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Halle Library 118 All-Time Player Honors & Eastern Michigan Mid-American 2008 2007 EMU 2008 General Records Letterwinners University Conference Opponents In Review Coaching Staff EMU Football Information learning centeroptions. living/ include and apartments to rooms style housing on-campus choices range from Students’ traditional dormitory- life. campus in involved become to opportunities diverse have students ous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU sports program, 21 NCAA Division intramural I-A sports and extensive numer an organizations, EMU Worldwide. throughforCenters the Corporate Training; and training and education for technologies online degree; master’s double a site; on offered tions specialized master’s degree program for corpora- fication; the World College Study Abroad Tours; a programs and courses; American Humanics - certi evening and weekend online, programs; format accelerated learning; distance Center; Learning Holman the College; Honors the include These succeed. students help to programs academic and 0.5percent Native-American. Hispanic percent 2 Asian-American; percent 2.5 undeclared; percent 6 international; percent 3 proximately 70 percent white; 16 percent black; ap- is population EMU’s professions. health the and history, science and engineering, English, and lar majors are education, business, social sciences time and 60 percent are women. The most popu- 93 foreign countries. graduate and states 45 represent students 5,000 Our students. and undergraduates 17,000 approximately nity.has currently University The rich learning environment for the campus commu E With more than 200 academic and social social and academic 200 than more With special of number a offers Michigan Eastern Of undergraduate students, 69 percent are full a provides EMU students, 23,000 nearly With m l l o r n E e t n t s a P l i f o r e e n r - - M years. role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted 159 Lake. – Eastern Michigan’s conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford and jogging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest Traverse City, Flint,Detroit andMonroe. Jackson, Livonia, in sites has also University The resources. recreational and technological research, academic, in rich area an is It Airport. Metropolitan Detroit from minutes 20 just and Detroit of west W chapters. alumni special-interest geographically-basedand 20 than more for programs service-related and social sponsors Association Alumni the friends, T search andcommunity serviceactivities. re- sponsored for revenues in million $15 about receives university the Annually, business. new and jobs new knowledge, new to leads research practice for the benefit of the community. Applied export assistanceandproduct development. ness development, geospatial education, textiles, community and regional development, small - busi community building and civic engagement, on quality,focus that centers and institutes research 14 of solving real-world problems. EMU currently has means a as research academic its channeling by C undergraduate research. for program benchmark a Symposium; graduate Under annual 28th its celebrated University the 2008, In research. their in students involve The student tofaculty ratio is19:1. field. their in degrees terminal doctoral or have degrees professors EMU of percent four full-time faculty and 1,100 staff members. Ninety- F to appliededucation. Year. the Teachersof Michigan several and winners; award Educators National Foundation Family Milken a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Education;Health andHumanServices; Technology,Business; andits graduate school. majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 EMU haseducatedthousandsofsonsanddaughtersMichigan,thenation,world. University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, States. of theUnited school common education; and good giving instruction in a the mechanic arts, husbandry,providing teaching; agricultural chemistry and the of laws art the in persons instructing of purposes exclusive the with School, Normal State Michigan of establishment the forway the pavedformally Michigan of W h c a Representing more than 120,000 alumni and alumni 120,000 than more Representing and theory merging for known well is EMU Eastern Michigan is making an impact nationally many and students, with closely work Faculty Eastern Michigan University employs about 689 m m o Recently named “A Cool City,” by Michigan’s Governor Jennifer Granholm, Ypsilanti plays a leading EMU’s 800 plus-acre main campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, seven miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment Michigan’sEastern exceptional faculty, fromalumni includeCEOs and students businesses; major The University currently serves nearly 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, a as finally and College a as then School, Normal a as first Michigan, Eastern inception, its Since State the Representativesof of House and Senate the 138, No. Act of passage the with 1849, In t a h h e e A u r y t l n a g i h c i M u e l W u y t i n /S i n m k a e e O ’ f f a t A r s U e u n o i t a i c o s s L r t s t a c o U e h c a q i n e E U d U - v i n dollar receiveddollar from thestate. government tax revenue is $1.25 in taxes for each in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state economy results in a contribution of $115 million state. The University’s total impact on the the from received Michigan dollar each for $30 than more an estimated $3 billion annually reflects a return of and otherstatesnations. Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, of theresidents the Stateto services quality of provided has Michigan EMU’ EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of Michigan Eastern 1849, in founding its Since s e E c i m o n o c y t i s r I m p t c a General 2008 EMU 2007 2008 Mid-American Eastern Michigan Player Honors & All-Time Information EMU Football Coaching Staff In Review Opponents Conference University Letterwinners Records 119 - r s i t y e Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officiallyopted. ad- Halle 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Nov. Bruce T. present to is held. Library EMU visits Clinton Bill President 1996: 30, Oct. a speech on women in the business community. cel- to hosted is ceremony” “beaming A 1997: 20, Sept. Center. construction of the new Convocation ebrate June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million is held. Halle Library Bruce T. Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedicationT. of Halle the Bruce place. takes Library Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a of its sesquicentennial. celebration year-long May 2000: President Bill Clinton mencement delivers address at the Eastern Michigan University’s - com Center. Convocation for held is Ceremony breaking ground A 2004: 21, Sept. Student Center. EMU the New $37.5-million 22nd the appointed is Martin Susan Dr. 2008: 14, May president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the Board of Regents. EMU EMU as role her begins Martin Susan Dr. 2008: 7, July President. – to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to n i v The - U n t e m e t a t S , a weekly publication. i s t o r y i c h i g a n H r Eastern Eastern Michigan University is com Building on a proud tradition of national of tradition proud a on Building students of lives the enhances that environment learning student-focused a provide to strive We i s s i o n Founded Founded in 1849, when the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal name The has school’s times changed several during the initiatives structural through has enhanced its The learning environment University Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the u 1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish to college teacher’s U.S. first the is MSNC 1915: teachers of the disabled. for training named the Hurons. teams are 1929: Athletic Oct. 24, July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern Michigan College. July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed Eastern Echo June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College Eastern Michigan University. is renamed 1959: The College of Education is established. 1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established. Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John Kennedy F. visits Eastern Michigan University 1964: The College of Business is established. 1975: The College of Health and established. Human Services is is established. 1980: The College of Technology phase first the begins University Michigan Eastern 1990: in campus renovations. of a $213-million investment changing approve Regents of Board The 1991: 30, Jan. name and logo. the Huron logo EMU new approve Regents of Board 1991: 22, May and nickname - the Eagles. M mitted mitted to excellence in teaching through the approaches, innovative and traditional and basic through knowledge of extension artistic and creative and research, applied expression. leadership in the preparation of teachers, and opportunities educational maximize we personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master’s and programs. doctoral boundaries campus the beyond commitment our extend We community. the impacts positively and mutual of partnerships private and public and initiatives, service through community wider the to opportunities challenges. and international and national regional, local, addressing interest O serve to teachers educate to institution first the as legislature state the by designated was School the as public the schools. sixth The thus teacher University began, education somewhat humbly, four-acre a once was acres 800 than more comprises today that campus A nation. the in institution Course. English and an course classical a – study of programs two and building withone plot (1998), Facility Research Aquatic and Terrestrial the includes construction Recent years. several past the Convocation Center (1998), Halle the Library Bruce (1998), T. the Porter College John of W. Education Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Build- ing (2000), the Village residence hall (2001), University House (2003), and new Student Center (2006). ness in 1964, the College of Health and Human Services in 1975 and the College of Technology in in Technology of College the and 1975 in Services Human and Health of College the 1964, in ness Continuing include that Programs Extended developed has Michigan Eastern recently More 1980. community-focused numerous and College World the Training, Corporate for Centers the Education, institutes. Eastern Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first its During 1959. in University Michigan Eastern to finally and 1956; in College Michigan Eastern curricula broad-based the developed and teachers of thousands certified institution the years, 100 status. university itfor prepared ultimately that Busi of College the adding times; more three expanded since has University The School. Graduate M , The 21 3.1 122 19:1 1014 4,830 Eagles $7,490 17,808 $6,874 $19,924 r n 880 acres 91 percent 93 percent 689 full time 689 full Susan Martin e The Normal News Green and White Green NCAA Division I-A Clinical Psychology certificate programs Eight-member board, Eight-member appointed by governor appointed by 423 majors, minors and Mid-American Conference Mid-American 2 - Educational Leadership; a s t , published twice a month. , published 65 percent female; 35 percent male 35 percent female; 65 percent 1849 - Michigan State Normal School 1849 - Michigan E a c t s Fifth-largest state institutionFifth-largest in Michigan e F l i n e concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and degrees plus 167 graduate concentrations, a s t i m F Founded: Colors: and Fees* 2008-09 Tuition hours: 30 credit and Ohio, In-state hours: 30 credit Out-of-State, 20 meals weekly: and Board, Room *subject to change Enrollment: Enrollment: Undergraduates: Undergraduates: Faculty: Affiliation: Athletic NCAA Conference: Mascot: Graduates: Graduates: Gender: male 40 percent female; percent 60 Undergraduates: Graduates: President: Board of Regents: holding Ph.D.: Faculty Ratio: Student/Faculty GPA: Average New Freshmen ACT: Average New Freshmen SAT: Average New Freshmen Academic programs: programs: Doctoral Campus Buildings: Campus Size: Michigan residents: 1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become to college teacher’s U.S. first the is MSNS 1897: institution. a four-year renamed is School Normal State Michigan 1899: 28, April Michigan State Normal College. 1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Ypsilanti for “Y” a either wear could Athletes Normalites. 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n t s . e g e James F. Stapleton James Stapleton was appointed by Governor - Gra nholm in January 2007 to replace Karen who Valvo, resigned. Stapleton is president and CEO of B&R Consultants. Stapleton is appointed for 31, 2008. term expiring Dec. a Thomas W. Sidlik W. Sidlik Thomas Chair Thomas Sidlik W. was appointed by Governor Granholm in December 2004 to replace Michael Morris with a piring term December 2012. Sidlik was ex- a member of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG from December 1998 through August 2007, and was responsible for Sidlik 2007. August through 2003 from Supply and curement Global - Pro Mohamed Okdie in Granholm Governor by appointed was Okdie Mohamed December 2007 to replace Ismael Ahmed, who resigned. Okdie is a school social worker for Detroit Public School 2008. 31, Dec. expiring term a for appointed is He System. Prior to working for the Detroit Okdie Public was a psychiatric social worker School at Detroit Receiving System, Hospital and was a community liaison for Congressman Conyers. John Francine Parker Francine Parker was appointed by Governor - Gra Antonini, nholm in 2007 January to Joseph replace whose term expired in December 2006. In 2008, Alli- Health of CEO and president as retired Parker Dec. expiring term a for appointed is She Plan ance 31, 2014. Roy E. Wilbanks Roy E. Wilbanks Vice Chair Roy E. Wilbanks was appointed to the Board of Regents seat the fill to 2004 December in Granholm Governor by vacated by Dr. Rosalind E. Griffin for a term ending in December 2012. Wilbanks was employed in Michigan various University roles such as: Assistant to by Eastern Relations, Community and Government for President the R Chair James F. Stapleton Vice-Chair o f Thomas Sidlik

Francine Parker was Vice-Chairman of the National Minority Supplier Development Council and Chairman of the Executive Council’s Committee. He is Executive Sponsor of the Automobile Industry and Action Group of Member the Board of Overseers, Leon- ard N. Stern School of Business, Mr. New Sidlik University. York is a resident of Ann Arbor. Roy E. Wilbanks Mohamed Okdie Vice President for University Relations and Secretary to the Board of Regents, Regents, of Board the to Secretary and Relations University for President Vice Interim Chief Vice OfficerPresident, PresidentExecutive and Executive and was he 2004, In Foundation. Michigan Eastern the of Officer Executive Chief and, in 2003, of Fame Hall School Athletic Ypsilanti High inducted into the he was awarded the Porter Distinguished John Service W. Wilbanks Award. earned a Master’s degree from Eastern Michigan Mr. University. Wilbanks serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs Committee and is a resident of lanti. Ypsi- Francine Francine

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The Board Regentsof is governingthe body of Philip Philip A. ; Incarnati Gary D. Hawks Granholm Governor by appointed was Hawks D. Gary in January 2007 to replace Sharon Rothwell, who - re Re- University of president vice the was Hawks signed. a for appointed is He 1972-1981. from EMU at lations 2010. 31, term expiring Dec. Philip Philip A. Incarnati was appointed to the board by Governor John Engler in 1992, February, to fill the seat leftvacant by John Burton. He was reappointed in 1994 for a term ending 2002. December, In December 2002, Governor Engler - reap pointed him for a term ending December 2010. Incarnati is president and chief executive officer for theMcLaren Health Care Corporation in Flint, Michigan. He is a member of the following boards: Michigan Health and Hospital Associa- Philip A. Incarnati Floyd Clack Floyd Clack was appointed by Governor Granholm in Gordon, by vacated Steven G. seat the fill to 2005 June and to then reappointed a full term in January of 2007. Clack was a member of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners (District 2) from 1996-2004 and is a former state representative, serving seven terms from 1982 – He 1996. also served as a member of the Flint was format current Its University. Michigan Eastern created when the State of Michigan ratified a new constitution, Jan. 6, 1964. The Board terms eight-year to appointed are who comprises regents eight by the governor.The current EMU Regents are

Philip A. Incarnati Floyd Clack “Other “Other institutions of higher education established by law having Gary D. Hawks Thomas W.ThomasSidlik, chair; . Stapleton F. James ; and Parker authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed by a have shall board The corporate. body a be shall which control of board of direction and control the and institution the of supervision general neces- as often as shall, It funds. institution’s the from expenditures all shall He supervision. its under institution the of president a elect sary, a ex-officio be and institution the of officer executive principal the be member of the without board the right to vote. The may board elect board at preside to president the designate may or members its of one meetings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who which of two than more not years, eight of terms for office hold shall - gov the by appointed be shall who and year, same the in expire shall ernor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner.” tion, Genesee Area Focus Council, Healthcare Council of MidMichigan, Genesee County Medical Control Authority, Flint Cultural Center, Greater Flint Health Coalition, Flint Area Medical Education The Corporation, One Club Hundred of an is Incarnati Exchange. CEO Area Detroit the and Company & HBO Inc., Flint, Eastern Michigan University alumnus with a bachelor of business administration chair as served He 1982. in administration business of masters a and 1976 in degree of Clarkston. is a resident 1995 to 2005. He from of the Board City Council from 1979 – 1982 and was a guidance counselor and teacher and counselor guidance a was and 1982 – 1979 from Council City in the Flint Community Schools. He is a former president of Clack Mr. received the a master’s degree Flintin counseling NAACP. from EMU He lives in Flint. in 1972. Gary D. ; Hawks

General 2008 EMU 2007 2008 Mid-American Eastern Michigan Player Honors & All-Time Information EMU Football Coaching Staff In Review Opponents Conference University Letterwinners Records 125 - Position r a g g Director of Athletics Director Director of Compliance Director G Senior Associate Athletics Director Senior Associate Athletics Academic Counselor for two years; Academic Counselor for Director of Compliance and operations of Compliance Director Named assistant athletic director for Gragg is a proud member of Kappa Gragg and his wife, Sanya, have a r r i c k Director of Student Life for his final year his final for of Student Life Director student life and support programs as well as programs support and life student as supervising the academic counseling programs for student-athletes. In 1995, compliance of director named was Gragg Missouri. of University the at operations & was he Columbia, in years two his During the game event manager for 10 Olympic 12 Big the on served and programs sports his during Group Coordinators Compliance the at coordinator compliance as year last university. compliance at Michigan in 1997, Gragg spent three years with oversight of the UM compliance department. While serv ing in Ann Gragg Arbor, also earned his master’s degree in sports administration from Wayne State University. He also served on the faculty at WSU, teaching intercollegiate sport administration and sports marketing classes. He earned his - administra education higher in doctorate tion from the U of A in May of 2004 and also taught two undergraduate courses during his tenure there as an athletic administrator. Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is also a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Administrators and Coaches Black the and (BCA). Avery, sons, two and 14, DeSha, daughter, 7. Phillip-Raymond, and 11, e - . D Associate Athletics Director and Director of Compliance and Director Director Associate Athletics r THE DERRICK GRAGG FILE D Intercollegiate Athletics Experience

Derrick Lamont Gragg 11-19-69 in Huntsville, Ala. in 1988) (Graduated Lee H.S. University Vanderbilt in human development) degree a bachelor’s in 1992 with (Graduated State University Wayne in sports administration) degree a master’s in 1999 with (Graduated of Arkansas University in 2004) in higher education administration (Earned his doctorate (Whittaker); Sanya Wife: (7) (11) and Phillip-Raymond Daughter: DeSha (14); Sons: Avery

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1993-95 2006-Pre. 2003-06 1995-97 2000-2006 2000-03 1997-2000 Born: High School: College: Family: Name: t h l athletic athletic administration, sport program oversight, marketing, sports information, recruitment, budget, student-athlete support, compliance, facilities and game research. and fund-raising management, articles and has editori published several als als on intercollegiate athletics as well as a nationwide study on sports-related gambling. He is a former member of the Interests & Opportunities Minority NCAA’s Committee, having served as co-chair of the committee in 2004-05. Gragg also served as a member of the Big Brothers/ of Board Arkansas Northwest of Sisters Big American the of member a as and Directors Heart Association, Northwest Arkansas as serves currently He Directors. of Board Academic/Eligibil- NCAA’s the of member a ity/Compliance Cabinet and is a member Directors Athletic IA Division NACDA the of Scholarship Ad Hoc Steering Committee. Gragg also serves as cochair of the MAC group. coaches track lettered four years at Vanderbilt while earning his degree. He graduated with a 1992 in development human in bachelor’s and was a member of the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll during his senior Gragg year. served from 1993 to 1995 as an academic counselor at his alma mater before adding the title of director of student life in his finalyear at During his time as Vanderbilt. a Commo- coordinated he administrator, athletic dore

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He first joined the U of Ain and director athletic associate an as 2000 to senior promoted associate athletic was athletic deputy to then and 2003 in director In his tenure at Arkansas, Gragg director. was involved in various areas including: (1984-85). Michigan ern awarded is which Trophy Reese the secured annually to the top overall men’s athlet ics program in the league. Eastern had won the prestigious Reese Trophy three previous times (1987-88, 1990-91 and 1995-96). 126 All-Time Player Honors & Eastern Michigan Mid-American 2008 2007 EMU 2008 General Records Letterwinners University Conference Opponents In Review Coaching Staff EMU Football Information Faculty AthleticsRepresentative University ofFloridafrom 1978-81. the at coach tennis women’s head as over taking before 1976-77 from nis Florida in1996. of University the at degree Education of Doctor her completed and 1985 in in Florida Universityof the at counseling degree master’s her earned She player.basketball and tennis varsity a at Rollins (Fla.) College where she was complete her to bachelor’s on degree went in She 1976 N.J. Morristown, of serving ontheEMUFaculty Council. and EMU at courses level graduate of instruction include duties Her 1997. in August since Education of College the counseling and leadership in sor tee. Conference’sFARCommit Infractions Mid-American the on serves also She compliance. rules and integrity demic aca- welfare, student-athlete cerning for reviewing policies and procedures - con responsible is Broughton tative, at EMUinJanuary2007. named faculty athletics representative was University, Michigan Eastern at professor in leadership and counseling Broughton played professional ten- professional played Broughton The 54-year-old Broughton is a native Broughton has been an EMU profes represen athletics faculty the As Dr.a Broughton, (Liz) Ann Elizabeth EMU A Liz Broughton l h t - - - Arbor News. Arbor affiliate WDIV for WDIV affiliate also sold display advertising for the in the Southern Michigan region. He has 10 years of advertising sales experience Ann Arbor, Mich. in Radio Cumulus and Radio Channel Clear for specialist marketing sports previous years as an six account executive/ the The spent had Bryant experience. 38-year-old sales and radio in background extensive an with 2007 University athleticsdepartment. Michigan Eastern the for resentative rep - Marketing Sports Nelligan the as otal from football in Rats, honors All-City River third-team the earning for basketball and High School, Bryant played both football team duringthe2006-07campaign. ern Michigan University men’s basketball public address announcer for the East a weeklysportsshow. Ann Arbor. of BroadcastArtsin2002. School Howard Specs from degree his earning before EMU at undergraduate accolades. Year the of Player Offensive Country Washtenaw garnered also He 1988. e Bryant also interned with Detroit NBC The Ann Arbor native has more than June in team NSM the joined Bryant year second his in is Bryant Kevin A 1988 graduate of Ann Arbor Huron the as served Bryant Additionally, Bryant and his son, Jovon, reside in reside Jovon, son, his and Bryant an as years two spent Bryant Nelligan SportsMarketing c i t General Manager Kevin Bryant D h Dtot News Detroit The Sports Final Edition Final Sports P E m t r a Ann Ann in in - , 1999). (1997,All-Academictimes three pick 1998, All-League shortstop and was an All-League title in 1997 and 1999 and Burdis was named team won the Wolverine-Hoosier softball Conference the addition, In 1999. and 1998 both in Championship National Association Athletic College Concordia Christian National lead the to helped She years. two final her team softball the of co-captain the and senior a as shortstop All-American in Ann Arbor and was an honorable mention before graduating in 1994. School High Frankenmuth at basketball and softball in championships state on played and player softball all-state an was 1998. Life Christian High School in Taylor, Mich. in varsity basketball coach at Taylor Light and girls assistant and department the athletics in intern an was that to prior and 1997-2000 from Arbor Ann in Newspapers Booth at coordinator desk support a was Kentucky of She 2000-01. during Department Athletics University the in assistant graduate a as serving after year academic 2001 the of start the at staff athletics has acumulative GPA of 3.074. graduation rates. Currently the department successful departmental GPA and increased assistance program which has led to a very learning comprehensive a developed has Burdis (SASS), Services Support she tookover leadership of theprogram. 2004 of spring the in and 2002 October in and assistant to the director of compliance, counselor academic full-time to elevated was and 2001-02 in counselor academic University athleticsdepartment. Michigan Eastern the of member full-time e Burdis then went on to Concordia University Burdis Mich., Frankenmuth, of native A EMU the joined Burdis 32-year-old The Student-Athlete the of director the As Burdis joined the EMU staff as a part-time a as year seventh her in is Burdis Erin t n Director ofStudent-Athlete Support Services S Erin Burdis f f a t General 2008 EMU 2007 2008 Mid-American Eastern Michigan Player Honors & All-Time Information EMU Football Coaching Staff In Review Opponents Conference University Letterwinners Records 127

- - t a f f S External Relations/SWA n t Associate Athletics Director/ Associate Athletics Stephannnie Stephannnie Harvey-Vandenberg is in Harvey-Vandenberg oversees - athletics Harvey-Vandenberg has a wealth of Harvey-Vandenberg joined the EMU A native of Benton Harbor, Mich., Harvey- Mich., Harbor, Benton of native A Harvey-Vandenberg and her husband, Stephannnie Harvey-Vandenberg e as the associate athletic di year her third marketing, promotions, corporate sales and Nelligan Sports Marketing. She also serves as the senior - administra women’s tor with sports oversight and responsibilities volleyball softball, soccer, women’s for basketball. women’s experience in the athletic marketing and promotions field, spending the past 10 years working in the professional and ranks. intercollegiate athletics department after spending the the of manager the as years two previous - Va Grand Hilton of division telemarketing cations Company in Orlando, Fla. Prior to and marketing of director the was she that Charleston North the for affairs community League Development NBA the of Lowgators from 2001-03; served as director of community relations/promotions at Western Michigan from University 1998-2000; was the assistant commissioner for marketing at the Southwestern Athletic Conference in 1998 and was the assistant executive director of the Black Coaches Association from 1996-98. In addition she was an athletics promotions assistant at the Uni rector for external relations for the Eastern the for relations external for rector department. athletics University Michigan versity of Notre Dame from 1995-96 and and served internships with the PGA Tour NBA. the Harbor Benton from graduated Vandenberg - undergradu her earn to on went and H.S. ate and graduate degrees at Grambling bachelor’s her completing University, State her and 1992 in communication in degree 1995. in administration sports in M.A. - Town Ypsilanti in reside Vandenberg, Kyle ship. - - a r t m ep Craig Fink D Development t i c Associate Athletics Director/ Associate Athletics Craig Craig Fink is in his third year as the as- The 36-year-old Fink joined the EMU sports in degree bachelor’s his earned Fink After After completing his undergraduate - de graduated Fink N.Y., Brooklyn, of native A e and development for director athletic sociate executive director of the EMU Athletic Club athletics University Michigan Eastern the for department. athletics department staff from the Brown University Sports Foundationmanaged the annual fund programs raising where he from 2001-2006. Under his guidance, the annual programs raised nearly half of the Foundation’s average yearly fund-raising total of $6 million from 5,600 donors. senior As associate director, Fink was part of the senior management team that helped develop the strategy and early fund-raising efforts for achieving a goal of $80+ million $1.4 the Brown, Boldly of part as athletics for billion Campaign for Academic Enrichment, which launched publicly in the fall of 2005. From 2005 July-November Fink also served director. as interim executive Massachu of University the at management setts-Amherst setts-Amherst in 1994 and later completed his MBA at the Eugene M. Isenberg School of Management at UMass in 2000. gree, Fink served as the assistant information sportsdirector and assistant baseball direc information sports the then and coach tor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy from 1994-1996. in HeFame of then Hall Basketball worked Memorial Naismith at the he where 1996-2000 from Mass., Springfield, the directing including roles, of variety a held manager the as ceremonies induction annual there, From programs. group and events of manager sales area Northeast the became he for from zUniversity.com 2000-2001 before University. joining Brown wife, his and He School. High Midwood from Kimberly, reside in Ypsilanti with Township their two sons, Jack (8) and Alex (6). - - - - - t h l Doug Dowdy Chief of Staff U A M U E Associate Athletics Director/ Associate Athletics Dowdy began his athletics - administra From there it was on to Bard College in Dowdy returned to Michigan in 1990 and He joined the EMU athletics staff after At Delaware State, Dowdy was the lead Flint, of native a is Dowdy 52-year-old The Prior to joining the Delaware State staff, Doug Dowdy is in his second year as an tor of athletics for internal operations. Dowdy Dowdy operations. internal for athletics of tor was appointed as a special assistant to the 2004-05. from ISU president tion career at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. where he was a visiting from coach wrestling assistant and instructor 1985-86. He then moved on to Morrisville College in Morrisville, N.Y. from 1986-87 where he was the acting director of devel the accepting before recreation and opment and athletics of director assistant of position N.Y. Alfred, in University Alfred at intramurals 1987-89. from Annadale-on-Hudson, N.Y. from 1989-90 athlet of director assistant the was he where 1989-90. ics from physi and athletics of director the as served cal education as well as the head women’s Col Community coach at basketball Kellogg become to 1996 in C. C. Kellogg left He lege. the director of athletics at Lakeland - Com His stint at College Ohio. in Kirtland, munity Illinois State followed. associate athletic director/chief of staff for the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. athletics associate an as years two spending State University. at Delaware director athletics varsity six for administrator athletics programs, was the project manager on all athletic construction projects, and directed operations. event Mich. and graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in 1978 and completed his master’s degree at MSU 1984. in Dowdy was a member of the athletics administration at Illinois State University from 1999-2005, serving in several areas. From 1999-2002 he was the assistant director of athletics for facilities and operations at ISU direc assistant the was he 2002-04 from and

128 All-Time Player Honors & Eastern Michigan Mid-American 2008 2007 EMU 2008 General Records Letterwinners University Conference Opponents In Review Coaching Staff EMU Football Information owns his own business, Landshark Landshark Lawn Services. business, own his owns also Keil facilities, athletic of director the nationby Turface in1997. voted the best college baseball field in nance of the U-M baseball field that was of department athletics. Michigan of Uni versity the in supervisor facilities a as ment inDecember2007afterserving versity facilities department. Uni Michigan Eastern the of part a as In addition to his work as the EMU the as work his to addition In mainte- the for responsibleKeil was Keil joined the EMU athletics depart Erich Keil is entering his season year EMU A Facilities Supervisor Erich Keil l h t - - - and daughter, Elaina(2). (10) Brevin son, their and Joan, wife, and football asaprep. onship. He also participated in baseball team that won the Class B state - champi basketballboys 1985 the of member a attended Denmark High School and was January 1996. in staff Missouri Southeast the of member a as Mo., Girardeau, Cape to moving before 1995 March in Company Office Technology with neer tant athleticsdirector from 1992-95. of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as an assis- pleting his M.A., he joined the University Kentucky University in 1992. After Eastern - com from degree master’s a earn in Waukesha, Wisc., Malach went on to same responsibilities atEastern. the assumed he and Missouri Southeast at budget athletics entire for the development and control of the responsible was He University. State Missouri Southeast at manager ness a two-yearafter busi athletics as stint joined the EMU staff in September 1998 as thedirector ofinternalaffairs. third his and department athletics sity member of the Eastern Michigan Univer e Malach lives in Milan, Mich. with his with Mich. Milan, in lives Malach Malach Wisc., Denmark, of native A Malach then became a systems engi A 1990 graduate of Carroll University (12-24-67) Malach 40-year-old The a as year 11th his in is Malach Mike Associate AthleticsDirector c i t Mike Malach D P E m t r a - - - e Association. Trainers Athletic Lakes Great the and Association Trainers Athletic National the of member a and trainer athletic EMU position. and remained there until accepting the trainerathletic assistant an as 1997 in staff University State Kent the joined He season. 1996-97 trainerthe during athletic assistant an as Dame Notre of followed by a position at the University assistant athletic trainer from 1994-96, graduate a as University Michigan ern Westto movedon then He Grove, Ill. athletic trainer at Triton College in River Western MichiganUniversity in1996. master’shis with that lowed degree at College in Chicago, Ill. in 1990, and fol his undergraduate degree at North Park complete to on went He 1986. in emy Acad- Minnehaha fromgraduated wall education program. clinical certified instructor in a the athletic as training served also He teams. basketballmen’s and football the with responsibilities direct held and gram pro- sports intercollegiate entire the University athleticprogram. State Kent the for as trainer assistant an years five previous the spending department. the Eastern Michigan University athletic for medicine sports of director the as The 40-year-old Nordwall is a certified From 1991-94 Nordwall was the head A native of Minnetonka, Minn., Nord- AtKent Nordwall workedwith State, after staff EMU the joined Nordwall Steve Nordwall is in his seventh year t n Director ofSportsMedicine S Steve Nordwall f f a t - - General 2008 EMU 2007 2008 Mid-American Eastern Michigan Player Honors & All-Time Information EMU Football Coaching Staff In Review Opponents Conference University Letterwinners Records 129 - - . t a f f S Dr. Melody Reifel Werner Dr. Melody Reifel n t Associate Athletics Director/ Associate Athletics Melody Reifel Werner is in her 13th year 13th her in is Werner Reifel Melody associate the as served previously She The 51-year-old Reifel Werner has Reifel Reifel Werner is married to Thomas Reifel Werner joined Eastern in 1994 in Eastern joined Werner Reifel Prior to Reifel’s work as a training She is a member of the executive

Compliance and Special Projects Compliance and e ing Risks in Intercollegiate Athletics Protecting University Integrity: Manag- as a member of the Eastern Michigan staff. University - admin woman director/senior athletics the as years two spending after istrator assistant athletics director for compli coordinator the as years four and ance compliance. rules athletics of doc and master’s bachelor’s, her earned Eastern from honors with degrees toral her completed She University. Michigan com- and marketing in degree bachelor’s in master’s her and 1979 in munications 1998. in communications organizational in degree doctoral her awarded was She 2006. in EMU at leadership educational book the of author the is Werner Reifel Werner and has two grown sons: Thomas sons: grown two has and Werner John. Anthony and Joseph to develop and implement a training program for faculty and staff on the online student worked previously information Werner computer Reifel system. as a training consultant for The Pace Group. accounts an as worked she consultant, manager and sales trainer for GTE in Wayne, Ft. and Mich., Muskegon, both Ind. committee of the National Association of Athletics Coordinators (NACC) of committee education the of member a - Ath Women of Association National the letic Administrators (NACWAA). Reifel the of member a as serves also Werner Committee. Research NCAA - - - a r t m ep D Ann Pierson Academic Counselor t i c Pierson joined the SASS staff after Pierson earned a bachelor’s degree While an undergrad at CMU, Pierson 44-year-old the Arbor, Ann of native A reside (14) Brian son, her and Pierson Ann Pierson is in her sixth year as an as year sixth her in is Pierson Ann e sity. coach assistant an as years six spending EMU softball the team. for in recreation and parks managements with an emphasis in therapeutic - recre ation from Central Michigan University in 1987. Con Mid-American two win CMU helped and (1983 championship softball ference 1986) and one league basketball title (1982-83). She played on CMU softball teams that qualified for three appearances. regional NCAA Pierson lettered in basketball and soft She School. High Richard Gabriel at ball helped the softball team win the state of Michigan Class D championship as a freshman and D senior Class two-time and A was named senior. a as All-State Pierson basketball, in selection All-State cham- state D Class the to team the led pionship game in her final season. in Ypsilanti. academic counselor for Univer theMichigan Eastern at athleticsdepartment - - - - t h l Michael Paciorek U A M U E Faculty Compliance Associate Faculty Compliance - educa physical of professor a Paciorek, Michael Bonaventure St. of graduate 1975 a is Paciorek Paciorek Paciorek has written extensively in - profes early of professor a Karen, wife his and Paciorek of College University Michigan Eastern the in tion Health and Human Services Compliance joined the OfficeFaculty of as 2006 January in Compliance Associate. ed - physical in B.S. a received he where University adapted in degree Master’s a received He ucation. physical education from The George Washington Col Peabody from Ph.D. a and 1977 in University lege of Vanderbilt University in 1981. He taught adapted physical education in the Norfolk, Schools1976-1979, City and from holds national VA Pacio- education. physical adapted in certification rek is known his for work in the field of disability sport having been on the Board of Directors for a was He years. 12 for Michigan Olympics Special Team Sports Disabled States United the of member that competed in the 1992 Games Paralympic in Barcelona, Spain and worked in classification at on was He Atlanta. in Games Paralympic 1996 the Olympic Special 1995 the for team evaluation the disabled for Co-Coordinator was and Games World athlete participation at the 1990 and 1991 U.S. Angeles Los and Minneapolis in Festivals Olympic the in years 14 spent he Additionally, respectively. of rank the to rising Reserves Army States United Major. sional journals and his book “Disability Sports & at arriving Since Edition. Third its in is Recreation - Physi the was Paciorek 1981 in Michigan Eastern cal Education Program Coordinator while teach ing classes in adapted physical education, motor In sport. disability and development and learning Michigan the of President the as served he 1999, Association for Health, Physical Education, Rec reation and Dance (MAHPER&D). While at EMU he has received the Eastern Michigan University Distinguished Faculty Award for Service in 2000 and the EMU Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award in 1994. Professionally, he has received the MAHPER&DPhysi on Consortium National Distinguishedthe 2005; in Award Honor with Individuals for Recreation and Education cal Disabilities Outstanding Service Award in 1999; and the American Alliance for Physical Adapted Health,Dance; & Recreation Physical Education, in Award Recognition Professional Council Activity 1999. Clark sons: two have EMU at education childhood (19). (23) and Clay 130 All-Time Player Honors & Eastern Michigan Mid-American 2008 2007 EMU 2008 General Records Letterwinners University Conference Opponents In Review Coaching Staff EMU Football Information team hissenioryear. baseball the of captain was He ball. base- and soccer,basketball in pated partici- he where 2000 in School High (Mich.) Saline from graduated Schultz program. seating priority football Spartan the coordinate helped and sales ticket for responsible was He department. letic ath- the for representative sales and service customer a was Schultz MSU, Michigan in2006. of University the from management completed his master’s degree in sports He 2004. in University State Michigan bachelor’s degree in management from year asamarketing intern. 2004 the spending as well as 2005-07 keting and promotions coordinator from as thedirector ofmarketing. Eastern Michigan University and his first A native of Colorado Springs, Colo., at years undergraduate his During his earned 26-year-old Schultz The He previously served as EMU’s mar at year third his in is Schultz Scott Director ofMarketing EMU A Scott Schultz l h t - Michigan University in2007. gree in sport administration at Central She went on to complete her master’s science. de- movement in degree bachelor’s a with 2003 in University State Valley Grand from graduated University from 2004-06. Michigan Central at trainer athletics assistant graduate a She as served also University. State Michigan at 07 year as an athletics training intern 2006- the spending after staff EMU sports. all nearly with help game-day in sisting tennis and volleyball teams, while as- ics trainer for the women’s basketball, Michigan University. an assistant athletics trainer at Eastern e A native of Holland, Mich., Snow Snow Mich., Holland, of native A the joined Snow 29-year-old The She will serve as the primary athlet Megan Snow is in her second year as c i t Assistant AthleticsTrainer Megan Snow D P E m t r a - tion (AEMA). Associa- Managers Equipment Athletic N.C. Pinehurst, in Championship Golf Open an operations volunteer at the 2005 Football U.S. Championship games. Conference He also served as Mid-American 2005 and 2004 the at volunteer tions opera- an as served he undergraduate in degree an As 2006. in EMU at Relations Public bachelor’s his completed of theEMUfootball program. operations day-to-day the with assists also He teams. sports Olympic EMU’s and women’svolleyball basketball,and men’s the of needs equipment the for campaign. ing the equipment staff for the 2005-06 the sports information office before join- University, Sofen worked for two years in found. is replacement full-time a for search a as the acting equipment manager while serving currently is He department. ics athlet University Michigan Eastern the for manager equipment assistant the e Sofen is a certified member of the member certified a is Sofen Sofen Mich., Plymouth, of native A The 25-year-old Sofen is responsible A 2006 graduate of Eastern Michigan as year second his in is Sofen Jay t n Acting EquipmentManager S Jay Sofen f f a t - General 2008 EMU 2007 2008 Mid-American Eastern Michigan Player Honors & All-Time Information EMU Football Coaching Staff In Review Opponents Conference University Letterwinners Records 131 - t a f f Mike Szerszen S Head Strength and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Conditioning Coach n t Mike Szerszen is in his second year as as year second his in is Szerszen Mike Prior to his appointment to head Before joining the EMU staff, Sz The 29-year-old Szerszen earned He was a volunteer strength and While working on his master’s, Szerszen then moved on to Army Szerszen W.Va., Wheeling, of native A head strength and conditioning coach was He University. Michigan Eastern at 2007. named to the position in April coach, EMU Szerszen at coach conditioning was and strength the assistant years. four for erszen was an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Military the U.S. year. the previous (Army) Academy his undergraduate degree in sportsmedicine in 2001 from the University of Charleston. conditioning coach at 2001 WestMay to 2000 May Virginia from University before earning his master’s degree in athletic coaching education in August 2002. Szerszen was a graduate strengthassistant and conditioning coach 2001 to July 2002. May WVU from at in July 2002, as an assistant strength and conditioning coach where he su- of operation the oversaw and pervised weight room. foot a 6,000-square Central Wheeling at baseball in lettered High School. e , - - - a r t m The Eastern Echo ep Jim Streeter D Media Relations Associate Athletics Director Associate Athletics t i c After serving a two-year stint as a of College the of member a is Streeter Streeter Streeter was selected as one of nine A native of Albion, Mich., Streeter Streeter and his wife, Mary, live in Jim Streeter is in his 35th year with The 60-year-old Streeter earned a e for two years. two for sportswriter for The Ypsilanti Streeter Press, joined EMU as sports information director an in 1974. He assistant 1975. named SID in August was America of Directors Information Sports pub the of member a was and (CoSIDA) lications committee for four years. He was the secretary of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters and Writers as Association serving after 1990-94 from (DSBWA) Additionally, year. one for president vice in 2007 he received the honor of “Best of the Best” the DSBWA. from Cup Ryder 2004 the for Marshals Media Coun Hills Oakland at competition Golf try Club. He was also inducted into the in 2004. Hall of Fame EMU Athletics graduated from Albion High School in 1966. He earned two in varsity baseball letters and two in Albion basketball High. at He served as of the Varsity Club his senior president year and vice-president of the junior and senior classes. Ypsilanti and have three sons: Andrew two (29), David and Michael twins (31), granddaughters, Isabel (9) and Annal (2). Avery iese (5) and one grandson, the Eastern Michigan University Sports Information Office, 34 of them as the director. bachelor’s degree from EMU cember in 1973, with a major in - De physical education and minorsthe of editor sports was He history. and in journalism student newspaper, t h l Greg Steiner U A M U E Greg Steiner is in his eighth year with year eighth his in is Steiner Greg for contact primary the as serve will He The 27-year-old Steiner worked as a assistant student a as tenure his During (2001-2005) years four worked Steiner Assistant Sports Information Director Sports Information Assistant the Eastern Michigan University Sports Information Office and his fifth as the director. assistant sports information volleyball and basketball, the women’s golf teams, while aiding in game-day help with nearly all sports. student sports information director at Eastern Michigan University for three years. A 2003 graduate of graduated cum EMU, laude with a bachelor’s he in marketing. degree for the EMU sports information office, Steiner was responsible for the design and development department Web site, ofas well as themost athletics publications. of the office’s co- as Ohio, Lima, in television WOHL for The and Frenzy Night Friday the of host high local a Show, Pre-Game Oil Ottawa school sports show. He completed an internship at Bluffton University during assisted he where 2002, of summer the with the day-to-day operations of the office. sports information A native of Bluffton, Bluffton High School from in graduated Ohio, Steiner 1999. He is a member of America the of College Directors Information Sports As- Media News MAC the and (CoSIDA) sociation (MNMA). 132 All-Time Player Honors & Eastern Michigan Mid-American 2008 2007 EMU 2008 General Records Letterwinners University Conference Opponents In Review Coaching Staff EMU Football Information Association. Trainers’Athletic Lakes Great the and the Michigan Athletics Trainers’ Association, Society Trainers’ Athletic tional May 2002. in Univeristy State Kent at recreation and sport in arts of master his added He 2000. in Omaha at Nebraska of University the at education physical in degree bachelor’s his completing Community College from 1996-97 and City Dodge 1994-96, from Omaha at Nebraska of University the attending before 1991-94, from Japan, gawa, Kanain Sciences and Arts Medical of 1997). 1996-May (Aug. College Community athletics training student at Dodge City (Aug. 1997-May 2000). student He also served as an training athletics an Takaiwawas Omaha, at Nebraska of undergraduate years at the University at intern Niagara University (2001). During his student training athletics an was and 2002), 2000-May (Aug. University State Kent at trainer letics ath assistant graduate a as served Superior StateUniversity. Lake at year previous the spending after 2003 of fall the in staff training Michigan University. Eastern at trainer athletics staff a as - Na the with certified is Takaiwa College Goto the Takaiwaattended also has Takaiwa 36-year-old The athletic EMU the joined Takaiwa Masayasu Takaiwa is in his fifth year Assistant AthleticsTrainer EMU A Masayasu Takaiwa l h t - - Carol, have adaughter, Sarah (26). Athletic Trainers’ Association(NATA). department. education physical the of chairman the cal education and from 1981-86 he was Service, an associate professor in physi - Medical Emergency the of director the was Tuscany Lewis, at duties training his to addition In 1976-86. from Ill., trainer at Lewis University in Romeoville, partment, Tuscany was the head athletics degree from EMUin1976. master’s his Tuscanyearned graduate, training curriculum. athletic accredited EMU’s in instructor Tuscany serves as a lecturer and clinical athletic trainer in September 2001. In addition, head associate to promoted been staff,having medicine sports sity member of the Eastern Michigan Univer e Associate HeadAthleticTrainer The 57-year-old Tuscany and his wife, National the of Tuscanymember a is de- athletics EMU the joining Before University Michigan Eastern 1973 A a as year 23rd his in is Tuscany Bill c i t Bill Tuscany D P E m t r a - e t n O h t e S SeniorAccount Bobbie Bowling r Maria Farrugia Administrative Karen Hansen Lori Barron K Secretary Secretary Athletics Specialist Secretary Football e f f a t y P e n n o s r e l General 2008 EMU 2007 2008 Mid-American Eastern Michigan Player Honors & All-Time Information EMU Football Coaching Staff In Review Opponents Conference University Letterwinners Records 133 Sue Parks Gymnastics Steve Wilce Cross Country Women’s Track & AnnMarie Gilbert Women’s Basketball s e Men’s Golf Peter Linn Swimming Bruce Cunningham Bruce Women’s Golf Sandy Wagner Men’s and Women’s o a c h Football Jeff Genyk C Volleyball Diving Rowing Kim Berrington a d Buck Smith Brad Holdren e Men’s Track Brad Fairchild Softball Karen Baird Tennis Scott Hall Ryan Ray U H M U E Women’s Soccer Wrestling Derek DelPorto John Goodridge Men’s Basketball Men’s Cross Country Charles E. Ramsey Charles E. 134 All-Time Player Honors & Eastern Michigan Mid-American 2008 2007 EMU 2008 General Records Letterwinners University Conference Opponents In Review Coaching Staff EMU Football Information vision and other specialized services for our community who provide nutritional, dental, with various medical professionals within the conjunction in works staff medicine sports Our dentist. team the and trainers athletic assistant graduate five educators, clinical trainers,trainingletic full-timeathletic two ath- staff full-time three fellows, medicine sports care primary two of consists staff the Additionally, Nordwall. Steve trainer athletic head and Wurtzel Don Dr.Miller, George Pujalte, Dr. Wally Roeser, Dr. Bruce Hunter, Dr. Master- Tara Dr.Zoe Foster, by led Dr. is David staff Alvarez, Medicine Dr. sive sportsmedicineteam. comprehensive health care from an expan- ticipating in intercollegiate athletics receive primarymissionremainsits thesame. Although the department continues to grow, student-athletes. all for injuries athletic of prevention, management and rehabilitation Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of first-class titioners Gary Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. of athletic training students. Founding prac care of student-athletes and the education health the in forexcellencereputation and history long a has Department Medicine h Esen ihgn nvriy Sports University Michigan Eastern The par student-athletes 500 than More Sports University Michigan Eastern The EMU S - - of our program in order to best exceed the exceed best to order in program our of responsibilities and roles the re-evaluate an athletic trainer. as education their in on continuing or careers their into advancing to prior nation exami- certification national the pass must of the program, all athletic training students an affiliated internship site. Upon completion at internship 15-week a completes student training athletic each semester final their In which courses. experience clinical five includes work course required the through progress they as students training athletic physiology. Academic and clinical exercise instructors and monitor the kinesiology ics, chemistry,biomechan physiology,physics, anatomy, human in courses includes sciences and the in heavily based is program as well. classroom the in but room,training athletic must demonstrate program not only excellence education in the the into accepted are who Students Programs. Education Health Allied of Accreditation on by Commission the accredited became Program Training for ourathletictraining students It is our ongoing mission to constantly constantly to mission ongoing our is It education the of workload academic The 1997,fallof the In Education Athletic the p a proper clinical education venue education clinical proper a our student-athletes and of serves care as the for environment ate Our facilities provide an appropri- illnesses. and injuries athletic for care physician on-campus daily, for allow that areas exam sician rehabilitative equipment, and phy and preparationtreatment areas, cilities contain taping and practice building. and the Rynearson Stadium team House Field Bowen Center, tion Convoca- the in facilities training athletic campus three of out ates as well. University, but during their lifetime they compete at Eastern Michigan number one priority, not only while our considered is student-athlete each of well-being ultimate the return to competition. In safe all cases, a for process rehabilitation post-injury effective an facilitate to and programs, management and preventive effective through care medical of standard high a provide to two-fold: is staff cine the philosophy of the Sports Medi student-athletes. s t r o Each oftheathletictraining fa- The Sports Medicine staff oper University,Michigan Eastern At M e n i c i d - - - - training students’clinical education. athletic and experience student-athlete the productive atmosphere which enhances both athletic training education program creates a medicine staff, the student-athletes and the sports the between interaction The lation. expectations and needs of our student popu- Head Athletic Trainer David Alvarez, D.O. Wally Roeser, M.D. Head Orthopedic Steve Nordwall, Zoe Foster, M.D. Team Physician Team Physician Team Physician MS, ATC e

Tara Master-Hunter, Don Wurtzel, D.D.S. Bruce Miller, M.D. Athletic Trainer Graduate Asst. Team Physician Team Physician Jason Cohen Team Dentist Orthopedic M.D. General 2008 EMU 2007 2008 Mid-American Eastern Michigan Player Honors & All-Time Information EMU Football Coaching Staff In Review Opponents Conference University Letterwinners Records 135 v a l u a t i o n E a n d

– Mike Szerszen e t t i n g . S EMU Strength o a l Training Philosophy G Student-athletes will set individual goals “The philosophy here is at toEMU train thein anstudent-athlete organized and systematic manner to develop all elements of athletic performance. Training is performed in a level high highly a develops intense which manner of mental toughness and pride to be the best.” runs have goal times that the student-athletes student-athletes the that times goal have runs must meet for the end athlete of Each winter post-season. the conditioning, and conditioning summer has his own personal goal booklet to monitor gains. The goals are used monitoring as the student-athlete a and providing method of them with a target to help attain improve their in performance on trainingthe field. to Student-athletes will be tested three times a These tests help year. our staff evaluate their include will Testing weaknesses. and strengths the following at various points jump, vertical inclean, hang squat, press, bench the year: second 15 sprints, yard 110 x 16 run, 1.5-mile 225- sprint, 10-yard shuttle, 20-yard jumps, bag percentage, fat body max, reps press bench lb height and weight. flexibility, sit and reach onditioning C g i l i t y r a i n i n g A T h a n d a n d

onditioning e e d C p t r e n g t S S We believe that great student-athletes should should student-athletes great that believe We We believe speed and agility drills should be should drills agility and speed believe We This is the foundation of all of our training. This is the foundation of all of our training. n g t h we that of because and out-of-shape get never condition year-round. Of course, the intensity we what by dictated be will conditioning the of are doing during that period of training or at that point in the season. During the season, conditioning will be short and brief as it will be during the winterperiod, training preseason summer the During conditioning prepare we period.as intense very be will conditioning heat the for acclimate we as and season the for of two-a-day practices during August. Forms 110-yard run, mile 1.5 include: conditioning of distances in ranging sprints down step sprints, from 100 yards to 10 yards, position specific 300- and gassers, half and gassers conditioning, yard shuttle and ladder runs. All conditioning utilized every time we work out. We incorporate incorporate We out. work we time every utilized some form of speed or agility drills into every workout. The reason for this philosophy is to provide constant reinforcement so can that achieve maximum we speed and quickness. Speed and agility is separated into long and short distances. Several examples of speeddrills include resistant runs withand chutes, harnesses stance and start drills, mechanics,running form cone include: drills running agility our of Some sprints. and competitive drills, speed ladders, dot and t-drills, 20-yard rope jump drills, reactive runs, ladder shuttles, drills. and quick feet use We here. begin areas all in Improvements developing when planning periodic systematic compound many use We program. strength our movements and isolate muscle groups We with exercises. dumbbell specific and machines focus on working many different joint angles. We use as many different training variables and a mix of training philosophies to our goals. attain By training in this manner we can avoid being one-dimensional which will training. help in staleness and plateaus eliminate us hang and squat press, bench include: lifts Core clean. Many injury prevention exercises are implemented as well. level. Through our hard work and commitment commitment and work hard our Through level. to excellence, we believe we can achieve that goal.” e - - t r U S M U E An eagle by definition is a large bird of prey prey of bird large a is definition by eagle An At Eastern it Michigan is University, the job The main focus of the EMU strength and One major area of focus is the development development the is focus of area major One the during lifts program athletic every While “We believe highly competitive athletes Physically developing student-athletes is a “A highly motivated athlete is a program’s in none to second are EMU at athletes “Our Strength and conditioning at EMU is a full- vision of keenness size, strength, its for noted and powers of flight. These are skills that can only develop in the right setting and - environ ment. of head strength and conditioning coach Mike Szerszen to guide student-athletes down the path that will help them develop those other and skills that will allow them competition. to excel in conditioning program is to develop the through com- achieved is This student-athlete. plete a program that is not based solely on weight training, but rather on the development of all aspects of athletic is performance. program training the Everything into incorporated is that play the on success enhancing towards geared ing field. Areas of focus include speed, agility, agility, speed, include focus of Areas field. ing power, explosive flexibility, quickness, strength, sports nutrition and mental toughness. of running speed and quickness. Great focus is placed on strength development, flexibility and proper running mechanics. The goal is to improve who athletes physical strong produce and quickness. speed their foot participate also will student-athletes EMU year, in year-round conditioning. The strength and conditioning staff push the student-athletes and physical continually a throughout excel to mentallydemanding program. said. Szerszen out-of-shape,” get never should “Our workouts are levels intensesurpass to and student-athletes designed our challenge to they have not yet achieved. Because of a only not this develop help we training aggressive mentally a also but athlete, tougher physically tougher one who and excels conditioned best in the competition. be to Our ... simple is goal toughest team in the country.” physically foot season, the During with endeavor. year-round time much as spend will EMU at players ball they as coaches conditioning and strength the their positiondo on the field with coaches. Szerszen greatest said. asset,” “We strive for excellence both mentally and physically. We have individual goal meetings prior to Short and long-term segment of our eachtraining. achieve to diligently work we and set are goals them. Szerszen terms of their hard work and effort,” added. “We work hard, but have fun they ethic work in and camaraderie The process. the directly over carries room weight the in develop in competition.” to their success time commitment. There is no such thing as being a part-time champion. successful be to is athletes all of goal eventual At EMU, the on the and Conference national Mid-American 136 All-Time Player Honors & Eastern Michigan Mid-American 2008 2007 EMU 2008 General Records Letterwinners University Conference Opponents In Review Coaching Staff EMU Football Information ie, h records the vices, ser Center, health Services Career Center,Advising Academic office, admissions the to fer student-athletes bers continually re- mem staff SASS services. student University other as well as SASS from assistance seek to willingness their on hinges athletes student- Eastern’s experience. a successful college the supportstaff, thestudent-athlete canhave and student-athlete the both from dedication and support. attention extra receive routines, new their to to a university. These students, while adjusting college community or school high from switch the making transitionwhen major a encounter rules and regulations. advised about current NCAA, MAC and University are athletes that sure making and registration in monitoring athletic eligibility, providing priority assisting with registration procedures, assisting assistance, learning providing performance, academic monitoring needs, special athletes’ student- on focus that programs following: advance. in needs her or his assessing student-athlete, each on profile academic an build and mation infor background important occur. to gather We crisis academic an for wait not does staff graduate school. enters or job a lands diploma, a receives she or he day the career,until collegiate athlete’s student- each throughout continues support all-encompassing This college. into transition their with student-athletes all assist will that University, the with integrated program, port Eastern. every student-athlete finds academicsuccess at

h sces of success The and work hard easy, with not but is College student-athletes transfer and Freshmen the include SASS through provided Services our reactive, than rather proactive Being sup- academic an offer to is philosophy Our S t u - - d Some ofEMU’s athleteswere recognized for their achievementsintheclassroom during the e strives to make sure make to strives SASS counselors, of staff her and Burdis Erin by Led Eagles. demic success of the dedicated to the - aca is (SASS) Services Support Athlete priority.Student one number the is room class- the in success important, is field While success on the Scholar Athlete BanquetattheMarriott HotelatEagleCrest, April 14,2008. t n -A l h t - clude: to continue into the future.” success that expect we and semester past this (SASS). “We are very happy with the results Services from Support Student-Athlete of Director hard work is paying off,” said Erin Burdis, EMU’s that of all that proof the is report winter 2008 on the academic success for our teams and this closely to make sure that a major emphasis is put goal of graduating.” them as support they move to forward continue to reach will the ultimate and classroom the in “We are very proud of our student-athletes’ work EMU director of athletics Derrick Gragg explained. experience,”student-athlete the of cornerstone leads the women’s side with a 3.557. women’steam the tennis while 3.036, a with teams men’s the mester. The baseball team leads 3.053 after the 2008 winter seat currently is GPA cumulative field and in the classroom. playing the on excel to tinue University student-athletes con- Michigan Eastern year, demic requested. when courses with help tional addi- providing and selection course in advising through student-athletes to assistance provide also members ulty Fac Center. Learning Holman The and aid financial office,

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The staffs. coaching volleyball and ketball as well as Office, Information Sports EMU offices for the Convocation Center staff, level. the office on located are fice space for EMU’s sports medicine staff is staff medicine sports EMU’s for space fice strength are as level arena the on located and conditioning facilities and equipment rooms. Center has become a special place for athletic events, but there is a warm spot in the hearts of for Eastern Michigan fans Bowen Field House, the home for men’s and women’s basketball games for 43 years. $1.25 million. The facility has 79,529 square feet of floor space and includes An indoor track. an eight-laps-to-the-mile additional 9,394 square feet, along with new permanent seating, a new court and in completed was facility the of upgrading of $506,938. 1982 at a cost track teams and also serves as a prac tice facility for many of Eastern’s varsity squads. ------n t e C The Convocation Center has also served also has Center Convocation The Along with their commitment to EMU The 204,316-square-foot facility fea athletic is administration located EMU’s volleyball volleyball teams. The EMU wrestling team and women’s gymnastics team have held floor. meets the arena on several Confer Mid-American three for site the as Athletics, the Convocation Center staff has brought some of the finest entertain- ers in the world to Ypsilanti. The Convo has hosted concerts by the Black Crowes, - Lu Smashmouth, Godsmack, Girls, Indigo Goo Matchbox Keith, Twenty, dacris, Toby Mayer. John and Chapelle Dave Dolls, Goo for site the also is Center Convocation The EMU’s spring and winter commencement have that events other Among ceremonies. sport youth numerous include place taken on the officelevel, along with officesbas- for women’s and men’s football, EMU the ence Championships. EMU hosted the 2000 the hosted EMU Championships. ence and 2007 MAC Gymnastics Championship and the 2002 MAC Wrestling Champion has The been arena the host site ship. for four first-roundMAC Women’s Basketball Tournament games, four first-roundMAC Volleyball Tournament games and one first-round gamefor the men’s basketball squad. ing competitions, high school commence conventions, fairs, job shows, trade ments, charity and community awareness events as well as a circus. tures three user-friendly levels — arena, concourse and office — and three seating configurations to maximize crowd capac ity and space usage. The largest seating capacity is for center-stage entertainment activities, with 9,500 seats available. The capacity for basketball games is approxi mately 8,800. - - - o n v o c a t i o n C The Eastern Michigan Uni versity - Convo cation Center, in its 10th season as the crown jewel of EMU athlet ics, opened up a new era of excitement on the west cam- Construction of the Convocation Center Convocation the of Construction Since its opening, the Convocation The The state-of-the-art, $29-million facil ity ity is the result of a decade-long effort to improve and upgrade University facilities and followed closely the opening of the $41-million Bruce Halle T. Library on the campus. main culminated and 1997 of spring the in began with its dedication game, Dec. 9, with a 1998, men’s basketball game against the University of Michigan in front of a crowd of 7,647. Center has served as home court for the and basketball women’s and men’s Eagles’ pus of EMU in the fall of 1998. of fall the in EMU pus of 140 All-Time Player Honors & Eastern Michigan Mid-American 2008 2007 EMU 2008 General Records Letterwinners University Conference Opponents In Review Coaching Staff EMU Football Information Club today and make a difference for EMU Athletics. Athletic EMU the Join Michigan. of state the of leaders the athletic department), are an investment in the future of needs urgent most the for used be will (which Fund balls, nets, bats, and much more. ally competitive schedules, equipment such as uniforms, recruiting efforts, out of region travel to maintain nation- national comprehensive including student-athletes, and coaches our to needs basic most the provide help and tions directly support the operating budgets of our teams port needed by the Athletic Department. These contribu- facility related projects. and endowment, funds, operating annual-use teams: athletic varsity 21 EMU’s for areas key three in last year. scholar-athletes outstanding our supported donors generously 1,000 Nearly classroom. the in and court the on excellence for strive they as University Michigan Eastern at student-athletes 550 than more to support h EU tltc Club Athletic EMU The By Mail: By Phone: Online: Gifts Gifts to any of our teams, or to the Eagles for Excellence Today, annual-use giving is the most critical area of sup Established in 1994, the EMU Athletic Club raises funds E-mail: [email protected]: Office Phone -734.487.8236 Craig Fink- Club, pleasecontact: For more information or to join the EMU Athletic Executive Directorofthe EMU Athletic Club Supporting EMUStudent- Join the EMUAthletcJoin the Club How aGift to Make Athletes Since1994 www.emuathleticclub.com Ypsilanti, MI48197 Room 309C 799 N.HewittRoad 734.487.8236 Associate Athletic Director/

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G E- , E-Gridiron Group President. “The EGG provides an oppor 224.558.2339 The E-Gridiron Group coordinated reunion activities in 2007 for the 20th Anniversary of the the 20th activities in 2007 for coordinated reunion Group The E-Gridiron California Bowl Championship team that recorded a 30-27 upset victory over San Jose State University. San a 30-27 upset victory over California Bowl Championship team that recorded Brett Petersmark, ‘86 To learn more about the E-Gridiron Group, contact: President, E-Gridiron Group E-Gridiron President, The objective of the E-Gridiron Group is to collaborate with the EMU Presi “The E-Gridiron Group has been an invaluable resource for the football - pro During During the past two years the EGG has helped to raise more than $600,000. ob- and goals its expanded has EGG the 2006, in beginning official that Since “One of the purposes of forming the E-Gridiron Group was to fill avoid and

EMU Student Body, and our fellow Alumni worldwide. worldwide. Alumni fellow our and Body, Student EMU gram and said Director our of student-athletes,” Athletics dent’s Office, athletic director, head football coach football head director, athletic Office, dent’s pursuit their in student-athletes our inspire and support guide to is mission “Our The generosity athletically and and efforts of socially. excellence, academically, impact significant and direct a has and mission that fulfill to us allows EGG the of players.” our football to provide to able are we experience of quality the on relat non-facility a for date to received gifts actual of amount largest the is This provide to helped has This history. Athletics EMU in group single a by project ed playing the level to helping is and upgrades numerous with program football the MAC. the of rest with the field jectives to include not but only developing a fund-raising, broader membership which will be eventually expanded players, football at targeted former program to all family and fans of EMU football in future years. drive. membership this of months six just in joined have players football More than 250 former create a rallying point for former football players and Brett Petersmark EMU supporters,” said giving by program football the on impact immediate an have to people for tunity back, helping to build positive momentum, and really allows them to share in the growth and success of the football program and the much how staff University. We coaching and team current the from have again time and time heard they appreciate our support and how important the EGG’s contributions have Championship.” MAC a pursuitof their in been 142 All-Time Player Honors & Eastern Michigan Mid-American 2008 2007 EMU 2008 General Records Letterwinners University Conference Opponents In Review Coaching Staff EMU Football Information Sharon (Brown) Calhoun, 2003 James Brown, M.1976 “Bingo” Dr. Walter Gerald Brown, 1997 Marsha (Barker) Crosby, 2003 Charles Eugene Beatty, 1976 F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca, 1994 William William “Audie” Cole, 2002 Donna Donakowski, 1994 Clarence Chapman, 1988 Melissa Drouillard, 2004 Santee Brockman, 1983 John C. Fountain, 1996 Sherry Anderson, 2003 Charles Forsythe, 1981 Garion 1982 Campbell, Hasely Crawford, 1985 Wilbur P. 2000 Bowen, Louis Batterson, 1979 Ken 1990 Bruchanski, William William Crouch, 1978 William William Barrett, 1984 John Banaszak, 1985 John Banaszak, Ruth Boughner, 1980 C. Dale Curtiss, 1977 Delmar Allman, 1981 Jack Brusewitz, 2000 Jack Brusewitz, Tommy Asinga, 2005 Marc Dingman, 1998 Clare Ebersole, 1988 Leighton Boyd, 1980 Jim Applegate, 1996 Clifford Crane, 1982 Sherm Collins, 1988 Roger Coryell, 2004 Charlie Batch, 2008 Charlie Batch, Dan Boisture, 2005 Doug Cossey, 1985 Roger Arnett, 1983 Angie Fielder, 2001 Gary Bastien, 1989 Gary Bastien, James Bibbs, 1979 James Bibbs, Terry Collins, 1994 Dottie Davis, 1990 Glenn Davis, 1987 Jim Dutcher, 2003 Mark Dailey, 2004 Laurie Byrd, 1993 Ron Adams, 1999 William William Foy, 1976 Bob Crosby,Bob 1995 Norb Badar, 1988 Rha Arnold, 1981 Tom Fagan, 1991 Jean Cione, 1986 James Bell, 1984 James Bell, Joe Brodie, 1993 Jim Brodie, 1991 Earl Dixon, 2004 Dave 1986 Ellis, Rena Cox, 2002 John Clay, 1995 Ed Engle, 1997 Bill Cave,Bill 1989 Jeff Dils, 1990 soccer) McNie season. The class of 2008 includes: The induction ceremony for the Class of 2008 will be held in conjunction with an EMU basketball game during the 2008-09 The EasternMichiganUniversity alumnivarsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsorstheEMUAthletic ofFame. Hall D B A C E F EMU A (women’s gymnastics), (women’s and ChuckWilson(men’s track). Kenneth “Beef” Matheson, 1980 Kenneth “Beef” Ann (Meachum) Lohner, 1989 Daniel Webster Kirksey, 1978 Charles “Whitey” Hlad, 1977 Dr. James Matthews, 1995 Charles Hanneman, 1977 Robert Middlekauff, 1978 Kennedy McIntosh, 1996 Maury Jormakka, 2001 Charles Lappeus, 1983 George Marshall, 1976 Denise Kaercher, 2000 Tamyka McCord, 2007 Oswald Gaynier, 1993 Stan McConnor, 1988 Wardell Gilliam, 1984 Marv Mittlestat, 1982 Merrill Hershey, 1979 Harvey Marlatt, 1979 George Gervin, 1993 Paul McMullen, 2003 Carole Huston, 2006 Marv Johnson, 1987 Sharon McNie, 2008 Mark Leonard, 2007 Glenn Gulliver, 1997 Kerry Keating, 1995 George Mead, 2001 Bob Jennings, 2001 Bob Gordon Minty, 1984 Gussie Harris, 1983 Bruce Howell, 1986 Howell, Bruce Earle Higgins, 1997 Jim Harkema, 1999 Cleon 1992 Gilliam, Ron Johnson, 1986 Ralph Gilden, 1983 Nick Manych, 1993 Hayes Jones, 1977 Garry Grady, 2003 Chris Hoiles, 2000 Marci Kelley, 2007 Kelly Hebler, 1999 Randy Mills, 1996 Ron Gulyas, 1989 Greg Howe, 2006 Kevin Miller, 1994 Grant Long, 1998 Dazel Jules, 2006 Lanny Mills, 2002 Mike Jones, 1985 David Kieft, 1999 Jeff Huxley, 1991 Jerry Keller, 2008 Joy Inness, 2008 Jim Martin, 1981 Earl Jones, 2002 l h t Peter Linn, 2006 Ken Hawk, 1983 Jon Gates, 2001 Jay Jones, 1992 Jim Grant, 1991 Al Jagutis, 2007 Bob Lints, 2006 Bob Lindell Reason Lindell Charlie Batch M H G K L J I e c i t (men’s basketball), (men’s (football), H The newestgroup ofHallFamers celebratefollowingahalftimeinductionat the ConvocationCenter. The Classof 2007 included: Al Jagutis,Marci Kelley, Joy Inness (women’s track), Andrea Osika, 1996 (Bowman) Loita “Blink” Molineaux, 1998 Loita “Blink” Elton Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., 1976 Hamilton Morningside,Hamilton 2005 Mark Leonard, Tamyka McCord,Stan Vinson and Doug Willer. Mireille Sankatsing, 2004 Jenny Romatowski, 2000 John “Rocky” Roe, 2001 Clarence Sabbath, 1981 Waldomar Roeser, 2005 Abe Rosenkrantz, 1981 Harry Ockerman, 1977 Col. Duane Root, 1997 George Muellich, 1979 Roxanne Munch, 2004 l l a Jerry Raymond, 1986 Ferris Newman, 1980 J.E. Morcombe, 2002 Dean Rockwell, 1977 Thomas Quinn, 1978 Dave Pureifory, 1981 Lindell Lindell Reason, 2008 Frank Reaume, 1990 Bob Owchinko,Bob 1989 Lloyd W. Olds, 1976 Nanette Push, 1998 Bob Rowland,Bob 1987 Larry Radcliff, 1995 Bernard Otto, 1984 Ron Oestrike, 1979 Dick Moseley, 1985 Olin Sanders, 1977 Jeff Reaume, 2008 Chuck Paige, 1985 Leroy Potter, 1999 James Ross, 1991 Lucy Parker, 1995 Jim Nelson, 2000 Earl Riskey, 1982 Bob Parks,Bob 1980 Sue Parks, 1992 Jeff Peck, 1996 Ron Rice, 2002 Al Pingel, 1982 Jeff Reaume Jeff Q N O R P S

f o (men’s golf), (men’s F Jerry Keller m a Kenneth “Red” Simmons, 1978 Clemens “C.P.” Steimle, 1994 Frank Weeber, “Buck” 1979 Neville Neville “Tex” Walker, 1983 Sarah Willis Sarah Raymond L. Stites, 1976 Col. Bill Stephens, 1987 Col. Bill Eugene Thomas, 1997 Jeff Washington, 1999 Paul Shoemaker, 1977 Edwin Shadford, 1976 Mike Strickland, 1992 Harold Simons, 2005 Duane Zemper, 1990 George Wendt, 1983 Andrew Vanyo, 1978 Claude Snarey, 1991 Virgil Windom, 1990 Ron Saunders, 1998 Claudia Wasik, 1997 Chuck Shonta, 1982 Rodney Slater, 2001 Arthur Walker, 1979 Chuck Wilson, 2008 Harry Werbin, 1989 Shirley Spork, 1981 Sara 2005 Seegers, James Walsh, 1978 William William Zepp, 1978 Dr. Sims, 1994 Bob Wayne Seiler, 2000 Pat Sheridan, 1998 Dan Schmitz, 2005 Dan Schmitz, Nikki Stubbs, 2006 Jean Siterlet, 1985 Stan Vinson, 2007 Jim Streeter, 2004 Fred Trosko, 1982 Sarah Willis, 2008 Doug Willer, 2007 Mary Smith, 2002 Mark Smith, 1999 Gary Tyson, 2006 Jack Weiss, 1987 Tom Smith, 1998 Bob Welch,Bob 1988 Leo Turner, 1992 Bill Tipton, 1986 Bill e (baseball), W V Z T (women’s Sharon