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2014 Football Preview – EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES

7/31/2014

By MIKE SMITH

EMU Last Year: 2-10
1-7 MAC West (5th)
Head Coach: Chris Creighton
2014 MAC Media Preseason Pick – 6th in MAC West

2014 CHALLENGE: They say life is a journey. The same might be said about collegiate football programs. If so, the Eastern Michigan Eagles took a detour nearly two decades ago and have yet to find their way back. Can EMU get back to the freeway?
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2014 FOOTBALL PREVIEW - UMASS MINUTEMEN

7/27/2014

By MIKE SMITH

Last Year: 1-11, 1-7 MAC
6th in MAC East
Head Coach: Mark Whipple
2017 MAC Media Preseason Pick - 7th MAC East

2014 CHALLENGE: Former head coach Charlie Molnar’s efforts to take UMass to the next level resulted in two wins over the last two years. Can new head coach Mark Whipple’s new offense and a transfer quarterback help the Minutemen produce a better record before leaving the MAC (after 2015)?

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MAC football Media Day - Western Division

7/24/2014

Mid-American football coaches and some outstanding talent descended on Ford’s Field in Detroit Wednesday for the 2014 MAC Media Day event.
Here are some notes and quotes from the event. Part 2 covers the MAC West. Quotes are by head coaches unless otherwise noted.
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MAC football Media Day - Eastern Division

7/24/2014

Mid-American football coaches and some outstanding talent descended on Ford’s Field in Detroit Wednesday for the 2014 MAC Media Day event.

Here are some notes and quotes from the event. Part 1 covers the MAC East. Part 2 will follow Thursday. Quotes are by head coaches unless otherwise noted.
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Falcons and Rockets top preseason media poll

7/23/2014

Bowling Green tabbed to win title tilt
Detroit, Mich. – The Bowling Green Falcons and the Toledo Rockets have been selected to win the East and West Divisions respectfully in the 2014 Mid-American Conference Football Preseason Poll. The poll was announced at the league's annual Football Media Day at Ford Field in Detroit and was determined by members of the league's media members. Bowling Green was also selected to win the 2014 Marathon MAC Football Championship Game.
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MRO Preseason College Football Awards Series - Pt. 2

7/20/2014

This is Part 2 in a series on major college football awards and their watch lists. This installment features:
The Biletnikoff Award
- Named for: Fred Biletnikoff. The former Florida State University All-American is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1988). He had a 14-year career with the Oakland Raiders and is that team’s all-time receiving leader. At the time of his retirement, he ranked fourth on the NFL all-time receiving list.
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MRO Preseason College Football Awards Series - Pt. 1

7/20/2014

This is the first in an MRO series on major college football awards and their watch lists. This installment features:
The Chuck Bednarik Award
- Named for: Chuck Bednarik – three time All-American at the University of Pennsylvania. The Maxwell Award winner and No. 1 overall NFL pick for the Philadelphia Eagles was named an All-Pro 10 times and won two NFL championships. He is a member of both the College- and Pro Football Hall of Fames.
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Warning signs in troubling times

7/20/2014

I recently read an article offering seven signs that suggest a person might be on the verge of getting fired. It was pretty generic stuff and worth keeping in mind for the general public. I did, however, wonder what signs coaches might view as omens of pending dismissal. (. . . CLICK READ MORE TO CONTINUE)

EMU opts for gray turf

7/6/2014

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics formally announced Thursday, June 19, renderings and plans for and of the new FieldTurf Revolution surface that will be installed at Rynearson Stadium. The state-of-the-art surface will officially debut on Aug. 30 when the Eagles' football squad opens the 2014 season against Morgan State University.

Miami adds Cancun event

7/4/2014

OXFORD, Ohio--Miami University is one of eight men’s basketball teams which will participate in the 2014 Cancun Challenge this year. The tournament field was announced by tournament organizers Thursday afternoon.

This year’s Riviera Division features Miami (Ohio), Northern Iowa, Northwestern and Virginia Tech. The Mayan Division includes Elon, Liberty, Morgan State and North Florida. Both Morgan State (2010) and North Florida (2010) are playing in the event for the second time.

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