2005 EMU FOOTBALL 99 WHERE WE’RE LOCATED EMU is located in culturally and environmentally diverse southeast , about 40 miles west of Detroit and 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, in historic Ypsilanti. The area is characterized by metropoli- tan growth and economic transformation and is rich in academic, research, technological and recre- ational resources.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE As a regional University, we are committed to the needs of our community through teaching, research and service. Our faculty teach courses tailored to the diverse needs of metropolitan stu- dents, combine research-based knowledge and practical application and experience, and are commit- ted to educate students to be effective citizens. While maintaining high academic standards, our research efforts are designed to provide interdisciplinary partnerships to resolve metropolitan prob- lems. We provide close working relationships with elementary and secondary schools in an effort to affect the entire education system and provide ongoing contributions to the cultural life and general quality of life in our region. At EMU, we engage our students in learning habits. Our programs build lifelong learning skills so graduates can adapt in our rapidly changing world. We provide a supportive environment from tutors and writing clinics to our challenging honors program. We also emphasize learning experiences and new avenues of teaching for our faculty. They are actively involved in research, publishing, involving students in research and incorporating their findings in the classroom. Our faculty, students and administrators also work closely with the community while acquiring invaluable lifetime learning experiences. Many of our faculty are successfully incorporating Academic Service–Learning in their classes. This teaching methodology utilizes community service as a means of helping students gain a deeper understanding of course objectives, acquire new knowledge and ACCREDITATION engage in civic activity. Eastern Michigan University is fully accred- Also, EMU is one of only two universities in Michigan to offer the American Humanics certification ited by the Higher Learning Commission of the program that prepares students to work in leadership roles with nonprofit organizations. The pro- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools gram focuses on developing skills that are specific to running youth or human service agencies. and 30 professional associations. Eastern Michigan continues to be the largest preparers of educational personnel in the United DEGREES States including the largest preparer of special education personnel, mathematics teachers and The Division of Academic Affairs delivers pro- science teachers; and is among the top 10 preparers of educational administrators. EMU is the gramming through five degree-granting colleges second-largest preparer of minority educational personnel in Michigan and has been recognized for its and the Graduate School, and offers 400 majors, minors and concentrations as well as 85 graduate commitment to diversity by U.S. News and World Report. degree/certificate programs in 31 departments. Top majors are: elementary education, psychol- ogy, business, criminal justice, computer science, computer information systems, literature and lan- guage teaching, marketing and art.

ENROLLMENT PROFILE OUTREACH The 23,862 students enrolled in fall 2004 EMU provides many resources for teaching, included 19,000 undergraduates and 4,862 research and service to our area residents graduate students. Undergraduate students are through offices and programs such as: academic 60 percent female and 40 percent male; gradu- service-learning, alumni relations, career services, ate students are 65 percent female and 35 per- charter schools, the Halle Library; summer tech- cent male. EMU students represent 46 U.S. nology institutes for gifted high school students; states and 79 foreign countries. Average age off-campus locations in Brighton, Detroit, Flint, for undergraduates is 24; for graduate students Jackson, Livonia, Monroe, Traverse City and is 34. EMU population is: 16 percent black; 3 Washtenaw County; online course offerings; percent Asian/Pacific Islander; 2 percent His- speech, hearing, reading and counseling clinics; panic; 1 percent Native American; 70 percent summer athletic programs for pre-college stu- White; and 3 percent international (6 percent dents; and WEMU-FM. undeclared). THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Representing more than 120,000 alumni and friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social and service-related programs for more than 20 geographically-based and special-interest alumni chapters.

100 2005 EMU FOOTBALL FAST FACTS MISSION STATEMENT Eastern Michigan University is commit- Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School ted to excellence in teaching, the exten- Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan sion of knowledge through basic and ap- Undergraduates: 19,000 plied research and creative and artistic ex- Graduates: 4,862 pression. Building on a proud tradition of Gender: national leadership in the preparation of Undergraduates: 60 percent female; 40 percent male teachers, we maximize educational oppor- Graduates: 65 percent female; 35 percent male tunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse back- Michigan residents: 86 percent grounds through an array of baccalaure- President: John A. Fallon, III ate, master’s and doctoral programs. Board of Regents: Eight-member board, We provide a student-focused learn- appointed by governor ing environment that positively affects the Faculty: 761 full time lives of students and the community. We Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1 initiatives and partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges. New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.1 New Freshmen Average ACT: 21 Eastern Michigan University is a public, comprehensive, regional University that New Freshmen Average SAT: 1014 offers programs in the arts, sciences and professions. Founded in 1849, the University is Academic programs: 423 majors, minors and composed of more than 24,000 students who are served by 761 full-time faculty as well concentrations, plus 195 graduate degrees and as 1,255 staff, both on campus, off campus and electronically. EMU offers undergradu- certificate programs ate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate programs in its colleges of arts and Doctoral programs: 2 - Educational Leadership; sciences, business, education, health and human services, and technology. Clinical Psychology Campus Buildings: 128 Campus Size: 803 acres OUR HISTORY Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division I-A EMU was founded as Michigan State Normal School in 1849 when the state of Michigan was just 12 years old. The Michigan Legislature designated EMU as the first institution to educate teachers to NCAA Conference: Mid-American Conference serve the public schools. It was the first tax-supported college in Michigan open to both men and Mascot: Eagles women. EMU began on a four-acre site in one building, with two programs of study: a classical course Colors: Green and White and an English course. The University was the first teacher-education institution established west of the Allegheny Mountains and sixth in the nation. 2005-06 Tuition and Fees* During its first 100 years, Michigan State Normal School certified thousands of teachers and In-state and Ohio, 30 credit hours: $5,762 developed the broad-based curricula that prepared it for university status in 1959. Within the new University, three colleges emerged: the College of Education, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: $15,768.50 the Graduate School. The University expanded three more times: in 1964 with the College of Busi- Room and Board, 20 meals weekly: $6,082 ness; in 1975 with the College of Health and Human Services; and in 1980 with the College of *subject to change Technology.

TIMELINE

March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act #138 entitled 1915: First U.S. teacher’s college to establish training for Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot "Swoop" is officially adopted. “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.” teachers of the disabled. Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons. Library. School. July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits Eastern March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, Eastern Michigan College. Michigan University to present a speech on women in the offering two programs of study, a “classical course” and an July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed the business community. “English course.” Eastern Echo, a weekly publication. Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to 1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commence- June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern celebrate construction of the new Convocation Center. ment, with three graduates. Michigan University. June 1, 1998: Opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, the Normal News, 1959: College of Education is established. Library. is founded as a monthly. 1959: College of Arts and Sciences is established. Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle 1890: MSNS is first Michigan institution to establish a Library. department of geography. Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michigan University Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year- Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State long celebration of its sesquicentennial. 1964: College of Business is established. Normal School. May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commence- Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed the 1975: College of Health and Human Services is estab- ment address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convoca- Normal College News, which comes out twice a month. lished. tion Center. 1897: MSNS is first U.S. teacher’s college to become a four- 1980: College of Technology is established. Sept. 21, 2004: Ground Breaking Ceremony for New year institution. 1990: Eastern Michigan University begins first phase of a $37.5-million EMU Student Center. April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed $213-million investment in campus renovations. March 15, 2005: Dr. John A. Fallon, III appointed president Michigan State Normal College. Jan. 30, 1991: Board of Regents approve changing the of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents. 1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Huron name and logo. Normalites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo or an “N” for Normal. and nickname - the Eagles.

2005 EMU FOOTBALL 101 FACILITIES Our 803-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails, and has 128 buildings, the LakeHouse and Rynearson Stadium located on the south side of Huron River. Eagle Crest – our conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Most recent additions include the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998); the Convocation Center (1998); the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998); the John W. Porter Building, housing the College of Education (1999); the environmentally sustainable Everett L. Marshall Build- ing, housing the College of Health and Human Services (2000); the renovation of Boone Hall (2000), housing our Extended Programs offices; and The Village, a spacious, apartment-style residence facility. There are currently 13 residence halls and three apartment complexes with 583 units housing more than 4,000 students. A new student union is also under construction.

THE VILLAGE

EVERETT L. MARSHALL COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING THE BRUCE T. HALLE LIBRARY The $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrating traditional print with emerging electronic sources. The 218,000-square-foot facility has 520 computer workstations; 300,000 volumes of open-shelf books; 800,000 volumes in an auto- mated 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 studio; the Paradox Cafe; individual and group study areas and self-direction stations.

JOHN W. PORTER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BUILDING GARY M. OWEN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

EAGLE CREST GOLF CLUB RICHARD BOONE HALL WILLIAM

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2005 EMU FOOTBALL 103 EMU PRESIDENT JOHN A. FALLON, III

Dr. John A. Fallon earned his Ph.D. in educational adminis- Fallon, lll was tration from Michigan State University in 1973. He named the 21th has a M.A. in educational administration from president of Northern Michigan University and a B.S. in educa- Eastern Michigan tion from Western Michigan University. University March Prior to his appointment as president of SUNY- 15, 2005. Potsdam, Fallon served as president of William Penn Fallon, 58, offi- University from 1995-98. He was vice president cially took office for public affairs at Saginaw Valley State Univer- July 18. sity from 1989-95. Fallon served in a number of ”This is a very administrative roles at Ball State University from special place 1982-87. with a faculty Fallon serves on the Presidents’ Leadership Group and staff that is of the Higher Education Center, a body of higher committed to education presidents and chancellors who have de- EMU President John A. Fallon, III providing an clared their commitment to the prevention of stu- outstanding dent substance abuse. He also participates in sev- educational and co-curricular experience for stu- eral higher education organizations, including the dents,” Fallon said. “I am eager to begin working American Association of State Colleges and Uni- with students, faculty, staff, alumni, the commu- versities and the American Association for Higher nity and the Board of Regents to further enhance Education. EMU’s value throughout the State.” Fallon is married to Sidney Lynn Miller Fallon, Fallon had been the president of the State Uni- Ed.D. Sidney is an alumna of EMU, having earned versity of New York (SUNY)-Potsdam since 1998. her master’s degree here in 1973. They have four During his tenure as president of SUNY-Potsdam, children. Fallon guided the institution through a period of self-evaluation and entrepreneurial growth. The college enjoyed success in several areas, includ- ing:

• completing a five-year, $12 million “Campaign for Potsdam” capital campaign;

• setting records for annual fundraising and re- search and sponsored programs revenue;

• enhancing the academic profile of incoming fresh- man, with the average SAT score rising to 1100 and the high school GPA increasing to 88; and,

• receiving its 10-year reaccredidation from the Middle States Association of College and Schools.

104 2005 EMU FOOTBALL EMU VICE PRESIDENTS AND REGENTS

EMU VICE PRESIDENTS EMU BOARD OF REGENTS

Steve Holda Dr. Donald Loppnow Karen Q. Valvo Thomas W. Sidlik Director of Finance Interim Provost Chair Vice-Chair Academic Affairs

Joseph E. Antonini Jan A. Brandon Courtney O. McAnuff Juanita M. Reid Enrollment Services University Relations

Floyd Clack Philip A. Incarnati

Tom Stevick Jim F. Vick Interim Director Student Affairs Advancement

Sharon J. Rothwell Roy E. Wilbanks

2005 EMU FOOTBALL 105 INTERIM ATHLETICS DIRECTOR BOB ENGLAND

gram for the previous six years. he played football for the University of England, the longtime director of rec- Michigan. He graduated from Michigan reation and intramurals at EMU, was with a bachelor of science degree in edu- named by interim president Craig Willis. cation in 1966 and earned his master’s In making the announcement, Willis degree from Michigan in 1968. When he said, “Eastern Michigan University is for- was hired to head up the recreation de- tunate to have an administrator with the partment at EMU in 1968 it was part of experience and credentials Bob England the athletic department. brings to this position. For 37 years he “I’ve had a very close relationship with has run one of the most outstanding rec- athletics and spent many years in athlet- reation and intramural programs in the ics,” England said. “I’m looking forward country. He is personally recognized as a to working with the great student athletes national leader in the field.” and coaches that make up the program. Willis said, “The connection between I am honored and humbled to be asked.” athletics and recreation is a natural. As I England continues to serve as director sought input regarding a transition plan, of recreation and intramurals in addition Bob’s name kept coming up. He’s highly to serving as interim athletic director. respected throughout the University and England is married to Jill Greenstreet community. I’m confident he will provide England, an educational consultant who excellent leadership for the program.” earned her master’s degree from EMU Bob England was named Interim Direc- England, a native of Ypsilanti, is no and her bachelor’s and Ph.D. from the tor of Athletics on April 26, 2005 following stranger to intercollegiate athletics. Af- in Ann Arbor. They the departure of Dr. David Diles, who had led the Eastern Michigan University pro- ter graduating from Ypsilanti High School, have one son, Rob, 36. EMU HEAD COACHES

Karen Baird Kim Berrington Pamela Besteman Charles Branch Roger Coryell Softball Volleyball Rowing Wrestling

Bruce Cunningham Brad Fairchild Jeff Genyk Scott Hall Peter Limm Bob Maybouer Men’s Golf Men’s Track/CC Football Women’s Soccer M&W Swimming Women’s Track/XC

Suzy Merchant Charles E. Ramsey Buck Smith Steve Wilce TBD TBD Women’s Men’s Basketball Diving Women’s Gymnastics Women’s Golf Women’s Tennis 106 2005 EMU FOOTBALL EMU ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Faculty Athletics Representative Assistant Equipment Manager Equipment Manager Howard Bunsis Bryan Cornn Darrell Hallberg

Howard Bunsis, a professor of accounting in Bryan Cornn is in his second year as Darrell Hallberg is in his second year the Eastern Michigan University College of Busi- the assistant equipment manager for the as the equipment manager for the East- ness, is in his third year as the faculty athletics Eastern Michigan University athletics de- ern Michigan University athletics depart- representative at Eastern Michigan University. partment. ment. He was appointed by then-EMU President Samuel The 26-year-old Cornn (6-6-79) is a The 26-year-old Hallberg (3-17-79) A. Kirkpatrick. has served as the director of athletic In his position as the faculty athletics repre- native of Athens, Ohio and graduated sentative, Bunsis is responsible for reviewing poli- from Athens High School in 1997. He went equipment and athletics facilities at South cies and procedures concerning student-athlete on to earn three degrees at Ohio Univer- Carolina State University in Orangeburg, welfare, academic integrity and rules compliance. sity, completing his bachelor’s degree in S.C. since July 2002. As part of his duties, Bunsis also sits on the Mid- business administration in marketing in Prior to that he was a graduate as- American Conference committee for faculty rep- 2001, his master’s in business adminis- sistant equipment manager at the Uni- resentatives. tration in 2002 and his master’s in sports versity of South Carolina for one year The 45-year-old-Bunsis (11-2-59) is a 1981 administration in 2003. (2002). Hallberg was also an equipment graduate of the Wharton School of Business at intern with the Indianapolis Colts of the the University of . He went on to For the past two years Cornn was earn his juris doctor at Fordham School of Law in the director of basketball operations for NFL from May-August 2000 and was a 1984. He completed work on his master’s degree the Ohio men’s basketball program. He student equipment manager at the Uni- in business administration in the Graduate School was a graduate assistant in the equip- versity of South Carolina from 1999-2001. of Business at the University of Chicago in 1987 ment room at Ohio in 2001-02, served as Hallberg is responsible for the and added his Ph.D. in 1993 at the University of a sales intern with the NBA’s Cleveland equipment needs of EMU’s 21 varsity Chicago in 1993. Cavaliers in the summer of 2002 and was sports and their coaches. He orders and Since the fall of 1998, Bunsis has been a maintains equipment and uniforms, and professor in EMU’s College of Business. He was a marketing intern with the an assistant professor in accounting in the Edwin in the summer of 2000. During his un- is also responsible for overseeing EMU’s L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist dergraduate years, Cornn was the head contract with its official outfitter, Adidas. University from 1991-98 and in 1990-91 he was manager of the men’s basketball team. He also works on inventory control, an instructor in accounting in the Graduate School Cornn is a member of the Athletic purchasing decisions, safety issues, NCAA of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). compliance and event operations. Bunsis is also an accomplished writer, pub- A native of Columbia, S.C., Hallberg lishing several features in professional journals, completed his bachelor’s degree in sports including The Journal of Financial Economics, The administration at the University of South Journal of Applied Business Research and The Journal of Accounting, Ethics and Public Policy. Carolina in 2001. As an undergraduate During his EMU tenure, Bunsis has been the at USC, worked the 2001 and 2002 recipient of the 2001-02 Ronald Collins Distin- Outback Bowls and the College World guished Teaching Award, the 2001 College of Series. Business Teaching Excellence Award, the 2000 Hallberg is a member of the Athletic College of Business Research Excellence Award Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). and the 1999, 2000 and 2003 University Gold Medallion Service Award. At SMU, Bunsis was honored for a univer- sity-wide Teaching Award in 1998, an MBA Teaching Award in 1994 and 1998, an Under- graduate Teaching Award in 1995, 1996 and 1998, and a University Community Service Award in 1996. Bunsis and his wife, Barbara (Byers) have two sons: Samuel (4-1-96) and Joshua (6-9-99).

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Athletic Development Director Facilities Supervisor Assistant Athletics Director- Rich Juday Dave Keller Marketing and Promotions Doug Kose Rich Juday is in his second year as the Dave Keller is in his ninth year as a director of athletic development at East- part of the Eastern Michigan University Doug Kose is in his sixth year as a ern Michigan University facilities department and his third as the member of the Eastern Michigan Univer- The 37-year-old Juday (5-31-68) facilities supervisor. sity athletics department and his third as joined the Northwood University staff in Keller (1-20-61) is a native of India- the assistant athletics director for mar- 1998 and over the next five years was napolis, Ind., but grew up in Birmingham, keting and promotions. directly responsible for overseeing all as- Mich., and graduated from Birmingham Kose first joined the EMU staff in 2000 pects of athletics fundraising, including Seaholm High School in 1979. He was an after spending a year as an administra- new donor recruitment, donor services honorable mention All-League and All- and major gift cultivation and solicitation. tive intern at the National Association of He also served as an assistant baseball Area player in both baseball and basket- Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) coach at Northwood for six seasons (1998- ball. in Cleveland, Ohio. 03). Following graduation, Keller at- The 30-year-old Kose (7-19-75) A native of Midland, Mich., Juday was tended Eastern Michigan University and earned his bachelor's degree in business/ a sales and service representative for completed his undergraduate degree in sport management at Baldwin-Wallace Washing Systems Incorporated in 1985. College in 1998 and added his master's Cincinnati, Ohio from 1997-98, and also While at EMU, Keller earned four degree in physical education in athletics served as assistant athletics director at letters as a catcher on the varsity base- administration at Springfield College in Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand ball team and played on two Mid-Ameri- 1999. Rapids, Mich. from 1995-97. can Conference championship teams as A native of Findlay, Ohio, Kose gradu- After earning first-team All-State well as two NCAA Regional qualifying ated from Cory-Rawson High School in baseball honors and a berth on the 1986 teams. 1994 after competing in football, basket- Olympic Festival National Baseball Team as After graduating from EMU, Keller ball and baseball. He was a first-team a shortstop, Juday went on to become an outstanding baseball player at Michigan went on to spend the next 14 years as a Blanchard Valley Conference football State University. baseball coach. He was the freshman player in 1993 and was an academic All- A four-year letterman for the Spartans, baseball coach at Bloomfield Hills League pick in both basketball and base- Juday was the Big Ten batting champion Andover in 1983 and from 1984-88 he ball in 1994. in 1990 with a .405 average. He was also was the junior varsity baseball coach at Kose lives in Ypsilanti with his wife, named to the All-Big Ten and All-Mideast Ann Arbor Huron. From 1988-90 he was Elizabeth and their daughter, Anabel Grace Regional teams in 1990 and was MSU’s the head varsity coach at Dearborn St. (7-28-2004). team captain in 1991. He was the Alphonsus. Freshman of the Year for the Spartans in In 1990, Keller took over the head 1988 and led the team in batting from coaching duties at Ypsilanti High School 1989-91. and served in that capacity through the After graduating from MSU in 1994, 1996 season. He led the Braves to three Juday played professional baseball in the league titles, three county champion- minor league systems of the Chicago Cubs ships and sent numerous players on to (1992) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1993), and played one year in an independent the college ranks. He was named Ann league for the where he led Arbor News Coach of the Year in 1990 the New York-Penn League in batting with and led his Ypsilanti team to a top-10 a .340 average. ranking. Juday and his wife, Kelly (Netzel), have Keller and his wife, Diane (Ferrari), three children: Corey (1-10-96), Kylee (8- have three boys: Joseph (10-27-97) and 5-97) and Shane (8-1-2001). twins, Jacob and Michael (8-26-99).

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Head Strength and Associate Athletics Director- Interim Associate Athletics Director/ Conditioning Coach Internal Affairs Senior Woman Administrator Dave Lawson Mike Malach Suzy Merchant

Dave Lawson is in his fifth year as Mike Malach is in his eighth year as Suzy Merchant is in her first year as the head strength and conditioning coach a member of the Eastern Michigan Uni- the interim associate athletics director/se- at EMU. nior women’s administrator for the Eastern versity athletics department and his first Michigan University athletic department. Lawson (6-4-65) joined the EMU as the director of internal affiars. staff in August 2001 after having spent Merchant’s main role within the department The 37-year-old Malach (12-24-67) continues to be coaching, the 2005-06 sea- the previous seven years as a member joined the EMU staff in September 1998, son marks her eighth season as head coach of the West Virginia University athletic de- after a two-year stint as athletics busi- of the women’s basketball program. partment strength and conditioning staff. ness manager at Southeast Missouri The 36-year-old Merchant (7-26-69) is Lawson first joined the West Virginia the second winningest coach in the State University. He was responsible for University staff as a strength and condi- program’s history. In 2004-05, the Eagles the development and control of the en- tioning graduate assistant in 1994, and recorded the program’s first back-to-back tire athletics budget at Southeast Mis- in 1995, he was promoted to assistant 20-win seasons, posting a school-best 23 souri and he assumed the same respon- victories en route to earning the program’s coach. He was named head skills coor- sibilities at Eastern. first-ever Postseason WNIT Tournament dinator and co-director of the strength and A 1990 graduate of Carroll College bid. Merchant’s squad received votes in the conditioning program in July 2001. in Waukesha, Wisc., Malach went on to ESPN/USA Today/WBCA national poll for the A native of Culloden, W.Va., Lawson first time in school history. earn a master's degree from Eastern earned his bachelor's degree from West In 2003-04, the nation’s 14th young- Virginia Tech in 1991 and added his Kentucky University in 1992. After com- est team captured the program’s first-ever master's degree from West Virginia Uni- pleting his M.A., he joined the University conference title as well as an NCAA Tour- versity in 1995. of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as an assis- nament berth. A preseason seventh over- all pick, the Eagles defied expectations, After graduating from West Virginia tant athletics director from 1992-95. Malach then became a systems en- posting a then-school best 22 overall wins Tech, Lawson was an assistant football and 12 conference victories. Merchant is gineer with Office Technology Company coach and head strength and condition- the first female coach at EMU to win a Mid- ing coach at Milton (W.Va.) High School in March 1995 before moving to Cape American Conference title and was selected (now Cabell Midland). He returned to Girardeau, Mo., as a member of the the BCAM Coach of the Year. West Virginia Tech in 1990 as an assis- Southeast Missouri staff in January 1996. In her first three years at the helm of tant football coach as well as football A native of Denmark, Wisc., Malach the Eagles, she led the squad to three con- secutive winning and .500-or-better con- strength and conditioning coach. In 1991 attended Denmark High School and was a member of the 1985 boys basketball ference seasons for the first time in school he was named the head strength and con- history. ditioning coach for all sports. team that won the Class B state champi- Merchant played four years as a point During his career, he has trained onship. He also participated in baseball guard at Central Michigan University from more than 52 athletes who have been and football as a prep. 1987-91. Merchant was a four-year starter drafted or signed as free agents in the Malach, his wife, Joan, and son, and three-year captain for the Chippewas NFL. While at West Virginia, he worked Brevin (1-8-98), live in Ypsilanti. holding the all-time marks for assists with 463, single-season assists with 156 and tied with five football teams that played in bowl for the single-game assist mark with 11. games, including working with eight All- She also finished her career third-best in Americans. He also worked with the bas- made three-point field goals at 75. ketball teams that appeared in the NCAA After graduating from Central Michigan and NIT postseason tournaments. with a bachelor's degree in 1991, Merchant Lawson lives in Pittsfield Township was the top assistant women's basketball with his wife, Shannon and their two coach at Oakland University for three years daughters, BrittLeigh (12-12-2000) and before taking over at Saginaw Valley. Merchant is married to Brian Wickstrom. Emma (1-21-2002). 2005 EMU FOOTBALL 109 EMU ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Director of Sports Medicine Assistant Athletics Trainer Director of Steve Nordwall Melissa Pohorence Compliance and Certification Melody Reifel-Werner

Steve Nordwall is in his fourth year Melissa Pohorence is in her third year Melody Reifel-Werner is in her ninth as the director of sports medicine for the as an assistant athletics trainer at East- year as a member of the Eastern Michi- Eastern Michigan University athletic de- ern Michigan University. gan University staff and her first as the partment. Pohorence joined EMU in the sum- director of compliance and certification. Nordwall joined the EMU staff after mer of 2003 after serving as a graduate She previously served as the associ- spending the previous five years as an assistant athletics trainer at John Carroll ate athletics director/senior woman ad- assistant trainer for the Kent State Uni- University for the previous three years. ministrator after spending two years as versity athletic program. While completing her master’s de- the assistant athletics director for com- At Kent State, Nordwall worked with gree at John Carroll, Pohorence was as- pliance and the previous four years as the the intercollegiate sports programs and signed to assist with football, men’s bas- coordinator of athletics rules compliance. held direct responsibilities with the foot- ketball and baseball. She completed her The 48-year-old Reifel (3-19-57) has ball and men’s basketball programs. He M.A. in community counseling in 2003, earned both her bachelor's and master's also served as a certified clinical instruc- and she also served as an assistant camp degrees with honors from Eastern Michi- tor in the athletic training education pro- director during summer camps at John gan University. She completed her gram. Carroll. bachelor's degree in marketing and com- A native of Minnetonka, Minn., The 26-year-old Pohorence (12-6-77) munications in 1979 and her master's in Nordwall graduated from Minnehaha earned her bachelor’s degree at Ohio organizational communications in 1998. Academy in 1986. He went on to com- University in 2000 with a major in ath- She is currently pursuing her doctorate in plete his undergraduate degree at North letic training with an emphasis in exer- educational leadership at EMU. Park College in Chicago, Ill. in 1990, and cise physiology. She was a member of Reifel joined Eastern in 1994 to de- followed that with his master’s degree at the dean’s list for academics at Ohio. velop and implement a training program Western Michigan University in 1996. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, for faculty and staff on the online student From 1991-94 Nordwall was the head Pohorence graduated from Lakewood information computer system. Previously, athletic trainer at Triton College in River High School in 1996. Reifel worked as a training consultant for Grove, Ill. He then moved on to Western The Pace Group. Michigan University as a graduate assis- Prior to Reifel's work as a training tant athletic trainer from 1994-96, fol- consultant, she worked as an accounts lowed by a position at the University of manager and sales trainer for GTE in Notre Dame as an assistant athletic trainer both Muskegon, Mich., and Ft. Wayne, during the 1996-97 season. He joined Ind. the Kent State University staff in 1997 as She is a member of the National an assistant athletic trainer and remained Association of Athletics Compliance Co- there until accepting the EMU position. ordinators (NAACC) and the National As- The 36-year-old Nordwall (6-26-68) sociation of Women Athletic Administra- is a certified athletic trainer and a mem- tors (NACWAA). ber of the National Athletic Trainers As- Reifel has two children: Thomas Jo- sociation and the Great Lakes Athletic seph (4-6-84) and Anthony John (8-18- Trainers Association. 85).

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Assistant Sports Information Sports Information Director Assistant Strength and Director Jim Streeter Conditioning Coach Greg Steiner Mike Szerszen

Greg Steiner is in his sixth year with Jim Streeter is in his 32nd year with Mike Szerszen is in his third year as the Eastern Michigan University Sports the Eastern Michigan University Sports an assistant strength and conditioning Information Office and his first as the Information Office, 31 of them as the coach at Eastern Michigan University. He assistant sports information director. director. was named to the position in July, 2003. He will serve as the primary contact Streeter (2-10-48) earned a Prior to joining the EMU staff, for the women’s basketball and volleyball bachelor’s degree from EMU in Decem- Szerszen was an assistant strength and teams, while aiding in game-day help ber 1973, with a major in physical educa- conditioning coach at the U.S. Military with nearly all sports. tion and minors in journalism and history. Academy (Army) the past year. The 24-year-old Steiner (7-1-81) He was sports editor of the student news- The 26-year-old Szerszen (12-28-78) worked as a student sports information paper, , for two years. earned his undergraduate degree in director at EMU for three years. A 2003 After serving a two-year stint as a sports medicine in 2001 from the Univer- graduate of Eastern Michigan University, sportswriter for The Ypsilanti Press, sity of Charleston. he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s Streeter joined EMU as an assistant He was a volunteer strength and con- degree in marketing. sports information director in 1974. He ditioning coach at West Virginia Univer- During his tenure as a student was named SID in August 1975. sity from May, 2000 to May, 2001 before assistant for the EMU sports information Streeter is a member of the College earning his master’s degree in athletic office, Steiner was responsible for the of Sports Information Directors of coaching education in August, 2002. design and development of the athletics America (CoSIDA) and was a member of While working on his master’s, Szerszen department Web site, as well as most of the publications committee for four was a graduate assistant strength and the office’s publications. years. He was the secretary of the Detroit conditioning coach at WVU from May, Steiner worked the past four years Sports Broadcasters and Writers Asso- 2001 to July, 2002. (2001-2005) for WOHL television in Lima, ciation (DSBWA) from 1990-94 after Szerszen then moved on to Army in Ohio, as co-host of the Friday Night serving as vice president for one year. July, 2002, as an assistant strength and Frenzy and The Ottawa Oil Pre-Game Streeter was selected as one of nine conditioning coach where he supervised Show, a local high school sports show. He Media Marshals for the 2004 Ryder Cup and oversaw the operation of a 6,000- completed an internship at Bluffton Col- Golf competition at Oakland Hills Country square foot weight room. lege during the summer of 2002, where Club. He was also inducted into the EMU A native of Wheeling, W.Va., Szerszen he assisted with the day-to-day opera- Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004. lettered in baseball at Wheeling Central tions of the sports information office. A native of Albion, Mich., Streeter High School. A native of Bluffton, Ohio, Steiner graduated from Albion High School in graduated from Bluffton High School in 1966. He earned two varsity letters in 1999. He is a member of the College baseball and two in basketball at Albion Sports Information Directors of America High. He served as president of the (CoSIDA) and the MAC News Media As- Varsity Club his senior year and vice- sociation (MNMA). president of the junior and senior classes. Streeter and his wife, Mary, live in Ypsilanti and have three sons: Andrew (4-8-77), twins Michael and David (4-4- 79), and two granddaughters, Isabel (1- 3-99) and Annaliese (7-28-03).

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Associate Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletics Trainer Associate Athletics Director- Bill Tuscany Masayasu Takaiwa External Affairs Steve Watson Bill Tuscany is in his 20th year as a Masayasu Takaiwa is in his third year member of the Eastern Michigan Univer- as an staff athletics trainer at Eastern Steve Watson is in his fifth year as an athlet- sity sports medicine staff, having been Michigan University. ics director at Eastern Michigan University and his promoted to associate head athletic trainer Takaiwa joined the EMU staff in fall first as the director of external affairs. in September 2001. In addition, Tuscany of 2003 after spending the past year at Watson joined the department in June, 2001 as assistant athletics director for facilities and was serves as a lecturer and clinical instructor Lake Superior State University. promoted to associate athletics director for inter- in EMU's accredited athletic training cur- The 33-year-old Takaiwa (7-9-72) nal affairs, Sept. 24, 2002. riculum. has also served as a graduate assistant His current responsibilities include sports A 1973 Eastern Michigan University athletics trainer at Kent State University administration for baseball, men’s basketball, graduate, Tuscany earned his master's (Aug. 2000-May 2002), and was an in- volleyball, men’s and women’s track, and cross country. Watson is also responsible for oversee- from EMU in 1976. tern athletics training student at Niagara ing facility management and game/event opera- Before joining the EMU athletics de- University (2001). During his undergradu- tions, the equipment and strength and condition- partment, Tuscany was the head athlet- ate years at the University of Nebraska at ing staffs as well as being in charge of human ics trainer at Lewis University in Omaha, Takaiwa was an athletics train- resources within the athletics department. Romeoville, Ill., from 1976-86. In addi- ing student (Aug. 1997-May 2000). He Prior to joining the EMU athletics staff, tion to his training duties at Lewis, also served as an athletics training stu- Watson was the director of marketing and promo- tions at the University of Dayton for two years. Tuscany was the director of the Emer- dent at Dodge City Community College While at Dayton, Watson was responsible for gency Medical Service, an associate pro- (Aug. 1996-May 1997). the marketing and promotions of the entire inter- fessor in physical education and from Takaiwa attended the Goto College collegiate sports programs. He helped in the sale 1981-86 he was the chairman of the of Medical Arts and Sciences in of corporate sponsorships and the partnership physical education department. Kanagawa, Japan, from 1991-94, before programs that reached a yearly best of $750,000. A member of the National Athletic attending the University of Nebraska at Prior to his stint at Dayton, Watson was a marketing intern and later promoted to the assis- Trainers’ Association (NATA), Tuscany Omaha from 1994-96, Dodge City Com- tant director of marketing and promotions position also serves as a certified examiner for munity College from 1996-97 and com- at the University of Georgia for one year. the NATA’s Board of Certification. pleting his bachelor’s degree in physical The 35-year-old Watson (4-16-68) is a native The 54-year-old Tuscany (1-8-51) education at the University of Nebraska of Detroit and grew up in Franklinville, N.Y. and his wife, Carol, have a daughter, at Omaha in 2000. He added his master After an outstanding high school career, Watson went on to earn two varsity basketball Sarah (9-23-81). of arts in sport and recreation at Kent letters at Rutgers University before transferring State Univeristy in May 2002. to Bowling Green State University where he let- Takaiwa is certified with the National tered for two seasons. He completed his under- Athletic Trainers’ Association, the Michi- graduate work at BGSU in 1990 after earning that gan Athletics Trainers’ Society and the school’s men’s basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association. Year Award as a senior. He started on two BGSU teams that participated in two National Invitation Tournaments. From 1991-1996, Watson played for a host of professional international basketball teams in France, Portugal and Taiwan. Watson returned to the and completed work on his master’s of sports admin- istration degree in 1998 at Ohio University. Watson and his wife, Ann, have three chil- dren: Abby (12-18-94), Allison (8-5-98) and Jack- son (6-11-01).

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Since the 1991 season, Eastern of employment as by the Huron Indian A LOOK BACK AT EMU’S LOGOS Michigan University athletic teams have tribe. A L B EMU’ L gone by the nickname "Eagles." The runner-up name in that contest The Eagles name was officially was Pioneers. adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU EMU began investigating the appro- Board of Regents voted to replace the priateness of its Huron Indian logo after 1929-1991 existing Huron nickname and logo with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights the new one. issued a report in October 1988 suggest- EMU originally went by the nick- ing that all schools using such logos drop names "Normalites," "Men from Ypsi" them. The report indicated that the use and various other titles through the years of Native American names, logos and before "Hurons" was adopted in 1929. mascots for athletic teams promoted The "Hurons" first came into being racial stereotypes. At that time, four 1991-1994 as the result of a contest sponsored by colleges, 62 high schools and 33 junior the Men's Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of high/middle schools in Michigan used TM that year, a three-person committee, Indian logos or names. composed of Dr. Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer The EMU Board of Regents voted to Lyman and Professor Bert Peet, selected replace the Huron name with Eagles, the name "Hurons" from the many en- taken from three recommendations from tries in the contest. a committee charged with supplying a 1995-2001 The name was submitted by two new nickname. The other two final names students, Gretchen Borst and George submitted were Green Hornets and Ex- Hanner. press. Hanner was working at the Huron The logos pictured below are the Hotel at the time of the contest and was current EMU Athletic Department logos. no doubt as much influenced by his place

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2003-PRESENT

EASTERN EAGLES FIGHT SONG EMU ALMA MATER GO G REEN

"Eastern Eagles, hats off to you! Eastern, sacred Alma Mater to your Go Green, roll up the score. Fight, fight, fight for ole EMU. name we shall be true. Go Green, let's get some more. Look to the sky, the Eagles will fly, Ever marching on to victory, we'll Raise a cheer for old Green and White. the bravest we'll defy. stand by to see you through, Let's show them we came here to fight. ... Rah,rah, rah!" Softly floating on the breeze, Go Green, vic'try we'll claim. verdant green with white of snow, Go Green, let's win this game. "Hold that line for ole Green and White. This our banner we will carry in our We'll always fight for old EMU. Sons and daughters show your might. hearts whe'er we go. Come on and let's go Green! So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU and vic-tor-y!"

2005 EMU FOOTBALL 113 RYNEARSON STADIUM

NAME Rynearson Stadium was named for the late Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., who coached football at Eastern Michigan for 26 seasons. His teams compiled a record of 114-58-15. In one six-year period, from 1925-30, Rynearson’s teams won 40 games, tied two and lost just four. CAPACITY Capacity of Rynearson Stadium is 30,200. The stadium originally held 15,500, but additional seating and lighting were added in 1974 when the now-defunct Detroit Wheels used the facility for their games. The additional seating in 1974 brought the capacity to 22,227. During the summer of 1992, seat- ing was added on the east side to bring capacity to the current total of 30,200. Standing room is available in the south end zone, allowing for crowds larger than the listed capacity. FIRST GAME The first game played in Rynearson Sta- dium was Sept. 27, 1969, when EMU upset the University of Akron, 10-3. DEDICATED The stadium was dedicated Oct. 25, 1969, when EMU lost, 17-7, to the Univer- sity of Tampa. COST Approximate cost of Rynearson Stadium was $1.4 million when it was built in 1969. A major renovation project, which included installation of a StadiaTurf field, a new team Att. Date Result Opponent building, an additional 10,000-plus seats, 1. 25,009 Sept. 16, 1995 W, 51-6 UNLV new bathroom facilities and concession stands, an expanded press box and state- 2. 24,622 Oct. 27, 1990 L, 2-16 Central Michigan * of-the-art scoreboard were added in 1991 3. 23,083 Sept. 23, 1995 W, 31-20 Ohio * and 1992 at a cost of approximately $13 4. 23,003 Oct. 22, 1988 L, 24-31 Western Michigan * million. 5. 22,898 Oct. 7, 1995 W, 34-24 Central Michigan * 6. 22,309 Oct. 23, 1993 L, 20-21 Western Michigan * PLAYING S URFACE The playing field was originally natural 7. 22,136 Oct. 8, 1988 L, 6-20 Central Michigan * grass. A sand-filled artificial surface, 8. 21,245 Oct. 6, 1984 T, 16-16 Central Michigan * StadiaTurf, was installed in 1991. The 9. 21,027 Oct. 7, 1989 W, 31-14 Toledo * StadiaTurf surface was replaced in May 10. 20,211 Sept. 5, 1992 L, 9-27 Akron * 1998, by an AstroTurf artificial surface. A 11. 20,205 Nov. 14, 1987 W, 38-18 Bowling Green * FieldTurf surface was installed in the sum- 12. 20,076 Sept. 22, 1984 L, 13-16 Ohio * mer of 2005. 13. 19,963 Oct. 4, 2003 L, 3-31 Western Michigan * 14. 19,628 Sept. 27, 2003 L, 13-37 Maryland PRESS BOX The press box is located on the top of the 15. 19,415 Nov. 11, 1995 L, 13-23 Western Michigan * west-side stands. A second level was added 16. 19,411 Oct. 27, 1984 L, 10-17 Ball State * as part of the latest renovations. The 17. 18,920 Oct. 2, 2004 W, 37-34 Buffalo* working media utilize the lower level while 18. 18,764 Sept. 27, 1986 L, 16-20 Kent State* the top level is the University hospitality 19. 18,094 Oct. 3, 1992 L, 7-24 Miami * area for the stadium. 20. 17,750 Oct. 2, 2004 L, 41-45 Idaho LOCKER ROOMS 21. 17,732 Sept. 8, 1990 W, 27-24 Western Michigan * The EMU locker room is located in the 22. 17,600 Oct. 25, 1969 L, 7-17 Tampa (Stadium Dedication) team building at the north end of the 23. 17,459 Nov. 3, 1984 W, 20-18 Kent State * stadium. The visitor's locker room is located 24. 17,360 Oct. 16, 1971 T, 0-0 Eastern Kentucky below the stands on the west side of the 25. 17,252 Sept. 5, 1987 W, 35-20 Youngstown State stadium. * Mid-American Conference Game 114 2005 EMU FOOTBALL EMU CONVOCATION CENTER

TALE OF THE TAPE THE CONVOCATION CENTER

Cost - $ 29.6 million

Square Feet - 204,316

Seating Capacity (Basketball) - 8,824 Seating Capacity (Other Events) - 9,512

Building Time Frame - Construction Started: 1996 Dedication: December 12, 1998

Design/Build Team - Barton-Malow Company

Architects - Rossetti Associates of Birmingham/ The Argos Group

The volleyball teams. The EMU wrestling team Eastern Michi- has held several dual meets on the arena gan University floor. Convocation The Convocation Center has also Center, in its served as the site for two Mid-American seventh sea- Conference Championships. EMU hosted son as the the 2000 MAC Gymnastics Championship crown jewel of and the 2002 MAC Wrestling Champion- EMU athletics, ship. The arena has been the host site opened up a for four first-round MAC Women’s Basket- new era of ex- ball Tournament games, three first-round citement on the west campus of EMU in MAC Volleyball Tournament games and one the fall of 1998. first-round game for the men’s basketball The state-of-the-art, $29-million facil- squad. ity is the result of a decade-long effort to Along with their commitment to EMU ketball and volleyball coaching staffs. The improve and upgrade University facilities Athletics, the Convocation Center staff has EMU Sports Information Office, as well as and followed closely the opening of the brought some of the finest entertainers offices for the Convocation Center staff, $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library on the in the world to Ypsilanti. The Convo has are located on the office level. main campus. hosted concerts by the Black Crowes, In- The main athletic training room and Construction of the Convocation Cen- digo Girls, Godsmack, Smashmouth, office space for EMU’s sports medicine staff ter began in the spring of 1997 and culmi- Ludacris, Toby Keith, Matchbox Twenty, is located on the arena level as are strength nated with its grand opening, Dec. 9, Goo Goo Dolls and John Mayer. The Con- and conditioning facilities and equipment 1998, with a men’s basketball game against vocation Center is also the site for EMU’s rooms. the University of Michigan in front of a spring and winter commencement cer- There is no doubt that the Convoca- crowd of 7,647. emonies. Among other events that have tion Center has become a special place for Since its opening, the Convocation taken place include numerous youth sport- athletic events, but there is a warm spot Center has served as home court for the ing competitions, high school commence- in the hearts of Eastern Michigan fans for Eagles’ men’s and women’s basketball and ments, trade shows, job fairs, conventions, , the home for men’s charity and community awareness events and women’s basketball games for 43 as well as a circus. years. The 204,316-square-foot facility fea- Bowen was built in 1955 at a cost of tures three user-friendly levels — arena, $1.25 million. The facility has 79,529 square concourse and office — and three seating feet of floor space and includes an eight- configurations to maximize crowd capac- laps-to-the-mile indoor track. An additional ity and space usage. The largest seating 9,394 square feet, along with new per- capacity is for center-stage entertainment manent seating, a new court and upgrad- activities, with 9,500 seats available. The ing of the facility was completed in 1982 capacity for basketball games is approxi- at a cost of $506,938. mately 8,800. Bowen still serves as home to EMU’s EMU’s athletic administration is located track teams and also serves as a practice on the office level, along with offices for facility for many of Eastern’s varsity squads. the EMU football, men’s and women’s bas-

2005 EMU FOOTBALL 115 YPSILANTI - “PRIDE. DIVERSITY. HERITAGE.”

ABOUT YPSILANTI representative in From rolling, tree-filled suburban Congress for the Michigan neighborhoods to a vibrant urban center, Territory, urged the the Ypsilanti area accommodates every building of a federal lifestyle. Affordable housing, access to highway from Detroit to state-of-the art medical care facilities and Chicago, to be known as excellent schools provide a high standard the Chicago Road. The of living. Low interest rates, reduced surveying crew, following property tax and Ypsilanti’s central location the Sauk Indian trail, put between Ann Arbor and Detroit have all the crossing of the Huron worked together to create one of the River nearly a mile north state’s strongest housing markets. of Woodruff’s Grove. In 1825, three prominent settlers combined portions of their own land to form the original plat for a new settlement at the crossing, which was named for the Greek Patriot General of the river, along the Chicago Road (later Demetrius Ypsilanti. When a fire destroyed called Congress Street, now Michigan the school at Woodruff’s Grove, that small Avenue). Both business districts continued settlement was abandoned in favor of to develop and diversify, resulting in a Ypsilanti. considerable rivalry between the two Travel from Detroit by stagecoach which still exists to some extent today. became possible in 1830, and by 1832 Over the years, Ypsilanti grew and three stage lines served Ypsilanti. In 1835, flourished. The early development of the the military road to Chicago was officially community was influenced and enhanced opened, with new towns springing up by the presence of the river and its along its length. Three years later the abundant water power. railroad from Detroit reached Ypsilanti. The As the years progressed the river first wood frame depot was built in 1838; industries of the mid to late 19th century two decades later, a large brick masonry yielded to manufacturing, and mills gave station was constructed. way to auto related commerce which Adjacent to the depot, a small became the major economic force. commercial district arose east of the river In 1941, Ford Motor Company built a known, then and now, as Depot Town. plant in Willow Run. That plant was quickly Most of the structures still standing in converted to wartime production when Depot Town today were built within three the United States entered World War II. decades following mid-19th century. The famous B-24 bombers rolled off the A second business district developed Willow Run assembly line one every 55 shortly after Depot Town on the west side minutes. YPSILANTI’S HISTORY (History is courtesy of the Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce) Ypsilanti is located where an old Indian trail crossed the Huron River and was, long before the coming of the white man, the camping and burial ground for several native American tribes. In 1809, three French explorers built a log structure on the west bank of an Indian trading post which was one of the earliest structures in the vast, sparsely populated Michigan territory, whose citizens, including soldiers in forts, numbered just 4,762. Gabriel Godfrey, proprietor of the trading post, was followed in 1823 by Benjamin Woodruff who, along with several companions, established a small settlement on the river a mile south of the post, naming it Woodruff’s Grove, the first settlement in Washtenaw County. In 1824, Father Gabriel Richard,

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At Eastern course work which includes five clinical ex- Michigan Univer- perience courses. In their final semester sity, the philoso- each athletic training student completes phy of the Sports a 15-week internship at an affiliated intern- Medicine staff is ship site. Upon completion of the program, two-fold: to pro- all athletic training students must pass the vide a high stan- national certification examination prior to dard of medical advancing into their careers or continuing care through ef- on in their education as an athletic trainer. fective preventive It is our on-going mission to constantly and management re-evaluate the roles and responsibilities of programs, and to our program in order to best exceed the facilitate an effec- expectation and needs of our student tive post-injury re- population. The interaction between the habilitation pro- sports medicine staff, the student-ath- cess for a safe re- letes, and the athletic training education turn to competi- program creates a productive atmosphere tion. In all cases, which enhances both the student-athlete the ultimate well- experience and athletic training students’ being of each stu- clinical education. dent-athlete is considered our number one prior- ity, not only while they compete at Eastern Michigan University, but dur- ing their lifetime as well. The Sports Medicine staff op- erates out of three Head Athletic Graduate Assistant The Eastern Michigan University Sports campus athletic training facilities in the Trainer Athletic Trainer Medicine Department has a long history and Convocation Center, Bowen Field House Steve Nordwall, Matthew Renner, reputation for excellence in the health care and the Rynearson Stadium team build- MS, ATC ATC of student-athletes and the education of ing. athletic training students. Founding prac- Each of the athletic training facilities titioners Gary Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. contain taping and practice preparation Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of first-class areas, treatment and rehabilitative equip- prevention, management and rehabilitation ment, and physician exam areas that al- of athletic injuries for all student-athletes. low for daily, on-campus physician care for Although the department continues to athletic injuries and illnesses. Our facilities grow, its primary mission remains the same. provide an appropriate environment for More than 500 student-athletes partici- the care of our student-athletes and pating in intercollegiate athletics receive serves as a proper clinical education venue comprehensive health care from an expan- for our athletic training students Head Family Orthopedic Practice Team Physician sive sports medicine team. In the fall of 1997, the Athletic Educa- Team Physician Bruce Miller, M.D. The Eastern Michigan University Sports tion Training Program became accredited David Alvarez, D.O. Medicine staff is led by Team Physician Dr. by the Commission on Accreditation of Al- David Alvarez, Orthopedic Team Physicians lied Health Education Programs. Students Dr. Wally Roeser and Dr. Bruce Miller, and who are accepted into the education pro- Head Athletic Trainer Steve Nordwall. Ad- gram must demonstrate not only excel- ditionally, the staff consists of two primary lence in the athletic training room, but in care sports medicine fellows, three full-time the classroom as well. staff athletic trainers, two full-time athletic The academic workload of the educa- training clinical educators, four graduate as- tion program is based heavily in the sci- sistant athletic trainers and the team den- ences and includes courses in human tist. Our sports medicine staff works in con- anatomy, physiology, physics, chemistry, junction with various medical professionals biomechanics, kinesiology and exercise within the community who provide nutri- physiology. Academic and clinical instruc- Head Orthopedic Team Dentist tional, dental, vision and other specialized tors monitor the athletic training students Team Physician Tom Slade, D.D.S. services for our student-athletes. as they progress through the required Wally Roeser, M.D.

2005 EMU FOOTBALL 117 EMU STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

An eagle by definition is a large bird of prey GOAL SETTING AND EVALUATION noted for its strength, size, keenness of vision Football players will sit down three times per and powers of flight. These are skills that can year to set individual goals for the end of winter only develop in the right setting and environ- conditioning, summer conditioning and post- ment. season. Each athlete has his own personal goal At Eastern Michigan University, it is the job of booklet to monitor gains. The goals are used as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Dave a method of monitoring the student-athletes and Lawson and Assistant Coaches Mike Szerszen to providing them with a target to attain in training guide student-athletes down the path that will to help improve their performance on the field. help them develop those and other skills that will our hard work and commitment to excellence, we Student-athletes will be tested three times per allow them to excel in competition. believe we can achieve that goal. year. These tests help our staff to evaluate their The main focus of the EMU strength and condi- strengths and weaknesses. Testing will include tioning program is to develop the complete stu- the following at various points in the year: bench STRENGTH TRAINING dent-athlete. This is achieved through a pro- press, squat, hang clean, vertical jump, 1.5-mile This is the foundation of all of our training. gram that is not based solely on weight training, run, 16 x 110 yard sprints, 15 second bag jumps, Improvements in all areas begin here. We use but rather on the development of all aspects of 20-yard shuttle, 10-yard sprint, 225-lb bench systematic periodization planning when developing athletic performance. Everything that is incor- press reps max, body fat percentage, sit and our strength program. We use many compound porated into the training program is geared to- reach flexibility, height and weight. wards enhancing success on the playing field. movements and isolate muscle groups with Areas of focus include , agility, strength, machines and specific dumbbell exercises. We quickness, flexibility, explosive power, sports nu- focus on working many different joint angles. We trition and mental toughness. use as many different training variables and a One major area of focus is the development of mix of training philosophies to attain our goals. running speed and quickness. Great focus is By training in this manner we can avoid being placed on strength development, flexibility and one-dimensional which will help us eliminate proper running mechanics. The goal is to produce plateaus and staleness in training. Core lifts strong physical athletes who improve their foot include: bench press, squat and hang clean. speed and quickness. Many injury prevention exercises are implemented While every athletic program lifts during the as well.” year, EMU student-athletes will also participate in year-round conditioning. The strength and SPEED AND AGILITY conditioning staff push the student-athletes to We believe speed and agility drills should be excel throughout a continually physically and utilized every time we work out. We incorporate mentally demanding program. some form of speed or agility drills into every “We believe highly competitive athletes should COACHING STAFF workout. The reason for this philosophy is to never get out-of-shape,” Lawson said. “Our work- provide constant reinforcement so that we can outs are intense and designed to challenge our achieve maximum speed and quickness. Speed athletes to surpass levels they have not yet and agility is separated into long and short achieved. Because of this aggressive training distances. Examples of speed drills include we help develop not only a physically tougher resistive runs with harnesses and chutes, stance athlete, but also a mentally tougher one who and start drills, running mechanics, form running excels in competition. Our goal is simple ... to be and competitive sprints. Some of our agility drills the best conditioned and physically toughest team include: cone drills, speed ladders, dot and t- in the country.” drills, 20-yard shuttles, ladder runs, reactive drills, Physically developing athletes is a year-round jump rope and quick feet drills. endeavor. During the season, football players at EMU will spend as much time with the strength David Lawson, Mike Szerszen, and conditioning coaches as they do on the field CONDITIONING SCCC SCCC with their position coaches. We believe that great athletes should never Head Coach Assistant Coach “A highly motivated athlete is a program’s great- get out-of-shape. We will condition year-round. est asset,” Lawson said. “We strive for excel- Of course, the intensity of the conditioning will EMU Strength lence both mentally and physically. We have in- be dictated by what we are doing during that Training Philosophy dividual goal meetings prior to each segment of period of training or at that point in the season. our training. Short and long-term goals are set During the season, conditioning will be short and and we work diligently to achieve them. brief as it will be during the winter conditioning “The philosophy here at EMU is to “Our athletes at EMU are second to none in period. During the summer preseason training train the student-athletes in an terms of their hard work and effort,” Lawson period, conditioning will be very intense as we added. “We work hard, but have fun in the pro- prepare for the season and as we acclimate for organized and systematic manner to cess. The camaraderie and work ethic they de- the heat of two-a-day practices during August. develop all elements of athletic velop in the weight room carries over directly to Forms of conditioning include: 1.5 mile run, 110- performance. Training is performed their success on the field.” yard sprints, step down sprints ranging in Strength and conditioning at EMU is a full-time distances from 100 yards to 10 yards, position in a highly intense manner which commitment. There is no such thing as being a specific conditioning, gassers and half gassers, develops a high level of mental part-time champion. At EMU, the eventual goal and 300-yard shuttle and ladder runs. All toughness and pride to be the best.” of all athletes is to be successful on the Mid- conditioning runs have goal times that the student- American Conference and national level. Through athletes must meet. – Dave Lawson

118 2005 EMU FOOTBALL STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES

CHAMPS/LIFE Athlete Day, a Senior Rec- SKILLS PRO- ognition event is held to GRAM honor those who have In 1991, the completed degree require- NCAA Foundation ments for graduation and/ created the or completed eligibility. CHAMPS/Life Skills Program (Chal- ATHLETIC lenging Athletes’ EXCELLENCE Minds for Personal The Student Athlete Success) to pro- Advisory Council (SAAC) as- vide a total development program for stu- sists in the communication dent-athletes. The program supports stu- and program development dent development initiatives to enhance among the student-ath- the quality of the student-athlete experi- letes. Representatives ence within the university setting. East- from all 21 teams meet Members of the Student Athlete Advisory Council at the ern Michigan University has been a proud monthly to discuss their ex- SASS Kick-off event at Big Bob’s LakeHouse member since 1996. The CHAMPS/Life Skills periences at EMU. Program Commitments include five compo- Coaches attend the meetings to update supplemental drugs and drug and alcohol nents: the group with information regarding their awareness. team’s goals and schedule. Committees ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE enable SAAC to make a positive impact on CAREER DEVELOPMENT Achieving academic success is an inte- the student-athletes’ through working to- SASS works closely with the Office of gral piece of being a part of the EMU ath- ward the common goal of an equitable de- Career Services to provide programs related letics family. The Athletics Department cu- partment and to improve the well-being of to the student-athletes’ career develop- mulative GPA entering the 2004-2005 aca- the student-athletes. ment needs. Topic areas include: résumé demic year is 3.02. Throughout the year, preparation, cover letters and job search topics related to academic skill building are PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT strategies. Efforts are being made to de- taught and discussed through individual The personal development programming velop a network between the EMU stu- weekly appointments. These topics in- comes from a partnership between SASS dent-athletes and members of the E-Club. clude: time management, note-taking, and the EMU Athletic Training Office. A Peer This information provided by former EMU reading comprehension, learning styles, Leader Resource Group comprised of stu- student-athletes would enable the current test preparation and stress reducers. dent-athletes has been formed to serve as student-athletes to apply for part-time jobs, A class to enable freshmen student-ath- an information/referral base to answer any internships, summer jobs and full-time em- letes to have a successful transition to col- questions or concerns that EMU student- ployment through the development of an lege is offered in the fall semester. Topic athletes may have. Also, A Peer Leader employer data bank. areas covered in the three-credit class in- Advisory Board meets the peer leaders to clude: transition from high school to col- assist them and to keep in contact with COMMUNITY SERVICE lege, campus/community resources, infor- their needs. Programming areas include To enhance the EMU Life Skills program, mation gathering resources, goal-setting, leadership development, information about Athletics Director David Diles implemented academic skill-building, understanding diver- the Eagle Outreach Program. Its goal is to sity, educational interface student-athletes with the local planning, inter- EMU community, providing services in many viewing with the areas. Every team, including the adminis- media and get- tration completes a community service ting involved with each year. the career choice Also, through the student organization, process. SAAC, team representatives participate in Student-ath- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw letes who have County, canned food drive to benefit the achieved excel- local food bank, Halloween and Valentine’s lence in their aca- Day visits to area hospitals and care cen- demic perfor- ters, the Reading Eagles Program which mance are rec- provides the opportunity to visit area el- ognized at the ementary schools and stress the importance annual Scholar of reading, and Jock Jamz, a lip-synch con- Athlete Awards test among the teams to raise money for Ceremony. organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sis- Also, in con- ters of Washtenaw County. junction with Na- Student athletes from the softball team at Jock Jams, tional Student- which was held at Bowen Field House.

2005 EMU FOOTBALL 119 NCAA COMPLIANCE

THE INITIAL ELIGIBILITY CLEARINGHOUSE UNOFFICIAL VISITS

WHAT IS THE INITIAL ELIGIBILITY CLEARINGHOUSE? If you intend to participate in Division I athletics as a freshman, you must CAN I PAY MY OWN WAY TO VISIT A COLLEGE CAMPUS? register with and be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. You may visit an institution’s campus at your own expense an unlimited number of times before your senior year of high school and continuing in Your high school counselor should provide you with the student-release your senior year. This is an unofficial visit. form and a red brochure titled, Making Sure You Are Eligible to Participate in College Sports. WHAT CAN THE SCHOOL GIVE ME WHEN I GO ON AN UNOFFICIAL VISIT? HOW DO I REGISTER WITH THE CLEARINGHOUSE? A maximum of three complimentary admissions to a campus athletic event in Complete the student-release form and mail the top (white) copy of the which that school’s team is competing, issued through a pass list only. Such form to the Clearinghouse along with the registration fee or register online complimentary admissions are for the exclusive use of the prospect and at www.NCAAClearinghouse.net. You should apply for certification after those persons accompanying him on the visit. They can be issued only on your junior year in high school if you are sure you wish to participate in an individual game basis. intercollegiate athletics as a freshman at a Division I or II institution. If you PHONE CALLS AND CONTACTS fail to submit all required documents, your incomplete file will be discarded after three years, requiring you to pay a new fee if certification is re- quested after that time. WHO CAN CALL ME ON THE PHONE? WHEN? HOW OFTEN? Faculty members and coaches are permitted to call you once during the WHAT ELSE DOES THE CLEARINGHOUSE NEED TO CERTIFY ME? month of March of your junior year (all sports other than football). Football may call you once during the month of May of your junior year. Additional After graduation and before school closes for the summer, your high school calls may be made after July 1 of your junior year (all sports other than must send the Clearinghouse a copy of your final transcript that confirms football and basketball), June 21 for basketball and September 1 for foot- graduation from high school. You must also have your ACT or SAT scores ball. After that date, a coach or faculty member can call you or your sent to the Clearinghouse. parents or legal guardian once a week. Boosters are not permitted to call. In sports other than football, it is permissible to make one in-person, off HOW DO I HAVE MY TEST SCORES SENT TO THE CLEARINGHOUSE? campus recruiting contact with you during the month of April of your junior Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. You can accom- year, then again once per week after July 1 during a contact period, limited plish this by marking code 9999 as one of the institutions to receive your to three. Football is permitted to do so beginning September 1 and is limited scores, or submit a request for an “Additional Score Report” to the appro- to six during a contact period. priate testing agency. Effective August 1, 2005 .... WHEN ARE COACHES ALLOWED UNLIMITED CALLS TO ME? For prospective student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution on or At the following times: during the five days immediately before your official after August 1, 2005, you must meet the new 14 core course rule. The core visit to that university; on the day of a coach’s off-campus contact with requirements are: you; during the time beginning with the initial National Letter of Intent (NLI) · 4 years of English signing date in your sport through the two days after the signing date. · 2 years of mathematics AN CALL COACHES COLLECT OR TOLLFREE HEN · 2 years of natural/physical science C I ? W ? Yes. You may call coaches or universities collect or use a toll-free (1-800) · 1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science number. They may receive calls on or after July 1 after you complete your · 2 years of social science junior year of high school. · 3 years of additional courses (from above or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion, or philosophy) CORRESPONDENCE AND RECRUITING MATERIALS Effective August 1, 2008, you will need to meet a 16-core course require- ment. FROM WHOM CAN I RECEIVE LETTERS? BEGINNING WHEN? RECRUITING REGULATIONS Coaches, faculty members and students (but not boosters) can send you letters, starting September 1 of your junior year in high school (at the conclusion of sophomore year for men’s basketball). WHEN DO I BECOME A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE? When you start ninth-grade classes. Before the ninth grade, you become a prospective student-athlete if a college gives you (or your relatives or WHAT CAN A UNIVERSITY SEND ME? A Division I institution may provide you with the following material: general friends) any financial aid or other benefits that the college does not provide correspondence, including letters, U.S. Postal Service postcards and insti- to all prospective students. tutional note cards, and materials printed on plain white paper with black ink; business cards; e-mail and instant messages; NCAA educational infor- WHEN IS A COLLEGE CONSIDERED TO BE RECRUITING ME? mation; pre-enrollment information subsequent to signing a National Letter If any coach or representative of the college’s athletics interests approaches of Intent with the university; one athletic publication (media guide or re- you (or any member of your family) about enrolling and participating in cruiting guide) which may include only one color printing inside; schedule athletics at that college. cards. WHO CAN RECRUIT ME? Only university coaches and staff. Alumni and friends of the university are CAN THEY SEND ME ANYTHING PRIOR TO MY JUNIOR YEAR? Only questionnaires and summer camp brochures. not permitted to contact prospective student-athletes in any way. CAN ANY OTHER MATERIALS BE MAILED TO ME? OFFICIAL VISITS No. Game programs, which may not include posters, can be provided only during official or unofficial visits to the school’s campus. The same restric- HOW MANY OFFICIAL VISITS AM I ALLOWED TO TAKE? tions apply to student-athlete handbooks. Each prospective student-athlete is limited to five official visits which may be taken following the opening day of classes of your senior year of high CAN A UNIVERSITY I HAVE SIGNED WITH HELP ME GET A SUMMER school. JOB? BEGINNING WHEN? After you sign a National Letter of Intent, the school you signed with WHAT MUST THE SCHOOL HAVE AN OFFICIAL VISIT? may arrange summer employment for you. That employment may begin The recruiting institution must already have a high school or a college after you graduate from high school. transcript and ACT or SAT test scores on file. 120 2005 EMU FOOTBALL EMU ATHLETIC CLUB

WHO ARE WE? Eastern Michigan University’s Athletic Club enhances and strengthens programs by helping to raise funds through membership and ticket sales. Currently with more than 500 members, this active and committed group works directly with the athletics director to enlarge the support base of Eastern Michigan University’s 21 intercollegiate sports.

WHAT DO WE DO? The club has agreed to center its activities around of three committees; fund raising, special events and ticket sales. Alumni, former athletes and community and business leaders come together throughout southeast Michigan to support the club. In 2002, the E-Club established the new Hall of Fame at the Convocation Center. Stop in to see this historical perspective dating back to 1976 showcasing Eastern Michigan’s more than 160 coaches, athletes, administrators and several Olympic champions. This display includes Hall of Famers that were previously housed at Bowen Field House; all are honored with plaques which outline their accomplishments. Located on the north side of the Convocation Center’s first floor, you will learn of great people that were Pioneers, Normalites, Hurons and Eagles and part of the great tradition of EMU athletics.

FUND-RAISING PLANS This year we are targeting three capital projects: 1. Renovation of the Team Building at the north end of the football field. 2. Improving the drainage on our soccer field 3. Showcase Eastern Michigan’s football history with a Band of Honor around the top of the east stands, which will provide a historical perspective of our winning football teams and players.

EVENTS ¨ Football bust ¨ Post-game receptions ¨ Golf outings ¨ Men’s and women’s year-end sports banquets

HOW CAN YOU BECOME INVOLVED? Become a member of the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Club by contributing at one of the levels outlined below. If you or your spouse is employed by a matching company, your contribution goes even further.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS:

Hall of Fame -- $5,000 and up ¨ All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... ¨ Receive first-level priority on the purchase of football/basketball season tickets, see (B) below ¨ Purchase rights to 10 luxury football box seats Olympian -- $2,500 - $4,999 ¨ All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... ¨ Receive second-level priority on the purchase of football/basketball season tickets, see (B) below ¨ Purchase rights to five luxury football box seats All-American -- $1,000 - $2,499 ¨ All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... ¨ Receive third-level priority on the purchase of football/basketball season tickets, see (B) below ¨ Football/basketball reserved parking (season ticket holders only) ¨ Purchase rights to two luxury football box seats All-Conference -- $500 - $999 ¨ All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... ¨ Receive fourth-level priority on the purchase of football/basketball season tickets, see (B) below ¨ Media guides upon request ¨ Postseason ticket priority ¨ Purchase rights to one luxury box seat Captain -- $250 - $499 ¨ All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... ¨ Receive fifth-level priority on the purchase of football/basketball season tickets, see (B) below ¨ Football season parking pass (season ticket holders only) Varsity -- $50 - $249 ¨ Tax deduction, see (A) below ¨ Newsletter and invitation to special events ¨ Discounts at Eagle Crest Golf Club, Eagle Crest Conference Center and the Ypsilanti Marriott (must show membership card) ¨ Membership card/window decal

(A) Material value of benefit provided will reduce tax deduction by value of benefit. Consult tax adviser. (B) Current football/basketball season ticket holders retain their current seats.

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The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony for the class of 2005 will be held in conjunction with an EMU men’s basketball game during the 2005-2006 season. The class of 2005 includes: Tommy Asinga (track), Dan Boisture (football), Hamilton Morningside (track), Waldomar Roeser (sports medicine), Dan Schmitz (baseball), Sara Seegers (softball) and Harold Simons (basketball and golf). A John C. Fountain, 1996 N Sara Seegers, 2005 Ron Adams, 1999 William Foy, 1976 Jim Nelson, 2000 Wayne Seiler, 2000 Delmar Allman, 1981 Ferris Newman, 1980 Edwin Shadford, 1976 Sherry Anderson, 2003 G Pat Sheridan, 1998 Jim Applegate, 1996 Jon Gates, 2001 O Paul Shoemaker, 1977 Roger Arnett, 1983 Oswald Gaynier, 1993 Harry Ockerman, 1977 Chuck Shonta, 1982 Rha Arnold, 1981 George Gervin, 1993 Ron Oestrike, 1979 Kenneth "Red" Simmons, 1978 Tommy Asinga, 2005 Ralph Gilden, 1983 Lloyd W. Olds, 1976 Harold Simons, 2005 Cleon Gilliam, 1992 Andrea (Bowman) Osika, 1996 Dr. Bob Sims, 1994 B Wardell Gilliam, 1984 Bernard Otto, 1984 Jean Siterlet, 1985 Norb Badar, 1988 Garry Grady, 2003 Bob Owchinko, 1989 Rodney Slater, 2001 John Banaszak, 1985 Jim Grant, 1991 Mark Smith, 1999 William Barrett, 1984 Glenn Gulliver, 1997 P Mary Smith, 2002 Gary Bastien, 1989 Ron Gulyas, 1989 Chuck Paige, 1985 Tom Smith, 1998 Louis Batterson, 1979 Lucy Parker, 1995 Claude Snarey, 1991 Charles Eugene Beatty, 1976 H Bob Parks, 1980 Shirley Spork, 1981 James Bell, 1984 Charles Hanneman, 1977 Sue Parks, 1992 Clemens "C.P." Steimle, 1994 James Bibbs, 1979 Jim Harkema, 1999 Jeff Peck, 1996 Col. Bill Stephens, 1987 Dan Boisture, 2005 Gussie Harris, 1983 Al Pingel, 1982 Raymond L. Stites, 1976 Ruth Boughner, 1980 Ken Hawk, 1983 Leroy Potter, 1999 Jim Streeter, 2004 Wilbur P. Bowen, 2000 Kelly Hebler, 1999 Dave Pureifory, 1981 Mike Strickland, 1992 Leighton Boyd, 1980 Merrill Hershey, 1979 Nanette Push, 1998 Santee Brockman, 1983 Earle Higgins, 1997 T Jim Brodie, 1991 Charles "Whitey" Hlad, 1977 Q Eugene Thomas, 1997 Joe Brodie, 1993 Chris Hoiles, 2000 Thomas Quinn, 1978 Bill Tipton, 1986 James M. "Bingo" Brown, 1976 Bruce Howell, 1986 Fred Trosko, 1982 Dr. Walter Gerald Brown, 1997 Jeff Huxley, 1991 R Leo Turner, 1992 Ken Bruchanski, 1990 Larry Radcliff, 1995 Jack Brusewitz, 2000 J Jerry Raymond, 1986 V Laurie Byrd, 1993 Bob Jennings, 2001 Frank Reaume, 1990 Andrew Vanyo, 1978 Marv Johnson, 1987 Ron Rice, 2002 C Ron Johnson, 1986 Earl Riskey, 1982 W Sharon (Brown) Calhoun, 2003 Earl Jones, 2002 Dean Rockwell, 1977 Arthur Walker, 1979 Garion Campbell, 1982 Hayes Jones, 1977 John “Rocky” Roe, 2001 Neville "Tex" Walker, 1983 Bill Cave, 1989 Jay Jones, 1992 Waldomar Roeser, 2005 James Walsh, 1978 Clarence Chapman, 1988 Mike Jones, 1985 Jenny Romatowski, 2000 Jeff Washington, 1999 Jean Cione, 1986 Maury Jormakka, 2001 Col. Duane Root, 1997 Claudia Wasik, 1997 John Clay, 1995 Abe Rosenkrantz, 1981 Frank "Buck" Weeber, 1979 William “Audie” Cole, 2002 K James Ross, 1991 Jack Weiss, 1987 Sherm Collins, 1988 Denise Kaercher, 2000 Bob Rowland, 1987 Bob Welch, 1988 Terry Collins, 1994 Kerry Keating, 1995 Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., 1976 George Wendt, 1983 Roger Coryell, 2004 David Kieft, 1999 Harry Werbin, 1989 Doug Cossey, 1985 Daniel Webster Kirksey, 1978 S Virgil Windom, 1990 Rena Cox, 2002 Clarence Sabbath, 1981 Clifford Crane, 1982 L Olin Sanders, 1977 Z Hasely Crawford, 1985 Charles Lappeus, 1983 Mireille Sankatsing, 2004 Duane Zemper, 1990 William Crouch, 1978 Ann (Meachum) Lohner, 1989 Ron Saunders, 1998 William Zepp, 1978 Bob Crosby, 1995 Grant Long, 1998 Dan Schmitz, 2005 Marsha (Barker) Crosby, 2003 C. Dale Curtiss, 1977 M Nick Manych, 1993 D Harvey Marlatt, 1979 Mark Dailey, 2004 George Marshall, 1976 Dottie Davis, 1990 Jim Martin, 1981 Glenn Davis, 1987 Kenneth "Beef" Matheson, 1980 Jeff Dils, 1990 Dr. James Matthews, 1995 Marc Dingman, 1998 Stan McConnor, 1988 Earl Dixon, 2004 Kennedy McIntosh, 1996 Donna Donakowski, 1994 Paul McMullen, 2003 Melissa Drouillard, 2004 George Mead, 2001 Jim Dutcher, 2003 Robert Middlekauff, 1978 Kevin Miller, 1994 E Lanny Mills, 2002 Clare Ebersole, 1988 Randy Mills, 1996 Dave Ellis, 1986 Gordon Minty, 1984 Ed Engle, 1997 Marv Mittlestat, 1982 Loita "Blink" Molineaux, 1998 F J.E. Morcombe, 2002 Former EMU baseball coach Ron Oestrike cuts the ribbon to dedicate Tom Fagan, 1991 Hamilton Morningside, 2005 the new EMU Athletics Hall of Fame, at the opening ceremony, Feb. 9, F.L. "Frosty" Ferzacca, 1994 Dick Moseley, 1985 Angie Fielder, 2001 George Muellich, 1979 2002. Holding the ribbon are former EMU Athletics Director Charles Forsythe, 1981 Roxanne Munch, 2004 (far left) and former EMU athletic great Dean Rockwell (right), as E- Club President Ken Bruchanski (far right) looks on.

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