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Eastern Michigan University FootballSix Undefeated Seasons • 21 All-American Selections •23 NFL Draft Choices • 157 All-MAC Honorees

2016 Eastern Michigan Football

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Eastern Michigan University Football1973 Pioneer Bowl Appearance • 1987 Mid-American Conference Champion • 1987 California Bowl Champion


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The 2016 Eastern Michigan University foot-ball spring prospectus is designed to assist the media with its coverage of EMU football. Additional information, statistics and photo-graphs may be acquired by contacting Greg Steiner in the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office, Suite 307, Convocation Center, Ypsi-lanti, Michigan 48197.

Press Credentials

Requests for working press space should be made in writing at least 48 hours before the date of the home contest to the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. The request should be made by the sports director of the news-paper, magazine, radio or television outlet wishing to send a reporter(s) to the game. Outlets that have made proper credential requests are entitled to receive copies of the final game statistics, play-by-play and a scor-ing summary, as well as any press information provided by the competing institutions. Con-firmation of the request will be made by EMU Athletic Media Relations personnel. Press credentials WILL NOT be issued to spouses, friends or children. The press box is a working area. Press credentials can be picked up in the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office during the week of a home contest. If credentials are requested and approved, they will only be mailed if the request is granted at least two weeks prior to the game. Any credentials not picked up will be left at the will call window located in the Convocation Center. Please make your credential requests to:

Greg Steiner307 Convocation CenterEastern Michigan University799 N. Hewitt RoadYpsilanti, MI 48197

Office: 734.487.0317E-mail: [email protected]

Parking Credentials

Eastern Michigan University will issue park-ing passes to accredited media representa-tives. Parking will be provided in the Oestrike Stadium lot.

PhotograPhers

Photographers are issued similar creden-tials to press box media. Photographers are allowed to shoot from outside the 25-yard line on each side of the field and outside the dotted line surrounding the field.

radio

Eastern Michigan football can be heard live on WEMU, 89.1 FM and on the Internet at EMUEagles.com and wemu.org.

Visiting radio

The visiting team’s flagship radio station receives one reciprocal ISDN and a regular phone line for their game broadcasts. The visiting radio booth is on the south end of the press box. The press box space is very limited, so only the official flagship station will be given credentials for broadcasting.

interView PoliCy (Mid-week) Head Coach Chris Creighton is available to speak to the media via phone Monday-Thursday mornings. Coach Creighton will also be available on the Mid-American Con-ference weekly conference call on Monday mornings.

Available each Monday of the season, beginning Aug. 29 and running through Nov. 21, the number to join the teleconfer-ence is available by calling the MAC Office at 216.696.2622. A replay of the call is also available Monday beginning at 5 p.m.

Individual players are available for inter-views Monday-Wednesday. Please contact the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office to set up interviews. One note to the media: home phone numbers for players and coaches will not be given out by the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office.

interView PoliCy (gaMe day) Postgame interviews will be conducted in the Convocation Center Media Room at the south end of Rynearson Stadium. Both head coaches will be available to the media after a 10-minute cooling-off period. The visiting team will do their postgame outside of their lockerroom. Individual players may be avail-able for interviews at the conclusion of the game. Please see a member of the media relations staff from either EMU or the visiting institution about player interviews.

wireless internet For those with laptop computers that can automatically select an IP address, there is a wireless Internet connection available in Rynearson Stadium. See an athletic media relations representative for the login pass-word.

collegepressbox.com is the official media website for Mid-American Conference foot-ball. Access and download weekly game notes, quotes, statistics, media guides, head-shots, logos and more for the conference and each of its member schools. Login informa-tion will be distributed to accredited media or you can apply for a password by sending an e-mail to:

[email protected]

iMPortant ContaCts

EMU Media Relations .............. 734.487.0317Press Box ...........................734.481.0014/0072Football Office ........................... 734.487.2160Ticket Office ................................ 734.487.2282MAC Office ................................. 216.566.4622Website ..................................EMUEagles.comMAC site ................................ MAC-Sports.com

EMU Assistant AD/Media RelationsGreg Steiner

Office Phone: 734.487.0318 Cell Phone: 734.845.1132

E-mail: [email protected]

EMU Asst. Director of Media RelationsSean Hostetter

Office Phone: 734.487.0317Cell Phone: 734.891.2800

E-mail: [email protected]

on the internet

Information will be updated regularly at EMU’s official athletics website. For media in-formation, go to the football web page to find updated PDF files containing, notes, statistics, rosters and schedules.

EMUEagles.com

To be added to the football e-mail distribu-tion list, contact Greg Steiner by phone or e-mail. You will receive game notes, releases and media advisories via e-mail.



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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS2016 Spring Schedule ..........................................................42016 Fall Schedule ................................................................5CoSIDA Information Sheet/Squad Breakdown .......6-7Preseason Notes/Records Watch .................................8-92016 Roster .....................................................................10-112016 Spring Depth Chart................................................. 12EMU Facilities .................................................................13-15EMU Coaching Staff .....................................................16-292015 Final Statistics .....................................................30-402015 Game Recaps ......................................................41-522016 EMU Signing Class .............................................53-58

EASTERN MICHIGAN QUICK FACTSLocation ........................................................Ypsilanti, Mich. Nickname ...................................................................... EaglesEnrollment ....................................................................23,341Colors .............................................. Green (349) and WhiteFounded ........................................................................... 1849Stadium ................................................Rynearson StadiumCapacity .........................................................................30,200Affiliation ................................................................NCAA FBSConference.................................................... Mid-AmericanPresident .............................................. Dr. James. M. SmithVP/Director of Athletics ...............................Heather LykeAthletic Dept. Phone ................................... 734.487.1050Athletic Web Site .....................................EMUEagles.com

EMU FOOTBALL HISTORYFirst year of football ...................................................... 1891All-time record ................................................... 441-576-47All-time bowl record .........................................................1-1Last postseason appearance:

1987, California BowlEastern Michigan 30, San Jose State 27

2016 TEAM INFORMATION2015 Record...................................................................... 1-11Conference Record/Finish .......................... 0-8/6th WestBasic Offense ............................................................ MultipleBasic Defense ..................................................................4-2-5Lettermen Returning ..........46 (20 off./23 def./3 spec.)Lettermen Lost ...........................14 (4 off./9 def./1 spec.)Starters Returning .....................19 (8 off./8 def./3 spec.)Starters Lost ..................................7 (3 off./3 def./1 spec.)

ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONSAssistant AD/FB Contact ..............................Greg SteinerAsst. Director ............................................... Sean HostetterOffice Phone .................................................. 734.487.0317Cell Phone ....................................................... 734.845.1132E-Mail Address ......................... [email protected] Box ...............................................734.481.0014/0072

COACHING STAFFHead Coach ................Chris Creighton (Kenyon, 1991)Record at EMU ...........................................................3-21 (2)Career Record ................................................... 142-67 (19)Off. Coord./QB ................Kalen DeBoer (Sioux Falls, ‘98) Def. Coord./LB ................ Neal Neathery (Wheaton, ‘93)Defensive Line ....Chuck Bullough (Michigan State, ‘92) Safeties/Rec. Coord. ................Todd Frakes (Centre, ‘98)TE/Special Teams. .........Aaron Keen (Washington, ‘94)Offensive Line .................Ryan Grubb (Buena Vista, ‘99) Wide Receivers .. Herb Haygood (Michigan State ,‘07)Running Backs ......................... Jay Peterson (Miami, ‘85)Cornerbacks ................Fred Reed (Colorado Mesa, ‘94) Dir. of Operations ............. Jacob Kirkendall (Ohio, ‘07) Video Coordinator ................. Brian Overholt (EMU, ‘09)GA - Offense .......Hayden Hawk (Central Missouri, ‘14) GA - Offense .................................. Nate Show (UTSA, ‘15) GA - Defense .Marcus Hall-Oliver (Minnesota St., ‘14) GA - Defense......................................................................TBA Assoc. AD/Sports Medicine ....................Jennifer BrownAssistant AD/Equipment .............................Ben Herman Sports Performance ..................................Ron McKeefery

MAILING ADDRESS799 N. Hewitt Rd.

Convocation CenterYpsilanti, MI 48197



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2016 Spring Practice Schedule

Day Date Time Location Practice Type Fri. March 11 11:10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. TBA Practice #1

Sat. March 12 1-2:30 p.m. TBA Practice #2

Tues. March 15 5:10-5:45 p.m. TBA Practice #3

Thurs. March 17 5:10-5:45 p.m. TBA Practice #4

Fri. March 18 11:10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. TBA Practice #5

Mon. March 21 5:10-5:45 p.m. TBA Practice #6

Wed. March 23 5:10-5:45 p.m. TBA Practice #7

Fri. March 25 11:10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. TBA Practice #8

Mon. March 28 3:30-5:45 p.m. Ford Field - Detroit, Mich. Practice #9

Wed. March 30 5:10-5:45 p.m. TBA Practice #10

Fri. April 1 11:10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. TBA Practice #11

Mon April 4 5:10-5:45 p.m. TBA Practice #12

Wed. April 6 5:10-5:45 p.m. TBA Practice #13

Fri. April 8 11:10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. TBA Practice #14

Saturday April 9 3 p.m. Rynearson Stadium Practice #15 - Spring Game

** All practices are open to the public but please note that times are subject to change.

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2016 Schedule

Date Opponent Location Time NotesSept. 3 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ST. Rynearson Stadium TBA First meeting against the Delta DevilsSept. 10 at Missouri Columbia, Mo. TBA Ninth all-time meeting against a Southeastern Conference foe

Sept. 17 at Charlotte Charlotte, N.C. TBA Eagles and 49ers begin a home-and-home series

Sept. 24 WYOMING Rynearson Stadium TBA Eagles posted a 48-29 win in Laramie last season Oct. 1 at Bowling Green* Bowling Green, Ohio TBA Eagles and Falcons play in BG for the first time since 2012

Oct. 8 TOLEDO* Rynearson Stadium TBA MAC West Division foes have played 42 times in historyOct. 15 at Ohio* Athens, Ohio TBA First trip to Athens, Ohio since 2012 campaign

Oct. 22 at Western Michigan* Kalamazoo, Mich. TBA Two teams have met 50 times in history

Oct. 29 MIAMI* Rynearson Stadium TBA First meeting in Ypsilanti since the 2015 campaignNov. 5 Bye Week

Nov. 8 at Ball State* Muncie, Ind. TBA Tuesday night #MACtion as the teams will play for the 57th time Nov. 16 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* Rynearson Stadium TBA Wednesday night ; One of six 2015 post-season bowl teams on the slateNov. 22 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* Rynearson Stadium TBA Wednesday night; Two teams have met 92 times in historyDec. 2 MAC Championship Detroit, Mich. TBA Eagles look for first championship game appearance

*Mid-American Conference game; All home games in BOLD CAPS; All times are site times and subject to change

2016 Eastern Michigan University Football Season Schedule



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CoSIDA Information Sheet

Total Home AwayOverall record last year 1-11 0-6 1-5Conference record 0-8 0-4 0-4Non-Conference record 1-3 0-2 1-1Final ranking last year n/a

GENERALName of school Eastern Michigan UniversityCity/Zip Ypsilanti, MI 48197Founded 1849Enrollment 23,341Nickname EaglesSchool Colors Green (349) & WhiteStadium/Built Rynearson Stadium / 1969Capacity 30,200Affiliation NCAA Football Bowl SubdivisionConference Mid-American ConferencePresident Dr. James M. SmithAlma Mater,Yr. Miami, ‘79VP/Director of Athletics Heather LykeAlma Mater, Yr. Michigan, ‘92Athletic Dept. Phone 734.487.1050Ticket Office Phone 734.487.2282

First yr. of football 1891Overall/all-time record 441-576-47Last post season appearance 1987 -California Bowl Result W, 30-27 San Jose State

Head Coach Chris CreightonAlma Mater, Yr. Kenyon, ‘91Record at School, (yrs.) 3-21 (2)Career Record (yrs.) 142-67 (19)Football Office Phone 734.487.2160Offensive Formation: MultipleDefensive Formation: 4-2-5Lettermen Returning/Lost: 46/14Offensive Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3Assistant Coaches (Alma Mater/Yr.)

Offensive Coordinator/QuarterbacksKalen DeBoer (Sioux Falls, ‘98) - 3rd yearDefensive Coordinator/LinebackersNeal Neathery (Wheaton, ‘93) - 1st year

Defensive LineChuck Bullough (Michigan State, ‘92) - 1st year

Safeties/Recruiting CoordinatorTodd Frakes (Centre, ‘98) - 3rd year

Offensive LineRyan Grubb (Buena Vista, ‘99) - 3rd year

Wide ReceiversHerb Haygood (Michigan State, ‘07) - 3rd year

Special Teams Coordinator/Tight EndsAaron Keen (Washington University, ‘94) - 3rd year

Running BacksJay Peterson (Miami, ‘85) - 3rd year

CornerbacksFred Reed (Colorado Mesa, ‘94) - 1st year

Director of OperationsJacob Kirkendall (Ohio, ‘07) - 9th year

Video CoordinatorBrian Overholt (EMU, ‘09) - 1st year

Athletics Training Staff Jennifer Brown, Bill Tuscany,

Angela Mierzwiak, Katie Skinner, Brad Watson

Asst. AD/Media Relations Greg SteinerOffice phone 734.487.0317Cellular phone 734.845.1132E-mail [email protected]

Asst. Director Sean HostetterOffice phone 734.487.0318

Press Box Phone 734.481.0014 and 0072Mailing Address Athletic Media Relations 799 N. Hewitt Rd. Convocation Center Room 307 Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Radio station WEMU (89.1 FM)Radio contact person David FairAddress 426 King Hall Ypsilanti, MI 48197Phone 734.487.2229Radio broadcast team Matt Shepard, Rob Rubick

COACHING STAFF

HISTORY

MEDIA RELATIONS

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2016 Squad Breakdown

2016 Squad Breakdown

Starters Returning (19)

Offense (8) Pos. 2015 StatisticsSam Browning TE Grabbed 24 catches for 326 yards and three scores; 13.6 yards per catchCole Gardner LT Switched from TE prior to season; Earned starts in all 10 games played Jake Hurcombe LG Played in 27 career games including earning 11 starts in 2015 Brogan Roback QB Started 10 games setting career bests with 2,304 yards passing and 16 TDs Darien Terrell RG Has 33 career games played in his career with starts in 26 of them Matt Thornton C Started 11 games at center and one at left tackle in 2015 Cody Tuttle TE Caught 33 balls for 348 yards and a 10.5 yard per catch averageAndrew Wylie RT One of three offensive lineman to start every game in 2015

Defense (8)Jason Beck WHIP Posted 80 tackles (51 solo, 29 assist) to rank second on the teamAnthony Brown ROVER Tallied 66 tackes (33 solo, 33 assist) including 7.5 TFLs Mike Brown DT Played in every game recording a career-best 52 stops and 4.0 TFLsJuan Giraldo SAF Started all 12 contests, had 58 tackes (44 solo, 14 assist) and three deflections Luke MacLean DT Second on the squad with 10 tackles-for-loss DaQuan Pace RC Played in 12 games, notching 26 tackles and a squad-best six deflectionsDerric Williams LB Saw action in every game, had 45 tackles (22 solo, 23 assist)Anthony Zappone LB Started seven games before missing the rest due to injury; 50 tackles

Specialists (3)Austin Barnes P Averaged 43.6 yards per punt with 15 landing inside the 20-yard lineChris O’Risky LS Long-snapper since he set foot on campus as a freshmanBrendan Renius KO Turned in 38 kickoffs with 22 touchbacks for an average of 61.8 per kick Starters Lost (7)

Offense (3) Pos. 2015 StatisticsDustin Creel X Caught 43 passes for 451 yards and six TDs; Had 1,492 career yards receivingDarius Jackson RB Third team All-MAC; Set EMU single-season touchdown mark with 16Kris Strange Z Grabbed 24 balls for 262 yards; Played in 36 career games

Defense (3)Clay Dawson NOSE Had 8.5 tackles for a loss of 40 yards and five sacks, including three at LSU Great Ibe LB Second team All-MAC; led team in tackles and finished second nationally in stopsRay Tillman LC Started 16 of his 30 career game; finished with 92 career tackles

Specialist (1)Dylan Mulder K Only kicker in school-history to make three-or-more 50-plus yard field goals

2015 ResultsSept. 5 OLD DOMINION L, 34-38

Sept. 12 at Wyoming W, 48-29

Sept. 19 BALL STATE* L, 17-28

Sept. 26 ARMY WEST POINT L, 36-58

Oct. 3 at #9/8 LSU L, 22-44

Oct. 10 AKRON* L, 21-47

Oct. 17 at #22/25 Toledo L, 20-63

Oct. 24 at Northern Illinois* L, 21-49

Oct. 29 WESTERN MICHIGAN* L, 28-58

Nov. 7 at Miami* L, 13-28

Nov. 14 UMASS* L, 17-28

Nov. 27 at Central Michigan* L, 28-35



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Toughness. Pride. Resilience. These key words have come to describe first-year Eastern Michigan University Head Football Coach Chris Creighton’s program as they prepared for the 2014 campaign. They are also terms befitting the proud residents of southeastern Michigan and their hard-working demeanor. Inspired by this region of the state and the student-athletes’ own backgrounds, the team has challenged itself to be “E Tough,” committed to great effort, sacrifice and triumphing in the face of adversity. In this spirit, the team has nicknamed Rynearson Stadium “The Factory,” a place where coaches and staff will go to work each day to help “E Tough” student-athletes become scholars, leaders, champions and impact men. “The Factory” will be highlighted by Division I Football’s first gray FieldTurf playing surface for the fall season. Since taking over reigns of EMU Football in December 2013, Creighton has rallied the program to "close the gap" between its current status and the pursuit of its true potential. He has studied the school, its surroundings, recruiting base and the current student-athletes. The one common thread throughout has been an uncommon ‘toughness’ that permeates the program. "We are proud of who we are, where we are from and what we represent," Creighton added. "We know that being a part of the Eastern Michigan football team requires a great commitment. We will train, practice and play with an uncommon intensity. The bonds that form the team are incredibly deep. Game days will be an expression of this powerful experience and that is why we will play with such deep passion and resolve." In this spirit, the program’s E Tough mentality represents:

Team first Obsessed with getting better Unwavering in adversityGreat effort Heart

The concept of the “EMU Gray” field was born during one of the squad's notoriously intense winter workouts in 2014. Ron McKeefery, Director of Sports Performance, challenged the team to an outdoor practice on the snow-covered Rynearson Stadium field rather than the warm confines of their indoor practice facility. True to their E Tough demeanor, the team accepted the challenge. Throughout each drill of the bitter cold practice, Creighton delivered the message that EMU Football has the will to compete against "anyone, anytime and anywhere… even on a parking lot covered with broken glass." Inspired by his team’s toughness and commitment that day, Creighton’s idea of an “EMU Gray” field was born and soon shared with administrators. The new look within Rynearson Stadium, and moniker, “The Factory” will serve as visual and name recognition for the program’s ideals. They are a constant reminder to the student-athletes that being E Tough means coming ready to roll up their sleeves and to never give in or let up. "Our colors are green and white but our collars are blue," said Creighton. "The Factory is where our coaching staff goes to work and our players develop. It is our home and one that we will protect. When opponents come to The Factory we want to make it known that they are in for a 60-minute fight. Our goal is to make it one of the toughest places to play in the Mid-American Conference."

The turf inside Rynearson Stadium was replaced this July. Utilizing the colors gray, green and white, the Block E logo is at the 50-yard line while the logo for the MAC adorns the field as well. The playing surface is gray with white hashmarks and numbers, while the end zones are green with the word "EASTERN" on the northside and "EAGLES" on the southside in white. Southeastern Michigan has long been viewed as one of the most significant manufacturing centers in the country, and the iconic ‘Automotive Capital of the World.’ Despite battling difficult times in recent years, local communities’ toughness and resilience has been on display, as the region is experiencing a dramatic rebirth. EMU football student-athletes come from these communities and have brought this toughness to the team. A total of 40 members of the 2014 squad are from the state of Michigan. Ypsilanti has its own proud history in the automobile and manufacturing industries. The city was the home of Apex Motors, Preston Tucker and his Preston ’48, and the last Hudson automobile dealership. The nearby Willow Run manufacturing complex played a critical role in producing B-24 “Liberator” heavy bombers in the early years of World War II. It was also at this location that Rose Will Monroe, the film and poster representation of “Rosie the Riveter,” actually worked as a riveter before becoming the manufacturing icon of the era.



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Spring Roster By Position

Defensive Back1 DaQuan Pace DB4 Brandon Bossard DB7 Ikie Calderon DB11 Devon Russell DB13 Justin Moody DB14 Ross Williams DB18 David Pulliam DB22 Anthony Brown DB24 Brody Hoying DB26 Tim Gordon DB27 Jae’Vante Ray DB29 Brandon Macklin DB32 Juan Giraldo DB37 Trevor Duke DB39 Jason Beck DB41 Aaron Abbott DB

Defensive Line8 Luke Maclean DL48 Lion King DL52 Pat O’Connor DL90 Jeremiah Harris DL91 Deshai Powell DL92 Maxx Crisby DL93 Derrick Dunlap DL94 Hunter Andrews LB96 Mike Brown DL95 Anwar Alqureneh DL98 Nick Dillon DL

Linebacker9 Ike Spearman LB19 Jaylen Pickett LB21 D’Marcus Moon LB28 Amos Houston LB36 Nathan Adams LB42 Derric Williams LB43 Anthony Zappone LB46 Chad Bata LB49 Tyler Onda LB51 Kyle Rachwal LB55 Clay Holford LB59 Thad Abram LB

Long Snapper47 Drake Sutton LS58 Chris O’Risky LS

Offensive Line50 Jake Hurcombe OL54 Ka’John Armstrong OL57 Jeremy Hickey OL64 Thomas Major OL67 Jimmy Leatiota OL68 Chris Hendricks OL70 Matt Thornton OL71 Darien Terrell OL72 Andrew Wylie OL73 Rob Pavletich OL74 Steve Nielsen OL75 Cole Gardner OL76 Brandon Leahey OL77 Chris Bukoski OL78 Dakota Tallman OL79 Pete Bergman OL

Kicker12 Brian Alsobrooks PK17 Austin Barnes P53 Ivan Oraha P 65 Brendan Renius PK 66 Paul Fricano K

Quarterback4 Brogan Roback QB8 Todd Porter QB13 Anton Skupin QB19 James Pensyl QB

Running Back25 Ian Eriksen RB31 Willie Parker RB33 Breck Turner RB34 Shaq Vann RB37 Alex Hullibarger RB40 Blake Banham RB45 Lavonte Robinson FB

Tight End5 Cody Tuttle TE81 Nigel Kilby TE83 Tre’Shown Fields TE84 Sam Browning TE85 Daniel Buschman TE 88 Bryce Kemp TE89 Danny Annee TE99 Sam Giordat TE

Wide Receiver1 Issac Holder WR9 Braylin Collins WR14 Aloyis Gray WR15 Dieuly Aristilde WR16 Lemar Harris WR18 Kezio Snelling WR80 Austin Stone WR81 Kevin Davis WR86 Izaiah Fuller WR87 Eddie Daugherty WR



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2016 Spring Roster

Alphabetical Roster No. Name 41 Aaron Abbott 59 Thad Abram 36 Nathan Adams 95 Anwar Alqurneh 12 Brian Alsobrooks 94 Hunter Andrews 89 Danny Annee 15 Dieuly Aristilde 54 Ka’John Armstrong 40 Blake Banham 17 Austin Barnes 46 Chad Bata 39 Jason Beck 79 Pete Bergman 4 Brandon Bossard 17 Austin Bray 22 Anthony Brown 96 Mike Brown 84 Sam Browning 77 Chris Bukoski 85 Dan Buschman 7 Ikie Calderon 9 Braylin Collins 92 Maxx Crosby 87 Eddie Daugherty 81 Kevin Davis 98 Nick Dillon 37 Trevor Duke 93 Derrick Dunlap 25 Ian Eriksen 83 Tre’Shown Fields 66 Paul Fricano 86 Izaiah Fuller 75 Cole Gardner 32 Juan Giraldo 99 Sam Girodat 26 Tim Gordon 14 Aloyis Gray 90 Jeremiah Harris 16 Lemar Harris 68 Chris Hendricks 57 Jeremy Hickey 1 Isaac Holder 55 Clay Holford 28 Amos Houston 24 Brody Hoying

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL ROSTER No. Name Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown-Previous School 1 Isaac Holder WR 5-11 164 So.-Fr. Tampa, Fla.-Sickles 1 DaQuan Pace*** DB 5-10 165 Sr.-Sr. Detroit, Mich.-Cass Tech 4 Brandon Bossard DB 6-2 209 Sr.-Jr. Eagleville, Pa.-Methaction 4 Brogan Roback** QB 6-3 207 Sr-Jr. Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s Jesuit 5 Cody Tuttle* TE 6-4 250 Sr.-Sr. Newbury Park, Calif.-Westlake-Moorpark 7 Ikie Calderon* DB 5-9 176 Sr.-Jr. Neptune, N.J.-Neptune-College of the Desert 8 Luke Maclean* DL 6-5 275 Sr.-Jr. Grand Blanc, Mich.-Grand Blanc-Pittsburgh 8 Todd Porter QB 6-3 191 Jr.-Jr. O’Fallon, Ill.-O’Fallon-Western Kentucky- Garden City C.C. 9 Braylin Collins WR 6-1 165 So.-Fr. Duncan, S.C.-Byrnes 9 Ike Spearman** LB 6-0 221 Sr.-Sr. Saint John, Ind.-Lake Central 12 Brian Alsobrooks K 6-2 215 So-Fr. Livonia, Mich.-Churchill 13 Justin Moody* DB 5-10 175 So.-So. Richmond, Va.-Moncan 13 Anton Skupin QB 6-5 200 So.-Fr. South Lyon, Mich.-South Lyon 14 Aloyis Gray* WR 6-4 200 Sr.-Sr. Indianapolis, Ind.-Pike-Purdue-DuPage 14 Ross Williams* DB 5-11 167 Jr.-So. Birmingham, Mich.-Groves 15 Dieuly Aristilde WR 6-4 202 So.-Fr. Boynton Beach, Fla.-Boynton Beach 16 Lemar Harris WR 6-2 192 Jr.-So. Raleigh, N.C.-Millbrook 17 Austin Barnes** P 5-11 218 Sr.-Jr. Fairview Heights, Ill.-O’Fallon 18 David Pulliam* DB 6-1 206 Sr.-Jr. Philadelphia, Pa.-Northeast 18 Kezio Snelling WR 6-1 189 So.-Fr. Lutz, Fla.-Steinbrenner 19 James Pensyl QB 6-6 231 So-Fr. Land O’ Lakes, Fla.-Land O’ Lakes 19 Jaylen Pickett* LB 6-0 221 So.-So. Zephyrhills, Fla.-Zephyrhills 21 D’Marcus Moon LB 6-1 228 Jr.-So. Fort Wayne, Ind.-North Side 22 Anthony Brown* DB 5-11 203 Sr.-Sr. Iowa City, Iowa-West-Iowa Western C.C. 24 Brody Hoying DB 5-11 207 So.-Fr. Coldwater, Ohio-Coldwater 25 Ian Eriksen* RB 5-10 202 Jr.-So. Clarkston, Mich.-Clarkston 25 Austin Sanders DB 5-7 185 Sr.-Sr. Ypsilanti, Mich.-Ypsilanti-Michigan State 26 Tim Gordon* DB 5-11 171 So.-Fr. St. Paul, Minn.-Cretin-Derham Hall 27 Jae’Vante Ray* DB 5-10 164 Jr.-So. Akron, Ohio-Ellet 28 Amos Houston*** LB 6-0 220 Sr.-Sr. Detroit, Mich.-Loyola 29 Brandon Macklin DB 6-0 194 Jr.-So. Novi, Mich.-Novi 31 Willie Parker RB 5-9 188 Fr.-Fr. Lutz, Fla.-Carrolwood Day School 32 Juan Giraldo* DB 5-11 195 Jr.-Jr. Gilbert, Ariz.-Mesquite-Mesa C.C. 33 Breck Turner RB 6-1 199 So.-Fr. Norwalk, Ohio-Norwalk 34 Shaq Vann* RB 5-10 210 Jr.-So. South Bend, Ind.-John Adams 36 Nathan Adams*** LB 6-1 227 Sr.-Sr. Crozier, Va.-Goochland 37 Trevor Duke DB 5-11 174 So.-Fr. New Port Richey, Fla.-River Ridge 37 Alec Hullibarger RB 6-0 206 Jr.-So. Temperance, Mich.-Bedford Senior 39 Jason Beck** DB 6-1 202 Jr.-Jr. Indianapolis, Ind.-Arsenal Technical 40 Blake Banham* RB 5-10 180 Jr.-So. St. Paul, Minn-Cretin-Derham Hall 41 Aaron Abbott* DB 6-0 202 Sr.-Jr. Kettering, Ohio-Fairmont-Mount St. Joseph 42 Derric Williams** LB 6-0 230 Sr.-Jr. Lake Orion, Mich.-Lake Orion 43 Anthony Zappone*** LB 6-2 238 Sr.-Sr. Westlake, Ohio-Westlake 45 Lavonte Robinson* FB 5-8 246 Sr.-Jr. Cleveland, Ohio-Saint Edward 46 Chad Bata LB 6-1 213 So.-Fr. Westlake, Ohio-Westlake 47 Drake Sutton LS 6-1 203 So.-Fr. Menomonee Falls, Wis.-Menomonee Falls



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2016 Spring Roster

Alphabetical Roster No. Name 37 Alec Hullibarger 50 Jake Hurcombe 88 Bryce Kemp 82 Nigel Kilby 48 Lion King 76 Brandon Leahey 67 Jimmy Leatiota 29 Brandon Macklin 8 Luke Maclean 64 Thomas Major 13 Justin Moody 21 D’Marcus Moon 74 Steve Nielsen 52 Pat O’Connor 58 Chris O’Risky 49 Tyler Onda 53 Ivan Oraha 1 DaQuan Pace 31 Willie Parker 73 Rob Pavletich 19 James Pensyl 19 Jaylen Pickett 8 Todd Porter 91 Deshai Powell 18 David Pulliam 51 Kyle Rachwal 27 Jae’Vante Ray 65 Brendan Renius 4 Brogan Roback 45 Lavonte Robinson 11 Devon Russell 25 Austin Sanders 13 Anton Skupin 18 Kezio Snelling 9 Ike Spearman 80 Austin Stone 47 Drake Sutton 78 Dakota Tallman 71 Darien Terrell 70 Matt Thornton 33 Breck Turner 5 Cody Tuttle 34 Shaq Vann 42 Derric Williams 14 Ross Williams 72 Andrew Wylie 43 Anthony Zappone

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL ROSTER No. Name Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown-Previous School 48 Lion King DL 6-4 232 Jr.-So. Southfield, Mich.-Southfield 49 Tyler Onda* LB 6-0 222 Jr.-So. Jackson, Mich.-Northwest 50 Jake Hurcombe** OL 6-2 285 Sr.-Sr. Lincolnshire, Ill.-Stevenson 51 Kyle Rachwal* LB 6-3 225 Jr.-So. Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East 52 Pat O’Connor*** DL 6-4 267 Sr.-Sr. Chicago, Ill.-Saint Rita 53 Ivan Oraha P 6-1 215 So.-Fr. Temperance, Mich.-Bedford 54 Ka’John Armstrong* OL 6-4 282 Jr.-So. Detroit, Mich.-Loyola 55 Clay Holford LB 6-2 247 So.-Fr. Carrollton, Texas-Hebron 57 Jeremy Hickey* OL 6-4 311 Jr.-So. Troy, Mich.-Brother Rice 58 Chris O’Risky*** LS 6-0 217 Sr.-Sr. Poseyville, Ind.-North Posey 59 Thad Abram LB 6-4 215 So.-Fr. Woodhaven, Mich.-Woodhaven 64 Thomas Major OL 6-2 262 So.-Fr. Macomb, Mich.-Dakota 65 Brendan Renius*** K 6-1 248 Sr.-Sr. Lambertville, Mich.-Bedford Senior 66 Paul Fricano K 5-10 196 So.-Fr. Rochester N.Y.-Churchville-Chili 67 Jimmy Leatiota OL 6-3 292 So.-So. San Jose, Calif.-Wilcox-College of San Mateo 68 Chris Hendricks OL 6-5 297 Jr.-So. Fruitport, Mich.-Fruitport 70 Matt Thornton*** OL 6-4 305 Sr.-Sr. Owosso, Mich.-Owosso 71 Darien Terrell*** OL 6-4 333 Sr.-Sr. Canton, Ohio-Massillon Jackson 72 Andrew Wylie*** OL 6-6 311 Sr.-Sr. Midland, Mich.-Midland 73 Rob Pavletich* OL 6-5 276 Sr.-Fr. Neenah, Wis.-Neenah 74 Steve Nielsen OL 6-8 314 Fr.-Fr. Dragoer, Denmark-La Lumiere (Ind.) School 75 Cole Gardner*** OL 6-5 294 Sr.-Sr. Batavia, Ill.-Batavia 76 Brandon Leahey OL 6-3 290 So.-Fr. Parker, Colo.-Chaparral 77 Chris Bukoski OL 6-5 281 Jr.-So. Dewitt, Mich.-Dewitt 78 Dakota Tallman OL 6-5 302 Jr.-So. LaGrange, Ohio-Elyria Catholic 79 Pete Bergman OL 6-9 311 So.-Fr. Casper, Wyo.-Natrona County 80 Austin Stone * WR 5-11 195 Sr.-Jr. Palmyra, Va.-Fork Union Military Academy 81 Kevin Davis * WR 5-11 193 Sr.-Sr. Indianapolis, Ind.-Warren Central-Indiana 82 Nigel Kilby TE 6-7 241 So.-Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind.-Northrop 83 Tre’Shown Fields TE 6-4 205 Jr.-So. Grand Rapids, Mich.-East Grand Rapids- Grand Rapids C.C 84 Sam Browning * TE 6-5 229 Sr.-Sr. Escondido, Calif.-Escondido-Palomar C.C. 85 Dan Buschman * TE 6-3 239 Sr.-Jr. Brighton, Mich.-Brighton 86 Izaiah Fuller WR 6-4 207 Jr.-So. Cincinnati, Ohio-LaSalle 87 Eddie Daugherty * WR 5-7 159 So.-So. Mentor, Ohio-Mentor 88 Bryce Kemp TE 6-5 231 So.-Fr. Baxter, Iowa-Baxter Community School 89 Danny Annee TE 6-7 234 So.-Fr. Indianapolis, Ind.-Roncalli 90 Jeremiah Harris ** DL 6-5 256 Jr.-So. Lambertville, Mich.-Bedford Senior 91 Deshai Powell * DL 6-2 277 Sr.-Jr. Indianapolis, Ind.-Lawrence Central 92 Maxx Crosby DL 6-5 258 So.-Fr. Colleyville, Texas-Colleyville Heritage 93 Derrick Dunlap * DL 6-0 287 Sr.-Jr. Indianapolis, Ind.-Lawrence Central 94 Hunter Andrews LB 6-4 242 So.-Fr. Metamora, Mich.-Lapeer 95 Anwar Alqurneh DE 6-2 218 Jr.-So. Farmington Hills, Mich.-North Farmington 96 Mike Brown **** DL 6-2 288 Sr.-Sr. Sandusky, Ohio-Sandusky 98 Nick Dillon * DL 6-2 275 So.-Fr. Lincolnshire, Ill.-Adlai Stevenson 99 Sam Girodat TE 6-3 253 So.-Fr. Jackson, Mich.-Lumen Christi

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eMU Football 2016 - PronUnCiation gUide

PlayersAnnee, Danny ................................................................ UH-nay Aristilde, Dieuly ................................... dew-LEE AIR-is-tidleBata, Chad ........................................................................bat-AHBossard, Brandon ...................................................... BUH-sardGiraldo, Juan........................................................heh-RAL-dohGirodat, Sam .............................................................jeer-O-datHurcombe, Jake ......................................................HUR-comeIbe, Great .............................................................................. EBAYMulder, Dylan ..............................................................MOLD-er

Pavletich, Rob ........................................................pav-LET-ick Pensyl, James ....................................................................pencilPowell, Deshai ..............................................................DE-shayRenius, Brendan ..........................................................rain-E-usRobinson, Lavonte ..............................................luh-VON-tayTerrell, Darien ................................................................ter-RELLZappone, Anthony ..................................................zuh-PONE

CoachesCreighton, Chris .........................................................CRAY-ton DeBoer, Kalen .............................................................. duh-BOR



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Beginning with the 2014 campaign, EMU installed gray field turf at Rynearson Stadium. The following records apply only since the switch to the new color and the moniker of “The Factory.”

First game on gray artificial turf:Aug. 30, 2014 - Eastern Michigan 31, Morgan St. 28

First EMU Touchdown on the Gray Turf:Darius Jackson vs. Morgan State - 1 yard rush with 3:06 left in the 1st Quarter - Aug. 30, 2014

First EMU Passing Touchdown on the Gray Turf:Reginald Bell to David Gibson vs. Buffalo with 11:16 left in the 3rd Quarter- Oct. 11, 2014

First Visitor Touchdown on the Gray Turf:Lamont Brown III - 3 yard rush with 8:08 left in the 1st Quarter - Aug. 30, 2014

Turf Facts• Construction began on July 14, 2014, and was completed on Aug. 3, 2014.

• EMU is one of just three Football Bowl Subdivision teams to play on a non-green playing surface joining Boise State Univer-sity and Coastal Carolina University. Other non-green football playing fields in all of college football include Eastern Washing-ton University, Lindenwood University-Bel-leville, the University of Central Arkansas and the University of New Haven.

• The field is made up of 86,336 square feet of field turf, 48,340 of which dons the “EMU Gray” color.

• The construction crew laid down 268 tons of sand, with 224,474 lbs. of rubber mixed

• On the top layer of the turf, 35,535 lbs. of rubber pellets were laid atop the new play-ing surface inside Rynearson Stadium.

• The Block E at midfield is 31-feet tall by 26-feet wide

• The two Mid-American Conference logos are 16-feet tall by 17-feet wide

• Each yard-line number on the field is ap-proximately 6-feet tall

Building BlocksWhen Head Coach Chris Creighton came onboard in 2014 he helped establish some new EMU initiatives.

• The Wrench - a 51-pound pipe wrench given to Coach Creighton. It helps serve as a symbol of the team’s mission to “close the gap.” The tool’s vices represent the gap.

• The Wall - prior to running onto the field at home games EMU will break through a cinder block wall.

• Hammers of the Week - the coaching staff will select hammers of the week for the big hit of the week. The selected players will have their number put on the sledge ham-mers used to knock down the wall.

• Turn it Up, Turn It Green - a pregame prep rally inside the Convocation Center. The football team will arrive at approximately 10:45 a.m. along with a special performance by the EMU marching band.

“The wrench, the field, the concrete wall, we know people will have comments, but they all have real meaning for us. It all goes back to the idea of investing, and working for something. It is about putting on those steel-toed boots, and going to work.” - Head Coach Chris Creighton



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Chris Creighton was named the 37th Head Football Coach at Eastern Michigan University, Dec. 11, 2013, by Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Heather Lyke. Creighton will start his third season as the head man at EMU in the 2016 season. During his 19-year head coaching career, the 46-year-old Creighton has accumulated eight conference titles and an all-time record of 142-67 (.679 winning percentage). He departed Drake with the highest winning percentage in school history (.667) after also posting 63 wins as the head coach at Wabash College and 32 at Ottawa University. “It is with great pride that we introduce Chris Creighton as our new head football coach,” Lyke said. “In Chris, Eastern Michigan will find an extraordinary leader who will be a great ambassador for our University. During the search process, Chris’ focus on positively impacting the lives of our student-athletes and building a championship program was most impressive. As a proven winner and head coach, Chris’ experience with creating and sustaining success will inspire our student-athletes to elevate our football program to a championship level.” “I want to sincerely thank Heather Lyke, President Martin and the Board of Regents for entrusting me with the leadership of the Eastern Michigan University football program,” said Creighton. “It is both a huge opportunity and responsibility, and I am fired up about it. My vision is to make playing football at Eastern Michigan one of the most incredible experiences of our players’ lives. I cannot wait to meet the team and start a new journey with them.”

During the 2015 campaign, the Eagles finished the regular season ranked nationally in the top-60 in seven statistical categories to go along with 11 top-five rankings in the Mid-American Conference. EMU finished the year with 39 touchdowns, a mark that is tied for the fifth-most in a single-season during the squad’s 124-year history, while its 4,560 yards of total offense is also the fifth most. On the ground, EMU churned out the 14th-best single-season rushing total at 1,894 yards. Through the air, EMU quarterbacks combined for 2,666 yards passing, ranking seventh in program single-season annals. EMU’s passing attack spread the wealth with seven different receivers having 20-or-more receptions, Eastern Michigan was one of just three schools nationally to accomplish that feat. Individually, Darius Jackson turned in one of the finest seasons in Eastern Michigan history in 2015, setting the school’s single-season record with 16 touchdowns. He also became the first EMU tailback since Bronson Hill in 2013 to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season and is just the 13th player in program history to do so. In his first year in Ypsilanti, Creighton’s Eagles finished the regular season ranked nationally in the top-60 in nine statistical categories to go along with six top-five rankings in the MAC standings. Nationally, EMU finished the year tied with Georgia Tech, Northwestern and Oklahoma State for most blocked kicks with six. The six rejections were the most since the 2009 season when the Green and White also blocked six kicks. The defense improved from a season prior, as the squad recorded more tackles-for-loss (63), pass breakups (36), fumbles forced (9), fumbles recovered (6), and kicks blocked (6) than it did in all of 2013. Meanwhile, EMU’s offense racked up 1,654 yards on the ground and 1,821 yards though the air. In his six seasons at the helm of the Bulldogs, Creighton racked up a 35-13 (.729) record in Pioneer Football League action and a 31-9 (.775) record the last five seasons. Just the seventh DU coach to win 40-or-more games and the fastest

to do so, Creighton needed just 60 games to accomplish the feat. In his time at Drake, Creighton boasted a 30-5 home record and a 21-2 home conference record, going undefeated against five conference opponents. Drake had an 11-game home win streak during Creighton’s tenure as well as winning 16-straight home conference games with him at the helm. In 2013, the Bulldogs finished with a 6-5 record for their 10th consecutive winning season. Four players earned conference first team honors, five were named to the second team and two garnered a spot on the honorable mention team. Drake led the Pioneer Football League with 10 student-athletes earning spots on the Academic All-PFL teams. In 2012, he led the Bulldogs to their second straight Pioneer Football League title and the sixth PFL championship in program history with an 8-3 record and a 7-1 mark in league play. The 2012 team was led by one of his star pupils in record-setting quarterback Mike Piatkowski. The signal caller set nearly every Bulldog single-season and career passing mark under Creighton’s tutelage. Seventeen Bulldogs earned All-PFL honors following the 2012 championship and six were named to the PFL All-Academic Team, including three student-athletes that also garnered CapitalOne/CoSIDA Academic All-District honors. A school-record 63 Bulldogs were also named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll. In 2011, Creighton’s fourth Bulldogs team won nine games and tied for the Pioneer Football League title with a 7-1 conference record. It was Drake’s fifth PFL crown and first since 2004. The Bulldogs’ head coach was recognized for the job he did by being named one of 20 finalists for the 2011 Eddie Robinson Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Coach of the Year Award. A league-leading 18 Bulldogs received All-PFL honors and a PFL-best nine Drake student-athletes were named Academic All-PFL. In addition, a then-school record 61 Bulldogs were named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll for achieving a grade-point average

Third Year at EMU • Kenyon, 1991Follow coach on twitter: @Coach_Creighton

Head CoachChris Creighton

"I have a vision and I want to make the experience of playing football at Eastern Michigan University one of the most incredible experiences of their lives.” - Chris Creighton



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of 3.0 or above. The energetic but veteran coach was named a winner of the Giant Steps Award presented by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports as part of National Student-Athlete Day on April 6, 2011. Creighton, awarded in the Coaching category, was one of just five 2011 winners of the Giant Steps Award, given annually to individuals who use sport to positively affect social change, actualizing the mission of the NCAS. The awards honor student-athletes, athletic administrators, civic leaders, coaches, parents, organizations, and other individuals who demonstrate an outstanding ability to manage life on and off the field, and who demonstrate a commitment to the betterment of society. During his distinguished career, Creighton has taken great pride in the student-athlete experience that transcends to the football field and the classroom. In his career, Creighton has taken his teams on three overseas trips, including a 2011 trip to Tanzania, to go along with ventures to Austria and Panama while head coach at Division III Wabash. Drake’s two-week experience in Africa in 2011 for the inaugural Global Kilimanjaro Bowl included significant service projects in orphanages and schools, the ascension of 19,340-foot Mt. Kilimanjaro and a victory over a Mexican collegiate all-star team in the Kili Bowl-the first game of American football played on African soil. With that trip setting the foundation for the Bulldogs’ 2011 season, the team adopted the theme “Tupande Kileleni,” a Swahili term that translates to “Let’s climb to the summit.” The summit, for Drake, became the quest to perform to its full potential and symbolized the climb to the top of the Pioneer Football League standings, which it achieved. The 2010 Bulldogs featured a defense that ranked sixth in the nation among FCS schools (2nd PFL) in rush defense (94.2), eighth (3rd PFL) in sacks (3.0) and 18th (2nd PFL) in tackles for loss (7.4). In addition, the special teams excelled

in punt coverage (5th NCAA FCS/1st PFL, 3.4), kickoff coverage (5th NCAA/1st PFL, 16.1) and punt return average (15th NCAA/1st PFL; 13.53). Creighton’s Bulldogs also featured eight players named to the Academic All-PFL team (three 1st team, five 2nd team) and a then-school-record 55 earning a place on the PFL’s Academic Honor Roll. In 2009, picked to finish sixth in the preseason coaches’ poll, Creighton guided Drake to an 8-3 record, including a 6-2 third-place finish in the Pioneer Football League. Drake matched its best nine-game start in history (8-1) that year, while riding a six-game mid-season winning streak. Creighton’s first Drake club in 2008 went 6-5 and finished in a tie for fourth in the PFL. Ranked fourth among all active NCAA Division III football coaches in career winning percentage upon his hire at Drake, Creighton served as head coach at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Ind. from 2001-07 where he constructed a 63-15 record (.808) with his teams winning four North Coast Athletic Conference championships, while competing in three NCAA Division III playoffs. During his final three years at Wabash, Creighton led the Little Giants to a 30-5 record (.857) including three-straight league championships and appearances in the 2005 and 2007 NCAA Division III playoffs. Wabash posted an 11-2 record in 2007, competing in the NCAA Division III playoffs while being ranked No. 8 in the final NCAA Division III coaches’ poll. Wabash went 12-1 in 2002 and 11-1 in 2005, capping both seasons with appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs.

As offensive coordinator at Wabash, Creighton’s teams averaged 35 points per game with the multiple offense producing the school’s all-time leading rusher and passer. Three starting quarterbacks received All-America honors. Under Creighton, Wabash won conference championships in 2002, ‘05, ‘06 and ‘07. He coached 83 all-conference players, including seven who earned conference player of the year honors, along with 13 All-Americans. Creighton was named North Coast Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2002, ‘05 and ‘07, as well as the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1997. Creighton was head coach at Ottawa (Kan.) University from 1997-2000, compiling a record of 32-9 (.780). The San Francisco, Calif. native produced one of the greatest single season turnarounds in NAIA history during his first year at Ottawa in 1997. Inheriting a team that posted a record of 1-8 the previous season, Creighton guided his club to a 9-2 finish en route to capturing its first Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference title since 1972. He also led Ottawa to a conference championship in 2000 along with appearances in the NAIA playoffs in ‘97 and 2000. Creighton served as offensive coordinator at Concordia (Ill.) from 1991-92 and Manchester (Ind.) from 1993-96 before becoming head coach at Ottawa. In 1993, Creighton was the head coach and quarterback of the Limhamn Griffins in Malmo, Sweden, as he helped guide the franchise to its first national championship. As an All-America quarterback, Creighton led Kenyon (Ohio) College to its only North Coast Athletic Conference title in 1989 and was named conference player of the year after setting single-season conference records for passing yardage (2,843) and touchdowns (29). He was inducted into the Kenyon College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. Creighton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College in 1991 and a master’s degree from Concordia (Ill.) University in 1993. Creighton is the first active head coach to be hired at Eastern Michigan since Jim Harkema in 1983. Harkema was the head coach at Grand Valley State University (1973-82) before taking over the EMU program and leading it to its only Mid-American Conference Championship in 1987 and last bowl appearance. Chris and his wife, Heather, have two daughters, Hallie and Kate, and a son, Luke.

“Winning is a by-product of doing things the right way. There is a gap between where we are and our potential; we are going to wake up every day finding a way to close that gap.” - Chris Creighton



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The Chris Creighton FileName: Chris CreightonCollege: Kenyon College - bachelor’s degree - 1991 Concordia (Ill.) University - master’s degree -1993Family: Wife-Heather; Children - Hallie, Kate, Luke

Coaching ExperienceYear School Position Record-Highlights 2015 Eastern Michigan University Head Coach 1-11, 0-8 MAC2014 Eastern Michigan University Head Coach 2-10, 1-7 MAC2013 Drake University Head Coach 6-5, 5-3 PFL2012 Drake University Head Coach 8-3, 7-1 PFL co-champions2011 Drake University Head Coach 9-2, 7-1 PFL co-champions2010 Drake University Head Coach 7-4, 6-2 PFL2009 Drake University Head Coach 8-3, 6-2 PFL2008 Drake University Head Coach 6-5, 4-4 PFL2007 Wabash College Head Coach 11-2, NCAA Div. III playoffs, conference title 2006 Wabash College Head Coach 8-2, conference title 2005 Wabash College Head Coach 11-1, NCAA Div. III playoffs, conference title 2004 Wabash College Head Coach 6-4 2003 Wabash College Head Coach 7-3 2002 Wabash College Head Coach 12-1, NCAA Div. III playoffs, conference title 2001 Wabash College Head Coach 8-2 2000 Ottawa (Kan.) University Head Coach 9-2, NAIA playoffs, conference title 1999 Ottawa (Kan.) University Head Coach 6-3 1998 Ottawa (Kan.) University Head Coach 8-2 1997 Ottawa (Kan.) University Head Coach 9-2, NAIA playoffs, conference title1993-96 Manchester (Ind.) College Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator1993 Limhamn Griffins Head Coach/Quarterback1991-92 Concordia (Ill.) University Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator CAREER RECORD: 142-67 (.679 winning percentage)2008-13 at Drake: 44-22 (.667 winning percentage; best in school history)2001-07 at Wabash: 63-15 (.807 winning percentage)1997-2007 at Ottawa (Kansas): 32-9 (.780 winning percentage)



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Offensive Coordinator • Quarterbacks Third Year at EMU • Sioux Falls, 1998

Assistant CoachKalen DeBoer

Entering his third year at EMU is Kalen DeBoer, who came to Ypsilanti after spending four years at Southern Illinois University. DeBoer will serve as the team’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. During the 2015 campaign, EMU finished the year with 39 touchdowns, a mark that tied for the fifth-most in a single-season during the squad’s 124-year history, while its 4,560 yards of total offense was also the fifth most. On the ground, EMU churned out the 14th-best single-season rushing total at 1,894 yards. Through the air, EMU quarterbacks combined for 2,666 yards passing, ranking seventh in program single-season annals. EMU’s passing attack spread the wealth with seven different receivers having 20-or-more receptions, Eastern Michigan was one of just three schools nationally to accomplish that feat. Individually, Darius Jackson turned in one of the finest seasons in Eastern Michigan history in 2015, setting the school’s single-season record with 16 touchdowns. He also became the first EMU tailback since Bronson Hill in 2013 to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season and is just the 13th player in program history to do so. In his first year running the EMU offense, DeBoer helped redshirt-freshman quarterback Reginald Bell Jr. burst on to the national scene, as he was one of just seven quarterbacks nationally to lead his team in both passing and rushing yardage. Bell finished the year with the 19th-most total yards of offense in EMU single-season history, while posting the second-most yardage by one individual in program history when he piled up 510 yards of total offense at Ball State, Nov. 22. Prior to his stint at SIU, DeBoer served as the head coach at the University of Sioux Falls, where he led one of the most dominant programs in the nation. A three-time NAIA National Coach of the Year, DeBoer compiled an astonishing 67-3 (.957) record and guided USF to three national championships. In 2013, the Saluki offense led the Missouri Valley Football Conference with 231.8 passing yards per game, the fourth highest total in school history. SIU’s 25 passing touchdowns on the season tied for the third highest total in school history. The offense was led by senior quarterback Kory Faulkner, who ranked 32nd in the nation in passing yards per game. SIU also led the MVFC in first downs (20.5/game) and third down conversions (49.2%). SIU totaled over 400 yards of offense in six of its first seven games before Faulkner suffered an injury with a second-half lead against No. 1 North Dakota State. His backup, redshirt freshman Ryan West, stepped in to throw two touchdown passes in his first start and helped SIU to victories in three of the last four games. Under DeBoer’s tutelage, tight end MyCole

The Kalen DeBoer File

Name: Kalen DeBoerHigh School: Milbank H.S. - Milbank, S.D.College: University of Sioux Falls - Bachelor’s degree in secondary education - 1998Family: Wife-Nicole; Children-Alexis and Avery

Coaching ExperienceYear School Position 2014-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator/QB2010-13 Southern Illinois University Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator/WR2005-09 University of Sioux Falls Head Coach2000-04 University of Sioux Falls Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator1998-99 Washington (S.D.) High School Assistant Coach1997 University of Sioux Falls Student Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers1993-96 University of Sioux Falls Student-Athlete/Wide ReceiverCAREER HEAD COACHING RECORD 67–3 (.957 winning percentage)

Coaching HonorsFour Great Plains Athletic Conference Championships (2006–09)Three-time AFCA NAIA Coach of the Year (2006, 2008, 2009)Three NAIA National Championships (2006, 2008, 2009)

Pruitt was named to the 2013 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS All-America team while John Lantz developed into an All-MVFC receiver. DeBoer’s offense set a Saluki Stadium record with 565 yards of total offense in its game against Southeast Missouri State in 2012. That eclipsed the previous record, which was set by DeBoer’s offense in 2010 when the Salukis put up 508 yards of total offense against Indiana State in the final game of the season. During the 2011 campaign, the Salukis ranked third in the nation with an average of 183.1 rushing yards a contest while finishing third in the MVFC with 377.8 yards per game of total offense. Jewel Hampton rushed for 1,121 yards -- the second tailback at SIU to surpass the 1,000-yard plateau in DeBoer’s offense. Bryan Boemer also developed into the Rimington Award winner, which is presented to the nation’s premier center. In 2010, his first season with SIU, the offense recorded five games with more than 400 yards of total offense and had 34 plays that went for 20 yards or longer (eight rush, 26 pass) on the year. That year the Saluki offense averaged 30.1 points and 378.2 yards of total offense per game behind a balanced attack. SIU ran for 189.5 yards per game and threw for 188.7. In total, the Salukis beat 10 Top 25 opponents during DeBoer’s tenure. DeBoer arrived in Carbondale, Ill. following the 2009 season after compiling a 67-3 (.957) record during five seasons at Sioux Falls. DeBoer won four Great Plains Athletic Conference Championships, 50-straight home games and 29-straight games overall in his final two seasons. He also boasted a 17-2 record in the playoffs. That winning streak was the longest in the nation at any level in college football at the time. His teams won back-to-back NAIA National Championships in 2008 and 2009, and adding in his 2006 national championship, DeBoer had as many national championships as games lost during his five-year tenure as USF’s head coach. Under his direction, the Cougars averaged 51.7 points per game in 2009 and scored no less than 25 points in all 15 games. USF scored 40 or more points in 13-of-15 games and also put up 76 and 80 points in wins. Using a balanced attack, USF averaged 487.5 yards of total offense (256.1 rushing and 231.4 passing) in his final season as head coach. During the 2009 season, USF racked up 775 points for the most points ever scored in a single year at the NAIA level. The

total also ranks third-most in college football history at any level. In addition, that squad ranked second in the NAIA at 487 yards per game as it upset Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) foe North Dakota, 28-13. DeBoer coached three NAIA National Players of the Year in quarterbacks Lorenzo Brown (2009) and Chad Cavender (2007) and running back Nick Kortan (2002). As a head coach, DeBoer coached 18 first team All-Americans and 41 first team all-conference honorees at USF. He also helped develop seven student-athletes into All-Americans while acting as the offensive coordinator. A graduate of USF, DeBoer played for the Cougars from 1993-96, where he was an All-American wide receiver. He set school records for receptions (234), receiving yards (3,400) and touchdown catches (33). Following his playing days, he became a student assistant for Sioux Falls under coach Bob Young in 1997. From 2000-04, he served as USF’s offensive coordinator and succeeded Young as head coach in 2005. At the age of 32, he led Sioux Falls to the 2006 national championship. He and his wife, Nicole, have two daughters, Alexis and Avery.



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Defensive Coordinator • Linebackers First Year at EMU • Wheaton, 1993

Assistant CoachNeal Neathery

Entering his first year at EMU is Neal Neathery, who came to Ypsilanti after spending the past six years at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Neathery will serve as the team’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. A coaching veteran of more than two decades, Neathery is reunited with Creighton after working together for 13 seasons compiling six conference championships and a 109-21 (.838) record between stops at Drake University, Wabash (Ind.) College and Ottawa (Kan.) University. Named the 2007 American Football Coaches Association NCAA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year, he has been the defensive coordinator at each of his five previous coaching stops. During his six seasons with Head Coach Larry Coker in the Alamo City, he tutored 21 all-conference performers and helped the defense record an average of 21 turnovers per year. The only defensive coordinator in the program’s history, Neathery helped the Roadrunners make the transition from a startup program to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and finally the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Last season, the Texas-San Antonio defense ranked 31st nationally in interceptions with 14 while posting the 37th-best redzone defense with 12 stops from inside the 20-yard line. Neathery’s defense forced 22 turnovers (8 fumbles/14 INTs) and allowed only 168.9 rushing yards per game in 2015, including holding two opponents to less than 100 yards. Individually, defensive end Jason Neill led UTSA’s linemen with 56 tackles (36 solos/20 assists) while setting program single-season records with 11 TFLs and 8.5 sacks (2nd C-USA). Bennett Okotcha’s league-leading four interceptions tied a UTSA single-season record and his 14 pass breakups rank second on the school’s single-season list. A season earlier, UTSA’s defense ranked in the Conference USA top five in five different statistical categories, including second in rushing defense (140.8 ypg), and the unit forced 19 turnovers (10 fumbles/9 INTs). UTSA held a pair of foes to less than 100 yards on the ground, including a program-record minus-26 in the season-opening 27-7 win at Houston. Defensive end Robert Singletary and free safety Triston Wade, who was one of 15 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award (nation’s top defensive back), were second-team all-conference selections and linebacker Jens Jeters, defensive tackle Ashaad Mabry and defensive end Cody Rogers received honorable mention. Mabry (New Orleans Saints) and Wade (Seattle Seahwaks) were signed as undrafted free agents in May 2015, while Singletary joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in June 2015. In 2013, Neathery helped lead UTSA to a 7-5 overall record, including victories over a pair of bowl teams. The Roadrunners finished second in the C-USA West Division with a 6-2 mark in their first season in the league. Neathery’s defense forced 14

The Neal Neathery FileName: Neal NeatheryHigh School: Stillwater H.S. - Stillwater, Okla.College: Wheaton College - Bachelor’s degree in business/economics and bible & theology - 1993 Fort Hays State University - Master’s degree in health & human performances - 1995 Family: Wife-Rebecca; Children-Parker, Michael and Hannah

Coaching ExperienceYear School Position 2010-15 University of Texas-San Antonio Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator2008-09 Drake University Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator2001-07 Wabash (Ind.) College Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator1997-2000 Ottawa (Kan.) University Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator1996 Sterling (Kan.) College Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator1995 Sterling (Kan.) College Assistant Coach/Linebackers1994 Sterling (Kan.) College Assistant Coach/Defensive Line1989-93 Wheaton (Ill.) University Student-Athlete

turnovers (6 fumbles/8 INTs) and allowed only 143.1 rushing yards per game in 2013, including holding three opponents to less than 100 yards. Wade earned second-team all-conference honors, while defensive end Codie Brooks, safety Nic Johnston, linebacker Steven Kurfehs, cornerback Bennett Okotcha, Mabry and Singletary were honorable mention selections. Brooks also was named to the Conference USA All-Freshmen team. In 2012, Neathery helped guide UTSA to an 8-4 overall record and a 3-3 mark in its first and only season in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The campaign was highlighted by historic wins against South Alabama, the program’s first road and Football Bowl Subdivision victory, and New Mexico State, its first league win. The defense forced 29 turnovers (16 fumbles/13 interceptions), which led to 22 scores (15 TDs/7 FGs) in 2012. Three of the team’s top five tacklers were linebackers — Brandon Reeves (1st/95), Kurfehs (4th/71) and Blake Terry (5th/64) — and the unit also combined for 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks. Wade earned first-team All-WAC accolades, while defensive tackle Franky Anaya, Kurfehs and Reeves were named to the second team. The Stillwater, Okla., native helped lead the Roadrunners to a 4-6 record during their inaugural campaign in 2011. The defense allowed just 21.4 points and 126.2 yards rushing per game and forced 21 turnovers (11 fumbles/10 interceptions), which led to 15 scores. Two of the team’s top three tacklers were linebackers — Reeves (1st/69), Kurfehs (3rd/61) — and the unit combined for 190 tackles, including 16 for loss and 8.5 sacks, two interceptions (one TD), a pair of fumble recoveries and seven quarterback hurries. Neathery came to UTSA from Drake University, where he served as assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and linebackers coach with Creighton from 2008-09. During his two seasons in Des Moines, Iowa, the Bulldogs posted a 14-8 record and, as defensive coordinator, he guided the Bulldogs to the top 12 in four defensive categories in the final 2009 NCAA Football Championship Subdivision statistics. Drake ranked No. 2 in tackles for loss, averaging 8.8 per game; No. 5 in quarterback sacks, averaging 3.3 per contest; No. 8 in rushing defense, allowing just 90.6 yards per outing and 12th in total defense limiting opponents to 276.5 yards per game.

In 2009, Drake matched the best nine-game start in school history (8-1) en route to an 8-3 record and the Bulldogs also finished second in the Pioneer Football League with a 6-2 ledger. Neathery’s defense held opponents to 17.1 points per game and posted 39 sacks, eight interceptions and a pair of shutouts. In his first season, the Bulldogs allowed just 17.8 points and 266.3 yards per contest and registered 14 picks and three white-washings in a 6-5 campaign.

He was the associate head coach at Wabash College from 2001-07 and was named the 2007 American Football Coaches Association NCAA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year. With Neathery serving as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, Wabash ranked fourth in NCAA Division III in total defense in 2003, No. 3 in scoring defense in 2005 and No. 8 in quarterback sacks in 2007. Neathery was defensive coordinator at Ottawa (Kan.) University from 1997-2000. The Braves compiled a 32-7 record and won the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference championship in 1997 and 2000 en route to competing in the NAIA playoffs. He began his college football coaching career at Sterling (Kan.) College, where he served as defensive line coach in 1994 and linebackers coach in 1995 before being promoted to defensive coordinator in 1996. A 1993 graduate of Wheaton (Ill.) College, he was a four-year starter at defensive end from 1989-93. Neathery served as a captain his senior year and also earned the James Parmalee Most Respected Player Award. Neathery earned his bachelor’s degree in business/economics and bible & theology from Wheaton in 1993 and a master’s degree in health and human performances from Fort Hayes State University in 1995. He and his wife, Rebecca, have two sons, Parker and Michael, and a daughter, Hannah.



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Defensive Line First Year at EMU • Michigan State, 1992

Assistant CoachChuck Bullough

Entering his first year at EMU is Chuck Bullough (pronounced BULL-ah), who came to Ypsilanti after spending the past three years at Syracuse University. A veteran coach of the NFL and college football, Bullough has coached every position on the defensive side of the ball and the offensive line. At EMU, he will coach the defensive line. During Bullough’s 20-year career, he has mentored seven NFL Pro Bowl players and three alternates, five collegiate All-Americans, and numerous collegiate players who played in the NFL. An accomplished football player and coach, he has been a part of very successful football teams and programs, having coached in nine bowl games and six NFL playoff games. Most recently, Bullough spent three years working as the defensive coordinator at Syracuse from 2013-15. Last year, his Orange defense finished eighth in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) with four defensive touchdowns. The team was also 11th nationally and second in the conference with 12 fumble recoveries. In the season finale, Syracuse held Boston College to nine yards passing, the 10th-fewest passing yards in team single-game history and the lowest total for an SU opponent since 1989. The 2014 Orange defense held nine of its 12 opponents to less than its season average for total offense and was one of four FBS teams to surrender fewer than 10 rushing touchdowns (9). Alabama (5), TCU (9) and Ole Miss (9) were the others. Overall, the SU defense was responsible for four touchdowns (two interception returns, two fumble returns), including two in the team’s win at Wake Forest. Overall, the Orange ranked 14th nationally in defensive touchdowns, 26th in total defense (349.2 ypg) 29th in redzone defense (77.5), 30th in first downs allowed (240) and 31st in rushing defense (139 ypg). In 2013, the Syracuse defense finished ranked nationally in multiple categories, including third-down defense (15th), rush defense (24th), sacks (18th), and tackles for loss (18th). Furthermore, SU was the only FBS team in the nation not to allow a 100-yard rusher in 2013. The Orange recorded 37 sacks, the third most in school history and the highest total for the Orange since

The Chuck Bullough File

Name: Chuck Bullough High School: Orchard Park H.S. - Orchard Park, N.Y. College: Michigan State University - Bachelor’s degree in physical education and exercise science - 1992 Family: Wife - Nicole; Children - Chloe and Annika

Coaching ExperienceYear School Position 2013-15 Syracuse University Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator2011-12 Cleveland Browns Defensive Assistant/Linebackers2009-10 UCLA Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator 2006-08 UCLA Assistant Coach/Linebackers2005 Western Michigan University Assistant Coach/Linebackers2004 Lake Forest College Assistant Coach/LBs/Special Teams Coordinator2003 Chicago Bears Defensive Assistant/Defensive Backs2002 Chicago Bears Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line1996-2001 Chicago Bears Defensive Assistant/Linebackers1998 Michigan State University Graduate Assistant/Offensive Line1997 Michigan State University Graduate Assistant/Defensive Backs1996 Indianapolis Colts Player

2001. The team finished with three All-ACC defensive selections, with all three players going on to careers in the NFL. That season, Syracuse shutout two opponents for the first time since the 1997 season. Bullough joined SU after holding the role of defensive assistant with the Cleveland Browns for two seasons. Prior to returning to the NFL, Bullough spent five years at UCLA, as the linebackers coach (2006-08) and defensive coordinator (2009-10). At UCLA, Bullough mentored three 2009 All-Americans in defensive tackle Brian Price, who was also the Pac-10 Conference Defensive Player of the Year, safety Rahim Moore, who led the nation in interceptions, and cornerback Alterraun Verner. In 2009, UCLA was ranked 32nd in total defense, fifth in tackles for a loss, 18th in third down defense, tied for 26th in turnovers forced, 27th in scoring defense, and 28th in pass defense. The Bruins led the Pac-10 in each of those statistical categories, in addition to red-zone points allowed. The 2007 Bruin defense ranked 14th nationally in rushing defense (109.2 yards per game) and 29th in total defense (343.23 yds/g), following up on the 2006 campaign in which the Bruins defense was tied for ninth nationally and led the Pac-10 in total defense. Bullough has familiarity with the Mid-American Conference having spent the 2005 campaign at Western Michigan University, where he coached linebackers. Bronco linebacker Ameer Ismail ranked 34th nationally with 8.0 sacks and tied for sixth in the nation with 20.0 tackles for loss. In 2004, Bullough was linebackers coach and special team’s coordinator at Lake Forest College. A four-year letterwinner (1988-91) and 1992 graduate of Michigan State, Bullough began his coaching career at his alma mater in 1997. He was an assistant defensive backs coach for the Spartans in 1997 and 1998. He moved to the National Football League, where he worked on the Chicago Bears staff for five seasons, including assistant linebackers and special teams coach (1999-2001), assistant defensive line coach (2002), and assistant secondary coach (2003). During his time in

Chicago he worked with Pro Bowl selections Jerry Azumah, Glyn Milburn, Larry Whigham, and Brian Urlacher, who was the 2000 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. At Michigan State, the second-team All-American set an MSU single-season record with 175 tackles. He was a member of three bowl championship teams, including the 1987 Rose Bowl squad, and MSU won two Big Ten Conference titles during his career. The Philadelphia Eagles eighth round selection in the 1992 draft, Bullough spent three seasons with the Miami Dolphins (1993-95). A 1986 graduate of Orchard Park (N.Y.) High School, Bullough is a second generation NFL player and coach. His father, Hank, also played football for the Spartans (1952-54). A fifth round-draft choice of the Green Bay Packers, Hank enjoyed a 33-year coaching career, including 21 seasons in the NFL and 12 years in the collegiate ranks as an assistant coach at his alma mater. Bullough and his wife, Nicole, have two daughters, Chloe and Annika.



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Safeties • Recruiting Coordinator Third Year at EMU • Centre, 1998

Assistant CoachTodd Frakes

Entering his third year at EMU is Todd Frakes, who came to Ypsilanti after spending two years at Drake University. Frakes serves as the team’s safeties coach and recruiting coordinator. Frakes brings significant experience both as a player and coach at many different levels of football, including 13 years as a collegiate coach. He joined the EMU football coaching staff in January 2014 as the secondary coach and recruiting coordinator. Last year, the EMU defense notched four interceptions to go along with 34 pass deflections and 30 breakups. The Green and White finished 33rd nationally in fewest passing yards allows (202.8 ypg) as well as 42nd in redzone defense. For EMU in 2014, the secondary recorded six interceptions and 36 pass breakups. Individually, DaQuan Pace was tied for 10th in the MAC in passes defended with nine breakups. In 2013 at Drake, Frakes’ defensive backs helped the Bulldogs to a top-15 national ranking in first down defense (third - 173), rushing defense (fifth - 94.9 yds/gm), scoring defense (10th - 19.5 ppg) and total defense (11th - 319.6 yds/gm). In the team’s final four games of 2013, Drake’s defense allowed just 14.3 points per game and 241 yards per game. Additionally, the defense forced 12 turnovers during that span while holding opponents to just 33.3 rushing yards per game. Defensive back Mike Ratelle earned All-Pioneer Football League First-Team honors in 2013. Ratelle reprised his role as one of the top safeties in the PFL with 65 tackles, the second-

The Todd Frakes File

Name: Todd FrakesHigh School: Indian Hill H.S. - Cincinnati, OhioCollege: Centre College - Bachelor’s degree in economics - 1998 University of Cincinnati - Master’s degree in applied economics - 2001Family: Wife-Meghan; Children - Hadley

Coaching ExperienceYear School Position 2014-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Assistant Coach/Safeties/Recruiting Coordinator2012-13 Drake University Assistant Coach/DBs/Recruiting Coordinator2011 San Francisco St. Ignatius College Prep Assistant Coach/Running Backs2010 Kirchdorf Wildcats (Germany) Head Coach/Defensive coordinator2000-09 Centre College Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator/DBs1999-00 Indian Hill (Ohio) High School Assistant Coach 1995-98 Centre College Student-Athlete/Defensive Back

most on the team, and a team-high three interceptions and eight passes broken up. His 11 total passes defended ranked fourth in the PFL while his three interceptions were tied for sixth. In his first season with the Bulldogs’ defense backs, Frakes helped engineer a pass defense that ranked second in the Pioneer Football League by allowing just 185 passing yards per game. Individually, three of Drake’s defensive backs earned All-PFL honors as the team shared the conference championship. Frakes has experienced success at every stop in his career. Prior to joining the staff at Drake, he was an assistant coach at San Francisco’s St. Ignatius College Prep in 2011. As the running backs coach, he helped lead St. Ignatius to just the second Central Coastal Section title in school history. Before his season at St. Ignatius, Frakes spent time overseas as head coach of the Kirchdorf Wildcats of the South Bavarian League in Germany. In his only season with Kirchdorf, he also handled defensive coordinator duties while leading his team to a 14-1 record and a SBL championship. Frakes began his coaching career after playing football at Centre College in Danville, Ky. He started for three seasons at defensive back, serving as a captain and earning all-conference honors as a senior in 1998. Frakes joined the coaching staff following his successful playing career, eventually serving as special teams coordinator, defensive coordinator, and recruiting coordinator at different times. In his nine seasons as an assistant at Centre, his teams went 59-30, including a Southern Collegiate Athletic

Conference championship in 2003. Frakes coached 20 All-SCAC performers in the defensive backfield during his time on staff. Frakes earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Centre College in 1998. He received the David F. Hughes Memorial Scholarship and was granted a University Graduate Scholarship to attend the University of Cincinnati. There, he received a masters of applied economics degree in 2001 with a concentration in business. Frakes and his wife, Meghan, have a daughter, Hadley.



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Offensive Line Third Year at EMU • Buena Vista, 1999

Assistant CoachRyan Grubb

Entering his third year at EMU is Ryan Grubb, who came to Ypsilanti after spending seven years at the University of Sioux Falls. Grubb serves as the team’s offensive line coach.\ During the 2015 campaign, EMU finished the year with 39 touchdowns, a mark that tied for the fifth-most in a single-season during the squad’s 124-year history, while its 4,560 yards of total offense was also the fifth most. On the ground, EMU churned out the 14th-best single-season rushing total at 1,894 yards. In his first season at EMU, Grubb’s offensive line helped the offense racked up 1,654 yards on the ground and 1,821 yards though the air. Before arriving in Ypsilanti, Grubb spent four seasons as offensive coordinator for the Cougars after a three-year stint as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach. During his time at Sioux Falls, the team posted an astonishing 75-13 (.852) record, as Grubb helped guide USF to two national championships and four Great Plains Athletic Conference championships. During the 2013 campaign, the Cougars’ offense averaged 33.0 points and 467.9 yards of total offense per game. The USF rushing attack was extremely potent, racking up 2,705 yards on the ground and 31 touchdowns. That number ranked 18th in Division II and was an increase of more than 1,300 yards from the previous season. In total, the offense rushed for four games with 300-or-more yards, including a season-best 467 yards and six scores against the University of Minnesota-Crookston. Carrington Hanna was named the 2013 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference South Offensive Preseason Player of the Year. Splitting time between wide receiver and quarterback, Hanna became the first player in the history of the conference to be selected as both an all-conference wide receiver and all-conference quarterback in the same year. Grubb’s 2012 quick-strike offense played a vital role in USF’s inaugural NCAA success. Nationally, the Cougar offense ranked 40th in passing efficiency (141.78), 47th in passing offense (253.50) and 49th in scoring (31.3 ppg). Within the conference, USF ranked sixth in passing offense. His high-powered unit scored 40 points or more on four occasions, including a 54-point explosion against Upper Iowa University, while tallying an impressive 60 plays of 25 yards or more, 15 of which resulted in a touchdown. Grubb mentored five all-conference selections and two Don Hansen All-Region honorees in 2012. In 2011, Grubb’s youthful offense posted 347 total yards per game en route to 31.2 points per contest. The Cougar scoring attack was especially efficient in the red-zone, where

The Ryan Grubb File

Name: Ryan GrubbHigh School: Kingsley-Pierson H.S. - Kingsley, IowaCollege: Buena Vista University - Bachelor’s degree in business administration - 1999 South Dakota State University - Master’s degree in sports administration - 2006

Coaching ExperienceYear School Position 2014-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Assistant Coach/Offensive Line2010-13 University of Sioux Falls Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator2007-10 University of Sioux Falls Assistant Coach/Run Game Coordinator/OL2005-06 South Dakota State University Assistant Coach/Wide receivers/Running backs2003-04 Kingsley-Pierson (Iowa) High School Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator1996-99 Buena Vista University Four-year starter and team captain

Coaching Honors2008 American Football Monthly’s NAIA National Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year2004 Class 1A Assistant Coach of the Year

they converted 89 percent of their chances, 66 percent of which resulted in a touchdown. The Cougar offense thrived in its first year under the command of Grubb. During the 2010 season, the USF offense led the GPAC in pass offense (271.5 yds/gm), scoring offense (41.2 pts/gm), and total offense (432.6). In the NAIA, USF’s offense ranked third in scoring offense (577 pts) and fourth in pass offense (3,821 yds). Under Grubb, senior receiver Jon Ryan was named the NAIA Football Player of the Year and the GPAC Offensive Player of the Year. Coach Grubb saw 15 offensive players grab GPAC All-Conference honors, three of which were honored on the first team. Entering the 2010 season, the USF offense had the tough task of replacing seven starters from the previous season, including the quarterback position. Transfer Jon Eastman stepped into the quarterback position and filled the void exceptionally. During the 2010 season, he connected with Jon Ryan for 24 touchdowns, setting a school and NAIA record for touchdown receptions in a season. Eastman made his mark in the USF record books by taking over the sixth spot in career touchdowns with 45 touchdown tosses in just one season. The 2009 offensive line provided spectacular blocking for both USF’s running backs and NAIA Player of the Year quarterback Lorenzo Brown on the way to the program’s fourth national title. The Cougar offense set school records for points in a game (80), points per game (51.6), points in a season (775), total offense (7,313 yards) and rush offense (3,842), the most rushing yards by a team in the NAIA. Seniors TJ Wendt and Kyle Staudt earned first team All-GPAC honors, while the Cougars other three starting offensive linemen, Travis Beaver, Kyle Wasson and Casey Peters, found themselves on either the second team or honorable mention list for the conference. The unit only gave up 14 sacks in 15 games. In 2008, the offensive line paved the way to the sixth-ranked rushing attack (235.6 yards per game) and 10th-best scoring attack (36.5) in the country, while only giving up 10 sacks in 14 games. Shawn Flanagan, Kyle Staudt and TJ Wendt earned all-conference recognition, while Wendt was named a first team All-American, and Flanagan was named second team All-American. Flanagan signed an NFL free-agent contract in the spring. Grubb also served as the strength and conditioning coordinator for the USF football program and was named American Football Monthly’s NAIA National Strength and

Conditioning Coach of the Year for the 2008 season. Prior to coaching at USF, Grubb coached wide receivers and running backs at South Dakota State University in 2005 and 2006, earning four team rushing records, four All-Great West selections, an ESPN All-American and one Hula Bowl selection while tutoring wide reciver JaRon Harris, who went on to play for the Green Bay Packers. Prior to coaching at SDSU, Grubb was the offensive coordinator at Kingsley-Pierson High School in Iowa, producing six all-state selections and was named the 2004 Class 1A Assistant Coach of the Year. Grubb is a 1999 graduate of Buena Vista University where he was a four-year starter and team captain. Grubb earned his master’s in sports administration at South Dakota State University in 2006.



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Wide ReceiversThird Year at EMU • Michigan State, 2007

Assistant CoachHerb Haygood

Entering his third year at EMU is Herb Haygood, who came to Ypsilanti after spending a year at Indiana University. Haygood serves as the team’s wide receivers coach. During the 2015 campaign, EMU finished the year with 39 touchdowns, a mark that tied for the fifth-most in a single-season during the squad’s 124-year history, while its 4,560 yards of total offense was also the fifth most. Through the air, EMU wide receivers combined for 2,666 yards, ranking seventh in program single-season annals. EMU’s passing attack spread the wealth with seven different receivers having 20-or-more receptions, Eastern Michigan was one of just three schools nationally to accomplish that feat. In his first year at EMU, Haygood’s youthful receiving corps caught 107 passes and seven touchdowns. Individually, junior Dustin Creel had career days against Ball State, Nov. 22. Creel finished with career bests in catches (14) and receiving yards (152), Entering the game with just nine catches for 75 yards all year long, Creel nearly tripled his season reception and yardage totals with his performance against the Cardinals. The 14 catches for Creel was the fifth-most ever in a single game by an Eagle, and his receiving yards for the game rank 26th all-time in EMU history. At Indiana, Haygood was the associate director of player personnel helping serve as the point person on all of the Hoosiers’

The Herb Haygood File

Name: Herbert Donta “Herb” HaygoodHigh School: Sarasota H.S. - Sarasota, Fla.College: Michigan State University - Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology - 2007Family: Wife-Emily

Coaching/Playing ExperienceYear School Position 2014-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Assistant Coach/Wide receivers2013-14 Indiana University Associate Director of Player Personnel 2011-12 Miami University Offensive Intern2007-10 Saginaw Valley State University Assistant Coach/Wide receivers/Special teams2006-07 Olivet College Assistant Coach/Wide receivers/Special teams2005 Michigan State University Student Assistant Strength Coach2004 NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs Player2003 NFL’s Indianapolis Colts Player 2002 NFL’s Denver Broncos Player 1997-2001 Michigan State University Student-Athlete/Wide Receiver

recruiting efforts, as well as coordinating camps and high school coaches clinic. Haygood worked as an offensive intern at Mid-American Conference foe Miami Uni-versity in 2011 and 2012, assisting with the RedHawks wide receivers. He coached wide receivers and special teams from 2007-10 at Saginaw Valley State University. In 2006-07, Haygood was a wide receivers and special teams coach at Olivet College. Haygood worked as an intern and student assistant strength and conditioning coach at his alma mater, Michigan State University, in 2005. An outstanding receiver at Michigan State, Haygood won four varsity letters for the Spartans from 1997-2001 and was elected team captain his senior year. He also was an All-American kick returner for the Spartans. As a professional athlete, Haygood was drafted in the fifth round of the 2002 National Football League draft by the Denver Broncos. He was picked up later by the Indianapolis Colts. In 2004, Haygood played for Scottish Claymore in NFL Europe, the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs and the Canadian Football League’s Montreal Alouettes. He spent the 2006 season with the Tampa Bay Storm in the Arena Football League. In 2010, Haygood earned a Bill Walsh NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship with the De-troit Lions. The 2007 graduate of MSU is married to the former Emily Weaver.



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Special Teams Coordinator • Tight EndsThird Year at EMU • Washington University in St. Louis, 1994

Assistant CoachAaron Keen

Entering his third year at EMU is Aaron Keen, who came to Ypsilanti after spending three years at Minnesota State University. Keen serves as the team’s special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. Keen brings significant experience both as a player and coach at many different levels of football, including 22 years as a collegiate coach. He joined the Minnesota State football staff prior to the start of the 2011 season as offensive coordinator before serving as acting interim head coach for the Mavericks in 2012 and 2013. Special teams were a major source of pride for the Eagles in 2015 and both kicker Dylan Mulder and punter Austin Barnes had historical seasons. One of the most accurate kickers in program history, Mulder made 68.6 percent of his field goal attempts. He became the only kicker in school-history to make three-or-more field goals from 50-or-longer in the same season, pushing it through from 51, 52 and 55 during in 2015 campaign. Barnes tied the EMU single-season mark for punting average at 43.6 yards per boot. The total ranked second in the MAC and 29th in the NCAA as he had nine kicks travel more than 50-yards with 15 landing inside the 20-yard-line. In 2014, Keen helped tight end Tyreese Russell earn John Mackey Award Midseason Watch List accolades as well as third team All-MAC honors after he led the team in receiving with 39 catches for 523 yards. On special teams, EMU finished the year tied for first nationally with Georgia Tech, Northwestern and Oklahoma State for most blocked kicks with six. The six rejections were the most since the 2009 season when the Green and White also blocked six kicks. In 2013, Minnesota State finished with an 11-1 record and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after putting together an undefeated Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference season (11-0). Keen was named AFCA Region 5 Coach of the Year after guiding the Mavericks to their second-consecutive NSIC regular season championship. Minnesota State finished 13-1 in 2012, earning a berth in the NCAA Division II national semifinals. The Mavericks hosted three NCAA playoff games at Blakeslee Stadium after going undefeated in NSIC action, capturing the 2012 league title with an 11-0

The Aaron Keen FileName: Aaron KeenHigh School: Cheyenne East H.S. - Cheyenne., Wyo.College: Washington University in St. Louis - Bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education - 1994 University of Missouri - Master’s degree in secondary education - 1997Family: Wife-Michelle; Children-Addison, Brandon and Cody

Coaching ExperienceYear School Position 2014-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Assistant Coach/Special Teams Coord./TE2013 Minnesota State University Interim Head Coach2012 Minnesota State University Acting Head Coach 2011 Minnesota State University Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator2008-10 University of Nebraska-Omaha Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator 2003-07 Illinois College Head Coach1994-02 Washington University in St. Louis Assistant Coach

mark. The 2012 squad saw three players earn Capital One Academic All-American honors as kicker Sam Brockshus and defensive end Chris Schaudt were named to the first team while offensive lineman Josh Meeker was a second team selection. Additionally, Brockshus was honored as an American Football Coaches Association All-American. Keen, who was named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coach of the Year and American Football Coaches Association Regional Coach of the Year, saw 12 student-athletes earn First, Second or Honorable Mention All-NSIC honors in 2012. Offensively, the Mavericks finished the year with 5,670 yards of total offense, 3,300 of which were on the ground and 2,370 of which came via the air. The rushing offense total was the second-best single-season effort in school history, while the passing mark was the 10th-best. On the defensive side of the ball, Minnesota State finished with a school record 103 tackles for a loss to complement 22 interceptions, which were tied for the fifth-best single-season effort in school history. In his first season at MSU, Keen oversaw an offensive unit that averaged 31.8 points per game and 357.8 yards of total offense. Prior to Minnesota State, Keen spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach and receivers coach at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. While at UNO, Keen helped oversee Maverick squads that went a combined 19-15 in three seasons, scoring 30-or-more points in 19 games. During his time, he helped lead the Mavericks to an NCAA appearance in 2008 and saw the team participate in the Kanza Bowl in 2009. In 2008, UNO ranked third in the NCAA in rushing offense and, in 2009, the team was ranked 14th in the nation in total offense and set team records in passing and total offense. He also coached Zach Miller, who was drafted in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prior to his stint in Omaha, Keen spent five seasons as the head coach at Division III Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill. During his time with IC, Keen was 23-27 and his 20 wins in Midwest Conference competition were the most since the Blueboys joined the league in 1983. In total, he led the team to a pair of six-win seasons. He also produced 51 all-conference players while

overseeing its growth from just 60 players to over 100. The Blueboys ranked number one in passing offense among Midwest Conference teams in 2007, thanks to an average of 287.5 yards per game. The team also ranked third in total offense during the 2007 campaign at 382.9 yards per game. Keen was also an assistant coach at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., from 1994-2002. At Washington, he coached tight ends and tackles in 1994, linebackers and coordinated special teams from 1995-98 and was the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach from 1999-2002. A Cheyenne, Wyo. native, Keen received his bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1994 and his master’s degree from the University of Missouri in 1997. While at Washington as an undergraduate, Keen was a four-year letterwinner in football and a three-year starter as quarterback. In 1991 and 1993, he was an all-conference pick and an honorable mention All-American selection. Keen and his wife, Michelle, have two sons, Brandon and Cody, and a daughter, Addison.



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Running BacksEighth Year at EMU • Miami, 1985

Assistant CoachJay Peterson

Jay Peterson, a former assistant coach at three NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools, is in his second tour as an assistant football coach at Eastern Michigan University in 2016. He serves as the team’s running backs coach. A standout running back at Miami University, Peterson has 31 years of coaching experience at the professional, collegiate and high school levels. Peterson previously spent five years in Ypsilanti, when he served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach from 2004-08, while also holding the title of assistant head coach during the 2007 and 2008 seasons. During the 2015 campaign, EMU finished the year with 39 touchdowns, a mark that tied for the fifth-most in a single-season during the squad’s 124-year history, while its 4,560 yards of total offense was also the fifth most. On the ground, EMU churned out the 14th-best single-season rushing total at 1,894 yards. Individually, Darius Jackson turned in one of the finest seasons in Eastern Michigan history in 2015, setting the school’s single-season record with 16 touchdowns. He also became the first EMU tailback since Bronson Hill in 2013 to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season and is just the 13th player in program history to do so. Peterson completed a three-year stretch as an assistant coach at his alma mater. He served the final two seasons as the RedHawks’ defensive coordinator while also coaching the team’s linebackers. Under his tutelage, six of Peterson’s defensive players earned All-MAC honors in his three seasons. That total includes three-time First Team All-MAC defensive back Dayonne Nunley, who finished this season with 88 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one interception and 13 pass break-ups. Peterson joined the RedHawks after stops at Illinois State University and EMU. In his first season with the Redbirds, Peterson helped turn around a defensive unit that only totaled three interceptions and 11 quarterback sacks in 2009 and posted a turnover margin (-1.36) that ranked No.

The Jay Peterson FileName: Adrian Jay PetersonHigh School: Cadiz H.S. - Hopedale, OhioCollege: Miami University - Bachelor’s degree in elementary education - 1985Family: Wife-Freda; Children-Jada

Coaching ExperienceYear School Position 2014-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs2011-13 Miami University Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers2009-10 Illinois State University Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers 2007-08 Eastern Michigan University Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers2004-06 Eastern Michigan University Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers2002-03 Northwestern University Assistant Coach/Defensive Line1999-2001 Northwestern University Assistant Coach/Linebackers & Special TeamsSummer 2001 NFL-Chicago Bears NFL Minority Coaching Internship1991-98 Miami University Linebackers & Special TeamsSummer 1997 NFL-Detroit Lions NFL Minority Coaching InternshipSummer 1995 NFL-Indianapolis Colts NFL Minority Coaching Internship1990 Withrow High School (Ohio) Linebackers & Special Teams1988-89 Anderson High School (Ohio) Linebackers & Special Teams1985-87 Cadiz High School (Ohio) Linebackers & Special Teams

115 nationally out of 118 FBS teams. The 2009 Redbird defense totaled 14 interceptions, the most for an ISU team since 2006 when the Redbirds picked off 17 passes, and recorded 25 sacks on the season. In five seasons, the Eastern Michigan defense improved dramatically, from a high of 469.6 yards allowed per game in 2004 to a drop of almost 100 yards in 2006, at 388.3 yards per game. Under Peterson’s guidance, EMU linebacker Daniel Holtzclaw was named to the 2008 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list and the 2008 Rotary Lombardi Award preliminary watch list. Holtzclaw was also named a freshman All-American in 2005 and a First Team All-MAC selection in 2007. Prior to joining the Eastern Michigan staff, Peterson spent five years at Big Ten Conference member Northwestern. While at Northwestern, Peterson served as the defensive line coach from 2002-03, after previously working with the Wildcat linebackers and special teams. In 2001, Northwestern’s linebackers were rated among the best in the nation, with two players, Kevin Bentley and Billy Silva, both making the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list. He also coached Napoleon Harris, who was a first-round pick by the Oakland Raiders in 2002. Prior to his Northwestern stint, Peterson was an assistant coach in charge of linebackers and helped with the special teams at Miami from 1991-98. During his career at Miami, Peterson coached several All-MAC linebackers, including two-time MAC Defensive Player of the Year JoJuan Armour. Armour was named a third team All-American by the Associated Press. Another Peterson pupil, Dustin Cohen, was named third team All-America by The Football News, along with Armour. He has also spent time coaching in the professional ranks, as he spent three summers in the NFL Minority Coaching Internship program, serving various roles

with the Indianapolis Colts (1995), Detroit Lions (1997) and Chicago Bears (2001). He was also an assistant football coach at three high schools in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area: Cadiz (1985-87), Anderson (1988-89) and Withrow (1990) high schools. Peterson was a standout running back for the then-Redskins, where he earned four varsity letters from 1980-83 at Miami. His career total of 2,874 rushing yards ranks fifth on MU’s all-time career rushing list. He was a co-captain as a senior and was a First Team All-MAC selection in 1982, a second team pick in 1983 and an honorable mention choice in 1981. Peterson graduated from Miami in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Peterson and his wife, Freda, have a daughter, Jada.



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Cornerbacks First Year at EMU • Colorado Mesa, 1994

Assistant CoachFred Reed

Entering his first year at EMU is Fred Reed, who came to Ypsilanti after spending the past three years at Syracuse University. A veteran coach with experience at the collegiate and professional levels, he will serve as the team’s cornerbacks coach. Reed’s 22-year coaching career includes 20 seasons in the college ranks and two years in the National Football League. Reed’s resume includes five bowl games and three conference championships, and he has coached four All-Americans and 13 first-team all-conference selections and developed 11 NFL prospects. Most recently, Reed spent three years working with the defensive backs at Syracuse from 2013-15. Last year, Reed helped develop safety Antwan Cordy who finished second on the team in tackles (68) and set the school single-season record for most tackles-for-loss by a defensive back with 12.0. A season earlier in 2014, the Orange defense held nine of its 12 opponents to less than its season average for total offense and was one of four Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams to surrender fewer than 10 rushing touchdowns (9). Additionally, the SU defense was responsible for four touchdowns (2 interceptions returns, 2 fumble returns), including two in the team’s win at Wake Forest. During the 2013 campaign, Syracuse was the only FBS team in the nation not to allow a 100-yard rusher as it won the 2013 Texas Bowl. In total, the defense finished ranked nationally in multiple categories, including third-down defense (15th), rush defense (24th), sacks (18th), and tackles for loss (18th). Reed had two coaching stints at Ohio University. He spent three years as the cornerbacks and punt return coach before coming to Syracuse, during which the Bobcats won one Mid-American Conference East Division championship and played in three bowl games, including the 2010 New Orleans Bowl, 2011 Idaho Potato Bowl and 2012 Independence Bowl, and he developed all-conference selection Travis Carrie. Ohio won both

The Fred Reed FileName: Fred Reed High School: Thorton H.S. - Harvey, Ill. College: Colorado Mesa University - Bachelor’s degree in recreation & leisure studies - 1994 United States Sports Academy - Master’s in sports management - 2002 Family: Wife - LaShannn; Children - Amare’ and Khamara

Coaching ExperienceYear School Position 2013-15 Syracuse University Assistant Coach/Defensive Backs2010-12 Ohio University Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks/Punt Return2008-09 University at Buffalo Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator/DBs2006-07 Detroit Lions Defensive Assistant Safeties Coach2005 Ohio University Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks/Punt Return2003-04 University of Nebraska-Omaha Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator/DBs2000-02 University of Nebraska-Omaha Assistant Coach/Defensive Backs/Special Teams1997-99 Michigan Technological University Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator/LBs1996 University of Minnesota, Morris Assistant Coach/Secondary Coach1994-94 University of South Dakota Assistant Coach/Secondary Coach1978-81 University of Nebraska Student-Athlete

the Idaho Potato Bowl and the Independence Bowl. In 2005, Reed also mentored the cornerbacks and punt return team. He coached All-American defensive back Dion Byrum, who led the MAC and ranked second in the nation with six interceptions. Reed was the secondary coach at the University at Buffalo in 2008 when the Bulls won the MAC championship and played in the International Bowl. His 2008 defense led the nation in forced fumbles and his 2009 unit ranked 43rd in total defense, which was the highest finish for a Bulls defense in 10 years. In 2009, Reed was promoted to defensive coordinator and he also coached the secondary. That season, the Bulls’ defense led the MAC in opponent fourth down conversion percentage (27.3 percent), finished third in total defense (342.7) and first downs allowed (232), fourth in rushing defense (131.8) and fourth in pass defense efficiency (120.0) Reed mentored two-time All-MAC safeties Davonte Shannon and Mike Newton. In 2006 and 2007, Reed was a defensive assistant for the Detroit Lions working with the safeties, including Kenoy Kennedy, Terrence Holt, Daniel Bullocks and Gerald Alexander. Prior to his first stint at Ohio, Reed spent two seasons as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He helped lead the Mavericks to a Top 25 ranking in both the 2003 and 2004 season and a North Central Conference Championship in 2004. His defense led the conference in takeaways in both 2003 and 2004 and ranked second in the conference in overall defense in 2004. Prior to being elevated to defensive coordinator, Reed spent three seasons as special teams coordinator and defensive secondary coach at UNO. In 2000, the Mavericks led the NCC in pass efficiency defense en route to winning the conference championship. Reed spent three seasons as recruiting coordinator and linebackers coach at Michigan Tech. In 1999, he

helped lead the Huskies to a 6-5 mark - their first winning season in five years. He started his career as secondary coach at South Dakota in 1994. He also coached the secondary for a season at Minnesota Morris (1996). Reed is a 1994 graduate of Colorado Mesa University with a bachelor’s degree in recreation management. He played free safety for the Mavericks from 1991-92. He earned his master’s in sports management from the United States Sports Academy in 2002. Reed and his wife, LaShannon, have two children, Amare’ and Khamara.



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Director of Sports PerformanceThird Year at EMU • Ottawa, 1997

Ron McKeefery

Ron McKeefery is in his third year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. The 2008 Under Armour Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year and the 2015 NSCA College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, McKeefery has served as a strength and conditioning coach at both the professional and collegiate level. A vital part of the athletic department at Eastern Michigan, McKeefery designs and implements performance programs for the football program while overseeing EMU’s entire sports performance operation. Before coming to Ypsilanti to reunite with Head Football Coach Chris Creighton, McKeefery spent the 2013 season working with the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals after serving as the head strength and conditioning coach at the University of South Florida and the University of Tennessee. In total, he has coached 31 NFL Draft Picks, including First Round Draft Pick and Pro Bowlers Mike Jenkins and Jason Pierre-Paul, along with Cordarrelle Patterson and Ja’Wuan James. Additionally, he has coached numerous all-conference, All-Americans and NFL free agents selections. Before heading to Cincinnati, McKeefery was the football head strength and conditioning coach at Tennessee for two seasons. He was also the human performance coordinator for the United States Army Special Forces, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, in Fort Campbell, Ky. McKeefery has also recently penned a best-selling book titled CEO Strength Coach. The book teaches leadership lessons for strength and conditioning coaches by using his personal story. McKeefery got his collegiate start at the University of South Florida, where he served as assistant athletic director for strength and conditioning and the head strength and conditioning coach from 2000-10.

The Ron McKeefery File

Name: Ron McKeeferyHigh School: North Kansas City H.S. - Kansas City, Mo. - 1994College: Ottawa University - Bachelor’s degree in biology/physical education - 1997 University of South Florida - Master’s degree in adult education - 2004Family: Wife-Angela; Children-James, Tyler, Ava, and Maya

Coaching ExperienceYear School Position 2014-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Head Sports Performance Coach2013 Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) Strength and Conditioning Coach2011-13 University of Tennessee Director of Strength & Conditioning-Football2001-10 University of South Florida Asst. AD/Head Strength & Conditioning Coach2000-01 University of South Florida Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach2000 Berlin Thunder Head Strength and Conditioning Coach1999-00 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Part-Time Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach1998-99 Kansas City Royals Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach1998-99 Ottawa University Assistant Defensive Backs/Strength Coach

Coaching Honors2015 National Strength and Conditioning Association College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year 2013 Master Strength and Conditioning Coach Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association2008 Under Armour Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year

A key member of the South Florida coaching staff, McKeefery’s tenure with the Bulls coincided with that program’s rise from Division I-AA to perennial Big East Conference contender. In addition to six consecutive bowl games and 16 NFL draft picks, the success of his strength and conditioning program is best exemplified by the fact that South Florida was 10-0 in overtime during his tenure. The Missouri native owns a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kan., and a Master of Arts in Adult Education from South Florida. McKeefery earned all-conference honors in both football and track at Ottawa and was also a two-time Academic All-American. After spending one season as a coach with Ottawa, McKeefery worked as an intern with the Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball. He also worked with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 1999 season, a year in which the Bucs played in the NFC Championship Game. McKeefery also spent the 2000 season as the head strength and conditioning coach with the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe. In addition, he has lectured for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association, and numerous major universities. McKeefery has been published in the National Strength and Conditioning Journal, American Football Monthly and Stack Magazine. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist w/Distinction (CSCS*D) and Coach Practitioner under the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as well as a

Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) under the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA). He also served as the state NSCA Director for Florida (North) and is certified by both the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA). In 2013, McKeefery received the prestigious title of Master Strength & Conditioning Coach at the annual conference for the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. McKeefery and his wife, Angela, have four children: James, Tyler, Ava, and Maya.



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2015 Final Statistics

2015 Eastern Michigan FootballEastern Michigan Combined Team Statistics (as of Jan 13, 2016)

All games

Date Opponent Score Att.Sep 05, 2015 OLD DOMINION L 34-38 6474Sep 12, 2015 at Wyoming W 48-29 19112

* Sep 19, 2015 BALL STATE L 17-28 4463Sep 26, 2015 ARMY L 36-58 6513Oct 03, 2015 at #9 LSU L 22-44 102321

* Oct 10, 2015 AKRON L 21-47 5638* Oct 17, 2015 at #22 Toledo L 20-63 18204* Oct 24, 2015 at Northern Illinois L 21-49 17245* Oct 29, 2015 WESTERN MICHIGAN L 28-58 3534* Nov 07, 2015 at Miami L 13-28 12756* Nov 14, 2015 MASSACHUSETTS L 17-28 2759* Nov 27, 2015 at Central Michigan L 28-35 8049* - Mid-American Conference game

Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/gJACKSON, Darius 12-10 208 1121 43 1078 5.2 14 63 89.8VANN, Shaq 12-4 100 627 41 586 5.9 5 74 48.8BELL, Reginald 7 - 2 39 193 75 118 3.0 0 29 16.9ROBACK, Brogan 12-10 51 185 138 47 0.9 1 21 3.9BROWNING, Sam 12-6 2 27 0 27 13.5 0 22 2.2BANHAM, Blake 12-1 4 27 0 27 6.8 0 12 2.2LEWIS, Juwan 11-0 4 20 0 20 5.0 0 8 1.8DAUGHERTY, Eddie 12-5 6 21 14 7 1.2 0 8 0.6Total 12 421 2221 327 1894 4.5 20 74 157.8Opponents 12 588 4062 264 3798 6.5 44 90 316.5

Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/gROBACK, Brogan 12-10 125.82 211-346-11 61.0 2304 16 64 192.0BELL, Reginald 7 - 2 105.61 35-59-3 59.3 318 2 38 45.4VANN, Shaq 12-4 83.20 2-2-0 100.0 -4 0 0 -0.3TUTTLE, Cody 12-11 503.20 1-1-0 100.0 48 0 48 4.0DAUGHERTY, Eddie 12-5 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Total 12 123.31 249-409-14 60.9 2666 18 64 222.2Opponents 12 150.99 184-300-4 61.3 2433 22 88 202.8

Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/gCREEL, Dustin 12-10 43 451 10.5 6 57 37.6DAUGHERTY, Eddie 12-5 37 557 15.1 4 64 46.4VANN, Shaq 12-4 37 264 7.1 1 33 22.0TUTTLE, Cody 12-11 33 348 10.5 0 33 29.0STRANGE, Kris 11-10 26 273 10.5 1 27 24.8BROWNING, Sam 12-6 24 326 13.6 3 48 27.2JACKSON, Darius 12-10 21 201 9.6 2 38 16.8STONE, Austin 12-0 8 136 17.0 1 61 11.3DAVIS, Kevin 12-0 6 41 6.8 0 14 3.4BANHAM, Blake 12-1 6 28 4.7 0 18 2.3GRAY, Aloyis 4 - 0 3 33 11.0 0 14 8.2FULLER, Izaiah 4 - 0 3 8 2.7 0 3 2.0ROBINSON, Lavonte 11-2 1 4 4.0 0 4 0.4BELL, Reginald 7 - 2 1 -4 -4.0 0 0 -0.6Total 12 249 2666 10.7 18 64 222.2Opponents 12 184 2433 13.2 22 88 202.8

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blkMULDER, Dylan 11-17 64.7 1-1 1-2 2-4 3-5 4-5 55 0TEAM 0-1 0.0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 1

PATScoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf ptsJACKSON, Darius 16 - - - - - - - 96MULDER, Dylan - 11-17 36-36 - - - - - 69VANN, Shaq 6 - - - - - - - 36CREEL, Dustin 6 - - - - - - - 36DAUGHERTY, Eddie 4 - - - - 1-1 - - 24BROWNING, Sam 3 - - - - - - - 18ROBACK, Brogan 1 - - - 1 0-1 - - 8STRANGE, Kris 1 - - - - - - - 6RACHWAL, Kyle 1 - - - - - - - 6STONE, Austin 1 - - - - - - - 6Total 39 11-18 36-36 - 1 1-2 - - 305Opponents 68 8-14 65-65 2-2 1 1-1 - 1 505

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalEastern Michigan 64 107 84 50 0 305Opponents 98 157 158 92 0 505

Record: Overall Home Away NeutralAll games 1-11 0-6 1-5 0-0Conference 0-8 0-4 0-4 0-0Non-Conference 1-3 0-2 1-1 0-0

Team Statistics EMU OPPFIRST DOWNS 241 316 R u s h i n g 100 186 P a s s i n g 125 104 P e n a l t y 16 26RUSHING YARDAGE 1894 3798 Rushing Attempts 421 588 Average Per Rush 4.5 6.5 Average Per Game 157.8 316.5 TDs Rushing 20 44PASSING YARDAGE 2666 2433 C o m p - A t t - I n t 249-409-14 184-300-4 Average Per Pass 6.5 8.1 Average Per Catch 10.7 13.2 Average Per Game 222.2 202.8 TDs Passing 18 22TOTAL OFFENSE 4560 6231 Average Per Play 5.5 7.0 Average Per Game 380.0 519.2KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 59-1150 27-585PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 9-78 20-143INT RETURNS: #-Yards 4-50 14-131FUMBLES-LOST 18-11 13-8PENALTIES-Yards 81-701 72-642PUNTS-AVG 55-40.5 44-37.5TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 2 7 : 0 4 3 2 : 5 63RD-DOWN Conversions 64/167 86/1674TH-DOWN Conversions 10/17 15/19

Interceptions no. yds avg td lgRUSSELL, Devon 1 0 0.0 0 0BROWN, Anthony 1 15 15.0 0 15BECK, Jason 1 0 0.0 0 0RACHWAL, Kyle 1 35 35.0 1 35

Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blkBARNES, Austin 45 1960 43.6 58 1 9 15 9 0MULDER, Dylan 8 267 33.4 44 0 3 3 0 0TEAM 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Punt Returns no. yds avg td lgBANHAM, Blake 8 76 9.5 0 35CREEL, Dustin 1 2 2.0 0 2Total 9 78 8.7 0 35Opponents 20 143 7.2 0 19

Kick Returns no. yds avg td lgBANHAM, Blake 20 399 20.0 0 33DAUGHERTY, Eddie 16 375 23.4 0 39RUSSELL, Devon 15 246 16.4 0 31HOUSTON, Amos 5 100 20.0 0 25VANN, Shaq 1 23 23.0 0 23MOODY, Justin 1 7 7.0 0 0GUILBEE-RODRIGUEZ, 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 59 1150 19.5 0 39Opponents 27 585 21.7 0 56

All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/gJACKSON, Dariu 12 1078 201 0 0 0 1279 106.6DAUGHERTY, E 12 7 557 0 375 0 939 78.2VANN, Shaq 12 586 264 0 23 0 873 72.8BANHAM, Blake 12 27 28 76 399 0 530 44.2CREEL, Dustin 12 0 451 2 0 0 453 37.8Total 12 1894 2666 78 1150 50 5838 486.5Opponents 12 3798 2433 143 585 131 7090 590.8

Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/gROBACK, Brogan 12 397 47 2304 2351 195.9JACKSON, Darius 12 208 1078 0 1078 89.8VANN, Shaq 12 102 586 -4 582 48.5BELL, Reginald 7 98 118 318 436 62.3TUTTLE, Cody 12 2 -2 48 46 3.8Total 12 830 1894 2666 4560 380.0O t 12 888 3798 2433 6231 519 2



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TEAM STATISTICS |---RUSHING---| |--RECEIVING--| |-------PASSING-------| |--KICK RET--| |--PUNT RET--| TotalDate Opp. No. Yds TD Lg No. Yds TD Lg Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg offSept. 5 ODU 47 256 2 36 22 188 2 38 22-36-2 188 2 38 6 144 0 31 0 0 0 0 444Sept. 12 at Wyoming 37 176 3 74 18 330 3 64 18-25-0 330 3 64 1 15 0 15 1 2 0 2 506Sept. 19 BALL STATE* 22 123 2 63 19 196 0 27 19-39-2 196 0 27 2 25 0 18 1 9 0 9 319Sept. 26 ARMY 25 193 3 53 27 280 2 45 27-39-1 280 2 45 3 74 0 29 0 0 0 0 473Oct. 3 at LSU 33 94 2 13 17 161 1 33 17-24-3 161 1 33 7 149 0 37 0 0 0 0 255Oct. 10 AKRON 31 161 0 36 24 252 3 48 24-35-1 252 3 48 3 68 0 39 1 13 0 13 413Oct. 17 at Toledo* 46 253 2 41 25 205 0 30 25-39-1 205 0 30 9 130 0 25 1 -2 0 0 458Oct. 14 at NIU* 44 157 3 11 26 219 0 22 26-43-1 219 0 22 6 101 0 27 3 42 0 35 376Oct. 29 WMU* 39 226 1 30 18 263 3 48 18-30-2 263 3 48 11 184 0 26 0 0 0 0 489Nov. 7 at Miami* 39 103 1 58 7 89 0 32 7-20-1 89 0 32 4 87 0 27 1 4 0 4 192Nov. 14 UMASS* 26 59 0 15 27 256 2 21 27-43-0 256 2 21 3 86 0 33 1 10 0 10 315Nov. 27 at CMU* 32 93 1 49 19 227 2 61 19-36-0 227 2 61 4 87 0 32 0 0 0 0 320 Totals 421 1894 20 74 249 2666 18 64 249-409-14 2666 18 64 59 1150 0 39 9 78 0 35 4560 Opponent 588 3798 44 90 184 2433 22 88 184-300-4 2433 22 88 27 585 0 56 20 143 0 19 6231

Games played: 12 Avg. per rush: 4.5 Avg. per catch: 10.7 Pass efficiency: 123.31 Kick ret avg.: 19.5 Punt ret avg.: 8.7 All purpose avg./game: 486.5 Total offense avg./gm: 380.0

Game

ODU

at Wyoming

BALL STATE*

ARMY

at LSU

AKRON*

at Toledo*

at NIU*

WMU*

at Miami*

UMASS*

at CMU*

2015 oFFensiVe starters

C

Thornton

Thornton

Thornton

Thornton

Thornton

Thornton

Thornton

Thornton

Thornton

Thornton

Thornton

Hickey

LG

Hurcombe

Hurcombe

Hurcombe

Hurcombe

Hurcombe

Hurcombe

Hurcombe

Hurcombe

Hurcombe

Armstrong

Hurcombe

Hurcombe

RT

Wylie

Wylie

Wylie

Wylie

Wylie

Wylie

Wylie

Wylie

Wylie

Wylie

Wylie

Wylie

LT

Gardner

Gardner

Gardner

Gardner

Gardner

Armstrong

Gardner

Gardner

Gardner

Hickey

Gardner

Thornton

H/FB/RB

Banham

Browning

Daugherty

Browning

Daugherty

Robinson

Daugherty

Browning

Robinson

Daugherty

Vann

Vann

WR/Z

Strange

Strange

Strange

Strange

Strange

Browning (Y)

Strange

Strange

Strange

Strange

Strange

Browning (Y)

RB

Jackson

Jackson

Vann

Jackson

Jackson

Jackson

Jackson

Jackson

Vann

Jackson

Jackson

Jackson

QB

Bell

Roback

Roback

Roback

Roback

Roback

Bell

Roback

Roback

Roback

Roback

Roback

RG

Terrell

Terrell

Terrell

Terrell

Terrell

Terrell

Terrell

Terrell

Terrell

Terrell

Terrell

Terrell

Y/TE

Tuttle

Tuttle

Tuttle

Tuttle

Tuttle

Tuttle

Tuttle

Tuttle

Browning

Tuttle

Tuttle

Tuttle

WR/X

Creel

Creel

Creel

Creel

Creel

Gardner (Y)

Creel

Creel

Daugherty

Creel

Creel

Creel

Game

ODU

at Wyoming

BALL STATE*

ARMY

at LSU

AKRON*

at Toledo*

at NIU*

WMU*

at Miami*

UMASS*

at CMU*

2015 deFensiVe starters

STUD

D. Williams

D. Williams

D. Williams

D. Williams

D. Williams

D. Williams

D. Williams

D. Williams

D. Williams

D. Williams

D. Russell

Figueroa

TACKLE

MacLean

M. Brown

MacLean

Brown

MacLean

M. Brown

M. Brown

M. Brown

Dawson

Dawson

Dawson

Dawson

MIKE

Zappone

Zappone

Zappone

Zappone

Zappone

Zappone

Zappone

Adams

Adams

Adams

Rachwal

Rachwal

NOSE

Figueroa

Figueroa

M. Brown

Figueroa

M. Brown

Dawson

Dawson

Dawson

M. Brown

M. Brown

M. Brown

M. Brown

ROVER

A. Brown

A. Brown

A. Brown

A. Brown

A. Brown

A. Brown

A. Brown

A. Brown

A. Brown

D. Russell

A. Brown

Houston

LC

Tillman

Tillman

Tillman

Tillman

Tillman

Tillman

Tillman

Tillman

Tillman

Tillman

Tillman

Tillman

WHIP

Beck

Beck

Beck

Beck

Beck

Beck

Beck

Beck

Beck

Beck

Beck

Beck

SAFETY

Giraldo

Giraldo

Giraldo

Giraldo

Giraldo

Giraldo

Giraldo

Giraldo

Giraldo

Giraldo

Giraldo

Giraldo

BUCK

Ibe

Ibe

Ibe

Ibe

Adams

Adams

Ibe

Ibe

Ibe

Ibe

Ibe

Ibe

END

Harris

Harris

Dunlap

Dawson

Dawson

MacLean

MacLean

MacLean

MacLean

Figueroa

Figueroa

MacLean

RC

Pace

Pace

Pace

Pace

Pace

Pace

Pace

R. Williams

Pace

Pace

Pace

Pace



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2015 Eastern Michigan FootballEastern Michigan Individual Season/Career Statistics (as of Jan 13, 2016)

All games

SEASON CAREER

Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/gJACKSON, Darius 12 208 1121 43 1078 5.2 14 63 89.8 43 321 1645 59 1586 4.9 17 63 36.9VANN, Shaq 12 100 627 41 586 5.9 5 74 48.8 12 100 627 41 586 5.9 5 74 48.8BELL, Reginald 7 39 193 75 118 3.0 0 29 16.9 17 172 955 275 680 4.0 4 72 40.0ROBACK, Brogan 12 51 185 138 47 0.9 1 21 3.9 24 72 250 203 47 0.7 2 30 2.0BANHAM, Blake 12 4 27 0 27 6.8 0 12 2.2 12 4 27 0 27 6.8 0 12 2.2BROWNING, Sam 12 2 27 0 27 13.5 0 22 2.2 12 2 27 0 27 13.5 0 22 2.2LEWIS, Juwan 11 4 20 0 20 5.0 0 8 1.8 35 7 29 1 28 4.0 0 8 0.8DAUGHERTY, Eddie 12 6 21 14 7 1.2 0 8 0.6 12 6 21 14 7 1.2 0 8 0.6TUTTLE, Cody 12 1 0 2 -2 -2.0 0 0 -0.2 12 1 0 2 -2 -2.0 0 0 -0.2TEAM 6 6 0 14 -14 -2.3 0 0 -2.3Total 12 421 2221 327 1894 4.5 20 74 157.8Opponents 12 588 4062 264 3798 6.5 44 90 316.5

Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/gROBACK, Brogan 12 125.82 211-346-11 61.0 2304 16 64 192.0 24 113.88 281-503-16 55.9 3069 20 64 127.9BELL, Reginald 7 105.61 35-59-3 59.3 318 2 38 45.4 17 120.97 140-243-9 57.6 1615 11 76 95.0VANN, Shaq 12 83.20 2-2-0 100.0 -4 0 0 -0.3 12 83.20 2-2-0 100.0 -4 0 0 -0.3TUTTLE, Cody 12 503.20 1-1-0 100.0 48 0 48 4.0 12 503.20 1-1-0 100.0 48 0 48 4.0DAUGHERTY, Eddie 12 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 12 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Total 12 123.31 249-409-14 60.9 2666 18 64 222.2Opponents 12 150.99 184-300-4 61.3 2433 22 88 202.8

Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g gp no. yds avg td lg avg/gCREEL, Dustin 12 43 451 10.5 6 57 37.6 46 126 1492 11.8 11 57 32.4DAUGHERTY, Eddie 12 37 557 15.1 4 64 46.4 12 37 557 15.1 4 64 46.4VANN, Shaq 12 37 264 7.1 1 33 22.0 12 37 264 7.1 1 33 22.0TUTTLE, Cody 12 33 348 10.5 0 33 29.0 12 33 348 10.5 0 33 29.0STRANGE, Kris 11 26 273 10.5 1 27 24.8 36 40 452 11.3 3 45 12.6BROWNING, Sam 12 24 326 13.6 3 48 27.2 12 24 326 13.6 3 48 27.2JACKSON, Darius 12 21 201 9.6 2 38 16.8 43 44 375 8.5 4 38 8.7STONE, Austin 12 8 136 17.0 1 61 11.3 19 9 144 16.0 1 61 7.6DAVIS, Kevin 12 6 41 6.8 0 14 3.4 12 6 41 6.8 0 14 3.4BANHAM, Blake 12 6 28 4.7 0 18 2.3 12 6 28 4.7 0 18 2.3GRAY, Aloyis 4 3 33 11.0 0 14 8.2 4 3 33 11.0 0 14 8.2FULLER, Izaiah 4 3 8 2.7 0 3 2.0 5 3 8 2.7 0 3 1.6ROBINSON, Lavonte 11 1 4 4.0 0 4 0.4 18 1 4 4.0 0 4 0.2BELL, Reginald 7 1 -4 -4.0 0 0 -0.6 17 1 -4 -4.0 0 0 -0.2Total 12 249 2666 10.7 18 64 222.2Opponents 12 184 2433 13.2 22 88 202.8

Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g g plays rush pass total avg/gROBACK, Brogan 12 397 47 2304 2351 195.9 24 575 47 3069 3116 129.8JACKSON, Darius 12 208 1078 0 1078 89.8 43 321 1586 0 1586 36.9VANN, Shaq 12 102 586 -4 582 48.5 12 102 586 -4 582 48.5BELL, Reginald 7 98 118 318 436 62.3 17 415 680 1615 2295 135.0TUTTLE, Cody 12 2 -2 48 46 3.8 12 2 -2 48 46 3.8BANHAM, Blake 12 4 27 0 27 2.2 12 4 27 0 27 2.2BROWNING, Sam 12 2 27 0 27 2.2 12 2 27 0 27 2.2LEWIS, Juwan 11 4 20 0 20 1.8 35 7 28 0 28 0.8DAUGHERTY, Eddie 12 7 7 0 7 0.6 12 7 7 0 7 0.6TEAM 6 6 -14 0 -14 -2.3Total 12 830 1894 2666 4560 380.0Opponents 12 888 3798 2433 6231 519.2



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PAT PATScoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf ptsJACKSON, Darius 16 - - - - - - - 96 21 - - - - - - - 126MULDER, Dylan - 11-17 36-36 - - - - - 69 - 35-51 104-111 - - - - - 209CREEL, Dustin 6 - - - - - - - 36 11 - - - - - - - 66VANN, Shaq 6 - - - - - - - 36 6 - - - - - - - 36DAUGHERTY, Eddie 4 - - - - 1-1 - - 24 4 - - - - 1-1 - - 24BROWNING, Sam 3 - - - - - - - 18 3 - - - - - - - 18ROBACK, Brogan 1 - - - 1 0-1 - - 8 2 - - - 2 0-1 - - 16STRANGE, Kris 1 - - - - - - - 6 3 - - - - - - - 18STONE, Austin 1 - - - - - - - 6 1 - - - - - - - 6RACHWAL, Kyle 1 - - - - - - - 6 1 - - - - - - - 6TEAM - 0-1 - - - - - - 0Total 39 11-18 36-36 - 1 1-2 - - 305Opponents 68 8-14 65-65 2-2 1 1-1 - 1 505

Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg no. yds avg td lgBANHAM, Blake 8 76 9.5 0 35 8 76 9.5 0 35CREEL, Dustin 1 2 2.0 0 2 5 24 4.8 0 22Total 9 78 8.7 0 35Opponents 20 143 7.2 0 19

Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg no. yds avg td lgBANHAM, Blake 20 399 20.0 0 33 20 399 20.0 0 33DAUGHERTY, Eddie 16 375 23.4 0 39 16 375 23.4 0 39RUSSELL, Devon 15 246 16.4 0 31 15 246 16.4 0 31HOUSTON, Amos 5 100 20.0 0 25 7 109 15.6 0 25VANN, Shaq 1 23 23.0 0 23 1 23 23.0 0 23GUILBEE-RODRIGUEZ, 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0MOODY, Justin 1 7 7.0 0 0 1 7 7.0 0 0Total 59 1150 19.5 0 39Opponents 27 585 21.7 0 56

Interceptions no. yds avg td lg no. yds avg td lgBECK, Jason 1 0 0.0 0 0 2 3 1.5 0 3BROWN, Anthony 1 15 15.0 0 15 1 15 15.0 0 15RACHWAL, Kyle 1 35 35.0 1 35 1 35 35.0 1 35RUSSELL, Devon 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 4 50 12.5 1 35Opponents 14 131 9.4 1 39

Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg no. yds avg td lgMACLEAN, Luke 2 62 31.0 0 48 2 62 31.0 0 48RACHWAL, Kyle 1 1 1.0 0 1 1 1 1.0 0 1Total 3 63 21.0 0 48Opponents 2 24 12.0 1 17



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All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/gJACKSON, Dariu 12 1078 201 0 0 0 1279 106.6 43 1586 375 0 122 0 2083 48.4DAUGHERTY, E 12 7 557 0 375 0 939 78.2 12 7 557 0 375 0 939 78.2VANN, Shaq 12 586 264 0 23 0 873 72.8 12 586 264 0 23 0 873 72.8BANHAM, Blake 12 27 28 76 399 0 530 44.2 12 27 28 76 399 0 530 44.2CREEL, Dustin 12 0 451 2 0 0 453 37.8 46 0 1492 24 0 0 1516 33.0BROWNING, Sa 12 27 326 0 0 0 353 29.4 12 27 326 0 0 0 353 29.4TUTTLE, Cody 12 -2 348 0 0 0 346 28.8 12 -2 348 0 0 0 346 28.8STRANGE, Kris 11 0 273 0 0 0 273 24.8 36 17 452 0 0 0 469 13.0RUSSELL, Devo 10 0 0 0 246 0 246 24.6 10 0 0 0 246 0 246 24.6STONE, Austin 12 0 136 0 0 0 136 11.3 19 0 144 0 0 0 144 7.6BELL, Reginald 7 118 -4 0 0 0 114 16.3 17 680 -4 0 0 0 676 39.8HOUSTON, Amo 8 0 0 0 100 0 100 12.5 26 0 0 21 109 0 130 5.0ROBACK, Broga 12 47 0 0 0 0 47 3.9 24 47 8 0 0 0 55 2.3DAVIS, Kevin 12 0 41 0 0 0 41 3.4 12 0 41 0 0 0 41 3.4RACHWAL, Kyle 9 0 0 0 0 35 35 3.9 9 0 0 0 0 35 35 3.9GRAY, Aloyis 4 0 33 0 0 0 33 8.2 4 0 33 0 0 0 33 8.2LEWIS, Juwan 11 20 0 0 0 0 20 1.8 35 28 0 0 73 0 101 2.9BROWN, Anthon 11 0 0 0 0 15 15 1.4 11 0 0 0 0 15 15 1.4FULLER, Izaiah 4 0 8 0 0 0 8 2.0 5 0 8 0 0 0 8 1.6MOODY, Justin 8 0 0 0 7 0 7 0.9 8 0 0 0 7 0 7 0.9ROBINSON, Lav 11 0 4 0 0 0 4 0.4 18 0 4 0 0 0 4 0.2TEAM 6 -14 0 0 0 0 -14 -2.3Total 12 1894 2666 78 1150 50 5838 486.5Opponents 12 3798 2433 143 585 131 7090 590.8

Field Goals att good long blkd att good long blkdMULDER, Dylan 17 11 55 0 51 35 55 1TEAM 1 0 0 1Total 18 11 55 1Opponents 14 8 45 0

Punting no. yds avg lg blk no. yds avg lg blkBARNES, Austin 45 1960 43.6 58 0 117 4924 42.1 65 0MULDER, Dylan 8 267 33.4 44 0 9 302 33.6 44 0TEAM 2 0 0.0 0 2Total 55 2227 40.5 58 2Opponents 44 1650 37.5 67 0

Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob no. yds avg tb obRENIUS, Brendan 60 3703 61.7 31 2 109 6699 61.5 56 4Total 60 3703 61.7 31 2Opponents 87 5192 59.7 23 4 TURNOVERS

Eastern Michigan Takeaways (9)Opponent Takeaway Qtr. Yrd.-Line Result Result of the Driveat Wyoming Fumble 2nd WYO 26 Recovered by Dawson Field Goalvs. Ball State Fumble 2nd BSU 20 Recovered by Rachwal Field Goalvs. Army Fumble 1st ARM 33 Recovered by Zappone Field Goalvs. Army Fumble 3rd ARM 25 Recovered by Tillman Touchdownvs. Army Interception 3rd EMU 00 Intercepted by Beck Turnoverat LSU Fumble 2nd LSU 25 Returned by Dawson Touchdownat Toledo Fumble 4th EMU 49 Recovered by Onda Touchdownat Miami Fumble 2nd EMU 25 Recovered by Beck Field Goal at Miami Interception 2nd EMU 31 Returned by A. Brown End of HalfUMASS Interception 2nd EMU 00 Downed by D. Russell Field Goal

Eastern Michigan Turnovers (19)Opponent Turnover Qtr. Yrd.-Line Result Result of the DriveOld Dominion INT by Bell 1st ODU 34 Returned to ODU 36 PuntOld Dominion FUMB by Bell 2nd EMU 27 Returned to EMU 27 TouchdownOld Dominion INT by Roback 4th ODU 46 Returned to EMU 41 End of GameBall State INT by Roback 4th BSU 11 Returned to BSU 11 PuntBall State INT by Roback 4th BSU 46 Returned to BSU 46 End of GameArmy INT by Roback 3rd EMU 49 Returned to ARM 47 Touchdownat LSU INT by Roback 2nd LSU 28 Returned 0 yards Puntat LSU INT by Roback 4th EMU 26 Returned for TD Touchdownat LSU INT by Roback 4th LSU 2 Returned 0 yards End of GameAkron FUMB by Moody 1st EMU 22 Returned 0 yards TouchdownAkron INT by Roback 2nd UA 36 Returned -2 yards TouchdownAkron FUMB by Daugherty 4th UA 27 Returned 1 yard PuntToledo INT by Bell 2nd TOL 10 Returned to UT 49 Touchdown Toledo FUMB by Bell 3rd EMU 41 Returned for 0 yards Touchdownat NIU INT by Roback 4th NIU 22 Returned for 0 yards PuntWMU FUMB by Houston 1st EMU 22 Returned for 4 yards Field goalWMU INT by Roback 1st WMU 6 Returned for 25 yards TouchdownWMU INT by Roback 3rd EMU 26 Returned for 0 yards TouchdownWMU FUMB by Roback 3rd EMU 42 Returned for 0 yards Touchdownat Miami FUMB by Roback 1st MIA 15 Returned for 10 yards Puntat Miami INT by Bell 4th EMU 50 Returned for 7 yards End of GameUMASS FUMB by Browning 2nd UMASS 24 Returned for 3 yards End of Half



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## Defensive Leaders gp ua a total tfl sack int pbu fr ff blk gp ua a total tfl sack int pbu fr ff blk10 IBE, Great 11 6 4 6 7 1 3 10.5 1 . 5 . 2 . 3 . 35 1 6 1 1 6 5 3 2 6 24.5 2 . 0 . 6 . 4 .39 BECK, Jason 12 5 1 2 9 8 0 0.0 . 1 . 1 . . 24 9 3 7 3 1 6 6 1.0 . 2 3 1 . .22 BROWN, Anthony 11 3 3 3 3 6 6 7.5 1 . 0 1 4 . 1 . 11 3 3 3 3 6 6 7.5 1 . 0 1 4 . 1 .31 TILLMAN, Ray 12 4 2 2 0 6 2 2.5 . . 5 1 . . 30 6 0 3 2 9 2 3.0 . . 6 1 . .32 GIRALDO, Juan 12 4 4 1 4 5 8 1.0 . . 3 . . . 12 4 4 1 4 5 8 1.0 . . 3 . . .96 BROWN, Mike 12 1 9 3 3 5 2 4.0 . . . . . . 30 2 8 5 8 8 6 6.5 1 . 5 . 1 . . .43 ZAPPONE, Anthony 7 2 0 3 0 5 0 2.0 0 . 5 . . 1 . . 30 6 6 8 2 1 4 8 12.5 2 . 5 . 3 2 2 .15 DAWSON, Clay 12 2 4 2 5 4 9 8.5 5 . 0 . 1 1 2 . 18 2 4 2 5 4 9 8.5 5 . 0 . 1 1 2 .8D MACLEAN, Luke 11 2 2 2 4 4 6 10.0 5 . 0 . 2 2 . . 11 2 2 2 4 4 6 10.0 5 . 0 . 2 2 . .42 WILLIAMS, Derric 12 2 2 2 3 4 5 8.5 2 . 0 . . . . . 20 4 1 3 8 7 9 11.0 3 . 5 . . . . .51 RACHWAL, Kyle 9 2 5 1 9 4 4 6.5 1 . 0 1 1 1 1 . 9 2 5 1 9 4 4 6.5 1 . 0 1 1 1 1 .36 ADAMS, Nathan 10 1 8 1 8 3 6 4.0 2 . 0 . 1 . . . 34 2 3 2 6 4 9 5.0 2 . 0 . 1 . . 11 PACE, DaQuan 12 2 1 5 2 6 1.0 . . 6 . . . 22 5 0 2 1 7 1 2.5 . 1 1 5 . . .97 FIGUEROA, Kwanii 11 8 1 5 2 3 1.5 . . 1 . . . 11 8 1 5 2 3 1.5 . . 1 . . .7 CALDERON, Ikie 2 1 2 8 2 0 0.0 . . . . . . 2 1 2 8 2 0 0.0 . . . . . .29 WILLIAMS, Jalen 12 1 0 8 1 8 0.5 . . . . . . 35 2 9 2 4 5 3 0.5 . . 1 . . .28 HOUSTON, Amos 8 9 6 1 5 0.0 . . . . . . 26 2 1 1 6 3 7 2.5 . . 1 . 2 193 DUNLAP, Derrick 7 2 8 1 0 0.0 . . . . . . 14 4 9 1 3 0.0 . . . . . .26 GORDON, Tim 12 8 2 1 0 1.0 . . . . . . 12 8 2 1 0 1.0 . . . . . .90 HARRIS, Jeremiah 3 5 3 8 1.0 . . 2 . . . 15 1 5 2 4 3 9 2.5 1 . 0 . 3 . 1 .91 POWELL, Deshai 9 3 5 8 1.0 . . 1 . . . 14 4 6 1 0 1.0 . . 1 . . .14 WILLIAMS, Ross 11 5 3 8 0.0 . . . . . . 11 5 3 8 0.0 . . . . . .11 RUSSELL, Devon 10 4 3 7 0.0 . 1 1 . . . 10 4 3 7 0.0 . 1 1 . . .19 PICKETT, Jaylen 12 4 2 6 1.0 . . . . . . 12 4 2 6 1.0 . . . . . .6 JACKSON, Darius 12 3 2 5 0.0 . . . . . . 43 6 4 1 0 0.0 . . . . . .49 ONDA,TYLER 12 1 4 5 0.0 . . . 1 . . 12 1 4 5 0.0 . . . 1 . .40 BANHAM, Blake 12 4 . 4 0.0 . . . . . . 12 4 . 4 0.0 . . . . . .80 STONE, Austin 12 2 2 4 0.0 . . . . . . 19 5 4 9 0.0 . . . . . .41 ABBOTT, Aaron 11 2 2 4 0.0 . . . . . . 11 2 2 4 0.0 . . . . . .23 MACK, Tyrie 6 2 1 3 0.0 . . . . 1 . 15 4 3 7 0.0 . . . . 1 .58 O'RISKY, Chris 12 . 3 3 0.0 . . . . . . 36 . 6 6 0.0 . . . . . .20 LEWIS, Juwan 11 3 . 3 0.0 . . . . . . 35 6 1 7 0.0 . . . . . .99 PIPKINS, Arron 2 1 2 3 0.0 . . . . . . 18 8 1 6 2 4 2.5 1 . 0 . . 1 . .25 ERIKSEN, Ian 10 1 1 2 0.0 . . . . . . 10 1 1 2 0.0 . . . . . .87 DAUGHERTY, Eddie 12 2 . 2 0.0 . . . . . . 12 2 . 2 0.0 . . . . . .65 RENIUS, Brendan 12 2 . 2 0.0 . . . . . . 28 2 1 3 0.0 . . . . . .81 DAVIS, Kevin 12 . 1 1 0.0 . . . . . . 12 . 1 1 0.0 . . . . . .13 MOODY, Justin 8 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . . 8 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . .34 VANN, Shaq 12 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . . 12 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . .86 FULLER, Izaiah 4 . 1 1 0.0 . . . . . . 5 . 2 2 0.0 . . . . . .3 CREEL, Dustin 12 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . . 46 3 1 4 0.0 . . . . . .84 BROWNING, Sam 12 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . . 12 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . .5 TUTTLE, Cody 12 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . . 12 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . .4 ROBACK, Brogan 12 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . . 24 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . .56 GUILBEE-RODRIGUE 12 . 1 1 0.0 . . . . . . 21 5 1 6 0.0 . . . . . .75 GARDNER, Cole 10 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . . 34 2 . 2 0.0 . . . . . .98 DILLON, Nick 4 . 1 1 0.0 . . . . . . 4 . 1 1 0.0 . . . . . .

Total 12 5 0 5 4 2 4 9 2 72 18 4 3 0 8 8 .Opponents 12 4 7 3 3 6 4 8 3 85 24 14 3 0 1 1 1 1 3



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2015 Eastern Michigan FootballEastern Michigan Overall Team Statistics (as of Jan 13, 2016)

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Team Statistics EMU OPPSCORING 305 505 Points Per Game 25.4 42.1 Points Off Turnovers 54 94FIRST DOWNS 241 316 R u s h i n g 100 186 P a s s i n g 125 104 P e n a l t y 16 26RUSHING YARDAGE 1894 3798 Yards gained rushing 2221 4062 Yards lost rushing 327 264 Rushing Attempts 421 588 Average Per Rush 4.5 6.5 Average Per Game 157.8 316.5 TDs Rushing 20 44PASSING YARDAGE 2666 2433 C o m p - A t t - I n t 249-409-14 184-300-4 Average Per Pass 6.5 8.1 Average Per Catch 10.7 13.2 Average Per Game 222.2 202.8 TDs Passing 18 22TOTAL OFFENSE 4560 6231 Total Plays 830 888 Average Per Play 5.5 7.0 Average Per Game 380.0 519.2KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 59-1150 27-585PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 9-78 20-143INT RETURNS: #-Yards 4-50 14-131KICK RETURN AVERAGE 19.5 21.7PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 8.7 7.2INT RETURN AVERAGE 12.5 9.4FUMBLES-LOST 18-11 13-8PENALTIES-Yards 81-701 72-642 Average Per Game 58.4 53.5PUNTS-Yards 55-2227 44-1650 Average Per Punt 40.5 37.5 Net punt average 37.5 35.3KICKOFFS-Yards 60-3703 87-5192 Average Per Kick 61.7 59.7 Net kick average 39.0 39.9TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 2 7 : 0 4 3 2 : 5 63RD-DOWN Conversions 64/167 86/167 3rd-Down Pct 38% 51%4TH-DOWN Conversions 10/17 15/19 4th-Down Pct 59% 79%SACKS BY-Yards 18-107 24-164MISC YARDS 0 63TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 39 68FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 11-18 8-14ON-SIDE KICKS 1-2 0-0RED-ZONE SCORES (30-36) 83% (45-56) 80%RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (27-36) 75% (40-56) 71%PAT-ATTEMPTS (36-36) 100% (65-65) 100%ATTENDANCE 29381 177687 Games/Avg Per Game 6/4897 6/29614 Neutral Site Games 0/0

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalEastern Michigan 64 107 84 50 0 305Opponents 98 157 158 92 0 505



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2015 Eastern Michigan FootballEastern Michigan - Long Plays

20-YARD PLUS PLAYSYds Type Player(s) Opponent

74* Rush VANN, Shaq Wyoming64* Pass DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan Wyoming63* Rush JACKSON, Darius Ball State61 Pass STONE, Austin from ROBACK, Brogan Central Michigan58 Rush VANN, Shaq Miami57 Pass CREEL, Dustin from ROBACK, Brogan Wyoming53 Rush JACKSON, Darius Army49* Rush JACKSON, Darius Central Michigan48 Pass DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan Western Michigan48 Pass BROWNING, Sam from TUTTLE, Cody Akron48 FR MACLEAN, Luke Central Michigan45* Pass DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan Army41 Rush VANN, Shaq Toledo41* Pass DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan Akron41 Pass DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan Wyoming41* Pass CREEL, Dustin from ROBACK, Brogan Western Michigan39 KR DAUGHERTY, Eddie Akron38 Pass JACKSON, Darius from BELL, Reginald Old Dominion37 KR DAUGHERTY, Eddie LSU36* Rush JACKSON, Darius Old Dominion36 Rush VANN, Shaq Akron35* INT RACHWAL, Kyle Central Michigan35 PR BANHAM, Blake Northern Illinois33 Pass TUTTLE, Cody from ROBACK, Brogan Western Michigan33 Pass VANN, Shaq from ROBACK, Brogan LSU33 KR BANHAM, Blake Massachusetts32 KR DAUGHERTY, Eddie Central Michigan32 Rush JACKSON, Darius Miami32 Pass TUTTLE, Cody from BELL, Reginald Miami31 KR RUSSELL, Devon Old Dominion30 Pass BROWNING, Sam from BELL, Reginald Toledo30 Pass BROWNING, Sam from ROBACK, Brogan LSU30 KR BANHAM, Blake Massachusetts30 Rush JACKSON, Darius Toledo30 Rush VANN, Shaq Western Michigan29 Pass BROWNING, Sam from ROBACK, Brogan Central Michigan29 Pass DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan Army29 Rush BELL, Reginald Miami29 KR RUSSELL, Devon Army29 Pass BROWNING, Sam from ROBACK, Brogan LSU28 Pass VANN, Shaq from ROBACK, Brogan Toledo27 KR RUSSELL, Devon Old Dominion27 Pass STRANGE, Kris from ROBACK, Brogan Western Michigan27* Rush JACKSON, Darius Army27 Pass STRANGE, Kris from ROBACK, Brogan Ball State27 KR BANHAM, Blake Miami27 KR BANHAM, Blake Northern Illinois26 KR BANHAM, Blake Western Michigan25 KR HOUSTON, Amos Toledo25 KR DAUGHERTY, Eddie Army25 KR DAUGHERTY, Eddie LSU24 KR BANHAM, Blake Northern Illinois24 KR DAUGHERTY, Eddie LSU24 KR BANHAM, Blake Miami24 KR HOUSTON, Amos Toledo24 Rush JACKSON, Darius Akron23 KR BANHAM, Blake Central Michigan23 KR RUSSELL, Devon Old Dominion23 KR VANN, Shaq LSU23* Pass STRANGE, Kris from ROBACK, Brogan Army23 KR DAUGHERTY, Eddie Old Dominion23 KR DAUGHERTY, Eddie Massachusetts22 KR DAUGHERTY, Eddie Akron22 Rush BELL, Reginald Miami22 Pass DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan Northern Illinois22 Rush JACKSON, Darius Western Michigan22 Rush VANN, Shaq Army22 Rush BROWNING, Sam Toledo21 Pass STRANGE, Kris from ROBACK, Brogan Wyoming21 Pass DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan Akron21 Pass STRANGE, Kris from ROBACK, Brogan Wyoming21 Pass CREEL, Dustin from ROBACK, Brogan Ball State21 Pass DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan Massachusetts21 Rush ROBACK, Brogan Western Michigan21 Pass DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan Ball State21 KR BANHAM, Blake Western Michigan

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LONG PLAYS BY THE NUMBERSLong Plays By Yards No. TD100+ 0 090-99 0 080-89 0 070-79 1 160-69 3 250-59 3 040-49 9 430-39 19 220-29 54 3

Long Plays By Type No. TDRushing 20 6Passing 35 5Punt returns 1 0Kick returns 31 0Interceptions 1 1Fumble returns 1 0Other 0 0TOTAL 89 12

20-YARD PLUS BY PLAYERPlayer No. TD R P KR PR IR FRDAUGHERTY, Eddie 23 3 0 11 12 0 0 0JACKSON, Darius 13 5 10 3 0 0 0 0BANHAM, Blake 10 0 0 0 9 1 0 0VANN, Shaq 9 1 6 2 1 0 0 0STRANGE, Kris 6 1 0 6 0 0 0 0BROWNING, Sam 6 0 1 5 0 0 0 0RUSSELL, Devon 6 0 0 0 6 0 0 0CREEL, Dustin 3 1 0 3 0 0 0 0TUTTLE, Cody 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0HOUSTON, Amos 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0STONE, Austin 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0BELL, Reginald 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0RACHWAL, Kyle 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0MACLEAN, Luke 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1ROBACK, Brogan 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 89 12 20 35 31 1 1 1

LONGEST PLAYS OF THE YEARRushing74 VANN, Shaq vs Wyoming (9/12/2015)Rushing Touchdown74 VANN, Shaq vs Wyoming (9/12/2015)Passing64 DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan

vs Wyoming (9/12/2015)Passing Touchdown64 DAUGHERTY, Eddie from ROBACK, Brogan

vs Wyoming (9/12/2015)Punt Return35 BANHAM, Blake vs Northern Illinois (10/24/2015)Kick Return39 DAUGHERTY, Eddie vs Akron (10/10/2015)Interception Return35 RACHWAL, Kyle vs Central Michigan (11/27/2015)Fumble Return48 MACLEAN, Luke vs Central Michigan (11/27/2015)Punt58 BARNES, Austin vs Miami (11/7/2015)Field Goal55 MULDER, Dylan vs Miami (11/7/2015)



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2015 Eastern Michigan FootballEastern Michigan Red-Zone Results (as of Jan 13, 2016)

All games

Eastern Michigan Inside Opponent Red-Zone

Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs Failed to score inside RZDate Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Down Int Fumb Half GameSep 05, 2015 OLD DOMINION L 34-38 4 4 24 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 12, 2015 at Wyoming W 48-29 4 4 28 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 19, 2015 BALL STATE L 17-28 3 2 10 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0Sep 26, 2015 ARMY L 36-58 3 2 13 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0Oct 03, 2015 at LSU L 22-44 3 3 22 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 10, 2015 AKRON L 21-47 2 2 14 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 17, 2015 at Toledo L 20-63 2 2 10 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 24, 2015 at Northern Illinois L 21-49 4 3 21 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Oct 29, 2015 WESTERN MICHIGAN L 28-58 4 3 21 3 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Nov 07, 2015 at Miami L 13-28 2 1 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0Nov 14, 2015 MASSACHUSETTS L 17-28 3 2 14 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Nov 27, 2015 at Central Michigan L 28-35 2 2 14 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Totals 36 30 198 27 14 13 3 4 0 0 2 0 030 of 36 (83.3%)

Opponents Inside Eastern Michigan Red-Zone

Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs Failed to score inside RZDate Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Down Int Fumb Half GameSep 05, 2015 OLD DOMINION L 34-38 4 4 24 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 12, 2015 at Wyoming W 48-29 6 3 21 3 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0Sep 19, 2015 BALL STATE L 17-28 3 2 14 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Sep 26, 2015 ARMY L 36-58 6 5 36 5 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0Oct 03, 2015 at LSU L 22-44 5 4 20 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0Oct 10, 2015 AKRON L 21-47 4 4 24 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 17, 2015 at Toledo L 20-63 4 4 28 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 24, 2015 at Northern Illinois L 21-49 5 5 35 5 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 29, 2015 WESTERN MICHIGAN L 28-58 5 5 31 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 07, 2015 at Miami L 13-28 4 3 21 3 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Nov 14, 2015 MASSACHUSETTS L 17-28 5 3 21 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0Nov 27, 2015 at Central Michigan L 28-35 5 3 21 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0

Totals 56 45 296 40 30 10 5 5 2 1 1 2 045 of 56 (80.4%)

2015 Eastern Michigan FootballEastern Michigan By-Quarter Statistics (as of Jan 13, 2016)

All games

3rd-Down Conversions

Date Opponent Score Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr OvertimeSep 05, 2015 OLD DOMINION L 34-38 8-15 53.3 0-1 0.0 2-3 66.7 5-5 100.0 1-6 16.7Sep 12, 2015 at Wyoming W 48-29 7-12 58.3 3-4 75.0 2-3 66.7 1-2 50.0 1-3 33.3Sep 19, 2015 BALL STATE L 17-28 6-16 37.5 1-5 20.0 2-3 66.7 1-2 50.0 2-6 33.3Sep 26, 2015 ARMY L 36-58 3-10 30.0 0-3 0.0 1-2 50.0 1-1 100.0 1-4 25.0Oct 03, 2015 at LSU L 22-44 5-11 45.5 3-5 60.0 1-2 50.0 0-2 0.0 1-2 50.0Oct 10, 2015 AKRON L 21-47 4-11 36.4 1-3 33.3 0-1 0.0 3-4 75.0 0-3 0.0Oct 17, 2015 at Toledo L 20-63 9-20 45.0 3-5 60.0 1-4 25.0 2-5 40.0 3-6 50.0Oct 24, 2015 at Northern Illinois L 21-49 8-18 44.4 2-4 50.0 1-5 20.0 3-4 75.0 2-5 40.0Oct 29, 2015 WESTERN MICHIGAN L 28-58 4-11 36.4 2-3 66.7 0-2 0.0 1-3 33.3 1-3 33.3Nov 07, 2015 at Miami L 13-28 5-16 31.2 2-5 40.0 1-5 20.0 1-3 33.3 1-3 33.3Nov 14, 2015 MASSACHUSETTS L 17-28 3-12 25.0 0-3 0.0 3-5 60.0 0-2 0.0 0-2 0.0Nov 27, 2015 at Central Michigan L 28-35 2-15 13.3 1-3 33.3 1-2 50.0 0-5 0.0 0-5 0.0

Eastern Michigan 64-167 38.3 18-44 40.9 15-37 40.5 18-38 47.4 13-48 27.1 0-0 0.0Opponents 86-167 51.5 21-40 52.5 23-46 50.0 25-42 59.5 17-39 43.6 0-0 0.0

4th-Down Conversions

Date Opponent Score Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr OvertimeSep 05, 2015 OLD DOMINION L 34-38 1-2 50.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 1-2 50.0Sep 12, 2015 at Wyoming W 48-29 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0Sep 19, 2015 BALL STATE L 17-28 0-1 0.0 0-1 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0Sep 26, 2015 ARMY L 36-58 2-3 66.7 0-0 0.0 1-1 100.0 0-0 0.0 1-2 50.0Oct 03, 2015 at LSU L 22-44 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0Oct 10, 2015 AKRON L 21-47 2-4 50.0 1-1 100.0 0-0 0.0 0-1 0.0 1-2 50.0Oct 17, 2015 at Toledo L 20-63 1-1 100.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 1-1 100.0Oct 24, 2015 at Northern Illinois L 21-49 0-1 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-1 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0Oct 29, 2015 WESTERN MICHIGAN L 28-58 2-2 100.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 1-1 100.0 1-1 100.0Nov 07, 2015 at Miami L 13-28 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0Nov 14, 2015 MASSACHUSETTS L 17-28 1-1 100.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 1-1 100.0Nov 27, 2015 at Central Michigan L 28-35 1-2 50.0 1-1 100.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-1 0.0

Eastern Michigan 10-17 58.8 2-3 66.7 1-2 50.0 1-2 50.0 6-10 60.0 0-0 0.0Opponents 15-19 78.9 2-2 100.0 5-6 83.3 6-7 85.7 2-4 50.0 0-0 0.0

Time of Possession

Date Opponent Score Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr OvertimeSep 05, 2015 OLD DOMINION L 34-38 32:17 5:35 7:11 9:25 10:06Sep 12, 2015 at Wyoming W 48-29 26:44 8:26 5:34 5:28 7:16Sep 19, 2015 BALL STATE L 17-28 22:39 9:12 5:27 3:15 4:45Sep 26, 2015 ARMY L 36-58 18:42 4:03 6:07 2:28 6:04Oct 03, 2015 at LSU L 22-44 31:31 10:42 7:05 8:06 5:38Oct 10, 2015 AKRON L 21-47 23:28 6:33 3:44 6:16 6:55Oct 17, 2015 at Toledo L 20-63 36:29 9:59 8:05 9:49 8:36Oct 24, 2015 at Northern Illinois L 21-49 28:07 6:02 8:04 8:39 5:22Oct 29, 2015 WESTERN MICHIGAN L 28-58 28:38 8:42 4:23 6:34 8:59Nov 07, 2015 at Miami L 13-28 24:41 6:30 8:07 6:57 3:07Nov 14, 2015 MASSACHUSETTS L 17-28 25:25 4:50 9:19 4:46 6:30Nov 27, 2015 at Central Michigan L 28-35 26:08 7:09 5:42 6:39 6:38

Eastern Michigan Total 324:49 87:43 78:48 78:22 79:56 0:00Avg. 27:04 7:18 6:34 6:31 6:39 0:00

Opponents Total 395:11 92:17 101:12 101:38 100:04 0:00Avg. 32:55 7:41 8:26 8:28 8:20 0:00



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INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHSRushes 24 JACKSON, Darius vs Akron (Oct 10, 2015) JACKSON, Darius at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Yards Rushing 141 JACKSON, Darius vs Army (Sep 26, 2015)TD Rushes 2 JACKSON, Darius vs Old Dominion (Sep 05, 2015) VANN, Shaq at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015) JACKSON, Darius vs Ball State (Sep 19, 2015) JACKSON, Darius vs Army (Sep 26, 2015) JACKSON, Darius at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015) JACKSON, Darius at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Long Rush 74 VANN, Shaq at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Pass attempts 43 ROBACK, Brogan at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Pass completions 27 ROBACK, Brogan vs Army (Sep 26, 2015)Yards Passing 330 ROBACK, Brogan at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)TD Passes 3 ROBACK, Brogan at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015) ROBACK, Brogan vs Akron (Oct 10, 2015) ROBACK, Brogan vs Western Michigan (Oct 29, 2015)Long Pass 64 ROBACK, Brogan at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Receptions 10 CREEL, Dustin vs Massachusetts (Nov 14, 2015)Yards Receiving 109 DAUGHERTY, Eddie vs Army (Sep 26, 2015)TD Receptions 2 CREEL, Dustin vs Old Dominion (Sep 05, 2015) CREEL, Dustin vs Western Michigan (Oct 29, 2015)Long Reception 64 DAUGHERTY, Eddie at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Field Goals 2 MULDER, Dylan vs Old Dominion (Sep 05, 2015) MULDER, Dylan at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015) MULDER, Dylan at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015) MULDER, Dylan at Miami (Nov 07, 2015)Long Field Goal 55 MULDER, Dylan at Miami (Nov 07, 2015)Punts 7 BARNES, Austin at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015) BARNES, Austin at Miami (Nov 07, 2015)Punting Avg 53.3 BARNES, Austin at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Long Punt 58 BARNES, Austin at Miami (Nov 07, 2015)Punts inside 20 3 MULDER, Dylan at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015) BARNES, Austin at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Long Punt Return 35 BANHAM, Blake at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Long Kickoff Return 39 DAUGHERTY, Eddie vs Akron (Oct 10, 2015)Tackles 21 IBE, Great vs Massachusetts (Nov 14, 2015)Sacks 2.0 DAWSON, Clay at LSU (Oct 03, 2015)Tackles For Loss 3.0 DAWSON, Clay at LSU (Oct 03, 2015)Interceptions 1 BECK, Jason vs Army (Sep 26, 2015) BROWN, Anthony at Miami (Nov 07, 2015) RUSSELL, Devon vs Massachusetts (Nov 14, 2015)

TEAM GAME HIGHSRushes 47 vs Old Dominion (Sep 05, 2015)Yards Rushing 256 vs Old Dominion (Sep 05, 2015)Yards Per Rush 7.7 vs Army (Sep 26, 2015)TD Rushes 3 at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015) vs Army (Sep 26, 2015) at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Pass attempts 43 at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015) vs Massachusetts (Nov 14, 2015)Pass completions 27 vs Army (Sep 26, 2015) vs Massachusetts (Nov 14, 2015)Yards Passing 330 at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Yards Per Pass 13.2 at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)TD Passes 3 at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015) vs Akron (Oct 10, 2015) vs Western Michigan (Oct 29, 2015)Total Plays 87 at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Total Offense 506 at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Yards Per Play 8.2 at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Points 48 at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Sacks By 3 at LSU (Oct 03, 2015) at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)First Downs 27 vs Old Dominion (Sep 05, 2015)Penalties 10 vs Army (Sep 26, 2015)Penalty Yards 90 vs Akron (Oct 10, 2015)Turnovers 4 vs Western Michigan (Oct 29, 2015)Interceptions By 1 vs Army (Sep 26, 2015) at Miami (Nov 07, 2015) vs Massachusetts (Nov 14, 2015)Punts 8 at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Punting Avg 53.3 at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Long Punt 58 at Miami (Nov 07, 2015)Punts inside 20 3 at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015) at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Long Punt Return 35 at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)

OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHSRushes 30 Young, M., vs Massachusetts (Nov 14, 2015)Yards Rushing 242 HILL, Brian, at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)TD Rushes 4 LAWRY, Ray, vs Old Dominion (Sep 05, 2015) BOGAN, Jamauri, vs Western Michigan (Oct 29, 2015)Long Rush 90 SWANSON, Terry, at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015)Pass attempts 38 HARE, Drew, at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Pass completions 24 NEAL, Riley, vs Ball State (Sep 19, 2015) HARE, Drew, at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Yards Passing 327 ELY, Phillip, at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015)TD Passes 4 WOODSON, T., vs Akron (Oct 10, 2015) ELY, Phillip, at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015) HARE, Drew, at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Long Pass 88 ELY, Phillip, at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015)Receptions 10 MABON, KeVonn, vs Ball State (Sep 19, 2015)Yards Receiving 110 THOMPSON, Cody, at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015)TD Receptions 2 LANE, Jerome, vs Akron (Oct 10, 2015) MURPHY, Jared, at Miami (Nov 07, 2015)Long Reception 88 THOMPSON, Cody, at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015)Field Goals 3 Trent Domingue, at LSU (Oct 03, 2015) HALDEMAN, A, vs Western Michigan (Oct 29, 2015)Long Field Goal 45 Trent Domingue, at LSU (Oct 03, 2015)Punts 7 AMBROSE, Jake, at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Punting Avg 51.0 ZIFFER, Satchel, vs Old Dominion (Sep 05, 2015)Long Punt 67 WOOD, Ethan, at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Punts inside 20 3 PAUL, Zach, vs Akron (Oct 10, 2015)Long Punt Return 19 GENTRY, Tanner, at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Long Kickoff Return 56 PHILLIPS, D, vs Western Michigan (Oct 29, 2015)Tackles 14 RICKS, TJ, vs Old Dominion (Sep 05, 2015)Sacks 4.0 JONES, JT, at Miami (Nov 07, 2015)Tackles For Loss 5.5 ALBRIGHT, B., at Miami (Nov 07, 2015)Interceptions 2 WIGGINS, Sean, vs Ball State (Sep 19, 2015)

OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHSRushes 71 vs Army (Sep 26, 2015)Yards Rushing 556 vs Army (Sep 26, 2015)Yards Per Rush 8.2 at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015)TD Rushes 7 vs Army (Sep 26, 2015)Pass attempts 38 at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Pass completions 24 vs Ball State (Sep 19, 2015) at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Yards Passing 373 at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015)Yards Per Pass 13.2 vs Western Michigan (Oct 29, 2015)TD Passes 5 at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015)Total Plays 97 at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Total Offense 654 vs Army (Sep 26, 2015)Yards Per Play 9.9 vs Western Michigan (Oct 29, 2015)Points 63 at Toledo (Oct 17, 2015)Sacks By 9 at Miami (Nov 07, 2015)First Downs 34 at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Penalties 8 vs Akron (Oct 10, 2015) at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Penalty Yards 75 vs Old Dominion (Sep 05, 2015)Turnovers 3 vs Army (Sep 26, 2015)Interceptions By 3 at LSU (Oct 03, 2015)Punts 7 at Northern Illinois (Oct 24, 2015)Punting Avg 50.0 at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Long Punt 67 at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)Punts inside 20 4 vs Old Dominion (Sep 05, 2015)Long Punt Return 19 at Wyoming (Sep 12, 2015)




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EMU Offensive Numbers Under Chris Creighton

RUSHING OFFENSE PASSING OFFENSE TOTAL OFFENSEOpponent (Year) .............................................Yardsvs. Buffalo (2014) .............................................................. 337 vs. Morgan State (2014) .................................................. 292 vs. Northern Illinois (2014) ............................................ 257 vs. Old Dominion (2015) ................................................ 256at Toledo (2015) ................................................................ 253vs. Western Michigan (2015)......................................... 226vs. Army (2015) .................................................................. 193at Wyoming (2015) ........................................................... 176vs. Akron (2015)................................................................. 161at Northern Illinois (2015) ............................................. 157at Old Dominion (2014).................................................. 143 at Massachusetts (2014) ................................................. 133 vs. Ball State (2015) .......................................................... 123at Miami (2015) ................................................................. 103vs. Toledo (2014) ..................................................................96 at Akron (2014) .....................................................................94 at Ball State (2014) ..............................................................94 at LSU (2015) .........................................................................94 at Central Michigan (2015) ...............................................93 at Western Michigan (2014) .............................................87 at Florida (2014) ...................................................................80vs. Massachusetts (2015) ..................................................59vs. Central Michigan (2014) .............................................21 at Michigan State (2014) ...................................................20

Opponent (Year) .............................................Yardsat Ball State (2014) ........................................................... 409 at Wyoming (2015) ........................................................... 330 at Western Michigan (2014) .......................................... 283 vs. Army (2015) .................................................................. 280vs. Western Michigan (2015)......................................... 263vs. Massachusetts (2015) ............................................... 256vs. Akron (2015)................................................................. 252at Central Michigan (2015) ............................................ 227at Northern Illinois (2015) ............................................. 219at Toledo (2015) ................................................................ 205vs. Ball State (2015) .......................................................... 196vs. Old Dominion (2015) ................................................ 188at Akron (2014) .................................................................. 185at LSU (2015) ...................................................................... 161vs. Buffalo (2014) .............................................................. 147at Massachusetts (2014) ................................................. 147vs. Northern Illinois (2014) ............................................ 124 vs. Toledo (2014) ............................................................... 119 at Michigan State (2014) ................................................ 115 vs. Morgan State (2014) .....................................................99at Miami (2015) ....................................................................89vs. Central Michigan (2014) .............................................76 at Old Dominion (2014).....................................................72 at Florida (2014) ...................................................................45

Opponent (Year) .............................................Yardsat Wyoming (2015) ........................................................... 506 at Ball State (2014) ........................................................... 503 vs. Western Michigan (2015)......................................... 489vs. Buffalo (2014) .............................................................. 484 vs. Army (2015) .................................................................. 473at Toledo (2015) ................................................................ 458vs. Old Dominion (2015) ................................................ 444vs. Akron (2015)................................................................. 413vs. Morgan State (2014) .................................................. 391vs. Northern Illinois (2014) ............................................ 381at Northern Illinois (2015) ............................................. 376at Western Michigan (2014) .......................................... 370 at Central Michigan (2015) ............................................ 320vs. Ball State (2015) .......................................................... 319vs. Massachusetts (2015) ............................................... 315at Massachusetts (2014) ................................................. 280 at Akron (2014) .................................................................. 279 at LSU (2015) ...................................................................... 255at Old Dominion (2014).................................................. 215 vs. Toledo (2014) ............................................................... 215at Miami (2015) ................................................................. 192at Michigan State (2014) ................................................ 135 at Florida (2014) ................................................................ 125vs. Central Michigan (2014) .............................................97

EMU Defensive Numbers Under Chris Creighton

RUSHING DEFENSE PASSING DEFENSE TOTAL DEFENSEOpponent (Year) .............................................Yardsat Western Michigan (2014) .......................................... 137 vs. Buffalo (2014) .............................................................. 154vs. Toledo (2014) ............................................................... 173 at Central Michigan (2015) ............................................ 175at Old Dominion (2014).................................................. 180 vs. Morgan State (2014) .................................................. 194 at Akron (2014) .................................................................. 197at Ball State (2014) ........................................................... 223at Massachusetts (2014) ................................................. 225vs. Old Dominion (2015) ................................................ 229at Toledo (2015) ................................................................ 238at Florida (2014) ................................................................ 259vs. Ball State (2015) .......................................................... 278 vs. Central Michigan (2014) .......................................... 278vs. Akron (2015)................................................................. 278vs. Western Michigan (2015)......................................... 279at Miami (2015) ................................................................. 291at Northern Illinois (2015) ............................................. 323vs. Massachusetts (2015) ............................................... 330vs. Northern Illinois (2014) ............................................ 332at Michigan State (2014) ................................................ 336 at LSU (2015) ...................................................................... 391at Wyoming (2015) ........................................................... 430vs. Army (2015) .................................................................. 556

Opponent (Year) .............................................Yardsat Wyoming (2015) ..............................................................32vs. Northern Illinois (2014) ...............................................54at LSU (2015) .........................................................................80 vs. Army (2015) .....................................................................98vs. Massachusetts (2015) ............................................... 109at Miami (2015) ................................................................. 150at Michigan State (2014) ................................................ 160vs. Old Dominion (2015) ................................................ 184 at Old Dominion (2014).................................................. 187vs. Ball State (2015) .......................................................... 194at Ball State (2014) ........................................................... 217vs. Akron (2015)................................................................. 222vs. Central Michigan (2014) .......................................... 223at Northern Illinois (2015) ............................................. 267vs. Morgan State (2014) .................................................. 285vs. Western Michigan (2015)......................................... 316at Massachusetts (2014) ................................................. 337vs. Toledo (2014) ............................................................... 341at Akron (2014) .................................................................. 355at Western Michigan (2014) .......................................... 360at Toledo (2015) ................................................................ 373vs. Buffalo (2014) .............................................................. 383at Florida (2014) ................................................................ 396at Central Michigan (2015) ............................................ 408

Opponent (Year) .............................................Yardsat Old Dominion (2014).................................................. 367vs. Northern Illinois (2014) ............................................ 386 vs. Old Dominion (2015) ................................................ 413vs. Massachusetts (2015) ............................................... 439at Ball State (2014) ........................................................... 440at Miami (2015) ................................................................. 441at Wyoming (2015) ........................................................... 462at LSU (2015) ...................................................................... 471 vs. Ball State (2015) .......................................................... 472vs. Morgan State (2014) .................................................. 479at Michigan State (2014) ................................................ 496at Western Michigan (2014) .......................................... 497vs. Akron (2015)................................................................. 500vs. Central Michigan (2014) .......................................... 501vs. Toledo (2014) ............................................................... 513vs. Buffalo (2014) .............................................................. 537at Akron (2014) .................................................................. 552at Massachusetts (2014) ................................................. 562at Central Michigan (2015) ............................................ 583at Northern Illinois (2015) ............................................. 590vs. Western Michigan (2015)......................................... 595at Toledo (2015) ................................................................ 611vs. Army (2015) .................................................................. 654at Florida (2014) ................................................................ 655



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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – On a hot and muggy day, the Eastern Michigan University football team opened up its 2015 campaign at “The Factory” at Rynearson Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, versus Old Dominion University. The Eagles (0-1) took an early lead in the contest and held on until the fourth quarter when the Monarchs (1-0) scored a touchdown with just 1:57 left in the game to seal a 38-34 non-conference decision in favor of ODU. The contest was not short of offense as both teams went for 400-or-more yards in the season opener. The Eagles out-gained Old Dominion, 444-413, but EMU was forced into three turnovers which proved to be the difference in the game. For the Green and White Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta) was a dual threat on the field rushing for 117 yards on 19 carries with two touchdowns, while pulling in five receptions for 67 yards, leading EMU in both categories. In the passing game, Reginald Bell (Los Angeles, Calif.-Susan Miller Dorsey) went 12-of-18 for 117 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Bell found Dustin Creel (Industry, Pa.-West-ern Beaver) on both of the touchdown passes. On the defensive side of the ball, Anthony Zappone (Westlake, Ohio-Westlake) led the Eagles in tackles with 11, while Great Ibe (Philadelphia, Pa.-Meade-Concordia) recorded nine. The Green and White posted two sacks in the contest as Derric Williams (Lake Orion, Mich.-Lake Orion) and Luke Maclean (Grand Blanc, Mich.-Grand Blanc-Pitts-burgh)) each took down the quarterback in the backfield. Old Dominion’s Ray Lawry had a day for the Monarchs, rushing for 223 yards on 28 carries. Lawry made his way into the endzone on four occasions, including a 54 yard touch-down dash. Shuler Bentley went 18-for-32 in passing at-tempts, tossing for 184 yards in the ODU victory. After a stout defensive effort, the Eagles forced the Mon-archs to punt on the opening possession. Taking over at their own 20-yard line, EMU’s running game paced the offense from the get go. A four-play 68-yard drive was highlighted by a 26-yard run by Jackson. With the Green and White’s of-fensive line sealing the ODU defense, Jackson broke through a hole at the line of scrimmage and exploded into the end zone to put the Eagles ahead with 11:50 to play in the first quarter. On the ensuing ODU drive, the Eagles defense continued to play with tenacity, coming up with several momentum building plays. Following a near-interception by sophomore Juan Giraldo (Gilbert, Ariz.-Mesquite-Mesa C.C.) on the first play from scrimmage, a tackle for a loss and a batted ball at the line forced the Monarchs to punt. Taking over on downs, Bell followed a six-yard run by red-shirt sophomore Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Ad-ams) with a 38-yard pass to Jackson, giving EMU a first down at the ODU 10-yard line. Looking to double their lead, the Eagles fed the hot-handed Jackson. Taking the handoff from Bell, Jackson bulldozed his way into the end zone. With the Green and White defense dominating for a major-ity of the first quarter, ODU made its way into the end zone with 1:31 left in the first quarter. Bentley dropped back in the pocket and found David Washington for a 14-yard touch-down to cut EMU’s lead in half. Heading into the second half with a 14-7 edge, the defen-sive play of each team kept the score at a standstill for most of the second quarter before the teams traded field goals. After a field goal by ODU with time expiring, EMU headed to the locker room with a 17-7 lead. EMU wasted little time, capitalizing on its first possession of the second half. Starting the drive at its own 34-yard line, a roughing the passer call against the Monarchs gave EMU a first down shy of midfield. Following a trio of completions, Bell zipped a screen pass to Creel who ran it in from 10-yards out for the score. The Monarchs responded quickly, breaking away for a long touchdown run in down the sideline on the next possession. EMU took over, but a fumble was recovered by the Mon-archs, giving them the ball at the Eagles’ 32-yard line with an opportunity to even the score. With the Eastern defense looking as though it would contain the Monarchs, an un-timely pass interference call gave ODU new life. Gifted with

first and goal after the Eagles’ penalty, the Monarchs ran it up the middle for the touchdown to tie the score at 24. Continuing to excel on kick-off returns, freshman Devon Russell (Elkton, Md.-Eastern Christian) carried the kick past the EMU 35-yard line before a flag allowed the Eagles to start their drive in ODU territory. Utilizing a dynamic run game, the Eagles rushed their way to first and goal. Coming up empty on their first two downs, Bell dropped back in the pocket looking to pass. Cutting across the end zone, Creel leapt above his defender to catch Bell’s pass and give EMU a 31-24 advantage. Old Dominion needed just four plays on its next drive to erase the Eagles’ lead. A pair of carries and a long pass across the middle of the field put the Monarchs inside the EMU 10-yard line with a fresh set of downs. Running it up the middle on a few of the previous plays, Lawry swung outside before leaping across the goal line from two yards out. Following empty possessions from both teams, the Eagles’ Dylan Mulder (Saline, Mich.-Saline) sent a 52-yard field goal through the uprights to put EMU in front 34-31 with 3:40 to play. Mulder’s field goal tied the longest in program history while also marking a personal-best and tying for the longest in Rynearson Stadium laurels. After EMU’s Williams’ sack forced ODU to punt, it seemed as though the Eagles would run the clock down to an opening day victory. Unfortunately for the Green and White, a holding penalty left the offense facing second and long. Despite two completions by redshirt sophomore Brogan Roback (Mau-mee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s Jesuit), the Eagles were forced to punt on fourth down. Taking over on downs with 3:02 to play, a 30-yard comple-tion put the Monarchs at the Eagles 46-yard line. After back-to-back stops by the defense, ODU’s Lawry exploded for a 45-yard touchdown run. Lawry’s breakaway run gave the Monarchs the lead for the first time in the game with 1:49 remaining. Trailing 38-34 with less than two minutes to play, the Eagles turned to the arm of Roback. Finding redshirt junior Kevin Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.-Warren Central) for a 14-yard reception, Roback converted on fourth down to keep the Eagles rolling. Following up a timely fourth down con-version, Roback completed 3-of-4 passes before his fifth attempt was deflected and intercepted. Spurned by its third turnover of the game, EMU watched as Old Dominion kneeled to end the game.

Monarchs Come Back to Knock Off EMU in Season OpenerEastern held a lead for most of the contest, but fell, 38-34

Game Day StatisticsOLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY 38EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 34 Sept. 5, 2015 - Rynearson Stadium (6,474 paid)

SCORING 1 2 3 4 FOld Dominion 7 3 21 7 38Eastern Michigan 14 3 14 3 34

Scoring Summary:FIRST QUARTER11:50 EMU Darius Jackson 36-yd. run; Mulder PAT3:56 EMU Darius Jackson 10-yd. run; Mulder PAT1:31 ODU David Washington 14-yd. pass from Shuler Bentley; Ziffer PATSECOND QUARTER4:38 EMU Dylan Mulder 19-yd. field goal0:00 ODU Satchel Ziffer 20-yd. field goalTHIRD QUARTER11:27 EMU Dustin Creel 8-yd. pass from Reginald Bell; Mulder PAT11:08 ODU Ray Lawry 54-yd. run; Ziffer PAT8:51 ODU Ray Lawry 2-yd. run; Ziffer PAT4:22 EMU Dustin Creel 8-yd. pass from Reginald Bell; Mulder PAT0:40 ODU Ray Lawry 5-yd. run; Ziffer PATFOURTH QUARTER8:46 EMU Dylan Mulder 52-yd. field goal1:57 ODU Ray Lawry 45-yd. run; Ziffer PAT

TEAM STATISTICS EMU ODUFIRST DOWNS 27 25RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 47-256 41-229PASSING YDS (NET) 188 184Passes Comp-Att-Int 22-36-2 18-32-0TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 83-444 73-413Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-17Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-144 3-73Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 2-15Punts (Number-Avg) 3-45.7 6-42.7Fumbles-Lost 1-1 0-0Penalties-Yards 7-78 6-75Possession Time 32:17 27:43Third-Down Conversions 8 of 15 7 of 14Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 2 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-4 4-4Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-8 2-13

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: EMU: JACKSON, Darius 19-119; BELL, Regi-nald 11-65; VANN, Shaq 11-51; BANHAM, Blake 4-27; ROBACK, Brogan 2-9 ODU: LAWRY, Ray 28-225; COX, Jeremy 7-35; BENTLEY, Shuler 4-5

PASSING: EMU: BELL, Reginald 12-18-2-117; ROBACK, Brogan 10-17-0-71; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 0-1-0-0 ODU: BENTLEY, Shuler 18-32-1-184

RECEIVING: EMU: JACKSON, Darius 5-67; STRANGE, Kris 4-32; TUTTLE, Cody 2-25; CREEL, Dustin 3-24; DAVIS, Kevin 3-21; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 1-10; FULLER, Izaiah 2-5; STONE, Austin 1-4 ODU: DUNHART, Jonathan 3-56; ENGLAND, Nick 3-47; LITTLE, Marques 3-25; HARPER, Isaiah 2-20; ROBERTS, Blair 2-19; WASHINGTON, David 1-14; DAVILA, Justice 1-9; COX, Jeremy 1-(-1); PASCAL, Zach 2-(-5)

TACKLES-FOR-LOSS: EMU: FIGUEROA, Kwanii 1.5-2; WILLIAMS, Derric 1.0-6; PACE, DaQuan 1.0-3; MACLEAN, Luke 1.0-2; HARRIS, Jeremiah 1.0-1; BROWN, Mike 1.0-1; DAWSON, Clay 1.0-1; ZAPPONE, Anthony 1.0-0; IBE, Great 0.5-1 ODU: XIMINES, Oshane 2.0-8; JOHNSON, Maliqu 1.0-7; SIMPSON, Martez 1.0-2; RICKS, TJ 1.0-1; COWARD, Rashaad 1.0-1; BRANCH, Marvin 1.0-1; FOX, Miles 1.0-1

TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: ZAPPONE, Anthony 3-8=11; IBE, Great 2-7=9; WILILAMS, Derric 3-3=6; BECK, Jason 1-5=6; HARRIS, Jeremiah 4-1=5; TILLMAN, Ray 4-1=5; GIRALDO, Juan 5-0=5; BROWN, Mike 2-2=4; BROWN, Anthony 0-4=4; MACLEAN, Luke 3-0=3



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LARAMIE, Wyo. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team used 38 first half points to cruise to a 48-29 non-conference road victory over the University of Wyoming Saturday, Sept. 12, at War Memorial Stadium. The victory snapped a 14-game road skid for the team dating back to the 2012 campaign as well as marking the program’s first non-conference road victory since 1988. Making his first start since Sept. 13, 2014, redshirt sophomore Brogan Roback (Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s Jesuit) led the Eagle offense with a career-high 330 yards on 17-of--24 passing and three scores. Roback was extremely sharp as he earned the start in place of Reginald Bell (Los Angeles, Calif.-Susan Miller Dorsey), who was sidelined following an injury last weekend. On the ground, redshirt-freshman Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams) was the team leader with 129 yards on 16 carries and two touchdowns. It was the first 100-yard rushing game of his career. Through the air it was another freshman, Eddie Daugherty (Mentor, Ohio-Mentor), leading the Eagles with three catches for 105 yards and a score. It was also the first 100-yard receiving game of his young EMU career. Defensively, redshirt Clay Dawson (Phoenix, Ariz.-Crestview College Prep-Phoenix College) starred for the Green and White finishing with four tackles, including one for loss as well as a sack, and a forced fumble which he would recover. Great Ibe (Philadelphia, Pa-Meade-Concordia University) would lead the team in tackles with 10. As a team, EMU put up big offensive numbers with a balanced attack of 176 yards on the ground and 330 through the air for a total of 506 yards. They were also efficient, as they converted 7-of-12 third downs and were 4-for-4 in the red zone. Defensively the Green and White played lock-down pass defense, allowing only 32 yards through the air. EMU also won the turnover battle, as they forced one and did not suffer one themselves. The Cowboys got the scoring started on their first drive of the game with a five-yard touchdown run from Justice Murphy. However, the Eagles responded on the ensuing drive. The big play of the drive was a 57-yard pass from Roback to senior Dustin Creel (Industry, Pa.-Western Beaver) to put EMU in Wyoming territory. The pass was the longest of each players respective career; the previous having been a 45-yarder that Roback threw to Creel versus Toledo, Nov. 28, 2013. On the next play, Vann took the direct snap and scampered 15 yards into the end zone for the first touchdown of his career. Later in the quarter, the Pokes had a steady drive going when, following a long run on a scramble, UW quarterback Josh Allen was knocked out of the game after sustaining a big hit on the play. Wyoming was forced to turn to redshirt-freshman Nick Smith, the team’s third-string signal caller, whom had never played in a collegiate game until this point. EMU promptly forced a three and out, and the Cowboys missed the resulting field goal. Taking over after the missed field goal, EMU put together another steady drive guided by the arm of Roback. The righty went five of seven, finishing with a three-yard touchdown pass to junior tight end Sam Browning (Escondido, Calif.-Escondido-Palomar C.C.) to take the lead. It was the first catch and touchdown of his EMU career. On the following kickoff, redshirt junior kicker Brendan Renius (Lambertville, Mich.-Bedford Senior) attempted the on-side kick, which he recovered himself after the ball traveled 10 yards. It was the first recovered on-side kick for EMU since 2007. Set up with good field position, the Eagles once again strung together a solid drive to start the second quarter and extend their lead. The Green and White went 53 yards in eight plays, capped off with a 17-yard touchdown toss from Roback to Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta).

The EMU offense continued its offensive assault the next time they touched the ball. Following another UW missed field goal, Vann once again ran wild, this time going for a 74-yard touchdown score, putting EMU up 28-7. The run put him over 100 yards on the day. The offensive onslaught continued on the next drive, this time a nine play 65-yard scoring drive capped off by a two-yard Jackson run. The Eagle defense continued the pressure on the next UW drive. On the first play, Dawson stripped the Wyoming ball carrier and recovered the fumble to give EMU great field position close to the end of the first half. Despite the field position, the Pokes defense held steady and forced the 39-yard EMU field goal which was converted by Dylan Mulder (Saline, Mich-Saline) to give the Eagles the 38-7 lead. The last time the Eagles scored on five consecutive drives was against Toledo, Oct.13, 2012, when EMU scored on six straight drives. UW would respond with its last drive of the first half, scoring with less than a minute on the clock to send the game to halftime with a 38-14 score. Wyoming started the second half with a quick scoring drive on a long touchdown run and a converted two-point conversion to make the score 38-22 early in the third quarter. EMU would respond, however, with a quick scoring drive of their own. This long touchdown drive consisted of a 64-yard pass from Roback to Daugherty to extend the EMU lead to 45-22. Wyoming would continue grinding it out on the ground against EMU late in the third quarter. They scored on a rushing touchdown from Brian Hill with just under a minute to play in the quarter to cut the lead to 45-29. The offenses cooled down in the fourth quarter. Wyoming’s best opportunity for points was midway through the quarter before they turned the ball over on downs in the EMU redzone. Eastern took over following the turnover and used a long drive to set up a 41-yard Mulder field goal with just under three minutes left in the contest, closing out the EMU victory, 48-29.

Football Posts Historic Victory at Wyoming, 48-29Eagles post first non-conference road victory since the 1988 campaign

Game Day StatisticsEASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 48 UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING 29Sept. 12, 2015 - War Memorial Stadium (19,112)

SCORING 1 2 3 4 FEastern Michigan 14 24 7 3 48Wyoming 7 7 15 0 29

Scoring Summary:FIRST QUARTER10:15 WY Justice Murphy 5 yd run; Tristan Bailey PAT 09:19 EMU Shaq Vann 15 yd run; Dylan Mulder PAT 01:54 EMU Sam Browning 3 yd pass from Brogan Roback; Dylan Mulder PATSECOND QUARTER14:11 EMU Darius Jackson 17 yd pass from Brogan Roback; Dylan Mulder PAT09:44 EMU Shaq Vann 74 yd run; Dylan Mulder PAT 04:48 EMU Darius Jackson 2 yd run; Dylan Mulder PAT 03:46 EMU Dylan Mulder 39 yd field goal00:17 WY Shaun Wick 1 yd run; Tristan Bailey PAT THIRD QUARTER13:50 WY Brian Hill 65 yd run; Nick Rush rush11:46 EMU Eddie Daugherty 64 yd pass from Brogan Roback; Dylan Mulder PAT00:32 WY Brian Hill 5 yd run; Tristan Bailey PAT FOURTH QUARTER02:46 EMU Dylan Mulder 41 yd field goal

TEAM STATISTICS EMU WYOFIRST DOWNS 19 26RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 37-176 58-430PASSING YDS (NET) 330 32Passes Comp-Att-Int 18-25-0 6-17-0TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 62-506 75-462Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-2 3-25Kickoff Returns-Yards 1-15 0-0Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 3-45.0 3-49.3Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1Penalties-Yards 4-45 4-30Possession Time 26:44 33:16 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 12 6 of 15Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 3 of 4Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-4 3-6 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-6 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: EMU: VANN, Shaq 16-131-2; JACKSON, Dar-ius 17-60 -1; ROBACK, Brogan 1-3; TEAM 3-(-8); WYO: HILL, Brian 21-242-2; WICK, Shaun 20-76-1 ; SMITH, Nick 10-65; ALLEN, Josh 3-40 ; MURPHY, Justice 2-6-1; TAP-SCOTT, Josh 1-1; PARKER, Joseph 1-0;

PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 17-24-0-330-3; VANN, Shaq 1-1-0 -0-0; WYO: SMITH, Nick 3-13-0-0-0; ALLEN, Josh 3-4-0-32-0;

RECEIVING: EMU: DAUGHERTY, Eddie 3-105-1; CREEL, Dustin 3-76 ; STRANGE, Kris 3-63; JACKSON, Darius 3- 51 ; BANHAM, Blake 3-3; TUTTLE, Cody 2-29; BROWNING, Sam 1-3-1; WYO: HOLLISTER, J. 3-26; GENTRY, Tanner 1-6; MAULHARDT, Jake 1-6 ; HILL, Brian 1-(-6);

TACKLES-FOR-LOSS: EMU: IBE, Great 1.0-6; MACLEAN, 1.0-6; DAWSON, Clay 1.0-6; BROWN, 0.5-1; BROWN, An-thony 0.5-0; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: IBE, Great 5-5=10; BECK, Jason 7-0=7; RACHWAL, Kyle 5-2=7; WILLIAMS, Derric 3-4=7; ZAPPONE, Anthony 4-2=6;



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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – An early lead slipped away from the Eastern Michigan University football team Saturday, Sept. 19, in a 28-17 home setback against Ball State University at Rynearson Stadium. The Eagles (1-2; 0-1 MAC) held a 17-0 lead before 28 unanswered points by the Cardinals (2-1; 1-0 MAC) stunned the home squad in the 2015 Mid-American Conference lidlifter. Junior Ikie Calderon (Neptune, N.J.-Neptune) led the Eagles with 17 tackles, 10 solo and seven assisted, while senior Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta) added 136 yards of total offense and two touchdowns. Despite several chances late, the Eagles could not match their 203 yard output of the first 22 minutes of the game, mustering just 103 yards in the final 38 minutes. In the end turnovers and missed opportunities halted the Eagles’ drives, as EMU fell 28-17. Brogan Roback (Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s Jesuit) turned in a 19-of-39 for 196 yards performance in his second consecutive start. EMU’s receiving corps was pace Dustin Creel (Industry, Pa.-Western Beaver) with 51 yards on five receptions. The Eagles’ run game was led by Jackson and Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams). Jackson fueled the offense, totaling 97 yards on seven carries while Vann added six carries for 25 yards. Defensively, Calderon led the Eagles with 17 total tackles while Derric Williams (Lake Orion, Mich.-Lake Orion) and Anthony Brown (Iowa City, Iowa-West) recorded sacks. It seemed as though the Cardinals would get on the board first, driving down field on their first series of the game. After the Eagles punted on their opening series, Ball State’s Darian Green rushed for 42 yards on the Cardinals’ first play from scrimmage, giving his team a first down at the EMU 20 yard line. Two key stops by the Eastern Michigan defense kept the Cardinals from finding the end zone before a targeting penalty gave Ball State a new set of downs. Continuing to apply the pressure on the Cardinals, the Eagles’ redshirt sophomore Derric Williams broke through the line and sacked Ball State quarterback Jack Milas, resulting in a loss of 11 yards. Back-to-back defensive stands by the Eagles fueled by Williams’ momentum shifting play left Ball State with a failed 36-yard field goal attempt. Unable to carry the momentum into their next offensive series, the Eagles turned the ball over on fourth down after Roback’s pass soared high of his intended target. Using six consecutive run plays, the Cardinals collected two first downs before the Green and White defense buckled down to force a punt. Faking out three Ball State defenders, it took two Cardinals to pull down Vann on a 13-yard carry. Running the hurry-up offense, Roback stepped up in the pocket and fired a pass to Creel for another EMU first down. After an 11-yard rush by Creel the Eagles’ offense sputtered, ending the drive in a punt. A soaring punt by redshirt sophomore Austin Barnes (Fairview Heights, Ill.-O’Fallon) allowed his teammates plenty of time to make it down field and apply pressure on the Ball State return man. With the Eagles closing in on him, Ball State’s Corey Lacanaria was stripped by redshirt sophomore Tyrie Mack (Rocky Mount, N.C.-Hargrave Military Academy) in front of the Cardinals’ sideline. Redshirt freshman Kyle Rachwal (Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East) scooped up the fumble, returning possession to the Eagles at the BSU 20-yard line with 2:28 left in the first quarter. The Eagles turned the Cardinals’ turnover into three points as senior Dylan Mulder (Saline, Mich.-Saline) split the uprights for a 36-yard field goal with 33 seconds remaining. With a 3-0 lead, the Eagles extended their lead to 10 on their next drive. Taking over at midfield, Roback completed a 4-yard pass before finding senior Kris Strange (Pickerington, Ohio-Central) for a 27-yard gain. Wasting little time, the Eagles hurried to the line. Jackson took ar Roback handoff and broke through the middle and bulldozed his way into the end zone for a 19-yard touchdown which capped off a five play, 50-yard drive. Another timely stop by the EMU defense kept the Cardinals from getting on the scoreboard. Facing fourth

and five in the redzone, Ball State completed a pass over the middle where EMU junior DaQuan Pace (Detroit, Mich.-Cass Tech) met the receiver, stopping him just shy of the first down. The Eagles continued to click offensively, taking over deep in their own territory. Jackson began the drive with a 6-yard run before Roback connected with Strange for a 7-yard gain. Jackson capped the drive, exploding for a career-best 63-yard run and his second touchdown of the game to put EMU ahead, 17-0. Ball State responded with back-to-back touchdowns before the half to cut EMU’s lead to 17-14 through two quarters of play. A nearly 10-minute drive spanning the third and fourth quarters gave Ball State its first lead of the game. Relying on a balanced run game with timely completions, the Cardinals marched down field before James Gilbert punched it in from 5-yards out. Gilbert’s rushing touchdown lifted the Cardinals to a 21-17 lead with 12:55 to play. Following a three-and-out by the Eagles, Ball State continued to utilize its run game to take time off the clock. The Cardinals capped their drive with a rushing touchdown by Gilbert to move EMU’s deficit to 11, 28-17. With just 8:14 showing on the game clock, time was becoming a factor for the Green and White. On the ensuing drive, Roback completed passes to Jackson (20-yards) and freshman Eddie Daugherty (Mentor, Ohio-Mentor) (21-yards), driving the Eagles down to the BSU 17-yard line. Despite a pair of throws by Roback into the end zone, the Eagles came up empty. Electing to go for the field goal rather than the five yard gain for a first down, Head Coach Chris Creighton sent Mulder out for a field goal attempt. A near perfect kicker for the Eagles, Mulder’s 34-yard try bounced off the goal post for his first miss of the season. Saturday’s contest featured Hall of Fame Day as well as Band Day. With several local high school bands in attendance for the game, the Eagles celebrated the induction of a star-studded Hall of Fame class. Joseph Codrington (Men’s Track and Field), Tracy Deeter (Women’s Soccer), George Harrison (Football and Baseball), Paul Scicluna (Women’s Soccer Coach), L.J. Shelton (Football), Stephanie Smiley (Women’s Basketball), and Barry Susterka (Men’s Swimming and Diving) were the former Eagles inducted in the 2015 class.

Eagles’ Early Lead Slips Away in MAC OpenerSenior Darius Jackson set a career-high with a 63-yard touchdown run in the loss

Game Day StatisticsBALL STATE UNIVERSITY 28 EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 17Sept. 19, 2015 - Rynearson Stadium (4,463)

SCORING 1 2 3 4 FBall State 0 14 0 14 28Eastern Michigan 3 14 0 0 17

Scoring Summary:FIRST QUARTER00:39 EMU Dylan Mulder 36 yd fieldSECOND QUARTER12:51 EMU Darius Jackson 19 yd run; Dylan Mulder PAT07:23 EMU Darius Jackson 63 yd. run; Dylan Mulder PAT04:22 BSU Riley Neal 41 yd run; Morgan Hagee PAT00:38 BSU Jordan Williams 26 yd pass from Riley Neal; Morgan Hagee PATFOURTH QUARTER12:55 BSU James Gilbert 5 yd run; Morgan Hagee PAT08:14 BSU James Gilbert 1 yd run; Morgan Hagee PAT

TEAM STATISTICS EMU BSUFIRST DOWNS 12 26RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 22-123 52-278PASSING YDS (NET) 196 194Passes Comp-Att-Int 19-39-2 24-33-0TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 61-319 85-472Fumble Returns-Yards 1-1 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-9 2-17Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-25 1-17Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 2-0Punts (Number-Avg) 5-45.2 5-34.0Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1Penalties-Yards 4-45 3-30Possession Time 22:39 37:21Third-Down Conversions 6 of 16 8 of 19Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 3 of 4Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 2-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-18 2-10

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: EMU: JACKSON, Darius 7-97-2; VANN, Shaq 6-25-0; ROBACK, Brogan 6-6-0; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 2-(-3)-0 BSU: GREEN, Darian 25-164-0; NEAL, Riley 11-86-1; GILBERT, James 15-39-2; MILAS, Jack 1-(-11)-0

PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 19-39-2-196-0; BSU: NEAL, Riley 24-28-0-194-1; MILAS, Jack 0-5-0-0

RECEIVING: EMU: CREEL, Dustin 5-51-0; STRANGE, Kris 4-43-0; JACKSON, Darius 2-39-0; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 4-31-0; TUTTLE, Cody 1-14-0; VANN, Shaq 1-8-0; DAVIS, Kevin 1-6-0; ROBINSON, Lavonte 1-4-0; BSU: MABON, KeVonn 10-82-0; WILLIAMS, Jordan 5-57-1; LACANARIA, Corey 4-32-0; GREEN, Darian 3-14-0; SHILLINGS, Chris 1-5-0; HOGUE, Jordan 1-4-0

TACKLES-FOR-LOSS: EMU: BROWN, Anthony 2.0-15; MACLEAN, Luke 1.5-2; WILLIAMS, Derric 1.0-11; BROWN, Mike 0.5-0; BSU: CONAWAY, Darius 1.5-6; WIGGINS, Sean 1.0-9; TAYLOR, Aaron 1.0-5; WINBUSH, Anthony 1.0-1; INGLE, Ben 0.5-4; CROMARTIE, Dedrick 0.5-4; POSLEY, Joshua 0.5-0 TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: CALDERON, Ikie 10-7=17; IBE, Great 4-7=11; ZAPPONE, Anthony 4-6=10; BROWN, Anthony 7-2=9; MACLEAN, Luke 3-6=9; TILLMAN, Ray 6-1=7; BECK, Jason 3-3=6; DUNLAP, Derrick 2-4=6; WILLIAMS, Derric 3-2=5; BROWN, Mike 1-3=4; PACE, DaQuan 3-0=3; HARRIS, Jeremiah 1-1=2; PICKETT, Jaylen 1-0=1; MACK, Tyrie 1-0=1; ERIKSEN, Ian 0-1=1; GIRALDO, Juan 1-0=1; FIGUEROA, Kwanii 0-1=1; PIP-KINS, Aaron 1-0=1



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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team took an early break from Mid-American Conference play, Saturday, Sept. 26, hosting Army West Point in its inaugural “Washtenaw 100” game at The Factory at Rynearson Stadium. The Black Knights’ (1-3) early lead proved to be too much to overcome for the Eagles (1-3; 0-1 MAC) as they fell, 58-36. Redshirt sophomore Brogan Roback (Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s Jesuit) and senior Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta) led the Eagles offense while senior Great Ibe (Philadelphia, Pa.-Meade) and redshirt junior Mike Brown (Sandusky, Ohio-Sandusky) paced the defense. Roback finished 28-of-40 with 291 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Jackson led the charge on the ground, totaling 141 yards on 16 carries while adding two touchdowns. It marked the fourth consecutive game Jackson has registered at least two touchdowns, marking the first time since the 1998 season that an EMU player has accomplished the feat. Defensively, Ibe totaled a team-best 13 tackles, seven solo and six assisted, highlighted by 1.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble. Brown joined Ibe as the only other Eagle to total double-digit tackles, adding 11, three solo and eight assisted. Devon Russell (Elkton, Md.-Eastern Christian) opened the game with a 29-yard kickoff return but a three-and-out by the Eagles turned possession over to the Black Knights. Dropping back on first down, Ahmad Bradshaw looked to pass but the Eagles’ defense had another plan in mind. Breaking through the Army offensive line, Ibe and redshirt junior Anthony Zappone (Westlake, Ohio-Westlake) combined for a 3-yard sack of the Black Knights’ quarterback. Following an 11-yard pitch, the Eagles’ defense swallowed up the attempted rush near the line of scrimmage but the stout defensive effort was negated after an offside call went against the Green and White. The Eagles’ penalty turned third down and seven into third and two, and Army took full advantage. Taking the handoff, Joe Walker charged through a hole near the Army sideline before cutting back towards the middle of the field for a 63-yard touchdown run. A two-point conversion lifted Army to an 8-0 lead with 11:36 to play in the opening quarter. Struggling to build momentum offensively, the Eagles were forced to punt on their second drive of the game. Fortunately for the Green and White, a 49-yard punt by redshirt sophomore Austin Barnes (Fairview Heights, Ill.-O’Fallon) pinned the Black Knights inside their own 20-yard line. Back-to-back carries gave Army third and short but junior Anthony Brown disrupted the attempted handoff, forcing a fumble. Mike Brown’s forced fumble was recovered by Zappone at the Army 21-yard line. Capitalizing on the turnover, the Eagles sent senior Dylan Mulder (Saline, Mich.-Saline) out for a 38-yard field goal on fourth down. Mulder’s kick curled, catching the left upright before bouncing back into the end zone but a false start on the Eagles forced a replay of the down. Pushed back to the Army 43-yard line after the flag, Mulder drilled the field goal to put the Eagles on the board. The field goal marked Mulder’s second longest of the season and cut EMU’s deficit to five, 8-3. Army responded on their ensuing drive, riding the triple option to three first downs as they moved down field. Redshirt sophomore Luke Maclean (Grand Blanc, Mich.-Grand Blanc) denied the rush on Army’s second down from the red zone but Bradshaw found Edgar Poe at the goal line on the next play, extending Army’s lead to 15-3. Jackson closed out the first quarter with a 10-yard run, giving EMU a first down. Feeding the hot-handed Jackson, the Sparta, Ill. product broke away for a 53-yard run. Jackson’s scamper put the Eagles at the Army 2-yard line with first and goal. The Eagles’ promising drive came to an abrupt halt on the next play as Jackson fumbled at the goal line. Army pounced on a bouncing ball in the end zone, recovering the fumble, to take over possession. Like the Eagles, Army capitalized on the turnover as Aaron Kemper sliced through the Eagles’ defense for a 58-yard touchdown run, moving the Black Knights’ lead to 22-3 with 11:54 left on the clock in the second quarter. After relying on the run game on their previous drive, the Eagles looked to Roback to lead the comeback effort. Staring out 1-of-5 passing, the Maumee, Ohio native completed 6-of-6 passes to lead the Eagles down field. After Army bottled up Jackson at the line of scrimmage, Roback completed a 23-yard pass to senior Kris Strange (Pickerington, Ohio-Central). Running a corner route, Strange pulled in the pass and stepped over the goal line for Eastern Michigan’s first touchdown of the game. Roback’s touchdown pass to Strange marked the first passing touchdown against Army this season and pulled EMU within two scores, 22-10. On the heels of back-to-back stops by the Eagles’ defense a well-executed fake punt by Army continued their drive. Standing at the EMU 23-yard line, Army ran the ball on four consecutive downs, punching it in from five-yards out on the final carry. Trailing 29-10 with 3:27 left in the half, the Green and White fed Jackson on the ground while Roback completed screen passes to senior Dustin Creel (Industry, Pa.-Western Beaver), redshirt freshman Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams), and junior Cody Tuttle (Newbury Park, Calif.-Westlake-Moorpark), to move the ball into Army territory. Facing fourth and two after the Black Knights tackled Jackson for a loss and timeouts by each team, a quarterback keeper by Roback for 7 yards gave EMU a first down from the Army 15-yard line.

On the ensuing first down, Roback handed off to Jackson who sliced his way through the Army defense for a 15-yard touchdown. Jackson’s touchdown run came with 34 seconds left in the half, allowing the Eagles to head into halftime trailing 29-17. While the Eagles went into the break with momentum that did not stop Army from coming out strong in the second half. The Black Knights drove down field quickly, but a leaping interception by sophomore Jason Beck (Indianapolis, Ind.-Arsenal Technical) in the end zone, left the Army with an empty possession. Taking over at their own 20-yard line after the touchback, Roback’s pass intended for Creel was picked off by Army, giving the Black Knights the ball right back. The Black Knights cashed in on the EMU turnover, after backup quarterback A.J. Schurr completed a 49-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Bell. Beginning their drive from their own 25-yard line, runs by Jackson and Vann moved the chains for the Eagles. Breaking from the run game, Roback dropped back in the pocket on first down just across midfield. With time in the pocket, Roback threw across his body to freshman Eddie Daugherty (Mentor, Ohio-Mentor) for a 45-yard touchdown. Electing to run the kickoff out of the end zone, the Eagles’ special team swarmed the Army return man at the 18-yard line. On the next play, Ibe forced a fumble on the handoff that was scooped up by senior Ray Tillman (Auburn Hills, Mich.-Avondale). Wasting little time taking advantage of the extra possession, the Eagles handed off to Jackson on first down. With the offensive line winning the battle in the trenches, Jackson cut through a hole before bolting his way 27-yards untouched for his second touchdown of the game with 4:13 to play in the second quarter. After the Eagles scored two unanswered touchdowns to pull within a touchdown, 36-30, Army responded with a 10-yard touchdown run on the first play of the fourth quarter. Converting the two-point conversion, Army pushed their lead to 44-30. The EMU offense sputtered on the next possession, moving just 18 yards before punting away to the Black Knights. Starting from their own 20-yard line with 12:14 to play, Army chomped away on the game clock, moving 86 yards over nearly nine minutes before Schurr ran into the end zone on the quarterback keeper. Schurr’s touchdown returned the ball to the Eagles with 3:21 left on the clock and a 21-point deficit on the scoreboard. Despite outscoring Army 13-7 in the third quarter to pull within six, the Eagles’ offense was held scoreless for most of the fourth quarter. Vann’s touchdown run as time expired, ended the game 58-36 in favor of Army. Donning red, white, and blue jerseys as part of the “Washtenaw 100” game, the Eagles honored the men and women who serve our country in Saturday night’s game. The special uniforms were auctioned off following the game, with proceeds benefiting Washtenaw 100, a 40-year old organization of area business and government leaders whose mission is to support the families of active police officers and fire fighters who serve within Washtenaw County.

Eagles Downed, 58-36, in High Scoring Affair with Army West PointSenior Darius Jackson scored two touchdowns while leading the Eagles’ offense

Game Day StatisticsARMY WEST POINT 58EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 36Sept. 26, 2015 - Rynearson Stadium (6,513)

SCORING 1 2 3 4 FArmy West Point 15 14 7 22 58Eastern Michigan 3 14 13 6 36

Scoring Summary:FIRST QUARTER11:36 ARMY Joe Walker 63-yd. run; Connor Farley pass 2-pt. conversion good07:25 EMU Dylan Mulder 43-yd. field goal00:13 ARMY Edgar Poe 10-yd. pass from Ahmad Bradshaw; Daniel Growchowski PATSECOND QUARTER11:54 ARMY Aaron Kemper 56-yd. run; Daniel Growchowski PAT8:55 EMU Kris Strange 23-yd. pass from Brogan Roback; Dylan Mulder PAT3:27 ARMY John Trainor 5-yd. run; Daniel Growchowski PAT00:34 EMU Darius Jackson 15-yd. run; Dylan Mulder PATTHIRD QUARTER6:47 ARMY A.J. Schurr 1-yd. run; Daniel Growchowski PAT5:03 EMU Eddie Daugherty 45-yd. pass from Bro gan Roback; Failed 2-pt. conversion4:13 EMU Darius Jackson 27-yd. run; Dylan Mulder PATFOURTH QUARTER14:55 ARMY Drue Harris 10-yd. run; A.J. Schurr 2-pt. rush3:30 ARMY A.J. Schurr 8-yd. run; Daniel Growchowski PAT1:55 ARMY Drue Harris 27-yd. run; Daniel Growchowski PAT00:00 EMU Shaq Vann 2-yd. run

TEAM STATISTICS EMU ARMYFIRST DOWNS 24 29RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 25-193 71-556PASSING YDS (NET) 280 98Passes Comp-Att-Int 27-39-1 5-9-7TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 64-473 80-654Fumble Returns-Yards 2-0 1-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-9Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-74 3-47Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 1-21Punts (Number-Avg) 3-45.0 0-0Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-2Penalties-Yards 10-77 6-70Possession Time 18:42 41:18Third-Down Conversions 3 of 10 10 of 13Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 3 2 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 5-6Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-3 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: EMU: JACKSON, Darius 16-141; VANN, Shaq 6-35; ROBACK, Brogan 3-17; ARMY: Kemper, Aaron 13-147; Giachinta, Matt 13-88; Walker, Joe 5-86; Trainor, John 4-69; Schurr, A.J. 10-67; Harris, Drue 8-60;

PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 27-39-1-280; ARMY: Army-Schurr, A.J. 3-7-1-70; Bradshaw, Ahmad 2-2-0-28

RECEIVING: EMU: DAUGHERTY, Eddie 5-109; CREEL, Dustin 6-45; VANN, Shaq 8-37; GRAY, Aloyis 3-33; TUT-TLE, Cody 2-19; JACKSON, Darius 2-14; STRANGE, Kris 1-23; ARMY: Bell, DeAndre 2-67; Trainor, John 2-21;

TACKLES-FOR-LOSS: EMU: IBE, Great 1.5-4; BROWN, Anthony 1.0-3; MACLEAN, Luke 1.0-3; WILLIAMS Der-ric 1.0-2; ZAPPONE 1.0-1; TILLMAN, Ray 0.5-0; ARMY: ENGLAND, Rhyan 1.0-2; CARNEGIE, Chris 1.0-2; KING, Andrew 1.0-1; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: IBE, Great 7-6=13; BROWN, Mike 3-8=11; BROWN, Anthony 5-4=9; BECK, Jason 5-3=8; RACHWAL, Kyle 2-6=8; GIRALDO, Juan 5-2=7



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BATON ROUGE, La. (EMUEagles.com) – Despite a valiant effort put forth by the Eastern Michigan University football team, the Eagles fell 44-22 to the No. 9/8 ranked LSU Tigers in non-conference action at Tiger Stadium, Oct. 3. EMU held tough throughout the game despite entering it as major underdogs. The Eagles only trailed by six points at the half and by eight to start of the fourth quarter. Both the offense and defense put forth notable performances against the dynamic offense and defense of the Tigers. The EMU offense finished with 255 yards on the day, including 161 through the air and 94 on the ground. They controlled the tempo all-day, with the 31:31 to 28:29 advantage in the time of possession battle. They were also efficient in the red zone once again, converting all three opportunities. The defense matched the physicality of the Tigers, and were constantly in the backfield all game, finishing with five tackles for loss and two sacks. The Green and White were especially physical in the passing game, as they held the Tigers to just 80 yards through the air and broke up three passes. Individually for the Eagles, redshirt sophomore Brogan Roback (Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s Jesuit) guided the offense with 17-of-23 passing for 161 yards and one touchdown. On the ground, senior Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta) led the way with 19 carries for 66 yards and a score. Through the air, junior tight end Sam Browning (Escondido, Calif.-Escondido) had a career day with six catches for a career-high 87 yards. Defensively, senior Clay Dawson (Phoenix, Ariz.-Crestview College Prep) led the Eagles with a career-high 14 tackles, three of which were for a loss. He also recorded his second and third sacks on the season. Junior Nathan Adams (Crozier, Va.-Goochland) recorded a career high in stops, finishing second for EMU on the day with 10, including one for loss. LSU tailback Leonard Fournette became the first back in Southeastern Conference history to rush for at least 200 yards in three consecutive games with 233 yards and three touchdowns. The front-runner in the Heisman Trophy race ran for touchdowns of 3, 75 and 11 yards, raising his season TD total to 11. He also raised his season total to 864 yards, an average of 216.0 a game. The Eagles fall to 1-4 (0-1 MAC) with the setback, while the Tigers remain perfect, 4-0, on the season. The Tigers scored on their first two possessions of the game to jump out to a quick 14-0 lead. They would take the lead into the second quarter, but the Eagles would begin to rally. On the drive following the second touchdown, the Eagles pieced together a promising drive before they were halted by an LSU interception. LSU would not capitalize on the turnover as the EMU defense forced a three and out, highlighted by the sack by Dawson. The Green and White would continue to control the second quarter however, as on a burgeoning LSU drive, it held the Tigers to a field goal after a nice pass breakup in the end zone by sophomore Juan Giraldo (Gilbert, Ariz.-Mesquite). Following a field goal, LSU took a 17-0 lead. Then the Eagle offense came to life. The Green and White would put together an eight play, 58-yard drive to get on the board. The drive was highlighted by a 30-yard pass to Browning to put EMU in the red

zone. The drive was finished off by running back redshirt freshman Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams) on a six-yard rush to the outside. It was the Eagles’ first rushing touchdown against an SEC opponent since 2009. The Eagles were not done yet, as on the ensuing LSU drive, the defense got in on the action when on a sack opportunity, the ball was popped in the air and picked-off by defensive end Luke Maclean (Grand Blanc, Mich.- Grand Blanc-Pittsburgh), who returned it 13-yards to the LSU three yard-line. It was the first turnover committed by the Tigers on the 2015 season. The Eagles capitalized quickly on the excellent field position as two plays later, Jackson piled his way into the end zone and cut the Tiger lead to 17-14. It was Jackson’s fifth consecutive game with a touchdown, which ranks as the second longest streak in school history. The Tigers responded before the half with a field goal and took the 20-14 lead into halftime. LSU jumpstarted the second half as on the first play from scrimmage, they scored on a 75-yard rushing touchdown to extend the lead, 27-14. The Eagles continued to battle after the long score, holding the Tigers to only one more field goal in the third quarter before embarking on another impressive scoring drive. Highlighted by long plays on a 33-yard screen pass to Vann, as well as a 13-yard pass to Cody Tuttle (Newbury Park, Calif. -Westlake -Moorpark) , the Eagles capitalized on a 12-yard touchdown pass to senior Dustin Creel (Industry, Pa.-Western Beaver). The Eagles went for two on the point after touchdown and were successful on a trick play where freshman Eddie Daugherty (Mentor, Ohio-Mentor) threw a strike to Roback to cut the lead to 30-22 just before the fourth quarter. The Tigers attack proved to be too much for the Eagles in the fourth quarter as they pulled away with a pair of touchdowns including one on a pick six, to complete the 22-point victory.

Valiant Effort By Eagles Not Enough at #9 LSUEMU put up a valiant effort against one of the top teams in the country

Game Day StatisticsEASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 22#9/8 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY 44Oct. 3, 2015 -Tiger Stadium (102,321)

SCORING 1 2 3 4 FEastern Michigan 0 14 8 0 22Wyoming 14 6 10 14 44

Scoring Summary:FIRST QUARTER10:40 LSU L. Fournette 3 yd run; Trent Domingue PAT 07:18 LSU Brandon Harris 21 yd run; Trent Domingue PATSECOND QUARTER06:45 LSU Trent Domingue 26 yd field goal 02:48 EMU Shaq Vann 6 yd run; Dylan Mulder PAT 02:10 EMU Darius Jackson 1 yd run; Dylan Mulder PAT00:10 LSU Trent Domingue 45 yd field goal THIRD QUARTER14:48 LSU L. Fournette 75 yd run; Trent Domingue PAT 02:17 LSU Trent Domingue 22 yd field goal 00:52 EMU Dustin Creel 12 yd pass from Brogan Roback; Brogan Roback pass from E. DaughertyFOURTH QUARTER14:09 LSU L. Fournette 11 yd run; Trent Domingue PAT 12:37 LSU Deion Jones 26 yd interception return; Trent Domingue PAT

TEAM STATISTICS EMU LSUFIRST DOWNS 16 28RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 33-94 50-391PASSING YDS (NET) 161 80Passes Comp-Att-Int 17-24-3 4-14-0TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 57-255 64-471Fumble Returns-Yards 1-14 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1-2Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-149 2-48Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 3-26-1Punts (Number-Avg) 4-35.5 2-44.5Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-1Penalties-Yards 7-70 7-51Possession Time 31:31 28:29Third-Down Conversions 5 of 11 1 of 6Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-3 4-5 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-9 2-11

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: EMU: JACKSON, Darius 19-66-1; VANN, Shaq 4-32-1; ROBACK, Brogan 8-19; TUTTLE, Cody 1-(-2); TEAM 1-(-2); LSU: FOURNETTE, L. 26-233-3; WILLIAMS, Darrel 11-89; Guice, Derrius 3-34; HARRIS, Brandon 6-21-1; BROSSETTE, Nick 3-18; TEAM 1-(-1);

PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 17-24-3-161-1; LSU: HARRIS, Brandon 4-14-0-80-0

RECEIVING: EMU: BROWNING, Sam 6-87; TUTTLE, Cody 5-26; VANN, Shaq 3-30; CREEL, Dustin 2-10-1; DAUGH-ERTY, Eddie 1-8; LSU: JETER, Colin 1-28; DURAL, Travin 1-27; DUPRE, Malachi 1-19; GUICE, Derrius 1-6;

TACKLES-FOR-LOSS: EMU: DAWSON, Clay 3.0-18; TILL-MAN, Ray 1.0-5; Nathan Adams 1.0-2; MACLEAN, Luke 1.0-2 TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: DAWSON, Clay 3-11=14; AD-AMS, Nathan 1-9=10; TILLMAN, Ray 5-2=7; HOUSTON, Amos 4-3=7; MACLEAN, Luke 3-4=7; GIRALDO, Juan 3-3=6;



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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - Turnovers proved costly for the Eastern Michigan University football team Saturday, Oct. 10, as the Eagles fell 47-21 to the University of Akron (3-3; 1-1 MAC) in Mid-American Conference play at ‘The Factory’ at Rynearson Stadium. The Eagles (1-5; 0-2 MAC) managed 413 yards of total offense but a trio of turnovers kept them from capitalizing on possessions. Redshirt sophomore Brogan Roback (Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s Jesuit) paced the Eagles passing game, finishing 21-of-32 with 196 yards and three touchdowns, tying a career-high. Freshman Eddie Daugherty (Mentor, Ohio-Mentor) hauled in a career-high seven receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown, his third 100-plus receiving effort this season, while junior Sam Browning (Escondido, Calif.-Escondido) registered a touchdown along with four receptions for 66 yards. Senior Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta) led the Green and White rushing game with 24 carries for 112 yards, marking the third time this season he has eclipsed the century mark. Redshirt freshman Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams) added 55 yards on six carries to round out the Eagles’ ground game. Defensively, senior Great Ibe (Philadelphia, Pa.-Meade) totaled a game-high 16 tackles. Sophomore Jason Beck (Indianapolis, Ind.-Arsenal Technical) added nine tackles and redshirt sophomore Derric Williams (Lake Orion, Mich.-Lake Orion) led the team with 1.5 tackles for a loss. Starting their second drive just shy of midfield, the Zips ran back-to-back rushing plays to set the table for play action on third down. Faking the handoff, Akron’s Thomas Woodson dropped back and delivered a spiral down the sideline to Imani Davis. The 20-yard gain gave the Zips a first down and moved the chains. With a new set of downs, the Zips turned to the run game. After a 13-yard run by Woodson gave Akron a first down, Woodson split double coverage to slip a pass to Davis in the end zone. Mishandling the ensuing kickoff, the Eagles turned the ball over deep in their own territory. Recovering the fumble, Akron began their drive from the EMU 22-yard line. After the Eagles’ defense shut down the run on first down, Woodson dropped back throwing a pass to the corner of the end zone. Leaping up and over the EMU safety on the play, Jerome Lane came down with the catch to double Akron’s lead. Trailing 14-0 with five minutes to play in the opening quarter, the Eagles lined up at the line of scrimmage for their second drive of the game. Jackson opened the series with a 24-yard gain down the Akron sideline to build momentum in favor of the Eagles. The long run by Jackson set up Roback for success in the passing game on the next play. Dropping back, Roback hit junior Cody Tuttle (Newbury Park, Calif.-Westlake) and Browning for first downs to keep the Green and White’s drive alive. A diving catch by Browning in front of the EMU bench moved the Eagles into the red zone. On first and goal, the Eagles stuck with Roback and the passing game. Having completed seven of his first eight attempts to six different receivers, Roback stepped in under center. Taking the snap, Roback eluded a pair of pass rushers before finding redshirt sophomore Austin Stone (Palmyra, Va.-Fork Union Military Academy) on a quick route. A strong block by an EMU receiver gave Stone a clear path to the end zone for the Eagles first touchdown of the afternoon and the first of Stone’s career. After senior Dylan Mulder (Saline, Mich.-Saline) hit the point after, the Eagles trailed 14-7. Unfortunately for the Green and White, Akron came out firing back on the next drive. Spreading out the offense, the Zips capped a four-minute drive with a 39-

yard touchdown pass from Woodson to Lane. Registering his second touchdown of the game, Lane’s catch pushed the Eagles’ deficit to 21-7. Paced by Roback and the passing game, the Eagles responded on their next drive. After Roback hit Daugherty for a 21-yard gain, the Green and White turned to trickery for a big play. Dropping back on first down, Roback tossed a screen pass to Tuttle. Catching the pass behind the line of scrimmage, Tuttle aired out a 48-yard pass to Browning for an EMU first down. The play marked the longest pass by a non-quarterback for Eastern Michigan this season. After gaining another first down on a catch by Daugherty, the Eagles attempted to utilize Jackson and the running game but the Zips defense swallowed him up near the line of scrimmage on back-to-back plays. Hoping to catch the Akron defense on their heels, Roback faked a handoff to Jackson and surveyed the field. With a Zips pass rusher charging at him, Roback threw to Browning for the score, pulling EMU within a touchdown. Akron closed out the half with 19 unanswered points, sending the Eagles into the half, trailing 40-14. Deferring on the pregame coin toss, the Eagles began the second half with the ball. Starting the opening possession of the half from their own 25-yard line, the Eagles charged down field before turning the ball over on downs. Going for it on fourth and two, Vann was held up at the line of scrimmage. After an Akron touchdown extended the Zips lead, Daugherty showed off his versatility with a 39-yard kickoff return, allowing the Green and White to start their drive just shy of midfield. Vann opened the drive with an 11-yard carry before Roback hit senior Kris Strange (Pickerington, Ohio-Central) for a 6-yard gain. Facing third and short, Roback hit Daugherty in stride for a 41-yard touchdown with 3:49 to play in the third quarter. Unfortunately for the Eagles, Daugherty’s touchdown catch in the third quarter proved to be the last scoring play of the game for the Eagles as they fell, 47-21. Saturday’s conference match up marked the 95th homecoming at Eastern Michigan. As part of the festivities, EMU marching band alumni joined current band members on field for their pregame performance. Additionally, the 1965 EMU football team was honored during the fourth quarter.

Game Day StatisticsUNIVERSITY OF AKRON 47EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 21 Oct. 10, 2015 -Rynearson Stadium (5638)

SCORING 1 2 3 4 FAkron 14 26 7 0 47Eastern Michigan 7 7 7 0 21

Scoring Summary:FIRST QUARTER06:07 AKR Imani Davis 9 yd pass from T. Woodson; PAT 05:12 AKR Jerome Lane 22 yd pass from T. Woodson; PAT02:20 EMU Austin Stone 7 yd pass from B Roback; PATSECOND QUARTER12:44 AKR Jerome Lane 39 yd pass from T. Woodson; PAT10:36 EMU Sam Browning 2 yd pass from Roback; PAT07:55 AKR Conor Hundley 29 yd run; PAT07:24 AKR Blocked punt - safety02:29 AKR Robert Stein 39 yd field goal00:18 AKR Josh McNeil 1 yd pass from T. Woodson; PATTHIRD QUARTER05:05 AKR Conor Hundley 5 yd run; PAT03:49 EMU Eddie Daugherty 41 yd pass from B Roback; PAT

TEAM STATISTICS EMU AKRFIRST DOWNS 20 28RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 31-161 53-278PASSING YDS (NET) 252 222Passes Comp-Att-Int 24-35-1 14-22-0TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 66-413 75-500Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-13 1-25Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-68 3-84Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-(-2)Punts (Number-Avg) 3-24.0 4-41.2Fumbles-Lost 2-2 0-0Penalties-Yards 9-90 8-54Possession Time 23:28 36:32Third-Down Conversions 4 of 11 11 of 16Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 4 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-2 4-4Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-6 1-6

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: EMU: JACKSON, Darius 24-112-0; VANN, Shaq 6-55-0; AKR: HUNDLEY, Conor 17-119-2; ALEXANDER, Donnell 21-78-0; WOODSON, Thomas 10-72-0

PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 23-34-1-204-3; TUT-TLE, Cody 1-1-0-48-0 AKR: WOODSON, Thomas 14-22-0-222-4;

RECEIVING: EMU: DAUGHERTY, Eddie 7-107-1; BROWN-ING, Sam 4-66-1; VANN, Shaq 5-40-0; JACKSON, Dar-ius 3-13-0; STRANGE, Kris 2-10-0; TUTTLE, Cody 1-9-0; STONE, Austin 1-7-1; AKR: LANE, Jerome 4-104-2; DA-VIS, Imani 5-92-1; McNEIL, Josh 3-18-1; WOLF, Austin 1-9-0;

TACKLES-FOR-LOSS: EMU: WILLIAMS, Derric 1.5-4; MA-CLEAN, Luke 1.0-6; BROWN, Anthony 1.0-1; WILLIAMS, Jalen 0.5-0; AKR: COE, Rodney 1.5-5; BROWN, Jatavis 1.0-4; MONROE, Darryl 1.0-2; EVANS, Dylan 1.0-1; WIL-LIAMS, Brennan 1.0-1; GRICE, Cody 0.5-1 TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: EMU: IBE, Great 5-11=16; BECK, Jason 4-5=9; WILLIAMS, Jalen 3-4=7; ZAPPONE, Anthony 1-6=7; WILLIAMS, Derric 2-4=6; TILLMAN, Ray 3-3=6; AKR: EVANS, Dylan 5-5=10; BROWN, Jata-vis 5-4=9; MONROE, Darryl 1-6=7; COE, Rodney 1-5=6; CHEEK, Bryce 2-4=6

Football Falters in Homecoming Loss to AkronSenior Darius Jackson now has more than 1000 rushing yards for his career



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TOLEDO, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) - Despite taking an early lead, the Eastern Michigan University football team could not keep up with the high-powered offense of the University of Toledo Saturday, Oct. 17. Keyed by a 28-point second quarter, the No. 22/25 ranked Rockets claimed a 63-20 decision in EMU’s first Mid-American Conference road game of the season at the Glass Bowl. The game marked the return of redshirt sophomore quarterback Reginald Bell (Los Angeles, Calif.-Susan Miller Dorsey), who made his first start since the opener. He had missed the previous five games with an injury. He led the team offensively in his return, going 16-of-26 passing for 121 yards, while adding 28 yards on the ground. The rushing attack was paced by the running back duo of senior Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta) and redshirt freshman Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams). Jackson rushed for 113 yards, his fourth 100+ yard effort of the season. He also scored a pair of touchdowns, his 10th and 11th of the season. Vann meanwhile ran for 71 yards himself EMU finished with 253 total yards on the ground, out rushing the Rockets by 15 yards. Toledo came into the game only allowing 89 rushing yards per game. A pair of tight ends led the Eagles’ passing attack, with juniors Sam Browning (Escondido, Calif.- Escondido-Palomar C.C) going for 41 yards on two catches, and Cody Tuttle (Newbury Park, Calif.- Westlake Moorpark) catching eight passes for 60 yards. “I thought we came out playing really, really hard,” said EMU Head Coach Chris Creighton. “We weren’t able to convert in the red zone and kicked field goals instead of scoring touchdowns. We had two great drives, but ended up with six points. They drove and scored and went up 7-6 just like that. I don’t think he’s [Phillip Ely] been sacked all year, and we didn’t get to him today. They were able to make big plays throwing the ball.” Toledo’s offense racked up a season-high 611 yards, 373 in the air and 238 on the ground. Sophomore Cody Thompson (88 yards), junior Corey Jones (55 yards) and freshman Diontae Johnson (22 yards) all caught long TD passes from Phillip Ely in the third quarter. Junior Zach Yousey also caught a TD in the third quarter, a 14-yarder from sophomore QB Michael Julian. Junior tight end Michael Roberts caught a nine-yard TD in the second-quarter. The Eagles took the opening kickoff and, led by Bell, began to drive down the field. The drive was aided by a key third-down converting run from the redshirt sophomore quarterback, as well as a 30-yard pass to Browning. The drive stalled in UT territory, but Dylan Mulder (Saline, Mich.-Saline) booted a 51-yard field goal to take the early 3-0 lead. It was the second field goal of 50+ yards by Mulder this season, and just the third time in EMU history that a kicker has two or more field goals of 50+ yards. After forcing a Toledo punt on their first drive, EMU went on another long drive, with a majority of the yards coming on a 41-yard scamper from Vann. The drive stalled once again, this time in the UT redzone. Mulder would convert the kick and EMU took the 6-0 lead. EMU controlled the entire first quarter, outgaining the Rockets, 128-26, and controlling the time of

possession, 9:59-3:32. However, Toledo would control the second quarter on the scoreboard. The Rockets opened the second half by taking their first lead of the game on a nine-yard rushing touchdown. Later in the quarter, after a short punt by UT, EMU was set-up with good field position at the Rocket’s 40-yard line. Toledo’s defense would hold strong though, as they would intercept a Bell pass to squander any scoring opportunity for the Eagles. UT would turn that miscue into points, as nine plays later, Toledo scored on a nine-yard passing touchdown to extend the lead to 14-6. The lead would go to 21-6 with just under three minutes to play when, after a 90-yard run into the EMU redzone, a four-yard touchdown scamper gave the Rockets the 15-point lead. The Rockets were not done yet in the quarter. On a 54-yard EMU field goal attempt, the try was blocked and returned for a touchdown by Toledo. That play would give UT the 28-6 lead going into halftime. Despite the score, EMU were only outgained by 12 yards (246-234) in the first half, out rushing the Rockets 144-126 and recording one more first down (12-11). EMU also controlled the T.O.P with 18:04 to UT’s 11:56. The Rockets did not let up on the gas to begin the second half. UT would score on four consecutive drives to put the game at 56-6 before the start of the fourth quarter. Opening the fourth quarter, Jackson would score a 20-yard rushing touchdown to cut the score to 56-13. UT would respond with a touchdown of their own to put lead back at 50 points. Jackson would score again late in the quarter to wrap up the scoring and decide the final margin.

Football Falls on the Road to No. 22/25 ToledoQuarterback Reginald Bell Jr. returned to make his first start since week one

Game Day StatisticsEASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 20#22/25 UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO 63Oct. 17, 2015 - Glass Bowl (18,204)

SCORING 1 2 3 4 FEastern Michigan 6 0 0 14 20Toledo 0 28 28 7 63

Scoring Summary:FIRST QUARTER11:01 EMU Dylan Mulder 51 yd field goal 01:29 EMU Dylan Mulder 23 yd field goal SECOND QUARTER13:09 TOL Terry Swanson 9 yd run; Jameson Vest PAT 06:25 TOL M. Roberts 9 yd pass from Phillip Ely; Jameson Vest PAT02:52 TOL Kareem Hunt 4 yd run; Jameson Vest PAT 01:11 TOL Chase Murdock 45 yd blocked FG return; Jameson Vest PAT THIRD QUARTER13:25 TOL Corey Jones 55 yd pass from Phillip Ely; Jameson Vest PAT09:06 TOL Cody Thompson 88 yd pass from Phillip Ely; Jameson Vest PAT04:06 TOL Di. Johnson 22 yd pass from Phillip Ely; Jameson Vest PAT00:15 TOL Zach Yousey 14 yd pass from Michael Julian; Jameson Vest PATFOURTH QUARTER13:07 EMU Darius Jackson 21 yd run; Dylan Mulder PAT09:25 TOL D. Jones-Moore 21 yd run; Jameson Vest PAT 04:20 EMU Darius Jackson 3 yd run; Dylan Mulder PAT

TEAM STATISTICS EMU TOLFIRST DOWNS 23 23RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 46-253 29-238PASSING YDS (NET) 205 373Passes Comp-Att-Int 25-39-1 22-33-0TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 85-458 62-611Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-(-2) 1-7Kickoff Returns-Yards 9-130 4-71Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-39Punts (Number-Avg) 5-36.0 3-36.3Fumbles-Lost 3-1 3-1Penalties-Yards 6-45 6-46Possession Time 36:29 23:31Third-Down Conversions 9 of 20 7 of 12Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 2 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-2 4-4Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 4-18

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: EMU: JACKSON, Darius 18-113-2; VANN, Shaq 9-68; BELL, Reginald 13-28; BROWNING, Sam 1-22 ; LEWIS, Juwan 4-20; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 1-2 ; TOL: SWANSON, Terry 4-102-1; JONES-MOORE, D. 9-82-1; HUNT, Kareem 9-45-1;JULIAN, Michael 2-21; REMY, Marc 2-5; TEAM 2-(-4); ELY, Phillip 1-(-8);

PASSING: EMU: BELL, Reginald 16-26-1-121-0; ROBACK, Brogan 7-11-0-55-0; TOL: ELY, Phillip 18-27-0-327- 4; JU-LIAN, Michael 4-6-0-46-1;

RECEIVING: EMU: TUTTLE, Cody 8-60; DAUGHERTY, Ed-die 4 -12; BROWNING, Sam 2-41; ANN, Shaq 2-29; BAN-HAM, Blake 2-25; DAVIS, Kevin 2-14; JACKSON, Darius 2-(-3); STONE, Austin 1-20; CREEL, Dustin 1-4; FULLER, Izaiah 1-3; TOL: JONES, Corey 7-90-1; ROBERTS, M. 4-48-1; RUSSELL, Alonzo 3-43; THOMPSON, Cody 2-110-1; ZMOLIK, Alex 2-30; JOHNSON, Di. 1-22; YOUSEY, Zach 1-14-1; JOHNSON, Jon’Vea 1-13; REMY, Marc 1-3; TACKLES-FOR-LOSS: EMU: BROWN, Anthony 2.04-4; ADAMS, Nathan 1.0-8; GIRALDO, Juan 1.0-22 TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: IBE, Great 1-6=7; GIRADLO, Juan 6-0=6; ZAPPONE, Anthony 4-1=5; BECK, Jason 3-2=5;



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DeKALB, Ill. (EMUEagles.com) - Senior Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta) continued his chase of the single-season touchdown record with a pair of scores, but it was not enough as the Eastern Michigan University football team fell to Northern Illinois University, 49-21, Saturday, Oct. 24, at Huskie Stadium. The Eagles fall to 1-7 (0-4 MAC) on the season, while the Huskies improve to 5-3 (3-1 MAC). Redshirt sophomore quarterback Brogan Roback (Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s Jesuit) earned his sixth start of the season, returning to the lineup after not starting last week against Toledo. The righty finished the day with 26 completions on a career-high 43 passing attempts for 219 yards. Jackson led the rushing attack once again for the Eagles. He toted the ball 24 times for 101 yards, which was his fifth 100+ rushing effort of the season, as well as his third straight game of over 100 yards. Defensively, three Eagles registered sacks in the game. Senior Clay Dawson (Phoeniz, Ariz.-Crestview College Prep) got his fourth of the season, while junior Nathan Adams (Crozier, Va.-Goochland) registered his first career sack. Finally, redshirt sophomore Luke MacLean (Grand Blanc, Mich.-Grand Blanc) notched his fourth sack on the year as well. EMU now has 13 total sacks on the season The Huskies took the opening kickoff and methodically drove 72 yards in 17 plays for the first score of the game. After trading a couple of possessions, NIU struck again right before the end of the first quarter with a short touchdown pass to extend the lead to 14-0. NIU would score three more touchdowns in the second quarter to push the lead to 35-0. The first score came on a long, 14-play drive that took over five minutes, while the second was much quicker and scored in 1:15. The last came on two big plays, capped by a 53-yard rushing touchdown. EMU came out firing in the second half, breaking up the shutout almost midway through the third quarter. Following a long punt return by redshirt freshman

Blake Banham (St. Paul, Minn.-Derham Hall) to the NIU 15 yard line, Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams) punched in the score four plays later to get EMU on the board. It was his fifth rushing score of the season. The two teams would then go on to trade scores later in the third quarter. NIU’s came on another quick scoring drive that took less than a minute. EMU responded back with a long drive of its own, highlighted by a 22-yard pass to Eddie Daugherty. The score came on a 1-yard plunge from Jackson. The Eagles continued battling later in the fourth quarter, as they scored their third touchdown of the game on another short Jackson touchdown run to cut the score to 42-21. The score gave Jackson 12 TD’s on the ground this season and 13 total. He is just two short of the all-time single-season EMU record. NIU capped off the scoring on the day late in the game with a short touchdown run to seal the 49-21 victory.

Darius Jackson Scores Two Rushing TDs in Setback at NIUSenior Darius Jackson now has 13 touchdowns on the year

Game Day StatisticsEASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 21NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY 49Oct. 24, 2015 - Huskie Stadium (17,245)

SCORING 1 2 3 4 FEastern Michigan 0 0 14 7 21Northern Illinois 14 21 7 7 49

Scoring Summary:FIRST QUARTER09:34 NIU Juwam Brescacin 4 yd pass from Drew Hare; Christian Hagan PAT00:16 NIU Shane Wimann 4 yd pass from Drew Hare; Christian Hagan PATSECOND QUARTER07:57 NIU Joel Bouagnon 8 yd run; Christian Hagan PAT03:35 NIU Kenny Golladay 18 yd pass from Drew Hare; Christian Hagan PAT01:41 NIU Jordan Huff 53 yd run; Christian Hagan PATTHIRD QUARTER09:32 EMU Shaq Vann 1 yd run; Dylan Mulder PAT08:33 NIU TommyLee Lewis 39 yd pass from Drew Hare; Christian Hagan PAT04:42 EMU Darius Jackson 1 yd run; Dylan Mulder PATFOURTH QUARTER09:27 EMU Darius Jackson 2 yd run; Dylan Mulder PAT03:37 NIU D.J. Brown 6 yd run; Christian Hagan PAT

TEAM STATISTICS EMU NIUFIRST DOWNS 26 34RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 44-157 59-323PASSING YDS (NET) 219 267Passes Comp-Att-Int 26-43-1 24-38-0 TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 87-376 97-590Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 3-42 3-8Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-101 1-29 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-0Punts (Number-Avg) 8-35.5 7-29.7Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0Penalties-Yards 7-75 8-70Possession Time 28:07 31:53Third-Down Conversions 8 of 18 15 of 23Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-4 5-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-24 1-13

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: EMU: JACKSON, Darius 24-101-2; VANN, Shaq 16-52-1; BROWNING, Sam 1-5; ROBACK, Brogan 3-(-1) ; NIU: BOUAGNON, Joel 26-138-1 ; HUFF, Jordan 13-128-1; JONES, Marcus 4-23; HARE, Drew 11-19; BROWN, D.J. 2-8-1; WIMANN, Shane 1-5; LEWIS, Tommylee 1-5; GOLLADAY, Kenny 1-(-2); ;

PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 26-43-1-219-0; NIU: HARE, Drew 24-38-0-267-4;

RECEIVING: EMU: STRANGE, Kris 6-38; CREEL, Dustin 5-31; TUTTLE, Cody 4-44; VANN, Shaq 4-11; DAUGH-ERTY, Eddie 3-48; STONE, Austin 2-23; BROWNING, Sam 1-19; JACKSON, Darius 1-5; NIU: LEWIS, Tommylee 7-80-1; GOLLADAY, Kenny 6 -71-1; BOUAGNON, Joel 3-50; BRESCACIN, Juwan 3-30-1; MAXWELL, Desroy 2-16; WIMANN, Shane 2-9 -1; TURNER, Aregero 1-11; TACKLES-FOR-LOSS: EMU: DAWSON, Clay 2.0-6; WIL-LIAMS, Derric 2.0-4; MACLEAN, Luke 1.0-13; ADAMS, Nathan 1.0-6; GORDON, Tim 1.0-2; IBE, Great 1.0-1 TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: IBE, Great 12-2=14; BECK, Jason 9-1=10; MACLEAN, Luke 5-3=8; DAWSON, Clay 6-1=7; WILLIAMS, Derric 6-1=7; ADAMS, Nathan 5-2=7;



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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - A series of turnovers and miscues were too much for the Eastern Michigan University football team to overcome in a 58-28 Mid-American Conference loss to Western Michigan University under the lights Thursday, Oct. 29, at Rynearson Stadium in front of a national television audience. The Eagles were guilty of two interceptions, a pair of fumbles and a missed field goal. The Broncos took advantage of those Eagles’ mistakes with 24-points off turnovers to improve their record to 4-0 in MAC play, while EMU falls to 0-5 in the league. Redshirt sophomore Brogan Roback (Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s) directed the Eagles offense, completing 18-of-30 passes for 263 yards while adding three touchdowns and two interceptions. Senior Dustin Creel (Industry, Pa.-Western Beaver) hauled in five receptions for a team-high 82 yards and two touchdowns, while freshman Eddie Daugherty (Mentor, Ohio-Mentor) added three catches for 64 yards, including the Eagles’ longest play of the game at 48 yards. EMU’s ground game featured a two-headed monster in senior Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta) and redshirt freshman Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams). Jackson led the way with 17 carries for 95 yards, while Vann added 12 carries for 79 yards and one receiving touchdown. Defensively, senior Great Ibe (Philadelpia, Pa.-Meade-Concordia University) paced the Eagles with 10 total tackles. Ibe added a team-best two tackles for a loss, while totaling 11 yards. The Eagles relied heavily on the run in their first drive of the game, running the ball on five consecutive plays to open the game. Vann took a direct snap with the Green and White lined up in the Wildcat formation, resulting in a nine yard gain, to open the series for the Eagles before Jackson and Roback combined for a trio of long runs to put the Green and White in the redzone. Eastern capped an impressive opening drive with a shovel pass from Roback to Vann, who exploited a hole in the Broncos defense, bulldozing his way in for a touchdown. Vann’s 16-yard reception put the Eagles in front, 7-0, with 11:38 to play in the first quarter. The Broncos broke through a hole on the ensuing kickoff, putting them at the EMU 44-yard line to begin their drive, but a strong defensive stand by the Eagles held Western Michigan to a field goal. Attempting to hurdle a few Broncos on the kickoff, a Western Michigan helmet knocked the ball loose on the Eagles’ return, allowing Western to take over from the EMU 26-yard line. With the Broncos on the edge of the red zone, Ibe broke into the backfield, taking down the WMU running back for a loss of eight before Brown broke up a pass on third down. Facing fourth and seven, the Broncos elected to take the points, capitalizing on the Eagles’ turnover by way of a 41-yard field goal. A promising drive highlighted by an 11-yard and 22-yard run by Jackson, ended abruptly as Roback’s pass on third down was intercepted. As they did with the first EMU turnover, the Broncos cashed in on the Eagles’ miscue, charging downfield for a touchdown. The touchdown gave Western Michigan their first lead of the game, 13-7, with less than a minute to play in the first quarter. On their first drive of the second quarter, the Broncos charged into EMU territory, earning a fresh set of downs from the Eagles’ 17-yard line. On the heels of a 32-yard reception by Daniel Braverman, giving WMU first and goal, a strong goal line stand by the Eagles held the Broncos to a field goal. The 25-yard kick by Andrew Haldeman extended WMU’s lead to 16-7. The Eagles responded on their next drive, fueled by a 30-yard scamper from Vann and back-to-back runs

by Jackson. Taking a break from the rushing game, the Eagles turned to Roback. Scrambling in the pocket, Roback eluded the sack and fired a pass to the back of the endzone, connecting with Creel for the Eagles’ second touchdown of the contest. The score cut the Broncos lead to single-digits, 23-14, with less than a minute to play in the half. The Eagles opened the second half on a sour note, as WMU scored on their opening drive. Following their score, the Eagles promptly turned the ball over twice, resulting in consecutive touchdowns for the Broncos. However, EMU managed to put together a solid drive behind a long pass to Kris Strange (Pickerington, Ohio-Central) for 27 yards and a fourth down conversion. Eventually, Roback found Creel wide open, who scored from 41 yards out to cut the WMU lead to 44-21. On the following drive, a holding penalty on WMU brought back a long run, but the Broncos quickly responded with another long run that eventually led to a touchdown and increased the WMU lead to 51-21. On the Eagles’ next drive, Roback gunned a pass to Daugherty, who made an incredible diving catch to pick up 48 and put the Eagles into Bronco territory. A personal foul on WMU then brought EMU into the redzone, where Vann bulldozed his way to the one-yard line. However, senior Dylan Mulder’s (Saline, Mich.-Saline) field goal attempt missed wide left and the Eagles were left empty handed following their long drive. The Broncos then turned around and found the end zone on a long screen-pass, increasing their lead to 58-21. The Eagles added a touchdown to their total, late in the fourth quarter as Roback punched it from inside the five, bringing the score to 58-28. As part of the under the lights matchup, Eastern Michigan University gave current students a chance to win a free year of tuition. To be eligible, students needed to check in at Tailgate Town, download the My Eagle Rewards application, and attend the game. Freshman Alex Theisen and graduate student Dawud Ellayan, took the field halfway through the second quarter to participate in EMU’s Tution Toss. With one Swoop tossing for each participant, Theisen came out on top 6-4, earning the Saline, Mich. native a free year’s worth of tuition.

Turnovers Plague EMU in 58-28 Setback to Western MichiganBroncos post 24 points of turnover in the rivalry contest

Game Day StatisticsWESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 58EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 28Oct. 29, 2015 - Rynearson Stadium (3,534)

SCORING 1 2 3 4 FToledo 13 10 21 14 58Eastern Michigan 7 7 7 7 28

Scoring Summary:FIRST QUARTER11:38 EMU Shaq Vann 16 yd pass from Brogan Roback; Dylan Mulder PAT 09:16 WMU Andrew Haldeman 42 yd field goal 07:38 WMU Andrew Haldeman 41 yd field goal 00:46 WMU Jamauri Bogan 2 yd run; Andrew Haldeman PATSECOND QUARTER09:20 WMU Andrew Haldeman 20 yd field goal 01:47 WMU Jamauri Bogan 6 yd run; Andrew Haldeman PAT 00:58 EMU Dustin Creel 16 yd pass from Brogan Roback; Dylan Mulder PAT THIRD QUARTER14:24 WMU Jarvion Franklin 24 yd run; Andrew Haldeman PAT 11:04 WMU Jamauri Bogan 2 yd run; Andrew Haldeman PAT09:09 WMU Zach Terrell 31 yd run; Andrew Haldeman PAT04:59 EMU Dustin Creel 41 yd pass from Brogan Roback; Dylan Mulder PAT FOURTH QUARTER13:39 WMU Jamauri Bogan 12 yd run; Andrew Haldeman PAT 07:51 WMU Michael Henry 64 yd pass from Tom Flacco; Andrew Haldeman PAT03:14 EMU Brogan Roback 1 yd run; Dylan Mulder PAT

TEAM STATISTICS EMU WMUFIRST DOWNS 26 26RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 39-226 36-279PASSING YDS (NET) 263 316Passes Comp-Att-Int 18-30-2 18-24-0TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 69-489 60-595Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 11-184 5-131Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 2-25Punts (Number-Avg) 2-34.0 1-45.0Fumbles-Lost 3-2 1-0Penalties-Yards 3-20 3-27Possession Time 28:38 31:22Third-Down Conversions 4 of 11 3 of 8Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 2 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-4 5-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: EMU: JACKSON, Darius 17-95; VANN, Shaq 12-79; ROBACK, Brogan 9-41; BELL, Reginald 1-11; WMU: TERRELL, Zach 6-72-1; BOGAN, Jamauri 8- 6 4 - 3 ; FLACCO, Tom 3-57; FRANKLIN, Jarvion 12-47-1; BEL-LAMY, LeVante 7-42;

PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 18-30-2-263-3; WMU: TERRELL, Zach 17-23-0-252-0; FLACCO, Tom 1-1-0-64-1;

RECEIVING: EMU: CREEL, Dustin 5-82-2; VANN, Shaq 4-26-1; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 3-64; TUTTLE, Cody 2-43; STRANGE, Kris 2-33; STONE, Austin 1-8; BROWNING, Sam 1-7; WMU: DAVIS, Corey 7-105; BRAVERMAN, Dan-iel 5-78; HENRY, Michael 4-95-1; FRANKLIN, Jarvion 1-27; JOHNSON, Fabian 1-8; TACKLES-FOR-LOSS: EMU: IBE, Great 2.1-11; MACLEAN, Luke 0.5-1; BROWN, Anthony 0.5-1; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: IBE, Great 7-1=8; ADAMS, Nathan 6-1=7; BROWN, Anthony 5-2=7; BECK, Jason 4-1=5;



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OFXFORD, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) - The Eastern Michigan University football team had trouble getting the offense up to speed against the stout Miami University defense in a 28-13 defeat Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7, at Yager Stadium. The RedHawks’ pass rush ruled the day against a banged up EMU offensive line, recording a school record nine sacks on the day. The loss gives Miami (2-8) its first Mid-American Conference win on the season. Eastern continues its winless MAC schedule and falls to 1-9 on the season. Eastern was held to a season low in total yards, only mustering 192 including 103 on the ground and 89 in the air. Defensively the Eagles played tough forcing two turnovers on the day. Senior defensive end Clay Dawson (Phoenix, Ariz.-Crestview College Prep-Phoenix College) recorded his team-leading fifth sack in the game. Team tackles leader senior linebacker Great Ibe (Philadelphia, Pa.-Meade-Concordia) led the charge for EMU with a game-high 12 tackles. The game was highlighted by the leg of senior kicker Dylan Mulder (Saline, Mich.-Saline). He booted two field goals for EMU, the second of which was a school-record 55-yarder. It also tied the longest field goal in Yager Stadium history and the sixth longest field goal in the country this season.EMU’s previous long was 52 yards set on six previous occasions. Individually, EMU used a two-headed attack at quarterback with Brogan Roback (Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St. John’s Jesuit) getting the start but Reginald Bell Jr. (Los Angeles, Calif.-Susan Miller Dorsey) getting a majority of the snaps. The rushing attack was led by Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams) who ran for 62 yards on only six carries. Senior running back Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta) was held mostly in check with only 47 yards, however he did score his 14th touchdown on the season. That puts him one score behind tying the single season school record for touchdowns. Miami started with the ball and took the opening drive 75 yards to take the early 7-0 lead. On the next Miami drive, a pair of deep Miami passes were broken up with nice deflections by Juan Giraldo (Gilbert, Ariz.-Mesquite-Mesa C.C.) and then by Kyle Rachwal (Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East), to prevent MU touchdown opportunities. Following the big defensive plays, EMU drove into the RedHawk red zone before the home team thwarted an EMU scoring chance by forcing a fumble on a sack. Two drives later, Miami extended the lead 14-0 with a majority of the yards of the drive coming on the heels of a 77-yard run where the ball carrier was tripped up at the one yard line. Miami’s defense continued to hold EMU’s offense in check in the first half, when following the Eagles’ second consecutive three and out, Miami capitalized with a quick strike scoring drive on a 33-yard touchdown pass to push the lead to

21-0. A third consecutive three and out gave MU good field position, but the EMU defense would step up and force a fumble of their own on a Rachwal tackle. It was his first forced fumble of his career. The Eagles turned the turnover into points as after the drive stalled early in Miami territory; Mulder hit the 49-yard field goal to get EMU on the board 21-3. On the next MU drive, EMU recorded its second straight turnover, this time coming on an Anthony Brown (Iowa City, Iowa-West-Iowa Western C.C.) interception. It was the first pick of his career and the second for the Eagles this season. EMU could not turn this turnover into points, however, as the Miami pass rush stopped the EMU offense to take a 21-3 lead into the half. The Eagles came out firing in the second half as led by a 58-yard Vann run, the Eagles scored their first touchdown of the game on a two-yard Jackson touchdown run to cut the lead to 21-10. The RedHawks would hold steady though, as two drives after the EMU score, Miami extended the lead back to 18 with a six-play, 52-yard scoring drive.Early in the quarter, following a short punt that was almost blocked by EMU, the drive was ended after gaining just 20 yards, but the boot of Mulder put more points on the board for Eastern with his 55 yarder. Both defenses would hold steady for the rest of the quarter and keep the final tally at a 15 point win for Miami.

Mulder’s School Record 55-Yard Field Goal Not Enough Against MiamiRedHawks set a school-record with nine sacks in the contest

Game Day StatisticsEASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 13MIAMI UNIVERSITY 28Nov. 7, 2015 - Yager Stadium (12,756)

SCORING 1 2 3 4 FEastern Michigan 0 3 7 3 13Miami 7 14 7 0 28

Scoring Summary:FIRST QUARTER11:23 MIA Gus Ragland 9 yd run; K. Patterson PATSECOND QUARTER14:27 MIA Alonzo Smith 1 yd run; K. Patterson PAT10:25 MIA Jared Murphy 33 yd pass from Billy Bahl; K. Patterson PAT04:08 EMU Dylan Mulder 49 yd field goalTHIRD QUARTER12:17 EMU Darius Jackson 2 yd rush; Dylan Mulder PAT04:46 MIA Jared Murphy 12 yd pass from Gus Ragland; K. Patterson PATFOURTH QUARTER12:24 EMU Dylan Mulder 55 yd field goal

TEAM STATISTICS EMU MIAFIRST DOWNS 10 21 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 39-103 47-291PASSING YDS (NET) 89 150Passes Comp-Att-Int 7-20-1 13-18-1 TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 59-192 65-441Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 1-7Punt Returns-Yards 1-4 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-87 0-0Interception Returns-Yards 1-15 1-7Punts (Number-Avg) 7-44.4 5-30.8Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-1Penalties-Yards 9-54 4-30Possession Time 24:41 35:19Third-Down Conversions 5 of 16 6 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-2 3-4Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-9 9-72

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: EMU: VANN, Shaq 6-62; JACKSON, Darius 17-47-1; BELL, Reginald 12-25; ROBACK, Brogan 4-(-31); MIA: SMITH, Alonzo 20-93-1; THOMAS, Maurice 2-80; YOUNG, Kenny 9-52; RAGLAND, Gus 5-42-1; McINNIS, S. 7 -22; BAHL, Billy 3-4; TEAM 1-(-2);

PASSING: EMU: BELL, Reginald 5-13-1-59-0; ROBACK, Brogan 2-7-0-30-0; MIA: BAHL, Billy 10-14-1-119-1; RAGLAND, Gus 3-4-0-31-1;

RECEIVING: EMU: TUTTLE, Cody 2-37; STRANGE, Kris 2-19; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 1-15; CREEL, Dustin 1-14; JACKSON, Darius 1-4; MIA: MURPHY, Jared 7-91-2; MARTIN, Sam 2-33; YOUNG, Kenny 2-16; SMITH, Alonzo 1-7; SMITH, Ryan 1-3; TACKLES-FOR-LOSS: EMU: IBE, Great 2.5-4; DAWSON, Clay 1.0-7; TILMAN, Ray 1.0-3; RACHWAL, Kyle 1.0-2; ADAM, Nathan 1.0-2; BROWN, Mike 1.0-1; PICKETT, Jay-len 1.0-1; POWEL, Deshai 1.0-1; BROWN, Anthony 0.5-2; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: IBE, Great 5-7=12; RACHW-AL, Kyle 5-2=7; GIRALDO, Juan 5-2=7; DAWSON, Clay 4-3=7;



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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team played host to the University of Massachusetts, Saturday, Nov. 14, in their last home game of the 2015 season at “The Factory” at Rynearson Stadium. Starting out strong, the Eagles (1-10, 0-7 MAC) faded eventually falling, 28-17, at the hands of the Minutemen (2-8, 1-5 MAC) in the final home game for 10 EMU seniors. Redshirt sophomore Brogan Roback (Toledo, Ohio-St. John’s Jesuit) led the Eagles balanced passing attack, completing 26-of-42 passes for 260 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Dustin Creel (Industry, Pa.-Western Beaver) caught a team and season-high 10 receptions, totaling 97 yards and a touchdown while freshman Eddie Daugherty (Mentor, Ohio-Mentor) hauled in three catches for 39 yards and a score. Senior Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta) led the Eagles’ run game, recording 15 carries for a total of 55 yards, bringing his season total to 996 yards. Defensively, senior Great Ibe (Philadelphia, Pa.-Meade) recorded a team-high 21 tackles (9 solo, 12 assists), highlighted by two tackles for a loss, as well as a sack. With 21 total tackles, Ibe tied a career-high in his final game at home. Redshirt freshman Kyle Rachwal (Lapeer Mich.-Lapeer East) added a career-high 14 tackles (6 solo, 8 assists) of his own, including 2.5 tackles for a loss. Forcing the Minutemen into a three-and-out on their first possession, the Eagles took over with good field position. Beginning their first drive of the game from their own 40-yard line, the Green and White relied on the run game. Four carries and a 10-yard reception by Creel put the Eagles well within senior Dylan Mulder’s (Saline, Mich.-Saline) range. Facing fourth and long, Mulder trotted out and split the uprights from 51.-yards out to put Eastern Michigan in front, 3-0. UMass opened their next drive with a 47-yard pass down the sideline, putting the Minutemen in the redzone. Despite a strong stance from the EMU defense, a fourth-down conversion put UMass inside the 10-yard line with a fresh set of downs. Inching their way towards the endzone, UMass’ Marquis Young ran it in from two yards out, giving the Minutemen a 7-3 edge with just over seven minutes to play in the first half. A four-yard sack by Rachwal on third down and long halted the Minutemen on their next drive. The stellar defensive play by Rachwal left UMass with a field goal attempt that ultimately hooked wide of the uprights.Opening the second quarter of play inside EMU territory, UMass’ Blake Frohnapfel completed a 39-yard touchdown pass to Tajea Sharpe, making the score 14-3 in favor of the Minutemen. Following a three-and-out by the Eagles on the next possession, a 43-yard rush put the Minutemen in striking distance once again. Dropping back in the pocket, Frohnapfel looked to the endzone but instead of connecting with his own receiver, EMU freshman Devon Russell (Elkton, Md.-Eastern Christian) pulled down the first interception of his career. Russell’s interception in the endzone kept the Minutemen from extending their lead and more importantly, shifted momentum in favor of the Green and White. Looking to cash in on the UMass turnover, the Eagles drove down the field thanks to a balanced attack. Jackson turned in timely rushes, setting up Roback for success in the air. Fittingly, a four-yard rush by Jackson placed the Eagles at the UMass 10-yard line on second down. With the run game going strong, a play-action pass by Roback to Daugherty gave the Eagles their first touchdown of the afternoon. The 10-yard touchdown reception, brought the Eagles within four, 14-10 with 6:45 to go in the second quarter. Roback and the aerial attack of the Green and White fueled the Eagles on their next drive. On the cusp of the redzone, Roback completed a pass to junior Sam Browning (Escondido, Calif.-Escondido), capping a 7-of-10 drive by the Toledo, Ohio product. Pulling down the

catch in traffic, the ball was knocked loose and recovered by the Minutemen, bringing the Eagles’ promising drive to an abrupt halt. Coming out of halftime trailing 14-10, the Eagles received the kickoff but failed to move the chains. UMass drove down field on their first possession of the half, punching it in from one yard out to extend their lead to 21-10 with 7:42 to play in the third quarter. Redshirt freshman Blake Banham’s (St. Paul, Minn.-Cretin) 33-yard kickoff return allowed the Eagles to start their ensuing drive from their own 38-yard line. A six yard rush by Jackson was followed by a seven yard reception by Creel moved the Eagles across midfield. Unable to move the chains and notch another first down, Head Coach Chris Creighton sent Mulder out to attempt a 44-yard field goal. Kicking into the wind, Mulder pushed the kick wide to the right. Coming away without points, the Eagles faced an 11 point deficit with 4:23 to play in the third quarter. Despite a strong goal-line stand by Eastern Michigan, the Minutemen elected to go for it on fourth down from the one-yard line where Jamal Wilson carried it into the endzone. The rushing touchdown extended the UMass lead to 28-10 with 13:03 to play. Banham continued to shine in the return game, taking the ensuing kickoff out to the EMU 35-yard line, his second return of 30-or-more yards in the game. Fueled by the arm of Roback, the Eagles’ offense was rolling before an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against EMU killed their momentum. Facing fourth and long, the Eagles elected to attempt a 49-yard field goal but the kick missed wide left. The Eagles pushed their point total to 17 with 2:58 to play in the game after Roback and a balanced passing game moved the chains down field. Completing passes to five different receivers, Roback capped the drive with his second touchdown pass of the game. Stepping away from pressure, Roback fired a pass through traffic to Creel in the back of the endzone. The touchdown pulled the Eagles within two scores, 28-17, with less than three minutes left in the game. UMass recovered the Eagles onside kick attempt before running out the clock and handing the Eagles a 28-17 setback. Closing out the home portion of the 2015 schedule, Saturday afternoon’s contest marked both Senior Day and Fan Appreciation Day at Rynearson. In total, the Eagles celebrated and recognized the careers of 10 seniors.

Eagles Fade in Senior Day Loss to UMassSenior Great Ibe tied a career-high with 21 tackles in the loss

Game Day StatisticsMASSACHUSETTS UNIVERSITY 28EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 17Nov. 14, 2015 - Rynearson Stadium (2,759)

SCORING 1 2 3 4 FUMASS 7 7 7 7 28Eastern Michigan 3 7 0 7 17

Scoring Summary:FIRST QUARTER11:34 EMU Dylan Mulder 51 yd field goal07:18 UMASS Marquis Young 2 yd run; Logan Laurent PATSECOND QUARTER14:13 UMASS Tajae Sharpe 39 yd pass from Blake Frohnapfel; Logan Laurent PAT06:45 EMU Eddie Daugherty 10 yd pass from Brogan Roback; Dylan Mulder PATTHIRD QUARTER07:42 UMASS Jamal Wilson 1 yd run; Logan Laurent PATFOURTH QUARTER13:03 UMASS Jamal Wilson 1 yd run; Logan Laurent PAT2:58 EMU Dustin Creel 4 yd pass from Brogan Roback; Dylan Mulder PAT

TEAM STATISTICS EMU MIAFIRST DOWNS 24 23 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 57-330 26-59PASSING YDS (NET) 109 256Passes Comp-Att-Int 20-10-1 43-27-0 TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 77-439 69-315Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 2-15 1-10Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-48 3-86Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-0Punts (Number-Avg) 3-43.0 4-44.8Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1Penalties-Yards 6-56 6-47Possession Time 34:35 25:25Third-Down Conversions 8 of 16 3 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 2 1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-5 2-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-16 2-13

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: EMU: JACKSON, Darius 15-55; VANN, Shaq 4-2; ROBACK, Brogan 7-2; UMASS: Young, Marquis 30-155; Wilson, Jamal 18-125; Long, Elgin 1-43; Frohnap-fel, Blake 3-14; Porter, Jackson 1-9; Sharpe, Tajae 1-(-3); TEAM 2-(-4); Comis, Ross 1-(-9);

PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 26-42-0-260-2; VANN, Shaq 1-1-0-(-4)-0.; UMASS: Frohnapfel, Blake 10-20-1-109; Comis, Ross 0-0-0-0.

RECEIVING: EMU: CREEL, Dustin 10-97; BROWNING, Sam 5-53; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 3-39; VANN, Shaq 3-27; TUTTLE, Cody 2-22; STRANGE, Kris 1-12; JACKSON, Dari-us 1-5; STONE, Austin 1-5; BELL, Reginald 1-(-4); UMASS: Sharpe, Tajae 4-67; Long, Elgin 2-16; Custis, Sharif 1-14; Mills, Rodney 1-7; Wilson, Jamal 1-5; Young, Marquis 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): IBE, Great 9-12; RACHWAL, Kyle 6-8; BROWN, Anthony 1-9; BECK, Jason 2-5; TILLMAN, Ray 1-6; BROWN, Mike 1-5; GIRALDO, Juan 3-2; WILLIAMS, Derric 1-3; PACE, DaQuan 2-1; FIGUEROA, Kwanii 1-1; WILLIAMS, Jalen 1-1; ADAMS, Nathan 0-2; WILLIAMS, Ross 0-2; LEWIS, Juwan 1-0; MACK, Tyrie 1-0; GOR-DON, Tim 1-0; JACKSON, Darius 1-0; BROWNING, Sam 1-0; MACLEAN, Luke 0-1; DAWSON, Clay 0-1; RUSSELL, Devon 0-1.



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MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Despite giving Central Michigan University all they could handle in the final game of the 2015 season, the Eastern Michigan University football team (1-11, 0-8 MAC) dropped a heartbreaker, 35-28, Friday, Nov. 27, in Mid-American Conference action at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. It was senior running back Darius Jackson leading the way in his final EMU game. He finished with 15 carries for 93 yards, his eighth game of 90+ rushing yards this season. The Sparta, Ill. also scored two more touchdowns in the game, breaking the single-season EMU record for scores in a season with 16 TD’s. With the 93 yards, Jackson went for over 1,000 in the 2015 season, becoming the first tailback to accomplish this feat since Bronson Hill in 2013, and was just the 13th all-time to do it for the Eagles. He finished with 1,089 yards on the season, which was the 10th most in a single season in EMU history. Jackson also wrapped up his career as the 14th all-time leading rusher with 1,597 yards. Redshirt sophomore Brogan Roback guided the offense to the tune of 17-of-34 passing for 206 yards and two touchdowns. His favorite target was redshirt freshman Shaq Vann out of the backfield, as the running back finished with a team high six catches for 42 yards. As was typical all season, EMU completed passes to seven different receivers. Defensively, three players tied in tackles with eight stops, including senior linebacker Great Ibe, who had six solo and a tackle for loss. The Philadelphia, Pa. native wrapped up his EMU career as the 11th all-time tackler in EMU history with 326 tackles. Despite being heavily outgained in the contest, EMU was able to keep pace with two turnovers, converting them into 14 of their points. The Eagles finished with 331 yards of total offense, 114 on the ground and 217 through the air. The EMU defense held tight on the opening drive of the contest, forcing a quick CMU three-and-out. After a short punt set up the Eagles with good field position, Eastern Michigan drove 60 yards in 11 plays to take the early 7-0 lead. Roback was a perfect 5-of-5 on the drive for 49 yards, capping it off with a six-yard touchdown pass to junior tight end Sam Browning. It was Browning’s third TD reception of the season. Both teams went on to trade punts in the first quarter, and EMU took the 7-0 lead into the second quarter. On a drive that spanned the end of the first and entered the second quarter, CMU converted on a couple long third downs to advance into EMU territory for the first time in the game. The defense would tighten up however, forcing a 47-yard field goal, which would bounce off the upright and keep the Chippewas off the board. After taking over on the miss, the first play from scrimmage was a Jackson eight yard rush to put him over 1,000 yards on the season. There was little fanfare for the accomplishment though, as three plays later EMU would turn the ball over on a fumbled running back screen pass. The Chippewas turned the miscue into points four plays later on a 5-yard touchdown run to even the score at seven apiece. After a quick three and out by EMU on their next drive, CMU set up for another drive at their own 26 yard line midway through the quarter. On the first play from scrimmage, a Cooper Rush pass was intercepted over the middle by redshirt freshman linebacker Kyle Rachwal, and returned 35 yards the other way to put EMU back on top 14-7. It was the first pick six for the Eagles since 2012, when Pudge Cotton returned an INT 28 yards for a score against Purdue, Sept. 15. The Chips were quick to respond after the turnover. After converting on another third and long, this time a 38-yard pass to put CMU back into Eagle territory, they would get the ball all the way down to the EMU goal line. The Eagle defense stepped up once again, forcing yet another CMU turnover when Ibe crushed the CMU ball carrier at the line, jarring the ball loose. Redshirt sophomore Luke Maclean scooped the ball up and began to rumble down the field before being chased down at the EMU 47 yard line. On a 29-yard strike to Browning, the Eagles were set up in Chippewas territory. Three short passes later; EMU was set up first and goal near the end of the quarter. On second and goal, Roback dumped off a screen to Jackson, who took it in for the score, extending the lead to 21-7. Getting the ball back with less than a minute to go in the first half, CMU started things off slinging the ball around as they attempted to get a quick score before the half, completing five straight passes to reach EMU territory. The defense would not yield once again, forcing another CMU field goal attempt, this time from 40 yards away. This try would sail wide right and Eastern took the 21-7 lead into the locker room. Despite receiving the opening kickoff of the half, EMU could not do anything with it, going a quick three and out. Following the punt, CMU struck quickly on the first play from scrimmage on a

63-yard touchdown pass to cut EMU’s lead to 21-14. CMU’s defense held strong on the next EMU possession, forcing another quick punt. CMU went back to work, quickly finding themselves back in EMU territory. For the third time in the game, EMU’s defense held strong in their zone, and this time forced a turnover on downs as CMU opted to not their third field goal after missing the first two. Three possessions later, after EMU’s fourth short drive of the half, CMU caught their first break of the game, blocking a punt deep in EMU territory. After setting up shop at the Eagle 13 yard line, the Chips would tie the game at 21 with a three-yard rushing touchdown. EMU finally found offense after the CMU score, converting a third and long on a 61-yard pass to redshirt sophomore Austin Stone (Palmyra, Va.-Fork Union Military Academy). However, EMU would not get the opportunity to do anything with it as on the run down the sideline, Stone was stripped by the CMU defense for the second turnover of the game by the Eagles. CMU would turn that turnover into their first lead of the game, as they grinded out a seven play, 78-yard drive to take a 28-21 advantage. The lead was short lived for the Chips, as after an unsportsmanlike penalty and a 32-yard return from freshman Eddie Daugherty (Mentor, Ohio-Mentor), the Eagles were set-up at midfield. On the very next play, Jackson ran the record-breaking score 49 yards to the house to tie the ball game back up at 28. The tie was also short lived, as CMU struck right back on a 67-yard touchdown pass to retake the one score lead. The TD capped a 28-7 third quarter between the two teams, as the score read 35-28 entering the final period. Three of the scores came in just 34 seconds of game time. Both offenses significantly cooled in the final frame, as both had extended drives that stalled with no points. The two drives almost took half of the final quarter before EMU got the ball back to start their second. On that drive, more significant time was chewed off the clock, but the Eagles failed to anywhere with it. After a first down on a third down conversion, the drive was extended after a failed third down conversion on a late hit out of bounds. On a third, third down conversion try, a long pass down the sidelines complete to Jackson was called back on a holding penalty. CMU held on the fourth third down try, and forced the EMU punt with about four minutes remaining in the game. The Eagles would give themselves one last crack at it though, after holding CMU to a punt, EMU took over at their own 44-yard line with 1:33 remaining. The Eagles would rattle off four straight incomplete passes though, turning the ball over and ending the game with the seven point defeat.

Jackson Sets TD Mark as Football Drops Heartbreaker to CMUSenior Darius Jackson broke the single-season touchdown record in the contest

Game Day StatisticsEASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 28CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 35Nov. 27, 2015 - Kelly/Shorts Stadium (8,049)

SCORING 1 2 3 4 FEastern Michigan 7 14 7 0 28Central Michigan 0 7 28 0 35

Scoring Summary:FIRST QUARTER09:47 EMU Sam Browing 6 yd pass from Brogan Roback; Dylan Mulder PATSECOND QUARTER09:12 CMU Romello Ross 5 yd run; Brian Eavey PAT 06:01 EMU Kyle Rachwal 35 yd interception return; Dylan Mulder PAT 00:57 EMU Darius Jackson 6 yd pass from Brogan Roback; Dylan Mulder PATTHIRD QUARTER13:47 CMU Romell Ross 63 yd pass from Cooper Rush; Brian Eavey PAT05:11 CMU Romello Ross 3 yd run; Brian Eavey PAT01:20 CMU Romello Ross 17 yd run; Brian Eavey PAT 01:04 EMU Darius Jackson 49 yd run; Dylan Mulder PAT 00:46 CMU Corey Willis 67 yd pass from Cooper Rush; Brian Eavey PAT

TEAM STATISTICS EMU CMUFIRST DOWNS 15 26 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 32-93 35-175PASSING YDS (NET) 227 408Passes Comp-Att-Int 19-36-0 26-40-1 TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 68-320 75-583Fumble Returns-Yards 1-48 1-17Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 3-20Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-87 3-37 Interception Returns-Yards 1-35-1 0-0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 8-36.5 5-33.2Fumbles-Lost 3-2 1-1Penalties-Yards 9-55 11-105 Possession Time 26:08 33:52 Third-Down Conversions 2 of 15 4 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 2 0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-2 3-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-2 1-5

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: EMU: JACKSON, Darius 15-82-1; ROBACK, Brogan 7-13; DAUGHERTY, Eddie 3-8; Team 1-(-2); BELL, Reginald 2-(-5); VANN, Shaq 4-(12); CMU: WALKER, Mar-tez 17-119; ROMELLO, Ross 7-34-3; HAYES, Jahray 5-12; CHAPMAN, Mark 1-9; RUSH, Cooper 3-4; Team 2-(-3);

PASSING: EMU: ROBACK, Brogan 17-34-0-206-2; BELL, Reginald 2-2-0-21-0; CMU: RUSH, Cooper 25-39-1-391-2; KROLL, Jesse 1-1-0-17-0;

RECEIVING: EMU: VANN, Shaq 7-56; BROWNING, Sam 4-50-1; TUTTLE, Cody 2-10; CREEL, Dustin 2-17; DAUGH-ERTY, Eddie 2-9; STONE, Austin 1-69; JACKSON, Darius 1-6-1; CMU: CHAPMAN, Mark 6-6; RICE, Anthony 5 - 2 5 ; McCORD, Ben 4 -100; WALKER, Martez 3-11; WILLIS, Corey 2-80-1; KROLL, Jesse 2-21; ROSS, Romello 1-63; CONKLIN, Tyler 1-25; CROUCH, Zach 1-13; HAYES, Jah-ray 1-9; TACKLES-FOR-LOSS: EMU: RACHWAL, Kyle 3.0-6; MA-CLEAN, Luke 2.3-3; BROWN, Mike 1.0-4; IBE, Great 1.0-1; TACKLES: EMU LEADERS: RACHWAL, Kyle 7-1=8; BECK, Jason 7-1=8; IBE, Great 6-2=8; TILLMAN, Ray 4-2=6; GIRALDO, Juan 5-0=5;



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2016 Recruiting Class Bios

Name Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown-High School-Previous School

Vincent Calhoun S 5-11 171 Fr.-Fr. Middletown, Ohio-Middletown

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Middletown High School in Middletown, Ohio...Played under Head Coach Chris Wells as a Middie...Ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals and a two-star by Scout while being named as one of the top 100 Prospects in the state of Ohio by JJHuddle...Picked up first team all-district and all-conference accolades as a senior...Led the Middies in tackles for three years as well as being named the team’s Player of the Year in each of his final two seasons...In 2015, recorded 108 tackles, eight pass breakups, four tackles-for-loss, three recovered fumbles, a forced fumble and an interception...Also rushed for 493 yards on offense and had 105 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns...Averaged 44.4 yard per kickoff return...Against Lima Senior, ran for 134 yards and three scores on 19 carries, 122 of those yards came before halftime...Was a special mention all-state and first-team all-district selection as a junior...Invited to the North-South All-Star game...In 2014, had 102 tackles, three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and three interceptions...PERSONAL: Son of Vincent Calhoun Jr. and Jessica Wright.

Rashon Davis DB 5-11 165 Fr.-Fr. Saint Louis, Mo.-Christian Brothers College

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Christian Brothers College High School in Saint Louis, Mo...Played under Head Coach Scott Pingel as a Cadet...Ranked No. 23 on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Super 30 list of college prospects...Finished with 49 career stops and four interceptions...Team finished 13-1 in 2015 with a trip to the playoffs...As a senior, posted 27 tackles including 2.5 tackles-for-loss and a pair of interceptions...Part of a defense that was among the best in the state as CBC won its first state championship...PERSONAL: Son of Frances Davis.

Jake Donnellon OL 6-5 280 Fr.-Fr. Ann Arbor, Mich.-Gabriel Richard

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor, Mich...Played under Head Coach Mike Girskis as a member of the Fighting Irish...Is the first player out of a Washtenaw County high school to commit to EMU since 2008...Ranked as a two-star prospect by 24/7 Sports, Rivals and Scout...Named to the 2015 Ann Arbor Dream Team after not allowing a sack all season...Played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 9, 2016...As a junior was a co-captain and made the All-Catholic League as well as picking up honorable mention Detroit News All-Metro West honors...Was also all-state in track and field with a fifth-place finish in shot put...PERSONAL: Full name: Jacob Michael Donnellon...Son of Lawrence and Karen Donnellon...Has five brothers, Kevin, Adam, Nathan, Sean and Zak, and two sisters, Grace and Sarah...Nursing major.

Clayton Dryfuse DE 6-4 235 Fr.-Fr. Tiffin, Ohio-Columbian

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Columbian High School in Tiffin, Ohio...Played under Head Coach Brian Colatruglio as a member of the Tornadoes...Earned two varsity letters and was team captian as a senior...Earned first-team all-conference honors and was named second team All-Northwest Ohio by the Associated Press...Recorded 49 tackles, four sacks, recovered two fumbles and blocked a kick as a senior...Also lettered two seasons in basketball... PERSONAL: Full name: Clayton Michael Dryfuse...Son of Jim and Cathy Dryfuse...Has one brother, Derek and one sister, Abby...Aviation Flight Technology Major

Ohaji Hawkins CB 6-2 166 Fr.-Fr. Winter Haven, Fla.-Winter Haven

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Winter Haven High School in Winter Haven, Fla....Played under Head Coach Charles Tate as a Blue Devil...Ranked as a three-star recruit by 24/7 Sports and a two-star by ESPN and Scout...Named one of the top five college prospects in his county by The Ledger, playing as both a corner and a free safety...Played for Winter Haven’s varsity squad since he was a freshman...Recorded a handful of interceptions as a junior...Also plays basketball and track...PERSONAL: Son of Johnny Hawkins and Terrale McRae...Grandson of Barbra Cambell.



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Joe Keels DE 6-3 265 Sr.-Sr. Kenosha, Wis.-Bradford-Highland CC-Nebraska

NEBRASKA: Saw reserve action in 2014, played in five games, seeing action in the first three games, and also against Illinois and Rutgers...Had an unassisted tackle at Fresno State...Earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the Spring of 2014...HIGHLAND CC: Ranked as one of the top five defensive linemen in the junior college ranks by 24/7 Sports...Played for Head Coach Ryan Held at Highland (Kan.) Community College in 2013...Had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks in nine games, helping Highland to a 6-4 record...Was a second-team All-Jayhawk League selection at defensive end...ROCHESTER C.C.: Starred at Rochester (Minn.) College in 2012, recording 12.5 sacks...NORTH DAKOTA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE: Began his college career at the North Dakota College of Science in 2011, but sat out as a medical redshirt...hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wis....Helped his team to a trip to the Division 1 state semifinals as a senior in 2010...Made 65 tackles, including eight sacks...Spent his first three years of high school at Mt. Zion (Ill.) High School...PERSONAL: Son of Reynell Jones-Gray.

Jimmy Leatiota OL 6-3 290 So.-So. San Jose, Calif.-Wilcox-College of San Mateo

College oF san Mateo: Played for Head Coach Bret Pollack as a Bulldog...Named first team All-Bay 6 Conference as a freshman...hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, Calif...Played under Head Coach Dan Brown as a Charger...Earned three varsity letters and captained the team all three years as well...Was named a Literacy Classic All-Star and Wedemyer All Star...Team went 9-2 his senior season en-route to a conference title...In his final year, was named the most valuable lineman in the SCVAL De Anza Division after he helped pave the way for a running game that generated an average of 380.9 yards per contest...PERSONAL: Full name: Jimmy Leatiota...Son of Ossie Satele...Has two brothers, Issac and Jeremiah, and four sisters, Samantha, Shayna, Delphina and Faith..Engineering major.

Tyler Lyle LB 6-0 210 Fr.-Fr. Kalamazoo, Mich.-Kalamazoo Central

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Mich....Played under Head Coach Dana Chambers as a Giant...Three-year letterwinner and two-year captain...Named the 2015 Defensive Player of the Year by the Kalamazoo Gazette...Earned first team all-state honors by the Detroit Free Press...Also named first team all-conference and all-region...In nine games as a senior, finished with 101 tackles, 23 tackles-for-loss, six sacks and two fumble forced and recovered, as well as three touchdowns...Helped the Giants decrease their points allowed total by nearly 100...In 2014, recorded 84 tackles, 11 TFLs, three sacks and an interception...Also caught nine passes for 203 yards while rushing for 130 yards on 15 carries...As a sophomore, had 21 tackles and a pick versus Portage Northern...Also played baseball...PERSONAL: Full name: Tyler Scott Lyle...Son of Tim and Gretchen Lyle...Has one brother, Jacob...Business major.

Chase Lynch LB 6-4 210 Fr.-Fr. Fenton, Mich.-Fenton

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fenton High School in Fenton, Mich....Played under Head Coach Jeff Setske as a Tiger...Earned unanimous first team Flint Metro All-League honors in 2014 and 2015...Selected honorable mention All-Metro West by the Detroit News and honorable mention all-state...Finished his senior year with 20 tackles-for-loss and 11 sacks, as well as 3 fumble recoveries...Had two safeties and scored a touchdown by recovering a fumble in the end zone against Kearsley...Part of a defense that allowed just 19.6 points a game...As a junior, his team won the Flint Metro League outright in 2014, finishing 9-0 overall and a perfect 7-0 in the league before bowing out in a pre-district playoff game...Also played rugby and was a memebr of the track and diving teams...PERSONAL: Full name: Chase Stephen Lynch...Son of Doug and Jennifer Lynch...Has two sisters, Jessica and Kyla...Undecided major.

Kevin McGill DB 6-0 175 Fr.-Fr. Waldorf, Md.-Westlake

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Westlake High School in Waldorf, Md....Played under Head Coach Marlon Curtis as a Wolverine...Ranked as a two-star prospect by Scout...In 2015, earned Maryland Small School All-State honors at wide receiver...Played in the Chick-Fil-A All-Star Football Challenge...As a junior, racked up 12 total touchdowns and one interception...Also a member of the basketball team...PERSONAL: Son of Kevin and Jamela McGill.




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Steven Nielsen OL 6-8 320 Fr.-Fr. Dragoer, Denmark-La Lumiere (Ind.) School

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended La Lumiere High School in La Porte, Ind...Played under Head Coach Sean Murphy as a Laker...Ranked as a two-star prospect by Scout...Earned two varsity letters and was named captain his senior season...Was named to the Danish u19 National Team as well as the International Federation of American Football World Team...Also played lacrosse in high school where he was named to the All-Europe team...Showcased his skills as the starting left tackle of the 2015 IFAF World Development Team...Was selected to participate in the 2016 Euro Futures All-Star Game at Amsterdam Arena...PERSONAL: Full name: Steven Christoffer Nielsen...Son of Flemming and Tina Nielsen...Has two brothers, Kevin and Teddy...Sport management major.

Willie Parker RB 5-9 185 Fr.-Fr. Lutz, Fla.-Carrollwood Day School

EMU: Signed with EMU last year but did not enroll in classes until the winter semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Carrollwood Day School in Tampa, Fla....Played under Head Coach Lane Mclaughlin as a Patriot...Listed as a two-star prospect by Rivals and Scout..Selected first-team all-state in Class 2A...Posted an average of 9.3 yards per touch as a senior...Ran for 1,237 yards and 12 touchdowns...Posted six games with 100-or-more yards on the ground...Took part in the Blue/Gray All-American football game at Raymond James Stadium...Named offensive MVP of the game after he totaled 119 yards on 12 carries and two scores...Scored four touchdowns in CDS’ 25-22 Class 2A-5 win over Canterbury, rushing for 178 yards on 14 carries...Ran for 1,019 yards on 117 carries with 10 touchdowns as a junior... PERSONAL: Son of Willie Parker Sr. and Jamella Hayes.

Jalen Phelps CB 5-10 171 Fr.-Fr. Powder Springs, Ga.-Hillgrove

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Hillgrove High School in Powder Springs, Ga...Played under Head Coach Phillip Ironside as a Hawk...Ranked as a three-star prospect by 24/7 Sports and a two-star prospect by Rivals and ESPN...Named first team all-region and honorable mention all-state his senior season...Named to the 2015 Marietta Daily Journal Dynamite Dozen...As a senior, recorded 92 tackles, nine pass breakups, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and a punt return for a touchdown...Team played in the 2015 GEICO ESPN High School Football Showcase...Earned Georgia Athletic Coaches Association first team all-state honors at defensive back...Finished with 53 tackles (37 solo) and three interceptions as a junior in helping Hillgrove to a 9-4 record and a trip to the Class AAAAAA state quarterfinals...Had 40 tackles, 11 pass breakups and one interception as a sophomore...PERSONAL: Son of Dwain and Tanya Phelps.

Jordan Porter S 6-0 190 Fr.-Fr. Colleyville, Texas-Heritage

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas...Played under Head Coach Joe Willis as a Panther...Ranked as a two-star recruit by Rivals...Collected honorable mention all-state honors from the Associated Press...As a senior, posted 84 tackles, four deflections and a forced fumble...Also posted 439 all-purpose yards (150 rushing, 14 receiving, 166 kick return and 130 punt return)...Also played hockey for the Dallas Stars Eilte Hockey Club...Was drafted 132nd overall in 2013 by the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the WHL...Joins high school teammate Maxx Crosby on the EMU roster...PERSONAL: Son of Vera Porter-Andrews, Andy Andrews and Bruce Porter.




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Todd Porter QB 6-3 185 Jr.-Jr. O’Fallon, Ill.-O’Fallon-Wesetrn Kentucky-Garden City C.C.

garden City C.C.: Appeared in seven games for the Broncbusters...Was the second leading passer and leading rusher in the 2015 season...Finished with 1,218 passing yards and 286 rushing yards, while throwing for 10 touchdowns and rushing for six more...Also caught a touchdown pass...WESTERN KENTUCKY: Spent his freshman season in 2013 as a Hilltopper...Started the lone game in which he appeared in as a “true” freshman, against Morgan State, going 5-for-10 with one interception and 76 yards, including a 56-yard completion...Became the first “true” freshman to start for the Hilltoppers since 2003...hIGH SCHOOL: Attended O’Fallon High School in O’Fallon, Ill...Played under Head Coach Brandon Joggerst as a Panther...Holds nearly every school passing record after wrapping up his career under center for the Panthers in 2012...Was a two-star recrit by Rivals...Threw for more than 6,200 yards during his career, breaking the school record for career passing yards and passing yards in a single-season after throwing for 3,009 yards in 2012, which also broke a conference record for single-season passing yards...Holds the school records for career touchdown passes (45), touchdown passes in a single season (22), touchdown passes in a game (5), career completions (319), completions in a season (209) and passing yards in a game (405)...Etched his name in the record books after a 2012 season that saw the senior signal-caller throw for more than 300 yards in six of the 11 games during his senior season, including a 405-yard performance late in the season that set the school record...Threw for over 400 yards on two different occasions in 2012, and in two playoff games, threw for a combined 797 yards and five touchdowns...Completed 61 percent of his passes for his career with 532 attempts during his three years as the starting quarterback...Despite 342 passing attempts in 2012, still completed 61 percent of his passes, having 20 or more completions in six of O’Fallon’s games...Reunited with high school teammate Austin Barnes...PERSONAL: Son of Todd Porter Sr. and Krista Porter.

Mathew Sexton WR 5-11 170 Fr.-Fr. Clinton, Mich.-Clinton

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Clinton High School in Clinton, Mich...Played under Head Coach Scott McNitt as a member of the Redskins...Ranked as a two-star prospect by Rivals, Scout and 24/7 Sports...Two-way starter...Part of a program that went 45-4 during his career, having never lost a regular season game...Finished with 99 career touchdowns, including 68 on the ground....In 48 career games, carried the ball 373 times for 4,670 yards and 59 games with 100-or-more yards rushing...Averaged 12.5 yards per carry in his career...Caught 78 passes for 1,953 yards and 28 touchdowns while averaging 25.0 yards a catch...Racked up 6,623 yards of total offense during his four year career...On defense, finished with 340 career tackles (164 solo, 176 assist), 15.0 tackles-for-loss and six interceptions...As a senior, led team to its fourth straight league title...Helped team to district championship, regional championship and state final appearance in the MHSAA Division 6 State Finals...In 2015, rushed for 2,392 yards with an average of 11.4 yards per carry and 35 touchdowns...Also caught 12 passes for 220 yards and four touchdowns on the year...Had 245 yards on 18 carries and scored four touchdowns in Clinton’s 49-20 regional victory over Jackson Lumen Christi...As a junior, he rushed for 1,250 yards with an average of 14.2 yards per carry and 18 touchdowns....Led the team in receiving with 284 yards and four touchdowns on a Clinton offense that averaged 46.3 points per game...As a sophomore, helped the Redskins reach Ford Field and the state championship game with more than 1,000 yards receiving and 600 yards rushing...In the state championship game, he returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown, the second-longest punt return in championship game history...Burst onto the local football scene as a freshman, averaging 28.2 yards per catch and rushing for more than 450 yards on just 34 carries...Was part of Clinton’s 400-meter relay team that won a state title at 44.51...Also part of the 800-meter relay that finished two tenths of a second out of first place...PERSONAL: Son of Tom and Tamara Culler

Mike Smith Jr. DL 6-3 290 Fr.-Fr. Frostproof, Fla.-Frostproof

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Frostproof High School in Frostproof, Fla....Played under Head Coach Shannon Benton as a Bulldog...Ranked as a two-star prospect by 24/7 Sports and Scout...Listed as the No. 102 guard prospect in the country... Selected to play in the 61st Annual North vs. South All-Star Football Classic...PERSONAL: Son of Mike Smith Sr. and Faatima Anderson.




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Isaac Stiebeling QB 6-4 195 Fr.-Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind.-Snider

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Snider High School in Fort Wayne, Ind.....Played under Head Coach Kurt Tippmann as a Panther...Ranked as a three-star prospect by Scout and two-star by Rivals, 24/7 Sports and ESPN...Is described as the hardest-working player in the Snider program...Finished his career with 3,859 yards passing and 39 touchdowns while also rushing for 730 yards and six scores...Led his team to a conference title and 5A state semifinal appearance his junior season and a 5A state championship his senior season...Named honorable mention all-state his senior season...Was voted to the Indiana Football Coaches Association Top-50 All-State Football Team...As a senior, passed for 2,447 yards and 27 touchdowns with just four picks...Completed 65.9 percent of his pass attempts and had a quarterback rating of 123.4...Had a three-yard touchdown run with eight seconds remaining to propel his team to the Class 5A state championship with a 64-61 win over New Palestine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis...In the championship game, threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns...Completed 18-of-21 passes for 298 yards and four touchdowns in the Panthers’ 55-27 win over Bishop Luers...As a junior, threw for more than 1,600 yards with 13 touchdowns to five interceptions while completing more than 60 percent of his passes...Also ran for more than 450 yards with six touchdowns....Helped the Panthers win a Summit Athletic Conference title and reach the Indiana 5A state semifinals...PERSONAL: Son of Bryan Stiebeling and Marina Garcia.

Mike Van Hoeven OL 6-5 304 Fr.-Fr. Paw Paw, Mich.-Paw Paw

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Paw Paw High School in Paw Paw, Mich....Played under Head Coach Brad Hessler as a member of the Redskins...Ranked as a three-star prospect by ESPN and a two-star by Scout, Rivals and 24/7 Sports...Listed as one of the top 10 offensive line prospects in the class of 2016 in the state of Michigan...Four-year starter that has experience at both guard and tackle...Was a three-time first team all-conference selection while bring selected to the Kalamazoo Gazette Dream Team in 2014 and 2015...Collected first team all-state accolades from the Detroit News as a senior... Also named team MVP as a senior...Selected as honorable mention Academic All-State in 2015...Started at guard as a sophomore then switched to tackle after four games into his junior season...Member of the track and field team...PERSONAL: Son of Jeff and Nancy VanHoeven...Has two brothers, Teddy and Jalen.

Josh Wilkes WR 6-2 170 Fr.-Fr. Rock Hill, S.C.-South Pointe

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, S.C...Played under Head Coach Strait Herron as a Stallion...Ranked as a two-star prospect by Scout, Rivals and 24/7 Sports... As a junior, he caught 36 passes for 536 yards with 10 touchdowns for a team that finished 7-3 and reached the postseason...Also saw playing time on defense in the secondary...PERSONAL: Son of Marcus and Alicia Wilkes.

Justice Williams DE 6-4 205 Fr.-Fr. Belleville, Mich.-Belleville

hIGH SCHOOL: Attended Belleville High School in Belleville, Mich...Played under Head Coach Jermain Crowell as a Tiger...Ranked as a three-star prospect by 24/7 Sports...Played at Detroit Cass Tech before transferring to play his final season at Belleville...In 2015, earned All-Metro West honors from both the Detroit News and The Detroit Free Press...Had a big year to help the Tigers reach the state playoffs after suffering a losing season a year earlier...Had 47 tackles, including 14 tackles-for-loss and nine sacks...Forced three fumbles and recovered a fumble...Selected second team defense at the Midwest Elite Big Man Camp...PERSONAL: Son of Steve Hawkins and Etonya Livingston.



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2016 Eastern Michigan University Football Recruits

Name Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown-High School-Previous SchoolVincent Calhoun S 5-11 171 Fr.-Fr. Middletown, Ohio-MiddletownRashon Davis DB 5-11 165 Fr.-Fr. St. Louis, Mo.-Christian Brothers CollegeJake Donnellon OL 6-5 280 Fr.-Fr. Ann Arbor, Mich.-Gabriel RichardClayton Dryfuse DE 6-4 235 Fr.-Fr. Tiffin, Ohio-ColumbianOhaji Hawkins CB 6-2 166 Fr.-Fr. Winter Haven, Fla.-Winter HavenJoe Keels DE 6-3 265 Sr.-Sr. Kenosha, Wis.-Bradford-Highland CC-NebraskaJimmy Leatiota OL 6-3 290 So.-So. San Jose, Calif.-Wilcox-College of San MateoTyler Lyle LB 6-0 210 Fr.-Fr. Kalamazoo, Mich.-Kalamazoo CentralChase Lynch LB 6-4 210 Fr.-Fr. Fenton, Mich.-Fenton Kevin McGill DB 6-0 175 Fr.-Fr. Waldorf, Md.-WestlakeSteven Nielsen OL 6-8 320 Fr.-Fr. Dragoer, Denmark-La Lumiere (Ind.) SchoolWillie Parker RB 5-9 185 Fr.-Fr. Lutz, Fla.-Carrollwood Day School Jalen Phelps CB 5-10 171 Fr.-Fr. Powder Springs, Ga.-HillgroveJordan Porter S 6-0 190 Fr.-Fr. Colleyville, Texas-HeritageTodd Porter QB 6-3 185 Jr.-Jr. O’Fallon, Ill.-O’Fallon-Western Kentucky-Garden City C.C.Mathew Sexton WR 5-11 170 Fr.-Fr. Clinton, Mich.-ClintonMike Smith Jr. DL 6-3 290 Fr.-Fr. Frostproof, Fla.-FrostproofIsaac Stiebeling QB 6-4 195 Fr.-Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind.-SniderMike Van Hoeven OL 6-5 304 Fr.-Fr. Paw Paw, Mich.-Paw PawJosh Wilkes WR 6-2 170 Fr.-Fr. Rock Hill, S.C.-South PointeJustice Williams DE 6-4 205 Fr.-Fr. Belleville, Mich.-Belleville

Part of the 2016 Class - Previously Enrolled in the Fall of 2015

Name Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown-High School-Previous SchoolDieuly Aristilde WR 6-4 197 So.-Fr. Boynton Beach, Fla.-Boynton Beach Sam Browning TE 6-5 233 Sr.-Sr. Escondido, Calif.-Escondido-Palomar C.C.Sam Girodat TE 6-3 244 So.-Fr. Jackson, Mich.-Lumen ChristiNigel Kilby TE 6-7 235 So.-Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind.-NorthropLuke Maclean DL 6-5 261 Sr.-Jr. Grand Blanc, Mich.-Grand Blanc-Pittsburgh

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