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2007-08 Schedule 2 Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching, the extension of knowledge through basic and ap- EMU Roster 3 plied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation 2007-08 Outlook 4 of teachers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse Nationally Ranked Recruiting Class 5 backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs. EMU Coaching Staff 6-7 We provide a student-focused learning environment that 2007-08 EMU Eagles Bios 8-16 positively affects the lives of students and the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundar- 2007-08 Opponents 17-22 ies to the wider community through service initiatives and partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, 2006-07 Results 23-24 national and international opportunities and challenges.

2006-07 Season Review 25 EMU Athletics EMU All-Americans 26 Mission Statement

EMU Records 27-30 The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to provide a competitive intercollegiate athletic program for men and Eastern Michigan University 31-39 women while supporting the educational goals of its student-athletes. The development of successful teams, while focusing on the well- •EMU WRESTLING QUICK FACTS• being of student-athletes, is inherent in our mission. Integral to our Name Eastern Michigan University mission is the intellectual, cultural, physical and social development Location Ypsilanti, MI 48197 of coaches and staff. Founded 1849 In support of this mission, the Department of Intercollegiate Ath- Enrollment 25,000 letics is committed to the following guiding principles: Nickname Eagles • Integrity. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs will adhere to the letter and spirit of the rules and regulations of the National Colors Green and White Collegiate Athletic Association and the Mid-American Conference Affi liation Mid-American Conference (MAC) and will comply with all applicable state and federal laws. President TBA • Academic Success. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs Athletics Director Dr. Derrick Gragg will recruit student-athletes with the ability to achieve academic Asst. AD/SWA Stephannnie Harvey-Vandenberg success and will support the educational endeavors of the student- Assoc. AD/Internal Affairs Doug Dowdy athletes with a goal of graduation from the University. Assoc. AD/Administration Mike Malach • Competitiveness. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs Dir. of Compliance Melody Reifel Werner aspire to achieve competitive success at the conference and na- Ticket Manager Ron Reid tional levels, within the limits of available resources. Each athletic Equipment Manager Darrell Hallberg program is encouraged to increase private support and expand Head Athletic Trainer Steve Nordwall its endowments. • Student-Athlete Development. Eastern Michigan University athletic Sports Information Director Jim Streeter programs are committed to the personal development and well- Assistant SID Greg Steiner being of all student-athletes along with their athletic development. Graduate Assistant/Wrestling Contact Paul Pancoe The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics establishes standards Graduate Assistant Sarah VanMetre of conduct for student-athletes that refl ect positively on the indi- Graduate Assistant Amanda Decker vidual student-athlete, the program and the University. SID Phone 734.487.0317 • Fiscal Integrity. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs will SID Fax 734.485.3840 operate with prudent fi scal management and within the normal Head Coach Derek DelPorto (Slippery Rock, ‘99) business processes of the University. Gifts to the athletic programs Assistant Coach David Bolyard (Central Michigan, ‘05) will be received and processed by the Eastern Michigan University Graduate Asst. Coach Kevin Artis (UNC-Greensboro, ‘06) Foundation. Student Asst. Coach Nick Conklin •Access and Opportunity. Eastern Michigan University athletic pro- grams are committed to broad participation by students attending

the University on an equitable basis and defi ned by the student Letterwinners Returning/Lost 11/4 interest and high school participation. Newcomers 14 • Diversity. Eastern Michigan University takes pride in its diverse Home Venue Bowen Field House community of student, faculty and staff. EMU athletic programs Wrestling Phone 734.487.0395 are committed to fostering a cohort of student-athletes, coaches Wrestling Fax 734.487.4568 and staff to further enrich the diversity of the University.

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Eastern Michigan University 2007-08 Wrestling Schedule

Day Date Event Time Saturday Nov. 3 EMU Open All Day Sunday Nov. 11 at MSU Open (East Lansing, Mich.) All Day Thursday Dec. 6 OHIO* 7 p.m. Saturday Dec. 8 Campbellsville Duals (Campbellsville, Kentucky) All Day Saturday Dec. 14 at Edinboro, War on the Shore (Erie, Pa.) 7 p.m. Sunday Dec. 16 NORTHWESTERN 3 p.m. Thursday Dec. 20 OLIVET 7 p.m. Sunday Dec. 30 at Michigan, Lehigh, Buffalo* (Ann Arbor, Mich.) All Day

2007-08 EMU Wrestling Friday Jan. 4 at Lone Star Duals (Dallas, Texas) All Day Saturday Jan. 12 at Cleveland State 7 p.m. Saturday Jan. 26 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 6 p.m. Saturday Feb. 2 at Ithaca Duals (Ithaca, New York) 1 p.m. Saturday Feb. 9 CLARION, GARDNER-WEBB, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 11 a.m. Thursday Feb. 14 at Kent State* 7 p.m. Friday Feb. 22 at Michigan State 7 p.m. Saturday Mar. 7-8 Mid-American Conference Championship (Kent, Ohio) All Day Thurs-Sat. Mar. 20-22 NCAA Championship (St. Louis, Mo.) All Day *Mid-American Conference match

2007-08 Eastern Michigan University Wrestling Team

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Eastern Michigan University - 2007-08 Roster Name Weight Class Cl.-El. Hometown-High School (College) Ted Amundsen 149 Jr.-So. Kalamazoo, Mich.-Central William Amundsen 149/157 Jr.-So. Kalamazoo, Mich.-Central Justin Brandel* 157/165 Jr.-So. Saginaw, Mich.-Swan Valley Kyle Chittick 165 So.-Fr. Davison, Mich.-Davison Sean Clair* 133 Jr.-So. Turtlecreek, Pa.-Plum Maurice Cox 157 Jr.-So. Canton, Mich.-Westland John Glenn Zack Donofrio** 125 Jr.-So. Monroe, Mich.-Dundee Dominic Doyle HWT Fr.-Fr. Lowell, Mich.-Lowell Jacob Fairchild 184 Jr.-So. Westland, Mich.-John Glenn Derek Foore 165 Fr.-Fr. Wadsworth, Ohio-Wadsworth Matthew Franklin 165 Fr.-Fr. South Beach, Mich.-Ogemaw Heights Don Funk** 157 Sr.-Jr. Jonesville, Mich.-Jonesville Nick Hendrick 157 So.-So. Columbiaville, Mich.-Powers Catholic Cody Heir 149 So.-So. Davison, Mich.-Davison Chris Jenkins*** 133 Jr.-Jr. Tecumseh, Mich.-Tecumseh J.J. Johnson 141 Fr.-Fr. Rockford, Mich.-Rockford Justin Joseph 149 Fr.-Fr. Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East Leontin Lazar 165/174 Fr.-Fr. West Bloomfield, Mich.-West Bloomfield Drew Lesko* 149/157 Jr.-So. Tecumseh, Mich.-Tecumseh Josh Lewis** 174/184 Jr.-Jr. West Liberty, Ohio-Salem Vince Licari 133 Sr.-Jr. Troy, Mich.-Troy Athens Cory Mancuso** 157 Sr.-Sr. Brockway, Pa.-Brockway Area John McClure*** 197 Jr.-Jr. Holland, Mich.-West Ottawa (Central Michigan) Jordan McGuire 125/133 Fr.-Fr. Miamisburg, Ohio-Miamisburg Mike Maguire 125 Fr.-Fr. Clarkston, Mich.-Clarkston Josh Moulton** 149/157 Sr.-Jr. Grass Lake, Mich.-Napolean Andrew Novak 133 Fr.-Fr. New Boston, Mich.-Huron Matt Pettigrew HWT Fr.-Fr. St. Johns, Mich.-St. Johns Corey Phillips 149 Fr.-Fr. Canton, Mich.-Canton Charles Pienaar 174 Sr.-Sr. Trafford, Pa.-Penn-Trafford (SRU) David Pienaar 141 Jr.-So. Trafford, Penn.-Greensburg Central Catholic (SRU) Tommy St. Louis 174 Fr.-Fr. Neosho, Missouri-Neosho Darin Tims 165 Fr.-Fr. Brownstown, Mich.-Woodhaven David Wade HWT So.-Fr. Beavercreek, Ohio-Beavercreek Jake Wood 197/HWT Jr. So. Miamisburg, Ohio-Miamisburg *Letters won

Head Coach: Derek DelPorto (Slippery Rock, ‘99) 2nd Year Assistant Coach: David Bolyard (Central Michigan, ‘05) 1st Year Graduate Assistant: Kevin Artis (UNC Greensboro, ‘06) 2nd Year Student Assistant: Nick Conklin - 1st Year

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In just his fi rst season at the helm of the Eastern Southern Scuffl e gave Clair the experience of a seasoned Michigan University wrestling program, head coach Der- veteran after just one year collegiate competition. ek DelPorto set the bar high for years to come. The Ea- Redshirt sophomores Zach Donofrio and David Pi- gles posted an 8-7 regular-season record, the best mark enaar will battle for the starting position at 141. Donof- since the 1990-91 campaign, and improved on their fi n- rio fi nished last season with a 14-11 overall record and a ish at the Mid-American Conference Championship with a 2-2 dual mark in conference action. Pienaar was a trans- fi fth place fi nish. fer from Slippery Rock University where he was an NCAA The Green and White closed out the 2006-07 regular Qualifi er. Pienaar was also ranked No. 4 in the 141-pound season with an impressive 5-1 mark in the month of Feb- weight class in the MAC preseason rankings. ruary, including a fi ve match winning streak with victories The 149-pound class will see a new face in the start- over Buffalo, Clarion, Duquesne, Wagner and Eastern Il- ing lineup this season after the departure of NCAA Quali- linois. fi er and 2006-07 MAC champion Jermain Thompson. In DelPorto coached six wrestlers to place fi nishes at the front running for the starting nod are Drew Lesko the MAC Championship, the most since the 1995-96 and Josh Moulton. In limited open action last season, campaign in which eight wrestlers placed. Lesko carded a 4-6 record while Moulton posted a 5-5 The Eagles were showered with post-season acco- overall record. lades, highlighted by a No. 12 national ranking in the Cory Mancuso returns as last year’s starter at 157. 2007-08 EMU Wrestling National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Aca- Mancuso, a Slippery Rock transfer, collected a 16-12 demic Top 30. In addition to a national academic team mark in his fi rst year wrestling for the Eagles. He posted ranking, four Eagles were selected to the Academic All- a 2-3 dual mark in MAC action and was ranked the No. 3 MAC squad; Tony Lyssiotis-a two-time selection, Zack wrestler at 157 in the annual preseason MAC rankings. Donofrio, Chris Jenkins and Cory Mancuso. Also, seeing a new face in the starting line-up will be The Eagles lost valuable leadership and experience the 165-pound weight class after the departure of Nick with the departure of seniors Jermain Thompson, Nick Conklin. Leading candidates for the job include freshman Conklin, Charlie Walker and Lyssiotis. Thompson, the Derek Foore and Cleveland State transfer Kyle Chit- 149 pound MAC Champion and lone Eagle qualifi er for tick. Foore was a three-time state runner-up, each time the NCAA Tournament, led the Eagles with a career-high in a different weight class (135, 145, 160). He set the 23 wins last season. Conklin, a two-time place winner at school and county record, totaling 170 wins in his career, the MAC Championship, was second in wins, notching including 92 pins. Chittick enters the season ranked No. 20. Lyssiotis, an Academic All-MAC selection, fi nished 4 in the preseason MAC rankings. third in at 197 pounds at the MAC Championship and Redshirt senior Charlie Pienaar will be the leading was third in wins last season with 19. candidate for the starting nod at 174. A transfer from DelPorto is excited about the future of Green and Slippery Rock University, he is ranked No. 3 in the pre- White wrestling and eager for his second season to season edition of the MAC rankings. begin, “EMU wrestling is moving in the right direction,” In the lead at 184 is Josh Lewis. Lewis spent most of mentioned DelPorto. We are working as a complete unit last season at 174. He posted a 7-15 record on the year to achieve long term results. With the new attitude and and a 5-9 dual meet mark. new coaching staff comes a new enthusiasm. I know it's Junior John McClure moves up to the 197-pound going to take time. I'm a realist with realistic goals and class after competing in the at 184 last season and will a realistic time frame in mind and I fi rmly believe the end likely be the starter once the Eagles commence dual results will be very positive.” meet action in early December. Last season McClure The 125 pound weight class is open and will most posted an 11-13 mark for the Green and White. likely see a freshman fi ll the void. The top candidate is The heavyweight class will also receive a makeover Mike Maguire. Maguire, a three-time state qualifi er, with Charlie Walker graduating. Redshirt freshman placed seventh at the state championship and was a dis- David Wade leads all contenders. Challengers include trict and regional runner-up during his junior season. In freshmen Dominic Doyle, Wes Schroeder, and Matt his senior campaign he posted a 58-3 record en route Pettigrew. to the Division I title, as well as the district and regional The Eagles will start their season competing in two crowns. open tournaments, the EMU Open, Nov. 3, and the Michi- After a redshirt year, 133 pound sophomore Sean gan State Open the following week, before starting dual Clair will look to pick up where he left off his freshman action in early December. year in the 133 lbs. weight class, posting a 28-11 overall record and an 11-3 dual meet mark on the year. Fourth- place fi nishes at his fi rst MAC Championship and at the 4 Eagles

No.23 ranked recruitng class 2007-08 EMU Wrestling

Front Row (left to right): Derek Foore, Justin Joseph, Leontin Lazaar, Dominic Doyle, Matt Pettigrew, Matthew Franklin, Tommy St. Louis

Back Row (left to right): Corey Phillips, J.J. Johnson, Mike Maguire, Andrew Novak, Darrin Tims, Jordan McGuire

Eastern Michigan’s 2006-2007 recruiting class did something no other recruiting class in EMU wrestling history had done before; achieve a nationally ranking. Intermat Wrestling ranked the Eagles No. 23 in the country in the pre-season recruiting rankings.

No. 23 Ranked Recruiting Class

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HEAD COACH DEREK DELPORTO

One Year - 8-7

2006: 5th Place at MAC Championships

1 MAC Champion

1 NCAA Qualifier Derek DelPorto Derek DelPorto enters his second season at the helm of the Eastern Michigan wresltling program 2007-08 EMU Wrestling this year. In just his fi rst season, DelPorto directed the Eagles their fi rst winning record since the 1990-91 campaign, posting an 8-7 mark. He also led the Green and White to only the second Mid-American Conference dual victory in the past decade, a 28-10, DelPorto, in his second season as head home defeat over Buffalo. At his fi rst MAC Champi- coach of the Eagles, gives direction to onship, two of DelPorto’s student-athletes wrestled one of his wrestlers. for a weight class championship; Jermain Thompson tant coach at Slippery Rock from 1999-2000 before at 149 and Tony Lyssiotis at 197. Thompson would moving on to Oklahoma University as an assistant go on to win the MAC Championship, qualifying for from 2000-02. From 2002-04, DelPorto was an as- the NCAA Championship in Auburn Hills, Mich. sistant wrestling coach at Cornell University before DelPorto, a former All-American wrestler while a returning to his alma mater to take over the head undergraduate at Slippery Rock University, returned coaching duties in 2004. to his alma mater as the head coach for the 2004- The 31-year-old DelPorto (April 10, 1976) grew 05 season. DelPorto and his 2005-06 team made up in Erie, Pa. and graduated from Cathedral Prep the most of the school’s fi nal wrestling season, an- in Erie, Pa. in 1994. DelPorto went on to wrestle nounced at the start of the year, winning the team as a collegian at Slippery Rock where he recorded championship at the NCAA Division I East Regional the third-best record in school history at 116-38 Championship and advancing a tournament-record in his four seasons. He earned NCAA All-America 10 wrestlers to weight-class championship fi nal honors in 1999 after fi nishing in eighth place in the bouts while recording a school record-tying four heavyweight classifi cation at the NCAA Division I individual titles. championships. He was also a three-time East Re- In addition, SRU sent a school-record fi ve wrestlers gional champion, winning the heavyweight titles in to the 2006 NCAA Division I National Championship. 1998 and 1999 and capturing the 177-pound crown For his efforts, DelPorto was named NCAA Division in 1996. DelPorto also won the PSAC heavyweight I East Regional Coach of the Year. His 2004-05 title in 1998. Slippery Rock squad was the NCAA East Regional runner-up, and had three NCAA Division I champion- ship qualifi ers and three Academic All-Americans. DelPorto began his coaching career as an assis-

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2007-08 emu coaches 2007-08 EMU Wrestling ASSISTANT COACH GRADUATE ASSISTANT DAVID BOLYARD COACH Bolyard, a 2005 gradu- ate of Central Michigan KEVIN ARTIS University, was a four-time national qualifi er and 2005 Kevin Artis is in his second Mid-American Conference season as a graduate assis- Champion in the 165-pound tant coach for the Eastern weight class. Michigan University wres- David Bolyard Kevin Artis As a senior he carded tling program. a 33-5 overall record and Artis was a two-time was ranked as high as second nationally in his fi nal Southern Conference champion and a two-time season. Bolyard won a school-record 21 straight NCAA national qualifi er wrestling at 141 pounds for matches during his senior campaign. the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Following his senior season, Bolyard won the Prior to graduating from UNC-Greensboro, Artis Chick Sherwood Award, presented annually to was a two-time All-American at Neosho County Com- CMU’s most valuable wrestler. He ranks seventh munity College. He is presently taking graduate all-time with 109 career wins and his 22 falls are classes to receive a MBA with a concentration in tied for the 10th most in school history. fi nance at EMU. He fi nished second at the MAC Champion- STUDENT shipseach of the fi rst three years of his collegiate career, and each time earned a wild card berth to ASSISTANT COACH the NCAA Championships. His best performance at nationals came as a junior in 2004, when he NICK CONKLIN strung together four straight wins in the consola- tion bracket en route to a sixth-place fi nish and All- Nick Conklin is in his fi rst America honors. year as a student assistant Bolyard also claimed a championship at the coach for the Eagles. He fi n- prestigious Midlands Tournament during his junior ished his career last season season. He was CMU’s fi rst to win at Midlands with a fourth place fi nish at since 1999. Nick Conklin the Mid-American Confer- The 25 year-old Bolyard earned his degree in en- ence Championship as one trepreneurship from CMU in 2005 and is currently of four seniors who led the way for the team’s fi rst pursuing a master’s degree in athletic administra- winning season in more than a decade. tion at CMU.

The 2007-08 Left to Right: Eastern Michigan David Bolyard Coaching Staff Nick Conklin Derek DelPorto Kevin Artis

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CORYC MANCUSO

SeniorS157 • Brockway, lbs. Pa.

EMU:E Returns to EMU for his seconds season as the starter in the 157 lbs. class...2006: PostedP a 16-12 record on the yeary and a fourth place fi nish ata the Mid-American Confer- encee Championships...Picked up two wins at the EMU OOpen...Took sixth place at the Cleveland State Open, tallying three wins, two of which were by pinfall...Recorded a 2-3 record in conference dual matches, including a 17-0 tech. fall over Josh Hunt (Buf- 2007-08 EMU Wrestling falo), and a 10-2 major decision over Kalen Knull (NIU)... Slippery Rock: Dean’s list, East Regional Champion, National Qualifi er and Academic All-American while at Slippery Rock University…High School: District cham- pion junior and senior year while at Brockway Area High School… Personal: Son of Cory and Roxane Mancuso… Born: 1-17-85…Major: Physical Education. Senior Cory Mancuso

CHARLESC PIENAAR

SeniorS174 • Trafford, lbs. Pa.

EMU:E Will compete for start- ingin role in the 174 lbs. weight classc this seaosn...2006: RedshirtedR after transferring fromfr Slippery Rock Univer- sity...s Slippery Rock: Two- ttimei NCAA Div. 1 qualifi er… TwoTwo-Time-Time East Region chamchampion…PSAC Champion while at Slippery Rock University…Will look to compete for starting spot in either the 174 or 184 lbs. weight class... High School: Four-year varsity letterman in wrestling… Three-year Captain…State qualifi er during senior year at Penn-Trafford…Personal: Son of Karl and LuAnn Pien- aar…Has one brother, David…Born: 7-13-84…Major: Physical education, non-teaching.

Senior Charlie Pienaar

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JOSH MOULTON VINCEV LICARI 133 lbs. Junior157 • Grass Lake,lbs. Mich. JuniorJu • Troy, Mich.

EMU:E Moves up to 149 lbs. EMU:E Will compete for action weightw class after spending in the 133 lbs. weight class this twotw seasons at 133 lbs... seaosn...s 2006: Saw limited WillW challenge for starting actiona in the 133 lbs. weight role...ro 2006: Saw limited action class...c 2005: Went 1-6 on the asa a sophomore...Will look to season...Firsts action of the competec for starting role in seasons came at the Michigan 133 lbslbs. weight classclass...202005: Finished with a 3-8 re- State Open...2004: Was 00-7 on the season...Competed cord...Went 2-2 at the MSU Open...At the Slippery Rock in the EMU, MSU, and Edinboro Opens...High School: Quadrangular, pinned his fi rst opponent and shutout his Was 34-15 as a senior, took sixth at the Oakland County second before dropping a decision to second ranked Tournament, and was named second team All-Area by the Chris Fleeger from Purdue...High School: A two-time Oakland Press...Personal: Son of Nick and Mary Beth Division II state champion, having accomplished that feat Licari...Born: 6-5-85...Major: Mechanical Engineering in two separate weight classes...Won the 125-lb. title Technology. as a junior, and the 130-lb. crown as a senior...Senior campaign record was 53-2, with only two losses coming at the hands of EMU recruit Zack Beck...Personal: Son of Steven Moulton...Born: 9-28-86...Major: Computer Systems Technology.

DON FUNK

Junior174 • Jonesville, lbs. Mich.

EMU:E Will compete for action in the 157 lbs. weight class thisth season...2006: Competed in three matches as a sopho- mmore, posting a 0-3...2005: RRedshirted, going 1-4 in open mmatches...High School: A secondsecond-place place finisherfi nisher in DiviDivision IV at 160-lbs. as a senior, and fi nished sixth in his junior campaign...Senior season mark was 48-4, and had a career record of 202-32... Personal: Son of Mitch and Kelly Funk...Born: 10-23- 85...Major: Chemistry and Biology.

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JOHN MCCLURE

Junior197 • Redford, lbs. Mich.

EMU:E Moves up to the 197 lbs.lb weight class from 184 for theth Eagles...2006: Posted a 11-13 record on the year competingc in the 184 lbs. class.c Picked up two wins at theth EMU Open, Michigan State Open and Cliff Keen Invitational...Was Invitat 5-7 in dual meet action on the year...Picked up lone conference win with a 2-0 decision over Nick Terbay of Ohio...CMU: Part of Central Michigan University wrestling team during 2004- 2007-08 EMU Wrestling 05 season…High School: Four-year letterman at West Ottawa H.S.…State champion, conference champion and an All-American during his senior year…Personal: Son of John and Terese McClure…Has four brothers, Kevin, Micheal, Steven and Joey, one sister, Sarah…Born: 12- 4-85…Major: Undecided. Junior John McClure

WILLIAM AMUNDSEN TED AMUNDSEN

R.149 Sophomore •Kalamazoo,Mich. lbs. R.149 Sophomore •Kalamazoo, lbs. Mich.

EMU:E Will compete for back-up EMU:E Will look to com- slots in either the 149 lbs. or petep for back-up role in the 1571 lbs. weight class...2006: 1491 lbs. weight class this Redshirted...R High School: season...s 2006: Redshirted... WasW a district champion and HighH School: Finished his high regionalre runner up his senior schools career with a combined season...Placeds 7th at states... recordre of 85-33...Named team Was named one of the team captains along with brother captain his senior campaigcampaign...Named second team all- Ted... Finished his career with most wins in school his- conference and a regional qualifi er in individual and team tory posting a career record of 104-32...Personal: categories...Was named team MVP his junior season Son of Jennifer Amundsen...Twin brother, Ted, is also a while compiling a record of 32-14...Personal: Son of member of the EMU wrestling team...Born: 11-5-86... Jennifer Amundsen...Twin brother, Bill, is also a member Major: History. of the EMU wrestling team...Born: 11-5-86...Major: Political Science.

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SEAN CLAIR

R.133 Sophomore • Turtlecreek,lbs. Pa.

EMU:E Returns to starting rolero in the 133 lbs. weight classc after redshirting last season...s 2006: Sat out the yeary as a redshirt...2005: EEnjoyed a strong freshman ccampaign tallying a 28-11 overall record and an 1111-3 dual meet record on the year...Posted a 5-2 record and fi nished in fourth place at the Southern Scuffl e ...Earned fi rst-round bye in MAC Championships...Defeated Eric Piedimonte of Buffalo by 11-0 major decision on his way to a fourth place fi nish in the 125 lbs. weight class...High School: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette fi rst team his senior season...Valley News Dispatch Wrestler of the Year during the same cam- paign...Recorded 102 career pins...Personal: Son of Gerry and Randi Clair...Born: 2-14-86...Major: Second- Redshirt sophomore Sean Clair ary Education - Biology.

JUSTIN BRANDEL CODY HEIR

R.157 Sophomore •Saginaw, lbs. Mich. Sophomore149 •Davison, lbs. Mich.

EMU:E Will compete for start- EMU:E Will compete for action ingin spot in the 157 lbs. weight in the 149 lbs. class this year... classc after redshirting as a HighH School: A three-year freshman...fr 2006: Redshirt- letterwinnerle and recipient of ed...e High School: Three-time four-yearfo excellence award sstatet qualifi er…Named team forfo wrestling while at Davison MMVP three times…Team cap- HighH School…Personal: Son tatainin juniorjunior andand seniorsenior yearyea while at Swan Valley High of YolondaYolonda Hier…HasHier Has oneone brother, Raymond…Born: School…Personal: Son of Robert and Virginia Bran- 12-1-87…Major: Criminal Justice. del…one brother, Jon, and two sisters, Christina and Melissa…Born: 2-3-87…Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology.

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JOSH LEWIS DAVID PIENAAR

Junior184 •West Liberty, lbs. Ohio R.141 Sophomore •Trafford,lbs. Pa.

EMU:E Will compete for start- EMU:E Will compete for start- ingin spot in the 184 lbs. weight ingin spot in the 141 lbs. weight class...c 2006: Tallied a 7-15 class...c 2006: Redshirted after markm on the year... Picked up trtransfering from Slippery Rock oneo win at both the EMU Open UUniversity...2005: NCAA quali- anda the Michigan State Open... ffieri at SlipperyRock…High StrungS together a four-match SSchool: Four-year letterman winning streak late in the sseason that included a confer- inn wrestling while at GreenGreensbarg Central Catholic High ence win over Nate Rock of Buffalo by a 11-6 decision... School…Personal: Son of Karl and LuAnn Pienaar…Has High School: Four-year varsity letter winner...Posted one brother, Charlie…Born: 3-10-87…Major: Art. a record of 47-6 his senior season...All-Dayton Area 2007-08 EMU Wrestling Wrestler...First team Springfi eld Area...Personal: Son of Edward and Cynthia Lewis...Born: 11-16-86...Major: Mechanical Engineering.

CHRIS JENKINS

Junior133 •Tecumseh, lbs. Mich.

EMU: Returns as the full-time starter at 133 from a year ago, but will look to compete with redshirt sophomore Sean Clair...2006: Tallied a 11-15 record on the year as the full- time starter in the 133 lbs. weight class...Picked up three wins at the Cliff Keen Invitational, two of which were shutout victories...Was 6-9 in dual matches on the year...2005: Redshirted... High School: Four-year varsity letter winner at Tecumseh High School...Was undefeated his senior season posting a 51-0 record, fi nishing with a career record of 192- 21...Division 2 State Champion...Was named to the Ann Arbor News All-Area team in both his junior and senior campaigns...Personal: Son of Paul and Patty Jenkins... Born: 2-13-87...Major: Accounting. Junior Chris Jenkins

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ZACH DONOFRIO

R.141 Sophomore •Monroe, lbs. Mich.

EMU: Returns for junior sea- son as the front-runner for the starting spot in the 141 lbs. weight class for the Green and White...2006: Collected a 14-11 record as the starter in the 141 lbs. weight class... Placed sixth at the EMU Open with a 6-2 mark...Posted a 1-1 mark at the Michigan State Open...Placed third at the Cleveland State Open, registering a 3-1 record... Went 6-5 in dual meet action, including a 2-2 mark in MAC matches...2005: Redshirted...High School: Re- corded 180 career wins at Dundee High School, with a 58-2 record his senior season... Four-time varsity letter winner...Named to the Monroe Evening News All-Region team... Personal: Son of Michael and Cynthia Donofrio... Born: 4-3-87...Major: Management. Redshirt sophomore Zach Donofrio

DAVID WADE NICK HENDRICK

R.285 Sophomore •Beavercreek, lbs. Ohio R.157 Sophomore •Columbiaville, lbs. Mich.

EMU:E Will compete for start- EMU:E Will compete for start- ingin spot in the heavyweight ingin role in the 157 lbs. weight class...c 2006: Sat out the year classc this season...2006: Red- aas a redshirt...High School: shirted...s High School: Com- FFirst-team All-Area, placed petedp in varsity baseball while fi ffth at state championships… ata Laper West, and football and FFirst-team All-Conference… wrestlingw at Powers Catholic... posted 4040-4 4 record during ssenior year…State qualifi er… State champion senior year in the 152 lbs. weight class… District runner up during junior year at Beavercreek High Personal: Son of Mike and Judy Hendrick…Has one School…Personal: Son of David and Carolyn Wade… brother, Zack, and two sisters, Megan and Lauren… Has two sisters, Monica and Megan…Born: 12-8-87… Born: 6-7-88…Major: Construction Management. Major: Business.

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MAURICE COX JAKE WOOD

R.149 Sophomore •Canton,lbs. Mich. R.285 Sophomore •Miamisburg, lbs. Ohio

EMU:E Will compete for starting EMU:E Will compete for start- nodn in the 149-pound weight ingin slot in heavyweight class class...c 2006: Sat out the forfo the Eagles...2006: Sat seasons as a redshirt...High outo season as a redshirt... School:S Three-year varsity let- HighH School: Posted a com- terte winner at John Glenn High binedb 76-9 record over his ju- School...S Finished his high niorn and senior campaigns... school career with a combcombined record of 172-24 over LeagueLeague, Sectional and DistDistrict champion his senior sea- his four seasons at John Glenn High School...Personal: son... Placed third in Division 1 state championship... Son of Frank and Mary Cox...Father, Frank, wrestled at Personal: Son of Tim Wood...Born: 11/10/86...Ma- EMU...Born: 7/24/86...Major: Education. jor: Biology. 2007-08 EMU Wrestling

JUSTINJU JOSEPH DEREK FOORE

FreshmanFFr149 • Lapeer, lbs. Mich. Freshman165 • Wadsworth, lbs. Ohio

HighH School: Posted a career HighH School: A three-year 188-411 record while at Lap- captainc at Wadsworth High eere East High School…Holds School…WasS a state runner- schools records for wins and upu three times, each in a takedownsta (449)…Followed differentd weight class (135, upu a sophomore campaign in 145,1 160)…Set the school whichw he was a regional cham- anda county win record, total- pipionon wwithith a state tititletle in hhisis junior year…First individual ingng 170 wins in his career, career including 92 pins…Two-time state champion in any sport from Lapeer East High Ohio National team member, AAU National Champion, School…Two-time league champion, one-time district state Greco Roman and Freestyle champion…Earned a champion, two-time regional champion and a three-time Gold Disney AAU ranking…A three-time Akron Beacon state qualifi er…Finished his senior year placing third in Journal All-Star…Won 16 high school tournaments in the state tournament…Personal: Son of Richard and his career…The Sun Newspaper Wrestler of the Year in Robin Joseph…Father was a wide receiver on the football 2007…Personal: Son of Dwight and Tammy Foore… team at Michigan State University…Has three brothers, Born: 7-30-88…Major: Nursing. Greg, Phillip, Issac and two sisters, Holly and Emily… Born: 8-22-88…Major: Undecided.

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COREY PHILLIPS KYLE CHITTICK 149 lbs. 165 lbs. Freshman • Canton, Mich. R.Freshman • Davison, Mich.

HighH School: Ranks 30th all- EMU:E Will look to compete for timeti in the state of Michigan startings nod in the 165 lbs. in wins, posting 212 during weightw class...2006: Wrestled hish four-year career at Canton forfo Cleveland State University... HighH School…Tallied 138 pins, HighH School: Member of four whichw is ranked 16th all-time teamte state championships in the state of Michigan... whilew at Davison High School… FourFour-time time state placerplacer, finfi nishing seventh his freshman State champion during his junior year…Finished fourth year (130 lbs.), fi fth as a sophomore (130 lbs.), third as as a sophomore at state wrestling tournament and sixth a junior (130 lbs.) and a state champion as a senior in as a freshman…Was a four year wrestling letterwinner the 140 lbs. weight class…Was a three-time Michigan and a three year varsity letterwinner in football…Named Greco Roman and Freestyle State Champion, a two-time All-Conference junior and senior year for football…Per- team captain and was a member of three Academic All- sonal: Son of Don and Renee Chittick…Has one brother, State teams…Four-time All-Observerland selection, a Chase and one sister, Kristany…Born: 10-22-87… three-time league and regional champion and a two-time Major: Criminal Justice. district champion…Capped off his state championship senior year with a perfect 56-0 record…Named the Ann Arbor News Wrestler of the Year award as well as The Detroit News Wrestler of the Year honor…Personal: Son of Nick and Carol Phillips…Has one brother, Ryan, and two sisters, Abby and Paige…Born: 6-23-88…Major: Occupational Therapy.

DARIN TIMS J.J. JOHNSON 165 lbs. Freshman • Brownstown, Mich. Freshman141 • Rockford, lbs. Mich.

HighH School: Posted 47-5 HighHi School: Member of State recordre on way to a third place ChampionshipCh team senior year fi nish during his senior season atat Rockford High School… ata Woodhaven High School… PostedPo 49-2 record as a team MegaM White League Champion captain…Finishedca runner-up juniorju and senior year…Tal- atat state meet…Regional, dis- liedlie a 43-5 record as a junior trict,tri county and conference en route to a fourth place fi nish during junior outing… championchampion…NHSCA NHSCA Senior National All-American…Set Collected 40 wins during sophomore year and fi nished school record for pins…Personal: Son of John and tenth at state tournament…Posted a 36-11 record as a Julia Johnson…Father was member of Central Michigan freshman and was a regional qualifi er…Personal: Son football team from 1979-82…Has two brothers, Jake of Leonard and Rhonda Tims…Born: 8-20-89…Major: and Jarred…Born: 10-8-88…Major: Business. Sports Medicine.

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JORDAN McGUIRE ANDREW NOVAK

Freshman125 • Miamisburg, lbs. Ohio Freshman133 • New Boston,lbs. Mich.

HighH School: School record HighH School: Was a four-year holderh in wins, tallying 128 letterwinnerle as a wrestler… overo his career at Miamisburg TalliedTa a 222-13 career record HighH School…Placed fourth at ata Huron High School…State statest tournament in 2006 and ChampionC in 125 lbs. weight 2007…A2 four-time G.W.O.C. classc as a senior…Finished in leaguele champion…2007 dis- seconds place at state tourna- trict championchampion…Three-time Three time league Wrestler of the Year ment as a juniorjunior…State State Champion Cha as a sophomore in the winner...Voted the G.M.V.W.A. Division One Wrestler of the 125 lbs. weight class…Finished in fourth place at state Year…Personal: Son of Jason and Gina McGuire…Has tournament as a freshman…Personal: Son of Mark and three brothers, Cole, Austin, Baylor and sister Logan… Liz Novak…Has one brother, Carl, and one sister, Liz… 2007-08 EMU Wrestling Born: 1-22-89…Major: Pre-Pharmacy. Born: 12-6-88…Major: Undecided.

LEONTIN LAZAR MATT PETTIGREW 165 lbs. Freshman • West Bloomfield, Mich. Freshman285 • St.John’s, lbs. Mich.

HighH School: Tallied a 169-32 HighH School: Was a four-year rerecord as a four-year starter lettermanle who tallied 25 pins wwhile at West Bloomfi eld High duringd senior year while at St. SSchool...Personal: Son of John’sJo High School…A District GGeorge and Miladinco Lazar... anda Regional Champion in both HHas one sister, Teo...Born: juniorju and senior seasons… 88-24-88...Major: Undecided. FinishedF runner-up at state tour- nament senior yearyear…Finished Finish fourth at state tournament junior year…Named to the Lansing State Journal Dream Team…Personal: Son of Mike and Paula Pettigrew…Has TOMMY ST.LOUIS one brother, Kevin, who was a member of the Ferris State 174 lbs. football team…Has one sister, Jodi…Born: 1-4-89… Freshman • Neosho, Mo. Major: Criminal Justice.

HighH School: Posted a career 158-241 record while at Neosho HighH School…A three-time states qualifi er, fi nishing sixth asa a sophomore, fourth of a junior,ju and state champion as a senior…Selecteds fi rst team All- Joplin Globe and All-ConferAll-Conference as a junior and senior… Personal: Son of Charles and Patricia St. Louis…Has one brother, Charlie and one sister, Nicole…Born: 3-17- 88…Major: Electrical Engineering. 16 Eagles

2007-08 WRESTLING opponents 2007-08 EMU Wrestling Ohio University Campbellsville Univ. Appalachian State Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 Ypsilanti Bowen Field House Campbellsville Powell Gymnasium Campbellsville Powell Gymnasium

General Information General Information General Information Location: Athens, Ohio Location: Campbellsville, Ky. Location: Boone, N.C. Founded: 1804 Founded: 1906 Founded: 1899 Enrollment: 28,751 Enrollment: 2,000 Enrollment: 15,117 Nickname: Bobcats Nickname: Tigers Nickname: Mountaineers Colors: Hunter Green and White Colors: Maroon and Grey Colors: Black and Gold Conference: Mid-American Conference: Mid-South Conference Conference: Southern Home Arena: Concovation Center Home Arena: Powell Gymnasium Home Arena: Varsity Gym President: Dr. Roderick J. McDavis President: Dr. Michael V. Carter President: Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock Athletics Director: Kirby Hocutt Athletics Director: Rusty Hollingsworth Athletics Director: Charlie Cobb

Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Head Coach: Joel Greenlee Head Coach: Franky James Head Coach: Paul Mance Alma mater: Northern Iowa, ‘89 Alma mater: Carson-Newman, ‘98 Alma mater: Appalachian State ‘69 School Record: 100-71-4 School Record: 26-23 School Record: 319-186-10 Career Record: 100-71-4 Career Record: 34-31 Career Record: 327-196-10 Assistant Coaches: Kyle Hanson Assistant Coaches: Andy Bricker Assistant Coaches: JohnMark (Northern Iowa ‘02) Ozzie Saxon (Campbell University, ‘04) John Bently (North Carolina, ‘01), Jason (Wartburg ‘05) Dickerson (Citadel, ‘06) BIlly James Jones (Student Asst.), Travis Drake (Campbellsville, ‘08) (Appalachian State, ‘03)

Media Information Media Information Media Information SID Contact: Dusty Neilsen SID Contact: Bryan Blair SID Contact: A.J. Henderson E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Offi ce Phone: 740.597.1784 Offi ce Phone: 270.789.5276 Offi ce Phone: 828.262.7166 Website: ohiobobcats.cstv.com Website: campbellsville.edu/athletics Website: www.goasu.com

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Liberty Universtiy Edinboro University Northwestern University Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 Friday, Dec. 14, 2007 Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 Campbellsville Powell Gymnasium Edinboro McComb Fieldhouse Ypsilanti Bowen Field House

General Information General Information General Information Location: Lynchburg, Va. Location: Edinboro, Pennsylvania Location: Evanston, Ill. Founded: 1971 Founded: 1857 Founded: 1851 Enrollment: 21,588 Enrollment: 7,700 Enrollment: 7,700 Nickname: Flames Nickname: Fighting Scots Nickname: Wildcats 2007-08 EMU Wrestling Colors: Red, White and Blue Colors: Red and White Colors: Purple and White Conference: Independent Conference: Eastern Wrestling League Conference: Big Ten Home Arena: Vines Center Home Arena: McComb Fieldhouse Home Arena: Welsh-Ryan Arena President: TBA President: Dr. Frank G. Pogue, Jr. President: Henry S. Bienen Athletics Director: Jeff Barber Athletics Director: Bruce Baumgartner Athletics Director: Mark Murphy

Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Head Coach: Jesse Castro Head Coach: Tim Flynn Head Coach: Tim Cysewski Alma mater: Liberty, ‘81 Alma mater: Penn State, ‘81 Alma mater: Iowa, ‘77 School Record: First Season School Record: 94-31-3 School Record: 119-152-5 Career Record: First Season Career Record: 94-31-3 Career Record: 119-152-5 Assistant Coaches: Pat Sole (Lib- Assistant Coaches: Cliff Moore Assistant Coaches: Ryan Bertin erty, ‘83) Robert Becker (Liberty, (Iowa ‘94) Gary Astorino (Edinboro (Michigan ‘05) Drew Pariano (North- ‘04) Paul Anthony ‘81) Mike Hahesy (Edinboro ‘87) western ‘00) Bill Scherr (Nebraska ‘84)

Media Information Media Information Media Information SID Contact: Todd Wetmore SID Contact: Bob Shreve SID Contact: Dan Platt E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Offi ce Phone: 434.582.2292 Offi ce Phone: 814.732.1834 Offi ce Phone: 847.491.8800 Website: www.libertyfl ames.com Website: gofi ghtingscots.com Website: www.nusports.com

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2007-08 WRESTLING opponents 2007-08 EMU Wrestling Olivet College Michigan Lehigh Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 Sunday, December 30, 2007 Sunday, December 30, 2007 Ypsilanti Bowen Field House Ann Arbor Cliff Keen Arena Ann Arbor Cliff Keen Arena

General Information General Information General Information Location: Olivet, Mich. Location: Ann Arbor, Mich. Location: Bethlehem, Pa. Founded: 1844 Founded: 1817 Founded: 1865 Enrollment: 1,089 Enrollment: 38,006 Enrollment: 4,700 Nickname: Comets Nickname: Wolverines Nickname: Mountain Hawk Colors: Red and White Colors: Maize and Blue Colors: Brown and White Conference: Independent Conference: Big Ten Conference: EIWA Home Arena: Upton Center Home Arena: Cliff Keen Arena Home Arena: Grace Hall President: Don Tuski President: Mary Sue Coleman President: Dr. Alice P. Gast Athletics Director: Tom Shaw Athletics Director: William C. Martin Athletics Director: Joe Sterrett

Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Head Coach: Todd Hibbs Head Coach: Joe McFarland Head Coach: Greg Strobel Alma mater: Mount Union ‘89 Alma mater: Michigan, ‘85 Alma mater: Oregon State, ‘75 School Record: 26-4-2 School Record: 106-33-4 School Record: 163-60-1 Career Record: N/A Career Record: 130-53-4 Career Record: 177-69-1 Assistant Coaches: Tedd Engle Assistant Coaches: Kirk Trost Assistant Coaches: Tim Dernlan (Olivet, ‘91) Todd Miller (Olivet, ‘05) (Michigan, ‘86) Mike Kulczycki (Purdue ‘98) Jon Trenge (Lehigh Jeff Therrian (Michigan State, ‘81) (Michigan, ‘03) Mark Churella Sr. ‘05) John Clark (Ohio State ‘04) Ahmad Zeaiter (Olivet, ‘05) (Michigan ‘79)

Media Information Media Information Media Information SID Contact: Geoff Henson SID Contact: Leah Howard SID Contact: Steve Lomangino E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Offi ce Phone: 269.749.7602 Offi ce Phone: 734.615.0679 Offi ce Phone: 610.758. 3174 Website: olivetcollege.edu/athletics Website: MGoBlue.com Website: www.lehighsports.com

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Buffalo Cleveland State Central Michigan Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 Ann Arbor Cliff Keen Arena Cleveland Woodling Gymnasium Ypsilanti Bowen Field House

General Information General Information General Information Location: Buffalo, N.Y. Location: Cleveland, Ohio Location: Mount Pleasant, Mich. Founded: 1846 Founded: 1964 Founded: 1892 Enrollment: 27,220 Enrollment: 16,245 Enrollment: 27,100 Nickname: Bulls Nickname: Vikings Nickname: Chippewas 2007-08 EMU Wrestling Colors: Royal Blue and White Colors: Forest Green and White Colors: Maroon and Gold Conference: Mid-American Conference: Eastern Wrestling Conference: Mid-American Home Arena: Alumni Arena League Home Arena: Rose Arena President: John B. Simpson Home Arena: Woodling Gymnasium President: Michael Rao Athletics Director: Warde Manuel President: Dr. Michael Schwartz Athletics Director: Dave Heeke Athletics Director: Lee Reed

Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Head Coach: Jim Beichner Head Coach: Jack Effner Head Coach: Tom Borrelli Alma mater: Clarion, ‘87 Alma mater: Indiana State ‘86 Alma mater: Citadel ‘79 School Record: 108-72-2 School Record: 57-75-3 School Record: 217-110-6 Career Record: 108-72-2 Career Record: 144-117-8 Career Record: 171-85-5 Assistant Coaches: Brandon Newill Assistant Coaches: Brian Dolph Assistant Coaches: Casey Cunning- (Pittsburgh-Johnstown, ‘02) Jeff (Indiana, ‘90) Anthony Coleman ham (Central Michigan, ‘99) Catrabone (Michigan, ‘98) (Cleveland State, ‘04) Jimmy John- son Media Information Media Information Media Information SID Contact: Scott Rex SID Contact: Jeremy Reid SID Contact: Josh Rattray E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Offi ce Phone: 989.774.7323 Offi ce Phone: 716.645.5523 Offi ce Phone: 216.687.4818 Website: cmuchippewas.com Website: buffalobulls.com Website: csuvikings.com

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2007-08 WRESTLING opponents 2007-08 EMU Wrestling Ithaca Clarion Gardner-Webb Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 Saturday, February 9, 2008 Saturday, February 9, 2008 Ithaca Benlight Gymnasium Ypsilanti Bowen Field House Ypsilanti Bowen Field House

General Information General Information General Information Location: Ithaca, N.Y. Location: Clarion, Pennsylvania Location: Boiling Springs, N.C. Founded: 1892 Founded: 1867 Founded: 1905 Enrollment: 6,350 Enrollment: 6,500 Enrollment: 4,000 Nickname: Bombers Nickname: Golden Eagles Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Blue and Gold Colors: Blue and Gold Colors: Red and White Conference: Empire 8 Conference: Pennsylvania State Conference: Big South Home Arena: Benlight Gymnasium Athletic Conference Home Arena: Lutz-Yelton Convoca- President: Peggy R. Williams Home Arena: Waldo S. Tippin tion Center Athletics Director: Ken Kutler President: Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald President: Dr. A Frank Bonner Athletics Director: Dave Katis Athletics Director: Chuck Burch

Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Head Coach: Marty Nichols Head Coach: Teague Moore Head Coach: Scott Shipman Alma mater: Ithaca, ‘90 Alma mater: Oklahoma State, ‘99 Alma mater: Liberty State, ‘97 School Record: 106-55-1 School Record: First Year School Record: First Year Career Record: 106-55-1 Career Record: First Year Career Record: First Year Assistant Coaches: Ryan Ciotoli Assistant Coaches: Ethan Bosch Assistant Coaches: Richard Wince (Ithaca ‘02) Dave Auble (Cornell (Mount Union ‘70) Daniel Elliot ‘60) Mike Fusilli, Matt Hammel (Gardner-Webb ‘06)

Media Information Media Information Media Information SID Contact: Brad Andrews SID Contact: Rich Herman SID Contact: Marc Rabb E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Offi ce Phone: 607.274.3825 Offi ce Phone: 814.393.2334 Offi ce Phone: 704.406.4355 Website: bombers.ithaca.edu Website: www.clarion.edu Website: gwusports.com

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Northern Illinois Kent State Michigan State Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 Ypsilanti Bowen Field House Kent Memorial Athletic Center East Lansing Jenison Field House

General Information General Information General Information Location: DeKalb, Ill. Location: Kent, Ohio Location: East Lansing, Mich. Founded: 1895 Founded: 1910 Founded: 1855 Enrollment: 25,208 Enrollment: 36,000 Enrollment: 45,166 Nickname: Huskies Nickname: Golden Flashes Nickname: Spartans 2007-08 EMU Wrestling Colors: Cardinal and Black Colors: Navy Blue and Gold Colors: Green and White Conference: Mid-American Conference: Mid-American Conference: Big Ten Home Arena: Convocation Center Home Arena: MAC Center Home Arena: Jenison Field House President: John G. Peters President: Dr. Lester Lefton President: Dr. Lou Anna K. Simon Athletics Director: Jim Phillips Athletics Director: Laing Kennedy Athletics Director: Mark Hollis

Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Head Coach: Dave Grant Head Coach: Jim Andrassy Head Coach: Tom Minkel Alma mater: Northern Iowa, ‘85 Alma mater: Kent State, ‘95 Alma mater: Central Michigan, ‘71 School Record: 91-71-5 School Record: 28-31-1 School Record: 121-128-3 Career Record: 91-71-5 Career Record: 28-31-1 Career Record: 136-146-3 Assistant Coaches: Ryan Ludwig Assistant Coaches: Josh Moore Assistant Coaches: Roger Chan- (Findlay, ‘00) Mike Castillo (Illinois, (Penn State, ‘04) Jarrad Turner dler (Indiana, ‘97) Chris Williams ‘01) (Penn State, ‘05) Ryan Lange (Pur- (Michigan State, ‘02) Rashad Evans due, ‘04) (Michigan State)

Media Information Media Information Media Information SID Contact: Matt Stiles SID Contact: Tom Cammett SID Contact: Ben Phlegar E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Offi ce Phone: 815.7531706 Offi ce Phone: 330.672.8420 Offi ce Phone: 517.355.2271 Website: www.niuhuskies.com Website: www.kentstatesports.com Website: www.msuspartans.com

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2006emuWRESTLINGdual record2006emuWRESTLINGdual record 2007-08 EMU Wrestling Eastern Michigan 33 Eastern Michigan 3 Dual James Madison 9 Indiana 33 Dual 1 November, 18, 2006 - Golden, Col. December 17, 2006 - Park Forrest, Ill. 5

125 – Beck (EMU) maj. dec. Nhat Nguyen (JM), 16-0 125 – Angel Escobedo (IU) fall Beck (EMU), 5:52 133 – Brandon Luce (JM) fall Jenkins (EMU), 3:16 133 – Andrae Hernandez (IU) maj. dec. Jenkins (EMU), 13-5 141 – Donofrio (EMU) maj. dec. Shawn Horst, 20-7 141 – Nick Walpole (IU) dec. Lesko, 8-3 149 – Moulton (EMU) fall Eric Nadeau (JM), 2:19 149 – Matt Coughlin (IU) dec. Thompson (EMU), 7-6 157 – Mancuso (EMU) dec. Scott Yorko (JM), 6-3 157 – Brandon Becker (IU) tech. fall Justin Brandel (EMU), 17-1 165 – Conklin (EMU) dec. Jon Divello (JM), 6-3 165 – Max Dean (IU) dec. Conklin (EMU), 5-3 174 – Ivan Lagares (JM) dec. Guernsey (EMU), 15-9 174 – Nick Avery (IU) dec. Lewis (EMU), 7-2 184 – Lewis (EMU) dec. Dan Rafeedie (JM), 5-3 184 – Marc Bennett (IU) maj. dec. McClure (EMU), 15-6 197 –Lyssiotis (EMU) dec. Marcus Bartley (JM), 3-1 197 – Nate Everhart (IU) dec. Lyssiotis (EMU), 8-1 HWT— Walker (EMU) fall Zack Winfrey (JM), 5:56 HWT— Walker (EMU) dec. Maurice Gunn (IU), 6-4 Eastern Michigan 9 Eastern Michigan Dual Oregon State 28 Harper College Dual 2 November 18, 2006 - Golden, Col. December 17, 2006 - Park Forrest, Ill. 6

125 – Jake Gonzales (OSU) maj. dec. Beck (EMU) 15-3. No Results Available 133 – Bobby Pfennigs (OSU) dec. Jenkins (EMU) 4-0. 141 – Kyle Larson (OSU) maj. dec. Donofrio (EMU) 17-4. 149 – Derek Kipperberg (OSU) dec. Moulton (EMU) 4-1. 157 – Mancuso (EMU) dec. Andy Hall (OSU) 9-2. 165 – Conklin (EMU) dec. Brett Arand (OSU) 4-3. 174 – (19) Jeremy Larson (OSU) t. fall Guernsey (EMU) 17-0 184 – Kyle Bressler (OSU) dec. Lewis (EMU) 7-2. 197 – Lyssiotis (EMU) dec. Travis Gardner (OSU) 3-1. HWT – (7) Ty Watterson (OSU) dec. Walker (EMU) 6:49 Eastern Michigan 35 Eastern Michigan 15 Dual Central Missouri State 6 Cleveland State 18 Dual 3 November 18, 2006 - Golden, Col. January 13, 2007 - Ypsilanti, Mich. 7

125 - Beck (EMU) pinned Seth Norman (CMS), 1:53 125 - Ryan Riggs (CSU) dec. Cassady (EMU), 5-1 133 - Jenkins (EMU) maj. dec. Adam West (CMS), 11-3 133 - Jenkins (EMU) dec. David Armstrong (CSU), 9-4 141 - Donofrio (EMU) maj. dec. Grant Baker (CMS), 19-10 141 - Mike Hurley (CSU) dec. Donofrio (EMU), 10-4 149 - Moulton (EMU) pinned James Whitson (CMS), 1:33 149 - #19 Thompson (EMU) dec. Ryan Hurley (CSU), 5-2 157 - Mancuso (EMU) tech. fall Matt Bailes (CMS), 20-2 157 - Victer Crenshaw (CSU) dec. Mancuso (EMU), 6-5 165 - Conklin (EMU) maj. dec. Charlie Daleske (CMS), 12-2 165 - Conklin (EMU) dec. Marcus Effner (CSU), 12-8 174 - Jesse Sheets (CMS) dec. Guernsey (EMU), 8-1 174 - Nate Metz (CSU) dec. Lewis (EMU), 6-4 184 - Jeremy Hudson (CMS) dec. Lewis (EMU), 6-4 184 - McClure (EMU) dec. David Gilkey (CSU), 12-9 197 - Lyssiotis (EMU) dec. John Ott (CMS), 5-0 197 - Lyssiotis (EMU) dec. Chris Hahn (CSU), 9-2 285 - Walker (EMU) dec. Drew Dawson (CMS), 10-7 HWT- Rashaad Goff (CSU) pinned Walker (EMU), 3:39 Eastern Michigan 15 Eastern Michigan 10 Dual Ohio 18 Kent State 28 Dual 4 December 9, 2006 - Athens, Ohio January 17, 2007 - Ypsilanti, Mich. 8

125 - Beck (EMU) won by forfeit 125 - Chad Sportelli (KSU) dec. Cassady (EMU), Forfeit 133 - Matt Smith (Ohio) dec. Jenkins (EMU), 6-4 133 - Danny Mitcheff (KSU) dec. Jenkins (EMU), 3-1 141 - Albert Madsen (Ohio) dec. Lesko (EMU), 3-0 141 - Clint Sponseller (KSU) dec. Donofrio (EMU), 8-3 149 - #15 Thompson (EMU) dec. Clay Tucker (Ohio), 5-3 149 - #17 Thompson (EMU) dec. Jason McGee (KSU), 6-4 157 - Jake Frerichs (Ohio) dec. Mancuso (EMU), 8-2 157 - Kurt Gross (KSU) dec. Mancuso (EMU), 9-3 165 - Jacob Ison (Ohio) dec. Conklin (EMU), 5-2 165 - Conklin (EMU) major dec. Sli Bostelman (KSU), 12-2 174 - Antione Love (Ohio) dec. Lewis (EMU), 7-6 174 - Aaron Miller (KSU) dec. Funk (EMU), 16-4 184 - McClure (EMU) dec. Nick Terbay (Ohio), 2-0 184 - Eric Chine (KSU) dec. McClure (EMU), 2-1 197 - Lyssiotis (EMU) dec. Larry Reichard (Ohio), 2-0 197 - Lyssiotis (EMU) dec. Ardian Ramadani (KSU), 6-5 HWT- Marcus Adelman (Ohio) dec. Walker (EMU), 3-0 HWT- Jermail Porter (KSU) pinned Walker (EMU), 2:56

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Eastern Michigan 3 Eastern Michigan 52 Dual Central Michigan 34 Wagner 0 Dual 9 January 26, 2007 - Mount Pleasant, Mich. February 10, 2007 - Pittsburgh, Pa. 13

125 - #20 Luke Smith (CMU) pin. Cassady (EMU), 4:48 125 - No match 133 - Conor Beebe (CMU) dec. Jenkins (EMU), 7-6 133 - Jenkins (EMU) won by forfeit 141 - #16 Eric Kruger maj. dec. Donofrio (EMU), 11-1 141 - Lesko (EMU) tech. fall Nicholas Keshecki (WU), 19-2 (4:34) 149 - Brandon Carter (CMU) dec. #18 Thompson (EMU), 1-0 149 - Moulton (EMU) tech. fall Justin Ensign (WU), 16-0 157 - Andy Keller (CMU) dec. Mancuso (EMU), 3-2 157 - Mancuso (EMU) pinned Sean Quinn (WU), 0:39 165 - Conklin (EMU) dec. #20 Trevor Stewart, 11-7 165 - Guernsey (EMU) pinned Dan Giordano (WU), 2:01 174 - #6 Brandon Sinnott (CMU) maj. dec. Lewis (EMU), 19-5 174 - Lewis (EMU) won by forfeit 184 - #8 Christian Sinnott (CMU) maj. dec. McClure (EMU), 12-3 184 - McClure (EMU) pinned Tim Lopresti (WU), 0:17 197 - #7 Wynn Michalak (CMU) maj. dec. Lyssiotis (EMU), 12-2 197 - Lyssiotis (EMU) won by forfeit HWT- #3 Bubba Gritter (CMU) dec. Walker (EMU), 8-1 HWT- Walker (EMU) won by inj. def. over Angelo D’Amico (WU) Eastern Michigan 28 Eastern Michigan 34 Dual Buffalo 10 Eastern Illinois 19 Dual 10 February 3, 2007 - Ypsilanti, Mich. February 18, 2007 - DeKalb, Ill. 14

2007-08 EMU Wrestling 125 - Dan Bishop (UB) dec. Cassady (EMU), 12-0 125 - A.J. Ciccarelli (EIU) dec. Cassady (EMU), 7-4 133 - Mark Budd (UB) dec. Jenkins (EMU), 5-2 133 - Jenkins (EMU) pinned Lenny Grodoski (EIU), 4:11 141 - Donofrio (EMU) maj. dec. Abdrew Stella (UB), 17-7 141 - Donofrio (EMU) win by forfeit 149 - Thompson (EMU) maj. dec. Jason Hilliard (UB), 14-3 149 - Thompson (EMU) pinned Tommy Reamer (EIU), 6:34 157 - Mancuso (EMU) maj. dec. Justin Hunt (UB), 17-0 157 - Mancuso (EMU) tech. fall Kyle O’Toole (EIU), 16-1 165 - Conklin (EMU) dec. Mike Ragusa (UB), 6-3 165 - Conklin (EMU) pinned Billy Gallo (EIU), 6:31 174 - Lewis (EMU) dec. Nate Rock (UB), 11-6 174 - Kenny Robertson (EIU) pinned Lewis (EMU), 0:43 184 - Ray Lamb (UB) dec. McClure (EMU), 11-3 184 - Greg Perz (EIU) dec. McClure (EMU), 7-0 197 - Lyssiotis (EMU) pinned Jake Blowers (UB), 2:26 197 - Lyssiotis (EMU) win by forfeit HWT- Walker (EMU) dec. Jason Weber (UB), 4-3 HWT- Jow Trinka (EIU) pinned Walker (EMU), 3:25 Eastern Michigan 20 Eastern Michigan 13 Dual Clarion 15 Northern Illinois 20 Dual 11 February 9, 2007 - Clarion, Pa. February 18, 2007 - DeKalb, Ill. 15

125 - Patrick Feeley (CL) forfeit 125 - #16 Pat Castillo (NIU) tech. fall Cassady (EMU), 20-4 133 - Sal Lascari (CL) dec. Jenkins (EMU), 9-3 133 - Jenkins (EMU) dec. Gralan Early (NIU), 7-2 141 - Greg Lewis (CL) dec. Donofrio (EMU), 9-2 141 - Donofrio (CSU) dec. Will McDermott (NIU), 12-10 149 - Thompson (EMU) dec. Hadley Harrison (CL), 5-4 149 - #12 Mike Grimes (NIU) dec. Thompson (EMU), 5-1 157 - Mancuso (EMU) maj. dec. Lucas Christopher (CL), 13-3 157 - Mancuso (EMU) maj. dec. Kalen Knull (NIU), 10-2 165 - Conklin (EMU) dec. Mario Morelli (CL), 8-3 165 - #9 Johnny Galloway (NIU) dec. Conklin (EMU), 6-5 174 - Lewis (EMU) dec. Dominic Ross (CL), 5-4 174 - Danny Burk (NIU) dec. Lewis (EMU), 12-6 184 - McClure (EMU) dec. Scott Joseph (CL), 4-2 ot 184 - #18 Duke Burk (NIU) dec. McClure (EMU), 8-4 197 - Lyssiotis (EMU) maj.dec. Dixon Jordan (CL), 10-2 197 - Lyssiotis (EMU) dec. Nick McClone (NIU), 4-2 HWT- AJ Brooks (CL) dec. Walker (EMU), 4-2 HWT- Dave Benner (NIU) dec. Walker (EMU), 5-1 Eastern Michigan 30 Dual Duquesne 12 12 February 10, 2007 - Pittsburgh, Pa.

125 - Duquesne won by forfeit 133 - Brad Cipriani (DU) def. Jenkins (EMU), 6-2 141 - Donofrio (EMU) dec. Jayk Cobbs (DU), 15-8 149 - Thompson (EMU) tech. fall Brandon Baldini (DU), 24-8(5:35) 157 - Mancuso (EMU) dec. Cody Midlam (DU), 6-4 165 - Conklin (EMU) dec. Rob Dempsey (DU), 10-4 174 - Lewis (EMU) pinned Ryan Sula (DU), 3:54 184 - Jared Ricotta (D) dec. McClure (EMU), 6-5 197 - Lyssiotis (EMU) pinned Tim Frank (DU), 3:36 HWT- Walker (EMU) dec. Joe Orsie (DU), 9-1

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2006-07 season review 2007-08 EMU Wrestling 2006-07 Mid-American Conference Standings Mid-American Overall School W L T PCT W L T PCT Central Michigan 5 0 0 1.000 17 4 1 .772 Kent State 4 1 0 .800 15 3 0 .833 Northern Illinois 3 2 0 .600 6 4 1 .545 Ohio 2 3 0 .400 16 8 1 .640 Eastern Michigan 1 4 0 .250 8 7 0 .533 Buffalo 0 5 0 .000 7 7 0 .500

EMU Results at 2007 MAC Championships 125 - Jack Cassady Mid-American Conference Championship Lost to Pat Castillo (NIU) 18-3 Tech Fall March 3-4, 2007 • Buffalo, New York Lost to Luke Smith (CMU) Pin 2:16

133 - Chris Jenkins 1. Central Michigan 106.5 Lost to Mark Budd (Buffalo) 6-4 2. Kent State 73.5 Lost to Terry Jackson (Ohio) 3-1 3. Northern Illinois 61.5 4. Ohio 37.0 141 - Zack Donofrio 5. Eastern Michigan 29.5 Lost to Eric Kruger (CMU) 8-0 6. Buffalo 16.5 Defeated Albert Madsen (Ohio) 10-8 Lost to Drew Lashaway (KSU) 7-4 Championship Matches 4th place fi nish 125 - Pat Castillo (NIU) dec Chad Sportelli (KSU) 149 - Jermain Thompson 133 - Mark Budd (Buffalo) dec Danny Mitcheff (KSU) Defeated Clay Tucker (Ohio) 9-5 141 - Eric Kruger (CMU) dec Dan Ruttiger (NIU) Defeated Jason McGee (KSU) 4-3 149 - Jermain Thompson (EMU) dec Jason McGee (KSU) 1st place fi nish 157 - Kurt Gross (KSU) dec Andy Keller (CMU) 165 - Mike Miller (CMU) dec Johnny Galloway (NIU) 157 - Cory Mancuso 174 - Brandon Sinnott (CMU) dec Danny Burk (NIU) Defeated Kalen Knull (NIU) 10-9 Lost to Andy Keller (CMU) 5-3 184 - Christian Sinnott (CMU) dec Duke Burk (NIU) Defeated Scott Rendos (Buffalo) 4-2 197 - Wynn Michalak (CMU) dec Tony Lyssiotis (EMU) Lost to Jacob Frerichs (Ohio) 11-4 285 - Bubba Gritter (CMU) dec Jermail Porter (KSU) 4th place fi nish Conference champions automatically qualifi ed for 165 - Nick Conklin NCAA Defeated Mike Ragusa (Buffalo) 7-4 Lost to Johnny Galloway (NIU) 12-4 Coach of the Year: Tim Borrelli (CMU) Defeated Sli Bostelman (KSU) 5-3 Wrestler of the Year: Wynn Michalak (CMU) Lost to Jacob Ison (Ohio) 8-5 Freshman of the Year: Mike Miller (CMU) 4th place fi nish

174 - Josh Lewis Lost to Brandon Sinnott (CMU) 14-5 Lost to Antione Love (Ohio) 5-3 4th place fi nish

184 - John McClure Lost to Ray Lamb (Buffalo) 12-5 Lost to Eric Chine (KSU) 5-2

197 - Tony Lyssiotis Defeated Nick McClone (NIU) 6-4, OT Lost to Wynn Michalak (CMU) 7-2 Lost to Ardian Ramadani (KSU) 14-6 3rd place fi nish

HWT - Charlie Walker Lost to Jeff Parker (Buffalo) 10-4 Lost to Marcus Adelman (Ohio) 7-1

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Eastern Michigan Wrestling All Americans

MIKE FEENEY LEE PRITTS 1999 NCAA DIVISION I 1996 NCAA DIVISION I ALL-AMERICAN ALL-AMERICAN 8TH PLACE - 174 LBS. 6TH PLACE - 118 LBS.

At the 1999 NCAA Championships in Lee Pritts entered the 1996 NCAA University Park, Pa, Mike Feeney was Championships as the Mid-American the lone EMU representative. He made Conference champion at 118 pounds the most of it, fi nishing eighth to earn and emerged with a sixth-place fi nish All-America honors. Feeney accom- and All-American honors. Pritts was plished his deed amid two obstacles. also named the outstanding wrestler First, he lost his opening match and had to win three in a row to make of the MAC Championship while leading the squad to the 1996 MAC All-America, which he did. Second, he wrestled the entire tournament team title. with a badly injured knee. The injury became worse with each match. After his loss in the fi fth round of consolations, Feeney was unable to

2007-08 EMU Wrestling wrestle and forfeited the seventh-place match. Feeney also qualifi ed for the 2000 and 2001 NCAA Championships at 174.

JOEL SMITH JERRY UMIN 1989 NCAA DIVISION I 1987 NCAA DIVISION I ALL-AMERICAN ALL-AMERICAN 5TH PLACE - 158 LBS. 7TH PLACE - 167 LBS.

Joel Smith was the second EMU wres- Jerry Umin was the fi rst EMU wrestler tler to earn NCAA Division I All-America to ever earn All-American honors at the status. He did so by fi nishing fi fth at NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion- 158 pounds at the 1989 NCAA Cham- ships, fi nishing seventh at 167 pounds. pionships, the highest fi nish ever by an A transfer from Oakland University Eastern Michigan University wrestler at where he was a two-time Division II All- the Division I level. Smith was also the MAC Tournament Champion American, he was the Mid-American Conference champion in 1987 at 158 in 1989. and posted a 28-4 record overall. Team National Top 20’s Other EMU All-Americans 1971 NAIA T-17th 1971 NCAA Division II T-19th NCAA Division II 1968 NAIA T-18th 1972 Douglas Willer 142 5th 1966 NCAA Division II 12th 1971 Mark Davids 126 2nd 1967 Bob Ray 167 5th 1966 Bob Ray 167 2nd Tom Buckalew 177 4th

NAIA 1971 Douglas Willer 134 3rd 1970 Tom Jackson Hwt 6th Michael Weede 177 5th 1968 Larry Miele 145 3rd Dale Kestel 115 5th 1967 Bob Ray 167 2nd 1966 Ellihue Brunson 155 6th 1965 Ellihue Brunson 147 6th 26 Eagles

emu WRESTLING records 2007-08 EMU Wrestling WRESTLING HISTORY Jeff Flynn 3rd - 142 lb. Eastern Michigan Wrestling Chris Parent Records 2nd - 150 lb. MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE PLACE WINNERS Chris Rodriguez 2nd - 158 lb. 1972-73 Doug Willer 1st - 142 lb Joe Butler 3rd - 167 lb. 1973-74 Russ Danielson 4th - 134 lb Scott Jones 4th - 177 lb. 1974-75 Paul Osentoski 4th - 118 lb David Beazley 4th - 190 lb. Larry Silvestri 4th - 142 lb John Wasiniak 3rd - Hwy 1975-76 Rick Setzer 1st - Hwt 1991-92 Tony Venturini 1st - 118 lb. 1976-77 Marvin Miller 3rd - 126 lb Adam Duke 4th - 126 lb. Pete Beck 4th - 134 lb David Beck 4th - 134 lb. Bob Nesbit 4th - 167 lb Hugh Waddington 4th - 142 lb. Don Hull 4th - 177 lb John Wasiniak 3rd- 190 lb. Rick Setzer 2nd - Hwy 1992-93 Adam Duke 3rd - 126 lb. 1977-78 John Eisley 3rd - 167 lb Brian Pfeil 4th - 177 lb. Doug Hull 4th - 190 lb John Wasiniak 4th - 190 lb. 1979-80 Skip McAdams 3rd - 190 lb 1993-94 Mike Scully 3rd- 126 lb. 1980-81 Ramie Mohlman 4th - 118 lb Keith Shulaw 4th - 158 lb. 1981-82 Craig Petoskey 3rd - 142 lb 1994-95 Mike Scully 3rd - 126 lb. 1982-83 Jack Woltjer 2nd - 150 lb Ramico Blackmon 3rd - 150 lb. Mark Leyrer 3rd - 158 lb Vernon Hill 4th - 167 lb. Rick Winekoff 4th - 167 lb Nate Miklusak 2nd - 177 lb. 1983-84 Steve Brown 1st - 118 lb Frank Haliburda 4th - 190 lb. Robert Beck 1st - 126 lb Darrel Mance 3rd - Hwy Jack Woltjer 3rd - 150 lb 1995-96 Lee Pritts 1st - 118 lb Mark Leyrer 4th - 158 lb Matt Turnbow 1st - 126 lb Carl Winekoff 4th - 167 lb Ramico Blackmon 1st - 150 lb Rick Winekoff 3rd - 177 lb Jake Shulaw 1st - 158 lb Jim Hale 3rd - 190 lb Nate Miklusak 1st - 167 lb 1984-85 Steve Brown 2nd - 118 lb Frank Haliburda 3rd-177 lb. Robert Beck 2nd - 126 lb Jose Vazquez 3rd-190 lb. Rick Winekoff 3rd - 177 lb Darrel Mance 2nd- Hwy Earl Thom 3rd - 190 lb 2002-03 Zack Pyles 4th-133 lb. Jim Hale 3rd- Hwy Chad Roush 4th-157 lb. 1985-86 Steve Brown 1st - 118 lb Tim Hoff 4th-165 lb. Joey Saferian 4th - 126 lb Adam Gilmore 4th-174 lb. Joel Smith 4th - 150 lb 2003-04 J.J. Holmes 1st-184 lb. 1986-87 Joey Saferian 4th - 126 lb Ed Magrys 2nd-197 lb. Miles Nilson 4th - 134 lb Tim Hoff 3rd-174 lb. Jeffrey Morgan 4th - 142 lb Jermaine Thompson 4th-141 lb. Brian Schneider 3rd - 158 lb 2004-05 Nick Conklin 3rd-141 lb. Jerry Umin 1st - 167 lb J.J. Holmes 2nd-174 lb. Pat Stano 3rd - 190 lb Ed Magrys 2nd-184 lb. Dino DiMelis 4th - Hwy 2005-06 Sean Clair 4th-125 lb. 1987-88 Doug Harper 3rd - 118 lb Phillip Plowman 2nd-133 lb. Steve Brown 1st - 126 lb 2006-07 Jermain Thompson 1st - 149 lb. Miles Nilson 4th - 134 lb Tony Lyssiotis 3rd-197 lb. Joel Smith 1st - 158 lb Zack Donofrio 4th-141 lb. Jerry Umin 1st - 167 lb Cory Mancuso 4th-157 lb. Jeff Umin 4th - 177 lb Nick Conklin 4th-165 lb. Scott Wyka 3rd - Hwy Josh Lewis 4th-174 lb. 1988-89 Doug Harper 1st - 118 lb David Beck 2nd - 126 lb NATIONAL QUALIFIERS Miles Nilson 2nd - 134 lb Hugh Waddington 3rd - 142 lb NAIA Brian Schneider 1st - 150 lb 1964-65 Jonas Halonen 145 lb Joel Smith 1st - 158 lb 1969-70 Kevan Wilson 118 lb Juan Ybarra 3rd - 177 lb Mark Davids 134 lb 1989-90 Tony Venturini 2nd - 118 lb Frank Cox 158 lb Hugh Waddington 1st - 142 lb Dave Thomas 167 lb Brian Schneider 3rd - 158 lb 1970-71 Tom Bluhm 142 lb Scott Jones 3rd - 177 lb David Beazley 4th - Hwy NCAA DIVISION 2 1990-91 Tony Venturini 1st - 118 lb 1970-71 Mark Davids N/A Adam Duke 4th - 126 lb Mike Weede N/A David Beck 3rd - 134 lb Dave Thomas N/A

Bold denotes MAC Champion

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NCAA Division I Conference: IIAC 1957-62, PAC 1964-66, MAC 1973-Present Nationals $NAIA, # NCAA Div 2, NCAA Div I since 1972-73 1972-73 Doug Willer N/A 1975-76 Rick Setzer Hwy Year Dual Meets Con. Nationals 1976-77 Rick Setzer Hwy 1956-57 (0-2) 0-3 NA DNQ 1982-83 Jack Woltjer 150 lb 1957-58 (0-5) 0-7 7th DNQ 1983-84 Steve Brown 118 lb 1958-59 (0-4) 1-5 5th DNQ Robert Beck 126 lb 1959-60 (1-4) 2-7 6th DNQ 1984-85 Steve Brown 118 lb 1960-61 (2-3-1) 5-7-1 5th DNQ 1985-86 Steve Brown 118 lb 1961-62 (0-3) 4-5 7th DNQ 1987-88 Doug Harper 118 lb 1962-63 3-5 None NA Steve Brown 126 lb 1963-64 (2-0) 3-7 6th NA Joel Smith 158 lb 1964-65 (3-0) 7-4 3rd NA Jerry Umin 167 lb 1965-66 (2-1) 5-9 2nd 12th# 1988-89 Doug Harper 118 lb 24th$ David Beck 126 lb 1966-67 5-7 None NA Miles Nilson 134 lb 1967-68 6-10 None 19th$ Brian Schneider 150 lb 1968-69 4-4 None NA 1989-90 Tony Venturini 118 lb 1969-70 7-5 None 22nd$ Hugh Waddington 142 lb 1970-71 10-7 None 20th# 1990-91 Tony Venturini 118 lb 30th$

2007-08 EMU Wrestling 1991-92 Tony Venturini 118 lb Year Dual Meets (MAC) Conf. Pl. Nationals 1995-96 Matt Turnbow 126 lb 1971-72 4-6-1 None 23rd# Ramico Blackmon 150 lb 1972-73 0-9 (0-7) 7th DNS Jake Shulaw 158 lb 1973-74 6-11-1 (1-8-1) 9th DNQ Nate Miklusak 167 lb 1974-75 12-9-1 (3-6) 9th DNQ 1998-99 Mike Feeney 174 lb 1975-76 10-13 (0-9) 9th DNS 1999-00 Mike Feeney 174 lb 1976-77 3-10 (0-7) 5th DNS 2000-01 Mike Feeney 174 lb 1977-78 5-11 (1-6) 8th DNQ 2001-02 Darnell Ruffi n 141 lb 1978-79 3-11 (0-5) 10th DNQ 2003-04 J.J. Holmes 165 lb 1979-80 3-11 (1-7) 10th DNQ Ed Magrys 184 lb 1980-81 3-10 (0-5) 9th DNQ 2005-06 Phillip Plowman 133 lb 1981-82 4-6 (1-6) 9th DNQ 2006-07 Jermain Thompson 149 lb 1982-83 7-7-2 (2-3-2) 7th DNS 1983-84 4-4 (1-4) 4th DNS All-Americans 1984-85 9-3 (4-1) 7th DNS NAIA 1985-86 5-3-1 (1-3-1) 7th DNS 1986-87 7-3 (3-2) 5th 45th 1962-63 Duke Relyea 1987-88 8-4-1 (3-1) 3rd 45th 1964-65 Elihue Brunson 147 lb - 5th 1988-89 5-8 (2-2) 2nd 24th 1965-66 Elihue Brunson 155 lb - 6th 1989-90 10-5 (1-4) 6th DNS 1966-67 Dale Kestel 1990-91 11-4 (3-2) 3rd DNS Larry Miele 1991-92 4-6 (1-4) 6th 68th Bob Ray 167 lb - 2nd 1992-93 6-8 (1-4) 6th DNQ 1967-68 Dale Kestel 115 lb - 5th 1993-94 0-11 (0-5) 6th DNQ Larry Miele 145 lb - 3rd 1994-95 7-11-1 (1-3) 5th DNQ 1968-69 Ikuei Yamamoto 1995-96 8-8 (1-3) 1st 27th Kenshiro Matsunami 1996-97 5-14-1 1-4 6th DNS 1969-70 Tom Bluhm 142 lb 1997-98 3-12 (0-5) 6th DNQ Mike Weede 177 lb 1998-99 1-14 (0-6) 7th T42nd Tom Jackson Hwy 1999-00 2-12 (0-5) 6th DNQ 1970-71 Doug Willer 142 lb 2000-01 9-12-1 (0-4-1) 6th DNQ 2001-02 7-17 (0-5) 6th DNQ NCAA DIVISION 2 2002-03 7-11 (0-4) 6th DNQ 2003-04 9-9 (0-5) 6th DNQ 1965-66 Bob Ray 2nd - 167 lb 2004-05 7-10 (1-4) t-4th DNQ Tom Buckalew 4th - 177 lb 2005-06 6-10 (0-5) 6th DNQ 1971-72 Joe Sade 2006-07 8-7 (1-4) 5th T-65th Mark Davids 134 lb Doug Willer 142 lb - 6th Russell Bush 1956-71 66-92-2 .418 Dave Thomas 167 lb Erik Pederson 1972-74 18-29-2 .383 David Stewart 1975-78 19-46 .292 NCAA DIVISION 1 John Eisley 1979-91 80-74-4 .520 Willie Gadson 1992-1997 21-38-1 .356 1986-87 Jerry Umin 7th - 167 lb Charles Jones 1997-2000 10-51-1 .169 1988-89 Joel Smith 5th - 158 lb Charles Branch 2000-2005 39-59-1 .394 1995-96 Lee Pritts 6th - 118 lb John Luege 2006 6-10 .375 1996-97 Mike Feeney 8th - 174 lb Derek DelPorto 2006-Present 8-7 .533 261-396-11 28 Eagles .387

emu WRESTLING records 2007-08 EMU Wrestling SEASON RECORDS CAREER RECORDS Season and career wins and pins are since 1968-69. WINS Everything else since 1983-84. 1. 117 Steve Brown 1984-86, 88 2. 110 Joel Smith 1985-86, 88-89 WINS 3. 104 Brian Schneider 1987-90 44 Doug Harper 1988-89 4. 100 Tony Venturini 1990-93 42 Jerry Umin 1987-88 5. 83 Jerry Umin 1987-88 41 Steve Brown 1985-86 6. 78 Doug Harper 1988-89 36 Joel Smith 1988-89 7. 71 Scott Jones 1989-92 36 Mike Feeney 2000-01 8. 66 Doug Willer 1970-73 35 Ramico Blackmon 1995-96 9. 65 Hugh Waddington 1988-90, 92 34 Doug Harper 1987-88 10. 64 David Beck 1989-92 33 Lee Pritts 1995-96 Ramico Blackmon 1995-96 32 Tony Venturini 1990-91 31 Jerry Umin 1986-87 TAKEDOWNS 30 Tony Venturini 1991-92 1. 322 Brian Schneider 2. 277 Joel Smith TAKEDOWNS 3. 259 Tony Venturini 112 Doug Harper 1988-89 4. 256 Steve Brown 102 Doug Harper 1987-88 5. 214 Doug Harper Tony Venturini 1991-92 6. 193 Ramico Blackmon Ramico Blackmon 1995-96 7. 179 Scott Jones 97 Steve Brown 1985-86 8. 152 Hugh Waddington NEAR FALLS 9. 151 Jerry Umin 55 Steve Brown 1985-86 10. 149 Keith Morehouse 1984-87 50 Doug Harper 1988-89 40 Ramico Blackmon 1995-96 NEAR FALLS 38 Tony Venturini 1991-92 1. 134 Steve Brown Ramico Blackmon 1994-95 2. 87 Tony Venturini 3. 84 David Beck ESCAPES 4. 78 Ramico Blackmon 54 Dan Gerken 1988-89 5. 79 Doug Harper Jake Shulaw 1993-94 53 David Beasley 1990-91 ESCAPES 52 Miles Nilson 1987-88 1. 131 Scott Jones 51 Nate Mikulsak 1995-96 2. 130 Brian Schneider Hugh Waddington REVERSALS 4. 123 Joel Smith 25 Hugh Waddington 1987-88 5. 120 Steve Brown 21 Doug Harper 1988-89 6. 117 Miles Nilson 1988-91 20 Jerry Umin 1986-87 7. 116 Tony Venturini Joe Saferian 1986-87 8. 107 David Beasley 1989-91 Jerry Umin 1987-88 9. 102 David Beck 10. 96 Adam Duke 1990-93 POINTS 186.50 Steve Brown 1985-86 REVERSALS 165.50 Doug Harper 1988-89 1. 54 Steve Brown 161 Jerry Umin 1987-88 2. 50 Hugh Waddington 153 Joel Smith 1988-89 3. 49 Tony Venturini 133.50 Steve Brown 1987-88 4. 45 Miles Nilson 123 Doug Harper 1987-88 5. 43 Jerry Umin 121.50 Ramico Blackmon 1995-96 117.50 Steve Brown 1984-85 PINS 115.50 Tony Venturini 1990-91 POINTS 114.50 Jerry Umin 1986-87 514.50 Steve Brown 430 Joel Smith 350.50 Tony Venturini 323.50 Brian Schneider 317.50 Jerry Umin 288.50 Doug Harper 272 Scott Jones 228.50 Ramico Blackmon 213 David Beck 197.50 Miles Nilson

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Eastern Michigan Wrestling Year-by-YearEMU’s Mid-American Results 1996 Mid-American Conference Champions Conference Champions Team Scoring: Eastern Michigan 90, Kent 72, Central Michigan 44, Miami 42.5, Ohio 42 2007 Jermain Thompson 149 2004 J.J. Holmes 165 2002 Darnell Ruffi n 141 EMU In the Finals 1997 Lee Pritts 118 118: Lee Pritts (EMU) dec. Jim Boardwine (Kent), 10-2 1996 Lee Pritts 118 126: Matt Turnbow (EMU) dec. Joe Boardwine (Kent), 6-4 (Outstanding Wrestler) 150: Ramico Blackmon (EMU) dec. Rumps (CMU), 13-4 Matt Turnbow 126 158: Jake Shulaw (EMU) dec. Wright (Kent), 11-6 Ramico Blackmon 150 Jake Shulaw 158 167: Nate Miklusak (EMU) dec. Greenfi eld (CMU), 9-6 Nate Miklusak 167 275: Terebeniec (Kent) dec. Mance (EMU), 2-1 OT 1992 Tony Venturini 118 1991 Tony Venturini 118 Willie Gadson (EMU) 1996 MAC Coach of the Year 1990 Hugh Waddington 142 Lee Pritts (EMU) 1996 MAC Tournament Outstanding Wrestler 1989 Doug Harper 118 2007-08 EMU Wrestling (Outstanding Wrestler) Brian Schneider 150 Year-by-Year Records Joel Smith 158 1988 Steve Brown 126 (Outstanding Wrestler) Overall Conf. Overall Conf. Joel Smith 158 1956-57 0-3 0-2 1982-83 7-7-2 2-3-2* Jerry Umin 167 1957-58 0-7 0-5 1983-84 4-4 1-4* 1987 Jerry Umin 167 1958-59 1-5 0-4 1984-85 9-3 4-1* 1986 Steve Brown 118 1984 Steve Brown 118 1959-60 2-7 1-4 1985-86 5-3-1 1-3-1* Robert Beck 126 1960-61 5-7-1 2-3-1 1986-87 7-3 3-2* 1973 Douglas Willer 142 1961-62 4-5 0-3 1987-88 8-4-1 3-1* 1962-63 3-5 n/a 1988-89 6-8 3-2* 1963-64 3-7 2-0 1989-90 10-5 1-4* 1964-65 7-4 3-0 1990-91 10-4 3-2* 1965-66 5-9 2-1 1991-92 4-6 1-4* 1966-67 5-7 n/a 1992-93 6-8 1-4* 1967-68 6-10 n/a 1993-94 0-11 0-5* 1968-69 4-4 n/a 1994-95 7-11-1 1-3-1* 1969-70 7-5 n/a 1995-96 8-8 1-3* 1970-71 10-7 n/a 1996-97 5-14-1 1-4* 1971-72 4-6-1 n/a 1997-98 3-12 0-5* 1972-73 0-9 0-7* 1998-99 1-14 0-5 1973-74 6-11-1 1-8-1* 1999-00 2-12 0-5* 1974-75 12-9-1 3-6* 2000-01 9-12-2 0-4-1* 1975-76 10-13 0-9* 2001-02 7-17 0-5 1976-77 3-10 0-7* 2002-03 7-11 0-4 1977-78 5-11 1-6* 2003-04 9-9 0-5 Joel Smith battles in a 1989 Mid- 1978-79 1-12 0-10* 2004-05 7-10 1-4 American Conference match on 1979-80 3-11 1-7* 2005-06 6-10 0-5 his way to earning All-American 1980-81 3-10 0-5* 2006-07 8-7 1-4 1981-82 4-6 1-6*

30 Eagles Fast Facts 2007-08 EMU Wrestling Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan Undergraduates: 18,300 Graduates: 4,700 Gender: Undergraduates: 59 percent female; 41 percent male Graduates: 65 percent female; 35 percent male Where We’re Located Michigan residents: 91 percent Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, about 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles President: TBA west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, Board of Regents: Eight-member board, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, appointed by governor Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. Faculty: 689 full time EMU’s 800 plus-acre campus of scenic fl ora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jog- Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent ging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Michigan’s conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.1 Recently named “A Cool City,” by Michigan’s Governor Jennifer Granholm, Ypsilanti plays a leading New Freshmen Average ACT: 21 role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted 158 New Freshmen Average SAT: 1014 years. Academic programs: 423 majors, minors and What Makes Us Unique concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certifi cate programs In 1849, with the passage of Act No. 138, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Doctoral programs: 2 - Educational Leadership; Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclu- sive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; Clinical Psychology and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United Campus Buildings: 128 States. Campus Size: 803 acres Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, fi rst as a Normal School, then as a College and fi nally as a Athletic Affi liation: NCAA Division I-A University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, NCAA Conference: Mid-American Conference EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. Mascot: Eagles The University currently serves nearly 24,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, Colors: Green and White specialist, doctoral and certifi cate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 400 undergraduate and 167 graduate majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the Univer- 2007-08 Tuition and Fees* sity’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and In-state and Ohio, 30 credit hours: $7,080 its graduate school. Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: $18,900 Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a Room and Board, 20 meals weekly: $6,874 National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken *subject to change Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year; Recent University honors include EMU’s College of Business being designated by Princeton Review as one of the nation’s 143 most outstanding business schools; and the College of Education’s recogni- tion by US News and World Report for its long tradition of producing outstanding educational personnel. The University is proud of the fact that it was the fi rst state supported institution to admit women, and that it is consistently cited by US News and World Report for its commitment to diversity. “Black Issues in Higher Education” recently recognized EMU for the number of African-American students who earn undergraduate degrees. Accreditation Enrollment Profi le Eastern Michigan University is fully accredited The 24,000 students enrolled in fall 2006 in- by the Higher Learning Commission of the North cluded 18,868 undergraduates and 4,725 graduate Central Association of Colleges and Schools and 30 students. Undergraduate students are 59 percent female and 41 percent male; graduate students professional associations. are 65 percent female and 35 percent male. EMU students represent 45 U.S. states and 93 foreign countries. Degrees Of undergraduate students, 69 percent are full The Division of Academic Affairs delivers program- time and 60 percent are women. EMU’s popula- ming through fi ve degree-granting colleges and tion is 69.9 percent white; 16.1 percent black; 3.1 the Offi ce of Graduate Studies and Research, and percent international; 5.8 percent undeclared; 2.5 percent Asian-American; 2.1 percent Hispanic and offers 400 majors, minors and concentrations as 0.5 percent Native-American. well as 167 graduate degree/certifi cate programs in 31 departments. Top majors are: education, Outreach business, social sciences and history, science and EMU provides many resources for teaching, engineering, English, and the health professions. research and service to our area residents through offi ces and programs such as: academic service- learning, alumni relations, career services, charter The Alumni Association schools, the Halle Library; summer technology in- Representing more than 120,000 alumni and stitutes for gifted high school students; off-campus friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social locations in Brighton, Detroit, Flint, Jackson, Livo- nia, Monroe, Traverse City and Washtenaw County; and service-related programs for more than 20 online course offerings; speech, hearing, reading geographically-based and special-interest alumni and counseling clinics; summer athletic programs chapters.Eagles 31 for pre-college students; and WEMU-FM. Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents Thomas W. Sidlik Roy E. Wilbanks Chair Vice Chair Thomas W. Sidlik was appointed by Governor Gra- Roy E. Wilbanks was appointed to the Board of nholm in December 2004 to replace Michael Morris Regents by Governor Granholm in December 2004 with a term expiring December 2012. Sidlik was a mem- to fi ll the seat vacated by Dr. Rosalind E. Griffi n Thomas Sidlik ber of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler Roy E. Wilbanks Chair Vice-Chair for a term ending in December 2012. Wilbanks AG from December 1998 through August 2007, and was employed by Eastern Michigan University in was responsible for Global Procurement and Supply from 2003 through various roles such as: Assistant to the President for Government and August 2007. Sidlik was Vice-Chairman of the National Minority Supplier Community Relations, Vice President for University Relations and Development Council and Chairman of the Council’s Executive Commit- Secretary to the Board of Regents, Executive Vice President, Interim tee. He is Executive Sponsor of the Automobile Industry Action Group and Chief Executive Offi cer and President and Chief Executive Offi cer Member of the Board of Overseers, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, of the Eastern Michigan Foundation. In 2004, he was inducted into New York University. Mr. Sidlik is a resident of Ann Arbor. the Ypsilanti High School Athletic Hall of Fame and, in 2003, he was awarded the John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award. Wilbanks earned a Master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Wil- Floyd Clack banks serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs Committee and is a resi-

2007-08 EMU Wrestling Floyd Clack was appointed by Governor Gra- dent of Ypsilanti. nholm in June 2005 to fi ll the seat vacated by Steven G. Gordon, and then reappointed to a full term in January of 2007. Clack was a member of Mohamed Okdie Floyd Clack the Genesee County Board of Commissioners (District 2) from 1996-2004 and is a former state Mohamed Okdie was appointed by Governor Gra- representative, serving seven terms from 1982 – 1996. He also nholm in December 2007 to replace Ismael Ahmed, served as a member of the Flint City Council from 1979 – 1982 who resigned. Okdie is a school social worker for and was a guidance counselor and teacher in the Flint Community Detroit Public School System. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2008. Prior to working for Schools. He is a former president of the Flint NAACP. Mr. Clack Mohamed Okdie received a master’s degree in counseling from EMU in 1972. He the Detroit Public School System, Okdie was a psy- lives in Flint. chiatric social worker at Detroit Receiving Hospital and was a community liaison for Congressman John Conyers. Gary D. Hawks Gary D. Hawks was appointed by Governor Granholm in January 2007 to replace Sharon Francine Parker Rothwell, who resigned. Hawks was the vice Francine Parker was appointed by Governor Gra- president of University Relations at EMU from nholm in January 2007 to replace Joseph Antonini, 1972-1981. He is appointed for a term expiring Gary D. Hawks whose term expired in December 2006. Parker is Dec. 31, 2010. president and CEO of Health Alliance Plan. She is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014. Philip A. Incarnati Francine Parker Philip A. Incarnati was appointed to the board by Governor John Engler in February, 1992, to fi ll the seat left vacant by John Burton. He was reap- pointed in 1994 for a term ending December, 2002. In December 2002, Governor Engler reappointed Philip A. Incarnati him for a term ending December 2010. Incarnati is president and chief executive offi cer for the McLar- James F. Stapleton en Health Care Corporation in Flint, Michigan. He is a member of James Stapleton was appointed by Governor Gra- the following boards: Michigan Health and Hospital Association, nholm in January 2007 to replace Karen Valvo, Genesee Area Focus Council, Healthcare Council of MidMichigan, who resigned. Stapleton is president and CEO of Genesee County Medical Control Authority, Flint Cultural Center, B&R Consultants. Stapleton is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2008. Greater Flint Health Coalition, Flint Area Medical Education Cor- James D. poration, The One Hundred Club of Flint, Inc., HBO & Company Stapleton and the Detroit Area CEO Exchange. Incarnati is an Eastern Michi- gan University alumnus with a bachelor of business administration degree in 1976 and a masters of business administration in 1982. He served as chair of the Board from 1995 to 2005. He is a resident of Clarkston. 32 Eagles EMU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 2007-08 EMU Wrestling

Gragg became Eastern Michigan’s 11th athletic to 1995 as an academic counselor at his alma director after spending the previous six years at mater before adding the title of director of stu- the University of Arkansas. He fi rst joined the dent life in his fi nal year at Vanderbilt. During his U of A in 2000 as an associate athletic director time as a Commodore athletic administrator, he and was promoted to senior associate athletic coordinated student life and support programs director in 2003 and then to deputy athletic as well as supervising the academic counseling director. In his tenure at Arkansas, Gragg was programs for student-athletes. In 1995, Gragg responsible for various areas including: athletic was named director of compliance & operations administration, sport program oversight, market- at the University of Missouri. During his two years ing, sports information, recruitment, budget, in Columbia, he was the game event manager for student-athlete support, compliance, facilities 10 Olympic sports programs and served on the and game management, fund-raising and re- Big 12 Compliance Coordinators Group during search. his last year as compliance coordinator at the During his career, Gragg has published several university. articles and editorials on intercollegiate athletics Named assistant athletic director for compli- as well as a nationwide study on sports-related ance at Michigan in 1997, Gragg spent three gambling. He is a former member of the NCAA’s years with oversight of the UM compliance Minority Opportunities & Interests Committee, department. While serving in Ann Arbor, Gragg having served as cochair of the committee also earned his master’s degree in sports ad- in 2004-05. Gragg also served as a member ministration from Wayne State University. He of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwest also served on the faculty at WSU, teaching Arkansas Board of Directors and as a member intercollegiate sport administration and sports of the American Heart Association, Northwest marketing classes. He earned his doctorate in Dr. Derrick Gragg enters his second year as Arkansas Board of Directors. He currently serves higher education administration from the U of A the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. During as a member of the NCAA’s Academic/Eligibility/ in May of 2004 and also taught two undergradu- Gragg’s fi rst year as athletic director at EMU, the Compliance Cabinet and as a member of the ate courses during his tenure there as an athletic athletics program set a school and Mid-American NACDA Division IA Athletic Directors Scholarship administrator. Conference (MAC) record by capturing a re- Ad Hoc Steering Committee. Gragg also serves Gragg is a proud member of Kappa Alpha markable eight team conference championships as cochair of the MAC track coaches group. Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is also a member of the and fi nishing runners-up in two other sports. A former collegiate wide receiver, Gragg let- National Association of Collegiate Directors of The MAC-record eight team championships tered four years at Vanderbilt while earning his Athletics (NACDA) and the Black Coaches As- eclipsed the mark of six held jointly by Central degree. He graduated with a bachelor’s in human sociation (BCA). Michigan (2003-04) and Western Michigan development in 1992 and was a member of the Gragg and his wife, Sanya, have a daughter, (1984-85). Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll DeSha, 13, and two sons, Avery, 10, and Phillip- during his senior year. Gragg served from 1993 Raymond, 6. EMU ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Lori Baron Tim Bilbrey Bobbie Bowling Liz Broughton Erin Burdis Doug Dowdy Craig Fink Darrell Hallberg Athletic Asst. Strength Senior Account Faculty Athletics Asst. Director of Associate Associate Equipment Secretary Coach Specialist Representative SASS Athletic Director Athletic Director Manager

Karen Hansen Stephannnie Erich Keil Mike Malach Steve Nordwall Mike Paciorek Ann Pierson Dr. Melody Reifel Werner Administrative Harvey-Vandenberg Facilities Associate Head Athletic Faculty Compliance Academic Associate Secretary Assoc. AD/SWA Manager Athletic Director Trainer Associate Counselor Athletic Director

Scott Schultz Jay Sofen Megan Snow Greg Steiner Jim Streeter Mike Szerszen Bill Tuscany Masayasu Takaiwa Director of Asst. Equipment Staff Athletic Asst. Sports Info. Sports Information Head Strength Assoc. Athletic Staff Athletic Trainer Director Director Coach Trainer Trainer EaglesMarketing 33Manager Student Athlete Support Services

Student-Athlete Support Services Academic, personal and professional support are essential to college suc- cess. At EMU, Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) helps student-athletes reach their full potential. Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program, integrated with the University, that will assist all student-athletes with their transition into college. This all-encompassing support continues throughout each student- athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job or enters graduate school. Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an aca- demic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build an academic profi le on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in advance. Services provided through SASS include the following: programs that focus on student-athletes’ special needs, monitoring academic performance, provid- ing learning assistance, assisting with registration procedures, assisting in monitoring athletic eligibility, providing priority registration and making sure that athletes are advised about current NCAA, MAC and University rules and Strength and Conditioning regulations. The main focus of the EMU strength and conditioning program is to develop Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition when the complete student-athlete. Everything that is incorporated into the training making the switch from high school or community college to a university. program relates to success on the court. These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra attention 2007-08 EMU Wrestling The program is not just about lifting weights, but rather the development and support. of all aspects of athletic performance. These areas include speed, strength, College is not easy. But with hard work and dedication from both the quickness, agility, fl exibility, explosion, sports nutrition and mental tough- student-athlete and the support staff, the student-athlete can have a suc- ness. cessful college experience. One of the main objectives of the program is to improve the players’ agility The success of Eastern’s student-athletes hinges on their willingness to seek and speed. The goal is to develop stronger and more physical student-athletes assistance from SASS as well as other University student services. SASS staff without losing speed or fl exibility. members continually refer student-athletes to the Admissions Offi ce, Aca- With that in mind, our staff focuses on improving strength in the “Power demic Advising Center, Career Services Center, Health Services, the Records Zone.” Abdominal, lower back and hip strength are crucial for an athlete’s Offi ce, Financial Aid and The Holman Learning Center. Faculty members also success. Increasing strength in these areas decreases the chance and severity provide assistance to student-athletes through advising in course selection of injury and assists in strength and power development. and providing additional help with courses when requested. EMU athletes are pushed as much as possible to prepare for competition. The athletes are challenged through physically demanding and intense workouts year-round. The athletes are also challenged during each workout with some type of mental toughness/physical challenge. We train not only the physical side of the student-athlete, but also the mental and competitive side. While everyone lifts weights during the year, EMU Eagle student-athletes will also condition. This places us as one of the best conditioned teams in the country each year. Our goal is simple: Be the best conditioned/most physical team in the country. A highly motivated athlete is a program’s most valuable asset. Everyone in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine the country works on developing their athletes from the neck down, but at The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine Department has a long EMU, our program strives for excellence both mentally and physically. Our history and reputation for excellence in the health care of student-athletes staff works to develop long-term and short-term goals for success. We work and the education of athletic training students. Founding practitioners Gary closely with the athletes so we know exactly what they are doing and what Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of fi rst-class they need to do to improve. prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student- Developing athletes is a year-round task for our strength staff. During athletes. Although the department continues to grow, its primary mission the year, the athletes will spend almost as much time in the weight room remains the same. The student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athlet- as they do on the court. Strength and Conditioning at EMU is a full-time ics receive comprehensive health care from an expansive sports medicine commitment. There is no such thing as part-time champions. EMU athletes team. work hard but have fun. The camaraderie and work ethic developed in the The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine staff is led by team phy- weight room carry onto the fi eld. sician Dr. David Alvarez, orthopedic team physicians Dr. Wally Roeser and Dr. Bruce Miller, and Head Athletic Trainer Steve Nordwall. Additionally, the staff consists of two primary care sports medicine fellows, three full-time staff athletic trainers, two full-time athletic training clinical educators, four graduate assistant athletic trainers and the team dentist, Don Wurtzel. Our sports medicine staff works in conjunction with various medical profession- als within the community who provide nutritional, dental, vision and other specialized services for our student-athletes. At Eastern Michigan University, the philosophy of the Sports Medicine staff is two-fold: to provide a high standard of medical care through effective preventive and management programs, and to facilitate an effective post- injury rehabilitation process for a safe return to competition. In all cases, the ultimate well-being of each student-athlete is considered our number one priority, not only while they compete at Eastern Michigan University, but during their lifetime as well. The Sports Medicine staff operates out of three campus athletic training facilities in the Convocation Center, Bowen Field House and the Rynearson Stadium team building. 34 Eagles Mid-American Conference 2007-08 EMU Wrestling

Providing leadership in education and in diversity, the Mid- HISTORY OF THE MAC American Conference moves into its 61st year of service to the Based in Cleveland since July 1999 following a 15- year stay in student-athlete. Toledo, Ohio, the MAC has established historic measurements in Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference both football and men’s and women’s basketball since its move has progressively grown and developed into one of the most to Northeast Ohio. aggressive Division I conferences in the country. Under the The Mid-American Conference was founded as a fi ve-school University of Akron guidance of Commissioner Rick Chryst, the seventh commis- league on February 24, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, 1992 sioner in the history of the league, the MAC has responded Cincinnati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admitted as charter to the ever changing landscape of membership issues and members. The Mid-American Conference has 12 full-time schools member standards in the fast-paced environment of collegiate and a 13th, Temple, for football only. Comprising the East Divi- athletics. sion is the University of Akron (joined in 1992), Bowling Green In May of 2007, three MAC institutions – the University of State University (1952), University at Buffalo (1998), Kent State Akron, Ball State University and the University at Buffalo – were University (1951), Miami University (1947) and Ohio University among the 10 NCAA Division I-A athletic departments recog- (1946). The West Division members are Ball State University nized for excellence in the area of diversity. The achievements (1973), Central Michigan University (1971), Eastern Michigan Ball State University were presented by the Laboratory for Diversity in Sport at Texas University (1971), Northern Illinois University (1975-86, 1997), 1973 A&M University. University of Toledo (1950) and Western Michigan University In addition, Akron and Kent State were noted for Diversity (1947). Strategy; Akron and Toledo for African American Graduation: In 1946 men’s basketball was the fi rst competitive sport in the Female Student-Athletes; Ball State and Kent State for African MAC, which now sponsors a total of 23 sports. Women’s sports American Graduation: Male Student-Athletes; Buffalo for Em- were brought into the conference’s structure in 1980. ployee Diversity: Sex; and Ball State and Buffalo for Employee For men, championships (11) are sponsored in football, bas- Diversity: Values and Attitudes. ketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, In a report issued in September of 2006, the MAC had the indoor track and fi eld, outdoor track and fi eld, wrestling, golf and Bowling Green State highest percentage of public institutions with a Graduation tennis. University 1952 Success Rate (GSR) of 70 percent or above (8 of 12 schools) For women, championships (12) are sponsored in basketball, and a GSR of 50 percent or more (12 of 12 schools). In foot- softball, volleyball, cross country, fi eld hockey, golf, soccer, swim- ball GSR, the MAC led all other I-A leagues as eight of the 12 ming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and fi eld, outdoor track schools topped the 70 percent or better rate. The MAC’s total and tennis. of eight at 70 percent-plus accounted for 32 percent of the 25 public institutions nationwide that posted The Mid-American Conference (MAC) 70 percent or better. MAC football produced four bowl teams in 2006, Mid-American Conference University at Buffalo the second most in league history in a single season. 24 Public Square, 15th Floor 1998 The 2007 gridiron season welcomes the addition of Cleveland, OH 44113 Temple University to the East Division. Phone: 216.566.4622 MAC women’s basketball produced two fi rsts in Fax: 216.696.2622 2007. Bowling Green became the fi rst MAC women’s basketball team to advance as far as the Sweet 16 in Founded: 1946 the NCAA Tournament, and Northern Illinois’ guard Headquarters: Cleveland, Ohio Stephanie Raymond became the fi rst-ever MAC player Membership: 12 + 2 affi liate members in the WNBA when she played for the Chicago Sky Central Michigan (Missouri State-Field Hockey, Temple-Football) University after being a second round draft selection. Divisions: 2 (East Division/West Division) 1971 Recent past MAC noteworthy accomplishments Student Population: Total: 240,000 (estimate); Average: 22,000 include that of former Kent State President Dr. Carol National Ranking: Fourth-largest Division I-A conference in terms of Cartwright. She chaired the Executive Committee of undergraduate population. Third largest Division I-A conference in terms the NCAA Board of Directors from 2002-2005 during of total enrollment a legislative process that keyed legislation relative to Alumni: Nearly 1.7 million alumni nationwide I-A status. In addition, in an NCAA report released in October States with Members: Eastern Michigan 2004, the MAC led the 11 I-A conferences in long- University Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Michigan (3), Ohio (6), New York (1) 1973 term graduation rates for football student-athletes at public institutions. From Super Bowl quarterback Ben Roethlisbereger MAC Sponsored Championships: (Miami University), British Open winner Ben Cur- 23: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross tis (Kent State University), World Series winning country, fi eld hockey, football, men’s and women’s golf, women’s manager Bob Brenly (Ohio University) and Olympic gymnastics, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s bobsled team member Brock Kreitzburg (University of swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s outdoor track, Kent State University men’s and women’s indoor track, women’s volleyball, wrestling. 1951 Toledo), the Mid-American Conference continues to excel in producing leaders in the world of athletics.

Miami University 1947

Northern Illinois University Ohio University University of Toledo Western Michigan University 1976-86, 1997 1946 1950 1947 Eagles 35 Ypsilanti - “Pride. Diversity.” Heritage.”

About Ypsilanti representative in Congress From rolling, tree-filled suburban for the Michigan Territory, neighborhoods to a vibrant urban center, urged the building of a the Ypsilanti area accommodates every federal highway from lifestyle. Affordable housing, access to Detroit to Chicago, to be state-of-the art medical care facilities and known as the Chicago excellent schools provide a high standard Road. The surveying crew, of living. Low interest rates, reduced following the Sauk Indian property tax and Ypsilanti’s central location trail, put the crossing of between Ann Arbor and Detroit have all the Huron River nearly a worked together to create one of the state’s mile north of Woodruff’s strongest housing markets. Grove. In 1825, three prominent settlers combined portions of their own land to form the original plat for a new settlement at the crossing,

2007-08 EMU Wrestling which was named for the Greek Patriot General of the river, along the Chicago Road (later Demetrius Ypsilanti. When a fi re 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, fl ourished. The early development of the the military road to Chicago was offi cially community was infl uenced 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. As the years progressed the river The fi rst wood frame depot was built in industries of the mid to late 19th century 1838; two decades later, a large brick yielded to manufacturing, and mills masonry station was constructed. gave way to auto-related commerce Adjacent to the depot, a small commercial which became the major economic force. district arose east of the river known, In 1941, Ford Motor Company built a then and now, as Depot Town. Most of plant in Willow Run. That plant was quickly the structures still standing in Depot converted to wartime production when the Town today were built within three United States entered World War II. The decades following mid-19th century. famous B-24 bombers rolled off the Willow A second business district developed Run assembly line one every 55 minutes. Ypsilanti’s History shortly after Depot Town on the west side Ypsilanti is located where an old Indian (History is courtesy of the Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce) 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 fi rst settlement in Washtenaw County. In 1824, Father Gabriel Richard, 36 Eagles The EMU Identity 2007-08 EMU Wrestling

Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michi- EASTERN EAGLES FIGHT SONG gan University athletic teams have gone by A Look Back at EMU’s Logos the nickname “Eagles.” “Eastern Eagles, hats off to you! The Eagles name was offi cially adopted Fight, fi ght, fi ght for ole EMU. on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Look to the sky, the Eagles will fl y, Regents voted to replace the existing Huron the bravest we’ll defy. nickname and logo with the new one. ... Rah,rah, rah!” EMU originally went by the nicknames 1929-1991 “Normalites,” “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles through the years before “Hu- “Hold that line for ole Green and rons” was adopted in 1929. White. The “Hurons” fi rst came into being as Sons and daughters show your might. the result of a contest sponsored by the So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU Men’s Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of that year, and vic-tor-y!” a three-person committee, composed of Dr. 1991-1994 Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor EMU ALMA MATER Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from TM the many entries in the contest. Eastern, sacred Alma Mater to your The name was submitted by two name we shall be true. students, Gretchen Borst and George Han- Ever marching on to victory, we’ll ner. stand by to see you through, Hanner was working at the Huron Hotel 1995-2001 Softly fl oating on the breeze, at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much infl uenced by his place of employ- verdant green with white of snow, ment as by the Huron Indian tribe. This our banner we will carry in our The runner-up name in that contest hearts whe’er we go. was Pioneers. EMU began investigating the appro- GO GREEN priateness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights Go Green, roll up the score. issued a report in October 1988 suggest- 2002 Go Green, let’s get some more. ing that all schools using such logos drop Raise a cheer for old Green and White. them. The report indicated that the use of Let’s show them we came here to Native American names, logos and mascots fi ght. for athletic teams promoted racial stereo- TM Go Green, vic’try we’ll claim. types. At that time, four colleges, 62 high Go Green, let’s win this game. schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names. We’ll always fi ght for old EMU. Come on and let’s go Green! The EMU Board of Regents voted 2003-PRESENT to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a committee charged with supplying a new nickname. The other two fi nal names sub- mitted were Green Hornets and Express.

SOME OF EMU’S PROMINENT ALUMNI

• Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jereme Perry, • Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co. • Rodney Slater -- former U.S. Secretary of Transportation L. J. Shelton, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players • John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic • Shirley Spork -- co-founder of the LPGA Standing in 2004 • Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning • Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner • Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality • Fred Cofi eld, Earl Higgins, Harvey Marlatt , George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, • Lloyd Olds - designed the zebra shirt worn by referees Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players • Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964

• General John G. Coburn -- one of eight four-star • Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire generals in the United States • Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing • Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist Eagles 37 NCAA Compliance

Important Questions for Prospective Student-Athletes from 7 Melody Reifel Werner, Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

WHEN DO I BECOME A PROSPECT? WHAT ARE EVALUATIONS? You become a “prospective student-athlete” (PSA) when An evaluation is any off-campus activity used to assess you start ninth-grade classes. You become a “recruited your academic qualifi cations or athletics ability, which prospective student-athlete” at a particular college if includes visiting your high school (during which no any coach approaches you (or any member of your contact occurs) or watching you practice or compete family) about enrolling and participating in athletics at at any site. Currently in all sports other than football that college. Activities by coaches that cause you to and basketball, a college coach is limited to seven become a recruited prospective student-athlete are: opportunities (contacts and evaluations combined)

2007-08 EMU Wrestling (1) providing you with an offi cial visit to campus; (2) to recruit you and not more than three of the seven placing more than one telephone call to you or any opportunities may be off-campus contacts. Once you other member of your family; or (3) visiting you or any sign a National Letter of Intent, you may be evaluated other member of your family anywhere other than the an unlimited number of times by a college coach from college campus. the college with which you have signed.

WHEN CAN COACHES TALK TO ME AND WATCH ME PLAY? WHEN CAN A COACH SEND ME LETTERS AND EMAILS? There are many specifi c NCAA rules which dictate when In sports other than men’s basketball, a member a coach may talk to you or watch you play. These rules institution may not provide recruiting materials to a vary depending on the sport and the time of year. prospect (including general correspondence related to Often, calls are limited to a certain month or to certain athletics) until Sept. 1 at the beginning of the prospect’s times during the month. To get more information on junior year in high school. In the sport of men’s basketball, what these rules are and which ones apply to you, an institution may not provide recruiting materials to a please visit ncaa.org or contact Melody Reifel Werner prospect (including general correspondence related to at 734.487.2327. athletics) until June 15 at the conclusion of the prospect’s sophomore year in high school. WHAT ABOUT COACHES CONTACTING ME? A contact is any face-to-face meeting between a ARE THERE RULES FOR BOOSTERS? university coach and you or your parents. Also, any such In addition to general recruiting regulations, no alumni, face-to-face meeting that is prearranged or that takes boosters or representatives of a college’s athletics place on your campus, at an organized competition or at interests can be involved in your recruitment. There may a practice involving you or your high school, prep school, be no phone calls or letters from boosters. If an EMU two-year college or all-star team shall be considered a booster is contacting you, please call the EMU Offi ce of contact, regardless of the conversation. Currently in all Compliance as soon as possible at 734. 487.2327. sports other than football, college coaches may contact you off the college campus no more than three times. I HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT ANSWERED HERE. However, a college coach may visit your high school CAN YOU HELP ME? (with the approval of your high school principal) only Sure! If you have any questions, please contact Melody once a week during a contact period. Reifel Werner via e-mail at [email protected]. Good luck and GO EAGLES!

38 Eagles EMU Athletic Hall of Fame 2007-08 EMU Wrestling

The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony for the class of 2007 will be held in conjunction with an EMU basketball game during the 2007- 2008 season. The class of 2007 includes: Al Jagutis (men’s basketball, men’s tennis), Marci Kelly (women’s softball), Mark Leonard (men’s swimming), Tamyka McCord (women’s track) Stan Vinson (men’s track), and Doug Willer (wrestling). A G Hamilton Morningside, 2005 Sara Seegers, 2005 Ron Adams, 1999 Jon Gates, 2001 Dick Moseley, 1985 Wayne Seiler, 2000 Delmar Allman, 1981 Oswald Gaynier, 1993 George Muellich, 1979 Edwin Shadford, 1976 Sherry Anderson, 2003 George Gervin, 1993 Roxanne Munch, 2004 Pat Sheridan, 1998 Jim Applegate, 1996 Ralph Gilden, 1983 N Paul Shoemaker, 1977 Roger Arnett, 1983 Cleon Gilliam, 1992 Jim Nelson, 2000 Chuck Shonta, 1982 Rha Arnold, 1981 Wardell Gilliam, 1984 Ferris Newman, 1980 Kenneth “Red” Simmons, 1978 Tommy Asinga, 2005 Garry Grady, 2003 Harold Simons, 2005 Jim Grant, 1991 O Dr. Bob Sims, 1994 B Glenn Gulliver, 1997 Harry Ockerman, 1977 Jean Siterlet, 1985 Norb Badar, 1988 Ron Gulyas, 1989 Ron Oestrike, 1979 Rodney Slater, 2001 John Banaszak, 1985 Lloyd W. Olds, 1976 Mark Smith, 1999 William Barrett, 1984 H Andrea (Bowman) Osika, 1996 Mary Smith, 2002 Gary Bastien, 1989 Charles Hanneman, 1977 Bernard Otto, 1984 Tom Smith, 1998 Louis Batterson, 1979 Jim Harkema, 1999 Bob Owchinko, 1989 Claude Snarey, 1991 Charles Eugene Beatty, 1976 Gussie Harris, 1983 Shirley Spork, 1981 James Bell, 1984 Ken Hawk, 1983 P Clemens “C.P.” Steimle, 1994 James Bibbs, 1979 Kelly Hebler, 1999 Chuck Paige, 1985 Col. Bill Stephens, 1987 Dan Boisture, 2005 Merrill Hershey, 1979 Lucy Parker, 1995 Raymond L. Stites, 1976 Ruth Boughner, 1980 Earle Higgins, 1997 Bob Parks, 1980 Jim Streeter, 2004 Wilbur P. Bowen, 2000 Charles “Whitey” Hlad, 1977 Sue Parks, 1992 Mike Strickland, 1992 Leighton Boyd, 1980 Chris Hoiles, 2000 Jeff Peck, 1996 Nikki Stubbs, 2006 Santee Brockman, 1983 Greg Howe, 2006 Al Pingel, 1982 Jim Brodie, 1991 Bruce Howell, 1986 Leroy Potter, 1999 T Joe Brodie, 1993 Carole Huston, 2006 Dave Pureifory, 1981 Eugene Thomas, 1997 James M. “Bingo” Brown, 1976 Jeff Huxley, 1991 Nanette Push, 1998 Bill Tipton, 1986 Dr. Walter Gerald Brown, 1997 Fred Trosko, 1982 Ken Bruchanski, 1990 J Q Leo Turner, 1992 Jack Brusewitz, 2000 Al Jagutis, 2007 Thomas Quinn, 1978 Gary Tyson, 2006 Laurie Byrd, 1993 Bob Jennings, 2001 Marv Johnson, 1987 R V C Ron Johnson, 1986 Larry Radcliff, 1995 Andrew Vanyo, 1978 Sharon (Brown) Calhoun, 2003 Earl Jones, 2002 Jerry Raymond, 1986 Stan Vinson, 2007 Garion Campbell, 1982 Hayes Jones, 1977 Frank Reaume, 1990 Bill Cave, 1989 Jay Jones, 1992 Ron Rice, 2002 W Clarence Chapman, 1988 Mike Jones, 1985 Earl Riskey, 1982 Arthur Walker, 1979 Jean Cione, 1986 Maury Jormakka, 2001 Dean Rockwell, 1977 Neville “Tex” Walker, 1983 John Clay, 1995 Dazel Jules, 2006 John “Rocky” Roe, 2001 James Walsh, 1978 William “Audie” Cole, 2002 Waldomar Roeser, 2005 Jeff Washington, 1999 Sherm Collins, 1988 K Jenny Romatowski, 2000 Claudia Wasik, 1997 Terry Collins, 1994 Denise Kaercher, 2000 Col. Duane Root, 1997 Frank “Buck” Weeber, 1979 Roger Coryell, 2004 Kerry Keating, 1995 Abe Rosenkrantz, 1981 Jack Weiss, 1987 Doug Cossey, 1985 Marci Kelly, 2007 James Ross, 1991 Bob Welch, 1988 Rena Cox, 2002 David Kieft, 1999 Bob Rowland, 1987 George Wendt, 1983 Clifford Crane, 1982 Daniel Webster Kirksey, 1978 Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., 1976 Harry Werbin, 1989 Hasely Crawford, 1985 Doug Willer, 2007 William Crouch, 1978 L S Virgil Windom, 1990 Bob Crosby, 1995 Charles Lappeus, 1983 Clarence Sabbath, 1981 Marsha (Barker) Crosby, 2003 Mark Leonard, 2007 Olin Sanders, 1977 Z C. Dale Curtiss, 1977 Peter Linn, 2006 Mireille Sankatsing, 2004 Duane Zemper, 1990 Bob Lints, 2006 Ron Saunders, 1998 William Zepp, 1978 D Ann (Meachum) Lohner, 1989 Dan Schmitz, 2005 Mark Dailey, 2004 Grant Long, 1998 Dottie Davis, 1990 Glenn Davis, 1987 M Jeff Dils, 1990 Nick Manych, 1993 Marc Dingman, 1998 Harvey Marlatt, 1979 Earl Dixon, 2004 George Marshall, 1976 Donna Donakowski, 1994 Jim Martin, 1981 Melissa Drouillard, 2004 Kenneth “Beef” Matheson, 1980 Jim Dutcher, 2003 Dr. James Matthews, 1995 Stan McConnor, 1988 E Tamyka McCord, 2007 Clare Ebersole, 1988 Kennedy McIntosh, 1996 Dave Ellis, 1986 Paul McMullen, 2003 Ed Engle, 1997 George Mead, 2001 Robert Middlekauff, 1978 F Kevin Miller, 1994 Tom Fagan, 1991 Lanny Mills, 2002 F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca, 1994 Randy Mills, 1996 Angie Fielder, 2001 Gordon Minty, 1984 The newest group of Hall of Famers celebrate following the induction ceremo- Charles Forsythe, 1981 Marv Mittlestat, 1982 ny in the atrium of the the Convocation Center. The Class of 2006 included: John C. Fountain, 1996 Loita “Blink” Molineaux, 1998 Dan Boisture, Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas, Greg Howe, Carole Huston, Dazel William Foy, 1976 J.E. Morcombe, 2002 Jules, Peter Linn, Bob Lints, Gary Tyson. Eagles 39