1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS University Quick Facts Location Ypsilanti, Mich. 2018-19 Schedule...... 2 Founded 1849 Enrollment 21,105 Table of Contents/Quick Facts...... 3 President Dr. James M. Smith Athletic Media Relations...... 4 Nickname Eagles Colors Green (349) and White Track Information/Directions...... 5 Conference Mid-American (MAC)

A Tradition of Champions...... 6 Athletic Department Head Coach John Goodridge...... 7-8 President Dr. James M. Smith Athletic Director Scott Wetherbee Assistant Coaching Staff...... 9 Senior Associate AD Erin Kido Senior Associate AD Dan McLean 2018-19 Roster...... 10 Senior Associate AD Andy Rowdon 2018-19 Season Preview...... 11-12 Associate AD for Academics Karen Schiferl Associate AD for Business Operations Stacie McMullen The Mid-American Conference...... 13 Associate AD for Compliance Matthew Jakobsze Associate AD for Media Relations Greg Steiner 2018 MAC Championships...... 14-15 Associate AD for Sports Medicine Gretchen Buskirk Assistant AD for Equipment Operations Ben Herman EMU Track and Field Record Book...... 16-26 Assistant AD for Marketing Ricky Zum Mallen Eastern Michigan University...... 27-30 Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Edward Sidlow

Board of Regents...... 31 Men’s Track and Field Staff Head Coach (Year) John Goodridge (18th) Scott Wetherbee...... 32-33 Alma Mater Long Island ‘72 NCAA Compliance...... 34 Office Phone Number 734.487.0236/2245 Email [email protected] The EMU Identity...... 35 Assistant Coach Sterling Roberts Alma Mater Eastern Michigan, ‘03 E-Club Hall of Fame...... 36 Email [email protected] Assistant Coach Brian Korn Alma Mater Baker, ‘11 Email [email protected] Credits Editor/Layout: Maddie Heaps Athletic Media Relations Associate AD for Athletic Media Relations Greg Steiner Assistant Editors: Greg Steiner Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Katie Gonzales Katie Gonzales Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Kyler Ludlow Kyler Ludlow Graduate Assistant/Track and Field Maddie Heaps Email [email protected] Cell Phone 510.332.5247 Creative Video Intern Frank Kurtz Athletic Media Relations Student Assistant Jessica Crusan Athletic Media Relations Student Assistant Barry Keyes Office Phone 734.487.0317/8 Photography Mailing Address 799 N. Hewitt Rd. Chloe Smith, Randy Mascharka, Andrew Convocation Center Room 307 Mascharka, Walt Middleton, Dick Schwarze, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Wolverine Photo, Steve King Website www.EMUEagles.com

2018 Team Information 2018 MAC Indoor Finish 1st (179 points) The 2018-19 EMU Men’s Track & Field Media 2018 MAC Outdoor Finish 1st (184.5 points) Guide is provided as a service to accredited media and opponents. Information is current as of Jan. 8, 2019.

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EMU ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS

Greg Steiner Katie Gonzales Kyler Ludlow Maddie Heaps Frank Kurtz Barry Keyes Jessica Crusan

Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations...... Greg Steiner Office Phone...... 734.487.0317 Cellular Phone...... 734.845.1132 E-mail...... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered...... Football and Golf

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations...... Katie Gonzales Office Phone...... 734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...... 773.512.6079 E-maiL...... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered...... Women’s Soccer and Women’s Basketball

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations...... Kyler Ludlow Office Phone...... 734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...... 937.489.4744 E-mai...... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered...... Volleyball, Men’s Basketball and Tennis

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant...... Maddie Heaps Office Phone...... 734.487.0317 Cellular Phone...... 510.332.5247 E-mail...... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered...... Cross Country, Swimming & Diving, Rowing, Track & Field

Athletic Media Relations Creative Video Intern...... Frank Kurtz Office Phone...... 734.487.0317 Cellular Phone...... 734.476.8246 E-mail...... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered...... Creative Video

Athletic Media Relations Student Assistant...... Jessica Crusan Celluar Phone...... 248.982.4279 E-mail...... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered...... Gymnastics

Athletic Media Relations Student Assistant...... Barry Keyes Celluar Phone...... 410.739.2108 E-mail...... [email protected]

HOW TO GET EMU CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION

The Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations office: Cross Country Contact: Maddie Heaps...... 510.332.5247

The Internet: Log on to the World Wide Web to get all of the latest Eastern Michigan University Athletics Information, including up-to-date cross country results and weekly releases: 4 www.emueagles.com TRACK INFORMATION & DIRECTIONS Directions to Bowen Field House/Bob Parks Track From the north: U.S. 23 to Washtenaw Avenue (exit 37A); head east on Washtenaw to Oakwood; turn left on Oakwood and proceed to the parking garage on the east side of the street at the bottom of the hill. The three buildings are just to the east of the parking garage.

From the south: See above directions from the north.

From the east: I-94 west to Huron Street; head north on Huron Street to Cross Street; turn left at Cross to Hewitt; turn right at Oak- wood and see directions above from the north.

From the west: I-94 east to U.S. 23 north; exit U.S. 23 at Washtenaw Avenue (exit 37A) and follow directions above (from the north).

Directions to Rynearson Stadium, home of the Olds/Marshall/Parks Track 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. Rynearson Stadium, which houses the track, is on the east side of the road.

From the 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 the 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 the 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 the 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.

5 6 HEAD COACH JOHN GOODRIDGE HEAD COACH JOHN GOODRIDGE

18th Year at EMU - Long Island, ‘72

to three triple crown seasons (2001- Forest to its highest ever ACC finishes 02, 2006-07, and 2017-18). During his in cross country (first) and track & tenure, 16 EMU school records have field (second) and its highest ever been set, including the EMU 4x100m national finishes in cross country relay team record, the first Eagles (third) and track & field (eighth). At team to dip below the 40-second Wake Forest, he coached 14 individual barrier when Cameron Bolton, Tyler ACC Champions and seven All- Brown, Jeff Elam, and Chris Scott set Americans. He coached Wake Forest The 2018-19 season marks the the new varsity record of 39.98 at the to its first ever ACC cross country 18th season for John Goodridge as a Drake Relays. championship, first-ever individual member of the track & field and cross Five EMU tracksters have broken champion, first All-Americans in track country staffs at Eastern Michigan the magical sub-4:00 mile mark and field and cross country, first team University. The veteran coach has of which Goodridge has coached NCAA cross country appearance and enjoyed an outstanding coaching three (Cheboiywo, Desilets and highest ever finish in school history career, acting as an integral part of the Gavin Thompson) along with Paul (third). His Wake Forest cross country staffs that led EMU to Mid-American McMullen and Ben Reese coached by teams finished first or second in the Conference championships in 2001, EMU Athletic Hall of Fame member ACC for 10 consecutive years, winning 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Moving Coach Bob Parks. four titles and making seven NCAA to the helm of the Eagles’ squads Prior to his arrival at EMU, appearances. in 2010, Goodridge directed the Goodridge was the head track and During his long and distinguished Green and White squads that earned field coach at Wake Forest University coaching career, Goodridge has conference titles in 2010, 2013, for 15 years (1984-1999), where he coached 20 athletes, including five 2014, and 2015. His most recent coached the Demon Deacons to EMU athletes (Desilets, DuBois, accomplishment in his tenure at unparalleled success in the school’s Naughton, Nowitzke, Perrin) who Eastern Michigan includes coaching history. Goodridge coached Wake have represented the United States the Eagles to the 2018 triple crown (MAC Championships in Indoor and Outdoor Track, along with Cross Country). Goodridge has also coached conference cross country championship teams in the Mid- American, Big Ten, and Atlantic Coast Conferences. Since arriving at Eastern Michigan in 2001, Goodridge has coached 22 track & field All-Americans including two NCAA National Track and Field Champions (Boaz Cheboiywo in the 10,000 meters and Jordan Desilets in the 3,000-meter steeplechase) as well as numerous individual MAC Track and Field/Cross Country Champions. In his 18 years at Eastern Michigan, he has been a significant part of the coaching staffs that led the Eagles Head Coach John Goodridge shows off the Eagles’ trophies after sweeping the indoor and outdoor MAC Championships in 2010 7 HEAD COACH JOHN GOODRIDGE

Coach Goodridge was named the 2014 Goodridge coached Jordan Desilets, Goodridge coached Boaz Cheboiywo Outdoor MAC Coach of the Year who won the 2004 NCAA National to a NCAA National Champioship in the Championship in the 3,000 meter 10,000-meter run in international competition including steeplechase the Olympics, World Track and Field Championships, World Cross Country Championships, and Pan American Games. He has also coached three EMU athletes (Cheboiywo, Karanja, Thompson) who have represented Canada, Kenya, and Great Britain in international competition including the ASSISTANT COACH BRIAN KORN World Championships, Commonwealth Games, European Championships and Francophone Games. Six years ago, EMU’s Donald Scott won the United States National Junior Championship in the triple jump and the silver medal in the Pan-Am Junior Championships as a freshman.

Coach Goodridge after his team secured the 2018 Outdoor MAC Championship, earning the Triple Crown for the first time as head coach of both programs (Track & Field and Cross Country)

8 EMU TRACK & FIELD COACHING STAFF ASSISTANT COACH STERLING ROBERTS The 2018-19 season marks the seventh season for former Eagle Sterling Roberts as an assistant coach with the Eastern Michigan University men’s track and field team. He coaches sprints, hurdles, horizontal jumps, and high jump. Since his start at EMU, the Eagles’ track and field team has won five MAC team championships and 34 individual MAC championships. Roberts had a standout year during the 2013-14 campaign, as he was named the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Assistant Coach of the Year. Under his tutelage, Tyler Brown had an outstanding freshman campaign after being crowned MAC Champion in the 400m during both the indoor and outdoor seasons as well as running on the winning indoor 4x400m and outdoor 4x100m and 4x400m relays. Brown was later named the MVP for the MAC Outdoor Championships. The 4x100m relay team of Brown, Cameron Bolton, Jeff Elam, and Chris Scott broke the EMU record at the Drake Relays, April 26, with a time of 39.98 seconds, marking the first time an Eagle lineup had ever crossed the 40-second barrier. The 4x400m team of Bolton, Brown, Elam, and Mason Waynes turned in the second- fastest time in EMU history at the NCAA East Regional and went on to take 13th at the NCAA Championships with all four athletes garnering Second Team All-America honors. Roberts continued to train Brown as he went to compete in the USA Junior National Championships, in which he took home gold in the 400m with a lifetime-best time of 45.74 seconds. Brown represented the USA at the 2014 Junior World Championships, taking eighth in the 400m while the 4x400m relay team took home the gold medal. Roberts graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2003 where he was a four-year varsity track student-athlete. He competed as a sprinter and hurdler who specialized in the 400-meter hurdles. Roberts was a two-time All-MAC award winner, while he also was a member of the 4x400-meter relay team that won a MAC Championship in 2002. He later earned his master’s degree from Defiance in 2011. Before rejoining EMU, Roberts worked as a volunteer assistant coach for the University of Illinois where he assisted with the development and modification of the training program for male sprinters, hurdlers, and jumpers. He coached four different NCAA Preliminary Qualifiers. Prior to his year at Illinois, Roberts was an assistant coach at Defiance College from 2009-11. While at Defiance, he was charged with recruitment of male/female jumpers, hurdlers, and sprinters, including assisting in establishing a database for coordinating recruiting among all coaches. He also coached an NCAA Division III national qualifier in the pole vault, high jump, and decathlon. Roberts also has coached at the high school level as he was the head coach of the Wakefield High School track and field programs in Raleigh, N.C. While at Wakefield, he coached five high school All-Americans including the Nike Indoor National 200m champion. ASSISTANT COACH BRIAN KORN The 2018-19 season marks Korn’s second season coaching with EMU’s men’s track & field program. In his first season with the Green and White, Korn was an intricate part of both the indoor and outdoor squads that secured Mid-American Conference championships in the 2018 campaign. Korn brings five years of collegiate coaching experience to EMU. Most recently, he held the assistant track and field coach position at Jacksonville State University, where he assisted in all facets of the program since starting the role in 2014. Prior to JSU, Korn served as the strength coach for Southwest Baptist University’s track and field program. While at SBU, he assisted in running the weight room as well as designing workouts and practices for the program. Prior to obtaining a full time position at Southwest Baptist, Korn acted as a Graduate Assistant during the indoor season at William Woods University. Along with several years of collegiate coaching experience, Korn also holds a certificate for coaching USATF level one as well as weightlifting and sports performance. Before taking on a coaching position, Korn was a track & field student-athlete at Baker University, where he was an NAIA All- American in the hammer throw while setting both school and conference records in the hammer, weight throw, and shot put. Korn earned a bachelor’s degree in human performance in 2011.

9 2018-19 TRACK & FIELD TEAM ROSTER 2018-19 TRACK & FIELD SEASON OUTLOOK Name Events Year Hometown-High School (Previous School) Elijah Barber Hurdles Sr. Canal Winchester, Ohio - Eastmoor Academy Sean Beckom II Sprints Jr. Saginaw, Mich. - Heritage Ronald Brandal Distance Fr. Huron, Ohio - Huron Luke Brown Distance Fr. Thornville, Ohio - Sheridan Taige Bryant Throws R-So. Edmond, Okla. - Edmond Memorial Travis Burton Throws Fr. Bainbridge, Ohio - Paint Valley Ian Cook Distance R-Fr. Worthington, Ohio - Thomas Worthington Solomon Costa Distance So. Gahanna, Ohio - Gahanna Lincoln Kendaruis Coward Hurdles Fr. Hallandale Beach, Fla.-Hallandale Owen Day Distance So. Ottowa, Ontario-International School of Dusseldorf Chris Devaney Distance Fr. New Plymouth, New Zealand-New Plymouth Frank Douglas Hurdles Sr. Mansfield, Ohio-Madison Comprehensive Colin Etchen Pole Vault Jr. Edgerton, Ohio-Edgerton Devonte Findlay Hurdles Jr. Lauderhill, Fla.-Blanche Ely Hayelom Fitsum Distance So. Denver, Colo.-Denver School of Science and Technology Alec Frymier Hurdles Fr. Hilliard, Ohio - Hilliard Bradley Melika Ghali Mid-Distance R-Sr. Toronto, Canada - Jarvis Collegieate Institute Zachery Harkey Throws Sr. Huron, Ohio - Huron Cameron Hart Jumps Sr. Columbus, Ohio - Bishop Hartley Nicholas Herbert Jumps Sr. Portage, Mich. - Portage Northern Mike Hierholzer Throws Sr. Medina, Ohio - Medina Joshuwa Holloman Sprints Jr. Auburn Hills, Mich. - Avondale Joseph Ingram Distance Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio - Anderson Alex Jacobs Multis Sr. Delaware, Ohio - Dublin Derek Jones Distance So. Erie, Pa. - Cathedral Preparatory Teck Kirkpatrick Jumps Fr. Crooksville, Ohio - Crooksville Dan Kuhn Mid-Distance Jr. Erie, Pa. - Harbor Creek Skyler Lester Multis So. Marietta, Ga. - Marietta Phoenix Myers Distance R-Fr. Wattsburg, Pa. - Seneca Andy Payne Distance Fr. Worthington, Ohio - Thomas Worthington Noah Perrin Distance Fr. Akron, Ohio - Woodridge Micah Peters Jumps Sr. York, Ontario - Vaughn Road Academy Terrell Posada Sprints Jr. Naples, Fla. - Naples High Owen Richardson Sprints So. Basingstoke, England Baboucar Sallah-Mohammad Jumps Jr. Arlington, Virg. - Fishburne Military Kalani Sheridan Distance Fr. Nayland College Newlyn Stephenson Throws So. Gary, Ind. - Thea Bowman Leadership Academy Ivan Suazo Hurdles Jr. Columbus, Ohio - Westland Craig Thompson Distance Fr. South Haven, Mich. - South Haven Tyler Underwood Sprints Sr. Clinton, Mich. - Clinton Dominic Valdes Throws Fr. Brighton, Mich. - Brighton Garrett Wade Javelin Fr. Rio Rancho, NM - V. Sue Cleveland Treston White Sprints/Mid-Distance So. Lockport, N.Y. - Lockport Austin Wicker Distance R-So. Pinckney, Mich. - Pinckney Roderic Wilson Mid-Distance Jr. Atlanta, Ga. - Blanche Ely Payne Wylie Hurdles Fr. Saskatchewa, Canada - Colonsay Charlie Young Sprints Fr. Grand Haven, Mich. - Grand Haven Derek Ziegenfuss Javelin Sr. Allentown, Pa. - Parkland Eddie Zuercher Distance Fr. Rocky River, Ohio - Rocky River

Head Coach: John Goodridge (18th season) Assistant Coach: Sterling Roberts Assistant Coach: Brian Korn Volunteer Assistants: Howard Booth, Donald Scott

10 2018-19 TRACK & FIELD SEASON OUTLOOK

Sprints In addition to Magnusson, the Eagles added nine freshmen The Green and White distance runners to the squad, including Ronald Brandal, will lean on senior Luke Brown, Chris Devaney, Joseph Ingram, Andy Payne, Tyler Underwood Noah Perrin, Kalani Sheridan, Craig Thompson, and Eddie and sophomore Owen Zuercher. Richardson to lead a talented sprints Hurdles squad to a successful Seniors Elijah Barber and Frank Douglas accompany juniors season. Underwood, Devonte Findlay and Ivan Suazo to lead the hurdles group. All a 2018 First Team All- three of the Eagles enter the 2018-19 season after strong 2017- MAC honoree, closed 18 campaigns, as out his junior season Findlay took second with a strong MAC in the 60H with a Indoor Championship time of 8.01 at the performance, running Joshua Holloman indoor conference a leg in the first-place 4x400 relay team, while also placing championships, fourth in the 400m with a time of 48.77. Richardson, a fellow while Douglas and First Team All-MAC honoree, earned the bronze medal in the Suazo finished 400m and a fifth-place finish at the 2018 MAC Championships, right behind the Ivan Suazo and Elijah Barber while running a leg in the first-place 4x400 relay team. Lauderhill, Fla. native, placing fourth and fifth, respectively. Barber set career-best times in both the 400m and 600m sprints Joining the seniors to steer the sprints group are juniors Terrell during the indoor season, in addition to claiming fifth in the Posada, Joshuwa Holloman, and Sean Beckom II. Rounding 400H at the 2018 MAC Outdoor Championship. out the sprints force are sophomore Treston White, as well as freshman Charlie Young. Freshmen Alec Frymier, Payne Wylie, and Kendaruis Coward will add depth to the Eagles already strong hurdles prospects Mid-Distance for the upcoming campaign. EMU will have redshirt senior Melika Ghali, juniors Roderic Wilson and Dan Kuhn, and sophomore White each running in the middle-distance events. Ghali, a graduate transfer from Jumps Boise State University, looks to make an immediate impact in The senior triad of Cameron Hart, Nick Herbert, and Micah his lone season in the Green and White, ready to add his speed Peters will lead Eastern Michigan’s line alongside junior to the Eagles’ middle-distance runners. The Toronto, Canada Baboucar Sallah-Mohammad. Hart’s 2017-18 season native joins EMU after posting career-bests of 3:50.61 in the included competing in seven meets, earning five top-three 500m and 14:37.88 in the 5000m at Boise State. finishes, while Herbert saw action in five meets for the Eagles while capturing bronze in the triple jump at the MAC Indoor Distance Championships. Peters’ successes in his junior campaign Coming off the Eagles’ success of last year,Owen Day will included a fourth-place finish in the triple jump at the league’s be joined by a plethora of talent to continue EMU’s tradition championship, as well as top-three finishes at both the Hillsdale of excellence in “Wide-Track” Classic and the SVSU “Doug Hansen” Open. distance events. The loss of last The trio will gain freshman Teck Kirkpatrick in their quest for year’s Co-MVP Nick a 16th MAC indoor championship. Raymond will be felt, but the Eagles Pole Vault bring in strong Junior Colin reinforcements Etchen stands in in redshirt command of the sophomore Austin pole vault group Wicker, redshirt as the primary freshman Phoenix Eagle performing Myers, and Colin Etchen in the event. The freshman Baldvin Edgerton, Ohio native competed in seven meets for the Eagles Magnusson. with five top-three finishes, while finishing sixth in the pole Owen Day vault at the MAC Indoor Championships, earning a NCAA Additionally, sophomores Solomon Costa, Derek Jones, and preliminary qualifying bid. Additionally, the then-sophomore redshirt freshman Ian Cook all return with experience to add set his career-best height at the 2018 Wolverine Invitational depth for the Green and White. with a vault of 5.10m. 11 2018-19 TRACK & FIELD TEAM SEASON OUTLOOK

Etchen will be aided by the efforts ofAlex Jacobs, who last year earned a third-place finish in pole vault at the SVSU “Doug Hansen” Open and a fourth-place finish in the same event at the SVSU “Jet’s Pizza” Invitational.

Throws Led by a foursome of senior throwers, the Eagles look to build on last year’s throwing efforts with veteran leadership and experience on their side.

Redshirt senior Zach Purcilly and seniors Zach Harkey, Derek Ziegenfuss, and Mike Hierholzer are

Zach Purcilly the seniors leading the throws squad, each with experience in the indoor events. Purcilly comes off a season where he marked his personal-best record in the shotput, clearing 17.29m, while placing sixth at the MAC Championships with a throw of 16.26m. Ziegenfuss did not compete last indoor season, but had a prolific outdoor season, as he qualified to the NCAA East Regionals in the javelin throw, after winning bronze in the event at the MAC Outdoor Championships. The seniors will be joined by sophomore Newlyn Stephenson, who competed in seven meets for the Eagles in the 2017-18 season, including the 2018 MAC Indoor Championships, placing ninth in the weight throw. The quad will add two newcomers to complement their accomplished group in freshmen Travis Burton and Dominic Valdes.

Senior Ziegenfuss will be joined by freshman Garett Wade to complete EMU’s javelin dyad.

Multis Jacobs and sophomore Skyler Lester represent the returners to the Eagles’ multis group. Jacobs looks to cap off his Eastern career

after appearing in Skyler Lester four meets for EMU in the 2017-18 season, earning top-four finishes in two meets. Lester comes into the season after a terrific freshman campaign, where he placed 10th in the high jump in his first MAC Championship appearance while marking his personal-record in the high jump, clearing a height of 2.05m for a second-place finish at the Michigan Silverston Invitational.

12 THE MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE THIS IS THE MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE seeded Arizona of the PAC-12, 89-68. Eastern Michigan (CIT), Central Michigan (CIT) & Miami (CBI) all joined Providing leadership in education and diversity, in 2018 the Mid-American Conference moves into its 73rd Buffalo in post¬season play. year of service to our students. Toledo senior Tre’Shaun Fletcher was named Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention. The last Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference has progressively grown and developed into one Rocket to be named to an All-American squad was Steve Mix, who earned a spot on the Helms Foundation of the most aggressive Division I conference’s in the country. One of only 10 football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) All-American Team in 1969. conferences, the MAC named Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher as its eighth commissioner in March of 2009. A pair of second-half goals from senior Sam Gainford and Manuel Cordeiro spurred the No. 7 University of The league hosts championships in 23 sports, including neutral site events at some of the finest facilities Akron men’s soccer team to a 3-1 victory over top-seeded and No. 4 Western Michigan (16-3-1) in the title game in the nation – football (Ford Field, Detroit), men’s and women’s basketball (Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland), of the MAC Championship to give the Zips (16-3-1) their 14th MAC Tournament title and 32nd NCAA Tourna- softball (Firestone Stadium, Akron) and baseball (Sprenger Stadium, Avon, Ohio). The MAC secured a two-year ment berth. contract extension with Ford Field to host the MAC Football Championship Game through the 2021 football Both Akron and Western Michigan received bids to the 2017 NCAA Tournament. The Broncos and the Zips season, anchored a six-year contract extension for the MAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments at each made impressive runs, with Western Michigan reaching the Sweet Sixteen and Akron advancing to the Quicken Loans Arena through the 2023 season, and stabilized a five-year contract extension through the 2020 College Cup Final Four. This marks the first time in MAC history two teams have made it to the round of sixteen. season for the MAC Baseball Tournament at Sprenger Stadium in Avon, Ohio. Western Michigan’s Zack Bock and Brandon Bye were named Academic All-Americans. Bye was also tabbed a In addition to growing its commitment to MAC championships, Steinbrecher has been aggressive in pursu- First-Team All-American and Division I Men’s Soccer Scholar Player of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches. ing NCAA Championship events. The MAC served as the host for the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Akron’s Joao Moutinho joined Bye in receiving All-American accolades. Moutinho was named Freshman of Midwest Regional at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland as well as the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Cham- the Year by TopDrawerSoccer.com. He was also the first overall selection in the 2018 MLS Super Draft by the Los pionships, which set NCAA Wrestling three-day Championship total attendance and singlesession attendance Angeles Football Club. Five additional MAC student-athletes received calls from MLS organizations; Brandon records. The MAC will also be hosting the 2020 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds, Bye (WMU, 8 – New England Revolution), Niko De Vera (Akron, 31 – NY Red Bulls), Drew Shepherd (WMU, 46 – also at Quicken Loans Arena. The MAC has previously hosted both the 2012 and 2014 NCAA Women’s Bowling Toronto FC), Nate Shultz (Akron, 48 – LA Galaxy), Stuart Holthusen (Akron, 64 – Portland Timbers). Championships and will also host the 2019 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships under Steinbrecher’s direc- Eastern Michigan claimed its eighth consecutive and 22st MAC title in men’s cross country. EMU was the first tion. school since Miami (1949-1956) to claim the Conference title eight years in a row. Eastern Michigan’s Hlynur In the summer of 2014, the MAC and ESPN announced a historic 13-year rights extension deal through the Andresson, Lahsene Bouch¬ikhi, Abel Flores and Mitchell Lenneman each received USTFCCCA NCAA Division I 2026-27 season for expanded national television and digital distribution. This is the largest and most extensive Cross Country All-Region accolades. agreement in the history of the Conference and brings long-term security for the MAC through the 2026-27 In men’s golf, Kent State captured its 25th MAC title in spectacular fashion coming back from 10 strokes academic year. down in the final round. Kent State was ranked No. 29 and booked its ticket to the 2018 National Championship ESPN has exclusive television and digital distribution rights for all MAC sporting events, and guarantees with a fifth-place finish at the Kissimmee Regional at 20-under par 844 (280-280-284). Kent State finished its run coverage of every football game, men’s and women’s basketball games and select Olympic sporting events. at the NCAA National Championship with a 10th place finish, as senior Chase Johnson finished in a tie for 15th The MAC and ESPN have established on-campus production capabilities that provide a significant increase in at even-par 288. Also in men’s golf, Miami’s Patrick Flavin received an individual bid to the Columbus NCAA the national coverage of baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling and Olympic sports on ESPN platforms. Regional. The senior finished T60th and earned DI PING All-Region honors from the Golf Coaches Association of This has opened up nearly 92 million households from ESPN platforms for exposure to MAC sports for the America. Ball State’s Timothy Wiseman qualified for the 118th U.S. Open, becoming the 18th Cardinal to make first time in Conference history. Through this ESPN partnership, the MAC and CBS Sports Network announced an appearance in the tour¬nament since 1970. another four-year sublicensing agreement to expand its national coverage of football and basketball through Eastern Michigan men’s track and field team won its 15th Mid-American Conference Indoor Track and Field the 2022-23 season. Championship in the 2017-18 season. The Eagles notched six event titles on the second day of the competition, For the second time in Mid-American Conference history a member institution played in one of the presti- end¬ing with a team score of 179 points. Akron’s Matt Ludwig and Jordan Latimer along with Kent State’s TJ gious New Year’s Six Bowl Games, as 2016 MAC Champion Western Michigan faced Wisconsin in the Goodyear Lawson and Craig Stevens Jr. represented the Conference at the 2018 NCAA Indoor Championships. Ludwig Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 2, 2017 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. During the 2017 season, the MAC registered a fourth-place finish in the pole vault, while Latimer finished ninth in the long jump. Lawson record- witnessed five members accept bowl invitations. The MAC single-season record for bowl invitations is seven ed a fifth-place finish in the heptathlon and Stevens, Jr. finished 14th in the triple jump. All four student-athletes which occurred in both the 2012 and 2016 bowl seasons. This also marks the 10th time in MAC history to have received All-American honors. Eastern Michigan continued their success in outdoor track completing the MAC five or more programs receive a bowl invitation (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017) Triple Crown for just the fourth time in program history. A total of 41 student-athletes qualified for the NCAA in a single-season. In the previous seven bowl seasons, the MAC has a record of 12-28 in 40 bowl games – 2017 East Regional Meet in Tampa, Florida. From there, nine placed in the top- 12 earning a spot at the 2018 NCAA (1-4); 2016 (0-6); 2015 (3-4); 2014 (2-3); 2013 (0-5); 2012 (2-5); 2011 (4-1). Track & Field Championship in Eugene, Oregon. Akron’s Jordan Latimer (long jump) and Matt Ludwig (pole In December of 2013, former Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch finished third overall in the Heis- vault) each earned First Team All-American honors with their second-place performances at the champion- man Trophy voting, the highest ever finish by a MAC student. Lynch was invited to the Heisman Trophy Award ships. Additionally, Miami’s Chris Torpy (23rd, 1500m), Kent State’s Riak Reese (14th, 100m) and Craig Stevens, Jr. ceremony in New York City and became only the third MAC student-athlete to receive an invitation to the (19th, triple jump) and Akron’s Terrell McClain (11th, long jump) and Rodrigo Iglesias (21st, javelin) all garnered ceremony – Marshall QB Chad Pennington (1999) and Marshall WR Randy Moss (1997). All-American status. During the 2017 NFL Draft, Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis was the fifth overall selection by the In women’s soccer, Toledo earned their MAC-leading fifth Tournament Championship as senior forward So- Tennessee Titans. Davis’ selection was the highest ever for the Broncos program and tied the second-highest phie Pohl found the back of the net with five seconds left in overtime to propel the Rockets over Bowling Green, ever draft selection by a student from the MAC. It also marked the third MAC football student selected in the 2-1. Ball State’s Alyssa Heintschel was named to the Senior CLASS Award First Team, which honors the attributes top five of the NFL draft over the last six seasons. In the 2014 NFL Draft, Buffalo Bulls linebacker Khalil Mack of senior student-athletes in four areas: community, classroom, character and competi¬tion. Heintschel was was the fifth overall selection by the Oakland Raiders. Mack’s selection was the highest-ever for the Buffalo also named a CoSIDA Academ¬ic All-American along with Western Michigan’s Alex Ruffer, and Kent State’s program and the second highest ever selection for a MAC student. In the 2013 NFL Draft, Central Michigan of- Paige Culver. Culver (Kent State1st), Vital Kats (Kent State-2nd), Julia Benati (Buffalo-3rd), Isabella Echeverri fensive tackle Eric Fisher was selected as the first overall selection by the Kansas City Chiefs, making Fisher the (Toledo3rd), and Skylar Fleak (Bowling Green-3rd) were all placed on the United Soc¬cer Coaches NCAA DI first-ever football player from the MAC selected first overall in the NFL Draft. All-Midwest Region Teams. In 2012, the MAC witnessed a record-setting seven teams receive bowl invitations, including the first ever In women’s cross country, Eastern Michigan won their third title in program history and ended the season BCS Bowl invitation with Northern Illinois playing in the Discover Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2013. The MAC also ranked No. 25 in the country. The championship team score of 45 points tied the second-best score in program had four football programs ranked in the top 25 of national polls – Northern Illinois, Kent State, Toledo and history, while the title serves as the third consecutive championship for the Eagles. While Western Michigan’s Ohio—as the BCS Standings had two MAC programs in the Top 25 at the end of the regular season with No. Hanne Christensen took home the individual title, posting a time of 20:44.4, Eastern Michigan qualified as a 15 Northern Illinois and No. 25 Kent State. The MAC also set a conference record for the most wins against FBS team for the NCAA Championships. In the 6K, Christensen crossed in 20:36.0 to finish 84th overall. Eastern opponents with 16 victories. Michigan registered a 27th-place finish. McDermitt paced the Eagles, clocking a 20:38.8 (78th place). Bowling In the fall of 2013, the MAC announced the creation of newly created bowl games in Boca Raton, Fla., Nas- Green’s Rachel Walny, Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt and Alsu Bogdanova, NIU’s Ashley Tutt, Toledo’s sau, Bahamas, and Montgomery, Ala. for a six-year period (2014-2019). The creation of the Boca Raton and Athena Welsh, and Western Michigan’s Chris¬tensen all earned USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Cross Country All- Bahamas Bowls were the centerpiece of a joint agreement between several FBS conferences and will be sup- Region honors. ported by several FBS conferences on a six-year rotating basis. Portugal scored her second goal of the game and 20th of the season with a minute and a half to play in the The Cheribundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl is owned and operated by ESPN and is played at FAU Stadium, game. MAC Player of the Year Paula Portugal earned first team NFHCA honors in the West region. Miami team- an open-air stadium which seats nearly 30,000 fans on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. The Baha- mate and MAC Freshman of the Year Leo Berlie earned second team honors along with Ohio’s Kendall Ballard. mas Bowl is played at Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. The Raycom Camellia Bowl, based in Montgomery, Ala., is Longwood standouts Edel Nyland and Lil-Sophie Achterwinter received first and second team honors respec- owned and operated by ESPN and is played at the Cramton Bowl, a 25,000-seat stadium. tively in the South region, while Kent State’s Ines Delpech earned a spot on the second team as well. Portugal Each football season the MAC has a minimum five guaranteed bowl opportunities. The MAC also has long- was named a NFHCA Second Team All-American. Portugal finished the 2017 season with 20 goals, 12 assists and term primary contracts with the Dollar General Bowl (based in Mobile, Ala.) and the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl 52 total points – all career-highs. With the help of the hometown faithful in attendance, the Central Michigan (based in Boise, Ida.) through the 2020 bowl season. Gymnastics team captured the programs 16th MAC Championship under head coach Jerry Reighard. The Chip- In 2017, the MAC witnessed former Akron Zips defensive lineman Jason Taylor inducted into the Pro Foot- pewas tallied a winning score of 197.025, a team total that ranked third all-time. Central Michigan’s Denelle Pe- ball Hall of Fame as a member of the 2017 Hall of Fame Class. Taylor, who spent 13 of his 15 seasons in the NFL drick (Floor) & Bowling Green’s Jovannah East (All-Around) qualified for the NCAA Gymnastics Cham¬pionships with the Miami Dolphins, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 5, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. in St. Louis. Overall, East finished 34th in the All-Around and Pedrick finished 80th on floor. Eastern Michigan’s Taylor is the first Zips player elected to the Hall of Fame and was a third-round pick out of Akron in the 1997 NFL Kendall Valentin was named to CoSIDA’s Academic All-District Team. draft. Taylor ended his career in 2011 as the Miami Dolphins’ all-time leader in sacks and forced fumbles. A six- Akron won its fifth straight MAC Championship in women’s swimming and diving posting a dominating time Pro Bowl selection and threetime AP All-Pro first-team choice, Taylor was named the 2006 NFL Defensive 827.5 score over the four-day event. A total of eight studentathletes were selected for post-season competition. Player of the Year and was selected as the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2007. Eastern Michigan’s Delaney Duncan finished 14th in the 200 Breaststroke at NCAA Champi¬onships, earning Joining the list of MAC alum heading to Canton, former Marshall wide receiver Randy Moss will increase this All-American Honorable Mention honors. The junior was also named to CoSIDA’s Academic All-District Team. number to three, as Moss will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2018 Hall of Akron’s Paloma Marrero earned All-American Honors with her 11th place finish in the 200 breaststroke and Fame Class. Moss, who was named MAC Offensive Player of the Year in 1997, posted 78 catches for 1,709 yards Miami’s Pei Lin finished fifth in 3-meter dive at NCAA Championships. and 28 touchdowns with Marshall in 1996 and added 96 receptions for 1,820 yards and 26 touchdowns in 1997. Eastern Michigan women’s track and field team won its fifth MAC Indoor Track and Field Championship. Moss was selected in the first round, 21st overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Moss spent The day was highlighted by 14 performances which earned medals, including seven first-place finishes. The 14 seasons in the NFL with Minnesota, Oakland, New England, Tennessee and San Francisco and amassed 982 MAC was represented in seven events at the 2018 NCAA Indoor Championships. Akron’s Lucy Bryan finished career receptions for 15,292 yards and 156 touchdowns and was selected to five Pro Bowls. Moss becomes the seventh in pole vault, while her teammate Jackie Siefring placed fourth in the pentathlon. Kent State’s Gabrielle third former MAC football standout to be selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Moss joins Jason Taylor of Figueroa recorded a 14th place finish in the weight throw. Bowling Green’s Aliyah Gustafson placed 10th in the Akron and former Kent State linebacker Jack Lambert of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Moss was a member of the shot put. NIU’s Jehvania Whyte took eighth in the triple jump. Eastern Michigan’s Alus Bogdanova placed 11th Marshall Thundering Herd, who competed in the MAC before departing after the 2004 season. in the 3000m. The Eagles’ DMR team of Bogdanova, Natalie Cizmas, Jenna Wyns and Jasmine Jones finished Toledo capped a historic 2017 MAC football season with a resounding 45-28 victory over Akron at Ford Field seventh. Each of the nine ladies competing earned All-American status. In women’s outdoor track and field, in Detroit on December 2nd to claim their 11th MAC Championship and first since 2004. Toledo quarterback Akron captured the MAC Championship for its eighth overall program title. Of the 54 student-athletes compet- Logan Woodside threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns in leading the Rockets with MAC Championship ing between the East and West NCAA Regionals, 13 qualified for the 2018 NCAA Track & Field Championships Game MVP Honors. in Eugene, Oregon. Akron’s Lucy Bryan garnered First Team All-American honors with a sixth-place finish in the Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith garnered national spotlight after his breakout 2017 season. pole vault. NIU’s Jehavania Whyte also received first team honors for a seventhplace finish in the triple jump. Along with being named 2017 MAC Defensive Player of the Year, Smith was honored as a Consensus All-Amer- Akron’s Dara Perry (20th, 100m hurdles), Bowling Green’s Aliyah Gustafson (15th, shot put) and Rachel Walny ican by the NCAA while also earning FWAA and Walter Camp First Team and Associated Press Second Team (18th, 10000m), Kent State’s Gabrielle Figueroa (17th, hammer throw) and Western Michigan’s Gabby Collins AllAmerican honors. Smith started all 12 games at defensive end for NIU posting 16 sacks, 28.5 tackles for loss, (23rd, long jump) earned All-American recognition for their performances along with Ball State’s Regan Lewis and ranked fourth on the Huskies’ with 56 tackles. The sophomore set a new Huskie record for quarterback (T10th, high jump), EMU’s Alsu Bogdano¬va (10th, 3000m steeple), Toledo’s Janelle Noe (11th, 1500m), and sacks in a single season (16) and the school record for tackles for loss in a single season (28.5). Akron’s Patricia Ortega (15th, heptathlon), Jackie Siefring (10th, heptathlon) and Abigale Wilson (20th, discus). Western Michigan left tackle Chukwuma Okorafor was named by the Football Writers Association of Amer- In women’s tennis, Buffalo defended their MAC title in 2018 as they won their 14th straight match to defeat ica (FWAA) as a First-Team All-American as well as being named Walter Camp Second Team All-American. The Miami 4-2. Western Michigan’s Denise Azcui was named the 2018 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division I 6-6, 330-pound Okorafor was a three-year starter for Western Michigan and was the top selection for the MAC Midwest Regional Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership & Sportsmanship Award winner. during the 2018 NFL Draft as a third-round draft choice by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In women’s golf, Kent State continued its historic success as the Golden Flashes won their 20th straight Two MAC students were named 2017 Scholar All-Americans as selected by the College of Sports Informa- MAC Women’s Golf title, which is the conference record for most consecutive titles won. The Golden Flashes tion Directors of America (CoSIDA). Representing the MAC as Second-Team All-Americans were Northern Il- ended the season ranked 15th in the nation. At the NCAA Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kent State linois offensive linemen Max Scharping and Bowling Green punter Joseph Davidson. Also, the National Football finished tied for fifth. They were the first program to ever advance to match play of the women’s golf champi- Foundation and College Hall of Fame named 38 MAC students as members of the 2018 Hampshire Honor So- onship two-straight years from outside of the non-Autonomous Conferences. Kent State sophomore Pimnipa ciety, which recognizes college football players that maintained a 3.20 GPA or better throughout their college Panthong was named a Second Team All-American by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association. Toledo junior career. Pinyada Kuvanun qualified for NCAA Madison Regional as an individual, where she finished just three strokes The MAC had six draft selections in the 2018 NFL Draft, along with 35 former MAC football student athletes from a playoff to reach the NCAA Championships (T18th). who either signed NFL rookie free agent contracts or received invites to rookie mini-camps with various NFL In softball, Ohio captured their first MAC Tournament Championship since 2014 defeating NIU, 2-0. It was clubs. The selections in the 2018 NFL Draft – OL Chukwuma Okorafor (Western Michigan) by Pittsburgh (3rd the second tournament title for the Bobcats in program history and the first since 2011. The Bobcats played in Round, 92nd overall); TE Tyler Conklin (Central Michigan) by Minnesota (5th Round, 157th overall); DB/KR Darius the NCAA Regional Title after defeating Monmouth and James Madison. The two wins mark the first two wins in Phillips (Western Michigan) by Cincinnati (5th Round, 170th overall); LB Quentin Poling (Ohio) by Miami (7th program history for Ohio in the NCAA Tournament, and marks the first time ever that Ohio played for a spot in Round, 227th overall); QB Logan Woodside (Toledo) by Cincinnati (7th Round, 249th overall). Also, Western the Super Regionals. Kent State’s Holly Speers was named Nation¬al Player of the Week in April 24, 2018 and a Michigan DB Sam Beal was selected by the New York Giants during the July NFL Supplemental Draft in the third Top 25 Finalist for Collegiate Player of the Year. Speers was also named to First Team All-America by the National round. Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) In men’s basketball, for the third time in the last four years, Buffalo was crowned MAC Champions follow- ing a 76-66 win over Toledo. The Bulls became the first team since Kent State nearly 20 years ago to win three MAC titles over a four-year span. Buffalo recorded its first NCAA Tournament win in school history, routing No.4 13 2018 MAC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Feb. 23-24, 2018 3000m 7 Cameron Hart JR EMU J2.01m Final Standings 1 Nicholas Raymond SR EMU 8:24.65 7 Travis McCuaig SR EMU J2.01m 1 Eastern Michigan 179 2 Lahsene Bouchikhi SR EMU 8:24.67 2 Kent State 128 3 Mitchell Lenneman SR EMU 8:25.07 Long Jump 3 Akron 115 4 Logan Kleam FR CMU 8:29.18 1 Jordan Latimer JR Akron 7.68m 4 Central Michigan 75 5 Daniel Muldoon JR UB 8:29.80 2 TJ Lawson SO Kent State 7.54m 5 Buffalo 28 6 Clark Bookman SO KSU 8:32.01 3 Tyler Brown SR East Mich 7.44m 7 Caleb Covell SO UB 8:32.19 4 Samory Fraga JR Kent State 7.34m 60m 8 Conor Naughton FR CMU 8:36.31 5 Jamir Coleman SR UA 7.23m 1 Riak Reese SR KSU 6.73 6 Cameron Hart JR EMU 7.20m 2 Taron Slone SR UA 6.78 7 Christian Champen SO KSU 7.11m 3 Leighton Antonio SR EMU 6.80 5000m 8 Malik Hudson SO UA 6.78m 4 Tyler Johnson FR EMU 6.81 1 Nicholas Raymond SR EMU 14:34.80 5 Berkley Edwards JR CMU 6.92 2 Lahsene Bouchikhi SR EMU 14:35.09 Triple Jump 6 Brandon Harris JR KSU 6.94 3 Logan Kleam FR CMU 14:35.47 1 Craig Stevens JR KSU 15.89m 7 Lorenzo Wells SR CMU 6.94 2 Anthony Milliner FR KSU 15.01m 4 Conor Naughton FR CMU 14:36.62 3 Nick Herbert JR EMU 14.71m 8 Jamar Hardy SR CMU 7.02 5 Austin Wicker FR EMU 14:41.94 4 Micah Peters JR EMU 14.65m 6 Bransen Stimpfel SO CMU 15:03.46 5 James Johnson FR KSU 14.58m 60m Hurdles 6 Ryan Taylor FR CMU 14.51m 7 Brandon Avers JR KSU 15:16.41 7 Marcques Gibbs SO UA 14.46m 1 Shane Moffo JR CMU 7.99 8 Liam Hilbert SO UB 15:18.33 2 Devonte Findlay SO EMU 8.01 Shot Put 3 Patrick Kimball FR UA 8.05 1 David Paliscak SR KSU 17.69m 2 Kevin Weiler JR CMU 17.43m 4 Frank Douglas JR EMU 8.08 4x400m Relay 5 Ivan Suazo SO EMU 8.18 3 Walter Petzel SO KSU 16.99m 1 EMU (Johnson, Underwood, Richardson, Brown) 4 Jannik Schmitt SO EMU 16.77m 6 Preston Fillman SO UA 8.19 3:14.74 5 Maurice Harris JR UA 16.63m 7 TJ Lawson SO KSU 8.30 2 UA (Greer, Williams, Hudson, Slone) 6 Zach Purcilly JR EMU 16.26m 7 Douglas Moorer JR KSU 15.18m 8 Dairius Ragland SO KSU 8.31 3:18.13 8 Connor Covert FR CMU 15.08m 3 CMU (Dodge, Huertas, Wells, Morton) 9 James Hanners SR UB 14.74m 200m 3:18.13 10 Devon Koepp SO UB 14.47m 1 Riak Reese SR KSU 21.27 4 KSU (Johnson, Davis II, Johnson, Lawson) 2 Jack Dodge FR CMU 21.53 3:18.17 Weight Throw 3 Taron Slone SR UA 21.56 5 UB (Ezeilo, Atkins, Fuller, Moore) 1 Jake Wickey FR KSU 20.13m 4 Tyler Johnson FR EMU 21.73 2 Logan Targgart SO CMU 19.73m 3:25.10 3 Phillip Jagers SR UA 19.11m 5 Owen Richardson FR EMU 21.81 4 Samuel Wray SO UB 18.39m 6 Tyler Brown SR EMU 21.88 DMR 5 Austin Hazek JR EMU 18.22m 7 Lorenzo Wells SR CMU 22.24 1 EMU (Lenneman, Manyeah, Jozwiak, Andresson) 6 Zach Harkey JR EMU 17.96m 8 Jamir Coleman SR UA 22.56 7 Maurice Harris JR UA 17.35m 10:03.09 8 Trevor Detillion SO KSU 16.97m 2 UB (Jibb, Ezeilo, Hazlitt, Muldoon) 400m 10:11.25 Heptathlon 1 Tyler Brown SR EMU 47.50 3 UA (Bollam-Godbott, Hudson, Winkler, Crichlow) 1 Kamar Majid JR UA 5188 2 Noah Williams FR UA 47.77 10:17.15 2 Isaac Agyemang JR KSU 5135 3 Ryan Looser SR KSU 5062 3 Owen Richardson FR EMU 48.35 4 KSU (Jones, 6 Ryan Long FR EMU 4855 6 Mitchell Moore SR UB 48.95 Johnson, Lukins, Kunc) 7 Zachary Jones SO UB 4632 8 Aaron Taylor JR CMU 4548 7 Shakorie Davis II FR KSU 50.49 10:23.50 -- Jason Drake JR KSU DNF 5 CMU (Anderson, Lipsey, Hannah, Kleam) 10:23.79 800m 1 Owen Day FR EMU 1:53.57 Pole Vault EMU All-MAC First Team Selections 2 Leon Atkins FR UB 1:54.04 1 Matthew Ludwig JR UA 5.55m Hylnur Andresson, EMU 3 Roderic Wilson SO EMU 1:54.09 2 Isaac Sadzewicz SO CMU 4.95m Tyler Brown, EMU 4 Grzegorz Kunc FR KSU 1:54.51 3 Cole Wigal JR UA J4.95m Owen Day, EMU 5 Kevin Jones JR KSU 1:55.10 3 Tyler Fraker SO UA J4.95m Nicholas Raymond, EMU 6 Csaba Matko SR EMU 1:55.41 5 AJ Frens FR CMU J4.95m Tyler Johnson, EMU 7 Thomas Meehan SR UB 1:55.61 6 Colin Etchen SO EMU 4.80m Tom Jozwiak, EMU 8 Tristan Williams JR UA 2:05.35 7 Mitchell Kubicki SO KSU J4.80m Mitchell Lenneman, EMU 8 Evan Lesnick JR KSU J4.80m Dennis Manyeah, EMU Mile Owen Richardson, EMU 1 Owen Day FR EMU 4:08.71 High Jump Tyler Underwood, EMU 2 Hlynur Andresson SR EMU 4:09.27 1 Curtis Richardson JR UA 2.18m 3 Grzegorz Kunc FR KSU 4:10.14 2 Cody Stine JR UA 2.15m EMU All-MAC Second Team Selections 4 Garrett Crichlow SR UA 4:15.84 3 D.J Ohlson JR KSU 2.11m Lahsene Bouchikhi 5 Csaba Matko SR EMU 4:16.05 4 Brad Jones JR KSU 2.06m Devonte Findlay 6 Luke Anderson SO CMU 4:16.13 4 Brandon Burke FR UB 2.06m 7 John McCarthy SR UB 4:16.46 6 TJ Lawson SO KSU 2.01m BOLD denotes current ‘18-’19 roster member 8 Jack Jibb JR UB 4:19.44

MVP: Owen Day, EMU Most Outstanding Track Performer: Riak Reese, Kent State Most Outstanding Field Performer: Matt Ludwig, Akron Track Freshman of the Year: Owen Day, EMU Field Freshman of the Year: Jake Wickey, Kent State Coach of the Year: John Goodridge, EMU 14 2018 MAC OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS MAY 10-12, 2018 Final Standings 1500m Long Jump 1 Eastern Michigan 184.50 1 Christopher Torpy SO MU 3:51.55 1 Jordan Latimer JR UA 7.94m MVP: Hylnur Andresson, EMU 2 UA 166 2 Sean Torpy SO MU 3:52.01 2 Terrell McClain SR UA 7.84m Most Outstanding Track 3 KSU 153 3 Grzegorz Kunc FR KSU 3:54.07 3 Samory Fraga JR KSU 7.53m Performer: 4 Central Michigan 115 4 Luke Anderson SO CMU 3:54.88 4 Tyler Brown SR EMU 7.34m Riak Reese, Kent State 5 MU (Ohio) 111 5 Nicholas Raymond SR EMU 3:56.93 5 Jamir Coleman SR UA 7.25m Most Outstanding 6 UB 80.50 6 Mitchell Towne SO MU 3:57.63 6 Kenny Glenn JR MU 7.24m 7 Christopher Nowak FR UB 3:58.38 7 Cameron Hart JR EMU 6.91m Field Performer: 100m 8 Owen Day FR EMU 4:00.20 8 Ali Taha SR CMU 6.90m Jordan Latimer, Akron 1 Riak Reese SR KSU 10.16 Track Freshman of the Year: 2 Kwadarrius Smith SR UA 10.29 3000m Steeplechase Triple Jump Tyler Johnson, EMU 3 Tyler Johnson FR EMU 10.36 1 Hlynur Andresson SR EMU 8:58.15 1 Craig Stevens Jr JR KSU 15.76m Field Co-Freshmen of the Year: 4 Taron Slone SR UA 10.47 2 Christopher Torpy SO MU 9:02.38 2 Anthony Milliner FR KSU 14.85m Connor Covert, CMU; 5 Leighton Antonio SR EMU 10.50 3 Jake Brumfield SR MU 9:03.09 3 Nick Herbert JR EMU 14.82m Anthony Milliner, Kent State 6 Jack Dodge FR CMU 10.50 4 Clark Bookman SO KSU 9:05.94 4 Marques Gibbs SO UA 14.66m 7 Joshuwa Holloman SO EMU 10.51 5 John McCarthy SR UB 9:06.99 5 James Johnson FR KSU 14.65m Coach of the Year: 8 Jeremiah Hunter SO MU 10.55 6 Luke Anderson SO CMU 9:12.21 6 Micah Peters JR EMU 14.21m John Goodridge, EMU 7 Bransen Stimpfel SO CMU 9:15.16 7 Cameron Hart JR EMU 14.00m 110m Hurdles 8 Matthew Mercer SO UB 9:17.84 8 Brandon Burke FR UB 13.85m 1 Shane Moffo JR CMU 13.87 2 Devonte Findlay SO EMU 14.05 5000m Shot Put All-MAC First Team Selections 3 Patrick Kimball FR UA 14.21 1 Hlynur Andresson SR EMU 14:36.67 1 Ryan Cribbin SR UB 18.29m 4 Ivan Suazo SO EMU 14.31 2 Jake Brumfield SR MU 14:38.30 2 Devon Patterson JR UB 18.19m Hlynur Andresson 5 Jace Roundtree FR UA 14.36 3 Logan Kleam FR CMU 14:39.40 3 Kevin Weiler JR CMU 17.72m Tyler Brown 6 Preston Fillman SO UA 14.40 4 Nicholas Raymond SR EMU 14:40.40 4 Walter Petzel SO KSU 17.63m Tyler Underwood 7 Dairius Ragland JR KSU 14.53 5 Bradley Davis SO MU 14:45.30 5 David Paliscak SR KSU 16.94m Tyler Johnson 8 Anthony Clark JR UB 15.16 6 Caleb Covell SO UB 14:46.43 6 Nate Trawick SO MU 16.07m Owen Richardson 7 Ryan Pitner SR MU 14:50.41 7 Maurice Harris SR UA 16.01m 200m 8 Lahsene Bouchikhi SR EMU 14:55.57 8 Zach Purcilly JR EMU 15.99m All-MAC Second Team Selections 1 Riak Reese SR KSU 20.51 9 Mike Hierholzer SR EMU 15.09m 2 Tyler Johnson FR EMU 20.91 10000m Devonte Findlay 3 Taron Slone SR UA 21.02 1 Hlynur Andresson SR EMU 30:39.87 Discus Throw Zach Harkey 4 Jack Dodge FR CMU 21.09 2 Logan Kleam FR CMU 30:42.44 1 Trevor Detillion SO KSU 53.11m 5 Lorenzo Wells SR CMU 21.25 3 Nicholas Raymond SR EMU 30:43.85 2 Samuel Wray SO UB 50.12m BOLD denotes current ‘18-’19 6 Leighton Antonio SR EMU 21.27 4 Conor Naughton FR CMU 30:46.39 3 Maurice Harris SR UA 48.74m roster member 7 Owen Richardson FR EMU 21.34 5 Benjamin Cardamone SO UB 30:49.71 4 Douglas Moorer JR KSU 48.63m 8 Jamir Coleman SR UA 21.42 6 Lahsene Bouchikhi SR EMU 30:56.06 5 Zach Harkey JR EMU 48.45m 7 Ben Metzger SR MU 30:57.92 6 Connor Covert FR CMU 46.78m 400m 8 David Coffey SO MU 31:04.66 7 Logan Targgart SO CMU 46.66m 1 Tyler Brown SR EMU 47.03 8 Mike Hierholzer SR EMU 45.70m 2 Owen Richardson FR EMU 47.18 4x100m Relay 3 Benjamin Hayes SO CMU 47.48 1 KSU (Harris, Johnson, Davis, Reese) 40.19 Hammer Throw 4 Shakorie Davis II FR KSU 47.58 2 CMU (Edwards, Dodge, Hardy, Wells) 40.50 1 Logan Targarrt SO CMU 59.94m 5 Tyler Underwood JR EMU 47.66 3 UA (Smith, Slone, Coleman, Grine) 40.57 2 Zach Harkey JR EMU 58.47m 6 Ivan Dye SO MU 48.83 4 MU (Hunter Etuk Muresan Owens) 41.41 3 Maurice Harris SR UA 53.05m 7 Roshawn Morton FR CMU 48.95 5 UB (George Anikwue Moore Fuller) 42.22 4 Connor Covert FR CMU 52.38m 8 Erick Huertas JR CMU 49.00 5 Jake Wickey FR KSU 52.26m 4x400m Relay 6 Seth Hoffman FR MU 51.52m 400m Hurdles 1 EMU (Underwood, Johnson, Richardson, Brown) 3:10.85 7 Austin Hazek JR EMU 51.05m 1 Mitchell Moore SR UB 51.98 2 CMU (Dodge, Huertas, Morton, Hayes) 3:11.12 8 Mike Hierholzer SR EMU 48.42m 2 Aaron Muresan JR MU 52.95 3 MU (Dye, Owens, Prell, Muresan) 3:14.00 3 Chimaobi Ezeilo SO UB 53.37 4 UB (Ezeilo, Atkins, Fuller, Moore) 3: 14.26 Javelin Throw 4 Brandon Mitchell SO UA 53.50 5 KSU (Davis, Johnson, Johnson, O’Leary) 3:17.72 1 Ian Behm SO UA 69.73m 5 Elijah Barber JR EMU 53.78 6 UA (Coleman, Mitchell, Slone, Ashcraft) 3:17.72 2 Rodrigo Iglesias JR UA 67.23m 6 Ja’Corey Lipsey SR CMU 54.02 3 Derek Ziegenfuss JR EMU 62.82m 7 Adam Downing JR UA 55.60 Pole Vault 4 Avery Joseph JR CMU 62.05m 8 Devonte Findlay SO EMU 57.34 1 Matther Ludwig JR UA 5.50m 5 Ahmed Joseph FR CMU 53.04m 2 Cole Wigal JR UA 5.07m 6 Carsen Cash SR MU 52.22m 800m 3 Christian Champen SO KSU 5.07m 7 Ryan Looser SR KSU 50.55m 1 Sean Torpy SO MU 1:51.82 4 Colin Etchen SO EMU 4.97m 8 Ben Cambria FR MU 47.87m 2 Christopher Torpy SO MU 1:52.14 5 Tyler Fraker JR UA 4.97m 3 Leon Atkins SO UB 1:52.99 6 Evan Lesnick JR KSU 4.97m Decathlon 4 Grzegorz Kunc FR KSU 1:53.54 7 Alex Babits SO EMU 4.82m 1 TJ Lawson SO KSU 7032 5 Jonathan Fee JR MU 1:54.80 8 Mitchell Kubicki SO KSU 4.67m 2 Malik Hudson SO UA 6723 6 Nicholas Winkler JR UA 1:55.03 3 Brandon HochbeinSO UA 6576 7 Steven Ashcraft FR UA 1:55.76 High Jump 4 Kamar Majid JR UA 6444 8 Shane McGuire FR UB 1:57.17 1 Curtis Rischardson SO UA 2.12m 5 Jacob Mally FR KSU 6269 2 Brad Jones JR KSU 2.09m 6 Zachary Jones SO UB 6228 3 D.J. Ohlson JR KSU 2.06m 7 Drew Lament SO EMU 6132 4 Cameron Hart JR EMU 2.06m 8 Zane Shreve SR Miami 6057 5 Travis McCuaig SR EMU 2.01m 5 Brandon Burke FR UB 2.01m 7 John Harris JR UA 1.96m 7 Benjamin Oleweiler JR UA 1.96m 7 Skyler Lester FR EMU 1.96m

15 EMU TRACK & FIELD RECORDS

INDOOR RECORDS OUTDOOR RECORDS

55 Meters 6.14 Hasely Crawford 100 Meters 10.18 Hasely Crawford 1975 1975 60 Meters 6.60 Hasely Crawford 200 Meters 20.30 Clement Chukwu 1975 1998 200 Meters 20.64 Clement Chukwu 400 Meters 44.79 Clement Chukwu 1998 1999 300 Meters 33.52 Tyler Brown 800 Meters 1:43.74 Earl Jones 2016 1984 600 Meters 1:17.64 Stan Vinson 1500 Meters 3:38.74 Paul McMullen 1975 1995 400 Meters 45.37 Clement Chukwu 5000 Meters 13:29.77 Boaz Cheboiywo 1998 2003 800 Meters 1:46.84 Mark Dailey 10000 Meters 27:46.47 Boaz Cheboiywo 1991 2003 Mile 3:57.34 Paul McMullen 100 Meter HH 13.67 Tiberia Patterson 1995 1994 3000 Meters 7:52.40 Boaz Cheboiywo 400 Meter LH 50.08 Jeff Dils 2003 1979 5000 Meters 13:29.26 Boaz Cheboiywo 3000 Steeplechase 8:24.62 Jordan Desilets 2003 2004 55 Meter HH 7.19 Tiberia Patterson Long Jump 25-05.50 Victor Nembhard 1994 1999 60 Meter HH 7.69 Tiberia Patterson Triple Jump 55-02.75 Donald Scott 1994 2015 200 Meter HH 24.29 Eric Alejandro High Jump 7-04.50 James Nieto 2005 1998 Heptathlon 5608 Solomon Simmons Pole Vault 17-06.50 Max Babits 2016 2014 Long Jump 25-04.00 James Chikwe Shot Put 62-02.50 Dave Adamek 1994 2007 Triple Jump 55-03.00 Donald Scott Hammer Throw 197-04 Keith Williams 2015 2014 High Jump 7-06.00 James Nieto Discus 185-08 Clark Wilson 1999 2005 Pole Vault 18-01.00 Max Babits Javelin 226-00 Derek Ziegenfuss 2014 2017 Shot Put 62-01.25 Gerald Gresham Decathlon 7936 Solomon Simmons 2010 2016 Weight Throw 71-08.00 Anthony Jones 400 Meter Relay 39.98 Bolton, Brown, 2016 2014 Elam, Scott Sprint Medley Relay 3:18.94 Calhoun, Witherspoon 800 Meter Relay 1:23.74 Ray, Mitchell 1984 Curry, Jones 1978 Delor, Bailey 800 Meter Relay 1:26.55 Boyd, Jules 1600 Meter Relay 3:04.73 Wilson, Jules 1988 Jenkins, Wilson 1988 Jenkins, Johnson 1600 Meter Relay 3:08.06 Johnson, Underwood 3200 Meter Relay 7:15.39 Henrikson, VanLoton 2018 Richardson, Brown 1983 Lezovich, Jones 3200 Meter Relay 7:18.41 Kerbey, Mifsud 6000 Meter Relay 15:14.24 Helms, Grabowski 1990 Griffith, Dailey 1978 Weaver, Jones DMR 9:32.72 Vollmer, Forde 6400 Meter Relay 16:11.17 Helms, Grabowski 2010 Figgins, Brent 1978 Weaver, Jones Sprint Medley Relay 3:13.21 Jenkins, Smith 1985 Hamilton, Jones DMR 9:35.88 VanLoton, Calhoun 1983

BOLD denotes current ‘18-19 team member

16 EMU TRACK & FIELD INDOOR-MAC CHAMPIONS High Jump 60-meter Hurdles Mile 1,600 -Meter Relay 1974 Garrade Pettus 2000 Jailu Mayo (Co-Champion) 1974 Gordon Minty 1978 B. Ray, H. Mitchell, 1977 Steve Elliott 2001 Jailu Mayo 1978 Roger Jones T. Cadogan, J. Dils 1980 Tim Doyen 2004 Tino Ngoy 1979 Roger Jones 1983 M. Calhoun, J. Cordington, 1982 Chuck Clay 2008 Eric Alejandro 1982 Erik Henricksen D. Beasley, E. Jones 1986 Anthony Clay 2011 Vanier Joseph 1983 Dan Shamiyeh (1500m) 1985 W. Hamilton, D. Beasley, 1998 Jamie Nieto 1985 Earl Jones (1500m) C. Johnson, M.Calhoun 1999 Jamie Nieto 200 meters 1987 George Rodriguez (1500m) 1986 E. Hughes, B. Horton, 2007 Adam Kring 1988 Dazel Jules 1988 John Yates W. Jenkins, J. Smith 2017 Cameron Hart 1990 Dazel Jules 1989 Mark Dailey 1988 B. Horton, D. Jules, W. 1993 Kevin Lawson 1990 Mark Dailey Jenkins, C. Johnson Shot Put 1994 Kevin Lawson 1991 Mark Dailey 1989 D. Bob, M. Williams, 1990 Jason Masterson 1996 Kerch Patterson 1992 Clive Bonelle B. Chadwick, C. Wilson 1993 Eddie Nwagbaraocha 1997 Clement Chukwu 1993 Paul McMullen 1990 B. Bob, B. Chadwick, 2001 Okechukwu Eziuka 1998 Clement Chukwu 1994 Paul McMullen D. Jules, C. Wilson 2004 Dave Adamek 1999 Clement Chukwu 1996 Ben Reese 1991 E. Respress, B. Chadwick, 2006 Dave Adamek 2013 Matthew Williams 1997 Ben Reese T. Asinga, C. Wilson 2007 Dave Adamek 1998 Morris Giddens 1992 F. Sellabona, A. Nortan, C. 300-yard dash 1999 Ben Reese Lowe, T. Asinga Long Jump 1977 Bruce Taylor 2000 Ben Reese 1994 K. Lawson, A. Nortan, 1974 Anthony Joseph 1978 Russell Bailey 2001 Neil Kirk T. Asinga, C. Lowe 1990 Brian Benn 1979 Jeff Dils 2002 Neil Kirk 1997 J. Chavis, H. Gibson 1991 Tony Barton 1981 Norm Graham (300m) 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 1999 Victor Nembhard 1982 Daryl Curry 2004 Jordan Desilets 1998 E. Lindstrom, D. Jackson 2015 Donald Scott 1984 Daryl Curry 2006 Corey Nowitzke F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 2016 Tyler Brown 2007 Josh Perrin 2001 A. Morton, S. Roberts 400-meter dash 2011 Terefe Ejigu J. Mayo, N. Awazie Triple Jump 1975 Stan Vinson (440yd) 2012 Terefe Ejigu 2002 D. Haqq, B. Jiles 1985 Terry Beauford 1984 Mike Calhoun 2013 Grzegorz Kalinowski A. Morton, N. Awazie 1990 Anthony McClendon 1986 Carl Johnson 2017 Willy Fink 2003 D. Young, B. Jiles, 1991 Will Harber 1989 Chuck Wilson 2018 Owen Day A. Morton, N. Awazie 1992 Will Harber 1990 Chuck Wilson 2004 P. Huffman, R. Shavers 1999 Juris Vaskans 1991 Chuck Wilson 3,000 meters B. Jiles, D. Young 2013 Donald Scott 1992 Carl Lowe 1980 Mike Helms 2007 E. Alejandro, N. Blackwell 2014 Donald Scott 1994 Carl Lowe 1984 Dan Shamiyeh F. Blackwell, R. Shavers 2015 Donald Scott 1997 Clement Chukwu 1991 Scott Hippen 2013 J. Ervin, J. Elam, 1998 Clement Chukwu 1992 Dominic Middleton M. Williams, C. Bolton Pole Vault 1999 Clement Chukwu 1996 Ben Reese 2014 C. Bolton, T. Brown, 1977 Wes Teeple 2001 Nduka Awazie 1997 Ben Reese J. Elam, M. Waynes 1982 Jim Lotan 2002 Nduka Awazie 1998 Morris Giddens 2018 T. Johnson, T. Underwood, 1986 Paul Hedemark 2003 Nduka Awazie 1999 Ben Reese O. Richardson, T. Brown 1987 Jason Oldham 2011 Brycen Spratling 2000 Ben Reese 1988 Jason Oldham 2012 Chris Scott 2001 Aaron Bartee Distance Medley Relay 1989 Mark Smith 2014 Tyler Brown 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo 1974 M. Arnold, K. Travis, 1990 Mark Smith 2016 Tyler Brown 2004 Jordan Desilets R. Goodman, J. Deren 1991 Mark Smith 2018 Tyler Brown 2013 Terefe Ejigu 1976 J. Thomas, D. Everett, D. 1992 Tony Bonacci 2015 Willy Fink Burkhart, E. Grabowski 600-yard dash 2016 Willy Fink 1978 M. Scott, Z. Miller, Weight Throw 1977 Mike Arnold 2017 Willy Fink J. Wojtala, K. Young 1990 Jason Masterson 1982 Mike Calhoun 2018 Nick Raymond 1981 C. Lezovich, A. Hendeson, 1992 Jason Masterson 1983 Mike Calhoun (500m) J. Codrington, J. Ousema 1998 David Seaborne 1984 Joe Cordington 5,000 meters 1984 M. Brosnan, T. Elliott, 2016 Anthony Jones 1985 David Beasley (500m) 1974 Nick Ellis (3 mile) J. Oudsema, C. Los 1987 Carl Johnson (500m) 1975 Dave Smith (3 mile) 1994 G. Rhymer, C. Lowe, Heptathlon 1976 Tom Hollander (3 mile) T. Asinga, P. McMullen 2015 Solomon Ijah 800 meters 1978 John Scholze (3 mile) 1996 B. Reese, T. Kessel 2016 Solomon Simmons 1977 Jerry Wojtala 1982 Dan Shamiyeh (3 mile) M. Franko, J. Boothroyd 1982 Chris Lezovich 1987 Don Johns 1997 M. Franko, F. Rollins SEPTATHLON 1984 Bradford Horton 1990 George Rodriguez M. Ames, C. Verran 1984 Kevin Cooley 1985 Earl Jones 1991 Todd Tippin 1998 M. Giddens, E. Linstrom 1986 Bradford Horton 1992 Jason Jeske D. Jackson, C. Verran PENTATHLON 1987 Bradford Horton 1993 Jason Jeske 1999 C. Chiaro, J. Barylski 1988 Morris Ellis 1988 Bradford Horton 1997 Clint Verran T. Gunn, B. Reese 1989 Morris Ellis Mark Dailey 2001 Aaron Bartee 2000 N. Grignon, A. Morton 1989 Mark Dailey 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo T. Gunn, B. Reese 55-meter dash 1990 Mark Dailey 2004 Gavin Thompson 2001 J. Desilets, A. Morton 1974 Carlos Woods (60 yd) 1991 Mark Dailey 2011 Terefe Ejigu T. Gunn, N. Kirk 1975 Haseley Crawford (60yd) 1992 Tommy Asinga 2012 Terefe Ejigu 2002 N. Kirk, B. Jiles 1977 Bruce Taylor (60yd) 1993 Tommy Asinga 2013 Terefe Ejigu F. Estelus, J. Desilets 1978 Russell Bailey (60yd) 1994 Tommy Asinga 2015 Willy Fink 2003 T. Clifford, A. Morton 1987 Dazel Jones 1996 Kealoha Stokes 2016 Willy Fink F. Estelus, J. Desilets 1989 Ed Smith 1997 Derrick Jackson 2017 Willy Fink 2004 G. Thompson, R. Shavers 1993 Kevin Lawson 1998 Derrick Jackson 2018 Nick Raymond B. Jiles, J. Desilets 1994 Kevin Lawson 1999 Neil Kirk 2006 D. Brent, A. Simmons, 1996 Kerch Patterson 2006 Jacob Dubois 3,200-Meter Relay J. DuBois, C. Nowitzke 2011 Clint Allen (60-meter) 2007 Jacob Dubois 1975 S. Vinson, J. Thomas, 2007 J. DuBois, N. Blackwell 2018 Owen Day P. Baulls, J. Deren J. Kirsch, C. Vollmar 55-meter Hurdles 1976 R. Keirn, E. Grabowski, 2013 I. Hancke, C. Scott 1978 Jeff Dils (60yd) 1,000 meters J. Thomas, D. Hubbard S. Bradley, G. Kalinowski 1979 Jeff Dils (60yd) 1976 Jim Deren (1000yd) 1978 E. Brennan, W. White, 2018 M. Lenneman, D. Manyeah, 1986 Glen Williams 1977 Maurice Weaver (1000yd) M. Scott, K. Young T. Jozwiak, H. Andresson 1991 Tiberia Patterson 1978 Jerry Wojtala (1000yd) 1983 S. Van Loton, S. Reighard, 1992 Eric Respress 1983 Chris Lezovich E. Henriksen, C. Lezovich *Note: The MAC did not officially run a 1993 Tiberia Patterson 1984 Earl Jones 1987 D. Bob, J. Mifsud, F. Pena, championship until the 1996 season, Prior 1994 Tiberia Patterson 1987 John Yates B. Horton to ‘96, it was run as an invitational. 1997 Mike Spaulding BOLD denotes current ‘18-19 team member 17 EMU TRACK & FIELD OUTDOOR-MAC CHAMPIONS Shot Put 200-meter dash 3,000-meters Steeplechase 400-meter Relay 2000 Okechukwu Eziuka 1976 Russell Bailey (220yd) 1982 Mark Smith 1975 C. Chapman, J. Keister 2001 Okechukwu Eziuka 1977 Russell Bailey 1983 Mark Smith B. Taylor, H. Crawford 2005 Wilson Clark (Co-Champion) 1980 Billy Ray 1984 Mark Smith 1977 E. Williams, B. Taylor 2005 Dave Adamek (Co-Champon) 1981 David Phillips 1986 Mark Smith K. Delor, R. Bailey 2006 Dave Adamek 1982 David Phillips 1988 Mark Brosnan 1979 J. Dils, B. Ray 2007 Dave Adamek 1987 Dazel Jules 1990 Scott Hippen M. Gardner, K. Bailey 1988 Dazel Jules 1991 Dan Liedel 1981 R. Washington, D. Curry Long Jump 1989 Dazel Jules 1994 Carl Warren M. Gardner, D. Phillips 1975 Clearence Chapman 1994 Kevin Lawson 1996 Ben Reese 1982 A. Bell, T. Thomas 1991 Tony Barton 1995 Kerch Patterson 1997 Ben Reese D. Curry, D. Phillips 2014 Donald Scott 1996 Kerch Patterson 1998 Clint Verran 1983 R. Simpson, D. Curry 2002 Nduka Awazie 1999 Ben Reese P. Niemi, D. Phillips Triple Jump 2017 Leighton Antonio 2002 Jordan Desilets 1987 D. Witherspoon, D. Jules 1973 Stan Vinson 2003 Jordan Desilets W. Jenkins, J. Smith 1983 Eric Hartfield 400 meters 2004 Jordan Desilets 1988 W. Boyd, D. Jules 1984 Marvin Jenkins 1973 Stan Vinson (440yd) 2005 Corey Nowitzke W. Jenkins, C. Wilson 1988 Anthony McClendon 1974 Stan Vinson (440yd) 2007 Corey Nowitzke 1989 W. Boyd, D. Jules 1989 Darnell Terry 1975 Stan Vinson (440yd) 2009 Josh Karanja E. Smith, J. Duran 2012 Donald Scott 1984 Eric Frederick 2010 David Brent 1992 D. Benjamin, E. Respress 2014 Donald Scott 1985 Mike Calhoun 2013 Daryl Smith G. Davis, R. Santana 2015 Donald Scott 1989 Chuck Wilson 2015 Willy Fink 2002 G. Stanford, N. Awazie 1990 Chuck Wilson 2016 Willy Fink O. Olatunji, A. Morton High Jump 1991 Chuck Wilson 2017 Willy Fink 2011 C. Scott, C. Allen, 1981 Steve Elliott 1995 Carl Lowe 2018 Hlynur Andresson J. Saunders, B. Spratling 1985 Anthony Abbott 1997 Clement Chukwu 2013 C. Scott, C. Bolton, 1986 Anthony Abbott 1998 Clement Chukwu 5,000 meters M. Williams, J. Saunders 1999 Clement Chukwu 1973 Gordon Minty (3 miles) 2014 C. Bolton, T. Brown Pole Vault 2002 Nduka Awazie 1974 Gordon Minty (3 miles) J. Elam, C. Scott 1976 Hooker Wellman 2011 Brycen Spratling 1975 Dave Smith (3 miles) 2015 K. Snead, C. Bolton 1980 Jim Lotan 2014 Tyler Brown 1976 Dave Smith (3 miles) M. Williams, P. Delgado 1989 Mark Smith 2015 Tyler Brown 1982 Mark Smith 1990 Mark Smith 2016 Tyler Brown 1986 Mark Smith 1,600-meter Relay 1991 Mark Smith 2018 Tyler Brown 1992 Dominic Middleton 1974 K. Travis, M. Arnold 1993 Dominic Middleton B. Soens, S. Vinson Discus 400-meter Hurdles 1994 Carl Warren 1975 D. Everett, M. Arnold 1974 Ron Duncan 1979 Jeff Dils 1995 Paul McMullen H. Mitchell, S. Vinson 1985 Glen Williams 1997 Ben Reese 1982 J. McGrath, J. Codrington Javelin 1987 Carl Johnson 1998 Ben Reese D. Curry, M. Calhoun 2016 Derek Ziegenfuss 1988 Carl Johnson 2002 Boaz Cheboiywo 1983 M. Calhoun, J. Codrington 2017 Derek Ziegenfuss 1996 James Grady 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo D. Curry, D. Beasley 2008 Eric Alejandro 2004 Gavin Thompson 1984 M. Calhoun, J. Codrington Decathlon 2011 Terefe Ejigu E. Frederick, E. Jones 1978 Gary Bastien 800 meters 2012 Terefe Ejigu 1985 M. Calhoun, W. Hamilton 1979 Gary Bastien 1984 Earl Jones 2015 Willy Fink D. Beasley, E. Jones 1980 Gary Bastien 1985 Earl Jones 2016 Willy Fink 1986 E. Hughes, B. Horton 1981 Gary Bastien 1986 Bradford Horton 2017 Willy Fink H. Harden, C. Johson 1987 Morris Ellis 1987 Bradford Horton 2018 Hlynur Andresson 1987 E. Hughes, B. Horton 1988 Morris Ellis 1988 Mark Dailey H. Harden, W. Jenkins 1989 Morris Ellis 1989 Mark Dailey 10,000 meters 1989 A. Bunnell, M. Williams 2015 Solomon Ijah 1990 Mark Dailey 1973 Gordon Minty (6 miles) D. Jules, C. Wilson 2016 Solomon Simmons 1991 Tommy Asinga 1974 Gordon Minty (6 miles) 1991 C. Lowe, F. Sellabona, 1992 Tommy Asinga 1975 Dave Smith (6 miles) T. Asinga, C. Wilson 100-meter dash 1993 Tommy Asinga 1976 Dave Smith (6 miles) 1994 T. Asinga, D. Johnson, 1974 Carlos Woods (100yd) 1994 Tommy Asinga 1984 Mark Smith A. Nortan, C. Lowe 1975 Hasely Crawford (100yd) 1995 Paul McMullen 1986 Mark Smith 1995 D. Johnson, G. Rhymer 1977 Russell Bailey 1996 Kealoha Stokes 1988 Don Johns C. Lowe, K. Patterson Jr. 1981 David Phillips 1997 Derrick Jackson 1993 Dominic Middleton 1997 E. Lindstrom, J. Chavis 1987 Dazel Jules 1998 Derrick Jackson 1998 Clint Verran F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 1988 Dazel Jules 2012 Josh George 2002 Boaz Cheboiywo 1998 E. Lindstrom, D. Jackson 1989 Dazel Jules 2014 Grzegorz Kalinowski 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 1994 Kevin Lawson 2004 Gavin Thompson 2002 D. Haqq, B. Jiles 1995 Kerch Patterson 1,500 meters 2011 Terefe Ejigu A. Morton, N. Awazie 1996 Kerch Patterson 1982 Erik Henriksen 2012 Terefe Ejigu 2003 W. Hills, B. Jiles 2011 Clint Allen 1983 Earl Jones 2014 Willy Fink A. Morton, N. Awazie 1984 Earl Jones 2016 Nick Raymond 2004 R. Shavers, N. Awazie 110-meter Hurdles 1985 Earl Jones 2017 Nick Raymond B. Jiles, D. Young 1973 Tony Nelson (120yd) 1987 P.J. Osika 2018 Hlynur Andresson 2005 F. Blackwell, A. Terry 1978 Jeff Dils 1989 Mark Dailey R. Shavers, D. Young 1979 Jeff Dils 1990 Mark Dailey 2006 F. Blackwell, A. Simons 1980 Tim O’Hare 1991 Mark Dailey E. Alejandro, R. Shavers 1987 Darrin Carpenter 1992 Paul McMullen 2007 F. Blackwell, N. Blackwell 1993 Tiberia Patterson 1994 Paul McMullen D. Young, R. Shavers 1994 Tiberia Patterson 1995 Paul McMullen 2011 C. Scott, K. Fortin, 2003 Tino Ngoy 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo J. Saunders, B. Spratling 2004 Abdallah Mohamed 2004 Jordan Desilets 2014 C. Bolton, T. Brown 2008 Eric Alejandro 2006 Corey Nowitzke J. Elam, M. Wayne 2007 Corey Nowitzke BOLD denotes current ‘18-19 team 2018 T. Underwood, T. Johnson, 2012 Cole Sanseverino member O. Richardson, T. Brown 18 ALL-TIME INDOOR TRACK & FIELD TOP-10 60 meters Time Yr. 800 meters Time Yr. 1,600-meter Relay Time Yr. 1. Hasely Crawford 6.60 1975 1. Mark Dailey 1:46.84 1991 1. Johnson, Underwood, Richardson, Brown 2. Clint Allen 6.65 2008 2. Earl Jones 1:47.26 1985 3:08.06 2018 2. Horton, Jules, Jenkins, Johnson 3. Bob Colville-Brown 6.71 2005 3. Tommy Asinga 1:47.64 1992 3:08.64 1988 4. Gerald Rasool 6.71 2001 4. Bradford Horton 1:49.24 1988 3. Lindstrom, Jackson, Rollins, Chukwu 5. Wayne Boyd 6.71 1988 5. John Griffiths 1:49.24 1990 3:08.97 1998 6. Kevin Lawson 6.72 1994 6. Greg Rhymer 1:49.60 1994 4. Bolton, Elam, Williams, Waynes 7. Will Hills 6.72 2004 7. Scott Bradley 1:49.70 2016 3:09.12 2015 5. Bob, Chadwick, Jules, Wilson 8. Dazel Jules 6.75 1987 8. Dave Beasley 1:49.96 1985 3:09.37 1990 9. Geoff Pope 6.76 2004 9. Derrick Jackson 1:50.02 1998 6. Elam, Williams, Waynes, Brown 10. Ed Smith 6.78 1989 10. Eric Nesbitt 1:50.04 1968 3:09.57 2016 7. Haqq, Mayo, Rollins, Chukwu 60-meter Hurdles Time Yr. Mile Time Yr. 3:09.68 1999 8. Calhoun, Hamilton, Johnson, Jones 1. Tiberia Patterson 7.69 1994 1. Paul McMullen 3:57.34 1995 3:09.86 1985 2. Hayes Jones 7.74 1960 2. Boaz Cheboiywo 3:58.07 2003 9. Frederick, Calhoun, Beasley, Jones 3. Floyd Jenkins 7.74 1974 3. Gavin Thompson 3:59.05 2004 3:10.08 1984 4. Vanier Joseph 7.75 2011 4. Ben Reese 3:59.82 1997 10. Bolton, Elam, Waynes, Brown 5. Jalilu Mayo 7.77 2001 5. Jordan Desilets 3:59.83 2004 3:10.69 2014 11. Chavis, Lindstrom, Rollins, Chukwu 6. Tino Ngoy 7.78 2004 6. Grzegorz Kalinowski 4:00.29 2013 3:10.71 1998 7. Mike Spaulding 7.82 1997 7. David Brent 4:00.90 2010 8. Bill Tipton 7.84 1970 8. Earl Jones 4:00.16 1984 Distance Medley Relay Time Yr. 9. Jeff Dils 7.84 1978 9. Willy Fink 4:02.61 2015 1. Vollmer, Forde, Figgins, Brent 10. Devonte Findlay 7.89 2018 10. Owen Day 4:02.77 2018 9:32.72 10 2. Beyst, Patterson, Boothroyd, McMullen 200 meters Time Yr. 3,000 meters Time Yr. 9:35.21 95 3. Thompson, Morton, Jiles, Cheboiwyo 1. Clement Chukwu 20.64 1998 1. Boaz Cheboiywo 7:52.40 2003 9:35.73 03 2. Kerch Patterson Jr. 21.08 1996 2. Willy Fink 7:56.04 2016 4. Desilets, Awazie, Estelus, Kirk 3. Kevin Lawson 21.14 1993 3. Gordon Minty 7:57.84 1974 9:36.09 02 4. Jabari Chavis 21.17 2000 4. Dan Shamiyeh 8:00.07 1983 5. Rhymer, Lowe, Asinga, McMullen 5. Dazel Jules 21.18 1990 5. Terefe Ejigu 8:01.80 2012 9:38.13 94 6. Stokes, Patterson, Boothroyd, Reese 6. Hasely Crawford 21.24 1975 6. Hlynur Andresson 8:02.08 2018 9:38.77 96 7. Nduka Awazie 21.26 2002 7. Dominic Middleton 8:02.10 1993 7. Franko, Chukwu, Jackson, Reese 8. Tyler Brown 21.31 2016 8. Tom Hollander 8:04.04 1975 9:38.91 97 9. Eugene Thomas 21.34 1970 9. Corey Nowitzke 8:06.42 2007 8. Grignon, Chavis, Gunn, Reese Mike Calhoun 21.34 1985 10. Jim Deren 8:08.44 1975 9:39.28 00 9. Codrington, Frederick, Jones, Shamiyeh Owen Richardson 21.34 2018 9:40.14 84 10. Gully, Arnold, D. Hubbard, Burkhart 400 meters Time Yr. 5,000 meters Time Yr. 9:41.64 76 1. Clement Chukwu 45.37 1998 1. Boaz Cheboiywo 13:29.26 2003 2. Tyler Brown 46.26 2015 2. Dominic Middleton 13:49.16 1992 High Jump Mark Metric Yr. 3. Chuck Wilson 46.47 1991 3. Willy Fink 13:56.66 2016 1. James Nieto 7-06.00 2.29m 99 4. Brycen Spratling 46.48 2011 4. Gordon Minty 13:57.64 1973 2. Anthony Abbott 7-02.50 2.20m 86 5. Fabian Rollins 46.52 1998 5. Tom Hollander 13:59.24 1973 3. Chuck Clay 7-02.00 2.185m 83 6. Nduka Awazie 46.73 2002 6. Dave Ellis 14:04.84 1971 4. Adam Kring 7-01.75 2.18m 06 7. Tyler Brown 46.76 2016 7. Terefe Ejigu 14:05.73 2013 5. Steve Elliott 7-01.75 2.18m 80 8. Mike Calhoun 46.87 1985 8. Mark Smith 14:06.17 1984 6. Cameron Hart 7-01.75 2.18m 17 9. Stan Vinson 46.94 1975 9. Gavin Thompson 14:08.21 2003 7. Jalilu Mayo 7-01.00 2.16m 00 10. Cameron Bolton 47.12 2014 10. Aaron Bartee 14:08.91 2001 8. Darrin Trammell 7-00.25 2.14m 09 9. Xavier Clais 7-00.25 2.14m 10 10. Tim Doyen 7-00.00 2.13m 78 BOLD denotes current ‘18-19 team member C M L A E M R K E N

D T A

C I H L E U Y K W INDOOR DMR RECORD HOLDERS U Vollmer, Forde, Figgins, Brent

Former Olympian and EMU NCAA 800-meter Indoor EMU Record National Champion Holder

19 ALL-TIME INDOOR TRACK & FIELD TOP-10 M 600 yards Time Yr.

Pole Vault Mark Metric Yr. A 1. Stan Vinson 1:08.64 1975

1. Max Babits 18-01.00 5.51m 14 X 2. Earl Jones 1:09.34 1985

2. Jason Oldham 17-03 .50 5.27m 88 B 3. Dave Beasley 1:09.34 1984

3. Blake Burnett 17-00.75 5.20m 03 A 4. Mike Calhoun 1:09.56 1984

4. Mark Smith 17-00.00 5.18m 91 B 5. Carl Johnson 1:09.75 1986

5. Nat Durham 16-11.50 5.17m 77 I 6. Bradford Horton 1:10.68 1988 T

6. Tony Bonacci 16-10.75 5.15m 93 S 7. Joe Codrington 1:10.70 1982 7. Colin Etchen 16-08.75 5.10m 18 8. Mike Arnold 1:10.74 1976 8. Randle Lynn 16-08.00 5.08m 04 9. Jeff Dils 1:10.74 1978 9. Jim Lotan 16-08.00 5.08m 80 10. Ralph Stephenson 1:11.04 1968 10. Bill Barrett 16-06.00 5.03m 68 11. Jim Hensel 16-06.00 5.03m 84 600 meters Time Yr. 12. Chris Turcheck 16-06.00 5.03m 99 1. Stan Vinson 1:17.64 1975 Pole Vault EMU Record Holder 2. Earl Jones 1:18.34 1985 Shot Put Mark Metric Yr. 55-Meter Dash Time Yr. 3. David Beasley 1:18.34 1984 1. Gerald Gresham 62-01.25 18.93m 10 1. Hasley Crawford 6.14 1975 4. Mike Calhoun 1:18.56 1984 2. Dave Adamek 61-11.00 18.87m 06 2. Wayne Boyd 6.25 1988 5. Tommy Asinga 1:18.67 1992 3. Okechukwu Eziuka 60-08.50 18.50m 01 3. Kevin Lawson 6.26 1994 6. Mark Dailey 1:19.06 1991 4. Clark Wilson 59-02.75 18.05m 05 4. Dazel Jules 6.29 1987 7. Brycen Spratling 1:19.16 2011 5. Keith Williams 58-04.00 17.78m 15 5. Gerald Rasool 6.31 1999 8. Brandon Jiles 1:19.18 2004 6. Matt Pinter 56-10.25 17.33m 06 6. Ed Smith 6.32 1989 9. Tyler Ross 1:19.40 2013 7. Zach Purcilly 56-08.75 17.29m 18 7. Kerch Patterson 6.32 1996 10. Brad Horton 1:19.68 1988 8. Travis Harris 56-08.00 17.27m 14 8. David Phillips 6.33 1983 9. Lional Dalton 56-02.00 17.12m 96 9. Jim Bibbs 6.34 1951 800-meter Relay Time Yr. 10. Jeremy Lingenfelter 55-11.25 17.05m 98 10. Hayes Jones 6.34 1958 1. Boyd, Jules, Jenkins, Wilson 1:26.55 1988 11. Jason Masterson 55-11.25 17.05m 90 2. Tipton, Grant, Hall, E. Thomas 1:26.74 1970 55-meter Hurdles Time Yr. 3. C. Woods, Sims, E. Thomas, Vinson 1:27.44 1973 Weight Throw Mark Metric Yr. 1. Tiberia Patterson 7.19 1994 4. Carpenter, Witherspoon, Bunnell, Jenkins 1:27.57 1987 1. Anthony Jones 71-8.00 21.84m 16 2. Hayes Jones 7.24 1960 5. Simpson, Curry, Witherspoon, Phillips 1:27.84 1984 2. Keith Williams 66-6.50 20.28m 16 3. Floyd Jenkins 7.24 1974 6. McDuffie, Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 1:27.95 1986 3. Dave Seaborne 65-07.50 20.00m 98 4. Jalilu Mayo 7.27 2000 7. McGrath, Simpson, T. Thomas, Curry 1:28.16 1982 4. Zach Harkey 64-09.25 19.74m 18 5. Mike Spaulding 7.32 1997 8. Chavis, Stossel, Oxley, Swanston 1:28.24 1970 5. Gerald Gresham 63-10.25 19.46m 10 6. Bill Tipton 7.34 1970 9. Bunnell, E. Smith, Duran, Wilson 1:28.30 1989 6. Dave Adamek 63-00.75 19.21m 06 7. Jeff Dils 7.34 1978 10. Ray, Griffith, K. Bailey, R. Bailey 1:28.44 1979 7. Teron Turner 62-10.75 19.17m 14 8. Darrin Carpenter 7.40 1987 8. Bryan Slykhouse 62-05.75 19.04m 05 9. Mark Brown 7.42 1992 3200-meter Relay Time Yr. 9. Matt Pinter 62-00.75 18.90m 06 10. Tony Nelson 7.44 1973 1. Kerbey, Mifsud, Griffith, Dailey 7:18.41 1990 10. Newlyn Stephenson 62-00.25 18.90m 18 2. Lowe, McMullen, Rhymer,Asinga 7:19.13 1993 200-meter Hurdles Time Yr. 3. VanLoton, Lezovich, Henriksen, Jones 7:21.22 1983 Long Jump Mark Metric Yr. 1. Eric Alejandro 24.29 2005 4. Hauer, Cavender, Hippen, Dailey 7:25.56 1989 1. James Chikwe 25-04.00 7.72m 94 2. Eric Thompson 24.30 1995 5. Kerbey, London, Hippen, Asinga 7:26.20 1991 2. Tyler Brown 24-11.75 7.61m 16 3. Mike Spaulding 24.32 1997 6. Mifsud, London, Griffith, Dailey 7:28.00 1990 3. Donald Scott 24-10.00 7.57m 15 4. Darrell Bob 24.34 1990 7. Cole, Gully, Wojtala, Weaver 7:28.64 1977 4. Keith Swanston 24-07.50 7.505m 69 5. Carl Johnson 24.40 1985 8. London, Hippen, Asinga, Dailey 7:28.69 1990 5. Victor Nembhard 24-06.25 7.47m 99 6. Harold Reid 24.41 2001 9. LaPlante, Lynch, Wells, Collins 7:29.24 1971 6. Tony Barton 24-05.00 7.44m 93 7. Bill Cartwright 24.44 1971 10. Burkhart, Wojtala, Deren, Arnold 7:29.24 1976 7. Brian Benn 24-04.00 7.415m 90 8. Sterling Roberts 24.46 2001 8. Anthony McClendon 24-03.50 7.405m 88 9. Jim McGrath 24.51 1982 Sprint Medley Relay Time Yr. 9. Edouard Joliveau 24-03.25 7.40m 06 10. Darrel Lawson 24.54 1984 1. Calhoun, Witherspoon, Curry, Jones 3:18.94 1984 10. Gary Stanford 24-03.25 7.40m 02 2. Cadogan, Delor, Ray, Wojtala 3:24.54 1978 300-yard dash Time Yr. 3. Mitchell, B. Taylor, Ray, Arnold 3:25.94 1977 Triple Jump Mark Metric Yr. 1. Hasely Crawford 30.24 1975 4. Arnold, Delor, R. Bailey, Deren 3:26.04 1976 1. Donald Scott 55-03.00 16.84m 14 2. Daryl Curry 30.51 1981 5. Grant, Wicker, Oxley, Stephenson 3:26.84 1968 2. Will Harber 50-10.25 15.50m 91 3. Chuck Wilson 30.53 1991 6. Bunnell, Witherspoon, Jules, Horton 3:26.84 1987 3. Marvin Jenkins 50-05.50 15.38m 85 4. Eugene Thomas 30.54 1971 7. Grant, Stossel, Swanston, Nesbitt 3:26.94 1969 4. Anthony McClendon 50-05.00 15.365m 90 5. Willie Jenkins 30.64 1987 8. Gardner, Graham, K. Bailey, Wojtala 3:26.94 1979 5. Juris Vaskans 50-03.25 15.32m 99 6. Jeff Dils 30.64 1977 9. Vinson, Keister, C. Woods, Baulls 3:27.14 1974 6. Kauko Ketolainen 50-03.25 15.32m 69 7. Dazel Jules 30.67 1987 10. Putz, K. Bailey, Curry, Love 3:27.34 1980 7. Steve Banks 50-00.00 15.24m 83 8. Russell Bailey 30.74 1977 8. Abdallah Mohamed 49-09.25 15.17m 02 9. Ken Delor 30.74 1977 240-yard Shuttle Hurdle Relay Time Yr. 9. Garfield Wright 49-08.50 15.15m 99 10. Mike Calhoun 30.79 1984 1. E. Taylor, Jackson, Ramsey, Dils 28.64 1978 10. Victor Nembhard 49-08.50 15.15m 99 2. Bastien, Jackson, Ramsey, Dils 28.64 1978 300-meter dash Time Yr. 3. Tipton, Davis, Lynn, Cerulla 28.84 1968 Heptathlon Mark Yr. 1. Tyler Brown 33.52 2016 4. Ramsey, E. Taylor, Jackson, Dils 28.84 1977 1. Solomon Simmons 5608 2016 2. Tyler Underwood 33.65 2018 5. Grady, Pihlstrom, E.Thompson, Patterson 29.00 1993 2. Levi Selvig 5304 2015 3. Chuck Wilson 33.75 1989 6. Anderson, Ramsey, Jackson, E. Taylor 29.04 1977 3. Kevin Lanier 5224 2011 4. Eugene Thomas 33.94 1970 7. Doran, Bastien, Thames, Dils 29.05 1979 4. Brad Waidmann 5076 2008 5. Mike Calhoun 33.94 1985 8. Brown, Ellis, Schlecht, Carpenter 29.14 1988 5. Dave Stewart 5102 2000 6. Daryl Curry 34.02 1984 9. Carpenter, James, Niemi, Williams 29.24 1985 6. Sam Sheffer 5067 1999 7. Jeff Smith 34.25 1986 10. Keating, Bialowicz, Veasey, O’Hare 29.26 1982 7. Anthony Quinn 5055 2003 8. Ian Hall 34.34 1971 8. Zach Waldron 5054 2016 BOLD denotes current ‘18-19 team member 9. Morris Ellis 4951 1988 9. Willie Jenkins 34.49 1987 10. Ryan Long 4855 2018 10. Earl Jones 34.53 1984 20 ALL-TIME OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD TOP-10 Long Jump Mark Metric Hammer Throw Mark Metric Yr. 7. W. Boyd, D. Jules, E. Smith, J. Duran Yr. 1. Keith Williams 210-11 64.28m 16 40.27 89 1. Victor Nembhard 25-05.50 7.76m 99 2. Anthony Jones 205-03.00 62.56m 16 8. B. McDuffie, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 2. James Chikwe 25-03.50 7.71m 97 3. Zach Harkey 202-05 61.69m 18 40.30 86 3. Brian Benn 25-02.00 7.67m 91 4. Dave Adamek 187-09.50 57.24m 06 9. D.Benjamin, E.Respress, G.Davis, R. Santana 4. Tony Barton 25-00.50 7.63m 91 5. Matt Pinter 184093 56.16m 05 40.31 92 5. Therm Kirkland 25-00.50 7.63m 71 6. Jason Masterson 182-09 55.70m 90 10. J. Mayo, F. Rollins, J. Chavis, G. Rasool 6. Donald Scott 24-10.50 7.58m 15 7. Damon Page 181-11 55.44m 01 40.32 99 7. Edouard Joliveau 24-09.75 7.56m 06 8. Marc Keast 180-07 55.04m 03 8. Clarence Chapman 24-08.00 7.52m 75 9. Barry Summers 180-04.50 54.98m 80 800-meter Relay 9. Gerald Rasool 24-07.75 7.51m 99 10. Bryan Slykhouse 180-02 54.93m 05 1. B. Ray, H. Mitchell, K. Delor,R. Bailey 10. Tyler Brown 24-07.25 7.50m 16 1:23.74 78 Javelin Mark Metric Yr. 2. A. Bunnell, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Wilson Triple Jump Mark Metric Yr. 1. Derek Ziegenfuss 226-00 68.89m 17 1:23.80 88 1. Donald Scott 55-02.75 16.83m 15 2. Bill Kouvolo 220-00 67.06m 70 3. M. Spaulding, C. Chukwu, J. Chavis, F. Rollins 2. Juris Vaskans 52-02.00 15.90m 99 3. Wirt Gilliam 212-05 64.75m 86 1:23.84 98 3. Terry Beauford 50-10.00 15.49m 85 4. Damon Page 209-02 63.76m 00 4. B. Ray, B. Taylor, K. Delor, R. Bailey 4. Stan Vinson 50-06.50 15.40m 73 5. Darwin Scott 207-00 63.09m 82 1:24.24 77 5. Anthony McClendon 50-06.00 15.39m 90 6. Solomon Ijah 205-10 62.73m 14 5. D. Witherspoon, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 6. Will Harber 50-04.50 15.35m 92 7. Terry Beauford 202-03 61.65m 85 1:24.51 87 7. Cliff Larkins 50-01.75 15.28m 71 8. Bruce Ritter 198-03 60.48m 75 6. J. Mayo, J. Chavis, F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 8. Everett Goodson 50-00.75 15.26m 95 9. Dave Phillips 193-07 59.00m 83 1:24.57 99 9. Kauko Ketolainen 50-00.75 15.26m 69 10. Yusef Dibbles 192-11 58.80m 94 7. D. Benjamin, K. Lawson, D. Owens, T. Patterson 10. Steve Banks 50-00.00 15.24m 83 1:24.70 94 8. A. Bunnell, D. Jules, E. Smith, C. Wilson W 1:24.74 89 9. B. McDuffie, D. Witherspoon, W. Jenkins, J. Smith I

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Former Olympic Gold Medalist Shot Put Mark Metric Yr. Decathlon Points Year 1. Dave Adamek 62-02.50 18.96m 07 1. Solomon Simmons 7936 2016 2. Okechukwu Ezjuka 60-04.00 18.39m 00 2. Morris Ellis 7510 1990 3. Clark Wilson 59-11.75 18.28m 05 3. Gary Bastien 7476 1980 4. Gerald Gersham 59-11.00 18.26m 09 4. Sam Sheffer 7069 1999 1,600-meter Relay 5. Matt Pinter 58-01.75 17.72m 07 5. Levi Selvig 7066 2015 1. C. Wilson, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Johnson 6. Keith Williams 57-10.25 17.63m 15 6. Dave Stewart 6828 1999 3:04.73 88 7. Travis Harris 56-04.00 17.17m 15 7. Ron DeVries 6822 1972 2. J. Elam, C. Bolton, M. Waynes, T. Brown 8. Quinn Levering 55-08.00 16.96m 16 8. Dave Gravender 6707 1980 3:05.83 14 9. Andrew Meyer 55-04.75 16.88m 11 9. Kevin Lanier 6681 2009 3. M. Calhoun, J. Codrington, D. Beasley, E. Jones 10. Zach Purcilly 55-04.25 16.87m 18 10. Kyle Cooley 6561 1984 3:06.04 83 4. M. Calhoun, W. Hamilton, C. Johnson, E. Jones 400-meter Relay 3:06.14 85 Discus Mark Metric Yr. 1. K. Snead, C. Bolton, M. Williams, P. Delgado 5. A. Bunnell, D. Jules, M. Williams, C. Wilson 1. Clark Wilson 185-09 56.60m 05 39.95 15 3:07.12 89 2. Matt Pinter 172-02 52.49m 07 2. C. Bolton, J. Elam, C. Scott, T. Brown 6. T. Johnson, T. Underwood, O. Richardson, T. Brown 3. Marc Keast 171-02 52.18m 03 39.98 14 3:07.38 18 4. Zach Harkey 169-00 51.51m 16 3. W. Boyd, D. Jules, E. Smith, C. Wilson 7. M. Williams, J. Elam, C. Bolton, J. Ervin 5. Taige Bryant 167-02 50.95m 18 40.11 89 3:07.53 15 6. Ron Duncan 167-01 50.93m 74 4. W. Boyd, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Wilson 8. J. Chavis, J. Barylski, F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 7. Bob Higgins 165-05 50.42m 82 40.16 88 3:08.33 99 8. Dave Seaborne 165-02.50 50.35m 98 5. E. Williams, B. Taylor, K. Delor, R. Bailey 9. M. Calhoun, C. Johnson, D. Beasley, E. Jones 9. Dave Adamek 162-00 49.38m 05 40.17 77 3:08.37 85 10. Ernie Demarse 161-11 49.05m 78 6. D. Witherspoon, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 10. W. Jenkins, B. Horton, H. Harden, C. Johnson 40.26 87 3:08.71 87 T. Johnson, L. Antonio, O. Richardson, T. Brown 40.26 18 21 ALL-TIME OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD TOP-10 Long Jump Mark Metric Yr. Decathlon Points Year 1,600-meter Relay Time Year 1. Victor Nembhard 25-05.50 7.76m 99 1. Solomon Simmons 7936 2016 1. C. Wilson, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Johnson 2. James Chikwe 25-03.50 7.71m 97 2. Morris Ellis 7510 1990 3:04.73 1988 3. Brian Benn 25-02.00 7.67m 91 3. Gary Bastien 7476 1980 2. J. Elam, C. Bolton, M. Waynes, T. Brown 4. Tony Barton 25-00.50 7.63m 91 4. Sam Sheffer 7069 1999 3:05.83 2014 5. Therm Kirkland 25-00.50 7.63m 71 5. Levi Selvig 7066 2015 3. M. Calhoun, J. Codrington, D. Beasley, E. Jones 6. Donald Scott 24-10.50 7.58m 15 6. Dave Stewart 6828 1999 3:06.04 1983 7. Edouard Joliveau 24-09.75 7.56m 06 7. Ron DeVries 6822 1972 4. M. Calhoun, W. Hamilton, C. Johnson, E. Jones 8. Clarence Chapman 24-08.00 7.52m 75 8. Dave Gravender 6707 1980 3:06.14 1985 9. Gerald Rasool 24-07.75 7.51m 99 9. Kevin Lanier 6681 2009 5. A. Bunnell, D. Jules, M. Williams, C. Wilson 10. Tyler Brown 24-07.25 7.50m 16 10. Kyle Cooley 6561 1984 3:07.12 1989 6. M. Williams, J. Elam, C. Bolton, J. Ervin Triple Jump Mark Metric Yr. 400-meter Relay 3:07.53 2015 1. Donald Scott 55-02.75 16.83m 15 1. K. Snead, C. Bolton, M. Williams, P. Delgado 7. J. Chavis, J. Barylski, F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 2. Juris Vaskans 52-02.00 15.90m 99 39.95 15 3:08.33 1999 3. Terry Beauford 50-10.00 15.49m 85 2. C. Bolton, J. Elam, C. Scott, T. Brown 8. M. Calhoun, C. Johnson, D. Beasley, E. Jones 4. Stan Vinson 50-06.50 15.40m 73 39.98 14 3:08.37 1985 5. Anthony McClendon 50-06.00 15.39m 90 3. W. Boyd, D. Jules, E. Smith, C. Wilson 9. W. Jenkins, B. Horton, H. Harden, C. Johnson 6. Will Harber 50-04.50 15.35m 92 40.11 89 3:08.71 1987 7. Cliff Larkins 50-01.75 15.28m 71 4. W. Boyd, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Wilson 10. M. Calhoun, E. Frederick, D. Beasley, E. Jones 8. Everett Goodson 50-00.75 15.26m 95 40.16 88 3:08.74 1985 9. Kauko Ketolainen 50-00.75 15.26m 69 5. E. Williams, B. Taylor, K. Delor, R. Bailey 10. Steve Banks 50-00.00 15.24m 83 40.17 77 3,200-meter Relay Time Year 6. D. Witherspoon, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 1. E. Henriksen, S. VanLoton, C. Lezovich, E. Jones Shot Put Mark Metric Yr. 40.26 87 7:15.39 1983 1. Dave Adamek 62-02.50 18.96m 07 7. W. Boyd, D. Jules, E. Smith, J. Duran 2. P.Kerbey, P.McMullen, G.Rhymer, T. Asinga 2. Okechukwu Ezjuka 60-04.00 18.39m 00 40.27 89 7:20.31 1993 3. Clark Wilson 59-11.75 18.28m 05 8. B. McDuffie, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 3. C. Lowe,P. McMullen, G. Rhymer, T. Asinga 4. Gerald Gersham 59-11.00 18.26m 09 40.30 86 7:21.70 1994 5. Matt Pinter 58-01.75 17.72m 07 9. D.Benjamin, E.Respress, G.Davis, R. Santana 4. C. Lowe, J. Boothroyd, G. Rhymer, P. McMullen 6. Keith Williams 57-10.25 17.63m 15 40.31 92 7:22.47 1995 7. Travis Harris 56-04.00 17.17m 15 10. J. Mayo, F. Rollins, J. Chavis, G. Rasool 5. P. Kerbey, B. London, J. Mifsud, M. Dailey 8. Quinn Levering 55-08.00 16.96m 16 40.32 99 7:23.85 1990 9. Andrew Meyer 55-04.75 16.88m 11 6. R. Tremblay, F. Wells, W. Seiler, E. Nesbitt 10. Jeremy Lingenfelter 55-03.50 16.85m 00 800-meter Relay 7:25.04 1970 1. B. Ray, H. Mitchell, K. Delor,R. Bailey 7. J. Codrington, D. Beasley, B. Horton, E. Jones Discus Mark Metric Yr. 1:23.74 78 7:25.55 1984 1. Clark Wilson 185-09 56.60m 05 2. A. Bunnell, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Wilson 8. D. Jackson, N. Grignon, B. Reese, K. Stokes 2. Matt Pinter 172-02 52.49m 07 1:23.80 88 7:25.68 1997 3. Marc Keast 171-02 52.18m 03 3. M. Spaulding, C. Chukwu, J. Chavis, F. Rollins 9. J. Codrington, D. Beasley, P. Osika, B. Horton 4. Ron Duncan 167-01 50.93m 74 1:23.84 98 7:25.96 1984 5. Bob Higgins 165-05 50.42m 82 4. B. Ray, B. Taylor, K. Delor, R. Bailey 10. B. London, C. Wilson, T. Asinga, M. Dailey 6. Dave Seaborne 165-02.50 50.35m 98 1:24.24 77 7:26.58 1991 7. Zach Harkey 163-08 49.90m 17 5. D. Witherspoon, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 8. Dave Adamek 162-00 49.38m 05 1:24.51 87 6,400-meter Relay Time Year 9. Ernie Demarse 161-11 49.05m 78 6. J. Mayo, J. Chavis, F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 1. M. Helms, E. Grabowski, M. Weaver, R. Jones 10. John Mitroka 161-10 49.04m 80 1:24.57 99 16:11.17 1978 7. D. Benjamin, K. Lawson, D. Owens, T. Patterson 2. C. Lezovich, S. Reighard, D. Shamiyeh, E. Henriksen Hammer Throw Mark Metric Yr. 1:24.70 94 16:14.06 1983 1. Keith Williams 210-11 64.28m 16 8. A. Bunnell, D. Jules, E. Smith, C. Wilson 3. S. Hubbard, N. Ellis, D. Burkhart, G. Minty 2. Anthony Jones 205-03.00 62.56m 16 1:24.74 89 16:18.04 1974 3. Dave Adamek 187-09.50 57.24m 06 9. B. McDuffie, D. Witherspoon, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 4. G. Rhymer, C. Warren, J. Boothroyd, P. McMullen 4. Matt Pinter 184093 56.16m 05 1:24.76 86 16:20.15 1994 5. Jason Masterson 182-09 55.70m 90 10. G. Rasool, A. Morton, J. Mayo, O. Olatunji 5. D. Hubbard, N. Ellis, J. Deren, M. Weaver 6. Zach Harkey 182-00 55.48m 17 1:24.78 01 16:22.24 1976 7. Damon Page 181-11 55.44m 01 6. J. Wojtala, E. Grabowski, J. Deren, M. Weaver 8. Marc Keast 180-07 55.04m 03 16:25.54 1977 9. Barry Summers 180-04.50 54.98m 80 7. G. Rhymer, D. Middleton, J. Boothroyd, P. McMullen 10. Bryan Slykhouse 180-02 54.93m 05 16:29.07 1995 DEREK ZIEGENFUSS 8. S. Hubbard, N. Ellis, D. Burkhart, G. Minty Javelin Mark Metric Yr. 16:33.14 1974 1. Derek Ziegenfuss 226-00 68.89m 17 9. P. Kerbey, G. Rodriguez, D. Liedel, S. Hippen 2. Bill Kouvolo 220-00 67.06m 70 16:34.21 1989 3. Wirt Gilliam 212-05 64.75m 86 10. J. Thomas, E. Grabowski, B. Williams, J. Deren 4. Damon Page 209-02 63.76m 00 16:34.21 1975 5. Darwin Scott 207-00 63.09m 82 6. Solomon Simmons 205-10 62.73m 14 7. Terry Beauford 202-03 61.65m 85 8. Bruce Ritter 198-03 60.48m 75 9. Dave Phillips 193-07 59.00m 83 10. Yusef Dibbles 192-11 58.80m 94

22 EMU NATIONAL CHAMPIONS EMU COLLEGIATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1932 440 yd IH Eugene Beatty NCAA Division I Outdoor 1959 120 yd HH Hayes Jones NCAA Division I Outdoor 1959 220 yd LH Hayes Jones NCAA Division I Outdoor 1967 1000 yd Terry Norman NAIA Indoor 1967 2 mile relay Ray Pihlaja, Randy Hillman NAIA Indoor John Daniel, Terry Norman 1968 1000 yd Eric Nesbitt NAIA Indoor 1968 110m HH Jerry Cerulla NAIA Outdoor 1968 5000m Dave Ellis NAIA Outdoor 1969 60-yd HH Bill Tipton NAIA Indoor 1969 1000 yd Eric Nesbitt NAIA Indoor 1969 600 yd Pat Bynoe NAIA Indoor 1969 2 mile Dave Ellis NAIA Indoor 1969 2 mile relay Glenn Dusek, Fred LaPlante NAIA Indoor Floyd Wells, Wayne Seiler 1969 3 mile Dave Ellis NAIA Outdoor 1970 Javelin Bill Kouvolo NCAA Divsion II 1970 120 yd HH Bill Tipton NCAA Division II 1970 Hammer John Smiley NAIA Outdoor 1971 Mile Wayne Seiler NCAA Division II Outdoor 1971 3 mile Gordon Minty NCAA Division II Outdoor 1971 6 mile Gordon Minty NCAA Division II Outdoor 1971 3 mile Gordon Minty NAIA Outdoor 1971 6 mile Dave Ellis NAIA Outdoor 1972 10000m Gordon Minty NCAA Division II Outdoor 1972 5000m Gordon Minty NCAA Division II Outdoor 1972 Mile Relay Ian Hall, Bill Cartwright NCAA Division II Outdoor Gary Collins, Stan Vinson 1974 600 yd Stan Vinson NCAA Division I Indoor 1975 60 yd Hasely Crawford NCAA Division I Indoor 1975 600 yd Stan Vinson NCAA Division I Indoor 1975 100 yd Hasely Crawford NCAA Division I Outdoor 1984 DMR Joe Codrington, Eric Frederick NCAA Division I Indoor Dan Shamiyeh, Earl Jones 1985 800m Earl Jones NCAA Division I Indoor 1985 800m Earl Jones NCAA Division I Outdoor 1993 3200m Relay Carl Lowe, Paul McMullen NCAA Division I Indoor Greg Rhymer, Tommy Asinga 1999 400m Clement Chukwu NCAA Division I Outdoor 2002 10000 Boaz Cheboiywo NCAA Division I Outdoor 2004 Steeplechase Jordan Desilets NCAA Division I Outdoor J E O A B R R O D L A

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NCAA National Champion (10K) EMU Steeplechase Record Holder 1984 U.S. Olympian

23 EMU TRACK AND FIELD OLYMPIANS Year Event(s) Name Country Site Medal 1960 110 m HH Hayes Jones USA Rome, Italy Bronze 1964 110 m HH Hayes Jones USA Tokyo Japan Gold 1968 5,000 m/10,000 m Dave Ellis Canada Mexico City, Mexico 1972 100 m Hasely Crawford Trinidad & Tobago Munich, Germany 1972 110 m HH Tony Nelson Canada Munich, Germany 1976 100 m/200 m Hasely Crawford Trinidad & Tobago Montreal, Canada Gold/ 1980 100 m Hasely Crawford Trinidad & Tobago Moscow, Russia 1984 100 m Hasely Crawford Trinidad & Tobago Los Angeles, Calif. 1984 800 m Earl Jones** USA Los Angeles, Calif. Bronze 1988 800 m Tommy Asinga Suriname Seoul, Korea 1992 800 m Tommy Asinga Suriname Barcelona, Spain 1996 1500 m Paul McMullen USA Atlanta, Ga. 1996 800 m Tommy Asinga Suriname Atlanta, Ga. 1996 800 m/4 x 400 m relay Greg Rhymer British Virgin Islands Atlanta, Ga. 1996 400 m Clement Chukwu NIgeria Atlanta, Ga. 2000 4 x 400 m relay Clement Chukwu*** Nigeria Sydney, Australia Gold 2000 4 x 400 m relay Nduka Awazie*** Nigeria Sydney, Australia Gold 2000 400 m/4 x 100 m relay Fabian Rollins Barbados Sydney, Australia 2004 High Jump Jamie Nieto USA Athens, Greece 2012 High Jump Jamie Nieto**** USA London England 2012 110 m HH Eric Alejandro Puerto Rico London, England 2016 400m Hurdles Eric Alejandro Puerto Rico Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

**Jones won the U.S. Olympic Trials in American record time (1:43.74) ***Due to USA vacating the Gold in the 4 x 400 m relay, Chukwu and Awazie were upgraded from Silver to Gold for Nigeria ****Nieto won the U.S. Olympic Trials en route to his trip to London

Alejandro (left) and Nieto (right) at the 2012 London Olympic Games 24 EMU TRACK AND FIELD OLYMPIANS EMU ALL-AMERICANS NCAA Division I 1928 Leroy Potter Mile 1990 Mark Dailey Indoor 800m 1932 Rha Arnold 440 yd Dash Dazel Jules Indoor 200m Eugene Beatty 440 yd Hurdles 1991 Tommy Asinga 800m 1933 Ray Lowry Pole Vault Mark Dailey Indoor 800m 1934 Ray Lowry Pole Vault Chuck Wilson Indoor 400m, 400m Billy Zepp Indoor 2-mile 1992 Dominic Middleton Indoor 5,000m 1941 Whitney Hlad 120 yd High Hurdles 1993 Tommy Asinga Indoor 4x800m, 800m 1942 Tom Quinn Mile Carl Lowe Indoor 4x800m 1955 Duane Root 120 yd High Hurdles Paul McMullen Indoor 4x800m, 1500m 1959 Hayes Jones 110 yd High Hurdles, Greg Rhymer Indoor 4x800m 220 yd Low Hurdles 1994 Tommy Asinga Indoor DMR, 800m 1960 Mauri Jormakka 3000m Steeplechase Jason Boothroyd Indoor DMR 1966 Bill Barrett Pole Vault Carl Lowe Indoor DMR George Mason Indoor 880 yd Paul McMullen 1500m, Indoor DMR, 1971 Jim Grant Indoor 440 yd Indoor Mile Gordon Minty 5,000m Greg Rhymer Indoor 800m, 800m Wayne Seiler Indoor 1000 yd 1995 Jason Boothroyd Indoor DMR 1972 Gary Collins Indoor Mile Jeff Beyst Indoor DMR Ron DeVries Decathlon Paul McMullen Indoor DMR, Mile, 1500m Ian Hall Indoor Mile Kerch Patterson, Jr. Indoor DMR Gordon Minty 10,000m 1996 Jason Boothroyd Indoor DMR Willie Sims Indoor Mile Kerch Patterson, Jr. Indoor DMR, 200m Stan Vinson Indoor 600 yd, Indoor Mile Ben Reese Indoor DMR 1974 Ron DeVries Indoor 2-mile Kealoha Stokes Indoor DMR Stan Vinson Indoor 600 yd 1997 Clement Chukwu Indoor 400m, 400m 1975 Hasely Crawford Indoor 60 yd, 100 yd Mike Franko Indoor DMR Jim Deren Indoor Mile Derrick Jackson Indoor DMR Dave Smith Indoor 3-mile Ben Reese Indoor DMR, 1500m Stan Vinson Indoor 600 yd Fabian Rollins Indoor DMR, 400m 1976 Mike Arnold Indoor DMR 1998 Clement Chukwu Indoor 400m, 400m Dave Burkhart Indoor DMR Jamie Nieto Indoor High Jump, High Jim Deren Indoor DMR Jump Jeff Dils Indoor DMR Fabian Rollins Indoor 400m 1978 Craig Gully Indoor 2-mile David Seaborne Indoor Weight Throw Roger Jones Indoor 2-mile 1999 Clement Chukwu Indoor 200m, 400m Maurice Weaver Indoor 2-mile Jamie Nieto Indoor High Jump Jerry Wojtala Indoor 2-mile 2000 Ben Reese Indoor Mile 1979 Gary Bastien Decathlon 2002 Boaz Cheboiywo 10,000m Jeff Dils Indoor 440 yd, 600 yd, Jordan Desilets 3000m Steeplechase 400m Hurdles 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo Indoor 3000m, 5000m Craig Gully Indoor DMR Jordan Desilets 3000m Steeplechase Roger Jones Indoor DMR 2004 Jordan Desilets Indoor mile, 3000m Billy Ray Indoor DMR Steeplechase Maurice Weaver Indoor DMR 2005 Gavin Thompson 10,000m 1980 Gary Bastien Decathlon 2006 Corey Nowitzke 3000m Steeplechase 1982 Mike Calhoun Indoor DMR 2007 Corey Nowitzke 3000m Steeplechase Erik Henriksen Indoor DMR 2009 Josh Karanja 3000m Steeplechase Chris Lezovich Indoor DMR 2010 Curtis Vollmar Indoor DMR Dan Shamiyeh Indoor DMR Akeem Forde Indoor DMR 1983 Erik Henriksen Indoor 2-mile Blake Figgins Indoor DMR Earl Jones Indoor 2-mile David Brent Indoor DMR Chris Lezovich Indoor 2-mile 2014 Max Babits Pole Vault Steve Vanloton Indoor 2-mile Tyler Brown* 4x400m 1984 Joseph Codrington Indoor DMR Cameron Bolton* 4x400m Erik Frederick Indoor DMR Jeff Elam* 4x400m Earl Jones Indoor DMR Grzegorz Kalinowski* 1500m Dan Shamiyeh Indoor DMR Donald Scott Triple Jump 1985 Earl Jones Indoor800m,800m, 1500m Mason Waynes * 4x400m 1988 Don Johns 10,000m 2015 Donald Scott Triple Jump Dazel Jules 4x400m Tyler Brown* 400m Willie Jenkins 4x400m Anthony Jones* Weight Throw Carl Johnson 4x400m 2016 Anthony Jones Weight Throw Chuck Wilson 4x400m Willy Fink* 3000m 1989 Mark Dailey Indoor 800m Solomon Simmons Decathlon Morris Ellis Decathlon 2017 Willy Fink* 3000m Steeplechase John Griffiths Indoor 800m, 4x800m Paul Kerbey Indoor 4x800m Jeff Mifsud Indoor 4x800m 25 EMU ALL-AMERICANS NCAA Division II NAIA 1965 Terry Norman Mile 1969 Bob Anderson Indoor 600 yd, 4x400m 1966 Bill Barrett Pole Vault Charlton Baldwin Indoor Mile George Mason 800m, 4x400m Pat Bynoe Indoor 600 yd, 4x400m Tony Mifsud 10,000m Dave Campbell Indoor 2-mile, 3000m 1969 Jim Bilsborrow 10,000m Steeplechase John Grayson Hammer Dave Ellis Indoor 2-mile, 5000m Bill Kouvolo Javelin 10,000m Al Ruffner 3000m Steeplechase Jim Grant Indoor 4x400m 1970 Ron DeVries Decathlon John Grayson Hammer Jim Grant 4x100m, 4x400m Homer Hinchliff Indoor High Jump Al Ruffner 3000m Steeplechase Bob Lynn Indoor 60 yd High Hurdles Keith Swanston 4x100m Eric Nesbitt Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m Eugene Thomas 100m, 200m, 4x100m, Wayne Seiler Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m, 4x400m 800m Bill Tipton 110m High Hurdles John Smiley Hammer 1971 Gordon Minty 5000m, 10,000m Keith Swanston Indoor 60 yd, Long Jump Wayne Seiler Mile Eugene Thomas Indoor 4x400m 1972 Bill Cartwright 400m Intermediate Hurdle, Bill Tipton Indoor 60 yd High Hurdles, 4x400m 4x400m Gary Collins 800m, 4x400m Roger Tremblay Indoor 800m, 4x800m Hasely Crawford 4x100m 1970 Pat Bynoe 4x400m Ron DeVries Decathlon Dave Campbell Indoor mile, 3000m Ron Duncan Discus Steeplechase Dennis Gilham 4x100m John Carroll Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m Ian Hall 400m, 4x400m Dave Ellis Indoor 2-mile, 5000m, Tom Hollander 10,000m 10,000m Thermond Kirkland Triple Jump Jim Grant Indoor 4x400m, 400m, Fred LaPlante 1500m 400m Intermediate Hur- Gordon Minty 5000m, 10,000m dles, 4x100m, 4x400m Tony Nelson 110m High Hurdles John Grayson Hammer Garrade Pettus High Jump Ian Hall Indoor 400m, 4x400m, Bob Sampson 1500m 400m, 4x400m, 4x100m Keith Swanston 4x100m Thermond Kirkland Long Jump, 4x100m Bill Tipton 110m High Hurdles Eric Nesbitt Indoor 1000 yd, 800m Stan Vinson 400m, 4x400m Al Ruffner 3000m Steeplechase Wayne Seiler Indoor Mile, 4x800m John Smiley Hammer Keith Swanston Indoor Long Jump NAIA Eugene Thomas 100m, 4x100m, 4x400m Bill Tipton Indoor 60 yd High Hurdles, 1967 Bill Barrett Indoor Pole Vault, Pole Vault 4x400m, 110m High Hur- Larry Briskner Indoor Pole Vault, Pole Vault dles, 4x400m John Daniel Indoor 4x800m Floyd Wells Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m Randy Hilman Indoor 4x800m 1971 Dave Campbell Indoor Mile Tony Mifsud Indoor 2-mile Bill Cartwright 4x400m Terry Norman Indoor 1000 yd, 800m, Gary Collins Indoor 4x400m, 800m, 4x800m 4x400m Ray Pihlaia Indoor4x800m Ron DeVries Indoor High Jump, 1968 Don Baker Indoor Pole Vault Decathlon Charlton Baldwin Indoor 2-mile Dave Ellis Indoor 2-mile, 5000m, Bill Barrett Pole Vault 10,000m Pat Bynoe Indoor 600 yd, 4x400m John Grayson Hammer John Carroll Indoor 1000 yd, 800m, Ian Hall Indoor 4x400m, 400m, 4x800m 4x400m Jerry Cerulla 110m High Hurdles Fred LaPlante Indoor 800m, 4x800m Glenn Dusek Indoor 4x400m Cliff Larkins Triple Jump Dave Ellis Indoor 2-mile, 5000m, Gordon Minty Mile, 5000m 10,000m Eric Nesbitt Indoor 1000 yd Jim Grant Indoor 4x400m Bob Sampson Indoor 800m, 4x800m Randy Hilman Indoor 4x800m, 1000 yd Wayne Seiler Indoor Mile, 4x800m, mile, Homer Hinchliff Indoor High Jump, Pole 4x400m Vault John Smiley Hammer Ryan Locke Indoor 800m, 4x400m Eugene Thomas Indoor 4x400m, 400m Eric Nesbitt Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m Bill Tipton Indoor 60 yd High Hurdles, Ralph Stephenson Indoor 4x400m, 400m 4x400m, 110m High Intermediate Hurdles Hurdles Bill Tipton 110m High Hurdles Floyd Wells Indoor mile, 4x800m Jim Wicker, Sr. Indoor 4x400m 1972 Marvin Lynch Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m 26

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY EMU ALL-AMERICANS

Welch Hall and Ypsilanti Water Tower

27 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 jog- ging 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 Uni- versity, 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; Educa- tion; 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.

Faculty/Staff EMU’s Economic Impact Our Students Eastern Michigan University employs nearly 700 Since its founding in 1849, Eastern Michigan With nearly 22,000 students, EMU provides a rich full-time faculty and 1,000 staff members. Ninety- has provided quality services to the residents of learning environment for the campus community. four percent of EMU professors have doctoral de- Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan The University currently has approximately 18,000 grees or terminal degrees in their field. The student and other states and nations. undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. to faculty ratio is 17:1. EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of Our students represent 49 states and 93 foreign Faculty work closely with students, and many an estimated $3.7 billion annually reflects a return countries. involve students in their research. Recently, the of more than $42 for each dollar received from the Of undergraduate students, 72 percent are full- University celebrated its 30th annual Undergraduate state. The University’s total impact on the Michigan time and 59 percent are women. The most popular Symposium; a benchmark program for undergradu- economy results in a contribution of $166 million majors are education, business, social sciences and ate research. in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state history, science and engineering, English, and the government tax revenue is $1.87 in taxes for each health professions. EMU’s undergraduate population dollar received from the state. is approximately 66 percent white; 18 percent black; Community Outreach 3 percent international; 3 percent Asian-American; 4 Eastern Michigan is making an impact nationally percent Hispanic, 0.2 percent Native-American, and by channeling its academic research as a means of 6 percent not answered (i.e. elected not to respond solving real world problems. EMU currently has 14 to this inquiry). research institutes and centers that focus on com- Eastern Michigan offers a number of special munity building and civic engagement, quality, com- academic programs to help students succeed. These munity and regional development, small business include the Honors College; the Holman Success development, geospatial education, textiles, export Center; distance learning; accelerated format assistance and product development. programs; online, weekend and evening programs EMU is well-known for merging theory and and courses; American Humanics certification; practice for the benefit of the community. Applied Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master’s degree research leads to new knowledge, new jobs and new program for corporations offered onsite; a double business. Annually, the university receives about master’s degree; online technologies for education $15 million in revenues for sponsored research and and training. community service activities. With more than 200 academic and social organizations, an extensive intramural sports The Alumni Association program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous Representing more than 160,000 alumni and cultural activities from which to choose, EMU friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social students have diverse opportunities to become and service-related programs for more than 20 involved in campus life. Students’ on-campus geographically-based and special-interest alumni housing choices range from traditional dormitory- chapters. style rooms to apartments and include living/ learning center options.

28 Eastern Michigan University Education First TIMELINE Mission Statement March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act No. 138 entitled Eastern Michigan University is com- “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.” mitted to excellence in teaching through Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal School. traditional and innovative approaches, the March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, offering extension of knowledge through basic and two programs of study, a “classical course” and an “English course.” applied research, and creative and artistic 1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commencement, expression. with three graduates. Building on a proud tradition of na- Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, The Normal News, is tional leadership in the preparation of teach- founded as a monthly. ers, we maximize educational opportunities 1890: MSNS is the first Michigan institution to establish a and personal and professional growth for department of geography. students from diverse backgrounds through Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doc- Normal School. toral programs. Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed The Normal We strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students College News, published twice a month. and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries 1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become a four- to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual year institution. interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges. April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed Michigan State Normal College. Our History 1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Nor- Founded in 1849, when the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School malites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti or an “N” for Normal. was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public 1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish training schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in for teachers of the disabled. the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons. building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course. July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern The school’s name changed several times –­ to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College. Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed The Eastern the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately Echo, a weekly publication. prepared it for university status. June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate Michigan University. School. The University has since expanded three more times, adding the College of Business in 1964, the 1959: The College of Education is established. College of Health and Human Services in 1975, and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently 1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established. ,Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs and numerous community-focused institutes. Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michigan The university has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past University several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the 1964: The College of Business is established. Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Education 1975: The College of Health and Human Services is established. Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Vil- lage residence hall (2001), University House (2003), new Student Center (2006), and the new Science 1980: The College of Technology is established. Complex (2010). 1990: Eastern Michigan University begins the first phase of a The City of Ypsilanti $213-million investment in campus renovations. Jan. 30, 1991: The Board of Regents approve changing the Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with Huron name and logo. Fast Facts a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo and Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a French- nickname - the Eagles. Canadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officially adopted. Undergraduates: 17,541 settlement was established on the east side of the Graduates: 3,564 Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Library Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. is held. Gender: It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits EMU to present a Graduates: 64% female; 36% male as the village Woodruff’s Grove. A separate com- speech on women in the business community. Michigan residents: 92 percent munity a short distance away on the west side of Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to celebrate President: James M. Smith the river was established in 1825 under the name construction of the new Convocation Center. Board of Regents: Eight-member board, “Ypsilanti”, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million Bruce T. appointed by governor Greek War of Independence. Woodruff’s Grove Halle Library is held. changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, and the Faculty: 1,390 Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle Library Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent two communities eventually merged. takes place. New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.3 Henry Ford and the automotive industry came Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year-long New Freshmen Average ACT: 22.93 to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake celebration of its sesquicentennial. New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014 was created to generate hydroelectric power for May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commencement Academic programs: 200 majors, minors and the manufacturing plants. During World War II, address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and Ypsilanti became home to the Willow Run Bomber Sept. 21, 2004: A ground breaking Ceremony is held for the certificate programs New $37.5-million EMU Student Center. Doctoral programs: 4 - Clinical Psychology, Educational Plant, a factory that would employ 100,000 work- Leadership, Educational Studies, & Technology ers. May 14, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin is appointed the 22nd president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents. Campus Size: 880 acres July 7, 2015: Dr. Susan Martin departs EMU exactly seven years Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A) after she began serving as president at Eastern NCAA Conference: Mid-American Conference July 1, 2016: James M. Smith is appointed the 23rd president Mascot: Eagles of EMU Colors: Green and White

29 Eastern Michigan University

Facilities 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 Educa- tion (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 Pray-Harrold Center also opened in November of 2006. College of Arts and Science

Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services

The Bruce T. Halle Library The $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrat- ing 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 self- direction stations.

John W. Porter College of Education

The EMU Student Center Since Nov. 6, 2006, EMU Student Center has become the 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/con- Sill Hall ference/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 College of Technology under one roof. When you view it altogether, EMU Student Center lives up to its slogan: Centered on You!

Gary M. Owen College of Business 30 Board of Regents

The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan Dennis Beagen University. Its current format was created when the State of Michi- 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 gan ratified a new constitution Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises serves as vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and vice chair of the Student Affairs Com- eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the gov- mittee. Beagen was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Upon graduation from high school in ernor. 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 “Other institutions of higher education established by law having 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 authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed coach EMU students competing in intercollegiate forensics and debate. After completion of his MA by a board of control which shall be a body corporate. The board degree from the University of Michigan in the summer of 1967, he was hired at EMU as a full-time shall have general supervision of the institution and the control and direction of all ex- Dennis Beagen 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 penditures from the institution’s funds. It shall, as often as necessary, elect a president was appointed director of the EMU Forensic program. A position he held until 1981. During his of the institution under its supervision. He shall be the principal executive officer of the 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 institution and be ex-officio a member of the board without the right to vote. The board Communication, Media & Theatre Arts. He served in that role for more than three decades. During his tenure as department head may elect one of its members or may designate the president to preside at board meet- for CMTA, Beagen also was appointed to interim administrative positions as associate provost for Academic Affairs, and dean of ings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who shall hold office for terms 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 of eight years, not more than two of which shall expire in the same year, and who shall be to the Provost for the Campaign for Scholars, and the recent Comprehensive Campaign; and chair of the Planning Committee for appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies 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 Excel- shall be filled in like manner.” lence (Undergraduate Symposium). He was also the recipient of the 2011 Presidential Award for Faculty and Staff Leadership in -- Michigan Constitution of 1963 (ratified 1964), Article 8 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. James Webb, Chair James Webb was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2012 to replace the vacated Michael Hawks seat of Thomas Sidlik. He is appointed for a term expiring December 2020. Webb received an A.A. Michael Hawks was re-appointed by Governor Snyder in October 2018. He is appointed for a term in Business Administration from College of the Sequoias in 1968, a B.B.A. in Management from expiring Dec. 31, 2026. He serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and a member of the Eastern Michigan University in 1971, and an M.B.A. in Finance from EMU in 1976. Webb worked for Joint Oversight committee, and chairmen of the Eagle Administrative Services Board. He previ- the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company from 1971 to 1974 as a Property Underwriter, from ously served as Vice Chair of Finance and Audit. Hawks was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew 1974 to 1976 he worked as a Corporate Insurance Analyst for Masco Corporation, he was an Assis- up in Ypsilanti Township. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School where he excelled in football tant Insurance Manager for The Budd Company, and from 1977 to 1981 he worked as an Assistant and received a full athletic-scholarship from Eastern Michigan University. Hawks earned a varsity Risk Manager for Republic Steel Corp. Webb is currently the Chairman of Aon Risk Services, Inc. of letter as a true freshman and went on to be the team’s starting Noseguard the next three seasons. Michigan. In addition to his work experience, Webb has been very active in the EMU community. In While at EMU, he earned a BA in Business Administration and subsequently earned a MA in Higher 1988 he received the Alumnus Achievement Award, and in 1989 he was Chair of the Campaign for Education Administration from Michigan State University. After completing his Higher Education, James Webb Champions. He was an original member of the Foundation Board, served as treasurer from 1993 to he served as Chief of Staff for the Majority Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives 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 and on the Staff of the Speaker of the House. He currently serves as a director of Governmental W. Porter Distinguished Service Award in 1992, was a member of the President Search Committee in 2005, Ethos week Supporter Michael Hawks Consultant Services Inc. (GCSI) in Lansing, Michigan. GCSI is a multi-client Lobbying firm that is from 2007 to 2012 as well as Ethos Week Speaker in 2007, and was on the College of Business Dean Search Committee in 2012. consistently recognized as Michigan’s number one rated firm. Hawks individually has consistently Webb has also been involved in numerous Not-for-Profit activities. He is a member of the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, been voted among the 10 best lobbyists in the state by independent political surveys of Capitol insiders. Farmington Hills Police Benevolent Association, Michigan Property & Casualty Association, and was a Director of the Detroit Ath- letic 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 Eunice Jeffries Audit Committee, Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of Finance and Investment and Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs. 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 Michelle Crumm, Vice Chair of Business Administration from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. Eunice Jeffries is pres- Michelle Crumm was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2014 to replace Francine ently a Regional Community Affairs Manager at Beaumont Health representing the organization Parker, whose term expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. She serves focused on enhancing public health awareness through a variety of community outreach activities as chair of Educational Policies committee, and serves as Founder/CEO of Present Value execu- and initiatives. Having over twenty years of experience in public service, Eunice has spent much of tive coaching company. As a high energy, serial entrepreneur, Michelle is accomplished in help- her career as an active community member. She is affiliated with the Enough Said AA490 Executive ing leadership teams develop and implement strategy. As co-founder and chief business officer Steering Committee, Marygrove College Institute of Music and Dance, and the Detroit Institute of of Adaptive Materials, Inc., Michelle’s leadership was instrumental in helping the fuel cell company Eunice Jeffries Arts Community Relations Committee where she works with community leaders and museum staff transition from start-up to second stage, fast-growing advanced manufacturing company. Grown on community based initiatives and supports enrichment and school based programs. Eunice Jef- and built in to a successful fuel cell manufacturing company, Adaptive Materials, Inc. was acquired fries serves as Vice Chair of the Student Affairs Committee as well as Vice Chair of the Educational by defense industry giant Ultra Electronics in 2011. Since that time, Michelle has actively partici- Policy Committee. pated in many other start-ups as a founder and/or investor and currently has ownership is many local companies. Widely recognized for her leadership, Michelle was named “Executive of the Year” Michelle Crumm from Ann Arbor.com, “Most Influential Women” by Crain’s Detroit Business, and one of Enterpris- ing Women’s “Women of the Year.” She was also awarded the prestigious title “Entrepreneur of the Alexander Simpson Year” by Ernst and Young. During her 12 years leading Adaptive Materials, Adaptive Materials was Alexander Simpson was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December recognized for its dynamic growth with Ann Arbor SPARK FastTrack, Inc. 5,000, and Inc. 100 Energy of 2016 to fill the seat of Jim Stapleton, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Company awards. As a dynamic community participant, Michelle serves on the Board of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the December 31, 2024. A proud alumni, Simpson received his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from University of Michigan. She is the Vice Chair for the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, Chair of the Capital Campaign for Eastern Michigan University in 2007. At EMU, he was a member of the Delta Nu chapter of Kappa Arbor Hospice, and Chair of the Capital Campaign and former Chair of the Board for Emerson Schools. She is an enthusiastic Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., presented at the Undergraduate Symposium, was a member of the Com- participant of Women’s President Organization and Women in Public Policy. Prior to founding Adaptive Materials, Michelle spent munity Creed Task Force, served as a New Student Orientation Assistant, was a writer for the Eastern nearly five years at Kellogg Company. During her tenure at Kellogg, she was able to accelerate her career with experiences in Echo, helped start the Student Conflict Resolution Center, won Homecoming King and, most im- internal audit, investor relations, and procurement. In addition to Kellogg Company, Michelle has served as an accountant at an portantly – met his wife, Danielle. After graduation from EMU, he matriculated on and received his automotive supplier and obtained her Certified Public Accountant license while working as an auditor with Plante and Moran. Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work in 2008, and his Doctor Michelle earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Purdue University and a master of business administration of Jurisprudence from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law in 2011. While in law school, he co- degree from University of Michigan. Alexander founded the Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality. He will be receiving his Master of Business Simpson Administration from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management in 2017. Alexander Simpson is the 2017-2018 President-Elect of the Wolverine Bar Association. The Wolverine Bar As- Mary Treder Lang, Vice Chair sociation was created in the 1930s to coordinate the abilities of African American Lawyers in state of Michigan. In his spare time Mary Treder Lang was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of Simpson coaches youth football, at Play 4 Fun Sports League, an organization that strives to provide quality sports programs, 2012 to fill the seat vacated by former Chairman, Roy Wilbanks, with a term ending in December of leagues, and clinics to kids. Alexander Simpson serves as the Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of the Faculty 2020. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Marketing from the University Affairs Committee, and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee. of Dayton, Treder Lang began her career at KPMG, located in Detroit where she specialized in fi- nancial 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 Richard Baird Bell Operating Companies. She ultimately left SBC/Ameritech to establish a new Midwest Office for Richard L. Baird was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in November 2018 to 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 replace Mike Morris, whose term expired December 31, 2018. His term expires coverage throughout North America. After her time spent with Mosler, Inc, she began working for December 31, 2026. Siemens, Inc. where she held various positions ranging from NA Sales Director, Sales Manager, and Richard L. Baird was appointed Senior Advisor and Transformation Mary Treder Lang District Manager (first woman), to lastly becoming the Senior Executive-Government for Siemens Leader to Michigan Governor Rick Snyder in October of 2013 and served in that Building Technologies, Inc. She eventually transitioned her career to Accretive Solutions where she role until December 31, 2018. Prior to that, he was the CEO of MI Partners, LLC, a Vice Chair was a Business Development Manager and later joined Baker Tilly in Michigan as Director of Busi- ness Development. She currently owns her own CPA firm, Mary Treder Lang, CPA. Mary Treder Lang Michigan-based consulting company contracted by the Snyder administration in has held many different leadership positions throughout the years. Her positions have ranged from senior level positions with em- January, 2011. ployers, to executive positions on Board of Directors, to voluntary Treasurer for many organizations. She is active in the Michigan Baird worked with the Governor and his leadership team to reinvent Women’s Foundation as a Power of 100 Women Leadership Advisory Cabinet Member, Women’s Forum and the East Side Club. In Richard and transform Michigan. Baird has played key roles to address risk, financial September, 2011 she was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Blue Ribbon Baird solvency, organizational redesign and performance, talent assessment, financially 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 distressed city turnaround strategies, public safety and infrastructure, economic/ 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 workforce development and education reform. Club for Grosse Pointe South High School, the League of Women Voters, the Grosse Pointe Chamber, the Detroit Regional Cham- ber, 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, Leu- kemia 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 Fi- nance and Investment Committee and Student Affairs Committee. In addition, she serves on the Education Achievement Author- ity Board. She is former vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and former chair of the Finance and Investment Committee.

31 Vice President/Director of Athletics In addition, he oversaw all branding, graphic, venue department he has served. marketing, and video elements of MSU’s athletic facilities. A veteran in the world of athletic That included the creation of a new $1.3 million video administration, he is Eastern Michigan’s board and hustle boards for Humphrey Coliseum, the 14th athletic director after spending vision for the largest videoboard in college baseball the past four years at Mississippi State at Dudy Noble Field and new graphics in Davis Wade University, including serving as the Stadium, Nusz Park, MSU Golf Facility, MSU Soccer department’s interim director of athletics Fieldhouse, and the Humphrey Coliseum locker rooms. from October-November 2016. Wetherbee arrived in Starkville, Miss. after spending He has spent 18 years on the senior 10 years as an assistant athletic director at East Carolina or executive staffs at five athletic where he directed the department’s marketing and ticket departments, including EMU, MSU, East operations. He was part of an administrative team that Carolina University, San Diego State led a $60 million expansion and development project of University, and Fresno State University. ECU Athletic facilities since 2008. In 2011, his marketing Named one of College AD’s 2017 NEXT UP ticket vision produced ECU football records in per game honorees, Wetherbee was picked as one of attendance (50,012), total attendance (300,069), and 13 senior level administrators who were season ticket sales (24,188). He assisted the Pirate Club in believed to be ready to take the next step increasing unrestricted annual giving by over 56 percent by some of the most respected athletic and membership growth by 78 percent. directors in the industry. Wetherbee was no stranger to developing brand MSU’s senior associate athletic director strategies before his arrival at MSU. He served on of external affairs from 2013 until May multiple committees of East Carolina’s strategic planning 2017, Wetherbee developed MSU’s process, and he was charged with creating a branding external unit into one of the most elite initiative to facilitate a consistent message through the and recognized in all of college athletics. department. He worked extensively with IMG Sports to Recently promoted in June 2017 to expedite contracts and sponsorship agreements, and Deputy Director of Athletics, he has built he developed a technology team to coordinate social a department with the hiring of more than media initiatives. 20 new employees to cultivate a culture of From 2002-03, Wetherbee served as the assistant innovation and brand consistency. athletic director for ticket operations at San Diego State In 2015 and 2016, MSU’s marketing University. He directed ticket sales, oversaw the ticket department became the first back-to- office’s budget, and served on the department’s senior back winner of the National Association staff. One of his many accomplishments at SDSU was the of Collegiate Marketing Administrators designing and implementation of the men’s basketball’s (NACMA) Marketing Team of the Year. reseating process, which allocated seats based on Scott Wetherbee Meanwhile, MSU’s Athletic Media Relations existing donor levels and the priority points system. department was the recipient of the 2015 Prior to his stint at San Diego State, Wetherbee spent EMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Football Writers Association of America’s three years at Fresno State, serving as assistant athletic Super 11 Award. ticket manager from 1999-2000 before being promoted The mark of an exceptional athletics program is Wetherbee has played a pivotal role in the growth of to athletic ticket manager in 2000. He directed all ticket the progress that is made each year. And under the MSU Athletics since his arrival, serving on the executive sales and operations for over 100 athletic and special leadership of Vice President and Director of Athletics staff that provides oversight to all 16 of the Bulldogs’ events annually and maintained the department’s Scott Wetherbee, the Eastern Michigan University varsity sports and overseeing an annual budget of $87 budget. In addition to supervising the staff, Wetherbee department of athletics turned in one of its most million. He has spearheaded all aspects of MSU’s external created, designed, and maintained Fresno State’s first successful campaigns in his first year at the helm. department, including marketing, media relations, online ticket office – GoBulldogs.com. During Wetherbee’s first year at EMU in 2017-18, video, equipment, facilities, game operations, licensing, Wetherbee got his start in athletics as a ticket office the department took home two of the Mid-American adidas, Gatorade, and served as liaison to Bulldog Sports intern at Mid-American Conference rival Western Conference’s top three institutional awards – the Properties – the department’s third-party rights holder. Michigan University before spending two years as a Cartwright Award and the Reese Trophy. The Cartwright He successfully negotiated new deals with Learfield, graduate assistant in the Ball State University athletic Award is given for program excellence in academics, adidas, and Gatorade. ticket office. athletics and citizenship, while the Reese Trophy is for Wetherbee served as MSU’s liaison to the SEC Network. Wetherbee earned a Bachelor’s degree in sports the top men’s athletic program in the league. With that responsibility, he established a department administration from Ball State in May 1997. He started his The Eagles captured a combined five team that produced more than 100 live digital broadcasts collegiate career at Ferris State University as a student- championships and 38 individual league titles. For their during the 2016-17 athletic year. He was also the sport athlete on the baseball team before the program was efforts, 84 EMU student-athletes earned All-MAC honors administrator for the Bulldogs’ baseball and volleyball discontinued. in 2017-18. programs. He and his wife, Tracy, have two children: Taylor and In the classroom, EMU student-athletes posted a 3.259 Spencer. cumulative grade point average (GPA) during the winter semester, the second-highest mark on record. It was the The Scott Wetherbee File 17th consecutive term for EMU student-athletes above Name: Scott Wetherbee a 3.0 GPA. Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich. Wetherbee also helped secure approval for Phase I College: Ball State University - bachelor’s degree in sports administration - 1997 of the Championship Building Plan for a new sports Family: Wife - Tracy; Children - Taylor and Spencer; medicine and training facility. Heavily supported by COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE fundraising efforts, the 60,000 square foot structure will YEAR SCHOOL JOB TITLE 2017-Present Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics house the sports medicine, performance and equipment June 2017 Mississippi State University Deputy Director of Athletics operations areas. Additionally, the facility will house 2013-17 Mississippi State University Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs locker rooms, coaches’ offices, and meeting spaces for Oct-Nov. 2016 Mississippi State University Interim Director of Athletics the football team, while also including a new video board 2006-13 East Carolina University Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Ticket Operations inside Rynearson Stadium. 2003-06 East Carolina University Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations The 43-year-old Wetherbee was named to the position 2002-03 San Diego State University Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations 2000-02 Fresno State University Athletic Ticket Manager at EMU on June 26, 2017. A native of Kalamzoo, Mich., has 1999-2000 Fresno State University Assistant Athletic Ticket Manager more than 20 years of collegiate athletic administrative 1997-99 Ball State University Graduate Assistant experience with a track record of enhancing every 1997 Western Michigan University Ticket Office Intern

32 Vice President/Director of Athletics Vice President/Director of Athletics

EMU’s MAC Championships Cartwright Award - Overall Excellence 2013-14, 2016-17

Reese Trophy - Men’s All-Sports Champion 1987-88, 1990-91, 1995-96, 2008-09, 2017-18

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, 2017

Women’s Cross Country EMU Athletic Directors Through the Years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Wilbur Bowen - 1903-28 Men’s Golf Joseph McCulloch 1931-47 2007, 2008 Elton Rynearson 1948-63 Dr. Keith Bowen - 1963-66 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca - 1966-73 1974, ’77, ’78, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, John C. Fountain (Interim) - 1974 ’92, ’94, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2014, Dr. Albert E. Smith - 1975-76 2015, 2018 Alex Agase - 1977-82 Paul Shoults - 1982-86 Gene Smith - 1986-93 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Tim Weiser - 1993-97 1982, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’95,’97, 2003, Carole Huston (Interim) 1997-99 2016 Dr. David Diles - 1999-05 Bob England (Interim) - 2005-06 Men’s Indoor Track & Field Dr. Derrick Gragg - 2006-13 1996, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Dr. Melody Reifel Werner (Interim) - April 2013-July 2013 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2018 Heather Lyke - 2013-17 Christian Spears (Interim) - March-May 2017 Women’s Indoor Track & Field Erin Kido (Interim) - May-July 2017 1997, 2000, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2018 Scott Wetherbee - 2017-Present Women’s Gymnastics EMU National Championships 2007, 2016, 2017 1972- NCAA DII Men's Swimming and Diving Women’s Swimming and Diving 1972 – NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field 2006, 2007 1971- NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1971- NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1971 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Women’s Soccer 1970 - NAIA Baseball 1999, 2003, 2013 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

33 NCAA Compliance

FIVE RULES TO REMEMBER money or financial aid of any kind; • Do not visit a prospect’s school to acquire 1. FANS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES films or transcripts in an attempt to evaluate As an individual who is a season ticket the prospect’s academic or athletics holder, a member of an Eastern Michigan eligibility; University booster organization (e.g., Eagles • Do not have contact with a prospect (or Pride, E-Gridiron Group), has made financial the prospect’s relatives or friends) during contributions to EMU, or been involved in any of their visits to EMU’s campus; promoting EMU’s athletic program, you are • Do not contact student-athletes enrolled considered a “Booster” and are required to in other four-year institutions regarding the adhere to an atmosphere of compliance. As a possibility of transferring to EMU. booster, your conduct reflects on the integrity of the entire university. Even though there are many rules prohibiting WHAT IS NCAA COMPLIANCE? Once you support EMU Athletics, you retain your involvement with prospects and the Eastern Michigan University is committed that identity as a booster forever - the rules recruiting process, as a booster you are to operating its intercollegiate athletics still apply! This is true even if the individual no permitted to do the following: program with the highest degree of integrity, longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU’s • Notify EMU coaching staff about noteworthy sportsmanship, and professionalism, and we athletics program. prospects in your area; urge you to conduct yourself accordingly. • Attend a prospect’s athletics event on your The Eastern Michigan University Office 2. DON’T GIVE BENEFITS OR INDUCEMENTS own initiative, as long as you do not have of Athletics Compliance is committed to Student-athletes can only receive benefits contact with the prospect (or the prospect’s a comprehensive compliance program that other students in the general population parents or coach); that ensures institutional control over the can receive. An extra benefit is any special • Continue existing friendships, provided you department of athletics. arrangement by an EMU employee or booster do not solicit the prospect’s enrollment. Our goal is to educate student-athletes, to provide a current or prospective student- prospective student-athletes, institutional athlete (or the athlete’s relatives or friends) a Please note, a prospective student-athlete employees, community members, and benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. 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34 NCAA Compliance 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, • Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co. • Rodney Slater -- Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation T.J. Lang, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players • John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic • Shirley Spork -- Co-founder of the LPGA Standing in 2004 • Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning • Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner • Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality • Fred Cofield, Earle Higgins, Harvey Marlatt, George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, • Lloyd Olds - Designed the zebra shirt worn by referees Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players • 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

35 E-Club Hall of Fame

The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame.

1976 1984 1994 2003 2010 Charles Eugene Beatty* William Barrett Terry Collins Sherry (Anderson) Boughton Clement Chukwu James “Bingo” Brown* James Bell Donna Donakowski Sharon (Brown) Calhoun Dawn (Godfrey) Heck William E. Foy* Wardell Gilliam* F.L. “Frosty” Marsha (Barker) Crosby Laurie Hubbard George W. Marshall* Gordon Minty Ferzacca* Jim Dutcher JoAnne (LeFevre) Lloyd W. Olds* Bernard Otto* Kevin “Rocky” Miller Garry Grady McBroom Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.* 1985 Robert Sims Paul McMullen Hildred Lewis Edwin Shadford* John Banaszak C.P. Steimle* Joel Smith John R. Martin Raymond L. Stites* Doug Cossey* Barry Stokes Hasely Crawford 1995 2004 1977 Michael H. Jones* John Clay Melissa (Drouillard) Bater 2011 C. Dale Curtiss* Richard Moseley Bob Crosby Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema Ingrid (Boyce) Benn Charles Hanneman* Charles Paige Kerry Keating Roger Coryell* Howard Booth Charles “Whitey” Hlad* Jean Siterlet* James Matthews Mark Dailey Traci (Parsons) McMullen Hayes W. Jones Lucy Parker Earl Dixon Linda Milholland Harry Ockerman* 1986 Larry Radcliff* Mireille (Sankatsing) Smith Jamie Nieto Dean Rockwell* Jean S. Cione* Jim Streeter Norm Parker* Olin Sanders* David Ellis 1996 John Schmidt Paul Shoemaker* Bruce Howell Jim Applegate 2005 Ron Johnson John C. Fountain Tommy Asinga 2012 1978 Richard G. Raymond* Kennedy McIntosh* Dan Boisture* Erik Henriksen William E. Crouch* Bill Tipton Randy Mills Ben Braun Ivory Westly Hood Daniel Webster Kirksey Andrea (Bowman) Osika Hamilton Morningstar* Brian Tolbert Robert K. Middlekauff 1987 Jeff Peck Dr. Waldomar Roeser* Sharon (Rose) Schwartz Thomas V. Quinn* Glenn Davis Danny Schmitz Jerry Umin Kenneth “Red” Simmons* Marvin Johnson 1997 Sara Seegers Andrew Vanyo* Bob Rowland* Walter Gerald Brown* Harold Simons 2013 James A. Walsh* William J. Stephens Ed Engle* Dennis Betts William C. Zepp* Jack Weiss Glenn Gulliver 2006 Earl Boykins Earle Higgins Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas JoyAnn Clarke 1979 1988 Duane Root Greg Howe Wondella Devers Louis Batterson* Norbert S. Badar Eugene Thomas Carole Huston Derrick Dial James Bibbs Clarence Chapman Claudia Wasik Dazel Jules Eugene Smith Merrill Hershey* Sherm J. Collins Peter Linn Donald Stewart Harvey Marlatt Clare Ebersole 1998 Bob Lints George Muellich* Stanley McConnor Marc Dingman Gary Tyson 2014 Ron Oestrike* Bob Welch* Grant Long Boaz Kisang Cheboiywo Arthur D. Walker* Loita “Blink” Molineaux* 2007 Kathy Hart Frank “Buck” Weeber* 1989 Nanette Push Al Jagutis Fred LaPlante Gary Bastien Ron Saunders* Marci Kelley Tom Michael 1980 William M. Cave* Pat Sheridan Mark Leonard Lorenzo M. Neely Ruth Boughner* Ron Gulyas Tom Smith Tamyka McCord Allyson Newman Leighton Boyd* Ann (Meachum) Lohner Stan Vinson Brett Petersmark Kenneth “Beef” Matheson* Bob Owchinko 1999 Doug Willer Ferris G. Newman* Harry Werbin* Ron Adams 2015 Bob Parks Jim Harkema 2008 Joe Codrington 1990 Kelly Hebler Joy (Inniss) Johnson Tracy Deeter 1981 Ken Bruchanski Dave Kieft Lindell Reason George Harrison Delmar Allman* Dottie Denise Davis Leroy Potter* Jeff Reaume* Paul Scicluna* Rha W. Arnold* Jeffrey E. Dils Mark Smith Sarah Willis L.J. Shelton Charles E. Forsythe* Frank Reaume Jeff Washington Chuck Wilson Stephanie Smiley James R. Martin* Virgil E. Windom Barry Susterka David L. Pureifory* Duane Zemper* 2000 2009 Abe Rosenkrantz* Wilbur P. Bowen* Denise Allen 2016 Clarence B. Sabbath* 1991 Jack Brusewitz Charlie Batch Steve Brown Shirley G. Spork James Brodie* Chris Hoiles Jerry Cerulla Lional “Jelly Roll” Dalton Tom Fagan Denise (Kaercher) Leipold Angela (Springer) Johnson Connie Miner 1982 Jim Grant* Jim Nelson Sharon McNie Fabian Rollins Garion H. Campbell* Jeff Huxley Jenny Romatowski Gary Patton Greg Ryan Clifford D. Crane* James Ross Wayne Seiler Gary Strickland Marvin R. Mittlestat* Claude Snarey* 2017 Albert H. Pingel 2001 Brian Bixler Earl N. Riskey* 1992 Angie Fielder Walter Church Charles J. Shonta Cleon Gilliam Jon Gates Lauren Clark Fred D. Trosko* Jay Jones Bob Jennings William DuLac Susan “Sue” Parks Mauri Jormakka* Jessica Hupe 1983 Mike Strickland George Mead* Robin Loheide Roger Arnett* Leo Turner* John “Rocky” Roe Lela Nelson Santee Brockman* Rodney Slater Tiberia Patterson Ralph Gilden 1993 Augusta “Gussie” Harris* Joe Brodie 2018 Kenneth Hawk* Laurie Ann Byrd 2002 Virgia Bullie Charles Lappeus* Oswald Gaynier* William “Audie” Cole Jordan Desilets Neville “Tex” Walker* George Gervin Rena (Cox) McBroom Catherine Fortin George Wendt* Nick Manych* Earl Jones Korey Mahoney Lanny Mills Andrew Wellock J.E. Morcombe* Jim Pietrzak* *Deceased Ron Rice Mary Smith* 36