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Muncie prepares city for weekend

» S ee the career statistics, milestones, accolades and head coach Pete Lembo’s thoughts of Eric Patterson, Ball State’s senior starting cornerback

Take a look at what our columnist views as the “Munciest” things to do in town. SEE PAGE 9

INSIDE

NEW FACE ON THE FIELD Milas competed for starting job in summer, emerges as primary signal-caller for team

Street department plans ahead for Homecoming traffic, visitors KARA BERG CHIEF REPORTER | knberg2@bsu.edu

DAVID POLASKI CHIEF REPORTER @DavidPolaski

he Ball State football team had one quarterback starter for the past three years. After five games, it will have two. The team announced redshirt freshman Jack Milas will start Saturday’s Homecoming game against Western Michigan, replacing redshirt sophomore Ozzie Mann. It is currently unknown how the change will affect the offensive game plan, as Milas has yet to attempt a pass in a game for Ball State. Milas replaced Mann after the team went 1-4 in his first five starts. The Cardinals are currently on a four-game losing streak, including a loss to FCS opponent Indiana State.

Although Homecoming is considered a university event, Muncie is not left out of the planning process. Arron Kidder, municipal consultant for Muncie, said they coordinate with the Muncie Board of Public Works and Safety for the Homecoming parade. They help close the streets for the parade, as well as ensure the Muncie Fire Department and Muncie Police Department can still do their jobs. The fire stations have to make sure their crews know how to reroute their trucks in case they get a call during parade time. Homecoming also has a positive impact on the economic base of local businesses, restaurants and gas stations from out-of-town visitors, Kidder said. “Local businesses like to gear up for increased traffic and patrons and visitors,” Kidder said. “I know they’ll be handling things on that regard.” Kidder said Homecoming also benefits the campaign Muncie has recently started – One Muncie, which focuses on the ties between the university and the city. “Homecoming is one way in which we can strengthen that tie and offer any help we can in terms of buildings, boards and things you need to get the event going and have it be a good week for all,” Kidder said.

See FOOTBALL, page 5

Donations not a priority for university JACK MILAS Homecoming REDSHIRT FRESHMAN QUARTERBACK

No plans to increase outreach, said advancement vice president ALAN HOVORKA CHIEF REPORTER | afhovorka@bsu.edu

TEAM COMPARISON

Western Michigan 32.0 445.2 182.8 262.4 21 5-8

See HOMECOMING, page 12

Ball State 22.0 355.0 165.6 189.4 11 11-14

Average points per game Average total yards per game Average rushing yards per game Average passing yards per game Touchdowns Field goals-attempts

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• Was offensive lineman from • Also played basketball and baseball third grade until freshman year in high school of high school • Lynch said coaching staff reviewed •T hrew for 32 touchdowns as senior film and decided improvement was at Rolling Meadows High School enough to make switch

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As throngs of alumni flood onto campus for BY THE NUMBERS Homecoming, Ball State will not increase its efforts to bring in new donors. “The greatest period that graduates of the last of giving is typically in decade gave in fiscal year the fall, [but] I don’t 2014. think it has to do with Homecoming Week because towards October, November [and] Decem- Ball State students gave ber people are making to help fellow Cardinals decisions about their contributions for the year,” Hudson Akin, vice donors made their firstpresident for university ever gift to Ball State in fiscal year 2014. advancement, said. In fiscal year 2014, the SOURCE: Lola Mauer and the Office of Annual Giving university received more than $23 million from 27,250 donors. In 2013, 25,901 donors gave more than $18.5 million.

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See how Ozzie Mann stacks up against former quarterback Keith Wenning at the beginning of their respective careers. It’s closer than you might think.

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TODAY The Ball State soccer team looks to avenge a home loss as they travel to play Ohio. The game begins at 4 p.m.

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SATURDAY Football will try to snap a four-game losing streak as it hosts Western Michigan at 3 p.m. for Homecoming

SUNDAY The field hockey team takes on Michigan State at the Briner Sports Complex. The game will begin at 1 p.m.

Students, faculty say goodbye to Scholl Athletic director to take over Marquette position on Oct. 14

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With just over one week left as Ball State’s athletic director, Bill Scholl has already started saying his goodbyes. He all but expected well-wishes from fellow faculty and head coaches, but the response from student athletes surprised him. A baseball player sent Scholl a two-page email thanking him for making his college athletic career enjoyable. “I was literally in tears by the time I got done reading this twopage email,” Scholl said.

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At least one player from every team has reached out to wish Scholl luck before his Oct. 14 move to Marquette, where he will take over as athletic director and vice president of the university. It’s rewarding, because one of the most important aspects of Scholl’s job is creating a positive student athlete experience. A majority of the work athletic directors put in takes place behind the scenes. Scholl meets with coaches regularly and has a hand in marketing to try and get the student body involved. Resources are limited, though, so Scholl has to decide what areas demand the most attention. “Every day, there are coaches that walk in the office and say, ‘Boy, if I could do this it would really help our program,’” Scholl said. “From a student’s perspective, they probably

don’t see any of that.” ning prizes through the program. What students can see is a conScholl began his career at stantly changing experience at Notre Dame in team marketing athletic events. The television and promotions, so he’s enjoyed boards installed at Scheumann evolving the Student Rewards Stadium and Program. The goal Worthen Arena has been to con... It’s hard to are just one examsistently draw big ple of the recent walk away knowing crowds to football upgrades. Bigger games, but numcrowds can make the success that’s bers have been ina difference for coming to them. consistent thus far. student athletes. “Nothing can “Nobody likes to BILL SCHOLL, athletic impact crowd play in front of an director numbers more empty stadium,” than getting stuScholl said. dents engaged,” Scholl said. “We Though its inception came can draw 1,000 students for a before Scholl’s hiring, the Ball football game, and we can draw State Student Rewards Program 8,000 for another. I’ve seen both has been aimed at improving in my time here.” One of the most important student attendance for the last three years. Students that attend jobs for any athletic director sporting events can swipe their is voicing their university’s Ball State IDs for a chance at win- goals for athletics. When

Scholl arrived at Ball State, the goal was to be competitive in the Mid-American Conference across the board. Not every program is there just yet, but Scholl has seen several teams drastically improve. Leaving behind fellow faculty, coaches and student athletes will be difficult for Scholl, and departing before teams have reached their full potential is going to be rough, too. “I’ll have to watch it from a distance now,” Scholl said. “I feel like I’m such a part of those programs, that it’s hard to walk away knowing the success that’s coming to them.”

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Athletic Director Bill Scholl announced in September he would be leaving Ball State for the athletic director position at Marquette University in Wisconsin and has since received feedback about his time at Ball State.

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ne off season radically shifted the Ball State football team’s level of success. The Cardinals are 1-4 and looking for answers at quarterback after finishing last season 10-2 and making a second consecutive bowl game appearance. The transition from record-setting quarterback Keith Wenning to recently-benched redshirt sophomore quarterback Ozzie Mann and his redshirt freshman replacement Jack Milas isn’t smooth thus far. But huge successes take time to

THROUGH 5 STARTS

develop. Take Wenning, a guy who holds the Ball State career records for touchdown passes and passing yards and now plays for the Baltimore Ravens, for example. He threw 21 passes for 89 yards in his first start — numbers far worse than he averaged in his next three seasons. In Wenning’s defense, he was a true freshman, splitting time with then redshirt sophomore Kelly Page. Mann was neither splitting time with another player nor a raw freshman. So maybe comparisons shouldn’t be drawn between him

and his predecessor. Maybe that 2010 team was worse off than this year’s team in terms of overall talent and ability. But what if Mann isn’t actually so bad and just needs some real playing time to develop? He may not be perfect, but his six touchdowns and two interceptions certainly look favorable in comparison to Wenning’s first five games, where he saw significant playing time, measured here by the games in which he attempted at least 18 passes.

Losses are losses, so let’s evaluate Mann’s performance on a game-by-game basis. Week 1 stats Week 4 stats 20-32-1, 203 yards, two touchdowns 15-27, 176 yards, two touchdowns Week 2 stats Week 5 stats 15-30-0, 129 yards, zero touchdowns Army 18-26-1, 173 yards, one Week 3 stats touchdown 24-26-0, 266 yards, one touchdown

O. Mann K. Wenning 947 Yards 578 6 TDs 5 2 INTs 8 57.1 Completion % 53 .9 1-4 Record 1-4

Statistically, it’s pretty clear that Mann isn’t terrible. But there is always more than meets the eyes with numbers. There are a few different things to consider here. He’s only been able to really connect with receivers on passes between five and 15 yards downfield. A lot of that is a result of play calling, but the play calling is probably a result of his lacking accuracy and decision-making ability. And let’s not forget that there is more to every team than just a quarterback. Here’s a look at the supporting casts of Wenning and Mann in their first seasons.

WENNING

Wenning’s receiving corps was lacking. Freshman Jack Tomlinson led the corps with 29 receptions and 484 yards in 2010. Sophomore wide receiver Briggs Orson, who became the second player at the time to tally 200 or more career catches, was second with 28 receptions and 295 yards. The team’s five receivers reeled in 13-19 receptions each and six more caught between 4-6.

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No one in that group compares to junior receiver Jordan Williams. The wideout recorded 72 catches as a sophomore and has 13 receptions this season despite injuries. Junior KeVonn Mabon, unlike Williams, has played in every game this season and leads the team with 29 receptions.

There isn’t a lot on either side of this equation that differs from the other. It’s a couple of relatively mediocre teams with inexperienced quarterbacks at the helm. Mann’s team has a slight edge across the

RUNNING BACKS:

DEFENSE:

Sophomore Eric Williams (613) and fifth-year senior MiQuale Lewis (414) combined for more than 1,000 yards on the ground in 2010. Williams averaged 5.1 yards per carry on 191 total rushing attempts. Lewis was in his fifth year of a decorated career in which he rushed for 3,748 yards and 31 touchdowns. It’s safe to say that the primary running backs did their part to carry the offense.

Sophomore linebacker Travis Freeman and junior safety Sean Baker led the 2010 defense. Both finished with strong resumes at Ball State, and the latter currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons. As a unit, Ball State gave up 30.4 points per game and allowed 4,780 yards of total offense — about 1,000 yards more than Ball State gained on the year.

Senior running back Jahwan Edwards has quickly racked up 532 yards this season. With at least 20 rushes in every game but one, Edwards is the clear No. 1 option in this offense.

This year’s team has given up 24.2 points per game and about 2,000 yards of total offense. Opposing teams only slightly have an edge on Ball State in first downs, rushing yards and passing yards. The Cardinals have completed 92 passes to their opponents’ 89.

board in terms of talent, and he’s a bit older himself. So it’s clear that he’s not exactly filling the same shoes Wenning wore. I think Mann should be given a little more time to see how things develop.

All that aside, the team is once again putting its stock in a true freshman as he takes the reigns from a redshirt sophomore early in a rough season. Let’s see what Milas has to offer.

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FOOTBALL: Defense looks to slow down rushing attack | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 That was the first Ball State loss to an FCS opponent since losing to Liberty in 2010. In the game, Mann made an ill-advised scramble to the end zone as time expired, trying to make a play to give Ball State a lead. Instead, Mann fell short of the touchdown, giving Indiana State the victory. Milas looks to improve Ball State’s passing statistics on Saturday. He will take on the Broncos, who, in five games, have four interceptions, making them tied for 68th in the country. Western Michigan also has just seven sacks in 2014, tied for 100th in the country. Despite the changes made to the team’s offense, the Ball State defense will still have its own challenges on Saturday. After facing Toledo’s Kareem Hunt and Army’s barrage of rushing threats, Ball State will face Western Michigan’s Jarvion Franklin and his 5.8 yards per carry and 12 touchdowns this season. Ball State’s rushing defense was carved up by Toledo and Army to the tune of 743 yards and seven touchdowns. With hopes of a packed Scheumann Stadium for Homecoming, defensive coordinator Kevin Kelly said this is the perfect time for the defense to get back on track. “You have to take a look at your scheme and see where mistakes are being made,” Kelly said. “[You have to] keep focused on what you can control and try to get better.” Currently, Ball State’s rushing defense is ranked ninth in the Mid-American Conference, giving up an average of 198 yards per game. Linebacker Ben Ingle said, after the loss to Army, it was clear the defense needs to figure out what’s going wrong. That won’t be easy going up against Franklin. He’s a 220-pound freshman that has shown the ability to both run past opponents and through them, a formidable challenge for every team he’s faced. “Once he sees someone isn’t in the right gap, he busts a big one,” Kelly said. “He’s got size,

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strength, speed, and he’ll be a force for the next three years.” One key to slowing down the rushing attack is defensive end Michael Ayers. He’s second on the team in tackles with 37 and has been one of the more consistent players for Kelly. Gap discipline is crucial to preventing big gains during rushing plays. Certain players are responsible for gaps that develop along the line of scrimmage and down the field. If players abandon those gaps, there’s wide open running room for running backs to take advantage of. Ayers and the rest of the defensive line will have to stay disciplined and not overpursue, allowing Franklin to cut back, find gaps and torch the defense. For him, it all starts with giving maximum effort on every play. “The only way to slow him down is to play relentless; we believe we have all the tools and weapons to slow Western Michigan down,” Ayers said. “There’s a lot to compliment about their offense, but

if we play hard, we’ll be able to slow him down.” Containing the Broncos’ rushing offense would put the ball into the hands of sophomore

quarterback Zach Terrell, which could be a positive for the Cardinals considering their pass defense is one of the top-ranked in the MAC.

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MILESTONE 2010 (HIGH SCHOOL) ALL-CONFERENCE AND ALL-COUNTY SENIOR: 60 TACKLES, 22 PASS BREAKUPS, 1 INTERCEPTION

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CAREER STATS TACKLES | 166

FORCED FUMBLES | 2

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INTERCEPTIONS | 3

PASS BREAKUPS | 21

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INTERCEPTIONS | 2

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A look at Saturday’s Homecoming game

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Fans in The Nest cheer during the game against Colgate on Aug. 30 at Scheumann Stadium. The Cardinals will be back in action against Western Michigan for Homecoming on Saturday.

Jack Milas vs. WMU Pass defense

Jarvion Franklin vs. Ball State rush defense

Ball State red zone offense vs. WMU red zone defense

Zach Terrell vs. Ball State pass defense

Redshirt freshman Jack Milas has one huge advantage over Western Michigan; they have never seen him, nobody has. Milas is making his first start, and the Western Michigan pass defense will have no idea what to expect. Meanwhile, Ball State brings one of the best rushers in the MAC with Jahwan Edwards and a dominant wide receiver in Jordan Williams to aid Milas’s entry. With a cast of help, Milas should be able to have success against Western Michigan, despite being ranked fourth best in the MAC. Milas said he’s not nervous about making the start, and is confident in his ability.

Ball State’s rushing defense the previous two weeks against Army and Toledo has been poor. It has given up a combined 743 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns in those games. It doesn’t get any easier facing Jarvion Franklin, who has 12 touchdowns and is spearheading the Broncos attack. That’s far more than anybody else in the MAC, and his 136.4 yards per game ranks second. If Ball State can’t slow down Franklin, it could be another long day for the Ball State defense, a defense that linebacker Ben Ingle said needed to figure out what it was doing wrong after losing to Army.

The Western Michigan red zone defense has struggled this season, allowing scores on 84.2 percent of its opponents’ possessions. That bodes well for the Ball State offense, which is ranked fourth best in the red zone in the MAC. The biggest problem Ball State has had this season is drives bogging down once deep into opposing territory and having to settle for field goals. If Western Michigan can continue that trend, it could turn the game. If Ball State’s offense can get into the end zone when the opportunities present themselves, it’ll be a big advantage.

Although Ball State has had its struggles on defense this season, they have been primarily on the ground. Through the air, the Cardinals are statistically the top pass defense team in the MAC, allowing just 199.2 yards per game. Going up against a defense that doesn’t allow much in terms of passing could present difficulties for Zach Terrell, who is still young and could be pressured into mistakes. If the defensive line can rattle Terrell, corners Eric Patterson and Tyree Holder will be ready to force turnovers.

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Concannon’s Bakery & Cafe is a family-owned and operated bakery that has been in Muncie since 1959. It offers baked goods as well as cafe drinks and sandwiches.

The Minnetrista Farmer’s Market is open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon and features locally-grown and made food from all over Indiana.

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY MUNCIEST THINGS There are a few places and restaurants that embody the spirit of Muncie. In one weekend, here are the things you should check out.

SATURDAY:

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BREAKFAST:

Eva’s Pancake House is the best. Every crazy combination of pancakes, meat and eggs you can think of is put on a plate and served to you. There aren’t any late night Eva’s runs because the restaurant is open from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Their crepes are amazing. Their food is cooked as close to homemade as a restaurant can do. And their prices are competitive with IHOP.

MORNING:

For $5, you can check out the local exhibits and the amazing gardens of Minnetrista. The Farmer’s Market at Minnetrista is open until noon on Saturdays in October in the Orchard Shop parking lot. The Farmer’s Market has produce from the local community, in addition to some homemade items for sale.

AFTERNOON:

This Saturday, Ball State football plays

Western Michigan at Scheumann Stadium. The best way to prepare is the only way: make some junk food and tailgate before heading in for the game. Tailgating starts at 11 a.m. There are a few restrictions Ball State places on tailgating for safety, including banning glass containers and hard liquor. The tailgating area will be cleared 15 minutes before the start of the game. You must include a game of cornhole in this activity to be recognized in Indiana.

See the New Orleans Legends: Preservations Hall Jazz Band and Allen Toussaint Concert. Change speed and wind down by enjoying a concert at John R. Emens Auditorium. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Allen Toussaint are joining forces at Emens for an evening of jazz. Notable stars from the Preservation Hall Band include George Lewis, Sweet Emma Barrett and Kid Thomas Valentine. Doors open at 8 p.m.

DINNER:

BREAKFAST:

GAME TIME:

Go watch the football game.

Scotty’s Brewhouse started here. Whether or not Ball State won at Scheumann Stadium, you can take on the Scheumann Special burger. The ingredients sound like you got lost in the grocery aisle and started throwing things in your cart. Peanut butter, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and bacon adorn something only a college student would eat. From personal experience, it’s actually really good. It’s incredibly good. It defies logic.

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MORNING:

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LUNCH:

You do not leave Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant hungry. Their taco salads are the size of a human head. The endless chips and salsa are second only to their margaritas. Everything on their menu is amazing and delicious.

AFTERNOON:

Take statue selfies. There isn’t much to do around statues, but there are so many important statues in Muncie, you need to take note. • Beneficence • Frog Baby • Chief Munsee (Downtown Muncie) • One of the Garfield statues throughout Muncie

DINNER:

Whether or not Ball State won or lost, go visit Savage’s Ale House. The Munciest thing in the world is Savage’s Muncie Burger. Bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing on a Kaiser bun.

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NEWS

DONATION: University holds program to thank donors days before Homecoming Of all the donations throughout the year, the strongest times are around the end of year and tax time, Akin and Lola Mauer, director of annual giving, said. “We ask for contributions, gifts throughout the year,” Akin said. “There is not a special push around Homecoming that is any different from what we do the rest of the year with the exception to what we are going to be doing on campus to get support for the student body.” However, most of the university’s outreach to alumni, parents, friends and businesses and corporations occurs throughout the month of October in preparation for tax time at the end of the year and once again in April and May, Akin said. The office of annual giving has a staff of students that make calls six days a week, send direct mail to alumni and perform other actions to bring in donations. However, the university has started different programs to thank donors, showing appreciation for those who donate and shifting the focus to the average donor when talking about donations. “In the Alumnus magazine, the university has moved away from ‘here is a picture of the 70-year-old donor with their $5 million gift to Ball State’ because most of our alumni and students are like, ‘That’ll never be us,’” Mauer said. “So, we don’t want people to think that’s the only thing people give to the university, because it’s lots of small gifts that make up the vast majority of donors.” Last week, the university

ALUMNI DONATIONS

Ball State received more than $23 million in gifts from 27,250 donors during the 2014 fiscal year. Most donations went to the Ball State Fund. Below is a breakdown of donations and donors for the past five fiscal years.

DONATIONS

Donations breakdown from 2013-14

In millions of U.S. dollars $30

Other*

2014: $23,178,165

Alumni

Friends

Students

26 percent 15 percent .01 percent

Donors breakdown from 2013-14 Alumni: 71 percent

15 10

Friends: 26 percent

Other*: 3 percent 2010

2011

2012

2013

Students: .5 percent

2014

*Other includes, but is not limited to, businesses and corporations SOURCE: Lola Mauer, director of annual giving for university development DN GRAPHIC STEPHANIE REDDING AND ALAN HOVORKA

«There is not a special push around

Homecoming that is any different from what we do the rest of the year with the exception to what we are going to be doing on campus to get support for the student body. »

Kidder said he wants Muncie to be a good place for those who are coming back to visit. “We’re always trying to continually better our infrastructure, not only for Muncie citizens, but we want Muncie to be a good place for all the visitors who come in annually,” Kidder said. On the university’s side, the association works to oversee the Homecoming steering committee, which does most of the planning for the week.

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AKIN MAUER, director of Annual Giving hosted its first “Thank a Donor Program” as a way to educate students on ways to donate and to encourage them to thank those that give to the university, she said. President Paul Ferguson, other university administrators and students were present at the two events in the Atrium and at the Scramble Light, encouraging students to sign a thank you card for donors to be sent out around

Thanksgiving. Donations to the university account for 2.4 percent of the total budget at Ball State, where 55 percent is tuition and 37 percent is state appropriations. Donations fall under the category of other totaling eight percent. “We get less and less from the state, and so alumni [donations] make up such a huge portion of that support,” she said.

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Ball State will not be seeing additional funds for development this Homecoming, unlike in years past. The university raised $28 million from donors last year, who were thanked by the recent Thank a Donor Day project.

The Alumni Association plans mainly the weekend portion when most of the alumni will be in town. They have a coffee hour for alumni to watch the parade and a golf outing. “[Homecoming] has a huge impact [on the university],” said Michelle Johnson, director of Homecoming and athletics programs. “We see a lot of spirit and pride in the university. It’s a great way to get the whole campus involved and excited for the university and the football team.”

Facilities place Homecoming banners on lamp posts on McKinley Avenue, as well as service lamps and fix flowers, Johnson said. Kidder said since many Muncie residents are Ball State alumni, Homecoming is a big deal to them. “They like to see those sorts of activities going on, and of course the people from out of town - we like them to come back and visit Muncie and see all of the changes and how Muncie has grown throughout the years,” he said.

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SPORTS

Team looks to build on success Cardinals 53-32-2 in Homecoming past dating back to 1926

2013

2012

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Since 1926, the Ball State football team has gone 5332-2 in 87 Homecoming games. In 1943, the team did not play any games, due to World War II. Indiana State has been Ball State’s most common Homecoming opponent, with the Cardinals leading the all-time Homecoming series at 9-3-1. The Cardinals’ longest Homecoming winning streak is seven (1992-1998), while their longest losing streak stands at four (2003-2006). Only one Homecoming game has gone into overtime, a 3024 Ball State win over Western Michigan in 2012. Ball State enters Saturday on a two-game Homecoming win streak, with a 27-24 victory over Kent State last year and the win over Western Michigan in 2012.

HOMECOMING: LAST 5 GAMES 2009

TOLEDO 42

BALL STATE 0

2010

W. MICHIGAN BALL STATE 45 16

2011

TEMPLE 42

BALL STATE 0

2012

BALL STATE W. MICHIGAN 30 24 (0T)

2013

BALL STATE KENT STATE 27 24

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Junior wide receiver Jordan Williams attempts to shake the Kent State University defense during the Homecoming game on Oct. 12, 2013.

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Jahwan Edwards avoids a tackle by a Western Michigan lineman during the Homecoming game on Oct. 13, 2012.

HOMECOMING RECORDS

LONGEST WIN STREAK:

BIGGEST WIN DIFFERENTIAL:

(1992-1998)

VS. BUTLER OCT. 21, 1967

58 (65-7)

LONGEST LOSING STREAK:

(2003-2006)

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VS. NOTRE DAME NOV. 9, 1929 INDIANA STATE 12 times (9-3-1) EASTERN MICHIGAN 7 times (5-2)

KENT STATE 5 times (4-1) WESTERN MICHIGAN 5 times (1-4)

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