0-24 10-21-1961 CMU# L, 11-13 10-15-1960 at CMU L, 0-28 10-17-1959 CMU# L, 8-21 10-11-1958 at CMU L, 6-7 10-12-1957 CMU W, 39-6 11-03-1956 at CMU L, 0-19 11-05-1955 CMU L, 20-27 11-13-1954 at CMU L, 7-28 11-14-1953 CMU T, 33-33 10-25-1952 at CMU L, 7-26 10-20-1951 CMU# L, 13-19 10-28-1950 CMU# L, 7-26 11-04-1949 at CMU L, 7-18 11-06-1948 CMU# W, 6-0 10-31-1947 at CMU L, 0-33 10-18-1946 CMU L, 13-26 10-15-1942 at CMU L, 0-14 10-24-1941 CMU L, 6-12 10-25-1940 at CMU L, 0-24 10-21-1939 CMU# L, 0-14 10-21-1938 at CMU L, 6-7 10-23-1937 CMU# L, 10-27 10-24-1936 at CMU W, 13-7 10-19-1935 CMU W, 7-0 10-20-1934 at CMU L, 12-13 10-21-1933 CMU W, 13-7 10-22-1932 at CMU W, 28-0 10-24-1931 CMU# L, 12-20 10-25-1930 at CMU W, 13-0 10-26-1929 CMU# W, 24-0 10-27-1928 at CMU W, 36-0 10-29-1927 CMU W, 6-0 10-23-1926 CMU W, 41-0 10-25-1924 CMU L, 0-13 10-27-1923 at CMU L, 3-27 11-04-1922 CMU T, 0-0 10-15-1921 at CMU W, 7-6 10-16-1920 CMU W, 7-6 11-07-1919 at CMU T, 7-7 10-20-1917 CMU W, 63-0 11-08-1912 at CMU T, 0-0 11-12-1910 at CMU L, 0-13 11-05-1909 CMU W, 17-0 11-07-1908 at CMU L, 0-11 11-16-1907 CMU W, 39-0 11-17-1905 at CMU L, 0-13 11-01-1902 at CMU L, 0-10

CHARLOTTE (EMU leads 1-0) 09-01-2016 CHARLOTTE 09-17-2016 at Charlotte W,

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KENTUCKY (First Meeting) 09-30-2017 at Kentucky KENT STATE (KSU leads,17-13) 10-6-2012 KSU* # L, 11-19-2011 at KSU* L, 10-17-2009 KSU* L, 11-17-2006 at KSU* L, 10-01-2005 KSU* # W, 11-13-2004 at KSU* L, 10-03-1998 at KSU* W, 09-20-1997 KSU* L, 10-26-1996 KSU* # W, 11-18-1995 at KSU* W, 10-8-1994 at KSU* W, 10-09-1993 KSU* # W, 09-26-1992 KSU*# L, 10-05-1991 at KSU* W, 11-17-1990 at KSU* L, 09-02-1989 KSU* W, 09-17-1988 KSU* W, 09-26-1987 at KSU* W, 09-27-1986 KSU* # L, 09-28-1985 at KSU* L, 11-03-1984 KSU* W, 11-05-1983 at KSU* L, 11-06-1982 KSU* W, 11-07-1981 at KSU* L, 10-25-1980 at KSU* L, 10-20-1979 KSU* # W, 10-22-1977 KSU* L, 10-30-1976 at KSU* L, 09-28-1974 KSU # L, 10-20-1973 at KSU L,

14-41 22-28 6-28 6-14 27-20 17-69 26-17 38-41 51-10 41-7 24-10 20-15 14-17 21-20 24-25 30-7 21-14 23-21 16-20 3-28 20-18 13-37 9-7 7-13 12-35 14-10 13-29 13-38 0-13 20-34

MIAMI (MU leads, 19-4) 11-15-2017 at Miami* 10-29-2016 MIAMI* 11-07-2015 at Miami* 09-11-2010 at Miami* 10-22-2005 MIAMI* 09-09-2000 MIAMI* 09-18-1999 at Miami* 10-12-1996 MIAMI * 11-04-1995 at Miami* 10-01-1994 MIAMI* 10-02-1993 at Miami* 10-03-1992 MIAMI* 09-14-1991 at Miami* 11-03-1990 at Miami* 11-04-1989 MIAMI* 09-03-1988 MIAMI* 09-12-1987 at Miami* 11-15-1986 at Miami* 11-16-1985 MIAMI* 11-10-1984 at Miami* 11-12-1983 MIAMI* 09-25-1982 at Miami* 09-26-1981 MIAMI* 09-07-1974 at Miami

15-28 13-28 21-28 23-24 17-34 14-35 25-35 23-39 17-21 15-7 7-24 3-29 14-34 20-7 24-17 33-17 20-34 16-31 0-23 12-24 0-35 12-18 0-39

L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, W, L, L, L, W, W, W, L, L L, L, L, L, L,

NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NIU leads 31-14-2) 20-26-2017 at NIU* 11-16-2016 NIU* LOT, 24-31 10-24-2015 at NIU* L, 21-49 10-25-2014 vs. NIU* L 17-28 10-26-2013 at NIU* L 20-59 11-23-2012 NIU* L 7-49 11-25-2011 at NIU* L, 12-18 11-26-2010 NIU* L, 3-71 11-05-2009 at NIU* L, 6-50 09-27-2008 NIU* # L 0-37 09-15-2007 at NIU* W, 21-19 11-24-2006 NIU* L, 0-27 10-15-2005 at NIU L, 8-24 11-20-2004 NIU* L, 16-34 11-22-2003 at NIU* L, 24-38 11-16-2002 NIU* L, 21-49 11-03-2001 at NIU* L, 17-40 11-11-2000 NIU* W, 39-32

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

All-Time Games Played Against 11-20-1999 at NIU* 10-24-1998 NIU* 11-08-1997 at NIU* 10-03-1987 NIU 11-08-1986 at NIU 11-09-1985 NIU * 10-13-1984 at NIU * 10-15-1983 NIU * # 10-23-1982 at NIU * 10-24-1981 NIU * 11-15-1980 at NIU * 10-06-1979 NIU * 09-03-1977 at NIU * 11-11-1961 at NIU 11-5-1960 NIU # 11-7-1959 at NIU 11-1-1958 NIU 11-2-1957 at NIU 11-10-1956 NIU 11-12-1955 at NIU 10-16-1954 NIU 10-17-1953 at NIU 10-18-1952 NIU # 10-13-1951 at NIU 10-07-1950 NIU 10-08-1949 at NIU 10-29-1948 NIU 10-11-1947 at NIU 11-03-1928 NIU 10-08-1927 at NIU

L, 23-30 L, 14-26 W, 38-10 W, 32-31 L, 14-21 L, 0-3 T, 10-10 L, 15-34 L, 0-10 L, 7-30 L, 6-38 T, 0-0 W, 25-2 L, 10-35 L, 0-19 L, 0-34 W, 15-7 W, 54-20 W, 25-7 W, 13-6 W, 34-0 W, 20-14 W, 19-7 L, 21-35 L, 13-35 L, 14-39 L, 7-10 L, 6-21 W, 43-0 W, 25-6

OHIO (Ohio leads 18-12-1) 10-23-2017 OHIO* 10-15-2016 at Ohio* W, 27-20 10-19-2013 OHIO* L, 28-56 11-1-2012 at Ohio* L, 14-45 10-2-2010 OHIO* L, 17-30 10-13-2007 at Ohio* L, 42-48 11-4-2006 OHIO* L, 21-49 10-12-2002 at Ohio* L, 27-55 10-16-1999 OHIO* W, 27-26 11-7-1998 at Ohio* L 21-49 10-4-1997 OHIO* L, 7-47 10-5-1996 at Ohio* L, 0-7 9-23-1995 OHIO* W, 31-20 11-12-1994 at Ohio* W, 24-13 11-13-1993 OHIO* L, 10-12 10-24-1992 OHIO* W, 7-6 11-9-1991 at Ohio* W, 13-10 9-15-1990 OHIO* W, 21-18 9-16-1989 at Ohio* W, 30-25 10-29-1988 at Ohio* T, 17-17 10-31-1987 OHIO* W, 34-16 10-18-1986 OHIO* W, 33-31 10-19-1985 at Ohio* W, 27-21 9-22-1984 OHIO* L, 13-16 9-24-1983 at Ohio* L, 14-31 10-16-1982 OHIO* L, 13-14 10-17-1981 at Ohio* L, 7-29 9-20-1980 OHIO* L, 6-34 9-15-1979 at Ohio* L, 7-20 9-9-1978 at Ohio* L, 22-23 10-8-1977 OHIO* W, 31-14 9-4-1976 OHIO* L, 7-23 RUTGERS (RU leads 1-0) 09-09-2017 at Rutgers 09-14-2013 at Rutgers

TOLEDO (UT leads, 33-11) 10-07-2017 at Toledo* 10-08-2016 TOLEDO* # L, 20-35 10-17-2015 at Toledo* L, 20-63 11-28-2014 TOLEDO* L, 16-52 11-02-2013 at Toledo* L, 16-55 10-13-2012 TOLEDO L 47-52 10-8-2011 at Toledo* L, 16-54 10-30-2010 TOLEDO* L, 7-42 11-20-2009 at Toledo* L, 21-47 09-13-2008 TOLEDO* L, 17-41 11-03-2007 at Toledo* L, 28-52 10-21-2006 TOLEDO* W, 17-13 10-08-2005 at Toledo* L, 3-30 09-18-2004 TOLEDO* L, 32-42 10-11-2003 at Toledo* L, 14-49 09-07-2002 TOLEDO* L, 13-65 11-17-2001 at Toledo* L, 7-28 10-07-2000 TOLEDO*# L, 14-42 10-23-1999 at Toledo* W, 20-13 11-21-1998 TOLEDO* W, 10-7 09-13-1997 at Toledo* L, 35-38 09-21-1996 TOLEDO* L, 7-24 10-28-1995 at Toledo* L, 28-34 11-19-1994 TOLEDO* W, 40-37 11-19-1993 at Toledo* L, 0-14 11-14-1992 at Toledo* L, 0-41 11-16-1991 TOLEDO* L, 14-21 10-06-1990 at Toledo* L, 23-37 10-07-1989 TOLEDO*# W, 31-14 11-05-1988 TOLEDO* W, 20-19 11-05-1987 at Toledo* W, 38-9 10-04-1986 at Toledo* L, 18-23 10-05-1985 TOLEDO* W, 21-10 10-20-1984 at Toledo* L, 7-17 10-22-1983 TOLEDO* L, 19-37 10-09-1982 at Toledo* L, 19-20 10-10-1981 TOLEDO*# L, 7-42 09-27-1980 at Toledo* L, 7-49 09-29-1979 TOLEDO* L, 7-37 09-30-1978 at Toledo* W, 17-12 10-01-1977 TOLEDO* W, 17-7 11-23-1974 at Toledo W, 28-12 09-16-1972 TOLEDO L, 0-16 10-04-1924 TOLEDO L, 0-7 10-06-1923 at Toledo L, 0-13

WESTERN MICH. (WMU leads 32-18-2) MICHIGAN MAC TROPHY 10-21-2017 WMU* The Michigan MAC Trophy was 10-22-2016 at #20 WMU* L, 31-45 10-29-2015 vs WMU* L, 28-58 created in 2005 by the Michigan 11-15-2014 at WMU* L, 7-51 Sports Hall of Fame. There are two 11-09-2013 WMU* WOT, 35-32 trophies, one given to the winner of 11-17-2012 at WMU W 29-23 10-22-2011 WMU* W, 14-10 the football series and the other to 11-13-2010 at WMU* L, 30-45 the winner of the men’s and women’s 11-14-2009 WMU* L, 14-35 basketball series. CMU, EMU and 11-01-2008 at WMU* L, 10-31 WMU have been competing to10-27-2007 WMU* W, 19-2 10-28-2006 at WMU* L, 15-18 gether in the MAC since 1974. 11-05-2005 WMU* L, 36-44 Central Michigan won the foot10-16-2004 at WMU* W, 35-31 ball trophy in 2009 after Eastern 10-04-2003 WMU*# L, 3-31 11-09-2002 at WMU* L, 31-33 Michigan won the previous two. 09-29-2001 WMU* L, 10-31 The football trophy was won by all 11-18-2000 at WMU L, 0-28 three schools in the trophy’s first 10-09-1999 WMU*# LOT, 37-40 three years of existence. WMU won 10-17-1998 at WMU* L, 35-45 11-01-1997 WMU* L, 38-41 the first four basketball trophies 09-14-1996 at WMU* W, 19-12 before CMU won in 2010. 11-11-1995 WMU* L, 13-23 10-22-1994 at WMU* L, 14-33 Western Michigan 10-23-1993 WMU* L, 20-21 2016 Western Michigan 10-17-1992 at WMU* L, 19-20 2015 10-19-1991 WMU*# W, 42-24 2014 Western Michigan 09-08-1990 WMU* W, 27-24 2013 Central Michigan 09-30-1989 at WMU* W, 21-20 Eastern Michigan 10-22-1988 WMU*# L, 24-31 2012 10-24-1987 at WMU* W, 23-17 2011 Eastern Michigan 09-06-1986 WMU* W, 21-14 2010 Central Michigan 11-23-1985 at WMU* L, 21-38 2009 Central Michigan 11-17-1984 WMU* W, 24-14 Eastern Michigan 11-19-1983 at WMU* L, 10-14 2008 11-20-1982 WMU* T, 3-3 2007 Eastern Michigan 11-21-1981 at WMU* L, 7-38 2006 Central Michigan 09-06-1980 at WMU* L, 0-37 Western Michigan 11-17-1979 WMU* L, 7-17 2005 10-21-1978 at WMU* L, 0-32 09-11-1976 at WMU* L, 13-31 11-15-1975 at WMU L, 14-24 09-14-1974 WMU W, 20-19 10-18-1930 WMU # W, 19-0 11-02-1929 at WMU T, 7-7 11-10-1928 WMU # W, 18-9 11-12-1927 at WMU W, 6-0 11-06-1915 at WMU L, 0-19 11-14-14 WMU L, 0-10 11-1-1913 at WMU L, 6-12 11-15-1912 WMU W, 7-0 11-09-1907 at WMU L, 0-6 11-17-1906 at WMU W, 14-5

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MAC Bowl Synopsis 2017 MAC Primary Bowl Games Raycom Media Camellia Bowl The fourth annual Raycom Media Camellia Bowl will be played on Saturday, Dec. 16, from historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala. The 8 p.m. game on ESPN and ESPN Radio will match teams from the Mid-American Conference against the Sun Belt Conference. Bahamas Bowl In its fourth year and third as an ESPN Events owned and operated game, the Bahamas Bowl will be played on Friday, Dec. 22, at 12:30 p.m. on ESPN. The game will be played at Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium in Nassau and features teams from the Mid-American Conference and Conference USA. Famous Idaho Potato Bowl The 21st annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl – slated for Friday, Dec. 22, at 4 p.m. on ESPN – will be held at Boise State University’s Albertsons Stadium. The game will feature teams from the Mid-American Conference versus the Mountain West. Dollar General Bowl The 19th annual Dollar General Bowl will be played on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 at 6 pm (CT) and will be nationally televised on ESPN. Played at Ladd-Peebles Stadium, the game pits top-selected teams from the Mid-American Conference and the Sun Belt Conference.

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2017 MAC Secondary Bowl Games Boca Raton Bowl The fourth edition of the Boca Raton Bowl is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN Radio, from FAU Stadium on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. The Mid-American Conference, Conference USA and American Athletic Conference are the affiliated conferences for the Boca Raton Bowl. St. Petersburg Bowl The 10th annual St. Petersburg Bowl will be played Thursday, Dec. 21, at 8 p.m. on ESPN. Conference tie-ins this season for the St. Petersburg Bowl will showcase the American Athletic Conference against Conference USA from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. The MidAmerican Conference will provide a backup to this bowl game if necessary. Quick Lane Bowl The annual Quick Lane Bowl will be played on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at a time TBA on ESPN. The game will feature a team from the Big Ten Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference, as the Mid-American Conference will provide a backup to this bowl game if necessary.

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Mid-American Conference Providing leadership in education and diversity, the Mid-American Conference moves into its 71st year of service to our students. Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference has progressively grown and developed into one of the most aggressive Division I conferences in the country. One of only 10 football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences, the MAC named Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher as its eighth commissioner in March of 2009. The league hosts championships in 23 sports, including neutral site events at some of the finest facilities in the nation – football (Ford Field, Detroit), men’s and women’s basketball (Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland), softball (Firestone Stadium, Akron) and baseball (Sprenger Stadium, Avon, Ohio). The MAC secured a four-year contract extension with Ford Field to host the MAC Football Championship Game through the 2019 football season, anchored a six-year contract extension for the MAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments at Quicken Loans Arena through the 2023 season, and stabilized a five-year contract extension through the 2020 season for the MAC Baseball Tournament at Sprenger Stadium in Avon, Ohio. In addition to growing its commitment to MAC championships, Steinbrecher has strategically positioned the MAC’s participation in hosting NCAA events and championships. The MAC recently served as the host for the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland and will also serve as host of the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and the 2020 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds, also at Quicken Loans Arena. The MAC has previously hosted both the 2012 and 2014 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships, and will also host the 2019 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships under Steinbrecher’s direction. In the summer of 2014, the MAC and ESPN announced a historic 13-year rights extension deal through the 2026-27 season for expanded national television and digital distribution. This is the largest and most extensive agreement in the history of the Conference and brings long-term security for the MAC through the 2026-27 academic year. ESPN has exclusive television and digital distribution rights for all MAC sporting events, and guarantees coverage of every football game, and select men’s and women’s basketball and Olympic sporting events. The MAC and ESPN will establish on-campus production capabilities that will provide a significant increase in the national coverage of baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling and Olympic sports on ESPN3. This will open up nearly 92 million households from ESPN3 for exposure to MAC sports for the first time in Conference history. Through this ESPN partnership, the MAC and CBS Sports Network announced a four-year sublicensing agreement to expand its national coverage of football and basketball through the 2018-19 season. For the second time in Mid-American Conference history a member institution will be playing in one of the prestigious New Year’s Six Bowl Games, as MAC Champion Western Michigan will face Wisconsin in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. During the 2016 season, the MAC witnessed six members accept bowl invitations. Western Michigan (Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Arlington, Texas), Ohio (Dollar General Bowl, Mobile, Ala.), Toledo (Raycom Media Camellia Bowl, Montgomery, Ala.), Central Michigan (Miami Beach Bowl, Miami, Fla.), Miami (St. Petersburg Bowl, St. Petersburg, Fla.) and Eastern Michigan (Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, Nassau, Bahamas) represented the MAC in bowl games during the 2016 bowl season. The six bowl invitations are one shy of the MAC single-season record of seven bowl invitations during the 2012 and 2016 bowl seasons. This also marks the ninth time in MAC history to have five or more programs receive a bowl invitation (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016) in a single-season. In the previous six bowl seasons, the MAC has a record of 11-24 in 35 bowl games – 2016 (0-6); 2015 (3-4); 2014 (2-3); 2013 (0-5); 2012 (2-5); 2011 (4-1). In December of 2016, Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck was named MAC Head Coach of the Year, Broncos WR Corey Davis as the MAC Offensive Player of the Year and KR Darius Phillips was named MAC Special Teams Player of the Year. Also receiving accolades, Ohio DE Tarell Basham earned MAC Defensive Player of the Year, while Bobcats S Javon Hagan was named MAC Freshman of the Year. Western Michigan senior QB Zach Terrell was named the league’s Vern Smith Leadership Award winner and was also named the winner of the 2016 William V. Campbell Trophy by the National Football Foundation as the best football scholar athlete in the nation. In December of 2013, former Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch finished third overall in the Heisman Trophy voting, the highest ever finish by a MAC student. Lynch was invited to the Heisman Trophy Award ceremony in New York City and became only the third MAC student-athlete to receive an invitation to the ceremony – Marshall QB Chad Pennington (1999) and Marshall WR Randy Moss (1997). During the 2017 NFL Draft, Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis was the fifth overall selection by the Tennessee Titans. Davis’ selection was the highest ever for the Broncos program and tied the second-highest ever draft selection by a student from the MAC. It also marked the third MAC football student selected in the top five of the NFL draft over the last five seasons. In the 2014 NFL Draft, Buffalo Bulls linebacker Khalil Mack was the fifth overall selection by the Oakland Raiders. Mack’s selection was the highest-ever for the Buffalo program and the second highest ever selection for a MAC student. In the 2013 NFL Draft, Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher was selected as the first overall selection by the Kansas City Chiefs, making Fisher the first-ever football player from the MAC selected first overall in the NFL Draft. In 2012, the MAC witnessed a record setting seven teams receive bowl invitations, including the first ever BCS Bowl invitation with Northern Illinois playing in the Discover Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2013. The MAC also had four football programs ranked in the top 25 of national polls – Northern Illinois, Kent State, Toledo and Ohio—as the BCS Standings had two MAC programs in the Top 25 at the end of the regular season with No. 15 Northern Illinois and No. 25 Kent State. The MAC also set a conference record for the most wins against FBS opponents with 16 victories. In the fall of 2013, the MAC announced the creation of newly created bowl games in Boca Raton, Fla., Nassau, Bahamas, and Montgomery, Ala. for a sixyear period (2014-2019). The creation of the Marmot Boca Raton and Bahamas Bowls were the centerpiece of a joint agreement between several FBS conferences and will be supported by several FBS conferences on a six-year rotating basis. 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eral Bowl (based in Mobile, Ala.) through the 2017 season and Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (based in Boise, Ida.) through the 2019 season. During the 2016 football season, Western Michigan won the 2016 Marathon MAC Football Championship Game with a 29-23 win over Ohio on Dec. 2. The win was Western Michigan’s first championship since 1988 and the second football title in program history. Western Michigan entered the bowl season ranked No. 12 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and No. 14 in the Amway/USA Today Coaches Poll. The No. 12 AP ranking was the highest in the MAC since Ball State was ranked No. 12 on Nov. 30, 2008 after a 12-0 start. Western Michigan lost a 24-16 decision to No. 8 Wisconsin in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 2. Western Michigan ended the season ranked No. 15 in the AP Poll with a 13-1 record. The Broncos were also ranked No. 15 in the sixth and final College Football Playoff ranking on Dec. 4. Western Michigan was bowl eligible for the third straight year. Western Michigan’s 13-0 mark after the Marathon MAC Football Championship was the first for the MAC since former member Marshall finished the 1999 season with a 13-0 record and a No. 10 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll. During Western Michigan’s historic 2016 season, ESPN’s College Game Day, college football’s longest-running and most-celebrated pregame show, came to the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo on Nov. 19 for the No. 14-ranked Broncos home game vs. Buffalo on ESPNU. This marked only the second time in MAC history for ESPN College GameDay to visit a MAC campus. The previous visit came in 2003 with Northern Illinois at Bowling Green. The MAC had 11 draft selections in the 2017 NFL Draft to tie a MAC modern era (seven rounds) record for the most students drafted in an NFL Draft (2005 NFL Draft). The 11 selections in the 2017 NFL Draft – WR Corey Davis (Western Michigan) by Tennessee (1st Round, 5th overall); OL Taylor Moton (Western Michigan) by Carolina (2nd Round, 64th overall); DE Tarell Basham (Ohio) by Indianapolis (3rd Round, 80th overall); RB Kareem Hunt (Toledo) by Kansas City (3rd Round, 86th overall); WR Kenny Golladay (Northern Illinois) by Detroit (3rd Round, 96th overall); TE Michael Roberts (Toledo) by Detroit (4th Round, 127th overall); LB Blair Brown (Ohio) by Jacksonville (5th Round, 148th overall); DT Treyvon Hester (Toledo) by Oakland (7th Round, 244th overall); LB Keion Adams (Western Michigan) by Pittsburgh (7th Round, 248th overall); DL Pat O’Connor (Eastern Michigan) by Detroit (7th Round, 250th overall); and TE Mason Schreck (Buffalo) by Cincinnati (7th Round, 251st overall). In men’s basketball, the MAC witnessed the Kent State Golden Flashes upset No. 1 Akron in the MAC Championship game to claim the 2017 MAC tournament title, their sixth in program history. The Zips earned their second consecutive MAC regular season title after winning 21+ games for the 12-straight season. Akron’s Isaiah Johnson was awarded the MAC Player of the Year award, while Keith Dambrot was named Coach of the Year. Four MAC institutions competed in postseason basketball; Kent State (NCAA Tournament), Akron (NIT), Ball State (CIT), and Toledo (CBI). Akron’s Isaiah Johnson earned All-American Honorable Mention by the Associated Press. 10 student-athletes were named to the NABC All-District 14 first and second teams. In wrestling, Missouri won its fifth consecutive MAC Tournament Championship and finished fifth overall at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Missouri junior J’den Cox became the 12th MAC wrestler in Conference history to win a National Championship, including the first three-time National Champion. Cox won the 197-lb. weight class with an 8-2 win over Minnesota’s Brett Pfarr at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis in the 2017 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Cox becomes the fifth MAC National Champion in the last seven years -- joining Kent State’s Dustin Kilgore in 2011 (197 weight class), Cox in 2014, 2016 and 2017 (197 weight class) and Missouri’s Drake Houdashelt in 2015 (149 weight class). Cox also qualified for Team USA for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games and earned a Bronze Medal in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. The MAC had 45 wrestlers invited to the to the 2017 NCAA Wrestling Championships, which ranked third most of any Division I Conference, and eight wrestlers were named All-Americans – Missouri (J’Den Cox 1st place at 197; Lavion Mayes 2nd place at 149; Joey Lavallee 2nd place at 157; Jaydin Eierman 5th place at 141 and Daniel Lewis 6th place at 165); Northern Iowa (Max Thomsen 5th place at 149 and Drew Foster 7th place at 184) and Old Dominion (Kevin Beazley 8th place at 197). Eastern Michigan claimed its seventh consecutive and 21st MAC title in men’s cross country. Eastern Michigan men were ranked 25th prior to NCAA Championships and the Eagles Nick Raymond qualified for NCAA Championships and received All-American honors for his 31st place finish. Eastern Michigan won its third consecutive swimming & diving championship and the program’s 34th title. Missouri State’s Antonio Thomas and Arthur Osvath represented the Conference at the NCAA Championships, while Osvath earned All-American honors. In men’s tennis, Buffalo won the programs second MAC Tournament Championship in the last three years with a 4-3 win over Western Michigan. Buffalo won the final three singles matches to claim the Tournament Title.

Ball State senior Lucas Andersen was named MAC Player of the Year, while Buffalo’s Lee Nickell was named MAC Coach of the Year. Western Michigan senior Matt Hamilton was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) 2017 Academic All-District Men’s At-Large Team for District Five. In men’s outdoor track and field, Akron won its seventh Conference Championship in program history. This also marked the first time in program history for both the Akron men’s and women’s programs to win both the indoor and outdoor Conference Championships. A total of 47 male athletes from the MAC participated in the 2017 NCAA Men’s Track & Field Preliminary Championships, while 10 male athletes advanced to the NCAA Track & Field Championships. Akron’s Matt Ludwig captured the 2017 NCAA National Championship in the pole vault as he cleared 18-4.50 (5.60m). Ludwig became Akron’s ninth NCAA National Champion, including the fourth in the pole vault in program history. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) named five MAC students as FirstTeam All-Americans – Akron’s Matt Ludwig (pole vault) and Terrell McClain (long jump); Kent State’s Reggie Jagers (discus) and AJ Stevens (triple jump); and Miami’s Andrew Dusing (1500m) and three students as Second-Team All-Americans – Akron’s Phil Jagers (discus); Eastern Michigan’s Willy Fink (3000m steeplechase); and Kent State’s TJ Lawson (decathlon); and two AllAmerican Honorable Mention -- Akron’s Cody Stine (high jump) and Kent State’s Samory Fraga (long jump). Eastern Michigan’s Willy Fink was named CoSIDA’s Academic All-America Third Team selection. In baseball, the Ohio Bobcats claimed the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament championship with a 7-4 win over No. 3 Eastern Michigan at Sprenger Stadium. The win over the Eagles gives the Bobcats their third MAC tournament title in program history (1997, 2015). Kent State earned the No. 1 seed at the 2017 Mid-American Conference baseball tournament as outright MAC regular season champions. A total of 10 MAC students were taken during the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft led by Jake Latz (Kent State) selected in the 5th round, 164th overall by Texas; Logan Harasta (Buffalo) picked in the 7th round, 216th overall by San Francisco and Luke Burch (Kent State) picked in the 9th round, 275th overall by Detroit. Western Michigan’s Tanner Allison was named Second Team All-American by ABCA/ Rawlings and Kent State’s Joey Murray earned Third Team All-American. Women’s athletics continued to shire for the MAC this past year. In women’s basketball, Toledo captured the 2017 MAC Tournament Championship crown for the first time since 2001. Six programs were invited to postseason tournaments (NCAA-Toledo; Women’s NIT – Ball State, Central Michigan, Kent State, Northern Illinois and Ohio). In women’s cross country, Eastern Michigan won their second title in program history and ended the season ranked No. 24 in the country, second in the Great Lakes Region. Miami’s Maria Scavuzzo and Northern Illinois’ Hope Schmelzle both qualified for NCAA Championships. Eastern Michigan women finished ninth as a team at NCAA Championships, which marked the first ever women’s cross country program to finish in the top 10. Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt received All-American honors for her 24th place finish. In gymnastics, Eastern Michigan ended the 2017 season ranked 22nd in the country and won its third MAC title in program history. Three teams, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Kent State, along with 13 studentathletes qualified for NCAA Regionals. Central Michigan’s Denelle Pedrick and Katy Clements qualified for NCAA Nationals. Four teams had a team score of 196 and higher, which is the most is MAC history. Kent State’s Rachel Stypinski named MAC Gymnast of the Year for the second straight year. Bowling Green’s Lauren Feely was named 2017 CoSIDA Academic AllDistrict Women’s At-Large team for the second straight year. Kent State’s Rachel Stypinski and Eastern Michigan’s Kendall Valentin were named 2017 NACGC/W All-Americans. Akron won its fourth straight MAC Championship in women’s swimming and diving. The MAC sent six individual swimmers and a relay team to 2017 NCAA championships; Paloma Marrero Munoz (Akron), Luka Szynal (Akron), Megan Burns (Buffalo, Alexis Mitcheltree (EMU), and Delaney Duncan (EMU). Relay team: Ragen Engel (Akron), Sadie Fazekas (Akron), Victoria Shaffer (Akron), and Morgan Waggoner (Akron). Miami’s Pei Lin finished second in the three-meter dive at the 2017 NCAA Championships. In women’s indoor track and field, Akron won as MAC Champions. Six students were selected to compete at the NCAA Championships, while all six earned All-American honors. Akron’s Lucy Bryan, Nikki Manson and Jackie Siefring; Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt; Kent State’s Danniel Thomas; and Miami’s Amelia Strickler. In women’s outdoor track and field, Akron captured the MAC Championship for its seventh overall program title. This also marked the first time in program history for both the Akron men’s and women’s programs to win both the indoor and outdoor Conference Championships. A total of 55 women athletes from the MAC participated in the 2017 NCAA Track & Field Preliminary Championships, while nine women qualified for the NCAA Track

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Mid-American Conference & Field Championships. Kent State’s Danniel Thomas captured the 2017 NCAA Women’s Shot Put National Title with a career-best 62’ 10” (19.15m) to secure the crown and become the first female in Kent State athletics to become a national champion. Thomas was also named a semifinalist for the Bowerman Award, given annually to the NCAA’s top track & field athletes. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) named five MAC students as First-Team All-Americans – Akron’s Nikki Manson (high jump) and Jackie Siefring (heptathlon), Eastern Michigan’s Alsu Bogdanova (5000m), Kent State’s Danniel Thomas (discus & shot put) and Northern Illinois’ Hope Schmelzle (3000m steeplechase), while four others were named All-American Honorable Mention – Bowling Green’s Rachel Walny (1000m), Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt (1000m) and Miami’s Martha Szekely (hammer throw) and Danielle Collier (javelin). Kent State’s Danniel Thomas earned 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-American First Team honors, while Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt was named AllAmerican Second Team and Northern Illinois’ Hope Schmelzle was named an All-American Third Team selection. In women’s golf, Kent State continued its historic success as the Golden Flashes won their 19th straight MAC Women’s Golf title, which is the conference record for most consecutive titles won. The Golden Flashes ended the season ranked 15th in the nation. The Golden Flashes finished in 6th place at the NCAA Regional round at Lubbock, Texas, to qualify for a spot in the field at the 2017 NCAA Championships. Kent State women’s golf finished tied for fifth at the NCAA National Championship. The Golden Flashes completed its best run at the NCAA National Championship, beating its previous best finish of 15th place. Kent State also became the first program to ever advance to match play of the women’s golf championship from outside of the “FBS Autonomous” conferences. The Flashes end its season claiming the program’s all-time best finish and overall scoring average. Kent State freshman Pimnipa Panthong was named to the Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-America Second Team, and became the first Kent State golfer to earn higher than Honorable Mention status on an All-America Team. In softball, the No. 4 seed Kent State Golden Flashes won three-straight games on the final day of the 2017 MAC Tournament to claim their third MAC title in school history. Central Michigan Head Coach Margo Jonker named Coach of the Year for the ninth time. Ohio’s Savannah Jo Dorsey and Western Michigan’s Kelsea Cichocki were named 2017 CoSIDA Academic AllDistrict First Team, while Bowling Green’s Briana Combs, NIU’s Kayti Grable, Kent State’s Maddy Grimm and Toledo’s Chandler Rice were named CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team. From two-time Super Bowl quarterback winning Ben Roethlisberger (Miami University), NFL Defensive MVP’s James Harrison (Kent State University) and Khalil Mack (University at Buffalo), NFL Pro Bowlers (OT Joe Staley, TE Antonio Gates, WR Antonio Brown), British Open winner Ben Curtis (Kent State University), World Series winning manager Bob Brenly (Ohio University) and Olympic bobsled team member Brock Kreitzburgh (University of Toledo), the Mid-American Conference continues to excel in producing leaders in the world of athletics. History of the MAC Based in Cleveland since July 1999 following a 15-year stay in Toledo, Ohio, the MAC has established historic measurements in both football and men’s and women’s basketball since moving to Northeast Ohio. The MAC was founded as a five-school league on February 24, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, Cincinnati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admitted as charter members. The Mid-American Conference membership consists of 12 universities across five states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York and Ohio). In 1946 men’s basketball was the first competitive sport in the MAC, which now sponsors a total 23 sports. Women’s sports were brought into the conference’s structure in 1980. For men, there are 11 championships sponsored in football, basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, golf and tennis. For women, 12 championships are sponsored in basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and tennis.

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California Bowl Toledo -- San José State -- Fresno State -- Bowling Green -- Northern Illinois -- Cal State Fullerton -- Nevada-Las Vegas -- Toledo -- Fresno State -- Bowling Green -- San Jose State -- Miami -- Eastern Michigan -- San José State -- Fresno State -- Western Michigan -- Fresno State -- Ball State -- San José State -- Central Michigan -- Bowling Green -- Fresno State -- Bowling Green -- Nevada-Reno -- Utah State -- Ball State -- Nevada-Las Vegas -- Central Michigan -- Toledo -- Nevada -- Nevada -- Ball State --

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Previous MAC Bowl Games Motor City Bowl/Little Caesars Pizza Bowl/Quick Lane Bowl 1997: Mississippi -- 34 Marshall -- 31 1998: Louisville -- 48 Marshall -- 29 1999: Marshall -- 21 Brigham Young -- 3 2000: Marshall -- 25 Cincinnati -- 14 2001: Toledo -- 23 Cincinnati -- 16 2002: Boston College -- 51 Toledo -- 25 2003: Bowling Green -- 28 Northwestern -- 24 2004: Connecticut -- 39 Toledo -- 10 2005: Memphis -- 38 Akron -- 31 2006: Central Michigan -- 31 Middle Tennessee St. -- 14 2007: Purdue -- 51 Central Michigan -- 48 2008: Florida Atlantic -- 24 Central Michigan -- 21 2009: Marshall – 21 Ohio – 17 2010: FIU _ 34 Toledo _ 32 2011: Purdue -- 37 Western Michigan -- 32 2012: WKU -- 21 Central Michigan -- 24 2013: Pittsburgh -- 30 Bowling Green -- 27 2015: Minnesota -- 21 Central Michigan -- 14 GMAC Bowl/ GoDaddy Bowl/Dollar General Bowl 2001: Marshall -- 64 East Carolina -- 61 (2 OT) 2002: Marshall -- 38 Louisville -- 15 2003: Miami -- 49 Louisville -- 28 2004: Bowling Green -- 52 Memphis -- 35 2005: Toledo -- 45 UTEP -- 13 2006: Southern Mississippi -- 28 Ohio -- 7 2007: Tulsa -- 63 Bowling Green -- 7 2008: Tulsa -- 45 Ball State -- 13 2009: Central Michigan -- 44 Troy -- 41 (2 OT) 2010: Miami -- 35 Middle Tennessee -- 21 2011: Northern Illinois -- 38 Arkansas State -- 20 2012: Kent State -- 13 Arkansas State -- 17 2013: Arkansas State -- 23 Ball State -- 20 2014: Toledo -- 63 Arkansas State -- 44 2015: Georgia Southern -- 58 Bowling Green -- 27 2016: Troy -- 27 Ohio -- 23 2014: 2015: 2016:

Raycom Media Camellia Bowl Bowling Green -- 33 South Alabama -- 28 Appalachian State -- 31 Ohio -- 29 Appalachian State -- 31 Toledo -- 28

2014: 2015: 2016:

Popeyes Bahamas Bowl Western Kentucky -- Central Michigan -- Western Michigan -- Middle Tennessee -- Old Dominion -- Eastern Michigan --

49 48 45 31 24 20

Boca Raton Bowl 2014: Marshall -- 52 Northern Illinois -- 23 2015: Toledo -- 32 Temple -- 17

Miami Beach Bowl 2016: Tulsa -- Central Michigan --

55 10

St. Petersburg Bowl 2016: Mississippi State -- 17 Miami -- 16 International Bowl 2006: Cincinnati -- 27 Western Michigan -- 24 2007: Rutgers -- 52 Ball State -- 30 2008: Connecticut -- 38 Buffalo -- 20 2009: South Florida – 27 Northern Illinois – 3 Poinsettia Bowl -- -- -- -- -- --

37 7 21 14 55 7

Silicon Valley Football Classic Northern Illinois -- Troy --

34 21

Fort Worth Bowl -- --

32 14

2006: TCU Northern Illinois 2013: Utah State Northern Illinois 2015: Boise State Northern Illinois 2004:

2004: Cincinnati Marshall 2004: 2008: 2012:

Independence Bowl Iowa State -- 17 Miami -- 13 Louisiana Tech -- 17 Northern Illinois -- 10 Ohio -- 45 Louisiana-Monroe -- 14

2008: Rice Western Michigan

Texas Bowl

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38 14

EagleBank Bowl/Military Bowl 2009: UCLA – Temple – 2011: Toledo -- Air Force -- 2012: San Jose State -- Bowling Green --

30 21 42 41 29 20

Humanitarian Bowl/Famous Idaho Potato Bowl 2009: Idaho -- 43 Bowling Green -- 42 2010: Northern Illinois -- 40 Fresno State -- 17 2011: Ohio -- 24 Utah State -- 23 2012: Toledo -- 15 Utah State -- 41 2013: San Diego State -- 49 Buffalo -- 24 2014: Air Force -- 38 Western Michigan -- 24 2015: Akron -- 23 Utah State -- 21 R + L Carriers New Orleans Bowl 2010: Troy _ 48 Ohio _ 21 Gildan New Mexico Bowl 2011: Temple -- 37 Wyoming -- 15 2012: 2013:

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl Ball State -- 17 UCF -- 38 East Carolina -- 37 Ohio -- 20

2012:

Northern Illinois Florida State

2016:

Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Wisconsin -- Western Michigan --

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Orange Bowl

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10 31 24 16

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CONFERENCE OVERALL

East Division Ohio Miami Akron Bowling Green Kent State Buffalo West Division Western Michigan Toledo Northern Illinois Eastern Michigan Central Michigan Ball State

Total Offense Toledo Western Michigan Northern Illinois Eastern Michigan Ball State Bowling Green Ohio Central Michigan Akron Miami Buffalo Kent State Rushing Offense Northern Illinois Western Michigan Ball State Toledo Bowling Green Ohio Kent State Eastern Michigan Buffalo Miami Akron Central Michigan Pass Offense Toledo Eastern Michigan Central Michigan Akron Western Michigan Miami Ball State Bowling Green Ohio Northern Illinois Buffalo Kent State

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W L Pct Pts Opp W L Pct Pts Opp 6 2 .750 175 134 8 6 .571 368 317 6 2 .750 199 168 6 7 .462 297 309 3 5 .375 169 242 5 7 .417 329 403 3 5 .375 237 239 4 8 .333 298 460 2 6 .250 171 217 3 9 .250 247 344 1 7 .125 142 273 2 10 .167 198 388 W L Pct Pts Opp W L Pct Pts Opp 8 0 1.000 362 147 13 1 .929 582 277 6 2 .750 285 218 9 4 .692 494 334 5 3 .625 264 206 5 7 .417 366 364 4 4 .500 219 246 7 6 .538 385 388 3 5 .375 174 239 6 7 .462 342 394 1 7 .125 201 269 4 8 .333 324 361

G 13 14 12 13 12 12 14 13 12 13 12 12

Rush 2535 3204 2877 2068 2640 2170 2350 1514 1586 1777 1839 2010 G 12 14 12 13 12 14 12 13 12 13 12 13

G 13 13 13 12 14 13 12 12 14 12 12 12

Att 291 309 279 217 263 212 263 243 250 232 212 147

Pass Plays Yards Avg. TD Yds/G 4196 935 6731 7.2 63 517.8 3533 1012 6737 6.7 69 481.2 2688 949 5565 5.9 47 463.8 3849 999 5917 5.9 46 455.2 2750 955 5390 5.6 39 449.2 2713 952 4883 5.1 37 406.9 3142 1004 5492 5.5 39 392.3 3582 877 5096 5.8 41 392.0 3063 776 4649 6.0 38 387.4 2998 842 4775 5.7 36 367.3 2406 823 4245 5.2 23 353.8 1700 765 3710 4.8 26 309.2

Att 549 634 519 512 503 546 473 480 426 484 380 407 Cmp 423 519 470 396 378 358 436 449 458 400 397 292

Yds 2877 3204 2640 2535 2170 2350 2010 2068 1839 1777 1586 1514 Int 9 17 16 14 4 7 15 25 12 13 11 8

Avg 5.2 5.1 5.1 5.0 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.3 4.3 3.7 4.2 3.7

Pct 68.8 59.5 59.4 54.8 69.6 59.2 60.3 54.1 54.6 58.0 53.4 50.3

Yds 4196 3849 3582 3063 3533 2998 2750 2713 3142 2688 2406 1700

Td 27 36 25 17 18 17 15 21 12 9 13 18 Avg 9.9 7.4 7.6 7.7 9.3 8.4 6.3 6.0 6.9 6.7 6.1 5.8

Yds/G 239.8 228.9 220.0 195.0 180.8 167.9 167.5 159.1 153.2 136.7 132.2 116.5

Total Defense Miami Western Michigan Ohio Kent State Central Michigan Toledo Eastern Michigan Buffalo Northern Illinois Bowling Green Akron Ball State Rushing Defense Ohio Miami Ball State Western Michigan Eastern Michigan Central Michigan Toledo Kent State Bowling Green Northern Illinois Akron Buffalo

Td 46 25 23 25 33 27 14 19 22 20 11 11

Pass Defense Buffalo Kent State Western Michigan Miami Toledo Central Michigan Akron Northern Illinois Ohio Eastern Michigan Bowling Green Ball State

Yds/G 322.8 296.1 275.5 255.2 252.4 230.6 229.2 226.1 224.4 224.0 200.5 141.7

G 13 14 14 12 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12

Rush 1887 2150 1462 2277 2197 2285 2178 3039 2410 2291 2696 1807 G 14 13 12 14 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12

G 12 12 14 13 13 13 12 12 14 13 12 12

Att 163 183 223 238 227 248 239 236 308 279 243 301

Pass 2705 2801 3581 2361 2898 2870 3447 2178 3008 3280 2896 3836

Plays 876 850 984 890 888 888 963 881 936 882 924 885

Att 495 468 405 455 502 474 474 537 502 520 534 597 Cmp 284 353 395 408 414 414 390 416 489 461 380 480

Yards Avg. TD Yds/G 4592 5.2 36 353.2 4951 5.8 34 353.6 5043 5.1 37 360.2 4638 5.2 40 386.5 5095 5.7 48 391.9 5155 5.8 39 396.5 5625 5.8 48 432.7 5217 5.9 44 434.8 5418 5.8 49 451.5 5571 6.3 60 464.2 5592 6.1 49 466.0 5643 6.4 42 470.2

Yds 1462 1887 1807 2150 2178 2197 2285 2277 2291 2410 2696 3039 Int 5 12 15 14 6 13 8 14 15 11 9 7

Pct 57.4 51.8 56.5 58.3 54.8 59.9 61.3 56.7 63.0 60.5 63.9 62.7

Avg 3.0 4.0 4.5 4.7 4.3 4.6 4.8 4.2 4.6 4.6 5.0 5.1

Td 12 21 15 17 23 15 15 24 28 24 27 29

Yds 2178 2361 2801 2705 2870 2898 2896 3008 3581 3447 3280 3836

Avg 7.7 6.7 7.1 6.6 6.9 7.0 7.4 7.2 7.3 7.5 8.6 8.0

Yds/G 104.4 145.2 150.6 153.6 167.5 169.0 175.8 189.8 190.9 200.8 224.7 253.2 Td 15 16 17 15 24 33 22 25 25 25 32 27

Yds/G 181.5 196.8 200.1 208.1 220.8 222.9 241.3 250.7 255.8 265.2 273.3 319.7

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2016 Statistical Leaders Rushing HUNT, Kareem GILBERT, James FRANKLIN, J. JOHNSON, Jordan COPPET, Fred BOGAN, Jamuauri HOLLEY, Nick MADDIE, Anthony BOUAGNON, Joel ERIKSEN, Ian

Team UT BSU WMU UB BGSU WMU KSU NIU NIU EMU

Pass. Avg./Game WOODSIDE, Logan RUSH, Cooper ROBACK, Brogan WOODSON, Thomas TERRELL, Zach NEAL, Riley RAGLAND, Gus JACKSON, Tyree MORGAN, James MADDIE, Anthony

Team UT CMU EMU UA WMU BSU MIAMI UB BGSU NIU

Total Offense WOODSIDE, Logan ROBACK, Brogan NEAL, Riley RUSH, Cooper TERRELL, Zach WOODSON, Thomas MADDIE, Anthony RAGLAND, Gus JACKSON, Tyree WINDHAM, Greg

Team UT EMU BSU CMU WMU UA NIU MIAMI UB OHIO

Receptions/Gm. GOLLADAY, Kenny MABON, KeVonn DAVIS, Corey MILLER, Scott WILLIS, Corey LANE, Jerome JONES, Corey THOMPSON, Cody NATSON, JoJo SCHRECK, Mason

G 13 12 14 12 12 11 11 7 12 11

G 13 13 10 8 14 11 7 10 12 7

Rec. Yds./Gm DAVIS, Corey THOMPSON, Cody GOLLADAY, Kenny LANE, Jerome WILLIS, Corey MABON, KeVonn MILLER, Scott NATSON, JoJo SMITH, Sebastia GARDNER, James

Team WMU UT NIU UA CMU BSU BGSU UA OHIO MIAMI

Punting DAVIDSON, Joe BARNES, Austin ELLIS, Nick KRAMER, Kyle SCHMIDT, Kyle MOJSIEJENKO, C. FARKAS, Michae ADAMS, Derek COLEMAN, James SHELDON, Jack

Team BGSU EMU UT MIAMI BSU CMU OHIO KSU WMU CMU

Kickoff Return Avg. TURNER, Areger THOMAS, Maurice EDWARDS, Van PHILLIPS, D. MABON, KeVonn WATSON, Will JONES, Corey DRYFUSE, C. HAWKINS, Johna.

Att 289 277 219 146 263 242 114 165 183 105

G 13 10 11 13 14 8 7 7 10 11

Team NIU BSU WMU BGSU CMU UA UT UT UA UB

Att 262 251 248 200 204 179 195 82 182 184

G 12 12 14 12 13 12 13 13 12 12 G 14 13 12 12 13 12 12 12 13 11

Cmp 418 464 372 242 377 394 178 311 326 175

Rush -40 223 540 -21 249 34 558 202 399 406

Avg 5.6 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.0 5.2 4.7 6.8 4.9 4.2

TD 10 12 12 6 8 8 10 7 8 9

Pass 4129 2694 2541 3533 3533 2079 1213 1531 1772 1895 Yds 1156 972 1500 968 1087 1018 817 1269 837 651

Rec 97 64 87 62 71 85 74 59 55 45

Yds 1500 1269 1156 1018 1087 972 968 837 900 750

Plays 455 435 521 532 457 284 257 262 410 392

Total 4089 2917 3081 3512 3782 2113 1771 1733 2171 2301

Yds/G 314.5 291.7 280.1 270.2 270.1 264.1 253.0 247.6 217.1 209.2

TD 8 3 19 10 9 6 5 11 10 4

Avg/C 13.3 11.4 15.5 13.1 15.3 16.4 12.4 19.8 14.2 11.0

Rec/G 7.2 7.1 6.9 6.2 5.5 5.2 5.1 4.9 4.9 4.9

Avg/C 15.5 19.8 13.3 16.4 15.3 11.4 13.1 14.2 16.4 16.7

Yds/G 107.1 97.6 96.3 84.8 83.6 81.0 80.7 69.8 69.2 68.2

Td 19 11 8 6 9 3 10 10 4 6

Punts Yds 61 2791 63 2739 54 2328 30 1254 57 2354 20 819 71 2895 76 3063 28 1128 47 1890 G 12 11 11 14 12 6 13 8 12

Yds/G 113.5 111.0 96.6 86.7 85.8 83.9 83.6 79.7 73.8 70.1

Int Pct Yds Td Avg/G 9 69.1 4129 45 317.6 16 59.7 3533 23 271.8 7 58.9 2694 18 269.4 6 60.3 2079 18 259.9 4 69.8 3533 33 252.4 12 61.4 2541 13 231.0 1 64.0 1531 17 218.7 9 53.1 1772 9 177.2 15 56.1 2082 16 173.5 5 60.0 1213 8 173.3

Rec 87 85 97 74 71 62 66 64 59 59

G 12 13 13 7 12 10 14 12 11 12

Team NIU MIAMI UA WMU BSU BGSU UT EMU UB

Yds 1475 1332 1353 1040 1030 923 920 558 885 771

Ret 30 23 22 37 26 13 34 24 26

Yds 780 556 524 833 582 275 671 440 420

Avg 45.8 43.5 43.1 41.8 41.3 41.0 40.8 40.3 40.3 40.2 Td 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Avg 26.0 24.2 23.8 22.5 22.4 21.2 19.7 18.3 16.2

Tackles HOLLEY, Nate HODGE, Khalil GILBERT, U. GREENE, Trenton BROWN, Blair WIGGINS, Sean HARGROVE, Ishma RACHWAL, Kyle CUTHBERT, Nick BECK, Jason SPILLANE, R POLING, Quentin REID, Tony JONES, Bobby DAVIS, Alvin ROGERS, DeJuan TAYLOR, Aaron FOUNTAIN, Malik MOORE, Chad MCMULLEN, J. BROWN, Asantay FOLLIARD, Sean PAYTON, Jamaal DAVIS, Toran KOENIG, Brad HESTER, Martez HALL, Corey RICKETTS, N. TRANQUILL, J FRANKLIN, Jarre WILLIAMSON, Rya WOODLEY,Ja’Wuan CALHOUN, Vince MAYES, Brandon BOZEMAN, Jamari GUISER, Zach VALDEZ, Austin RYAN, Zack BOURNE, Kevin ANNESE, Tony STEPEC, John TAAFE, Tyler McRAE, Juantez ROBERTS, Tim WAUGH, Terence MILLER, Josh GEORGE, Jordan OSTMAN, Joe HARRIS, J WALTON, Marc Tackles for Loss ADAMS, Keion BASHAM, Tarell BROWN, Blair WAUGH, Terence O’CONNOR, Pat CRAWFORD, Brand STEPEC, John OSTMAN, Joe POLING, Quentin WOODLEY,Ja’Wuan JONES, JT SCHWIETERMAN, G TAYLOR, Aaron GILBERT, U SPILLANE, R WINBUSH, A. FOUNTAIN, Malik POSLEY, Joshua RICKETTS, N. HARRIS, J.

Fumbles Recovered REFUGE, Elcee HARRIS, J. MURRAY, Najee BRASTER, Nathan CRAWFORD, Brand VENCKUS, D. HARGROVE, Ishma WATSON, Wil

Team G Pos So Asst Tot KSU 9 80 31 111 UB 12 LB 61 62 123 UA 12 65 57 122 BGSU 12 LB 54 57 111 OHIO 14 71 57 128 BSU 12 LB 62 47 109 UB 12 LB 61 42 103 EMU 13 LB 39 70 109 KSU 12 LB 52 46 98 EMU 13 DB 46 58 104 WMU 14 LB 60 51 111 OHIO 14 67 43 110 MIAMI 13 DB 56 42 98 NIU 8 LB 35 24 59 UA 12 51 36 87 UT 13 55 39 94 BSU 12 LB 49 36 85 CMU 13 LB 50 42 92 OHIO 14 50 47 97 MIAMI 13 LB 47 43 90 WMU 14 DB 65 30 95 NIU 12 LB 45 36 81 NIU 12 LB 49 32 81 OHIO 14 47 47 94 MIAMI 11 LB 41 32 73 BSU 11 39 33 72 BSU 12 48 30 78 CMU 13 LB 60 23 83 WMU 14 DB 63 26 89 UB 12 LB 45 30 75 UB 12 42 32 74 UT 13 54 25 79 EMU 13 DB 44 33 77 NIU 12 39 32 71 BGSU 12 DB 42 29 71 UA 9 26 27 53 BGSU 10 LB 21 37 58 BSU 12 LB 33 36 69 KSU 12 41 26 67 CMU 10 DB 35 20 55 UT 13 44 27 71 UT 13 32 38 70 KSU 11 33 26 59 UB 12 36 28 64 KSU 12 DE 43 21 64 BSU 9 CB 37 11 48 UA 6 12 20 32 CMU 13 DL 41 28 69 EMU 13 DL 19 50 69 BSU 12 CB 37 26 63 Team WMU OHIO OHIO KSU EMU UB UT CMU OHIO UT MIAMI BGSU BSU UA WMU BSU CMU BSU CMU EMU

G Pos 14 DE 14 14 12 DE 13 DL 12 DL 13 13 DL 14 13 13 DL 12 DL 12 LB 12 14 LB 12 DE 13 LB 12 DE 13 LB 13 DL

Team KSU EMU KSU WMU UB UA UB BGSU

G 12 13 11 12 12 12 12 6

So 17 12 11 15 11 14 13 12 12 12 11 11 9 11 9 8 9 7 9 4

Asst 2 8 8 0 7 1 2 3 3 2 3 2 5 1 3 5 2 6 1 10

Num 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 1

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Yds 77 85 56 82 64 65 46 75 64 74 51 40 31 57 34 50 17 43 15 42

Avg 12.3 10.2 10.2 9.2 9.1 9.1 8.6 8.4 8.2 8.0 7.9 7.9 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.2 7.1 7.1 6.9 6.9 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.5 6.4 6.4 6.2 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.8 5.8 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.4 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.2

Sk 1.0 1.0 4.0 4.0 4.5 0.0 2.5 0.0 1.0 0.5 3.0 4.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.5 1.5 0.0 1.0 1.0 2.5 2.0 3.0 0.5 3.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 3.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 2.5 1.0 0.0 4.5 0.5 0.0 0.0 8.0 0.0 0.5 9.0 4.0 0.0

Tot Avg/G 18.0 1.29 16.0 1.14 15.0 1.07 15.0 1.25 14.5 1.12 14.5 1.21 14.0 1.08 13.5 1.04 13.5 0.96 13.0 1.00 12.5 0.96 12.0 1.00 11.5 0.96 11.5 0.96 10.5 0.75 10.5 0.88 10.0 0.77 10.0 0.83 9.5 0.73 9.0 0.69

Avg/G 0.33 0.23 0.18 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17

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EMU and the MAC Mid-American Conference Champion

2016 - Western Michigan 2015 - Bowling Green 2014 - Northern Illinois/Toledo 2013 - Northern Illinois 2012 - Northern Illinois 2011 - Northern Illinois 2010 - Miami 2009 - Central Michigan 2008 - Buffalo 2007 - Central Michigan 2006 - Central Michigan 2005 - Akron 2004 - Toledo 2003 - Miami 2002 - Marshall 2001 - Toledo 2000 - Marshall 1999 - Marshall

Passing Defense Total Offense Passing Offense Punt Returns Turnover Margin Kickoff Returns Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Total Defense Rushing Defense Passing Defense Passing Defense Total Offense Rushing Offense Scoring Offense Passing Offense

1998 - Marshall 1997 - Marshall 1996 - Ball State 1995 - Toledo 1994 - Central Michigan 1993 - Ball State 1992 - Bowling Green 1991 - Bowling Green 1990 - CMU and Toledo 1989 - Ball State 1988 - Western Michigan 1987 - Eastern Michigan 1986 - Miami 1985 - Bowling Green 1984 - Toledo 1983 - Northern Illinois 1982 - Bowling Green 1981 - Toledo

EMU Team Statistical Leaders 2009 150.5 Yards Per Game 1995 449.1 Yards Per Game 1995 302.1 Yards Per Game 1995 20.8 Yards Per Return 1993 0.82 TO Per Game 1993 23.5 Yards Per Return 1991 9.6 Yards Per Return 1991 21.3 Yards Per Return 1989 274.0 Yards Per Game 1989 118.2 Yards Per Game 1989 155.8 Yards Per Game 1988 139.5 Yards Per Game 1987 359.2 Yards Per Game 1987 226.3 Yards Per Game 1987 28.5 Points Per Game 1979 162.2 Yards Per Game

EMU in MAC Competition Year Place No. of Teams 2016 4th -West 13 2015 6th - West 13 2014 6th - West 13 2013 t-5th - West 13 2012 6th - West 13 2011 t-4th-West 13 2010 t-5th-West 13 2009 6th-West 13 2008 t-5th-West 13 2007 4th-West 13 2006 6th-West 12 2005 6th -West 12 2004 4th-West 14 2003 6th-West 14 2002 7th-West 14 2001 6th-West 13 2000 t-3rd-West 13 1999 4th-West 13 1998 4th-West 12 1997 4th-West 12

Win 110 108 79 77 73 72 66 64 62 62 60

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Coach Herb Deromedi Bill Hess Bob Pruett Doyt Perry Gary Pinkel Frank Solich Trevor Rees Bill Mallory Al Molde Joe Novak Paul Schudel

Year Place No. of Teams 1996 t-6th 10 1995 5th 10 1994 7th 10 1993 t-7th 10 1992 t-9th 10 1991 7th 9 1990 t-7th 9 1989 t-2nd 9 1988 2nd 9 1987 1st 9 1986 t-5th 9 1985 t-6th 10 1984 10th 10 1983 10th 10 1982 9th 10 1981 10th 10 1980 10th 10 1979 9th 10 1978 10th 10 1977 t-4th 10

1980 - Central Michigan 1979 - Central Michigan 1978 - Ball State 1977 - Miami 1976 - Ball State 1975 - Miami 1974 - Miami 1973 - Miami 1972 - Kent 1971 - Toledo 1970 - Toledo 1969 - Toledo 1968 - Ohio 1967 - Toledo/Ohio 1966 - Miami/Western Michigan 1965 - Bowling Green/Miami 1964 - Bowling Green 1963 - Ohio

Years 1978-93 1958-77 1997-03 1955-64 1991-00 2005-15 1951-63 1969-73/1980-83 1987-96 1997-2007 1985-94

1962 - Bowling Green 1961 - Bowling Green 1960 - Ohio 1959 - Bowling Green 1958 - Miami 1957 - Miami 1956 - Bowling Green 1955 - Miami 1954 - Miami 1953 - Ohio 1952 - Cincinnati 1951 - Cincinnati 1950 - Miami 1949 - Cincinnati 1948 - Miami 1947 - Cincinnati

EMU Individual Statistical Leaders Scoring Tackles Tackles for Loss Tackles Field Goals/Game Field Goal Percentage Tackles Field Goal Percentage Tackles Punting Reception per game Receiving Yards Tackles for Loss Receptions per Game Tackles Fumbles Forced Sacks Tackles for Loss Passing Average Total Offense Pass Breakups/Int.+PD Field Goals/Game Tackles for Loss Punt Returns Total Offense Passing Efficiency Pass Receiving Kickoff Returns Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Punt Returns Tackles for Loss Kickoff Returns Punt Returns Punt Returns Interceptions Kickoff Returns Passing Punt Returns All-Purpose Yards Punting Total Offense Punt Returns Tackles for Loss

Coaches with 46+ Wins at a MAC School

School CMU Ohio Marshall BGSU Toledo Ohio KSU Miami/NIU WMU NIU BSU

Win 60 59 58 58 56 53 49 48 48 47 46

Darius Jackson Great Ibe Jason Jones Daniel Holtzclaw Andrew Wellock Andrew Wellock Kevin Harrison Andrew Wellock David Lusky David Rysko Kevin Walter Kevin Walter Kenny Philpot Kenny Christian Donald McCall James Willingham Troy Campbell Troy Campbell Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Terry Reed Justin Ventura Avery Brown Keijuan Douglas Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Steve Clay Steve Clay Steve Clay Steve Clay Craig Thompson Mickey McBride Ronald Rice Craig Thompson Craig Thompson Bob Navarro Paul Powell Ron Adams Marcus Mathews Gary Patton Rick Hanschu Scott Davis Buster Johnson Tom Williams

Coach Gary Blackney Randy Walker Bill Doolittle Tom Amstutz Denny Stolz Don Nehlen Dan Simrell Terry Hoeppner Frank Lauterbur Bill Cubit Gary Darnell

2015 2015 2007 2006 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2001 2000 1999 1999 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996 1996 1995 1995 1995 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1991 1991 1990 1989 1989 1987 1987 1986 1980 1979 1978 1977

School BGSU Miami WMU UT BGSU, BGSU Toledo Miami Toledo WMU WMU

8.0 P/G 11.8 TPG 1.62 AVG 9.5 AVG 1.91 AVG 91.3 % 146 82.4 % 153 41.6 AVG 7.75 RPG 114.0 YPG 3.18 TPG 7.80 RPG 14.0 TPG 4 8 16 209.2 YPG 308.2 YPG 17 1.10 AVG 26-for-91 YDS 15.3 AVG 293.5 YPG 129.73 Eff. 5.7 CPG 28.2 YPR 19.9 YPR 30.7 YPR 12.9 AVG 1.91 TPG 29.0 AVG 11.4 AVG 24.4 AVG 1.09 IPG 24.6 AVG 129.7 YPG 12.1 AVG 164.8 YPG 43.6 AVG 186.4 YPG 12.0 AVG 2.00 TPG

Years 1991-00 1990-98 1964-74 2001-08 1977-85 1968-76 1982-89 1999-2004 1963-70 2005-11 1997-2004

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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Welch Hall and Ypsilanti Water Tower

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Eastern Michigan University Where We’re Located

Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, about 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. EMU’s 800 plus-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Michigan’s conference center, golf course, and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Ypsilanti plays a leading role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted more than 160 years.

What Makes Us Unique

In 1849, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclusive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United States. Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The university currently serves 22,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses, a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners, and several Michigan Teachers of the Year. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.

Our Students

With nearly 22,000 students, EMU provides a rich learning environment for the campus community. The University currently has approximately 18,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Our students represent 49 states and 93 foreign countries. Of undergraduate students, 72 percent are fulltime and 59 percent are women. The most popular majors are education, business, social sciences and history, science and engineering, English, and the health professions. EMU’s undergraduate population is approximately 66 percent white; 18 percent black; 3 percent international; 3 percent Asian-American; 4 percent Hispanic, 0.2 percent Native-American, and 6 percent not answered (i.e. elected not to respond to this inquiry). Eastern Michigan offers a number of special academic programs to help students succeed. These include the Honors College; the Holman Success Center; distance learning; accelerated format programs; online, weekend and evening programs and courses; American Humanics certification; Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master’s degree program for corporations offered onsite; a double master’s degree; online technologies for education and training. With more than 200 academic and social organizations, an extensive intramural sports program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU students have diverse opportunities to become involved in campus life. Students’ on-campus housing choices range from traditional dormitorystyle rooms to apartments and include living/ learning center options.

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Faculty/Staff

Eastern Michigan University employs nearly 700 full-time faculty and 1,000 staff members. Ninetyfour percent of EMU professors have doctoral degrees or terminal degrees in their field. The student to faculty ratio is 17:1. Faculty work closely with students, and many involve students in their research. Recently, the University celebrated its 30th annual Undergraduate Symposium; a benchmark program for undergraduate research.

Community Outreach

EMU’s Economic Impact

Since its founding in 1849, Eastern Michigan has provided quality services to the residents of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and other states and nations. EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of an estimated $3.7 billion annually reflects a return of more than $42 for each dollar received from the state. The University’s total impact on the Michigan economy results in a contribution of $166 million in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state government tax revenue is $1.87 in taxes for each dollar received from the state.

Eastern Michigan is making an impact nationally by channeling its academic research as a means of solving real world problems. EMU currently has 14 research institutes and centers that focus on community building and civic engagement, quality, community and regional development, small business development, geospatial education, textiles, export assistance and product development. EMU is well-known for merging theory and practice for the benefit of the community. Applied research leads to new knowledge, new jobs and new business. Annually, the university receives about $15 million in revenues for sponsored research and community service activities.

The Alumni Association

Representing more than 160,000 alumni and friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social and service-related programs for more than 20 geographically-based and special-interest alumni chapters.

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Education First Mission Statement

Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching through traditional and innovative approaches, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation of teachers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doc-

TIMELINE March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act No. 138 entitled “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.” Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal School. March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, offering two programs of study, a “classical course” and an “English course.” 1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commencement, with three graduates. Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, The Normal News, is founded as a monthly. 1890: MSNS is the first Michigan institution to establish a department of geography.

toral programs. We strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges.

Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed The Normal College News, published twice a month.

Our History

1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become a four-year institution.

Founded in 1849, when the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course. The school’s name changed several times – to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately prepared it for university status. Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. The University has since expanded three more times, adding the College of Business in 1964, the College of Health and Human Services in 1975, and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently ,Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs and numerous community-focused institutes. The university has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Education Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Village residence hall (2001), University House (2003), new Student Center (2006), and the new Science Complex (2010).

The City of Ypsilanti

Fast Facts

Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan Undergraduates: 17,780 Graduates: 3,854 Gender: Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Graduates: 64% female; 36% male Michigan residents: 92 percent President: James M. Smith Board of Regents: Eight-member board, appointed by governor Faculty: 683 full time Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1 New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.3 New Freshmen Average ACT: 22 New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014 Academic programs: 200 majors, minors and concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certificate programs Doctoral programs: 4 - Clinical Psychology, Educational Leadership, Educational Studies, & Technology Campus Size: 880 acres Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A) NCAA Conference: Mid-American Conference Mascot: Eagles Colors: Green and White 2015-16 Tuition and Fees* In-state and Ohio, 30 credit hours: Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: Room and Board, 18 meals weekly: *subject to change

$9,178 $24,622 $8,900

Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a FrenchCanadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent settlement was established on the east side of the Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan as the village Woodruff’s Grove. A separate community a short distance away on the west side of the river was established in 1825 under the name “Ypsilanti”, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek War of Independence. Woodruff’s Grove changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, and the two communities eventually merged. Henry Ford and the automotive industry came to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake was created to generate hydroelectric power for the manufacturing plants. During World War II, Ypsilanti became home to the Willow Run Bomber Plant, a factory that would employ 100,000 workers.

Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State Normal School.

April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed Michigan State Normal College. 1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Normalites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti or an “N” for Normal. 1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish training for teachers of the disabled. Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons. July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern Michigan College. July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed The Eastern Echo, a weekly publication. June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern Michigan University. 1959: The College of Education is established. 1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established. Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michigan University 1964: The College of Business is established. 1975: The College of Health and Human Services is established. 1980: The College of Technology is established. 1990: Eastern Michigan University begins the first phase of a $213-million investment in campus renovations. Jan. 30, 1991: The Board of Regents approve changing the Huron name and logo. May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo and nickname - the Eagles. Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officially adopted. Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Library is held. Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits EMU to present a speech on women in the business community. Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to celebrate construction of the new Convocation Center. June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library is held. Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle Library takes place. Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year-long celebration of its sesquicentennial. May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commencement address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. Sept. 21, 2004: A ground breaking Ceremony is held for the New $37.5-million EMU Student Center. May 14, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin is appointed the 22nd president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents. July 7, 2015: Dr. Susan Martin departs EMU exactly seven years after she began serving as president at Eastern July 1, 2016: James M. Smith is appointed the 23rd president of EMU

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Eastern Michigan University Facilities

Pray-Harrold College of Arts and Science

Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services

Our 803-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails, and has 128 buildings, the Lake House and Rynearson Stadium located on the south side of Huron River. Eagle Crest – our conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Most recent additions include the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998); the Convocation Center (1998); the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998); the John W. Porter Building, housing the College of Education (1999); the environmentally sustainable Everett L. Marshall Building, housing the College of Health and Human Services (2000); the renovation of Boone Hall (2000), housing our Extended Programs offices; and The Village (2001), a spacious, apartment-style residence facility. There are currently 11 residence halls and three apartment complexes with 583 units housing more than 4,000 students. The EMU Student Center also opened in November of 2006.

The Bruce T. Halle Library

The $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrating traditional print with emerging electronic sources. The 218,000-square-foot facility has 520 computer workstations, 300,000 volumes of open-shelf books, 800,000 volumes in an automated retrieval collection, 3,000 network connection ports, a 100-seat auditorium with seats wired for laptop computers, a 70-seat teleconferencing room, a 130-station computing commons with six learning labs (electronic classrooms), a distance learning lab, a television studio, the Paradox Cafe, individual and group study areas, and selfdirection stations.

John W. Porter College of Education

The EMU Student Center

Sill Hall College of Technology

Since Nov. 6, 2006, EMU Student Center has become the new vibrant hub of activity on EMU’s main campus in Ypsilanti, MI. In fact, in April 2007, it was voted the “Best Place to Hang Between Classes” by Eastern Echo readers. From the wide range of eatery choices to the fireplace lounges, there’s so much more in between: EMU Bookstore, Chase Bank, wireless Internet access, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, meeting/conference/banquet rooms, a dining room stage, and an auditorium for movies, live performances and guest lectures. Additionally, students will find many EMU student services, programs and organization offices all under one roof. When you view it altogether, EMU Student Center lives up to its slogan: Centered on You!

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Board of Regents The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michigan ratified a new constitution Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the governor. “Other institutions of higher education established by law having authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed by a board of control which shall be a body corporate. The board shall have general supervision of the institution and the control and direction of all expenditures from the institution’s funds. It shall, as often as necessary, elect a president of the institution under its supervision. He shall be the principal executive officer of the institution and be ex-officio a member of the board without the right to vote. The board may elect one of its members or may designate the president to preside at board meetings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who shall hold office for terms of eight years, not more than two of which shall expire in the same year, and who shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner.” -- Michigan Constitution of 1963 (ratified 1964), Article 8

Mike Morris, Chair

Mike Morris was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Gary Hawks, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of American Electric Power (AEP). From 1997 to 2003, Morris was chairman, president and CEO of Northeast Utilities System. Before joining Northeast Utilities, he was president and CEO of Consumers Energy, principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, and president of CMS Marketing, Services and Trading. He was previously president of Colorado Interstate Gas Co. and executive vice president of marketing, transportation and gas supply for ANR Pipeline Co., both subsidiaries of El Paso Energy. Morris was the founder and president of ANR Gathering Co., one of the first gas marketing companies in the United States. Morris is past chairman of the Edison Electric Institute, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited. He also serves on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Board, the National Governors Association’s Mike Morris Task Force on Electricity Infrastructure, Business Roundtable (chairing the Business Roundtable’s Chair Sustainable Growth Initiative). He serves as a director of the boards of Alcoa, Battelle and The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Morris graduated from Eastern Michigan University with both bachelors and masters degrees in biology. He served on the Board of Regents at Eastern Michigan University from 1997-2004. He is currently serving a second term through 2018. In 1995 he received the university’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. During his graduate years, he was commander of the ROTC Brigade. Morris received a law degree, cum laude, from the Detroit College of Law and is a member of the Michigan Bar Association. He previously served as chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee, vice chair of the Educational Policies Committee, chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee, and vice chair of the Board. He currently serves as a member of the Education Achievement Authority and the EMU Audit Committee.

Michelle Crumm

Michelle Crumm was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2014 to replace Francine Parker, whose term expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. She serves as chair of Educational Policies committee, and serves as Founder/CEO of Present Value executive coaching company. As a high energy, serial entrepreneur, Michelle is accomplished in helping leadership teams develop and implement strategy. As co-founder and chief business officer of Adaptive Materials, Inc., Michelle’s leadership was instrumental in helping the fuel cell company transition from start-up to second stage, fast-growing advanced manufacturing company. Grown and built in to a successful fuel cell manufacturing company, Adaptive Materials, Inc. was acquired by defense industry giant Ultra Electronics in 2011. Since that time, Michelle has actively participated in many other start-ups as a founder and/or investor and currently has ownership is many local companies. Michelle Crumm Widely recognized for her leadership, Michelle was named “Executive of the Year” from Ann Arbor. com, “Most Influential Women” by Crain’s Detroit Business, and one of Enterprising Women’s “Women of the Year.” She was also awarded the prestigious title “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst and Young. During her 12 years leading Adaptive Materials, Adaptive Materials was recognized for its dynamic growth with Ann Arbor SPARK FastTrack, Inc. 5,000, and Inc. 100 Energy Company awards. As a dynamic community participant, Michelle serves on the Board of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan. She is the Vice Chair for the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, Chair of the Capital Campaign for Arbor Hospice, and Chair of the Capital Campaign and former Chair of the Board for Emerson Schools. She is an enthusiastic participant of Women’s President Organization and Women in Public Policy. Prior to founding Adaptive Materials, Michelle spent nearly five years at Kellogg Company. During her tenure at Kellogg, she was able to accelerate her career with experiences in internal audit, investor relations, and procurement. In addition to Kellogg Company, Michelle has served as an accountant at an automotive supplier and obtained her Certified Public Accountant license while working as an auditor with Plante and Moran. Michelle earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Purdue University and a master of business administration degree from University of Michigan.

Michael Hawks

Michael Hawks was appointed by Governor Snyder in February 2011 to replace Phil Incarnati, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and a member of the Joint Oversight committee, and chairmen of the Eagle Administrative Services Board. He previously served as Vice Chair of Finance and Audit. Hawks was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Ypsilanti Township. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School where he excelled in football and received a full athletic-scholarship from Eastern Michigan University. Hawks earned a varsity letter as a true freshman and went on to be the team’s starting Noseguard the next three seasons. While at EMU, he earned a BA in Business Administration and subsequently earned a MA in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University. After completing his Higher Education, he served as Chief of Staff for the MajorMichael Hawks ity Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives and on the Staff of the Speaker of the House. He currently serves as a director of Governmental Consultant Services Inc. (GCSI) in Lansing, Michigan. GCSI is a multi-client Lobbying firm that is consistently recognized as Michigan’s number one rated firm. Hawks individually has consistently been voted among the 10 best lobbyists in the state by independent political surveys of Capitol insiders.

Eunice Jeffries

Mary Treder Lang, Vice Chair

Mary Treder Lang was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2012 to fill the seat vacated by former Chairman, Roy Wilbanks, with a term ending in December of 2020. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Marketing from the University of Dayton, Treder Lang began her career at KPMG, located in Detroit where she specialized in financial institutions, non-for-profits and mergers, and acquisitions. Following her time at KPMG, she spent five years in various management positions at SBC/Ameritech. She spent considerable time in the Computer Security District and became a recognized computer security expert amongst the Bell Operating Companies. She ultimately left SBC/Ameritech to establish a new Midwest Office for LINX Technologies, assuming the position of North American (NA) Sales Director. LINX Technologies was acquired by Mosler, Inc. and there she held various senior management positions providing Mary Treder Lang coverage throughout North America. After her time spent with Mosler, Inc, she began working for Siemens, Inc. where she held various positions ranging from NA Sales Director, Sales Manager, and Vice Chair District Manager (first woman), to lastly becoming the Senior Executive-Government for Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. She eventually transitioned her career to Accretive Solutions where she was a Business Development Manager and later joined Baker Tilly in Michigan as Director of Business Development. She currently owns her own CPA firm, Mary Treder Lang, CPA. Mary Treder Lang has held many different leadership positions throughout the years. Her positions have ranged from senior level positions with employers, to executive positions on Board of Directors, to voluntary Treasurer for many organizations. She is active in the Michigan Women’s Foundation as a Power of 100 Women Leadership Advisory Cabinet Member, Women’s Forum and the East Side Club. In September, 2011 she was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Blue Ribbon Panel. In October, 2012 she received the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Emerging Leader Award given by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) for the first time in the State of Michigan. In addition, she is active in her community as a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Rotary Club, the Mother’s Club for Grosse Pointe South High School, the League of Women Voters, the Grosse Pointe Chamber, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Detroit Economic Club, a Volunteer Council Member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Past Commodore of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and a Board member of the MACPA. She is also active in philanthropic efforts for the March of Dimes, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society and Michigan Women’s Foundation. Regent Treder Lang is currently Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee, Vice Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Finance and Investment Committee and Student Affairs Committee. In addition, she serves on the Education Achievement Authority Board. She is former vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and former chair of the Finance and Investment Committee.

Dennis Beagen

Dennis Beagen was appointed by Governor Snyder in December 2014 to replace Floyd Clack, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. He currently serves as vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and vice chair of the Student Affairs Committee. Beagen was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Upon graduation from high school in 1963, he enrolled at Eastern Michigan University. He received his undergraduate degree from EMU in three years majoring in speech-communication with a minor in business management. After receiving his BS degree from Eastern Michigan University, he was admitted to graduate school at the University of Michigan while serving as a graduate teaching assistant at EMU. While serving as graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Speech & Dramatic Arts, Beagen volunteered to coach EMU students competing in intercollegiate forensics and debate. After completion of his MA Dennis Beagen degree from the University of Michigan in the summer of 1967, he was hired at EMU as a full-time instructor of speech, and assistant coach for the EMU Forensic/Debate team. He then enrolled at Wayne State University, and completed all course work for his doctoral program. In 1970, Beagen was appointed director of the EMU Forensic program. A position he held until 1981. During his tenure as director of forensics, EMU students achieved eight national team championships, four top speaker in the nation titles, and 27 individual national championships. In the summer of 1981, he was appointed administrative head of the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts. He served in that role for more than three decades. During his tenure as department head for CMTA, Beagen also was appointed to interim administrative positions as associate provost for Academic Affairs, and dean of Continuing Education. Beagen was also appointed to numerous special assignments and task forces, including numerous EMU negotiating teams (faculty, professional technical, and clerical); chair of the 2005 President Search Committee; special assistant to the Provost for the Campaign for Scholars, and the recent Comprehensive Campaign; and chair of the Planning Committee for EMU’s prestigious Undergraduate Research Symposium. He is the recipient of the EMU Alumni Association’s Teaching Excellence Award, and the Dr. John Porter Distinguished Service Award. In 2003 he received the Institutional Values Award for Team Excellence (Undergraduate Symposium). He was also the recipient of the 2011 Presidential Award for Faculty and Staff Leadership in Advancement. After more than 45 years of service, Dennis Beagen was granted emeritus faculty/administrative status from the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts and Eastern Michigan University.

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Eunice Jeffries Policy Committee.

Eunice Jeffries was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2016 to fill the seat of Beth Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., whose term had expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2024. Jeffries received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and received her Master of Business Administration from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. Eunice Jeffries is presently a Regional Community Affairs Manager at Beaumont Health representing the organization focused on enhancing public health awareness through a variety of community outreach activities and initiatives. Having over twenty years of experience in public service, Eunice has spent much of her career as an active community member. She is affiliated with the Enough Said AA490 Executive Steering Committee, Marygrove College Institute of Music and Dance, and the Detroit Institute of Arts Community Relations Committee where she works with community leaders and museum staff on community based initiatives and supports enrichment and school based programs. Eunice Jeffries serves as Vice Chair of the Student Affairs Committee as well as Vice Chair of the Educational

Alexander Simpson

Alexander Simpson was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2016 to fill the seat of Jim Stapleton, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2024. A proud alumni, Simpson received his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University in 2007. At EMU, he was a member of the Delta Nu chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., presented at the Undergraduate Symposium, was a member of the Community Creed Task Force, served as a New Student Orientation Assistant, was a writer for the Eastern Echo, helped start the Student Conflict Resolution Center, won Homecoming King and, most importantly – met his wife, Danielle. After graduation from EMU, he matriculated on and received his Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work in 2008, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law in 2011. While in law school, he coAlexander founded the Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality. He will be receiving his Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management in 2017. Alexander Simpson Simpson is the 2017-2018 President-Elect of the Wolverine Bar Association. The Wolverine Bar Association was created in the 1930s to coordinate the abilities of African American Lawyers in state of Michigan. In his spare time Simpson coaches youth football, at Play 4 Fun Sports League, an organization that strives to provide quality sports programs, leagues, and clinics to kids. Alexander Simpson serves as the Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee.

James Webb

James Webb was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2012 to replace the vacated seat of Thomas Sidlik. He is appointed for a term expiring December 2020. Webb received an A.A. in Business Administration from College of the Sequoias in 1968, a B.B.A. in Management from Eastern Michigan University in 1971, and an M.B.A. in Finance from EMU in 1976. Webb worked for the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company from 1971 to 1974 as a Property Underwriter, from 1974 to 1976 he worked as a Corporate Insurance Analyst for Masco Corporation, he was an Assistant Insurance Manager for The Budd Company, and from 1977 to 1981 he worked as an Assistant Risk Manager for Republic Steel Corp. Webb is currently the Chairman of Aon Risk Services, Inc. of Michigan. In addition to his work experience, Webb has been very active in the EMU community. In 1988 he received the Alumnus Achievement Award, and in 1989 he was Chair of the Campaign for Champions. He was an original member of the Foundation Board, served as treasurer from 1993 to James Webb 1995, vice chair from 1995 to 1997, chair from 1997 to 1999, and in 1999 he became an Emeritus member. He received the Dr. John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award in 1992, was a member of the President Search Committee in 2005, Ethos week Supporter from 2007 to 2012 as well as Ethos Week Speaker in 2007, and was on the College of Business Dean Search Committee in 2012. Webb has also been involved in numerous Not-for-Profit activities. He is a member of the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, Farmington Hills Police Benevolent Association, Michigan Property & Casualty Association, and was a Director of the Detroit Athletic Club. He is also active in Rainbow Connection (Brooks Patterson’s Charity Grants Wishes for Terminally Ill Children) and the City of Cleveland/Operation Improvement Task Force. In addition to the Not-for-Profit activities, he is involved in the Boards of FDI Insurance Limited (Ireland) and FCE Reinsurance Limited (Ireland). Regent Webb is currently the EMU Foundation Board of Trustees representative and is a member of the Joint Oversight Committee, the Eagle Administrative Services Board, Chair of the Audit Committee, Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of Finance and Investment and Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs.

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President James Smith

James M. Smith, Ph.D. President

Dr. James M. Smith is the 23rd president of Eastern Michigan University. He began his duties July 1, 2016. Before coming to EMU, Smith served as president of Northern State University (NSU) in Aberdeen, South Dakota since June 2009. For the past seven years (20082015), NSU has been named by US News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate public institutions in the Midwest. He has been an active fundraiser and was instrumental in helping NSU obtain the largest donation in its history, a $15 million gift. Another NSU success was collaborating with the University of Jinan, in Jinan, China, to develop the first and only Confucius Institute in the Dakotas. The Confucius Institute has a

specific three-part focus dedicated to the teaching of Chinese language, culture, and business practices. In addition to the traditional start-up funding provided, he was able to gain local and regional support of nearly $500,000 to launch the initiative. Smith, 60, who grew up near Columbus, Ohio, in Washington Court House, knew early on he wanted to be a teacher. He always had admired teachers and enjoyed school. He became an elementary and middle school teacher after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1979. He would go on to earn a Master of Education, Educational Administration, from Xavier

University in Cincinnati and a Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership, from Miami University. Over the next 28 years, he served as an elementary school principal, a teaching fellow and assistant professor at Miami, director of the Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals at Butler University in Indianapolis, and director of the Educational Leadership Program and coordinator of doctoral studies at West Texas A&M University. Smith was also vice president for Economic Development at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, before heading to NSU. Smith’s wife, Dr. Connie RuhlSmith, has an impressive resume of her own. She has been a teacher, author and administrator, and has done extensive work in student retention and student academic support, introduction of international partnerships, and much more.

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Vice President/Director of Athletics Michigan captured five Mid-American In addition, he oversaw all branding, graphic, venue Conference championships in 2016-17 marketing, and video elements of MSU’s athletic facilities. and boasts a conference-best 139 MAC That included the creation of a new $1.3 million video team championships since 1973. Five more board and hustle boards for Humphrey Coliseum, the EMU teams finished as runner up for a vision for the largest videoboard in college baseball league championship, while 29 individuals at Dudy Noble Field and new graphics in Davis Wade student-athletes claimed MAC titles. Stadium, Nusz Park, MSU Golf Facility, MSU Soccer Furthermore, Eastern led the conference Fieldhouse, and the Humphrey Coliseum locker rooms. last year with 73 athletes earning All- Wetherbee arrived in Starkville, Miss. after spending MAC honors and a total of 179 collecting 10 years as an assistant athletic director at East Carolina where he directed the department’s marketing and ticket Academic All-MAC honors. He has spent 17 years on the senior operations. He was part of an administrative team that or executive staffs at four athletic led a $60 million expansion and development project of departments, including MSU, East Carolina ECU Athletic facilities since 2008. In 2011, his marketing University, San Diego State University, and ticket vision produced ECU football records in per game attendance (50,012), total attendance (300,069), and Fresno State University. Recently named one of College AD’s 2017 season ticket sales (24,188). He assisted the Pirate Club in NEXT UP honorees, Wetherbee was picked increasing unrestricted annual giving by over 56 percent as one of 13 senior level administrators who and membership growth by 78 percent. are believed to be ready to take the next Wetherbee was no stranger to developing brand step by some of the most respected athletic strategies before his arrival at MSU. He served on multiple committees of East Carolina’s strategic planning process, directors in the industry. MSU’s senior associate athletic director and he was charged with creating a branding initiative to of external affairs from 2013 until May facilitate a consistent message through the department. 2017, Wetherbee has developed MSU’s He worked extensively with IMG Sports to expedite external unit into one of the most elite contracts and sponsorship agreements, and he developed and recognized in all of college athletics. a technology team to coordinate social media initiatives. Recently promoted in June 2017 to From 2002-03, Wetherbee served as the assistant Deputy Director of Athletics, he has built a athletic director for ticket operations at San Diego State department with the hiring of more than University. He directed ticket sales, oversaw the ticket 20 new employees to cultivate a culture of office’s budget, and served on the department’s senior staff. One of his many accomplishments at SDSU was the innovation and brand consistency. In 2015 and 2016, MSU’s marketing designing and implementation of the men’s basketball’s department became the first back-to- reseating process, which allocated seats based on existing back winner of the National Association donor levels and the priority points system. Scott Wetherbee of Collegiate Marketing Administrators Prior to his stint at San Diego State, Wetherbee spent (NACMA) Marketing Team of the Year. three years at Fresno State, serving as assistant athletic EMU Vice President/Director of Athletic Meanwhile, MSU’s Athletic Media Relations ticket manager from 1999-2000 before being promoted to Scott Wetherbee was named Eastern Michigan department was the recipient of the 2015 Football Writers athletic ticket manager in 2000. He directed all ticket sales and operations for over 100 athletic and special events University Vice President and Director of Athletics on Association of America’s Super 11 Award. Wetherbee has played a pivotal role in the growth of annually and maintained the department’s budget. In June 26, 2017, by EMU President James M. Smith. A native of Kalamzoo, Mich., the 42-year-old Wetherbee has MSU Athletics since his arrival, serving on the executive addition to supervising the staff, Wetherbee created, more than 20 years of collegiate athletic administrative staff that provides oversight to all 16 of the Bulldogs’ designed, and maintained Fresno State’s first online ticket experience with a track record of enhancing every varsity sports and overseeing an annual budget of $87 office – GoBulldogs.com. million. He has spearheaded all aspects of MSU’s external Wetherbee got his start in athletics as a ticket office department he has served. “Scott Wetherbee is highly regarded in the industry department, including marketing, media relations, intern at Mid-American Conference rival Western and was recently identified as among the best of the video, equipment, facilities, game operations, licensing, Michigan University before spending two years as a best upcoming athletic directors in the country,” Smith adidas, Gatorade, and served as liaison to Bulldog Sports graduate assistant in the Ball State University athletic said. “His enthusiasm for this position, his roots in Properties – the department’s third-party rights holder. He ticket office. Michigan, and his background and experience are ideally successfully negotiated new deals with Learfield, adidas, Wetherbee earned a Bachelor’s degree in sports administration from Ball State in May 1997. He started suited to continue to move Eastern Michigan athletics and Gatorade. forward. I am confident he will build on the outstanding Wetherbee served as MSU’s liaison to the SEC Network. his collegiate career at Ferris State University as a studentaccomplishments of the last several years and will With that responsibility, he established a department that athlete on the baseball team before the program was continue to lead Eastern’s proud history of student produced more than 100 live digital broadcasts during the discontinued. excellence and success on the fields of play and in the 2016-17 athletic year. He was also the sport administrator He and his wife, Tracy, have two children: Taylor and Spencer. for the Bulldogs’ baseball and volleyball programs. classroom.” A veteran in the world of athletic administration, he is Eastern Michigan’s 14th athletic director after spending The Scott Wetherbee File the past four years at Mississippi State University, Name: Scott Wetherbee including serving as the department’s interim director Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich. of athletics from October-November 2016. College: Ball State University - bachelor’s degree in sports administration - 1997 “This is a great opportunity to join a University with Family: Wife - Tracy; Children - Taylor and Spencer; a rich history of success and a deep commitment to intercollegiate athletics,” said Wetherbee. “It is clear that COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE the priority at Eastern Michigan is the academic success YEAR SCHOOL JOB TITLE of all students and we plan to continue to achieve that 2017-Present Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics among student athletes, while also providing a positive June 2017 Mississippi State University Deputy Director of Athletics and winning environment for success in their sports. My 2013-17 Mississippi State University Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs family and I are extremely excited to join and make an Oct-Nov. 2016 Mississippi State University Interim Director of Athletics impact in the Ypsilanti and Washtenaw community. I am 2006-13 East Carolina University Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Ticket Operations looking forward to continuing the work already underway 2003-06 East Carolina University Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations on the Championship Building Plan and will work with San Diego State University Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations everyone in the Eastern community to ensure its success.” 2002-03 Fresno State University Athletic Ticket Manager Wetherbee joins an Athletics Department 2000-02 Assistant Athletic Ticket Manager that posted its best finish ever at 81st in the Learfield 1999-2000 Fresno State University Ball State University Graduate Assistant Directors’ Cup Division I Standings, surpassing the 2002- 1997-99 Western Michigan University Ticket Office Intern 03 campaign when it finished 86th. Overall, Eastern 1997

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Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Vice President/Director of Athletics EMU’s MAC Championships Cartwright Award - Overall Excellence 2013-14 Reese Trophy - Men’s All-Sports Champion 1987-88, 1990-91, 1995-96, 2008-09 Jacoby Trophy - Women’s All-Sports Champion 2014-15 Baseball 1975, ’76, ’78, ’81, ’82, 2003, 2007, 2008 Football 1987 Men’s Basketball 1988, ’91, ’96, ’98 Women’s Basketball 2004, 2012 Men’s Cross Country 1973, ’74, ’86, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Women’s Cross Country 2015, 2016

EMU Athletic Directors Through the Years Wilbur Bowen - 1903-28 Joseph McCulloch 1931-47 Elton Rynearson 1948-63 Dr. Keith Bowen - 1963-66 F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca - 1966-73 John C. Fountain (Interim) - 1974 Dr. Albert E. Smith - 1975-76 Alex Agase - 1977-82 Paul Shoults - 1982-86 Gene Smith - 1986-93 Tim Weiser - 1993-97 Carole Huston (Interim) 1997-99 Dr. David Diles - 1999-05 Bob England (Interim) - 2005-06 Dr. Derrick Gragg - 2006-13 Dr. Melody Reifel Werner (Interim) - April 2013-July 2013 Heather Lyke - 2013-17 Christian Spears (Interim) - March-May 2017 Erin Kido (Interim) - May-July 2017 Scott Wetherbee - 2017-Present

EMU National Championships 1972- NCAA DII Men's Swimming and Diving 1972 – NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field 1971- NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1971- NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1971 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field 1970 - NAIA Baseball 1970 – NCAA DII Men's Cross Country 1970 - NAIA Men's Cross Country 1970 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1970 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1970 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field 1969 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1969 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1968 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1967 – NAIA Men's Cross Country 1966 – NAIA Men's Cross Country

Men’s Golf 2007, 2008 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field 1974, ’77, ’78, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’94, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field 1982, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’95,’97, 2003, 2016 Men’s Indoor Track & Field 1996, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013 Women’s Indoor Track & Field 1997, 2000, 2011, 2015, 2016 Men’s Swimming and Diving 1978, ’80, ’81, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’85, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96, ’98, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 Women’s Gymnastics 2007, 2016 Women’s Swimming and Diving 2006, 2007 Women’s Tennis 1998, 2001 Women’s Soccer 1999, 2003, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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EMU Support Staff Joey Aliota Marketing Coordinator

Joey Aliota recently finished his second year as Marketing Coordinator for the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Aliota joined EMU in the fall of 2015 after spending one season at the University of Oregon as the Marketing & Promotions Assistant. While at Oregon, Aliota was in charge of the daily management of all marketing and promotional efforts, including developing and executing marketing plans and promotions, while also serving as a game day producer. Additionally, he implemented ticket sales strategies, oversaw in-game sponsor fulfillment, and managed the budget.

Before joining the Ducks, he held the same position at the University of Tulsa. There, Aliota developed and executed marketing plans for the women’s soccer, women’s basketball, and softball teams. He also played a role in developing promotional strategies for the football and men’s basketball programs. The Oconomowoc, Wis. native is a 2013 graduate of the University of Wyoming, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and was a student-athlete on the football team.

Jennifer Brown

Associate Athletic Director/Sports Medicine Jennifer Brown is in her third year as the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. In her role, Brown will be based in the Convocation Center athletic training facility and responsible for the daily sports medicine operation for EMU’s 21 varsity sports programs. She will supervise four assistant athletic trainers, numerous graduate and student athletic trainers, and also have primary responsibilities with the school’s football team. Brown arrived in Ypsilanti following an 11-year tenure in the Northwestern University Athletics Department where she most recently served as the Associate Athletics Trainer. At NU, Brown worked directly with the Wildcats’ football team. While in Evanston, Brown was a member of the University’s Alcohol and Other

Drug Collaborative Team and Biennial Review Committee as well as being a key stakeholder in the NU AOD policy revision. She has been active in professional organizations at the state, district, and national levels, most recently serving as the Planning Committee Chair for the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Brown has also presented at numerous sports medicine conferences. Prior to the return to her alma mater, Brown served as an athletic trainer at the University of Colorado (2000-01), the University of Nebraska at Omaha (2001-03) and Northern Illinois University (2003-04). A native of Machesney Park, Ill., Brown graduated from Northwestern in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in human development and psychological services before going on to earn her master’s degree in fitness and wellness management from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2003. She is a NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer, licensed athletic trainer in Illinois, Michigan and Nebraska, and is an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.

Sean Conaty

Assistant Sports Performance Coach Sean Conaty is in his second year as assistant sports performance coach at Eastern Michigan University. At EMU, Conaty will work directly with the men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and women’s golf programs. Conaty joins the Eagles sports performance staff after serving as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Christopher Newport in Newport News, Va. While at CNU, Conaty was in charge of all aspects of strength and conditioning with men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s soccer, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s tennis, and assisted with football. Prior to CNU, Conaty held an internship and then strength and conditioning coaching assistant position for his first stint at EMU during the 2014 season. Before his joining the EMU strength and conditioning staff, Conaty served

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as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Springfield College, in Springfield, Mass. Prior to his graduate assistantship, Conaty held several strength & conditioning internship positions including stops with the Buffalo Bills, Merrimack College, East Carolina University and IMG Academy. The Monticello, N.Y. native received his Master’s degree in strength & conditioning from Springfield College in 2016, after earning his Bachelor’s degree in exercise science from East Carolina in 2012. Conaty is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In addition, he is a Certified Sports Nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition as well as Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified. Conaty also holds certifications through USA Weightlifting, USA Track & Field, and Functional Movement Systems.

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EMU Support Staff

Becky Demeduk Eagles Pride Fund Director

Becky Demeduk is in her third year as the Eagles Pride Fund Director for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. In her role as the Eagles Pride Fund Director she will lead efforts in the development of an annual giving program to support all EMU student-athletes and directly assist head coaches in sport specific fundraising efforts. Demeduk will also play a lead role in athletics events and donor stewardship. Demeduk came to Ypsilanti following an eight-month tenure as the finance assistant on a US Senatorial Campaign which raised more than 10

million dollars. Prior to her stint with the US Senatorial Campaign, the Almont, Mich. native spent five years at Oxford Academy of Dance and Performing Arts and Amber’s Dance Academy. A graduate of Central Michigan University, Demeduk spent five years as the Annual Giving Supervisor and two years as a graduate assistant in the athletics marketing department. Demeduk graduated from Central Michigan University in 2007 with a degree in interpersonal and public communication before earning her master’s degree in sport administration from CMU in 2009. Demeduk and her husband, Nick, are expecting their first child in January 2018. They reside in Novi, Mich. with their dog, Rosie

Bryan Fink

Co-Director of Sports Performance Bryan Fink is in his fourth at Eastern Michigan University as his second as the co-Director of Sports Performance. Fink joined the EMU Sports Performance staff in 2013-14 after serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Briar Cliff University. Fink ran the strength and conditioning efforts for Briar Cliff from 2011-14. During his three seasons at BCU, Fink designed and implemented the performance programs for all 18 varsity sports for the Sioux City, Iowa-based institution, in addition to heading up all pre- and postseason speed, agility and conditioning programs for Briar Cliff’s football, basketball and volleyball programs. Fink was in charge of all operations within the weight room at BCU, including maintaining and improving the weight room by purchasing and organizing all sport performance equipment. Before joining the Briar Cliff staff, Fink ran the Sioux City North High School

strength and conditioning program for two years. During his time at North, he was in charge of overseeing, developing and implementing all workouts for each athletic team, including the Stars’ summer workouts. In addition, Fink oversaw the weight room and other sport performance facilities in order to maximize efficiency. Prior to joining North High School, Fink served in an internship role for two seasons with Heelan High School in Sioux City. While working at Heelan, he received his first hands-on experience coaching student-athletes about proper sports performance and weight lifting technique. On top of his professional experience, the Wayne, Neb. native earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in January of 2011. Fink graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City where he was a fouryear letterwinner on a three-time national tournament qualifying men’s basketball team. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration in 2009, before garnering a master’s degree in exercise science from Wayne State College (Neb.) in 2013.

Fred Hale

Co-Sports Performance Director Fred Hale is in his fourth at Eastern Michigan University as his second as the co-Director of Sports Performance. . Hale joined the EMU Sports Performance staff after serving as a sports performance coach at Power Train Sports Institute for one year. Prior to his time at Power Train Sports Institute, Hale was an intern for the Buffalo Bills before spending a year with the University of Tennessee, working primarily with the football, baseball and track and field teams.

Hale attended Mercyhurst University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science in 2011. The 27-year-old went on to earn his master’s in exercise science in 2012 from Mercyhurst while working with the rowing team. In the 2011-12 season, the rowing team won the Dad Vail Regatta, which is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States. He is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) under the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA). A native of Mentor, Ohio, Hale was a three-sport athlete participating in football, wrestling and track and field while garnering all-state honors in football and wrestling at Mentor High School. Hale went on to play football and wrestle at Mercyhurst University where he earned all-conference and All-American honors.

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EMU Support Staff

Andrew Hensley

Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations

Andrew Hensley is in his third year as the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations for the EMU athletic department.

Ben Herman

Assistant Athletic Director/Equipment Operations Ben Herman is in his third year as the Assistant Athletics Director for Equipment Operations for the EMU athletic department. Before coming to Ypsilanti, Herman worked as the Assistant Director for Athletic Equipment Services at San Diego State University where he was responsible for budgeting, purchasing, and issuing athletic equipment for baseball, football, volleyball, lacrosse, swimming, water polo, tennis and golf. Herman was also responsible for a staff of employees and students workers while developing updated policies and procedures for the equipment room. During his tenure at SDSU, Herman helped guide the transition to ACS, an inventory system for tracking equipment and apparel. Herman’s other duties included: coordinating logos and branding for team and staff apparel, fitting athletes with helmets, shoulder pads and footwear, as well as managing school contracts with athletic equipment vendors. During the spring semesters, Herman enjoyed his time collaborating with Head Coach Tony Gwynn and the SDSU baseball program, managing the team’s Nike promotional budget and designing innovative custom uniforms. Prior to his time at San Diego State, Herman did a two year stint as the Assistant Equip-

ment Manager at the University of San Diego where his primary equipment responsibilities where related to football. While at USD, he coordinated a staff of student workers in executing equipment operations and stadium set up for the team’s practices, home contests and road trips. A 2006 graduate of the Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, Herman spent three years as a student equipment manager for the Buckeyes where he helped organize and distribute equipment and apparel for OSU’s 36 varsity sports, while also assisting the football equipment staff in preparation for practice, games and yearly bowl trips. Upon graduation from Ohio State, Herman served as the Assistant Equipment Manager at SDSU for one year before doing a full season internship with the San Francisco 49ers, assisting the team with practice set up, laundry and preparation for home and road contests. Herman spent game days with the 49ers representing the team as a member of the NFL blue crew, game ball staff. A certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA), Herman served as the 2013 AEMA District IX Chairperson and was an Assistant Coordinator for the 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif. A native of Toledo, Herman and his wife, Jamie, have one son, Oliver, and one daughter, Ruby.

Matt Jakobsze

Associate Athletic Director/Compliance Matt Jakobsze is in his fifth year as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. In that role, Jakobsze oversees all compliance operations, with responsibility for legislation, governance, policy, amateurism, financial aid, waivers, and investigations. Jakobsze serves as EMU’s liaison to the NCAA and Mid-American Conference for NCAA rules interpretations. Matt is also an advisor for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and liaison with Financial Aid, Registrar, Admissions, Housing, and Dining. Jakobsze is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), and serves as Chair of the Marketing & Strategic Communications Committee. He is also a member of the MAC Student-Athlete Well-Being Committee, and the LEAD1 Compliance Working Group. Jakobsze joined Eastern Michigan after serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at the University of Nebraska Omaha, and before that as the Compliance Coordinator at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois

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University where he also supported NIU’s CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. While in law school, Jakobsze started the externship program between NIU’s Huskie Athletic Compliance Office and Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. Jakobsze received his Juris Doctor cum laude from Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. While at NIU, Jakobsze was a member of the Board of Editors of the Northern Illinois University Law Review, President of the College of Law’s Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and represented NIU in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. He has published three articles, including an American Bar Association award-winning article discussing Major League Soccer, collective bargaining, and the antitrust implications of diverging ownership interests. Jakobsze is a magna cum laude graduate of Dominican University (River Forest, Ill.), where he majored in psychology and political science and was a Northern Athletics Conference Scholar-Athlete. While at Dominican, Jakobsze captained the men’s soccer team, and led Dominican to regular and conference tournament championships in 2006 and 2007, NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006 and 2007, and to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 2006. A native of Palatine, Ill., he is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois and is a member of the Sports Lawyers Association.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

EMU Support Staff Erin Kido

Senior Associate Athletic Director/Administration Erin Kido is in her third year as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Administration for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. Kido came to EMU following a seven-year tenure in the Xavier University Athletics Department where she most recently served as the Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator. From May 20-___, Kido served as Eastern Michigan’s interim vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. Kido along with University General Counsel Gloria Hage co-chaired the Search Committee that was instrumental in determining the finalist candidates. Kido joined EMU in 2014 and serves as a member of the Department’s Executive Leadership team. She provides strategic direction and oversight of department initiatives in the areas of sport administration, student-athlete support, and human resources. Kido serves as sport administrator for women’s basketball, women’s gymnastics, softball, track/cross country, and volleyball, along with oversight of EMU’s student-athlete support services and compliance operations. Kido is also extensively engaged in intercollegiate athletics nationally. She currently represents the Mid-American Conference on the NCAA Student-Athlete Experience Committee (SAEC), which has oversight responsibility of nonacademic operating bylaws that impact the overall student-athlete intercollegiate experience. In October 2016, she was selected to be the SAEC’s representative on the NCAA Division I Committee for Legislative Relief, her second stint working with this group. She is also a member of the NCAA Degree Completion Consultants Task Force, which annually awards

nearly $1 million in scholarships to former student-athletes who completed their eligibility, but did not complete graduation requirements. She has chaired the MAC’s Infractions Committee for the last two years. Kido previously served on the Board of Directors and the Legislation and Governance Committee of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), NCAA Legislative Council and NCAA Recruiting and Athletics Personnel Issues Cabinet. At Xavier, Kido was primarily responsible for coordinating all facets of the Musketeers’ comprehensive athletics compliance program and overseeing all of the department’s student-athlete welfare priorities, including sports medicine, strength and conditioning, academic support services, gender equity and diversity. She was the athletics department’s liaison to the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid and Residence Life, and also served as the sport administrator for the baseball and men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs. Prior to arriving at Xavier in 2007, Kido served as the Director of Compliance for the University of Oklahoma Department of Athletics. While at Oklahoma, she played an integral role in building a strong, comprehensive compliance program that included broad-based rules education, as well as effective and efficient monitoring systems. In addition to her compliance experience at OU, Kido was the Compliance Graduate Assistant at The Ohio State University. She joined the Ohio State staff after serving as the Championships and Marketing Assistant with the West Coast Conference and working as a student assistant in the UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Kido graduated from UCLA in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in physiological science before going on to earn her master’s degree in sport and exercise management from Ohio State in 2005. Kido and her husband, Jared, have two daughters, Sydney and Morgan.

Mike Malach

Senior Associate Athletic Director/Finance and Operations

Mike Malach is in his 20th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department and his third as the as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Operations. In his role, Malach oversees the department’s budget and financial planning, event management, facilities and game operations staff, IT services and is the liaison to the Convocation Center. The 49-year-old Malach joined the EMU staff in September 1998 after a two-year stint as the athletics business manager at Southeast Missouri State University. He was responsible for the development and control of the entire athletics budget at Southeast Missouri and he assumed the same responsibilities at Eastern, as well as overseeing

facilities and game operations. A 1990 graduate of Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisc., Malach went on to earn a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1992. After completing his M.A., he joined the University of WisconsinStevens Point as an assistant athletics director from 1992-95. Malach then became a systems engineer with Office Technology Company in March 1995 before moving to Cape Girardeau, Mo., as a member of the Southeast Missouri staff in January 1996. A native of Denmark, Wisc., Malach attended Denmark High School and was a member of the 1985 boys basketball team that won the Class B state championship. He also participated in baseball and football as a prep. Malach lives in Milan, Mich. with his wife, Joan, and their son, Brevin, and daughter, Elaina.

Adam Martin

Director of Operations/Assistant Facilities Coordinator Adam Martin is in his eighth year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Facilities department, and his fifth as the Director of Facilities and Operations. As the Director of Operations, Martin is responsible for the daily supervision of all athletic facilities at EMU including facility scheduling, maintenance and preparation, and assisting in the planning, management and execution of all athletic events, campus events and external events. Martin hires, trains, and supervises all event management staff along with graduate assistants and student staff. He also assists with various capital, facility maintenance and renovation. Additionally, Martin also serves as the secondary liaison to all campusoperating units which include: physical plant, public safety, facility

management, custodial, outside contractors and other various campus departments. Martin is also responsible for game management of NCAA Division I-A football, Division I-A men’s and women’s basketball and all other Olympic sports. He also assists in the coordination of athletic facilities scheduling with coaches and administration in accordance with department scheduling policies. A native of Albion, Mich., Martin was a four sport athlete as a member of the soccer, baseball, basketball and swimming and diving teams. Martin earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management in 2008 from Siena Heights University, playing soccer for the Saints before earning his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan in 2009. Martin resides in Ypsilanti, Mich. with his wife, Tracy, and their daughters, Natalie Marie and Peyton.

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EMU Support Staff Dan McLean

Associate Athletic Director/Development Dan McLean is in his fourth year as the Associate Athletic Director for Development for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. McLean came to EMU after working as a Major Gifts Officer for the Mountaineer Athletic Club at West Virginia University. McLean joined the Mountaineer Athletic Club staff in August 2012. He was responsible for securing high-end annual gifts and funds for major capital projects, as well as endowing student-athlete scholarships. While working for the MAC, he was a part of a team raising more than $23 million annually for WVU Athletics as a part of the $750 million “A State of Minds” campaign for West Virginia University. During his two years, McLean was accountable for more than $1.8 million in annual gift, major gift and planned giving revenue. A native of Canton, Mich., McLean went to WVU after spending two years at Fresno State, serving as the director of major gifts before ascending to the assistant athletic director for development position in July 2011. In that position, McLean managed the

day-to-day operations of the Bulldog Foundation, including the annual fund, major gifts and sports clubs. McLean led fundraising efforts that raised more than $7 million annually for Fresno State Athletics as a part of the $200 million University “Campaign for Fresno State.” McLean previously served as an athletic development assistant at Fresno State from 2008-09. In between his different appointments at Fresno State, he served as the regional director of development at Oregon State University’s Beaver Athletic Student Fund from July 2009–Aug. 2010. While at OSU, McLean was involved with fundraising efforts that raised more than $10.5 million annually for OSU athletics. He also was directly responsible for implementing two new giving programs: “110% Beavers” and “Next Level Beavers,” which resulted in more than 1,400 donors increasing their donation and over 800 new donors generating upwards of $1.1 million in new revenue. McLean received his bachelor’s degree in applied arts from Central Michigan University in 2004 and his master’s degree in sport administration from Wayne State University in 2007. He and his wife, Lindsay, have three children, Moxon, Emilia, and Callen, and two dogs, Darby and Barksdale.

Tony Orlando

Assistant Athletic Director /Marketing Tony Orlando is in his fifth year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department and the second as the assistant athletic director. Orlando joined EMU in August 2013 after working two seasons as the Director of Athletic Marketing and Promotions at Eastern Illinois University. The 31-year-old Orlando joined EIU in 2011. His duties included the coordination of marketing and promotions for each of the Panthers’ 21 Division I athletic programs. He also was responsible for social media strategy, purchasing media-buys, organizing football tailgating and the oversight of the spirit squads, Panther Pack Kids Club and the Panther Nation student fan club.

Prior to joining the Panthers, Orlando worked in minor league baseball for the AA affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, the Midland RockHounds. The RockHounds also owned a soccer club, the West Texas Sockers. As the director of game entertainment, presentation and promotions, he oversaw all aspects of the video board operation for both franchises, as well as the gameday management and promotions for each home event. He also played a role in the organizations branding/theme, which led to two all-time attendance records and a Franchise of the Year award in his three seasons with the ball club located in Midland, Texas. The Algonac, Mich. native is a graduate of Central Michigan University, earning a bachelor’s degree in sport management and journalism in 2009. Orlando lives in Westland with his dog, Coconut.

Dr. Michael Paciorek Faculty Compliance Associate

Dr. Michael Paciorek joined the Office of Compliance in January 2006. Dr. Paciorek handles personnel, playing and practice seasons, monitoring, and is the primary contact for rules education of coaches, administrators, and student-athletes. Prior to joining the Athletics Department, Dr. Paciorek was a Professor of Physical Education in the EMU College of Health and Human Services for over 20 years. Paciorek is a 1975 graduate of St. Bonaventure University where he earned a B.S. degree in Physical Education while also playing on the varsity baseball and ice hockey squads. He received a Master’s degree in adapted physical education from The George Washington University in 1977 and a Ph.D. from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in 1981. He taught adapted physical education in the Norfolk, VA Public Schools from 1976-1979. Paciorek is known for his work in the field of disability sport having served on the Special Olympics Michigan Board of Directors for 12 years. He was

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a member of the United States Disabled Sports Team that competed in the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. He has worked with the United States Olympic Committee as Co-Coordinator for disabled athlete participation at the 1990 and 1991 U.S. Olympic Festivals. Additionally, he spent 14 years in the United States Army Reserves rising to the rank of Major. Paciorek has written extensively in professional journals and his book Disability Sport & Recreation is in its third edition. Since arriving at Eastern Michigan in 1981, Paciorek was the Physical Education Program Coordinator while teaching classes in adapted physical education, motor learning and development and disability sport. In 1999 he served as President of the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD). He received the 1994 EMU Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award and in 2000 he received the Eastern Michigan University Distinguished Faculty Award for Service. Paciorek and his wife Karen, a Professor of Early Childhood Education at EMU, have two sons; Clark and Clay.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

EMU Support Staff Mari Rakijaš

Assistant Director of Compliance Mari Rakijaš joined Eastern Michigan University as the Assistant Compliance Director/ Monitoring in July 2016. As a member of the compliance staff, Rakijaš is responsible for initial, continuing, and transfer eligibility, admissions, official and unofficial visits, camps and clinics, and other aspects of recruiting. Prior to joining Eastern Michigan University, Rakijaš spent the 2015-16 athletic season at the University of Michigan as a compliance services intern. While working at U-M, she worked extensively with JumpForward, completing tasks such as reviewing and approving practice logs, eligibility forms, official and unofficial visits, complimentary admissions, and contacts and evaluations.

Before her one-year stint at to Michigan, Rakijaš interned at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. While at Johns Hopkins, Rakijaš helped compile data on university expenses, staff salaries, and sport participation to determine seasons of eligibility used. Before joining the collegiate ranks, Rakijaš worked for two years at various levels of the judicial system. She was an intern for Judge Nicholas Rattal in Upper Marlboro, Md. in 2013 before serving as law clerk for Namanny, Byrne & Owens in 2014. From there she went to Silverman, Thompson, Slutkins & White in Baltimore, Md. Rakijaš secured her undergraduate degree in international relations and communications in 2012 from American University before picking up her juris doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2015.

Karen Schiferl

Associate AD for Student-Athlete Support Services Karen Schiferl is in her first year as the Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Support Services for the EMU athletic department. In her role, Schiferl is part of the department’s executive staff with oversight of academic services for all of EMU’s 21 Division I sports. Schiferl will guide development and implementation of programs and services that support academic achievement and integrity as well as contribute to the personal growth and career development of EMU student-athletes. She will also serve as the department’s primary liaison for academic matters to multiple university entities including admissions, registrar, provost, undergraduate studies, faculty, and academic advisors. Before coming to Ypsilanti, Schiferl had worked as the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services/SWA at Chicago State University since 2012. There, she managed all aspects of the Cougars’ athletic academic support program while serving as member of the department’s senior staff. Additionally, Schiferl had sport supervision over the women’s basketball, volleyball, women’s soccer, and golf programs. Prior to her arrival in the Windy City, she spent nine years (2003-12) at the University of Mississippi as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support. She oversaw all aspects of the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Support for the Rebels, including directly advising the football and women’s golf teams.

Before Ole Miss, Schiferl spent four years (1999-2003) as Senior Associate Director at the University of Maryland’s Academic Support and Career Development Office, working with several teams as well as serving as CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator and SAAC advisor. Schiferl also served as Academic Coordinator in the athletic counseling offices at MidAmerican Conference member Northern Illinois University from 1997-99. She worked as a graduate intern in Indiana University’s Hoosier Athletic Academic Advising Office and served as a summer intern in the University of Florida’s Athletic Association’s Office of Student Life. Schiferl has served on a multitude of national and regional academic boards and has presented at academic conferences across the country. Currently, she is a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A), the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), and the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS). Schiferl has also received both the N4A’s Professional Promise Award and the Distinguished Service Award. Additionally, she worked on the editorial board for Houghlin-Mifflin’s Becoming a Master Student-Athlete and was a review team member for the NACADA monograph “Advising Student-Athletes: A Collaborative Approach”. Since 2007, she has served as an instructor for the online course, “Academic Reform and the Student-Athlete”, a joint venture of NACADA and the NCAA. Schiferl has done site visits to several Division I schools as one the N4A’s APR Consultants. Schiferl earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Afro-American Studies from Indiana University in 1987 and her master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration from IU in 1991.

Aaron Short

Associate Sports Performance Coach Aaron Short is entering his third full year at EMU and his first at the associate sports performance coach for the Eastern Michigan University sports performance department. Short formerly served as a graduate assistant until 2015 and interning in 2014. Since joining EMU in September of 2013, Short has been responsible for most of the Eagles’ varsity Olympic sports performance programs (baseball, wrestling, men’s and women’s sprint, softball, men’s and women’s swimming, gymnastics, tennis and cross country. In addition to sport responsibilities Short oversees day-to-day operation of the Bowen Olympic weight room. Along with his sport duties, Short is in charge of the department’s social media and technology efforts and serves as faculty advisor for AIA. In Shorts time overseeing Olympic sports, Eastern Michigan has garnered nine Mid-American Conference Championships (six in 2015/2016), while also having a number of NCAA DI qualifiers as well as five US Olympic Trials participants in 2016 Prior to joining EMU’s sports performance efforts, Short worked in the University of Detroit Mercy’s strength and conditioning department where he most recently served as the Interim Director of Strength and Conditioning. Short joined Detroit as a strength and conditioning

assistant in Aug. 2011 before being promoted to the assistant director of the program in March 2012. In April 2013, he was named as the interim director, a position he held for three months. At Detroit, Short oversaw the strength and conditioning programs for men’s and women’s basketball, as well as women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer and tennis. He coached a pair of Horizon League Championship winning teams along with a women’s basketball squad which won the Women’s Basketball Invitational. Additionally, Short spent three years as a strength and conditioning coach at Rochester Community and Technical College. During his time there, he spent eight months as a volunteer coach before being promoted to the head of the deparment in Aug. 2009. With Rochester Community and Technical College he led teams to two NJCAA North Star Bowls, while helping coordinate the football program’s comprehensive speed and strength program. In addition, Short served as an intern for the strength and conditioning team at the University of Minnesota where he worked with the football team and their speed and agility program. Along with his work experience, Short has his C.S.C.S. certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, as well as his RSCC. He is a certified PN1 by Precision Nutrition and he is listed as a Level One Sports Performance Coach by the USAW. Short graduated from Goshen College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education in 2001 before earning his Master of Science degree in exercise physiology from Eastern Michigan in April of 2015.

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EMU Support Staff Dr. Edward Sidlow Faculty Athletic Representative

Dr. Edward Sidlow, a political science professor at Eastern Michigan University, was named faculty athletics representative in Aug. of 2013. In this position, Sidlow serves as a liaison between the university administration and intercollegiate athletics, working to maintain the campus’ academic integrity and a balance between academics and athletics for all student-athletes. He also represents EMU at Mid-American Conference and NCAA meetings and approves eligibility certifications, waivers and violations. A native of Detroit, Mich., Sidlow completed his bachelor’s degree in 1974 at Eastern Michigan. He earned his master’s degree from Ohio State University in 1977 and completed his doctorate degree at Ohio State in 1979.

During his 41-year career, he has served as an instructor or professor at Ohio State (1975-78), Ohio Wesleyan University (1978), Arizona State University (1978-79), Miami University (1979-85), Northwestern University (1985-89), Loyola University Chicago (1989-95) and Eastern Michigan University (1995-present). He has published numerous articles and books, including: America at Odds, Freshman Orientation: House Style and Home Style, and Challenging the Incumbent. His work has also appeared in such journals as Policy Studies Review, Journal of Law and Politics, Journal of General Education, Western Political Quarterly, News for Teachers of Political Science, and College Teaching. Sidlow, the recipient of numerous teaching awards throughout his career, is frequently called on by print and broadcast media for political commentary and analysis.

Katie Skinner Assistant Athletic Trainer

Katie Skinner is in her fifth year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. Skinner had previously been the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Anderson University (S.C.) for the 2012-13 athletic season. She serves as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU women’s basketball team, as well as the women’s tennis and women’s golf. teams The 30-year-old Skinner worked directly with the Trojans’ women’s soccer, men’s basketball and baseball teams along with

sharing responsibilities for track, golf and cheerleading. She also served as an adjunct professor in the kinesiology department. A native of Stow, Ohio, Skinner is a 2010 graduate of the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. Skinner went on to complete her Master of Science in Exercise Physiology at EMU in 2012. While earning her degree, she worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the women’s volleyball and women’s crew programs. Skinner is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, and also holds a NATABOC athletic training license.

Bryce Sorrier Assistant Athletic Trainer

Bryce Sorrier is in his first year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University.

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Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

EMU Support Staff Wayne Smith

Assistant Equipment Manager

Wayne Smith is in his ninth year as a fulltime member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Smith joined the EMU staff as an under graduate in 2004-05 and was elevated to full-time in 2008.

The 31-year-old Smith is responsible for the day-to-day equipment needs of the EMU’s men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and EMU’s Olympic sports teams. Smith is a member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). He married his wife, Kristal, on July 25, 2015.

Greg Steiner

Associate Athletic Director /Media Relations Greg Steiner is in his 16th year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office and his second as the Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations. From Dec. 2004 until Oct. 2012, he was the office’s assistant director before serving as the assistant athletic director from 2012-16 He serves as the primary contact for the football women’s basketball and golf teams, while aiding in game-day help with nearly all 21 sports. During his tenure in Ypsilanti, Steiner has directly promoted numerous Academic All-Americans, worked with seven Mid-American Conference championship teams and instituted an aggressive approach to web development through a partnership with SIDEARM Sports to provide better online coverage of Eagle athletic events. Steiner also oversees the EMU-ESPN initiative and mobile production unit, in which EMU students receive valuable hands-on experience working with professional equipment and producing content for a national audience on ESPN3. In addition, he has worked as the play-by-play voice for radio and ESPN television broadcasts of EMU sporting events. In 2015, he took over as the host of the weekly

30-minute “All E Coaches Radio Show.” Well-known throughout the region, Steiner was part of the media relations staff at the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional, the 2009 Final Four and the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional. Steiner has also overseen the statistics crew for the past nine MAC Football Championship games, 10 MAC Basketball Tournaments and the previous 11 MAC Baseball Tournaments. The 36-year-old Steiner worked as a student athletic media relations director at Eastern Michigan for three years. A 2003 graduate of EMU, he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. During his tenure as a student assistant, Steiner was responsible for the development of the athletics department Web site, as well as most of the office’s publications. Steiner worked four years (2001-05) for WOHL television in Lima, Ohio, as videographer and co-host of “The Friday Night Frenzy” and “The Ottawa Oil Pre-Game Show,” a local high school sports show. He completed an internship at Bluffton University during the summer of 2002, where he assisted with the day-to-day operations of the sports information office. A native of Bluffton, Ohio, Steiner graduated from Bluffton High School in 1999. He is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Steiner and his wife, Cathy, live in Ypsilanti with their dog, Cooper.

Bill Tuscany

Associate Head Athletic Trainer

Bill Tuscany is in his 32nd year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University sports medicine staff, having been promoted to associate head athletic trainer in Sept. 2001. Tuscany works in the Bowen Field House Athletic Training Room where he oversees the Olympic sports. In addition, Tuscany serves as a preceptor in EMU’s accredited athletic training curriculum.  A 1973 Eastern Michigan University graduate, Tuscany earned his master’s degree from EMU in 1976. He is a charter member of the Athletic Training Chapter of the Eastern Michigan Alumni Association.    Before joining the EMU athletics department, Tuscany was the head athletics trainer at Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., from 1976-86. In addi-

tion to his athletic training duties at Lewis, Tuscany was the director of the Emergency Medical Service, an associate professor in physical education and from 1981-86 he was the chairman of the physical education department. In 1993 Tuscany was elected to the Lewis University Hall of Fame. Tuscany was also a Board of Certification Examiner from 1978 until 2009 at which time the exam was computerized.  Tuscany is in his 42nd year as a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and is a recipient of the 25 year award. He is also a member of the Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society, and the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association. He is a licensed Athletic Trainer by the State of Michigan.    The 66-year-old Tuscany and his wife, Carol, have a daughter, Sarah.

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EMU Support Staff Brad Watson Assistant Athletic Trainer

Brad Watson is in his fifth year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. He serves as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU men’s basketball and men’s golf teams while overseeing volleyball and rowing. The 28-year-old Watson joined EMU in 2011 as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. He worked directly with the baseball and wrestling teams during his first two years in Ypsilanti, and earned a master’s degree in sport management in 2013.

A native of Bellevue, Ohio, Watson is a 2011 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. As an Ohio State undergraduate, Watson assisted with the football, men’s basketball, wrestling and women’s lacrosse teams. He also spent time aiding Worthington Kilbourne High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, the Ohio High School Athletic Association and various Ohio State sports camps. Watson is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, Michigan Athletic Trainers Soceity, and the College Athletic Trainer’s Society.

Heidi Wegmueller General Manager - IMG College/EMU

Heidi Wegmueller is in her fourth year as the General Manager of Eastern Michigan IMG Sports Marketing. Wegmueller arrived in Ypsilanti following a short stay working with Badger Sports Properties at the University of Wisconsin. She had previous experience at the Division I level having worked at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for External Affairs (2012) and the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs (2013-14). Before joining the college ranks, Wegmueller worked for The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of America for eight years. During her first four years (2003-07), Wegmueller was a Public Relations Coordinator, planning and organizing the public and media relations efforts for The PGA’s high-

profile public relations campaigns, initiatives and events. From 2007-11, she was a Senior Account Executive that managed the day-to-day relationships, activation strategy and execution for the world’s largest working sports organization’s most prestigious and valued partners. Wegmueller earned her bachelor’s degree in sports management and communications from the University of Michigan in 2003 and received her master’s degree in international mass communication from Lynn University in 2006. While studying at Michigan, Wegmueller also worked as a tennis teaching professional at Huron Valley Tennis Club (1999-2000) and U-Move at the University of Michigan (2000-02). She began her affiliation with the golf community in 2002 while serving as an intern for the Golf Association of Michigan and followed with a 2003 internship with the United States Golf Association, serving as the tournament director for the 2003 Special Olympics Golf National Invitational Tournament.

Corey Whitney Academic Counselor

Corey Whitney is in his seventh year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Whitney joined the Student Athlete Support Services staff in the Fall of 2011 as an Academic Counselor. The 44-year-old Whitney spent four years in the United States Coast Guard before earning his degree from Finger Lakes Community College in 1999. Whitney earned his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in 2005. In addition to living

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in Arizona, Whitney has also lived in Louisiana, New York, Ohio, and Oregon before returning to his native Michigan in 2006 to be closer to family. Whitney arrived at EMU in 2007 and worked as a grounds supervisor for the Physical Plant on campus. Prior to coming to EMU, Whitney enjoyed a successful career in golf course management working at a number of Top-100 courses across the country. Whitney is a certified Master Gardener and has also volunteered with Hospice and animal rescue organizations. His wife Amy, is a pharmacist.

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Convocation Center

The Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, in its 19th season as the crown jewel of EMU athletics, opened up a new era of excitement on the west campus of EMU in the fall of 1998. The state-of-the-art, $29-million facility is the result of a decade-long effort to improve and upgrade university facilities and followed closely the opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library on the main campus. Construction of the Convocation Center began in the spring of 1997 and culminated with its dedication game, Dec. 9, 1998, with a men’s basketball game against the University of Michigan in front of a crowd of 7,647. Since its opening, the Convocation Center has served as home court for the Eagles’ men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The EMU wrestling team and women’s gymnastics team have held several meets on the arena floor. The Convocation Center has also served as the site for six Mid-American Conference Championships. EMU hosted the 2000, 2007 and 2014 MAC Gymnastics Championship and the 2002, 2009 and 2016 MAC Wrestling Championship. The arena has been the host site for 10 first-round MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament games, eight first-round games for the men’s basketball squad and four first-round MAC Volleyball Tournament games. The building also played host for the EMU women’s basketball team’s upset of the University of Michigan in the First Round of the 2011 Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) and a pair of contests during the 2014 Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI). Meanwhile, the EMU men’s basketball team hosted the first round of the 2014 CollegeInsider.com Tournament for the program’s first postseason home game. The Convocation Center also played host to the 2008 WNBA’s Eastern Conference Finals and the WNBA Championship, as the Detroit Shock utilized the facility for the playoffs. Along with their commitment to EMU Athletics, the Convocation Center staff has brought some of the finest entertainers in the world to Ypsilanti. The Convo has hosted acts by the Black Crowes, Indigo Girls, Godsmack, Smashmouth, Ludacris, Bob Dillion, Toby Keith, Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Chapelle, John Mayer and Jay-Z. The Convocation Center is also the site for EMU’s spring and winter commencement ceremonies.

Among other events that have taken place include numerous youth sporting competitions, high school commencements, trade shows, job fairs, conventions, charity and community awareness events as well as a circus. The 204,316-square-foot facility features three user-friendly levels — arena, concourse and office — and three seating configurations to maximize crowd capacity and space usage. The largest seating capacity is for center-stage entertainment activities, with 9,500 seats available. The capacity for basketball games is approximately 8,800. EMU’s athletic administration is located on the office level, along with offices for the EMU football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball coaching staffs. The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office, as well as offices for the Convocation Center staff, are located on the office level. The main athletic training room and office space for EMU’s sports medicine staff is located on the arena level as are strength and conditioning facilities and equipment rooms. In the summer of 2012, the Convocation Center received a major face-lift, as a YESCO four-sided ceiling hung display sign, featuring video boards on all four sides, was installed above center court in the arena. The fixture features four 10MM full color video boards, with each board’s active area measuring 15.7-foot wide by 11.5-foot tall. In addition, the system also features three ribbon displays on the west and east sides and under the scoreboard. The arena will also showcase an integrated light emitting diode (LED) courtside scorer’s table. There is no doubt that the Convocation Center has become a special place for athletic events, but there is a warm spot in the hearts of Eastern Michigan fans for Bowen Field House, the home for men’s and women’s basketball games for 43 years. Bowen was built in 1955 at a cost of $1.25 million. The facility has 79,529 square feet of floor space and includes an eight-laps-to-the-mile indoor track. An additional 9,394 square feet, along with new permanent seating, a new court and upgrading of the facility was completed in 1982 at a cost of $506,938. Bowen still serves as home to EMU’s track teams and also serves as a practice facility for many of Eastern’s varsity squads.

TALE OF THE TAPE THE CONVOCATION CENTER Cost - $29.6 million Square Feet - 204,316 Seating Capacity (Basketball) - 8,784 Seating Capacity (Other Events) - 9,512 Building Time Frame Construction Started: 1996 Dedication: December 12, 1998 Design/Build Team Barton-Malow Company Architects Rossetti Associates of Birmingham/ The Argos Group

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Rynearson Stadium

Rynearson Stadium begins its 49th season at the home venue for the Eastern Michigan University football and track teams in 2017-18. Opened in 1969, the facility is named for the late Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., who coached football at Eastern Michigan for 26 seasons. His teams compiled a record of 114-58-15. In one six-year period, from 1925-30, Rynearson’s teams won 40 games, tied two and lost just four. The first game played in Rynearson Stadium was Sept. 27, 1969, when EMU upset the University of Akron, 10-3. The stadium was dedicated a few weeks later on Oct. 25, 1969, when EMU lost, 17-7, to the University of Tampa. Over two million fans have seen EMU play in Rynearson. In 24 of the 48 years, Eastern has averaged more than 11,000 fans per home date. The 1995 season proved to be the record-breaking year for Rynearson Stadium attendance. A single-game record crowd of 25,009 was on hand, Sept. 16, 1996, to watch the Eagles dismantle UNLV, 51-6. That four-game ‘95 season also proved to be a best for season average attendance of 22,602. Rynearson Stadium is set up for a capacity of 30,200 with the ability to expand for larger crowds. The stadium originally held 15,500, but additional seating and lighting were added in 1974 when the now-defunct Detroit Wheels used the facility for their World Football League games. The additional seating in 1974 brought the capacity to 22,227. During the summer of 1992, seating was added on the east side to bring capacity to the current total of 30,200. Built for an approximate cost of $1.4 million in 1969, Rynearson Stadium underwent a major renovation project in 1991 and 1992, which included installation of a StadiaTurf field, a new team building, an additional 10,000-plus seats, new bathroom facilities and concession stands, an expanded press box and stateof-the-art scoreboard were added at a cost of approximately $13 million. The playing field was originally natural grass. A sand-filled artificial surface, StadiaTurf, was installed in 1991. The StadiaTurf surface was replaced in May 1998, by an AstroTurf artificial surface. A FieldTurf surface was installed in the summer of 2005 and replaced again in 2014 when the color was switched to gray. The press box is located on the top of the west-side stands. A second level was added as part of the renovations in 1991. The working media utilize the lower level while the top level is the University hospitality area for the stadium. The EMU locker room is located in the team building at the north end of the stadium. The visitor’s locker room is located below the stands on the west side of the stadium.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.

Att. 26,188 (paid) 25,860 (paid) 25,009 24,622 23,083 23,003 22,898 22,309 22,136 21,412 (paid) 21,245 21,027 20,348 (paid) 20,211 20,205 20,076 19,963 19,654 (paid) 19,628 19,613 (paid) 19,415 19,411 19,147 (paid) 18,920 18,764 18,094 17,750

Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.

TOP RYNEARSON STADIUM CROWDS Date Result Opponent Nov. 28, 2008 W, 56-52 Central Michigan* Oct. 3, 2010 L, 7-42 Toledo* Sept. 16, 1995 W, 51-6 UNLV Oct. 27, 1990 L, 2-16 Central Michigan* Sept. 23, 1995 W, 31-20 Ohio* Oct. 22, 1988 L, 24-31 Western Michigan* Oct. 7, 1995 W, 34-24 Central Michigan* Oct. 23, 1993 L, 20-21 Western Michigan* Oct. 8, 1988 L, 6-20 Central Michigan* Oct. 15, 2016 L, 20-35 Toledo* Oct. 6, 1984 T, 16-16 Central Michigan* Oct. 7, 1989 W, 31-14 Toledo* Sept. 18, 2010 L, 14-52 Central Michigan* Sept. 5, 1992 L, 9-27 Akron* Nov. 14, 1987 W, 38-18 Bowling Green* Sept. 22, 1984 L, 13-16 Ohio* Oct. 4, 2003 L, 3-31 Western Michigan* Oct. 25, 2014 L 17-28 Northern Illinois* Sept. 27, 2003 L, 13-37 Maryland Nov. 1, 2014 L, 7-38 Central Michigan* Nov. 11, 1995 L, 13-23 Western Michigan* Oct. 27, 1984 L, 10-17 Ball State* Nov. 22, 2016 W 26-21 Central Michigan* Oct. 2, 2004 W, 37-34 Buffalo* Sept. 27, 1986 L, 16-20 Kent State* Oct. 3, 1992 L, 7-24 Miami* Oct. 2, 2004 L, 41-45 Idaho

Elton J. Rynearson, former athletic director and coach at Eastern Michigan University, died Feb. 8, 1967. “Rynie” coached every varsity sport at one time or another during his 46 years of service to the University. In his 28 years as head football coach, Rynearson compiled a wonlost-tied record of 114-58-15, including one stretch from 1925 to 1933 when his teams lost only six games. In 1968, the Rynearson Scholar-Athlete Award was founded in his memory. It is given annually to the EMU football player who best combines athletic ability and scholastic excellence.

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Indoor Practice Facility

The word came early on a chilly, but calm Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2010. After a series of delays caused by snow and wind — and with a big storm coming later that week — it was time to raise the roof on Eastern Michigan’s new indoor, multi-purpose athletic practice facility. Workers started at 7 a.m. and, by 9 a.m., the big, white, synthetic roof had billowed to its full height. Inside, members of EMU’s physical plant staff and construction workers admired the expansive space and thought of the athletes that would bring the place to life in the months to come. It was an improbable event, considering work on completing such a facility and inflating the roof took place heading into and during a Michigan winter. But mild late fall weather helped workers and staff accomplish a great deal, such as pouring 2.5 million pounds of footings concrete. Light snow in January also helped. The area experienced less than 10 inches that year, compared to more than 30 inches in 2009. A one-inch dusting of snow delayed the inflation, but only for several days. The facility, which costs $3.9 million, is located on Westview Drive, off Huron River Drive, at the northeast corner of Rynearson Stadium. The building will enable EMU’s collegiate athletic teams and the Ypsilanti community to continue playing and practicing despite inclement weather. The facility will support intramural, recreational and club sporting events, as well as local sports leagues. The facility is 410 feet long, 210 feet wide and 75 feet tall. It includes a welcome center and convertible space that can be configured for a football field, an international soccer field or four youth soccer fields. Leasing revenues are projected to cover maintenance and operating costs. Despite the light Sunday mood, plenty of work remained after the inflation. Workers had to unfreeze the ground, level the concrete, install synthetic turf and complete the welcome center. The parking lot was then completed in warmer weather. The Board of Regents approved the plan for the indoor facility at its June 2009 meeting, and it was unanimously approved by the state’s Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee in September. The project was funded by the 2005 tuition increase, four percent of which was specifically dedicated to enhance the university’s infrastructure. The four percent increase (or approximately $4.4 million) has accumulated for the past four years, creating a pool of $17.6 million.

Indoor Practice Facility Tale of the Tape What:

Multi-purpose air-supported indoor facility

Where:

Located on corner of Huron River Drive and Westview drive

Cost:

$3.9 million

Size:

410 feet long ; 210 feet wide; 75 feet tall; 86,000 square feet of convertible space

Covering:

Polyester material with steel cable grids (Arizon Company)

Playing Surface: Artificial-FieldTurf Designer/Builder:

Turner Construction

Architect:

BEI Associates, Inc.

Start of Construction:

November 2, 2009

Completion Date: Usage:

April 20, 2010 EMU football, baseball, softball, women's soccer, men's and women's golf; Also available for rental to campus intramural and club teams and area teams.

Additional Construction:

1,100 -square foot welcome center; 100-vehicle parking lot

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NCAA Complaince FIVE RULES TO REMEMBER

WHAT IS NCAA COMPLIANCE? Eastern Michigan University is committed to operating its intercollegiate athletics program with the highest degree of integrity, sportsmanship, and professionalism, and we urge you to conduct yourself accordingly. The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athletics Compliance is committed to a comprehensive compliance program that ensures institutional control over the department of athletics. Our goal is to educate studentathletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members, and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, MidAmerican Conference, and institutional rules. A successful athletic department depends on the willingness of coaches, administrators, staff, student-athletes, and boosters to be aware of NCAA, MAC, and institutional rules. All of us at Eastern Michigan University appreciate your support. Your commitment to rules compliance is necessary to ensure that the University, its student-athletes, and coaches remain in good standing.  Our success is due to support from individuals who are cautious and knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win with integrity! QUESTIONS? The information on this page contains only a small portion of the existing NCAA rules and regulations. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC, or institutional rules, please ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! EMU Compliance Office Matthew Jakobsze Associate Athletic Director for Compliance 734.487.1050 mjakobsz@emich.edu @EMUCompliance EMUEagles.com/Compliance

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1. FANS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES As an individual who is a season ticket holder, a member of an Eastern Michigan University booster organization (e.g., Eagles Pride, E-Gridiron Group), has made financial contributions to EMU, or been involved in promoting EMU’s athletic program, you are considered a “Booster” and are required to adhere to an atmosphere of compliance. As a booster, your conduct reflects on the integrity of the entire university. Once you support EMU Athletics, you retain that identity as a booster forever - the rules still apply! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU’s athletics program. 2. DON’T GIVE BENEFITS OR INDUCEMENTS   Student-athletes can only receive benefits that other students in the general population can receive. An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an EMU employee or booster to provide a current or prospective studentathlete (or the athlete’s relatives or friends) a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Do not visit a prospect’s school to acquire films or transcripts in an attempt to evaluate the prospect’s academic or athletics eligibility; • Do not have contact with a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or friends) during any of their visits to EMU’s campus; • Do not contact student-athletes enrolled in other four-year institutions regarding the possibility of transferring to EMU. Even though there are many rules prohibiting your involvement with prospects and the recruiting process, as a booster you are permitted to do the following: • Notify EMU coaching staff about noteworthy prospects in your area; • Attend a prospect’s athletics event on your own initiative, as long as you do not have contact with the prospect (or the prospect’s parents or coach); • Continue existing friendships, provided you do not solicit the prospect’s enrollment.

Please note, a prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the 9th grade (7th grade for Basketball). Students enrolled in preparatory schools and two-year colleges are also considered prospects. An individual remains a prospect even after he/ she signs a National Letter of Intent. • Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any other tangible item; If you know of a talented athlete, please let • A special discount, payment arrangement or the coaching staff know, and we’ll do the rest! credit on any purchase or service; 4. KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES! • Loan of money or co-signing of loans; • A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any EMU is responsible for the actions of its transportation expenses; boosters. If a booster recruits or provides • Free or reduced-cost services, purchases impermissible benefits to a current or prospective student-athlete (or the athlete’s or rentals; relatives or friends), EMU may be subject to • Entertainment on- or off -campus; or  penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American • Free or reduced-cost rent or housing.   Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless The best way to support EMU student-athletes of the intention, it can: is by donating to Eagles Pride! • Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes;   • Result in the EMU athletics program being 3. LEAVE THE RECRUITING TO US! You’re passionate about your EMU Athletics penalized by the NCAA and/or the programs and you want everyone to know it! Mid-American Conference; and But remember, only EMU coaches and athletic • Cause you to lose benefits or privileges department staff members are permitted to associated with the athletics department be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters (i.e., booster membership, ticket privileges).   should be aware of the following: • Do not contact a prospective student5. ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! athlete (or members of the prospect’s The NCAA Rules are not limited to the above, family) by letter, telephone, e-mail, text, and they are often misunderstood. If you have online (Facebook, Twitter), or in-person (onany doubt or questions, please contact the or off-campus) for the purpose of soliciting Office of Athletic Compliance. We strongly their participation in EMU’s athletic programs. encourage open communication between fans, • Do not contact a prospect’s coach, principal, supporters, and the EMU Athletic Department. or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the Remember, our success is due to support prospect; from individuals who are cautious and knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win • Do not become involved in making with integrity! arrangements for a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or friends) to receive money or financial aid of any kind;

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

The EMU Identity NOT ALWAYS THE EAGLES Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michigan University athletic teams have gone by the nickname“Eagles.” The Eagles name was officially adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the existing Huron nickname and logo with the new one. EMU originally went by the nicknames “Normalites” and “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles down through the years before “Hurons” was adopted in 1929. The “Hurons” first came into being as the result of a contest sponsored by the Men’s Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of that year, a three-person committee, composed of Dr. Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from the many entries in the contest. The name was submitted by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner was working at the Huron Hotel at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much influenced by his place of employment as by the Huron Indian tribe. The runner-up name in that contest was Pioneers. EMU began investigating the appropriateness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report in October 1988 suggesting that all schools using such logos drop them. The report indicated that the use of Native American names, logos and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. At that time, four colleges, 62 high schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names. The EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a committee charged with supplying a new nickname. The other two final names submitted were Green Hornets and Express. GREEN, WHITE AND YELLOW? The EMU Eagles’ colors are green and white, but the track and cross country teams both feature yellow on their uniforms. There is a reason these teams stand out, and the history behind it goes back to 1967. EMU Hall of Fame Head Coach Bob Parks offered some insight to the story behind how the yellow came about. “When I got to EMU in January 1967, the team was wearing dark green singlets and dark green shorts. In that season, we ran a meet at Western Michigan University, and the finish line was beneath the balcony which was very dark. In the hurdle final, there were six men, three from Michigan State and three from EMU. MSU’s uniforms were almost identical to ours. When the finish positions were announced, we got the short end of the stick. You could hardly see the runners under the dark balcony area, and they got the finish wrong. At that point, I decided to get uniforms that showed up better. “Back then, Kansas was a big name in collegiate track, and they wore pink shorts and powder blue singlets with pink lettering. Everyone thought they were great. I decided to copy them and ordered orange shorts and green singlets with white lettering trimmed in orange. We wore them for about four years, but the Regents decided that all of our teams should be wearing green and white. When they made us get rid of the orange and green, I ordered green and gold, colors I had always liked. At first, they weren’t going to let us use them, but I pointed out that our football team was wearing green and gold. Our administration could hardly argue with me, since our gridders were wearing it too. “ “We have worn it ever since, and it is known from coast to coast, as our men have done traditionally well nationally. It also differentiates us from MSU and Ohio University’s color schemes. The green and gold does show up well at the finish line, but nowadays they use computer cameras, so it is less of a problem as it was in the 60s and 70s.” EMU OLYMPIANS THROUGH THE YEARS EMU has had a track representative at the summer Olympic Games since Hayes Jones in 1960. The Eagles have had 18 representatives in 56 years, 15 men and three women.

Some of EMU’s Prominent Alumni • Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jason Jones, T.J. Lang, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players • Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning •

Fred Cofield, Earle Higgins, Harvey Marlatt, George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players

• Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co.

• Rodney Slater -- Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

• John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2004

• Shirley Spork -- Co-founder of the LPGA • Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner

• Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality • Lloyd Olds - Designed the zebra shirt worn by referees • Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964

• General John G. Coburn -- One-of-eight four-star • Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire generals in the United States • Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing • Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist

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Student Athlete Support Student-Athlete Support Services

Academic, personal and professional support are essential to college success. At EMU, Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) helps student-athletes reach their full potential. Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program, integrated with the University, that will assist all student-athletes with their transition into college. This all-encompassing support continues throughout each student-athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job or enters graduate school. Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an academic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build an academic profile on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in advance. Services provided through SASS include the following: programs that focus on student-athletes’ special needs, monitoring academic performance, providing learning assistance, assisting with registration procedures, assisting in monitoring athletic eligibility, providing priority registration and making sure that athletes are advised about current NCAA, MAC and university rules and regulations. Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition when making the switch from high school or community college to a university. These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra attention and support. College is not easy. But with hard work and dedication from both the studentathlete and the support staff, the student-athlete can have a successful college experience. The success of Eastern’s student-athletes hinges on their willingness to seek assistance from SASS as well as other university student services. SASS staff members continually refer student-athletes to the Admissions Office, Academic Advising Center, Career Services Center, Health Services, the Records Office, Financial Aid and The Holman Learning Center. Faculty members also provide assistance to student-athletes through advising in course selection and providing additional help with courses when requested.

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine Department has a long history and reputation for excellence in the health care of student-athletes and the education of athletic training students. Founding practitioners Gary Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of first-class prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student-athletes. Although the department continues to grow, its primary mission remains the same. The student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics receive comprehensive health care from an expansive sports medicine team. The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine staff is led by Dr. Tara MasterHunter, Dr. Zoe Foster, Dr. David Alvarez, Dr. George Pujalte, Dr. Wally Roeser, Dr. Bruce Miller, Dr. Don Wurtzel and head athletic trainer Steve Nordwall. Additionally, the staff consists of two primary care sports medicine fellows, three full-time staff athletic trainers, two full-time athletic training clinical educators, five graduate assistant athletic trainers and the team dentist. Our sports medicine staff works in conjunction with various medical professionals within the community who provide nutritional, dental, vision and other specialized services for our student-athletes. At Eastern Michigan University, the philosophy of the Sports Medicine staff is two-fold: To provide a high standard of medical care through effective preventive and management programs, and to facilitate an effective post-injury rehabilitation process for a safe return to competition. In all cases, the ultimate well-being of each student-athlete is considered our number one priority, not only while they compete at Eastern Michigan University, but during their lifetime as well. The Sports Medicine staff operates out of three campus athletic training facilities in the Convocation Center, Bowen Field House and the Rynearson Stadium team building.

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Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning

Our Sports Performance Program applies a complete approach to scientifically and practically progress each individual athlete. Our purpose is to improve all components that will aid in achieving maximal athletic performance while reducing the occurrence of injury. We incorporate athletic based, free weight, multi-joint, and multi-directional movements which vary from a diverse collection of strength and conditioning disciplines to prepare each athlete for the general and specific demands of their sport. Standards that will be implemented at all times are: Integrity, Attention to Detail, Quality before Quantity, and Execution before Innovation. Assuming quality thought and effort have been put into a sports performance program, all else being equal, the program feels that these three components are usually separating an elite level program from the average. Incorporating Daily Competitions – The ability for athletes to compete in an every day setting is critical to the success of team and individual sports. Anything from team relay’s, to 1 on 1 tug of wars, to using a dumbbell weight heavier than the previous week. I simply make the statement to my teams, “WIN THE DAY.” Work harder – beat your last weeks sets/reps/weight/time, COMPETE! There is competitive nature in all mankind. Sometimes it takes a little extra effort on the coaching end to see it. Fill your team with competitors and your program will take care of itself. Physical and Mental Sport Transfer – Training to the specifics of the sport, and style that the head coaches are teaching is an essential way to succeed at any level. Find out what the sport coaches are looking to achieve and speak their same language. You are an addition to their staff, hop on board and cater your philosophy to their needs. Giving each athlete specific examples of on field/on court experiences where success can either be earned or an opportunity can be lost. Being able to make athlete’s understand the importance of mental toughness that is needed in the weight room and how it transfers over to their sport. The pain, the physical and mental struggles they endure in each training session is setting them up for success for their competitive season. Fight for every rep just as you would for any rebound, blocked shot, interception, or stolen base. Make references back to their closest contests that might have been decided by one play – (or one rep). Positive Influential Environment – Do athletes leave the weight room looking to return for more or dreading the next time they have to mope through one of the most silent hours of their day? Each session, from the minute the first athlete walks in, to the last grueling minute they are dragging out, fill the room with ENERGY!!! Push them through their toughest moments and coach every rep. Show each and every athlete that you care about their progress. Stay vocal, provide positive feedback as well as constructive criticism, play that latest hip-hop track and find a way to create a positive training environment.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Eagles Pride

Eagles Pride provides vital financial support to more than 550 student-athletes at Eastern Michigan University as they strive for excellence on the court and in the classroom. Nearly 1,000 donors generously supported our outstanding scholar-athletes each year. Established in 1994, Eagles Pride (formerly the EMU Athletic Club) raises funds in three key areas for EMU's 21 varsity athletic teams: annual-use operating funds, endowment, and facility related projects. Today, annual-use giving is the most critical area of support needed by the Athletic Department. These contributions directly support the operating budgets of our teams and help provide the most basic needs to our coaches and student-athletes, including comprehensive national recruiting efforts, out of region travel to maintain nationally competitive schedules, equipment such as uniforms, balls, nets, bats, and much more. Gifts to any of our teams, or to the Eagles Pride Fund (which will be used for the most urgent needs of the athletic department), are an investment in the future leaders of the state of Michigan. Join Eagles Pride today and make a difference for EMU Athletics.

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E-Club Hall of Fame

The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. 1976 Charles Eugene Beatty* James “Bingo” Brown* William E. Foy* George W. Marshall* Lloyd W. Olds* Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.* Edwin Shadford* Raymond L. Stites* 1977 C. Dale Curtiss* Charles Hanneman* Charles “Whitey” Hlad* Hayes W. Jones Harry Ockerman* Dean Rockwell* Olin Sanders* Paul Shoemaker* 1978 William E. Crouch* Daniel Webster Kirksey Robert K. Middlekauff Thomas V. Quinn* Kenneth “Red” Simmons* Andrew Vanyo* James A. Walsh* William C. Zepp* 1979 Louis Batterson* James Bibbs Merrill Hershey* Harvey Marlatt George Muellich* Ron Oestrike* Arthur D. Walker* Frank “Buck” Weeber* 1980 Ruth Boughner* Leighton Boyd* Kenneth “Beef” Matheson* Ferris G. Newman* Bob Parks 1981 Delmar Allman* Rha W. Arnold* Charles E. Forsythe* James R. Martin* David L. Pureifory* Abe Rosenkrantz* Clarence B. Sabbath* Shirley G. Spork 1982 Garion H. Campbell* Clifford D. Crane* Marvin R. Mittlestat* Albert H. Pingel Earl N. Riskey* Charles J. Shonta Fred D. Trosko* 1983 Roger Arnett* Santee Brockman* Ralph Gilden Augusta “Gussie” Harris* Kenneth Hawk* Charles Lappeus* Neville “Tex” Walker* George Wendt*

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1984 William Barrett James Bell Wardell Gilliam* Gordon Minty Bernard Otto* 1985 John Banaszak Doug Cossey* Hasely Crawford Michael H. Jones* Richard Moseley Charles Paige Jean Siterlet* 1986 Jean S. Cione* David Ellis Bruce Howell Ron Johnson Richard G. Raymond Bill Tipton 1987 Glenn Davis Marvin Johnson Bob Rowland* William J. Stephens Jack Weiss 1988 Norbert S. Badar Clarence Chapman Sherm J. Collins Clare Ebersole Stanley McConnor Bob Welch* 1989 Gary Bastien William M. Cave* Ron Gulyas Ann (Meachum) Lohner Bob Owchinko Harry Werbin* 1990 Ken Bruchanski Dottie Denise Davis Jeffrey E. Dils Frank Reaume Virgil E. Windom Duane Zemper 1991 James Brodie* Tom Fagan Jim Grant* Jeff Huxley James Ross Claude Snarey* 1992 Cleon Gilliam Jay Jones Susan “Sue” Parks Mike Strickland Leo Turner* 1993 Joe Brodie Laurie Ann Byrd Oswald Gaynier* George Gervin Nick Manych*

1994 Terry Collins Donna Donakowski F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca* Kevin “Rocky” Miller Robert Sims C.P. Steimle* 1995 John Clay Bob Crosby Kerry Keating James Matthews Lucy Parker Larry Radcliff 1996 Jim Applegate John C. Fountain Kennedy McIntosh* Randy Mills Andrea (Bowman) Osika Jeff Peck 1997 Walter Gerald Brown* Ed Engle* Glenn Gulliver Earle Higgins Duane Root Eugene Thomas Claudia Wasik 1998 Marc Dingman Grant Long Loita “Blink” Molineaux* Nanette Push Ron Saunders* Pat Sheridan Tom Smith 1999 Ron Adams Jim Harkema Kelly Hebler Dave Kieft Leroy Potter* Mark Smith Jeff Washington 2000 Wilbur P. Bowen* Jack Brusewitz Chris Hoiles Denise (Kaercher) Leipold Jim Nelson Jenny Romatowski Wayne Seiler 2001 Angie Fielder Jon Gates Bob Jennings Mauri Jormakka* George Mead* John “Rocky” Roe Rodney Slater

2003 Sherry (Anderson) Boughton Sharon (Brown) Calhoun Marsha (Barker) Crosby Jim Dutcher Garry Grady Paul McMullen Joel Smith 2004 Melissa (Drouillard) Bater Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema Roger Coryell Mark Dailey Earl Dixon Mireille (Sankatsing) Smith Jim Streeter 2005 Tommy Asinga Dan Boisture* Ben Braun Hamilton Morningstar* Dr. Waldomar Roeser Danny Schmitz Sara Seegers Harold Simons 2006 Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas Greg Howe Carole Huston Dazel Jules Peter Linn Bob Lints Gary Tyson 2007 Al Jagutis Marci Kelley Mark Leonard Tamyka McCord Stan Vinson Doug Willer 2008 Joy (Inniss) Johnson Lindell Reason Jeff Reaume* Sarah Willis Chuck Wilson 2009 Denise Allen Charlie Batch Jerry Cerulla Angela (Springer) Johnson Sharon McNie Gary Patton Gary Strickland

2010 Clement Chukwu Dawn (Godfrey) Heck Laurie Hubbard JoAnne (LeFevre) McBroom Hildred Lewis John R. Martin Barry Stokes 2011 Ingrid (Boyce) Benn Howard Booth Traci (Parsons) McMullen Linda Milholland Jamie Nieto Norm Parker* John Schmidt 2012 Erik Henriksen Ivory Westly Hood Brian Tolbert Sharon (Rose) Schwartz Jerry Umin 2013 Dennis Betts Earl Boykins JoyAnn Clarke Wondella Devers Derrick Dial Eugene Smith Donald Stewart 2014 Boaz Kisang Cheboiywo Kathy Hart Fred LaPlante Tom Michael Lorenzo M. Neely Allyson Newman Brett Petersmark 2015 Joe Codrington Tracy Deeter George Harrison Paul Scicluna* L.J. Shelton Stephanie Smiley Barry Susterka 2016 Steve Brown Lional “Jelly Roll” Dalton Connie Miner Fabian Rollins Greg Ryan *Deceased

2002 William “Audie” Cole Rena (Cox) McBroom Earl Jones Lanny Mills J.E. Morcombe* Jim Pietrzak Ron Rice Mary Smith*

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

PLAYER HONORS AND LETTERWINNERS

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EMU All-Americans 1930

ANDY VANYO

Walter Camp All-American Second Team Andy Vanyo lettered at Eastern Michigan for four seasons and was named to Walter Camp’s All-American Team as a second team selection. In addition, Vanyo was selected by Knute Rockne as a member of his Midwest All-Star team. He played for Illinois coach Bob Zuppke in the 1930 Midwest-Southwest All-Star game on New Year’s Day in Dallas, Texas. Vanyo was elected to EMU’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978.

1954

BOB MIDDLEKAUFF Small College All-American

Bob Middlekauff was named small college All-American quarterback for Eastern Michigan in 1954. In three years as the starting signal-caller for the Hurons, he set all of the passing and total offense marks and was sixth in the nation in passing in 1954. Middlekauff was also named MVP in the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) that year. His 14 touchdown passes in 1954 was an EMU single-season record and his 33 career touchdown passes was also an EMU record when he graduated. Middlekauff was elected to EMU’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978.

1968

JOHN SCHMIDT

American Football Coaches Association-College Division All-American Team John Schmidt was named to the American Football Coaches All-American team as first team offensive center. In addition, Schmidt won the Elton J. Rynearson Award in 1968 for his combined excellence in athletics and academics.

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1935

CHARLES HANNEMAN

New York Sun All-American Second Team Charles Hanneman earned three letters each in football and basketball and captained the 1935-36 basketball team. Hanneman was named to the second team All-American squad picked by the New York Sun. He went on to become a two-way end for the Detroit Lions and was named to the second team All-Pro squad in 1940. He also was the Lions’ captain that year. Hanneman was elected to EMU’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1977.

1968

GARRY GRADY

Associated Press-College Division All-American Second Team; NAIA All-American Team Garry Grady was named to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ (NAIA) All-American Team and received second team honors on the Associated Press-College Division All-American Team. Grady was named the recipient of the James M. “Bingo” Brown Award in 1968 for his selection as the team’s MVP. He played one season of pro ball with the Miami Dolphins and then joined the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

1969

ROBERT LINTS

American Football Coaches Association-College Division All-American Team; NAIA All-American Team Bob Lints received first team honors on both the American Football Coaches Association College Division All-American Team and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-American Team. He was also named winner of the James M. “Bingo” Brown Award in 1969 as the team’s most valuable player. Lints was a third round draft choice of the Green Bay Packers but chose not to play pro football.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

EMU All-Americans 1970-71

DAVID PUREIFORY

American Football Coaches Association-College Division All-America Team, 1970-71; NAIA All-American Team, 1970; Associated Press-College Division All-American Second Team, 1970-71 David Pureifory was the first EMU football player to receive mention on three AllAmerica teams in one year and first to win All-America honors for two seasons. He was a first-team selection of the American Football Coaches Association-College Division Team in 1970 and 1971, and first team top pick of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in 1970. He was also a second team All-American on the Associated Press-College Division teams of 1970 and 1971. Pureifory, drafted by Green Bay in the sixth round of the 1972 NFL draft, was a Packer standout until 1978 when he was traded to the Detroit Lions. He was named the Lions’ “Most Valuable Defensive Player” of 1980 and was a regular at defensive end until his retirement in 1983. Pureifory was elected to EMU’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981.

1977

RON JOHNSON

Associated Press-Division I All-American Third Team Ron Johnson was a two-time All-MidAmerican Conference performer who gained third-team All-American honors on the 1977 Associated Press team. Johnson was a fouryear starter in the defensive backfield and accounted for 339 total tackles in his career. After finishing his senior season, Johnson played in both the East-West Shrine All-Star Game and also in the Senior Bowl post-season all-star game. He was voted the North squad’s defensive MVP in the Senior Bowl. He was the first Huron ever drafted in the first round of the National Football League draft when he was the 22nd player in the country picked in the 1978 spring draft. Johnson was elected to EMU’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986, and also was a member in the inaugural class of the Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame in 1988.

1979

TOM PARM

Associated Press-Division I All-American Honorable Mention Tom Parm received honorable mention All-American honors by the Associated Press for his outstanding play during 1979. Parm caught 41 passes for 701 yards, a 17.1-yard reception average, and was 11th in the nation in kickoff returns with 19 for 472 yards – an average of 24.8 per return. Parm was a four-year letterman and when he graduated he held EMU career records for passes caught (101), receiving yardage (1,711), as well as the single-season yardage record (701). Parm was also awarded first-team All-Mid-American Conference honors in 1979.

1973

JAMES PIETRZAK

American Football Coaches Association College Division I All-American Team; Football News College Division All-American Team; Associated Press Little All-American Team Jim Pietrzak was named to three AllAmerican teams in 1973 as an offensive tackle. He was named to the Kodak College Division I first team by a vote of members of the American Football Coaches Association. The former University of Detroit High School star and Hamtramck, Mich. native was also named to the Football News-College Division First Team and the Associated Press Small College Third Team. He was drafted and signed by the New York Giants of the National Football League. Pietrzak was elected to EMU’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002.

1986 and 1987

GARY PATTON

Associated Press-Division I All-American Honorable Mention Gary Patton earned honorable mention Division I All-American honors by the Associated Press in both the 1986 and 1987 seasons. He rushed for 1,058 yards and caught 37 passes for 371 yards in 1986 and was a unanimous first-team All-Mid-American Conference pick. He came back in 1987 to help lead the Hurons to a school-record 10-2 record, the first-ever MAC football title, and a 30-27 win over San Jose State in the ‘87 California Bowl. Patton was named EMU’s Most Valuable Player in the California Bowl in a vote by ESPN after leading all rushers with 130 yards on 21 carries and one touchdown run. He gained 1,242 yards and scored 13 touchdowns in ‘87. Patton was drafted in the seventh round of the 1988 NFL draft by the New York Jets.

1986

BRETT PETERSMARK

Associated Press-Division I - All-American Honorable Mention Brett Petersmark was named honorable mention All-America by the Associated Press for his outstanding play during the 1986 season. He joined teammate Gary Patton on that squad. Petersmark was EMU’s starting offensive center for three straight seasons, 1984, 1985, 1986 and was a first-team All-Mid-American Conference center in 1986 after being selected as the honorable mention AllMAC center in 1985. After graduation he went on to play for the Houston Oilers of the NFL in 1987.

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EMU All-Americans 1987

1987

RON ADAMS

BRIAN CLOUSE

Associated Press-Division I - All-American Honorable Mention

Associated Press-Division I - All-American Honorable Mention Brian Clouse earned honorable mention Division I All-American honors by the Associated Press for helping lead the 1987 EMU football team to the Mid-American Conference championship and a victory in the California Bowl. A senior offensive guard, Clouse was one of the key members of a line that enabled the thenHurons to roll up 4,275 yards in total offense in 1987 as well as scoring 343 points, the secondbest output in EMU history. Clouse was chosen as the 1987 Mid-American Conference Lineman of the Year in an award jointly sponsored by the Miller Lite Brewing Company and The MAC Bulletin. Clouse was also a first-team All-MAC performer in ‘87.

Ron Adams earned honorable mention Division I All-American honors by the Associated Press for helping lead the 1987 EMU football team to the Mid-American Conference championship and a victory in the California Bowl. A senior quarterback from Taylor, Mich., Adams finished the ‘87 season with 107 completions in 202 attempts for 1,527 yards and six touchdown passes to help direct the Hurons to a 10-2 record, the best in school history. He was a unanimous firstteam All-Mid-American Conference quarterback selection and was also EMU’s James M. “Bingo” Brown Award winner as the team’s Most Valuable Offensive Player. He completed a 32-yard pass to wide receiver Craig Ostrander with just 3:59 left in the game to lead Eastern to a 30-27 victory over San Jose State in the California Bowl, Dec. 12, 1987.

1987

1998

CHARLES GORDON

L.J. SHELTON

Associated Press-Division I - All-American Honorable Mention The Football News -Sophomore Team All-American

The Football News -Third Team All-American

Charles Gordon earned honorable mention Division I All-American honors by the Associated Press for helping lead the 1987 EMU football team to the Mid-American Conference championship and a victory in the California Bowl. A sophomore defensive back, Gordon was named to the All-American Sophomore Team by The Football News and was also a firstteam All-MAC performer in ‘87. He helped lead the Hurons to a school-record 10-2 record, the first-ever MAC football championship, and a 30-27 win over San Jose State in the California Bowl. Gordon led the team in interceptions with five.

L.J. Shelton was named third-team All-America by The Football News after the 1998 season. The 6-foot-6, 320-pound Shelton, was a twotime, first-team All-Mid-American Conference selection at offensive left tackle. He became the first player in EMU football history to earn invitations to four post-season senior All-Star games. Shelton chose to participate in just one post-season game, the Senior Bowl, and he played the entire game at offensive left tackle. Shelton then became the highest draft choice in school history when he was the 21st pick in the 1999 National Football League Draft as a first-round selection of the Arizona Cardinals. Ron Johnson was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 22nd pick in the first round of the 1977 draft.

2004

ANDREW WELLOCK

Associated Press-Division I - Third Team All-American The 2004 season was a memorable one for Eastern Michigan University place-kicker Andrew Wellock as the sophomore earned multiple honors for an outstanding year. Wellock was named third-team All-American by the Associated Press, finished runnerup for the Lou Groza Award, which is given annually to the top place-kicker in the NCAA Division I ranks, and was a first team All-MidAmerican Conference pick. Wellock turned in an outstanding sophomore season in 2004, booting 21-of-23 field goal attempts and 32-of-33 PAT’s. He tied the EMU record with a 52-yard field goal against Idaho (Oct. 2). Wellock booted four

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field goals, including a 50 yarder, as well as the game-winning 24-yard field goal in EMU’s 61-58 four-overtime win over Central Michigan (Nov. 6) at Ford Field in Detroit. Wellock finished the season tied with Michigan State’s David Rayner as the leading place-kicker in the nation with a 1.91 field goals per-game average and 22nd in scoring at 8.64 points pergame. He became EMU’s single-season points scored leader with 95. Wellock was one of seven kickers in the Division I-A ranks that handled all of the placekicking, kickoff, and punting duties. He averaged 37.2 yards per punt.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

EMU All-Americans 2006

ZACH JOHNSON

The Sporting News Honorable Mention Freshman All-American

2016

JUSTIN MOODY

Pro Football Focus Second Team All-American

Zach Johnson was named honorable mention All-American on the 2006 freshman football team picked by The Sporting News. After sitting out the 2005 season as a redshirt, Johnson took over the starting punting role after the first game of 2006 and became one of the top punters in the nation, making the semifinalist list of the Ray Guy Award which is given annually to the top punter in the NCAA Division I ranks. Johnson finished the season with a 40.0 yard average with 65 punts for 2,603 yards, including dropping 20 inside the 20-yard line.

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Justin Moody was named second-team AllAmerican by Pro Football Focus. Moody played in all 13 games for EMU and made a statement on special teams. The 5-foot10, 174-pound Richmond, Va. native finished the year with 50 tackles (30 solo, 20 assist) to go along with 1.5 tackles for a loss of three yards. Of those 50 stops, 12 occurred while playing special teams. Moody recorded 10 takedowns on kickoff and two more on punt returns. In addition, Moody also returned four kickoffs for the Eagles for a total of 71 yards. His longest return was a 27-yarder in a road victory over eventual MidAmerican Conference East Division champion Ohio University, Oct. 15.

EMU’s All-America Selections

Andy Vanyo.................................................................................................................................... Walter Camp 2nd Team Charles Hanneman.................................................................................................................... New York Sun 2nd Team Bob Middlekauff.............................................................................................................................................. Small College Ivory Hood............................................................................... Associated Press Small College Honorable Mention Garry Grady......................................................................................................................................................NAIA 1st Team ................................................................................................................... Associated Press College Division 2nd Team John Schmidt....................................................................................................... American Football Coaches-College Tom Jackson........................................................................... Associated Press Small College Honorable Mention Robert Lints............................................................................. Associated Press Small College Honorable Mention Robert Lints......................................................................................................................................................NAIA 1st Team ..................................................................................................................American Football Coaches-College Division Dave Pureifory.................................................................................................................................................NAIA 1st Team .................................................................................................................American Football Coaches-College Division, ................................................................................................................... Associated Press College Division-2nd Team Dave Pureifory............................................................................................... Associated Press College Div.-2nd Team .................................................................................................................. American Football Coaches College Division Larry Latcliff...................................................................... Associated Press College Division-Honorable Mention James Pietrzak...................................................................................................... Associated Press Little All-American .................................................................................................................................American Football Coaches-1st Team .................................................................................................................................... The Football News College Division Ron Johnson........................................................................................................ Associated Press Division I-3rd Team Tom Parm......................................................................................... Associated Press Division I-Honorable Mention Gary Patton..................................................................................... Associated Press Division I-Honorable Mention Brett Petersmark............................................................................ Associated Press Division I-Honorable Mention Ron Adams...................................................................................... Associated Press Division I-Honorable Mention Brian Clouse.................................................................................... Associated Press Division I-Honorable Mention Charles Gordon.............................................................................. Associated Press Division I-Honorable Mention Gary Patton..................................................................................... Associated Press Division I-Honorable Mention L.J. Shelton........................................................................................................................... The Football News 3rd Team Andrew Wellock................................................................................................. Associated Press Division 1-3rd Team Daniel Holtzclaw.....................................................................Football Writers of America - First Team Freshman; ....................................................................................................................... The Sporting News Third-Team Freshman; .......................................................................................................... CollegeFootballNews.com Third-Team Freshman Zach Johnson........................................................................... The Sporting News Honorable Mention Freshman Justin Moody................................................................... Pro Football Focus Second Team All-American Honors Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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Player Honors National Football League Draft Choices

Year Player 1955 1967 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1981 1988 1998 1999 2003 2004 2008 2009 2016 2017

Draft No. Team Round

Nick Manych Robert Rodwell Bob Lints Al Clark Dave Pureifory Will Foster Larry Ratcliff Sam Elmore Bill Dulac Ron Fernandes Jim Pietrzak Dave Boone Frank Kolch Mike Strickland Clarence Chapman Mark Carter Jim Stansik Ron Johnson Ken Miller Gary Patton Charlie Batch L.J. Shelton Kevin Walter Chris R. Roberson Jason Jones T.J. Lang Darius Jackson Pat O’Connor

243 328 353 72 142 170 196 325 167 260 132 285 333 363 204 264 319 22 191 172 60 21 255 237 54 109 216 250

Baltimore Colts Washington Redskins Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles New England Patriots Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins New York Giants Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Minnesota Vikings Oakland Raiders Miami Dolphins San Diego Chargers Pittsburgh Steelers Dallas Cowboys New York Jets Detroit Lions Arizona Cardinals New York Giants Jacksonville Jaguars Tennessee Titans Green Bay Packers Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions

21st Round 13th Round 3rd Round 3rd Round 6th Round 7th Round 8th Round 13th Round 7th Round 10th Round 6th Round 11th Round 13th Round 14th Round 7th Round 10th Round 12th Round 1st Round 7th Round 7th Round 2nd Round 1st Round 7th Round 7th Round 2nd Round 4th Round 6th Round 7th Round

Canadian Football League Draft Choices d Overall Player R Pos Year Team 5 41 Campbell Allison OL 2015 BC Lions 1 2 Andy Mulumba DE 2013 Winnipeg 1 4 Corey Watman OL 2013 Saskatchewan 3 27 Kalonji Kashama DE 2013 Ottawa 1 2 Jabar Westerman DL 2012 BC Lions 1 7 Eric Deslauriers WR 2006 Montreal 3 21 Matt Kudu DL 2005 Saskatchewan 4 30 Jean-Olivier Gagnon-Gordillo DL 2005 Saskatchewan 1 3 Corey Annett OL 2002 Toronto 3 22 Frank Rocca OL 1997 Calgary 7 57 Gerald Lewis LB 1996 Winnipeg 3 23 Bobby Pandelidis OT/OG 1992 Calgary 4 29 Mitch Brown RB 1991 Toronto 2 16 Branko Vincic DE/DT 1988 Edmonton 6 42 Darrell Harle OT 1988 Saskatchewan 1 5 Matt Finlay LB 1986 Montreal 1 3 Mike Logan QB 1973 Calgary 8 64 Doug Keene TB 1973 Edmonton

MAC Coach of the Year Ed Chlebek 1977 Jim Harkema 1987 Ron English 2011

EMU Did You Know?

This is the 49th year that Eastern Michigan University has called Rynearson Stadium home. More than two million fans have seen EMU play in Rynearson. In 24 of the 48 years, Eastern has averaged more than 11,000 fans per home date. The 1995 season proved to be the record-breaking year for Rynearson Stadium attendance. A single-game record crowd of 25,009 was on hand, Sept. 16, 1996, to watch the Eagles dismantle UNLV, 51-6. That four-game ‘95 season also proved to be a best for season average attendance of 22,602. The stadium is named after legendary Eastern Michigan coach Elton J. Rynearson, Sr. He was the head football coach for 28 seasons and complied a win-loss record of 114-58-15, including one stretch from 1925-33 when his teams lost just six games. Rynearson served the school for 46 years as a football and basketball coach as well as athletics director. * The 2004-2007 seasons included one neutral-site game, the Collegiate Clash played at Ford Field in Detroit. All four of those games counted in the total home attendance but not in the Rynearson Stadium overall record or attendance figures. In 2004 at Ford Field the Eagles won a dramatic 61-58 four-overtime decision over Central Michigan before 24,423 fans. The 2005 game at Ford Field, between EMU and Western Michigan, was an equally exciting game with WMU taking a 44-36 win before 11,191 fans. In 2006, Navy used a strong ground game to record a 49-21 win, while in 2007 Northwestern pulled out a 26-14 victory in front of a national television audience on ESPNU. #Official paid attendance

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Year Games Record Attendance Avg. 2016 6 3-3 106,064 17,677 2015 6 0-6 29,381 4,897 2014 5 2-3 75,127# 15,025 2013 5 2-3 20,255 4,051 2012 6 1-5 23,566 3,928 2011 6 5-1 25,599 4,266 2010 5 0-5 79,426# 15,885 2009 5 0-5 25,080 5,061 2008 5 2-3 94,756# 18,951 2007* 5 2-3 37,241 7,448 2006* 5 1-3 77,550# 15,510 2005* 4 2-3 20,874 5,219 2004* 5 1-4 71,937 14,388 2003 7 3-4 78,818 11,260 2002 6 3-3 64,599 10,767 2001 5 2-3 66,382 13,276 2000 6 3-3 60,163 10,027 1999 4 3-1 47,290 11,822 1998 5 1-4 60,012 12,002 1997 5 2-3 70,380 14,076 1996 6 2-4 70,061 11,677 1995 4 3-1 90,405 22,602 1994 5 2-3 61,074 12,215 1993 6 2-4 74,600 12,433 1992 4 1-3 60,005 15,002 1991 5 1-3-1 49,283 9,857 1990 4 2-2 64,676 16,169 1989 6 5-1 85,324 14,220 1988 5 3-2 87,017 17,403 1987 5 5-0 79,727 15,945 1986 6 5-1 89,798 14,966 1985 5 2-3 66,464 13,293 1984 5 2-2-1 94,621 18,924 1983 6 1-5 50,168 8,361 1982 5 1-3-1 49,475 9,895 1981 5 0-5 38,159 7,632 1980 4 0-4 32,328 8,082 1979 5 1-3-1 28,343 5,669 1978 5 2-3 35,912 7,182 1977 6 5-1 59,059 9,843 1976 5 2-3 47,060 9,412 1975 5 3-2 36,197 7,239 1974 5 2-3 48,700 9,740 1973 5 5-0 41,000 8,200 1972 4 2-2 45,674 11,419 1971 6 5-0-1 67,460 11,243 1970 5 5-0 29,500 5,900 1969 4 3-1 45,132 11,283 Total 241 109-127-5 2,594,257 10,764

Bob Middlekauff (1951-54) was a twotime Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference first-team selection in 1953 and 1954 and earned Small College AllAmerican honors in 1954.

Gary Patton (34) goes up the middle in the 1987 California Bowl between EMU and San José State. Patton earned Associated PressDivision I All-American Honorable Mention honors during his career at EMU.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Player Honors 1975 1987 1989 1991 1992 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1997 1997 1998 2001 2008 2010 2011 2012 2014

Jeff Bixler..................................................................NCAA Divison II-Hon. Men. All-America Ron Adams.......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................... ESPN Player of the Game (11-5-87) vs. Toledo Jim Colosimo....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................ESPN Lineman of the Game (11-5-87) vs. Toledo Brian Clouse....................................................................................... MAC Lineman of the Year Charles Gordon............................................................................... Football News Third-team ................................................................................................................. Sophomore All-America Steve Palmateer................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................Josh Bryant Award-California Bowl VII Gary Patton.......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................Most Valuble Player-California Bowl VII Bob Navarro......................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................. The Sporting News Hon. Men. All-America Richard Palmer.................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................... Football News Def. Player of Week (10/19) .......................................................................... Sports Illustrated Def. Player of Week (10/19) Craig Thompson....................................................................... AT&T National Long Distance ...................................................................................................... “Kickoff Return” Award (10-31) Steve Clay............................................................................................................................................. .............................................AT&T National Long Distance “Kickoff Return” Award (11-6) Steve Clay............................................................................................................................................. ................................................. AT&T National Long Distance “Punt Return” Award, (10-8) Steve Clay............................................................................................................................................. .............................................................. AT&T National Long Distance “Punt Return” Leader Steve Clay............................................................................................................................................. .........................................................................AT&T National Long Distance “Kickoff Return” ........................................................................................................................................... Award (9-9) EMU Team............................................................................................................................................. ....................................................................... NCAA Division I-A Punt Return Leader-Season Charlie Batch/Ta-if Kumasi.............................................................................................................. ............................................... Shared AT&T National Long Distance “Passing Play” Award Justin Ventura........................................................................... AT&T National Long Distance ....................................................................................................... “Field-Goal” Award (10-25-97) L.J. Shelton........................................................................................................................................... ..............................................................Selected for four postseason senior All-Star games C.R. Roberson....................................................................................................Huntington Bank ................................................................................. Player of the Game vs. Buffalo (10-27-01) Andy Schmitt.....................................................................Named the Walter Camp Football ............................................................... Foundation National Offensive Player of the Week .................................................................................................................................................... (11-29) Ben Thayer ..............................................................2011 NFF Hampshire Honor Society (1) ....................................................................................Phil Steele’s 1st-team All-MAC selection ....................................................John Mackey National Tight End of the Week (10-18-10) .............................................................. College Football Performance Natl. TE of the Week Alex Gillett................................................. Rivals.com MAC Player of the Week (10-18-10) ............................................................. College Football Performance H.M. QB of the Week Dwayne Priest .................................................... Phil Steele’s 3rd-team All-MAC selection ..............................................................College Football Performance H.M. RB of the Week ....................................................................... Rivals.com MAC Player of the Week (11-22-10) Corey Welch ......................................................... Phil Steele’s 3rd-team All-MAC selection Jay Karutz.................................College Football Performance H.M. Punter of the Week Garrett Hoskins................................College Football Performance H.M. TE of the Week Justin Cudworth.................................................Phil Steele’s 2nd-team All-MAC selection .............................................................. College Football Performance H.M. LB of the Week Tyreese Russell.................................College Football Performance H.M. TE of the Week Alex Gillett..................................... College Football Performance H.M. QB of the WeekGarrett Hoskins ..................................................Phil Steele’s 2nd-team All-MAC selection .......................................................... Phil Steele’s 3rd-team Mid-Season All-MAC selection ...............................................................College Football Performance H.M. TE of the Week Demarius Reed........................... Phil Steele’s 3rd-team Mid-Season All-MAC selection ..............................................................College Football Performance H.M. PR of the Week Jay Karutz......................................................................................... Ray Guy Award Candidate Brad Ohrman........................................................ Phil Steele’s 3rd-team All-MAC selection ......................................................... Phil Steele’s 2nd-team Mid-Season All-MAC selection Alex Gillett..................................................................................Campbell Trophy Semifinalist Bronson Hill................................................................... National Running Back of the Week Tyler Benz ............................................ MAC West Division Offensive Player of the Week ......................................................................................MAC Male Scholar Athlete of the Week Garrett Hoskins.............................................................John Mackey Tight End of the Week ..........................................................Phil Steele’s 1st-team Post-Season All-MAC Selection Jay Karutz ........................................................................................ Ray Guy Award Candidate ........................................................Phil Steele’s 2nd-team Post-Season All-MAC Selection ............................................................................................................................. Academic All-MAC Dylan Mulder............................... MAC West Division Special Teams Player of the Week Justin Cudworth ......................Phil Steele’s 2nd-team Post-Season All-MAC Selection Reginald Bell ............................................... Manning Award Star of the Week (10-13-14) ................................................................ CFPA’s National Performer of the Week (10-13-14) ........................................................ CFPA’s Quarterback Performer of the Week (10-13-14) Lincoln Hansen ........................................................................Campbell Trophy Semifinalist ............................................................................................................Lombardi Award Watch List ................................................................................................ Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC ........................................................................................... 2015 NFF Hampshire Honor Society

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Owen Dubiel................................................................................... Ray Guy Award Candidate ..........................................CFPA’s Honorable Mention Performer of the Week (10-20-14) ........................................................................................... 2015 NFF Hampshire Honor Society Bronson Hill.............................................................................Doak Walker Award Candidate ..................................................................College Football Performance Awards Watch List ................................................................................................ Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC Tyreese Russell...........................................................Mackey Award Midseason Watch List .....................................................................................................John Mackey Award Watch List ..................................................................College Football Performance Awards Watch List ................................................................................................ Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC Kevin Johnson .......................College Sports Madness Players of the Week (10-12-14) ........................................................................................... 2015 NFF Hampshire Honor Society Dylan Mulder ..............CFPA’s Honorable Mention Performer of the Week (11-24-14) Pat O’Connor..................................................................... Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC Jake Hurcombe................................................................. Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC Travis Linser ................................................................ 2015 NFF Hampshire Honor Society Great Ibe .............Walter Camp National FBS Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 15) ............................................................................................. Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List ................................................................................ Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC (first team) ......................................................................... Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (first team) Dylan Mulder...............................................................................Burlsworth Trophy Nominee .......................................................................................................The Wuerffel Trophy Nominee ........................................................................... Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC (fourth team) .................................................................... Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (fourth team) Brogan Roback................................................................................Manning Star of the Week Darius Jackson........................................................................Doak Walker Award Candidate Jake Hurcombe.................................................................. Rimington Trophy Fall Watch List Pat O’Connor.................................................................. Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List .............................................................................................Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List ................................................................................ Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC (first team) ......................................................................... Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (first team) Anthony Zappone ................................... Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC (second team) Austin Barnes........................................................................ Semifinalist For Ray Guy Award ...............................................................................................Phil Steele All-MAC (second team) Paul Fricano......................................................................Phil Steele All-MAC (second team) Cole Gardner............................................................. Semifinalist for NFF Campbell Trophy .............................................................................................................Wuerffel Trophy Watch List ...............................................................................................Phil Steele All-MAC (second team) ................................................................................................................... Tropical Bowl Invitation Jeremiah Harris.....................................................................Phil Steele All-MAC (third team) Nigel Kilby.................................................. John Mackey Tight End of the Week (10-5-16) Justin Moody....................................................... PFF’s Second Team All-American Honors Pat O’Connor...........................................................................Phil Steele All-MAC (first team) .................................................................................................NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Invitation DaQuan Pace.........................................................................Phil Steele All-MAC (third team) ........................................................................................ College Gridiron Showcase Invitation Brogan Roback............................................ Manning Award Star of the Week (10-17-16) Shaq Vann........................................................... Doak Walker Award Preseason Candidate Andrew Wylie........................................................................Phil Steele All-MAC (third team) Dieuly Aristilde..................................... Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (fourth team) Sergio Bailey II ......................................... Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (third team) Blake Banham ...................................... Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (fourth team) Jason Beck.............................................. Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (fourth team) Vince Calhoun....................................... Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (fourth team) Paul Fricano ........................................ Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (second team) Jeremiah Harris.......................................... Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (first team) Jimmy Leatiota................................... Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (second team) Kyle Rachwal.......................................... Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (fourth team) Brogran Roback.................................. Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (second team) Shaq Vann.................................................. Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC (third team)

EMU Did You Know?

The seasons from 1925-38 are referred to as the “Glory Years” in the annals of Eastern Michigan University football. Elton J. Rynearson, Sr. returned to the University as head coach in 1925 and led the team to an 8-0 overall record and a 5-0 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) title. Starting with the 1925 season, Eastern recorded an 8019-7 record through the 1938 season. The banner year may have been the 1930 season when the football squad posted a 6-1 record, losing only to the University of Michigan by a 7-0 decision before 78,247 fans in Ann Arbor.

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Player Honors Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference First Team Selections

Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Honorable Mention

Mid-American Conference First Team Selections

1976 1977 1979 1986 1987 1988 1989 1991 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2012 2014 2016

Ron Johnson Rollie Hansen Ron Johnson Tom Williams Bobby Windom Tom Parm Gary Patton Brett Petersmark Mike Skiver Ron Adams Brian Clouse Charles Gordon Gary Patton Tom Menard Steve Brockelbank Perry Foster Bob Navarro Bobby Pandelidis Richard Palmer Walter Campbell Richard Palmer Ron Rice Yusef Dibbles Charlie Batch Steve Clay Barry Stokes Lional Dalton Lional Dalton L.J. Shelton L.J. Shelton Lincoln Dupree Donald McCall Kevin Walter David Lusky Anthony Sherrell Andrew Wellock Andrew Wellock Andrew Wellock Eric Deslauriers Daniel Holtzclaw Jason Jones Jay Karutz Pat O’Connor Pat O’Connor

Mid-American Conference Second Team Selections

1977 1978 1950 Harry Mail 1954 Bob McCullough 1979 1951 Vaskin Badalow 1957 Jim Christensen 1981 Nick Manych Alex Klukach Mike Orend John Malone 1982 1952 Chris Armelagos 1958 Jim Christensen Bob Boyd Fred Kessler Tom Fagan John Malone 1983 Bob McCullough Don Matthews Dick Moseley George Melzow District 23 1984 1953 Nick Manych First-Team Selections George Melzow 1961 Nick Genova* Bob Middlekauff 1964 Bill MacGillivray 1985 1954 Barry Basel Berry Rubin Bob Middlekauff* 1966 Garry Grady Dick Moseley Lonny Head 1986 1955 Barry Basel Ivory Hood Gerald Brown 1967 Ivory Hood^% Virgil Windom Ed Olsen 1987 1956 Gerald Brown John Schmidt 1957 Carl Elliott John Sharp% Kerry Keating* 1968 Garry Grady 1988 Charles Shonta Dennis Hewitt 1958 Carl Elliott Ivory Hood Alex Klukach Tom Jackson% 1989 Charles Shonta Bob Lints 1959 Albert Day 1969 Joe Clinton 1960 Gary Dode Bennett Edwards Nicholas Genova Mike Garofalo Norman Jacobs Pete Kalogeras William Yanis Bob Lints 1990 1961 Leroy Fahle Gary Matsche Nick Genova# Mike Yankee Norm Jacobs 1970 Charles Boytano *Most Valuable Player in the IIAC Will Foster 1991 *Was chosen as a tackle on the state Chip Gooden 1992 of Michigan National Association Pete Kalogeras 1993 of Intercollegiate Athletics All-Star Bob Muse team, EMU’s first-ever pick to that 1994 team. President’s Athletic 1995 Conference All-Conference Interstate Intercollegiate 1964 Jim Hadley Athletic Conference Dick Willing 1996 Second Team Selections 1965 George Harrison 1954 Nick Manych Virgil Windom 1957 Walter (Jerry) Brown 1997 Don Matthews 1998 Tom McCormick 1958 Jim Christensen 1999 Fred Kessler John Malone Don Matthews 2000 2001 *National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics State of Michigan Bob Navarro (1987-90) was named All-Star First Team first team All-MAC and to The 2002 Sporting News Honorable Mention All%AP Small College All-America honorable mention American team in 1989 after leading ^AP Collegiate All-State First Team

Kevin Wilkinson James Johnson Kevin Wilkinson Ricky Calhoun Jeff Dackin Ricky Calhoun Joe Iliano Bill Rush Chris Babini Ricky Calhoun David Marshall Dale Boone Mario Ferretti Derrick Whitehead Bob Hirschmann Gary Patton Mike Skiver Ron Adams Eric Miller Don Vesling Ron Banaitis Evans Hicks Jim Haefner Jim Colosimo Matt Klassa Craig Ostrander Herman Baine Charles Gordon Craig Petersmark Tom Schooler Jerry Smith Eric Towe Mike Bass Steve Brockelbank Gordie Johnstone Bob Navarro Walter Campbell Bobby Pandelidis Yusef Dibbles Matt Gillette Steve Clay Kevin Kwiatkowski Avery Brown Bristol Greene Ryan Wheatley Ontario Pryor Matt Gregory Mark Langkos Kevin Kwiatkowski Justin Ventura Donald McCall Jermaine Sheffield Jermaine Sheffield Ashley Travis Lincoln Dupree Kenny Christian Nick Avondet Kenny Philpot Scott Russell Ime Akpan David Rysko

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Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Player Honors Mid-American Conference

Second Team Selections (Cont.)

2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Eric Deslauriers Kevin Harrison Anthony Sherrell Kevin Howe Rontrell Woodruff Jason Jones Daniel Holtzclaw T.J. Lang Jacory Stone Zach Johnson Brad Ohrman Garrett Hoskins Justin Cudworth Andy Mulumba Tyreese Russell Great Ibe Great Ibe Cole Gardner Paul Fricano Austin Barnes

Mid-American Conference Third Team Selections

2009 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016

Andre Hatchett Garrett Hoskins Justin Cudworth Latarrius Thomas Marlon Pollard Lincoln Hansen Bronson Hill Tyreese Russell Darius Jackson Andrew Wylie Jeremiah Harris DeQuan Pace

Mid-American Conference 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1993 1994 1995 1996 2001 2005 2007

Honorable Mention Kevin Krieg Anthony Fields Dale Boone Eric Miller Brett Petersmark Anthony Fields Evans Hicks Bill Kupp Eric Miller Ron Banaitis Charles Gordon Bill Kupp Mark Ziegler Tim Henneghan Charles Nash Tom Sullivan Craig Petersmark Patrick Walsh Wes Garner Ryan Wheatley Justin Ventura Avery Brown Marcus Cox Mike Scott Kevin Walter Michael Richardson Pierre Walker

Mid-American Conference Player of the Week

Craig Motzer Steve Raklovits Steve Raklovits Scott Davis Ricky Calhoun Ricky Calhoun Gary Patton Ron Adams Gary Patton Eric Miller Gary Patton Gary Patton Ron Adams Charles Gordon Tom Menard Bob Navarro Tom Sullivan Craig Petersmark Richard Palmer Richard Palmer Michael Armour Kwesi Ramsey Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Steve Clay Donald McCall Kenny Christian Walter Church Chris R. Roberson Kainoa Akina Jerry Gaines Anthony Sherrell David Lusky Anthony Sherrell Andrew Wellock Jerry Gaines Kevin Harrison Andrew Wellock Eric Deslauriers Blake Smith Andrew Wellock Daniel Holtzclaw Andrew Wellock Andy Schmitt Daniel Holtzclaw

9-3-77 9-17-77 10-8-77 10-20-79 10-17-82 10-9-82 9-7-85 9-13-86 10-18-86 10-25-86 9-26-87 10-17-87 11-5-87 11-12-87 9-17-88 9-16-89 10-7-89 9-15-90 10-19-91 10-2-93 10-31-94 9-5-95 9-25-95 10-9-95 10-23-95 10-18-99 9-23-00 11-11-00 10-27-01 11-26-01 10-5-02 10-18-03 11-10-03 9-2-04 9-2-04 10-9-04 10-16-04 11-6-04 11-6-04 9-12-05 9-24-05 10-1-05 11-19-05 10-21-06 9-15-07

Mid-American Conference Player of the Week (Cont.)

Ryan Downard Ryan Downard Zach Johnson Tyler Jones Andy Schmitt Patrick Treppa Dwayne Priest Jay Karutz Alex Gillett Dwayne Priest Marcus English Javonti Greene Brad Ohrman Demarius Reed Tyler Allen Ryan Brumfield Nathan Adams Reginald Bell Anthony Zappone Brandan Renius Great Ibe Paul Fricano Paul Fricano Jeremiah Harris Austin Barnes Brogan Roback Austin Barnes Brogan Roback

10-6-07 10-27-07 10-27-07 10-4-08 11-29-08 11-29-08 9-6-10 9-13-10 10-18-10 11-22-10 9-10-11 10-23-11 11-13-11 11-20-11 10-21-13 11-11-13 9-1-14 10-13-14 10-13-14 9-14-15 11-16-15 9-5-16 9-19-16 9-26-16 10-3-16 10-17-16 10-31-16 11-14-16

Mid-American Conference Scholar Athlete of the Week

David Lusky Matt Bohnet Matt Bohnet Matt Bohnet Andrew Wellock Matt Bohnet Matt Bohnet Andy Schmitt Andy Schmitt Andy Schmitt Alex Gillett Jay Karutz Marlon Pollard Alex Gillett Bronson Hill

11-10-03 9-10-04 9-23-04 10-15-04 10-21-04 11-11-04 9-24-05 9-22-07 10-4-08 11-22-08 11-19-10 10-9-11 10-23-11 11-13-11 10-13-12

Lional Dalton, a two-time first team All-Mid-American Conference selection in 1996 and 1997, was not drafted by any NFL team. However, he proved the skeptics wrong, playing in the league for eight seasons, including playing on Two in a row: EMU QB Charlie Batch (left) was a second-round draft choice of the 2000 Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens. He has then moved on to the Detroit Lions in 1998 and L.J. Shelton (right) was a first-round selection play for both the Denver Broncos and the Washington Redskins. of the Arizona Cardinals in 1999.

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Team Award Winners JAMES M. “BINGO” BROWN AWARD (MOST VALUABLE OFFENSIVE PLAYER)

JOHN E. BOROWIEC AWARD (MOST VALUABLE DEFENSIVE PLAYER)

The James M. “Bingo” Brown Award is awarded annually to the Eastern Michigan University football player who is voted by his teammates to have been the outstanding offensive player. The award is named for one of the most beloved and well known figures in the history of the Ypsilanti campus, James M. “Bingo” Brown. He died Sept. 1, 1965, at the age of 73. 1980. Known to thousands of young men and women only as “Bingo,” he served as football coach for two years (1923 and 1924) before being appointed dean of men in 1927, a position he held for 35 years until his retirement in 1962.

1967 - Robert Edelbrock 1968 - Garry Grady 1969 - Robert Lints 1970 - Pete Kalogeras 1971 - Larry Ratcliff 1972 - Darrell Mossburg 1973 - Reggie Garrett 1974 - Mark Hilla Mike Strickland 1975 - Clarence Chapman Jeff Bixler 1976 - Mark Carter Ron Johnson 1977 - Steve Raklovits 1978 - Rollie Hansen 1979 - Tom Parm 1980 - Albert Williams 1981 - Jeff Dackin Ricky Calhoun 1982 - Chris Babini 1983 - Chris Babini 1984 - Jerry Gaydash 1985 - Dale Boone 1986 - Gary Patton 1987 - Ron Adams Gary Patton 1988 - Craig Ostrander 1989 - Tom Sullivan 1990 - Steve Brockelbank

1991 - Kwame McKinnon 1992 - Bobby Pandelidis 1993 - Anthony Cicchelli 1994 - Stephen Whitfield 1995 - Charlie Batch 1996 - Ontario Pryor 1997 - Savon Edwards 1998 - Jermaine Sheffield 1999 - Brandon Campbell 2000 - Kenny Christian 2001 - Kevin Walter 2002 - Troy Edwards 2003 - Kevin Zureki 2004 - Matt Bohnet 2005 - Mike Romeli 2006 - Trumaine Riley 2007 - Andy Schmitt 2008 - Andy Schmitt 2009 - Andy Fretz 2010 - Alex Gillett 2011 - Andrew Sorgatz 2012 - Bronson Hill 2013 - Dustin Creel Tyreese Russell 2014 - Lincoln Hansen 2015 - Darius Jackson 2016 - Brogan Roback

1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1964 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993

The John E. Borowiec Award was first given in 1952 when center Chris Armelagos was named MVP. The award was discontinued in 1965 but resumed again in 1976 and is now given to the defensive MVP. John Borowiec, one of Eastern Michigan’s most enthusiastic supporters, and one of the original members of the EMU Football Bust committee, died June 28,

- Chris Armelagos - Robert Boyd - Robert Middlekauff - Virgil Windom - Thomas McCormick - Kerry Keating - Alex Klukach - Albert E. Day - Leonard Natkowski - Norman Jacobs - Terrance Hurley - Ron Johnson - Tom Averett - Tom Williams - Kevin Wilkinson - Brian Cottom - David Marshall - Joe Iliano - David Marshall - Derrick Whitehead - Mike Skiver - Mike Skiver - Jim Haefner - Tom Menard - Bob Navarro - Mike Danley - Werner Blakely - Sean Shoda - Walter Campbell

1994 - Ron Rice 1995 - Reese McCaskill 1996 - Mark Langkos 1997 - Lional Dalton Terry Reed 1998 - Troy Campbell 1999 - Ashley Travis 2000 - Kenny Philpot 2001 - James Turner 2002 - David Lusky 2003 - David Lusky 2004 - Kevin Harrison 2005 - Jason Jones 2006 - Kevin Howe 2007 - Eric Young 2008 - Brad Ohrman 2009 - Andre Hatchett 2010 - None chosen 2011 - Brad Ohrman 2012 - Andy Mulumba 2013 - Pat O’Connor 2014 - Pat O’Connor 2015 - Ray Tillman 2016 - Pat O’Connor

TEAM MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD The 1997 season marked the first time in EMU football history that a football coaching staff gave an award to an individual player as the team’s MVP. Quarterback Charlie Batch won the inaugural award. The award will continue into the future. 1997 - Charlie Batch 1998 - L.J. Shelton 1999 - Donald “Blake” McCall 2000 - Walter Church 2001 - Scott Russell 2002 - Kevin Walter 2003 - David Lusky Anthony Sherrell 148

2004 - Eric Deslauriers 2005 - Kevin Howe 2006 - Jason Jones 2007 - Pierre Walker 2008 - Tyler Jones 2009 - Brandon Downs 2010 - Ben Thayer 2011 - The Team

2012 - Andy Mulumba 2013 - Orlando McCord 2014 - Pat O’Connor 2015 - Darius Jackson 2016 - Brogan Roback

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Team Award Winners ELTON J. RYNEARSON AWARD (SCHOLAR-ATHLETE)

HAROLD E. SPONBERG AWARD (SCHOLAR-LINEMAN)

Elton J. Rynearson, former athletic director and coach at Eastern Michigan University, died Feb. 8, 1967. “Rynie” coached every varsity sport at one time or another during his 46 years of service to the University. In his 28 years as head football coach, Rynearson compiled a won-lost-tied record of 114-58-15, including one stretch from 1925 to 1933 when his teams lost only six games. In 1968,the Rynearson Scholar-Athlete Award was founded in his memory. It is given annually to the EMU football player who best combines athletic ability and scholastic excellence.

The Harold E. Sponberg Award is given annually to the Eagles’ best down lineman who combines scholastic excellence with athletic achievement. Dr. Sponberg served as president of Eastern Michigan University from 1965 to 1974. The university experienced unprecedented growth and development under his leadership. During his administration, Eastern’s athletic facilities were expanded to include Rynearson Stadium for football, a new baseball stadium and an all-weather track. As an undergraduate, Sponberg was a Little All-American at Gustavus Adolphus. He died in April 1975 at his home in Houghton, Mich.

1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

- William Roe - Robert Edelbrock - John Schmidt - Joseph Clinton - John Hull - Dennis Miller - Robert Giardino - James O’Brien - John Banaszak - Rod Luplow - Rod Slater - Terry Butz - Gordon Skotarczyk - Jon Austin - Manny Rodriquez - Mike Dailey - Mike Dailey - Mike Dailey - Jim Durham - Joel Bates - Jim Haefner - Mike Haynes - Craig Ostrander - Mark Merritt - Kurt Ross - Brian Montoye - Brett Parachek - Richard Palmer - Mark Langkos

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

- Kevin Allar - Kevin Allar - Marvin Rushing - Walter Church - Toller Starnes - Cory Annett - Cory Annett - David Lusky - Mike Salvatori - Jerry Gaines - Matt Bohnet - Tyler Jones - Ken Bohnet - Jacob Wyatt - Ben Thayer - Jay Karutz - Austin Karcher - Cy Maughmer - Cy Maughmer - Dylan Mulder - Dylan Mulder - Brendan Renius

- Ric Franz - Brian Karol - Al Slamer - Al Slamer - Tony Grochowalski - Jim Beining - Mike Plungis - Al Lux - Mike Hawks - Todd Seroka - Mike Burns - Mike Burns - Mike Haynes - Jim Haefner - Mike Haynes - Brad Schmidt - Sean Bryant - Bob Ostroski - Bob Ostroski - Kevin Kwiatkowski - Kevin Kwiatkowski - Mike Ericksen - Mike Ericksen - Marvin Rushing - Not Awarded - Tom Michel - Elliot Daniels - Michael Johnson - Michael Johnson

2003 - Jason Robert 2004 - Tom Kaleita 2005 - Courtney Ford 2006 - Eric Young 2007 - Jason Jones 2008 - T.J. Lang 2009 - Eric Davis 2010 - Eric Davis 2011 - Andrew Sorgatz (OL) Brandon Slater (DL) 2012 - Andy Mulumba 2013 - Lincoln Hansen (OL) Kalonji Kashama (DL) 2014 - Lincoln Hansen 2015 - Cole Gardner 2016 - Pat O’Connor

Postseason individual Bowl Appearances 1997 1980 1977

East-West Shrine Game Charlie Batch Brian Cotton Ron Johnson

1998 1977

Senior Bowl L.J. Shelton Ron Johnson

1998 1995

Blue-Gray Game L.J. Shelton Vashone Adams

1997

Charlie Batch Lional Dalton

Hula Bowl

1998

All-Star Gridiron Classic L.J. Shelton

2005

Camellia Bowl Matt Bohnet Anthony Sherrell

2008

Jason Jones

2009

T.J. Lang

2016

College Gridiron Showcase DaQuan Pace

Senior Bowl

Texas vs. the Nation

Ohio vs. Michigan College Football Senior Bowl 2012 Andrew Sorgatz Bryan Pali Marcell Rose Jay Karutz Mike Zupancic 2013

Medal of Honor Bowl Mycal Swaim

2015 2016

NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Darius Jackson Pat O’Connor

2015 2016

Tropic Bowl All Star Game Great Ibe Cole Gardner

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Player Honors Distinguished Scholar Athletes (Prior to 2015 Called Academic All-MAC) 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1986 1987 1988 1990 1991 1992 1993 1995 1996 1998 2000*

Terry Butz Ric Franz Rod Luplow Rod Slater Dave Spencer Terry Butz Al Slamer Rod Slater Terry Butz Al Slamer Jon Austin Jon Austin Jim Beining Mike Plungis Manny Rodriguez Mike Dailey Mike Dailey Mike Hawks Todd Seroka Dan Cohen Mike Dailey Mike Lewis Todd Seroka Dan Cohen Jim Durham Joe Palka Jim Colosimo Jim Haefner Craig Ostrander Sean Bryant Richard Palmer Richard Palmer Richard Palmer Brett Parachek Kevin Allar Mark Langkos Kevin Allar Mark Langkos Walt Church Marvin Rushing Cory Annett Rich Chorak Kenny Christian Walter Church Elliott Daniels John Grabowski Brandon Lewis

Josh Martin Mike Salvatori Toller Starnes Kevin Zureki 2001* Cory Annett Eric Klaban David Lusky Mike Salvatori Toller Starnes Kevin Zureki 2002 David Lusky 2003 David Lusky 2004 Matt Bohnet Jean Olivier Gagnon-Gordillo Andrew Wellock 2005 Matt Bohnet Jean Olivier Gagnon-Gordillo Andrew Wellock 2006 Ken Bohnet Andrew Wellock 2007 Ken Bohnet Andy Schmitt 2010 Alex Gillett Ben Thayer 2011 Alex Gillett Austin Karcher Jay Karutz Andy Mulumba Marlon Pollard Willie Williams 2012 Jay Karutz, 2013 Jake Hurcombe Cy Maughmer Dylan Mulder 2014 Lincoln Hansen Dylan Mulder 2015 Jake Hurcombe Dylan Mulder 2016 Paul Fricano Cole Gardner Jeremiah Harris Clay Holford Jake Hurcombe Ike Spearman

Freddie Nelson (7) was an Honorable Mention Academic All-Mid-American Conference selection in 1995 while catching passes from first team All-MAC quarterback Charlie Batch (16).

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Academic All-MAC

(Honorable Mention Academic All-MAC Prior to 2015) 1981 Todd Seroka 1982 Dan Cohen 1985 Joe Palka 1986 Joel Bates Mike Haynes 1987 Mike Haynes Craig Ostrander 1988 Mike Haynes 1991 Branko Vulicevic 1992 Brian Montoye 1994 Brett Parachek 1995 Freddie Nelson 1996 Mike Ericksen 1997 Marvin Rushing Justin Ventura 2009 Eric Davis Mark Mitchell Tyler Palsrok Javon Reese 2010 Eric Davis Ryan Downard Andy Mulumba Javon Reese Dominique Sherrer 2011 Lincoln Hansen Scott MacLeod Bobby McFadden Javon Reese Julius Shelby Dominique Sherrer 2012 Tyler Allen Alex Gillett, Lincoln Hansen Andy Mulumba Bryan Pali Dominique Sherrer 2013 Tyler Allen Tyler Benz Dustin Creel Cole Gardner Lincoln Hansen Mark Iannotti

2014 2015 2016

Kevin Johnson Hunter Matt Pat O’Connor Youssef Barakat Owen Dubiel Cole Gardner Thomas Glick Lincoln Hansen Kevin Johnson Travis Linser Dylan Mulder Chris O’Risky DaQuan Pace Brendan Renius Lavonte Robinson Gary White Jr. Blake Banham Jason Beck Dan Buschman Ian Eriksen Cole Gardner Jake Hurcombe Dylan Mulder Tyler Onda Chris O’Risky Brendan Renius Lavonte Robinson Blake Banham Jason Beck Daniel Buschman Paul Fricano Cole Gardner Jeremiah Harris Clay Holford Brody Hoying Jake Hurcombe Bryce Kemp Luke Maclean DaQuan Pace Brendan Renius Ike Spearman Breck Turner

CoSIDA Academic All-District and Academic All-American 2001 Cory Annett 2nd Team 1st Team 2002 Kevin Zureki 2nd Team 2004 Matt Bohnet 2nd Team Jean Olivier Gagnon Gordillo 2nd Team 2005 Andrew Wellock 2nd Team Jean Olivier Gagnon Gordillo 2nd Team 2006 Andrew Wellock 2nd Team 2007 Eric Young 2nd Team 2009 Tyler Palsrock 2nd Team 2010 Ben Thayer 1st Team 2013 Cy Maughmer 2nd Team 1st Team

Academic All-American All-District IV All-District IV All-District IV All-District IV All-District IV All-District IV All-District IV All-District IV All-District IV All-District IV Academic All-American All-District V

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All-Time Letterwinners -AAbbott, Aaron 2015, ‘16 Abert, William D. 1927, ‘28 Ableson, Hugh F. 1943 Adam, Bill 1992 Adamle, Vic 1980, ‘81, ‘82 Adams, George H. 1891, ‘92, ‘93 Adams, Jerome 1995, ‘96, ‘97 Adams, Nathan 2013, ‘14, ‘15 Adams, Ron 1984, ‘85, ‘86, ‘87 Adams, Vashone 1993, ‘94 Adrion, Walter M. 1916, ‘22, ‘23 Akina, Kainoa 2001 Akpan, Ime 2002 Alderson, H. Dale 1946, ‘47, ‘48, ‘49 Alexander, Edward J. 1933, ‘34, ‘35 Alford, John B. 1910 Alford, DuWhan 2013 Ali, Faheem 1997 Aliber, John A. 1917 Allar, Kevin 1993, ‘94, ‘95, ‘96 Allen, Chris 1992 Allen, Jim R. 1955, ‘56 Allen, Tyler 2011, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14 Allison, Campbell 2011, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14 Ambrose, Rell A. 1917 Ameel, William C. 1956, ‘57 Anderson, Amad 1997 Anderson, Bobby 1983, ‘84, ‘85, ‘86 Anderson, Leonard C. 1958, ‘59, ‘60, ‘61 Anderson, Mark 1992, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95 Anderson, Stanley E. 1920, ‘21 Angell, J.B. 1923 Angell, Karl Arthur ‘34 Angevine, Frank E. 1891, ‘92, ‘93 Annett, Cory 1998, ‘99, 2000, ‘01 Apple, Victor Dr. 1940, ‘41 Archie, Chris 2001 Archie, Frank 2001, ‘02 Arera 1910 Aristilde, Dieuly 2016 Armelagos, Christopher J. 1950, ‘51, ‘52 Armour, Michael 1993, ‘94, ‘95 Armstrong, Franklin C. 1914 Armstrong, KaJohn 2015, ‘16 Arndts, Steve 1974, ‘75, ‘76 Arnold, David 1967, ‘68, ‘69 Arnold, Frank E. 1930, ‘31, ‘32 Arnold, Keith 1974, ‘75, ‘76, ‘77 Arnold, Robert N. 1932, ‘33, ‘34 Arnold, Ronald 1965, ‘66, ‘67 Arthur, Frank E. 1891, ‘92 Ashley, Waldo M. 1930, ‘31, ‘32 Aspenleiter, Barry E. 1957, ‘58, ‘59 Atkinson, Dan 1980, ‘82 Austin, Franklin H. 1919, ‘20 Austin, Jon 1977, ‘78, ‘79 Averett, Tom 1974, ‘75, ‘76, ‘77 Avery, Glenn H. 1910 Avondet, Nick 1997, ‘98, ‘99, 2000 Ayers, Jud 1994, ‘95, ‘96 Ayres, Evard D. 1911 Ayres, Virgil B. 1911 -BBabini, Chris 1980, ‘81, ‘82, ‘83 Badalow, Vaskin E. 1951, ‘52, ‘53 Baenziger, Dan 1987, ‘88, ‘89, ‘90 Bahmiller, Clarence O. 1912, ‘13 Bailey, Anthony 2000, ‘01 Bailey, George 1968, ‘69 Bailey II, Sergio 2016 Baine, Herman 1988, ‘89 Baker, John G. 1942, ‘43 Baker, Brandon 2003 Baker, Rick 1977, ‘78, ‘79, ‘80 Balhorn, John 1979, ‘80, ‘81 Balten, James J. 1936, ‘37, ‘38 Banaitis, Ron 1986, ‘87, ‘88 Banaszak, John 1972, ‘73, ‘74 Banham, Blake 2015, ‘16 Banks, Glenn E. 1915, ‘16, ‘17, ‘18 Banks, Ken 1977, ‘78, ‘79, ‘80 Bankston, Greg 1972, ‘73, ‘74 Barbee, Keyvon 2001, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04 Barbera, Adrian 1997, ‘98, 2000

Barginere, Willie 1996, ‘97 Barnes, Austin 2013, ‘15, ‘16 Barnes, Burton A. 1901, ‘02 Barnes, Glenn W. 1914, ‘15 Barnes, Phil 1954 Barnes, Shawn 1993 Barnett, John A. 1959, ‘60 Barnett, Michael 1966 Barr, Relis E. 1908, ‘09 Barth, Jeff 1963, ‘64 Basel, Barry C. 1952, ‘53, ‘54, ‘55 Baskin, Corey 1994, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97 Bass, Mike 1987, ‘88, ‘89, ‘90 Batch, Charlie 1994, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97 Bateman, Fred 1999, 2000, ‘01 Bates, Frank 1905, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Bates, Guy E. 1902, ‘03 Bates, Joel 1984, ‘85, ‘86 Bates, Kenyarda 2012 Bathemiller 1910 Batson, John W. 1957, ‘58 Batterson, Louis G. 1931, ‘32 Battle, Devon 1993, ‘97 Bauland, Harry 1904 Baum, Edward M. 1947, ‘48, ‘49 Beach, Lowell W., Dr. 1940, ‘41, ‘42 Beaney, Albert K. 1976, ‘77, ‘78 Beard, Nate 2007 Beard, Ronald 1972, ‘73 Beaudette, George G. 1960, ‘61 Bechtel, Joseph 1966 Beck, Jason 2014, ‘15, ‘16 Becker, George P. 1910 Becker, Robert T. 1956, ‘57 Becker, John W. 1953, ‘54 Bednarik, Steven 2002, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05 Bednorek, George 1973, ‘74 Beebe, Mike 1960 Beehler, Don J. 1961, ‘62 Beeman, Clarence W. 1917, ‘18 Beining, Jim 1976, ‘77, ‘78, ‘79 Bell, James D. 1947 Bell, Reginald 2014, ‘15 Bell, Todd 1989, ‘90 Belland, Fred A. 1901, ’02 Bellfy, Alex 2009, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12 Bellinger, Fred 1892, ‘93 Bellinger, George H. 1901, ‘02

Benedict, John H. 1932, ‘33 Bennett, A.J. 2002, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05 Bennett, Dan 1987, ‘88, ‘89, ‘90 Bennetts, Frederick W. 1939 Bentley, Robert E. 1945 Benz, Tyler 2011, ‘12, ‘13 Bergman, Pete 2016 Bernard, Edward P. 1934, ‘35, ‘36 Berney, Dave 1994, ‘95 Bernhagen, Howard A. 1929, ‘30, ‘31 Berry, G. 1902 Berry, Michael ‘73 Bertram, Keith 1985, ‘86, ‘87, ‘88 Bessolo, Don 1962, ‘64 Betz, Steve 1971, ‘72 Beverly, Kevin 1991, ‘92, ‘93, ‘94 Bex, Kenneth Leo 1943 Biddle, Robert S. 1953, ‘54 Bielski, Tony 1974 Bitnar, Oldrich F. 1945 Bitzer, Richard 1981, ‘83, ‘84 Bixler, Jeff 1972, ‘73, ‘74, ‘75 Black, Chris 2002 Black, James C. 1945 Blackford, George H. 1911 Blaha, Robert J., Dr. 1946 Blakely, Werner 1988, ‘89, ‘90, ‘91 Blankertz, Julius W. 1921 Blevins, Terrence 2006, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 Bloom, Joseph 1934 Bloomer, Arlene L. 1948, ‘49, ‘50 Bodenmiller, John R. 1957, ‘58, ‘59, ‘60 Bogart, Gary 1969, ‘70 Boggs, Louis G. 1949 Bohnet, Ken 2003, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07 Bohnet, Matt 2004, ‘05 Bolden, Rob 2014 Bolens, Albert J. 1942 Bolles, Matt 1997, ’98, ’99 Bonner, Bonjiovanna 1982 Bonner, John 2005, ‘06, ‘08, ‘09 Booker, James 2002 Boone, Dale 1982, ‘83, ‘84, ‘85 Boone, H. David 1970, ‘71, ‘72, ‘73 Booth, Brian 2003 Booth, Houston 1971, ‘72, ‘73 Borders, Mark 2004 Borland, Mark 2013

Avery Brown (1994-97) holds the school record for tackles for loss in a season with 26 and the top two marks for quarterback sacks in a season (11-1996 and 10-1995).

Borovich, Joseph G. 1939, ‘40 Bossard, Brandon 2014 Bott, Theodore D. 1947, ‘48, ‘49 Boutin, Thomas 1972, ‘73 Bowman, Carl T. 1930, ‘32, ‘33 Bowman, Steve 1979 Boyce, Desmond R. 1942 Boyd, Leighton L. 1925, ‘26, ‘27, ‘28 Boyd, Matt 2009, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12 Boyd, Robert L. 1951, ‘52, ‘53 Boyle, Mike 1991, ‘92, ‘93 Boytano, Charles 1970, ‘71 Bradley, Elvin S. 1903 Bracey, Duan 2004, ‘05, ‘06 Braley, William N. 1904, ‘05 Brengman, Bert 1971, ‘72, ‘73 Bridge, Pat 1984 Bridges, William B. 1950 Brigget 1919 Broad, Barrett J. 1953, ‘54 Brockelbank, Steve 1988, ‘89, ‘90 Brockman, Adam 2007 Brodie, James A. 1949 Brodie, Joseph D. 1948, ‘49, ‘50 Broecker, Richard A. 1900 Broesample, Fred A. 1895 Brooks, Andrae 1999, 2000, ‘01 Brooks, Dylan 2011 Brooks, Jamie 1984, ‘85, ‘86 Brooks, Jermaine 1996, ‘97 Brooks, Nate 2001, ‘02, ‘03 Brown, Anthony 2015 Brown, Avery 1994, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97 Brown, Clarence W. 1915 Brown, David, B. 1930, ‘31, ‘32 Brown, Jari 1999, 2000, ‘01, ‘02 Brown, John Arnold 1956 Brown, John Curtiss 1941, ‘42, ‘46 Brown, Joseph H. 1943 Brown, Julius 2006, ‘07 Brown, Leroy N. 1905, ‘06, ‘07 Brown, Louis A. 1926, ‘27, ‘28 Brown, Matt 2012, ‘13 Brown, Mike 2012, ‘13, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16 Brown, Mitch 1988, ‘89, ‘90 Brown, Reggie 2007, ‘08 Brown, Steve 2008, ‘10, ‘11 Brown, Tim 2013 Brown, Dr. Walter G. 1954, ‘55, ‘56, ‘57 Browning, Sam 2015, ‘16 Brumfield, Ryan 2011, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14 Bryant, Kirkland 2012 Bryant, Reco 1994 Bryant, Sean 1990 Bryant, Zedrick 2007 Bryce, Thomas G. 1959, ‘60 Brynaert, Greg 1974, ‘75, ‘76 Buche, Bridger 2007, ‘08, ‘10, ‘11 Buckholtz, Ernest J. 1930, ‘31 Buckles, Ralph M. 1940, ‘41, ‘42 Buckmeier, Nik 1998, ‘99, 2000 Buford, Derrick 1989, ‘90, ‘91, ‘92 Bugajewski, Bernard 1931, ‘32, ‘33, ’34 Buhl, William H. 1910 Bukoski, Chris 2015 Burk, Tom 1975 Burke, George 1964 Burke, Ken 1980 Burke, Tyrone 2007, ‘08, ‘09 Burns, Mike 1984, ‘85, ‘86, ‘87 Burrell, Alfred L. 1942 Burrett, Ralph J. 1923 Burtch, Duane 1973 Burzynski, Tim 1998 Buschman, Daniel 2015 Bush, Edward 1938, ‘39 Buschman, Dan 2015, ‘16 Butkowski, Chuck 1998, 2000, ‘01 Butler, Duane 1993 Butler, Richard 1961 Buttson, James 1967, ‘68 Butz, Terry 1974, ‘75, ‘77 Byron, John Edward 1947, ‘49

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Wa r d e l l D a v i s ( 1 9 9 2 - 9 4 ) m a k e s a t a c k l e a t h o m e a g a i n s t Temple, Sept. 9, 1993. -CCafazzo, Louis 1986, ‘87 Calderon, Ikie 2015, ‘16 Caldwell, Ruel T. 1906, ‘07 Calkins, Russell D. 1894, ‘95 Calhoun, Richard 1980, ‘81, ‘82, ‘83 Calhoun, Vince 2016 Camp, Cyrus T. 1923 Camp, Willis G. 1926 Campa, Chris 2006 Campbell, Brandon 1996, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99 Campbell, Garion H. 1948 Campbell, Troy 1996, ‘97, ‘98 Campbell, Walter 1990, ‘91, ‘92, ‘93 Canty, Jaleel 2013 Carano, Eugene G. 1942, ‘45 Cardwell, Martavius 2009, ‘10, ‘11 Carithers, Joe 2008, ‘09 Carlock, Jerry 1989, ‘90, ‘91 Carlson, Oliver 1919, ‘20, ‘21 Carmack, Jerry 1979, ‘80 Carroll, Herman 1953, ‘54, ‘55, ‘56 Carroll, Joe 1997, ‘98, ‘99 Carson, Joe Lewis 1932 Carson, Russell 1969 Carter, Brian 1985, ‘86, ‘87, ‘88 Carter, Mark 1973, ‘74, ‘75, ‘76 Carter, William Floyd 1965, ‘66, ‘67 Castle 1917 Cassucci, Castalso C. 1936 Caswell, David 1992 Catherman, David H. 1959, ‘60, ‘61 Cava, Thomas 1963, ‘64, ‘65 Cawood, John 1908 Chamberlain, Duane G. 1939 Chaney, Brian 1992 Chanter, Howard F. 1928, ‘29, ‘30 Chapman, Al 1977 Chapman, Charles W. 2000, ‘01 Chapman, Clarence W. 1973, ‘74, ‘75 Chapman, Harold 1965 Chapman, Ivan, E. 1900 Chapman, James 1984 Chapman, Roland W. 1908 Charles, Joe 2004, ‘07, ‘08 Chickeral, Ronald W. 1945 Chisel, Robert Jack 1946, ‘47 Chizmar, William 1963, ‘64 Chmura, Louis J. 1951, ‘52 Chorak, Rich 1998, ‘99, 2000, ‘01 Christ, Gerald J. 1942 Christensen, James A. 1957, ‘58 Christian, Bruce 1969 Christian, Kenny 1996, ‘98, ‘99, 2000 Church, Walter J. 1996, ‘98, ‘99, 2000 Churchill, Frank C. 1916 Churchill, Frank M. 1894

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Cicchelli, Anthony 1991, ‘92, ‘93 Ciungan, Virgil 1946 Cipa, Craig 1997, ‘98, ‘99, 2000 Clark, Al 1970 Clark, Harry W. 1921, ‘22, ‘23 Clark, Michael 1982 Clark, Nate 1980, ‘81, ‘83 Clark, Richard T. 1953 Clark, Robert W. 1935 Clay, Steve 1992, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95 Clayton, Jerry 1983, ‘84, ‘85 Clayton, Thomas S. Jr., 1915 Clinton, Joseph 1966, ‘67, ‘68, ‘69 Clouse, Brian 1984, ‘85, ‘86, ‘87 Cochran, Mike 1984 Cochran, Tyler 2008 Coggins, Charles H. 1931 Cogswell, Tim 1970, ‘71 Cohen, Dan 1981, ‘82, ‘83, ‘84 Colaianne, Mike 1974 Colburn, Charles W. 1921 Colby, Charles C., Dr. 1904, ‘05 Coldiron, Brad 1981, ‘82, ‘83, ‘84 Cole, Gary Lee 1957 Cole, Herman F. 1912, ‘13 Cole, John C. 1909, ‘10 Cole, Walter M. 1907, ‘08 Coleman, Donald 2012, ‘13 Coller, Dr. Dale G. 1960, ‘61 Collins, Kent 2013 Colosimo, Jim 1985, ‘86, ‘87, ‘88 Comito, Anthony P. 1945 Conklin, Edmund M. 1907, ‘08 Conklin, Dr. Hugh W. 1907, ‘08, ‘09 Conner, Tim 2005 Convertini, Kolin 1992, ‘93 Cook, Ernest E. 1900 Cook, Lawrence D. 1950 Coon, David P. 1948 Cooney, Herbert W. 1917, ‘19, ‘20 Cooney, Kevin 1985, ‘86 Cooney, Ralph M. 1920, ‘21 Cooper, Douglas 1966, ‘67 Copprue, Robert 1982, ‘83, ‘84 Cordick, Dan 2009 Corning, Bly A. 1938, ‘39 Cornish, Paul A. 1950 Cosentino, John 1982, ‘83 Cosgrove, Joe 1998, ‘99 Cotton, Brian 1977, ‘78, ‘79, ‘80 Cotton, Pudge 2011, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14 Coulman, William J. 1945 Coulter, Steve 1981, ‘82, ‘83, ‘85 Cowser, Gemayel 2002, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05 Cox, Chris 1989, ‘90, ‘91, ‘92 Cox, Marcus 1995, ‘96 Cozart, Allan 2006, ‘07

Cradall, George H. 1901, ‘02 Crampton, John C. 1919, ‘20 Crandall, Lowell S. 1962 Crane, Clifford D. 1917, ‘18, ‘19 Crane, Glenn 1966, ‘67, ‘68 Cranor, Kyle 1972, ‘73 Crawford, Fred 1972, ‘73 Creasey, Frank E. 1893, ‘94 Creear, Willie 2013, ‘14 Creel, Dustin 2012, ‘13, ‘14, ‘15 Crisan, Doug 1976, ‘77, ‘78, ‘79 Crnkovic, Marc 1996, ‘97 Croll, Henry T. 1917, ‘18, ‘19, ‘20 Crook, Ernest E. 1898, ‘99, 1900 Crooks, Jeff 2003, ‘04 Croonen, Jeff 1987 Crosby, Maxx 2016 Cross, Frank Leonard 1900, ‘01, ‘02 Crouse, S.B. 1911, ‘12, ‘13 Crowe, Dale J. 1917, ‘18, ‘19 Crowell, Bob 1974 Crowell, Mike 1976, ‘77, ‘78, ‘79 Cudney, Ethan L. 1914, ‘15 Cudworth, Justin 2011, ‘12 Culbertson, Wayne 1970 Cunningham, Norman L. 1949, ‘50 Cunningham, Steve 1974 Curtiss, C. Dale 1912, ‘13 Cutler, James L. 1906 Cutler, Marcus D. 1894, ‘95 -DDach, Carson 1999, 2000, ‘01, ‘02 Dackin, Jeff 1979, ‘80, ‘81 Dailey, Mike 1981, ‘82 Dalton, Leonard A. 1945, ‘46 Dalton, Lional 1995, ‘96, ‘97 Daly, Richard E. 1954, ‘55, ‘56 Daniels, Dustin 2012 Daniels, Elliott 1999, 2000 Dank, Robert P. 1955 Danley, Mike 1989, ‘90, ‘91, ‘92 Danna, Thomas 1965 Danzy, Vance 1995, ‘96, ‘97, ‘98 D’Arcy, James A. 1962, ‘63 Daskiewicz, Zygfried 1934, ‘35 Daugherty, Eddie 2015, ‘16 Davenport, Matt 1996, ‘97, ‘98 David, Galen 1980, ‘81, ‘82 David, Greg 1978, ‘79, ‘80 Davidson, Francis B. 1921, ‘24 Davis, Carl 1991, ‘92 Davis, Dan 2001, ‘02 Davis, Darrell W. 1895, ‘96, ‘97 Davis, Deland A. 1895, ‘95, ‘97 Davis, Devon 2009 Davis, Eric 2007, ‘08, ‘09 Davis, Kevin 2015 Davis, Kurt 1988, ‘89, ‘90 Davis, Scott 1978, ‘79, ‘80, ‘81 Davis, Rashon 2016 Davis, Wardell 1992, ‘93, ‘94 Dawson, Clay 2015 Dawson, Dion 2016 Dawson, Titus 1978 Day, Albert E. 1956, ‘57, ‘58, ‘59 Dean, Ron 1976 DeChristopher, Dan 1978, ‘79 DeFroscia, August R. 1935, ‘36, ‘37 DeMarchi, Bryan 1969 DeMaster, Dan 2007, ‘08, ‘09 DeMaster, Kyle 2009 Demquist, Charles 1960 Dennis, Philip E. 1900, ‘01 DeRosa, Robert 1985 Deslauriers, Eric 2003, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06 DeWard, Harold H. 1936, ‘38 Dibbles, Yusef 1993, ‘94 Dickie, Howard N. 1922, ‘23 Dickie, Malcolm I. 1921, ‘22, ‘23 Dieudonne, Yves 2002, ‘03 Dierkes, Walter A. 1927, ‘28, ‘29 Dietrich, Richard J. 1959, ‘60 Dietz, Mark 1981, ‘82, ‘83 Dieudonne, Yves 2002 Dignan, James Patrick ’60, ’61, ’62

Dillon, Nick 2015 Dills, Terrance 1999, 2000, ‘01 DiMercurio, Peter N. 1964 Dirkse, James W. 1932, ‘33, ‘34 Ditch, Kevin 2008 Diuguid, Darrell 1974 Dixon, Chester Lee 1953, ‘54, ‘55 Dixon, Keith 2008 Dixon, Milton A. 1924, ‘25 Doan, Don 1981, ‘82, ‘83 Dode, Gary William 1958, ‘59, ‘60 Doherty, Tim 1977 Dolfi, Scott 1991, ‘1992 D’Ooge, Leonard L. 1910, ‘11 Douglas, George 1994 Douglas, Keijuan 1996, ‘97, ‘98, 2000 Downard, Ryan 2007, ‘08, ‘09 Dowdy, James 1994 Dowdy, Joseph R. 1942 Downs, Brandon 2006, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 Doyle, Dewey I. 1912 Doyle, Joseph P. 1911 Drabicki, Rob 1986 Drake, Roland M. 1919, ‘20 Drew, Nelson 2002, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05 Driggett, George E. 1919 Drinkhahn, Don 1960, ‘61 Driscoll, Matt 1997, ‘98 Dubaj, Edward 1960, ‘61 Dubiel, Owen 2013, ‘14 Duby, Michael 1965, ‘66 Dudal, Ken 1975, ‘76 Dudley, Ell 1969 Duff, Donald J. 1950 Dugan, Bennett D. 1946 Dulac, William 1970, ‘71, ‘72 Dunbrook, Herbert M. 1915 Dunlap, Derrick 2015, ‘16 Dunn, Brian C. 1957, ‘58, ‘59, ‘60 Dunn, Lawerence E. 1958 Dunn, William K. 1916 Dupree, Lincoln ‘98, ‘99 Duranko, George 1971, ‘72, ‘73 Durbin, Timothy 1968, ‘70, ‘71, ‘72 Durgan, Guy A. 1910, ‘11 Durham, Jim 1982, ‘83, ‘84 Dutcher, Sean 2007 Dyer, T. Bernard 1939, ‘40, ‘45 -EEarle, Charles H. 1932, ‘33, ‘34 Early, E.J. 1982, ‘83, ‘84, ‘85 Eason, Brian 1983 Eatmon, Michael 1973, ‘76 Ebersole, A. Keith 1951, ‘52, ‘53 Ebersole, Clare E. 1943, ‘46, ‘47, ‘48 Ecclestone, Daniel L. 1962, ‘63, ‘64, ‘65 Ecclestone, John S. 1933, ‘34 Edelbrock, Robert 1965, ‘66, ‘67 Edler, Robert S. 1933 Edmunds, George P. 1899, 1900 Edwards, Bennett 1968, ‘69, ‘71 Edwards, Bennett E. 1945 Edwards, E. Edwin 1956 Edwards, John W. 1916, ‘17 Edwards, Savon 1994, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97 Edwards, Troy 1999, 2000, ‘01, ‘02 Egbuogu, Greg 2004, ‘05 Eisele, Paul J. 1964, ‘65 Elder, Robert S. 1933 Elliott, Carl E. 1955, ‘56, ‘57, ‘58 Elliott, Franklin E. 1945 Ellis, William L. 1952 Elmore, Sam 1971 Elmquist, Charles 1960 Emans, Scott 1990, ‘91, ‘92 Emington, James L. 1956, ‘57 Engle, Earle J. 1905 Engle, Edward J. 1936, ‘37, ‘38 English, Donshell 1987, ‘88, ‘89, ‘90 English, Marcus 2008, ‘09, ‘10, ‘11 Enright, Vince 1988 Ensing, Harold 1920 Erbe, Robert F. 1942 Erbes, Jordan 2013 Ericksen, Mike 1993, ‘94, ‘95, ‘96

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

All-Time Letterwinners Erickson, Melvin N. 1920, ‘21, ‘22 Erikson, Ian 2015, ‘16 Errante, John W. 1948, ‘49 Ervin, Darrick 1979 Essner, Phil 1992 Ettlich, Darrell 1976 Evans, Vince 1984 Eveleth, Robert L. 1952 Everett, George J. 1936, ‘37, ‘38 Everson, Corey 2007 -FFagan, Blanchard 1925 Fagan, Thomas E. 1951, ‘52, ‘53 Fahey, Richard J. 1959, ‘60, ‘61 Fahle, LeRoy D. 1960, ‘61, ‘62 Fairman, Kevin 1989, ‘90 Faison, Dushon 1995, ‘96, ‘97 Falcone, Nicholas L. 1946 Faletti, Dean 1975, ‘76, ‘77 Fanby, L. Wade 1903 Fanning, William M. 1961, ‘62, ‘63 Farkas, Lester R. 1952 Farmer, Max D. 1928 Fast, L. Wade 1903 Faucer, John P. 1900, ‘01 Fedraw, Ronald W. 1948 Feighner, Jack 1965 Felt, Norman A. 1948 Feuchter, Jeromie 2003, ‘04 Figueroa, Kwanii 2015, ‘16 Finan, Edward 1925 Fish, Homer 1924, ‘25 Fisher, Ali 1990, ‘91, ‘92, ‘93 Fisher, Max J. 1926 Fitzhenry, Craig 1978, ‘79, ‘80 Flaherty, Brendan 1987, ‘88, ‘89 Fleming, Joe 2011, ‘12 Fletcher, James 1991, ‘92, ‘93 Flint, Allison J. 1899, 1906 Fogarty, Rob 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89 Foley, Jessie H. 1894 Foley, Max J. 1954 Fontes, Arnold 1968 Ford, Courtney 2003, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06 Forest, Hunter A. 1902, ‘03 Fort, Tim 2008, ‘09 Foster, Bob 1986, ‘87, ‘8 Foster, Corlis H. 1946, ‘47 Foster, Earl D. 1921 Foster, Jack T. 1939 Foster, Luther E. 1905 Foster, Perry 1988, ‘89 Foster, Ralph H. 1924 Foster, Thomas J. 1943 Foster, Will 1968, ‘70, ‘71 Fort, Tim 2007 Fox, Mark 1980, ‘81, ‘82 Foy, William E. 1919, ‘20, ‘21 Frabutt, Peter J. 1951, ‘52 Franklin, Phil ’95, 1996, ‘97 Franz, Richard 1973, ‘74, ‘75 Fraser, James A. 1901, ‘02 French, Kermitt R. 1923 Frenz, John M. 1920 Fretz, Andy 2006, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 Fricano, Paul 2016 Frid, Stuart H. 1939 Fry, James A. 1920 Fuciarelli, Peter 1973 Fulcher, Max E. 1926 Fulkerson, Kody 2010, ‘11, ‘12, ‘13 Fuller, Ada A. 1894 Fuller, Chuck 1993, ’94 Fuller, J. Burns 1920 -GGabriel, Richard ‘43 Gage, Reggie 1999 Gage, Dontayo 2006, ‘07, ‘08 Gager, Robert F. 1940, ‘41 Gagnon-Gordillo, Olivier 2003, ‘04, ‘05 Gaide, Harold 1946 Gaines, Jerry 2001, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04 Galloway, Paul 2008 Gamble, Dan 1960, ‘61

Lonny Head (1964-66) Gangnuss, Heinrich, W. 1893 Garcia, Luis 1999, 2000 Gardner, Cole 2013, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16 Gardziola, Jay 1992, ‘94, ‘95 Garfield, Roy I. 1918 Garner, Wes 1993 Garofalo, Mike 1968, ‘69 Garrett, Curtis 1986 Garrett, Reginald 1973 Garrison, Lyle 2005, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Gates, David W. 1939, ’40 Gatheright, Ron 1975, ‘76 Gaydash, Jerry 1981, ‘82, ‘83, ‘84 Geeter-Burns, DeWayne 1997, ‘99 Genova, H. Nicholas 1959, ‘60, ‘61 Gereau, George 1904 Gerson, John R. 1957, ‘58 Gerstler, Dwight A. 1946 Giardino, Robert 1970, ‘72 Gibson, David 2013, ‘14 Gilbert, Bruce 1965, ‘66 Gilles, Richard F. 1939, ‘40 Gillespie, Colonel E. 1923, ‘24 Gillespie, JaRon 2009, ‘10, ‘11, ‘13 Gillett, Alex 2009, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12 Gillette, Matt 1991, ‘92, ‘93, ‘94 Gilliam, Wardell A. 1950 Gilmore, Roy K. 1902 Giraldo, Juan 2015, ‘16 Giuliani, Joseph L. 1957, ‘58, ‘60 Glaspie, A. Bird 1897, ‘98 Glover, Norbert 1971 Gmerek, Duane 1965, ‘66, ‘67 Godbold, Steven 2002, ‘04 Goetz, Ward B. 1936 Goldsmith, John D. 1903 Golem, Scott 2001, ‘02, ‘03 Good, Walter A. 1935 Goodale, Albert O. 1899, 1900

Gooden, Chip 1968, ‘69, ‘70, ‘72 Goodrich, Orris, B. 1912, 1913 Goodrum, Maurice 2007 Goodson, Donald E. 1948, ‘49 Goodwin, Earl 1980 Gordon, Charles 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89 Gordon, Donald C. 1892, ‘93 Gordon, L.E. 1898 Gordon, Robert 1982, ‘83, ‘84, ‘85 Gordon, Tim 2015 Gordon, William H. 1909 Gorton, Eugene L. 1927 Gorton, Fred Q. 1898, ‘99 Gotham, Derek 2008, ‘09 Grables, Ray J. 1936 Grabowski, John 1998, ‘99, 2000, ‘01 Grace, Jim 1971, ‘72, ‘73 Grady, Garry 1965, ‘66, ‘67, ‘68 Grady, Joseph N. 1939, ‘40, ‘41 Grady, Levet 1899 Graff, Mike 1992 Graham, Albert E. 1902, ’03 Graham, Christopher 2005 Granata, Rick 1994, ‘95 Grant, Devin 1995 Grant, John H. 1939, ‘40, ’41 Gray, Aloyis 2015 Gray, Ronald 1963, ‘64 Gray, William 1989 Green, Carson 1993, ‘96 Green, Clarence E. 1899, 1901 Green, Dimetric 1997 Green, Fred W. 1895 Green, J.F. 1981 Green, Melvin 1993 Greene, Bristol 1993, ‘94, ‘95 Greene, Javonti 2010, ‘11, ‘12, ‘13 Greenwood, Alfred P. 1940 Gregor, Joe 1972 Gregory, Bruce 1922 Gregory, Matt 1994, ‘95, ‘96 Greig, Charles W., Dr. 1943 Greig, Thomas C. 1943 Gretzner, Siegmund 1940 Griffin, Tyler 2004 Grimes, Jasper 2010, ‘11 Girodat, Sam 2016 Granger, Oddie 2016 Grochowalski, Tony 1977, ‘78 Gross, Lawrence G. 1899, 1900 Gross, Warren, R. 1939, ‘40 Groves, Floyd A. 1921, ‘22, ‘24 Grubbs, William C. 1945 Gruber, Fred J. 1936, ‘37, ‘38 Gruetzner, John 1978 Grundner, Thomas 1963, ‘64, ‘65, ‘66 Gulyas, Ronald S. 1959 Gunnerson, Wilbur L. 1926, ‘27, ‘28, ‘29 Guilbee-Rodrigez, Gabe 2015 Gutierrez, Warren 1995, ‘96, ‘98 Guzman, George 1996 -H Haddix, Paul 1981, ‘83, ‘84, ‘85 Hadley, D. James 1962, ‘63, ‘64, ‘65 Haefner, Jim 1986, ‘87 Hagel, John 1975, ‘76, ‘77 Hagen, Darren 1996 Hale, Jeffrey 1967 Hall, Darzell 1992 Hall, Dayna 1993 Hall, Irving 1975 Hall, James 1974, ‘75, ‘76, ‘77 Hall, Tracy 1979 Halley, Donald 1963, ‘64 Halonen, Jonas 1963, ‘64, ‘65, ‘66 Hamel, Thomas 1961 Hamilton, Gary 1965 Hammond, Almarion J. 1915, ‘16 Hand, Ted 1971, ‘72 Handy, George C. 1904, ‘05 Hanes, Harold F. 1932, ‘33 Hanham, Homer H. 1920, ‘21 Hanna, Mark 1981, ‘82 Hanneman, Charles B. 1933, ‘34, ‘35 Hanoian, George 1962, ‘63, ‘64

Hanschu, Rich 1979, ‘80 Hansen, Lincoln 2011, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14 Hansen, Roland 1975, ‘76, ‘77, ‘78 Hansor, William 1919, ‘20, ‘21 Hardwick, Lathias 1991 Harlan, Leroy 1974, ‘75 Harle, Darrell 1986, ‘87 Harper, Arthur W. 1947 Harris, Alonzo 2002, ‘03 Harris, Harley 1893, ‘94 Harris, Jeremiah 2014, ‘15, ‘16 Harris, Marvin 2001 Harrison, Charles W. 1904 Harrison, Dwayne 2005, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Harrison, George G. 1962, ‘63, ‘64, ‘65 Harrison, Kevin 2002, ‘03, ‘04 Hartman, John B. 1913, ‘14, ‘15 Hartwell, Rasheen 1997 Harvey, Harold G. 1908 Harvey, Robert J. 1942 Hassell, Brian 1988 Hathaway, Neil W. 1936, ‘37, ‘38 Hatchett, Andre 2006, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 Hawk, Kenneth G. 1929, ‘30, ‘31 Hawkins, Willie 1996, ‘97, ‘98 Hawks, Mike 1979, ‘80, ‘81, ‘82 Haydon, Frank 1917 Haynes, Mike 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89 Haywood, Bryan L. 1903, ‘04 Haywood, James C. 1953, ‘54, ‘55 Head, Lonny J. 1964, ‘65, ‘66 Heath, Robert R. 1962 Heckman, Daniel 1972 Heffernan, Patrick R. 1939, ‘40 Heidamus, Lester W. 1934 Heinemann, Bill 1981, ‘82, ‘84 Heininger, Reinard P. 1945, ‘46, ‘47 Heitsch, John 1924, ‘25, ‘26, ‘27 Henderson, Clarence M. 1918 Henderson, Carlos 1974, ‘75, ‘76 Henderson, Devin 2012 Hendricks, Chris 2015, ‘16 Hendrix, Gary 1969 Hendry, Frank C. 1903 Henneghan, Tim 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89 Henson, Paul 1988 Hewitt, Dennis 1968, ‘69 Hickey, Jeremy 2015 Hickman, Ed 1991, ‘92 Hicks, Arrington 2007, ‘08, ‘09 Hicks, Curry S. 1903, ‘04, ‘07, ‘08 Hicks, Evans 1984, ‘85, ‘86, ‘87 Hicks, John 1969, ‘70, ‘71 Hignite, John 1992 Hill, Bronson 2011, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14 Hill, Everett N. 1926 Hill, Robert 1970, ‘71 Hilla, Mark 1972, ‘73, ‘74 Himes, Bill 1974, ‘75, ‘76 Hines, Antone 2000, ‘01 Hinton, Chuck 1978 Hirschmann, Bob 1982, ‘83, ‘84, ‘85 Hlavac, Russ 1997, ‘98 Hoare, Bert 1904, ‘05 Hoffman, Edward C. 1950 Hogue, Arthur L. 1900 Hogue, Roy 1909 Holbrook, Fred W. 1902, ‘03 Holder, Isaac 2016 Hole, James W. 1916 Holford, Clay 2016 Hollingsworth, S. Ray 1973 Holloway, Robert B. 1957, ‘58 Holloway, Samuel E. 1958 Holmes, Derrick 1984 Holmes, Donald H. 1920, ‘21 Holtzclaw, Daniel 2005, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Hood 1911 Hood, Carl 1980 Hood, Isaac 1966 Hood, Ivory 1965, ‘66, ‘67, ‘68 Hoover, Dave 1976, ‘77 Hoover, Jim 1990, ‘91, ‘92 Hormann, Scott 1990 Horton, Brad 1991, ‘92 Horvath, Mark 1999

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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All-Time Letterwinners

Kevin Kwiatkowski (1993-96) levels the UNLV quarterback in a 51-6 home win, Sept. 16, 1995. Hoskins, Garrett 2009, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12 Houston, Amos 2013,‘14, ‘15, ‘16 Houston, LaGarian 2002, ‘03 Hout, Fred 1918 Howard, Damien 1998 Howe, Kevin 2003, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06 Howey, Neal 2008, ‘09 Hoying, Brody 2016 Hoyle, George 1970 Huff, David 2000 Hughes, Carl 1974, ‘75 Hughes, James 1998 Hughes, William J. 1942, ‘46, ‘47 Huizenga, Richard J. 1949 Humes, Herman 1968, ‘69, ‘70 Hull, John 1968, ‘69, ‘70 Hullibarger, Alec 2016 Hulman, Lawrence E. 1925, ‘26 Hunt, Homer H. 1910 Hunt, Josh 2005, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Hunter, Derrick 2006, ‘07 Hunter, Rob 1980, ‘81, ‘82 Hunter, Trey 2008, ‘09, ‘10, ‘11 Hurcombe, Jake 2013, ‘15, ‘16 Hurd, Keito 1994, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97 Hurley, Terrance J. 1962, ‘63 Hutchins, Alan E. 1941 Hyames, Alson L. 1901, ‘03, ‘05 Hyames, Judson A. 1907 -IIannotti, Mark 2013 Ibe, Great 2013, ‘14, ‘15 Ibom, Erik 1998, ‘99, 2000, ‘01, ‘02 Ifverson, Alfred E. 1958, ‘59, ‘60 Iliano, Joe 1980, ‘81, ‘82 Incarnati, Phil 1975 Ingersoll, Robert L. 1947 Ireland, Carey H. 1901 Ishmael, Don 1977, ‘78, ‘79, ‘80 -JJackimowicz, Theodore J. 1935 Jackson, Charles 1969, ‘70 Jackson, Clyde 1995, ‘96 Jackson, Darius 2012, ‘13, ‘14, ‘15 Jackson, Jarrett 1993 Jackson, Jonas 2000, ‘01 Jackson, Korey 2005, ‘07 Jackson, Richard 1965 Jackson, Richard M. 1973 Jackson, Shane 1988, ‘89, ‘90, ‘91 Jackson, Thomas 1967, ‘68, ‘69, ‘70 Jackson, Willie 1977, ‘79 Jacobs, Adam 2001, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04 Jacobs, Norman D. 1959, ‘60, ‘61

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Jacobson, John D. 1945 Jaffe, Morris 1938, ‘39 Janousek, Dennis L. 1920, ‘21, ‘22 Jarosch, Col. Robert W. 1933, ‘34, ‘35 Jefferson, Leon 1993 Jeffreys, Hollis 1966, ‘67, ‘68, ‘69 Jenkins, Brian 2002 Jenkins, Dwain 1980, ‘81 Jenkins, Jermaine 2006, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 Jensen, Henry D. 1936 Jerrells, Ora B. 1894 Jestice, John 1980, ‘81, ‘82 Jewett, Mark 1981 Johnson, Anthony 1987 Johnson, Bob 1993, ‘94, ‘95 Johnson, Chris 1993, ‘94 Johnson, Demetrius 1996, ‘97, ‘98 Johnson, Don 1995 Johnson, Floyd D. 1910 Johnson, James 1977, ‘78, ‘79 Johnson, Jaron 2016 Johnson, Jelani 1998, 2000 Johnson, Jimmie 1985, ‘86, ‘87 Johnson, Kevin 2011, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14 Johnson, Michael 2001, ‘02 Johnson, Ron 1974, ‘75, ‘76, ‘77 Johnson, Stephen 2007, ‘08, ‘09 Johnson, Tony 1990, ‘91, ‘92, ‘93 Johnson, William 1931 Johnson, Zach 2006, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 Johnston, James R. 1951 Johnstone, Gordie 1988, ‘89, ‘90 Jones, Alex 2013 Jones, Austin F. 1899, 1900 Jones, Jason 2004, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07 Jones, Jay 2012, ‘13 Jones, Jayson 2007 Jones, Mike 1979, ‘80, ‘81, ‘82 Jones, Quincey 2012, ‘13 Jones, Tyler 2005, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Jones, William (Rocky) 1975, ‘77, ‘78 Jordan, Charles B. 1903 Juhl, Leonard J. 1915 Junker, John 1990, ‘91 Jurek, Scott 1985, ‘86, ‘87, ‘88 -KKachaturoff, Sam 1967 Kaechele, Albert Edward 1957 Kalbfleisch, Charles R. 1945 Kaleita, Tom 2002, ‘03, ‘04 Kalogeras, Peter 1968, ‘69, ‘70 Kamenoff, Nicholaus J. 1956 Kangas, Arne J. 1933 Karcher, Austin 2011 Karol, Brian 1973, ‘74, ‘75

Karpinski, Richard J. 1941, ‘42 Kartes, Stan 1973, ‘74, ‘75 Karutz, Jay 2010, ‘11, ‘12 Kashama, Kalonji 2010, ‘11, ‘12, ‘13 Katz, Fred J. 1901, ‘02 Kazlusky, Walter S. 1930, ‘31, ‘32 Keasey, Ted 1970, ‘71, ‘72 Keating, Kerry W. 1954, ‘55, ‘56, ‘57 Keever, Patrick 1972, ‘73 Keezer, Robert 1961 Kellogg, Tim 1988, ‘89, ‘90, ‘91 Kelly, Matt 1998, ‘99, 2000 Kemp, Bryce 2016 Kendall, Jake 1995, ‘96 Kennedy, Marty 1977, ‘78 Kent, Gary D. 1964, ‘65 Kern, Howard A. 1921 Kesner, Wes 2002 Kessler, Fred N. 1956, ‘57, ‘58 Ketchum, Stephen 1983 Kiefer, Tom 1984, ‘85, ‘86, ‘87 Kieft, Lewis D. Dr. 1959, ‘60 Kilborn, George 1966 Kilby, Nigel 2016 Killiam, Harold A. 1908, ‘09, ‘10 Killop, Chris 1988 King, Charles H. 1895, ‘96, ‘97 King, Floyd T. 1929 King, Keith 1985 King, Ryan 2000 Kinney, Irwin W. 1917, ‘18 Kirkendall, Don 1974, ‘75, ‘76 Kirkland, Monty 1989, ‘90, ‘91 Kirschke, Leonard A. 1959, ‘60, ‘61 Kishigo, William A. 1913, ‘14 Klaban, Eric 2001, 2002 Klassa, Matt 1985, ‘86, ‘87, ‘88 Knight, Ernest E. 1902, ‘03 Klukach, Alex 1956, ‘57, ‘58 Knudson, Steve 1978, ‘79, ‘80 Kolby, Joseph J. 1936 Kolch, Frank 1973 Kontry, Edward R. 1939, ‘40 Korte, Mark 1979, ‘80, ‘81, ‘82

Kosonovich, Robert 1956, ‘57, ‘58 Kosutic, Bob 1969, ‘70 Krawczak, Clarence B. 1941, ‘42, ‘46 Krawczak, Norman L. 1949, ‘50 Krieg, Kevin 1980, ‘81, ‘82, ‘83 Kruger, Rick 1979, ‘80 Krumm, Richard 1965, ‘66 Kruse, B. Franklin 1901 Kubiak, John C. 1957, ‘58, ‘59 Kucharek, Dennis 1965, ‘66 Kudu, Matt 2001, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04 Kuhlman, Ryan 2008, ‘09 Kumasi, Ta-if 1995, ‘96, ‘97 Kupp, Bill 1985, ‘86, ‘87, ‘88 Kurtz, Sean 2012, ‘13 Kwiatkowski, Kevin 1993, ‘94, ‘95, ‘96 Kyles, Jeremaine 1997, ‘99, 2000 -LLaMar, Fred 1969, ‘70 Lampkin, Ervin G. 1917, ‘18 Lane, Charles H. 1945, ‘46, ‘47 Lane, John 1963 Lane, Kenneth H. 1935, ‘36, ‘37, ‘38 Lane, Ramond E. ’06 Lang, T.J. 2005, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Langan, James ’70, ’71, ’72 Langeloh, Jim ’90, ’91, ’92 Langkos, Mark ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96 Langton, Dr. Clair V. 1914, ’15 LaPointe, Mark ’73 LaPointe, Robert ’65 Lappeus, Charles I. ’23, ’24, ’25 LaPutka, Thomas ’67 Larkins, Chris 2006, ‘07, ‘08 Larsen, Robert E. 1946, ‘47, ‘48, ‘49 Laschen, Harry 1923 Laskey, Thomas 1972, ‘73 Laughlin, Pat 1994, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97 Laupp, John 1987, ‘88, ‘89 LaVoie, Napoleon J. 1926, ‘27, ‘28, ‘29 Lawler, Donald D. 1917 Lawrence, Daniel H. 1894, ‘95, ‘96

Jim Langeloh (1990-92) kicks a field goal against Indiana, Sept. 29, 1990. Langeloh hit a 51-yard field goal against Central Michigan in 1990, the eighth-longest field goal in EMU history.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

All-Time Letterwinners Lowry, Dave 1979, ‘80 Luna, Mike 2000 Luoma, Jim 1971, ‘72 Luplow, Rodney 1972, ‘74, ‘75 Lusky, David 2000, ‘01, ‘02, ‘03 Lutomski, Bert J. 1924, ‘25 Lux, Al 1978, ‘81 Lyons, William J. 1935, ‘36, ‘37

Fred McClendon (1988-91) Layman, Harold I. 1929 LeAnderson, Dr. Robert E. 1926, ‘28, ‘29 Leatiota, Jimmy 2016 LeBar, Jusnne P. 1943 LeBlond, John E. 1933, ‘34 LeClaire, Theodore 1966, ‘67 LeDuc, Josh 2007, ‘08 Lee, Robert P. 1967 Leet, Roy E. 1952 Leith, Thomas S. 1906, ‘07, ‘08 Leland, Joshua G. 1894 Leonard, Ryan 2009 Leonowicz, Steve 1979 Lerch, Julius C. 1929 Lettiere, Cody 1999 Lewis, Brandon 1999, 2000 Lewis, Glenn W. 1904, ‘05 Lewis, Gurald 1995, ‘96 Lewis, Hildred 1962, ‘63, ‘64, ‘65 Lewis, Jawan 2013, ‘14, ‘15 Lewis, Jonte 2009 Lewis, Mike 1980, ‘81, ‘82, ‘83 Lewis, Steve 1984, ‘85 Lewis, Steven 2002, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05 Lewis, Travis 2004, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07 Lieder, Arthur H. 1939, ‘40, ‘41 Lightner, Mike 1992, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95 Lincoln, Elmer N. 1952 Lindsey, London 1998, ‘99, 2001 Lingenfelter, Jeremy 1996, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99 Linser, Travis 2012, ‘13, ‘14 Lints, Robert 1968, ‘69 Lisek, Matt 2002, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05 Lister, Benjamin R. 1948 Lister, William S. 1895 Livingston, Charles D. 1893, ‘94 Lloyd, Brad 2003, ‘04 Lloyd, Terrance 2001 Locke, F. Arend 1916 Logan, Leonard W. 1945 Logan, Michael 1971, ‘72 Logan, Ronald 1968 Lomprey, Frank W. 1902 Long, Chris 1994 Long, Kevin 2007, ‘08, ‘09 Longnecker, Alex J. 1915, ‘16, ‘17 Longridge, David L. 1958, ‘59 Loper, Henry J. 1914, ‘15 Losito, James A. 1943 Loth, Ernie 1974, ‘75, ‘76 Lowe, James 1992, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95

-MMacGillivray, Wm. H. 1961, ‘62, ‘63, ‘64 MacGregor, Malcolm J. 1917, ‘18 Mack, Steve 1995, ‘96 Mack, Tyrie 2015 Maclean, Luke 2015, ‘16 MacLeod, Scott 2010, ‘11, ‘12 Madden, Donald 1967, ‘71, ‘72 Maher, T.C. 1918 Mahone, Karl 1965 Majeski, Emil 1958, ‘59, ‘60 Makins, David 1970 Malcolm, William 1972, ‘73, ‘74 Malone, John H. 1956, ‘57, ‘58 Mancover 1918 Mandreger, Steven 1970, ‘71 Manley, Frank J. 1923, ‘24 Mann, LaVerne 1959, ‘60, ‘61, ‘62 Manning, Richard E. 1939, ‘40 Manns, Corey 2009, ‘10, ‘11, 12 Manor, Jamie 2002, ‘03 Manych, Nicholas 1951, ‘52, ‘53, ‘54 Marr, Richard L. 1955, ‘56 Marsh, Claude J. 1942, ‘47, ‘48 Marshall, Dave 1989, ‘90, ‘91 Marshall, David 1979, ‘81, ‘82, ‘83 Marszalek, Gerald 1965, ‘66 Martin, Donald R. 1946 Martin, Hershel 1979, ‘80 Martin, James R. 1947, ‘48, ‘49 Martin, Josh 2000 Martin, Tony 1996 Maschke, Arthur W. 1939, ‘40, ‘41 Mass, Edward 1962, ‘64, ‘65, ‘66 Matheson, Kenneth J. 1924, ‘25, ‘26, ‘27 Mathews, Donald F. 1956, ‘57, ‘58 Mathews, Marcus 1982, ‘84, ‘85, ‘86 Mathieu, Marc 2003 Matice, Zach 1993 Matschke, Dr. Gary W. 1967, ‘68, ‘69 Matt, Hunter 2012, ‘13, ‘14 Mattei, Mike 1974, ‘75 Matthews, Darran 2004, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07 Matthews, Dr. James G. 1934 Matthews, Plynn 1923, ‘24, ‘25 Maughmer, Cy 2012, ‘13 Mauti, Dominic J. 1949, ‘50 Mawby, LeRoy F. 1952, ‘53, ‘54, ‘55 May, Chris 2006, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 May, John 1965 Mayer, Ross W. 1914 Mayfield, Robert L. 1936, ‘37 Mayner, Desi 2006, ‘07 Mayville, William 1030 McAdams, Skip 1979 McBride, Mickey 1989, ‘90, ‘91, ‘92 McCall, Donald “Blake” 1998, ‘99 McCauley, Edwin J. 1917 McCarthy, Dennis 1968 McCaskill, Reese 1992, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95 McClelland, Albert L. 1940 McClelland, Carl C. 1900, ‘01 McClendon, Fred 1988, ‘89, ‘90, ‘91 McClendon, John 1995 McClurken, Dan 1982 McCord, Orlando 2011, ‘12, ‘13 McCormick, Thomas O. 1954, ‘55, ‘56, ‘57 McCullough, Robert W. 1952, ‘53, ‘54, ‘55 McDiarmid, Lester W. 1894, ‘95, ‘96 McDonald, Frank B. 1894, ‘95, ‘96 McFadden III, Robert 2011, ‘12, ‘13 McFarlane, Omar 2012, ‘13, ‘14 McGeough, Thomas R. 1920 McGill, Kevin 2016 McGowan, Mike 1981, ‘82, ‘83 McGregor, Burrel I. 1905 McGuire, Mike 1980, ‘81

McHugh, John 1977 McHugh, Mark 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89 McIntyre, John H. 1956, ‘57 McKay, George I. 1907 McKeachie, Duane D. 1943 McKean, W. Calvin 1909, 1910 McKenny, Lawrence L. 1913, ‘14 McKinnon, Kwame 1991, ‘92 McKitrick, Harry R. 1942 McKnight, Harold J. 1918, ‘19, ‘20 McKnight, Irwin H. 1918 McMahon, Kyle 2007, ‘08, ‘09 McMurray, David B. 1927, ‘28, ‘29, ‘30 McMurray, Roy J. Jr. 1942 McNally, Howard F. 1947 McRay, Edward J. 1913, ‘14, ‘15 Mead, George M. 1914, ‘15 Mears, Edward P. 1910, ‘11 Melloche, Henry A. 1921 Meltzer, Jerry 1989, ‘90, ‘91 Melzow, George E. 1952, ‘53 Menard, Tom 1985, ‘86, ‘87, ‘88 Merrill, Ashley P. 1906, ‘07 Merritt, Mark 1990 Method, Harold V. 1922 Mial, Harry Dr. 1948, ‘49, ‘50 Michaelson, Donald 1973, ‘74 Michel, Tom 1996, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99 Middlekauff, Dr. Robert 1951, ‘52, ‘53, ’54 Middleton, Erick 1999, 2000, ‘01, ‘02 Mihaere, Clay 1997, ‘98 Milavickas, David 1985, ‘86 Miller, Alton K. 1919, ‘20, ‘21 Miller, Charles W. 1931, ‘32 Miller, Dennis 1971 Miller, Eric 1984, ‘85, ‘86, ‘87 Miller, George J. 1936, ‘37, ‘38 Miller, Gerald W. 1954, ‘55, ‘56, ‘57 Miller, Ken 1978, ‘79, ‘80 Miller, Dr. LaMar P. 1943 Miller, Melvin L. 1927 Mills, Milton E. 1909 Minor, Kevin 2005 Mitchell, Mark 2007, ‘08, ‘09 Mitchell, Sidney C. 1911 Mitchell, William B. 1917 Mittlestat, Robert L. 1953, ‘54 Mizinski, Edward 1972, ‘73, ‘74 Moffett, Robert W. 1946, ‘47, ‘48 Monks, John E. 1910 Montemayor, R.J. 2005, ‘06 Montoye, Brian 1991, ‘92 Moody, Justin 2015, ‘16 Moore, Dr. Herbert E. 1912, ‘13, ‘15 Moore, Arthur E. 1918 Moore, Brian 2009 Moorman, Joe 1987 Mora, John P. 1948, ‘49, ‘50, ‘51 Moroz, George A. 1934 Morgan, Gary 1966 Morgan, Mark 1979, ‘80 Morris, Allen E. 1917, ‘19

Morris, Leslie J. 1906, ‘07 Morrison, Hugh R. 1913, ‘14 Morrow, Kenneth D. 1926, ‘27, ‘28, ‘29 Moseley, Richard T. 1951, ‘52, ‘53, ‘54 Moss, Cameron 1990, ‘91, ‘92, ‘93 Moss, Dale 1989 Moss, Ken 1989, ‘90 Mossburg, Darrell 1970, ‘71, ‘72 Motherwell, John 1992 Motzer, Craig 1977, ‘78 Mowrey, Arthur M. 1924, ‘25 Mucha, Jerry 1974, ‘75, ‘76 Muehring, Paul 1981, ‘82, ‘83 Muellich, George 1927, ‘28, ‘29, ‘30 Mulder, Dylan 2012, ‘13, ‘14, ‘15 Mulreed, G.D. 1918 Mulumba, Andy 2009, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12 Mumford, Edgar H. 1910, ‘13 Munk, D.J. 1918 Murray, Morris B. 1915 Murrillo, Hector 1988, ‘89 Muse, Robert 1968, ‘69, ‘70 Myles, Carl 1969, ‘70, ‘71 -NNally, Michael 1972, ‘73, ‘74 Nash, Charles 1987, ‘88, ‘89, ‘90 Naska, Vince 1999 Natkowski, Leonard E. 1958, ‘59, ‘60 Navarro, Bob 1987, ‘88, ‘89, ‘90 Neal, Korey 2009, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12 Neely, John 2003 Nelson, Cazzie 1991, ‘92 Nelson, Freddie 1993, ‘94, ‘95, ‘96 Nemeth, Charles 1940, ‘41, ‘42 Nessen, Dean 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89 Newlands, Andrew L. 1940, ‘41, ‘45 Newlands, Lt. Col. George 1938, ‘39, ‘40 Newman, Corey 1995, ‘96, ‘97 Newman, Ferris E. 1932, ‘34, ‘35 Nicholas, Dale A. 1956, ‘57 Nichols, Cyril F. 1962 Nielsen, Steve 2016 Niemiec, Scott 1983, ‘84 Niupalau, Johnnie 2016 Nofs, Steve 1984, ‘85, ‘86 Norton, Charles M. 1901 Novak, Mike 1974 Nowak, Martin 1975 Nubin, Joe 1995, ‘96 Nubin, Rodney 1993, ‘94, ‘95, ‘97 Nunn, Jackson 1970, ‘71, ‘72 Nuse, William R. 1943, ‘45 Nwagbaraocha, Eddie 1990, ‘91, ‘92, ‘93 Nyenhuis, Chris 1988, ‘89, ‘90 Nyikes, Pete 1996, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99 -OOakes, Byron J. 1914, ‘15 Oakes, Earl T. 1910, ‘11 Oboza, Don J. 1961, ‘62, ‘63 O’Brien, James 1972, ‘73

Charles Nash (No. 38 – 1987-1990) leads the way to the end zone for Gary Patton in the 1987 California Bowl.

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Richard Palmer (No. 12 – 1991-93) led the Eagles in interceptions in 1992 with seven. O’Brien, Keith 1972 Ochadleus, Mike 1983, ‘84, ‘85, ‘86 O’Connor, Pat 2012, ‘13, ‘14, ‘16 O’Connor, Tim 1981, ‘82, ‘83 Ockerman, Harry N. 1923, ‘24, ‘25, ‘26 Oestrike, Ronald E. 1952, ‘53 Ogden, Larry 1972, ‘73 O’Hara, Martin P. 1946, ‘47, ‘48 Ohrman, Brad 2008, ‘09, ‘10, ‘11 Okoro, Chinedu 2003 Olds, Nick 2009, ‘11 Olsen, Edward 1966, ‘67, ‘68, ‘69 Onda, Tyler 2015, ‘16 Opie, Charles E. 1943, 1945 Oravec, John 1931, ‘32, ‘33 Orend, Michael H. 1951 O’Risky, Chris 2013, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16 Osborne, Clare H. 1908, ‘09 Osterland, Herbert K. 1962 Ostein, Ted 1968, ‘71 Ostlund, LeRoy O. 1930, ‘31, ‘32 Ostrander, Craig 1987, ‘88 Ostrander, Dave 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89 Ostroski, Bob 1991, ‘92 Ott, Burl E. 1913, ‘14 Owens, Michael 1966 Owens, Shirley L. 1910 -PPace, DaQuan 2013, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16 Packrall, Tim 1971 Padgett, Michael 1963, ‘64, ‘65 Page, Burmus G. 1925, ‘28 Pagett, Squire 1961, ‘62 Paige, Charles L. 1950, ‘51 Painter, William C. 1942 Pajas, Joseph 1943

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Pakula, Joel 1991 Palandri, Joe 1991 Pali, Bryan 2011, ‘12 Palka, Joe 1984, ‘85, ‘86 Palmateer, Steve 1985, ‘86, ‘87 Palmer, Dora R. 1894 Palmer, Dr. John M. 1940, ‘41 Palmer, Richard 1991, ‘92, ‘93 Palsrok, Tyler 2007, ‘08, ‘09 Paluch, Sonny 2008 Pandelidis, Bobby 1989, ‘90, ‘91, ‘92 Paopao, Nate 2009, ‘11 Parachek, Brett 1992 Parachek, Matt 1990, ‘91, ‘92, ‘93 Parenti, Chris 1990, ‘91 Parker, Clyde 1980 Parker, Corey 2002, ‘04, ‘05 Parker, Dennis 1991, ‘92, ‘93, ‘94 Parker, Garrett 2014 Parker, Homer H. 1933, ‘34, ‘35 Parker, Lashante 1993 Parker, Norman 1960, ‘61, ‘62, ‘63 Parkes, Mike 1992, ‘93 Parks, David W. 1955 Parm, Tom 1976, ‘77, ‘78, ‘79 Parmentier, Rob 1978 Parrett, Clyde 1966 Patridge, Tyrone 1978, ‘79 Patterson, Mark 1978 Patton, Gary 1984, ‘85, ‘86, ‘87 Pavletich, Rob 2015, ‘16 Payne, Charles 1988, ‘89, ‘90, ‘91 Pearce, Dr. Webster H. 1895 Pearl, Howard L. 1912, ‘13, ‘14, ‘15 Pearson, Cornelius 1993, ‘94, ‘95 Peet, Max M. 1905 Perry, Jereme 2000, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05

Petersmark, Brett 1984, ‘85, ‘86 Petersmark, Craig 1987, ‘88, ‘89, ‘90 Peterson, Mark 1984, ‘85 Petosky, Arnold 1972 Pettway, Eric 2001, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04 Pfeifer, Jon 1989, ‘90, ‘91 Phelps, Jalen 2016 Phillips, William N. 1894, ‘95 Philpot, Ken 1998, ‘99, 2000, ‘01 Pickett, Jaylen 2015, ‘16 Piegols, David 1971, ‘72, ‘73 Pierce, Floyd D. 1909, ‘10, ‘11 Pierce, Jason 1999, 2000 Pierzynski, Jeff 1981, ‘82, ‘83, ‘84 Pietrzak, James 1971, ‘72, ‘73 Pinfold, Brian 1979 Pinson, Donald 1966 Pipkins, Aaron 2012, ‘13, ‘15 Pitrowski, Frank 1933 Place, Rodney W. 1951, ‘52 Plungis, Mike 1979, ‘80 Pokrywka, Joseph V. 1937, ‘38, ‘39 Pollard, Marlon 2011, ‘12 Poly, Edward L. 1939, ‘40 Pool, Ricky 1980, ‘81 Poole, Blake 2011, ‘12 Poole, Ed 1980, ‘81, ‘83 Pope, Geoffrey 2003, ‘04 Pope, Leo A. 1951 Porter, Antoine 2016 Porter, Todd 2016 Potter, Omar G. 1912, ‘15 Potts, Elihue B., Dr. 1943 Powell, David 1982, ‘83 Powell, Derrin 1981, ‘82, ‘83, ‘84 Powell, Deshai 2015 Powell, Eric 1998, ‘99 Powell, Paul 1989 Pratt, Brandon 2008, ‘09 Pratt, Ryan 1999, 2000 Pray, Percy R. 1921, ‘22, ‘23 Preston, Jeff 1978, ‘79 Pretty, Robert D. 1943 Priest, Dwayne 2007, ‘08, ‘09 Price, Darrion 1974, ‘75, ‘76 Price, Harold L. 1954 Price, Matt 2011, ‘12, ‘13 Price, Mike 1978, ‘79, ‘81, ‘82 Price, William S. 1916, ‘17 Prieur, Thomas 1960, ‘61, ‘62 Prine, Howard C. 1904, ‘05 Prueter, Dan 1977, ‘78, ‘79, ‘80 Pryor, Ontario 1993, ‘94, ‘95, ‘96 Pulliam, David 2013 Purdy, Hugh R. 1922 Pureifory, David 1968, ‘69, ‘70, ‘71 Pyle, Rick 2001, ‘02 -QQuinn, Ernest R. 1919, ‘20 Quinn, James A. 1926, ‘27, ‘28, ‘29 Quinn, Dr. Tim G. 1967 -RRachwal, Kyle 2015, ‘16 Rafford, Dr. Raymond L. 1959, ‘60 Raklovits, Steve 1974, ‘76, ‘77 Rambaud, Judson 2008 Ramsdell, Raymond A. 1895 Ramsey, Kwesi 1992, ‘94, ‘95 Ratcliff, Larry 1969, ‘70, ‘71 Rayburn, Jeff 1978, ‘79, ‘80 Raymond, Richard G. 1946, ‘47, ‘48, ‘49 Redilla, Tom 1984, ‘85, ‘86 Reed, Demarius 2011, ‘12 Reed, Maurice 1993, ‘95 Reed, Terry 1995, ‘96, ‘97 Reed, Tony 1985, ‘86 Reese, Javon 2008, ‘09, ‘10, ‘11 Reid, Clarence J. 1914, ‘15, ‘16 Reid, Earl S. 1899 Renius, Brenden 2013, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16 Reynolds, John A. 1946 Reynolds, Roger 1971 Rice, Clinton A. 1912 Rice, Edward E. 1927, ‘28, ‘29

Rice, Harvey E. 1902 Rice, John 1994, ‘95 Rice, Pierce 1902 Rice, Ronald 1991, ‘92, ‘93, ‘94 Richards, Sidney 1969 Richardson, Michael 2005, ‘06 Riddle, Greg 1979, ‘80 Riley, Corey 2005, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Riley, Trumaine 2003, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06 Rinaldi, John 1967 Riney, William 1971 Ringe, Jerry 1961 Riske, Josh 2003 Riskey, Earl N. 1924 Ritzkat, Frank A. 1917 Rivett, Byron J. 1903 Roback, Brogan 2013, ‘15, ‘16 Roberson, Chris J. 2001, ‘02 Roberson, Chris R. 2001, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04 Robert, Jason 2002, ‘03 Roberts, Bruce B. 1943 Roberts, Bryan 1980, ‘81 Robinette, Ryan 2000 Robinson 1914 Robinson, Clifton 1996, ‘97, ‘98, 2000 Robinson, David 1994, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97 Robinson, Larounse 1992 Robinson, Lavonte 2015, ‘16 Robinson, Lester 1914 Robinson, Michael 1978 Robinson, Orlo J. 1914 Rocca, Franco 1994, ‘95, ‘96 Rock, Donald E. 1934, ‘35 Rockwell, Dean L. 1931, ‘32, ‘33 Rockwell, Ferdinand A. 1921 Rodriguez, Manny 1978, ‘79, ‘80 Rodwell, Robert 1965, ‘66 Roe, Kenneth 1965 Roe, William F. 1964, ‘65, ‘66 Rogner, Carl C. 1901 Rohrer, Ken H. ’52 Romeli, Michael 2002, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05 Roncoli, Thomas C. 1949, ‘50 Rose, Marcell 2009, ‘12 Ross, Dempster A. 1960, ‘61, ‘62 Ross, James 1935, ‘36, ‘37, ‘38 Ross, Marvell 1983 Ross, Richard H. 1945 Rosser, Tyrone 1998 Rove, Nicholas R. 1932, ‘33, ‘34, ‘35 Row, Mike 1987, ‘88, ‘89 Royster, Richard 1980, ‘81, ‘82, ‘83 Rubin, Berry L. 1964, ‘65, ‘66 Rucker, Keith 1986 Ruggles, Harold L. 1922 Runciman, Carlton H. 1909, ‘10 Rush, Bill 1979, ‘81, ‘82, ‘83 Rushing, Marvin 1996, ‘97, ‘98 Russell, David B. 1936, ‘37 Russell, Devon 2015 Russell, George E. 1935, ‘36, ‘37 Russell, Hammond 1999, 2000, ‘01 Russell, Scott 1998, ‘99, 2000, ‘01 Russell, Tyreese 2011, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14 Rust, Harold J. 1919 Rutherford, Roy 1977, ‘78, ‘79 Ruzga, Ed 1975, ‘76 Ruzzin, Ronald F. 1951, ‘52 Ryland, Maurice 2000, ‘01 Rynearson, Ernest J. 1916 Rynearson, Elton J. 1911, ‘12, ‘13 Rynearson, Dr. E. James 1949, ‘50 Rysko, David 2001, ‘02, ‘03 -SSabbath, Clarence B. 1934, ‘35, ‘36 Saleh, Sam 1971 Salisbury, Charles B. 1901, ‘02 Salisbury, Daniel B. 1906 Salvatori, Mike 2000, ‘01, ‘02, ‘03 Sanders, Alvin 1973, ‘74 Sanders, Austin 2016 Sanders, Lynn 1987 Sanders, Marvon 2008 Sanders, Olin C. 1930, ‘31, ‘32 Santa, Randy 1997, ‘98, ‘99

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Dean Rockwell (1931-33) Savory, Elton 1961 Sawdy, Allan 1927, ‘28 Sayles, Alton 1927 Scalf, Ray W. 1910 Schafer, John J. 1911, ‘12 Schebeck, Tim 1981, ‘82 Scheloske, Jim 1992, ‘93 Scheloske, Robert 1965, ‘66 Schenavar, Harold 1966 Schiska, Richard L. 1953 Schlaack, Merrill J. 1922 Schmidt, Brad 1988, ‘89 Schmidt, John 1967, ‘68 Schmidt, Ken 1980 Schmitt, Andy 2006, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 Schneider, Karl M. 1920 Schoen, Wilfred T. 1925, ‘26, ‘27 Schoof, George I. 1924 Schooler, Tom 1988, ‘89 Schram, Carl T. 1940, ‘41 Schultz, James H. 1956, ‘57, ‘58 Schultz, Orion L. 1949, ‘50 Schurgin, Ben 1930 Schutt, Rich 1999 Sclater, Robert G. 1949, ‘50, ‘51 Scott, Darius 2011, ‘12, ‘13 Scott, Donald 2010, ‘11, ‘12, ‘13 Scott, Mike 1993, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97 Scott, Rickey 1999, 2000 Scott, Sean 1994 Screen, Rodney 1989, ‘90, ‘91, ‘92 Seaberry, Lorenzo 2006, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 Sears, Johnny 2009 Seckinger, John 1959, ‘60 See, Leo C. Jr. 1947, ‘48, ‘49 Seed, Donald F. 1923, ‘24 Selden, Burl F. 1943

Selman, Cortland 2006, ‘07 Seroka, Todd 1980, ‘81, ‘82 Serruto, Drew 2008 Sevillano, Victor 1991 Sexton, Mathew 2016 Shabazz, Khalid 2005 Shadford, Edwin W. 1916 Shadford, John E. 1943 Shahady, George 1947, ‘48 Shane, Philip 1992 Shannon, Jack 1947, ‘48, ‘49 Sharp, John 1966, ‘67, ‘68, ‘69 Sharpe, Gary 1965 Shaw, Mike 1991, ‘92 Sheahan, Steve 1989, ‘90 Sheffield, Jermaine 1997, ‘98, ‘99 Shelby, Julius 2011, ‘12 Shelton, L.J. 1995, ‘96, ‘97, ‘98 Sheridan, E.J. 1918 Sherman, William A. 1936, ‘37 Sherrell, Anthony 2003, ‘04, ‘05 Sherrer, Dominique 2009, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12 Sherwin, Robert 1966 Sherzer, Allen F. 1908, ‘09 Sherzer, Jerome D. 1915 Sherzer, Paul 1978, ‘79 Shigley, Roy A. 1901, ‘02, ‘03 Shilling, Harold A. 1952 Shipp, Isaac 1998, ‘99 Shoda, Sean 1989, ‘90, ‘91, ‘92 Shoemaker, Paul D. 1927, ‘28, ‘29, ‘30 Shonta, Charles J. 1956, ‘57, ‘58 Short, Jason 1998, ‘99, 2000 Short, Leon E. 1921 Shugars, Daniel 1967 Sibert, Thomas E. 1956 Sickles, Fred R. 1920 Siera, Walter 1938, ‘39, ‘40 Sigman, Lionel A. 1952 Simmons, Carl J. 1930, ‘31, ‘32 Simmons, Glen E. 1945, ‘46, ‘47 Simmons, Tarance 1998, ‘99 Simons, John T. 1910 Simone, Frank 1983 Simpson, Leigh H. 1910 Simpson, Rick 1981, ‘82, ‘83, ‘84 Sinclair, Frank E. 1894, ‘95 Sitkins, Roger 1968, ‘69, ‘70 Skinner, Charles J. 1950, ‘51, ‘52 Skinner, Harold B. 1912 Skiver, Mike 1983, ‘84, ‘85, ‘86 Skotarczyk, Gordon 1976, ‘77, ‘78 Skowneski, Edward C. 1950, ‘52, ‘53 Slabaugh, Howard A. 1941, ‘42 Slamer, Al 1974, ‘75, ‘76, ‘77

Slater, Brandon 2008, ‘09, ‘10, ‘11 Slater, Rod 1974, ‘75, ‘76 Sledge, Walter 1994, ‘95 Smilo, Dave 1977, ‘78, ‘79, ‘80 Smith, Anthony 1996, ‘97, ‘98 Smith, Arthur R. 1924, ‘25 Smith, Blake 2004, ‘05, ‘06 Smith, Bob 1974, ‘75 Smith, Corey 1996 Smith, David L. 1930, ‘31, ‘32 Smith, Earle B. 1906, ‘07 Smith, Glennard 1986, ‘87 Smith, Herbert L. 1927 Smith, Hollis 1990 Smith, Jay H. 1900 Smith, Jerry 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89 Smith, Mike 1981, ‘82, ‘83, ‘84 Smith, Raymond H. 1961, ‘62 Smith, Richard 1970, ‘71 Smith, Richard W. 1948, ‘49 Smith, Riley Jr. 1962 Smith, Spenser 2005, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Snow, Charles F. 1926 Snyder, Myran E. 1920 Solatka, Phil 1985, ‘86, ‘87 Soldan, Lawrence E. 1947, ‘48, ‘49 Sorgatz, Andrew 2009, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12 Spangler, David 1963 Spearman, Ike 2012, ‘13, ‘16 Spence, William 1920 Spencer, Dave 1974, ‘75 Spencer, George W. 1909 Spicer, Frank A. 1907, ‘08, ‘09 Spilos, Lawrence P. 1946, ‘48 Squibbs, Jeff 1990, ‘91 Squires, John C. 1938 Stamps, Percy 1978, ‘80, ‘81 Standen, Benjamin J. 1941, ‘42, ‘46 Stanford, Gary 2000 Stansik, Jim 1974, ‘75, ‘76 Staples, Malcom 1980, ‘81 Starnes, Toller 1998, ‘99, 2000, ‘01 Starwas, John M. 1938 Steals, Mike 2013, ‘14 Steimle, Clemens P. 1900, ‘01, ‘06, ‘07 Steimle, Edward M. 1905, ‘06 Stevens, Carl 1966, ‘67 Stevens, Jamal 1998, ‘99, 2000, ‘01 Stevens, LeRoy H. 1907, ‘08 Stewart, Donald 1968, ‘69, ‘70 Stewart, Henry 1984 Stewart, Stacy 1989, ‘90 Stewart, Thomas E. 1936, ‘37 Still, Sam 1975, ‘76, ‘77 Stites, Raymond L. 1926, ‘27, ‘28, ‘29

Stitt, Michael C. 1957 Stockton, Robert 1963, ‘64 Stoitsiadis, John 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89 Stokes, Barry 1992, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95 Stokes, Ed 1975 Stone, Austin 2015 Stone, Jacory 2006, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 Stoner, William E. 1926 Stover, George H. 1928, ‘29, ‘30 Stowers, Donald R. 1956, ‘58 Strange, Kris 2012, ‘13, ‘14, ‘15 Stratton, Charles G. 1911, ‘12 Strickland, Kahle 1980, ‘81, ‘82 Strickland, Michael 1972, ‘73, ‘74 Stringwell, James 1965 Strohl, Wayne E. 1951 Stuckey, Richard C. ‘27 Sturt, Troy 1987, ‘88, ‘89 Sullivan, Tom 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89 Suszan, Nick 2004 Sutton, Julian R. 1937 Swann, Mario 2013 Swaim, Mycal 2012, ‘13 Swaingan, Derrick 2002 Swank, Matt 1988, ‘89, ‘90, ‘91 Sweet, Leonard J. 1945 Swift, James M. 1891, ‘92, ‘93 Symons, John T. 1910 Szuba, Mike 1987 -TTalley, Chris 2001, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04 Tallman, Dakota 2015, ‘16 Tarbutton, Richard M. 1952 Taylor, David 1997, ‘98, ‘99 Teague, David 1981, ‘83, ‘84 Teasley, Stephen 1986 Ten Eyck, James R. 1962, ‘63 Tenny, Mark 1912 Terrell, Darien 2013, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16 Teufer, Phillip H. 1924, ‘25, ‘26 Thames, Terry 1975, ‘76, ‘77 Thayer, Ben 2008, ‘09 Thayer, Mike 1982, ‘83, ‘84 Thayer, Ralph E. 1928, ‘29, ‘30 Thomas, Chris 2004, ‘05, ‘06 Thomas, Doug 1975 Thomas, Grover C. 1903, ‘04 Thomas, Ian 1997 Thomas, J.T. 1976 Thomas, Kevin 2013 Thomas, Kinsman 2009 Thomas, Latarrius 2011 Thomas, Latherin 1967 Thomas, Martin L. 1957, ‘58, ‘59, ‘60

The 1987 EMU Football seniors led EMU to its second bowl appearance in school history.

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All-Time Letterwinners Thomas, Mike 1992, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95 Thomas, Nicholas 1946, ‘47, ‘48 Thompson, Craig 1990, ‘91, ‘92, ‘93 Thompson, Eric 1993, ‘94, ‘95 Thompson, George C. 1955, ‘56, ‘57, ‘58 Thompson, Matt 1982 Thompson, Robert 1983, ‘84, ‘85 Thorne, Enoch C. 1895, ‘96 Thorpe, Melvin W. 1930, ‘31, ‘32 Throop, Enos C. 1930, ‘31 Thornton, Matt 2013, ‘14, ‘15 Tiller, Larry 1975, ‘76, ‘77 Tilley, Damian 2000 Tillman, Ray 2013, ‘14, ‘15 Tinkle, Gerald 1967 Todt, Donald C. 1936 Tolliver, Chris 1999 Tolliver, Derrick 1981, ‘82 Tomlinson, George 1919 Tompkins, Theron A. 1922, ‘23, ‘24, ‘25 Tooker, Herbert C. 1899 Tooson, Kevin 1990, ‘91, ‘92, ‘93 Topolinski, Jerry 2004, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07 Towe, Eric 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89 Towers, Ward C. 1892, ‘93 Toth, Allen 1961 Travis, Ashley 1996, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99 Trefry, Donald J. 1959, ‘60 Tremper, Lawrence V., Dr. 1941 Treppa, Patrick 2008, ‘09 Trionfi, Donald 1972, ‘73 Triplett, Benson 1975, ‘76, ‘77 Turner, Arthur E. 1903, ‘04, ‘05 Turner, James 1998, ‘99, 2000, ‘01 Tutich, Richard J. 1955, ‘56 Turner, Breck 2016 Tuttle, Cody 2015 Tuttle, Rex J. 1929, ‘30, ‘31 -UUhl, Dale L. 1962, ‘63, ‘64 Upthegrove, Clair 1903, ‘04, ‘05 Urquhart, Robert C. 1942 Urich, Greg 1975, ‘76 -VVaccarelli, John 1967 Vachon, Leslie P. 1925 Vadasy, Albert D. 1961, 1962 Valleau, Mac 1937, ‘38, ‘39 Van Aernum, Irving C. 1922 Van Allsberg, John F. 1900 Van Alstine, Dr. Wallace L. 1910 Van Buren, Earl C. 1927, ‘28 Van Devere, Ellis G. 1904, ‘05 Van Deventer, D. 1918 Vanek, Richard S. 1952, ‘53, ‘54 Vann, Shaq 2015 Vannoy, Ethan 1998 Vanover, Raymond 1972, ‘73, ‘74 Van Renner, C. Otto 1895 Van Riper, Neil E. 1946, ‘47, ‘48 Van Wagner, Jack B. 1947, ‘48, ‘49 Van Winkle, Andrew L. 1921 Vanyo, Andrew 1927, ‘28, ‘29, ‘30 Vaughn, Willie 1995, ‘96, ‘97 Veasley, David 1990, ‘91 Ventura, Justin 1995, ‘96, ‘97, ‘98 Vercammen, Steve 1972, ‘73, ‘74 Vernon, Derron 1981, ‘82, ‘83, ‘84 Veselnak, Joseph Henry 1956, ‘57 Vesling, Don 1984, ‘85, ‘86 Vidosh, Donn 1955 Viergever, John D. 1957, ‘58 Villa, Sam 1985 Vincic, Branko 1986, ‘87 Vining, Norman 1924 Vitatoe, Derek 1997, ‘98 Vogel, David A. 1959 Vollink, Rodney 1966 Vollmer, Paul J. 1911 Vreeland, Harry H. 1924, ‘25 Vulicevic, Branko 1991 -WWagner, Leo J. 1946, ‘47

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Waits, Herb 2008, ‘09, ‘10, ‘11 Walden, Richard J. 1949, ‘50 Waldo, Delmar F. 1925 Walker, Aaron 2001 Walker, Arthur D. 1917, ‘18, ‘20 Walker, Holley 1985 Walker, Neville E. 1936, ‘37, ‘38 Walker, Pierre 2003, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07 Wallace, James 1991, ‘92 Walline, Eric 1968, ‘69 Walls, Tommie 1967, ‘68, ‘69 Walsh, James A. 1937, ‘38, ‘39 Walsh, Patrick 1989, ‘90, ‘91 Walter, G. Avery 1917 Walter, Kevin 1999, 2000, ‘01, ‘02 Walterhouse, Robert G. 1945 Walters, Benjamin J. 1895, ‘96 Walters, Loren C. 1929, ‘30, ‘31 Waltersdorf, Eric 1986 Walton, James F. 1945, ‘46 Walton, Khalid 2004, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07 Warkentien, Gerald 1967, ‘68, ‘69 Warring, William S. 1918 Washington, Ben 1997 Washington, Charles L. 1952, ‘53, ‘54 Watia, Tauno O. 1962, ‘63 Watkins, Brandon 2003, ‘04 Watman, Corey 2009, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12 Watson, Ashantti 2000, ‘02, ‘03 Watson, Dwight G. 1899 Watson, Elwood L. 1922, ‘23, ‘24, ‘25 Watters, Benjamin J. 1894, ‘95, ‘96 Wauldron, Bryan 1991, ‘92 Webb, Earl C. 1919, ‘20 Webb, Dr. Raymond O. 1917, ‘19, ‘20 Weber, Jerome H. 1942 Webster, Charles A. 1904, ‘05 Webster, Lyle 1980 Wedge, Gerald D. 1955, ‘56, ‘57, ‘58 Weeber, Frank 1923, ‘24 Wegner, Kenneth H. 1950, ‘51 Weigandt, Michael 1968, ‘69 Weingrad, Colin 2010, ‘11, ‘12 Weiss, Jack 1946, ‘47, ‘48, ‘49 Welch, Corey 2008, ‘09, ‘10, ‘11 Welch, Earl J. 1910 Welch, Ray 1976, ‘77, ‘78 Welch, Willard 1922, ‘23, ‘24 Welever, Watson A. 1933, ‘34 Wellner, Edward T. 1946 Wellock, Andrew 2003, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06 Wells, Brett 2000, ‘02 Wells, Idris 1998, 2000 Wells, Lawrence 1967, ‘68 Welsh, Earl J. 1910 Wendt, Ron 1984, ‘85, ‘86 West, Thomas F. 1904 Westcott, Harold I. 1919, ‘20, ‘21 Wester, John 2002, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05 Westerman, Jabar 2010, ‘11 Weston, Lynn E. 1906 Wheatley, Jon 1995, ‘96, ‘97 Wheatley, Ryan 1992, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95 Wheeler, Donald S. 1918 Wheeler, Kevin 2011 Whims, George 1905 Whitcomb, Lemley P. 1898, ‘99, 1900 White, DeAnthony 2006, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 White, Dominique 2011 White, Gary 2014 White, John 1998, ‘99, 2000 White, Josh 1996, ‘97 White, Robert C. 1946 White, Todd 1986 White, Warren Jr. 1967, ‘69, ‘70 Whitehead, Derrick 1980, ‘82, ‘83, ‘84 Whiteside, James R. 1959, ‘60 Whitfield, Stephen 1991, ‘92, ‘93, ‘94 Whitmire, Anthony J. 1901, ‘02 Whitmore, Richard 1973 Whittington, Chris 2000, ‘02 Wichterman, Dr. James R. 1948, ‘49, ‘50 Widmer, John 1983, ‘84 Wiegman, Dr. Fred B. 1946 Wiggins, Hank 1979 Wigner, Larry R. 1955, ‘56

Barry Stokes (No. 64 – 1992-95) and Ryan Wheatley (No. 86 – 1992-95) Wilcox, Brian 1995, ‘96, ‘97 Wild, Ernest A. 1923 Wilhelm, Casper S. 1930 Wilken, Lawrence 1966 Wilkins, Charles 1965 Wilkins, Douglas A. 1953, ‘54, ‘55, ‘56 Wilkinson, Kevin 1975, ‘76, ‘77, ‘79 Wilkshire, Harold 1920 Williams, Albert 1977, ‘78, ‘79, ‘80 Williams, Anthony 1989 Williams, Boyd N. 1919, ‘20, ‘21 Williams, Chip 1992 Williams, Chris 1992, ‘93 Williams, Derric 2013, ‘15, ‘16 Williams, Denorris 1996 Williams, Dr. Fred B. 1919 Williams, Fred H. 1964 Williams, Jalen 2013, ‘14, ‘15 Williams, Lynn 1924, ‘25 Williams, Mencil 1996 Williams, Mike 1977, ‘78, ‘79, ‘80 Williams, Plesze 1995, ‘96 Williams, Raymond L. 1939 Williams, Ross 2015, ‘16 Williams, Roy E. 1895, ‘96 Williams, Sean 1990, ‘91, ‘92, ‘93 Williams, Shawn 1993, ‘94 Williams, Tom 1976, ‘77, ‘78 Williams, Willie 2010, ‘11 Williams, William C. 1953, ‘54, ‘55 Williamson, Dr. Frederick B. 1921 Williamson, John 1971, ‘72 Willing, Richard 1963, ‘64, ‘65 Willingham, James 1997, ‘98, ‘99, 2000 Wills, George L. 1896, ‘97 Wilson, Andrus P. 1915, ‘16, ‘17 Wilson, W. Christopher 1934, ‘35, ‘36 Wilson, Dwight L. 1905, ‘06 Wilson, George L. 1896, ‘97 Wilson, Lloyd 2002, ‘03 Wilson, Nate 2008, ‘10, ‘11 Wilson, Robert C. 1932, ‘33, ‘34 Wilson, Sherman R. 1903, ‘04, ‘05 Wilson, William T. 1943, ‘45, ‘46, ‘47 Windom, Bobby 1976, ‘77, ‘78 Windom, Virgil E. 1953, ‘54, ‘55 Winer, Matt 1994 Wing, Tom 1977, ‘79, ‘80, ‘81 Winklehaus, Louis E. 1964, ‘65, ‘66 Wise, Raymond I. 1909, ‘10 Wiseley, Donald R. 1943 Withers, James C. 1907 Wojcicki, Sylvester 1947, ‘48, ‘49 Wolf, Charles F. 1899, 1900 Wolf, Glenn H. 1925 Wolf, Irving G. 1927, ‘28 Wolf, Jason 1988, ‘89, ‘90, ‘91

Wolf, William B. 1959, ‘60 Wolters, Louis 1916 Wood, Alan F. 1900 Wood, George L. 1899 Wood, Neville N. 1927, ‘28, ‘29, ‘30 Wood, Oscar S. 1911, ‘12 Woodberry, Steve 1992, ‘93, ‘94 Woodbury, Tom 1992, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95 Woodhouse, Arthur E. 1951, ‘52 Woodruff, Rontrell 2002, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05 Woods, Ed 1975, ‘76, ‘77 Woods, Michael 2001, ‘02, ‘03 Woods, Reggie 2003 Woodworth, Richard D. 1957, ‘58 Worchester, Alpheus A. 1903 Worford, Joe 1974, ‘75, ‘77, ‘78 Wright, Arthur 1923 Wuestenberg, Edward A. 1958 Wyatt, Jacob 2005, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Wygent 1904 Wyka, Scott 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89 Wylie, Andrew 2013, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16 Wyman, Dr. Charles E. 1906 -YYanis, William H. 1958, ‘59, ‘60 Yankee, Mike 1967, ‘68, ‘69, ‘70 Yeager, Richard M. 1938, ‘39 Yearby, Mark 1974, ‘75, ‘77, ‘78 Yelorda, Pete 1968 Ylisto, Andrew 1965 Yocum, Mike 2011 Yoselowitz, Rubin 1928 Young, Eric 2006, ‘07 Young, Reuben L. 1929, ‘30 Yovanovich, Louis 1970, ‘71, ‘72 Yuille, Jack M. 1939, ‘40 -ZZane, Chuck 1967 Zappone, Anthony 2013, ‘14 Ziegler, James L. 1962, ‘63 Ziegler, Mark 1987, ‘88 Zizzi, Joseph P. 1953, ‘54 Zoltowski, Donald 1962 Zoltowski, James 1963, ‘64, ‘65, ‘66 Zupancic, Mike 2009, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12 Zureki, Kevin 2000, ‘01, ‘02, ‘03

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Through The Years 1898 Record: 1-5-2; 0-3 MIAA Coach: Enoch C. Thorne Captain: Fred Q. Gorton at Michigan............................................L, 0-25 at Toledo YMCA....................................L, 0-16 TOLEDO YMCA.....................................T, 0-0 ALUMNI GAME.....................................T, 0-0 at Hillsdale &.........................................L, 0-24 10-8 MICHIGAN STATE &.............................L, 6-11 11-15 at Ypsilanti H.S.................................... W, 7-0 11-19 at Michigan State &............................L, 6-24

The 1892 then-Michigan Normal football squad, led by Coach Deane W. Kelly 1891 Record: 0-2 Coach: James M. Swift Captain: Unknown 10-21 ANN ARBOR H.S...................................L, 4-34 at Michigan Lit.....................................L, 0-30 1892 Record: 2-1 Coach: Deane W. Kelly Captain: George L. Wilson 10-15 at Ann Arbor H.S..................................L, 0-16 10-29 at Michigan Jr. Laws......................... W, 6-4 11-2 ALBION.................................................. W, 30-10 1893 Record: 4-2 Coach: Ernest P. Goodrich Captain: J.M. Swift LIT. STUDENTS ’96............................. W, 16-8 at Hillsdale.............................................L, 0-28 at Detroit H.S....................................... W, 14-10 at Ann Arbor H.S................................ W, 42-12 at St. Mary’s...........................................L, 22-30 at Fort Wayne...................................... W, 22-6 1894 Record: 5-2; 0-1 MIAA Coach: Verne S. Bennett Captain: Charles D. Livingston 9-29 ANN ARBOR H.S................................. W, 18-0 10-6 at Olivet &..............................................L, 0-48 10-13 MICHIGAN RESERVES....................... W, 18-4 10-27 YPSILANTI H.S..................................... W, 36-0 11-3 TOLEDO A.A........................................ W, 76-0 11-17 at Detroit.............................................. W, 18-6 11-24 at Ann Arbor H.S..................................L, 10-12

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1895 Record: 3-3 Coach: Marcus D. Cutler Captain: Benjamin J. Watters 10-4 at Atlantis............................................. W, 9-8 10-5 at Ann Arbor H.S................................ W, 32-0 10-12 at Michigan Reserves.........................L, 0-10 10-26 at St. Mary’s...........................................L, 10-24 11-2 MICHIGAN LITS................................... W, 56-6 11-16 at Detroit A.C........................................L, 12-16 1896 Record: 4-1; 2-0 MIAA Champs Coach: Fred W. Green Captain: Benjamin J. Watters HILLSDALE &....................................... W, 18-0 at Michigan............................................L, 0-18 at Ann Arbor H.S................................ W, 30-0 at Albion &........................................... W, 52-0 at Detroit A.C...................................... W, 10-0 1897 Record: 2-3; 1-0 MIAA Coach: A. Bird Glaspie Captain: George Wilson 9-25 MICHIGAN ALUMNI.......................... W, 24-0 10-2 at Michigan............................................L, 0-24 10-30 at Albion &.............................................L, 0-18 11-6 at Toledo YMCA.................................. W, 12-4 11-30 KALAMAZOO........................................L, 0-16

1899 Record: 1-1-1; 0-1 MIAA Coach: Dwight G. Watson Captain: George L. Wood 10-30 at Mich Freshmen...............................T, 5-5 11-11 MICHIGAN STATE.................................L, 0-18 11-18 TOLEDO YMCA................................... W, 24-0 1900 Record: 0-4; 0-1 MIAA Coach: Clayton T. Teetzel Captain: Austin F. Jones 10-20 ORCHARD LAKE...................................L, 0-17 10-27 MICH. RESERVES..................................L, 0-41 11-3 D.A.C. RESERVES..................................L, 0-11 11-10 at Kalamazoo........................................L, 0-12 1901 Record: 3-5; 0-1 MIAA Coach: Clayton T. Teetzel Captain: Phillip E. Dennis 10-5 at Mich. Freshmen..............................L, 20-28 10-19 at Mich. Alkali Works........................ W, 6-5 10-26 MICH. FRESHMEN................................L, 6-12 11-2 at Mich. Alkali Works........................ W, 12-10 11-9 KALAMAZOO .......................................L, 0-39 11-16 ALBION &................................................L, 0-29 11-25 ALBION &................................................L, 6-39 11-30 MICH. SCHOOL-DEAF....................... W, 10-5 1902 Record: 1-5-1 Coach: Clayton T. Teetzel Captain: Fred A. Belland 10-18 at Detroit Univ.School.......................L, 0-18 10-25 at Detroit Bus. Univ........................... W, 32-0 11-1 at Central Michigan............................L, 0-10 11-8 DETROIT CENT. H.S..............................T, 6-6 11-15 at Hillsdale.............................................L, 5-29 11-22 HILLSDALE.............................................L, 0-22 11-29 at Mich. School-Deaf..........................L, 0-40 1903 Record: 4-4 Coach: Hunter A. Forest Captain: Guy E. Bates 10-10 at Detroit ...............................................L, 0-6 10-17 at Mt. Clemens.....................................L, 0-23 10-24 OLIVET.....................................................L, 0-41 10-31 DETROIT BUS. UNIV........................... W, 10-6 11-7 at Adrian............................................... W, 16-0 11-12 DETROIT COLLEGE............................ W, 5-0 11-14 at Hillsdale.............................................L, 11-12 11-21 ADRIAN................................................. W, 36-0

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Through The Years 1908 Record: 1-4 Coach: Henry F. Schulte Captain: Curry S. Hicks 10-10 MICH. SCHOOL-DEAF..................... W, 5-0 10-23 ALMA.....................................................L, 0-5 10-31 at Adrian...............................................L, 0-4 11-7 at Central Michigan..........................L, 0-11 11-21 HILLSDALE...........................................L, 10-20 1909 Record: 2-4 Coach: Clare S. Hunter Captain: Allen F. Sherzer 10-16 at Alma..................................................L, 0-5 10-23 CLEARY BUSINESS.............................L, 0-19 10-30 ADRIAN.................................................L, 2-6 11-5 CENTRAL MICHIGAN...................... W, 17-0 11-13 at Detroit .............................................L, 8-9 11-20 at Hillsdale......................................... W, 17-6

The 1903 football squad, led by Coach Hunter A. Forest, finished with a 4-4 record.

1904 Record: 6-2 Coach: Daniel H. Lawrence Captain: Sherman R. Wilson 10-8 DETROIT BUS. UNIV......................... W, 24-5 10-15 at Albion...............................................L, 0-68 10-22 at Mich. School-Deaf...................... W, 18-11 10-29 at Michigan Freshmen.....................L, 0-43 11-5 at Adrian............................................. W, 23-11 11-12 MICH. SCHOOL-DEAF..................... W, 16-0 11-19 ADRIAN............................................... W, 28-10 11-24 HILLSDALE......................................... W, 12-11

1907 Record: 3-2 Coach: Henry F. Schulte Captain: Ashley P. Merrill 10-12 ADRIAN............................................... W, 22-0 10-26 DETROIT ............................................. W, 7-0 11-9 at Kalamazoo......................................L, 0-6 11-16 CENTRAL MICHIGAN...................... W, 39-0 11-23 at Hillsdale...........................................L, 4-7

1910 Record: 0-5-1 Coach: Curry S. Hicks Captain: Carleton H. Runciman 10-9 at Adrian...............................................T, 5-5 10-22 DET. UNIV. SCHOOL..........................L, 0-6 10-15 ALMA.....................................................L, 6-22 11-5 at Detroit.....................................................L, 0-16 11-12 at Central Michigan..........................L, 0-13 11-19 HILLSDALE...........................................L, 0-6 1911 Record: 3-4 Coach: Dwight L. Wilson Captain: Guy A. Durgan 10-14 at Detroit Univ. School.................. W, 17-0 10-21 ADRIAN.................................................L, 0-9 10-28 ALUMNI GAME................................. W, 6-0 11-4 BATTLE CR. NORM........................... W, 17-0 11-9 DETROIT................................................L, 0-6 11-30 at Culver Military Acad....................L, 0-28 11-25 at Hillsdale...........................................L, 6-28

1905 Record: 4-4 Coach: Daniel H. Lawrence Captain: William N. Braley 9-30 MICH. FRESHMEN..............................L, 0-20 10-7 DETROIT BUS. UNIV......................... W, 30-0 10-14 at Mich. Military Acad.................... W, 17-12 10-21 ALUMNI GAME................................. W, 16-0 10-28 at Olivet................................................L, 0-69 11-4 at Mich. School-Deaf...................... W, 6-5 11-17 at Central Michigan..........................L, 0-13 11-29 at Hillsdale...........................................L, 12-38 1906 Record: 5-0-1 Coach: Henry F. Schulte Captain: Leroy N. Brown 10-20 at Mich. School-Deaf........................T, 0-0 10-25 DETROIT ............................................. W, 6-0 11-3 at Adrian............................................. W, 6-0 11-10 FLINT.................................................... W, 16-0 11-17 at Kalamazoo.................................... W, 14-5 11-27 HILLSDALE......................................... W, 10-6

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Through The Years 1912 Record: 4-2-1 Coach: Leroy M. Brown Captain: S.B. Crouse 10-19 MICH. SCHOOL-DEAF................... W, 20-7 10-26 ALUMNI GAME............................... W, 9-0 10-29 CLEARY COLLEGE.......................... W, 33-0 11-2 at Assumption College..................L, 0-12 11-8 at Central Michigan........................ T, 0-0 11-15 WESTERN MICHIGAN................... W, 7-0 11-23 HILLSDALE.........................................L, 14-26 1913 Record: 2-3-1 Coach: Leroy M. Brown Captain: S. B. Crouse 10-11 at Michigan Freshmen...................L, 0-26 10-18 ASSUMPTION COL........................ W, 38-0 10-25 DETROIT.............................................. T, 0-0 11-1 at Western Michigan......................L, 6-12 11-15 ALMA...................................................L, 0-34 11-22 at Hillsdale....................................... W, 6-0 1914 Record: 3-2-1 Coach: Dr. Thomas H. Ransom Captain: William A. Kishigo 10-10 at Michigan Freshmen...................L, 0-7 10-16 at Alma................................................ T, 0-0 10-31 ASSUMPTION COL........................ W, 32-10 11-4 ST. MARY’S....................................... W, 27-12 11-14 KALAMAZOO....................................L, 0-10 11-21 HILLSDALE....................................... W, 13-7 1915 Record: 4-2-1 Coach: Elmer D. Mitchell Captain: John B. Hartman 10-9 at Assumption College................ W, 33-0 10-16 at Michigan Freshmen................... T, 0-0 10-23 DETROIT............................................ W, 46-0 10-30 ADRIAN............................................. W, 28-0 11-6 at Kalamazoo....................................L, 0-19 11-13 BATTLE CREEK TR........................... W, 47-0 11-20 at Hillsdale.........................................L, 0-6

1916 Record: 1-2-1 Coach: Elmer D. Mitchell Captain: Alexander J. Longnecker 10-7 ALMA...................................................L, 0-6 10-14 at Michigan Freshmen................... T, 0-0 10-21 KALAMAZOO....................................L, 6-21 10-28 at Detroit.......................................... W, 12-6 Remainder of games cancelled due to smallpox epidemic 1917 Record: 3-4 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: Andrus P. Wilson 10-13 at Michigan Freshmen...................L, 0-18 10-17 at Assumption College................ W, 28-0 10-20 CENTRAL MICHIGAN.................... W, 63-0 10-27 OLIVET.................................................L, 0-19 11-3 at Alma................................................L, 0-27 11-10 MICHIGAN STATE FROSH..............L, 7-13 11-24 at Hillsdale....................................... W, 13-3 1918 Record: 1-2 Coach: Lynn E. Bell Captain: Malcolm J. MacGregor 10-26 at Wayne State..................................L, 0-18 11-2 at U-M Army Corps.........................L, 6-7 11-9 at Hillsdale....................................... W, 20-6 1919 Record: 4-2-1 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: Clifford D. Crane 10-16 ASSUMPTION COL........................ W, 12-0 10-23 at Bowling Green........................... W, 10-0 10-25 ADRIAN............................................. W, 23-6 11-1 ALMA................................................. W, 14-0 11-7 at Central Michigan........................ T, 7-7 11-15 ALBION................................................L, 7-30 11-22 at Hillsdale.........................................L, 0-1

1920 Record: 6-2; 1-2 MIAA Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: William Hansor 10-9 at Assumption College................ W, 27-13 10-12 BOWLING GREEN........................... W, 45-0 10-16 CENTRAL MICHIGAN.................... W, 7-6 10-23 at Alma &.......................................... W, 12-6 10-30 GRAND RAPIDS J.C........................ W, 20-0 11-6 WAYNE STATE.................................. W, 21-7 11-15 at Albion &.........................................L, 0-28 11-29 HILLSDALE &.....................................L, 0-28 1921 Record: 3-3; 1-2 MIAA Coach: Joseph H. McCulloch Captain: William E. Foy 10-8 ASSUMPTION COL........................ W, 48-0 10-15 at Central Michigan...................... W, 7-6 10-22 ALMA &...............................................L, 0-7 11-12 at Hillsdale &................................... W, 13-7 11-18 ALBION &............................................L, 14-27 11-29 at Wayne State..................................L, 0-3 1922 Record: 3-2-2; 1-2 MIAA Coach: Joseph H. McCulloch Captain: Percy R. Pray 10-7 at Assumption College................ W, 13-0 10-14 at Grand Rapids J.C....................... W, 12-0 10-21 at Alma &............................................L, 0-14 10-28 WAYNE STATE.................................... T, 0-0 11-4 CENTRAL MICHIGAN...................... T, 0-0 11-11 OLIVET &........................................... W, 6-0 11-18 ALBION &............................................L, 0-14 1923 Record: 2-5-1; 1-3-1 MIAA Coach: James M. Brown Captain: Malcolm I. Dickie 9-29 ADRIAN &......................................... W, 13-0 10-6 at Toledo.............................................L, 0-13 10-13 HILLSDALE &..................................... T, 6-6 10-20 ALMA &...............................................L, 0-19 10-27 at Central Michigan........................L, 3-27 11-3 at Kalamazoo.................................. W, 19-3 11-17 ALBION &............................................L, 7-21 11-22 at Olivet &..........................................L, 7-15

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Through The Years 1924 Record: 2-5-1; 2-3 MIAA Coach: James M. Brown Captain: Elwood A. Watson 9-27 at Adrian &......................................... T, 7-7 10-4 TOLEDO..............................................L, 0-7 10-11 at Hillsdale &.....................................L, 13-14 10-18 at Alma &............................................L, 0-9 10-25 CENTRAL MICHIGAN......................L, 0-13 11-1 KALAMAZOO.................................. W, 14-0 11-15 at Albion &.........................................L, 0-13 11-22 OLIVET &........................................... W, 12-6 1925 Record: 8-0; 5-0 MIAA Champions Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: Phillip H. Teufer 10-3 DETROIT FRESHMEN.................... W, 8-0 10-10 at Bowling Green........................... W, 14-0 10-17 ALBION &.......................................... W, 6-0 10-24 HILLSDALE &................................... W, 20-0 10-31 FERRIS STATE................................... W, 6-0 11-8 at Olivet &........................................ W, 20-0 11-14 at Alma & ......................................... W, 25-0 11-21 at Kalamazoo & ............................. W, 7-6 1926 Record: 6-1 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: Harry N. Ockerman 10-2 DETROIT FRESHMEN.................... W, 6-0 10-9 at Alma................................................L, 0-12 10-16 at Detroit City College................. W, 6-0 10-23 CENTRAL MICHIGAN.................... W, 41-0 10-30 at Ferris State.................................. W, 21-0 11-6 OLIVET............................................... W, 20-0 11-29 KALAMAZOO #............................... W, 19-0 1927 Record: 8-0 Michigan Collegiate Champions Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: Kenneth J. Matheson 10-1 OLIVET............................................... W, 20-0 10-8 at Northern Illinois........................ W, 25-6 10-15 at Assumption College................ W, 26-7 10-22 VALPARAISO.................................... W, 44-0 10-29 CENTRAL MICHIGAN.................... W, 6-0 11-5 at Adrian........................................... W, 20-0 11-12 at Western Michigan.................... W, 6-0 11-19 WAYNE STATE.................................. W, 39-0 1928 Record: 7-1 Michigan Collegiate Champions Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: Raymond L. Stites 9-29 at John Carroll..................................L, 9-31 10-6 OLIVET............................................... W, 33-0 10-13 MICHIGAN “B” TEAM..................... W, 25-3 10-19 ADRIAN............................................. W, 38-0 10-27 at Central Michigan...................... W, 36-0 11-3 NORTHERN ILLINOIS.................... W, 43-0 11-10 WESTERN MICHIGAN #................ W, 18-9 11-17 at WAYNE STATE............................. W, 31-0

The 1932 football squad, led by Coach Elton J. Rynearson, finished 5-2. 1932 1929 Record: 5-2 Record: 5-1-2 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Co-Michigan Collegiate Champions Captain: Carl J. Simmons Coach: Elton J. Rynearson 9-30 at Detroit............................................L, 7-13 Captain: Wilbur L. Gunnerson 10-5 BOWLING GREEN........................... W, 34-7 10-7 at Northern Michigan.................. W, 50-0 10-15 ALMA................................................. W, 27-0 10-12 vs. DePaul (Soldier Field)............ W, 27-0 10-19 NOTRE DAME “B”............................ W, 13-7 10-22 at Central Michigan...................... W, 28-0 10-26 CENTRAL MICHIGAN #................. W, 24-0 10-29 MICHIGAN “B”.................................. W, 15-6 11-2 at Western Michigan...................... T, 7-7 11-5 SOUTH DAKOTA ST. #................... W, 12-0 11-9 MICHIGAN “B”....................................L, 14-18 11-13 NORTHERN IOWA............................L, 6-12 11-16 JOHN CARROLL................................ T, 6-6 11-23 at Detroit City College................. W, 31-0 1933 Record: 6-2 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson 1930 Captain: Carl T. Bowman Record: 6-1 9-23 at Ferris State.................................. W, 20-0 Michigan Collegiate Champions 9-29 at Detroit............................................L, 0-31 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson 10-7 at Northern Michigan.................. W, 24-0 Captain: Paul D. Shoemaker 9-27 at Michigan........................................L, 0-7 10-13 ST. VIATOR........................................ W, 13-8 10-11 DETROIT CITY COL........................ W, 33-7 10-21 CENTRAL MICHIGAN.................... W, 13-7 10-18 WESTERN MICHIGAN #................ W, 19-0 10-28 ALMA................................................. W, 19-6 10-25 at Central Michigan...................... W, 13-0 11-4 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE #...............L, 7-13 11-1 GEORGETOWN (Ky.)...................... W, 45-0 11-11 at Iowa State Teachers................. W, 19-6 11-8 NOTRE DAME “B”............................ W, 16-0 11-15 at Iowa State Teachers................. W, 19-0 1934 Record: 5-2 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson 1931 Captain: Charles H. Earl Record: 3-2-1 10-6 NORTHERN MICHIGAN................ W, 26-6 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson 10-13 at Iowa State Teachers...................L, 0-33 Captain: Kenneth G. Hawk 10-3 at Michigan........................................L, 0-34 10-20 at Central Michigan........................L, 12-13 10-10 OHIO STATE “B”............................... W, 27-0 10-27 ALMA................................................. W, 15-6 ST. VIATOR #..................................... W, 13-0 10-17 at Notre Dame “B”............................ T, 0-0 11-3 10-24 CENTRAL MICHIGAN #...................L, 12-20 11-10 FERRIS STATE................................... W, 9-7 11-7 FERRIS STATE................................... W, 27-0 11-17 at Indiana State.............................. W, 34-14 11-14 IOWA STATE TEACHERS............... W, 32-0

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Through The Years 1935 Record: 4-2-2 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captains: Robert W. Jarosch & Homer H. Parker 9-28 at Northern Michigan.................... L, 0-2 10-5 at Wayne State.................................W, 16-6 10-12 NORTHERN IOWA...........................W, 3-0 10-19 CENTRAL MICHIGAN.....................W, 7-0 10-26 at Illinois State...................................T, 0-0 11-2 VALPARAISO...................................... L, 0-19 11-9 INDIANA STATE................................W, 10-7 11-16 at Hope................................................T, 7-7 1936 Record: 6-2 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: W. Christopher Wilson 9-26 BALL STATE ......................................W, 6-0 10-2 NORTHERN MICHIGAN.................W, 12-0 10-10 at Bowling Green............................. L, 0-6 10-17 WAYNE STATE #................................. L, 0-8 10-24 at Central Michigan.......................W, 13-7 10-31 at Valparaiso.....................................W, 7-6 11-7 ILLINOIS STATE.................................W, 19-13 11-14 at Indiana State...............................W, 19-13 1937 Record: 5-2-1 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: August R. DeFroscia 9-25 at Ball State.......................................W, 13-6 10-2 at Northern Michigan...................W, 44-0 10-9 BOWLING GREEN............................W, 25-0 10-15 at Alma.................................................T, 12-12 10-23 CENTRAL MICHIGAN #................... L, 10-27 10-30 at Hope..............................................W, 19-0 11-6 at Wayne State.................................. L, 0-7 11-13 INDIANA STATE................................W, 33-7 1938 Record: 6-1-1 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: George J. Miller & Fred J. Gruber 9-24 at Indiana State...............................W, 37-0 9-30 at Alma...............................................W, 20-0 10-7 at Illinois State.................................W, 12-6 10-14 WAYNE STATE #................................W, 20-7 10-21 at Central Michigan........................ L, 6-7 10-28 at Bowling Green..............................T, 7-7 11-4 KALAMAZOO....................................W, 39-7 11-11 NORTHERN MICHIGAN.................W, 25-2 1939 Record: 3-3-1 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: Joseph V. Pokrywka 10-7 at Illinois State...................................T, 0-0 10-13 WAYNE STATE.................................... L, 7-9 10-21 CENTRAL MICHIGAN #................... L, 0-14 10-27 KALAMAZOO....................................W, 19-6 11-4 at Wayne State.................................W, 13-6 11-10 ALMA..................................................W, 16-6 11-18 BOWLING GREEN............................. L, 13-23

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1940 Record: 1-5-1 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: Walter Siera 10-4 ILLINOIS STATE...................................T, 0-0 10-11 at Detroit............................................ L, 0-47 10-19 at Bowling Green............................. L, 0-15 10-25 at Central Michigan........................ L, 0-24 11-2 ALMA #...............................................W, 24-7 11-9 WAYNE STATE.................................... L, 7-19 11-16 KALAMAZOO..................................... L, 3-13

1947 Record: 1-6 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: Charles H. Lane 9-26 at Alma................................................ L, 0-12 10-3 ILLINOIS STATE.................................. L, 0-6 10-11 at Northern Illinois.......................... L, 6-21 10-18 HOPE #................................................. L, 7-12 10-24 HILLSDALE......................................... L, 2-15 10-31 at Central Michigan........................ L, 0-33 11-6 BALL STATE.......................................W, 14-7

1941 Record: 0-5-2 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: Andrew L. Newlands 9-27 at Hope................................................T, 0-0 10-4 at Illinois State...................................T, 0-0 10-11 at Kalamazoo.................................... L, 0-7 10-18 BOWLING GREEN #.......................... L, 6-20 10-24 CENTRAL MICHIGAN...................... L, 6-12 11-1 INDIANA STATE................................. L, 0-14 11-8 at Wayne State.................................. L, 0-12

1948 Record: 3-5 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: Claire E. Ebersole 9-24 at Hope............................................... L, 0-14 10-2 at Illinois State.................................. L, 7-40 10-9 NORTHERN MICHIGAN.................W, 6-0 10-16 at Ball State........................................ L, 14-23 10-23 at Eastern Kentucky........................ L, 0-20 10-29 NORTHERN ILLINOIS....................... L, 7-10 11-6 CENTRAL MICHIGAN #..................W, 6-0 11-12 VALPARAISO.....................................W, 26-7

1942 Record: 3-3-1 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captains: Dr. Lowell W, Beach & Charles Nemeth 9-25 at Alma................................................ L, 6-14 10-1 HOPE...................................................W, 13-9 10-9 ILLINOIS STATE.................................W, 14-7 10-15 at Central Michigan........................ L, 0-14 10-23 WAYNE STATE #..................................T, 12-12 10-29 HILLSDALE........................................W, 19-13 11-7 at Albion............................................. L, 0-12 1943 Record: 2-0 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captains: William R. Nuse & John G. Baker 10-18 at Wayne State.................................W, 14-0 10-28 WAYNE STATE...................................W, 14-0 1944 No Team 1945 Record: 5-0-1 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: Bernard T. Dyer 10-6 ALBION...............................................W, 6-0 10-13 HILLSDALE #.....................................W, 13-0 10-27 at Hillsdale........................................W, 6-0 11-3 at Albion............................................W, 6-0 11-9 at Wayne State.................................W, 14-13 11-16 WAYNE STATE.....................................T, 0-0 1946 Record: 3-4-1 Coach: Elton J. Rynearson Captain: James F. Walton 9-28 at Illinois State.................................. L, 0-10 10-4 at Hope............................................... L, 0-13 10-11 ALMA..................................................W, 6-0 10-18 CENTRAL MICHIGAN...................... L, 13-26 10-26 at Hillsdale......................................... L, 7-18 11-2 ALBION #...........................................W, 13-6 11-9 at Ball State.........................................T, 7-7 11-15 GREAT LAKES....................................W, 19-0

1949 Record: 0-8 Coach: Harry N.Ockerman Captains: Jack B. VanWagoner & Theodore D. Bott 9-24 at Northern Michigan.................... L, 0-6 10-1 AKRON................................................. L, 6-20 10-8 at Northern Illinois.......................... L, 14-39 10-15 BALL STATE........................................ L, 2-33 10-21 EASTERN KENTUCKY...................... L, 6-27 10-29 HOPE #................................................. L, 6-16 11-4 at Central Michigan........................ L, 7-18 11-12 at Valparaiso...................................... L, 26-28 1950 Record: 3-6; 0-4 IIAC Coach: Harry N. Ockerman Captain: Dr. James R. Wichterman 9-21 at Hope..............................................W, 19-6 9-29 at Akron.............................................. L, 7-40 10-7 NORTHERN ILLINOIS....................... L, 13-35 10-14 WAYNE STATE.................................... L, 6-26 10-21 at Ball State.......................................W, 13-0 10-28 CENTRAL MICHIGAN #................... L, 7-26 11-4 at Illinois State.................................. L, 0-14 11-10 at Southern Illinois.......................... L, 13-44 11-17 NORTHERN MICHIGAN.................W, 45-0 1951 Record: 4-5; 2-4 IIAC Coach: Harry N. Ockerman Captain: Kenneth H. Wegner 9-22 HOPE...................................................W, 20-7 9-29 KALAMAZOO....................................W, 20-6 10-6 at Eastern Illinois.............................. L, 12-19 10-13 at Northern Illinois.......................... L, 21-35 10-20 CENTRAL MICHIGAN #................... L, 13-19 10-27 at Western Illinois............................ L, 28-63 11-3 ILLINOIS STATE.................................W, 12-0 11-10 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS......................W, 47-7 11-17 at Wayne State.................................. L, 13-27

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Through The Years 1952 Record: 5-3-1; 3-2-1 IIAC Coach: Fred D. Trosko Captain: Christopher J. Armelagos 9-19 at Hope..............................................W, 13-6 9-27 BALL STATE.......................................W, 26-14 10-4 WESTERN ILLINOIS.......................... L, 13-20 10-11 EASTERN ILLINOIS..........................W, 13-7 10-18 NORTHERN ILLINOIS #..................W, 19-7 10-25 at Central Michigan........................ L, 7-26 10-31 at Wayne State.................................. L, 19-46 11-7 at Illinois State...................................T, 14-14 11-14 at Southern Illinois.........................W, 30-6

1957 Record: 6-3; 6-0 IIAC IIAC Champions Coach: Fred D. Trosko Captain: Dr. Walter Gerald Brown 9-21 HOPE.................................................... L, 6-19 9-28 at Illinois State.................................W, 33-14 10-5 at Youngstown State...................... L, 6-13 10-12 CENTRAL MICHIGAN.....................W, 39-6 10-19 at Eastern Illinois.............................W, 39-0 10-26 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS #..................W, 21-7 11-2 at Northern Illinois.........................W, 54-20 11-9 WESTERN ILLINOIS.........................W, 26-0 11-16 at St. Joseph’s.................................... L, 13-48

1953 Record:7-1-1; 4-1-1 IIAC 1958 Coach: Fred D. Trosko Record: 4-5; 3-3 IIAC Captain: Robert L. Boyd Coach: Fred D. Trosko 9-19 HOPE...................................................W, 20-7 Captain: Charles J. Shonta 9-26 HILLSDALE........................................W, 28-13 9-19 at Hope............................................... L, 7-19 10-3 WAYNE STATE...................................W, 13-6 9-27 ILLINOIS STATE.................................W, 13-0 10-10 at Eastern Illinois.............................W, 34-6 10-3 YOUNGSTOWN STATE...................W, 21-12 10-17 at Northern Illinois.........................W, 20-14 10-11 at Central Michigan........................ L, 6-7 10-24 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS #..................W, 37-0 10-18 EASTERN ILLINOIS #.......................W, 31-0 10-31 at Western Illinois............................ L, 0-20 10-25 at Southern Illinois.......................... L, 9-13 11-7 ILLINOIS STATE.................................W, 27-6 11-1 at Northern Illinois.........................W, 15-7 11-14 CENTRAL MICHIGAN.......................T, 33-33 11-8 WESTERN ILLINOIS.......................... L, 6-27 11-15 ST. JOSEPH’S...................................... L, 0-3 1954 1959 Record: 8-1; 5-1 IIAC Coach: Fred D. Trosko Record: 1-7; 1-5 IIAC Coach: Fred D. Trosko Captain: Nicholas Manych 9-17 at Hope..............................................W, 19-0 Captain: Dave L. Longridge 9-25 HILLSDALE........................................W, 32-13 9-30 YOUNGSTOWN STATE.................... L, 3-21 10-1 WAYNE STATE...................................W, 7-0 10-7 ILLINOIS STATE.................................W, 13-7 10-9 EASTERN ILLINOIS..........................W, 33-0 10-14 at Northern Michigan.................... L, 6-39 10-16 at Northern Illinois.........................W, 34-0 10-17 CENTRAL MICHIGAN #................... L, 8-21 10-23 at Southern Illinois.........................W, 20-0 10-24 at Eastern Illinois.............................. L, 6-32 10-30 WESTERN ILLINOIS #......................W, 33-19 10-31 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS....................... L, 14-41 11-6 at Illinois State.................................W, 25-7 11-7 at Northern Illinois.......................... L, 0-34 11-13 at Central Michigan........................ L, 7-28 11-14 at Western Illinois............................ L, 0-22 1955 Record: 7-2; 5-1 IIAC Co-IIAC Champions Coach: Fred D. Trosko Captain: Barry C. Basel 9-17 HOPE...................................................W, 27-0 9-24 at Hillsdale......................................... L, 6-20 10-1 at Baldwin-Wallace........................W, 20-0 10-7 at Western Illinois...........................W, 6-2 10-15 ILLINOIS STATE.................................W, 25-6 10-22 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS #..................W, 7-2 10-29 at Eastern Illinois.............................W, 14-7 11-5 CENTRAL MICHIGAN...................... L, 20-27 11-12 at Northern Illinois.........................W, 13-6 1956 Record: 4-4; 3-3 IIAC Coach: Fred D. Trosko Captain: Thomas O. McCormick 9-22 at Hillsdale......................................... L, 7-16 9-29 BALDWIN-WALLACE......................W, 26-0 10-6 WESTERN ILLINOIS.........................W, 21-6 10-13 at Illinois State.................................. L, 7-22 10-20 at Southern Illinois.......................... L, 7-14 10-27 EASTERN ILLINOIS #.......................W, 65-0 11-3 at Central Michigan ....................... L, 0-19 11-10 at Northern Illinois.........................W, 25-7

1960 Record: 0-8-1; 0-5-1 IIAC Coach: Fred D. Trosko Captain: Alfred E. Iverson 9-17 ALBION................................................ L, 7-21 9-22 at Youngstown State...................... L, 7-27 10-1 at Illinois State...................................T, 14-14 10-7 NORTHERN MICHIGAN.................. L, 0-21 10-15 at Central Michigan........................ L, 0-28 10-22 EASTERN ILLINOIS........................... L, 0-8 10-29 at Southern Illinois.......................... L, 8-66 11-5 NORTHERN ILLINOIS #................... L, 0-19 11-12 WESTERN ILLINOIS.......................... L, 2-26 1961 Record: 0-8-1; 0-6 IIAC Coach: Fred D. Trosko Captains: Norm Jacobs & Don Drinkham 9-16 at Albion............................................. L, 0-13 9-23 at Ball State.........................................T, 0-0 9-30 at Western Illinois............................ L, 0-43 10-6 at Illinois State.................................. L, 0-13 10-13 BALDWIN-WALLACE....................... L, 14-27 10-21 CENTRAL MICHIGAN #................... L, 11-13 10-28 at Eastern Illinois.............................. L, 0-7 11-4 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS....................... L, 14-20 11-11 at Northern Illinois.......................... L, 10-35

Captain Tom McCormick poses with head coach Fred Trosko prior to the 1956 season.

1962 Record: 2-5 Coach: Fred D. Trosko Captains: Al Vadasay & Leroy Fahle 9-21 BALL STATE........................................ L, 0-14 9-28 KALAMAZOO..................................... L, 6-13 10-6 at Illinois State.................................. L, 19-20 10-13 at Baldwin-Wallace......................... L, 15-27 10-20 at Central Michigan........................ L, 0-24 10-27 EASTERN ILLINOIS #.......................W, 14-0 11-10 ALMA..................................................W, 30-6 1963 Record: 2-6 Coach: Fred D. Trosko Captains: Dempster Ross & Terry Hurley 9-21 at Ball State........................................ L, 6-22 9-28 a at Kalamazoo...................................W, 13-12 10-4 OHIO NORTHERN............................. L, 7-20 10-11 BALDWIN-WALLACE....................... L, 13-27 10-19 at Findlay............................................ L, 18-48 10-25 ADRIAN..............................................W, 13-0 11-2 CENTRAL MICHIGAN #................... L, 20-55 11-9 at Albion............................................. L, 6-17 1964 Record: 4-3; 3-2 PAC Coach: Fred D. Trosko Captains: George Hanoian & Bill MacGillivray 9-26 ADRIAN..............................................W, 7-0 10-10 at John Carroll @.............................. L, 3-7 10-17 ALLEGHENY @ #..............................W, 28-7 10-24 at Wayne State @............................. L, 0-13 10-31 CASE WESTERN @...........................W, 17-7 11-7 at Case Western @..........................W, 48-26 11-14 at Ashland ......................................... L, 7-13

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Through The Years 1965 Record: 3-4-1; 3-1-1 PAC Coach: Jerry Raymond Captains: Jim Hadley & Hildred Lewis 9-25 WESTERN ILLINOIS .............................L, 7-44 10-1 OHIO NORTHERN................................L, 0-7 10-8 JOHN CARROLL @...............................L, 6-7 10-16 at Allegheny @................................... W, 23-8 10-23 WAYNE STATE @ #.............................. W, 20-0 10-30 at Case Western @...............................T, 14-14 11-6 CASE WESTERN @.............................. W, 41-20 11-13 at Baldwin-Wallace.............................L, 14-29 1966 Record: 5-3-1 Coach: Jerry Raymond Captains: Jonas Halonen, Ed Mass & Lonny Head 9-17 at Findlay................................................L, 0-20 9-24 WESTERN ILLINOIS..............................T, 0-0 10-1 KENTUCKY STATE................................L, 9-26 10-8 at Case Western................................. W, 16-3 10-15 at John Carroll.................................... W, 12-2 10-22 FERRIS STATE #................................... W, 21-6 10-29 WAYNE STATE...................................... W, 16-0 11-5 at Ohio Northern.................................L, 9-17 11-12 EASTERN ILLINOIS............................. W, 17-13 1967 Record: 6-3 Coach: Dan Boisture Captains: Ron Arnold & Bob Edelbrock 9-16 FINDLAY................................................ W, 17-0 9-23 BALDWIN-WALLACE......................... W, 15-13 9-30 at Eastern Illinois............................... W, 28-12 10-7 at Case Western................................. W, 47-0 10-14 JOHN CARROLL #.............................. W, 34-0 10-21 at Ferris State...................................... W, 13-6 10-28 at Wayne State.....................................L, 3-20 11-4 at UL-Monroe........................................L, 10-12 11-11 at Northern Iowa.................................L, 6-14 1968 Record: 8-2 Coach: Dan Boisture Captains: Ivory Hood & John Schmidt 9-14 MORNINGSIDE................................... W, 46-16 9-21 S. CONNECTICUT............................... W, 40-0 9-28 at Arkansas State.................................L, 7-26 10-5 at Akron................................................ W, 16-7 10-12 at Ball State.......................................... W, 43-7 10-19 at Tampa.................................................L, 0-21 10-26 KENTUCKY STATE.............................. W, 7-0 11-2 NORTHEASTERN #............................. W, 41-0 11-9 NORTHERN IOWA.............................. W, 34-7 11-16 at Wittenberg..................................... W, 14-7

The 1974 seniors pose for a group photo at the hotel before a game.

1969 Record: 5-4 Coach: Dan Boisture Captains: Bob Lints & Gary Matsche 9-20 at Murray State.....................................L, 20-28 9-27 AKRON.................................................. W, 10-3 10-4 at Indiana State....................................L, 13-14 10-11 at Waynesburg................................... W, 48-0 10-18 KENTUCKY STATE.............................. W, 48-6 10-25 TAMPA #..................................................L, 7-17 11-1 at Northeastern................................. W, 56-0 11-8 MONTANA STATE............................... W, 31-7 11-15 at Ball State............................................L, 22-31 1970 Record: 7-2-1 Coach: Dan Boisture Captains: Pete Kalogeras & Mike Yankee 9-12 at North Dakota State........................T, 14-14 9-19 at Quantico Marines......................... W, 23-0 9-26 WAYNESBURG..................................... W, 30-0 10-3 INDIANA STATE #............................... W, 25-21 10-10 at Western Kentucky..........................L, 6-45 10-17 at Eastern Kentucky...........................L, 10-21 10-24 WISC.-MILWAUKEE............................ W, 35-0 10-31 at Northern Michigan...................... W, 14-8 11-7 UL-MONROE........................................ W, 20-0 11-14 BALL STATE.......................................... W, 60-0 1971 Record: 7-1-2 Pioneer Bowl Participant Coach: Dan Boisture Captain: Dave Pureifory 9-11 WISC.-OSHKOSH................................ W, 50-0 9-18 QUANTICO MARINES....................... W, 28-20 10-2 at Idaho State..................................... W, 23-22 10-9 WESTERN KENTUCKY....................... W, 17-14 10-16 EASTERN KENTUCKY #.......................T, 0-0 10-23 at Wisconsin-Milwaukee................. W, 31-0 10-30 NORTHERN MICHIGAN.................... W, 31-3 11-6 at UL-Monroe........................................T, 10-10 11-13 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE.................... W, 35-2 12-11 Louisiana Tech +..................................L, 3-14 + - Pioneer Bowl, Wichita Falls, Texas

1972 Record: 6-4 Coach: Dan Boisture Captains: Bill Dulac & Darrell Mossburg 9-9 at Wisconsin-Oshkosh..................... W, 26-14 9-16 TOLEDO..................................................L, 0-16 9-22 at Tampa.................................................L, 0-42 10-7 IDAHO STATE........................................L, 14-21 10-14 QUANTICO MARINES #.................... W, 21-7 10-21 at Northern Michigan...................... W, 24-15 10-28 NEW MEX. HIGHLANDS................... W, 30-6 11-4 at St. Norbert...................................... W, 42-14 11-11 at Louisiana Tech.................................L, 17-24 11-18 at Central Michigan.......................... W, 28-3 1973 Record: 6-4 Coach: Dan Boisture Captains: David Boone & Jim Grace 9-8 BALL STATE.......................................... W, 17-14 9-15 LOUISIANA TECH............................... W, 21-19 9-22 at Indiana State.................................. W, 25-14 9-29 ST. NORBERT....................................... W, 47-14 10-6 at Western Illinois................................L, 21-24 10-20 at Kent State.........................................L, 20-34 10-27 YOUNGSTOWN STATE #.................. W, 42-2 11-3 at Central Michigan............................L, 21-31 11-10 at Bowling Green................................L, 7-31 11-22 WEBER STATE...................................... W, 44-7 1974 Record: 4-6-1 Coach: George Mans Captains: John Banaszak & Mike Nally 9-7 at Miami (Ohio)....................................L, 0-39 9-14 WESTERN MICHIGAN....................... W, 20-19 9-21 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA..................L, 14-17 9-28 KENT STATE#.........................................L, 0-13 10-5 at Arkansas State.................................L, 7-14 10-12 at McNeese State................................T, 6-6 10-19 at Northern Michigan...................... W, 24-0 10-26 BALL STATE.......................................... W, 17-9 11-2 CENTRAL MICHIGAN..........................L, 13-28 11-16 at Weber State......................................L, 14-21 11-23 at Toledo............................................... W, 28-12

Dempster Ross (83) and Terry Hurley (31) were team captains for the 1963 EMU squad

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Through The Years 1975 Record: 4-6 Coach: George Mans Captains: Ric Franz & Rod Luplow 9-6 at Ball State............................................L, 14-24 9-13 INDIANA STATE.................................. W, 30-7 9-20 at UL-Monroe...................................... W, 27-24 9-27 McNEESE STATE................................. W, 20-6 10-11 at Central Michigan............................L, 7-20 10-18 NORTHERN MICHIGAN#...................L, 7-20 10-25 WESTERN ILLINOIS..............................L, 14-17 11-1 at Youngstown State..........................L, 14-15 11-8 ILLINOIS STATE................................... W, 51-14 11-15 at Western Michigan..........................L, 14-24 1976 Record: 2-9; 1-5 MAC Coach: Ed Chlebek Captains: Darrion Price & Rod Slater 9-4 OHIO *.....................................................L, 7-23 9-11 at Western Michigan*........................L, 13-31 9-18 at Bowling Green*..............................L, 12-53 9-26 at McNeese State................................L, 10-23 10-2 NORTHERN MICHIGAN......................L, 6-28 10-9 ARKANSAS STATE#............................ W, 32-30 10-23 at Akron..................................................L, 0-36 10-30 at Kent State*.......................................L, 13-38 11-6 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*...................... W, 30-27 11-13 at Illinois State......................................L, 6-14 11-20 BALL STATE*..........................................L, 3-52 1977 Record: 8-3; 4-3 MAC Coach: Ed Chlebek Captains: Terry Butz, Ron Johnson & Al Slamer 9-3 at Northern Illinois*.......................... W, 25-2 9-10 at Central Michigan*..........................L, 3-9 9-17 BOWLING GREEN*............................. W, 16-6 9-24 McNEESE STATE................................. W, 9-7 10-1 TOLEDO*.............................................. W, 17-7 10-8 OHIO* #................................................. W, 31-14 10-22 KENT STATE*..........................................L, 13-29 10-29 at Akron................................................ W, 42-28 11-5 at North Carolina A&T..................... W, 21-20 11-12 ILLINOIS STATE................................... W, 41-28 11-19 at Ball State*..........................................L, 21-45

1978 Record: 3-7; 1-5 MAC Coach: Mike Stock Captains: Rollie Hansen, Gordon Skotarczak & Tom Williams 9-2 at Northern Michigan........................L, 3-30 9-9 at Ohio*..................................................L, 22-23 9-16 BOWLING GREEN*...............................L, 6-43 9-23 INDIANA STATE.................................. W, 27-8 9-30 at Toledo*............................................. W, 17-12 10-14 AKRON#................................................ W, 25-14 10-21 at Western Michigan*........................L, 0-32 10-28 BALL STATE*..........................................L, 0-21 11-11 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*........................L, 9-41 11-18 at Illinois State......................................L, 13-14

1981 Record: 0-11; 0-9 MAC Coach: Mike Stock Captains: Mike Price & Kahle Strickland 9-12 AKRON....................................................L, 7-14 9-19 at Illinois State......................................L, 7-28 9-26 MIAMI*....................................................L, 12-18 10-3 at Central Michigan*..........................L, 14-63 10-10 TOLEDO* #.............................................L, 7-42 10-17 at Ohio*..................................................L, 7-29 10-24 NORTHERN ILLINOIS*........................L, 7-30 10-31 at Ball State*..........................................L, 13-35 11-7 at Kent State*.......................................L, 7-13 11-14 BOWLING GREEN*...............................L, 0-28 11-21 at Western Michigan*........................L, 7-38

1979 Record: 2-8-1; 1-6-1 MAC Coach: Mike Stock Captain: Doug Crisan & Kevin Wilkinson 9-1 at Northern Michigan...................... W, 21-7 9-8 at Bowling Green*..............................L, 6-32 9-15 at Ohio*..................................................L, 7-20 9-22 at Illinois State......................................L, 15-24 9-29 TOLEDO*................................................L, 7-37 10-6 NORTHERN ILLINOIS*........................T, 0-0 10-13 AKRON ...................................................L, 12-24 10-20 KENT STATE* #.................................... W, 14-10 11-3 at Ball State*..........................................L, 10-28 11-10 at Central Michigan*..........................L, 14-37 11-17 WESTERN MICHIGAN*.......................L, 7-17

1982 Record: 1-9-1; 1-7-1 MAC Coach: Mike Stock (3 games) Bob LaPointe (8 games) Captains: Chris Babini & David Marshall 9-11 at Akron..................................................L, 7-14 9-18 at Louisiana Tech.................................L, 12-49 9-25 at Miami*................................................L, 0-35 10-2 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*........................L, 8-13 10-9 at Toledo*...............................................L, 19-20 10-16 OHIO* #...................................................L, 13-14 10-23 at Northern Illinois*............................L, 0-10 10-30 BALL STATE*..........................................L, 7-16 11-6 KENT STATE*........................................ W, 9-7 11-13 at Bowling Green*..............................L, 7-24 11-20 WESTERN MICHIGAN*.......................T, 3-3

1980 Record: 1-9; 1-7 MAC Coach: Mike Stock Captains: Brian Cotton & Scott Davis 9-6 at Western Michigan*........................L, 0-37 9-13 at Bowling Green*............................ W, 18-16 9-20 OHIO*......................................................L, 6-34 9-27 at Toledo*...............................................L, 7-49 10-11 at Akron..................................................L, 10-21 10-18 BALL STATE* #.......................................L, 0-26 10-25 at Kent State*.......................................L, 12-35 11-1 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*........................L, 15-51 11-8 ILLINOIS STATE.....................................L, 7-15 11-15 at Northern Illinois*............................L, 6-38

1983 Record: 1-10; 0-9 MAC Coach: Jim Harkema Captains: By game 9-3 MARSHALL........................................... W, 7-3 9-10 AKRON....................................................L, 0-13 9-24 at Ohio*..................................................L, 14-31 10-1 BOWLING GREEN*...............................L, 21-26 10-8 at Central Michigan*..........................L, 3-24 10-15 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* #.....................L, 15-34 10-22 TOLEDO*................................................L, 19-37 10-29 at Ball State*..........................................L, 20-33 11-5 at Kent State*.......................................L, 13-37 11-12 MIAMI*....................................................L, 12-24 11-19 at Western Michigan*........................L, 10-14

The 1971 EMU football team prepares to board the plane for the Pioneer Bowl against Louisiana Tech, Dec. 11.

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Through The Years 1984 Record: 2-7-2; 2-5-2 MAC Coach: Jim Harkema Captains: By game 9-1 at Youngstown State.......................L, 7-31 9-15 at Marshall..........................................L, 17-24 9-22 OHIO*...................................................L, 13-16 9-29 at Bowling Green*...........................L, 27-35 10-6 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*.....................T, 16-16 10-13 at Northern Illinois*.........................T, 10-10 10-20 at Toledo*............................................L, 7-17 10-27 BALL STATE* #....................................L, 10-17 11-3 KENT STATE*..................................... W, 20-18 11-10 at Miami*............................................L, 0-23 11-17 WESTERN MICHIGAN*.................. W, 24-14 1985 Record: 4-7; 3-6 MAC Coach: Jim Harkema Captains: By game 9-7 YOUNGSTOWN STATE................... W, 27-22 9-21 at Akron...............................................L, 12-16 9-28 at Kent State*....................................L, 3-28 10-5 TOLEDO*........................................... W, 21-10 10-12 BOWLING GREEN* #........................L, 24-42 10-19 at Ohio*............................................. W, 27-21 10-26 at Central Michigan*.......................L, 10-17 11-2 at Ball State*..................................... W, 27-24 11-9 NORTHERN ILLINOIS*.....................L, 0-3 11-16 MIAMI*.................................................L, 16-31 11-23 at Western Michigan*.....................L, 21-38 1986 Record: 6-5; 4-4 MAC Coach: Jim Harkema Captains: By Game 9-6 WESTERN MICHIGAN*.................. W, 21-14 9-13 at Youngstown State..................... W, 18-17 9-20 AKRON............................................... W, 24-21 9-27 KENT STATE* #...................................L, 16-20 10-4 at Toledo*............................................L, 18-23 10-11 at Bowling Green*...........................L, 10-24 10-18 OHIO*................................................. W, 33-31 10-25 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*................... W, 34-16 11-1 BALL STATE*..................................... W, 14-7 11-8 at Northern Illinois...........................L, 14-21 11-15 at Miami*............................................L, 20-34 1987 Record:10-2; 7-1 MAC Mid-American Conference Champions California Bowl Champion Coach: Jim Harkema Captains: By Game 9-5 YOUNGSTOWN STATE................... W, 35-20 9-12 at Miami*.......................................... W, 33-17 9-19 at Akron...............................................L, 16-17 9-26 at Kent State*.................................. W, 23-21 10-3 NORTHERN ILLINOIS..................... W, 32-31 10-10 at Central Michigan*.......................L, 6-16 10-17 BALL STATE* #.................................. W, 35-28 10-24 at Western Michigan*................... W, 23-17 10-31 OHIO*................................................. W, 34-16 11-5 at Toledo*.......................................... W, 38-9 11-14 BOWLING GREEN*.......................... W, 38-18 12-10 San Jose State+............................... W, 30-27 + California Bowl, Fresno, California

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EMU fans celebrate the 1987 California Bowl victory over San José State. 1988 Record: 6-3-1; 5-2-1 MAC Coach: Jim Harkema Captains: By Game 9-3 MIAMI*............................................... W, 24-17 9-10 at Youngstown State .................... W, 17-12 9-17 KENT STATE*..................................... W, 21-14 9-24 at Arizona............................................L, 0-55 10-8 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*.....................L, 6-20 10-15 at Ball State*..................................... W, 16-12 10-22 WESTERN MICHIGAN* #.................L, 24-31 10-29 at Ohio*...............................................T, 17-17 11-5 TOLEDO*........................................... W, 20-19 11-12 at Bowling Green*......................... W, 28-3 1989 Record: 7-3-1; 6-2 MAC Coach: Jim Harkema Captains: By Game 9-2 KENT STATE*..................................... W, 30-7 9-9 YOUNGSTOWN STATE................... W, 14-3 9-16 at Ohio*............................................. W, 30-25 9-23 at Colorado State.............................T, 35-35 9-30 at Western Michigan*................... W, 21-20 10-7 TOLEDO* #........................................ W, 31-14 10-14 LIBERTY................................................L, 24-25 10-21 BOWLING GREEN*.......................... W, 21-13 10-28 at Central Michigan*.......................L, 9-24 11-4 MIAMI*............................................... W, 20-7 11-11 at Ball State*.......................................L, 17-23 1990 Record: 2-9; 2-6 MAC Coach: Jim Harkema Captains: By Game 9-1 at Fresno State..................................L, 10-41 9-8 WESTERN MICHIGAN*.................. W, 27-24 9-15 OHIO*................................................. W, 21-18 9-22 at Youngstown State.......................L, 14-24 9-29 at Indiana............................................L, 6-37 10-6 at Toledo*............................................L, 23-37 10-20 at Bowling Green*...........................L, 15-25 10-27 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* #..................L, 12-16 11-3 at Miami*............................................L, 14-34 11-10 BALL STATE*.......................................L, 13-20 11-17 at Kent State*....................................L, 24-25

1991 Record: 3-7-1; 3-4-1 MAC Coach: Jim Harkema Captains: By Game 8-31 at Bowling Green*...........................L, 6-17 9-7 at Purdue.............................................L, 3-49 9-14 at Miami*............................................L, 3-29 9-21 LOUISIANA TECH..............................L, 14-17 9-28 at Wisconsin.......................................L, 6-21 10-5 at Kent State*.................................. W, 21-20 10-12 BALL STATE*.......................................L, 8-10 10-19 WESTERN MICHIGAN* #............... W, 42-24 11-2 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*.....................T, 14-14 11-9 at Ohio*............................................. W, 13-10 11-16 TOLEDO*.............................................L, 14-21 1992 Record: 1-10; 1-7 MAC Coach: Jim Harkema (4 Games) ...............Jan Quarless (7 Games) Captains: By Game 9-5 AKRON*...............................................L, 9-27 9-12 at Louisiana Tech..............................L, 17-31 9-19 at No. 10 Penn State........................L, 7-52 9-26 KENT STATE*#....................................L, 14-17 10-3 MIAMI*.................................................L, 7-24 10-10 at Ball State*.......................................L, 7-31 10-17 at Western Michigan*.....................L, 19-20 10-24 OHIO*................................................. W, 7-6 10-31 at Army................................................L, 17-57 11-7 at Central Michigan*.......................L, 13-30 11-14 at Toledo*............................................L, 0-41 1993 Record: 4-7; 3-5 MAC Coach: Ron Cooper Captains: By Game 9-4 at West Virginia.................................L, 6-48 9-9 TEMPLE................................................L, 28-31 9-18 WESTERN ILLINOIS......................... W, 16-14 10-2 at Miami*.......................................... W, 15-7 10-9 KENT STATE* #................................. W, 20-15 10-16 at Central Michigan*..................... W, 28-21 10-23 WESTERN MICHIGAN*...................L, 20-21 10-30 BALL STATE*.......................................L, 13-18 11-6 at Akron*.............................................L, 7-19 11-13 OHIO*...................................................L, 10-12 11-19 at Toledo*............................................L, 0-14

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Through The Years 2000 Record: 3-8; 2-3 MAC West Coach: Jeff Woodruff Captains: Walter Church, Craig Cipa, Jason Short, Jeremaine Kyles, Clifton Robinson 9-2 UCONN............................................. W, 32-25 9-9 MIAMI*................................................L, 17-34 9-16 at South Carolina............................L, 6-41 9-23 at Temple...........................................L, 40-49 9-30 UCF......................................................L, 10-31 10-7 TOLEDO* #.........................................L, 14-42 10-14 at Ball State*.....................................L, 14-33 10-21 at Bowling Green*..........................L, 6-20 11-4 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*.................. W, 31-15 11-11 NORTHERN ILLINOIS*.................. W, 39-32 11-18 at Western Michigan*....................L, 0-28

1990 EMU defense seniors – Donshell English (46), Mike Bass (72), Craig Petersmark (61) and Mickey McBride (56) 1994 Record: 5-6; 5-4 MAC Coach: Ron Cooper Captains: By Game 9-3 at UNLV................................................L, 3-17 9-10 at No. 10 Wisconsin.........................L, 0-56 9-17 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*.....................L, 29-30 9-24 BOWLING GREEN* # .......................L, 13-30 10-1 MIAMI* ................................................L, 17-21 10-8 at Kent State*.................................. W, 24-10 10-22 at Western Michigan*.....................L, 14-33 10-29 at Ball State*..................................... W, 41-10 11-5 AKRON*............................................. W, 42-18 11-12 at Ohio*............................................. W, 24-13 11-19 TOLEDO*........................................... W, 40-37 1995 Record: 6-5; 5-3 MAC Coach: Rick Rasnick Captains: Steve Clay, Kevin Kwiatkowski, Reese McCaskill, Barry Stokes 9-2 at Akron*........................................... W, 49-29 9-9 at Pittsburgh......................................L, 30-66 9-16 UNLV................................................... W, 51-6 9-23 OHIO*#............................................... W, 31-20 10-7 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*................... W, 34-24 10-14 at Syracuse.........................................L, 24-52 10-21 at Ball State*..................................... W, 40-35 10-28 at Toledo*............................................L, 28-34 11-4 at Miami*............................................L, 23-39 11-11 WESTERN MICHIGAN*....................L, 13-23 11-18 at Kent State*.................................. W, 41-7

1996 Record: 3-8; 3-5 MAC Coach: Rick Rasnick Captains: Charlie Batch, Kevin Kwiatkowski, Matt Gregory 8-31 TEMPLE................................................L, 24-28 9-7 at Wisconsin (ESPN2)......................L, 3-24 9-14 at Western Michigan*................... W, 19-12 9-21 TOLEDO*.............................................L, 7-24 9-28 at Michigan State.............................L, 0-47 10-5 at Ohio* #............................................L, 0-7 10-12 MIAMI* (MAC TV).............................L, 25-35 10-19 at Central Michigan*.......................L, 36-41 10-26 KENT STATE* #................................. W, 51-10 11-2 BALL STATE* (MAC TV)...................L, 25-39 11-9 AKRON*............................................. W, 20-17

1997 Record: 4-7; 3-5 MAC Coach: Rick Rasnick Captains: Charlie Batch, Jermaine Brooks, Lional Dalton, Savon Edwards 9-6 at Missouri..........................................L, 24-44 9-13 at Toledo*............................................L, 35-38 9-20 KENT STATE*.......................................L, 38-41 9-27 at Central Michigan*..................... W, 31-24 10-4 OHIO* #................................................L, 7-47 10-11 BALL STATE*..................................... W, 38-32 10-18 AKRON^............................................ W, 45-0 10-25 at Marshall*........................................L, 25-48 11-1 WESTERN MICHIGAN*....................L, 38-41 11-8 at Northern Illinois*....................... W, 38-10 11-15 at UCF...................................................L, 10-27 ^ EMU-Akron a non-MAC game 1998 Record: 3-8; 3-5 MAC Coach: Rick Rasnick Captains: L.J. Shelton, Justin Ventura, Derek Vitatoe 9-3 NORTHERN IOWA.............................L, 10-13 9-12 at Ball State*..................................... W, 13-7 9-19 at Michigan........................................L, 20-59 9-26 MARSHALL*........................................L, 23-26 10-3 at Kent State*.................................. W, 26-17 10-10 CENTRAL MICH.* # (OT).................L, 23-36 10-17 at Western Michigan*.....................L, 35-45 10-24 NORTHERN ILLINOIS*.....................L, 14-26 11-7 at Ohio*...............................................L, 21-49 11-14 at Akron^............................................L, 21-24 11-21 TOLEDO*........................................... W, 10-7 ^ EMU-Akron a non-MAC game 1999 Record: 4-7; 4-4 MAC Coach: Rick Rasnick; Tony Lombardi (one game as interim) Captains: Brandon Campbell, Walter Church, Donald “Blake” McCall, Tom Michel, Ashley Travis 9-11 at Michigan State.............................L, 7-51 9-18 at Miami*............................................L, 14-35 9-25 AKRON*............................................. W, 38-17 10-2 at Louisville........................................L, 10-45 10-9 WESTERN MICHIGAN* #(OT)........L, 37-40 10-16 OHIO*................................................. W, 27-26 10-23 at Toledo*.......................................... W, 20-13 10-30 at UCF...................................................L, 6-31 11-6 BALL STATE*..................................... W, 31-21 11-13 at Central Michigan*.......................L, 26-29 11-20 at Northern Illinois*.........................L, 23-30

2001 Record: 2-9; 1-6 MAC West Coach: Jeff Woodruff Captains: Scott Russell, Kenny Philpot, Cory Annett 9-1 SE MISSOURI STATE...................... W, 16-12 9-8 at Maryland.......................................L, 3-50 9-22 INDIANA STATE................................L, 14-21 9-29 WESTERN MICHIGAN*..................L, 10-31 10-6 at UCONN..........................................L, 0-19 10-13 BALL STATE* #..................................L, 14-35 10-27 BUFFALO*........................................ W, 24-20 11-3 at Northern Illinois*.......................L, 17-40 11-10 at Central Michigan*......................L, 30-35 11-17 at Toledo*..........................................L, 7-28 11-24 at Akron* (3OT)................................L, 62-65 2002 Record: 3-9; 1-7 MAC-West Coach: Jeff Woodruff Captains: Jari Brown, David Lusky, Kevin Walter, Kevin Zureki 8-31 at Michigan State............................L, 7-56 9-7 TOLEDO*............................................L, 13-65 9-14 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI ST.......... W, 35-32 9-21 at Maryland.......................................L, 3-45 9-28 SOUTHERN ILL. #(2OT)................ W, 48-45 10-5 AKRON*............................................ W, 42-34 10-12 at Ohio*..............................................L, 27-55 10-19 at Ball State*.....................................L, 17-42 11-2 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*....................L, 21-47 11-9 at Western Michigan*....................L, 31-33 11-16 NORTHERN ILLINOIS*....................L, 21-49 11-23 at Bowling Green*..........................L, 21-63 2003 Record: 3-9; 2-6 MAC West Coach: Jeff Woodruff; Al Lavan (three games as interim) Captains: David Lusky, Jamie Manor, Lloyd Wilson, Kevin Zureki 8-28 EAST TENNESSEE STATE.............. W, 28-21 9-4 WESTERN ILLINOIS.........................L, 12-34 9-13 at Akron*............................................L, 17-24 9-20 at Navy................................................L, 7-39 9-27 MARYLAND.......................................L, 13-37 10-4 WESTERN MICHIGAN*#.................L, 3-31 10-11 at Toledo*..........................................L, 14-49 10-18 BOWLING GREEN*..........................L, 20-33 11-1 at Central Michigan*......................L, 10-38 11-8 CENTRAL FLORIDA*..................... W, 19-13 11-15 BALL STATE*.................................... W, 38-14 11-22 at Northern Illinois.........................L, 24-38

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Through The Years 2004 Record: 4-7; 4-4 MAC West (4th) Coach: Jeff Genyk Captains: Kevin Harrison, Tom Kaleita 9-2 BUFFALO*........................................ W, 37-34 9-11 at #10 Florida....................................L, 10-49 9-18 TOLEDO*............................................L, 32-42 9-25 EASTERN ILLINOIS...........................L, 28-31 10-2 IDAHO #..............................................L, 41-45 10-9 at Ball State*................................... W, 31-24 10-16 at Western Michigan*.................. W, 35-31 10-30 at Bowling Green*..........................L, 20-41 11-6 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*.................. W, 61-58 4 Overtimes-at Ford Field in Detroit 11-13 at Kent State*...................................L, 17-69 11-20 NORTHERN ILLINOIS*....................L, 16-34 2005 Record: 4-7; 3-5 MAC West (6th) Coach: Jeff Genyk Captains: Matt Bohnet, Mike Romeli, Rontrell Woodruff 9-1 at Cincinnati......................................L, 26-28 9-10 LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE............... W, 31-10 9-17 at No. 14 Michigan.........................L, 0-55 9-24 at Central Michigan* (OT)......... W, 23-20 10-1 KENT STATE*#................................. W, 27-20 10-8 at Toledo*..........................................L, 3-30 10-15 at Northern Illinois*.......................L, 8-24 10-22 MIAMI*................................................L, 23-24 11-5 WESTERN MICHIGAN*...................L, 36-44 at Ford Field in Detroit 11-12 BALL STATE*......................................L, 25-26 11-19 at Buffalo*........................................ W, 38-14 2006 Record: 1-11; 1-7 MAC; West (6th) Coach: Jeff Genyk Captains: Eric Deslauriers, Kevin Howe 8-31 at Ball State*.....................................L, 20-38 9-9 at Michigan State............................L, 20-52 9-16 at Northwestern..............................L, 6-14 9-23 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* (OT)..........L, 17-24 9-30 at Louisiana Lafayette...................L, 14-33 10-14 at Bowling Green*..........................L, 21-24 10-21 TOLEDO*#........................................ W, 17-13 10-28 at Western Michigan*....................L, 15-18 11-4 OHIO*..................................................L, 10-16 11-11 NAVY ...................................................L, 21-49 at Ford Field in Detroit 11-17 at Kent State*...................................L, 6-14 11-24 NORTHERN ILLINOIS*....................L, 0-27 2007 Record: 4-8; 3-4 MAC; West (T-3rd) Coach: Jeff Genyk Captains: Ken Bohnet, Jason Jones, Darran Matthews, Andy Schmitt, Pierre Walker 9-1 at Pittsburgh.....................................L, 3-27 9-8 BALL STATE*.....................................L, 16-38 9-15 at Northern Illinois*..................... W, 21-19 9-22 HOWARD.......................................... W, 38-15 9-29 at Vanderbilt.....................................L, 7-30 10-6 at Michigan.......................................L, 22-33 10-13 at Ohio*..............................................L, 42-48 10-19 NORTHWESTERN.............................L, 14-26 at Ford Field in Detroit 10-27 WESTERN MICHIGAN*#............... W, 19-2 11-3 at Toledo*..........................................L, 28-52 11-9 BOWLING GREEN*..........................L, 32-39 11-16 at Central Michigan*.................... W, 48-45

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The team celebrated by singing the fight song following a victory during the 2012 season 2008 Record: 3-9; 2-6 MAC; West (6th) Coach: Jeff Genyk Captains: Daniel Holtzclaw, Tyler Jones, T.J. Lang, Andy Schmitt, Jacob Wyatt 8-28 INDIANA STATE.............................. W, 52-0 9-6 at Michigan State............................L, 10-42 9-13 TOLEDO*............................................L, 17-41 9-20 at Maryland.......................................L, 24-51 9-27 NORTHERN ILLINOIS*#..................L, 0-37 10-4 at Bowling Green*........................ W, 24-21 10-11 at Army...............................................L, 13-17 10-18 AKRON*..............................................L, 35-42 10-25 at No. 20/22 Ball State*.................L, 16-38 11-1 at Western Michigan*....................L, 10-31 11-22 at Temple*.........................................L, 52-55 11-28 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*.................. W, 56-52

2011 Record: 6-6; 4-4 MAC (West (t-4th) Coach: Ron English Captain: By Game 9-4 HOWARD.......................................... W, 41-9 9-10 ALABAMA STATE........................... W, 14-7 9-17 at Michigan.......................................L, 3-31 9-24 at Penn State....................................L, 6-34 ! 10-1 AKRON*............................................ W, 31-23 10-8 at Toledo*..........................................L, 16-54 10-15 at Central Michigan*.................... W, 35-28 10-22 WESTERN MICHIGAN*#............... W, 14-10 11-5 BALL STATE*......................................L, 31-33 11-12 BUFFALO*........................................ W, 30-17 11-19 at Kent State*...................................L, 22-28 11-25 at Northern Illinois*.......................L, 12-18 ! - PSU vacated the win due to NCAA penalty

2009 Record: 0-12; 0-8 MAC (West (6th) Coach: Ron English Captains: Brandon Downs, Andy Schmitt 9-5 ARMY...................................................L, 14-27 9-12 at Northwestern..............................L, 24-27 9-19 at Michigan.......................................L, 17-45 10-3 TEMPLE* #.........................................L, 12-24 10-10 at Central Michigan*......................L, 8-56 10-17 KENT STATE*.....................................L, 6-28 10-24 BALL STATE*......................................L, 27-29 10-31 at Arkansas........................................L, 27-63 11-5 at Northern Illinois*.......................L, 6-50 11-14 WESTERN MICHIGAN*...................L, 14-35 11-20 at Toledo*..........................................L, 21-47 11-27 at Akron*............................................L, 21-28

2012 Record 2-10; 1-7 MAC; West (6th) Coach: Ron English Captain: By Game 8-30 at Ball State*.....................................L, 26-37 9-8 ILLINOIS STATE.................................L, 14-31 9-15 at Purdue...........................................L, 16-54 9-22 at No. 21/20 Michigan State.......L, 7-23 10-6 KENT STATE* #..................................L, 14-41 10-13 TOLEDO*............................................L, 47-52 10-20 ARMY................................................. W, 48-38 10-27 at Bowling Green*..........................L, 3-24 11-1 at Ohio*..............................................L, 14-45 11-10 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*....................L, 31-34 11-17 at Western Michigan*.................. W, 29-23 11-23 No. 24/23 NORTHERN ILL.*..........L, 7-49

2010 Record: 2-10; 2-6 MAC (West (t-5th) Coach: Ron English Captains: By Game 9-4 ARMY...................................................L, 27-31 9-11 at Miami*...........................................L, 21-28 9-18 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*....................L, 14-52 9-25 at No. 2/2 Ohio State.....................L, 20-73 ! 10-2 OHIO* #..............................................L, 17-30 10-9 at Vanderbilt.....................................L, 6-52 10-16 at Ball State* (OT).......................... W, 41-38 10-23 at Virginia...........................................L, 21-48 10-30 TOLEDO*.............................................L 7-42 11-13 at Western Michigan*....................L, 30-45 11-20 at Buffalo*........................................ W, 21-17 11-26 NORTHERN ILLINOIS*....................L, 3-71 ! - OSU vacated the win due to NCAA penalty

2013 Record 2-10; 1-7 MAC; West (t-5th) Coach: Ron English; Stan Parrish (three games as interim) Captain: By Game 8-31 HOWARD.......................................... W, 34-24 9-7 at Penn State....................................L, 7-45 9-14 at Rutgers..........................................L, 10-28 9-21 BALL STATE* #..................................L, 20-51 10-5 at Buffalo*..........................................L, 14-42 10-12 at Army...............................................L, 25-50 10-19 OHIO*..................................................L, 28-56 10-26 at No. 18 Northern Illinois*..........L, 20-59 11-2 at Toledo*..........................................L, 16-55 11-9 WESTERN MICHIGAN* (OT)....... W, 35-32 11-23 BOWLING GREEN*...........................L 7-58 11-29 at Central Michigan*......................L, 10-42

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Through The Years School Name Changes

Illinois Normal became Illinois State Case Tech and Western Reserve merged into Case Western NE Louisiana became UL-Monroe Iowa St. Teachers became Northern Iowa Detroit J.C. and Detroit City College became Wayne State Oshkosh State became Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Legend for Through the Years

Home Games in ALL CAPS ^ Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) game * Mid-American Conference (MAC) game @ President’s Athletic Conference (PAC) game & Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association game % Michigan Collegiate Conference game # Homecoming

The team breaks through the cinder block wall prior to coming onto the field 2014 Record 2-10; 1-7 MAC; West (6th) Coach: Chris Creighton Captain: Pudge Cotton, Lincoln Hansen, Pat O’Connor 8-30 MORGAN STATE............................. W, 31-28 9-6 at Florida............................................L, 0-65 9-13 at Old Dominion.............................L, 3-17 9-20 at No. 11 Michigan State..............L, 14-73 10-4 at Akron*............................................L, 6-31 10-11 BUFFALO* #..................................... W, 37-27 10-18 at Massachusetts............................L, 14-36 10-25 NORTHERN ILLINOIS*....................L, 17-28 11-1 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*....................L, 7-38 11-15 at Western Michigan*....................L, 7-51 11-22 at Ball State*.....................................L, 30-45 11-28 TOLEDO*............................................L, 16-52

EMU’s Non-Conference Wins Since 1976 10-09-1976 ARKANSAS STATE 09-24-1977 McNEESE STATE 10-29-1977 at Akron 11-05-1977 at North Carolina A&T 11-12-1977 ILLINOIS STATE 09-23-1978 INDIANA STATE 10-14-1978 AKRON 09-01-1979 at Northern Michigan 09-03-1983 MARSHALL 09-07-1985 YOUNGSTOWN STATE 09-13-1986 at Youngstown State 09-20-1986 AKRON 09-05-1987 YOUNGSTOWN STATE 10-3-1987 NORTHERN ILLINOIS 12-10-1987 vs. San Jose State+ 09-10-1988 at Youngstown State 09-09-1989 YOUNGSTOWN STATE 9-18-1993 WESTERN ILLINOIS 9-16-1995 UNLV

2015 Record 1-11; 0-8 MAC; West (6th) Coach: Chris Creighton Captain: Pat O’Connor, Great Ibe, Anthony Zappone, Andrew Wylie, Dustin Creel, Dylan Mulder 9-5 OLD DOMINION...............................L, 34-38 9-12 at Wyoming..................................... W, 48-29 9-19 BALL STATE*......................................L, 17-28 9-26 ARMY...................................................L, 36-58 10-3 at No. 9 LSU.......................................L, 24-44 10-10 AKRON* #...........................................L, 21-47 10-17 at No. 22 Toledo*.............................L, 20-63 10-24 at Northern Illinois*.......................L, 21-49 10-29 WESTERN MICHIGAN*...................L, 28-58 11-7 at Miami*...........................................L, 13-28 11-14 MASSACHUSETTS*.........................L, 17-28 11-27 at Central Michigan*......................L, 28-35 2016 Record 7-6; 4-4 MAC; West (4th) Coach: Chris Creighton Captain: Pat O’Connor, Cole Gardner, Mike Brown ShaqVann 9-2 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ST................ W, 61-14 9-10 at Missouri.........................................L, 21-61 9-17 at Charlotte..................................... W, 37-19 9-23 WYOMING........................................ W, 27-24 10-1 at Bowling Green*........................ W, 28-25 10-8 TOLEDO* #.........................................L, 20-35 10-15 at Ohio*............................................ W, 27-20 10-22 at No. 20/20 Western Mich.*.......L, 31-45 10-29 MIAMI*................................................L, 15-28 11-8 at Ball State*................................... W, 48-41 11-16 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* (OT)..........L, 24-31 11-22 CENTRAL MICHIGAN*.................. W, 26-21 12-23 vs. Old Dominion @........................L, 20-24 @ - Popeyes Bahamas Bowl (Nassau, Bahamas)

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10-18-1997 AKRON^ 09-02-2000 UCONN 09-01-2001 SE MISSOURI STATE 09-14-2002 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI ST. 09-28-2002 SOUTHERN ILL. (2OT) 08-28-2003 EAST TENNESSEE STATE 09-10-2005 LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE 09-22-2007 HOWARD 08-28-2008 INDIANA STATE 09-04-2011 HOWARD 09-10-2011 ALABAMA STATE 10-20-2012 ARMY 08-31-2013 HOWARD 08-30-2014 MORGAN STATE 09-12-2015 at Wyoming 09-02-2016 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY 09-17-2016 at Charlotte 09-23-2016 WYOMING

32-30 9-7 42-28 21-20 41-28 27-8 25-14 21-7 7-3 27-22 18-17 24-21 35-20 32-31 30-27 17-12 14-3 16-14 51-6

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45-0 32-25 16-12 35-32 48-45 28-21 31-10 38-15 52-0 41-9 14-7 48-38 34-24 31-28 48-29 61-14 37-19 27-24

EMU’s Non-Conference Road Wins Since 1976 10-29-1977 11-05-1977 09-01-1979 09-13-1986 09-10-1988 09-12-2015 09-17-2016

at Akron at North Carolina A&T at Northern Michigan at Youngstown State at Youngstown State at Wyoming at Charlotte

+ California Bowl (Frenso, Calif.) Akron joined the MAC in 1992 Marshall was in the MAC from 1954-69 and 1997-2005

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42-28 21-20 21-7 18-17 17-12 48-29 37-19

Schedule Notes ^ - a non-MAC contest vs. Akron Northern Illinois left the MAC in 1986 and rejoined in 1997 The FBS (I-A)/FCS (I-AA) split occurred in 1978

Consecutive Games with a Rushing Touchdown (since 1972)

Anthony Sherrell

2003

Bronson Hill

2012

Anthony Sherrell

2004

Dwayne Priest

2010

Ime Akpan

2001-02

Dwayne Priest

2009

Perry Foster

1989

Terrence Belvins

2008

Darius Jackson

2015

Pierre Walker

2007

Ime Akpan

2002

Ime Akpan

2002

Mike Scott

1996

Savon Edwards

1997

Steve Raklovits

1977

Steven Whitfield

1994

Mike Strickland

1973

Gary Patton

1987

Don Madden

1972

Gary Patton

1985

Clarence Champman

1975

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EMU All-Time Bowl Teams 1987 - CALIFORNIA BOWL - EMU 30, SAN JOSE STATE 27

December 12, 1987 Bulldog Stadium Fresno, Calif. 24,000 Eastern Michigan San Jose State

10 7 0 13 - 30 7 7 7 6 - 27

There were few observers that gave the Eastern Michigan University football team any chance of winning a battle with San Jose State University at the 1987 California Bowl. In fact, the oddsmakers made the Big West Champion Spartans of San José State a 17-point favorite in the matchup with Mid-American Conference champion Eastern Michigan. But Head Coach Jim Harkema’s “Road Warriors” proved that desire and determination could overcome those odds as Eastern recorded a thrilling 30-27 victory. The EMU offense ground out 212 yards rushing, including 130 yards from MVP Gary Patton in the win. The EMU defense also rose to the occasion, holding San Jose State to 81 yards rushing.

The 1987 Eastern Michigan Football Squad SCORING SUMMARY EMU 1st 9:39 Bob Foster 1-yard run (Tim Henneghan PAT) SJS 1st 7:19 Kenny Jackson 6-yard run (S. Olivarez PAT) EMU 1st 1:51 Tim Henneghan 42-yard field goal EMU 2nd 9:00 Bob Foster 1-yard run (Tim Henneghan PAT) SJS 2nd 1:20 Bill Klump 1-yard pass from James Saxon (Sergio Olivarez PAT) SJS 3rd 2:43 Johnny Johnson 12-yard pass from Mike Perez (Sergio Olivarez PAT) EMU 4th 14:55 Gary Patton 15-yard run (Kick failed) SJS 4th 9:36 James Saxon 16-yard run (Pass failed) EMU 4th 3:59 Craig Ostrander 32-yard pass from Ron Adams (Tim Henneghan PAT)

1971 - PIONEER BOWL - LOUISIANA TECH 14, EMU 3 December 11, 1971 Wichita Falls, Texas

The 1971 Eastern Michigan Football Squad

Eastern Michigan Louisiana Tech

0 3 0 0 - 3 7 0 7 0 - 14

SCORING SUMMARY LT 1st Glen Berteau 17-yard pass from Ken Lantrip (Russell Bates PAT) EMU 2nd Jackson Nunn 22-yard field goal LT 3rd Wenford Wilborn 91-yard punt return (Russell Bates PAT)

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Memorial Stadium 8,156

Eastern Michigan’s first-ever postseason bowl appearance would be a real challenge as the then-Hurons, ranked No. 3 in the NCAACollege Division national poll, would face off against a Louisiana Tech squad that was the No. 5 squad in the country, in the first Pioneer Bowl in Wichita Falls, Texas. Head Coach Dan Boisture’s squad entered the bowl game as one of the top defensive clubs in the country, allowing just one touchdown in the final five games of the 1971 season. While the defensive team was prepared for the bowl game, the offensive unit was trying to patch together an offensive backfield that had been crippled by injuries late in the season. Larry Ratcliff, Eastern’s standout tailback, suffered a season-ending knee injury in the seventh game of the season, Oct. 30 against Northern Michigan. Ratcliff’s backup, Don Madden, was also sidelined with an injury, leaving the vaunted EMU rushing game looking for a leader. Seldom-used tailback Tim Packrall stepped in and rushed for a game-high 122 yards on 31 carries but the EMU offense could muster just one score, a 22-yard field goal by Jackson Nunn. Louisiana Tech added a 91-yard punt return by Wenford Wilborn in the third quarter and the Bulldogs went on to post a 14-3 victory. That loss was the lone defeat for EMU on the way to a 7-1-2 overall mark in 1971.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

2016 Bahamas Bowl Team Game Day Statistics EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 20 OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY 24 Dec. 23, 2016 - Robinson Stadium - Attend: 13,422 SCORING Eastern Michigan Old Dominion

NASSAU, Bahamas (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team played a hard fought game, but ultimately fell short in the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, 24-20, Friday afternoon, Dec. 23 at Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. The Eagles completed the season with their first winning record since 1995, finishing 7-6. The Eastern passing game carried the day for the Eagles, as redshirt junior Brogan Roback had 300 yards passing on 26 completions and two scores. Staying true to the theme of the season, Roback spread the love, completing passes to seven receivers. Redshirt freshman Dieuly Aristilde was the leading receiver with 80 yards on seven receptions. Catching the TD passes were juniors Sergio Bailey II and Johnnie Niupalau. Sophomore Eddie Daugherty finished as the second leading wide out, catching six passes for 72 yards. As a team, EMU outgained ODU (10-3, 7-1 C-USA) by a 470-394 margin, including 300-188 in the air. Eastern was also extremely efficient in the clutch, making the line to gain 13 times on third down. On the defense, redshirt sophomore Kyle Rachwal finished the game as the leading tackler with eight stops. Freshman Vince Calhoun also notched his third interception of the season, which was the first INT in bowl history for EMU. The Eagles began the game kicking off, giving ODU the first chance to put up points. The Monarchs were stymied on a third-and-short near midfield after a pair of first downs, and set up to punt. They faked the play, instead snapping it to a running back that scrambled for a first down, to keep the drive going. Old Dominion eventually worked its way down to the 17, before being stopped again. A 34-yard field goal capped the 16-play, 58-yard drive, and opened the scoring at 3-0. On the field for the first time, EMU’s offense got started with a pair of rushes from redshirt sophomore Ian Eriksen of six and 11 yards for a first down. A pass of five set the Eagles up near midfield, but the ODU defense held strong after that, stuffing EMU on three straight plays to force a turnover-on-downs. Following a quick three-and-out, the Eagles got the ball back on their own one following a pin punt. This time, EMU used the passing game to get out of the shadow of the endzone, as Roback found Daugherty for gains of six and nine to advance to the 16. After a short rush, Roback connected with Daugherty for a 20-yard pass to set EMU at the 38. The offense kept ticking, with an 11-yard completion to Aristilde, getting Eastern to the 49. From there, the ODU defense once again stood up, forcing an EMU punt, which sailed into the endzone for a touchback, and also ended the first quarter with the score sitting at 3-0. Starting the second quarter, Eastern got its first big break when on a long pass, Calhoun undercut it and made a spectacular interception, and proceeded to return it 27 yards to the EMU 45. With the spark of the turnover, the Eagle offense went back to work. The drive started with a five-yard rush from Eriksen, but a negative four-yard rush set up third and long near midfield. Once again, Roback found the trusty Daugherty for a long gain of 29 to the ODU 25. Deep in Monarch territory for the first time, Eastern ran three times for a first down to the 13. On first and 10 in the redzone, Roback was picked off in the endzone, halting the potential scoring drive. With a turnover of its own, ODU went on to turn its interception into points six plays later, on a 47-yard touchdown strike, making the tally 10-0 with just under eight minutes until the half. On the next two drives, EMU and ODU chewed up a lot of clock, but both could not get any more points on the board, giving Eastern one last drive starting with just over a minute until the half. Starting at its own 10, Eastern got to work looking for points before the half. Behind the arm of Roback, the Eagles quickly got down into ODU territory on passes to Aristilde, and Bailey II. On the 40 yard line, and with just a few ticks left on the clock, Roback found redshirt sophomore Blake Banham to get to the 24, but there was too few seconds left, and the Eastern spike did not count, ending the half at 10-0. Out of the locker rooms, EMU began with possession to start the second half. Picking up where they left off, Roback got Eastern near midfield on a 22-yard strike to Bailey II. After two stalled plays, Roback found senior Sam Browning for a 24-yard completion on third and nine to give Eastern the first down at the ODU 29. A Banham rush for six, and a pass interference penalty put the Eagles into the redzone for the second time, and this time they capitalized. On third and goal, Roback found Bailey II in the corner of the endzone for the five-yard touchdown strike, putting Eastern on the board 10-7 with 12 minutes left in the third quarter.

The Old Dominion offense responded with immediacy on its next drive, as the Monarchs moved with ease for a five-play, 72-yard touchdown drive which was capped off by a 31-yard pass. The two-minute drive made it 17-7 with just under 10 minutes remaining in the third. EMU didn’t back down following the quick touchdown strike though, as the Green and White kept the second half shootout going with another long scoring drive. Starting at the 29, Roback continued to sling it, finding Bailey II on third and seven for 16 yards to get to midfield. On the next play, redshirt freshman Breck Turner broke a 30-yard rush to bust Eastern deep into ODU territory. A pass to Niupalau and another Turner rush put Eastern in the redzone. On second and four from the five, Roback once against dropped a dime into the corner, this time to Niupalau, for his second TD pass of the game, tightening the score back to 17-14 with 7:25 on the clock. The Eagle defense didn’t allow ODU to answer back this time, as the ferocious front line held the Monarchs in check. Redshirt senior Pat O’Connor started with a knocked down pass, which was followed by a stopped run for one yard. On third down, O’Connor and redshirt sophomore Jeremiah Harris, as well as a host of other lineman, finally sacked the ODU QB to force the punt. Eastern continued the second half momentum on its third drive of the half, putting up points on its third straight possession to tie the game. Starting at the 27, Roback completed a pass of five, and followed it with a rush for 12 to the 44. Facing yet another third down, Roback found Bailey II once again in the clutch for 12 for a first down. After a pass interference advanced the ball to the 29, Roback found a seam for a 10-yard pickup into the redzone. Despite getting it to the seven, the drive ultimately stalled, but redshirt freshman Paul Fricano was true from 24 yards out capping the 14-play drive, and tying the ball game into the fourth quarter, 17-17. Coming out of the final break, ODU got back on track with a sevenplay, 72-yard touchdown drive to put the Monarchs back on top, 24-17, with 12:56 remaining in the game. Needing to keep pace, Eastern embarked on its first drive of the final frame. A huge 38-yard pass to Aristilde on the second play got EMU into ODU territory, which was followed immediately by a 23-yard rush from Banham to set up EMU at the 14 just three plays into the drive. Banham continued to grind, getting first down and goal from the four after a pair of rushes. With first and goal though, the ODU defense kept EMU out of the endzone and away from tying the game. Fricano drilled the chip shot, making it 24-20 with 9:08 left to go in the contest. Eastern’s defense turned up clutch on the ensuing possession, forcing just its second three and out of the game to get the ball back with eight minutes to play. ODU’s defense was equally stout though, getting a three and out of its own to force a punt. During the punt though, a 15-yard penalty was called against Old Dominion, keeping EMU’s drive alive. Picking back up at the 50-yard line, Eastern once again could not find a rhythm, as another three and out forced the punt anyways, and ODU regained possession with just 5:21 left to go in the game. The Eagles did not get the ball back, and ODU picked up enough first downs to run out the clock, and seal the 24-20 defeat for EMU. This concluded the 2016 season for Eastern Michigan, as the Eagles finished with its most wins since 1989. Superlatives - EMU broke a Popeyes Bowl record for total plays (85) and pass attempts (47). - Quarterback Brogan Roback broke a Popeyes Bowl record for passing attempts. - Roback became the fourth different quarterback in Popeyes Bowl history to throw for at least 300 yards. - ODU’s Denzel Williams and EMU’s Vince Calhoun became the fourth and fifth players in Popeyes Bowl history to record an interception. - Jaron Johnson set a bowl record with five kickoff returns and with 89 kickoff return yards. - Paul Fricano kicked two field goals to break a Popeyes Bowl record. He also tied the record for attempts with two. - EMU broke a PBB record with 13 third-down conversions. It also broke a record with 20 third-down attempts.

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Scoring Summary: FIRST QUARTER 07:43 ODU DAVIS, Brad 34 yd field goal SECOND QUARTER 07:59 ODU PASCAL, Zach 47 yd pass from WASHINGTON, D. (DAVIS, Brad kick) THIRD QUARTER 12:04 EMU BAILEY, Sergio 5 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) 09:50 ODU FULGHAM, Travis 31 yd pass from WASHINGTON, D. (DAVIS, Brad kick) 07:25 EMU NIUPALAU, Johnnie 5 yd pass from ROBACK, Brogan (FRICANO, Paul kick) 00:12 EMU FRICANO, Paul 24 yd field goal FOURTH QUARTER 12:56 ODU DUHART, J. 5 yd pass from WASHINGTON, D. (DAVIS, Brad kick) 09:08 EMU FRICANO, Paul 19 yd field goal TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

EMU 28 38-170 300 26-47-1 85-470 0-0 1-0 5-89 1-27 3-31.7 1-0 3-15 32:30 13 of 20 0 of 1 4-5 1-5

ODU 20 39-206 188 11-20-1 59-394 0-0 0-0 3-78 1-0 4-39.5 0-0 5-65 27:30 5 of 11 1 of 1 2-2 0-0

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EMU Bowl Records Total Plays

Fumbles Lost

1. 2016

1. 1987

2. 1987

2016

3. 1971

2. 1971

First Downs

Individual Rushing Yards 0

Gary Patton (1987)

146

Tim Packrall (1971)

122

Blake Banham (2016)

Breck Turner (2016)

Penalties

1. 2016

1. 1987

Individual Rushing Attempts

2. 1987

2. 1971

Tim Packrall (1971)

3. 1971

3. 2016

Gary Patton (1987)

Net Yards Rushing

Penalty Yardage

Individual Rushing Touchdowns

1. 1987

212

1. 2016

Bob Foster (1987)

2. 1971

178

2. 1971

Gary Patton (1987)

3. 2016

170

3. 1987

Individual Passing Yardage

Rushing Attempts

Opponent Total Plays

Brogan Roback (2016)

300

1. 1987

1. 1971

Ron Adams (1987)

100

2. 1971

2. 1987

Mike Logan (1971)

3. 2016

59 Individual Pass Completions

Yards Passing

Opponent First Downs

Brogan Roback (2016)

1. 2016

300

1. 2016

Ron Adams (1987)

26 7

2. 1987

131

2. 1987

Mike Logan (1971)

3. 1971

16 Individual Touchdown Passes Thrown

Pass Completions

Opponent Net Yards Rushing

1. 2016

206

2. 1987

2. 1971

106

3. 1971

3. 1987

Pass Attempts

Brogan Roback (2016)

Ron Adams (1987)

Individual Yards Receiving

Dieuly Aristilde (2016)

Opponent Rushing Attempts

Eddie Daugherty (2016)

1. 2016

1. 1971

2. 1971

2. 2016

Individual Passes Caught

3. 1987

Dieuly Aristilde (2016)

Eddie Daugherty (2016)

Passes Intercepted

Opponents Yards Passing

1. 1971

1. 1987

289

Individual Touchdown Passes Caught

2. 2016

188

Craig Ostrander (1987)

3. 1987

3. 1971

170

Segio Bailey (2016)

Johnnie Niupalau (2016)

Total Yards of Offense

Opponent Pass Completions

1. 2016

470

1. 1987

Individual Punts

2. 1987

325

2. 1971

Mike Logan (1971)

6-172

3. 1971

215

3. 2016

Ron Banaitis (1987)

3-122

Punts

Opponent Pass Attempts

Longest Plays

1. 1971

1. 1987

Glennard Smith - KO return (87)

2. 1987

2. 1971

Dieuly Aristilde - reception

2016

3. 2016

Gary Patton - rush (87)

Craig Ostrander - reception (87)

Punt Average

Opponent Passes Intercepted

1987

40.7 (3-122)

1. 1987

2016

38.3 (3-115)

2016

1971

28.7 (6-172)

3. 1971

Fumbles

Opponent Total Yards of Offense

1. 1987

1. 2016

396

2016

2. 1987

370

2. 1971

3. 1971

276

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Coaches and Season Records YEAR W L T PCT PF PA COACH CAPTAIN 1891 0 2 0 .000 4 64 James M. Swift Unknown 1892 2 1 0 .666 36 30 Deane W. Kelly James M. Swift 1893 4 2 0 .666 116 94 Ernest P. Goodrich James M. Swift 1894 5 2 0 .833 176 70 Verne S. Bennett Charles D. Livingston 1895 3 3 0 .500 119 54 Marcus D. Cutler Benjamin J. Watters 1896 4 1 0 .800 110 18 Fred W. Green Benjamin J. Watters 1897 2 3 0 .400 36 62 A.Bird Glaspie George L. Wilson 1898 1 5 2 .250 19 100 Enoch C. Thorne Fred Q. Gorton 1899 1 1 1 .500 29 23 Dwight G. Watson George L. Wood 1900 0 4 0 .000 0 81 Clayton T. Teetzel Austin Jones 1901 3 5 0 .375 58 167 Clayton T. Teetzel Phillip Dennis 1902 1 5 1 .214 43 125 Clayton T. Teetzel Fred Belland 1903 4 4 0 .500 78 88 Hunter Forest Guy E. Bates 1904 6 2 0 .750 121 159 Daniel H. Lawrence Sherman R. Wilson 1905 4 4 0 .500 81 157 Daniel H. Lawrence William Braley 1906 5 0 1 .917 52 11 Henry F. Schulte Leroy N. Brown 1907 3 2 0 .600 72 13 Henry F. Schulte Ashley P. Merrill 1908 1 4 0 .200 15 40 Henry F. Schulte Curry S. Hicks 1909 2 4 0 .333 44 45 Clare S. Hunter Allen F. Sherzer 1910 0 5 1 .083 11 68 Curry S. Hicks Carleton H. Runciman 1911 3 4 0 .429 43 71 Dwight L. Wilson Guy A. Durgan 1912 4 2 1 .646 83 45 Leroy M. Brown S.B. Crouse 1913 2 3 1 .417 44 72 Leroy M. Brown S.B. Crouse 1914 3 2 1 .583 72 46 Dr.Thomas Ransom William A. Kishigo 1915 4 2 1 .642 154 25 Elmer D. Mitchell John B. Hartman 1916 1 2 1 .375 18 33 Elmer D. Mitchell Andrus Wilson 1917 3 4 0 .429 111 80 Elton Rynearson Alex J. Longnecker 1918 1 2 0 .333 26 31 Lynn Bell Malcolm J. MacGregor 1919 4 2 1 .643 73 44 Elton J. Rynearson Clair V. Langton 1920 6 2 0 .750 132 86 Elton J. Rynearson William Hansor 1921 3 3 0 .500 82 50 Joseph McCulloch William E. Foy 1922 3 2 2 .517 31 28 Joseph McCulloch Percy R. Pray 1923 2 5 1 .357 55 104 James M. Brown Malcolm I. Dickie 1924 2 5 1 .357 46 69 James M. Brown Elwood A. Watson 1925 8 0 0 1.000 106 6 Elton J. Rynearson Phillip H. Teufer 1926 6 1 0 .857 113 12 Elton J. Rynearson Harry N. Ockerman 1927 8 0 0 1.000 186 13 Elton J. Rynearson Kenneth J. Matheson 1928 7 1 0 .875 233 43 Elton J. Rynearson Raymond L. Stites 1929 5 1 2 .750 156 45 Elton J. Rynearson Wilbur L. Gunnerson 1930 6 1 0 .857 145 14 Elton J. Rynearson Paul D. Shoemaker 1931 3 2 1 .583 98 54 Elton J. Rynearson Ken Hawk 1932 5 2 0 .714 145 31 Elton J. Rynearson Carl J. Simmons 1933 6 2 0 .750 115 71 Elton J. Rynearson Carl Bowman 1934 5 2 0 .714 109 79 Elton J. Rynearson Charles H. Earl 1935 4 2 2 .625 43 41 Elton J. Rynearson Robert W. Jarosch Homer H. Parker 1936 6 2 0 .750 76 53 Elton J. Rynearson Christopher Wilson 1937 5 2 1 .688 156 59 Elton J. Rynearson August R. DeFroscia 1938 6 1 1 .812 166 36 Elton J. Rynearson George J. Miller Fred J. Gruber 1939 3 3 1 .500 68 64 Elton J. Rynearson Joseph V. Pokrywka 1940 1 5 1 .214 34 125 Elton J. Rynearson Walter Siera 1941 0 5 2 .143 12 65 Elton J. Rynearson Andy L. Newlands 1942 3 3 1 .500 64 81 Elton J. Rynearson Lowell W. Beach Charles Nemeth 1943 2 0 0 1.000 28 0 Elton J. Rynearson William R. Nuse John G. Baker 1944 No Team 1945 5 0 1 .917 45 13 Elton J. Rynearson Bernard T. Dyer 1946 3 4 1 .437 65 80 Elton J. Rynearson James F. Walton 1947 1 6 0 .143 29 106 Elton J. Rynearson Charlie H. Lane 1948 3 5 0 .375 66 114 Elton J. Rynearson Claire E. Ebersole 1949 0 8 0 .000 67 187 Harry N. Ockerman Jack B. Van Wagoner Theodore D. Bott 1950 3 6 0 .333 123 194 Harry N. Ockerman James R. Wichterman 1951 4 5 0 .444 186 183 Harry N. Ockerman Kenneth H. Wegner 1952 5 3 1 .611 154 146 Fred D. Trosko Christ Armelagos 1953 7 1 1 .833 212 105 Fred D. Trosko Robert L. Boyd 1954 8 1 0 .888 210 67 Fred D. Trosko Nicholas Manych 1955 7 2 0 .778 138 70 Fred D. Trosko Barry C. Basel 1956 4 4 0 .500 158 84 Fred D. Trosko Thomas McCormick 1957 6 3 0 .667 237 127 Fred D. Trosko Dr. Walter Gerald Brown 1958 4 5 0 .444 108 88 Fred D. Trosko Chares J. Shonta 1959 1 7 0 .125 50 217 Fred D. Trosko Dave L. Longridge 1960 0 8 1 .055 38 230 Fred D. Trosko Alfred E. Iverson 1961 0 8 1 .055 49 171 Fred D. Trosko Norm Jacobs, Don Drinkhahn 1962 2 5 0 .286 84 104 Fred D. Trosko Al Vadasy, Leroy Fahle 1963 2 6 0 .250 96 201 Fred D. Trosko Dempster Ross, Terry Hurley 1964 4 3 0 .571 110 73 Fred D. Trosko George Hanoian, Bill MacGillivray Head, Ed Mass 1965 3 4 1 .437 125 129 Jerry Raymond Jim Hadley, Hildred Lewis 1966 5 3 1 .611 100 87 Jerry Raymond Jonas Halonen,Lonny 1967 6 3 0 .666 173 77 Dan Boisture Ron Arnold, Bob Edelbrock 1968 8 2 0 .800 248 91 Dan Boisture Ivory Hood, John Schmidt 1969 5 4 0 .555 255 106 Dan Boisture Bob Lints, Gary Matsche 1970 7 2 1 .750 237 109 Dan Boisture Pete Kalogeras, Mike Yankee 1971 7 1 2 .800 228 85 Dan Boisture Dave Pureifory 1972 6 4 0 .600 202 162 Dan Boisture Darrell Mossburg, Bill Dulac 1973 6 4 0 .600 265 190 Dan Boisture David Boone, Jim Grace 1974 4 6 1 .409 143 178 George Mans John Banaszak, Mike Nally 1975 4 6 0 .400 198 171 George Mans Ric Franz, Rod Luplow 1976 2 9 0 .182 132 355 Ed Chlebek Rod Slater, Darrion Price 1977 8 3 0 .727 239 195 Ed Chlebek Al Slamer, Ron Johnson Terry Butz 1978 3 7 0 .300 122 238 Mike Stock Rollie Hansen, Gordon Skotarczyk Tom Williams

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YEAR W L T PCT PF PA COACH CAPTAIN 1979 2 8 1 .227 113 236 Mike Stock Doug Crisan, Kevin Wilkinson 1980 1 9 0 .100 81 322 Mike Stock Brian Cotton, Scott Davis 1981 0 11 0 .000 88 338 Mike Stock Mike Price Kahle Strickland 1982 1 9 1 .136 85 205 Mike Stock Chris Babini 0 3 0 .000 19 98 (3 games) David Marshall 1 6 1 .188 66 107 Bob LaPointe (8 games) 1983 1 10 0 .091 134 276 Jim Harkema (By Game) 1984 2 7 2 .272 151 221 Jim Harkema (By Game) 1985 4 7 0 .364 188 252 Jim Harkema (By Game) 1986 6 5 0 .545 222 228 Jim Harkema (By Game) 1987 10 2 0 .833 343 237 Jim Harkema (By Game) 1988 6 3 1 .650 173 200 Jim Harkema (By Game) 1989 7 3 1 .682 252 196 Jim Harkema (By Game) 1990 2 9 0 .182 179 311 Jim Harkema (By Game) 1991 3 7 1 .318 144 232 Jim Harkema (By Game) 1992 1 10 0 .000 117 336 Jim Harkema (By Game) 0 4 0 .000 47 127 (4 games) 1 6 0 .143 70 209 Jan Quarless (7 gms) (By Game) 1993 4 7 0 .364 163 220 Ron Cooper (By Game) 1994 5 6 0 .455 247 285 Ron Cooper (By Game) 1995 6 5 0 .546 363 335 Rick Rasnick Steve Clay, Kevin Kwiatkowski, Reese McCaskill, Barry Stokes 1996 3 8 0 .273 210 284 Rick Rasnick Charlie Batch, Matt Gregory, Kevin Kwiatkowski 1997 4 7 0 .364 329 352 Rick Rasnick Charlie Batch, Jermaine Brooks, Lional Dalton, Savon Edwards 1998 3 8 0 .273 216 309 Rick Rasnick L.J. Shelton, Justin Ventura, Derek Vitatoe 1999 4 7 0 .363 239 338 Rick Rasnick Walter Church, 4 6 0 .400 216 308 (10 games) Donald McCall, 0 1 0 .000 23 30 Tony Lombardi(1 gm) Ashley Travis, Tom Michel, Brandon Campbell 2000 3 8 0 .273 209 350 Jeff Woodruff Walter Church, Craig Cipa, Jason Short, Jeremaine Kyles,Clifton Robinson 2001 2 9 0 .181 197 356 Jeff Woodruff Cory Annett, Kenny Philpot, Scott Russell 2002 3 9 0 .250 286 566 Jeff Woodruff Jari Brown,Dave Lusky, Kevin Walter, Kevin Zureki 2003 3 9 0 .250 205 371 Jeff Woodruff David Lusky, Jamie Manor 1 8 0 .111 124 306 (9 games) Lloyd Wilson, Kevin Zureki 2 1 0 .667 81 65 Al Lavan (3 games) 2004 4 7 0 .364 328 458 Jeff Genyk Kevin Harrison, Tom Kaleita 2005 4 7 0 .364 240 295 Jeff Genyk Matt Bohnet, Mike Romeli, Rontrell Woodruff 2006 1 11 0 .083 167 322 Jeff Genyk Kevin Howe, Eric Deslauriers 2007 4 8 0 .333 290 374 Jeff Genyk Ken Bohnet, Jason Jones, Darran Matthew, Andy Schmitt, Pierre Walker 2008 3 9 0 .250 309 427 Jeff Genyk Daniel Holtzclaw, Tyler Jones, T.J. Lang, Andy Schmitt, Jacob Wyatt 2009 0 12 0 .000 197 459 Ron English Brandon Downs, Andy Schmitt 2010 2 10 0 .167 228 527 Ron English (By Game) 2011 6 6 0 .500 255 292 Ron English (By Game) 2012 2 10 0 .167 200 264 Ron English (By Game) 2013 2 10 0 .167 226 542 Ron English (By Game) 1 8 0 .111 174 410 (9 games) (By Game) 1 2 0 .333 52 132 Stan Parrish (3 games) 2014 2 10 0 .167 182 491 Chris Creighton Pudge Cotton, Lincoln Hansen, Pat O’Connor 2015 1 11 0 .083 305 505 Chris Creighton Pat O’Connor, Great Ibe, Anthony Zappone, Andrew Wylie, Dustin Creel, Dylan Mulder 2016 7 6 0 .538 385 388 Chris Creighton Pat O’Connor, Cole Gardner, Mike Brown Shaq Vann Totals 448 582 47 .438 17,126 20,620 (Ties count as 1/2 won, 1/2 lost)

Lloyd Olds, Elton J. Rynearson and Bingo Brown at the 1963 Football Bust

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Coaches and Season Records All-Time Coaches’ Records NAME YEARS SEA. W L T PCT PF PA James M. Swift 1891 1 0 2 0 .000 4 64 Deane W. Kelley 1892 1 2 1 0 .666 36 30 Ernest Goodrich 1893 1 4 2 0 .666 116 94 Verne S. Bennett 1894 1 5 2 0 .714 176 70 Marcus Cutler 1895 1 3 3 0 .500 119 54 Fred Green 1896 1 4 1 0 .800 110 18 A. Bird Glaspie 1897 1 2 3 0 .400 36 62 Enoch C. Thorne 1898 1 1 5 2 .250 19 100 Dwight Watson 1899 1 1 1 1 .500 29 44 Clayton T. Teetzel 1900-1902 3 4 14 1 .236 101 373 Hunter Forest 1903 1 4 4 0 .500 78 88 Daniel H. Lawrence 1904-1905 2 10 6 0 .571 202 316 Henry F. Schulte 1906-1908 3 9 6 1 .594 139 64 Clare Hunter 1909 1 2 4 0 .333 44 45 Curry Hicks 1910 1 0 5 1 .083 11 68 Dwight Wilson 1911 1 3 4 0 .429 43 71 Leroy Brown 1912-1913 2 6 5 2 .462 127 117 Dr. Thomas Ransom 1914 1 3 2 1 .500 72 46 Elmer C. Mitchell 1915-1916 2 5 4 2 .455 172 58 Elton J. Rynearson 1917, 1919-1920 1925-1948 26 114 58 15 .648 2,574 1,415 Lynn Bell 1918 1 1 2 0 .333 26 35 Joseph McCulloch 1921-1922 2 6 5 2 .462 113 78 James Brown 1923-1924 2 4 10 2 .250 101 173 Harry Ockerman 1949-1951 3 7 19 0 .269 376 564 Fred Trosko 1952-1964 13 50 56 4 .455 1,644 1,683 2 8 7 2 .529 225 216 Jim Harkema guided the EMU team to victory in the Jerry Raymond 1965-1966 1967-1973 7 45 20 3 .662 1,608 820 1987 California Bowl. Harkema was selected to the Dan Boisture George Mans 1974-1975 2 8 12 1 .381 341 349 EMU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999. Ed Chlebek 1976-1977 2 10 12 0 .478 371 550 Mike Stock 1978-1982 5 6 38 1 .127 423 1,232 Bob LaPointe 1982 (8 games) (1) 1 6 1 .188 66 107 Jim Harkema 1983-1992 10 41 57 5 .422 1,835 2,280 Jan Quarless 1992 (7 games) (1) 1 6 0 .143 70 209 Ron Cooper 1993-1994 2 9 13 0 .409 410 506 Rick Rasnick 1995-1999 5 20 34 0 .370 1,334 1,588 Tony Lombardi 1999 (1 game) (1) 0 1 0 .000 23 30 Jeff Woodruff 2000-2003 4 9 34 0 .209 816 1,578 Al Lavan 2003 (3 games) (1) 2 1 0 .667 81 65 Jeff Genyk 2004-2008 5 16 42 0 .276 1,420 1,890 Ron English 2009-13 5 11 46 0 .193 1.101 2,139 Stan Parrish 2013 (3 games) (1) 1 2 0 .333 52 132 Chris Creighton 2014-Present 3 10 27 0 .270 872 1,384 TOTALS 125 448 582 47 .438 17,126 20,620

While not an EMU head coach, Hall of Fame coach Lloyd Carr spent two years in Ypsilanti as an assistant coach on Head Coach Ed Chlebek’s staff. Carr coached defensive backs in 1976 and linebackers in 1977. Carr retired from the University of Michigan after the 2007 season and recorded a 122-40 record Dan Boisture (center) directed the EMU football team for seven seasons (1967-73). Boisture was named during his 13 seasons as the Wolverines’ head to the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. man.

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Total Offense Records SEASON TOTAL OFFENSE LEADERS SINCE 1952 Year 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 178

Name Bob Middlekauff Bob Middlekauff Bob Middlekauff Tom McCormick Kerry Keating Kerry Keating John Kubiak Dave Longridge Bill Yanis George Beaudette Tom Prieur Donald Oboza William MacGillivray Edward Mass Lonny Head John Vaccarelli Arnold Fontes Donald Stewart Larry Ratcliff Larry Ratcliff Mike Strickland Mike Strickland Mike Strickland Clarence Chapman Steve Raklovits Steve Raklovits Bert Beaney Scott Davis Scott Davis J.F. Green Steve Coulter Steve Coulter Robert Gordon Ron Adams Ron Adams Ron Adams Tom Sullivan Tom Sullivan Shane Jackson Kwame McKinnon Kwesi Ramsey Michael Armour Michael Armour Charlie Batch Walter Church Charlie Batch Walter Church Walter Church Walter Church Kainoa Akina Troy Edwards Anthony Sherrell Matt Bohnet Matt Bohnet Andy Schmitt Andy Schmitt Andy Schmitt

Yards 540 675 934 461 417 563 410 517 388 703 878 784 772 776 455 754 908 1,144 1,011 1,188 924 1,105 1,203 634 908 2,138 862 1,864 1,089 1,197 1,292 1,886 1,036 967 2,045 1,952 1,534 1,858 1,454 1,168 834 1,359 1,637 3,229 1,900 3,390 2,555 1,937 2,236 1,681 2,667 1,531 3,231 2,431 1,216 1,892 2,815

Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Name Alex Gillett Alex Gillett Alex Gillett Tyler Benz Tyler Benz Reginald Bell Brogan Roback Brogan Roback

Yards 1,247 2,399 1,927 1,630 1,501 1,859 2,351 2,694

Don Oboza (1961-63) led EMU in total offense during the 1963 season.

Steve Raklovits (1973-77) goes down the line against Central Michigan. Raklovits ranks fourth on EMU’s career total offense chart at 3,558 yards, including 2,138 during the 1977 season.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Total Offense Records TOTAL PLAYS (PASS AND RUSH)

Game Tot. Name Date Opponent 89 Andy Schmitt 11-28-08 vs. Central Michigan 83 Andy Schmitt 11-22-08 at Temple 79 Brogan Roback 11-8-16 at Ball State 70 Charlie Batch 10-28-95 at Toledo 67 Charlie Batch 11-4-95 at Miami 67 Walter Church 10-19-96 at Central Michigan 67 Reginald Bell 11-22-14 at Ball State 66 Matt Bohnet 9-24-05 at Central Michigan 65 Matt Bohnet 9-10-04 vs. Toledo 64 Matt Bohnet 11-5-05 vs. Western Michigan 61 Kyle McMahon 10-19-07 vs. Northwestern 60 Charlie Batch 10-7-95 vs. Central Michigan 60 Walter Church 9-3-98 vs. Northern Iowa 60 Kainoa Akina 11-10-01 at Central Michigan 59 Walter Church 10-10-98 vs. Central Michigan 59 Reginald Bell 10-25-14 at UMass 57 Charlie Batch 11-1-97 vs. Western Michigan 57 Walter Church 11-13-99 at Central Michigan 57 Matt Bohnet 10-30-04 at Bowling Green 57 Matt Bohnet 11-6-04 vs. Central Michigan 56 Steve Coulter 11-12-83 vs. Miami 56 Kainoa Akina 11-24-01 at Akron 55 Matt Bohnet 9-10-05 vs. UL-Lafayette 54 Walter Church 10-9-99 vs. Western Michigan 54 Troy Edwards 11-16-02 vs. Northern Illinois 54 Chinedu Okoro 9-13-03 at Akron 54 Matt Bohnet 10-20-04 vs. Idaho 54 Matt Bohnet 10-1-05 vs. Kent State 54 Tyler Jones 10-14-06 at Bowling Green 53 Walter Church 10-12-96 vs. Miami 53 Walter Church 9-18-99 at Miami 53 Kainoa Akina 10-13-01 vs. Ball State 53 Matt Bohnet 10-9-04 at Ball State 53 Andy Schmitt 11-11-06 vs. Navy 53 Alex Gillett 10-16-10 at Ball State 52 Walter Church 11-02-96 vs. Ball State 52 Charlie Batch 9-27-97 at Central Michigan 52 Walter Church 9-23-00 at Temple 52 Walter Church 11-11-00 vs. Northern Illinois 52 Andy Schmitt 10-25-08 at Ball State 52 Alex Gillett 11-14-09 vs. Western Michigan 52 Brogan Roback 12-23-16 vs. Old Dominion 51 Steve Raklovits 10-22-77 vs. Kent State 51 Michael Armour 9-18-93 vs. Western Illinois 51 Charlie Batch 9-13-97 at Toledo 51 Charlie Batch 9-20-97 vs. Kent State 51 Charlie Batch 11-15-97 at UCF 51 Kainoa Akina 10-6-01 at UConn 50 Chinedu Okoro 9-4-03 vs. Western Illinois 50 Andy Schmitt 9-23-06 vs. Central Michigan 50 Andy Schmitt 9-30-06 at Louisiana Lafayette 50 Brogan Roback 11-16-16 vs. Northern Illinois 50 Brogan Roback 10-22-16 at Western Michigan 49 Walter Church 9-9-00 vs. Miami 49 Alex Gillett 11-27-09 at Akron 48 Charlie Batch 10-4-97 vs. Ohio 48 Charlie Batch 11-8-97 at Northern Illinois 48 Brogan Roback 10-29-16 vs. Miami 48 Brogan Roback 11-22-16 vs. Central Michigan 47 Accomplished seven times

Doug Crisan (1976-79) totaled 1,886 career yards from the fullback position. He ranks ninth on EMU’s career rushing chart.

George Beaudette (1960-61) led EMU in total offense in 1961 and passing yardage during the 1960 and 1961 seasons.

Season Tot. Name 534 Matt Bohnet 519 Charlie Batch 482 Charlie Batch 474 Andy Schmitt 455 Troy Edwards 435 Brogan Roback 429 Matt Bohnet 426 Walter Church 426 Walter Church 408 Alex Gillett 406 Walter Church 399 Walter Church 379 Brogan Roback 370 Steve Coulter 367 Alex Gillett 351 Kainoa Akina 338 Anthony Sherrell 333 Steve Raklovits 329 Ron Adams 322 Andy Schmitt 321 J.F. Green 320 Andy Schmitt 317 Reginald Bell 313 Scott Davis 306 Tom Sullivan 302 Ron Adams 298 Chinedu Okoro 287 Michael Armour 285 Shane Jackson 284 Stephen Whitfield 282 Mike Strickland 279 Tyler Benz 266 Scott Davis 266 Tom Sullivan 265 Kwame McKinnon 263 Robert Gordon 263 Perry Foster 262 Steve Coulter 261 Tyler Benz 259 Michael Armour 248 Gary Patton 246 Bobby Windom 241 Tyler Jones 240 Steve Raklovits

Year 2004 1997 1995 2008 2002 2016 2005 1996 2000 2010 1998 1999 2015 1983 2011 2001 2003 1977 1986 2007 1981 2006 2014 1979 1989 1987 2003 1994 1990 1994 1974 2012 1980 1988 1991 1984 1989 1982 2013 1993 1987 1977 2006 1976

Career Tot. 1,657 1,210 1,179 1,166 1,010 896 735 707 700 674 665 662 635 630 618 582 568 542 518 502 500 498 484 481 478 471 429 421 419 415 402 351 331 321 321 320 317 317 314 310 308 304 298 298

Name Years Walter Church 96-00 Andy Schmitt 2006-09 Charle Batch 94-97 Alex Gillett 2009-12 Brogan Roback 2013-Pres. Ron Adams 84-87 Steve Raklovits 73-77 Gary Patton 84-87 Scott Davis 78-81 Matt Bohnet 2004-05 Mike Strickland 72-74 Steve Coulter 81-83 Anthony Sherrell 2002-05 Ricky Calhoun 80-83 Troy Edwards 99-02 Tom Sullivan 86-89 Michael Armour 93-95 Tyler Benz 2011-13 Robert Gordon 82-85 Stephen Whitfield 91-94 Bob Middlekauff 51-54 Dwayne Priest 2007-10 Bobby Windom 75-78 Doug Crisan 76-79 Larry Ratcliff 69-71 Jerry Mucha 73-76 Don Stewart 68-69 Bronson Hill 2011-14 Tyler Jones 2005-08 Reginald Bell 2014-Pres. Steve Raklovits 73-76 Kainoa Akina 2001 Shane Jackson 88-91 J.F. Green 1981 Darius Jackson 2012-15 Bob Foster 85-88 Savon Edwards 94-97 Kyle McMahon 2007-09 Pierre Walker 200-06 Eddie Nwagbaraocha 90-93 Kwame McKinnon 91-92 Don Oboza 61-63 Mike Yankee 67-70 Chinedu Okoro 2002-03

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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Total Offense Records GAME TOTAL OFFENSE (YARDS)

Tot. 554 510 509 504 469 466 455 444 433 430 426 406 404 403 401 393 392 392 385 385 379 379 373 368 368 365 364 356 354 352 351 348 347 346 342 340 335 335 333 333 328 327 326 326 325 324 323 317 316 312 310 310 310 310 309 308 307 305 304 301 298 298 297 296 294 291 291 289 288 288

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Name Andy Schmitt Reginald Bell Brogan Roback Andy Schmitt Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Alex Gillett Matt Bohnet Walter Church Matt Bohnet Matt Bohnet Walter Church Brogan Roback Matt Bohnet Kainoa Akina Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Troy Edwards Tyler Benz Michael Armour Charlie Batch Alex Gillett Walter Church Brogan Roback Matt Bohnet Matt Bohnet Walter Church Charlie Batch Brogan Roback Walter Church Matt Bohnet Charlie Batch Reginald Bell Troy Edwards Walter Church Walter Church Walter Church Brogan Roback Todd Porter Brogan Roback Steve Raklovits Charlie Batch Kyle McMahon Don Stewart Charlie Batch Alex Gillett Matt Bohnet Reginald Bell Robert Gordon Shane Jackson Matt Bohnet Tyler Jones Brogan Roback Andy Schmitt Charlie Batch Kyle McMahon Walter Chruch Walter Church Todd Porter Walter Church Andy Schmitt Brogan Roback Matt Bohnet Matt Bohnet Larry Ratcliff Alex Gillett Kainoa Akina Bill MacGillivray Troy Edwards

Date 11-28-08 11-22-14 11-8-16 11-22-08 10-11-97 11-1-97 10-28-95 10-16-10 9-24-05 10-17-98 10-9-04 9-18-04 10-19-96 11-22-16 11-5-05 11-24-01 9-23-95 11-4-95 10-5-02 10-20-12 9-18-93 10-7-95 11-13-10 11-11-00 10-15-16 10-30-04 11-6-04 9-23-00 11-18-95 10-22-16 10-3-98 9-10-05 8-31-96 10-11-14 9-28-02 9-19-98 10-26-96 10-16-99 9-12-15 9-10-16 12-23-16 10-22-77 9-20-97 10-19-07 11-15-69 9-13-97 11-12-11 9-25-04 11-15-14 9-29-84 10-27-90 11-12-05 8-31-06 10-29-16 11-11-06 11-19-94 9-20-08 10-9-99 11-13-99 9-17-16 10-10-98 10-25-08 9-19-15 10-16-04 10-2-04 10-16-71 11-14-09 11-10-01 11-7-64 10-12-02

Opponent vs. Central Michigan at Ball State at Ball State at Temple vs. Ball State vs. Western Michigan at Toledo at Ball State at Central Michigan at Western Michigan at Ball State vs. Toledo at Central Michigan vs. Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan at Akron vs. Ohio at Miami vs. Akron vs. Army vs. Western Illinois vs. Central Michigan at Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois at Ohio at Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan at Temple at Kent State at Western Michigan at Kent State vs. Louisiana Lafayette vs. Temple vs. Buffalo vs. Southern Illinois at Michigan vs. Kent State vs. Ohio at Wyoming at Missouri vs. Old Dominion vs. Kent State vs. Kent State vs. Northwestern at Ball State at Toledo vs. Buffalo vs. Eastern Illinois at Western Michigan at Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan vs. Ball State at Ball State vs, Miami vs. Navy vs. Toledo at Maryland vs. Western Michigan at Central Michigan at Charlotte vs. Central Michigan at Ball State vs. Ball State at Western Michigan vs. Idaho vs. Eastern Kentucky vs. Western Michigan at Central Michigan at Case Western at Ohio

Bill MacGillivray (1961-64) put together 288 yards of total offense against Case Western in 1964; that mark is the most by any EMU player prior to 1970.

Scott Davis (No. 9 - 1978-81) led Eastern Michigan in total yards in 1979 and 1980 and finished with 3,455 career yards of total offense, including 3,398 yards of passing.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Total Offense Records Season Tot. 3,390 3,231 3,229 2,917 2,815 2,669 2,555 2,431 2,399 2,351 2,236 2,138 2,045 2,240 1,952 1,937 1,900 1,892 1,886 1,864 1,859 1,858 1,681 1,643 1,637 1,630 1,534 1,531 1,501 1,409 1,359 1,322 1,292 1,254 1,247 1,237 1,232 1,221 1,197 1,196 1,188 1,168 1,144 1,105

SEASON AND CAREER TOTAL OFFENSE (YARDS) Name Charlie Batch Matt Bohnet Charlie Batch Brogan Roback Andy Schmitt Troy Edwards Walter Church Matt Bohnet Alex Gillett Brogan Roback Walter Church Steve Raklovits Ron Adams Alex Gillett Ron Adams Walter Church Walter Church Andy Schmitt Steve Coulter Scott Davis Reginald Bell Tom Sullivan Kainoa Akina Andy Schmitt Michael Armour Tyler Benz Tom Sullivan Anthony Sherrell Tyler Benz Shane Jackson Michael Armour Bobby Windom Steve Coulter Gary Patton Alex Gillett Todd Porter Stephen Whitfield Mike Strickland J.F. Green Chinedu Okoro Larry Ratcliff Kwame McKinnon Don Stewart Mike Strickland

Year 1997 2004 1995 2016 2008 2002 1998 2005 2010 2015 2000 1977 1986 2011 1987 1999 1996 2007 1983 1979 2014 1989 2001 2006 1994 2012 1988 2003 2013 1990 1993 1977 1982 1987 2009 2016 1994 1974 1981 2003 1971 1991 1969 1973

Ricky Calhoun (1980-83) was involved in 630 plays in his career at Eastern, totaling 2,665 yards of offense.

Charlie Batch (1994-97) set the EMU career record for total offensive yards with 7,715 from 1994-97. That record was broken by Walter Church.

Career Tot. 8,628 7,715 6,836 6,745 6,033 5,259 4,988 3,558 3,547 3,455 3,449 3,439 3,295 3,234 3,147 3,139 2,888 2,848 2,665 2,595 2,453 2,357 2,295 2,168 2,167 2,147 2,127 1,945 1,886 1,754 1,740 1,740 1,681 1,646 1,623

Walter Church (1996-2000) became the first EMU player ever to eclipse 8,000 career yards of total offense.

Name Walter Church Charlie Batch Alex Gillett Andy Schmitt Brogan Roback Ron Adams Matt Bohnet Steve Raklovits Gary Patton Scott Davis Tom Sullivan Troy Edwards Steve Coulter Mike Strickland Tyler Benz Michael Armour Anthony Sherrell Larry Ratcliff Ricky Calhoun Bobby Windom Bob Middlekauff Bronson Hill Reginald Bell Don Stewart Stephen Whitfield Savon Edwards Robert Gordon Jerry Mucha Doug Crisan Kyle McMahon Mike Scott Tyler Jones Kainoa Akina Tyler Benz Shane Jackson

Years 96-00 94-97 2009-12 2006-09 2013-Pres. 84-87 2004-05 73-77 84-87 78-81 86-89 99-02 81-83 72-74 2011-13 93-95 2002-05 69-71 80-83 75-78 51-54 2011-14 2014-15 69-70 91-94 94-97 82-85 75-76 76-79 2007-09 93, 95-97 2005-08 2001 2012 88-91

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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Scoring Records TOUCHDOWNS

Game Total Name Date Opponent 4 Kerry Keating 11-2-57 at Northern Illinois 4 Dennis Hewitt 11-9-68 vs. Northern Iowa 4 Dennis Hewitt 11-1-69 at Northeastern 4 Larry Ratcliff 11-14-70 vs. Ball State 4 Larry Ratcliff 9-18-71 vs. Quantico Marines 4 Tim Packrall 10-30-71 vs. Northern Michigan 4 Reggie Garrett 11-23-73 vs. Weber State 4 Gary Patton 10-17-87 vs. Ball State 4 Ime Akpan 9-28-02 vs. Southern Illinois 4 Anthony Sherrell 11-15-03 vs. Ball State 4 Anthony Sherrell 10-2-04 vs. Idaho 4 Eric Deslauriers 11-6-04 vs. Central Mich. 4 Bronson Hill 10-13-12 vs. Toledo Season Total Name Year 16 Darius Jackson 2015 15 Kerry Keating 1957 15 Ime Akpan 2002 13 Gary Patton 1987 13 Anthony Sherrell 2003 13 Eric Deslauriers 2004 12 Anthony Sherrell 2004 12 Terrence Blevins 2008 11 Virgil Windom 1954 11 Reggie Garrett 1973 11 Bob Foster 1987 10 Larry Ratcliff 1970 10 Bobby Windom 1977 10 Gary Patton 1986 10 Pierre Walker 2007 9 Dennis Hewitt 1969 9 Larry Ratcliff 1971 9 Don Madden 1972 9 Mike Strickland 1973 9 Stephen Whitfield 1994 9 Steve Clay 1995 9 Kevin Walter 2002 9 Ian Eriksen 2016 8 Accomplished five times

Game Total 26 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

POINTS Name Eric Deslauriers Kerry Keating Dennis Hewitt Dennis Hewitt Larry Ratcliff Larry Ratcliff Tim Packrall Reggie Garrett Gary Patton Ime Akpan Anthony Sherrell Anthony Sherrell

Date 11-6-04 11-2-57 11-9-68 11-1-69 11-14-70 9-18-71 10-30-71 11-22-73 10-17-87 9-28-02 11-15-03 10-2-04

Opponent vs. Central Michigan at Northern Illinois vs. Northern Iowa at Northeastern vs. Ball State vs. Quantico Marines vs. Northern Michigan vs. Weber State vs. Ball State vs. Southern Illinois vs. Ball State vs. Idaho

Season No. Name 99 Paul Fricano 96 Darius Jackson 95 Andrew Wellock 90 Kerry Keating 90 Ime Akpan 84 Eric Deslauriers 78 Gary Patton 78 Anthony Sherrell 76 Andrew Wellock 75 Toller Starnes 74 Tim Henneghan 74 Justin Ventura 72 Anthony Sherrell 72 Terrence Blevins 69 Justin Ventura 69 Kody Fulkerson 69 Dylan Mulder 68 Bob Foster 66 Virgil Windom 66 Reggie Garrett 66 Mike Strickland 65 Andrew Wellock 64 Tim Henneghan 63 Andrew Wellock 60 Larry Ratcliff 60 Bobby Windom Career 60 Gary Patton Total Name Year 60 Pierre Walker 31 Gary Patton 84-87 Bob Edelbrock (1965-67) led Eastern Michigan in scoring 57 Arnold Fontes 28 Anthony Sherrell 2002-05 in both the 1966 and 1967 seasons. 55 Toller Starnes 27 Eric Deslauriers 2003-06 26 Larry Ratcliff 69-71 Career 25 Kerry Keating 54-57 No. Name 23 Bob Foster 86-88 299 Andrew Wellock 22 Dwayne Priest 2007-10 239 Justin Ventura 21 Virgil Windom 53-55 209 Dylan Mulder 21 Darius Jackson 2012-15 206 Tim Henneghan 20 Mike Strickland 72-74 186 Gary Patton 20 Savon Edwards 94-97 168 Toller Starnes 20 Kevin Walter 99-02 168 Anthony Sherrell 19 Dick Moseley 51-54 168 Eric Deslauriers 19 Charles Nash 87-90 156 Larry Ratcliff 19 Ime Akpan 01-02 150 Kerry Keating 18 Steve Clay 92-95 138 Bob Foster 17 Don Madden 67-68, 71-72 132 Dwayne Priest 17 Dennis Hewitt 68-69 126 Dick Moseley 17 Bobby Windom 75-78 126 Virgil Windom Dave Diles, Sr. (left), long-time national sports 17 Doug Crisan 76-79 broadcaster and father of former EMU Athletics 126 Darius Jackson 17 Mike Scott 93, 95-97 Director Dave Diles, Jr., interviews EMU’s Gary Patton 120 Mike Strickland 16 Andy Schmitt 2005-09 120 Savon Edwards prior to the 1987 California Bowl. 15 Jerome Adams 94-97 120 Kevin Walter 15 Bronson Hill 2011-14 119 Clarence Chapman 15 Ryan Brumfield 2011-14 119 Joe Carithers

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Year 2016 2015 2004 1957 2002 2004 1987 2003 2005 1999 1989 1997 2004 2008 1995 2011 2015 1987 1954 1973 1973 2003 1987 2006 1970 1977 1986 2007 1968 2000 Years 2003-06 95-98 2012-15 86-89 84-87 98-01 2002-05 2003-06 69-71 54-57 86-88 2007-10 51-54 53-55 2012-15 72-74 94-97 99-02 73-74 2008-09

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Scoring Records SEASON SCORING LEADERS SINCE 1952 Year 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993

Name Dick Moseley Nick Manych Virgil Windom Virgil Windom Kerry Keating Kerry Keating John Kubiak John Malone Ron Gulyas Pat Dignan Laverne Mann Terry Hurley Terry Hurley Peter DiMercurio Lonny Head Bob Edelbrock Bob Edelbrock Arnold Fontes Dennis Hewitt Larry Ratcliff Larry Ratcliff Don Madden Reggie Garrett Clarence Chapman Carl Hughes Doug Crisan Carlos Henderson Bobby Windom Craig Motzer Doug Crisan Tom Parm Albert Williams Ricky Calhoun Ricky Calhoun Ricky Simpson Mario Ferretti Don Vesling Gary Patton Gary Patton Bob Foster Tim Henneghan Jim Langeloh Jim Langeloh Mike Graff Cameron Moss Carson Green

TD PAT FG 7 7 11 7 7 15 3 3 2 1 2 2 8 4 4 4 14 3 5 4 15 2 5 21 2 9 10 9 9 11 6 6 4 4 10 0 8-9 6-12 4 4 5 5 5 5 0 15-16 11-15 3 4-5 7-11 10 13 0-1 8 0 26-28 16-22 0 15-17 12-24 0 11-13 9-18 4 4 0 17 6

Pts 42 42 66 42 42 90 18 18 14 12 12 48 24 24 47 30 45 57 54 60 54 54 66 36 36 24 24 60 26 24 24 30 30 30 30 48 43 60 78 48 74 51 38 24 24 35

Year 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Name Stephen Whitfield Justin Ventura Justin Ventura Justin Ventura Justin Ventura Toller Starnes Toller Starnes Kevin Walter Ime Akpan Anthony Sherrell Andrew Wellock Andrew Wellock Andrew Wellock Pierre Walker Terrence Blevins Joe Carrithers Dwayne Priest Kody Fulkerson Dylan Mulder Dylan Mulder Ryan Brumfield Dylan Mulder Darius Jackson Paul Fricano

TD PAT FG 9 0 36-40 11-14 0 17-20 11-20 0 37-39 12-15 0 23-25 8-18 0 17-21 24-25 0 22-23 11-14 6 15 13 0 32-33 21-23 0 22-24 18-25 0 15-15 16-22 10 12 0 21-22 10-17 8 0 27-30 14-21 0 10-11 24-27 0 24-26 6-11 7 0 8-12 20-22 16 0 19-24 42-43

Pts 54 69 50 73 47 75 55 36 90 78 95 76 63 60 72 51 48 69 54 42 42 44 96 99

Pat Dignan (1960-62) led the then-Hurons in scoring in 1960 with a pair of touchdowns.

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These are the highest-scoring games by two teams in EMU history (home and away):

HOME

Pts. Date Opponent Score 119 11-6-04 vs. Central Michigan (4 OT) W, 61-58* 108 11-28-08 vs. Central Michigan W, 56-52 99 10-13-12 vs. Toledo L, 47-52 94 9-26-15 vs. Army L, 36-58 93 9-28-02 vs. Southern Ill. (2 OT) W, 48-45 86 10-20-12 vs. Army W, 48-38 86 10-2-04 vs. Idaho L, 41-45 86 10-29-15 vs. Western Michigan L, 28-58 84 10-19-13 vs. Ohio L, 28-56 80 11-5-05 vs. Western Michigan L, 36-44* 79 9-20-97 vs. Kent State L, 38-41 79 11-1-97 vs. Western Michigan L, 38-41 78 9-7-02 vs. Toledo L, 13-65 77 11-19-94 vs. Toledo W, 40-37 *EMU home game played at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.

AWAY

Pts. 127 107 96 93 93 91 90 89 89 87 86 83 82 82 80

Date 11-24-01 11-22-08 9-9-95 9-25-10 11-16-07 10-27-51 10-31-09 9-23-00 11-8-16 9-20-14 11-13-04 10-17-15 10-5-02 9-10-16 10-17-98

Opponent at Akron (3OT) at Temple at Pittsburgh at Ohio State at Central Michigan at Western Illinois at Arkansas at Temple at Ball State at Michigan State at Kent State at Toledo at Ohio at Missouri at Western Michigan

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Score L, L, L, L, W, L, L, L, W, L, L, L, L, L, L,

62-65 52-55 30-66 20-73 48-45 28-63 27-63 40-49 48-41 14-73 17-69 20-63 27-55 21-61 35-45

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Passing Records THE LONGEST PASS PLAYS

89 yards - Walter Church to Eric Powell at Western Michigan (10-17-98) 80 yards - Herman Carroll to Kerry Keating vs. Central Michigan (11-5-55) TD 80 yards - Walter Church to Jermaine Sheffield at Western Michigan (10-17-98) TD 79 yards - Charlie Batch to Ta-if Kumasi vs. Akron (10-18-97) TD 79 yards - Tyler Jones to Eric Deslauriers at Bowling Green (10-14-06) TD 78 yards - Michael Armour to Rick Granata at Ball State (10-29-94) TD 77 yards - Matt Bohnet to John Bonner vs. Ball State (11-12-05) 77 yards - Kyle McMahon to Kinsman Thomas at Arkansas (10-31-09) TD 76 yards - Reginald Bell to Bronson Hill (11-15-14) TD 75 yards - Tom Sullivan to Todd Bell at Colorado State (9-23-89) TD 75 yards - Brogan Roback to Dieuly Aristilde vs. Miami (10-29-16) TD 73 yards - Rick Krumm to Tom Grundner at Ohio Northern (11-5-66) 73 yards - Alex Gillett to Garrett Hoskins (10-16-10) TD

SEASON PASSING LEADERS SINCE 1956 Year 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986

Name Com Herman Carroll 31 Bill Ameel 19 John Kubiak 29 Dave Longridge 41 George Beaudette 25 George Beaudette 50 Tom Prieur 61 Don Oboza 70 Bill MacGillivray 49 Ed Mass 58 Rick Krumm 32 John Vaccarelli 22 Arnold Fontes 49 Donald Stewart 73 Donald Stewart 31 Bob Hill 20 Houston Booth 29 Frank Kolch 71 Jerry Mucha 27 Jerry Mucha 37 Steve Raklovits 90 Steve Raklovits 123 Burt Beaney 62 Scott Davis 131 Scott Davis 106 J.F. Green 131 Steve Coulter 117 Steve Coulter 147 Robert Gordon 89 Ron Adams 91 Ron Adams 151

Att 66 47 64 122 60 155 148 150 104 120 81 78 107 148 68 53 62 124 56 94 199 228 133 254 227 226 258 330 189 167 251

Int 5 1 6 10 4 14 14 12 5 6 7 3 11 5 8 5 5 4 5 7 14 20 9 16 12 8 8 19 8 11 6

TD 3 4 2 2 0 3 7 4 6 9 1 0 5 8 5 1 5 12 1 3 7 8 3 7 5 6 1 8 5 5 13

Yds 413 328 452 513 339 696 854 885 760 716 351 273 725 1,042 499 278 513 988 406 526 954 1,784 833 1,744 1,143 1,391 1,415 1,827 949 977 1,995

Jermaine Sheffield (1997-99) makes a great catch in the 1998 game at Michigan. Sheffield holds the record for the second-longest pass reception in school history, an 80-yard touchdown against Western Michigan, Oct. 17, 1998.

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Jerry Mucha (1973-76) led EMU in passing during the 1974 and 1975 seasons and completed 232 passes in his career.

Year 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Name Com Ron Adams 107 Tom Sullivan 114 Tom Sullivan 129 Shane Jackson 113 Kwame McKinnon 74 Kwesi Ramsey 43 Michael Armour 93 Michael Armour 135 Charlie Batch 244 Walter Church 178 Charlie Batch 247 Walter Church 213 Walter Church 178 Walter Church 238 Kainoa Akina 140 Troy Edwards 232 Chinedu Okoro 251 Matt Bohnet 228 Matt Bohnet 220 Andy Schmitt 131 Andy Schmitt 164 Andy Schmitt 261 Alex Gillett 68 Alex Gillett 127 Alex Gillett 109 Tyler Benz 114 Tyler Benz 129 Reginald Bell 105 Brogan Roback 211 Brogan Roback 219

Att 202 205 253 245 149 129 165 230 421 355 434 355 332 399 267 410 134 434 351 213 225 417 137 229 198 212 217 184 346 372

Int 7 13 15 14 8 10 6 13 17 14 11 12 12 11 11 18 11 12 5 6 6 8 7 13 7 8 9 6 11 7

TD 6 5 8 7 5 4 6 10 21 11 23 13 8 8 14 22 6 21 14 2 14 15 3 13 14 14 10 9 16 18

Yds 1,527 1,664 1,927 1,454 849 592 1,208 1,629 3,177 2,151 3,280 2,650 2,015 2,326 1,504 2,762 1,360 2,807 2,181 1,182 1,613 2,644 763 1,633 1,504 1,511 1,497 1,297 2,304 2,694

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Passing Records Game Att. 80 76 71 62 59 59 58 56 56 54 53 50 50 50 50 49 49 49 49 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 46 45 45 44 44 44 44 44 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 42 42 42 41

PASSES ATTEMPTED Name Date Andy Schmitt 11-28-08 Andy Schmitt 11-22-08 Brogan Roback 11-8-16 Walter Church 10-19-96 Charlie Batch 11-4-95 Matt Bohnet 11-5-05 Charlie Batch 10-28-95 Walter Church 9-3-98 Matt Bohnet 9-24-05 Matt Bohnet 11-6-04 Charlie Batch 10-7-95 Walter Church 10-9-99 Walter Church 9-23-00 Walter Church 11-11-00 Kainoa Akina 11-24-01 Walter Church 10-12-96 Charlie Batch 11-1-97 Walter Church 11-13-99 Kainoa Akina 11-10-01 Andy Schmitt 10-25-08 Reginald Bell 11-22-14 Matt Bohnet 9-18-04 Kyle McMahon 10-19-07 Chinedu Okoro 9-13-03 Matt Bohnet 10-20-04 Matt Bohnet 10-9-04 Matt Bohnet 11-20-04 Brogan Roback 12-23-16 Walter Church 10-10-98 Brogan Roback 10-22-16 Steve Coulter 11-12-83 Charlie Batch 9-13-97 Charlie Batch 10-11-97 Walter Church 10-21-00 Chinedu Okoro 9-4-03 Michael Armour 9-18-93 Walter Church 11-2-96 Charlie Batch 11-15-97 Walter Church 9-9-00 Troy Edwards 11-16-02 Matt Bohnet 10-2-04 Matt Bohnet 10-8-05 Brogan Roback 10-24-15 Charlie Batch 9-20-97 Walter Church 9-19-98 Brogan Roback 11-14-15 Accomplished six times

Opponent vs. Central Michigan at Temple at Ball State at Central Michigan at Miami vs. West. Michigan at Toledo vs. Northern Iowa at Cent. Michigan vs. Central Mich. vs. Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan at Temple vs. Northern Illinois at Akron vs. Miami vs. Western Michigan at Central Michigan at Central Michigan at Ball State at Ball State vs. Toledo vs. Northwestern at Akron at Bowling Green at Ball State vs. Northern Ill. vs. Old Dominion vs. Central Michigan at Western Michigan vs. Miami at Toledo vs. Ball State at Bowling Green vs. Western Illinois vs. Western Illinois vs. Ball State vs. UCF vs. Miami vs. Northern Illinois vs. Idaho at Toledo at Northern Illinois vs. Kent State at Michigan vs. UMass

Steve Coulter (1981-83) led EMU in passing during the 1982 and 1983 seasons and is just one of 13 players to pass for more than 3,000 career yards at EMU. Season Total Name 434 Charlie Batch 434 Matt Bohnet 421 Charlie Batch 417 Andy Schmitt 410 Troy Edwards 399 Walter Church 372 Brogan Roback 355 Walter Church 355 Walter Church 351 Matt Bohnet 346 Brogan Roback 332 Walter Church 304 Steve Coulter 267 Kainoa Akina 255 Andy Schmitt 254 Scott Davis 253 Tom Sullivan 251 Ron Adams 251 Chinedu Okoro 245 Shane Jackson 230 Michael Armour 229 Alex Gillett 228 Steve Raklovits 227 Scott Davis 227 Steve Coulter 226 J.F. Green

Ron Adams (1984-87) led the then-Hurons to a win in the 1987 California Bowl and still ranks third on EMU’s all-time passing attempts and completion charts. He led EMU in passing for three seasons (1985, 1986 and 1987).

Year 1997 2004 1995 2008 2002 2000 2016 1996 1998 2005 2015 1999 1983 2001 2007 1979 1989 1986 2003 1990 1994 2010 1977 1980 1982 1981

Troy Edwards threw 410 times during the 2002 season, finishing with 544 passing attempts for his career. Career Total 1,441 1,020 998 875 785 660 655 575 556 544 508 465 431 415 383 347 286 269 267 251 243 242 232

Name Walter Church Andy Schmitt Charlie Batch Brogan Roback Matt Bohnet Alex Gillett Ron Adams Scott Davis Steve Coulter Troy Edwards Steve Raklovits Tom Sullivan Tyler Benz Michael Armour Robert Gordon Bob Middlekauff Shane Jackson Don Stewart Kainoa Akina Chinedu Okoro Reginald Bell Kyle McMahon Jerry Mucha

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Years 96-00 2006-2009 94-97 2013-Pres. 2004-05 2009-12 84-87 78-80 81-83 99-02 73-77 86-89 2011-13 93-95 82-85 51-54 88-91 68-70 2001 2002-03 2014-15 2007-09 73-76

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Passing Records Game Total 58 50 40 37 36 36 36 34 32 32 32 31 31 30 30 30 30 29 29 29 28 28 28 28 27 27 27 27 26 26 26 26 26 26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25

PASSES COMPLETED Name Andy Schmitt Andy Schmitt Matt Bohnet Brogan Roback Walter Church Matt Bohnet Reginald Bell Walter Church Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Walter Church Charlie Batch Matt Bohnet Charlie Batch Walter Church Walter Church Matt Bohnet Walter Church Brogan Roback Brogan Roback Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Kyle McMahon Andy Schmitt Charlie Batch Walter Church Kainoa Akina Troy Edwards Walter Church Charlie Batch Chinedu Okoro Matt Bohnet Brogan Roback Brogan Roback Andy Schmitt Charlie Batch Walter Church Troy Edwards Troy Edwards Chinedu Okoro Matt Bohnet Kyle McMahon

Date Opponent 11-28-08 vs. Cent. Michigan 11-22-08 at Temple 11-5-05 vs. West. Michigan 11-8-16 at Ball State 11-11-00 vs. Northern Illinois 9-24-05 at Central Michigan 11-22-14 at Ball State 9-23-00 at Temple 10-7-95 vs. Central Michigan 11-1-97 vs. Western Michigan 9-19-98 at Michigan 10-28-95 at Toledo 11-6-04 vs. Central Michigan 11-4-95 at Miami 10-19-96 at Central Michigan 9-3-98 vs. Northern Iowa 10-9-04 at Ball State 10-9-99 vs. Western Michigan 10-15-16 at Ohio 10-22-16 at Western Michigan 9-23-95 vs. Ohio 9-27-97 vs. Central Michigan 10-19-07 vs. Northwestern 10-25-08 at Ball State 11-18-95 at Kent State 11-13-99 at Central Michigan 11-24-01 at Akron 11-16-02 vs. Northern Illinois 11-2-96 vs. Ball State 9-13-97 vs. Toledo 9-4-03 vs. Western Illinois 9-1-05 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette 11-22-16 vs. Central Michigan 12-23-16 vs. Old Dominion 11-16-07 at Central Mich. 9-20-97 vs. Kent State 9-30-00 vs. Central Florida 9-14-02 vs. Southeast Missouri 10-5-02 vs. Akron 9-13-03 at Akron 9-18-04 vs. Toledo 9-20-08 at Maryland

Season Total Name 261 Andy Schmitt 247 Charlie Batch 244 Charlie Batch 238 Walter Church 232 Troy Edwards 228 Matt Bohnet 220 Matt Bohnet 219 Brogan Roback 213 Walter Church 211 Brogan Roback 178 Walter Church 178 Walter Church 164 Andy Schmitt 151 Ron Adams 140 Steve Coulter 140 Kainoa Akina 135 Michael Armour 134 Chinedu Okoro 131 Scott Davis 131 J.F. Green 131 Andy Schmitt 129 Tom Sullivan 129 Tyler Benz 127 Alex Gillett 123 Steve Raklovits 114 Tom Sullivan 114 Tyler Benz 113 Shane Jackson 109 Alex Gillett 107 Ron Adams 106 Scott Davis 105 Reginald Bell 102 Steve Coulter 93 Michael Armour 91 Ron Adams 90 Steve Raklovits 89 Robert Gordon 74 Kwame McKinnon

Year 2008 1997 1995 2000 2002 2004 2005 2016 1998 2015 1996 1999 2007 1986 1983 2001 1994 2003 1979 1981 2006 1989 2013 2010 1977 1988 2012 1990 2011 1987 1980 2014 1982 1993 1985 1976 1984 1991

Career Total Name 807 Walter Church 607 Andy Schmitt 579 Charlie Batch 500 Brogan Roback 448 Matt Bohnet 364 Ron Adams 304 Alex Gillett 302 Troy Edwards 277 Scott Davis 257 Steve Coulter 247 Tom Sullivan 244 Tyler Benz 238 Steve Raklovits 233 Michael Armour 181 Robert Gordon 160 Bob Middlekauff 140 Kainoa Akina 140 Reginald Bell 136 Don Stewart 134 Chinedu Okoro 131 J.F. Green 131 Shane Jackson 126 Kyle McMahon 115 Tyler Jones 92 Jerry Mucha 86 Tom Prieur 81 Bill MacGillivray 80 Kwame McKinnon 75 George Beaudette 71 Frank Kolch

Years 96-00 2006-09 94-97 2013-Pres. 2004-05 84-87 2009-12 99-02 78-81 81-83 86-89 2011-13 73-77 93-95 82-85 51-54 2001 2014-15 68-70 2002-03 1981 88-91 2007-09 2005-08 73-76 60-62 61-64 91-92 60-61 1973

Charlie Batch (1994-97, left) and Walter Church (1996-2000, right) combined to own or share most every passing record in EMU history, including attempts, completions, yards and touchdowns for a game, season and career.

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Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Passing Records Game Total 516 484 468 450 439 439 436 430 412 409 399 392 390 390 385 380 377 372 372 369 367 365 364 357 355 354 352 347 347 345 343 335 330

YARDS PASSING Name Andy Schmitt Andy Schmitt Brogan Roback Walter Church Charlie Batch Walter Church Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Reginald Bell Matt Bohnet Kainoa Akina Troy Edwards Matt Bohnet Charlie Batch Matt Bohnet Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Walter Church Tyler Benz Matt Bohnet Matt Bohnet Walter Church Walter Church Brogan Roback Charlie Batch Troy Edwards Walter Church Brogan Roback Michael Armour Walter Church Tyler Benz Brogan Roback

Season

Total 3,280 3,177 2,807 2,762 2,694 2,650 2,644 2,326 2,304 2,181 2,151 2,015 1,995 1,927 1,827 1,784 1,744 1,664 1,633 1,629 1,613 1,527 1,511 1,504

Career

Total 9,142 7,592 5,867 5,763 4,988 4,757 4,448 3,647 3,552 3,398 3,242 3,103 3,024 2,983 2,586 2,040 2,018 1,671 1,615

Date 11-28-08 11-22-08 11-8-16 10-19-96 10-18-97 10-17-98 11-1-97 10-28-95 9-23-95 11-22-14 11-5-05 11-24-01 10-5-02 10-9-04 10-7-95 9-24-05 11-4-95 8-31-96 11-11-00 10-20-12 11-6-04 10-30-04 9-23-00 10-3-98 11-22-16 11-18-95 9-28-02 10-16-99 10-15-16 9-18-93 9-19-98 9-14-13 9-12-15

Name Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Matt Bohnet Troy Edwards Brogan Roback Walter Church Andy Schmitt Walter Church Brogan Roback Matt Bohnet Walter Church Walter Church Ron Adams Tom Sullivan Steve Coulter Steve Raklovits Scott Davis Tom Sullivan Alex Gillett Michael Armour Andy Schmitt Ron Adams Tyler Benz Kainoa Akina

Year 1997 1995 2004 2002 2016 1998 2008 2000 2015 2005 1996 1999 1986 1989 1983 1977 1979 1988 2010 1994 2007 1987 2012 2001

Name Walter Church Charlie Batch Andy Schmitt Brogan Roback Matt Bohnet Ron Adams Alex Gillett Tom Sullivan Troy Edwards Scott Davis Steve Coulter Steve Raklovits Tyler Benz Michael Armour Bob Middlekauff Robert Gordon Don Stewart Shane Jackson Reginald Bell

Years 96-00 94-97 2006-09 2013-Pres. 2004-05 84-87 2009-12 86-89 99-02 78-81 81-83 73-77 2011-13 93-95 51-54 82-85 68-70 88-91 2014-15

Opponent vs. Central Michigan at Temple at Ball State at Central Michigan vs. Akron at Western Michigan vs. Western Michigan at Toledo vs. Ohio at Ball State vs. Western Michigan at Akron vs. Akron at Ball State vs. Central Michigan at Central Michigan at Miami vs. Temple vs. Northern Illinois vs. Army vs. Central Mich. at Bowling Green at Temple at Kent State vs. Central Michigan at Kent State vs. Southern Illinois vs. Ohio at Ohio vs. Western Illinois at Michigan at Rutgers at Wyoming

Game

No. 6 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

TOUCHDOWN PASSES Name Kainoa Akina Andy Schmitt Tyler Benz Bill MacGillivray Arnold Fontes Frank Kolch Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Walter Church Troy Edwards Troy Edwards Matt Bohnet Matt Bohnet Andy Schmitt Andy Schmitt Alex Gillett Alex Gillett Chuck Paige Bob Middlekauff Don Stewart Houston Booth Steve Raklovits Tom Sullivan Kwame McKinnon Michael Armour Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Walter Church Walter Church Charlie Batch Charlie Batch Walter Church Walter Church Kainoa Akina Matt Bohnet Matt Bohnet Andy Schmitt Andy Schmitt Kyle McMahon Alex Gillett Alex Gillett Reginald Bell Brogran Roback Brogan Roback Brogran Roback Todd Porter Brogan Roback Brogan Roback Brogan Roback

Date 11-24-01 11-28-08 10-20-12 11-7-64 9-14-68 11-22-73 11-19-94 10-21-95 11-8-97 10-17-98 9-14-02 10-5-02 11-6-04 11-5-05 9-22-07 10-13-07 1-5-11 11-12-11 10-27-51 11-14-53 11-2-68 11-18-72 11-12-77 9-23-89 10-19-91 10-29-94 9-2-95 10-23-95 10-28-95 10-19-96 10-26-96 9-20-97 9-27-97 10-16-99 9-23-00 11-10-01 9-19-04 10-16-04 10-18-08 11-22-08 10-31-09 10-16-10 11-13-10 11-22-14 9-12-15 10-10-15 10-29-15 9-2-16 10-1-16 10-15-16 11-8-16

Opponent at Akron vs. Central Michigan vs. Army at Case Western vs. Morningside vs. Weber State vs. Toledo at Ball State at Northern Illinois at Western Michigan vs. Southeast Missouri vs. Akron vs. Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan vs. Howard at Ohio vs. Ball State vs. Buffalo at Western Illinois vs. Central Michigan vs. Northeastern at Central Michigan vs. Illinois State at Colorado State vs. Western Michigan at Ball State at Akron vs. Ohio at Toledo at Central Michigan vs. Kent State vs. Kent State at Central Michigan vs. Ohio at Temple at Central Michigan vs. Toledo at Western Mich. vs. Akron at Temple at Arkansas at Ball State at Western Michigan at Ball State at Wyoming vs. Akron vs. Western Michigan vs. Mississippi Valley State at Bowling Green at Ohio at Ball State

Season Total 23 22 21 21 18 16 15 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 12 11

Career

Total 53 43 38 35 35 33 33 26 24 24 20 Don Stewart (1968-70) attempts a pass during the 1968 18 homecoming win over Northeastern University. 18 14

Name Charlie Batch Troy Edwards Charlie Batch Matt Bohnet Brogan Roback Brogan Roback Andy Schmitt Bob Middlekauff Kainoa Akina Matt Bohnet Andy Schmitt Alex Gillett Tyler Benz Ron Adams Walter Church Alex Gillett Frank Kolch Accomplished twice

Name Charlie Batch Walter Church Brogan Roback Matt Bohnet Alex Gillett Bob Middlekauff Andy Schmitt Ron Adams Troy Edwards Tyler Benz Don Stewart Steve Raklovits Michael Armour Kainoa Akina

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Year 1997 2002 1995 2004 2016 2015 2008 1954 2001 2005 2007 2011 2012 1986 1998 2010 1973

Years 94-97 96-00 2013-Pres. 2004-05 2009-12 51-54 2006-09 84-87 99-02 2011-13 68-70 74-77 93-95 2001

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Receiving Records Game Total 23 20 18 17 14 14 14 14 14 13 12 12 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

PASSES CAUGHT Name Tyler Jones Kenny Christian Jacory Stone Tyler Jones Ontario Pryor Kevin Walter Eric Deslauriers Eric Deslauriers Dustin Creel A.J. Bennett Jermaine Sheffield Kevin Walter Steve Clay Kevin Walter Tyler Jones Reggie Garrett Kenny Christian Kenny Christian C.R. Roberson Kevin Walter Kevin Walter Eric Deslauriers Eric Deslauriers Eric Deslauriers Eric Deslauriers Eric Deslauriers Eric Deslauriers Dustin Creel

Date 11-28-08 9-23-00 10-22-08 11-22-08 10-19-96 11-11-00 11-6-04 11-5-05 11-22-14 11-5-05 10-10-98 8-31-02 10-7-95 9-14-02 10-25-08 11-3-73 9-19-98 11-11-00 10-5-02 10-12-02 11-16-02 9-18-04 10-9-04 9-24-05 11-19-05 8-31-06 10-14-06 11-14-15

Season Total Name 93 Kevin Walter 88 Jacory Stone 84 Eric Deslauriers 78 Kenny Christian 75 Eric Deslauriers 75 Tyler Jones 74 Eric Deslauriers 63 Steve Clay 62 Ontario Pryor 62 Jermaine Sheffield 62 Kevin Walter 60 A.J. Bennett 60 Sergio Bailey II 55 Kevin Walter 53 Brandon Campbell 47 Savon Edwards 47 Jacory Stone 46 Steve Clay 46 Dustin Creel 44 Accomplished three times Career Total Name 248 Eric Deslauriers 211 Kevin Walter 180 Jacory Stone 135 Savon Edwards 133 Steve Clay 126 Jermaine Sheffield 126 Dustin Creel 124 Kenny Christian 110 A.J. Bennett 107 Tyler Jones 105 Brandon Campbell 101 Tom Parm 101 Tyreese Russell 97 C. R. Roberson 95 Chip Gooden 95 Gary Patton 95 Trumaine Riley

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Opponent vs. Central Mich. at Temple at Temple at Temple at Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois vs. Central Mich. vs. West. Michigan at Ball State vs. West. Michigan vs. Central Michigan at Michigan State vs. Central Michigan vs. Southeast Missouri at Ball State at Central Michigan at Michigan vs. Northern Illinois vs. Akron at Ohio vs. Northern Illinois vs. Toledo at Ball State at Cent. Michigan at Buffalo at Ball State at Bowling Green vs. UMass

Game Total 4 4 3 3

TOUCHDOWN PASSES CAUGHT Name Reggie Garrett Eric Deslauriers Don Madden Nick Manych

Year 2002 2008 2004 2000 2005 2008 2006 1995 1996 1998 2001 2005 2016 2000 1999 1997 2007 1994 2013

Years 2003-06 99-02 2006-09 94-97 92-95 97-99 2012-15 96-00 2002-05 2004-08 96-99 76-79 2011-14 2001-04 68-70, 72 84-87 2003-06

Date 11-22-73 11-6-04 9-14-68 10-24-53

Opponent vs. Weber State vs. Central Michigan vs. Morningside vs. Southern Illinois

Season No. Name 13 Eric Deslauriers 11 Reggie Garrett 9 Kevin Walter 8 Eric Deslauriers 7 Steve Clay 7 C.R. Roberson 7 Sergio Bailey II 6 Steve Clay 6 Jermaine Sheffield 6 Kevin Walter 6 Dustin Creel 6 Tyler Jones 5 Accomplished 14 times

Year 2004 1973 2002 2005 1995 2002 2016 1994 1997 2001 2015 2008

Career Total Name Years 27 Eric Deslauriers 2003-06 20 Kevin Walter 99-02 14 Steve Clay 92-95 14 Jermaine Sheffield 97-99 12 Dick Moseley 51-54 11 Nick Manych 52-54 11 Reggie Garrett 1973 11 Tyreese Russell 2011-14 11 Dustin Creel 2012-15 10 Chip Gooden 68-70, 72 10 Tim Durbin 68, 70-72 10 C.R. Roberson 2001-04 9 Accomplished three times

Kevin Walter (1999-2002) heads for the end zone against Southeast Missouri State. Walter set EMU records for single-season receptions (93) and singleseason receiving yards (1,368) in 2002. During his four-year career the Libertyville, Ill.-Libertyville H.S. product set EMU records for most touchdown catches (20), most receptions (211) and most receiving yards (2,838). Walter caught a pass in all 12 games in 2002 and had receptions in his last 34 contests in a row. Gary Matsche (1966-69) stretches to make the catch. Matsche led EMU in receiving in 1967 and 1969 and is one of just 22 players in Eastern Michigan football history to have 1,000 yards receiving in his career.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Receiving Records SEASON RECEIVING LEADERS SINCE 1956 Year 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Game Total 241 225 209 207 202 199 198 195 193 192 189 185 184 183 179 175 170 167 166 163 155 155 152 152 152 152 151

Name Kerry Keating Kerry Keating Jerry Wedge Ron Gulyas Bill Yanis Pat Dignan Terry Hurley Terry Hurley Tom Grundner Tom Grundner Ted LeClaire Gary Matsche Chip Gooden Gary Matsche Chip Gooden Tim Cogswell Chip Gooden Reggie Garrett Clarence Chapman Clarence Chapman Carlos Henderson James Hall Tom Parm Tom Parm Jeff Dackin Jeff Dackin Ricky Simpson Derrin Powell Derrin Powell Don Vesling Don Vesling Mark Ziegler Craig Ostrander Todd Bell Patrick Walsh

Rec 8 5 10 9 21 12 29 31 21 17 19 16 23 34 26 10 21 43 17 13 19 40 21 41 27 35 32 34 16 19 35 26 33 20 29

Yds 126 153 183 191 388 195 534 345 333 282 295 260 463 513 430 209 259 693 296 194 328 646 363 701 363 440 385 582 261 354 653 486 676 515 385

TD 2 2 0 1 0 1 5 0 3 2 1 1 3 5 3 2 2 11 2 0 4 2 0 3 2 0 0 3 3 3 2 3 1 1 1

Year 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Name Bryan Wauldron Craig Thompson Anthony Cicchelli Steve Clay Steve Clay Ontario Pryor Ta-if Kumasi Jermaine Sheffield Brandon Campbell Kenny Christian Kevin Walter Kevin Walter Chris R. Roberson Eric Deslauriers Eric Deslauriers Eric Deslauriers Jacory Stone Jacory Stone Jacory Stone Kinsman Thomas Nick Olds Garrett Haskins Tyreese Russell Tyreese Russell Eddie Daugherty Sergio Bailey II

Rec 14 19 31 46 63 62 39 62 53 78 62 93 34 84 75 74 47 88 32 26 24 38 44 39 37 60

Yds 213 329 616 589 999 1031 710 953 764 808 748 1368 338 1,257 874 898 462 943 347 473 342 542 594 523 555 868

TD 4 0 4 6 7 5 5 4 3 3 6 9 2 13 8 5 3 3 1 4 3 3 3 3 4 7

Anthony Cicchelli makes a fingertip catch against Western Illinois in 1993. Cicchelli led the Eagles in receiving yards during the 1993 season with 616 and added four touchdowns.

RECEIVING YARDAGE Name Ontario Pryor Kevin Walter Eric Deslauriers Eric Deslauriers Ontario Pryor Kevin Walter Kenny Christian Terrance Lloyd Dieuly Aristilde Jermaine Sheffield Eric Deslauriers Tyler Jones Kevin Walter Ta-if Kumasi Gary Matsche Chip Gooden Tyler Jones Anthony Cicchelli Eric Deslauriers Nick Manych Tom Parm Jermaine Sheffield Jermaine Sheffield Eric Deslauriers Jacory Stone Dustin Creel Jermaine Sheffield

Date 10-19-96 10-5-02 10-9-04 11-6-04 8-31-96 11-11-00 9-23-00 11-24-01 10-29-16 10-10-98 10-30-04 11-22-08 9-28-02 10-18-97 11-14-69 10-3-70 11-28-08 9-18-93 11-5-05 10-24-53 9-15-79 10-17-98 10-16-99 9-25-04 11-22-08 11-22-14 9-18-99

Opponent at Central Michigan vs. Akron at Ball State vs. Central Mich. vs. Temple vs. Northern Illinois at Temple at Akron vs. Miami vs. Central Michigan at Bowling Green at Temple vs. Southern Illinois vs. Akron at Ball State vs. Indiana State vs. Central Mich. vs. Western Illinois vs. West. Michigan vs. Southern Illinois at Ohio at Western Michigan vs. Ohio vs. Eastern Illinois at Temple at Ball State at Miami

Season Total Name 1,368 Kevin Walter 1,257 Eric Deslauriers 1,031 Ontario Pryor 999 Steve Clay 953 Jermaine Sheffield 943 Jacory Stone 898 Eric Deslauriers 874 Eric Deslauriers 868 Sergio Bailey II 808 Kenny Christian 764 Brandon Campbell 760 Tyler Jones 748 Kevin Walter 721 Kevin Walter 710 Ta-if Kumasi 701 Tom Parm 693 Reggie Garrett 676 Craig Ostrander 656 Jermaine Sheffield 653 Don Vesling 646 James Hall 616 Anthony Cicchelli 594 Dustin Creel 593 Tyreesee Russell 589 Steve Clay 584 Faheem Ali 582 Derrin Powell

Year 2002 2004 1996 1995 1998 2008 2006 2005 2016 2000 1999 2008 2001 2000 1997 1979 1973 1988 1999 1986 1977 1993 2013 2013 1994 1997 1983

Career Total 3,250 2,838 2,043 1,851 1,846 1,711 1,548 1,492 1,448 1,442 1,417 1,296 1,287 1,171 1,175 1,169 1,137 1,136 1,105 1,085 1,056 1,037 1,036 1,026 1,014 1,010 1,007

Name Eric Deslauriers Kevin Walter Jermaine Sheffield Jacory Stone Steve Clay Tom Parm Brandon Campbell Dustin Creel Ontario Pryor Chip Gooden Tyreese Russell Derrin Powell Savon Edwards Ta-if Kumasi A.J. Bennett Kenny Christian Rick Simpson Bristol Greene Tyler Jones Gary Matsche Craig Ostrander Marcus Mathews James Hall Jeff Dackin Tom Grundner Tom Parm Don Vesling

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Years 2003-06 99-02 97-99 2006-09 92-95 76-79 96-99 2012-15 93-96 68-70, 72 2011-14 83-84 94-97 95-97 2002-05 96-00 81-84 93-95 2004-08 66-69 87-88 82-86 74-77 78-81 63-66 76-78 84-86

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100+ Yard Receiving Games Yds. 241 225 209 207 202 199 198 195 193 192 189 185 184 183 179 175 173 170 167 166 163 158 155 155 155 153 152 152 152 147 147 147 146 145 143 142 142 142 141 136 135 135 133 133 131 131 129 129 129 128 127 126 123 123 123 123 123 123 122 120 120 119 119 118 118 117 117 117 116 116 116 115 115 115

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Name Ontario Payor Kevin Walter Eric Deslavriers Eric Deslavriers Ontario Payor Kevin Walter Kenny Christian Terrance Lcoyo Dieuly Aristilde Jermaine Sheffield Eric Deslavriers Tyler Jones Kevin Walter Ta-If Kumasi Gary Matche Chio Gooden Eric Deslavrier Tyler Jones Anthony Cicchelli Eric Deslavriers Nick Manych Garrett Hoskins Tom Parm Jermaine Sheffield Jermaine Sheffield James Hall Eric Deslavriers Jacoby Stone Dustin Creel Terry Hurley Todd Bell Brand Campbell Jon Pfeifer Rich Jackson Sergio Bailey II Rick Simpson Steve Clay Eric Deslavriers Jeff Dackin Kevin Walter Bristol Green Eric Deslavriers Steve Clay Kinsman Thomas Jim Grace John White Mark Ziegler Steve Clay Kevin Walter Kevin Walter Eric Deslavrier Kevin Walter Dick Moseley Tom Grunder Tim Cooswell Galen David Ta-If Kumasi Kevin Walter A.J. Bennett Reggie Garrett Tyler Jones Derrin Powell Brandon Campbell Don Madden Ontario Payor Craig Ostrander Steve Clay John White Craig Ostrander Kenny Christian Eric Deslavrier Ricky Simpson Eric Deslavrier Dustin Creel

Opponent Central Michigan Akron Ball State Central Michigan Temple Northern Illinois Temple Akron Miami Central Michigan Bowling Green Temple Southern Illinois Akron Ball State Indiana State Bowling Green Central Michigan Western Illinois Western Michigan Southern Illinois Army Ohio Miami Ohio Bowling Green Eastern Illinois Temple Ball State Illinois State Western Michigan Kent State Bowling Green Western Illinois Ohio Bowling Green Central Michigan Western Michigan Ohio Northern Illinois Toledo Central Michigan Ball State Miami Youngstown State Western Michigan Toledo Toledo Bowling Green Ohio Ball State Ball State Western Illinois Findlay Wisconsin Milwaukee Miami Western Michigan Indiana State Western Michigan Central Michigan Ball State Northern Illinois Ball State Morningside Temple Western Michigan Kent State Akron Toledo Northern Illinois Kent State Bowling Green Ball State Toledo

Date Recpt. TDs 10-19-96 14 1 10-5-02 9 2 10-9-04 10 2 11-6-04 14 4 8-31-96 7 1 11-11-00 14 1 9-23-00 20 0 11-24-01 9 0 10-29-16 7 1 10-10-98 12 2 10-30-04 9 1 11-22-08 17 2 9-28-02 6 2 10-18-97 4 1 11-15-69 8 0 10-3-70 8 1 10-14-06 10 2 11-28-08 23 0 9-18-93 7 1 11-5--05 14 1 10-24-53 4 3 10-20-12 7 1 9-15-79 8 0 9-18-99 8 0 10-16-99 7 2 9-17-77 9 0 9-25-04 7 1 11-22-08 18 1 11-22-14 14 0 10-6-62 8 2 9-30-89 4 0 10-3-98 7 1 10-20-90 7 0 10-6-73 7 2 10-15-16 8 1 9-29-84 4 1 10-7-95 11 0 10-16-04 8 2 9-20-80 9 0 11-16-02 10 1 10-28-95 7 1 9-24-05 10 0 10-21-95 5 2 9-11-10 4 2 10-27-73 5 1 10-17-98 7 2 11-5-87 5 1 10-28-95 7 0 11-23-02 7 1 10-12-02 10 1 8-31-06 10 1 10-31-01 8 0 10-27-51 3 2 10-19-63 4 2 10-23-71 5 2 9-26-81 8 2 11-1-97 6 0 9-22-01 7 0 11-5-05 13 0 11-3-73 10 1 10-25-08 11 1 10-15-83 7 1 11-6-99 4 1 9-14-68 5 3 8-31-96 7 0 10-22-88 5 0 11-18-95 7 1 11-14-98 5 1 11-5-88 5 1 11-11-00 10 0 11-17-06 7 0 10-1-83 7 1 11-12-05 8 1 11-2-13 6 1

Yds. 114 114 114 114 113 113 113 113 112 112 112 111 111 110 109 109 109 109 109 108 108 107 107 107 107 107 107 107 106 106 105 105 105 104 104 103 103 102 102 101 101 101 100 100 100 100

Name Jim Zoltowski Tom Parm Jermaine Sheffield Kevin Walter Terry Hurley Reggie Garrett Barandon Campbell Tyreese Russell Gary Matsche Stephen Whitfield Kevin Walter Brandon Campbell KEvin Walter Ontario Payor Jim D’Arly Jim D’Arly Jacory Stone Dustin Creel Eddie Daugherty Tom Grunder Carlos Henderson Terry Hurley Gary Matsche Ricky Simpson Kenny Christian Garrett Hoskins Eddie Daugherty Dieuly Aristilde Steve Knudson Eric Deslavriers Steve Clay Eric Deslavriers Eddie Daugherty Tyler Jones Sergio Bailey II Dick Moseley Garrett Hoskins James Hall Savon Edwards Ded Leclaire Savon Edwards C.R. Roberson Derrin Powell Don Vescing Kevin Walter Eric Deslauriers

Opponent John Carroll Northern Illinois Western Michigan Central Michigan Alma Weber State Northern Illinois Ball State Indiana State Central Michigan Missouri State Ohio Western Michigan Kent State Ball State Kalamazoo Akron Central Michigan vs. Army Case Western Kent State Ball State Morningside Toledo Ball State Michigan State vs. Akron Ball State Kent State Toledo Wisconsin Buffalo at Wyoming Northeastern Central Michigan Central Michigan Toledo Illinois State Miami of Ohio Kentucky State Akron Akron Kent State Youngstown State Temple UL-Lafaytte

Date Recpt. TDs 10-8-65 7 1 10-6-79 8 0 10-9-99 9 1 11-10-01 7 0 11-10-62 3 2 11-17-73 7 4 11-20-98 5 0 11-22-14 8 1 10-4-69 7 0 11-7-92 6 1 9-14-02 11 2 10-16-99 8 1 11-9-02 9 1 10-26-96 5 1 9-21-63 8 1 9-28-63 8 2 10-18-08 7 0 11-29-13 10 0 9-24-15 5 1 11-7-64 6 2 10-30-76 7 1 9-21-63 6 0 9-14-68 3 0 10-22-83 6 2 10-14-00 6 1 9-22-12 8 0 10-10-15 7 1 11-8-16 6 0 10-20-79 5 0 9-18-04 10 2 9-10-94 7 0 11-19-05 10 2 9-12-15 3 1 10-19-07 8 0 11-22-16 6 1 11-14-53 4 1 10-13-12 7 0 11-12-77 5 2 11-4-95 6 1 10-1-66 6 1 10-18-97 5 1 10-5-02 10 0 11-5-83 5 1 9-13-86 6 0 9-23-00 8 2 9-30-06 9 0

Tyler Jones (2005-08) caught an EMU single-game record 23 passes for 170 yards in a 56-52 thriller over CMU, Nov. 28, 2008. That 23 reception mark tied UNLV’s Randy Gatewood for the NCAA record. Gatewood caught his 23 passes against Idaho, Sept. 17, 1994.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Rushing Records THE LONGEST RUSHES FROM SCRIMMAGE

95 yards - Kerry Keating (9-28-57 at Illinois State) TD 88 yards - Larry Ratcliff (10-23-71 at Wisconsin-Milwaukee) TD 83 yards - Larry Ratcliff (10-24-70 vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee) TD 80 yards - Tom McCormick (10-27-56 vs. Eastern Illinois) 77 yards - Larry Ratcliff (10-2-71 at Idaho State) TD 77 yards - Rod Place (11-3-51 vs. Illinois State) TD 77 yards - Dominique Sherrer (9-4-11 vs. Howard) TD

SEASON RUSHING LEADERS SINCE 1952 Year 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982

Name Ed Skowneski Tom Fagan Virgil Windom Tom McCormick Kerry Keating Kerry Keating Al Day Al Day Jim Dills Don Oboza Terry Hurley Terry Hurley Pete DiMercurio Bob Edelbrock Lonny Head John Vaccarelli Dennis Hewitt Larry Ratcliff Larry Ratcliff Larry Ratcliff Mike Strickland Mike Strickland Mike Strickland Clarence Chapman Bobby Windom Bobby Windom Doug Crisan Doug Crisan Albert Williams Ricky Calhoun Ricky Calhoun

Att 80 93 122 86 67 96 80 61 67 75 84 101 78 71 114 106 157 141 171 166 182 185 282 119 147 246 103 128 121 235 139

Yds 328 388 530 461 417 563 296 226 231 207 261 366 341 305 350 481 607 649 1011 1188 924 1105 1203 643 824 1,322 485 412 456 971 656

Avg 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.4 6.2 5.8 3.7 3.7 3.4 2.7 3.1 3.6 4.4 4.3 3.1 5.1 3.9 4.6 5.9 7.2 5.2 5.9 4.3 5.3 5.6 5.4 4.7 3.2 3.8 4.1 4.7

Larry Ratcliff (1969-1971) led Eastern Michigan each of his three seasons, including rushing for more than 1,000 yards in his final two years. He currently ranks third in EMU’s all-time rushing annals with 2,848 yards.

Kerry Keating (1954-57) led EMU in rushing in the 1956 and 1957 seasons, finishing with 1,055 yards for his career.

Year 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Name Ricky Calhoun Gary Patton Gary Patton Gary Patton Gary Patton Bob Foster Perry Foster Ed. Nwagbaraocha Cameron Moss Stephen Whitfield Melvin Green Stephen Whitfield Savon Edwards Mike Scott Savon Edwards Eric Powell Eric Powell John White Chris R. Roberson Ime Akpan Anthony Sherrell Anthony Sherrell Anthony Sherrell Andy Schmitt Pierre Walker Terrence Blevins Dwayne Priest Alex Gillett Alex Gillett Bronson Hill Bronson Hill Reginald Bell Darius Jackson Ian Eriksen

Att 217 103 142 210 247 169 263 110 119 86 129 284 148 145 128 152 151 155 167 267 338 194 89 107 214 133 175 179 169 140 196 133 208 184

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Yds 871 566 631 1,058 1,242 762 1,087 402 452 377 488 1,232 732 792 627 473 583 561 755 1,221 1,531 854 442 461 891 575 633 766 736 905 1,101 562 1,078 771

Avg 4.0 5.5 4.4 5.1 5.1 4.5 4.1 3.7 3.8 4.4 3.8 4.3 4.9 5.5 4.9 3.1 3.9 3.6 4.5 4.6 4.5 4.4 5.0 4.3 3.9 4.3 3.6 4.3 4.7 6.5 5 4.2 5.2 4.2

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Rushing Records Game Total 43 43 42 41 40 40 40 40 40 39 38 38 37 37 37 36 35 35 34 34 34 34 33

RUSHING ATTEMPTS Name Date Anthony Sherrell 11-8-03 Anthony Sherrell 11-15-03 Ricky Calhoun 10-16-82 Derrick Tolliver 11-6-82 Tommie Walls 11-16-68 Dennis Hewitt 11-9-68 Larry Ratcliff 10-16-71 Ime Akpan 10-5-02 Anthony Sherrell 11-22-03 Tim Packrall 11-6-71 Mike Strickland 11-23-74 Stephen Whitfield 10-29-94 Bobby Windom 11-5-77 Ricky Calhoun 10-9-82 Ime Akpan 9-28-02 Mike Strickland 9-14-74 Alex Gillett 10-16-10 Dwayne Priest 11-20-10 Larry Ratcliff 10-2-71 Mike Strickland 10-12-74 Ricky Calhoun 10-31-81 Savon Edwards 11-9-96 Accomplished four times

Season Total Name 338 Anthony Sherrell 284 Stephen Whitfield 282 Mike Strickland 267 Ime Akpan 263 Perry Foster 247 Gary Patton 246 Bobby Windom 235 Ricky Calhoun 217 Ricky Calhoun 214 Pierre Walker 210 Gary Patton 208 Darius Jackson 196 Bronson Hill 194 Anthony Sherrell 192 Derrick Tolliver 185 Mike Strickland 184 Ian Eriken 182 Mike Strickland 179 Alex Gillett 175 Dwayne Priest 171 Larry Ratcliff Career Total Name 702 Gary Patton 649 Mike Strickland 635 Anthony Sherrell 629 Ricky Calhoun 506 Alex Gillett 502 Stephen Whitfield 498 Dwayne Priest 484 Bobby Windom 481 Doug Crisan 478 Larry Ratcliff 445 Savon Edwards 421 Bronson Hill 381 Perry Foster 350 Mike Scott 321 Darius Jackson 320 Bob Foster 314 Pierre Walker 308 Eddie Nwagbaraocha 303 Eric Powell 298 Mike Yankee

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Year 2003 1994 1974 2002 1989 1987 1977 1981 1983 2007 1986 2015 2013 2004 1982 1973 2016 1972 2010 2009 1970

Years 84-87 72-74 2002-05 80-83 2009-12 91-94 2007-10 75-78 76-79 69-71 94-97 2011-14 88-89 93,95-97 2012-15 86-88 2003-07 90-93 98-00 67-70

Opponent vs. Central Florida vs. Ball State vs. Ohio vs. Kent State at Wittenberg vs. Northern Iowa vs. Eastern Kentuck vs. Akron at Northern Illinois at UL-Monroe at Toledo at Ball State at N. Carolina A&T at Toledo vs. Southern Illinois vs. Western Michigan at Ball State at Buffalo at Idaho State at McNeese State at Ball State vs. Akron

Game Total 291 283 257 251 251 248 239 234 230 228 225 212 210 209 205 202 194 192 193 190 190

RUSHING YARDS Name Larry Ratcliff Bronson Hill Bronson Hill Larry Ratcliff Ime Akpan Mike Scott Bobby Windom Mike Strickland Anthony Sherrell Bobby Windom Gary Patton Larry Ratcliff Larry Ratcliff Ricky Calhoun Mike Strickland Reginald Bell Ricky Calhoun Dwayne Priest Mike Strickland Tim Packrall Tommie Walls

Date 10-16-71 10-13-12 10-19-13 10-2-71 9-28-02 10-12-96 10-29-77 9-14-74 11-15-03 11-5-77 10-17-87 11-14-70 9-18-71 10-9-82 11-23-74 10-11-14 10-17-81 11-20-10 10-20-73 11-6-71 11-16-68

Opponent vs. Eastern Kentucky vs. Toledo vs. Ohio at Idaho State vs. Southern Illinois vs. Miami at Akron vs. Western Michigan vs. Ball State at N. Carolina A&T vs. Ball State vs. Ball State vs. Quantico Marines at Toledo at Toledo vs. Buffalo at Ohio at Buffalo at Kent State at UL-Monroe at Wittenberg

Season Total Name 1,531 Anthony Sherrell 1,322 Bobby Windom 1,242 Gary Patton 1,232 Stephen Whitfield 1,221 Ime Akpan 1,203 Mike Strickland 1,188 Larry Ratcliff 1,105 Mike Strickland 1,101 Bronson Hill 1,087 Perry Foster 1,078 Darius Jackson 1,058 Gary Patton 1,011 Larry Ratcliff 971 Ricky Calhoun 924 Mike Strickland 905 Bronson Hill 891 Pierre Walker 871 Ricky Calhoun 854 Anthony Sherrell Ime Akpan (2002) became the eighth 824 Bobby Windom EMU athlete to rush for more than 1,000 yards after he tallied 1,221 yards 792 Mike Scott during the 2002 campaign. 771 Ian Eriksen 768 Ryan Brumfield Career Total Name 3,497 Gary Patton 3,234 Mike Strickland 2,888 Anthony Sherrell 2,848 Larry Ratcliff 2,665 Ricky Calhoun 2,595 Bobby Windom 2,436 Bronson Hill 2,167 Stephen Whitfield 2,147 Savon Edwards 2,003 Dwayne Priest 1,986 Alex Gillett 1,886 Doug Crisan 1,740 Mike Scott 1,586 Darius Jackson 1,551 Perry Foster 1,381 Bob Foster 1,319 Ime Akpan Stephen Whitfield (1991-94) is one of just 10 1,233 Pierre Walker players in EMU history to rush for more than 1,223 Dennis Hewitt 2,000 yards. 1,207 Janonti Greene

Year 2003 1977 1987 1994 2002 1974 1971 1973 2013 1989 2015 1986 1970 1981 1972 2012 2007 1983 2004 1976 1996 2016 2013 Years 84-87 72-74 2002-05 69-71 80-83 75-77 2011-14 91-94 94-97 2007-10 2009-12 76-79 93, 95-97 2012-15 88-89 86-88 01-02 2003-07 68-69 2010-13

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

100+ Yard Rushing Games Yds. 291 283 257 251 251 248 239 234 230 228 225 212 210 209 205 202 194 192 190 189 189 187 187 181 179 178 177 176 174 173 173 171 170 166 165 164 164 164 163 162 162 161 160 159 158 158 158 157 156 155 155 155 155 154 154 154 152 151 151 151 150 149 148 148 147 147 147 146 145 145 144 144 143 143 143 142 142 141 140 140 140

Name Larry Ratcliff Bronson Hill Bronson Hill Larry Ratcliff Ime Akpan Mike Scott Bobby Windom Mike Strickland Anthony Sherrell Bobby Windom Gary Patton Larry Ratcliff Larry Ratcliff Ricky Calhoun Mike Strickland Reginald Bell Ricky Calhoun Dwayne Priest Tim Packrall Alex Gillett Bronson Hill Bobby Windom Anthony Sherrell Derrick Tolliver Rod Place Gary Patton Larry Ratcliff Terrence Blevins Mike Strickland Ricky Calhoun C.R. Roberson Ian Eriksen Anthony Sherrell Bronson Hill Gary Patton Savon Edwards Tyler Jones Dominique White Don Madden Alex Gillett Mike Strickland Dominique White Anthony Sherrell Alex Gillett Ricky Calhoun Perry Foster Ime Akpan Gary Patton Shaq Vann Dennis Hewitt Anthony Sherrell Javonti Greene Pierre Walker Derrick Tolliver C.R. Roberson Ime Akpan Larry Ratcliff Dennis Hewitt Anthony Sherrell Pierre Walker Kerry Keating Pierre Walker Mike Scott Ryan Brumfield Tim Packrall Clarence Chapman Ricky Calhoun Javonti Greene John Malone Perry Foster Tom Cava Gary Patton Larry Ratcliff Stephen Whitfield Bronson Hill Mike Strickland Dwayne Priest Darius Jackson Kerry Keating Larry Ratcliff Bobby Windom

Opponent Western Kentucky Toledo Ohio Idaho State Southern Illinois Miami Akron Western Michigan Ball State North Carolina A&T Ball State Ball State Quantico Marines Toledo Toledo Buffalo Ohio Buffalo UL-Monroe Ball State Army Northern Illinois Bowling Green Kent State Illinois State Ohio Wisconsin Milwaukee Indiana State Kent State Ball State Central Michigan Northern Illinois Northern Illinois Central Michigan Youngstown State Akron Ball State Akron Wisconsin Oshkosh Central Michigan Bowling Green Central Michigan East Tennessee Western Michigan Ohio Miami Akron Kent State Mississippi Valley St. Northeastern UCF Virginia Bowling Green Northern Illinois Buffalo Missouri State Wisconsin Milwaukee Waynesburg Buffalo Western Michigan Northern Illinois Central Michigan Kent State Western Michigan Northern Michigan Youngstown State Ball State Alabama State Western Illinois Youngstown State Allegheny College Kent State Western Kentucky Ball State Army Ball State Army Army Southern Illinois Tampa Western Michigan

Date 10-16-71 10-13-12 10-19-13 10-2-71 9-28-02 10-12-96 10-29-77 9-14-74 11-15-03 11-5-77 10-17-87 11-14-70 9-19-70 9-11-82 11-23-74 10-11-14 10-17-81 11-20-10 11-6-71 10-16-10 10-20-12 9-3-77 10-18-03 11-6-82 11-3-51 10-23-71 10-23-71 8-28-08 10-20-73 10-31-81 11-10-01 11-16-16 11-22-03 11-29-13 9-13-86 11-9-96 8-31-06 10-1-11 9-9-72 11-10-12 11-10-73 10-15-11 8-28-03 11-13-10 10-16-82 11-4-89 10-5-02 9-27-86 9-2-16 11-1-69 11-8-03 10-23-10 11-9-07 10-23-82 10-27-01 9-14-02 10-24-70 10-11-69 9-2-04 10-27-07 11-2-57 11-16-07 10-26-96 11-9-13 10-30-71 11-1-75 10-29-83 9-10-11 11-9-57 9-9-89 10-17-64 9-26-87 10-9-71 10-29-94 10-12-13 9-8-73 9-4-10 9-26-15 9-27-57 10-25-69 9-11-76

Rushes 40 28 23 34 37 27 21 36 43 37 27 20 37 37 38 17 26 35 39 35 26 28 33 41 15 21 21 21 22 34 21 30 40 25 31 34 22 28 16 14 22 19 23 22 42 30 40 25 20 24 43 8 31 33 19 25 8 16 24 33 12 31 21 15 21 20 26 22 21 21 24 22 30 38 20 25 26 16 10 33 17

TDs 0 4 1 2 4 2 3 1 4 2 4 4 2 2 2 3 1 2 0 2 1 0 1 0 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 4 1 2 1 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 4 3 1 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 2 2 0 1

Yds. 140 140 138 138 137 137 136 136 134 134 134 134 133 132 131 131 130 130 129 129 129 128 128 128 127 127 126 126 126 126 126 125 125 124 124 124 123 123 123 123 122 122

Name Ricky Calhoun Stephen Whitfield Mike Strickland Derron Vernon Tommie Walls John White Ricky Calhoun Dominique Sherrer Doug Wilkins Larry Ratcliff Bobby Windon Ricky Calhoun Reginald Bell Bob Foster Mike Strickland Jeff Paeston Gary Patton Rod Slater Tom McCormick Mike Strickland Shaq Vann Mike Strickland Stephen Whitfield Anthony Sherrell Mike Strickland Dwayne Priest Don Madden Anthony Sherrell Alex Gillett Alex Gillett Bronson Hill Tim Packrall Bob Foster Kerry Keating Clarence Chapman Stephen Whitfield Ricky Calhoun Jerry Gaydash Derry Foster Anthony Sherrell Gary Patton Stephen Whitfield

Opponent Illinois State Kent State Western Michigan Northern Illinois Wittenberg Central Michigan Kent State Kent State Hope College Montana State Illinois State Akron Northern Illinois Miami Quantico Marines Northern Michigan San Jose State UL-Monroe Eastern Illinois Indiana State Wyoming Ball State Toledo Idaho Toledo Northwestern St. Norbert College Central Michigan Army Ball State Ball State South Dakota State Ohio Baldwin Wallace Illinois State Miami Marshall Marshall Colorado State Toledo Akron Bowling Green

Date 9-19-81 10-5-91 9-14-24 10-13-84 11-16-68 11-4-00 11-5-83 11-19-11 9-18-54 11-8-69 11-13-76 9-11-82 10-25-14 9-3-88 10-14-72 9-1-79 12-12-87 9-20-75 10-27-56 9-22-73 9-12-15 10-26-74 11-19-94 10-2-04 9-16-72 9-12-09 11-4-72 11-1-03 9-4-10 11-5-11 9-21-13 11-13-71 10-29-88 9-29-56 11-8-75 10-1-94 9-3-83 9-15-83 9-23-89 10-11-03 9-20-86 9-24-94

Rushes 25 31 36 17 40 30 25 24 19 14 26 18 25 24 30 12 21 21 6 21 16 30 22 26 26 17 11 30 18 18 21 27 27 12 16 32 25 21 29 26 19 26

TDs 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 2 0 1 3 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 0

Dwayne Priest (2007-10) played in 43 games for the Eagles, earning 22 starts in four years. He has rushed 498 times for the sixth spot with 2,003 yards gained, ninth in history, and his 22 touchdowns, 20 by rush and two by reception, are tied for seventh.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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100+ Yard Rushing Games Yds. 121 121 121 120 120 120 120 120 119 119 119 118 118 118 117 117 117 117 117 116 116 116 116 116 115 114 114 114 114 113 113 113 113 113 112 112 112 112 112 111 111 111 111 111 111 110 110 109 109 107 107 107 107 107 107 106 106 106 105 105 105 105 105 104 104 103 103 103 103 103 103 102 102 101 101 101 101 101 101 100 100

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Name Kwame McKinnon Stephen Whitfield Ime Akpan Albert Williams Javonti Greene Dominique Sherrer Ian Eriksen Blake Banham Carl Hugher Bobby Windom Savon Edwards Gary Patton Savon Edwards Dwayne Priest Larry Ratcliff Clarence Chapman Anthony Sherrell Dwayne Priest Darius Jackson John Vaccarelli Larry Ratcliff Ricky Calhoun Anthony Sherrell Anthony Sherrell Gary Patton Larry Ratcliff Derrick Tolliver Mike Scott Bronson Hill Mike Strckland Stephen Whitfield Erick Powell C.R. Roberson Darius Jackson Stephen Whitfield Bob Foster Anthony Sherrell Ryan Brumfield Darius Jackson Dennis Hewitt Mike Strictland John White Dominique Sherrer Bronson Hill Bronson Hill Chuck Skinner Doug Crisan Leo Pope Ian Eriksen Ron Oestrike Cyril Nichols Gary Patton Tyler Jones Anthony Sherrell Breck Turner Mike Strickland Don Madden Perry Foster Tom McCormick Jerry Mucha Bobby Windom Cameron Moss Alex Gilleti Bobby Windom Savon Edwaros Kerry Keating Doug Crisan Gary Patton Perry Foster Stephen Whitfiled Anthony Sherrell Mike Yankee Alex Gillett Gary Patton Gary Patton C.R. Roberson Bronson Hill Reginald Bell Darius Jackson Mike Strickland Kwesi Ramsey

Opponent Western Michigan Central Michigan Ohio Akron Howard Howard Wyoming Central Michigan UL-Monroe Toledo Akron Youngstown State Northern Illinois Army Northern Michigan Western Illinois Maryland Ohio Old Dominion Ferris State Kentucky State Northern Illinois Western Michigan Ball State Kent State Indiana State Western Michigan Ball State Morgan State Western Illinois Kent State Ball State Western Michigan Toledo Central Michigan Youngstown State Buffalo Northern Illinois Akron Montana State McNeese State Temple Alabama State Ohio Western Michigan Northern Illinois Northern Illinois Illinois State Ball State Illinois State Alma Miami Miami Miami Bowling Green Idaho State Quantico Marines Ohio Youngstown State Western Michigan Bowling Green Louisiana Tech Western Michigan McNeese State UNLV Western Illinois Toledo Akron Toledo Akron Central Michigan Findlay Akron Akron Northern Illinois Missouri State Howard Ball State Nothern Illinois Wisconsin Oshkosh Western Michigan

Date 10-19-91 9-17-94 10-12-02 10-11-80 9-4-11 9-4-11 9-23-16 11-22-16 9-20-75 10-1-77 9-2-95 9-7-85 11-8-97 10-11-08 10-31-70 10-25-75 9-27-03 10-2-10 9-5-15 10-21-67 10-18-69 11-15-80 10-4-03 11-12-05 11-3-70 10-3-70 11-20-82 10-11-97 8-30-14 10-6-73 10-8-94 9-12-98 9-29-01 10-17-15 10-16-93 9-10-88 11-19-05 10-25-14 10-10-15 11-8-69 10-12-74 9-23-00 9-10-11 11-1-12 11-9-13 10-13-51 9-3-77 11-3-51 11-8-16 11-7-53 11-10-62 9-12-87 10-22-05 10-22-05 10-1-16 10-7-72 10-14-72 9- 16-89 10-4-57 11-15-75 9-17-77 9-21-91 11-14-09 9-24-77 9-19-95 10-6-56 10-1-77 9-21-85 10-7-89 11-5-94 11-6-04 9-16-67 11-27-09 9-19-87 10-3-87 9-1-01 8-31-13 11-22-14 10-24-15 9-9-72 10-17-92

Rushes 12 28 21 19 14 14 27 18 22 18 14 17 21 17 19 27 28 19 19 14 21 26 21 26 31 31 27 22 19 23 31 32 21 18 16 19 15 18 24 21 34 25 16 25 24 17 23 12 25 24 17 19 19 12 17 14 25 21 25 16 24 18 26 23 18 11 19 25 22 25 31 16 19 23 23 18 28 18 24 19 22

TDs 0 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 1 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 0 1 2 2 3 1 1 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 0

Javonti Greene turned in a record-setting performance at the University of Virginia, Oct. 23, 2010. Greene, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound freshman, rushed for 155 yards on just eight carries at Virginia with touchdown runs of 55 and 53 yards. He became the first EMU runner in school history to record two 50-yard plus runs for scores in a game.

Players with Two Runs of 50+ Yards in the Same Game

Name Javonti Greene Bronson Hill Reginald Bell

Opponent at Virginia vs. Toledo vs. Buffalo

Date 10-23-10 10-13-12 10-11-14

Rushes 55, 53 58,70 72,71

TDs 2 4 3

Games with a Pair of 100-Yard Rushers

Date Nov. 8, 1969 Sept. 9, 1972 Oct. 14, 1972 Sept. 20, 1975 Sept. 3, 1977 Oct. 1, 1977 Oct. 22, 2005 Sept. 4, 2010 Sept. 4, 2011 Sept. 10, 2011 Nov. 9, 2013 Oct. 25, 2014

Opponent Montana State at Wisc.-Oshkosh Quantico Marines Northeast Louisiana Northern Illinois Toledo Miami Army Howard Alabama State Western Michigan Northern Illinois

Players Net Yards Larry Ratcliff/Dennis Hewitt 134/111 Don Madden/Mike Strickland 163/100 Mike Strickland/Don Madden 131/106 Rodney Slater/Carl Hughes 130/119 Bobby Windom/Doug Crisan 187/110 Bobby Windom/Doug Crisan 119/103 Tyler Jones/Anthony Sherrell 107/107 Dwayne Priest/Alex Gillett 142/126 D. Sherrer/Javonti Greene 120/120 Javonti Greene/D. Sherrer 146/111 Ryan Brumfield/Bronson Hill 148/111 Reginald Bell/Ryan Brumfield 133/112

The Eastern Michigan University football team received some national recognition Nov. 30, 2010, as its football helmet was featured on the set of ESPN Radio’s Scott Van Pelt Show.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Games Played/Defensive Records CAREER GAMES PLAYED

Rank 1. 3. 5. 12. 26.

Name Pat O’Connor Chris O’Risky Brad Ohrman Brandon Slater T.J. Lang Jacory Stone Andy Fretz Daniel Holtzclaw Javon Reese Corey Welch Cole Gardner Eric Deslauriers Darrin Matthews Josh Hunt Matt Kudu Corey Welch Andrew Wellock Rose Marcell Andrew Sorgatz Tyreese Russell Lincoln Hansen Dylan Mulder Dustin Creel Andrew Wylie DaQuan Pace Terrence Blevins Travis Lewis Kevin Howe Jason Jones Herb Waits Matt Boyd Alex Gillett Darius Jackson

Rank 1. 3 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 12. 13.

Name Daniel Holtzclaw Andy Fretz Andrew Wylie Andrew Sorgatz Brandon Slater Eric Deslauriers Josh Hunt Lincoln Hansen T.J. Lang Jacory Stone Jason Jones Pat O’Connor Darrin Matthews Bridger Buche Mike Brown Jason Beck

Years 2012-16 2013-16 2007-11 2007-11 2005-08 2005-09 2006-09 2005-08 2008-11 2007-11 2013-16 2003-06 2004-07 2005-08 2001-04 2007-11 2003-06 2009-12 2009-12 2011-14 2011-14 2012-15 2012-15 2013-16 2013-16 2006-09 2003-07 2003-06 2004-07 2008-11 2009-12 2009-12 2012-15

CAREER GAMES STARTED Years 2005-08 2006-09 2013-16 2009-12 2007-11 2003-06 2005-08 2011-14 2005-08 2005-09 2004-07 2012-16 2004-07 2007-11 2013-16 2014-16

GP 49 49 48 48 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 GP 47 47 46 45 42 41 41 39 37 37 37 36 35 35 35 35

TOTAL TACKLES

Brandon Slater (2007-11)

Great Ibe (2013-15)

Jason Jones (2004-07)

Season Total Player 180 Alvin Sanders 160 Joe Iliano 156 Donald McCall 155 Jim Durham 155 Brian Karol 153 David Lusky 150 Mark Langkos 146 Kevin Harrison 144 David Lusky 143 Pete Kalogeras 142 Jeff Bixler 136 Mark Hilla 133 Reese McCaskill 133 Great Ibe 131 Great Ibe 129 Kevin Wilkinson 129 Larry Tiller 128 Donald McCall 127 Bonjiovanna Bonner 127 Wardell Davis 126 Bill Rush 126 Larry Tiller 125 Daniel Holtzclaw 124 Donald McCall 121 Bill Malcolm Career Total Player 450 Reese McCaskill 437 Daniel Holtzclaw 423 Scott Russell 375 Jeff Bixler 360 David Marshall 357 Kenny Philpot 349 Pete Kalogeras 346 David Lusky 339 Ron Johnson 329 Steve Vercammen 326 Great Ibe 325 Ron Rice 320 Kevin Harrison 315 Tom Williams 300 Jim Durham 294 Andre Hatchett 290 Avery Brown 288 Tom Menard 282 Donald McCall 280 Mike Skiver 278 Kevin Tooson 276 Bill Rush 274 Brian Karol 271 Darran Matthews 271 Al Slamer 270 Jason Beck 269 Kevin Wilkinson 268 Mike Danley 266 Jerry Gaines 264 Larry Tiller 258 Gordon Skotarczyk 256 Ric Franz 253 Scott Wyka 254 Jacob Wyatt

Year 1974 1982 1999 1984 1974 2003 1996 2004 2002 1970 1975 1974 1992 2014 2015 1979 1976 1998 1982 1993 1982 1977 2007 1998 1974 Years 1992-95 2005-08 1998-01 1972-75 1979-83 1998-01 1968-70 2000-03 1974-77 1972-74 2013-15 1991-94 2001-04 1976-78 1981-84 2006-09 1994-97 1984-88 1998-99 1983-86 1990-93 1979-83 1973-75 2004-07 1974-77 2014-Pres. 1975-79 1989-92 2001-04 1975-77 1976-78 1973-75 1986-89 2005-08

47 more players in EMU history have at least 200 career tackles

Brad Ohrman (2007-11)

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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Defensive Records Season Total 102 100 91 77 77 77 75 69 68 67 67 66 66 65 64 64 64 62 62 62 62 Career Total 226 223 193 193 188 183 179 178 173 167 164 161 161 160 156 152 151 147 146 142

SOLO TACKLES Player Donald McCall Mark Langkos Donald McCall Pete Kalogeras Alvin Sanders Mike Danley Bob Navarro Great Ibe Dave Pureifory Wardell Davis Ron Rice David Lusky Rontrell Woodruff Tom Williams Steve Vercammen Brian Karol Great Ibe Ric Franz Jeff Bixler Tom Williams Kevin Harrison Player Scott Russell Reese McCaskill Kenny Philpot Donald McCall Ron Rice Pete Kalogeras Daniel Holtzclaw Tom Williams Tom Menard Ron Johnson Steve Vercammen Jeff Bixler Great Ibe Scott Wyka Jacob Wyatt Kevin Tooson Gordon Skotarczyk Mike Danley Avery Brown David Lusky

Year 1999 1996 1998 1970 1974 1990 1990 2014 1970 1993 1994 2003 2005 1978 1973 1974 2015 1974 1975 1977 2004 Years 1998-01 1992-95 1998-01 1998-99 1991-94 1968-70 2005-08 1976-78 1984-88 1974-77 1972-74 1972-75 2013-15 1986-89 2005-08 1990-93 1976-78 1989-92 1994-97 2000-03

TACKLES FOR LOSS IN A SEASON

eason S Total Player 26 Avery Brown 25 Dave Pureifory 24.5 Kenny Philpot 22 Tom Williams 20 Kevin Kwiatkowski 20 Troy Campbell 20 Kenny Philpot 19.5 Jason Jones 19 Dave Pureifory 19 Walter Campbell

Year 1996 1970 2001 1977 1996 1998 1999 2007 1969 1992

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Player Alvin Sanders Joe Iliano Jim Durham Brian Karol Ivory Hood David Lusky David Lusky Kevin Harrison Doug Cooper David Marshall Matt Finlay Bonjiovanna Bonner Jeff Bixler Don Ishmael Reese McCaskill Kevin Wilkinson Mark Hilla Daniel Holtzclaw Daniel Holtzclaw

Career Total 258 236 227 214 204 197 190 183 172 169 166 165 165 164 162 161 158 158 157

Player Daniel Holtzclaw David Marshall Reese McCaskill Jeff Bixler David Lusky Scott Russell Jim Durham Kevin Harrison Ron Johnson David Marshall Pete Kalogeras Steve Vercammen Great Ibe Kenny Philpot Matt Finlay Brian Karol Jeff Pierzynski Joe Iliano Andre Hatchett

FUMBLES FORCED IN A CAREER

Year 1974 1982 1984 1974 1968 2003 2002 2004 1968 1981 1984 1982 1975 1979 1992 1979 1974 2006 2007 Years 2005-08 1979-83 1992-95 1972-75 2000-03 1998-01 1981-84 2001-04 1974-77 1979-82 1968-70 1972-74 2013-15 1998-01 1983-85 1973-75 1980-84 1979-82 2006-09

TACKLES FOR LOSS IN A CAREER

(since 1998 only) Career Total Player 50.0 Jason Jones 33.5 Pat O’Connor 33.0 Scott Russell 30.5 Kevin Howe 27.0 Josh Hunt 26.5 David Lusky 24.5 Kenny Philpot 24.5 Great Ibe 24.0 Brad Ohrman 22.0 Kevin Harrison

(since 1998 only) Total Player 7 Pat O’Connor 6 Kevin Howe 5 Keyvon Barbee 4 Accomplished eight times

Year 2012-16 2003-06 2001-04

FUMBLES RECOVERED IN A CAREER

(since 1998 only) Total Player 5 James Turner 5 Josh Hunt 4 Arrington Hicks 4 Jermaine Jenkins 4 Spenser Smith 4 Jerry Gaines 4 Pudge Cotton

Year 2000-01 2005-08 2007-10 2006-09 2005-08 2001-04 2011-14

PASS BREAKUPS IN A CAREER

(since 1998 only) Total Player 24 DaQuan Pace 18 Jerry Gaines 15 Lincoln Dupree 15 Arrington Hicks 15 Andrae Brooks 14 Rontrell Woodruff 12 Michael Woods 12 Willie Creear

Year 2013-16 2001-04 1999 2007-10 2000-01 2002-05 2001-03 2013-14

QUARTERBACK HURRIES IN A CAREER

(since 1998 only) Total Player 29 Pat O’Connor 18 Jason Jones 16 Kevin Howe 15 Eric Young 14 Buckmeier 14 Brad Ohrman 12 Brandon Downs 11 Javon Reese 11 Travis 11 Josh Hunt

Year 2012-16 2004-07 2003-06 2006-07 1999 2007-11 2005-09 2008-11 1999 2005-08

Years 2004-07 2012-16 1998-01 2003-06 2005-08 2000-03 2001 2013-15 2007-11 2001-04

SACKS IN A CAREER

SACKS IN A SEASON

eason S Total Player 11 Avery Brown 10.5 Kevin Howe 10 Avery Brown 8.5 Pat O’Connor 8 Walter Campbell 8 Walter Campbell 8 Troy Campbell 8 Derek Vitatoe

ASSISTED TACKLES

Season Total 103 102 99 91 91 87 84 84 83 82 82 80 80 78 78 75 75 75 75

Year 1996 2005 1995 2016 1991 1992 1998 1998

(since 1998 only) Career Total Player 20.0 Pat O’Connor 17.5 Kevin Howe 14.0 Jason Jones 12.0 Kalonji Kashama 11.5 Brad Ohrman 10.0 Matt Kudu 8.5 Kevin Harrison 7.5 Brandon Downs 7.5 Scott Russell

Years 2012-16 2003-06 2004-07 2010-13 2007-11 2001-04 2001-04 2005-09 1998-01

Ron Johnson (1974-77) ranks ninth in career tackles with 339, including 167 solo stops in his four-year career. Johnson was EMU’s first-ever first-round NFL draft pick, going to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1978.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Defensive Records Year 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1982 1981 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

TACKLE LEADERS BY SEASON

Player Ivory Hood Pete Kalogeras Pete Kalogeras Pete Kalogeras Will Foster Ron Fernandes Steve Vercammen Alvin Sanders Jeff Bixler Larry Tiller Larry Tiller Tom Williams Kevin Wilkinson Ken Banks Joe Iliano David Marshall David Marshall Jim Durham Mike Skiver Mike Skiver Keith Bertram Scott Wyka Tom Schooler Mike Danley Fred McClendon Mike Danley Reese McCaskill Wardell Davis Reese McCaskill Reese McCaskill Mark Langkos Jermaine Brooks Donald McCall Donald McCall Kenny Philpot Scott Russell David Lusky David Lusky Kevin Harrison Rontrell Woodruff Daniel Holtzclaw Daniel Holtzclaw Daniel Holtzclaw Andre Hatchett Neal Howey Justin Cudworth Blake Poole Ike Spearman Great Ibe Great Ibe Kyle Rachwal

Dave Pureifory (1968-71) posted 25 tackles-for-loss during the 1970 season. Pureifory was a sixth-round draft pick by the Green Bay Packers in 1972.

Solo 20 54 65 77 46 47 64 77 62 61 53 65 54 26 58 28 49 56 38 48 52 57 26 77 75 43 55 67 57 58 100 41 91 102 52 62 56 66 62 66 39 50 49 55 44 32 31 33 69 64 39

Asst. 91 32 55 66 43 54 48 103 80 68 73 51 75 41 102 82 67 99 51 39 28 28 39 28 30 48 78 60 48 61 50 42 37 52 56 53 88 87 84 44 75 75 58 58 51 51 58 49 54 67 70

Total 111 86 120 143 89 101 112 180 142 129 126 116 129 67 160 110 116 155 89 87 80 85 65 105 105 91 133 127 105 119 150 83 128 154 108 115 144 153 146 110 114 125 107 113 95 83 89 82 133 131 109

Reese McCaskill (1992-95) led the Eagles in tackles in three of his four seasons and is the all-time leader in tackles at EMU with 450 in his career.

TEAM DEFENSIVE RECORDS Assisted Tackles 872 - 1972 804 - 1974 755 - 1981 754 - 1975 737 - 1984

Solo Tackles 699 - 1999 674 - 1998 645 - 1974 636 - 1975 634 - 1990 620 - 1993 618 - 1987 615 - 1994

Total Tackles 1,440 - 1991 1,365 - 1982 1,283 - 1975 1,182 - 1976 1,136 - 1977

Tackles For Loss 119 - 1999 89 - 1991 88 - 1970 86 - 1977 84 - 2000 82 - 2001 81 - 1992 79 - 1969 76 - 1976 76 - 1996 Quarterback Sacks 31 - 1998 30 - 1999 29 - 1995 26 - 1989 26 - 2000 23 - 1998 24 - 1991 24 - 1994 22 - 2013 21 - 1984 21 - 1987 21 - 2016

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Fumbles Recovered 34 - 1987 26 - 1988 25 - 1984 20 - 1990 20 - 1993

Interceptions 29 - 1968 27 - 1989 20 - 1973 19 - 1970 19 - 1971 18 - 1972 18 - 1981 18 - 1991

Interception Yards 522 - 1968 286 - 1971 277 - 1972 250 - 1975 246 - 1987

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Defensive Records LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURNS

100 yards - Jerry Warkentien 10-5-68 at Akron TD 100 yards - George Duranko 11-18-72 at Central Michigan TD 100 yards - Jim Johnston 10-13-51 at Northern Illinois TD

INTERCEPTION LEADERS

Year 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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Name Total Darrell Mossburg 6 Darrell Mossburg 5 Greg Brankston 5 Jeff Bixler 7 Jeff Bixler 6 Sam Still 3 Darrion Price 3 Terry Thames 3 Dave Smilo 2 Brian Cotton 2 Buster Johnson 4 Brian Cotton 3 Paul Muehring 3 Paul Muehring 2 Derron Vernon 2 Anthony Fields 3 Jerry Clayton 3 Vince Evans 3 Mike Skiver 4 Tom Menard 4 Tom Menard 3 Charles Gordon 5 Brian Carter 3 Bob Navarro 12 Kevin Tooson 2 Anthony Williams 2 Richard Palmer 7 Ronald Rice 2 Vashone Adams 3 Maurice Reed 3 Richard Palmer 3 Vashone Adams 2 Reese McCaskill 2 Rodney Nubin 2 Ron Rice 2 Corey Baskin 3 Mike Thomas 3 Marcus Cox 2 Corey Baskin 2 Terry Reed 6 Lincoln Dupree 5 Lincoln Dupree 3 Scott Russell 2 Andrae Brooks 2 James Willingham 2 Erick Middleton 3 Jerry Gaines 2 David Lusky 2 Rontrell Woodruff 3 Daniel Holtzclaw 5 Jacob Wyatt 2 Duan Bracey 2 Chris May 2 Ryan Downard 6 Ryan Downard/ Jermaine Jenkins 2 Chris May 6 Marcell Rose/ Colin Weingrad 1 Brad Ohrman/ Bryan Pali/ 1 Marlon Pollard/Marcell Rose/ Darius Scott 1 Pudge Cotton 2 Sean Kurtz/Ike Spearman 2 Kevin Johnson 2 Jason Beck/Anthony Brown 1 Kyle Rachwal/Davon Russell DaQuan Pace/Vince Calhoun 3

INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDAGE LEADERS

Year 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Name Pete Kalogeras Pete Kalogeras Darrell Mossburg George Duranko Jeff Bixler Greg Bankston Ed Ruzga Ron Johnson Terry Thames Brian Cotton Buster Johnson Brian Cotton Paul Muehring Derron Vernon Anthony Fields Dan Cohen Jerry Clayton Mike Skiver Tom Menard John Stoitsiadis Brian Carter Bob Navarro Kevin Tooson Richard Palmer Ronald Rice Vashone Adams Rodney Nubin Mike Thomas Marcus Cox Terry Reed Donald McCall Lincoln Dupree James Willingham Erick Middleton Rontrell Woodruff David Lusky Rontrell Woodruff Michael Richardson Corey Riley Ryan Downard Ryan Downard Chris May Marcell Rose Brad Ohrman Pudge Cotton Sean Kurtz Jason Beck Kyle Rachwal Jaylen Pickett

Total 63 89 112 100 85 76 95 51 31 23 75 8 46 43 9 9 73 61 31 108 21 73 39 219 51 58 85 35 39 57 54 93 56 27 24 60 30 43 78 15 35 126 27 14 80 35 3 35 57

INTERCEPTIONS

Season Total Player 12 Bob Navarro 10 Joe Clinton 8 George Harrison 7 Jeff Bixler 7 Richard Palmer 6 Darrell Mossburg 6 Jeff Bixler 6 Terry Reed 6 Ryan Downard 6 Chris May 5 Charles Gordon 5 Lincoln Dupree 5 Daniel Holtzclaw

Year 1989 1968 1963 1973 1991 1971 1974 1997 2007 2009 1987 1998 2005

Career Total Player 20 Joe Clinton 16 George Harrison 15 Jeff Bixler 14 Darrell Mossburg 12 Charles Gordon 12 Bob Navarro 10 Greg Bankston 10 Tom Menard 10 Richard Palmer

Years 1966-69 1962-65 1972-75 1970-72 1986-89 1987-90 1972-74 1985-88 1990-93

INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS

Season Total Player 219 Richard Palmer 212 Jerry Warkentien 126 Chris May 114 Larry Wells 112 Darrell Mossburg 108 John Stoitsiadis 100 George Duranko

Year 1991 1968 2009 1968 1971 1987 1972

Career Total Player 238 Jerry Warkentien 227 Richard Palmer 187 Darrell Mossburg 174 Jeff Bixler 152 Pete Kalogeras 149 Mike Skiver 149 John Stoitsiadis 140 John Hicks 137 Steve Vercammen 129 Charles Gordon 114 Larry Wells

Years 1967-69 1990-93 1970-72 1972-74 1968-70 1983-86 1986-89 1969-71 1972-74 1986-89 1967-68

Tom Menard (1985-88) does a television interview prior to the 1987 California Bowl. Menard led Eastern Michigan in interceptions in 1985 and 1986 and is tied for seventh in EMU’s all-time list with 10 career picks.

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Kicking Records THE LONGEST FIELD GOALS

55 yards - Dylan Mulder 11-7-15 at Miami 52 yards - Don Vesling 10-19-85 at Ohio 52 yards - Don Vesling 11-2-85 at Ball State 52 yards - Justin Ventura 10-25-97 at Marshall 52 Yards - Andrew Wellock 10-2-04 vs. Idaho 52 Yards - Andrew Wellock 11-19-05 at Buffalo 52 yards - Dylan Mulder 9-5-15 vs. Old Dominon 51 yards - John Laupp 9-12-87 at Miami 51 yards - Jim Langeloh 10-27-90 vs. Central Michigan 51 yards - Dylan Mulder 11-14-15 vs. UMass

Dylan Mulder (2012-15) holds the EMU record for longest field goal in program history, hitting from 55 yards against Miami in 2015. He also knocked in shots from 52 and 51 yards in his final season for the Eagles.

Game Total Name

8 8 8 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Toller Starnes Joe Carithers Paulie Fricano Justin Ventura Joe Carithers Boyd Williams Bill MacGillivray Mark Okla Mark Okla George Bailey Jackson Nunn Ray Vanover Craig Motzer Justin Ventura Justin Ventura Justin Ventura Eric Klaban Zach Johnson Dylan Mulder

Game Total Name 8 George Bailey

8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

George Bailey Toller Starnes Joe Carithers Paulie Fricano Rod Place Mark Okla Mark Okla Jackson Nunn Ray Vanover Joe Carithers Justin Ventura

Game Total Name

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Craig Motzer Tim Henneghan Jim Langeloh Toller Starnes Andrew Wellock Andrew Wellock Andrew Wellock Bob Hirschmann Bob Hirschmann Mario Ferretti Tim Henneghan Tim Henneghan Tim Henneghan Justin Ventura Justin Ventura Justin Ventura Justin Ventura Toller Starnes Andrew Wellock Andrew Wellock Andrew Wellock Andrew Wellock Kody Fulkerson Dyland Mulder Dylan Mulder Paulie Fricano

EXTRA POINTS MADE

Date

11-24-01 11-29-08 9-2-16 9-2-95 11-22-08 10-2-21 11-7-64 10-18-69 10-11-69 11-14-70 9-11-71 10-27-73 10-29-77 9-16-95 10-26-96 10-18-97 9-28-02 10-13-07 10-20-12

Career Total Name 113 Justin Ventura 104 Dylan Mulder 92 Andrew Wellock 92 Tim Henneghan 67 Ray Vanover 66 Toller Starnes 59 Joe Carithers 43 George Bailey 42 Paulie Fricano 38 Eric Klaban 36 Craig Motzer 32 Ken Dudal 34 Kody Fulkerson 28 Jim Langeloh

Season Opponent Total Name Year at Akron 42 Paulie Fricano 2016 vs. Central Michigan 2008 vs. Mississippi Valley State 38 Joe Carithers at Akron 37 Justin Ventura 1997 at Temple 37 Eric Klaban 2002 vs. Assumption 1995 at Case Western 36 Justin Ventura vs. Kentucky State 36 Dylan Mulder 2015 at Waynesburg 1987 vs. Ball State 34 Tim Henneghan vs. Wisc.-Oshkosh 32 Andrew Wellock 2004 vs. Youngstown State 31 Ray Vanover 1973 at Akron 1977 vs. UNLV 27 Craig Motzer vs. Kent State 27 Zach Johnson 2007 vs. Akron 27 Kody Fulkerson 2011 vs. Southern Illinois at Ohio 26 Accomplished three times vs. Army

EXTRA POINT ATTEMPTS

Date 11-1-69 11-14-70 11-24-01 11-28-08 9-2-16 11-10-51 10-11-69 10-18-69 9-11-71 9-29-73 11-22-08 9-2-95

Season Opponent Total Name at Northeastern 41 Paulie Fricano

vs. Ball State at Akron vs. Central Mich. vs. Mississippi Valley vs. Southern Illinois vs. Waynesburg vs. Kentucky State vs. Wisc.-Oshkosh vs. St. Norbert at Temple vs. Akron

40 39 39 38 38 37 36 34 33 32 31

Justin Ventura Justin Ventura Eric Klaban Tim Henneghan Joe Carithers Ray Vanover Dylan Mulder Kody Fulkerson Andrew Wellock George Bailey Zach Johnson

Year 2016 1995 1997 2002 1987 2008 1973 2015 2011 2004 1970 2007

Career Total Name

FIELD GOALS

Date

9-3-77 9-30-89 10-27-90 11-13-99 9-4-03 11-6-04 11-12-05 11-6-82 10-15-83 10-6-84 9-2-89 10-14-89 10-28-89 9-23-95 11-4-95 9-13-97 10-10-98 10-9-99 9-2-04 9-24-05 10-21-06 10-28-06 11-19-11 11-17-12 11-22-14 9-17-16

Season Opponent Total Name at Northern Illinois 21 Andrew Wellock at Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan 19 Paulie Fricano at Central Michigan 18 Andrew Wellock vs. Western Illinois 17 Toller Starnes vs. Central Mich. vs. Ball State 16 Tim Henneghan vs. Kent State 16 Andrew Wellock vs. Northern Illinois 14 Andrew Wellock vs. Central Michigan vs. Kent State 14 Kody Fulkerson vs. Liberty 12 Jim Langeloh at Central Michigan 12 Justin Ventura vs. Ohio at Miami 11 Mario Ferretti at Toledo 11 Justin Ventura vs. Central Michigan 11 Justin Ventura vs. Western Michigan vs. Buffalo 11 Toller Starnes at Central Michigan 11 Dylan Mulder vs. Toledo 10 Tim Henneghan at Western Michigan at Kent State 10 Joe Carithers at Western Michigan 10 Joe Carrithers at Ball State 9 Jim Langeloh at Charlotte

Year 2004 2016 2005 1999 1989 2006 2003 2011 1990 1997 1984 1995 1996 2000 2015 1987 2008 2009 1991

124 111 101 95 76 68 60 55 41 43

Justin Ventura Dylan Mulder Tim Henneghan Andrew Wellock Ray Vanover Toller Starnes Joe Carithers George Bailey Craig Motzer Paulie Fricano

Career Total Name 69 Andrew Wellock 42 Justin Ventura 38 Tim Henneghan 35 Dylan Mulder 34 Toller Starnes 22 Jim Langeloh 20 Joe Carithers 19 Paulie Fricano 16 Mario Ferretti 14 Craig Motzer 14 Kody Fulkerson 11 Ray Vanover 11 Bob Hirschmann 10 Eric Klaban 9 George Bailey

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Years 95-98 2012-15 2003-06 86-89 72-74 98-01 2008-09 68-70 2016-Pres. 02-02 77-79 75-76 2010-13 89-92

Years

95-98 2012-15 86-89 2003-06 72-74 98-01 2008-09 68-70 77-79 2016-Pres.

Years 2003-06 95-98 86-89 2012-15 98-01 89-92 2008-09 2016-Pres. 84-85 77-78 2010-13 72-74 82-83 01-02 67-70

199

Punting Records THE LONGEST PUNTS

PUNTING AVERAGE

Game (Minimum Four punts) Avg. Name Date 50.0 Austin Barnes 10-1-16 49.5 Jay Karutz 9-11-10 49.0 Jerry Wedge 10-27-56 48.7 Nick Avondet 9-3-98 48.6 Jay Karutz 10-8-11 48.5 Rich Hanschu 9-13-80 48.2 Nick Avondet 10-10-98 48.0 Zach Johnson 9-23-06 48.0 Austin Barnes 10-29-16 47.7 Nick Avondet 9-2-00 47.5 Zach Johnson 11-16-07 47.5 Owen Dubiel 10-18-14 47.2 Austin Barnes 9-23-16 47.0 Accomplished four times Season (Minimum 20 punts) Avg. Name 43.6 Rich Hanschu 43.6 Austin Barnes 43.5 Austin Barnes 42.8 Nick Avondet 42.7 Jay Karutz 42.1 Zach Johnson 41.6 Nick Avondet 41.6 David Rysko 40.9 Bob Hirschmann 40.4 Zach Johnson 40.2 Nick Avondet 40.2 David Rysko 40.0 Zach Johnson 39.7 Austin Barnes 39.4 Bob Hirschmann Career Avg. 43.4 42.6 40.5 40.2 40.1 38.9 38.9 38.8 38.7 37.8

Name Rich Hanschu Austin Barnes Nick Avondet Zach Johnson Jay Karutz David Rysko Owen Dubiel Wes Garner Bob Hirschmann Andrew Wellock

90 yards - Charles Nemeth 11-4-40 vs. Alma 90 yards - Jack Baker 10-18-43 at Wayne State Game Total 642 517 469 464 461 461 455 452 434 428 427 409 407 397 396 396 391 389 377 376 376 370

Opponent at Bowling Green at Miami vs. Eastern Illinois vs. Northern Iowa at Toledo at Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan vs. Central Michigan vs. Miami vs. UConn at Central Mich. at UMass vs. Wyoming

Year 1980 2015 2016 1998 2012 2007 2000 2002 1985 2009 1997 2003 2006 2013 1983 Years 79-80 2013-16 97-00 2006-09 2010-12 2001-03 2014 1993 82-85 2003-06

Nick Avondet (1997-2000), who holds the school record for punting yardage in a career, is just the second player in EMU history to punt for more than 10,000 yards.

Season Total 3,260 3,152 2,954 2,949 2,793 2,780 2,739 2,714 2,700 2,695 2,660 2,632 2,603 2,492 2,488 2,487 2,482 2,468 2,447 2,441 2,428 2,377 2,355 2,339 2,335 2,245 2,225

PUNTING YARDAGE Name Nick Avondet David Rysko Tom Boutin George Bailey George Guzman Austin Barnes David Rysko Steve Coulter Greg Urich Nick Avondet Jay Karutz Nick Avondet Austin Barnes George Bailey Monty Kirkland Nick Avondet Mike Logan Jay Karutz Rick Baker Jay Karutz Austin Barnes Bob Hirschmann

Name David Rysko David Rysko Nick Avondet Jay Karutz Nick Avondet Bob Hirschmann Austin Barnes Wes Garner Bob Hirschmann Nick Avondet David Rysko Jay Karutz Zach Johnson Monty Kirkland Greg Urich Rich Hanschu Jay Karutz Dave Spencer Rick Baker Owen Dubiel Brad Horton Bob Hirschmann Zach Johnson George Bailey Tom Boutin Mike Logan Lonny Head

Year 2003 2001 2000 2012 1999 1982 2016 1993 1984 1998 2002 2010 2006 1991 1978 1980 2011 1974 1978 2014 1992 1985 2007 1970 1973 1971 1966

Date 9-11-99 8-31-02 9-15-73 10-27-69 9-28-96 9-7-13 11-17-01 11-7-81 10-2-76 9-3-98 9-22-12 9-18-99 9-20-14 11-16-68 9-22-90 9-16-00 10-2-71 10-8-11 9-2-78 10-6-12 9-10-16 9-1-84 Career Total 10,618 10,025 9,072 8.063 7,764 7,663 7,591 6,279 5,799 5,129 4,779 4,186 4,042 3,607 3536 3,040 2,761

Opponent at Michigan State at Michigan State vs. Louisiana Tech vs. Akron at Michigan State at Penn State at Toledo at Kent State vs. Northern Michigan vs. Northern Iowa vs. Michigan State at Miami at Michigan State at Wittenberg at Youngstown State at South Carolina at Idaho State at Toledo at Northern Michigan vs. Kent State at Missouri vs. Kent State

Name Nick Avondet Bob Hirschmann David Rysko Jay Karutz Zach Johnson Austin Barnes George Bailey Rick Baker Monty Kirkland Ron Banaitis Lonny Head Tom Boutin Andrew Wellock Dave Spencer Jay Gardziola Dave Longridge Gerald Miller

Years 97-00 82-85 2001-03 2010-12 2006-09 2013-16 67-70 77-79 88-91 86-88 64-66 72-73 2003-06 74-75 94-95 58-59 54-57

Jay Karutz (2010-12) had a career day punting the football, racking up four punts for 198 yards for a 49.5 yard average versus Miami, Sept. 11, 2010. Two of the punts were downed inside the one-yard line, that 49.5 yard average was a school record, shattering the previous single-game mark of 49.0 set by Jerry Wedge versus Eastern Illinois University, Oct. 27, 1956.

Eastern Michigan University Football

200 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Punt Return Records THE LONGEST PUNT RETURNS

PUNT RETURN LEADERS Name Chip Gooden Chip Gooden Darrell Mossburg Darrell Mossburg Mike Strickland Mike Colaianne Clarence Chapman James Hall Buster Johnson Buster Johnson Buster Johnson Mike Lewis Bill Rush Bill Rush Bill Rush Derrin Powell Marcus Mathews Marcus Mathews Charles Gordon Charles Gordon Charles Gordon Todd Bell Craig Thompson Craig Thompson Steve Clay Steve Clay Steve Clay Keijuan Douglas Keijuan Douglas Keijuan Douglas Lincoln Dupree Ashantti Watson Brandon Lewis Terrance Lloyd Chris R. Roberson Trumaine Riley Trumaine Riley Trumaine Riley Trumaine Riley Nate Beard DeAnthony White Marvon Sanders Ryan Downard Marlon Pollard Demarius Reed Demarius Reed Jaleel Canty Blake Banham Blake Banham

96 yards - Craig Thompson 10-19-91 vs. Western Michigan TD 92 yards - Chip Gooden 10-4-69 at Indiana State TD 91 yards - Charles Gordon 9-16-89 at Ohio TD 85 yards - Chip Gooden 9-29-69 at Murray State TD 85 yards - Craig Thompson 10-6-90 at Toledo TD 82 - Chris R. Roberson, 10-19-02 at Ball State TD 82 - Bill Rush, 10-10-81 vs. Toledo, TD 80 yards - John C. Brown 10-23-42 vs. Wayne State TD 79 yards - Ashantti Watson 10-7-00 vs. Toledo

PUNT RETURN YARDAGE LEADERS

Ret. 16 11 24 23 14 5 8 15 27 24 23 5 11 40 23 12 12 17 23 8 21 13 19 15 11 14 8 12 24 12 17 10 10 13 21 15 20 12 21 11 6 6 6 15 13 7 5 8 5

Year

Craig Thompson (1990-93) returned two punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns in his career. He is still EMU’s career leader in punt return yardage with 705 on just 52 returns, a 13.6 yards-perreturn average. He ranks fourth in career kickoff return yards.

Year 1982 1968 1977 1971 1978 1997 1972 1979 1983 1987

Career No. Player 75 Bill Rush 74 Buster Johnson 68 Trumaine Riley 61 Charles Gordon 54 Darrell Mossburg 52 Craig Thompson 48 Keijuan Douglas

Name Chip Gooden Chip Gooden Darrell Mossburg Darrell Mossburg Mike Strickland Rod Slater Clarence Chapman James Hall Buster Johnson Buster Johnson Buster Johnson Mike Lewis Bill Rush Bill Rush Bill Rush Derrin Powell Marcus Mathews Marcus Mathews Charles Gordon Mark Ziegler Charles Gordon Craig Thompson Craig Thompson Craig Thompson Steve Clay Steve Clay Steve Clay Keijuan Douglas Keijuan Douglas Lincoln Dupree Lincoln Dupree Ashantti Watson Ashantti Watson Chris R. Roberson Trumaine Riley Trumaine Riley Trumaine Riley Trumaine Riley Nate Beard Marvon Sanders Marvon Sanders Ryan Downard Demarius Reed Demarius Reed Demarius Reed Jaleel Canty Blake Banham Blake Banham

Yards 367 59 251 256 194 26 92 112 186 287 114 49 98 323 123 40 145 81 250 88 200 244 217 193 117 278 166 183 280 89 132 142 73 232 156 160 73 169 55 37 35 29 167 24 46 47 76 27

Punt Return Yards

Punt Returns Season No. Player 40 Bill Rush 35 Chip Gooden 27 Buster Johnson 24 Darrell Mossburg 24 Buster Johnson 24 Keijuan Douglas 23 Darrell Mossburg 23 Buster Johnson 23 Bill Rush 23 Charles Gordon

1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Years 1979-83 1977-79 2003-06 1986-89 1970-72 1990-93 1996-00

Season Yds Player 367 Chip Gooden 323 Bill Rush 315 Chip Gooden 287 Buster Johnson 280 Keijuan Douglas 278 Steve Clay 256 Darrell Mossburg 251 Darrell Mossburg 250 Charles Gordon

Year 1969 1982 1968 1978 1997 1994 1972 1971 1970

Career Yds Player 705 Craig Thompson 682 Chip Gooden 656 Steve Clay 611 Charles Gordon 587 Buster Johnson 558 Trumaine Riley 557 Darrell Mossburg 528 Keijuan Douglas

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

Years 1990-93 1968-71 1992-95 1986-89 1977-79 2003-06 1970-72 1996-00

201

Kick Return Records THE LONGEST KICKOFF RETURNS

KICKOFF RETURN LEADERS

Name Chip Gooden Al Clark John Williamson Mike Strickland Clarence Chapman Clarence Chapman Clarence Chapman Terry Thames Buster Johnson Buster Johnson Tom Parm Carl Hood Bill Rush Derrick Tolliver Derron Vernon Gary Patton Gary Patton Gary Patton Glennard Smith John Stoitsiadis Paul Powell Rodney Screen Ronald Rice Craig Thompson Steve Clay Steve Clay Steve Clay Savon Edwards Corey Baskin Savon Edwards John White Kenny Christian Kenny Christian Chris Talley, Terrance Lloyd, Chris R. Roberson LaGarian Houston Trumaine Riley Trumaine Riley Trumaine Riley Trumaine Riley Dontayo Gage Dontayo Gage Johnny Sears Corey Welch Corey Welch Tyler Allen Tyler Allen Tyler Allen Blake Banham Jaron Johnson

Season Total Player 51 Tyler Allen 46 Tyler Allen 44 Dontayo Gage 41 Trumaine Riley 36 Trumaine Riley 34 Tyler Allen 33 Johnny Sears 33 Corey Welch 31 Trumaine Riley

202

Ret. 9 9 11 10 6 20 19 21 25 15 19 21 11 13 17 25 19 17 30 27 16 24 11 18 13 30 14 14 14 20 17 16 14 12 12 32 41 36 22 31 44 30 33 33 15 45 51 34 20 24

100 yards - Lincoln Dupree 11-20-99 at Northern Illinois TD 98 yards - Clarence Chapman 11-23-74 at Toledo TD 98 yards - Craig Thompson 10-31-92 at Army TD 95 yards - Steve Clay 11-6-93 at Akron TD 95 yards - Savon Edwards 10-25-97 at Marshall TD 93 yards - Steve Clay 9-9-95 at Pittsburgh TD 91 yards - Tom Parm 11-10-79 at Central Michigan TD 90 yards - Virgil Windom 10-15-55 vs. Illinois State TD 90 yards - Dontayo Gage 9-8-07 vs. Ball State TD KICKOFF RETURN YARDAGE LEADERS 90 yards - Tyler Allen 10-19-13 vs. Ohio TD (opening kickoff) Year Name Yards 89 yards - Al Clark 10-17-70 at Eastern Kentucky 1969 Chip Gooden 219 88 yards - Craig Thompson 9-9-93 vs. Temple TD 1970 Al Clark 250 87 yards - Virgil Windom 11-5-55 vs. Central Michigan 1971 John Williamson 241

Lincoln Dupree (1998-99) is the only EMU player ever to return a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, doing it against Northern Illinois, Nov. 20, 1999. Dupree also led the Eagles in interceptions in each of his two seasons.

Kickoff Returns Year 2013 2012 2007 2003 2004 2014 2009 2010 2006

Career No. Player 131 Tyler Allen 130 Trumaine Riley 81 Corey Welch 76 Dontayo Gage 71 Steve Clay 63 Gary Patton 56 John Stoitsiadis 53 Craig Thompson 45 Clarence Chapman

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Mike Strickland Clarence Chapman Clarence Chapman Clarence Chapman James Hall Buster Johnson Buster Johsnson Tom Parm Carl Hood Bill Rush Derrick Tolliver Derron Vernon Gary Patton Gary Patton Gary Patton Glennard Smith John Stoitsiadis Paul Powell Rodney Screen Ron Rice Craig Thompson Steve Clay Steve Clay Steve Clay Corey Baskin Savon Edwards John White Kenny Christian Kenny Christian Chris R. Roberson LaGarian Houston Trumaine Riley Trumaine Riley Trumaine Riley Trumaine Riley Dontayo Gage Dontayo Gage Johnny Sears Corey Welch Corey Welch Tyler Allen Tyler Allen Tyler Allen Blake Banham Jaron Johnson

247 169 579 580 447 519 289 472 500 218 267 423 490 339 384 626 534 394 519 319 490 399 652 395 273 486 535 334 301 277 601 725 646 492 678 1,016 538 755 688 304 1,036 1,014 614 399 440

Return Yards Years 2011-14 2003-06 2008-12 2006-09 92-95 84-87 86-89 90-93 73-75

Season Total Player 1,036 Tyler Allen 1,016 Dontayo Gage 1,014 Tyler Allen 755 Johnny Sears 725 Trumaine Riley 688 Corey Welch 678 Trumaine Riley 652 Steve Clay 646 Trumaine Riley

Year 2012 2007 2013 2009 2003 2010 2006 1994 2004

Career Total 2,664 2,541 1,772 1,704 1,587 1,278 1,236 1,232 1,074

Player Tyler Allen Trumaine Riley Steve Clay Corey Welch Dontayo Gage Clarence Chapman Gary Patton Craig Thompson John Stoitsiadis

Years 2011-14 2003-06 92-95 2008-12 2006-09 73-76 84-87 90-93 86-89

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Return Records for Touchdowns Player Jaylen Pickett Kyle Rachwal Nathan Adams Sean Kurtz Tyler Allen Hunter Matt Pudge Cotton Demarius Reed Derrick Hunter Ryan Downard Dontayo Gage Michael Richardson Travis Lewis Jerry Gaines C.R. Roberson Jerry Gaines James Willingham Lincoln Dupree Lincoln Dupree James Willingham Savon Edwards Keijuan Douglas Marcus Cox Cornelius Pearson Steve Clay Steve Clay Kwesi Ramsey Mike Thomas Vashone Adams Rodney Nubin Steve Clay Steve Clay Vashone Adams Craig Thompson Craig Thompson Richard Palmer Craig Thompson Todd Bell Craig Thompson Charles Gordon Charles Gordon Tom Menard

Yds. 36 35 1 10 90 @ 11 28 83 80 97 90 43 3 82 82 36 56 100 58 79 95 59 31 98 78 93 45 60 42 85 38 95 57 88# 98 76 96 67 85 91 70 30

Kind Interception Interception Blk. Punt Interception Kickoff Fumble Interception Punt Fumble Blk. PAT Kickoff Interception Blk. Punt Fumble Punt Interception Interception Kickoff Interception Fumble Kickoff Punt Interception Fumble Punt Kickoff Fumble Fumble Interception Interception Punt Kickoff Interception Kickoff Kickoff Interception Punt Punt Punt Punt Interception Interception

Steve Clay (1992-95) returned two punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns during his career, tying him for the career touchdown return lead.

Date 9-17-16 11-27-15 8-30-14 11-23-13 10-19-13 9-7-13 9-15-12 11-19-11 10-13-07 10-6-07 9-8-07 11-19-05 11-13-04 9-2-04 10-19-02 10-5-02 11-4-00 11-20-99 10-23-99 9-25-99 10-25-97 11-9-96 10-19-96 9-14-96 10-21-95 9-9-95 9-2-95 9-2-95 10-29-94 10-29-94 10-8-94 11-6-93 10-2-93 9-9-93 10-31-92 10-19-91 10-19-91 11-10-90 10-6-90 9-16-89 11-14-87 9-12-87

(Since 1967) Opponent at Charlotte at Central Michigan Morgan State Bowling Green Ohio at Penn State at Purdue Kent State at Ohio at Michigan Ball State at Buffalo at Kent State BUFFALO at Ball State AKRON CENTRAL MICHIGAN at Northern Illinois at Toledo AKRON at Marshall KENT STATE at Central Michigan at Western Michigan at Ball State at Pittsburgh at Akron at Akron at Ball State at Ball State at Kent State at Akron at Miami TEMPLE at Army WESTERN MICHIGAN WESTERN MICHIGAN BALL STATE at Toledo OHIO BOWLING GREEN at Miami

Player Mike Skiver Mike Skiver Matt Finlay Bill Rush Tom Parm Buster Johnson Buster Johnson Ed Woods Ed Ruzga Darrion Price Clarence Chapman Greg Bankston Clarence Chapman Mike Strickland George Duranko Steve Vercammen John Hicks John Hull Herman Humes Joe Clinton John Hicks Pete Kalogeras Chip Gooden Jerry Warkentein Larry Wells Jerry Warkentein Glenn Crane

Yds. 41 58 67 82 91 59 65 9 95 39 98 76 85 50 100 72 36 21 40 37 50 63 92 100 59 26 32

Mike Strickland (1972-74) returned a punt for a touchdown against Louisiana Tech in 1973. He was also named the James “Bingo” Brown Award winner in 1974 after piling up 1,203 yards of total offense and leading EMU in rushing and total offense in each of his seasons.

Kind Interception Interception Int. Punt Kickoff Punt Punt Blk. Punt Interception Interception Kickoff Interception Kickoff Punt Interception Interception Interception Interception Fumble Punt Interception Interception Punt Interception Interception Interception Interception

#-First-ever KO return TD in Rynearson Stadium Date Opponent 9-7-85 YOUNGSTOWN STATE 10-20-84 at Toledo 9-1-84 at Youngstown St. 10-10-81 TOLEDO 10-10-79 at Central Michigan 9-30-78 at Toledo 9-9-78 at Ohio 10-11-75 at Central Michigan 9-20-75 at UL-Monroe 9-13-75 INDIANA STATE 11-23-74 at Toledo 11-2-74 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 10-19-74 at Northern Michigan 9-15-73 LOUISIANA TECH 11-18-72 at Central Michigan 10-28-72 N.M. HIGHLANDS 10-9-71 WESTERN KENTUCKY 11-14-70 BALL STATE 9-26-70 WAYNESBURG 11-1-69 at Northeastern 10-11-69 at Waynesburg 10-11-69 at Waynesburg 10-4-69 at Indiana State 10-5-68 at Akron 9-28-68 at Arkansas State 10-7-67 at Case Western 10-7-67 at Case Western

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

203

Team Records SCORING Points

Game Total Opponent Date 76 vs. Toledo A.A. 11-3-1894 65 vs. Eastern Ill. 10-27-56 62 at Akron 11-24-01 61 vs. CMU 11-6-04 61 vs. Mississippi Valley 9-2-16 60 vs. Ball State 11-14-70 56 at Northeastern 11-1-69 56 vs. Cent. Mich. 11-28-08 54 at Northern Illinois 11-2-57 52 at Temple 11-22-08 51 vs. Illinois State 11-8-75 51 vs. UNLV 9-16-95 51 vs. Kent State 10-26-96 50 vs. Oshkosh St. 9-11-71 Season Total Year 385 2016 363 1995 343 1987 329 1997 328 2004 309 2008 305 2015 290 2007 286 2002 265 1973 255 1969 255 2011 252 1989 248 1968 247 1994 240 2005 239 1977 239 1999 237 1970 237 1957

Game Total 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Field Goals Opponent Date vs. Central Mich. at Western Mich. at Northern Ill. at Central Mich. vs. Western Ill. vs. Central Mich. vs. Ball St. vs. Northern Ill. vs. Kent State vs. Central Mich. vs. Ohio at Miami at Toledo vs. SE Missouri St. vs. Buffalo at Cent. Mich. vs. Toledo at West. Mich. vs. Kent State at West. Mich. at Ball State at Charlotte

10-27-90 9-30-89 9-3-77 11-13-99 9-4-03 11-6-04 11-12-05 10-15-83 11-6-82 10-6-84 9-23-95 11-4-95 9-13-97 9-1-01 9-2-04 9-24-05 10-21-06 10-28-06 11-19-11 11-17-12 11-22-14 9-17-16

Season Total Year 22 2004 19 2016 18 2005 17 1999 16 1989 16 2006 14 2003 14 2011

Extra Points Converted

Game Total Opponent Date 8 at Akron 11-24-01 8 vs. Cent. Mich. 11-28-08 Touchdowns 8 vs. Miss. Valley 9-2-16 Game 7 at Temple 11-22-08 Total Opponent Date 6 Accomplished 13 times 10 vs. Eastern Ill. 10-27-56 8 at Akron 11-24-01 8 vs. Northeastern 11-1-69 Season 8 at Northern Illinois 11-2-57 Total Year Tot Year 8 vs. Ball State 11-14-70 42 2016 27 1989 8 vs. Cent. Mich. 11-28-08 39 2008 27 2010 8 vs. Miss Valley 9-2-16 37 1997 27 2011 36 1995 26 1970 Season 36 2007 26 1971 Total Year 36 2015 24 1999 48 1995 34 1987 24 2013 47 2016 32 2004 23 1998 45 1987 31 1973 22 1975 42 1997 28 1994 22 2000 40 2008 27 1969 22 2005 39 2015 22 2014 39 2007 37 1973 37 2004 36 1957 36 1969 35 1968 32 1954 32 1970

204

Game Total 109 105 100 96 96 96 95 95 94 94 93 93

Plays

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Offense

Opponent at Ball State vs. Central Mich. vs. Central Mich. at Wayne State vs. Central Mich. vs. Toledo at Central Mich. at Temple vs. Central Mich. vs. Northern Ill. vs. Illinois State at Miami

Date 11-8-16 11-28-08 11-6-04 10-28-67 10-7-95 9-18-04 10-19-96 11-22-08 11-2-63 11-16-16 11-7-53 11-4-95

Season Total Year 999 2016 917 2008 877 2004 830 2015 820 1995 819 2007 818 1987 808 1997 797 1982 794 1977 793 2010 789 1989 781 2005 779 1983 779 2014 777 2001 777 2011 768 1990 764 2000 758 1990 Game Total 38 35 33 32 32 30 30 30 30 30 30 29 29

First Downs Opponent vs. Central Mich. at Ball State at Central Mich. at Temple vs. Northern Ill. vs. Northern Mich. at Miami vs. Kent State vs. Western Mich. vs. Indiana State at Ball State at Toledo vs. Ball State

Season Total Year 303 2016 276 2008 259 1997 252 1995 247 2004 246 1987 241 2015 225 1986 223 1996 218 2007 213 2005 211 2011

Date 11-28-08 11-6-16 10-19-96 11-22-08 11-16-16 10-9-48 11-4-95 9-20-97 11-1-97 8-28-08 11-22-14 10-28-95 11-5-11

Game Total Opponent Date 637 vs. Indiana St. 8-28-08 632 vs. Akron 10-18-97 624 vs. Toledo 10-13-12 622 at Ball State 11-8-16 616 vs. Cent. Mich. 11-28-08 596 vs. Southern Ill. 9-28-02 594 at Akron 10-29-77 580 vs. Kent State 10-26-96 571 at Toledo 10-28-95 570 at N. Car. A&T 11-5-77 563 vs. Northern Ill. 11-17-50 552 at Temple 11-22-08 551 vs. Central Mich. 11-6-04 547 at Kent State 11-18-95 Season Total Year 5,917 2016 5,010 2008 4,940 1995 4,707 2004 4,687 1997 4,560 2015 4,275 1987 4,261 1977 4,140 2011 4,074 1986 4,050 2007 4,033 2013 4,001 2010 3,985 1998 3,809 1996 3,805 2005

Game Total 13 11 10 9 8

Fumbles Opponent vs. Illinois State vs. Northern Mich. vs. CMU vs. Ball State six tied with eight

Date 11-3-51 10-13-75 11-2-63 10-26-74

Season Tot Year 38 1951 36 1952 36 1983 35 1960 35 1976 35 1992

Game Total 9 7 5

Fumbles Lost Opponent vs. Illinois State vs. NMU four tied with 5

Date 11-3-51 10-18-75

Season Total Year 21 1953 21 1954 21 1977 20 1951

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Team Records RUSHING Rushing Attempts

Game Total Opponent Date 80 vs. Northern Iowa 11-9-68 76 vs. Illinois State 11-7-53 74 vs. Hope 9-22-51 70 at Toledo 11-23-74 70 vs. Western Ill. 10-25-75 69 at Hope 9-20-52 67 at Kent State 10-5-91 Season Total Year 610 1987 575 2011 568 1975 564 1977 563 1968 552 1974 544 1967 532 1989 516 1982 Game Total 413 410 393 381 379 378 356 352 351 350 350

Net Yards Rushing Opponent vs. Indiana St. vs. Wisc.-Mil. at N. Car. A&T vs. Ball State at Idaho State at Akron at Waynesburg vs. Kentucky St. at Illinois State vs. West. Mich. at Central Mich.

Date 8-28-08 10-24-70 11-5-77 11-14-70 10-2-71 10-29-77 10-11-69 10-18-69 9-27-57 11-15-75 10-15-11

Season Total Year 2,701 1987 2,620 2011 2,480 1977 2,361 1971 2,272 1975 2,114 1967 2,080 2010 2,068 2016 2,056 1972 2,042 1986 1,960 1969 1,960 2012 1,929 1970 1,896 2013 1,894 2015 1,878 2007 1,861 1974 Game Total (- 8) (- 1) (- 1)

Season Total Year 554 1960 593 1962 645 1959

Opponent vs. Cent. Mich. at Temple at Ball State at Miami at Central Mich. at Toledo vs. Northern Iowa vs. Cent. Mich. vs. Central Mich. at BGSU vs. Western Mich. vs. Northern Ill. vs. Nor. Ill. at Temple at Akron vs. Toledo at Ball State

Date 11-28-08 11-22-08 11-8-16 11-4-95 10-19-96 10-28-95 9-3-98 11-6-04 10-7-95 10-30-04 10-9-99 11-11-00 11-20-04 9-23-00 11-24-01 9-18-04 10-25-08

Season Total Year 519 2016 499 2008 454 2004 441 1995 438 1997 424 1996 422 2005 421 1998 413 2000 404 2001 383 1999 361 2007 336 2013 330 1983

Passes Completed

Game Total 58 50 40 37 36 36 36 34 32 32 32 31 31

Fewest Net Yards Opponent vs. Western Ill. vs. Lou. Tech at BGSU

Passes Attempted

Game Total 80 76 72 62 62 58 56 54 53 52 51 51 51 50 50 50 50

Date 11-12-60 9-15-73 11-13-82

Opponent vs. Cent. Mich. at Temple vs. WMU at Ball State vs. Northern Ill. at CMU at Ball State at Temple vs. Central Mich. vs. Western Mich. at Michigan at Toledo vs. Cent. Mich.

Date 11-28-08 11-22-08 11-5-05 11-8-16 11-11-00 9-24-05 11-22-14 9-23-00 10-7-95 11-1-97 9-19-98 10-28-95 11-6-04

Season Total Year 309 2016 308 2008 262 2005 254 1995 250 1997 245 2000 243 1998 234 2004 217 1996 215 2007 210 1999 202 2001 185 1994

PASSING Passing Yardage

Game Total Opponent 516 vs. Cent. Mich. 484 at Temple 468 at Ball State 450 at Central Mich. 448 vs. Akron 439 at Western Mich. 436 vs. Western Mich. 430 at Toledo 412 vs. Ohio 409 at Ball State 399 vs. West. Mich. 392 at Akron 390 vs. Akron 390 at Ball State 388 at BGSU 385 vs. Central Mich. 380 at Central Mich. Season Total Year 3,849 2016 3,323 1995 3,314 1997 3,232 2008 3,010 1998 2,883 2004 2,669 1996 2,666 2015 2,595 1999 2,450 2005 2,407 2000 2,256 1994 2,172 2007 2,137 2013 2,111 2001 2,032 1986 1,977 1983 1,959 1989 1,921 2010 1,905 1990 1,825 2009 1,821 2014 1,784 1979 1,784 1977 1,779 1973 1,754 1985

Date 11-28-08 11-22-08 11-8-16 10-19-96 10-18-97 10-17-98 11-1-97 10-28-95 9-23-95 11-22-14 11-5-05 11-24-01 10-5-02 10-9-04 10-30-04 10-7-95 9-24-05

Touchdown Passes Game Total Opponent Date 6 at Akron 11-24-01 5 vs. Morningside 9-14-68 5 vs. Weber State 11-22-73 5 at Ohio 10-13-07 5 vs. Cent. Mich. 11-28-08 4 11 Times Season Tot Year 25 2016 23 1995 23 1997 21 2004 20 1973 19 2012 18 1954 18 2015 17 1994 17 2007 17 2008 16 1998 16 2005 15 2001

Passes Intercepted

Game Total 7 5 5 5 5 5 5

Opponent at Illinois State vs. Ball State at Northern Ill. vs. Hope vs. BGSU vs. Nor. Ill. at Vanderbilt

Date 11-6-54 10-15-49 10-16-54 9-17-55 9-16-78 11-20-04 11-9-07

Season Total Year 21 1976 21 1977 21 1983 19 1995 17 1979 17 1990 17 1992 17 2016

Evans Hicks (left) and veteran Detroit reporter Joe Falls (right) talk with a young fan prior to the 1987 California Bowl.

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Team Records Game Total 16 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

PUNTING Number of Punts Opponent at Michigan State at Indiana State at Wittenberg at Akron vs. Louisiana Tech vs. Northern Mich. vs. McNeese State at Kent State at Michigan State at Toledo at Michigan State

Date 9-11-99 10-4-69 11-16-68 9-27-69 9-15-73 10-2-76 9-24-77 11-7-81 9-28-96 11-17-01 8-31-02

Season Total Year 89 1981 89 2001 84 2014 82 1982 81 2003 77 1974 75 1999 75 2000 73 1992

Game Total 642 517 469 464 461 461 452 449 434 432

Punting Yardage Opponent at Michigan State at Michigan State vs. Louisiana Tech vs. Akron at Michigan State at Penn State at Kent State at Michigan State vs. Northern Mich. at Florida

Date 9-11-99 8-31-02 9-15-73 9-27-69 9-26-96 9-7-13 11-7-81 9-20-14 10-2-76 9-6-14

Season Total Year 3,457 2014 3,260 2003 3,152 2001 3,040 2000 3,008 1981 2,955 2012 2,826 1974 2,793 1982 2,739 2016 2,733 1984 2,733 1998 2,714 1993 2,689 2002 2,632 2010 2,621 1992

Game Total 2 2 2 2

Game Total 9 9 8 8 8 8

Punt Returns Opponent vs. Morningside vs. Illinois State vs. Findlay at Wittenberg vs. S. Dak. St. vs. Indiana St.

Date 9-14-68 11-8-75 9-16-67 11-16-68 11-13-71 9-23-78

Season Tot Year 48 1968 46 1982 42 1977 40 1967 38 1983 37 1961 36 1952

Punt Return Yards

Punts Blocked Opponent at Ball State vs. Western Mich. at Pittsburgh at Ohio

Jim Harkema served as EMU’s head football coach from 1983-92, posting a 41-57 record in his career and guiding EMU to its only postseason victory in history with a win at the 1987 California Bowl.

Date 9-21-63 11-20-82 9-9-95 10-5-96

Season Total Year 5 1982 3 1951, 1960, 1963, 1984, 1995

Game Total 160 129 129 127 124 121

Opponent vs. Central Mich. vs. Ball State at Kent State vs. Toledo vs. Western Mich. at Western Ill.

Season Total 472 468 436 429

Year 1967 1952 1969 1953

Date 10-17-59 9-27-52 11-19-11 10-7-00 10-19-91 10-21-53

Game Total 14 12 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 8

RETURNS Kickoff Returns Opponent Date at Pittsburgh 9-9-95 vs. Northern Ill. 11-26-10 at Bowling Green 9-18-76 at Army 10-31-92 at Kent St. 11-13-04 at Temple 11-22-08 at Arkansas 10-31-09 vs. Ball State 11-20-76 at Arizona 9-24-88 at Toledo 11-3-07 at Northern Illinois 11-5-09 at Toledo 10-8-11 vs. Ohio 10-19-13 Accomplished eight times

Season Total Year 72 2009 72 2010 66 2007 64 2008 63 1976 61 1992 61 2004 59 2015 58 1995 53 1997 52 1990 52 2000 52 2011 51 1987 51 2014

Eastern Michigan University Football

Kickoff Return Yardage Game Total 350 280 221 218 216 204 203 195 195 193 188 185 182 168 166 165 161

Opponent at Army at Pittsburgh at Arkansas vs. Ball State vs. Ohio at Akron vs. Northern Ill. at BGSU vs. N’Western at Cent. Mich. vs. Ball State at St. Joseph’s at Kent St. at Ohio State vs. Toledo vs. Idaho at Colorado St.

Date 10-31-92 9-9-95 10-31-09 11-20-76 10-19-13 10-23-76 11-26-10 8-18-76 10-19-07 10-10-09 9-8-07 11-16-57 11-3-04 9-20-10 10-13-12 10-2-04 9-23-89

Season Total Year 1,463 2009 1,403 2010 1,381 2007 1,362 1976 1,288 2013 1,251 1992 1,228 2012 1,219 2008 1,171 2002 1,150 2015 1,040 1997 1,039 2004 1,003 1990

206 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Team Records BIGGEST COMEBACK

The 21-point, come-from-behind win over Ball State, Nov. 8, 2016, tied the largest deficit overcome by an EMU team in program history. EMU previously came back from 21 points down in 2010 when the Eagles defeated Ball State in overtime at Scheumann Stadium, which also marked the last time EMU defeated BSU.

EMU IN OVERTIME

All-time Record in Overtime................................................................................5-5 All-time Record in Double Overtime................................................................1-0 All-time Record in Triple Overtime....................................................................0-1 All-time Record in Quadruple Overtime.........................................................1-0

Date 10-10-98 1. 21 (28-7) W, 48-38 OT at Ball State 10-16-10 10-09-98 21 (21-0) W, 48-41 at Ball State 11-8-16 11-24-01 3. 20 (32-12) W, 39-32 vs. Northern Illinois 11-11-00 09-28-02 11-06-04 09-24-05 FEWEST YARDS IN A GAME 09-23-06 As the snow came down on a frigid day in Ypsilanti, the EMU offense 10-16-10 mustered just 65 yards in a setback against Bowling Green, Nov. 23, 11-9-13 2013. The offensive output marked the third time an EMU team was held 11-16-16 under 100 yards since the 1968 season. During the 1992 campaign, the Eagles gained 89 yards at the Glass Bowl in Toledo, Nov. 14, 1992. EMU also fell one yard shy of the century mark, racking up 99 total yards of Date offense versus Akron in 1976. 09-19-92 Total Yards Opponent Date 09-10-94 65 vs. Bowling Green 11-23-13 09-11-04 89 at Toledo 11-14-92 09-17-05 97 vs. Central Michigan 11-1-14 10-25-08 99 vs. Akron 10-23-76 09-25-10

Deficit

Final Score

Opponent

DIVERSITY MILESTONE

Date

On Oct. 23, 2010 when Eastern Michigan University and the University of Virginia met on the football field, another milestone on the landscape of diversity and opportunities for coaches and administrators in intercollegiate athletics was realized. Not only did the game mark the 1,000th for the Eastern Michigan football program, it will also be a noteworthy day for minority football coaches and athletic directors on the Division I FBS and FCS levels (excluding historically black colleges). Mike London (football coach) and Craig Littlepage (athletic director) of the University of Virginia hosted Ron English (football coach) and Dr. Derrick Gragg (athletic director) of Eastern Michigan University. This group has the distinction of achieving a unique milestone on the landscape of intercollegiate diversity in sport. Although no official NCAA record currently exists, the 2010 Eastern Michigan vs. Virginia football game was believed to be the first football game on the Division I level with the opposing coaches and athletic directors being African-Americans.

09-22-12 11-23-12 10-26-13 09-20-14 10-03-15 10-17-15 10-22-16

Opponent CENTRAL MICH. WESTERN MICH. at Akron SOUTHERN ILL. CENTRAL MICH. at Central Mich. CENTRAL MICH. at Ball State WESTERN MICH. NORTHERN ILL.

OT OT OT 3OT 2OT 4OT OT OT OT OT OT

L, L, L, W, W, W, L, W, W L,

Result 23-36 37-40 62-65 48-45 61-58 23-20 17-24 41-38 35-32 24-31

L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L,

Result 7-52 0-56 10-49 0-55 16-38 20-73 7-23 7-49 20-59 14-73 22-44 20-63 31-45

EMU VERSUS RANKED TEAMS

Rank 10 10 10 14 20/22 2/2 20/21 24/23 23/22 11/11 9/8 22/25 20/20

Opponent at Penn State at Wisconsin at Florida at Michigan at Ball State at Ohio State at Michigan State vs. Northern Illinois at Northern Illinois at Michigan State at LSU at Toledo at Western Mich.

First poll ranking is the Associated Press and the second number is the ESPN/USA Today poll

QUARTERBACK RUSHING ATTACK

The Eagles were led by a career day out of quarterback Reginald Bell Jr. en route to a 37-27 victory over the University at Buffalo, Oct. 11, 2014. Bell threw 8-for-13 for 144 yards and one touchdown, but the Golden State native truly shone in his rushing. He led all players with 202 rushyards and three touchdowns on the ground, including a pair of 70+ SHORT ROAD TRIPS - ACCORDING TO GOOGLE MAPS ing yarders. With touchdown runs of 71 and 72 yards, Bell became the first Below is a list of the closest rivalries in the NCAA FBS subdivision (forEagle in EMU history to run for two 70+ yard touchdowns in one game. merly I-A). Only schools with a regular history made the list. The redshirt freshman was also the first Eastern quarterback to rush CAMPUS-TO-CAMPUS for over 200 yards; the previous high for a quarterback was Alex Gillett, Rice - Houston ............................................................................................ 6.1 miles who ran for 189 yards in a win over Ball State, Oct. 16, 2010. Eastern Michigan - Michigan................................................7.5 miles Bell acted as the catalyst for the Green and White, as the offense Washington State - Idaho........................................................................ 8.7 miles went from 73 yards of total offense to 484 yards after he went into the North Carolina - Duke.............................................................................10.0 miles game with 4:15 left in the second quarter. The feat marked the first time North Carolina - North Carolina State...............................................10.1 miles since Nov. 9, 2013, that EMU had turned in more than 400 yards of toAkron - Kent State....................................................................................11.6 miles tal offense, the last time being against Western Michigan University in Southern California - UCLA...................................................................14.1 miles a Rynearson Stadium MAC matchup. Additionally, Bell ran 10 times for Duke - North Carolina State..................................................................25.3 miles 104 yards in the third quarter alone, when EMU outgained Buffalo 204 Bowling Green - Toledo..........................................................................27.5 miles yards to 42. Most Yards Rushing By an EMU Quarterback STADIUM-TO-STADIUM Carries Yds. Opponent Date Name Rice Stadium - (Houston) Robertson Stadium................................. 4.9 miles Reginald Bell Jr. 17 202 vs. Buffalo Oct. 11, 2014 (EMU) Rynearson Stadium - Michigan Stadium..................6.0 miles Alex Gillett 35 189 at Ball State Oct. 16, 2010 (WSU) Martin Stadium - (Idaho) Kibbie Dome................................. 8.5 miles (UNC) Kenan Stadium - (Duke) Wallace Wade Stadium..............10.6 miles (Akron) Infocision Stadium - (Kent) Dix Stadium..........................14.0 miles (Southern Cal) Memorial Coliseum - (UCLA) Rose Bowl.............15.0 miles (UNC) Kenan Stadium - (NC St.) Carter-Finley Stadium..............20.0 miles (Duke) Wallace Wade Stadium - (NC St.) Carter-Finley Stadium...23.4 miles (BGSU) Doyt Perry Stadium - (Toledo) Glass Bowl........................26.1 miles Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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Team Records MISCELLANEOUS Most Wins PENALTIES

DEFENSE Total Defense

Season Total 1,652 yards 1,628 yards

Year 1966 (9 games) 1956 (8 games)

Fewest Points Allowed Game Total 0 2

Season Total 6 points

Game Total -13 18 19 21 23 23 28 28

Year 151 times Seven Times Year 1925 (8)

Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed Opponent Date vs. Alabama State 9-10-11 at John Carroll 10-15-66 at W. Reserve 10-8-66 vs. John Carroll 10-14-67 at Northeastern 11-1-69 vs. Miss. Valley 9-2-16 vs. Ball State 11-14-70 vs. St. Norbert 9-29-73

Season Total Year 739 1966 1,022 1967 1,034 1970 1,082 1968 1,084 1971

Game Total 7 6 5

Interceptions Opponent at Illinois State at Wittenberg at Northern Ill.

Date 11-6-54 11-16-68 10-16-54

Season Total Year 29 1968 27 1989 26 1954

Game Total 121 115 111 108 105 100 100

Interception Return Yardage Opponent at Western Ill. at UL-Monroe at Waynesburg vs. Western Mich. at Akron vs. Northern Ill. vs. Central Mich.

Season Total 522 327 300 294 286 277 276

Date 10-27-51 9-20-75 10-11-69 10-19-91 10-5-68 10-18-52 11-14-53

Year 1968 1954 1991 1955 1971 1972 1953

Season Total 547 721 741 798

Date 9-6-97 9-26-70 9-30-67 10-11-69 9-4-76 11-12-77 9-23-89

Season Total Year 87 2011 81 2015 80 1999 80 2004 79 1982 79 1993 76 1989 76 1990 76 2007 76 2016 75 1977 74 1969 74 1987 74 1991 74 1996 72 1995 71 Accomplished three times

Game Total 145 145 141

Opponent at Ohio Northern at Waynesburg vs. Ohio

Season Total Year 1,045 1981 984 1985 816 1977 783 1969 778 1972 756 1999 741 2016 739 2004 734 2011

(Since 1965) Opponent Date at Army 10-11-08 vs. Ball State 10-24-09 vs. Army 9-5-09 vs. Northern Ill. 10-6-79 vs. Toledo 9-29-79

Opponent at Missouri vs. Waynesburg at Eastern Illinois at Waynesburg vs. Ohio vs. Illinois State at Colorado State

Penalty Yardage

Fewest Passing Yards Allowed Game Total 0 1 8 17 21

Game Total 15 14 13 13 13 13 13

Date 11-5-66 10-11-69 9-4-76

Season Total 10 8 8 8 8 8

Year 1987 1925 1927 1954 1968 1977

Undefeated Seasons

1906 (5-0-1); 1925 (8-0); 1927 (8-0); 1943 (2-0); 1945 (5-0-1); 1971 (7-0-2)

Most Losses

Season Total Year 12 2009 11 1981, 2006, 2015 10 1983, 1992, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 9 1976, 1980, 1982, 1990, 2001, 2003 8 1949, 1960, 1961, 1979, 1998, 2000, 2007, 2008

STREAKS Longest Unbeaten Streak 13 games - twice * 1926-1927 (3rd game of 1926 through final game of 1927) * 1970-1971 (6th game of 1970 through final game of 1971)

Longest Losing Streak

27 games *1980-82 (2nd game of 1980 through 8th game of 1982)

Longest Streak Without a Win

29 games * 1959-1962 (includes two ties)

EASTERN MICHIGAN AND THE SHUTOUT

Eastern Michigan University has had 1,028 varsity football games in school history, and 315 of those games (.306) have been shutouts either for or against the Eagles. Recent history indicates that shutouts are not as en vogue as Year they once were. Since 1983, there have been only 16 shutouts recorded. Below are some notes on shutouts. 1966 1967 Last shutout loss: at Florida 0-65 9-6-14 1965 Last time EMU shut out opponent: Indiana State 52-0 8-28-08 1970 Last time EMU shut out opponent and won: Indiana State 52-0 8-28-08 Last EMU shutout win at Rynearson: Indiana State 52-0 8-28-08

Fewest Points Scored By EMU

Game Total 0 141 times 2 Five times Season Total Year 11 1910

Times EMU has shut out opponents: Times EMU has been shut out: Scoreless ties:

152 143 21

Times EMU has been shut out at Rynearson: Times EMU has shut out opponent at Rynearson: Consecutive shutouts by EMU at Rynearson: Consecutive times EMU has been shut out at Rynearson:

10 9 4 Never

Eastern Michigan University Football

1970-71

208 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

Rynearson Stadium Records RYNEARSON STADIUM RECORDS EASTERN MICHIGAN

80 56 53 50

Andy Schmitt vs. Cent. Mich. (11-28-08) Walter Church vs. Northern Iowa (9-3-98) Charlie Batch vs. Central Michigan (10-7-95) Walter Church vs. Northern Illinois (11-11-00)

36 32 32

Walter Church vs. Northern Illinois (11-11-00) Charlie Batch vs. Central Michigan (10-7-95) Charlie Batch vs. Western Michigan (11-1-97)

516 439 436 412 390

Andy Schmitt vs. Cent. Mich. (11-28-08) Charlie Batch vs. Akron (10-18-97) Charlie Batch vs. Western Michigan (11-1-97) Charlie Batch vs. Ohio (9-23-95) Troy Edwards vs. Akron (10-5-02)

Tyler Jones vs. Cent. Mich. (11-28-08) Kevin Walter vs. Northern Illinois (11-11-00) Jermaine Sheffield vs. Central Michigan (10-10-98) Steve Clay vs. Central Michigan (10-7-95) Kevin Walter vs. Southeast Missouri (9-14-02)

23 14 12 11 11

225 202 199 193

Kevin Walter vs. Akron (10-5-02) Ontario Pryor vs. Temple (8-31-96) Kevin Walter vs. Northern Illinois (11-11-00) Dieuly Aristilde vs. Miami (10-29-16)

Anthony Sherrell vs. UCF (11-8-03) Anthony Sherrell vs. Ball St. (11-15-03) Ricky Calhoun vs. Ohio (10-16-82) Derrick Tolliver vs. Kent State (11-6-82)

43 43 42 41

291 257 251 248

Larry Ratcliff vs. Eastern Kentucky (10-16-71) Bronson Hill vs. Ohio (10-19-13) Ime Akpan vs. Southern Illinois (9-28-02) Mike Scott vs. Miami (10-12-96)

52 52 51 50

Andrew Wellock vs. Idaho (10-2-04) Dylan Mulder vs. Old Dominion (9-5-15) Jim Langeloh vs. Central Michigan (10-27-90) Zach Johnson vs. Western Mich. (10-27-07)

74 67 64 64 62 61 61

Nick Avondet vs. Northern Iowa (9-3-98) Wes Garner vs. Western Michigan (10-23-93) Monty Kirkland vs. Kent State (9-2-89) Nick Avondet vs. UCF (9-30-00) Jay Karutz vs. Akron (10-1-11) Nick Avondet vs. Central Michigan (10-10-98) David Rysko vs. Ball State (10-13-01)

OPPONENTS

Pass Attempts

56 51 51

Rick Dackin, Bowling Green (11-14-87) Brian McClure, Bowling Green (10-1-83) Trenton Lykes, Youngstown State (9-5-87)

Pass Completions

37 34

Brian McClure, Bowling Green (10-1-83) Rich Dackin, Bowling Green (11-14-87)

427 402 383 378 375

Brian McClure, Bowling Green (10-1-83) Terrance Owens, Toledo (10-13-12) Joe Licata, Buffalo (10-11-14) Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan (11-28-08) Tyler Tattleton, Ohio (10-19-31)

Passing Yardage

Pass Receptions

Receiving Yardage

Rushing Attempts

Rushing Yardage

Longest Field Goals

Longest Punts

12 11 11 11

Tyson Hinshaw, UCF (9-30-00) Reggie Thornton, Bowling Green (11-14-87) Bernard Reedy, Toledo (10-13-12) Donte Foster, Ohio (10-19-13)

263 237 206 178

Corey Alston, Western Michigan (11-1-97) Bernard Reedy, Toledo (10-13-12) Tyson Hinshaw, UCF (9-30-00) Troy Kersey, Temple (8-31-96)

Mo Addulqaadir, Southern Illinois (9-28-02) Robbie Mixon, Central Michigan (11-2-02) Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois (11-20-04) Astron Whatley, Kent State (9-20-97)

43 43 43 42

377 373 326 325

Robbie Mixon, Central Michigan (11-2-02) Astron Whatley, Kent State (9-20-97) George Swarn, Miami (11-16-85) Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois (11-20-04)

54 54 51

Mike Fultz, Ohio (10-31-87) Chris Boniol, Louisiana Tech (9-21-91) Kenny Stucker, Ball State (11-10-90)

Reggie Hall, Northern Iowa (9-3-98) Nick Xides, Youngstown State (9-7-85) Jason Cheney, Miami (10-12-96) Brett Hartmann, Central Michigan (9-18-10)

67 66 63 63

Kenny Christian (left) and Kevin Walter (right) set two of the top-four marks in Rynearson Stadium history for single-game pass receptions against Northern Illinois, Nov. 11, 2000. Walter caught a Rynearson Stadium record 14 passes for 199 yards (the third-best mark for an EMU player at Rynearson), while Christian had 10 receptions. It is also the first time in history that two EMU players had 10 catches each in a single game.

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Rynearson Stadium Records EASTERN MICHIGAN

96 82 79 60

Craig Thompson vs. Western Michigan (10-19-91) TD Bill Rush vs. Toledo (10-10-81) TD Ashantti Watson vs. Toledo (10-7-00) Keijuan Douglas vs Ball State (10-11-97)

90 90 88 87

Dontayo Gage vs. Ball State (9-8-07) TD Tyler Allen vs. Ohio (10-19-13) TD Craig Thompson vs. Temple (9-9-93) TD Ron Rice vs. Central Michigan (11-2-91)

77 70 63 56

Richard Palmer vs. Western Michigan (10-19-91) TD Charles Gordon vs. Bowling Green (11-14-87) TD Jerry Clayton vs. Ohio (9-22-84) James Willingham vs. CMU (11-4-00) TD

83 77 72 72 71 70 70

Larry Radcliff vs. Wis.-Milwaukee (10-24-70) TD Dominique Sherrer vs. Howard (9-4-11) TD Gary Patton vs. Ball State (10-17-87) TD Reginald Bell vs. Buffalo (10-11-14) TD Reginald Bell vs. Buffalo (10-11-14) TD Bronson Hill vs. Toledo (10-13-12) TD Bronson Hill vs. Ohio (10-19-13)

79 77 75 72 67 67 67 65 62 62 62

Charlie Batch to Ta-if Kumasi vs. Akron (10-18-97) TD Matt Bohnet to John Bonner vs. Ball State (11-12-05) Brogan Roback to Dieuly Aristilde vs. Miami (11-28-16) TD Houston Booth to Jim Grace vs. Youngs. St. (10-27-73) TD Robert Gordon to Gary Patton vs. Youngs St. (9-7-85) TD Andy Schmitt to DeAnthony White vs. Ball St. (9-8-07) TD Alex Gillett to Demarius Reed vs. Buffalo (11-12-11) TD Jeff Crooks to Kevin Walter vs. Indiana St. (9-21-01) TD Kwame McKinnon to Jon Pfeifer vs. WMU (10-19-91)TD Troy Edwards to Kevin Walter vs. S. Ill. (9-28-02) Tyler Benz to Tyreese Russell vs. Ohio (10-19-13) TD

OPPONENTS Longest Punt Returns

Longest Kickoff Returns

Longest Interception Returns

95 82 79 65 60

98 94 92

54 47 37 34

James Norris, West. Ill. (9-4-03) TD Eddie Tillitz, Miami (9-9-00) TD Travis Carrie, Ohio (10-19-13) Sel Drain, Ball State (10-30-82) TD Travis Moore, Ball State (11-10-90) TD Dri Archer, Kent State (10-6-12) TD Tremayne Banks, Miami (10-12-96) Ron Rogers, Western Mich. (9-29-01) TD

Sel Drain, Ball State (10-30-82) Jacob Yavasile, Miami (9-9-00) Nate Boyd, Akron (11-9-96) Kevin Karshner, Ohio (9-15-90)

Longest Rushes from Scrimmage

91 81 80

Astron Whatley, Kent State (9-20-97) TD Curtis Adams, Central Mich. (10-6-84) TD Yasin Reeder, Akron (11-9-96) TD

Longest Pass Plays from Scrimmage

94 89 80 78 75 74 74 72 71 70

Keith Wenning to Toriel Gibson, BSU (11-5-11) TD Logan Woodside to Kishon Wilcher, UT (11-28-14) TD Tyler Tettleton to Chase Cochran, Ohio (10-19-13)TD Brian McClure to Greg Meehan, BGSU (10-12-85) TD Robert Council to Thomas Martin, Morgan St. (8-30-14) TD Terrance Owens to Danny Noble, UT (10-30-10) TD Matt Johnson to Ronnie Moore, BGSU (11-23-13) TD Brad Tayles to Lavelle VanHorn, WMU (9-8-90) TD Jose Davis to Eugene Baker, Kent St. (9-20-97) TD Matt Schabert to Ryan Voss, EIU (9-28-04)

Savon Edwards (1) gets a key block from Barry Stokes (64) against Western Michigan. Edwards caught nine passes against Ohio (9-23-95), the ninth-best EMU outing in Rynearson Stadium history.

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Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

EMU’s Record On... SEASON OPENER (57-60-8) - 125 SEASONS

9-2-16 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE 9-5-15 OLD DOMINION 8-30-14 MORGAN STATE 8-31-13 HOWARD 8-30-12 at Ball State* 9-4-11 HOWARD 9-4-10 ARMY 9-5-09 ARMY 8-28-08 INDIANA STATE 9-1-07 at Pittsburgh 8-31-06 at Ball State* 9-1-05 at Cincinnati 9-2-04 BUFFALO* 8-28-03 EAST TENNESSEE 8-31-02 at Michigan State 9-1-01 SEMO 9-2-00 UCONN 9-11-99 at Michigan State 9-3-98 NORTHERN IOWA 9-6-97 at Missouri 8-31-96 TEMPLE 9-2-95 at Akron* 9-3-94 at UNLV 9-4-93 at West Virginia 9-5-92 AKRON* 8-31-91 at Bowling Green* 9-1-90 at Fresno State 9-2-89 KENT STATE* 9-3-88 MIAMI* 9-5-87 YOUNGSTOWN ST. 9-6-86 WESTERN MICH.* 9-7-85 YOUNGSTOWN ST. 9-1-84 at Youngstown St. 9-3-83 MARSHALL 9-11-83 at Akron 9-12-81 AKRON 9-6-80 at Western Mich.* 9-1-79 at Northern Mich. 9-2-78 at Northern Mich. 9-3-77 at Northern Ill.* 9-4-76 OHIO * 9-6-75 at Ball State 9-7-74 at Miami 9-8-73 BALL STATE 9-9-72 at Wisc.-Oshkosh 9-11-71 WISC.-OSHKOSH 9-12-70 at North Dakota St. 9-20-69 at Murray State 9-14-68 MORNINGSIDE 9-16-67 FINDLAY 9-17-66 at Findlay 9-25-65 WESTERN ILLINOIS 9-26-64 ADRIAN 9-21-63 at Ball State 9-21-62 BALL STATE 9-16-61 at Albion 9-17-60 ALBION 9-30-59 YOUNGSTOWN ST. 9-19-58 at Hope 9-21-57 HOPE 9-22-56 at Hillsdale 9-17-55 HOPE 9-17-54 at Hope 9-19-53 HOPE 9-19-52 at Hope 9-22-51 HOPE 9-21-50 at Hope 9-24-49 at Northern Mich. 9-24-48 at Hope 9-26-47 at Alma 9-28-46 at Illinois State 10-6-45 ALBION 1944 No Team 10-18-43 at Wayne State 9-25-42 at Alma 9-27-41 at Hope 10-4-40 ILLINOIS STATE 10-7-39 at Illinois State 9-24-38 at Indiana State 9-25-37 at Ball State 9-26-36 BALL STATE 9-28-35 at Northern Michigan 10-6-34 NORTHERN MICHIGAN 9-23-33 at Ferris State 9-30-32 at Detroit 10-3-31 at Michigan 9-27-30 at Michigan 10-5-29 BOWLING GREEN 9-29-28 at John Carroll 10-1-27 OLIVET 10-2-26 DETROIT FRESHMEN 10-3-25 DETROIT FRESHMEN 9-27-24 at Adrian & 9-29-23 ADRIAN & 10-7-22 at Assumption College 10-8-21 ASSUMPTION COL. 10-9-20 at Assumption College 10-16-19 ASSUMPTION COL. 10-26-18 at Wayne State 10-13-17 at Michigan Freshmen 10-7-16 ALMA 10-9-15 at Assumption College 10-10-14 at Michigan Freshmen 10-11-13 at Michigan Freshmen 10-19-12 MICH. SCHOOL-DEAF 10-14-11 at Detroit Univ. School 10-9-10 at Adrian 10-16-09 at Alma 10-10-08 MICH. SCHOOL-DEAF 10-12-07 ADRIAN 10-20-06 at Mich. School-Deaf 9-30-05 MICH. FRESHMEN 10-8-04 DETROIT BUS. UNIV. 10-10-03 at Detroit 10-18-02 at Detroit Univ.School 10-5-01 at Mich. Freshmen 10-20-00 ORCHARD LAKE 10-30-1899 at Mich Freshmen 1898 at Michigan 9-25-1897 MICHIGAN ALUMNI 1896 HILLSDALE & 10-4-1895 at Atlantis 9-29-1894 ANN ARBOR H.S. 1893 LIT. STUDENTS ’96 10-15-1892 at Ann Arbor H.S. 10-21-1891 ANN ARBOR H.S.

W, 61-14 L, 34-38 W, 31-28 W, 34-24 L, 26-37 W, 41-9 L, 27-31 L, 14-27 W, 52-0 L, 3-27 L, 20-38 L, 26-28 W, 37-34 W, 28-21 L, 7-56 W, 16-12 W, 32-25 L, 7-51 L, 10-13 L, 24-44 L, 24-28 W, 49-29 L, 3-17 L, 6-48 L, 9-27 L, 6-17 L, 10-41 W, 30-7 W, 24-17 W, 35-20 W, 21-14 W, 27-22 L, 7-31 W, 7-3 L, 7-14 L, 7-14 L, 0-37 W, 21-7 L, 3-30 W, 25-2 L, 7-23 L, 14-24 L, 0-39 W, 17-14 W, 26-14 W, 50-0 T, 14-14 L, 20-28 W, 46-16 W, 17-0 L, 0-20 L, 7-44 W, 7-0 L, 6-22 L, 0-14 L, 0-13 L, 7-21 L, 3-21 L, 7-19 L, 6-19 L, 7-16 W, 27-0 W, 19-0 W, 20-7 W, 13-6 W, 20-7 W, 19-6 L, 0-6 L, 0-14 L, 0-12 L, 0-10 W, 6-0 W, 14-0 L, 6-14 T, 0-0 T, 0-0 T, 0-0 W, 37-0 W, 13-6 W, 6-0 L, 0-2 W, 26-6 W, 20-0 L, 7-13 L, 0-34 L, 0-7 W, 34-7 L, 9-31 W, 20-0 W, 6-0 W, 8-0 T, 7-7 W, 13-0 W, 13-0 W, 48-0 W, 27-13 W, 12-0 L, 0-18 L, 0-18 L, 0-6 W, 33-0 L, 0-7 L, 0-26 W, 20-7 W, 17-0 T, 5-5 L, 0-5 W, 5-0 W, 22-0 T, 0-0 L, 0-20 W, 24-5 L, 0-6 L, 0-18 L, 20-28 L, 0-17 T, 5-5 L, 0-25 W, 24-0 W, 18-0 W, 9-8 W, 18-0 W, 16-8 L, 0-16 L, 4-34

HOME OPENER (74-45-5) - 124 SEASONS

9-2-16 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE 9-5-15 OLD DOMINION 8-30-14 MORGAN STATE 8-31-13 HOWARD 9-8-12 ILLINOIS STATE 9-4-11 HOWARD 9-4-10 ARMY 9-5-09 ARMY 8-28-08 INDIANA STATE 9-8-07 BALL STATE* 9-23-06 CMU* (OT) 9-10-05 UL-LAFAYETTE 9-2-04 BUFFALO* 8-28-03 EAST TENNESSEE 9-7-02 TOLEDO* 9-1-01 SEMO 9-2-00 UCONN 9-25-99 AKRON* 9-3-98 NORTHERN IOWA 9-20-97 KENT STATE* 8-31-96 TEMPLE 9-16-95 UNLV 9-17-94 CENTRAL MICH.* 9-9-93 TEMPLE 9-5-92 AKRON* 9-21-91 LOUISIANA TECH 9-8-90 WESTERN MICH.* 9-2-89 KENT STATE* 9-3-88 MIAMI* 9-5-87 YOUNGSTOWN ST. 9-6-86 WESTERN MICH.* 9-7-85 YOUNGSTOWN ST. 9-22-84 OHIO* 9-3-83 MARSHALL 10-2-82 CENTRAL MICH.* 9-12-81 AKRON 9-20-80 OHIO* 9-8-79 at Bowling Green* 9-16-78 BOWLING GREEN* 9-17-77 BOWLING GREEN* 9-4-76 OHIO * 9-13-75 INDIANA STATE 9-14-74 WESTERN MICH. 9-8-73 BALL STATE 9-16-72 TOLEDO 9-11-71 WISC.-OSHKOSH 9-26-70 WAYNESBURG 9-27-69 AKRON 9-14-68 MORNINGSIDE 9-16-67 FINDLAY 9-24-66 WESTERN ILLINOIS 9-25-65 WESTERN ILLINOIS 9-26-64 ADRIAN 10-4-63 OHIO NORTHERN 9-21-62 BALL STATE 10-13-61 BALDWIN-WALLACE 9-17-60 ALBION 9-30-59 YOUNGSTOWN ST. 9-27-58 ILLINOIS STATE 9-21-57 HOPE 9-29-56 BALDWIN-WALLACE 9-17-55 HOPE 9-25-54 HILLSDALE 9-19-53 HOPE 9-27-52 BALL STATE 9-22-51 HOPE 10-7-50 NORTHERN ILL. 10-1-49 AKRON 10-9-48 NORTHERN MICH. 10-3-47 ILLINOIS STATE 10-11-46 ALMA 10-6-45 ALBION 1944 No Team 10-28-43 WAYNE STATE 10-1-42 HOPE 10-18-41 BOWLING GREEN # 10-4-40 ILLINOIS STATE 10-13-39 WAYNE STATE 10-14-38 WAYNE STATE # 10-9-37 BOWLING GREEN 9-26-36 BALL STATE 10-12-35 NORTHERN IOWA 10-6-34 NORTHERN MICHIGAN 10-13-33 ST. VIATOR 10-15-32 ALMA 10-10-31 OHIO STATE “B” 10-11-30 DETROIT CITY COL. 10-5-29 BOWLING GREEN 10-6-28 OLIVET 10-1-27 OLIVET 10-2-26 DETROIT FRESHMEN 10-3-25 DETROIT FRESHMEN 10-4-24 TOLEDO 9-29-23 ADRIAN & 10-28-22 WAYNE STATE. 10-8-21 ASSUMPTION COL. 10-12-20 BOWLING GREEN 10-16-19 ASSUMPTION COL. 1918 No home games 10-20-17 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 10-7-16 ALMA 10-23-15 DETROIT 10-31-14 ASSUMPTION COL. 10-18-13 ASSUMPTION COL. 10-19-12 MICH. SCHOOL-DEAF 10-21-11 ADRIAN 10-22-10 DET. UNIV. SCHOOL 10-23-09 CLEARY BUSINESS 10-10-08 MICH. SCHOOL-DEAF 10-12-07 ADRIAN 10-25-06 DETROIT 9-30-05 MICH. FRESHMEN 10-8-04 DETROIT BUS. UNIV. 10-24-03 OLIVET 11-8-02 DETROIT CENT. H.S. 10-26-01 MICH. FRESHMEN 10-20-00 ORCHARD LAKE 11-11-1899 MICHIGAN STATE 1898 TOLEDO YMCA 9-25-1897 MICHIGAN ALUMNI 1896 HILLSDALE & 11-2-1895 MICHIGAN LITS 9-29-1894 ANN ARBOR H.S. 1893 LIT. STUDENTS ’96 11-2-1892 ALBION 10-21-1881 ANN ARBOR H.S.

W, 61-14 L, 34-38 W, 31-28 W, 34-24 L, 14-31 W, 41-9 L, 27-31 L, 14-27 W, 52-0 L, 16-38 L, 17-24 W, 31-10 W, 37-34 W, 28-21 L, 13-65 W, 16-12 W, 32-25 W, 38-17 L, 10-13 L, 38-41 L, 24-28 W, 51-6 L, 29-30 L, 28-31 L, 9-27 L, 14-17 W, 27-24 W, 30-7 W, 24-17 W, 35-20 W, 21-14 W, 27-22 L, 13-16 W, 7-3 L, 8-13 L, 7-14 L, 6-34 L, 6-32 L, 6-43 W, 16-6 L, 7-23 W, 30-7 W, 20-19 W, 17-14 L, 0-16 W, 50-0 W, 30-0 W, 10-3 W, 46-16 W, 17-0 T, 0-0 L, 7-44 W, 7-0 L, 7-20 L, 0-14 L, 14-27 L, 7-21 L, 3-21 W, 13-0 L, 6-19 W, 26-0 W, 27-0 W, 32-13 W, 20-7 W, 26-14 W, 20-7 L, 13-35 L, 6-20 W, 6-0 L, 0-6 W, 6-0 W, 6-0 W, 14-0 W, 13-9 L, 6-20 T, 0-0 L, 7-9 W, 20-7 W, 25-0 W, 6-0 W, 3-0 W, 26-6 W, 13-8 W, 27-0 W, 27-0 W, 33-7 W, 34-7 W, 33-0 W, 20-0 W, 6-0 W, 8-0 L, 0-7 W, 13-0 T, 0-0 W, 48-0 W, 45-0 W, 12-0 W, 63-0 L, 0-6 W, 46-0 W, 32-10 W, 38-0 W, 20-7 L, 0-9 L, 0-6 L, 0-19 W, 5-0 W, 22-0 W, 6-0 L, 0-20 W, 24-5 L, 0-41 T, 6-6 L, 6-12 L, 0-17 L, 0-18 T, 0-0 W, 24-0 W, 18-0 W, 56-6 W, 18-0 W, 16-8 W, 30-10 L, 4-34

MAC OPENER (12-29) - 41 SEASONS

10-1-16 at Bowling Green* 9-19-15 BALL STATE* 10-4-14 at Akron* 9-21-13 BALL STATE* # 8-30-12 at Ball State* 10-1-11 AKRON* 9-11-10 at Miami* 10-3-09 TEMPLE* # 9-13-08 TOLEDO* 9-8-07 BALL STATE* 8-31-06 at Ball State* 9-24-05 at CMU* (OT) 9-2-04 BUFFALO* 9-13-03 at Akron* 9-7-02 TOLEDO* 9-29-01 WESTERN MICH.* 9-9-00 MIAMI* 9-18-99 at Miami* 9-12-98 at Ball State* 9-13-97 at Toledo* 9-21-96 TOLEDO* 9-2-95 at Akron* 9-17-94 CENTRAL MICH.* 10-2-93 at Miami* 9-5-92 AKRON* 8-31-91 at Bowling Green* 9-8-90 WESTERN MICH.* 9-2-89 KENT STATE* 9-3-88 MIAMI* 9-12-87 at Miami* 9-6-86 WESTERN MICH.* 9-28-85 at Kent State* 9-22-84 OHIO* 9-24-83 at Ohio* 9-25-82 at Miami* 9-26-81 MIAMI* 9-6-80 at Western Mich.* 9-8-79 at Bowling Green* 9-9-78 at Ohio* 9-10-77 at Central Mich.* 9-4-76 OHIO *

W, 28-25 L, 17-28 L, 6-31 L, 20-51 L, 26-37 W, 31-23 L, 21-28 L, 12-24 L, 17-41 L, 16-38 L, 20-38 W, 23-20 W, 37-34 L, 17-24 L, 13-65 L, 10-31 L, 17-34 L, 14-35 W, 13-7 L, 35-38 L, 7-24 W, 49-29 L, 29-30 W, 15-7 L, 9-27 L, 6-17 W, 27-24 W, 30-7 W, 24-17 W, 33-17 W, 21-14 L, 3-28 L, 13-16 L, 14-31 L, 0-35 L, 12-18 L, 0-37 L, 6-32 L, 22-23 L, 3-9 L, 7-23

HOMECOMING (45-42-2) - 89 SEASONS

10-8-16 10-10-15 10-11-14 9-21-13 10-6-12 10-22-11 10-2-10 10-3-09 9-27-08 10-27-07 10-21-06 10-1-05 10-2-04 10-4-03 9-28-02 10-13-01 10-7-00 10-9-99 10-10-98 10-4-97 10-5-96 9-23-95 9-24-94 10-9-93 9-26-92 10-19-91 10-27-90 10-7-89 10-22-88 10-17-87 9-27-86 10-12-85 10-27-84 10-15-83 10-16-82 10-10-81 10-18-80 10-20-79 10-14-78 10-8-77 10-9-76 10-18-75 9-28-74 10-27-73 10-14-72 10-16-71 10-3-70 10-25-69 11-2-68 10-14-67 10-22-66 10-23-65 10-17-64 11-2-63 10-27-62 10-21-61 11-5-60 10-17-59 10-18-58 10-26-57 10-27-56 10-22-55 10-30-54 10-24-53 10-18-52 10-20-51 10-28-50 10-29-49 11-6-48 10-18-47 11-2-46 10-13-45 1944 1943 10-23-42 10-18-41 11-2-40 10-21-39 10-14-38 10-23-37 10-17-36 10-19-35 11-3-34 11-4-33 11-5-32 10-24-31 10-18-30 10-26-29 11-10-28 10-29-27 11-29-26

TOLEDO* # AKRON* # BUFFALO* # BALL STATE* # KENT STATE* # WESTERN MICH.*# OHIO* # TEMPLE* # NORTHERN ILL.*# WESTERN MICH.*# TOLEDO*# KENT STATE*# IDAHO # WESTERN MICH.*# SIU #(2OT) BALL STATE* # TOLEDO* # WMU* #(OT) CMU* # (OT) OHIO* # at Ohio* # OHIO*# BGSU* # KENT STATE* # KENT STATE*# WESTERN MICH.* # CENTRAL MICH.* # TOLEDO* # WESTERN MICH.* # BALL STATE* # KENT STATE* # BGSU* # BALL STATE* # NORTHERN ILL.* # OHIO* # TOLEDO* # BALL STATE* # KENT STATE* # AKRON# OHIO* # ARKANSAS STATE# NORTHERN MICH.# KENT STATE# YOUNGSTOWN ST. # QUANTICO MARINES # EASTERN KY. # INDIANA STATE # TAMPA # NORTHEASTERN # JOHN CARROLL # FERRIS STATE # WAYNE STATE @ # ALLEGHENY @ # CENTRAL MICH. # EASTERN ILL. # CENTRAL MICH. # NORTHERN ILL. # CENTRAL MICH. # EASTERN ILL. # SOUTHERN ILL. # EASTERN ILL. # SOUTHERN ILL. # WESTERN ILL. # SOUTHERN ILL. # NORTHERN ILL. # CENTRAL MICH. # CENTRAL MICH. # HOPE # CENTRAL MICH. # HOPE # ALBION # HILLSDALE # No Team No homecoming listed WAYNE STATE # BOWLING GREEN # ALMA # CENTRAL MICH. # WAYNE STATE # CENTRAL MICH. # WAYNE STATE # CENTRAL MICHIGAN # ST. VIATOR # SOUTH DAKOTA STATE # SOUTH DAKOTA ST. # CENTRAL MICHIGAN # WESTERN MICHIGAN # CENTRAL MICHIGAN # WESTERN MICHIGAN # CENTRAL MICHIGAN # KALAMAZOO #

L, 20-35 L, 21-47 W, 37-27 L, 20-51 L, 14-41 W, 14-10 L, 17-30 L, 12-24 L, 0-37 W, 19-2 W, 17-13 W, 27-20 L, 41-45 L, 3-31 W, 48-45 L, 14-35 L, 14-42 L, 37-40 L, 23-36 L, 7-47 L, 0-7 W, 31-20 L, 13-30 W, 20-15 L, 14-17 W, 42-24 L, 12-16 W, 31-14 L, 24-31 W, 35-28 L, 16-20 L, 24-42 L, 10-17 L, 15-34 L, 13-14 L, 7-42 L, 0-26 W, 14-10 W, 25-14 W, 31-14 W, 32-30 L, 7-20 L, 0-13 W, 42-2 W, 21-7 T, 0-0 W, 25-21 L, 7-17 W, 41-0 W, 34-0 W, 21-6 W, 20-0 W, 28-7 L, 20-55 W, 14-0 L, 11-13 L, 0-19 L, 8-21 W, 31-0 W, 21-7 W, 65-0 W, 7-2 W, 33-19 W, 37-0 W, 19-7 L, 13-19 L, 7-26 L, 6-16 W, 6-0 L, 7-12 W, 13-6 W, 13-0 T, L, W, L, W, L, L, W, W, L, W, L, W, W, W, W, W,

12-12 6-20 24-7 0-14 20-7 10-27 0-8 7-0 13-0 7-13 12-0 12-20 19-0 24-0 18-9 6-0 19-0

Homecoming began in 1920 and was originally known as Gala Days on campus before transitioning to the term homecoming in 1923. It was first incorporated with a football game beginning in 1926.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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All-time Versus Conferences BOWL SUBDIVISION CONFERENCES ATLANTIC COAST...............................................0-9 Boston College .................................................................. 0-0 Clemson ............................................................................... 0-0 Duke ...................................................................................... 0-0 Florida State ....................................................................... 0-0 Georgia Tech ...................................................................... 0-0 Louisville .............................................................................. 0-1 Miami (Fla.) ......................................................................... 0-4 North Carolina ................................................................... 0-0 North Carolina State ........................................................ 0-0 Pittsburgh ........................................................................... 0-2 Syracuse ............................................................................... 0-1 Virginia ................................................................................. 0-1 Virginia Tech ....................................................................... 0-0 Wake Forest ........................................................................ 0-0 AMERICAN ATHLETIC ......................................2-12 Cincinnati ............................................................................ 0-1 Connecticut ........................................................................ 1-1 East Carolina ....................................................................... 0-0 Houston ............................................................................... 0-0 Memphis .............................................................................. 0-0 Navy....................................................................................... 0-2 South Florida ...................................................................... 0-0 SMU ....................................................................................... 0-0 Temple................................................................................... 0-5 Tulane ................................................................................... 0-0 Tulsa ...................................................................................... 0-0 UCF ........................................................................................ 1-3 BIG TEN .............................................................0-38 Illinois ................................................................................... 0-0 Indiana ................................................................................. 0-1 Iowa ....................................................................................... 0-0 Maryland ............................................................................. 0-4 Michigan ............................................................................0-10 Michigan State ................................................................0-10 Minnesota ........................................................................... 0-0 Nebraska............................................................................... 0-0 Northwestern ..................................................................... 0-3 Ohio State..........................................................................0-1 ! Penn State..........................................................................0-3 ! Purdue .................................................................................. 0-2 Rutgers ................................................................................. 0-1 Wisconsin ............................................................................ 0-3 BIG 12..................................................................0-1 Baylor .................................................................................... 0-0 Iowa State ............................................................................ 0-0 Kansas ................................................................................... 0-0 Kansas State ....................................................................... 0-0 Oklahoma ............................................................................ 0-0 Oklahoma State ................................................................ 0-0 TCU ........................................................................................ 0-0 Texas ...................................................................................... 0-0 Texas Tech ........................................................................... 0-0 West Virginia ....................................................................... 0-1 CONFERENCE USA ...........................................4-12 Charlotte............................................................................... 1-0 Florida Atlantic .................................................................. 0-0 Florida International......................................................... 0-0 Marshall ............................................................................... 1-3 Middle Tennessee ............................................................. 0-0 Louisiana Tech.................................................................... 1-5 North Texas ......................................................................... 0-0 Old Dominion..................................................................... 0-3 Rice ........................................................................................ 0-0 Southern Mississippi ....................................................... 0-0 UAB ........................................................................................ 0-0 UTEP ...................................................................................... 0-0 Texas-San Antonio............................................................ 0-0 Western Kentucky............................................................. 1-1

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INDEPENDENT....................................................1-8 Army......................................................................................1-6 Brigham Young..................................................................0-0 Notre Dame .......................................................................0-0 Massachusetts...................................................................0-2 MOUNTAIN WEST.......................................... 3-1-1 Air Force ..............................................................................0-0 Boise State..........................................................................0-0 Colorado State ..............................................................0-0-1 Fresno State........................................................................0-1 Hawai’i..................................................................................0-0 New Mexico .......................................................................0-0 Nevada.................................................................................0-0 San Diego State ................................................................0-0 San Jose State....................................................................1-0 UNLV ....................................................................................0-0 Utah State...........................................................................0-0 Wyoming ............................................................................2-0 PACIFIC-12.........................................................0-1 Arizona ................................................................................0-1 Arizona State .....................................................................0-0 California ............................................................................0-0 Colorado..............................................................................0-0 Oregon ................................................................................0-0 Oregon State .....................................................................0-0 Southern California .........................................................0-0 Stanford ..............................................................................0-0 UCLA ....................................................................................0-0 Utah ......................................................................................0-0 Washington .......................................................................0-0 Washington St. .................................................................0-0 SOUTHEASTERN................................................0-9 Alabama ..............................................................................0-0 Arkansas .............................................................................0-1 Auburn ................................................................................0-0 Florida ..................................................................................0-2 Georgia ................................................................................0-0 Kentucky .............................................................................0-0 Louisiana State .................................................................0-1 Mississippi ..........................................................................0-0 Mississippi State................................................................0-0 Missouri ...............................................................................0-2 South Carolina ..................................................................0-1 Tennessee ...........................................................................0-0 Texas A&M ..........................................................................0-0 Vanderbilt ...........................................................................0-2 SUN BELT ...........................................................2-4 Appalachian State............................................................0-0 Arkansas State ..................................................................1-2 Coastal Carolina................................................................0-0 Georgia Southern.............................................................0-0 Georgia State.....................................................................0-0 Idaho.....................................................................................0-1 Louisiana-Lafayette ........................................................1-1 Louisiana-Monroe ...........................................................0-0 New Mexico State.............................................................0-0 South Alabama .................................................................0-0 Texas State..........................................................................0-0 Troy .......................................................................................0-0

CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION CONFERENCES BIG SOUTH.........................................................0-1 Charleston Southern ......................................................0-0 Gardner–Webb .................................................................0-0 Kennesaw State.................................................................0-0 Liberty .................................................................................0-1 Monmouth..........................................................................0-0 Presbyterian ......................................................................0-0 MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC .................................5-0 Bethune–Cookman ........................................................0-0 Delaware State .................................................................0-0 Florida A&M .......................................................................0-0 Hampton ............................................................................0-0 Howard.................................................................................3-0 Morgan State ....................................................................1-0 Norfolk State .....................................................................0-0 North Carolina A&T ........................................................1-0 North Carolina Central ..................................................0-0 Savannah State..................................................................0-0 South Carolina State........................................................0-0 MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL ................ 48-44-8 Illinois State...............................................................12-13-6 Indiana State................................................................... 10-3 Missouri State....................................................................0-0 North Dakota State......................................................0-0-1 Northern Iowa...................................................................5-4 South Dakota.....................................................................0-0 South Dakota State .........................................................2-1 Southern Illinois................................................................7-6 Western Illinois........................................................... 5-11-1 Youngstown State ...........................................................7-6 OHIO VALLEY............................................... 12-9-1 Austin Peay ........................................................................0-0 Eastern Illinois ................................................................ 10-5 Eastern Kentucky..........................................................0-3-1 Jacksonville State.............................................................0-0 Morehead State ................................................................0-0 Murray State ......................................................................0-1 Southeast Missouri State ..............................................2-0 Tennessee Martin ............................................................0-0 Tennessee State ...............................................................0-0 Tennessee Tech ................................................................0-0 SOUTHLAND.................................................. 2-1-1 Central Arkansas...............................................................0-0 Lamar ...................................................................................0-0 McNeese State...............................................................2-1-1 Nicholls State ....................................................................0-0 Northwestern State.........................................................0-0 Sam Houston State .........................................................0-0 Southeastern Louisiana.................................................0-0 Stephen F. Austin .............................................................0-0 SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC.............................2-0 Alabama A&M ...................................................................0-0 Alabama State...................................................................1-0 Alcorn State .......................................................................0-0 Arkansas Pine Bluff .........................................................0-0 Grambling State ...............................................................0-0 Jackson State.....................................................................0-0 Mississippi Valley State...................................................1-0 Prairie View A&M .............................................................0-0 Southern .............................................................................0-0 Texas Southern .................................................................0-0 ! - vacated win(s) due to NCAA penalty

Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance

All-Time Opponent Records Opponent Adrian Akron Alabama State Albion Allegheny Alma Arizona Arkansas Arkansas State Army West Point Ashland Assumption College Baldwin-Wallace Ball State Bowling Green Buffalo Case Tech Central Florida Central Michigan Cincinnati Charlotte Cleary Business Colorado State Connecticut DePaul Detroit Detroit Business Detroit City Detroit College Detroit J.C. Detroit Univ. School East Tennessee State Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Ferris State Findlay Flint Florida Fort Wayne Fresno State Georgetown (KY) Grand Rapids J.C. Great Lakes Hillsdale Hope Howard Idaho Idaho State Illinois State Indiana Indiana State John Carroll Kalamazoo Kent State Kentucky State Liberty Louisana Lafayette Louisiana State Louisana Tech Louisville Marshall Maryland McNeese State Miami (OH) Michigan Michigan State Mississippi Valley Missouri Montana State Morgan State Morningside Mount Clemens

W-L-T 13-3-2 12-19 1-0 6-15 2-0 11-13-2 0-1 0-1 1-2 1-6 0-1 9-1 3-4 22-34-2 12-25-1 6-1 2-0 1-3 29-59-6 0-1 1-0 1-1 0-0-1 1-1 1-0 5-7-1 4-0 3-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 1-0 10-5 0-3-1 7-0 1-2 1-0 0-2 1-0 0-1 1-0 2-0 1-0 15-19-1 8-6-2 3-0 0-1 1-1 12-13-6 0-1 10-3 2-3-1 8-7 13-17 2-1 0-1 1-1 0-1 1-5 0-1 1-3 0-4 2-1-1 4-19 0-10 0-10 1-0 0-2 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1

1st 1903 1949 2011 1892 1964 1908 1988 2009 1968 1992 1964 1912 1955 1936 1919 2001 1964 1997 1902 2005 2016 1909 1989 2000 1929 1894 1902 1926 1903 1918 1902 2003 1951 1948 1925 1963 1906 2004 1893 1990 1930 1920 1946 1898 1935 2007 2004 1971 1935 1990 1934 1928 1897 1973 1966 1989 2005 2015 1971 1999 1983 2001 1974 1974 1896 1898 2016 1997 1969 2014 1968 1903

Last Meeting Streak 1964 • EMU, 7-0 W-4 2015 • UA, 47-21 L-2 2011 • EMU, 14-7 W-1 1963 • Albion, 17-6 L-3 1965 • EMU, 23-8 W-2 1962 • EMU, 30-6 W-1 1988 • ARI, 55-0 L-1 2009 • ARK, 63-27 L-1 1976 • EMU, 32-30 W-1 2015 • ARMY, 58-36 L-2 1964 • ASH, 13-7 L-1 1927 • AC, 26-7 W-9 1967 • EMU, 15-13 W-1 2016 • EMU 48-41 W-1 2016 • EMU 28-25 W-1 2014 •EMU, 37-27 W-1 1965 • EMU, 41-20 W-2 2003 • EMU, 19-13 W-1 2016 • EMU, 26-21 L-4 2005 • UC 28-26 L-1 2016 • EMU 37-19 W-1 1911 • EMU, 33-0 W-1 1989 • TIE, 35-35 T-1 2001 • UCONN, 19-0 L-1 1929 • EMU, 27-0 W-1 1940 • DET, 47-0 L-3 1905 • EMU, 30-0 W-4 1930 • EMU, 33-7 W-3 1903 • EMU, 5-0 W-1 1920 • EMU, 21-7 W-1 1911 • EMU, 17-0 W-1 2003 • EMU, 28-21 W-1 2004 • EMU, 31-28 L-1 1971 • TIE, 0-0 T-1 1967 • EMU, 13-6 W-7 1967 • EMU, 17-0 W-1 1906 • EMU, 16-0 W-1 2014 • Fla., 65-0 L-2 1893 • EMU, 22-6 W-1 1990 • FS, 41-10 L-1 1930 • EMU, 45-0 W-1 1922 • EMU, 12-0 W-2 1946 • EMU, 19-0 W-1 1956 • HILL, 16-7 L-2 1958 • Hope, 19-7 L-2 2013 • EMU, 34-24 W-3 2004 • Idaho, 45-41 L-1 1972 • ID St., 21-14 L-1 2012 • ILL St., 31-14 L-5 1990 • Ind., 37-6 L-1 2008 • EMU 52-0 L-1 1967 • EMU, 34-0 W-2 1963 • EMU, 13-12 W-1 2012 • KSU, 41-14 L-4 1969 • EMU, 48-6 W-2 1989 • LIB, 25-24 L-1 2006 • ULL, 33-14 L-1 2015 • LSU, 44-22 L-1 1992 • LA Tech, 31-17 L-3 1999 • LOU, 45-10 L-1 1998 • MAR, 26-23 L-3 2008 • MD, 51-24 L-4 1977 • EMU, 9-7 W-1 2016 • MIA, 28-15 L-9 2011 • MICH, 31-3 L-10 2014 • MSU, 73-14 L-10 2016 • EMU 61-14 W-1 2016 • MIZZ, 61-21 L-2 1969 • EMU, 31-7 W-1 2014 • EMU 31-28 W-1 1968 • EMU, 41-16 W-1 1903 • Mt.Clem, 23-0 L-1

Opponent W-L-T 1st Murray State 0-1 1969 Navy 0-2 2003 New Mexico Highlands 1-0 1972 North Carolina A&T 1-0 1977 North Dakota State 0-0-1 1970 Northeastern 2-0 1968 NE Louisana 2-2 1967 Northern Illinois 14-31-2 1927 Northern Iowa 5-4 1930 Northern Michigan 13-7 1932 Northwestern 0-3 2006 Ohio 12-18-1 1976 Ohio State 0-1 ! 2010 Ohio Northern 0-3 1963 Old Dominion 0-3 2014 Olivet 6-5 1894 Orchard Lake 0-1 1900 Penn State 0-3 ! 1992 Pittsburgh 0-2 1995 Purdue 0-2 1991 Quantico Marines 3-0 1970 Rutgers 0-1 2013 San Jose State 1-0 1987 South Carolina 0-1 2000 Southern Connecticut 1-0 1968 South Dakota State 2-1 1932 SE Missouri State 2-0 2001 Southern Illinois 7-6 1950 St. Joseph’s 0-2 1957 St. Mary’s 1-2 1893 St. Norbert 2-0 1972 St. Viator 2-0 1933 Syracuse 0-1 1995 Tampa 0-3 1968 Temple 0-5 1993 Toledo 11-33 1923 UNLV 1-1 1994 Valparaiso 3-2 1927 Vanderbilt 0-2 2007 Virginia 0-1 2010 Waynesburg 2-0 1969 Wayne State 12-11-3 1921 Weber State 1-1 1973 West Virginia 0-1 1993 Western Illinois 5-11-1 1951 Western Kentucky 1-1 1970 Western Michigan 18-32-2 1906 Western Reserve 3-0-1 1964 Wisconsin 0-3 1991 Wisconsin-Milwakee 2-0 1970 Wisconsin-Oshkosh 2-0 1971 Wittenberg 1-0 1968 Wyoming 2-0 2016 Youngstown State 7-6 1957 Non-Collegiate 38-21-8 1891 Totals 448-581-47 ! - vacated win(s) due to NCAA penalty

Last Meeting Streak 1969 • MURR, 28-20 L-1 2006 • Navy, 49-21 L-2 1972 • NMH, 30-6 W-1 1977 • EMU, 21-20 W-1 1970 • TIE, 14-14 T-1 1969 • EMU, 56-0 W-2 1975 • EMU, 27-24 W-1 2016 • NIU, 31-24 OT L-9 1998 • NI, 13-10 L-1 1979 • EMU, 21-7 W-1 2009 • NW, 27-24 L-3 2016 • EMU, 27-20 L-7 2010 • OSU 20-73 L-1 1966 • ONU, 17-9 L-3 2016 • ODU, 24-20 L-3 1928 • EMU, 33-0 W-5 1900 • OL, 17-0 L-1 20113• PSU, 45-7 L-3 2007 • PITT, 3-27 L-2 2012 • PUR, 54-16 L-2 1972 • EMU, 21-7 W-3 2013 • RU 28-10 L-1 1987 • EMU, 30-27 W-1 2000 • USC, 41-6 L-1 1968 • EMU, 40-0 W-1 1971 • EMU, 35-2 W-1 2002 • EMU, 35-32 W-2 2002 • EMU, 48-45 (2 OT) W-1 1958 • SJU, 3-0 L-2 1914 • EMU, 27-12 W-1 1973 • EMU, 47-14 W-2 1934 • EMU, 13-0 W-2 1995 • SYR, 52-24 L-1 1972 • TAM, 42-0 L-3 2009 • TEM, 24-12 L-5 2016 • TOL, 35-20 L-10 1995 • EMU, 51-6 W-1 1949 • VALPO, 28-26 L-1 2010 • VANDY, 52-6 L-2 2010 • UVA, 48-21 L-1 1970 • EMU, 30-0 W-2 1967 • WSU, 20-3 L-1 1974 • WEBER, 21-14 L-1 1933 • WVU, 48-6 L-1 2003 • WIU, 34-12 L-1 1971 • EMU, 17-14 W-1 2016 • WMU, 45-31 L-3 1967 • EMU, 47-0 W-2 1996 • WIS, 24-3 L-3 1971 • EMU, 31-0 W-2 1972 • EMU, 26-14 W-2 1968 • EMU, 14-7 W-1 2016 • EMU, 27-24 W-2 1990 • YSU, 24-14 L-1 1932 • EMU, 15-6 W-1

The 1987 California Bowl is the only meeting ever between EMU and San José State with EMU recording a 30-27 upset victory.

Eastern Michigan University Football Six Undefeated Seasons • 28 NFL Draft Choices • 35 All-American Selections • 165 All-MAC Honorees

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The Last Time... RUSHING An EMU player rushed 30+ yards from scrimmage............................................................................Breck Turner, 30 yds. vs. Old Dominion (12-23-16) An EMU player rushed 40+ yards from scrimmage....................................................................................... Breck Turner, 50 yds. vs. Wyoming (9-23-16) An EMU player rushed 50+ yards from scrimmage....................................................................................... Breck Turner, 50 yds. vs. Wyoming (9-23-16) An EMU player rushed 60+ yards from scrimmage................................................................................... Darius Jackson, 63 yds. vs. Ball State (9-19-15) An EMU player rushed 70+ yards from scrimmage............................................................................................ Shaq Vann, 74 yds. at Wyoming (9-12-15) An EMU player rushed 80+ yards from scrimmage............................................................................................. Larry Ratcliff, 88, vs. Wisc.-Mil. (10-23-71) An EMU player rushed for 100+ yards in a game............................................................................. Ian Eriksen, 171 yds. vs. Northern Illinois (11-16-16) An EMU player rushed for 200+ yards in a game........................................................................................... Reginald Bell, 202 yds. vs. Buffalo (10-11-14) An EMU player carried 30+ times in a game..............................................................................Ian Eriksen, 30 attempts vs. Northern Illinois (11-16-16) An EMU player carried 40 times in a game...................................................................................Anthony Sherrell, 40 attempts, at North. Ill. (11-22-03) An EMU player carried 43 times in a game.......................................................................................Anthony Sherrell, 43 attempts, vs. Ball St. (11-15-03) An EMU player scored three TDs rushing................................................................................................................Reginald Bell, 3TDs vs. Buffalo (10-11-14) An EMU player scored four TDs rushing.....................................................................................................................Bronson Hill, 4TDs vs. Toledo (10-13-12) Two EMU players rushed for 100+ yards in a game....................................................Reggie Bell, 133, Ryan Brumfield, 112, vs. North. Ill. (10-25-14) PASSING An EMU player completed 30+ passes in a game.........................................................................Brogan Roback, 37 completions, at Ball State (11-8-16) An EMU player completed more than 40+ passes in a game...........................................................Andy Schmitt, 58 completions, vs. CMU (11-28-08) An EMU player threw three TD passes...............................................................................................................Brogan Roback, 3 TDs, at Ball State (11-8-16) An EMU player threw four TD passes..............................................................................................................................Tyler Benz, 5 TDs, vs. Army (10-20-12) An EMU player threw five TD passes...............................................................................................................................Tyler Benz, 5 TDs, vs. Army (10-20-12) An EMU player passed for 300+ yards in a game........................................................................Brogan Roback, 300 yds., vs. Old Dominion (12-23-16) An EMU player passed for 400+ yards in a game..................................................................................... Brogan Roback, 468 yds., at Ball State (11-8-16) An EMU player passed for 500+ yards in a game..................................................................... Andy Schmitt, 516 yds., vs. Central Michigan (11-28-08) An EMU player completed more than 75% of his passes................................................................Todd Porter, 77% (24-of-31) at Charlotte (9-17-16) A EMU non-quarterback threw a touchdown pass.................................................................................................. Josh LeDuc, 71 yds, at Miami (9-11-10) RECEIVING An EMU player had 10+ receptions in a game......................................................................................Dustin Creel, 10 receptions, vs. UMass (11-14-15) An EMU receiver had 100+ yards in a game........................................................................................... Dieuly Aristilde, 107 yards, at Ball State (11-8-16) An EMU receiver had 200+ yards in a game...................................................................................................... Kevin Walter, 225 yards, vs. Akron (10-5-02) An EMU receiver caught three TDs in a game........................................................................................Eric Deslauriers, 4 TDs, vs. Central Mich. (11-6-04) An EMU receiver caught four TDs in a game..........................................................................................Eric Deslauriers, 4 TDs, vs. Central Mich. (11-6-04) Two EMU players 100+ receiving yards in a game.................................................... Dustin Creel, 152, Tyreese Russell, 113, vs. Ball State (11-22-14) Nine-or-more different receivers caught a pass........................................................................................................................................ 10, at Ohio (10-15-16) MISCELLANEOUS An EMU player registered a 60-yard punt..........................................................................................................Austin Barnes, 61 yds., vs. Miami (10-29-16) An EMU player registered a 70-yard punt...............................................................................................Nick Avondet, 74 yds., vs. Northern Iowa (9-3-98) An EMU player registered a 80-yard punt..........................................................................................................Charles Nemeth, 90 yds., vs. Alma (11-4-43) An EMU player registered a 90-yard punt..........................................................................................................Charles Nemeth, 90 yds., vs. Alma (11-4-43) An EMU player kicked a 50+ yard field goal.......................................................................................................... Dylan Mulder, 55 yds., at Miami (11-7-15) EMU recovered an on-side kick............................................................................................................... Brendan Renius at Wyoming (9-12-15), 1st Quarter EMU registered a safety........................................................................................................................... bad snap in end zone vs. Mississippi Valley (9-2-16) An EMU player had four interceptions in a game....................................................................Richard Palmer, 4 Ints., vs. Western Michigan (10-19-91) An EMU player returned a punt for a touchdown............................................................................... Demarius Reed, 83 yards at Kent State (11-19-11) An EMU player returned a kickoff for a touchdown.............................................................................................. Tyler Allen, 90 yards vs. Ohio (10-19-13) An EMU player returned the game opening kickoff for a touchdown........................................................... Tyler Allen, 90 yards vs. Ohio (10-19-13) An opponent returned the game opening kickoff for a touchdown....................................................... Darius Phillips, 93 yards at WMU (11-15-14) An EMU player returned a fumble for a touchdown.................................................................................... Hunter Matt, 11 yards at Penn State (9-7-13) An EMU player returned an interception for a touchdown.....................................................................Jaylen Pickett, 36 yards at Charlotte (9-17-16) An EMU player blocked a punt.......................................................................................................................... Amos Houston vs. Central Michigan (11-1-14) An EMU player blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown................................................................Nathan Adams vs. Morgan State (8-30-14) An EMU player blocked a field goal............................................................................................................... Jeremiah Harris vs. Northern Illinois (11-16-16) EMU registered two blocked field goals in the same game..........................................................Willie Creear & Mike Steals vs. North. Ill. (10-25-14) An EMU player blocked a PAT and returned it for a score......................................................................Ryan Downard, 97 yards, at Michigan (10-6-07) An EMU player record a run, pass completion and catch in the same game.......................................... Alex Gillett vs. Northern Illinois (11-23-12) EMU blocked punt, blocked a field goal and returned a punt for a TD in same game.............................................................at Kent State (11-19-11) EMU recorded a shutout.................................................................................................................................................................. vs. Indiana State, 52-0 (8-28-08) EMU was the victim of a shutout.................................................................................................................................................at Florida (9-6-14), UF 65, EMU 0 EMU won a road non-conference game...................................................................................................................at Charlotte (9-17-16), EMU 37, CHAR 19 EMU received votes in the Amway Coaches Poll........................................................................................................................................... Oct. 2, 2016 - 1 vote EMU received votes in the Associated Press Coaches Poll................................................................................................................. 1987 Final Poll - 18 votes

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Eastern Michigan University Football 1971 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion • 2016 Bahamas Bowl Appearance