2017-18 Wrestling Media Guide

EMU WRESTLING

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

2 T.O.C./Quick Facts 3 EMU Athletic Media Relations 4 Adidas - Official Outfitter of EMU 5 2017-18 Roster 6 2017-18 Schedule 7 2017-18 Outlook 8 2016-17 Stats

Eastern Michigan University Location............................................ Ypsilanti, Mich.

Founded............................................................... 1849 Enrollment .......................................................21,105 President....................................Dr. James M. Smith Nickname.......................................................... Eagles Colors.................................. Green (349) and White Conference.......................... Mid-American (MAC)

9 2017-18 Team Picture 10 Gage Hutchison 11 Kyle Springer 12 Derek Hillman 13 Kayne MacCallum 14 Armando Torres 15 Zac Carson 16 Noah Gonser 17 Kris Hill 18 David Kasper 19 Jared Langley 20 Sa’Derian Perry 21 Chris Poland 22 J.J. Wolfe 23 Tomas Gutierrez/ Wyatt Harden 24 Jared Leidich/Ameer Munassar 25 Andrew McNally/Jake Spiess 26 Gunnells/Kauffman/Layrer/Marsh 27 Moen/Powers/Smith 28 Head Coach David Bolyard 29 Assistant Coaches Luke Smith/ Scott Mattingly 30 2016-17 MAC in Review 31 Record Book 36 Letterwinners 38 All-Americans 39 University

Athletic Department Athletics Director........................Scott Wetherbee Sr. Associate AD/External...................Andy Rowdon Sr. Associate AD/SWA............................... Erin Kido Sr. Associate AD/Business................Mike Malach Sr. Associate AD/Development..... Dan McLean Assoc. AD/Compliance..................Matt Jakobsze Assoc. AD/Academics.....................Karen Schiferl Assoc. AD/Media Relations............. Greg Steiner Assoc. AD/Sports Medicine........ Jennifer Brown Asst. AD/Equipment.......................... Ben Herman Asst. AD/ Marketing......................... Tony Orlando Faculty Athletics Representative......... Dr. Ed Sidlow Director of Sports Performance...... Bryan Fink/Fred Hale Ticket Manager..............................Jeff Czachowski Athletic Media Relations Assoc. AD/Media Relations............. Greg Steiner Assistant Director...........................Katie Gonzales Assistant Director.............................. Kyler Ludlow Graduate Assistant/Wrestling Contact............Dan Whitaker Graduate Assistant................................ Tim Hepler Graduate Assistant........................... Ali Holmquist Email....................................dwhitak4@emich.edu Office Phone............................734.487.0317/0318 Website................................www.emueagles.com

Wrestling Information First Year..................................................... 1956-57 All-Time Record.................................367-494-11 NCAA Individual Appearances......................57 MAC Team Championships........... One (1996) MAC Individual Champions............................23 2016-17 Record................................................. 6-8 2016-17 MAC Record...................................... 2-6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost.................. 13/7 Starters Returning/Lost..................................7/3 Newcomers(Freshmen).................................9(9) Home Venue......................Convocation Center Coaching Staff Head Coach: David Bolyard (Central Michigan, 2005) Career Record: 22-27 (Fourth Season) EMU Record: 22-27 MAC Record: 6-18 Asst. Coaches: Luke Smith & Scott Mattingly Office Phone: 734.487.6429

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EMUEagles.com/wrestling Credits

Layout/Editor: Dan Whitaker Assistant Editors: Greg Steiner Kyler Ludlow Katie Gonzales Tim Hepler Ali Holmquist

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Photography: Randy Mascharka, Steve King, Walt Middleton, Dick Schwarze, Wolverine Photo, Sam Janicki Information is current as of: December 14, 2017

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EMU WRESTLING From North: U.S. 23 south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to the Convocation Center.

Greg Steiner

Katie Gonzales

Kyler Ludlow

Tim Hepler

Ali Holmquist

Dan Whitaker

Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations................................... Greg Steiner

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.845.1132 E-mail.....................................................................................................................greg.steiner@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered................................................................................................Football and Golf

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations............................ Katie Gonzales

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................773.512.6079 E-mail.......................................................................................................................... kgonzal5@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered...............................Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, and Rowing

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations................................Kyler Ludlow

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................937.489.4744 E-mail.............................................................................................................................kludlow@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered.....................................................Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, and Tennis

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant...................................... Tim Hepler

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone.......................................................................................................................... 517.304.9894 E-mail.............................................................................................................................. thepler@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..........................................Cross Country, Gymnastics, and Track & Field

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant................................. Ali Holmquist Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone.......................................................................................................................... 734.233.4183 E-mail......................................................................................................................... aholmqui@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..................................................................Swimming & Diving and Softball

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant................................. Dan Whitaker Office Phone...................................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.478.8114 E-mail.......................................................................................................................... dwhitak4@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..................................................................................... Wrestling and Baseball

Address:............................799 N. Hewitt Rd., Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 EMU MEDIA POLICIES AND SERVICES The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office offers a weekly release containing team and individual notes, statistics, reviews of past matches and a look ahead to upcoming events. Additional information will include Mid-American Conference rankings, statistics and league notes.

CREDENTIALS AND PARKING EMU does not issue credentials for wrestling. All media wishing to attend away games should contact the host institution regarding media policies. Parking for Convocation Center can be found on the west side of the building and will be limited to a first-come, first-serve basis. Media personnel will be responsible for their own parking arrangements.

INTERNET ACCESS There is currently wireless internet access within Convocation Center. Media should make arrangements to obtain a wireless password with the Meida Relations staff prior to arrival.

INTERVIEWS Head Coach David Bolyard and his staff are available for interviews on an appointment-only basis after matches and practices. Personal interviews with coaches and players should be scheduled with EMU Athletic Media Relations.

Individual players are available for interviews MondayThursday. Their availability will depend on practice and class schedules. Please give at least 24-hour advance notice so the players can be contacted and arrangements can be made.

Home phone numbers for players and coaches will not be given out by the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office.

The coaching staff and players will be available for postgame interviews following a short cooling-off period.

WEBSITE The media can access all the latest EMU wrestling news on the athletic department’s Web site, located at emueagles. com. The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office produces this Web site with the most up-to-date and extensive coverage of the Eagles. Wrestling information available on the EMU Web site includes statistics, rosters, press releases and notes.

From South: U.S. 23 north to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to the Convocation Center.

From East: (A) Take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The arena is on the east side of the street.

(B) Take I-96 west to M-14 west. Follow M-14 to U.S. 23 south. Go south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to the Convocation Center.

Introduction

Directions to The Convocation Center

EMU Athletic Media Relations

From West: Take I-94 east to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181).

Turn left and get in the far left lane. Turn left on Hewitt and head north on Hewitt approximately 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw. The arena is on the east side of the road.

CALL ON US

All University Numbers start with 734.487.

(The last four are listed below) Athletics Administrators A.D. Scott Wetherbee.......................................1050 Senior Assoc. A.D. Erin Kido...........................1050 Senior Assoc. A.D. Mike Malach...................1050 Senior Assoc. A.D. Dan McLean....................1050 Senior Assoc. A.D. Andy Rowdon................1050 Assoc. A.D. Jennifer Brown............................1050 Assoc. A.D. Matt Jakobsze..............................1050 Assoc. A.D. Karen Schiferl...............................1283 Assoc. A.D. Greg Steiner..................................0318 Asst. A.D. Ben Herman.....................................0166 Secretary Lori Barron.......................................1050 Athletics Equipment Staff Asst. AD Ben Herman...........................1173/1029 Asst. Equip. Mgr. Wayne Smith.........1173/1029 Asst. Equip. Mgr. Dominic Velotta...1173/1029 Facilities Staff Dir. of Facilities Adam Martin........................5152

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2017-18 Coaching Staff

Head Coach: David Bolyard (Central Michigan, 2005) - Fourth Season Assistant Coach: Luke Smith (Central Michigan, 2008) - Seventh Season Assistant Coach: Scott Mattingly (Central Michigan, 2014) - Fourth Season

2017-18 Wrestling Roster Name

Wt.

Yr.

Hometown-High School-Previous

Zac Carson Noah Gonser Cooper Gunnells Tomas Gutierrez Wyatt Harden Kris Hill Derek Hillman Gage Hutchison David Kasper Mason Kauffman Jared Langely Jared Leidich Kolin Leyrer Kayne MacCallum Jack Marsh Andrew McNally Brandon Moen Ameer Munassar Sa’Derian Perry Chris Poland Dylan Powers Tanner Smith Jake Spiess Kyle Springer Armando Torres J.J. Wolfe

165 R-So. Akron, Ohio-Lake 133 R-So. Grand Blanc, Mich.-Grand Blanc 133/141 Fr. Howell, Mich.-Columbia Central 125 R-Fr. Arvada, Colo.-Pomona HWT R-Fr. Hadley, Mich.-Oxford 125 R-So. Columbus, Ohio-Bishop Hartley 197 R-Jr. Woodhaven, Mich.-Woodhaven HWT R-Sr. Buchanan, Mich.-Buchanan 157/165 R-So. Chicago, Ill.-Marist 157 Fr. Stratford, Wis.-Stratford 197 R-So. Newton, Kan.-Newton 174 R-Fr. Olmstead Falls, Ohio-St. Edward 165/174 Fr. Holt, Mich.-Holt 184 R-Jr. Green Oaks, Ill.-Libertyville 165/174 Fr. Atlanta, Ga.-St. Pius X Catholic 174 R-Fr. Uniontown, Ohio-Lake 174/184 Fr. Owatonna, Minn.-Owatonna 157 R-Fr. Melvindale, Mich.-Melvindale 141 R-So. Lakeland, Fla.-Lake Gibson 133/141 R-So. Middleville, Mich.-Thornapple Kellogg 197 Fr. Saline, Mich.-Saline 149 Fr. New Carlisle, Ohio-Mechanicsburg 133/141 R-Fr. Delta, Ohio-Delta 149 R-Sr. New Boston, Mich.-Davenport Assumption-Indiana 125/133 R-Jr. Lorain, Ohio-Elyria 157 R-So. Dakota, Ill.-Dakota

By Weight Class Name Tomas Gutierrez Kris Hill Armando Torres Noah Gonser Cooper Gunnells Chris Poland Jake Spiess Sa’Derian Perry Tanner Smith Kyle Springer Mason Kauffman Ameer Munassar J.J. Wolfe David Kasper Zac Carson Kolin Leyrer Jack Marsh Jared Leidich Andrew McNally Brandon Moen Kayne MacCallum Derek Hillman Jared Langely Dylan Powers Wyatt Harden Gage Hutchison

Wt. Yr. 125 R-Fr. 125 R-So. 125/133 R-Jr. 133 R-So. 133/141 Fr. 133/141 R- So. 133/141 R-Fr. 141 R-So. 149 Fr. 149 R-Sr. 157 Fr. 157 R-Fr. 157 R-So. 157/165 R-So. 165 R-So. 165/174 Fr. 165/174 Fr. 174 R-Fr. 174 R-Fr. 174/184 Fr. 184 R-Jr. 197 R-Jr. 197 R-So. 197 Fr. HWT R-Fr. HWT R-Sr.

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING 2017-18 Schedule Date Event/Opponent Location Time/Result Nov. 3

at Gardner-Webb

Boiling Springs, N.C.

5 p.m.

Nov. 5

vs American

Buies Creek, N.C.

11 a.m.

Nov. 5

at Campbell

Buies Creek, N.C.

1 p.m.

Nov. 19

Keystone Classic

Philadelphia, Pa.

All Day

Nov. 26

at Indiana

Bloomington, Ind.

10 a.m.

Nov. 26

vs Indianapolis

Bloomington, Ind.

11:30 a.m.

Nov. 26

vs Binghamton

Bloomington, Ind.

1 p.m.

Dec. 1-2

Cliff Keen Invite

Las Vegas, Nev.

All Day

Dec. 8

at Cleveland State

Cleveland, Ohio

7 p.m.

Dec. 29-30

The Midlands

Evanston, Ill.

All Day

Jan. 5

at Ohio*

Athens, Ohio

7 p.m.

Jan. 7

at Old Dominion*

Norfolk, Va.

Noon

Jan. 13

at Missouri*

Columbia, Mo.

1 p.m.

Jan. 19

NORTHERN ILLINOIS*

Convocation Center

7 p.m.

Feb. 2

BUFFALO*

Convocation Center

7 p.m.

Feb. 4

KENT STATE*

Convocation Center

2 p.m.

Feb. 9

Central Michigan*

Mount Pleasant, Mich.

7 p.m.

Feb. 16

vs Clarion

East Lansing, Mich.

4 p.m.

Feb. 16

at Michigan State

East Lansing, Mich.

6 p.m.

March 3-4

MAC Championships

Mount Pleasant, Mich.

All Day

March 15-17

NCAA Championships

Cleveland, Ohio

All Day

*Denotes Mid-American Conference dual BOLD CAPS home event All times Eastern Standard Time (EST)

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EMU WRESTLING 2017-18 Outlook

The Eagles are coming off a 6-8 season in which they were 4-3 in road duals. Eastern is hoping for similar success on the road this year, as 12 of the 15 duals will take place away from Ypsilanti. EMU returns seven primary starters from last season, including two of the three NCAA qualifiers in redshirt sophomore Noah Gonser and redshirt senior Gage Hutchison.

transferring from Indiana, racking up a 16-11 dual record the past two seasons at 141 lbs. Last season, he went 15-11, including 8-5 in duals, and just missed out on the NCAA Tournament after finishing fourth at MAC Championships. He is already gaining recognition at his new weight, as he was tabbed second in the preseason MAC weight class rankings at 149 lbs.

Eastern’s three home duals will come consecutively, with competitions in the Convocation Center against Mid-American Conference foes Northern Illinois (Jan. 19), Buffalo (Feb. 2), and Kent State (Feb. 4). Meanwhile, the rest of EMU’s schedule will be a grind with road duals against Big Ten foes Indiana and Michigan State, as well as top-25 MAC opponents in Missouri and Central Michigan.

157 lbs.

After splitting time starting at 157 lbs. last season, redshirt sophomore J.J. Wolfe will take on the full-time role this year. In his first season starting, Wolfe tallied a pair of wins in duals, including a major decision against Adrian. He also took fourth place at the highly competitive Keystone Classic.

With the return of seven primary starters, the Green and White were picked fifth in the preseason conference poll. EMU also had four wrestlers picked in the top-four of their respective weight classes.

165 lbs.

Yet another wrestler bumps up a weight class as redshirt sophomore Zac Carson fills the slot following the graduation of Devan Marry. As the primary starter at 157 lbs. last season, Carson came on late to post 12 overall wins, including going 6-3 in duals. He capped off the season with an impressive run in the MAC Championships, taking fourth after knocking off the four and five seeds as the sixth seeded wrestler.

The Akron native also has the conference’s attention, as he was picked third at 165 lbs. to start the season.

125 lbs.

With returning NCAA qualifier Gonser moving up to 133 lbs. this season, the door has been opened for another redshirt freshman to breakout in Tomas Gutierrez. In his redshirt season, Gutierrez finished 9-8 in five tournaments, including seven wins by decision. His highlight came at the Alma Open, when he went a perfect 4-0 to claim the 125 lbs. title. The two-time high school state champion is one of a handful of the members of the honorable mention top-20 recruiting class of 2016 that will look to have a significant role this season.

133 lbs.

Gonser bumps up a weight class this season and will look to continue his success from last season. In his first year as the primary 125 lbs. starter, Gonser went 1612, including 7-4 in duals, on his way to a top-20 national ranking. He finished off his season at the NCAA Championships after earning an at-large bid. He was just the second EMU freshman since 1984 to make the national tournament. He enters this season ranked nationally by a couple of national outlets at 125 lbs., but will look to crack the top-20 at his new class.

Also looking to see time at 133 lbs. is redshirt junior Armando Torres.

Torres is no stranger to the starting lineup, as he was the primary 125 pounder as a freshman in 2015-16. Last season, Torres wrestled at three different weight classes in four tournaments and five duals, totaling 10 wins. For his career, the Lorain, Ohio native has 35 wins and is 10-8 in dual action.

141 lbs.

Another wrestler bumps up a class at 141 lbs. as redshirt sophomore Sa’Derian Perry will take over the starting slot this season. As the primary 133 pounder last season, Perry burst onto the scene with 10 wins, including four in duals, all via pin, and all in 2:09 or less. In total, half his seasons wins came by fall, making him a potential high point scorer in the lineup this year.

Also battling for time at 141 lbs. will be redshirt freshman Jake Spiess.

After taking a medical redshirt last season, Spiess will look to see his first collegiate action as he battles back from injuries. Spiess is another member of the top recruiting class, as he was ranked top-10 nationally

by USA Magazine as a three-time State Champion in Ohio.

149 lbs.

In his final season at Eastern, redshirt senior Kyle Springer will wrestle up a weight class as he looks to fill the void left by two-time NCAA qualifier Nick Barber. Springer has been a consistent grappler for the Eagles since

174 lbs.

Eastern has to replace a four-year starter at 174 lbs. with the graduation of Jacob Davis, and the Eagles have a prime candidate to do so with redshirt freshman Andrew McNally stepping into the starting role. McNally had a big redshirt season for the Eagles, as he went 22-6 in five tournaments, placing top-five in all five. He led all EMU wrestlers last season with six major decisions and eight pins.

He also never lost consecutive matches, and was only defeated twice in a tournament just once. His impressive debut campaign has put the conference on watch, as he was selected fourth in the preseason MAC rankings at 174 lbs.

184 lbs.

At 184 lbs., redshirt junior Kayne MacCallum returns for his third year as a starter. Last season, as the primary 184-pounder, MacCallum racked up five dual wins, including two by pin in overtime. One of the pins came in the dual against Kent State, to seal the Eagles’ first win over the Golden Flashes since 1974. He also took sixth at the Keystone Classic. For his career, MacCallum has 25 wins, including nine in duals, and five in MAC duals.

197 lbs.

Eastern also returns its 197-pounder in redshirt junior Derek Hillman for his third go-around as a starter. Last season, his first at 197 lbs., Hillman tallied 10 wins, including six in duals. The Woodhaven, Mich. native was close to scoring more wins though, as all of his dual losses were by decision. He will look to build upon his 15-13 career dual record this season.

HWT At heavyweight, Hutchison returns for the final season of his illustrious EMU career, and will look to end it with a bang. Last season, the three-year starter posted a career and team-high 25 wins, and led all starters with seven pins and 33 dual points. He finished the season taking runner-up at the MAC Championships, earning his second-straight NCAA Tournament appearance. He spent a majority of the season ranked in the top-20, and finds himself there again to start this season, as well as ranked second in the conference. With 75 career wins, Hutchison is on pace to finish near the top in all-time wins at Eastern Michigan.

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING 2016-17 Stats

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Name

Weight

Nick Barber Zac Carson Blake Caudill Jacob Davis Chad Decker Noah Gonser Tomas Gutierrez Wyatt Harden Kris Hill Derek Hillman Gage Hutchison David Kasper Jared Langley Jared Leidich Kayne MacCallum Mitch Malott Devan Marry Andrew McNally Ameer Munassar Sa'Derian Perry Chris Poland Jake Spiess Kyle Springer Armando Torres Chance Veller Shayne Wireman J.J. Wolfe TOTALS

149 157 125 174 157 125 125 HWT 125 197 HWT 165/174 197 174 174/184 174/184 165 174 157 133 125/133 141 141 25/33/41 HWT 133 157/165

Overall Overall Dual Dual Wins Losses Wins Losses 17 14 7 5 12 11 6 3 0 1 0 1 11 11 3 5

Dual Pts. 24 18 0 11

Dec. MD

TF

Fall

FF

OT

13 8 0 9

3 1 0 0

1 0 0 1

0 2 0 1

0 0 0 0

0 1 0 0

Fastest Fall 0:40 4:37

16 9

12 8

7 0

4 0

33 0

9 7

0 0

0 1

6 0

1 0

0 1

2:59

4 10 25 2 9 8 7 1 11 22

7 16 15 10 10 12 15 3 11 6

1 6 9 2 1 0 5 1 7 0

1 7 5 2 0 0 8 2 5 0

6 22 33 10 5 0 18 6 23 0

1 6 8 0 6 2 5 0 7 5

0 2 2 1 0 2 0 0 1 6

0 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 1

0 1 7 0 1 2 2 0 1 8

1 0 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 2

2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

2:08 0:13

10 6

11 8

4 0

4 0

24 0

3 2

2 1

0 0

5 2

0 1

0 0

1:27 0:13

15 10

11 12

8 1

5 4

29 5

11 4

3 1

1 3

0 1

0 0

0 1

6:48

7 7 219

3 8 215

2 2 72

0 4 65

9 7 283

5 3 114

1 2 28

0 0 15

0 1 40

1 1 13

0 0 9

5:36 0:10

2:10 0:10 3:44 2:08 7:31

EMU WRESTLING 2017-18 Eagles

Left to Right: Back Row: Jared Leidich, Jared Langley, Derek Hillman, Kayne MacCallum, Gage Hutchison, Ben Petersmark, Wyatt Harden, Andrew McNally, J.J. Wolfe Middle Row: Kyle Springer, Zac Carson, David Kasper, Noah Gonser, Tanner Smith, Ameer Munassar, Dylan Powers, Jack Marsh, Mason Kauffman, Kolin Leyrer Front Row: Sa’Derian Perry, Brandon Moen, Chris Poland, Tomas Gutierrez, Robert LeFevre, Armando Torres, Kris Hill, Jake Spiess

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING season came just 0:42 into the match against Central Michigan at the Cleveland State Open…

Had 10 pins and four decisions on the season Redshirt-Senior in the heavyweight division…HIGH SCHOOL: Buchanan, Mich.

Participated in both football and wrestling at Buchanan High School...Named all-conference Buchanan four times in football...Named the sixth overall HWT recruit in Michigan by Michigan Grappler...Ranked 2016-17: Overall Record: 25-15 the No. 10 senior heavyweight in the country Career Record: 75-52

by WIN Magazine as well as the No. 10 220 lb. senior in the country by Wrestling USA...Was the two-time undefeated Michigan State Champion EMU: 2016-17: Posted his second straight 20-win went 56-0 in his senior campaign, tallying 40 pins... season, finishing with a team-high 25 wins, including a Compiled a 218-8 career record at Buchanan High team-leading nine dual wins as the primary heavyweight School with 168 pins and went on a 113 match winstarter…Led all starters with seven pins, and tied for streak to end his high school career...Was a four-time the team lead with 33 dual points…Earned his second placer in the state championships, placing second in straight NCAA Championship appearance after taking his sophomore campaign...Earned second team allrunner-up at the 2017 MAC Championships as the sixth state honors as a sophomore...Claimed the state title in seed…Spent a majority of the season ranked in the both his junior and senior seasons, earning first team top-20 in the national outlets…Also placed in all three all-state honors...PERSONAL: Full name: Gage Robert tournament appearances, taking seventh at the Cliff Hutchison...Son of Robert and Melanie Hutchison...

Keen Invite, sixth at the Keystone Classic, and fourth Has one brother, Gunnar...Major: Sport management. at The Midlands Championships…At The Midlands, he won six matches in a row, including four over ranked opponents, as well as taking one match in a 10 second pin, the quickest pin of the tournament…It was the highest finish for an EMU wrestler at The Midlands since 2000…2015-16: Led the team with 21 wins in his second season as the heavyweight starter, including 10-5 in duals and 5-3 in MAC duals…Third on the team in dual points (40), tallying 11 decisions, three major decisions, two technical falls, and five falls…Earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Championships…Took fourth place at the MAC Championships, earning three wins…Also placed at The Midlands, taking seventh after winning five times, including a major decision, a technical fall, and a pin…2014-15: Highlighted EMU in the heavyweight division, posting a 14-17 overall record and a 4-4 record in Mid-American Conference action…

Placed sixth at the Keystone Classic with three-straight wins, including an 18 second pin over Lucas Chestnut of Pitt…Notched six pins on the season, including four first period pins for the Green and White…Closed out the regular season with conference wins over Buffalo and Central Michigan with two decisions for the Eagles…2013-14: Went 15-7 as an unattached wrestler with a team-high 10 pins in his first season as an Eagle…

Picked up his first collegiate win over Jake Cochrane of Northern Illinois at the EMU Open, Nov. 16…Had a five-match win streak at the Alma College Open with four pins and one decision…His quickest pin of the

GAGE HUTCHISON

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championship placer in high school…Was the 2010 Georgia state champion, posting a perfect 30-0 record before finishing in second at the 2012 Iowa Redshirt-Senior State Championships with a 50-2 record…Claimed New Boston, Mich. a third-place finish in the 2013 state championships, while garnering NHSCA Senior All-American honors Davenport Assumption in his final season after placing third at nationals…

141 Helped his team to four state dual championships, 2016-17: Overall Record: 15-11 two state championship crowns and two runner-up Career Record: 63-39 showings in his four-year high school career…Was a member of National Honor Society, an FCA leader as well as a member of SADD…PERSONAL: Full name: Kyle EMU: 2016-17: Posted a 15-11 record, including an 8-5 dual and 5-3 MAC dual record, as the primary starter at Donald Springer…Son of Daniel and Kathy Springer…

141 lbs….Second on the team with 11 decision wins, Has one brother, Ryan…Major: Exercise science. as well as three major decisions and one technical fall…Finished third on EMU with 29 dual points…

Won the 141 lbs. crown at the Keystone Classic, going 4-0 including a win over No. 11 Jimmy Gulibon…For his efforts, he was named the MAC Wrestler of the Week and the MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week, Nov. 23…Placed fourth at the 2017 MAC Championships as the four seed, claiming two wins both by decision…

Named to the Academic All-MAC Team for the second straight year…2015-16: Competed as the primary 141 lbs. starter for EMU…Posted a 17-14 record, including an 8-6 dual mark…Second on the team with 41 dual points…Had eight decisions, and team-high five major decisions, one technical fall, one fall, one forfeit and one overtime win…Recorded a pair of wins over nationally ranked opponents, defeating Danny Sabatello of Purdue and Chris Mecate of Old Dominion…Named to the Academic All-MAC team…2014-15: Posted an impressive 31-14 overall record in his first season donning the Green and White after transferring from Indiana University…Was an unattached wrestler in the 141 lb. weight class, leading the entire EMU roster with his 31 bout victories and his six podium finishes on the season…Placed second at both the Purple Raider Open and the Alma Open, notching seven victories between the two meets, while earning back-to-back third-place finishes at the Simpson Open and the Mat Town Tournament…Nabbed a fourth-place finish at the Edinboro Open to close out the season, while starting the campaign with a seventh-place finish at the EMU Open…Posted three four-bout win streaks on the season and had 15 decisions, six technical falls, three pins, two major decisions and two sudden victories…INDIANA: Had three major decisions and received his first Big 10 start against Northwestern at 141 lbs….Placed second at the Michigan State Open…Posted a 4-4 record as a true freshman…HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Davenport Assumption High School, where he was a four-time state

KYLE SPRINGER

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING in dual action against Cleveland State (Nov. 20) and Manchester (Dec. 13)…Named to the Academic AllMAC team…2014-15: Posted a 9-6 overall record Redshirt-Junior as an unattached wrestler in his freshman season Woodhaven, Mich. as an Eagle…Started off his collegiate career with a sixth-place finish in the 184 lb. weight class at the Woodhaven MSU Open, earning four victories that included a 197 technical fall, a major decision, a sudden victory and 2016-17: Overall Record: 10-16 a decision…Went on to earn a runner-up finish at Career Record: 33-36 the Purple Raider Open with three-straight wins…

Finished the season with two wins at the Edinboro Open…HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Woodhaven EMU: 2016-17: Bumped up a weight class to compete as the primary starter at 197 lbs.…Tallied 10 wins, High School where he was a four-year letterwinner… including six in dual action…Won a dual by pin and Qualified for the regional tournament in his first season another by major decision to total 22 dual points… as a Warrior before becoming the Downriver League Had no bonus point losses in dual action, losing all by champion and the Wayne County Champion three decision…Won a match in the MAC Championships times...Earned a spot at the state championships as a by 17-2 technical fall…Named to the Academic All- sophomore before placing fourth in his junior season MAC Team for the second straight year…2015-16: and capping off his senior campaign as the state runnerPosted 14 wins in his first season as the 184 lbs. starter, up…Was a member of the honor roll…PERSONAL: Full including 9-6 in duals…Had nine decisions, three major name: Derek Gilbert Hillman…Son of Chris and Donna decisions and two technical falls…Both tech falls came Hillman…Has one sister, Elaina…Major: Economics.

DEREK HILLMAN

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a technical fall…Took second place at the EMU Open, winning four of his matches…2014-15: KAYNE MACCALLUM Highlighted the 174 lb. weight class for the Green Redshirt-Junior and White to close out his freshman season…

Green Oaks, Ill. Posted a 12-11 overall record and picked up two Libertyville victories in Mid-American Conference action…

Earned two-straight fifth-place finishes at both 184 the MSU Open and the EMU Open…Notched four 2016-17: Overall Record: 7-15 victories in the 174 lb. weight class at the MSU Career Record: 25-31 Open and five wins at the EMU Open in the 174 lb. weight class…Nabbed eight decisions and four major decisions in his first season as an Eagle…HIGH EMU: 2016-17: Notched seven total wins, including five in duals, as a starter at 174 and 184 lbs….Overall had five SCHOOL: Prepped at Libertyville High School where he decision wins and two wins via pin…Both pins came was a four-year letterwinner…Boasted a 130-25 career in overtime, including one in 7:31 in the dual versus record for the Wildcats…Was the 2013 Wrestling PreKent State to help EMU defeat the Golden Flashes for Season National Runner-up…Placed third at the 3A State the first time since 1974…Took sixth at the Keystone Tournament at 170 lbs. in his senior season, garnering Classic with two wins, including a pin in 8:26…Named all-state third team honors….PERSONAL: Full name: to the Academic All-MAC Team…2015-16: Wrestled Kayne Matthew MacCallum…Son of Scott and Shelly unattached at 184 lbs. for EMU, competing in three MacCallum…Has one sister, Kelly…Major: Business. meets…Finished the season with six wins, including

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING by forfeit and one in overtime…Won the first two duals of his collegiate career by tech fall…Also won two duals by major decision…Named to Redshirt-Junior the Academic All-MAC team…2014-15: Notched Lorain, Ohio a 13-6 overall record as an unattached wrestler in the 125 lb. weight class for the Eagles in his Elyria freshman season…Placed in three of the four 125/133 tournaments he participated in with a second2016-17: Overall Record: 10-12 place finish at the Cleveland State Open…Also Career Record: 35-30 placed third at the EMU Open and fourth at the Edinboro Open…Had three three-bout win EMU: 2016-17: Appeared in four tournaments and streaks in his first season with Eastern Michigan… five duals at three different weight classes, primarily at HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Elyria High School, where 133 lbs.…Totaled ten wins overall, including an 18-1 he was a four-year letterwinner…Earned Fargo Cadet technical fall win in the dual against Adrian at 141 Freestyle All-American honors in his freshman season, lbs….Led the team with three tech falls to go along while placing seventh at the Ironman…Was a threewith five decisions, two major decisions, a pin, and time conference champion and a three-time sectional a sudden victory win…Placed sixth at the Cleveland champion…Finished second at the district and state State Open, notching five wins…Final four dual losses meet in his junior season…Capped off his senior all came against nationally ranked opponents, with only season as a Fargo Junior Freestyle All-American…Was one loss by bonus points…2015-16: Competed as the the Vice President of the National Honor Society and primary starter at 125 lbs.…Tallied 12 wins including was a member of the Scholastic E…PERSONAL: Full 9-4 in duals and 4-3 in MAC duals…Had five decision name: Armando Ray Torres…Son of Efrain and Amy wins, three by major decision, two by technical fall, one Torres…Has one sister, Alexis…Major: Psychology.

ARMANDO TORRES

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Championships after upsetting the No. 3 and 4 seeds in the tournament…Named to the Academic All-MAC Team…2015-16: Wrestled unattached at Redshirt-Sophomore 157 lbs. in his first season for Eastern, competing Akron, Ohio in five meets...Posted an 18-8 overall record including nine decisions, three major decisions, Lake five falls and an overtime win…Placed in two 157 tournaments, taking second at both the Purple 2016-17: Overall Record: 12-11 Raider Open, as well as the Edinboro Open…HIGH Career Record: 30-19 SCHOOL: Recorded a 179-21 ledger for Lake High School....He was an Ohio High School Athletic EMU: 2016-17: Tallied 12 wins, including a 6-3 dual Association Division One State Champion as a senior record, as a starter at 157 lbs....Had eight decisions, at the 145 lbs. class...In addition, he also was a threeone major decision, one overtime win, and two time OHSAA state placer and a two-time member of the pins, including one in just 40 seconds…Went 3-3 Ohio National Team...PERSONAL: Full name: Zachary in conference duals to earn the sixth seed in the Joseph Carson...Son of Matthew and Lisa Carson...

2017 MAC Championships…Took fourth at the MAC Has one sister, Katelyn...Major: Secondary education.

ZAC CARSON

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING MAC Championships…Also placed second at the Keystone Classic and fifth at the Cliff Keen Invite…Named to the Academic All-MAC and Redshirt-Sophomore NWCA All-Academic teams…2015-16: Wrestled Grand Blanc, Mich. unattached at 125 and 133 lbs. in his first season for Eastern, competing in seven meets…Posted Grand Blanc a 16-10 overall record, including six decisions, 125 three major decisions, a tied for team-best six 2016-17: Overall Record: 16-12 falls, and a forfeit…Placed in four tournaments, Career Record: 32-20 highlighted by a title at 125 lbs. at the EMU Open…Took second at the Alma Open, third at EMU: 2016-17: Went 16-12 in his first season as a the MSU Open and fifth at the Purple Raider Open… primary starter at 125 lbs., including a 7-4 dual record… HIGH SCHOOL: He tallied a 202-21 career record at Spent a majority of the season ranked in the top- Grand Blanc High School, winning the 2015 Michigan 20 of the national rankings after claiming victories High School Athletic Association Championships at the over three ranked opponents…Earned an at-large 120 lbs. class...Also took third at the 2015 National High bid to the NCAA Championships, becoming just the School Coaches Association Championships...Recorded second freshman at EMU since 1984 to qualify… a 57-3 record as a senior...The 202 wins are the most Finished tied for the team lead with 33 dual points, in school history...He was also a three-time MHSAA while finishing second amongst starters with six pins, state placer... PERSONAL: Full name: Noah Karsten including four in dual action…Took sixth at the 2017 Gonser... Son of Kerry and Katherine Gonser...Has one

NOAH GONSER

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EMU WRESTLING KRIS HILL

Redshirt-Sophomore Columbus, Ohio Bishop Hartley 125 2016-17: Overall Record: 4-7 Career Record: 4-7

a 137-33 career record for Bishop Hartley High School...He was a three-time OHSAA Division Three state placer, the first in his school’s history...

He was also a state runner-up in track and field...

PERSONAL: Full name: Kristopher Tazion Hill...Son of Kendall and Angela Hill...Has four brothers and four sisters...Major: Communication technology.

EMU: 2016-17: Competed in three tournaments and two duals at 125 lbs.…Tallied four wins overall, including a dual win by forfeit over Adrian…Also claimed a pair of wins at the Cleveland State Open…2015-16: Did not appear in any matches...HIGH SCHOOL: Achieved

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING Competed in three meets in his first season wrestling unattached at 165 lbs.…Picked up five wins on the year, including one by technical fall Redshirt-Sophomore and one by pin…HIGH SCHOOL: He posted a Chicago, Ill. 105-36 career record at Marist High School...He Marist was a two-time Illinois High School Association 165 3A state placer, and a three-time IHSA state 2016-17: Overall Record: 2-10 qualifier...His team was also an IHSA team state Career Record: 7-15 runner-up his junior year in 2014...PERSONAL: Full name: David Kasper... Son of Ryan and EMU: 2016-17: Appeared in four tournaments and four Christie Dostal... Has two sisters, Stephanie and Hailey... duals at 165 and 174 lbs.…Picked up a pair of dual wins, Major: Secondary education & integrated sciences. including a 13-0 major decision at 165 lbs. against Olivet, and a forfeit win at 174 lbs. versus Adrian…2015-16:

DAVID KASPER

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one technical fall, three pins, and one forfeit…

Placed in two meets, taking fifth at the MSU Open and sixth at the Alma Open…HIGH SCHOOL: He Redshirt-Sophomore sported a 149-21 career record at Newton High Newton, Kan. School, where he was a three sport letterwinner Newton in wrestling, track and football...He is a two-time 197 state champion, including going undefeated (382016-17: Overall Record: 9-10 0) in his senior year...Was also named Wrestler of Career Record: 21-22 the Year in Kansas his senior year...He placed in the state championships all four years of high school, EMU: 2016-17: Appeared in five tournaments and one finishing in sixth, second and then first his last two years... dual at 197 lbs.…Tallied nine wins overall, including a In addition, he was named a Cadet Freestyle All-American 16-0 technical fall in the dual against Adrian…In total, and was also a NHSCA All-American...PERSONAL: notched six wins by decision, two by technical fall, and Full name: Jared Thomas Langley...Son of David and one by pin in 3:44…2015-16: Competed in six meets Raquel Langley...Has one sister, Kelsi...Major: Biology. unattached at 197 lbs. in his first season at EMU… Totaled 12 wins on the year, including seven decisions,

JARED LANGLEY

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING Team…2015-16: Wrestled unattached at 141 lbs. in his first season at EMU…Went 13-9 in five meets, including three decisions, three major decisions, Redshirt-Sophomore one technical fall, four falls and two forfeits…Took Lakeland, Fla. third place at the Alma Open, posting four wins, Lake Gibson with two pins…HIGH SCHOOL: For his career, 133 he posted a 119-14 record for Lake Gibson High 2016-17: Overall Record: 10-11 School, lettering three seasons...He was 2015 Career Record: 23-20 Florida High School Athletic Association 2A State Champion as a senior with a perfect 45-0 record...

EMU: 2016-17: Tallied ten wins in his first season as a In his career, he was a two-time state finalist...Was named starter at 133 lbs., including four dual wins…All four dual Polk County Athlete of the Year twice...Also lettered two wins came via pin and all four came in 2:09 or less to total seasons in football... PERSONAL: Full name: Sa’Derian 24 dual points…Overall had five pins on the season, the Jon’Quavez Perry...Son of Angelica Thomas...Has three quickest in 1:27…Placed fifth at the Cleveland State brothers and a sister...Major: Elementary education.

Open, winning five of six matches, including three by bonus points…Named to the Academic All-MAC

SA’DERIAN PERRY

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Competed in three meets, posting five overall wins…Recorded a fall in his first collegiate match…Took fourth place at the Findlay Open…

Redshirt-Sophomore HIGH SCHOOL: Achieved a 127-31 career record Middleville, Mich. at Thornapple Kellogg High School...He was a fourThornapple Kellogg time Michigan High School Athletic Association 125/133 state placer, and was also named a USA Wrestling 2016-17: Overall Record: 6-8 Junior National Greco-Roman All-American...Was Career Record: 11-12 a member of the Michigan National Team which won the Michigan Junior National Championship...

EMU: 2016-17: Competed in four tournaments at PERSONAL: Full name: Christopher Alan Poland...

125 and 133 lbs., totaling six wins…Had two wins Son of Wade Poland and Hope Whittemore...Has two by decision, one by major decision, two by pin and brothers, Ryan and Collin and three sisters, Alyssa, one forfeit…Quickest pin was in just 13 seconds… Brittany and Emma...Major: Elementary education.

Placed sixth at the Alma Open at 133 lbs., winning two matches both by bonus points… 2015-16: Wrestled unattached at 133 lbs. in his first season at Eastern…

CHRIS POLAND

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING EMU…Posted a 17-6 overall record in four meets, including seven decisions, one major decision, two technical falls, five falls, one forfeit and one Redshirt-Sophomore overtime win…Placed in three of his four meets, Dakota, Ill. taking third at the Alma Open, fifth at the Edinboro Dakota Open, and sixth at the EMU Open…Won 11 of his 149/157 last 13 matchups to close out the season…HIGH 2016-17: Overall Record: 7-8 SCHOOL: Recorded a 172-15 career record at Career Record: 24-14 Dakota High School...In rankings by WIN Magazine, he was ranked as the number 14 senior at 145 EMU: 2016-17: Tallied seven total wins, including two lbs...He was a two-time IHSA class 1A State Champion, in duals, as a starter at 157 lbs.…Had three wins by and a three-time finalist...As a senior, he was also a team decision, two by major decision, one by pin and one captain, and his high school was a three-time 1A State forfeit…Notched a major decision in the dual against Champion... PERSONAL: Full name: James Jonathan Adrian…Took fourth at the Keystone Classic totaling Wolfe... Son of Jim and Monica Wolfe... Has one sister, four wins including one by pin in 5:36…2015-16: Stevie... Major: Mechanical engineering technology.

Wrestled unattached at 149 lbs. in his first season at

J.J. WOLFE

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TOMAS GUTIERREZ Redshirt-Freshman Arvada, Colo.

Pomona 125

2016-17: Overall Record: 9-8 Career Record: 9-8

EMU: 2016-17: Competed as an unattached wrestler at 125 lbs. in five tournaments‌Went 9-8 overall, including seven decisions, one technical fall and one sudden victory win‌ Won the 125 lbs. bracket at the Alma Open, going 4-0 to claim the title...HIGH SCHOOL: Tallied a 149-18 record at Pomona High School as a four-time letterwiner and three-time captain...Was a two-time state champion, two-time finalist, and four-time placer at 120 lbs....His high school also won the 2016 state championship...Ranked as the 16th overall senior at 120 lbs. by Wrestling USA Magazine...Named All-Colorado Jeffco Wrestler of the Year twice...USA Wrestling Folkstyle National All-American honoree...Four-time academic letterwiner for having a GPA of 3.5 or higher...Named allstate for academics...PERSONAL: Full name: Tomas Andres Gutierrez...Son of Salvador Gutierrez and Anna Oviedo...

Has two brothers, Salvador Gutierrez and Benny Oviedo, and one sister, Reina Gutierrez...Major: Sport management.

WYATT HARDEN Redshirt-Freshman Hadley, Mich.

Oxford HWT

2016-17: Overall Record: 0-0 Career Record: 0-0

EMU: 2016-17: Did not appear in any matches...HIGH SCHOOL: Compiled a 128-30 record at Oxford High School as a four-time letterwinner and one-time captain...Took third at 220 lbs. at the Division 1 State Championship in 2016...

Was a Cadet Greco-Roman National runner-up, as well as a Cadet Freestyle National All-American, taking sixth place...

Also lettered in football, where he was an all-conference running back...PERSONAL: Full name: Wyatt Joseph Harden...Son of Eric and Carrie Harden...Has one brother, Cody, and one sister, Andreya...Major: Occupational therapy.

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING JARED LEIDICH

AMEER MUNASSAR

2016-17: Overall Record: 8-12 Career Record: 8-12

2016-17: Overall Record: 0-0 Career Record: 0-0

Redshirt-Freshman Olmstead Falls, Ohio St. Edward 174

EMU: 2016-17: Competed as an unattached wrestler in six tournaments at 174 lbs….Totaled eight wins, including two by decision, two by major decision, one by technical fall, two by pin, and one forfeit…Claimed sixth at the Ohio Intercollegiate Open, winning two matches, including one via pin…HIGH SCHOOL: Totaled a 94-48 record at St. Edward High School as a four-time letterwinner...His high school was a three-time Division 1 State Tournament champion and a two-time Division 1 dual state champion...

He took third at the Ohio Freestyle State Tournament...

Was a two-time Ohio National Team member...Was also a three-time honor roll student...PERSONAL: Full name: Jared Shaw Leidich...Son of Steven and Dana Leidich...

Has one brother, Josh...Major: Business management.

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Redshirt-Freshman Melvindale, Mich.

Melvindale 157

EMU: 2016-17: Did not appear in any matches…HIGH SCHOOL: Racked up a 188-13 record at Melvindale High School as a four-time varsity letterwinner...Captured the 2016 Division 2 State Championship at 152 lbs. after coming off injury his junior season...Took fourth at the state championships his sophomore year...Has collected over 100 career pins...His team won four district championships...PERSONAL: Full name: Ameer Faisal Munassar...Son of Faisal and Anesah Munassar...

Has two brothers, Adam and Ilyas...Major: Accounting.

EMU WRESTLING

ANDREW MCNALLY

JAKE SPIESS

Redshirt-Freshman Uniontown, Ohio Lake 174

Redshirt-Freshman Delta, Ohio Delta 141

2016-17: Overall Record: 22-6 Career Record: 22-6

2016-17: Overall Record: 0-0 Career Record: 0-0

EMU: 2016-17: Posted a 20-win season as an unattached wrestler at 174 lbs., going 22-6 in five tournaments…

Placed in all five opens, taking fifth at the EMU and MSU Opens, and third at the Cleveland State, Purple Raider, and Edinboro Opens…Led the team with six major decisions and eight pins, including one in just 13 seconds…Never lost back-to-back matches, and only lost two matches in a single tournament once…All six losses came against opponents from Michigan, Rutgers, or Central Michigan...

HIGH SCHOOL: Finished with a 170-22 record as a fourtime letterwinner and one-time captain...Was a Division 1 state champion at 170 pounds in 2015 and a twotime state placer...Holds the Stark County record for most pins with 111, and was named their Wrestler of the Year in 2015...Took sixth at the Fila Cadet Freestyle National Championships, as well as eighth at the Super 32 Nationals...Ranked as the 14th overall senior at 170 lbs. by Wrestling USA Magazine...PERSONAL: Full name: Andrew Lawrence McNally...Son of John and Shannon McNally...Has three brothers, John, Ryan and Mike...Major: Undecided.

EMU: 2016-17: Did not appear in any matches…HIGH SCHOOL: Tallied a 187-13 record at Delta High School as a four-time letterwinner...Was a three-time Division 3 State Champion, while taking third place his sophomore season...

His team was the Division 3 dual state champions four times and Division 3 state tournament champions twice...Ranked as the ninth overall senior at 132 lbs. by Wrestling USA Magazine...Was the NHSCA Senior National Champion at 132 lbs....Also a Junior National Greco-Roman All-American and a Fila Cadet Greco-Roman National Champion & World Team Member...PERSONAL: Full name: Jacob Ryan Spiess...

Son of Ryan and Kendra Spiess...Has one brother, Jayden, and three sisters, Josie, Maci and Joselyn...Major: Undecided.

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING COOPER GUNNELLS Freshman Howell, Mich.

Columbia Central 133/141

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-time letterwinner and two-time captain at Columbia Central High School...Tallied a 51-7 record as a senior...Racked up a conference, district, and regional championship in his time with the Eagles, while also placing twice at the state tournament (6th & 4th)...Also lettered in football, soccer, and track...

PERSONAL: Full name: Cooper Gunnells...Son of Scott Gunnells and Christian Hammers...Has two brothers, Keenan Gunnells and Sean Darling, and two sisters, Alicia Nelson and Amanda Darling...Major: Nursing.

KOLIN LEYRER Freshman Holt, Mich.

Holt 165

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Racked up a 45-2 record his senior season at Holt High School on his way to a Division 1 State Championship at 160 pounds...Was a four-time letterwinner and team captain for the Rams...Helped his team to a 17-3 record as a senior on his way to Holt High School Male Athlete of the Year honors...Captured four league championships, three district titles, and two regional championships in his career as well...Also lettered in football, track, and golf, earning honorable mention all-league on the gridiron...

PERSONAL: Full name: Kolin Christopher Leyrer...Son of Christopher and Brooke Leyrer...Has one brother, Koort, who wrestled at Cleveland State...Major: Education.

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MASON KAUFFMAN Freshman Stratford, Wisc.

Stratford 157

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Compiled a perfect 133-0 record at Stratford High School as a four-year letterwinner and two-time captain...Was a two-time state champion for the Tigers, having to medically forfeit in the state tournament twice...

Came back from a heart condition his junior year to finish 34-0 his senior year on his way to the 152 lbs. state title...

His efforts helped his team to a 21-1 record and a team state championship his senior season...Only gave up two takedowns his entire high school career...Was named to the USA Wrestling 2017 High School All-American team and was a USAW Preseason Nationals All-American...

Named the All-Wisconsin Academic Wrestler of the Year in 2017...Also participated in baseball, football, and track...

PERSONAL: Full name: Mason Edward Kauffman...Son of Roland and Jennifer Kauffman...Major: Exercise science.

JACK MARSH Freshman Atlanta, Ga. St. Pius X Catholic 165

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Tallied a 50-3 record as a senior at St. Pius X Catholic High School on his way to a 170 lbs. Georgia State Championship...Was a four-time letterwinner and senior captain for the Lions...Placed four times at states, taking first, second, fifth, and sixth...Was the first four-time state placer at St. Pius X and was its first state champion in over 25 years...Holds the record for most takedowns in school history...A 2017 FR Junior National Duals All-American as well as a 2017 Prep Slam National Champion...Also participated in football...PERSONAL: Full name: Christopher John Marsh...Son of Christopher and Laura Marsh...Has two sisters, Ruth and Rachel...Major: Electronic media & film.

EMU WRESTLING BRANDON MOEN Freshman Owatonna, Minn.

Owatonna 174/184

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Registered a perfect 37-0 record his senior season at Owatonna High School at 182 lbs. on his way to his second career state title...Was a six-time letterwinner and senior captain as a Huskie...For his career, he was a five-time all-conference honoree, a six-time state entrant, a five-time state placer, and a two-time state champion...Finished his career with the most career wins and takedowns in school history...Helped his team to a fourth place finish in 2013, and fifth place finish in 2017...Also lettered in football...

PERSONAL: Full name: Brandon David Moen...Son of Jason Moen and Brenda Biesterfield...Major: Undecided.

DYLAN POWERS Freshman Saline, Mich.

Saline 197

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded a 44-3 record his senior season at Saline High School, picking up all-state honors...Was a four-time letterwinner and two-time captain for the Hornets...Finished his career with a league title, two district championships, and one regional championship...

Named Academic All-State as a senior as well...Also lettered in football where he was a member of the Division 1 runner-up team in 2014...PERSONAL: Full name: Dylan Raymond Powers...Son of Scott and Beth Powers...Has two brothers, Nathan and Toby...Major: Business management.

TANNER SMITH Freshman New Carlisle, Ohio Mechanicsburg 149/157

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...HIGH SCHOOL: Tallied a 148-15 career record at Mechanicsburg High School...Was a four-time letterwinner and senior captain as a member of the Indians...Went 54-1 as a senior on his way to a 145 lbs. Ohio State Championship...For his career he was a three-time state placer as well as a 2016 NHSCA All-American...Was also named Academic All-State three times...Helped his team to the 2017 OHSAA Team State Championship...Also lettered in football...PERSONAL: Full name: Tanner Clay Smith...Son of Clay and Marlene Smith...Has two sisters, Brittany and Sierra...Major: Business.

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Coaching Staff

2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING DAVID BOLYARD Head Coach Fourth Season Central Michigan, 2005

EMU Record: 22-27 Career Record: 22-27

The 2017-18 season marks the fourth year for David Bolyard as the head coach of the EMU wrestling team. In his first three years at the helm he has guided the Eagles to a 22-27 dual record.

Bolyard has sent nine grapplers to the NCAA Championships in three seasons. In the last two seasons, he has coached two EMU wrestlers to runner-up finishes at the MAC Championships, as well as coached back-to-back freshmen to the NCAA Championships, the first freshman to reach the big stage since 1984.

His teams have also been successful in the classroom, with threestraight top-10 finishes in the NWCA All-Academic Standings, including finishing first in 2015. His teams have also had 19 Academic All-MAC team members. He has also done work in recruiting top talent to Eastern, as his 2016 class finished with top-20 honorable mention honors by FloWreslting.

Bolyard brings nine years of NCAA Division I coaching experience to his position. Prior to earning the head job at EMU, he spent seven years as the associate head coach with the Eagles. During those seven seasons, he coached 16 NCAA National Qualifiers and 33 All-Mid-American Conference placers. In addition, six-ofseven teams that he coached earned spots in the top-30 of the National Wrestling Coaches’ Association (NWCA) All-Academic Team Award.

Prior to coming to Ypsilanti, Bolyard spent two years at his alma mater as a graduate assistant coach. At CMU, he saw two top-30 team finishes at the NCAA Division I Championships. In addition, he coached multiple individuals to stellar careers. The Chippewas were MAC Champions in both seasons that Bolyard

coached and had 10 individual MAC Champions. On top of the success in conference action, Bolyard helped coach five All-Americans and 15 national qualifiers.

Before beginning his coaching career, Bolyard was a wrestling student-athlete at Central Michigan. As a Chippewa, Bolyard joined the CMU 100 Win Club and earned a spot in CMU laurels by recording the 10th most wins in Central Michigan history. Bolyard also set a thenrecord of 21 straight wins during his senior campaign. He was a four-time NCAA qualifier, while earning All-American status in 2004. The two-time NWCA Academic All-American won an individual MAC Championship in 2005, while also being named CMU’s Chick Sherwood Most Outstanding Wrestler.

Bolyard graduated from CMU in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship before continuing his education and earning a master’s degree from Central in athletic administration in 2008.

The David Bolyard File Name: David Bolyard High School: Springfield H.S. - Akron, Ohio College: Central Michigan University - Bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship - 2005

Central Michigan University - Master’s degree in athletic administration - 2008

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Year School/Company Position 2014-Pres.

Eastern Michigan University Head Coach 2007-14 Eastern Michigan University Associate Head/Head Assistant Wrestling Coach 2005-07 Central Michigan University Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coach 2002-05 Central Michigan University Student-Athlete

EMU WRESTLING Assistant Coach Seventh Season at EMU Central Michigan, 2008 The 2017-18 campaign marks Luke Smith’s seventh season as an assistant coach for EMU and his fourth as a full-time assistant.

Smith was the part-time assistant for former Head Coach Derek DelPorto for three seasons.

During his span at EMU, Smith has helped coach 17 NCAA qualifiers, as well as three Mid-American Conference Championship runners-up. He has also guided the team academically to three-straight top-10 finishes in the NWCA AllAcademic Standings, including finishing first in 2015.

During the summer of 2013, he spent a weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for the 2013 National Wrestling Coaches Association Coaching Leadership Academy. At the academy, Smith was mentored by legendary coaches and members of the wrestling community.

Prior to EMU, Smith spent two seasons as a volunteer coach at Old Dominion University and the 2008-09 campaign with Central Michigan University.

While at Old Dominion, Smith’s primary duties included coaching lightweight wrestlers. Smith also worked as a lightweight coach with CMU, where he helped guide the Chippewas to a 14thplace finish at the NCAA Tournament in 2010.

Smith brings a host of personal accolades, including qualifying for nationals all four years at CMU. He was ranked as high as fourth in the country at 125 pounds. During his senior season, his team reached their highest ranking in program history when they ended the 2007-08 dual season at No. 2. He was the MidAmerican Conference Freshman of the Year for the 2004-05 season.

At Chippewa Falls High, Smith was a two-time Wisconsin State Champion and finished his career with a 117-2 record. He finished fourth at the Greco-Roman Olympic Trials in 2004 and also captured fourth place at the Senior Freestyle World Team Trials in 2006.

SCOTT MATTINGLY Assistant Coach Fourth Season at EMU Central Michigan, 2014

The 2017-18 season marks Scott Mattingly’s fourth season as an assistant coach. Mattingly came to EMU after competing on the Central Michigan University wrestling squad.

Mattingly has helped send nine grapplers to the NCAA Championships in three seasons, as well as assisting backto-back runner-up finishes for an individual at the MAC Championships in 2016 and 2017. He has also helped EMU be successful in the classroom, with three-straight top-10 finishes in the NWCA All-Academic Standings, including finishing first in 2015.

Mattingly spent five years as a student-athlete on the CMU wrestling squad, where he headlined the 149 lb. weight class in his senior season. The Uniontown, Ohio native was a four-time Mid-American Conference Tournament placer, including a runner-up finish in 2011. As a sophomore, Mattingly qualified for the NCAA Championships after grabbing a third-place finish at the MAC Championships in 2012.

In his final season donning a Chippewa singlet, Mattingly finished the year with an 18-17 overall record and a 3-5 record in conference duals. Mattingly not only led CMU on the mat but in the classroom as well, garnering Academic All-MAC honors two times. He was also a member of the NWCA Academic All-American team in his sophomore season.

Mattingly graduated with a bachelor’s degree in advertising from Central Michigan University in 2014.

Coaching Staff

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING 2016-17 MAC Review

The MAC

Place Team W

1 Northern Iowa 8

Mid-American Overall L T Pct. W L T 0

0

1.000

11

3

0

.786

2

Missouri

7

1

0

.875

11

3

0

.786

3

Central Michigan

6

2

0

.750

9

3

0

.750

4

Buffalo

4

4

0

.500

11

6

0

.687

5

Ohio

4

4

0

.500

7

8

0

.466

6

Old Dominion

3

5

0

.375

7

10

0

.412

7

Northern Illinois

2

6

0

.250

8

8

0

.500

8

Eastern Michigan

2

6

0

.250

6

8

0

.428

9

Kent State

0

8

0

.000

2

15

0

.117

MAC Championships | March 4-5, 2017 • Cedar Falls, Iowa

1. Missouri 154.5 2. Northern Iowa 106.5 3. Central Michigan 103.5 4. Old Dominion 94.0 5. Northern Illinois 92.0 6. Buffalo 80.5 7. Eastern Michigan 64.0 8. Ohio 62.5 9. Kent State 55.0 Conference champions automatically qualified for NCAA Championships 125 lbs.

No. 4 Noah Gonser (1-3) Sixth Place Noah Gonser (EMU) over No. 5 Barlow McGhee (Mizzou) (Dec 6-4) No. 1 Shakur Laney (Ohio) over Noah Gonser (EMU) (Dec 5-3) No. 3 Kyle Akins (UB) over Noah Gonser (EMU) (Fall 5:33) No. 5 Barlow McGhee (Mizzou) over Noah Gonser (EMU) (Dec 4-1) 133 lbs.

Sa’Derian Perry (0-2) Alijah Jeffery (NIU) over Sa’Derian Perry (EMU) (Dec 4-0) No. 7 Alex Madrigal (ODU) over Sa’Derian Perry (EMU) (Dec 6-3) 141 lbs.

No. 4 Kyle Springer (2-2) Fourth Place No. 5 Kevin Budock (ODU) over Kyle Springer (EMU) (Dec 6-5) Kyle Springer (EMU) over Chance Driscol (KSU) (Dec 6-5) Kyle Springer (EMU) over No. 6 Angel Velasquez (NIU) (Dec 2-1) No. 3 Mason Smith (CMU) over Kyle Springer (EMU) (Dec 7-3)

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Pct.

149 lbs.

No. 6 Nick Barber (1-3) Sixth Place No. 3 Max Thomsen (UNI) over Nick Barber (EMU) (Dec 3-0) Nick Barber (EMU) over No. 7 Colt Cotton (UB) (Dec 9-4) No. 4 Steve Bleise (NIU) over Nick Barber (EMU) (Dec 5-2) No. 5 Michael Hayes (ODU) over Nick Barber (EMU) (Dec 9-5)

157 lbs.

No. 6 Zac Carson (2-2) Fourth Place Zac Carson (EMU) over No. 3 Caden McWhirter (NIU) (Dec 2-1) No. 2 Collin Heffernan (CMU) over Zac Carson (EMU) (Dec 7-3) Zac Carson (EMU) over No. 5 Cullen Cummings (Ohio) (SV-1 4-2) No. 4 Casey Sparkman (KSU) over Zac Carson (EMU) (SV-1 9-7) 165 lbs.

No. 4 Devan Marry (0-3) No. 5 Shaun’Qae McMurtrey (NIU) over Devan Marry (EMU) (Dec 5-3) Logan Parks (CMU) over Devan Marry (EMU) (Dec 7-4) No. 6 Tyler Rill (UB) over Devan Marry (EMU) (MD 17-6) 174 lbs.

Jacob Davis (3-2) Fifth Place Jacob Davis (EMU) over Muhamed McBryde (UB) (Dec 3-2) Taylor Lujan (UNI) over Jacob Davis (EMU) (Fall 3:47) Jacob Davis (EMU) over No. 5 Arsen Ashughyan (Ohio) (Fall 4:37) No. 2 CJ Brucki (CMU) over Jacob Davis (EMU) (MD 13-1) Jacob Davis (EMU) over No. 4 Dylan Wiseman (Mizzou) (Dec 9-3) 184 lbs.

No. 7 Kayne MacCallum (0-2) No. 2 Jack Dechow (ODU) over Kayne MacCallum (EMU) (MD 15-3) Dontae McGee (Ohio) over Kayne MacCallum (EMU) (Fall 1:02) 197 lbs.

Derek Hillman (1-3) Derek Hillman (EMU) over Nate Hall (Ohio) (TF 17-2) No. 1 J’Den Cox (Mizzou) over Derek Hillman (EMU) (Fall 2:48) No. 4 Austin Severn (CMU) over Derek Hillman (EMU) (TB-1 2-1) No. 7 Nate Rose (UB) over Derek Hillman (EMU) (Dec 5-4) HWT No. 6 Gage Hutchison (2-1) Second Place, Automatic NCAA Qualifier Gage Hutchison (EMU) over No. 3 J.J. Everard (UNI) (TB-1 4-1) Gage Hutchison (EMU) over No. 2 Austin Myers (Mizzou) (TB-2 5-2) No. 5 Jake Gunning (UB) over Gage Hutchison (EMU) (Dec 3-2)

Record Book

EMU WRESTLING EMU RECORD BOOK

2009 MAC Champion John McClure

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1972-73 1973-74 1974-75

1975-76 1976-77

1977-78

1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83

1983-84

1984-85

1985-86

1986-87

1987-88

1988-89

1989-90

1990-91

1991-92

1992-93

1993-94

1994-95

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WRESTLING HISTORY MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE PLACERS Doug Willer Russ Danielson Paul Osentoski Larry Silvestri Rick Setzer Marvin Miller Pete Beck Bob Nesbit Don Hull Rick Setzer John Eisley Doug Hull Skip McAdams Ramie Mohlman Craig Petoskey Jack Woltjer Mark Leyrer Rick Winekoff Steve Brown Robert Beck Jack Woltjer Mark Leyrer Carl Winekoff Rick Winekoff Jim Hale Steve Brown Robert Beck Rick Winekoff Earl Thom Jim Hale Steve Brown Joey Saferian Joel Smith Joey Saferian Miles Nilson Jeffrey Morgan Brian Schneider Jerry Umin Pat Stano Dino DiMelis Doug Harper Steve Brown Miles Nilson Joel Smith Jerry Umin Jeff Umin Scott Wyka Doug Harper David Beck Miles Nilson Hugh Waddington Brian Schneider Joel Smith Juan Ybarra Tony Venturini Hugh Waddington Brian Schneider Scott Jones David Beazley Tony Venturini Adam Duke David Beck Jeff Flynn Chris Parent Chris Rodriguez Joe Butler Scott Jones David Beazley John Wasiniak Tony Venturini Adam Duke David Beck Hugh Waddington John Wasiniak Adam Duke Brian Pfeil John Wasiniak Mike Scully Keith Shulaw Mike Scully Ramico Blackmon Vernon Hill Nate Miklusak

1st - 142 lbs.

4th - 134 lbs.

4th - 118 lbs.

4th - 142 lbs.

1st - Hwt 3rd - 126 lbs.

4th - 134 lbs.

4th - 167 lbs.

4th - 177 lbs.

2nd - Hwt 3rd - 167 lbs.

4th - 190 lbs.

3rd - 190 lbs.

4th - 118 lbs.

3rd - 142 lbs.

2nd - 150 lbs.

3rd - 158 lbs.

4th - 167 lbs.

1st - 118 lbs.

1st - 126 lbs.

3rd - 150 lbs.

4th - 158 lbs.

4th - 167 lbs.

3rd - 177 lbs.

3rd - 190 lbs.

2nd - 118 lbs.

2nd - 126 lbs.

3rd - 177 lbs.

3rd - 190 lbs.

3rd- Hwt 1st - 118 lbs.

4th - 126 lbs.

4th - 150 lbs.

4th - 126 lbs.

4th - 134 lbs.

4th - 142 lbs.

3rd - 158 lbs.

1st - 167 lbs.

3rd - 190 lbs.

4th - Hwt 3rd - 118 lbs.

1st - 126 lbs.

4th - 134 lbs.

1st - 158 lbs.

1st - 167 lbs.

4th - 177 lbs.

3rd - Hwt 1st - 118 lbs.

2nd - 126 lbs.

2nd - 134 lbs.

3rd - 142 lbs.

1st - 150 lbs.

1st - 158 lbs.

3rd - 177 lbs.

2nd - 118 lbs.

1st - 142 lbs.

3rd - 158 lbs.

3rd - 177 lbs.

4th - Hwt 1st - 118 lbs.

4th - 126 lbs.

3rd - 134 lbs.

3rd - 142 lbs 2nd - 150 lbs.

2nd - 158 lbs.

3rd - 167 lbs.

4th - 177 lbs.

4th - 190 lbs.

3rd - Hwt 1st - 118 lbs.

4th - 126 lbs.

4th - 134 lbs.

4th - 142 lbs.

3rd- 190 lbs.

3rd - 126 lbs.

4th - 177 lbs.

4th - 190 lbs.

3rd- 126 lbs.

4th - 158 lbs.

3rd - 126 lbs.

3rd - 150 lbs.

4th - 167 lbs.

2nd - 177 lbs.

1995-96

2002-03

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15 2015-16

2016-17

1964-65 1969-70

1970-71 lbs.

1970-71

Frank Haliburda Darrel Mance Lee Pritts Matt Turnbow Ramico Blackmon Jake Shulaw Nate Miklusak Frank Haliburda Jose Vazquez Darrel Mance Zack Pyles Chad Roush Tim Hoff Adam Gilmore J.J. Holmes Ed Magrys Tim Hoff Jermaine Thompson Nick Conklin J.J. Holmes Ed Magrys Sean Clair Phillip Plowman Jermain Thompson Tony Lyssiotis Zack Donofrio Cory Mancuso Nick Conklin Josh Lewis Andrew Novak Charlie Pienaar David Wade John McClure Chris Jenkins J.J. Johnson David Wade Sean Clair David Wade Sean Clair Phillip Joseph Alex Ortman Justin Brandel Seth Schaner Aaron Sulzer Jared Germaine Phillip Joseph Andrew Novak Corey Phillips Wes Schroeder Aaron Sulzer Nick Whitenburg Aaron Sulzer Phillip Joseph Nick Whitenburg Jared Germaine Vincent Pizzuto Phillip Joseph Anthony Abro Shayne Wireman Nick Barber Dakota Juarez Jacob Davis Anthony Abro Gage Hutchison Noah Gonser Kyle Springer Nick Barber Zac Carson Jacob Davis Gage Hutchison

NATIONAL QUALIFIERS NAIA Jonas Halonen Kevan Wilson Mark Davids Frank Cox Dave Thomas Tom Bluhm NCAA DIVISION II Mark Davids Mike Weede Dave Thomas

4th - 190 lbs.

3rd - Hwt 1st - 118 lbs.

1st - 126 lbs.

1st - 150 lbs.

1st - 158 lbs.

1st - 167 lbs.

3rd-177 lbs.

3rd-190 lbs.

2nd- Hwt 4th-133 lbs.

4th-157 lbs.

4th-165 lbs.

4th-174 lbs.

1st-184 lbs.

2nd-197 lbs.

3rd-174 lbs.

4th-141 lbs.

3rd-141 lbs.

2nd-174 lbs.

2nd-184 lbs.

4th-125 lbs.

2nd-133 lbs.

1st - 149 lbs.

3rd-197 lbs.

4th-141 lbs.

4th-157 lbs.

4th-165 lbs.

4th-174 lbs.

2nd-125 lbs.

2nd-184 lbs.

4th-285 lbs.

1st - 197 lbs.

3rd- 125 lbs.

3rd- 149 lbs.

3rd- 285 lbs.

4th- 133 lbs.

2nd-285 lbs.

4th-133 lbs.

4th-184 lbs.

4th-165 lbs.

5th-174 lbs.

4th-141 lbs.

3rd-157 lbs.

3rd-125 lbs.

2nd-174 lbs.

2nd-133 lbs.

4th-141 lbs.

4th-285 lbs.

2nd-157 lbs.

2nd-197 lbs.

4th-157 lbs.

4th-174 lbs.

3rd-197 lbs.

2nd - 125 lbs.

5th - 133 lbs.

3rd - 184 lbs.

5th- 197 lbs.

6th - 133 lbs.

3rd - 149 lbs.

2nd - 165 lbs.

6th - 174 lbs.

4th - 197 lbs.

4th - 285 lbs.

6th - 125 lbs.

4th - 141 lbs.

6th - 149 lbs.

4th - 157 lbs.

5th - 174 lbs.

2nd - HWT

145 lbs.

118 lbs.

134 lbs.

158 lbs.

167 lbs.

142 N/A N/A N/A

EMU WRESTLING

NCAA DIVISION II 1965-66 Bob Ray

Tom Buckalew 1971-72 Joe Sade

Mark Davids

Doug Willer

Dave Thomas

NCAA DIVISION I 1986-87 Jerry Umin 1988-89 Joel Smith 1995-96 Lee Pritts 1998-99 Mike Feeney

N/A Hwt Hwt 150 lbs.

118 lbs.

126 lbs.

118 lbs.

118 lbs.

118 lbs.

126 lbs.

158 lbs.

167 lbs.

118 lbs.

126 lbs.

134 lbs.

150 lbs.

118 lbs.

142 lbs.

118 lbs.

118 lbs.

126 lbs.

150 lbs.

158 lbs.

167 lbs.

174 lbs.

174 lbs.

174 lbs.

141 lbs.

165 lbs.

184 lbs.

133 lbs.

149 lbs.

184 lbs.

197 lbs.

133 lbs.

285 lbs.

157 lbs.

285 lbs.

125 lbs.

174 lbs.

157 lbs.

285 lbs.

157 lbs.

197 lbs.

125 lbs.

133 lbs.

157 lbs.

184 lbs.

157 lbs.

197 lbs.

149 lbs.

165 lbs.

197 lbs.

285 lbs.

125 lbs.

149 lbs.

285 lbs.

147 lb - 5th 155 lb - 6th 167 lb - 2nd 115 lb - 5th 145 lb - 3rd 142 lbs.

177 lbs.

Hwt 142 lbs.

2nd - 167 lbs.

4th - 177 lbs.

134 lbs.

142 lb - 6th 167 lbs.

7th - 167 lbs.

5th - 158 lbs.

6th - 118 lbs.

8th - 174 lbs.

Conference: IIAC 1957-62, PAC 1964-66, MAC 1973-Present Nationals $NAIA, # NCAA Div 2, NCAA Div I since 1972-73

Year Dual Meets Con. Nationals 1956-57 (0-2) 0-3 NA DNQ 1957-58 (0-5) 0-7 7th DNQ 1958-59 (0-4) 1-5 5th DNQ 1959-60 (1-4) 2-7 6th DNQ 1960-61 (2-3-1) 5-7-1 5th DNQ 1961-62 (0-3) 4-5 7th DNQ 1962-63 3-5 None NA 1963-64 (2-0) 3-7 6th NA 1964-65 (3-0) 7-4 3rd NA 1965-66 (2-1) 5-9 2nd 12th#

24th$ 1966-67 5-7 None NA 1967-68 6-10 None 19th$ 1968-69 4-4 None NA 1969-70 7-5 None 22nd$ 1970-71 10-7 None 20th#

30th$ Year Dual Meets MAC Conf. Pl. Nationals 1971-72 4-6-1 None 23rd# 1972-73 0-9 0-7 7th DNS 1973-74 6-11-1 1-8-1 9th DNQ 1974-75 12-9-1 3-6 9th DNQ 1975-76 10-13 0-9 9th DNS 1976-77 3-10 0-7 5th DNS 1977-78 5-11 1-6 8th DNQ 1978-79 3-11 0-5 10th DNQ 1979-80 3-11 1-7 10th DNQ 1980-81 3-10 0-5 9th DNQ 1981-82 4-6 1-6 9th DNQ 1982-83 7-7-2 2-3-2 7th DNS 1983-84 4-4 1-4 4th DNS 1984-85 9-3 4-1 7th DNS 1985-86 5-3-1 1-3-1 7th DNS 1986-87 7-3 3-2 5th 45th 1987-88 8-4-1 3-1 3rd 45th 1988-89 6-8 2-2 2nd 24th 1989-90 10-5 1-4 6th DNS 1990-91 10-4 3-2 3rd DNS 1991-92 4-6 1-4 6th 68th 1992-93 6-8 1-4 6th DNQ 1993-94 0-11 0-5 6th DNQ 1994-95 7-11-1 1-3 5th DNQ 1995-96 8-8 1-3 1st 27th 1996-97 5-14-1 1-4 6th DNS 1997-98 3-12 0-5 6th DNQ 1998-99 1-14 0-6 7th T42nd 1999-00 2-12 0-5 6th DNQ 2000-01 9-12-1 0-4-1 6th DNQ 2001-02 7-17 0-5 6th DNQ 2002-03 7-11 0-4 6th DNQ 2003-04 9-9 0-5 6th DNQ 2004-05 7-10 1-4 T-4th DNQ 2005-06 6-10 0-5 6th DNQ 2006-07 8-7 1-4 5th T-65th 2007-08 15-8-1 2-3 6th DNS 2008-09 7-11-0 1-4 5th DNS 2009-10 10-12-1 0-5 5th DNS 2010-11 11-11 0-5 5th DNS 2011-12 14-6 3-2 3rd T-48th 2012-13 7-13 1-4 T-4th T-41st 2013-14 13-7 3-4 7th DNQ 2014-15 8-12 1-7 8th DNQ 2015-16 8-7 3-5 5th T-65th 2016-17 6-8 2-6 8th DNQ

Russell Bush 1956-71

66-92-2 .418 Erik Pederson 1972-74 18-29-2 .383 David Stewart 1975-78 19-46-0 .292 John Eisley 1979-91 80-74-4 .520 Willie Gadson 1992-97 21-38-1 .356 Charles Jones 1997-2000 10-51-1 .169 Charles Branch 2000-06 39-59-1 .394 Derek DelPorto 2006-14 85-78 .521 David Bolyard 2015-Pres.

22-27 .449

367-494-11 .421

Record Book

NCAA Division I National Qualifiers 1972-73 Doug Willer 1975-76 Rick Setzer 1976-77 Rick Setzer 1982-83 Jack Woltjer 1983-84 Steve Brown

Robert Beck 1984-85 Steve Brown 1985-86 Steve Brown 1987-88 Doug Harper

Steve Brown

Joel Smith

Jerry Umin 1988-89 Doug Harper

David Beck

Miles Nilson

Brian Schneider 1989-90 Tony Venturini

Hugh Waddington 1990-91 Tony Venturini 1991-92 Tony Venturini 1995-96 Matt Turnbow

Ramico Blackmon

Jake Shulaw

Nate Miklusak 1998-99 Mike Feeney 1999-00 Mike Feeney 2000-01 Mike Feeney 2001-02 Darnell Ruffin 2003-04 J.J. Holmes

Ed Magrys 2005-06 Phillip Plowman 2006-07 Jermain Thompson 2007-08 Charlie Pienaar 2008-09 John McClure 2009-10 Sean Clair

David Wade 2010-11 Aaron Sulzer

David Wade 2011-12 Jared Germaine

Phillip Joseph

Aaron Sulzer

Wes Schroeder 2012-13 Aaron Sulzer

Nick Whitenburg 2013-14 Jared Germaine

Vincent Pizzuto

Brandon Zeerip

Phillip Joseph 2014-15 Brandon Zeerip

Anthony Abro 2015-16 Nick Barber

Dakota Juarez

Anthony Abro

Gage Hutchison 2016-17 Noah Gonser

Nick Barber

Gage Hutchison All-Americans NAIA 1962-63 Duke Relyea 1964-65 Elihue Brunson 1965-66 Elihue Brunson 1966-67 Dale Kestel

Larry Miele

Bob Ray 1967-68 Dale Kestel

Larry Miele 1968-69 Ikuei Yamamoto

Kenshiro Matsunami 1969-70 Tom Bluhm

Mike Weede

Tom Jackson 1970-71 Doug Willer

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2017-18 EAGLE WRESTLING SEASON RECORDS Season and career wins and pins are since 1968-69.

Everything else since 1983-84.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

13.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

117 110 104 100 95 91 87 85 83 82 81 81 78 78 75 71 67 66 65 322 277 259 256 214 193 179 152 151 149

CAREER RECORDS WINS Steve Brown Joel Smith Brian Schneider Tony Venturini Jared Germaine Anthony Abro Aaron Sulzer Phillip Joseph Jerry Umin Nick Barber David Wade Vincent Pizzuto Doug Harper Nick Whitenburg Gage Hutchison Scott Jones Andrew Novak Doug Willer Hugh Waddington TAKEDOWNS Brian Schneider Joel Smith Tony Venturini Steve Brown Doug Harper Ramico Blackmon Scott Jones Hugh Waddington Jerry Umin Keith Morehouse

134 87 84 78 79

NEAR FALLS Steve Brown Tony Venturini David Beck Ramico Blackmon Doug Harper

1988-89 1987-88 1985-86 1988-89 2000-01 1995-96 1987-88 1995-96 1990-91 1986-87 2014-15 1991-92

1. 112 2. 102

3.

97

TAKEDOWNS Doug Harper Doug Harper Tony Venturini Ramico Blackmon Steve Brown

1988-89 1987-88 1991-92 1995-96 1985-86

1.

55 2.

50 3.

40 4.

38

NEAR FALLS Steve Brown Doug Harper Ramico Blackmon Tony Venturini Ramico Blackmon

1985-86 1988-89 1995-96 1991-92 1994-95

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

1988-89 1993-94 1990-91 1987-88 1995-96

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Record Book

WINS Doug Harper Jerry Umin Steve Brown Joel Smith Mike Feeney Ramico Blackmon Doug Harper Lee Pritts Tony Venturini Jerry Umin Kyle Springer Tony Venturini

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

44 42 41 36 36 35 34 33 32 31 31 30

1.

54

2.

53 3.

52 4.

51 1.

25 2.

21 3.

20

1. 186.50 2. 165.50 3. 161 4. 153 5. 133.50 6. 123 7. 121.50 8. 117.50 9. 115.50 10. 114.50

Dan Gerken Jake Shulaw David Beasley Miles Nilson Nate Mikulsak

ESCAPES

REVERSALS Hugh Waddington Doug Harper Jerry Umin Joe Saferian Jerry Umin POINTS

Steve Brown Doug Harper Jerry Umin Joel Smith Steve Brown Doug Harper Ramico Blackmon Steve Brown Tony Venturini Jerry Umin

1987-88 1988-89 1986-87 1986-87 1987-88 1985-86 1988-89 1987-88 1988-89 1987-88 1987-88 1995-96 1984-85 1990-91 1986-87

1. 131 2. 130

4. 123 5. 120 6. 117 7. 116 8. 107 9. 102 10.

96 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

54 50 49 45 43

1. 514.50 2. 430 3. 350.50 4. 323.50 5. 317.50 6. 288.50 7. 272 8. 2 28.50 9. 213 10. 197.50

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ESCAPES Scott Jones Brian Schneider Hugh Waddington Joel Smith Steve Brown Miles Nilson Tony Venturini David Beasley David Beck Adam Duke REVERSALS Steve Brown Hugh Waddington Tony Venturini Miles Nilson Jerry Umin POINTS Steve Brown Joel Smith Tony Venturini Brian Schneider Jerry Umin Doug Harper Scott Jones Ramico Blackmon David Beck Miles Nilson

1984-86, 88 1985-86, 88-89 1987-90 1990-93 2010-14 2011-16 2008-13 2010-14 1987-88 2012-16 2006-11 2011-16 1988-89 2010-14 2013-Pres.

1989-92 2008-12 1970-73 1988-90, 92

1984-87

1988-91 1989-91 1990-93

EMU WRESTLING EMU’s Mid-American Conference Champions

1996 Mid-American Conference Champions

EMU In the Finals 118: Lee Pritts (EMU) dec. Jim Boardwine (Kent), 10-2 126: Matt Turnbow (EMU) dec. Joe Boardwine (Kent), 6-4 150: Ramico Blackmon (EMU) dec. Rumps (CMU), 13-4 158: Jake Shulaw (EMU) dec. Wright (Kent), 11-6 167: Nate Miklusak (EMU) dec. Greenfield (CMU), 9-6 275: Terebeniec (Kent) dec. Mance (EMU), 2-1 OT Willie Gadson (EMU) 1996 MAC Coach of the Year Lee Pritts (EMU) 1996 MAC Tournament Outstanding Wrestler

2009 2007 2004 2002 1997 1996

1992 1991 1990 1989

1988

1987 1986 1984

1973

John McClure Jermain Thompson J.J. Holmes Darnell Ruffin Lee Pritts Lee Pritts (Outstanding Wrestler) Matt Turnbow Ramico Blackmon Jake Shulaw Nate Miklusak Tony Venturini Tony Venturini Hugh Waddington Doug Harper (Outstanding Wrestler) Brian Schneider Joel Smith Steve Brown (Outstanding Wrestler) Joel Smith Jerry Umin Jerry Umin Steve Brown Steve Brown Robert Beck Douglas Willer

197 149 165 141 118 118 126 150 158 167 118 118 142 118 150 158 126

Record Book

Team Scoring: Eastern Michigan 90 Kent 72 Central Michigan 44 Miami 42.5 Ohio 42

158 167 167 118 118 126 142

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A Abel, Allan (1986-87) Abro, Anthony (2011-16) Adams, Robert (2005-06) Adames, Jerry (1980-81) Agnello, Bob (1971-72) Alber, Michael (1997-98) Albrect, Dick (1959-60) Alejandro, David (1993-94) Allen, Anthony (1992-93) Amundsen, Ted (2005-07) Amundsen, William (2005-07) Anderson, Duncan (1980-81) Anderson, Jerry (1993-94) Anderson, Steven (1988-90) Amira, James (1994-95) Armelagos, Charles (1974-76) Armstrong, Gerald (1974-76) Arriaga, Daniel (1990-91) Arvay, Joe (1985-87) Ash, Charles (1965-69) Avery, Gary (1965-68) B Bachus, Jeff (1978-79) Badley, Jeffrey (1986-87) Baffi, Jonathon (1993-94) Bair, Andy (1994-96) Baker, Pete (1995-96) Baker, Ralph (1986-87) Baker, Randy (1960-61) Baker, Ron (1960-61) Bakersville, John (1993-95) Ball, Brent (1996-97) Barber, Nick (2013-17) Baruzzini, Anthony (1991-92) Bauman, (1999-00) Bearden, David (1991-94) Beaver, Doug (1970-71) Beazley, David (1988-91) Beazley, Kevin (1991-92) Beck, David (1989-92) Beck, Pete (1973-76) Beck, Steve (1973-76) Beck, Robert (1983-86) Beck, Zack (2004-06) Becker, Jermy (1992-95) Beeman, Leon (1983-84) Bendeck, Arturo (1992-93) Bennetts, Mark (1994-96) Bensmiller, John (1973-77) Berge, Bob (1970-71) Best, Bejamin (2004-05) Best, Troy (1990-91) Betz, Steve (1970-72) Biggert, John (1990-92) Bignotti, Jerry (1974-75) Black, Benjamin (1993-94) Blackmon, Ramico (1994-96) Blackmore, Scott (1985-86) Blair, Craig (1978-79) Blue, Robert (1969-70) Bluhm, Thomas (1967-71) Blunk, Robert (2004-05) Blunk, Steve (2004-05) Bohl, Jaylyn (2010-12) Bonnigson, Dane (1999-03) Borg, Rocco (2013-2015) Bothel, Joseph (1975-78) Bowman, Steve (1978-79) Boyd, Adam (1994-95) Box, David (2010-13) Brady, Joe (1962-65) Brady, Matt (1997-98) Brandel, Justin (2005-10) Brandt, Dennis (1967-68) Brendle, (1959-60) Breyer, Tim (2003-04) Briggs, Greg (1970-72) Brock, Marcius (1978-81) Brooks, Ron (1958-60) Brown, Irvin Leon (1969-70) Brown, Kevin (1997-00) Brown, Steve (1983-88) Brucker, Paul (1974-75) Brunson, Eliehue (1964-67) Brydon, Patrick (1995-96) Buchanan, Nick (1990-91) Buckalew, Jerry (1966-67) Buckalew, Tom (1964-67) Burwitz, Bruce (1983-87) Burbee, Steve (1986-87) Burgos, Michael (1993-94) Burton, Nick (2003-04) Busell, Doug (1985-86) Butler, Joseph (1989-91) Byers, Jake (2010-15) C Calandrino, Alex (2012-15) Calandrino, Ben (2014-2016) Caldwell, Dave (1962-63) Capwell, John (2003-04) Carson, Zac (2016-Present)

Carter, Cinque (1999-00) Carter, Micah (2005-06) Carter, Michael (1978-79) Cassedy, Jack (2005-07) Caudill, Blake (2013-17) Cebulski, Tim (1971-72) Cevora, Randy (1976-77) Chamie, Abe (1965-67) Chilcote, Duane (1980-81) Chittick, Kyle (2007-08) Choucalas, Ted (1976-79) Christman, Dennis (1968-69) Cibull, Tom (1995-96) Ciccarelli, Craig (1999-03) Clair, Sean (2005-10) Cole, Guy (1989-90) Cole, Roy (1973) Colon, Filberto (2010-13) Comar, Douglas (1969-70) Coney, Kevin (1978-79) Conklin, Nick (2003-07) Constable, Alan (2010-14) Cope, Mike (1985-86) Copp, Jim (1961-65) Coville, Raymond (1969-71) Cox, Frank Wesley (1968-73) Cox, Rece (2005-07) Craiger, Tim (1980-81) Craft, Mark (1983-84) Cruz, Ed (1997-98) Cunningham, Joshua (1989-92) Curby, Mike (2010-15) Cutsinger, Robert (1980-81) Czupinski, David (1975-76) D Daneshayer, Arya (1987-88) Danielson, Russ (1973-76) Davids, Mark (1969-72) Davis, Jacob (2013-17) Davis, Mikey (2005-06) Davison, Derek (2013-2016) Daughtry, Jim (1965-66) Decker, Chad (2014-17) DeGrendel, Hank (1957-59) Delaney, Adam (1996-97) Delaney, Noah (1994-98) Deprincat, Paul (1988-90) Dewyer, Dan (1987-88) Dickerson, Todd (1990-91) Dietrich (1960-61) Dillman, Cole (2011-15) Dillworth, Daryl (1980-81) DiMelis, Dino (1986-88) Dixon, Greg (1985-86) Dixon, Oliver (1983-86) Donofrio, Zach (2005-09) Dorulla, Jacob (2012-13) Douglas, Ryan (1994-95) Dove, Mike (1991-92) Dowdy, James (1995-96) Doyle, Dominic (2007-08) Draves, Adam (2008-09) Duke, Adam (1989-92) Dunklin, Shaftone (1994-95) E Eastman, Harold (1999-01) Edwards, Lundy (1970-72) Egbert, Greg (2009-11) Eggert, Chris (2008-13) Eggert, Dave (1973-76) Eisley, Ben (1971-73) Eisley, John (1975-78) Ellis, Sam (1969-72) Espinoza, Ruben (1980-81) Evans, Scott (1996-97) Everett, Michael (1989-94) F Fabbri, Brian (1974-78) Fair, Thomas (1968-69) Fairbanks, Eric (1997-03) Fairchild, Jacob (2007-08) Fast, Steve (1983-86) Feeney, Michael (1996-01) Felt, Edward (1990-91) Ferguson, Daniel (1969-72) Ferguson, Dick (1958-59) Ferretti, Paul (1984-86) Filmore, Brett (2002-03) Fillar, George (1989-90) Flynn, David (1983-84) Flynn, Jeff (1986-91) Foland, Shane (1993-94) Foor, Gerald (1966-67) Foore, Derek (2007-09) Foster, Joseph (1980-81) France, Lester (2008-12) Franklin, Jeff (1900-91) Franklin, Matthew (2007-08) Freeman, Jeremy (1994-95) French, Adam (1999-00) French, Nick (1980-81)

BOLD indicates player on 2016-17 roster

Fritz, Andrew (1993-94) Fritze, Carlos (1978-79) Fulger, Jim (2004-05) Fuller, Brian (1983-87) Funk, Don (2004-09) Furniss, Ryan (2004-06)

G Gates, Tim (1978-79) Gardner, David (1996-97) Gary, Chuck (1960-61) Gadie, Wayne (1973) Geerlings, Austin (2013-15) George, Joseph (1995-97) Geris, Shawn (1995-96) Gerken, Dan (1988-90) Germaine, Jared (2009-14) Gettelman, Gary (1966-68) Gill, Charles (1980-81) Gilmore, Adam (1999-03) Giuiliani, Joe (1960-61) Godzina, John (1986-87) Goheen, Josh (2003-04) Goldstein, David (1989-90) Gonser, Noah (2016-Present) Gonyeau, Richard (1966-71) Gonzales, Mike (1969-70) Gonzales, Tom (1971-72) Goosby, Paul (1975-76) Gordon, Marcus (2003-05) Gourlay, John (2004-07) Griffin, Ben (2014-17) Guernsey, Quinn (2005-07) Gunterman, Josh (2000-04) Gurney, Steve (1975-77) Green, William (2003-04) Griffin, Jim (1983-86) Grover, Dennis (1966-68) Grzecki, Patrick (1997-98) Grzegorzewski, Joe (1983-84) H Haag, Mark (1988-91) Hadley, Jim (1963-65) Haines, Robert (1968-69) Hale, Jim (1983-84) Haliburda, Frank (1994-97) Halonen, Joe (1964-65) Hambleton, Matt (1995-96) Hamilton, Lawrence (1964-65) Hamilton, Stanley (1964-65) Hardy, Tom (1957-58) Harper, Doug (1987-88) Harris, Les (1986-87) Harris, Tom (1958-59) Harris, Tom (1983-86) Harrington, Jerel (1969-71) Hartley, Scott (1996-97) Hartley, William (1997-98) Harwell, David (1986-87) Haumesser, Mike (2011-13) Herter, Jason (1997-98) Hassen, Roger (1969-71) Hassett, Jim (1991-92) Hazen, Abner (1985-86) Hector, Matthew (1993-94) Helm, Matt (1991-92) Helton, Danny (1995-96) Hendershot, Stephen (2000-01) Henderson, Chris (1992-94) Hendrick, Nick (2006-11) Hennels, Tom (1958-59) Henthorne, Daniel (1993-94) Hier, Cody (2007-10) Hill, Allen (1997-98) Hill, Danny (1969-70) Hill, Kris (2016-Present) Hill, Marlon (1995-98) Hill, Martin (1995-97) Hill, Vernon (1993-95) Hillman, Derek (2015-Present) Hinkle, Charles (1989-90) Hinzman, Brian (1999-00) Hoballah, Khodor (2009-14) Hodgson, Todd (1991-92) Hoff, Tim (1999-04) Hoffman, Ken (1978-81) Hoffmyer, Todd (1993-94 Hogarth, Josh (1995-96 Holland, Matt (1997-98 Holloway, Sam (1957-59) Holmes, J.J. (2003-05) Homrich, Roger (2000-01) Hopkins, Robert (1969-70) Howard, Jeffrey (1995-96) Howe, William (1966-68) Hughes, Mark (1987-88) Hull, Donald (1975-79) Hull, Doug (1975-79) Humphrey, Michael (1995-96) Hutchison, Gage (2014-Present) I Ison, Gary (1974-75)

Israel, John (1966-67) Israel, Peter (1990-92) Israel, Stewart (1964-67)

J Jabe, Nick (1974-76) Jackson, Dick (1971-72) Jackson, Greg (1970-72) Jackson, Richard (1969-71) Jackson, Robert (1980-81) Jackson, Thomas (1967-71) Jackson, Washington Jr. (2002-03) Jacobs, Norm (1960-61) James, Jeff (1985-86) Jenkins, Chris (2005-10) Jesse, Jad (1987-88) Johnson, Brian (2004-05) Johnson, J.J. (2007-10) Johnson, Jason (2002-03) Johnson, Joseph (1969-70) Johnson, Leroy (2000-01) Johnson, Mark (1983-84) Jolley, John (2003-04) Jones, Brandyn (2005-06) Jones, Kenneth (1987-92) Josefowicz, Tom (2000-03) Joseph, Justin (2007-12) Joseph, Phillip (2009-14) Jordan, Gerald (1961-62) Joumaa, Ahmed (2004-06) Juarez, Dakota (2014-2016) Jurecki, Mike (1978-79) K Kalso, Rusky (1976-79) Kasper, David (2016-Present) Keasley, Derrick (2002-03) Keckonen, Tom (1974-75) Keeney, Brad (1999-03) Kelley, Bryon (1994-95) Kelley, Dave (1962-63) Kern, Richard (1983-84) Kennedy, Thomas (1988-90) Kennelley, Tim (1986-87) Kestel, Dale (1966-68) Kettlewell, Bill (1962-63) Kind, Robin (1975-79) Kirkendorfer, Rob (1993-94) Kirkland, Cornell (1971-72) Klapperich, Mich (1975-76) Klosz, James (2012-13) Knox, Chris (1966-67) Koeller, Donald (1967-68) Kokenakes, Joe (2006-07) Koops, Tom (1969-70) Kolb, Brian (1995-96) Komaromi, Jeffrey (1990-92) Konop, John (1980-81) Korcek, James (1989-92) Kowalewski, Gary (1980-81) Kraft, Travis (1999-03) Kruse, Bart (1959-61) Kunze, William (1966-67) L Labate, Brett (1996-98) Ladd, Chris (1995-96) Lage, Bob (1989-91) Lajoie, Tony (2004-05) Lake, Kyle (2012-14) Lambie, Gary (1964-65) Lamere, Paul (1983-86) Lancaster, Ryan (2005-06) Lane, Ervin (1975-76) Lane, Ryan (1993-94) Langernderfer, Tad (1985-86) Langley, Jared (2016-Present) LaPointe, Brandon (1999-00) LaPointe, Wesley (1997-98) Laurain, Dennis (1959-60) Lawson, Tim (1995-97) Leckrone, Kenny (2001-02) LeHolm, Mike (2009-14) Lemerand, Marc (1986-87) Leinninger, Christian (1996-97) Lemay, Scott (1999-01) Lenix, Josh (1999-01) Lesko, Drew (2005-10) Letterly, Aaron (1994-96) Lewis, Josh (2005-10) Lewis, Mike (1990-92) Lewis, Wendell (1971-72) Lexrer, Mark (1983-84) Licari, Vince (2004-08) Lichtenberg, Will (1985-86) Liggans, James (1969-70) Ligett, Robert (1991-92) Lipps, Tony (1993-94) Liston, Jim (1966-67) Lockey, Randall (1966-67) Logan, Arven (1966-68) Logan, Etienne (1994-94) Logan, Keith (1974-75) Long, John (1973)

Lowe, Mark (1988-90) Loyd, Bill (1962-63) Lucas, Bradley (1980-81) Ludvic, David (1996-97) Lyssiotis, Tony (2003-07)

N Nagel, Mark (2003-04) Nagy, Don (1971-72) Nagy, Gary (1985-86) Nagy, Ron (1971-72) Nance, Kenny (2005-06) Neal, Tyrone (2000-01) Neff, Jacob (1988-92) Nesbitt, Robert (1975-76) Newman, John (1976-79) Nicholl, Steven (1993, 94 Niclowicz, Phil (1973-76) Niclowicz, Phil (2001, 02 Nilson, Miles (1986-90) Nollar, Gary (1966-67) Novak, Andrew (2007-12) O O’Connor, Michael (1988-90) O’Daniel, Ed (1997-98) O’Daniel, Keilan (1995-96) O’Doherty, Mike (1974-75) O’Doherty, Pat (1974-77) Odziana, Frank (1966, 67

Okammor, Lazarus (2000-03) Omness, Mark (1985-88) Ortencio, Derrick (1993-95) Ortencio, Fred (1990-94) Ortman, Alex (2009-11) Osentoski, Paul (1973-75) Oster, Stephen (1987-88) Ott, Wallace (1968-69) Owen, Louis (1962-63) Ozdarski, Mark (1987-88)

P Pace, Derek (1999-01) Packer, Mike (1971-72) Palazzolo, Robert (2003-04) Palmer, Greg (1986-87) Papadopoulus, Dino (1993-94) Papalas, Tony (1957-58) Papineau, Mark (1974-76) Parker, Derrick (1999-01) Parker, Hugh (1961-65) Parent, Chris (1985-91) Parks, Dennis (1990, 91 Parsons, Mike (1983-86) Pawleszeski, Michael (1991-92) Perry, Sa’Derian (2016-Present) Petitpren, Dean (1962-63) Pettigrew, Matt (2007-12) Pfeil, Brian (1991-94) Phillips, Corey (2007-12) Picklo, Jim (1964, 65 Pickover, Guy (1974-76) Pienaar, Charles (2006-08) Pienaar, David (2006-10) Pierce, Roderick (1996-97) Pietras, Marty (1974-75) Pine, George (1957-58) Ping, Jack (1970-71) Pitaniello, Brian (1997-98) Pizzuto, Vincent (2011-2016) Platko, Gary (1977-78) Plowman, Phillip (2002-06) Poland, Chris (2016-Present) Polidori, Gino (1986-87) Polk, William (1994-95) Prain, David (1989-94) Pratt, R.J. (2004-06) Pritts, Lee (1995-97) Pummill, Zach (2008-09) Pureifory, David (1969-70) Pyles, Zac (1999-03) R Rae, Richard (1986-87) Rairick, Joe (1973) Ramirez, Jose (1996-97) Randolph, Casey (1993-96) Rasmussen, Mel (1957-60) Ray, Bob (1964-67) Rau, Chris (2011-2016) Reader, Jesse (2003-04) Recknagel, Ron ( 1985-86) Reddick, Adam (1989-90) Reddick, Tom (1961-63) Reiss, Al (1973) Relyea, Duke (1959-63) Renaud, Bret (1986-88) Rice, J.T. (2009-10) Riley, Dennis (1965-66) Rinehart, Greg (1993-94) Ringle, Ron (1974-76) Ripetoe, Joe (1957-58) Risch, Aaron (2010-11) Rittman, Marty (1970-71) Rizor, Daniels (1967-68) Roberson, Darrick (1993-94) Robinson, Charles (1966-68) Rodriguez, Chris (1989-94) Rodriguez, Randy (1968-69) Rogers, Curtis (1990-91) Root, Rob (2000-01) Ross, James (1996-97) Roush, Chad (2003-06) Ruffin, Claudell (1999-01) Ruffin, Darnell (1999-03) Rush, Charles (1966-67) S Sade, Frank (2008-09) Sade, Joe (1971-72) Saferian, Joey (1986-88) Sage, Norm (1957-58) Salhany, Dick (1961-62) Sandusky, Mark (1980-81) Saur, Dean (1977-79) Schaner, Seth (2009-14) Schesslor, Fred (1988-90) Schlimmer, Chuck (1980-81) Schill, Charles (1996-97) Schimming, Ryan (1993-94) Schneider, Brian (1986-90) Schraibman, Matt (1999-00) Schroeder, Wes (2007-12) Shulaw, Jake (1995-97)

Schultz, Derek (2013-2016) Schultz, John (1989-90) Schumaker, William (1988-91) Schuman, Don (1961-63) Scott, James (1966-68) Scott, Keith (1999-00) Scully, Mike (1992-95) Seely, Dan (1992-93) Selby, John (1991-92) Setzer, Rick (1974-77) Severs, Louis (1986-87) Sexton, John (1980-81) Shafer, John (1980-81) Shapoff, Marc (1969-70) Shavers, James (1997-98) Shaw, Michael (2011-2016) Shield, Thomas (1994-95) Shell, Chris (1967-70) Shelton, Gregory (1997-98) Shinn, David (1968-69) Short, Keith (1999-00) Short, Jacob (1999-00) Shough, James (1975-76) Showerman, Joseph (1980-84) Shulaw, Keith (1992-94) Shumaker, William (1991-92) Silvestri, Larry (1974-76) Simon, Randy (1969-70) Simmons, John (1980-81) Simoneau, Richard (1991-92) Slater, Chris (2000-04) Slater, Corey (1995-98) Slee, Dan (1961-63) Sleight, Terry (1976-77) Sloan, Woodrow (1997-98) Smekert, Dennis (1976-77) Smith, Gary (1980-81) Smith, Joel (1986-88) Smith, Marc (1996-00) Smith, Zeke (2000-04) Snyder, Jim (1974-77) Snyder, Robert (1980-81) Sohikian, Jeff (1968-69) Solomon, Paul (1989-91) Spano, Nicholas (1994-95) Spilak, John (1999-00) Springer, Kyle (2015-Present) Stanback, Travis (2009-11) Stanley, Richard (1975-76) St. Clair, Tynan (1967-68) St. Louis, Tommy (2007-09) Steck, Ronald (1992-93) Steele, Cedric (1990-92) Steele, Walter (1964-65) Stewart, Dave (1965-68) Stockton, Bob (1964-66) Stoll, Lee (1966-67) Stone, Mitch (2003-04) Stoval, J.J. (1988-90) Strain, Craig (1960-63) Strain, Doug (1960-61) Strazzini, Ed (1962-63) Streeter, Joe (1999-00) String, Courtney (1996-97) Steinacker, Jason (1993-94) Stipich, Shawn (1991-92) Suits, Bill (1958-59) Suggs, Keon (2002-03) Sulzer, Aaron (2008-13) Sutherland, Dean (1991-92) Sutch, Bob (1959-61) Sutherland, Dean (1989-94) Swiden, Ray (1976-77) Swinson, Russ (1989-94) Szalwinski, Scott (1988-90)

Tye, Donald (1994-97) U Umin, Jeff (1986-88) Umin, Jerry (1986-88) Ungangst, Samuel

V Van Auken, Michael (1980-81) VanDeusen, Tim (1999-03) VanHofe, Carl (1962-63) Vasquez, Jose (1993-96) Vecchioni, Steven (1975-77) Velzy, Brian (1994-97) Venturini, Tony (1989-92) Vereb, Dave (1964-66) Vericker, Lance (1990-91) Viverette, Bill (1966-69) W Waddington, James (1987-92) Wade, David (2006-11) Wagner, Ryan (2000-02) Wagonlander, Kirk (1980-81) Walker, Charlie (2004-07) Walt, Jeffrey (1980-81) Walton, Kevin (1980-81) Wanner, Eric (1978-81) Washington, R (1968-69) Wasiniak, John (1990-92) Watson, Jason (1990-92) Weatherby, Dustin (1999-01) Weber, Mark (1980-81) Weede, Michael (1968-72) Week, Mike (2004-05) Weinberg, Rick (1973) Wendel, Robert (1995-97) Weston, Dick (1962-63) Wilding, Adrian (1986-88) Wheeler, Ben (1996-97) Whiren, Anthony (1991-92) Whitcombe, Michael (1969-70) Whitford, Pat (1985-87) White, Stephen (1968-75) Whitenburg, Nick (2009-14) Whitman, Don (1961-63) Whitman, Donald (1989-92) Whitman, Rob (1990-91) Whitt, Craig (1976-77) Wilfong, Alan (1999-00) Wiles, Josh (1999-04) Wilhelm, Dan (1993-94) Willer, Doug (1969-72) Williams, Dan (1983-84) Williams, Rudy (1974-76) Wilson, Harold (1980-81) Wilson, Mike (1973) Wilson, Kevin (1968-70) Wilson, Vaughn (1974-76) Winekoff, Brent (2010-11) Winekoff, Carl (1983-84) Winekoff, Rick (1983-84) Wireman, Shayne (2013-17) Wolfe, J.J. (2016-Present) Wolfe, Jeffrey (1993-95) Woltjer, Jack (1983-84) Wonderly, Chris (1997-98) Wood, Jake (2005-08) Wood, Joe (2003-04) Wood, John (1966-70) Woodard, Lon (1977-78) Woods, Brent (1994-97) Worden, John (1960-61) Worley, Steve (1972-73) Wright, Joel (1989-90) Wright, William (1968-69) Wyllie, Robert (1994-96)

T Tackett, Kirk (2000-02) Taylor, Wesley (2003-04) Y Thacker, Shawn (1983-84) Yamamoto, Ikuei (1968-69) Thacker, Sky (1996-97) Yenshaw, Curtis (1987-88) Tharp, Derrick (1990-92) Thayer, Kurt (1987-88) Z Thom, Earl (1985-86) Zahiri, Mansour (1988-90) Thomas, Aaron (1993-94) Zeerip, Brandon (2013-15) Thomas, Bernie (1969-70) Zeerip, Collin (2014-15) Thomas, David (1968-72) Zenas, Mark (1985-86) Thomas, Idris (1989-90) Zeppa, Tony (1976-77) Thompson, Jermaine (2003-07) Zimnicki, Michael (1994-95) Thompson, Ron (2000-03) Thompson, William (1996-97) Thornbury, Ron (1958-59) Thrall, Dave (1983-86) Tims, Darin (2007-09) Timm, Paul (1987-88) Todd, Jim (1966-67) Torres, Armando (2015-Present) Torres, Eliordo (1980-81) Tower, Paul (1973) Tramontin, Joe (1959-63) Trostel, Brad (1999-00) Tulk, Mark (1969-70) Turnbow, Matt (1993-98) Turnbow, Scott (1992-94) BOLD indicates player on 2017-18 roster

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M MacCallum, Kayne (2015-Present) MacPhee, Rik (1969-70) Maciejewski, Bob (1962-63) Mack, LaRone (2014-2016) Mackey, Bill (1973) Magrys, Ed (2000-05) Maguire, Mike (2007-08) Majerek, Thaddeus (1969-72) Major, John (1973) Malarney, Pat (1967-68) Malcolm, Bob (1962-63) Malkasian, Vic (1957-58) Malott, Mitchell (2013-17) Mance, Darrel (1994-98) Mancini, Max (1996-97) Mancuso, Cory (2006-08) Mania, Dan (1990-91) Mangan, Chuck (1971-72) Mann, Bob (1974-75) Mannisto, Bob (1960-61) Marry, Derrik (2010-13) Marry, Devan (2013-17) Mason, David (2002-03) Massimiliano, Mancini (1997-98) Masta, Dan (1970-71) Masters, Nevario (1964-65) Mather, Daniel (1989-90) Matsuname, Kenshiro (1968-69) Mayer, James (1978-79) Mauricio, Valentino (1980-81) Mazmanian, Paul (1967-68) McAdams, Skip (1978-81) McClure, Eric (1997-98) McClure, John (2006-09) McCormack, Brian (1980-81) McDevitt, Paul (1988-92) McEvoy, Tom (1962-65) McGonkie, Robert (1975-76) McGuire, Jordan (2007-09) McKinney, Rocky (1999-00) McNair, Anthony (1989-90) McPherson, David (1987-88) Meinhart, Kenneth (1991-94) Melick, Justin (2011-15) Merrill, Matt (1996-00) Meyer, A.J (1957-58) Meyers, Larry (1968-71) Meyerhoff, Mark (1967-68) Mezinger, Mike (1985-86) Michayluk, Craig (1985-86) Middleton, Louis (1969-72) Miele, Larry (1967-68) Milusak, Nathan (1994-97) Mills, Kevin (1980-81) Miller, Bill (1966-67) Miller, Charles (1966-70) Miller, Jay (1987-88) Miller, Marvin (1976-77) Minasian. Robert (1975-76) Minock, Drew (2004-05) Minoz, Anthony (1993-94) Mohlman, Ramie (1980-81) Moniodis, Paul (1975-77) Morehouse, Keith (1983-88) Morford, Shannon (1989-90) Morgan, James (1989-90) Morgan, Jeffrey (1986-88) Morrison, Nick (2001-03) Moulton, Josh (2004-09) Munoz, Anthony (1994-95) Myers, William (1989-92) Myles, Carl (1968-71)

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All-Americans

MIKE FEENEY

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1999 NCAA Division I All-American Eighth Place - 174 lbs.

At the 1999 NCAA Championships in University Park, Pennsylvania, Mike Feeney was the lone EMU representative. He made the most of it, finishing eighth to earn All-America honors. Feeney accomplished his deed amid two obstacles. First, he lost his opening match and had to win three in a row to make All-America, which he did. Second, he wrestled the entire tournament with a badly injured knee. The injury became worse with each match. After his loss in the fifth round of consolations, Feeney was unable to wrestle and forfeited the seventh-place match. Feeney also qualified for the 2000 and 2001 NCAA Championships at 174.

JOEL SMITH

1989 NCAA Division I All-American Fifth Place - 158 lbs.

1996 NCAA Division I All-American Sixth Place - 118 lbs.

Lee Pritts entered the 1996 NCAA Championships as the Mid-American Conference champion at 118 pounds and emerged with a sixth-place finish and All-American honors. Pritts was also named the outstanding wrestler of the MAC Championship while leading the squad to the 1996 MAC team title.

JERRY UMIN

1987 NCAA Division I All-American Seventh Place - 167 lbs.

Joel Smith was the second EMU wrestler to earn NCAA Division I All-America status. He did so by finishing fifth at 158 pounds at the 1989 NCAA Championships, the highest finish ever by an Eastern Michigan wrestler at the Division I level. Smith was also the MAC Tournament Champion at 158 in 1989.

Jerry Umin was the first EMU wrestler to ever earn All-American honors at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, finishing seventh at 167 pounds.

A transfer from Oakland University where he was a two-time Division II All-American, he was the Mid-American Conference champion in 1987 and posted a 28-4 record overall.

Other EMU All-Americans

Team National Top 20’s

NCAA Division II 1972 Douglas Willer 1971 Mark Davids 1967 Bob Ray 1966 Bob Ray

Tom Buckalew

142 126 167 167 177

5th 2nd 5th 2nd 4th

NAIA 1971 1970

1968

1967 1966 1965

134 Hwt 177 145 115 167 155 147

3rd 6th 5th 3rd 5th 2nd 6th 6th

Douglas Willer Tom Jackson Michael Weede Larry Miele Dale Kestel Bob Ray Ellihue Brunson Ellihue Brunson

1971 NAIA 1971 NCAA Division II 1968 NAIA 1966 NCAA Division II

T-17th T-19th T-18th 12th

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

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Eastern Michigan University Where We’re Located

Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, about 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe.

EMU’s 800 plus-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Michigan’s conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake.

Ypsilanti plays a leading role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted more than 160 years.

What Makes Us Unique

Our Students

With nearly 23,000 students, EMU provides a rich learning environment for the campus community.

The University currently has approximately 18,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students.

Our students represent 45 states and 93 foreign countries.

Of undergraduate students, 72 percent are fulltime and 57 percent are women. The most popular majors are education, business, social sciences and history, science and engineering, English, and the health professions. EMU’s undergraduate population is approximately 65 percent white; 21 percent black; 2 percent international; 2.5 percent Asian-American; 2 percent Hispanic, 0.5 percent Native-American, and 7 percent not answered (i.e. elected not to respond to this inquiry).

Eastern Michigan offers a number of special academic programs to help students succeed. These include the Honors College; the Holman Success Center; distance learning; accelerated format programs; online, weekend and evening programs and courses; American Humanics certification; Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master’s degree program for corporations offered onsite; a double master’s degree; online technologies for education and training.

With more than 200 academic and social organizations, an extensive intramural sports program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU students have diverse opportunities to become involved in campus life. Students’ on-campus housing choices range from traditional dormitorystyle rooms to apartments and include living/ learning center options.

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In 1849, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclusive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United States.

Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

The university currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school.

Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses, a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners, and several Michigan Teachers of the Year.

EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.

Faculty/Staff

Eastern Michigan University employs nearly 700 full-time faculty and 1,000 staff members. Ninetyfour percent of EMU professors have doctoral degrees or terminal degrees in their field. The student to faculty ratio is 19:1.

Faculty work closely with students, and many involve students in their research. Recently, the University celebrated its 30th annual Undergraduate Symposium; a benchmark program for undergraduate research.

Community Outreach

Eastern Michigan is making an impact nationally by channeling its academic research as a means of solving real world problems. EMU currently has 14 research institutes and centers that focus on community building and civic engagement, quality, community and regional development, small business development, geospatial education, textiles, export assistance and product development.

EMU is well-known for merging theory and practice for the benefit of the community. Applied research leads to new knowledge, new jobs and new business. Annually, the university receives about $15 million in revenues for sponsored research and community service activities.

The Alumni Association

Representing more than 142,000 alumni and friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social and service-related programs for more than 20 geographically-based and special-interest alumni chapters.

EMU’s Economic Impact

Since its founding in 1849, Eastern Michigan has provided quality services to the residents of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and other states and nations.

EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of an estimated $3.7 billion annually reflects a return of more than $42 for each dollar received from the state. The University’s total impact on the Michigan economy results in a contribution of $166 million in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state government tax revenue is $1.87 in taxes for each dollar received from the state.

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Mission Statement

Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching through traditional and innovative approaches, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression.

Building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation of teachers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs.

We strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges.

Our History

Founded in 1849, when the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course.

The school’s name changed several times –­ to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately prepared it for university status.

Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. The University has since expanded three more times, adding the College of Business in 1964, the College of Health and Human Services in 1975, and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently ,Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs and numerous community-focused institutes.

The university has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Education Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Village residence hall (2001), University House (2003), new Student Center (2006), and the new Science Complex (2010).

The City of Ypsilanti

Fast Facts

Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan Undergraduates: 17,780 Graduates:

3,854 Gender: Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Graduates: 64% female; 36% male Michigan residents: 92 percent President: James M. Smith Board of Regents: Eight-member board,

appointed by governor Faculty: 683 full time Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1 New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.3 New Freshmen Average ACT: 22 New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014 Academic programs: 200 majors, minors and

concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and

certificate programs Doctoral programs: 4 Campus Size: 880 acres Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A) NCAA Conference: Mid-American Conference Mascot: Eagles Colors: Green and White 2015-16 Tuition and Fees* In-state and Ohio, 30 credit hours: Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: Room and Board, 18 meals weekly: *subject to change

$9,178 $24,622 $8,900

Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a FrenchCanadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent settlement was established on the east side of the Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff.

It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan as the village Woodruff’s Grove. A separate community a short distance away on the west side of the river was established in 1825 under the name “Ypsilanti”, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek War of Independence. Woodruff’s Grove changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, and the two communities eventually merged.

Henry Ford and the automotive industry came to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake was created to generate hydroelectric power for the manufacturing plants. During World War II, Ypsilanti became home to the Willow Run Bomber Plant, a factory that would employ 100,000 workers.

TIMELINE March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act No. 138 entitled “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.”

Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal School.

March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, offering two programs of study, a“classical course”and an“English course.”

1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commencement, with three graduates.

Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, The Normal News, is founded as a monthly.

1890: MSNS is the first Michigan institution to establish a department of geography.

Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State Normal School.

Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed The Normal College News, published twice a month.

1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become a fouryear institution.

April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed Michigan State Normal College.

1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Normalites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti or an “N” for Normal.

1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish training for teachers of the disabled.

Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons.

July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern Michigan College.

July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed The Eastern Echo, a weekly publication.

June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern Michigan University.

1959: The College of Education is established.

1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established.

Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michigan University 1964: The College of Business is established.

1975: The College of Health and Human Services is established.

1980: The College of Technology is established.

1990: Eastern Michigan University begins the first phase of a $213-million investment in campus renovations.

Jan. 30, 1991: The Board of Regents approve changing the Huron name and logo.

May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo and nickname - the Eagles.

Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officially adopted.

Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Library is held.

Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits EMU to present a speech on women in the business community.

Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to celebrate construction of the new Convocation Center.

June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library is held.

Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle Library takes place.

Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year-long celebration of its sesquicentennial.

May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commencement address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center.

Sept. 21, 2004: A ground breaking Ceremony is held for the New $37.5-million EMU Student Center.

May 14, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin is appointed the 22nd president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents.

July 7, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin begins her role as EMU President.

July 7, 2015: Dr. Susan Martin departs EMU exactly seven years after she began serving as President at Eastern.

July 1, 2016: James M. Smith is appointed the 23rd president of EMU.

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Eastern Michigan University Facilities

Pray-Harrold College of Arts and Science

Our 803-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails, and has 128 buildings, the Lake House and Rynearson Stadium located on the south side of Huron River. Eagle Crest – our conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Most recent additions include the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998); the Convocation Center (1998); the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998); the John W. Porter Building, housing the College of Education (1999); the environmentally sustainable Everett L. Marshall Building, housing the College of Health and Human Services (2000); the renovation of Boone Hall (2000), housing our Extended Programs offices; and The Village (2001), a spacious, apartment-style residence facility. There are currently 11 residence halls and three apartment complexes with 583 units housing more than 4,000 students. The EMU Student Center also opened in November of 2006.

Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services The Bruce T. Halle Library

The $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrating traditional print with emerging electronic sources. The 218,000-square-foot facility has 520 computer workstations; 300,000 volumes of open-shelf books; 800,000 volumes in an automated retrieval collection; 3,000 network connection ports; a 100-seat auditorium with seats wired for laptop computers; a 70-seat teleconferencing room; a 130-station computing commons with six learning labs (electronic classrooms); a distance learning lab; a television studio; the Paradox Cafe; individual and group study areas and self-direction stations.

John W. Porter College of Education

Sill Hall College of Technology

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Gary M. Owen College of Business

The EMU Student Center Since Nov. 6, 2006, EMU Student Center has become the new vibrant hub of activity on EMU’s main campus in Ypsilanti, MI. In fact, in April 2007, it was voted the “Best Place to Hang Between Classes” by Eastern Echo readers. From the wide range of eatery choices to the fireplace lounges, there’s so much more in between: EMU Bookstore, Chase Bank, wireless Internet access*, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, meeting/conference/banquet rooms, a dining room stage, and an auditorium for movies, live performances and guest lectures. Additionally, students will find many EMU student services, programs and organization offices all under one roof. When you view it altogether, EMU Student Center lives up to its slogan: Centered on You!

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Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 emich.edu Admissions 734.487.3060 800.GO-TO-EMU Alumni Relations 487.0250 Colleges Arts and Sciences 487.4344 Business 487.4140 Education 487.1414 Health & Human Services 487.0077 Technology 487.0354 Continuing Education 487.0407 800.777.3521 EMU Foundation 484.1322 Financial Aid Office 487.0455 Housing & Dining 487.1300 President’s Office 487.2211 Public Safety 487.0892 Registration 487.2300 Switchboard 487.1849 University Communications 487.4400

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Student-Athlete Support Student-Athlete Support Services Academic, personal and professional support are essential to college success.

At EMU, Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) helps student-athletes reach their full potential.

Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program, integrated with the University, that will assist all student-athletes with their transition into college.

This all-encompassing support continues throughout each student-athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job or enters graduate school.

Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an academic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build an academic profile on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in advance.

Services provided through SASS include the following: programs that focus on student-athletes’ special needs, monitoring academic performance, providing learning assistance, assisting with registration procedures, assisting in monitoring athletic eligibility, providing priority registration and making sure that athletes are advised about current NCAA, MAC and university rules and regulations.

Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition when making the switch from high school or community college to a university.

These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra attention and support.

College is not easy. But with hard work and dedication from both the studentathlete and the support staff, the student-athlete can have a successful college experience.

The success of Eastern’s student-athletes hinges on their willingness to seek assistance from SASS as well as other university student services. SASS staff members continually refer student-athletes to the Admissions Office, Academic Advising Center, Career Services Center, Health Services, the Records Office, Financial Aid and The Holman Learning Center. Faculty members also provide assistance to student-athletes through advising in course selection and providing additional help with courses when requested.

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Athletic Training and Sports Medicine The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine Department has a long history and reputation for excellence in the health care of student-athletes and the education of athletic training students. Founding practitioners Gary Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of first-class prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student-athletes. Although the department continues to grow, its primary mission remains the same. The student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics receive comprehensive health care from an expansive sports medicine team.

The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine staff is led by Dr. Tara MasterHunter, Dr. Zoe Foster, Dr. David Alvarez, Dr. George Pujalte, Dr. Wally Roeser, Dr. Bruce Miller, Dr. Don Wurtzel and head athletic trainer Steve Nordwall. Additionally, the staff consists of two primary care sports medicine fellows, three full-time staff athletic trainers, two full-time athletic training clinical educators, five graduate assistant athletic trainers and the team dentist. Our sports medicine staff works in conjunction with various medical professionals within the community who provide nutritional, dental, vision and other specialized services for our student-athletes.

At Eastern Michigan University, the philosophy of the Sports Medicine staff is two-fold: To provide a high standard of medical care through effective preventive and management programs, and to facilitate an effective post-injury rehabilitation process for a safe return to competition. In all cases, the ultimate well-being of each student-athlete is considered our number one priority, not only while they compete at Eastern Michigan University, but during their lifetime as well.

The Sports Medicine staff operates out of three campus athletic training facilities in the Convocation Center, Bowen Field House and the Rynearson Stadium team building.

Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Our Sports Performance Program applies a complete approach to scientifi-

cally and practically progress each individual athlete. Our purpose is to improve all components that will aid in achieving maximal athletic performance while reducing the occurrence of injury. We incorporate athletic based, free weight, multi-joint, and multi-directional movements which vary from a diverse collection of strength and conditioning disciplines to prepare each athlete for the general and specific demands of their sport. Standards that will be implemented at all times are: Integrity, Attention to Detail, Quality before Quantity, and Execution before Innovation.

Assuming quality thought and effort have been put into a sports performance program, all else being equal, the program feels that these three components are usually separating an elite level program from the average.

Incorporating Daily Competitions – The ability for athletes to compete in an every day setting is critical to the success of team and individual sports. Anything from team relay’s, to 1 on 1 tug of wars, to using a dumbbell weight heavier than the previous week. I simply make the statement to my teams, “WIN THE DAY.” Work harder – beat your last weeks sets/reps/weight/time, COMPETE! There is competitive nature in all mankind. Sometimes it takes a little extra effort on the coaching end to see it. Fill your team with competitors and your program will take care of itself.

Physical and Mental Sport Transfer – Training to the specifics of the sport, and style that the head coaches are teaching is an essential way to succeed at any level. Find out what the sport coaches are looking to achieve and speak their same language. You are an addition to their staff, hop on board and cater your philosophy to their needs. Giving each athlete specific examples of on field/on court experiences where success can either be earned or an opportunity can be lost. Being able to make athlete’s understand the importance of mental toughness that is needed in the weight room and how it transfers over to their sport.

The pain, the physical and mental struggles they endure in each training session is setting them up for success for their competitive season. Fight for every rep just as you would for any rebound, blocked shot, interception, or stolen base.

Make references back to their closest contests that might have been decided by one play – (or one rep).

Positive Influential Environment – Do athletes leave the weight room looking to return for more or dreading the next time they have to mope through one of the most silent hours of their day? Each session, from the minute the first athlete walks in, to the last grueling minute they are dragging out, fill the room with ENERGY!!! Push them through their toughest moments and coach every rep. Show each and every athlete that you care about their progress. Stay vocal, provide positive feedback as well as constructive criticism, play that latest hip-hop track and find a way to create a positive training environment.

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President James M. Smith

James M. Smith, Ph.D. President Dr. James M. Smith is the 23rd president of Eastern Michigan University. He began his duties July 1, 2016.

Before coming to EMU, Smith served as president of Northern State University (NSU) in Aberdeen, South Dakota since June 2009. For the past seven years (2008-2015), NSU has been named by US News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate public institutions in the Midwest.

He has been an active fundraiser and was instrumental in helping NSU obtain the largest donation in its history, a $15 million gift.

Another NSU success was collaborating with the University of Jinan, in Jinan, China, to develop the first and only Confucius Institute in the Dakotas. The Confucius Institute has a specific three-part focus dedicated

to the teaching of Chinese language, culture, and business practices. In addition to the traditional start-up funding provided, he was able to gain local and regional support of nearly $500,000 to launch the initiative.

Smith, 60, who grew up near Columbus, Ohio, in Washington Court House, knew early on he wanted to be a teacher. He always had admired teachers and enjoyed school. He became an elementary and middle school teacher after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1979.

He would go on to earn a Master of Education, Educational Administration, from Xavier University in Cincinnati and a Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership, from Miami University.

Over the next 28 years, he served as an elementary school principal, a teaching fellow and assistant professor at Miami, director of the Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals at Butler University in Indianapolis, and director of the Educational Leadership Program and coordinator of doctoral studies at West Texas A&M University. Smith was also vice president for Economic Development at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, before heading to NSU. Smith’s wife, Dr. Connie Ruhl-Smith, has an impressive resume of her own.

She has been a teacher, author and administrator, and has done extensive work in student retention and student academic support, introduction of international partnerships, and much more.

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Board of Regents The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michigan ratified a new constitution Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the governor.

“Other institutions of higher education established by law having authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed by a board of control which shall be a body corporate. The board shall have general supervision of the institution and the control and direction of all expenditures from the institution’s funds. It shall, as often as necessary, elect a president of the institution under its supervision. He shall be the principal executive officer of the institution and be ex-officio a member of the board without the right to vote. The board may elect one of its members or may designate the president to preside at board meetings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who shall hold office for terms of eight years, not more than two of which shall expire in the same year, and who shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner.”

-- Michigan Constitution of 1963 (ratified 1964), Article 8

Mike Morris, Chair

Mike Morris was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Gary Hawks, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of American Electric Power (AEP). From 1997 to 2003, Morris was chairman, president and CEO of Northeast Utilities System. Before joining Northeast Utilities, he was president and CEO of Consumers Energy, principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, and president of CMS Marketing, Services and Trading. He was previously president of Colorado Interstate Gas Co. and executive vice president of marketing, transportation and gas supply for ANR Pipeline Co., both subsidiaries of El Paso Energy. Morris was the founder and president of ANR Gathering Co., one of the first gas marketing companies in the United States. Morris is past chairman of the Edison Electric Institute, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited. He also serves on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Board, the National Governors Association’s Mike Morris Task Force on Electricity Infrastructure, Business Roundtable (chairing the Business Roundtable’s Chair Sustainable Growth Initiative). He serves as a director of the boards of Alcoa, Battelle and The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Morris graduated from Eastern Michigan University with both bachelors and masters degrees in biology. He served on the Board of Regents at Eastern Michigan University from 1997-2004. He is currently serving a second term through 2018. In 1995 he received the university’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. During his graduate years, he was commander of the ROTC Brigade. Morris received a law degree, cum laude, from the Detroit College of Law and is a member of the Michigan Bar Association. He previously served as chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee, vice chair of the Educational Policies Committee, chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee, and vice chair of the Board.

He currently serves as a member of the Education Achievement Authority and the EMU Audit Committee.

Michelle Crumm

Michelle Crumm was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2014 to replace Francine Parker, whose term expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. She serves as chair of Educational Policies committee, and serves as Founder/CEO of Present Value executive coaching company. As a high energy, serial entrepreneur, Michelle is accomplished in helping leadership teams develop and implement strategy. As co-founder and chief business officer of Adaptive Materials, Inc., Michelle’s leadership was instrumental in helping the fuel cell company transition from start-up to second stage, fast-growing advanced manufacturing company. Grown and built in to a successful fuel cell manufacturing company, Adaptive Materials, Inc. was acquired by defense industry giant Ultra Electronics in 2011. Since that time, Michelle has actively participated in many other start-ups as a founder and/or investor and currently has ownership is many local companies.

Michelle Crumm Widely recognized for her leadership, Michelle was named “Executive of the Year” from Ann Arbor. com, “Most Influential Women” by Crain’s Detroit Business, and one of Enterprising Women’s “Women of the Year.” She was also awarded the prestigious title “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst and Young. During her 12 years leading Adaptive Materials, Adaptive Materials was recognized for its dynamic growth with Ann Arbor SPARK FastTrack, Inc. 5,000, and Inc. 100 Energy Company awards. As a dynamic community participant, Michelle serves on the Board of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan. She is the Vice Chair for the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, Chair of the Capital Campaign for Arbor Hospice, and Chair of the Capital Campaign and former Chair of the Board for Emerson Schools. She is an enthusiastic participant of Women’s President Organization and Women in Public Policy. Prior to founding Adaptive Materials, Michelle spent nearly five years at Kellogg Company. During her tenure at Kellogg, she was able to accelerate her career with experiences in internal audit, investor relations, and procurement. In addition to Kellogg Company, Michelle has served as an accountant at an automotive supplier and obtained her Certified Public Accountant license while working as an auditor with Plante and Moran. Michelle earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Purdue University and a master of business administration degree from University of Michigan.

Michael Hawks

Michael Hawks was appointed by Governor Snyder in February 2011 to replace Phil Incarnati, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and a member of the Joint Oversight committee, and chairmen of the Eagle Administrative Services Board. He previously served as Vice Chair of Finance and Audit.

Hawks was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Ypsilanti Township. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School where he excelled in football and received a full athletic-scholarship from Eastern Michigan University. Hawks earned a varsity letter as a true freshman and went on to be the team’s starting Noseguard the next three seasons. While at EMU, he earned a BA in Business Administration and subsequently earned a MA in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University. After completing his Higher Education, he served as Chief of Staff for the MajorMichael Hawks ity Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives and on the Staff of the Speaker of the House. He currently serves as a director of Governmental Consultant Services Inc. (GCSI) in Lansing, Michigan. GCSI is a multi-client Lobbying firm that is consistently recognized as Michigan’s number one rated firm. Hawks individually has consistently been voted among the 10 best lobbyists in the state by independent political surveys of Capitol insiders.

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Mary Treder Lang, Vice Chair

Mary Treder Lang was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2012 to fill the seat vacated by former Chairman, Roy Wilbanks, with a term ending in December of 2020. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Marketing from the University of Dayton, Treder Lang began her career at KPMG, located in Detroit where she specialized in financial institutions, non-for-profits and mergers, and acquisitions. Following her time at KPMG, she spent five years in various management positions at SBC/Ameritech. She spent considerable time in the Computer Security District and became a recognized computer security expert amongst the Bell Operating Companies. She ultimately left SBC/Ameritech to establish a new Midwest Office for LINX Technologies, assuming the position of North American (NA) Sales Director. LINX Technologies was acquired by Mosler, Inc. and there she held various senior management positions providing Mary Treder Lang coverage throughout North America. After her time spent with Mosler, Inc, she began working for Siemens, Inc. where she held various positions ranging from NA Sales Director, Sales Manager, and Vice Chair District Manager (first woman), to lastly becoming the Senior Executive-Government for Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. She eventually transitioned her career to Accretive Solutions where she was a Business Development Manager and later joined Baker Tilly in Michigan as Director of Business Development. She currently owns her own CPA firm, Mary Treder Lang, CPA. Mary Treder Lang has held many different leadership positions throughout the years. Her positions have ranged from senior level positions with employers, to executive positions on Board of Directors, to voluntary Treasurer for many organizations. She is active in the Michigan Women’s Foundation as a Power of 100 Women Leadership Advisory Cabinet Member, Women’s Forum and the East Side Club. In September, 2011 she was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Blue Ribbon Panel. In October, 2012 she received the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Emerging Leader Award given by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) for the first time in the State of Michigan. In addition, she is active in her community as a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Rotary Club, the Mother’s Club for Grosse Pointe South High School, the League of Women Voters, the Grosse Pointe Chamber, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Detroit Economic Club, a Volunteer Council Member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Past Commodore of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and a Board member of the MACPA. She is also active in philanthropic efforts for the March of Dimes, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society and Michigan Women’s Foundation. Regent Treder Lang is currently Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee, Vice Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Finance and Investment Committee and Student Affairs Committee.

In addition, she serves on the Education Achievement Authority Board. She is former vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and former chair of the Finance and Investment Committee.

Dennis Beagen

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Dennis Beagen was appointed by Governor Snyder in December 2014 to replace Floyd Clack, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. He currently serves as vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and vice chair of the Student Affairs Committee. Beagen was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Upon graduation from high school in 1963, he enrolled at Eastern Michigan University. He received his undergraduate degree from EMU in three years majoring in speech-communication with a minor in business management. After receiving his BS degree from Eastern Michigan University, he was admitted to graduate school at the University of Michigan while serving as a graduate teaching assistant at EMU. While serving as graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Speech & Dramatic Arts, Beagen volunteered to coach EMU students competing in intercollegiate forensics and debate. After completion of his MA Dennis Beagen degree from the University of Michigan in the summer of 1967, he was hired at EMU as a full-time instructor of speech, and assistant coach for the EMU Forensic/Debate team. He then enrolled at Wayne State University, and completed all course work for his doctoral program. In 1970, Beagen was appointed director of the EMU Forensic program. A position he held until 1981. During his tenure as director of forensics, EMU students achieved eight national team championships, four top speaker in the nation titles, and 27 individual national championships. In the summer of 1981, he was appointed administrative head of the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts.

He served in that role for more than three decades. During his tenure as department head for CMTA, Beagen also was appointed to interim administrative positions as associate provost for Academic Affairs, and dean of Continuing Education. Beagen was also appointed to numerous special assignments and task forces, including numerous EMU negotiating teams (faculty, professional technical, and clerical); chair of the 2005 President Search Committee; special assistant to the Provost for the Campaign for Scholars, and the recent Comprehensive Campaign; and chair of the Planning Committee for EMU’s prestigious Undergraduate Research Symposium. He is the recipient of the EMU Alumni Association’s Teaching Excellence Award, and the Dr. John Porter Distinguished Service Award. In 2003 he received the Institutional Values Award for Team Excellence (Undergraduate Symposium).

He was also the recipient of the 2011 Presidential Award for Faculty and Staff Leadership in Advancement. After more than 45 years of service, Dennis Beagen was granted emeritus faculty/administrative status from the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts and Eastern Michigan University.

Eunice Jeffries Policy Committee.

Eunice Jeffries was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2016 to fill the seat of Beth Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., whose term had expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2024. Jeffries received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and received her Master of Business Administration from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. Eunice Jeffries is presently a Regional Community Affairs Manager at Beaumont Health representing the organization focused on enhancing public health awareness through a variety of community outreach activities and initiatives. Having over twenty years of experience in public service, Eunice has spent much of her career as an active community member. She is affiliated with the Enough Said AA490 Executive Steering Committee, Marygrove College Institute of Music and Dance, and the Detroit Institute of Arts Community Relations Committee where she works with community leaders and museum staff on community based initiatives and supports enrichment and school based programs. Eunice Jeffries serves as Vice Chair of the Student Affairs Committee as well as Vice Chair of the Educational

Alexander Simpson

Alexander Simpson was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2016 to fill the seat of Jim Stapleton, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2024. A proud alumni, Simpson received his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University in 2007. At EMU, he was a member of the Delta Nu chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., presented at the Undergraduate Symposium, was a member of the Community Creed Task Force, served as a New Student Orientation Assistant, was a writer for the Eastern Echo, helped start the Student Conflict Resolution Center, won Homecoming King and, most importantly – met his wife, Danielle. After graduation from EMU, he matriculated on and received his Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work in 2008, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law in 2011. While in Alexander law school, he co-founded the Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality. He will be receiving his Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management Simpson in 2017. Alexander Simpson is the 2017-2018 President-Elect of the Wolverine Bar Association. The Wolverine Bar Association was created in the 1930s to coordinate the abilities of African American Lawyers in state of Michigan. In his spare time Simpson coaches youth football, at Play 4 Fun Sports League, an organization that strives to provide quality sports programs, leagues, and clinics to kids. Alexander Simpson serves as the Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee.

James Webb

James Webb was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2012 to replace the vacated seat of Thomas Sidlik. He is appointed for a term expiring December 2020. Webb received an A.A. in Business Administration from College of the Sequoias in 1968, a B.B.A. in Management from Eastern Michigan University in 1971, and an M.B.A. in Finance from EMU in 1976. Webb worked for the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company from 1971 to 1974 as a Property Underwriter, from 1974 to 1976 he worked as a Corporate Insurance Analyst for Masco Corporation, he was an Assistant Insurance Manager for The Budd Company, and from 1977 to 1981 he worked as an Assistant Risk Manager for Republic Steel Corp. Webb is currently the Chairman of Aon Risk Services, Inc. of Michigan. In addition to his work experience, Webb has been very active in the EMU community. In 1988 he received the Alumnus Achievement Award, and in 1989 he was Chair of the Campaign for Champions. He was an original member of the Foundation Board, served as treasurer from 1993 to James Webb 1995, vice chair from 1995 to 1997, chair from 1997 to 1999, and in 1999 he became an Emeritus member. He received the Dr. John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award in 1992, was a member of the President Search Committee in 2005, Ethos week Supporter from 2007 to 2012 as well as Ethos Week Speaker in 2007, and was on the College of Business Dean Search Committee in 2012. Webb has also been involved in numerous Not-for-Profit activities. He is a member of the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, Farmington Hills Police Benevolent Association, Michigan Property & Casualty Association, and was a Director of the Detroit Athletic Club. He is also active in Rainbow Connection (Brooks Patterson’s Charity Grants Wishes for Terminally Ill Children) and the City of Cleveland/Operation Improvement Task Force. In addition to the Not-for-Profit activities, he is involved in the Boards of FDI Insurance Limited (Ireland) and FCE Reinsurance Limited (Ireland). Regent Webb is currently the EMU Foundation Board of Trustees representative and is a member of the Joint Oversight Committee, the Eagle Administrative Services Board, Chair of the Audit Committee, Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of Finance and Investment and Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs.

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Scott Wetherbee

Scott Wetherbee EMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee was named Eastern Michigan University Vice President and Director of Athletics on June 26, 2017, by EMU President James M. Smith. A native of Kalamzoo, Mich., the 42-year-old Wetherbee has more than 20 years of collegiate athletic administrative experience with a track record of enhancing every department he has served.

“Scott Wetherbee is highly regarded in the industry and was recently identified as among the best of the best upcoming athletic directors in the country,” Smith said. “His enthusiasm for this position, his roots in Michigan, and his background and experience are ideally suited to continue to move Eastern Michigan athletics forward. I am confident he will build on the outstanding accomplishments of the last several years and will continue to lead Eastern’s proud history of student excellence and success on the fields of play and in the classroom.”

A veteran in the world of athletic administration, he is Eastern Michigan’s 14th athletic director after spending the past four years at Mississippi State University, including serving as the department’s interim director of athletics from OctoberNovember 2016.

“This is a great opportunity to join a University with a rich history of success and a deep commitment to intercollegiate athletics,” said Wetherbee. “It is clear that the priority at Eastern Michigan is the academic success of all students and we plan to continue to achieve that among student athletes, while also providing a positive and winning environment for success in their sports. My family and I are extremely excited to join and make an impact in the Ypsilanti and Washtenaw community. I am looking forward to continuing the work already underway on the Championship Building Plan and will work with everyone in the Eastern community to ensure its success.”

Wetherbee joins an Athletics Department that posted its best finish ever at 81st in the Learfield Directors’ Cup Division I Standings, surpassing the 2002-03 campaign when it finished 86th. Overall, Eastern Michigan captured five Mid-American Conference championships in 2016-17 and boasts a conference-

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best 139 MAC team championships since 1973. Five more EMU teams finished as runner up for a league championship, while 29 individuals student-athletes claimed MAC titles.

Furthermore, Eastern led the conference last year with 73 athletes earning All-MAC honors and a total of 179 collecting Academic All-MAC honors.

He has spent 17 years on the senior or executive staffs at four athletic departments, including MSU, East Carolina University, San Diego State University, and Fresno State University.

Recently named one of College AD’s 2017 NEXT UP honorees, Wetherbee was picked as one of 13 senior level administrators who are believed to be ready to take the next step by some of the most respected athletic directors in the industry.

MSU’s senior associate athletic director of external affairs from 2013 until May 2017, Wetherbee has developed MSU’s external unit into one of the most elite and recognized in all of college athletics. Recently promoted in June 2017 to Deputy Director of Athletics, he has built a department with the hiring of more than 20 new employees to cultivate a culture of innovation and brand consistency.

In 2015 and 2016, MSU’s marketing department became the first back-to-back winner of the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) Marketing Team of the Year. Meanwhile, MSU’s Athletic Media Relations department was the recipient of the 2015 Football Writers Association of America’s Super 11 Award.

Wetherbee has played a pivotal role in the growth of MSU Athletics since his arrival, serving on the executive staff that provides oversight to all 16 of the Bulldogs’ varsity sports and overseeing an annual budget of $87 million. He has spearheaded all aspects of MSU’s external department, including marketing, media relations, video, equipment, facilities, game operations, licensing, adidas, Gatorade, and served as liaison to Bulldog Sports Properties – the department’s third-party rights holder. He successfully negotiated new deals with Learfield, adidas, and Gatorade.

Wetherbee served as MSU’s liaison to the SEC Network.

With that responsibility, he established a department that produced more than 100 live digital broadcasts during the 2016-17 athletic year. He was also the sport administrator for the Bulldogs’ baseball and volleyball programs.

In addition, he oversaw all branding, graphic, venue marketing, and video elements of MSU’s athletic facilities.

That included the creation of a new $1.3 million video board and hustle boards for Humphrey Coliseum, the vision for the largest videoboard in college baseball at Dudy Noble Field and new graphics in Davis Wade Stadium, Nusz Park, MSU Golf Facility, MSU Soccer Fieldhouse, and the Humphrey Coliseum locker rooms.

Wetherbee arrived in Starkville, Miss. after spending 10 years as an assistant athletic director at East Carolina where he directed the department’s marketing and ticket operations. He

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was part of an administrative team that led a $60 million expansion and development project of ECU Athletic facilities since 2008. In 2011, his marketing ticket vision produced ECU football records in per game attendance (50,012), total attendance (300,069), and season ticket sales (24,188). He assisted the Pirate Club in increasing unrestricted annual giving by over 56 percent and membership growth by 78 percent.

Wetherbee was no stranger to developing brand strategies before his arrival at MSU. He served on multiple committees of East Carolina’s strategic planning process, and he was charged with creating a branding initiative to facilitate a consistent message through the department. He worked extensively with IMG Sports to expedite contracts and sponsorship agreements, and he developed a technology team to coordinate social media initiatives.

From 2002-03, Wetherbee served as the assistant athletic director for ticket operations at San Diego State University. He directed ticket sales, oversaw the ticket office’s budget, and served on the department’s senior staff. One of his many accomplishments at SDSU was the designing and implementation of the men’s basketball’s reseating process, which allocated seats based on existing donor levels and the priority points system.

Prior to his stint at San Diego State, Wetherbee spent three years at Fresno State, serving as assistant athletic ticket manager from 1999-2000 before being promoted to athletic ticket manager in 2000. He directed all ticket sales and operations for over 100 athletic and special events annually and maintained the department’s budget. In addition to supervising the staff, Wetherbee created, designed, and maintained Fresno State’s first online ticket office – GoBulldogs.com.

Wetherbee got his start in athletics as a ticket office intern at Mid-American Conference rival Western Michigan University before spending two years as a graduate assistant in the Ball State University athletic ticket office.

Wetherbee earned a Bachelor’s degree in sports administration from Ball State in May 1997. He started his collegiate career at Ferris State University as a studentathlete on the baseball team before the program was discontinued.

He and his wife, Tracy, have two children: Taylor and Spencer.

THE SCOTT WETHERBEE FILE Scott Wetherbee Kalamazoo, Mich.

Ball State University - bachelor’s degree in sports administration - 1997 Wife - Tracy; Children - Taylor and Spencer

YEAR SCHOOL 2017-Pres. Eastern Michigan June 2017 Mississippi State 2013-17 Mississippi State Oct-Nov. 2016 Mississippi State 2006-13 East Carolina 2003-06 East Carolina 2002-03 San Diego State 2000-02 Fresno State 1999-2000 Fresno State 1997-99 Ball State 1997 Western Michigan

COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE

JOB TITLE Vice President/Director of Athletics Deputy Director of Athletics Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs Interim Director of Athletics Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Ticket Operations Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations Athletic Ticket Manager Assistant Athletic Ticket Manager Graduate Assistant Ticket Office Intern

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EMU’s MAC Championships Cartwright Award - Overall Excellence 2013-14 Reese Trophy - Men’s All-Sports Champion 1987-88, 1990-91, 1995-96, 2008-09 Jacoby Trophy - Women’s All-Sports Champion 2014-15 Baseball 1975, ’76, ’78, ’81, ’82, 2003, 2007, 2008 Football 1987 Men’s Basketball 1988, ’91, ’96, ’98 Women’s Basketball 2004, 2012 Men’s Cross Country 1973, ’74, ’86, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

EMU Athletic Directors Through the Years Wilbur Bowen - 1903-28 Joseph McCulloch 1931-47 Elton Rynearson 1948-63 Dr. Keith Bowen - 1963-66 F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca - 1966-73 John C. Fountain (Interim) - 1974 Dr. Albert E. Smith - 1975-76 Alex Agase - 1977-82 Paul Shoults - 1982-86 Gene Smith - 1986-93 Tim Weiser - 1993-97 Carole Huston (Interim) 1997-99 Dr. David Diles - 1999-05 Bob England (Interim) - 2005-06 Dr. Derrick Gragg - 2006-13 Dr. Melody Reifel Werner (Interim) - April 2013-July 2013 Heather Lyke - 2013-17 Christian Spears (Interim) - March-May 2017 Erin Kido (Interim) - May-July 2017

EMU National Championships 1972- NCAA DII Men's Swimming and Diving 1972 – NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field 1971- NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1971- NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1971 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field 1970 - NAIA Baseball 1970 – NCAA DII Men's Cross Country 1970 - NAIA Men's Cross Country 1970 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1970 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1970 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field 1969 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1969 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1968 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1967 – NAIA Men's Cross Country 1966 – NAIA Men's Cross Country

Women’s Cross Country 2015, 2016 Men’s Golf 2007, 2008 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field 1974, ’77, ’78, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’94, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field 1982, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’95,’97, 2003, 2016 Men’s Indoor Track & Field 1996, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013 Women’s Indoor Track & Field 1997, 2000, 2011, 2015, 2016 Men’s Swimming and Diving 1978, ’80, ’81, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’85, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96, ’98, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 Women’s Gymnastics 2007, 2016, 2017 Women’s Swimming and Diving 2006, 2007 Women’s Tennis 1998, 2001 Women’s Soccer 1999, 2003, 2013 Softball 2007

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NCAA Compliance

FIVE RULES TO REMEMBER

WHAT IS NCAA COMPLIANCE?

Eastern Michigan University is committed to operating its intercollegiate athletics program with the highest degree of integrity, sportsmanship, and professionalism, and we urge you to conduct yourself accordingly.

The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athletics Compliance is committed to a comprehensive compliance program that ensures institutional control over the department of athletics.

Our goal is to educate studentathletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members, and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, MidAmerican Conference, and institutional rules.

A successful athletic department depends on the willingness of coaches, administrators, staff, student-athletes, and boosters to be aware of NCAA, MAC, and institutional rules.

All of us at Eastern Michigan University appreciate your support.

Your commitment to rules compliance is necessary to ensure that the University, its student-athletes, and coaches remain in good standing. Our success is due to support from individuals who are cautious and knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win with integrity!

QUESTIONS? The information on this page contains only a small portion of the existing NCAA rules and regulations. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC, or institutional rules, please

ASK BEFORE YOU ACT!

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EMU Compliance Office Matthew Jakobsze Associate Athletic Director for Compliance 734.487.1050 mjakobsz@emich.edu @EMUCompliance EMUEagles.com/Compliance

1. FANS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES As an individual who is a season ticket holder, a member of an Eastern Michigan University booster organization (e.g., Eagles Pride, E-Gridiron Group), has made financial contributions to EMU, or been involved in promoting EMU’s athletic program, you are considered a “Booster” and are required to adhere to an atmosphere of compliance. As a booster, your conduct reflects on the integrity of the entire university.

Once you support EMU Athletics, you retain that identity as a booster forever - the rules still apply! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU’s athletics program.

prospect’s relatives or friends) to receive money or financial aid of any kind; • Do not visit a prospect’s school to acquire films or transcripts in an attempt to evaluate the prospect’s academic or athletics eligibility; • Do not have contact with a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or friends) during any of their visits to EMU’s campus; • Do not contact student-athletes enrolled in other four-year institutions regarding the possibility of transferring to EMU.

Even though there are many rules prohibiting your involvement with prospects and the recruiting process, as a booster you are permitted to do the following: • Notify EMU coaching staff about noteworthy prospects in your area; • Attend a prospect’s athletics event on your own initiative, as long as you do not have contact with the prospect (or the prospect’s parents or coach); • Continue existing friendships, provided you do not solicit the prospect’s enrollment.

2. DON’T GIVE BENEFITS OR INDUCEMENTS Student-athletes can only receive benefits that other students in the general population can receive. An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an EMU employee or booster to provide a current or prospective studentathlete (or the athlete’s relatives or friends) a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Please note, a prospective student-athlete Examples of impermissible benefits include, but (prospect) is a student who has started classes are not limited to: for the 9th grade (7th grade for Basketball).

Students enrolled in preparatory schools and • Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any two-year colleges are also considered prospects. other tangible item; An individual remains a prospect even after he/ • A special discount, payment arrangement or she signs a National Letter of Intent. credit on any purchase or service; If you know of a talented athlete, please let • Loan of money or co-signing of loans; the coaching staff know, and we’ll do the rest!

• A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any transportation expenses; 4. KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES! • Free or reduced-cost services, purchases EMU is responsible for the actions of its or rentals; boosters. If a booster recruits or provides • Entertainment on- or off -campus; or impermissible benefits to a current or • Free or reduced-cost rent or housing. prospective student-athlete (or the athlete’s relatives or friends), EMU may be subject to The best way to support EMU student-athletes penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American is by donating to Eagles Pride!

Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless of the intention, it can: 3. LEAVE THE RECRUITING TO US! • Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and You’re passionate about your EMU Athletics current student-athletes; programs and you want everyone to know it! • Result in the EMU athletics program being But remember, only EMU coaches and athletic penalized by the NCAA and/or the department staff members are permitted to Mid-American Conference; and be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters • Cause you to lose benefits or privileges should be aware of the following: associated with the athletics department • Do not contact a prospective student (i.e., booster membership, ticket privileges). athlete (or members of the prospect’s family) by letter, telephone, e-mail, text, 5. ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! online (Facebook, Twitter), or in-person (on The NCAA Rules are not limited to the above, or off-campus) for the purpose of soliciting and they are often misunderstood. If you have their participation in EMU’s athletic programs. any doubt or questions, please contact the • Do not contact a prospect’s coach, principal, Office of Athletic Compliance. We strongly or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the encourage open communication between fans, prospect; supporters, and the EMU Athletic Department.

• Do not become involved in making Remember, our success is due to support arrangements for a prospect (or the from individuals who are cautious and

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The EMU Identity

NOT ALWAYS THE EAGLES Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michigan University athletic teams have gone by the nickname “Eagles.”

The Eagles name was officially adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the existing Huron nickname and logo with the new one.

EMU originally went by the nicknames “Normalites” and “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles down through the years before “Hurons” was adopted in 1929.

The “Hurons” first came into being as the result of a contest sponsored by the Men’s Union in 1929.

On Oct. 31 of that year, a three-person committee, composed of Dr. Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from the many entries in the contest.

The name was submitted by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner was working at the Huron Hotel at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much influenced by his place of employment as by the Huron Indian tribe. The runner-up name in that contest was Pioneers.

EMU began investigating the appropriateness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report in October 1988 suggesting that all schools using such logos drop them.

The report indicated that the use of Native American names, logos and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. At that time, four colleges, 62 high schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names.

The EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a committee charged with supplying a new nickname. The other two final names submitted were Green Hornets and Express.

Eastern Eagles Fight Song “Eastern Eagles, hats off to you!

Fight, fight, fight for ole EMU. Look to the sky, the Eagles will fly, the bravest we’ll defy. ... Rah,rah, rah!”

“Hold that line for ole Green and White.

Sons and daughters show your might.

So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU and vic-tor-y!”

Go Green EMU Alma Mater Go Green, roll up the Eastern, sacred Alma Mater to score. your name we shall be true.

Go Green, let’s get some Ever marching on to vic- more. tory, we’ll stand by to see you Raise a cheer for old Green and White. through, Let’s show them we came Softly floating on the breeze, here to fight. verdant green with white of Go Green, vic’try we’ll claim. snow, Go Green, let’s win this This our banner we will carry in game.

We’ll always fight for old our hearts whe’er we go.

EMU. Come on and let’s go Green!

EMU OLYMPIANS THROUGH THE YEARS EMU has had a track representative at the summer Olympic Games since Hayes Jones in 1960.

The Eagles have had 17 representatives in 52 years, 14 men and three women.

Some of EMU’s Prominent Alumni • Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jason Jones, T.J. Lang, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players • Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning •

Fred Cofield, Earle Higgins, Harvey Marlatt, George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players

• General John G. Coburn -- One-of-eight four-star generals in the United States • Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist

• Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co.

• Rodney Slater -- Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

• John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2004

• Shirley Spork -- Co-founder of the LPGA • Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner

• Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality • Lloyd Olds - Designed the zebra shirt worn by referees • Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964 • Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire • Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing

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E-Club Hall Of Fame

The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. A full list of those inducted into the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame is below...

1976 Charles Eugene Beatty* James “Bingo” Brown* William E. Foy* George W. Marshall* Lloyd W. Olds* Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.* Edwin Shadford* Raymond L. Stites* 1977 C. Dale Curtiss* Charles Hanneman* Charles “Whitey” Hlad* Hayes W. Jones Harry Ockerman* Dean Rockwell* Olin Sanders* Paul Shoemaker* 1978 William E. Crouch* Daniel Webster Kirksey Robert K. Middlekauff Thomas V. Quinn* Kenneth “Red” Simmons* Andrew Vanyo* James A. Walsh* William C. Zepp* 1979 Louis Batterson* James Bibbs Merrill Hershey* Harvey Marlatt George Muellich* Ron Oestrike Arthur D. Walker* Frank “Buck” Weeber* 1980 Ruth Boughner* Leighton Boyd* Kenneth “Beef” Matheson* Ferris G. Newman* Bob Parks 1981 Delmar Allman* Rha W. Arnold* Charles E. Forsythe* James R. Martin* David L. Pureifory* Abe Rosenkrantz* Clarence B. Sabbath* Shirley G. Spork 1982 Garion H. Campbell* Clifford D. Crane* Marvin R. Mittlestat* Albert H. Pingel Earl N. Riskey* Charles J. Shonta Fred D. Trosko* 1983 Roger Arnett* Santee Brockman* Ralph Gilden Augusta “Gussie” Harris* Kenneth Hawk* Charles Lappeus* Neville “Tex” Walker* George Wendt*

1984 William Barrett James Bell Wardell Gilliam* Gordon Minty Bernard Otto* 1985 John Banaszak Doug Cossey* Hasely Crawford Michael H. Jones* Richard Moseley Charles Paige Jean Siterlet* 1986 Jean S. Cione* David Ellis Bruce Howell Ron Johnson Richard G. Raymond Bill Tipton 1987 Glenn Davis Marvin Johnson Bob Rowland* William J. Stephens Jack Weiss 1988 Norbert S. Badar Clarence Chapman Sherm J. Collins Clare Ebersole Stanley McConnor Bob Welch* 1989 Gary Bastien William M. Cave* Ron Gulyas Ann (Meachum) Lohner Bob Owchinko Harry Werbin* 1990 Ken Bruchanski Dottie Denise Davis Jeffrey E. Dils Frank Reaume Virgil E. Windom Duane Zemper 1991 James Brodie* Tom Fagan Jim Grant* Jeff Huxley James Ross Claude Snarey* 1992 Cleon Gilliam Jay Jones Susan “Sue” Parks Mike Strickland Leo Turner* 1993 Joe Brodie Laurie Ann Byrd Oswald Gaynier* George Gervin Nick Manych*

1994 Terry Collins Donna Donakowski F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca* Kevin “Rocky” Miller Robert Sims C.P. Steimle* 1995 John Clay Bob Crosby Kerry Keating James Matthews Lucy Parker Larry Radcliff 1996 Jim Applegate John C. Fountain Kennedy McIntosh* Randy Mills Andrea (Bowman) Osika Jeff Peck 1997 Walter Gerald Brown* Ed Engle* Glenn Gulliver Earle Higgins Duane Root Eugene Thomas Claudia Wasik 1998 Marc Dingman Grant Long Loita “Blink” Molineaux* Nanette Push Ron Saunders* Pat Sheridan Tom Smith 1999 Ron Adams Jim Harkema Kelly Hebler Dave Kieft Leroy Potter* Mark Smith Jeff Washington 2000 Wilbur P. Bowen* Jack Brusewitz Chris Hoiles Denise (Kaercher) Leipold Jim Nelson Jenny Romatowski Wayne Seiler 2001 Angie Fielder Jon Gates Bob Jennings Mauri Jormakka* George Mead* John “Rocky” Roe Rodney Slater 2002 William “Audie” Cole Rena (Cox) McBroom Earl Jones Lanny Mills J.E. Morcombe* Jim Pietrzak Ron Rice Mary Smith*

2003 Sherry (Anderson) Boughton Sharon (Brown) Calhoun Marsha (Barker) Crosby Jim Dutcher Garry Grady Paul McMullen Joel Smith 2004 Melissa (Drouillard) Bater Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema Roger Coryell Mark Dailey Earl Dixon Mireille (Sankatsing) Smith Jim Streeter 2005 Tommy Asinga Dan Boisture* Ben Braun Hamilton Morningstar* Dr. Waldomar Roeser Danny Schmitz Sara Seegers Harold Simons 2006 Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas Greg Howe Carole Huston Dazel Jules Peter Linn Bob Lints Gary Tyson 2007 Al Jagutis Marci Kelley Mark Leonard Tamyka McCord Stan Vinson Doug Willer 2008 Joy (Inniss) Johnson Lindell Reason Jeff Reaume* Sarah Willis Chuck Wilson 2009 Denise Allen Charlie Batch Jerry Cerulla Angela (Springer) Johnson Sharon McNie Gary Patton Gary Strickland

2012 Erik Henriksen Ivory Westly Hood Brian Tolbert Sharon (Rose) Schwartz Jerry Umin 2013 Dennis Betts Earl Boykins JoyAnn Clarke Wondella Devers Derrick Dial Eugene Smith Donald Stewart 2014 Boaz Kisang Cheboiywo Kathy Hart Fred LaPlante Tom Michael Lorenzo M. Neely Allyson Newman Brett Petersmark 2015 Joe Codrington Tracy Deeter George Harrison Paul Scicluna* L.J. Shelton Stephanie Smiley Barry Susterka 2016 Steve Brown Lional “Jelly Roll” Dalton Conne Miner Fabian Rollins Greg Ryan Robin Baun 2017 Brian Bixler Walter Church Lauren Clark William DuLac Jessica Hupe Robin Loheide Lela V. Nelson Tiberia Patterson *Deceased

2010 Clement Chukwu Dawn (Godfrey) Heck Laurie Hubbard JoAnne (LeFevre) McBroom Hildred Lewis John R. Martin Barry Stokes 2011 Ingrid (Boyce) Benn Howard Booth Traci (Parsons) McMullen Linda Milholland Jamie Nieto Norm Parker* John Schmidt

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