2013-14 Wrestling Media Guide by Eastern Michigan University Athletics

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2013-14 EAGLE WRESTLING TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

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T.O.C./Quick Facts EMU Athletic Media Relations Adidas - Official Outfitter of EMU Pepsi - Official Soft Drink of EMU Team Photo/Roster 2013-14 Outlook Jared Germaine/Khodor Hoballah Phillip Joseph/Mike LeHolm Seth Schaner/Nick Whitenburg Brandon Zeerip/Jake Byers Alan Constable/Mike Curby

UNIVERSITY Location: Founded: Enrollment: President: Nickname: Colors: Conference: Home Facility: Capacity:

Ypsilanti, Michigan 1849 22,638 Dr. Susan W. Martin Eagles Green (349) and White Mid-American Conference (MAC) Bowen Field House 4,800

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Jacob Dorulla/Anthony Abro/Derek Davison/Cole Dillman Justin Melick/Vincent Pizzuto/Chris Rau/Michael Shaw Alexander Calandrino/Jacob Davis/Nick Barber/James Klosz

Brian Lake/Mitchell Malott/Devan Marry/Rocco Borg Blake Caudill/Austin Geerlings/Gage Hutchison/Chris Pagan Derek Schultz/Matthew VanCuren/Dean Vettese/Shayne Wireman

Roster by Weight Head Coach Derek DelPorto Assistant Coaches: David Bolyard/Luke Smith 2012-13 Dual Results 2012-13 MAC Season in Review EMU Wrestling Record Book Eastern Michigan Unviersity This is EMU President Susan W. Martin EMU Board of Regents Director of Athletics Heather Lyke EMU Athletic Staff Eagle All-Access The EMU Identity Student-Athlete Support Services NCAA Compliance EMU Athletic Club

Athletics Director: Heather Lyke Assoc. AD/SWA: Melody Reifel Werner Assoc. AD/Business: Mike Malach Asst. AD: Chris Hoppe Asst. AD/SASS: Erin Burdis Asst. AD/Media Relations: Greg Steiner Asst.AD/Sports Medicine Steve Nordwall Faculty Athletics Representative: Liz Broughton Sports Performance Coach: Blair Wagner Equipment Manager: Jay Sofen Ticket Manager: Ron Reid

WRESTLING STAFF

Head Coach: Derek DelPorto (Slippery Rock, ‘99) Record at EMU (Years): 72-68-2 (7) MAC Record (Years): 8-27-0 (7) Career Record (Years): 96-93-2 (8) Office Phone Number: 734.487.6429 Assistant Coach: David Bolyard Assistant Coach: Luke Smith

Athletic Media Relations

Assoc. AD/Media Relations: Greg Steiner Asst. Director of Media Relations: Sean Hostetter Media Relations GA: Adam Kuffner, Chloe Smith Media Relations GA/Wrestling Contact: Megan Samassa Office Phone: Office E-mail: Mailing Address: Web site:

734.487.0317 or 0318

EMU Athletics Mission Statement Our mission above all else, is to guide, support and inspire our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence- academically, athletically and socially while maintaining a successful Division I-A athletics program. Vision of EMU Athletics Our vision is to become the premier program in the Mid-American Conference, both academically and athletically. Core Values of EMU Athletics Four values guide and govern our action at all times and in all our affairs.The values define“what we stand for” and “what we will not stand for.” These values include: ♦ Respect - We treat ourselves and those we serve with dignity, kindness and respect. ♦ Integrity - We operate in a spirit of integrity at all times and know that doing the right thing is of utmost importance. ♦ Passion - We have a strong work ethic and are passionate about what we do. This is more than just a job to us. ♦ Excellence - Excellence is the cornerstone of all we do within our department, on campus, within the community, as well as on the regional and national levels.

EMU Wrestling on the Web

EMU_Sportsinfo@emich.edu 799 N. Hewitt Road Convocation Center Room 307 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 emueagles.com

2013-14 TEAM INFORMATION 2012-13 Overall Record: 2012-13 MAC Record/Finish: Letterwinners Returning/Lost: Starters Returning/Lost: Newcomers:

7-13 1-4/t-4th 16/3 8/3 9

EMUEagles.com

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EMU on Mobile Devices Fans using mobile devices can access news, scores and schedules on emueagles.com/mobile

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EMUEagles.com/wrestling Credits

Layout/Editor: Assistant Editors:

Megan Samassa Greg Steiner Sean Hostetter Adam Kuffner Chloe Smith

Photography: Randy Mascharka, Steve King, Walt Middleton, Dick Schwarze, Wolverine Photo Information is current as of: November 1, 2013

© COPYRIGHT EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY The 2013-14 EMU Wrestling Media Guide was written by the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. All text and photo content is property of Eastern Michigan University and can not be reproduced without permission from the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office.

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EMU WRESTLING A. From the North - U.S. 23 to Washtenaw Avenue (exit 37A); head east on Washtenaw to Oakwood; turn left on Oakwood and proceed to the parking garage on the east side of the street at the bottom of the hill. The three buildings are

Greg Steiner

Sean Hostetter

Adam Kuffner

Megan Samassa

Chloe Smith

Assistant 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, Women’s Basketball, Golf and Web site

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations............................ Sean Hostetter

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.218.3417 E-mail............................................................................................................................ shostett@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered............................................................. Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Tennis

just to the east of the parking garage.

B. From the South - see above directions (A). C. From the East - I-94 west to Huron Street; head north on Huron Street to Cross Street; turn left at Cross to Hewitt; turn right at Oakwood and see directions above (A). D. From the West - I-94 east to U.S. 23 north; exit U.S. 23 at Washtenaw Avenue (exit 37A) and follow directions above (A).

Introduction

Directions to Bowen Field House

EMU Athletic Media Relations

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant/New Media............ Adam Kuffner

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone.......................................................................................................................... 419.953.1679 E-mail............................................................................................................................akuffner@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered...................................................... Women’s Soocer, Gymnastics, Baseball

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant............................. Megan Samassa Office Phone...................................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................810.223.3700 E-mail........................................................................................................................msamassa@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered.............................................................................Wrestling, Rowing, Softball

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant.................................... Chloe Smith Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................619.384.3878 E-mail.......................................................................................................................... csmit241@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered........................................................................Cross Country, Swimming, Track

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, as the games ares free to the public. All media wishing to attend away games should contact the host institution regarding media policies. Parking for Bowen Field House 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 Bowen Field House. Media should make arrangements to obtain a wireless password with the Meida Relations staff prior to arrival.

INTERVIEWS Head Coach Derek DelPorto 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. WORLD WIDE WEB 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. Soccer information available on the EMU Web site includes statistics, rosters, press releases and notes.

Call on Us

All University Numbers start with 734.487. (The last four are listed below) Athletics Administrators A.D. Heather Lyke........................................ 1050 Assoc. A.D. Mike Malach........................... 5313 Assoc. A.D. Christopher Hoppe................. 3263 Assoc. A.D. Dr. Melody Reifel Werner... 2327 Asst. A.D. Greg Steiner.............................. 0317 Asst. A.D. Erin Burdis.................................. 1283 Secretary Karen Hansen........................... 1050 Athletics Equipment Staff Equip. Mgr. Jay Sofen.................... 1173/1029 Asst. Equip. Mgr. Wayne Smith.. 1173/1029 Facilities Staff Fac. Supervisor Erich Keil........................ 5152 Fac. Attendant Adam Martin.................. 5152 Ticket Office Ticket Manager Ron Reid........................ 2282

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2013-14 EAGLE WRESTLING 2013-14 Schedule November ‘13 11/9 at MSU Open 11/16 EMU DUAL TIFFIN GARDNER-WEBB DREXEL CLARION 11/16 EMU OPEN 11/21 at Michigan State 11/24 STANFORD

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Name

Wt.

Yr.

Anthony Abro Nicholas Barber Rocco Borg Jake Byers Alexander Calandrino Blake Caudill Alan Constable Mike Curby Jacob Davis Derek Davison Cole Dillman Jacob Dorulla Austin Geerlings Jared Germaine Gage Hutchinson Khodor Hoballah Phillip Joseph James Klosz Kyle Lake Mike LeHolm Mitchell Malott Devan Marry Justin Melick Chris Pagan Vincent Pizzuto Chris Rau Seth Schaner Derek Schultz Michael Shaw Matthew VanCuren Dean Vettese Nick Whitenburg Shayne Wireman Brandon Zeerip

197 141 149 133 125 133 165 174 174 157 285 165 165 125 285 184 184 157 157 141 157 165 149 184 133 141 141 197 141 149 165 197 125 157

R-So. R-Fr. Fr. R-Jr. So. Fr. R-Jr. R-Jr. So. R-So. R-So. R-Jr. So. R-Sr. Fr. R-Sr. R-Sr. R-Fr. R-Fr. R-Sr. R-Fr. R-Fr. R-So. R-So. R-So. R-So. R-Sr. Fr. R-So. So. Fr. R-Sr. Fr. R-Sr.

Hometown / High School / Previous Canton, Mich. / Canton Cleveland, Ohio / St. Edward Oxford, Mich. / Oxford Cedar Springs, Mich. / Rockford Howell, Mich. / Howell Butler, Pa. / Butler Sand Creek, Mich. / Sand Creek Osseo, Mich. / Hillsdale North Ridgeville, Ohio / St. Edward LaSalle, Mich. / Monroe / Wisconsin-Parkside Leola, Pa. / Conestoga Valley Rockford, Mich. / Rockford Kentwood, Mich. / Kentwood / Grand Valley Saginaw, Mich. / Saginaw Valley Buchanan, Mich. / Buchanan Dearborn, Mich. / Dearborn Lapeer, Mich. / Lapeer East Parma, Ohio / Holy Name Farmington Hills, Mich. / Harrison Jackson, Mich. / Jackson Northwest Saginaw, Mich. / Swan Valley Hudson, Mich. / Hudson Fenton, Mich. / Fenton Kissimmee, Fla. / Osceola North Jackson, Ohio / Jackson Milton Deerfield, Mich. / Dundee Big Rapids, Mich. / Big Rapids Tinley Park, Ill. / Tinley Park Bangor, Mich. / Allegan Chagrin Falls, Ohio / St. Edward Rochester, Mich. / Rochester Temperance, Mich. / Bedford Lansing, Mich. / Holt Fremont, Mich. / Hesperia / U-M

Head Coach: Derek DelPorto (Slippery Rock, 1999) – Eighth season Associate Head Coach: David Bolyard (Central Michigan, 2005) – Seventh season Assistant Coach: Luke Smith (Central Michigan, 2008) – Third season Student Assistant Coach: Aaron Sulzer and Derrik Marry

All Day All Day 10 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

All Day 8 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

December ‘13 12/6 at Old Dominion * 12/14 at Cleveland State Open 12/17 OLIVET 12/29-30 at Midlands

7 p.m. All Day 7 p.m. All Day

January ‘14 1/5 NORTHERN IOWA 1/11 at Pitt Duals N.C. State UNC Duke 1/17 NORTHERN ILLINOIS 1/19 at Ohio* 1/31 KENT STATE*

1 p.m. All Day TBA TBA TBA 7 p.m 1 p.m. 7 p.m.

February ‘14 2/5 at Cleveland State 2/8 at Missouri* 2/9 at SIU-Edwardsville 2/9 vs Campbellsville 2/13 at Central Michigan* 2/16 BUFFALO*

7 p.m. 1 p.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

March ‘14 3/8-9 at MAC Championships All Day (Kent, Ohio) 3/20-22 at NCAA Championships All Day (Oklahoma City, OK) *Denotes Mid-American Conference dual Italics denotes neutral event BOLD CAPS home event at Bowen Field House

2013-14 Outlook

This season, eighth year Head Coach Derek DelPorto’s team looks to build upon the success of three placewinners from the 2013 MAC Championships and a duo of wrestlers that competed in the 2013 NCAA Championships.

157 lbs. The Eagles look to replace Aaron Sulzer who finished fourth at the MAC Championships and posted an 18-12 overall record in his senior campaign, while going on a three-match win streak against MAC opponents late in the season. Transfer Brandon Zeerip will look to get the start at the 157 lbs. weight class after having a successful two-year career at the University of Michigan. The redshirt-senior earned Big Ten Wrestler of the Week honors once and was a two year starter for the Wolverines.

The Eagles open up their 2013 campaign when they travel to Michigan State for the MSU Open,Nov. 9 before hosting the 22nd-annual EMU Open on Nov. 16. The EMU Open marks the first-of-five home meets as the dual meet season gets underway when they Eagles travel to East Lansing to take on Michigan State, Nov. 21.

165 lbs. In his first season as an Eagle, Jacob Davis posted an 18-13 overall record with a 5-9 ledger in dual meets. The sophomore kicked off his freshman season with a first-place finish at the EMU Open and represented the Green and White at the MAC Championships.

After compiling a 7-13 overall record and a 1-4 record in the Mid-American Conference, which placed them in a tie for fourth, the Eastern Michigan University wrestling squad will look to improve in the 2013-14 season, returning two NCAA Championship qualifiers and bringing some youth into the starting lineup.

With a record of 72-68-2 at EMU, DelPorto is second all-time in wins (72) at EMU passing Russell Bush’s 66 wins in the 2012-13 season. He is just eight wins behind John Eisley’s 80 victories from 1979-91. Additionally, his alltime winning percentage of .537 is good for the highest mark among the eight head coaches in the history of EMU. Eastern Michigan senior wrestlers earned top-four seeds in three weight classes in the MAC preseason poll as Nick Whitenburg was selected second at 197 lbs., Phillip Joseph was ranked third at 184 lbs. and Jared Germaine tied for fourth at 125 lbs. 125 lbs. The Eagles return Jared Germaine for one final season in the 125 lb. weight class, compiling a 17-10 overall record after suffering an injury that sidelined him for half of the 2012-13 season. The redshirt-senior posted an 8-6 record in dual meets and a 1-0 mark in the MAC before making his way back to the MAC Championships for the second time, where he went 1-3. 133 lbs. Sophomore Vincent Pizzuto returns to the mats after having a breakout season at 133 lbs. for the Eagles, being named to the Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention list. Pizzuto posted a 12-13 overall record and was able to recover from a mid-season injury to participate in the MAC Championships for the first time, where he went 1-3 with a victory over Buffalo and tied for fifth place. 141 lbs. Redshirt-freshman Nicholas Barber will look to get the start in the 141 lbs. weight class after having a breakout season last year. The Cleveland, Ohio native posted a 20-6 overall record, recording the highest win percentage on the team. 149 lbs. Redshirt-senior Seth Schaner will headline at 149 lbs. where he posted a 7-15 overall record, including a 4-11 record in dual meets and a 2-3 mark in MAC matches. The Big Rapids, Mich. native earned conference victories against Ohio and Kent State as well as participating in the MAC Championship for the Eagles.

174 lbs. After dropping one weight class, junior Mike Curby posted a 4-12 overall record and a 1-6 record in dual meets in the 174 lb. weight class. The Osseo, Mich. native won two matches by fall and two by decision, while also wrestling in one MAC match. 184 lbs. Senior Phillip Joseph will headline the 184 lbs. weight class in his senior campaign after going up a weight class and appearing in his second NCAA Championship just a year ago. The Lapeer, Mich. native boasted an 18-15 overall record as a junior and a team-best 15 wins in dual meets. Joseph posted a 3-1 mark in MAC matches, while claiming a fourth-place finish and an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships after going 2-2 at the MAC Championships. The senior captured one victory at the NCAA Championships, posting a 1-2 record.

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194 lbs. Redshirt senior Nick Whitenburg will earn the starting slot at 194 lbs. for the third straight season after coming back from an injury early in the 2012-13 season and making his first NCAA Championship appearance for the Eagles. Whitenburg finished second on the team with eight pins, earning an 18-12 overall record and a 9-6 record in dual meets. The Temperance, Mich. native boasted a perfect 3-0 record in MAC competition and went 3-1 at the MAC Championships to claim a third-place finish. HWT. A spot opens up in the heavyweight division as Eastern will look to replace Chris Eggert who had suffered through injuries in his career as an Eagle and posted a 4-11 record in his senior campaign. Senior Khodor Hoballah will get his first full year as a starter, headlining the heavyweights. The Dearborn, Mich.native participated in the MAC Championships a year ago, posting a 1-3 record and an 8-13 overall record. The 2013-14 season marks the first season that Missouri University, University of Northern Iowa and Old Dominion University will be joining the MAC as affiliate members in a five-year agreement. Missouri and Northern Iowa competed in the MAC Championships last season, as Missouri claimed the crown with 136 points and Northern Iowa finished in third, just five points behind Central Michigan who garnered second with 88 points. Old Dominion will start participation in MAC competition in the 2013-14 season as they did not compete in the Championships last season. Eastern will compete in the 2014 MAC Tournament, March 9 at Kent State University. The Eagles are looking for thier first individual MAC Champion since John McClure in 2009 and the first team title since the 1995-96 campaign. The Eagles wrestling squad ranked eighth overall among nine teams in the 2013-14 preseason polls with Ohio University taking the first-place ranking, compiling 19 points.

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2013-14 EAGLE WRESTLING JARED GERMAINE Redshirt-Senior

Saginaw, Mich. - Saginaw Valley

125 2012-13: Overall Record: 17-13 F: 4 TF: 1 MD: 4 D: 7

EMU: 2013: Made it back to the MAC Championships at 125 lbs. and went 1-3 after spending half the season sidelined with an injury…posted a 17-13 overall record, an 8-6 ledger in dual meets and a 1-0 mark in MAC matches… ranked as high as 16th nationally headed into the conference season…took fourth place at the EMU Open, Nov. 3… placed sixth at the National Collegiate Open, Feb. 24…won four matches by fall, one by tech fall, four by major decision and seven by decision…2012: Competed in his first NCAA Championships, where he posted a 1-2 record after receiving an automatic bid with a third place finish at 125 lbs. at the MAC Championships…defeated Vince Rodriguez, 4-1, at the NCAA Championships…was ranked as high as No. 16 nationally in January… posted an overall record of 24-11 while going 16-8 in dual meets and 2-3 in MAC matches… win total of 24 was second-most on the squad and best among starters…took seventh place at the Midlands (Dec. 29-30) after going 4-2 with a pair of wins against nationallyranked opponents…took second-place at the EMU Open (Nov. 5)…finished the year with four pins, one technical fall, two major decisions and 15 decisions…2011: Ranked No. 30 nationally at 125 lbs….recorded one win and two losses wrestling at 125 lbs. at the MAC Championships… defeated No. 3-ranked Christian Cullinan of Central Michigan, 6-5, in the opening round of the MAC Championships, March 5…notched a 15-8 overall record including a 1-4 record in MAC matches…conference win came against Sean Walton of Buffalo, 5-4…won eight consecutive matches from Jan. 8-Jan. 29 with three by way of fall…2010: Redshirted…compiled a 19-7 record in unattached competition…HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four time placer at the State level which included two second place, one third place, and one fourth place showing...placed seventh at Nationals his senior season...compiled a 200-14 record over four years... PERSONAL: Full Name: Jared Kelly Germaine...son of Scott and Terry Gemaine...Major: Criminal Justice.

KHODOR HOBALLAH Redshirt-Senior Dearborn, Mich. - Dearborn 184

2012-13: Overall Record: 8-13 P: 2 MD: 1 D: 5

EMU: 2013: Participated in the MAC Championships at 184 lbs. and posted a 1-3 record, defeating Buffalo’s Anthony Lock, 8-7…went 8-13 on the year with a 3-10 record in dual meets…placed third at the EMU Open, Nov. 3…had two pins, one major decision and five decisions on the year…2012: Finished the season with a 10-7 record which included a 5-2 showing in dual meets and a 2-0 mark in MAC matches… recorded a pair of major decisions in MAC matches including an 8-0 score over Northern Illinois’ Shane Rosenberry (Jan. 22) and a 9-1 mark against Dom Montesanti of Buffalo (Feb. 8)…won four matches by major decision and five by decision…placed second at the Cleveland State Open (Dec. 18)…2011: Represented the Eagles at 184 lbs. at the MAC Championships, going 1-2…defeated No. 4-ranked Ryan Garringer from Ohio, 7-2, at the MAC Championships, March 5…complied an 11-15 overall record and wrestled in all five MAC matches…2010: Redshirted…Went 9-9 in unattached competition…HIGH SCHOOL: Placed third in the state championship his senior year and was a state qualifier his junior season...capped-off a 117-29 overall record with a 53-3 effort his senior year...PERSONAL: Full Name: Khodor Radwan Hoballah...son of Radwan Hoballah and Samira Wayzani...has one brother, Mohammed Hoballah, and two sisters, Reem Hassan and Zeina Hoballah...Major: Communication.

PHILLIP JOSEPH

Redshirt-Senior Lapeer, Mich. - Lapeer East 174 2012-13: Overall Record: 18-15 P: 2 MD: 4 D: 11

EMU: 2013: Competed in his first NCAA Championships, going 1-2 with a victory over Northwestern’s Leroy Munster, 7-5, in the opening round…claimed fourth-place and an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships with a 2-2 showing at 174 lbs. at the MAC Championships, March 10…went 18-15 on the year and posted a team-best 15 dual meet wins (15-11) and a 3-1 mark in MAC matches… recorded two pins, four major decisions and 11 decisions… placed fourth at the EMU Open, Nov. 3…2012: Represented the Eagles at 174 lbs. at the NCAA Championships, where he posted a 1-2 record…defeated Brown University’s Dave Foxen, 8-4, for his win at the NCAA Championships… secured an automatic bid to the national tournament with a second place finish (2-1) at the MAC Championships, where he beat NIU’s Caleb Busson, 3-2, and Buffalo’s Jake Waste, 3-1, in the opening round before falling in the championship match, 12-10…posted his second-career 20-win season with a 21-11 mark which included a 4-1 showing in MAC matches…2011: Redshirted…2010: Placed fourth at 184 lbs. at the MAC Championships, defeating Zach Benzio (NIU) in a 7-4 decision…posted a team-best 22 wins against 16 losses in his first season as an Eagle…went 13-9 in dual meets with a team-best 3-2 mark in MAC meets…earned conference victories against Buffalo, Northern Illinois and Ohio…HIGH SCHOOL: Was victorious at the State Championship his senior season and placed third his junior year... posted an overall career record of 202-18 which included a perfect 64-0 campaign his senior season...PERSONAL: Full Name: Phillip Andrew Joseph....son of Richard and Robin Joseph...has three brothers, Greg, Justin and Isaac, and two sisters, Holly and Emily...brother, Justin, was a member of the EMU wrestling team from 2007-2012.....Major: Communication.

MIKE LEHOLM

Redshirt-Senior Jackson, Mich. - Jackson Northwest 141

2012-13: Overall Record: 4-13 P: 2 D: 2

EMU: 2013: Went 4-13 on the year and 1-3 in dual meets… won two matches by pin and two by decision…2012: Did not compete…2011: Ranked No. 29 nationally at 141 lbs…. posted a 13-14 overall mark and competed in three MAC matches…placed fourth with a 3-2 record at the Michigan State Open, Nov. 13…2010: Redshirted…Compiled a 17-7 record in unattached competition…HIGH SCHOOL: Division II State Champion his junior year at Jackson North West...placed fourth at the Fargo Freestyle Nationals... finished sixth and seventh at the state championship his sophomore and senior years, respectively...completed his high school career with 182 wins...PERSONAL: Full Name: Michael Joseph LeHolm, Jr....son of Michael and Lorie LeHolm...has two brothers, Brandon and Dillion...Major: Business Management.

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Redshirt-Senior Big Rapids, Mich. - Big Rapids 141

Redshirt-Senior Temperance, Mich. - Bedford 197

2012-13: Overall Record: 7-15 F: 4 MD: 1 D: 5

2012-13: Overall Record: 18-12 P: 8 TF: 2 MD: 3 D: 5

EMU: 2013: Participated in the MAC Championships at 141 lbs…posted a 7-15 record with a 4-11 mark in dual meets and a 2-3 ledger in MAC matches…claimed conference victories against Ohio’s Kagan Squire, 5-3 (Dec. 2) and Luke Kern from Kent State, 11-10 (Feb. 1)…won one match by fall, one by major decision and five by decision…placed fourth at the EMU Open, Nov. 3…2012: Posted a 13-11 record which included a 2-3 showing in dual meets…notched a pin along with four major decisions and eight decisions… captured the 141 lbs. title at the Alma Open (Jan. 22) with a 4-0 record…2011: Wrestled at 141 lbs. in the MAC Championships, posting a 2-1 record…win came by way of fall against Kent State’s Chase Skonieczny at the 2:12 mark… went 11-15 overall including an 0-3 mark in MAC matches…2010: Redshirted…went 4-7 in unattached competition…HIGH SCHOOL: Was a state champion his senior season and placed fifth, seventh and third in his following three years, respectively...PERSONAL: Full Name: Seth William Schaner...son of Craig Schaner and Cheri Csernai...has one brother, Garrett Schaner...Major: Communication.

NICK WHITENBURG

EMU: 2013: Recovered from an injury at the beginning of the season to make his first NCAA Championships appearance, where he went 1-2 with a victory against Northwestern’s Alex Polizzi, 6-2, in the first round…received an automatic bid to the national tournament by going 3-1 and taking third place at the MAC Championships, March 10… went 18-12 overall with a 9-6 dual meet record and a perfect 3-0 showing in MAC matches…second on the squad with eight pins while adding two tech falls, three major decisions and five decisions…2012: Finished runner-up at 197 lbs. at the MAC Championships with a 1-1 record…beat Craig Kelliher of CMU, 5-2, for his postseason victory…went 20-9 on the season for the first 20-win campaign of his collegiate career…was 14-7 in dual meets and 4-1 in MAC bouts…recorded five pins, three technical falls, two major decisions and 10 decisions…stormed through the Edinboro Open (Feb. 8) with a 5-0 record to take first place…2011: Wrestled at 197 lbs. for the Eagles in the MAC Championships… posted a 15-10 overall record including an impressive 3-1 mark in MAC matches…MAC wins came against Mike Lukowski of Northern Illinois, 5-3, Josh Peters of Buffalo, 10-3, and Chad Friend of Central Michigan, 7-6…notched six falls on the season along with a technical fall…2010: Redshirted…posted a 15-4 record in unattached competition… HIGH SCHOOL: Placed at the state level all four years of his high school career – a first at Bedford High...took sixth, fifth, seventh, and second place in his four state tournament appearances...was also a four-year All-Academic Award winner...PERSONAL: Full Name: Nicholas J. Whitenburg...son of Kevin and Dawn Whitenburg...has one brother, Nate, and one sister, Macy...Major: Exercise Science.

BRANDON ZEERIP

Redshirt-Senior Fremont, MIch. - Hesperia U-M 157 EMU: 2013: Comes to Eastern as a graduate student after a two year career at the University of Michigan...U-M: Transferred to Eastern after participating on the U-M squad for two seasons...redshirted in his freshman campaign as a Wolverine before receiving a medical redshirt in the 201313 season..was a two-year starter for the Wolverines in the 157 lb. weight class...garnered 2011 NHSCA Academic AllAmerican honors...earned Big Ten Wrestler of the Week one time...was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, earning a 3.71 GPA and receiving his degree in Kinesiology... HIGH SCHOOL: Participated in both football and wrestling at Hesperia High School...was named First Team All-CSAA Running Back one time...holds the school record with 1,345 yards...ranked the No. 6 recruit in Michigan by Michigan Grappler in 2009…received the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award in his senior season…qualified for state four times and closed out his senior career with a 251-7 overall record…was undefeated in his senior campaign, posting a 65-0 record...claimed a state championship in both his junior and senior campaigns...PERSONAL: Full Name: Brandon Thomas Zeerip...son of Craig and Susan Zeerip...has two brothers, Justin and Collin and one sister, Lauren...brothers, Justin and Collin were both members of the Michigan wrestling squad...Major: Masters in Business Administration.

JAKE BYERS Redshirt-Junior

Cedar Springs, Mich. - Rockford

133 2012-13: Overall Record: 16-13 P: 1 TF: 1 MD: 5 D: 7

EMU: 2013: Posted a 16-13 record with a 1-1 mark in MAC matches…defeated Justin Farmer from Buffalo, 3-1, in overtime for his conference victory…placed seventh at the EMU Open, Nov. 3…2012: Went 15-11 on the season which included a 3-3 mark in dual meets…notched one pin, one technical fall, five major decisions and seven decisions…took fifth-place at the EMU Open (Nov. 5) and the Edinboro Open (Feb. 8)…2011: Redshirted…posted a 7-9 record wrestling unattached in his first season as an Eagle...HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner in wrestling at Rockford High…was a four-time placer at state and three-time OK Red Conference Champion…placed runner-up at state twice and led team to a state championship and runner-up finish his junior and senior seasons, respectively…PERSONAL: Full Name: Jacob Earl Byers…son of Daniel and Marlene Byers…has one brother, Nicholas, and one sister, Katie…Major: Accounting.

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Redshirt-Junior Sand Creek, Mich.-Sand Creek 165

EMU: 2013: Competed in nine matching including one regular-season dual meet against Seton Hill, Jan. 12…2012: Went 6-13 on the year with a 1-1 mark in dual-meets…firstcareer dual victory came against Josh Wells of Truman, 7-2 (Jan. 29)…notched two pins, one major decision and three decisions…2011: Wrestled in six unattached matches in his first season as an Eagle...HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner in wrestling at Sand Creek High…was a three-time regional an placed at state once…went 51-11 his sophomore season and was Tri-County Conference Champion his senior season…also lettered in cross country all four years and qualified twice for state…was a four-year member of the honor roll and was named Academic All-State in cross country…PERSONAL: Full Name: Alan James Constable II…son of Alan and Kristy Constable…has one sister, Kara… Major: Management.

MIKE CURBY

Redshirt-Junior Osseo, Mich. - Hillsdale 174 2012-13: Overall Record: 4-12 F: 2 D: 2

EMU: 2013: Went 4-12 overall and 1-6 in dual meets… wrestled in one MAC match at Ohio, Dec. 2…won two matches by fall and two by decision…2012: Represented Eastern Michigan at 184 lbs. at the MAC Championships, going 0-2…went 13-18 on the season with a 6-10 mark in dual meets…also wrestled in three MAC matches…won a pair of matches by fall, three by major decision and five by decision…claimed fifth-place at the Edinboro Open (Feb. 8)…2011: Redshirted…compiled a 12-8 record wrestling unattached in his first year as an Eagle...HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner in wrestling at Hillsdale High… posted a 130-15 career record and qualified for state three times, winning the individual state title his junior year after placing third his sophomore season…named team captain three times, including his senior season in which he was held out due to a knee injury…led wrestling team to two SMAA Conference Championships and set the freshman school record with 45 wins…also lettered three times in football, garnering first team all-conference honors three times as a linebacker, including his senior season after tearing his ACL in the fourth game of the year…led football team to two conference championships…was a National Honor Society and honor roll member…PERSONAL: Full Name: Michael Thomas Curby…son of Jerome and Joyce Curby…father, Jerome, wrestled at the University of Michigan (1984-88)… has one brother, Kevin, and one sister, Lisa…Major: Exercise Science.

JACOB DORULLA

Redshirt-Junior Rockford, Mich. - Rockford 165 2012-13: Overall Record: 10-15 MD: 4 D: 6

EMU: 2013: Went 10-15 overall with a 5-12 mark in dual meets during his first season as an Eagle…also competed in four MAC matches…took third at the EMU Open, Nov. 3, with a 5-1 performance…won four matches by major decision and six by decision…HIGH SCHOOL: Racked up a 194-8 career record and posted an undefeated 93-0 record his final two years while turning in a 46-1 mark his sophomore season...won state titles his junior and senior years and was runner-up the other two seasons...earned a team state championship his junior year...achieved All-American status his senior season and was First Team All-Michigan two straight years…PERSONAL: Full Name: Jacob Allen Dorulla…son of Dan and Sherry Dorulla…has one brother, Ryan…Major: Communication.

ANTHONY ABRO Redshirt-Sophomore Canton, Mich. - Canton 197

2012-13: Overall Record: 8-11

EMU: 2013: Went 8-11 overall and 5-6 in regular season meets…wrestled in three MAC matches including once against No. 1-ranked Dustin Kilgore from Kent State, Feb. 1…placed second at the Michigan State Open, Nov. 11, with a 3-1 outing…2012: Redshirted...posted a 19-11 record in non-dual competition during his first season as an Eagle…recorded one technical fall, one major decision and a team-leading 17 decisions…placed second at the Simonson Open (Jan. 28) and third at both the EMU Open (Nov. 5) and Alma Open (Jan. 22)…HIGH SCHOOL: Won the state championship his senior season and placed fourth his junior year...was a regional tournament qualifier his sophomore year…PERSONAL: Full Name: Anthony Mahdi Abro... son of Mahdi and Shatha Abro...has two sisters, Melanie and Candice...Major: Criminal Justice.

DEREK DAVISON Redshirt-Sophomore LaSalle, Mich. - Monroe Wisoonsin-Parkside 157

EMU: 2013: Joins the team after transferring from Wisconsin-Parkside...WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE: Compiled a 15-9 record as a redshirt-freshman..was the Wisconsin Open Champion...HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked the No.16 overall recruit in Michigan by Michigan Grappler in 2011 at Monroe High School...posted a 193-20 career record with 86 pins... qualified for state twice...claimed the state championship one time....named all-district and all-region three times and all-conference two times...holds a career record at Monroe High School in wins...PERSONAL: Full Name: Derek Joseph Davison...son of Chris and Lynne Davison...has one brother, Kyle...Major: Business.

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COLE DILLMAN

Redshirt-Sophomore Leola, Mich. - Conestoga Valley HWT EMU: 2013: Competed in three matches and recorded a 5-3 victory at the EMU Open, Nov. 3…2012: Redshirted… posted a 16-13 mark in unattached competition with two pins and 13 decisions…placed second at the Alma Open (Jan. 22) and fifth at the Storm Open (Jan. 7) and Simonson Open (Jan. 28)…HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time league champion at heavyweight his junior and senior seasons and runner-up his sophomore campaign...an LL League First Team All-Star nominee his senior year...two-time district qualifier and state qualifier his junior year...Conestoga Valley High School Holiday Classic Tournament Champion his senior year and runner-up his junior year...PERSONAL: Full Name: Cole Cameron Dillman...son of Greg and Melody Dillman... has one brother, Jedd, and one sister, Alicia....Major: Industrial Distribution.

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Redshirt-Sophomore Fenton, Mich. - Fenton 149

Redshirt-Sophomore Deerfield, Mich. - Dundee 165

2012-13: Overall Record: 10-11 F: 6 D: 3

2012-13: Overall Record: 10-15 MD: 4 D: 6

EMU: 2013: Went 10-11 on the season with a 3-8 showing in dual meets…wrestled in one MAC match…finished with six falls for the third-highest mark on the squad to go along with three decisions…won six straight matches to take third place at the MSU Open, Nov. 11…2012: Redshirted… posted a 13-11 record in unattached competition…tied for the team lead with eight pins and added four decisions to his season ledger…HIGH SCHOOL: Was state champion in Division 3 at 145 lbs. his senior season with Lake Fenton and Division 1 at 135 lbs. his junior season with Detroit Catholic Central...team was state champion of Division I his junior year and runners-up of Division 3 his senior campaign... placed sixth at state at 119 lbs. in Division I his sophomore year...PERSONAL: Full Name: Justin Allen Melick...son of Frank and Christina Melick...has two brothers, Todd and Devan...Major: Secondary Education-Math.

VINCENT PIZZUTO Redshirt-Sophomore North Jackson, Ohio Jackson Milton 174

2012-13: Overall Record: 12-13 F: 2 MD: 4 D: 5

CHRIS RAU

EMU: 2013: Selected to the Academic All-MAC honorable mention list…recovered from a mid-season injury to take part in the MAC Championships, March 10, at 133 lbs., where he went 1-3 with a win over Buffalo’s Justin Farmer, 4-2, while tying for fifth place…finished with a 12-13 overall record, a 6-8 ledger in dual meets and a 1-0 mark in MAC matches…recorded two falls, four major decisions and five decisions on the season…placed fourth at the EMU Open, Nov. 3…2012: Redshirted…went 28-5 in unattached competition to lead the team in wins…won his weight class at three tournaments including the Simonson Open (Jan. 28), the Storm Open (Jan. 7) and the EMU Open (Nov. 5)…ended the season on a seven-match winning streak… notched six pins, one technical fall, four major decisions and 15 decisions on the season…HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time First Team All-EOWL (Eastern Ohio Wrestling League) nominee and varsity letter winner...three-year placewinner at the Division III State Championship including a third-place showing his senior campaign and fourth-place his junior year...PERSONAL: Full Name: Vincent Anthony Pizzuto...son of Tony and Stephanie Pizzuto... has two brothers, Santonio and Anthony, and one sister, Anjelika....Major: Criminal Justice.

EMU: 2013: Went 6-8 on the year and participated in four dual meets including one MAC match…had one fall, two major decisions and three decisions to his credit…took seventh at the EMU Open, Nov. 3…2012: Redshirted…went 16-12 in his first year as an Eagle with one pin, one technical fall, one major decision and 11 decisions…placed second at the Alma Open (Jan. 22) and third at the Storm Open (Jan. 7)…HIGH SCHOOL: Captured the MSHAA State Championship two times and in two different weight classes: 140 lbs. as a senior and 125 lbs. as a junior...was Monroe County Champion all four years and finished fourth in voting for the 2011 NHSCA Senior National All-American award...compiled a 235-13 record including a 57-1 mark his senior season...PERSONAL: Full Name: Christopher Robert Rau...son of Scott and Nilda Rau...has one brother, Matt... Major: Communication.

MICHAEL SHAW

Redshirt-Sophomore Bangor, Mich. - Allegan 141 2012-13: Overall Record: 11-16 P: 3 TF: 1 MD: 1 D: 6

EMU: 2013: Selected to the Academic All-MAC honorable mention list…participated in the MAC Championships at 149 lbs, March 10…went 11-16 overall with a 2-10 showing in dual meets while competing in four MAC matches…had three pins, one tech fall, one major decision and six decisions to his credit…took fifth at the MSU Open, Nov. 11… 2012: Redshirted…went 13-13 in unattached competition with five pins, two major decisions and six decisions…took second place at the Alma Open (Jan. 22)…HIGH SCHOOL: Placed fourth in the state and was conference champion his junior and senior seasons...qualified for the state tournament his sophomore season…honor roll member...PERSONAL: Full Name: Michael Scott Shaw...son of Scott Shaw and Lori Spreitzer...has one brother, Matt, and one sister, Jess...Major: Criminal Justice.

ALEX CALANDRINO Sophomore Howell, Mich. - Howell 149

2012-13: Overall Record: 20-11 P: 5 TF: 1 MD: 2 D: 8

EMU: 2013: Went 20-11 overall which tied him for the team high in wins during his first season as an Eagle…went 5-5 in dual meets and 1-3 in MAC matches…won his first career MAC dual against Nickalas Harrison of Northern Illinois, 4-0, Jan. 26…recorded five pins, one tech fall, two major decisions and eight decisions on the season…took second at the MSU Open, Nov. 11…claimed fourth at the Ashland Open, Nov. 17…went 5-1 at the Cleveland State Open, Dec. 15, for a third-place finish…HIGH SCHOOL: Won the Division 1 state title his senior year, when he was also named to the all-county first team...finished second in the state in both his junior and freshman years...placed seventh at nationals his freshman year and sixth his sophomore campaign…PERSONAL: Full Name: Alexander Kenneth Calandrino…son of Frank and Deborah Calandrino…has two brothers, Benjamin and Brendan…Major: Criminal Justice.

JACOB DAVIS

Sophomore North Ridgeville, Ohio St. Edward 174

2012-13: Overall Record: 18-13 P: 1 MD: 5 D: 12

EMU: 2013: Represented the Eagles at 165 lbs. at the MAC Championships, Mar. 10…posted an 18-13 record with a 5-9 mark in dual meets and a 1-3 ledger in MAC matches during his first season as an Eagle…recorded one pin, five major decisions and 12 decisions on the year…started the season off with a first-place finish at the EMU Open, Nov. 3…took fourth-place at the MSU Open, Nov. 11…claimed first-place at the Ashland Open, Nov. 17, with a 5-0 record… HIGH SCHOOL: Placed fourth at the state championships his senior season...ranked in the top-20 nationally by Intermat...received a Wrestler of the Week nod from the Plain Dealer...took fifth in the state and fourth at nationals his junior and sophomore seasons…PERSONAL: Full Name: Jacob Sebastion Davis…son of Shawn and Christine Davis… has one sister, Peyton…Major: Computer Science.

NICHOLAS BARBER

Redshirt-Freshman Cleveland, Ohio - St. Edward 141 EMU: 2013: Redshirted…went 20-6 in unattached competition which earned him the best winning percentage on the team (.769) and a tie for the most wins…led the squad with 13 decisions and three tech falls while adding a pin and two major decisions…placed fifth at the EMU Open, Nov. 3…claimed third at the MSU Open, Nov. 11…took runnerup honors at the Ashland Open, Nov. 17, and the Simonson Open, Feb. 9…HIGH SCHOOL: Placed third in the state after claiming district and regional titles his senior year...district champion and fourth-place finisher his junior campaign... graduated with high honors from St. Edward High…PERSONAL: Full Name: Nicholas Barber…son of Anthony and Monica Barber…has one brother, Anthony, and one sister, Marisa…Major: Accounting.

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JAMES KLOSZ

Redshirt-Freshman Parma, Ohio - Holy Name 157 EMU: 2013: Redshirted…went 9-9 in unattached competition with four pins, one tech fall, one major decision and three decisions…took fourth at the MSU Open, Nov. 11 with a 6-2 day…HIGH SCHOOL: Named the league MVP his senior season...cracked the Parma Sun Post’s All-Area team all four years...was also a member of the cross country team…PERSONAL: Full Name: James Joseph Klosz…son of Jim and Debbie Klosz…has one sister, Kim…Major: Accounting.

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Redshirt-Freshman

Farmington Hills, MIch. Harrison

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EMU: 2013: Redshirted…competed in nine matches during his first season as an Eagle…HIGH SCHOOL: Named First Team All-Observerland in his senior season...earned Second Team All-OAA as a senior…PERSONAL: Full Name: Kyle Ryan Lake…son of St. Clair and Kathryn Lake…has two brothers, Christopher and Courtney…Major: Criminal Justice.

MITCHELL MALOTT

Redshirt-Freshman Saginaw, Mich. - Swan Valley 157

EMU: 2013: Redshirt…went 2-4 in unattached competition with two decisions during his first season as an Eagle… HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time All-American and three-time state qualifier...took fourth at state his senior season, when he also won the most matches and tallied the most pins on the team...hauled in all-conference accolades all four years...graduated magna cum laude…PERSONAL: Full Name: Mitchell James Malott…son of Ronald and Holly Malott…has two brothers, Nathan and Alex and one sister, Madison…Major: Recreational Therapy.

DEVAN MARRY

Redshirt-Freshman Hudson, Mich. - Hudson 165 EMU: 2013: Redshirted…posted a 15-9 record during his first season as an Eagle…led the squad with nine pins and added on three major decisions and a trio of decisions… took fifth with a 5-1 record at the EMU Open, Nov. 3…HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time state champion and state runner-up his junior season...four-time team state champion along with capturing county, district and league titles...was a three-year varsity letterwinner in football as well...honor roll and member of the National Honor Society...served as class vice president, while maintaining straight As and finishing in the top-10 academically at Hudson High…PERSONAL: Full Name: Devan Robert Marry…son of Scott and Paula Marry…has one brother, Derrik, and one sister, Destini... Derrik was also a member of the EMU wrestling team…Major: Biology.

ROCCO BORG

Freshman Oxford, Mich. - Oxford 149/157 EMU: 2013: One of the 2013 recruits for the Eagles...HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-time state finalist, placing third in both his sophomore and senior campaigns...boasted a 18032 high school career record...ranked as the No. 36 overall recruit in Michigan by Michigan Grappler...PERSONAL: Full Name: Rocco Joseph Borg...son of Joe and Christine Borg... has one brother, Sergio and two sister,s Jaclynn and Alaina... Major: Sports Medicine/Physical Therapy

BLAKE CAUDILL Freshman Butler, Pa. - Butler 125/133

EMU: 2013: One of the 2013 recruits for the Green and White...HIGH SCHOOL: Posted a 128-27 career record at Butler High School...qualified for state one time...named Junior National Greco-Roman All-American once...was a WPIAL qualifier four times, placing third in his junior campaign...named Rookie of the Year as a freshman and won the sectional championships in his sophomore season... garnered Outstanding Wrestler accolades in his junior season...ranked second in all-time career wins at Butler... PERSONAL: Full Name: Blake Darile Caudill...son of Mark and Dawn Caudill...has one brother, Korey and one sister, Brooke...Major: Occupational Therapy.

AUSTIN GEERLINGS

Freshman Kentwood, Mich. - Kentwood GVSU 165 EMU: 2013: Joins the EMU squad after transferring from Grand Valley State University...GVSU: Transfered to EMU after finishing fourth at the NCWA National Championships... posted a 37-9 record while at Grand Valley...HIGH SCHOOL: Finished fourth at the 2012 Michigan State Championships...posted a 133-45 career record while at Kentwood High School...helped his team to a district championship in his junior season was an individual regional qualifier...garnered an individual conference, district and regional championship title in his senior campaign...named Most Valuable Wrestler as a senior...PERSONAL: Full Name: Austin Emery Geerlings...son of Curt and Julie Geerlings...Major: Criminal Justice.

GAGE HUTCHISON

Freshman Buchanan, Mich. - Buchanan HWT EMU: 2013: One of the 2013 recruits for Eastern...HIGH SCHOOL: Participated in both football and wrestling at Buchanan High School...named all-conference four times in football...named the sixth overall recruit in Michigan by Michigan Grappler...ranked the No. 10 senior heavyweight in the country 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 went 56-0 in his senior campaign, tallying 40 pins...compiled a 218-8 career record at Buchanan High School with 168 pins and went on a 113 match win-streak to end his high school career...was a four-time placer in the state championships, placing second in his sophomore campaign...earned Second Team All-State honors as a sophomore...claimed the state title in both his junior and senior seasons, earning First Team All-State honors...PERSONAL: Full Name: Gage Robert Hutchison...son of Robert and Melanie Hutchison...has one brother, Gunnar...Major: Undecided.

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CHRIS PAGAN Freshman

Kissimmee, Fla. - Osceola

184/197 EMU: 2013: One of the recruits for the 2013 season...HIGH SCHOOL: Finished out his high school career at Osceola High School with a 170-40 overall record...was a threetime Florida state placer...had an undefeated senior season, boasting a 51-0 record, earning bonus points in all 51 matches and pinning his opponent in the state title match in just 39 seconds....garnered the District 6 Champion for four years...ranked the No. 17 195 lb. senior in the country by WIN Magazine, as well as the No. 20 195 lb. senior in the country by Wrestling USA...PERSONAL: Full Name: Christopher Rafael Pagan...son of Hector Pagan and Santa Guerrero...Major: Video and Film Production.

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Freshman Tinley Park, Ill. - Tinley Park 197/285

EMU: 2013: One of the recruits for the Eagles...HIGH SCHOOL: Compiled a 122-28 record at Tinley High School... qualified for state three times...closed out his senior campaign finishing second at the Illinois State Championships... PERSONAL: Full Name: Derek Dean Schultz...son of Dean and Kathy Schultz...has one brother, Dean and two sisters, Dana and Darci...father, Dean was a wrestler and football player at Northern Illinois, while sister, Dana swam at Bowling Green and brother, Dean wrestled for Truman State... Major: Business.

MATT VANCUREN Freshman

DEAN VETTESE

Freshman Rochester, Mich. - Rochester 165/174 EMU: 2013: One of the recruits for the 2013 season...HIGH SCHOOL: Named the No. 18 recruit in Michigan by Michigan Grappler....was a three-time state qualifier ...closed out his senior campaign with a 180-32 overall record...finished third at the state championships in both his junior and senior seasons...PERSONAL: Full Name: Dean Matthias Vettese...son of John and Yolana Vettese...Major: Undecided.

SHAYNE WIREMAN Freshman Lansing, Mich. - Holt 125

Chagrin Falls, Ohio - St. Edward

149 EMU: 2013: One of the freshmen for the 2013 season... HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterwinner at St. Edward High…PERSONAL: Full Name: Matthew Fredrick VanCuren…son of David VanCuren and Salena Hays…has two sisters, Molly and Morgan…Major: Business.

EMU: 2013: One of the recruits for the Eagles...HIGH SCHOOL: Finished out his senior season at Holt High School with a 198-8 career record...was a four-time state qualifier...boasted a 49-0 record in his senior campaign... claimed the state championship in both his sophomore and senior seasons...ranked the No. 9 recruit in Michigan by Michigan Grappler...was named the No. 18 120 lb. senior in the country by Wrestling USA...helped his team to a conference championship as a freshman and won an individual conference championship as a freshman...named a Disney All-American three times en route to a conference, district and regional championship in his sophomore season...garnered Most Valuable Wrestler honors three times...earned Holt Male Athlete of the Year honors in his senior season... named to the High School Sports Scene Dream Team as a senior...was first in his class at Holt High School with a 4.0 GPA...PERSONAL: Full Name: Shayne Adam Wireman...son of Sean and Debbie Wireman...has one brother, Justin...Major: Veterinary Medicine.

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DEREK DELPORTO Head Coach Eighth Season at EMU Slippery Rock, 1999

EMU Record: 72-68-2 Career Record: 96-93-2

The 2013-14 season marks the eighth year for Derek DelPorto as a head wrestling coach and eighth as the head man of the Eastern Michigan University wrestling program. In 2012-13, Phillip Joseph and Nick Whitenburg made it to the NCAA Championships to mark a total of 13 wrestlers to make the NCAA Championships under DelPorto and 48 in EMU history. Aaron Sulzer finished his career, under DelPorto’s guidance, with 87 wins for the fifth most in EMU history. The 2011-12 season was a breakout campaign for DelPorto’s squad, which posted a winning MAC record (3-2) for the first time since 1991 and took third at the MAC Championships. EMU also had four national qualifiers for the first time since 1995-96. DelPorto’s squad also included three Academic All-MAC honorees and a pair of National Wrestling Coaches Accociation All-Academic team members. In 2010-11, Sulzer and Seth Schaner qualified for the NCAA Championships under DelPorto’s direction. The 2009-10 season was highlighted by Sean Clair and David Wade qualifying for the NCAA Championships. Wade also became the first returning national qualifier since 2004. DelPorto’s squad also cracked the top-20 in the Academic Performance Rankings, tying Pittsburgh and Princeton with 971 points and ranking higher than any other MAC school. It was a new program best for EMU. The 2008-09 season was capped off with senior John McClure taking top honors at 197 lbs. at the Mid-American Conference Championships which EMU hosted. McClure went on to wrestle at

the NCAA Championships in St. Louis, Mo., marking the third EMU grappler to compete nationally during DelPorto’s tenure. DelPorto led the Eagles to their best record in school history (15-8-1) in the 2007-08 campaign, which smashed its previous top mark of 12-9-1, set in the 1974-75 season. Under DelPorto’s direction, Charlie Pienaar claimed second place at the MAC Championship, which earned him a spot in the NCAA Championships. In his first season, DelPorto led the Eagles to their first winning record since the 1990-91 campaign, posting an 8-7 mark. He also led the Green and White to only the second MAC dual victory in the past decade. At his first MAC Championship, two of DelPorto’s wrestlers competed for a weight class championship; Jermain Thompson at 149 lbs. and Tony Lyssiotis in the 197 lbs. class. Thompson would go on to win a MAC title, qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. DelPorto, a former All-American wrestler while an undergraduate at Slippery Rock, returned to his alma mater as head coach for the 2004-05 season. Slippery Rock won the team championship at the NCAA Division I East Regional tournament and advanced a tournament-record 10 wrestlers to weight-class championship final bouts while recording a school recordtying four individual titles. In addition, SRU sent a school-record five wrestlers to the 2006 NCAA Division I National Championship. For his efforts, DelPorto was named NCAA Division I East Regional Coach of the Year. His 2004-05 Slippery Rock squad was the NCAA East Regional runner-up, and had three NCAA Division I championship qualifiers and three Academic All-Americans.

DelPorto began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Slippery Rock from 1999-2000 before moving on to the University of Oklahoma as an assistant from 2000-2002. From 2002-2004, DelPorto was an assistant wrestling coach at Cornell University before returning to his alma mater to take over the head coaching duties in 2004. The 37-year old DelPorto (4-10-76) grew up in Erie, Pa. and graduated from Cathedral Prep of Erie in 1994. DelPorto went on to wrestle as a collegian at Slippery Rock where he recorded the third-best record in school history at 116-38 in his four seasons. He earned NCAA All-American honors in 1999 in the heavyweight classification at the NCAA Division I Championship. He was also a three-time East Regional champion, winning the heavyweight titles in 1998 and 1999 and capturing the 177 lbs. crown in 1996. DelPorto also won the PSAC heavyweight title in 1998. DelPorto earned his degree in English education from Slippery Rock in 1999 before receiving his masters in sport management from Eastern Michigan in 2007.

EMU WRESTLING Assistant Coach Seventh Season at EMU Central Michigan, 2005 The 2013-14 campaign marks Dave Bolyard’s seventh season in Ypsilanti as an assistant coach. A 2005 graduate of Central Michigan University, Bolyard was a four-time national qualifier, an All-American his junior year and a 2005 MAC Champion at 165 lbs. As a senior he carded a 33-5 overall record and was ranked as high as second nationally in his final season. He won a school-record 21 straight matches during his senior campaign. Following his senior season, Bolyard won the Chick Sherwood Award, presented annually to CMU’s most valuable wrestler. He ranks seventh all-time with 109 career wins and his 22 falls are tied for the 10th most in CMU history. He finished second at the MAC Championships each of the first three years of his collegiate career, and each time earned a wild card berth in the NCAA Championship. His best performance at nationals came as a junior in 2004, when he strung together four straight wins in the consolation bracket en route to receiving All-American honors. Bolyard also claimed a championship at the prestigious Midlands Tournament during his junior season. He was CMU’s first to win at Midlands since 1999. The 29 year-old Bolyard earned his degree in entrepreneurship from CMU in 2005 and has a master’s degree in athletic administration.

LUKE SMITH

Assistant Coach Third Season at EMU Central Michigan, 2008 The 2013-14 campaign marks Luke Smith’s third season as an assistant coach. Smith joined the EMU squad after spending the 2010-11 season as a volunteer coach at Old Dominion University and the 2009-10 campaign with Central Michigan. 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 14th-place 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 Mid-American 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. The 28-year-old native of Chippewa Falls, Wis. is a 2008 graduate from CMU with a bachelor’s degree in sports management and athletic coaching.

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2013-14 EAGLE WRESTLING 2012-13 Dual Results

Year In Review

at Michigan State • Friday, Nov. 16, 2012

125: No. 23 Jared Germaine (EMU) maj. dec. Brenan Lyon (MSU), 11-3 133: Vincent Pizzuto (EMU) maj. dec. Terry Turner (MSU), 14-5 141: Nick Trimble (MSU) fall Seth Schaner (EMU), 6:01 149: Dan Osterman (MSU) dec. Justin Melick (EMU), 7-3 157: Ryan Watts (MSU) dec. No. 24 Aaron Sulzer (EMU), 3-2 165: No. 18 David Cheza (MSU) maj. dec. Jacob Dorulla (EMU), 10-2 174: Jordan Wohlfert (MSU) dec. Mike Curby (EMU), 3-2 184: John Rizqallah (MSU) dec. Khodor Hoballah (EMU), 4-0 197: Phillip Joseph (EMU) dec. Nick McDiarmid (MSU), 4-1 HWT: No. 9 Mike McClure (MSU) dec. Chris Eggert (EMU), 5-0

at Clarion • Saturday, Nov. 18, 2011

125: No. 23 Jared Germaine (EMU) maj. dec. Tyler Fraley (CL), 12-3 133: Joe Waltko (CL) dec. Vincent Pizzuto (EMU), 6-4 141: John Matacic (Cl) dec. Seth Schaner (EMU), 6-3 149: Tyler Bedelyon (CL) dec. Justin Melick (EMU), 7-3 157: James Fleming (CL) dec. No. 24 Aaron Sulzer (EMU), 5-0* 165: Jacob Dorulla (EMU) dec. Nick Milano (CL), 7-3 174: Ryan Darch (CL) dec. Mike Curby (EMU), 3-2 184: Phillip Joseph (EMU) maj. dec. Steven Cressley (CL), 18-5 197: Justin Ortega (CL) dec. Khodor Hoballah (EMU), 6-4 HWT: Phil Catrucco (CL) dec. Chris Eggert (EMU), 5-2

at NDSU Quad • Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012

125: No. 6 David Thron (Minn.) dec. No. 19 Jared Germaine (EMU), 5-1 133: Vincent Pizzuto (EMU) maj. dec. Jordan Kingsley (Minn.), 12-2 141: No. 11 Nick Dardanes (Minn.) maj. dec. Mike LeHolm (EMU), 14-5 149: Seth Lange (Minn.) dec. Justin Melick (EMU), 7-0 157: Brad Dolezal (Minn.) dec. Aaron Sulzer (EMU), 3-1 (OT) 165: No. 9 Cody Yohn (Minn.) fall Jacob Dorulla (EMU), 4:51 174: No. 5 Logan Storley (Minn.) maj. dec. Mike Curby (EMU), 18-6 184: No. 4 Kevin Steinhaus (Minn.) maj. dec. Phillip Joseph (EMU), 14-4 197: No. 11 Scott Schiller (Minn.) dec. Anthony Abro (EMU), 8-2 HWT: No. 1 Tony Nelson (Minn.) fall Chris Eggert (EMU), 2:57 125: No. 19 Jared Germaine (EMU) fall Julian Valhuerdi (ITA), 1:19 133: Vincent Pizzuto (EMU) fall Justin Valhuerdi (ITA), 3:25 141: Mike Leholm (EMU) fall Zach Matthys (ITA), 3:42 149: Justin Melick (EMU) fall Tom Gullickson (ITA), 5:00 157: Aaron Sulzer (EMU) tech. fall David Booth (ITA), 6:05 165: Jacob Dorulla (EMU) maj. dec. Luke Copp (ITA), 11-3 174: Mike Curby (EMU) fall Matt Mason (ITA), 4:14 184: Phillip Joesph (EMU) fall Vernon Rash (ITA), 6:04 197: Anthony Abro (EMU) fall James Northrup (ITA), 1:02 HWT: Chris Eggert (EMU) forfeit 125: No. 13 Trent Sprenkle (NDSU) dec. Jared Germaine (EMU), 8-3 133: Vincent Pizzuto (EMU) dec. Joshua Rodriguez (NDSU), 4-3 141: Seth Schaner (EMU) dec. Mark Erickson (NDSU), 6-4 149: Justin Melick (EMU) fall Joseph Garner (NDSU), 4:57 157: Aaron Sulzer (EMU) dec. Hayden Zilmer (NDSU), 8-5 165: No. 11 Steven Monk (NDSU) maj. dec. Jacob Dorulla (EMU), 14-5 174: Kurtis Julson (NDSU) maj. dec. Mike Curby (EMU), 9-0 184: No. 17 MacKain Stoll (NDSU) dec. Phillip Joseph (EMU), 5-3 (OT) 197: Anthony Abro (EMU) dec. Kallen Kleinschmidt (NDSU), 3-0 HWT: Evan Knutson (NDSU) dec. David Box (EMU), 10-7

EMU WRESTLING vs Cleveland State • Friday, Nov. 30, 2012

at Ohio * • Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

125: No. 16 Jared Germaine (EMU) dec. KeVon Powell (OU), 13-8 133: Vincent Pizzuto (EMU) maj. dec. Angelo DiSabato (OU), 13-5 141: Seth Schaner (EMU) dec. Kagan Squire (OU), 5-3 149: Andrew Romanchik (OU) dec. Justin Melick (EMU), 6-4 157: Aaron Sulzer (EMU) dec. Sparty Chino (OU), 4-0 165: Harrison Hightower (OU) dec. Jake Dorulla (EMU), 4-0 174: Cody Walters (OU), maj. dec. Mike Curby (EMU), 10-2 184: Phillip Joseph (EMU) dec. Ryan Garringer (OU), 9-4 197: Phil Wellington (OU) dec. Anthony Abro (EMU), 4-2 285: No. 14 Jeremy Johnson (OU) maj. dec. Chris Eggert (EMU), 13-4

Year In Results

125: Jared Germaine (EMU) dec. Ben Wileford (CSU), 8-2 133: Mike Carlone (CSU) fall Vincent Pizzuto (EMU), 4:35 141: Nick Flannery (CSU) dec. Mike Shaw (EMU), 8-4 149: Mike Mencini (CSU) dec. Justin Melick (EMU), 7-3 157: Aaron Sulzer (EMU) dec. Matt Donohoe (CSU), 6-4 165: Jacob Dorulla (EMU) dec. Corey Carlo (CSU), 7-5 174: Xavier Dye (CSU) dec. Mike Curby (EMU), 7-2 184: Phillip Joseph (EMU) fall Bobby Blankenship (CSU), 3:41 197: Anthony Arbo (EMU) dec. Nick Anthony (CSU), 5-1 HWT: Chris Eggert (EMU) dec Riley Shaw (CSU), 5-2

at UofM Tri-Meet • Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012

125: No. 17 Jared Germaine (EMU) fall Peter Terrezza (DUKE), 2:16 133: Brandon Gambucci (DUKE) dec. Vincent Pizzuto (EMU), 8-5 141: Tanner Hough (DUKE) dec. Mike Shaw (EMU), 4-0 149: Marcus Cain (DUKE) dec. Justin Melick (EMU), 5-0 157: Aaron Sulzer (EMU) fall Andrew DeHart (DUKE), 2:15 165: Jacob Dorulla (EMU) maj. dec. Randy Roden (DUKE), 15-7 174: Jacob Davis (EMU) maj. dec. Trey Adamson (DUKE), 8-0 184: Phillip Joseph (EMU) maj. dec. Diego Bencomo (DUKE), 17-4 197: Anthony Abro (EMU) dec. Conner Hartman (DUKE), 6-4 285: Chris Eggert (EMU) dec. Brendan Walsh (DUKE), 3-1 125: Sean Boyle (UM) dec. No. 17 Jared Germaine (EMU), 10-6 133: Rossi Bruno (UM) dec. Vincent Pizzuto (EMU), 9-2 141: Camryn Jackson (UM) dec Seth Schaner (EMU), 9-7 149: Eric Grajales (UM) tech. fall Mike LeHolm (EMU), 15-0 157: Aaron Sulzer (EMU) dec Michael Carpenter (UM), 8-5 165: No. 10 Taylor Massa (UM) dec. Jacob Dorulla (EMU), 9-4 174: No. 14 Dan Yates (UM) dec. Jacob Davis (EMU), 6-0 184: Chris Heald (UM) dec. Phillip Joseph (EMU), 9-5 197: Max Huntley (UM) dec. Khoder Hoballah (EMU), 5-1 285: Ben Apland (UM) fall Chris Eggert (EMU), 0:53

2013-14 EAGLE WRESTLING at UofM Tri-Meet • Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012

Year In Review

125: Jared Germaine (EMU) dec. Zachary Zimmer (IND), 5-0 133: Quinton Murphy (IND) dec. Vincent Pizzuto (EMU), 10-4 141: Eric Roach (IND) dec. Seth Schaner (EMU), 3-2 149: Justin Melick (EMU) dec. Alex Gregory (IND), 5-4 157: Taylor Walsh (IND) fall Aaron Sulzer (EMU), 4:30 165: Ryan Leblanc (IND) dec. Jake Dorulla (EMU), 6-2 174: Jacob Davis (EMU) won in sudden victory 1 over Chaney Dale (IND), 3-1 184: Phillip Joseph (EMU) dec. Lucas Sheridan (IND), 10-3 197: Khodor Hoballah (EMU) fall Tarek Alaruri (IND), 2:48 285: Adam Chalfant (IND) dec. Anthony Abro (EMU), 9-2

at Seton Hill • Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 125: Alexander Calandrino (EMU) fall Trey Constable (Seton Hill), 2:00 133: Jacob Byers (EMU), forfeit 141: Michael Shaw (EMU) fall Levi Catalfu (Seton Hill), 2:09 149: Nick Nichols (Seton Hill) dec. Mike Leholm (EMU), 6-4 157: Adam Moranduzzo (Seton Hill) dec. Chris Rau (EMU), 5-4 165: Jake Dorulla (EMU) maj. dec. Brett Smith (Seton Hill), 13-4 174: Zach Benzio (Seton Hill) tech. fall Alan Constable (EMU), 7:00 184: Phillip Joseph (EMU), forfeit 197: Anthony Abro (EMU), forfeit 285: Chris Eggert (EMU) fall Eric Minerd (Seton Hill), 4:08

at Pitt Duals • Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 125: Bobby Rehm (LH) tech. fall Alex Calandrino (EMU), 19-4 133: Jake Byers (EMU) dec. Matt Bryer (LH), 7-3 141: Dan Neff (LH) maj. dec. Mike Shaw (EMU), 12-4 149: Billy Randt (LH) dec. Justin Melick (EMU), 9-5 157: Aaron Sulzer (EMU) dec. Aarson Fry (LH), 5-3 165: Aaron McKinney (LH) dec. Jacob Dorulla (EMU), 2-1 174: Jacob Davis (EMU) dec. Tyler Wood (LH), 4-0 184: Fred Garcia (LH) dec. Phillip Joseph (EMU), 3-1 197: Nick Whitenburg (EMU) tech. fall Phil Sprenkle (LH), 18-2 285: Henry Turner (LH) dec. Khodor Hoballah (EMU), 2-1 125: Alexander Calandrino (EMU), forfeit 133: No. 15 Shelton Mack (PITT) dec. Jake Byers (EMU), 4-0 141: Seth Schaner (EMU) dec. Travis Shaffer (PITT), 4-1 149: Ronnie Garbinsky (PITT) dec. Chris Rau (EMU), 6-2 157: Donnie Tasser (PITT) dec. Aaron Sulzer (EMU), 1-0 165: No. 11 Tyler Wilps (PITT) dec. Jacob Dorulla (EMU), 5-0 174: Nick Bonaccorsi (PITT) dec. Jacob Davis (EMU), 11-4 184: No. 14 Max Thomusseit (PITT) dec. Phillip Joseph (EMU), 6-4 197: No. 2 Matt Wilps (PITT) dec. Nick Whitenburg (EMU), 6-1 285: No. 9 Zac Thomusseit (PITT) fall Chris Eggert (EMU), 2:31

125: Alexander Calandrino (EMU) dec. Sean Boylan (Bloom.), 3-2 133: Jake Byers (EMU) dec. Andy Lyman (Bloom.), 3-2 141: Matt Rappo (Bloom.) dec. Seth Schaner (EMU), 4-2 149: Josh Roosa (Bloom.) maj. dec. Justin Melick (EMU), 16-6 157: No. 11 Frank Hickman (Bloom. dec. Aaron Sulzer (EMU), 4-0 165: No. 19 Josh Veltre (Bloom.) maj. dec. Jacob Dorulla (EMU), 12-3 174: Chris Smith (Bloom.) dec. Jacob Davis (EMU), 6-3 184: Phillip Joseph (EMU) dec. Sam Shirey (Bloom.), 4-1 197: No. 16 Richard Perry (Bloom.) Nick Whitenburg (EMU), 6-3 285: No. 16 Justin Grant (Bloom.) maj. dec. Anthony Abro (EMU), 12-3

EMU WRESTLING vs Olivet • Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013

at Buffalo • Friday, Jan. 18, 2013

125: Max Soria (UB) dec. Alexander Calandrino (EMU), 10-5 133: Jacosb Byers (EMU) dec. Justin Farmer (UB), 3-1 (OT) 141: Erik Galloway (UB) dec. Seth Schaner (EMU), 3-0 149: Blake Roulo (UB) dec. Michael Shaw (EMU), 2-1 157: Aaron Sulzer (EMU) dec. Wally Maziarz (UB), 6-3 165: Mark Lewandowski (UB) dec. Jaylyn Bohl (EMU), 10-3 174: No. 15 John-Martin Cannon (UB) maj. dec. Jacob Davis (EMU), 17-5 184: Phillip Joseph (EMU) maj. dec. Jarred Lux (UB), 20-7 197: Nick Whitenburg (EMU) maj. dec. Jeff Palmeri (UB), 16-5 285: Justin Heisermen (UB) dec. Khodor Hoballah (EMU), 3-1

Year In Results

125: Nick Smith (NIU) dec. Jared Germaine (EMU), 13-6 133: Andrew Novak (EMU) dec. Rob Jillard (NIU), 10-6 141: Kevin Fanta (NIU) dec. Corey Phillips (EMU), 11-5 149: Jaylyn Bohl (EMU) dec. Tyler Argue (NIU), 6-4 157: Aaron Sulzer (EMU) dec. Tyler Loethen (NIU), 7-1 165: Lester France (EMU) dec. Matt Mougin (NIU), 11-8 174: Phillip Joseph (EMU) dec. Caleb Busson (NIU), 8-3 184: Khodor Hoballah (EMU) maj. dec. Shane Rosenberry (NIU), 8-0 197: Nick Whitenburg (EMU) dec. Mike Lukowski (NIU), 5-2 HWT: Jared Torrence (NIU) dec. David Box (EMU), 3-1

at Northern Illinois • Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013

125: Alexander Calandrino (EMU) dec. Nichalas Harrison (NIU), 4-0 133: Nick Smith (NIU) maj. dec. Jake Byers (EMU), 11-2 141: Kevin Fanta (NIU) dec. Seth Schaner (EMU), 7-3 149: Robert Jillard (NIU) dec. Mike Shaw (EMU), 4-2 157: Aarson Sulzer (EMU) fall Andeww Morse (NIU), 2:06 165: Jacob Davis (EMU) maj. dec. Dan Burk (NIU), 9-1 174: Matt Mougin (NIU) maj. dec. Jacob Dorulla (EMU), 10-2 184: Phillip Joseph (EMU) dec. Brian Loughlin (NIU), 13-7 197: Nick Whitenburg (EMU) fall Parker Settecase (NIU), 5:54 285: Jared Rorrence (NIU) dec. Chris Eggert (EMU), 5-2

Kent State • Friday, February 1, 2013 125: Steve Mitcheff (KSU) dec. Alexander Calandrino (EMU), 5-1 133: Filiberto Colon (EMU) fall Mack McGuire (KSU), 5:58 141: Seth Schaner (EMU) dec. Luke Kern (KSU), 11-10 149: Andrew Candiello (KSU) dec. Mike Shaw (EMU), 2-1 157: Aaron Sulzer (EMU) fall Tom Sasfy (KSU), 3:37 165: Caleb Marsh (KSU) dec. Jacob Davis (EMU), 4-1 174: Sam Wheeler (KSU) maj. dec. Jacob Dorulla (EMU), 14-5 184: No. 15 Casey Newburg (KSU) dec. Phillip Joseph (EMU), 5-3 197: No. 1 Dustin Kilgore (KSU) tech. fall Anthony Abro (EMU), 21-6 285: Keith Witt (KSU) dec. Chris Eggert (EMU), 3-0

2013-14 EAGLE WRESTLING at Central Michigan • Friday, Feb. 8, 2013

Year In Review

125: No. 7 Christian Cullinan (SMU) dec. Alexander Calandrino (EMU), 4-0 133: No. 7 Scotti Sentes (CMU) dec. Filberto Colon (EMU), 5-1 141: Scott Mattingly (CMU) fall Seth Schaner (EMU), 3:47 149: Donnie Corby (CMU) dec. Michael Shaw (EMU), 7-2 157: Luke Smith (CMU) dec. Chris Rau (EMU), 7-4 165: Mike Ottinger (CMU) dec. Jacob Davis (EMU), 9-3 174: Anthony Bill (CMU) dec. Jacob Dorulla (EMU), 4-0 184: No. 2 Ben Bennett (CMU) maj. dec. Khodor Hoballah (EMU), 13-3 197: Nick Whitenburg (EMU) fall Jackson Lewis (CMU), 1:16 HWT: No. 5 Jarod Trice (CMU) dec. Anthony Abro (EMU), 3-1

vs Iowa State • Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

125: Ryak Finch (ISU) maj. dec. Alexander Calandrino (EMU), 12-1 133: John Meeks (ISU) maj. dec. Jake Byers (EMU), 10-2 141: Luke Goettl (ISU) maj. dec. Seth Schaner (EMU), 12-2 149: Max Mayfield(ISU) dec. Michael Shaw (EMU), 7-2 157: Logan Molina (ISU) dec. Aaron Sulzer (EMU), 5-2 165: No. 18 Michael Moreno (ISU) maj. dec. Jacob Davis (EMU), 13-4 174: No. 16 Tanner Weatherman (ISU) maj. dec. Phillip Joseph (EMU), 13-4 184: No. 17 Boaz Beard (ISU) maj. dec. Khodor Hoballah (EMU), 11-1 197: No. 7 Kyven Gadson (ISU) fall Nick Whitenburg (EMU), 1:37 HWT: No. 18 Matt Gibson (ISU) dec. Chris Eggert (EMU), 3-0

Year 1956-57 1957-58 1958-59 1959-60 1960-61 1961-62 1962-63 1963-64 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 1967-68 1968-69 1969-70 1970-71

Overall Conf. 0-3.......................0-2 0-7.......................0-5 1-5.......................0-4 2-7.......................1-4 5-7-1...............2-3-1 4-5.......................0-3 3-5...................... n/a 3-7.......................2-0 7-4.......................3-0 5-9.......................2-1 5-7..................... N/A 6-10................... N/A 4-4..................... N/A 7-5..................... N/A 10-7................... N/A

Year 1971-72 1972-73 1973-74 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85

Year-by-Year Records

Overall Conf. 4-6-1................. N/A 0-9.......................0-7 6-11-1.............1-8-1 12-9-1.................3-6 10-13..................0-9 3-10.....................0-7 5-11.....................1-6 1-12.................. 0-10 3-11.....................1-7 3-10.....................0-5 4-6.......................1-6 7-7-2...............2-3-2 7-7-2...............2-3-2 4-4.......................1-4 9-3.......................4-1

Year 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00

Overall Conf. 5-3-1...............1-3-1 7-3.......................3-2 8-4-1...................3-1 6-8.......................3-2 10-5.....................1-4 10-4.....................3-2 4-6.......................1-4 6-8.......................1-4 0-11.....................0-5 7-11-1.............1-3-1 8-8.......................1-3 5-14-1.................1-4 3-12.....................0-5 1-14.....................0-5 2-12.....................0-5

Year 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Overall Conf. 9-12-2.............0-4-1 7-17.....................0-5 7-11.....................0-4 9-9.......................0-5 7-10.....................1-4 6-10.....................0-5 8-7.......................1-4 15-8-1.................2-3 7-11.....................1-4 10-12-1..............0-5 11-11-1..............0-5 14-6.....................3-2 7-13.....................1-4

EMU WRESTLING 2012-13 MAC Review

Place Team 1 Central Michigan

Mid-American L T Pct. W

Overall L T

Pct.

1.000

.850

Kent State

.800

.625

Ohio

.600

.688

Northern Illinois

.200

.556

Eastern Michigan

.200

.350

Buffalo

.200

.083

MAC Championships | March 10, 2013 â&#x20AC;˘ Buffalo, N.Y. 1. Missouri 136 2. Central Michigan 88 3. Northern Iowa 83 4. Kent State 82 t5. Northern Illinois 63.5 t5 Ohio 63.5 7. Buffalo 51.5 8. Eastern Michigan 44.5 Championship Matches 125: Alan Waters (Missouri) def. Steve Mitcheff (KSU), 4-0 133: Nathan McCormick (Missouri) def. Levi Woldensperger (N. Iowa), 8-0 141: Joey Lazor (N. Iowa) def. Kevin Fanta (NIU), 1-0 149: Drake Houdashelt (Missouri)def. Blake Roulo (BU), 13-0 157: David Bonin (N. Iowa) def. Kyle Bradley (Missouri), 5-2 165: Mike Ottinger (CMU) def. Mark Lewandowski (BU), 8-5 174: Cody Walters (Ohio) def. John-Martin Cannon (BU), 4-3 184: Ben Bennett (CMU) def. Ryan Loder (N. Iowa), 5-3 197: Dustin Kilgore (KSU) def. Brent Haynes (Missouri), 17-5 285: Dom Bradley (Missouri) def. Jarod Trice (CMU), 4-1 Conference champions automatically qualified for NCAA Championships Coach of the Year: Brian Smith (Missouri) Wrestler of the Year: Dustin Kilgore (Kent State) Freshman of the Year: Cody Walters (Ohio) EMU Results at 2012 MAC Championships 125 lbs. No. 4 Jared Germaine (1-3) No. 5 Max Soria (UB) dec. No. 4 Jared Germaine (EMU), 11-7 No. 4 Jared Germaine (EMU) dec. No. 8 Derek Elmore (NIU), 9-2 No. 7 Kevon Powell (OU) maj. dec. No. 4 Jared Germaine (EMU), 12-4 No. 6 Ryan Jauch (N. Iowa) dec. No. 4 Jared Germaine (EMU), 5-1 133 lbs. No. 6 Vincent Pizzuto

No. 3 Levi Wolfensperger (N. Iowa) maj. dec. No. 6 Vincent Pizzuto (EMU), 17-3

No. 6 Vincent Pizzuto (EMU) dec. No. 7 Justin Farmer (UB), 4-2 No. 4 Nick Smith (NIU) maj. dec. No. 6 Vincent Pizzuto (EMU), 12-2

No. 5 Mackenzie McGuire (KSU) maj. dec. No. 6 Vincent Pizzuto (EMU), 14-2

141 lbs. No. 6 Seth Schaner (0-2) No. 3 Kevin Fanta (NIU) dec. No. 6 Seth Schaner (EMU), 9-5 No. 7 Lukas Kern (KSU) dec. No. 6 Seth Schaner (EMU), 7-3

The MAC

149 lbs. No. 7 Mike Shaw (0-2) No. 2 Donnie Corby (CMU) dec. No. 7 Mike Shaw (EMU), 8-5 No. 3 Bart Reiter (N. Iowa) dec. No. 7 Mike Shaw (EMU), 4-2 (OT) 157 lbs. No. 3 Aaron Sulzer (2-2) No. 3 Aaron Sulzer (EMU) dec. No. 6 Andrew Morse (NIU), 7-3 No. 2 David Bonin (N. Iowa) dec. No. 3 Aaron Sulzer (EMU), 7-2 No. 3 Aaron Sulzer (EMU) dec. No. 8 Tommy Sasfy (KSU), 4-2 No. 5 Luke Smith (CMU) dec. No. 3 Aaron Sulzer (EMU), 3-2 Fourth Place 165 lbs. No. 6 Jacob Davis No. 3 Mark Lewandowski (UB) dec. No. 6 Jacob Davis (EMU), 9-2 No. 7 Samuel Bennett (NIU) dec. No. 6 Jacob Davis (EMU), 4-1 174 lbs. No. 8 Phillip Joseph (2-2) No. 1 Todd Porter (Missouri) dec. No. 8 Phillip Joseph (EMU), 11-8 No. 8 Phillip Joseph (EMU) dec. No. 5 Craig Keliher (CMU), 6-3 No. 8 Phillip Joseph (EMU) dec. No. 3 Sam Wheeler (KSU), 6-4 (OT) No. 1 Todd Porter (Missouri) dec. No. 8 Phillip Joseph (EMU), 7-2 Fourth Place - Automatic NCAA Bid 184 lbs. No. 6 Khodar Hoballah (1-3) No. 3 Mike Larson (Missouri) dec. No. 6 Khodar Hoballah (EMU), 5-4 No. 6 Khodar Hoballah (EMU) dec. No. 7 Anthony Lock (UB), 8-7 No. 4 Casey Newburg )KSU) dec. No. 6 Khodar Hoballah (EMU), 8-2 No. 5 Michael Duckworth (OU) fall No. 6 Khodar Hoballah (EMU), 1:19 197 lbs. No. 3 Nick Whitenburg (3-1) No. 3 Nick Whitenburg (EMU) fall No. 6 Parker Settecase (NIU), 0:46 No. 2 Brent Haynes (Missouri) dec. No. 3 Nick Whitenburg (EMU), 6-1 No. 3 Nick Whitenburg (EMU) fall No. 8 Jackson Lewis (CMU), 3:53 No. 3 Nick Whitenburg (EMU) dec. No. 4 Phillip Wellington (OU), 5-3 Third Place - Automatic NCAA Bid HWT No. 8 Chris Eggert (0-2) No. 1 Dominique Bradley (Missouri) dec. No. 8 Chris Eggert (EMU), 9-3 No. 4 Blayne Beale (N. Iowa) dec. No. 8 Chris Eggert (EMU). 3-1

2013-14 EAGLE WRESTLING

The MAC

Providing leadership in education and diversity, the Mid-American Conference moves into its 65th year of service to the student-athlete. Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference has progressively grown and developed into one of the most aggressive Division I conferences in the country. One of only 11 football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences, the MAC named Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher as its eighth commissioner in the 65-year history of the league in March of 2009. Steinbrecher came to the MAC after serving six years as the commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference. The league has grown its commitment to championships by expanding to six its number of neutral site post season events – football (Detroit’s Ford Field), volleyball (SPIRE Academy, Geneva, Ohio), men’s and women’s basketball (Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena), softball (Akron’s Firestone Stadium) and baseball (Avon, Ohio All Pro Freight Stadium). In 2010, four MAC football programs received bowl invitations and it marked the first time in conference history that the MAC had four or more teams receive bowl invitations in a threeyear consecutive span. In addition, the MAC has sent four or more teams to bowl games in five of the last seven years. The four MAC programs that played in bowl games were: Miami (GoDaddy. com Bowl), Northern Illinois (uDrove Humanitarian Bowl), Toledo (Little Caesars Pizza Bowl) and Ohio (R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl). The MAC record for bowl appearances is five, which happened in consecutive years (2008, 2009) and only three times (2004, 2008, 2009) in conference history. The 2010 season also witnessed Miami win the 2010 Marathon MAC Championship and record the best turnaround in college football with an eight win improvement over the previous season (1-11 in 2009). Northern Illinois entered the Marathon MAC Football Championship ranked No. 23 in the USA Today Coaches Poll and No. 24 in the Associated Press Poll. Two more MAC teams defeated Big Ten opponents during the regular season as Northern Illinois defeated Minnesota, 34-23 in Minneapolis, while Toledo rolled to a 31-20 win at Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. n 2010, the University of Akron Men’s Soccer team won its first National Championship by defeating Louisville, 1-0, in the NCAA College Cup. Akron junior defender Kofi Sarkodie was named Player of the Year by Soccer America, and Sarkodie was joined by senior midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong and junior striker Darlington Nagbe on Soccer America’s MVP First Team, as Akron’s three honorees were the most by any school. In addition, Nagbe was presented the Hermann Trophy, the most prestigious honor in intercollegiate soccer, as it marked the second consecutive year for a member of the Akron program to be honored with the Hermann Trophy (Teal Bunbury, 2009). History was made in the 2011 Major League Soccer Super Draft as seven members of the Akron’s National Championship Men’s Soccer Team were drafted, including five of the first eight selections in the first round. This set an MLS draft record for the most first-round selections from a

single school. In 2010-11 for men’s basketball, the MAC set a conference mark as six programs received invites to postseason tournaments. Akron won the MAC tournament as the No. 6 seed and played Notre Dame in the NCAA tournament. Kent State won the MAC regular season title and represented the conference in the NIT with impressive road wins at St. Mary’s and Fairfield. Buffalo, Ohio and Western Michigan were invited to the CollegeInsider.com tournament, while Miami received an invitation to the College Basketball Invitational. Three freshmen were named to the Mid-Major Freshman All-America Team—Juwan Howard, Jr. (Western Michigan), Javon McCrea (Buffalo) and Trey Ziegler (Central Michigan), while Kent State junior Justin Green was named MAC Player of the Year and named All-America by three different organizations—named Honorable Mention AllAmerican by the Associated Press, tabbed MidMajor All-America by College Insider.com; and second team Mid-Major All-American by College Hoops.net. In wrestling, Central Michigan won its tenth consecutive MAC championship, while the MAC sent 23 wrestlers to the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship as Kent State’s Dustin Kilgore won the NCAA national championship at the 197 weight class. In addition, four grapplers secured All-America honors--Central Michigan’s Scotti Sentes (133), Ben Bennett (174) and Jarod Trice (285), along with Kent State’s Dustin Kilgore (197). Buffalo won its first championship in men’s swimming and diving, while Kent State won its 19th MAC title in men’s golf and received its 24th NCAA appearance. Ball State made its seventh automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Tennis Tournament. In baseball, Kent State won the MAC championship and lost to Texas in the NCAA Regional Final. A total of 17 MAC student-athletes were selected in Major League Baseball’s 2011 Draft—including Kent State LHP Andrew Chafin to the Arizona Diamondbacks as a compensatory first round pick, 43rd overall. Women’s athletics continued to shine for the MAC this past year. For the first time in MAC history, six women’s basketball programs were invited to postseason tournaments. Bowling Green won the MAC tournament and received the invitation to the NCAA tournament, while four pro-

grams were invited to the WNIT—Toledo, Eastern Michigan, Kent State and Central Michigan. In addition, Buffalo was invited to the Women’s Basketball Invitational. Toledo’s women’s basketball program won the Women’s NIT, the first post-season championship in school history with wins over Delaware, Auburn, Alabama, Syracuse, Charlotte and USC. In the WNIT Championship game, with a national television audience and sold out Savage Arena, Rocket junior Naama Shafir scored a career-high 40 points in the victory. History of the MAC Based in Cleveland since July 1999 following a 15-year stay in Toledo, Ohio, the MAC has established historic measurements in both football and men’s and women’s basketball since moving to Northeast Ohio. The MAC was founded as a fiveschool league on February 24, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, Cincinnati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admitted as charter members. The Mid-American Conference has 12 fulltime schools and a 13th, Temple, and 14th, UMass for football only (beginning in 2012). Comprising the East Division is the University of Akron (joined in 1992), Bowling Green State University (1952), University at Buffalo (1998), Kent State University (1951), Miami University (1947), Ohio University (1946) and Temple University (2007). The West Division members are Ball State University (1973), Central Michigan University (1971), Eastern Michigan University (1971), Northern Illinois University (1975-86, 1997), University of Toledo (1950) and Western Michigan University (1947). In 1946 men’s basketball was the first competitive sport in the MAC, which now sponsors a total 23 sports. Women’s sports were brought into the conference’s structure in 1980. For men, championships (11) are sponsored in football, basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, golf and tennis. For women, championships (12) are sponsored in basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and tennis.

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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

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

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 - Hwy 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.

1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Brian Pfeil John Wasiniak Mike Scully Keith Shulaw Mike Scully Ramico Blackmon Vernon Hill Nate Miklusak 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

1964-65 1969-70 1970-71

NATIONAL QUALIFIERS NAIA Jonas Halonen Kevan Wilson Mark Davids Frank Cox Dave Thomas Tom Bluhm

1970-71

NCAA DIVISION II Mark Davids Mike Weede Dave Thomas

4th - 177 lbs. 4th - 190 lbs. 3rd- 126 lbs. 4th - 158 lbs. 3rd - 126 lbs. 3rd - 150 lbs. 4th - 167 lbs. 2nd - 177 lbs. 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.

145 lbs. 118 lbs. 134 lbs. 158 lbs. 167 lbs. 142 lbs. N/A N/A N/A

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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 1996-97 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.

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. 1956-57 (0-2) 0-3 NA 1957-58 (0-5) 0-7 7th 1958-59 (0-4) 1-5 5th 1959-60 (1-4) 2-7 6th 1960-61 (2-3-1) 5-7-1 5th 1961-62 (0-3) 4-5 7th 1962-63 3-5 None 1963-64 (2-0) 3-7 6th 1964-65 (3-0) 7-4 3rd 1965-66 (2-1) 5-9 2nd 1966-67 5-7 None 1967-68 6-10 None 1968-69 4-4 None 1969-70 7-5 None 1970-71 10-7 None Year Dual Meets MAC Conf. Pl. 1971-72 4-6-1 None 1972-73 0-9 0-7 7th 1973-74 6-11-1 1-8-1 9th 1974-75 12-9-1 3-6 9th 1975-76 10-13 0-9 9th 1976-77 3-10 0-7 5th 1977-78 5-11 1-6 8th 1978-79 3-11 0-5 10th 1979-80 3-11 1-7 10th 1980-81 3-10 0-5 9th 1981-82 4-6 1-6 DNQ 1982-83 7-7-2 2-3-2 7th 1983-84 4-4 1-4 4th 1984-85 9-3 4-1 7th 1985-86 5-3-1 1-3-1 7th 1986-87 7-3 3-2 5th 1987-88 8-4-1 3-1 3rd 1988-89 5-8 2-2 2nd 1989-90 10-5 1-4 6th 1990-91 11-4 3-2 3rd 1991-92 4-6 1-4 6th 1992-93 6-8 1-4 6th 1993-94 0-11 0-5 6th 1994-95 7-11-1 1-3 5th 1995-96 8-8 1-3 1st 1996-97 6th DNS 1997-98 3-12 0-5 6th 1998-99 1-14 0-6 7th 1999-00 2-12 0-5 6th 2000-01 9-12-1 0-4-1 6th 2001-02 7-17 0-5 6th 2002-03 7-11 0-4 6th 2003-04 9-9 0-5 6th 2004-05 7-10 1-4 T-4th 2005-06 6-10 0-5 6th 2006-07 8-7 1-4 5th 2007-08 15-8-1 2-3 6th 2008-09 7-11-0 1-4 5th 2009-10 10-12-1 0-5 5th 2010-11 11-11 0-5 5th 2011-12 14-6 3-2 3rd 2012-13 7-13 1-4 T-4th Russell Bush 1956-71 66-92-2 Erik Pederson 1972-74 18-29-2 David Stewart 1975-78 19-46-0 John Eisley 1979-91 80-74-4 Willie Gadson 1992-97 21-38-1 Charles Jones 1997-2000 10-51-1 Charles Branch 2000-06 39-59-1 Derek DelPorto 2006-Pres. 72-68-2 325-457-13

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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 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

DNS DNS DNS DNS 45th 45th 24th DNS DNS 68th DNQ DNQ DNQ 27th DNQ T42nd DNQ DNQ DNQ DNQ DNQ DNQ DNQ T-65th DNS DNS DNS DNS T-48th T-41st .418 .383 .292 .520 .356 .169 .394 .537 .419

2013-14 EAGLE WRESTLING SEASON RECORDS Season and career wins and pins are since 1968-69. Everything else since 1983-84. WINS Doug Harper Jerry Umin Steve Brown Joel Smith Mike Feeney Ramico Blackmon Doug Harper Lee Pritts Tony Venturini Jerry Umin Tony Venturini

1988-89 1987-88 1985-86 1988-89 2000-01 1995-96 1987-88 1995-96 1990-91 1986-87 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

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

44 42 41 36 36 35 34 33 32 31 30

1. 54 2. 53 3. 52 4. 51

Dan Gerken Jake Shulaw David Beasley Miles Nilson Nate Mikulsak

ESCAPES

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

1. 25 2. 21 3. 20

REVERSALS Hugh Waddington Doug Harper Jerry Umin Joe Saferian Jerry Umin

1987-88 1988-89 1986-87 1986-87 1987-88

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

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

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

1. 117 2. 110 3. 104 4. 100 5. 87 6. 83 7. 81 8. 78 9. 71 10. 67 11. 66 12. 65 13. 64

CAREER RECORDS WINS Steve Brown Joel Smith Brian Schneider Tony Venturini Aaron Sulzer Jerry Umin David Wade Doug Harper Scott Jones Andrew Novak Doug Willer Hugh Waddington David Beck Ramico Blackmon

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

322 277 259 256 214 193 179 152 151 149

TAKEDOWNS Brian Schneider Joel Smith Tony Venturini Steve Brown Doug Harper Ramico Blackmon Scott Jones Hugh Waddington Jerry Umin Keith Morehouse

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

134 87 84 78 79

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

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

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 1. 514.50 Steve Brown 2. 430 Joel Smith 3. 350.50 Tony Venturini 4. 323.50 Brian Schneider 5. 317.50 Jerry Umin 6. 288.50 Doug Harper 7. 272 Scott Jones 8. 2 28.50 Ramico Blackmon 9. 213 David Beck 10. 197.50 Miles Nilson

1984-86, 88 1985-86, 88-89 1987-90 1990-93 2008-2013 1987-88 2006-11 1988-89 1989-92 2008-12 1970-73 1988-90, 92 1989-92 1995-96

1984-87

1988-91 1989-91 1990-93

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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

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

150 158 126 158 167 167 118 118 126 142

Joel Smith battles in a 1989 MidAmerican Conference match on his way to earning All-American accolades.

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Mike Feeney

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

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.

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.

JOEL SMITH

JERRY UMIN

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

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 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 1971 1968 1966

NAIA NCAA Division II NAIA NCAA Division II

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

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2013-14 EAGLE WRESTLING Where We’re Located

This Is EMU

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

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.

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 full time 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.

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.

EMU WRESTLING Mission Statement

toral 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. 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 has 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 that include Continuing Education, the Centers for Corporate Training, the World College 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) and the Student Center (2006).

The City of Ypsilanti

Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan Undergraduates: 17,808 Graduates: 4,830 Gender: Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Graduates: 65% female; 35% male Michigan residents: 88 percent President: Susan Martin Board of Regents: Eight-member board, appointed by governor Faculty: 689 full time Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1 New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.1 New Freshmen Average ACT: 21 New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014 Academic programs: 423 majors, minors and concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certificate programs Doctoral programs: 2 - Educational Leadership; Clinical Psychology Campus Buildings: 122 Campus Size: 880 acres Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A) NCAA Conference: Mid-American Conference Mascot: Eagles Colors: Green and White 2011-12 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

$8,683 $23,095 $8,069

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 four-year institution.

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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.

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.

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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 doc-

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.

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Pray-Harrold College of Arts and Science

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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.

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 selfdirection stations.

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Sill Hall College of Technology

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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Dr. Susan W. Martin EMU President

Entering her fifth year as the president of Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Susan W. Martin has made a significant impact on the campus in her short time in Ypsilanti. Named the 22nd president of EMU May 14, 2008, she is the first female president in EMU’s 162-year history. Martin officially took office July 7, 2008. Since joining EMU she has led the institution in two consecutive years of enrollment growth, kept tuition, room and board at 0% increase for 2010-11, enhanced the quality of education by investing in hiring new faculty, and enhanced the living and learning facilities by making $195M in capital improvements to the campus. “I am thrilled to be chosen for the honor of leading this great University, which has a strong history of excellent education and a bright future,” said Martin. During her inaugural address Martin set forth an ambitious vision for the university. The goals included building on the pillars of academic excellence,

refreshing alumni relationships, comprehensive fundraising and earning the public’s trust. Under Martin’s guidance in 2008, EMU was again recognized as a “Best Midwestern College” by The Princeton Review for the sixth straight year. Additionally, for the fifth consecutive year, The Princeton Review recognized Eastern’s College of Business as one of the “Best 296 Business Schools” in the nation. Eastern Michigan also was awarded a 2009 Michigan Historic Preservation Network’s (MHPN) Government/ Institutional Award for its preservation of the University’s core historic campus. Prior to coming to EMU, Martin was the provost and vice-chancellor of academic affairs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The majority of Martin’s higher education career was at Grand Valley State University, where she taught and published as a professor of accounting and taxation. Martin served as director of the master of taxation program, director of international business programs, and chair of the accounting and taxation department.

In June 2001, Martin joined the GVSU provost’s office and served in roles as assistant, associate, and executive associate vice president of academic affairs. One of her major duties in that office was to help manage the $154 million budget for the Academic Affairs Division. Before GVSU, Martin was deputy state treasurer for the Bureau of Local Government Services for Michigan from June 1981-June 1984. She also was the commissioner of revenue for the state of Michigan from 1985-1988. Martin received her doctoral degree in accounting from Michigan State University in 1988 and her master’s degree in accounting from MSU in 1976. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University in 1971. In 2009, Martin received the MSU Department of Accounting and Information Systems Alumna of the Year Award. Martin is a member of the boards of directors of the Michigan Educational Trust as well as Ann Arbor SPARK, a nonprofit organization that seeks to bring businesses to the Ann Arbor area. She is married to Dr. Larry Martin, professor of economics at Michigan State University, and has three children and two grandchildren.

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Francine Parker Chair

Francine Parker was appointed by Governor Granholm in January 2007 to replace Joseph Antonini, whose term expired in December 2006. Parker is the Executive Director of the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, which provides health care benefits to UAW retirees. Parker, who has more than 40 years of healthcare experience, retired as president and CEO of Health Alliance Plan in 2008. She has previously served as chair of the Personnel and Compensation committee, chair of the Faculty Affairs committee, vice chair of the Educational Policies committee, and served as vice chair to the Board from 2010 to 2012. She currently serves on the Personnel and Compensation Committee, is chair of the Executive Committee, vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, and is the chair of the Board. She is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 2014.

Floyd Clack

Floyd Clack was appointed by Governor Granholm in June 2005 to fill the seat vacated by Steven G. Gordon, and then reappointed to a full term in January of 2007. Clack was a member of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners (District 2) from 1996-2004 and is a former state representative, serving seven terms from 1982 – 1996. He also served as a member of the Flint City Council from 1979 – 1982 and was a guidance counselor and teacher in the Flint Community Schools. He is a former president of the Flint NAACP. Clack received a master’s degree in counseling from EMU in 1972. He lives in Flint. Clack currently serves on the Joint Oversight Committee, is vice chair of the Student Affairs committee, vice chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and secretary of the Eagle Administrative Services Board.

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 vice chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment committee. In addition, he serves on the Eagle Administrative Services Board. 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 Michael Hawks 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 Majority 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.

Mary Treder Lang, CPA, CGMA

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-forprofits 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 Mary to establish a new Midwest Office for LINX Technologies, assuming the position Treder Lang of North American (NA) Sales Director. LINX Technologies was acquired by Mosler, Inc. and there she held various senior management positions providing 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 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. In December of 2008 Treder Lang chose to begin her own business, Mary Treder Lang, CPA. In October, 2011 she joined Baker Tilly in Michigan as Director of Business Development. 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 on the Executive Committee, the Personnel and Compensation Committee, and is the chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee.

Mike Morris,Vice 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 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 presiMike Morris dent 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 Vice Chair 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 Task Force on Electricity Infrastructure, Business Roundtable (chairing the Business Roundtable’s 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 new 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 and currently serves as a member of the Education Achievement Authority, is vice chair of the Executive Committee, vice chair of the Educational Policies Committee, chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee and is the vice chair of the Board.

Beth Fitzsimmons, Ph.D.

Beth Fitzsimmons was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Mohamed Okdie. She is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2016. She serves as chair of the Student Affairs committee. Dr. Fitzsimmons founded Information Strategists, LLC, in 1987, a company that provides information services for high tech companies. Clients include scientists, engineers, marketing specialists and executives of major U.S. corporations. She earned a degree in Chemistry from Simmons College, an MLS from the University of Albany and in 2001 she earned her doctorate in Public Policy specializing in Information Policy from George Mason University. From 2003-2008, she was appointed by the President and chaired the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Beth Information Science (NCLIS). From 1996-1999, Dr. Fitzsimmons was involved with sevFitzsimmons eral projects at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to that, she was associated with CENDI; an Executive Branch interagency working group composed of the scientific and technical (STI) managers from the Departments of Commerce, Energy, Defense, Health and Human Services, and NASA. Dr. Fitzsimmons served as the information specialist for 10 years at Aerodyne Research, Inc., and also has served as the Chairman of the Depository Library Council to the U.S. Public Printer (1993-94) and received the Public Printer’s Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Fitzsimmons has served on the Advisory Board of the School of Library and Information Science (SILS) at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), on the Advisory Board of the College of Computing and Information (CCI) at the University of Albany and was appointed to the Knowledge Trust. A member of the American Chemical Society for over 25 years, she has served on the ACS Committee of Patent and Related Matters (CPRM) for 5 years. Locally, she has served as President of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor (2010-11), on the Boards of the Ann Arbor YMCA, University of Michigan Libraries, and the Library of Michigan Foundation. She currently serves as chair of the Educational Policies Committee and chair of the Student Affairs Committee.

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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. The current EMU Regents are Francine Parker, chair; Mike Morris, vice chair; Floyd Clack; Beth Fitzsimmons; Mike Hawks; James F. Stapleton; Mary Treder Lang; and James Webb.

James F. Stapleton

Jim Stapleton was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm in January of 2007 to replace Karen Valvo. Stapleton was reappointed by Governor Granholm in January 2009 to his own eight-year term that expires December 31, 2016. Stapleton is President and CEO of B&R Consultants. From 2001 through July of 2004 (while continuing to fully own and operate B&R), Stapleton assumed the responsibilities of Senior Vice President of Business Affairs of the Detroit Tigers, making him (for a good majority of his tenure) the highest ranking African-American within the business operations of a Major League Baseball franchise. In July of 2004, Stapleton left Major League Baseball to participate in a group that, in June of 2005, purchased the Minnesota James F. Vikings. He is the former president of The Think Twice Foundation, an organization Stapleton comprised of African and Jewish American Community Leaders that raised more than $1 million and provided more than 200 units of new and/or refurbished housing for Detroit residents. He is also a past chairman of the Detroit Chapter of the Urban League. Stapleton has also served on several profit and not-for-profit boards, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wayne State University’s Shiffman Medical Library Board of Visitors, Ontario Michigan Rail, and the Board of Directors of Detroit Commerce Bank. He currently serves on the Personnel and Compensation Committee and is chair of the Faculty Affairs 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, James Webb 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 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 and Chair of the Audit Committee.

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University as we help shape Division I Men’s Lacrosse Committee and the next generation of lead- Big Ten Sports Management Commiters and achieve even greater tee and previously served on the NCAA accomplishments.” Softball Rules Committee and the NCAA Lyke has more than 17 years Amateurism Committee. experience in intercollegiate Her previous roles at OSU include athletics administration – 15 associate athletic director for sport adof which have been at Ohio ministration (2002-2012) and associate State. In her current role at athletic director for sport administraOSU, she is a member of the tion, compliance and camp operations athletic department’s execu- (1998-2002). Prior to Ohio State, Lyke tive team and is responsible was at the University of Cincinnati for for the assessment, design two years, serving as the assistant athand development of the de- letic director for compliance as well as partment’s strategic plan. the senior woman administrator. Lyke She directly oversees 10 of began her athletics administrative caOSU’s 36 athletic programs reer at the NCAA national office as an and manages/supervises 31 intern in the enforcement and studentfull-time coaches and staff. athlete reinstatement department. Lyke She also has oversight over all also has worked for the Big Ten Network facets of the athletic councils as a color analyst for softball games. involving budget oversight, Lyke grew up in Canton, Ohio, and revenue generation and facili- attended the University of Michigan on ties as well as the golf course a softball scholarship. While at U-M, she operations. Additionally, she was a four-year letter winner as a first Heather Lyke supervises the sport perfor- baseman, two-time team captain, Big EMU Vice President/Athletic Director mance division of the depart- Ten champion and Academic All-Big ment, which includes the strength and Ten honoree as a member of its softball Heather Lyke ls Eastern Michigan University’s new Director of Athletics. Lyke, conditioning coaches, athletic training team. She earned a bachelor’s of science who has spent the past 15 years as an staff and sports medicine staff. This year, degree in education from University of associate athletic director at Ohio State she developed the first ever student- Michigan and a Juris Doctorate from the University, took over the EMU position athlete internship program within the University of Akron School of Law. She in July 2013. Lyke is the 12th athletic Department of Athletics. On a national was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1995. level, Lyke has been active within the Lyke and her husband, David Catadirector in Eastern Michigan history. Following a national search, Lyke was NCAA and Big Ten Conference commit- lano, have three children, Elle, Sophie selected from a pool of more than 80 tee structure as a member of the NCAA and Eli. candidates. She also is the first woman to hold the full-time AD position at THE HEATHER LYKE FILE Name: Heather Lyke EMU. Canton, Ohio - Oct. 19, 1969 “I am honored and excited to be Born: High School: Glen Oak H.S. - Graduated in 1988 named the Director of Athletics at College: University of Michigan - Bachelor’s degree in education - 1992 Eastern Michigan University,” said Lyke. University of Akron Law School - Juris Doctorate - 1995 “This is a tremendous opportunity to Family: Husband, David Catalano; Children, Elle, Sophie and Eli become a part of a dynamic leadership COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE team. I am eager to serve and build great YEAR SCHOOL JOB TITLE relationships with President Martin and 2013 Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics the University leadership, the faculty, 2013 Ohio State University Senior Associate AD our student-athletes, coaches and staff, 2009-12 Big Ten Network Softball Color Analyst Associate AD/Sport Administration alumni and donors, and the greater 2002-12 Ohio State University 1998-02 Ohio State University Associate AD/ Sport Administration, Ypsilanti and Michigan community. Compliance and Camp Operations Eastern Michigan has a rich history of 1996-98 University of Cincinnati Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance/SWA athletic success and academic achieve- 1995-96 National Collegiate Athletic Association Enforcement Intern ment. I look forward to being part of the 1989-92 University of Michigan Four-year letterwinner in softball continued success of Eastern Michigan

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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

Female Athletic Directors in the FBS Sandy Barbour - California Kathy Beauregard - Western Michigan Julie Hermann - Rutgers Lynn Hickey - Texas-San Antonio Cheryl Levick - Georgia State Heather Lyke - Eastern Michigan Debbie Yow - North Carolina State

EMU Athletic Directors Through the Years Wilbur Bowen - 1903-28 Joseph McCulloch 1931-47 Elton Rynearson 1948-63 F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca - 1966-73 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

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

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

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Baseball 1975, ’76, ’78, ’81, ’82, 2003, 2007

Women’s Outdoor Track & Field 1982, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’95,’97, 2003 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 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 Women’s Gymnastics 2007 Women’s Swimming and Diving 2006, 2007 Women’s Tennis 1998, 2001 Women’s Soccer 1999 Softball 2007 Wrestling 1996

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Erin Burdis

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Assistant Athletic Director/Academics

Erin Burdis is in her 12th year as a full-time member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Burdis joined the EMU staff as a part-time academic counselor in 2001-02 and was elevated to full-time academic counselor and assistant to the director of compliance in October 2002. In the spring of 2004 she took over leadership of the program. As the director of Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS), Burdis has developed a comprehensive learning support program which consists of learning specialist, mentoring and tutoring meetings that are all individualized. The department’s GPA has continued to improve over the last several semesters and the current cumulative GPA of 3.191 is the second best in history.

The 37-year-old Burdis joined the EMU athletics staff at the start of the 2001 academic year after serving as a graduate assistant in the University of Kentucky Athletics Department during 2000-01. A native of Frankenmuth, Mich., Burdis was an all-state softball player and played on state championships teams in softball and basketball at Frankenmuth High School before graduating in 1994. Burdis then went on to Concordia University in Ann Arbor and was an honorable mention All-American shortstop as a senior and the co-captain of the softball team her final two years. She helped lead Concordia to the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championship in both 1998 and 1999. In addition, the softball team won the WolverineHoosier Conference title in 1997 and 1999 and Burdis was named AllLeague shortstop and was an All-League All-Academic pick three times (1997, 1998, 1999).

Chris Hoppe

Senior Associate Athletic Director Christopher Hoppe is in his second year as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. The 33-year-old Hoppe earned two degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is currently working on a third. He completed his undergraduate degree, with honors, in English literature in 2000 and earned his Juris Doctorate in the spring of 2003. Hoppe has also been working on a Ph.D in postsecondary education and leadership at UW. A native of Rhinelander, Wisc., Hoppe began his professional career as a court commissioner for Oneida and Vilas County Circuit Courts in 2003-04.

Upon returning to the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004 for his Ph.D work, Hoppe began his career in collegiate athletics as an athletic compliance intern for the Badgers in 2005-06. In 2006, Hoppe joined the San Diego State University Aztecs as a student-athlete eligibility/student services coordinator. From San Diego State, Hoppe was named the Assistant Athletics Director for compliance and sport supervisor at Robert Morris University in 2008, a post he held until joining EMU in the summer of 2011. A member of the state bar of Wisconsin, Hoppe and his wife, Meris, have two children, Austin and Isabelle.

Sean Hostetter

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations

Sean Hostetter is in his first year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office after serving as a graduate assistant since July 2011, then taking on the role of Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations in Jan. 2013. Hostetter’s responsibilities include the handling of all publicity and publications for the men’s basketball, volleyball and tennis teams. In addition to those tasks, Hostetter will coordinate the department’s social media efforts. Prior to coming to EMU, Hostetter spent the 2010-11 season as the Assistant Sports Information Director at Brevard College in North Carolina. There he was the primary contact for the Tornados’ soccer, cross country, women’s basketball, softball, and track & field teams. He also was the analyst on the men’s basketball radio broadcasts. A native of Livonia, Mich., Hostetter served as the Media Relations Intern for the Quad Cities River Bandits, the single-A affiliate of the St.

Louis Cardinals in 2010. He was in charge of the organization of the press box, as well as distributing statistics to media, coaches, and broadcasters, and producing game notes for all media outlets. He also was a webmaster of the River Bandits website and a columnist for the Bandits’ monthly gameday program, Play Ball. Hostetter also served as one of three River Bandits radio broadcasters during the season. Additionally, Hostetter held the title of Broadcasting & Media Relations Intern in the summer of 2009 while he worked for the Burlington Royals, the rookie-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. He was the solo radio broadcaster, while serving as the main media contact for the team. A 2009 graduate of Albion College, Hostetter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Political Science. While at Albion, he served as a sports information student assistant. Hostetter earned a Master of Science in Sport Management from Eastern Michigan in 2013. He currently resides in Farmington, Mich. and is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

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Garrett Hotchkiss Academic Counselor

Garrett Hotchkiss is in his seventh year as an Academic Counselor for the athletic department at Eastern Michigan University. Hotchkiss joined the Student Athlete Support Services staff full time in 2007 after spending 2006 as a Compliance Assistant and Learning Specialist within the EMU athletic department. Hotchkiss is currently responsible for providing academic support and monitoring student-athletes academic progress in the sports of golf, cross country, track, wrestling and tennis.

The 35-year-old Hotchkiss earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Central Michigan University in 2001. He completed his master’s degree in sports administration from Xavier University in 2005. Prior to his time here at EMU, Hotchkiss worked as a Research Assistant in the Government Affairs office in Washington D.C. for Corning Incorporated. He also worked as a Game Day Operations Coordinator at the University of Cincinnati and Graduate Assistant for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio, during his time as a graduate student.

Matt Jakobsze

Associate Athletic Director of Compliance Matt Jakobsze is in his first year as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance at the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. The 27-year-old Jakobsze (pronounced JAY-cubsee) joined the Omaha Athletic Department in February of 2012. His day-to-day duties included managing all aspects the Athletic Department’s compliance program, and serving as the primary liaison for coaches, student-athletes, boosters, and the university community. In this role, Jakobsze acted as the primary administrator for all educational outreach efforts, coordinates the department’s financial aid program, and oversaw recruiting, and playing seasons. In addition, Jakobsze oversaw the eligibility processing of student-athletes, and coordinated interactions between coaches, current and prospective student-athletes, the Summit League, and the NCAA. Jakobsze also supervised the athletic compliance office internship programs. As the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance for Omaha’s Division I transitioning Athletic Department, Jakobsze oversaw the second year of the University’s NCAA Division I Reclassification process. Jakobsze also served on the Athletic Director’s Executive Staff, assisted in drafting the National College Hockey Conference’s Bylaws, responded to multiple compliance reviews, and coordinated a Title IX review.

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Jakobsze joined the Omaha Athletic Department after serving as the Compliance Coordinator at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois University. While at NIU, Jakobsze served as the primary liaison for monitoring daily operations for eligibility, recruiting, personnel, and education. In addition, he supported the Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance and Student Services in monitoring the daily operations of financial aid, legislation, and playing seasons, and assisted student-athletes’ personal growth through the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. Prior to serving as the Compliance Coordinator at NIU, Jakobsze started the Huskie Athletic Compliance Office’s externship program while attending Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. A 2008 graduate of Dominican University in River Forest, Ill., Jakobsze majored in psychology and political science. While at Dominican, Jakobsze captained the men’s soccer team, and led the Stars to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 2006 and the Sweet 16 in 2007. In 2011, Jakobsze received his Juris Doctor cum laude from Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. While at NIU, Jakobsze was a Lead Articles Editor of the Northern Illinois University Law Review, President of the College of Law’s Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and represented NIU in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. In addition to serving on the Communications Committee of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), Jakobsze is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois.

Erich Keil

Coordinator of Athletic Equipment and Facilities

Erich Keil is entering his seventh season as a part of the Eastern Michigan University facilities department. Keil joined the EMU athletics department in December 2007 after working for the University of Michigan department of athletics for 20 years. Keil was responsible for the mainte-

nance of the U-M baseball field that was voted the best college baseball field in the nation by Turface in 1997. In addition to his work as the EMU director of athletic facilities, Keil has three daughters: Melissa (25), Stephanie (23) and Kristina (19). Melissa is a graduate of the University of Michigan and is a professional figure skating coach. Stephanie is enrolled in Michigan State University’s dental school program and Kristina is a sophomore at Michigan State University.

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Mike Malach

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Senior Associate Athletic Director Finance/Operations

Mike Malach is in his 17th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department and his sixth as the director of internal affairs. The 46-year-old Malach joined the EMU staff in September 1998 after a two-year stint as athletics business manager at Southeast Missouri State University. He was responsible for the development and control of the entire athletics budget at Southeast Missouri and he assumed the same responsibilities at Eastern, as well as, overseeing facilities, game operations and sports oversight. A 1990 graduate of Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisc., Malach

went on to earn a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1992. After completing his M.A., he joined the University of WisconsinStevens Point as an assistant athletics director from 1992-95. Malach then became a systems engineer with Office Technology Company in March 1995 before moving to Cape Girardeau, Mo., as a member of the Southeast Missouri staff in January 1996. A native of Denmark, Wisc., Malach attended Denmark High School and was a member of the 1985 boys basketball team that won the Class B state championship. He also participated in baseball and football as a prep. Malach lives in Milan, Mich. with his wife, Joan, and their son, Brevin (16) and daughter, Elaina (8).

Adam Martin

Director of Operations/Assistant Facilities Coordinator

Adam Martin is in his fourth year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Facilities department, and his second as the Director of Operations/Assistant Facilities Coordinator. As the Director of Operations, Martin is responsible for the daily supervision of all athletic facilities at EMU including facility scheduling, maintenance and preparation, and assisting in the planning, management and execution of all athletic events, campus events and external events. Martin hires, trains and supervises all event management staff along with graduate assistants and student staff. He also well as assists with various capital, facility maintenance and renovation. Additionally, Martin also serves as the secondary liaison to all campus-operating units which include: physical plant, public safety,

facility management, custodial, outside contractors and other various campus departments. As the Assistant Facilities Coordinator, Martin is responsible for game management of NCAA Division I-A football, Division I-A men’s and women’s basketball and all other Olympic sports. He also assists in the coordination of athletic facilities scheduling with coaches and administration in accordance with department scheduling policies. A native of Albion, Mich., Martin was a four sport athlete as a member of the soccer, baseball, basketball and swimming and diving teams. Martin earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management in 2008 from Siena Heights University playing soccer for the Saints before earning his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan in 2009. Martin resides in Milan, Mich. with his wife, Tracy, and their daughter Natalie Marie (1).

Angela Mierzwiak Assistant Athletic Trainer

Angela Mierzwiak has been named an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Eastern Michigan University, Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Medicine Steve Nordwall announced Aug. 8, 2013. Mierzwiak had been the Director of Sports Medicine/ Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith for the past two seasons. She will serve as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU women’s gymnastics and track and field teams while overseeing softball. The 29-year-old Mierzwiak joined UAFS in 2010-11 as the assistant athletic trainer before being promoted the following season. She oversaw the entire sports medicine department and its staff. She also worked directly with volleyball and women’s basketball and assisted with men’s basketball, baseball, men’s and women’s cross country,

men’s and women’s golf and men’s and women’s tennis. A native of Petersburg, Mich., Mierzwiak is a 2006 graduate of the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s of science degree in athletic training. While attending the University of Michigan, she worked in the sports medicine department as a student trainer for football, track and field, women’s water polo, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, ice hockey and volleyball. Mierzwiak also is a 2010 graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she earned a master’s of education degree in higher education. While attending Grand Valley State, she worked in the sports medicine department as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer for men’s and women’s cross country, track and field and football. Mierzwiak is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

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Steve Nordwall

Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Medicine Planning Committee (Jan. 2007-08). Nordwall has also been a part of two major academic research projects, Time to Return to Play After High Ankle Sprains in Collegiate Football Players: A Prediction Model and the Evaluation of a Clinical Test Of Reaction Time in Sport Concussion. Prior to coming to Ypsilanti, Nordwall spent five years as an assistant athletic trainer for the Kent State University athletic program. For the Golden Flashes, Nordwall worked with the entire intercollegiate sports program and held direct responsibilities with the football and men’s basketball teams. During his time in Kent, Ohio the men’s basketball team advanced to the 2002 NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight to go along with NCAA Tournament appearances in 1999 and 2001. From 1991-94 Nordwall was the head athletic trainer at Triton College in River Grove, Ill. He then moved on to Western Michigan University as a graduate assistant athletic trainer from 1994-96, followed by a position at the University of Notre Dame as an assistant athletic trainer during the 1996-97 season. He joined the Kent State University staff in 1997 as an assistant athletic trainer and remained there until accepting the EMU position. A native of Minnetonka, Minn., Nordwall graduated from Minnehaha Academy in 1986. He went on to complete his undergraduate degree at North Park College in Chicago, Ill. in 1990, and followed that with his master’s degree at Western Michigan University in 1996. In the classroom, Nordwall serves as a adjunct lecturer/clinical instructor in the EMU Athletic Training Education program after working as a clinical instructor/in-service coordinator at KSU from 1997-02. Nordwall is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association and the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society. He is also a certified professional rescuer CPR/AED by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and certified in first aid by the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Ann O’Sullivan

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The 2012-13 season is Steve Nordwall’s 12th at Eastern Michigan University. Based in the Convocation Center athletic training facility, he is responsible for the daily sports medicine operation for EMU’s 21 varsity sports programs. Nordwall supervises an associate head athletic trainer, three assistant athletic trainers, and numerous graduate and student athletic trainers, and also has travel responsibilities with the school’s football team. He participates in regularly held senior staff meetings to discuss ongoing issues within the athletic department. Nordwall joined EMU in 2002 as the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Sports Medicine, before becoming the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine in the fall of 2011. While at Eastern Michigan, Nordwall has instituted an effective approach towards student athlete care, injury management, physician coordination, alcohol and other drugs programs, psychological care programs, crisis management plan development, quality assurance strategies which protect the university’s liability. He has also served on various committees during his tenure including: the National Athletic Trainer Association’s College/University Athletic Trainers’ Committee District 4 Representative (June 2008-11), the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society (Vice President - Jan. 2012-Present; Secretary - Jan. 2006-12), the Mid-American Conference Sports Medicine Association (Executive Officer - May 2007-Present), the EMU Student Intervention Team Member (2010-2012), the EMU Biannual AOD Policy Review Committee member (July 2002-Present), Coordinator of the EMU Athletic AOD Policy Review, the Athletic Department Crisis Plan Develop Committee Co-Chair (Aug. 2007-Present), the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (Aug. 2006-Present) and the EMU Athletics Strategic

Academic Counselor

Ann O’Sullivan is in her 12th year as an academic counselor for the athletics department at Eastern Michigan University. O’Sullivan joined the SASS staff after spending six years as an assistant coach for the EMU softball team. O’Sullivan earned a bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks managements with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation from Central Michigan University in 1987. She earned her master’s degree in sport management from EMU in 2011.

While an undergrad at CMU, Pierson helped CMU win two MidAmerican Conference softball championships (1983 and 1986) and one league basketball title (1982-83). She played on CMU softball teams that qualified for three NCAA regional appearances. A native of Ann Arbor, O’Sullivan lettered in basketball and softball at Gabriel Richard High School. She helped the softball team win the state of Michigan Class D championship as a freshman and senior and was named All-State as a senior. A two-time Class D All-State selection in basketball, O’Sullivan led the team to the Class D state championship game in her final season. O’Sullivan has a son, Brian (19).

Dr. Michael Paciorek Faculty Compliance Associate

Dr. Michael Paciorek, a professor of physical education in the EMU College of Health and Human Services joined the Office of Compliance in January 2006 as Faculty Compliance Associate. Paciorek is a 1975 graduate of St. Bonaventure University where he received a B.S. in physical education. He received a Master’s degree in adapted physical education from The George Washington University in 1977 and a Ph.D. from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in 1981. He taught adapted physical education in the Norfolk (Va.) City Schools from 1976-1979, and holds national certification in adapted physical education. Paciorek is known for his work in the field of disability sport having been on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Michigan for 12 years. He was a member of the United States Disabled Sports Team that competed in the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Spain and worked in classification at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta. He was on the evaluation team for the 1995 Special Olympic World Games and was Co-

Coordinator for disabled athlete participation at the 1990 and 1991 U.S. Olympic Festivals in Minneapolis and Los Angeles respectively. Additionally, he spent 14 years in the United States Army Reserves rising to the rank of Major. Paciorek has written extensively in professional journals and his book “Disability Sports & Recreation is in its Third Edition. Since arriving at Eastern Michigan in 1981 Paciorek was the Physical Education Program Coordinator while teaching classes in adapted physical education, motor learning and development and disability sport. In 1999, he served as the President of the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPER&D). While at EMU he has received the Eastern Michigan University Distinguished Faculty Award for Service in 2000 and the EMU Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award in 1994. Professionally, he has received the MAHPER&D Distinguished Honor Award in 2005; the National Consortium on Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities Outstanding Service Award in 1999; and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance; Adapted Physical Activity Council Professional Recognition Award in 1999. Paciorek and his wife Karen, a professor of early childhood education at EMU have two sons: Clark (28) and Clay (25).

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Dr. Melody Reifel Werner

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Associate Athletic Director/Senior Women’s Administrator

Dr. Melody Reifel Werner is in her 17th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University staff. She previously served as the associate athletics director/compliance and assumed the role of interim athletic director from April 2013 until July 2013. The 56-year-old Reifel Werner has earned her bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees with honors from Eastern Michigan University. She completed her bachelor’s degree in marketing and communications in 1979 and her master’s in organizational communications in 1998. She was

awarded her doctoral degree in educational leadership at EMU in 2006. Reifel Werner is the author of Protecting University Integrity: Managing Risks in Intercollegiate Athletics. Prior to joining EMU, Reifel Werner worked as an educational consultant for The Pace Group and as a training consultant for GTE. She is the former Chair of the NCAA Research Committee and a former member of the executive committee of the National Association of Athletics Compliance (NAAC). She serves on the Advisory Board to the “College Athletics and the Law” publication, which provides guidance on athletics laws and regulations. Reifel Werner is married to Thomas Werner and has two grown sons: Thomas Joseph and Anthony John.

Matthew Slachetka Associate Head Sports Performance Coach

Matthew Slachetka is in his first year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Slachetka joined EMU in July 2013 after spending the previous two years as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Virginia Commonwealth University. The 30-year-old Slachetka joined VCU in 2010 and worked directly with the women’s basketball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, golf and cross country programs. Prior to joining the VCU staff, he was the graduate assistants strength and conditioning coach

at Eastern Illinois University in 2009. Prior to that he spent from 2006-09 as the football sports performance intern at the University of Louisville. Slachetka was a walk-on football offensive lineman at the University of Massachusetts after serving five years in the United States Marines including two tours of duty in Iraq. A native of Chicopee, Mass., he graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive in 2001 before enrolling in the Armed Forces in June of 2001. He completed his tour in June 2006. Slachetka graduated from the UMass in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. He earned his master’s degree in sports management from Eastern Illinois University in 2012.

Wayne Smith

Assistant Equipment Manager

Wayne Smith is in his sixth year as a fulltime member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Smith joined the EMU staff as an under graduate in 2004-05 and was elevated to full-time in 2008.

The 29-year-old Smith is responsible for the day-to-day equipment needs of the EMU’s men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and EMU’s Olympic sports teams. Smith is a certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA).

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Katie Skinner Assistant Athletic Trainer

served as an adjunct professor in the kinesiology department. A native of Stow, Ohio, Skinner is a 2010 graduate of the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Athletic Training. Skinner went on to complete her Master of Science in Exercise Physiology at EMU in 2012. While earning her degree, she worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the women’s volleyball and women’s crew programs. Skinner is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

Jay Sofen Equipment Manager

Jay Sofen is in his seventh year at Eastern Michigan University and his fourth as the head equipment manager. He previously served as EMU’s assistant equipment manager from 2007-08 as well as spending the 2008-09 season as the acting equipment manager. A 2006 graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Sofen worked for two years in the athletic media relations office before joining the equipment staff for the 2005-06 campaign. The 30-year-old Sofen is responsible for the day-to-day equip-

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Katie Skinner is in her first year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. Skinner had previously been the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Anderson University (S.C.) since August 2012. She will serve as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU women’s basketball team while overseeing women’s tennis. The 26-year-old Skinner worked directly with the Trojans’ women’s soccer, men’s basketball and baseball teams along with sharing responsibilities for track, golf and cheerleading. She also

ment needs of the football program. He also oversees with the operations with EMU’s men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and EMU’s Olympic sports teams. A native of Plymouth, Mich., Sofen completed his bachelor’s degree in Public Relations at EMU in 2006. As an undergraduate he served as an operations volunteer at the 2004 and 2005 MidAmerican Conference Football Championship games. He also served as an operations volunteer at the 2005 U.S. Open Golf Championship in Pinehurst, N.C. Sofen is a certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). He was also selected as a member of the 2011 McDavid National Advisory staff.

Greg Steiner

Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations Greg Steiner is in his 12th year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office and his first as the Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations. From Dec. 2004 until Oct. 2012, he was the office’s assistant director. He will serve as the primary contact for the football women’s basketball and golf teams, while aiding in game-day help with nearly

all 21 sports. During his tenure in Ypsilanti, Steiner has promoted two Academic All-Americans, worked with seven Mid-American Conference championship teams and instituted an aggressive approach to web development to provide better online coverage of Eagle athletic events. In addition, he has worked as an announcer for radio and television broadcasts of EMU sporting events, and he was part of the media relations staff at the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional and the 2009 Final Four in Detroit, Mich. Steiner has also overseen the statistics crew for the past five Marathon

MAC Football Championship games, six FirstEnergy MAC Basketball Tournaments and the previous seven MAC Baseball Tournaments. The 32-year-old Steiner worked as a student athletic media relations director at Eastern Michigan for three years. A 2003 graduate of EMU, he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. During his tenure as a student assistant, Steiner was responsible for the development of the athletics department Web site, as well as most of the office’s publications. Steiner worked four years (2001-2005) for WOHL television in Lima, Ohio, as videographer and co-host of “The Friday Night Frenzy” and “The Ottawa Oil Pre-Game Show”, a local high school sports show. He completed an internship at Bluffton University during the summer of 2002, where he assisted with the day-to-day operations of the sports information office. A native of Bluffton, Ohio, Steiner graduated from Bluffton High School in 1999. He is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) and the MAC News Media Association (MNMA). Steiner and his wife, Cathy, live in Milan.

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Bill Tuscany

Associate Head Athletic Trainer

Bill Tuscany is in his 28th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University sports medicine staff, having been promoted to associate head athletic trainer in Sept. 2001. Tuscany works in the Bowen Field House Athletic Training Room where he oversees the Olympic sports. In addition, Tuscany serves as a lecturer and clinical instructor in EMU’s accredited athletic training curriculum.  A 1973 Eastern Michigan University graduate, Tuscany earned his master’s degree from EMU in 1976. He is a charter member of the Athletic Training Chapter of the Eastern Michigan Alumni Association.    Before joining the EMU athletics department, Tuscany was the head athletics trainer at Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., from 1976-86. In

addition to his athletic training duties at Lewis, Tuscany was the director of the Emergency Medical Service, an associate professor in physical education and from 1981-86 he was the chairman of the physical education department. In 1993 Tuscany was elected to the Lewis University Hall of Fame. Tuscany was also a Board of Certification Examiner from 1978 until 2009 at which time the exam was computerized.  Tuscany is in his 36th year as a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and is a recipient of the 25 year award. He is also a member of the Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society, and the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association. He is a licensed Athletic Trainer by the State of Michigan.    The 62-year-old Tuscany and his wife, Carol, have a daughter, Sarah (30).

Blair Wagner

Head Sports Performance Coach

Blair Wagner is entering his fourth year at Eastern Michigan University, and the third as the head sports performance coach. An assistant strength and conditioning coach at The Citadel from 2007-10, the 28year-old Wagner worked directly with the basketball and wrestling programs, while assisting with the Bulldogs football and baseball teams. He was first appointed in December 2007 after spending the fall with the College of Charleston in a similar position. While with the Cougars, he was responsible for the men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming/diving and men’s and women’s track and field teams. In addition, he assisted with men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball.

In October 2007, Wagner had the privilege of assisting with the training of the NBA’s New York Knicks during their preseason camp. Prior to arriving in Charleston, S.C., Wagner spent a short time as a volunteer strength coach at the University of Nebraska Kearney. Wagner attended the University of Wyoming and obtained his bachelor’s degree in exercise science in kinesiology while working primarily with the UW Football and strength and conditioning programs. He holds certifications from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association, USA Weightlifting, National Academy of Sports Medicine, and Precision Nutrition. A native of Cheyenne, Wyo., Wagner completed his master’s degree in exercise science from The Citadel Graduate College in May 2010.

Brad Watson Assistant Athletic Trainer

Brad Watson has been named an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Eastern Michigan University, Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Medicine Steve Nordwall announced, Aug. 6. He will serve as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU men’s basketball team while overseeing volleyball and crew. The 24-year-old Watson joined EMU in 2011 as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. He worked directly with the baseball and wrestling teams during his first two years in Ypsilanti. He earned a master’s degree in sports management in 2013. A native of Bellevue, Ohio, Watson is a 2011 graduate of Ohio State University with a bachelor’s of science degree in athletic training. As an Ohio State undergraduate, Watson assisted with the football, men’s basketball, wrestling and women’s lacrosse teams. He also spent time aiding Worthington Kilbourne High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, the Ohio High School Athletic Association and various Ohio State sports camps. Watson is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

Brad Watson has been named an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Eastern Michigan University, Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Medicine Steve Nordwall announced today, Aug. 6. He will serve as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU men’s basketball team while overseeing volleyball and crew. The 24-year-old Watson joined EMU in 2011 as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. He worked directly with the baseball and wrestling teams during his first two years in Ypsilanti. He earned a master’s degree in sports management in 2013. A native of Bellevue, Ohio, Watson is a 2011 graduate of Ohio State University with a bachelor’s of science degree in athletic training. As an Ohio State undergraduate, Watson assisted with the football, men’s basketball, wrestling and women’s lacrosse teams. He also spent time aiding Worthington Kilbourne High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, the Ohio High School Athletic Association and various Ohio State sports camps. Watson is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

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Administrative Assistants Eastern Michigan University

Bobbie Bowling Senior Account Specialist

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Lori Barron Athletics Secretary

Virginia Weidenfeller Secretary

Head Coaches Eastern Michigan University

Jay Alexander Baseball

Kim Berrington Volleyball

Bruce Cunningham Men’s Golf

Derek DelPorto Wrestling

Ron English Football

Melissa Gentile Softball

John Goodridge Men’s XC/Track

Scott Hall Soccer

Brad Holdren Rowing

Rob Murphy Men’s Basketball

Peter Linn Swimming

Sue Parks Women’s XC/Track

Ryan Ray Tennis

Buck Smith Diving

Tory Verdi Women’s Basketball

Sandy Wagner Women’s Golf

Steve Wilce Gymnastics

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The Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, in its 15th season as the crown jewel of EMU athletics, opened up a new era of excitement on the west campus of EMU in the fall of 1998. The state-of-the-art, $29-million facility is the result of a decade-long effort to improve and upgrade University facilities and followed closely the opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library on the main campus. Construction of the Convocation Center began in the spring of 1997 and culminated with its dedication game, Dec. 9, 1998, with a men’s basketball game against the University of Michigan in front of a crowd of 7,647. Since its opening, the Convocation Center has served as home court for the Eagles’ men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The EMU wrestling team and women’s gymnastics team have held several meets on the arena floor. The Convocation Center has also served as the site for four Mid-American Conference Championships. EMU hosted the 2000 and 2007 MAC Gymnastics Championship and the 2002 and 2009 MAC Wrestling Championship. The arena has been the host site for seven first-round MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament games, four first-round MAC Volleyball Tournament games and four first-round game for the men’s basketball squad. The building also played the host for the EMU women’s basketball team’s upset of the University of Michigan in the First Round of the 2011 Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT). The Convocation Center also played host to the 2008 WNBA’s Eastern Conference Finals and the WNBA Championship, as the Detroit Shock utilized the facility for the playoffs. Along with their commitment to EMU Athletics, the Convocation Center staff has brought some of the finest entertainers in the world to Ypsilanti. The Convo has hosted concerts by the Black Crowes, Indigo Girls, Godsmack, Smashmouth, Ludacris, Bob Dillion, Toby Keith, Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Chapelle, John Mayer and Jay-Z. The Convocation Center is also the site for EMU’s spring and winter commencement ceremonies. Among other events that have taken

place include numerous youth sporting competitions, high school commencements, trade shows, job fairs, conventions, charity and community awareness events as well as a circus. The 204,316-square-foot facility features three user-friendly levels — arena, concourse and office — and three seating configurations to maximize crowd capacity and space usage. The largest seating capacity is for center-stage entertainment activities, with 9,500 seats available. The capacity for basketball games is approximately 8,800. EMU’s athletic administration is located on the office level, along with offices for the EMU football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball coaching staffs. The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office, as well as offices for the Convocation Center staff, are located on the office level. The main athletic training room and office space for EMU’s sports medicine staff is located on the arena level as are strength and conditioning facilities and equipment rooms. In the summer of 2012, the Convocation Center received a major face-lift, as a YESCO four-sided ceiling hung display sign, featuring video boards on all four sides, was installed above center court in the arena. The fixture features four 10MM full color video boards, with each board’s active area measuring 15.7-foot wide by 11.5-foot tall. In addition, the system also features three ribbon displays on the west and east sides and under the scoreboard. The arena will also showcase an integrated light emitting diode (LED) courtside scorer’s table. There is no doubt that the Convocation Center has become a special place for athletic events, but there is a warm spot in the hearts of Eastern Michigan fans for Bowen Field House, the home for men’s and women’s basketball games for 43 years. Bowen was built in 1955 at a cost of $1.25 million. The facility has 79,529 square feet of floor space and includes an eight-laps-to-the-mile indoor track. An additional 9,394 square feet, along with new permanent seating, a new court and upgrading of the facility was completed in 1982 at a cost of $506,938. Bowen still serves as home to EMU’s track teams and also serves as a practice facility for many of Eastern’s varsity squads.

Tale of the Tape The Convocation Center Cost - $29.6 million Square Feet - 204,316 Seating Capacity (Basketball) - 8,784 Seating Capacity (Other Events) - 9,512 Building Time Frame Construction Started: 1996 Dedication: December 12, 1998 Design/Build Team Barton-Malow Company Architects Rossetti Associates of Birmingham/ The Argos Group

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Eastern Eagles Fight Song

A Look Back at EMU’s Logos

“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!”

1929-1991

“Hold that line for ole Green and White. Sons and daughters show your might. So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU and vic-tor-y!”

1991-1994

EMU Alma Mater Eastern, sacred Alma Mater to your name we shall be true. Ever marching on to victory, we’ll stand by to see you through, Softly floating on the breeze, verdant green with white of snow, This our banner we will carry in our hearts whe’er we go.

1995-2001

This Is EMU

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,”“Men from Ypsi”and various other titles 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.

Go Green Go Green, roll up the score. Go Green, let’s get some more. Raise a cheer for old Green and White. Let’s show them we came here to fight. Go Green, vic’try we’ll claim. Go Green, let’s win this game. We’ll always fight for old EMU. Come on and let’s go Green!

2002, 2013Present

2003-2013

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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This Is EMU

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.

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 scientifically 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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Recruiting Do's And Don'ts Only EMU coaches may be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters may not make any recruiting contacts with prospective studentathletes, Boosters are prohibited from the following: • Do not telephone, write or make in-person contact with a prospect for recruiting purposes • Do not contact a prospect's coach, principal or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospect • Do not become involved in making arrangements for a prospect, the 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, their 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, provided no contact with the prospect, the prospect's parents or coach occurs, • Continue existing friendships, provided solicitation of a prospect's enrollment does not occur.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact EMU’s Athletic Compliance Office

EMU Compliance Office 734.487.4519

WHAT IS COMPLIANCE? At Eastern Michigan University, the Office of Compliance works within the department of athletics and the University to ensure EMU's compliance with all applicable NCAA, MAC and institutional rules. In doing so, the compliance office is charged with the following tasks: • Educating administrators, coaches, staff, prospective student-athletes, current student-athletes and boosters about NCAA, MAC and institutional rules; • Developing monitoring systems to ensure compliance with NCAA, MAC and institutional rules (e.g., recruiting, academic eligibility, financial aid, awards and benefits, amateurism and agents); • Investigating and reporting violations of NCAA, MAC and institutional rules. ARE YOU A BOOSTER? You are a booster if you are or ever have: • Been a member of a booster organization that supports EMU athletics (e.g., EMU Athletic Club, E-Gridiron Group); • Made any financial contributions to the athletics department; • Been involved in promoting EMU's athletics program; • Been a season ticket holder; or • Provided benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their relatives or friends. You can become a booster if you provide benefits to prospects, student-athletes, their relatives or friends and any of the following statements are true: • The relationship between the athlete (or parents of the athlete) and the individual providing the benefits developed as a result of the athlete's participation in athletics or their reputation as an athlete; • The relationship began only after the athlete become a prospect; • The relationship began only after the athlete had achieved notoriety due to his or her athletic ability or reputation; • The pattern of benefits increased after the athlete attained notoriety as a talented athlete.

ONCE A BOOSTER ALWAYS A BOOSTER. Once an individual is identified as a booster, the person retains that identity forever! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU's athletics program. WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE? A prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade, students enrolled in preparatory schools and two-year colleges are also considered prospects. An individual remains a prospect even after he/she signs a National Letter of Intent. WHAT IS AN EXTRA BENEFIT? An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a EMU employee or booster to provide a prospect, student-athlete or their relatives or friends a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: • Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any other tangible item; • A special discount, payment arrangement or credit on any purchase or service; • Loan of money or co-signing of loans; • A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any transportation expenses; • Free or reduced-cost services, purchases or rentals; • Entertainment on- or off-campus; or • Free or reduced-cost rent or housing.

This Is EMU

The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athletics Compliance is committed to a comprehensive compliance program that educates student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, Mid-American Conference and institutional rules. The commitment to compliance ensures institutional control over the department of athletics. The existence of a successful compliance program depends on the willingness of coaches, administrators, staff, student-athletes and boosters to be cognizant of NCAA, MAC and institutional rules.

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES? EMU is responsible for the actions of its boosters. If a booster provides an impermissible benefit to a prospect, student-athlete, their relatives or friends, EMU may be subject to penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless of intention, it can: • Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes; • Result in the EMU athletics program being penalized by the NCAA and/or the MidAmerican Conference; and • Cause you to lose benefits or privileges associated with the athletics department (i.e., booster club membership, ticket privileges). QUESTIONS? The above information is a brief overview of compliance and rules pertaining to boosters and their interactions with prospective studentathletes. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC or institutional rules, please contact the Christopher Hoppe at 734.487.3263 or choppe3@emich.edu. For more information on compliance and boosters, please visit the Office of Athletic Compliance's website at: EMUEagles.com/compliance

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Supporting EMU StudentAthletes Since 1994 The EMU Athletic Club provides vital financial support to more than 550 student-athletes at Eastern Michigan University as they strive for excellence on the court and in the classroom. Nearly 1,000 donors generously supported our outstanding scholar-athletes each year. Established in 1994, the EMU Athletic Club raises funds in three key areas for EMU’s 21 varsity athletic teams: annual-use operating funds, endowment, and facility related projects. Today, annual-use giving is the most critical area of support needed by the Athletic Department. These contributions directly support the operating budgets of our teams and help provide the most basic needs to our coaches and student-athletes, including comprehensive national recruiting efforts, out of region travel to maintain nationally competitive schedules, equipment such as uniforms, balls, nets, bats, and much more. Gifts to any of our teams, or to the Eagles for Excellence Fund (which will be used for the most urgent needs of the athletic department), are an investment in the future leaders of the state of Michigan. Join the EMU Athletic Club today and make a difference for EMU Athletics.

How to Make a Gift

Online: By Phone: By Mail:

www.emuathleticclub.com 734.487.8236 799 N. Hewitt Road Room 309C Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Join the EMU Athletic Club

For more information or to join the EMU Athletic Club, please contact: Executive Director of the EMU Athletic Club Office Phone - 734.487.8236

Membership Levels and Benefits: Hall of Fame -- $5,000 and up • All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... • Receive first-level priority on the purchase of football/basketball season tickets, see (B) below • Purchase rights to six luxury football box seats • Opportunity to travel to a road game with a team of your choice • Specially designed EMU Athletic Club gift Olympian -- $2,500 - $4,999 • All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... • Purchase rights to four luxury football box seats • Invitation to dinner with Athletic Director with other Olympian and higher members All-American -- $1,000 - $2,499 • All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... • Football/basketball reserved parking (season ticket holders only) • Purchase rights to four chair back seats for football • EMU Athletic Club Leader recognition pin All-Conference -- $500 - $999 • All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... • Postseason ticket priority • Purchase rights to two chair back seats for football • Invitation to annual social event with EMU head coaches and administrators Captain -- $250 - $499 • All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... • Access to the E-Club Room (must show membership card) • Exclusive access to the “Eagles Nest.” Located in the Convocation Stadium Club, a hospitality area will be available for select home men’s & women’s basketball conference games and will feature a variety of refreshments and pregame “chalk talks” from members of the coaching staffs. (C) Varsity -- $100 - $249 • Tax deduction, see (A) below • Invitation to special events • Discounts at Eagle Crest Golf Club, Eagle Crest Conference Center and the Ypsilanti Marriott (must show membership card) • Membership card • Membership decal (A) Material value of benefit provided will reduce tax deduction by value of benefit. (B) Current football/basketball season ticket holders retain their current seats. (C) Must also purchase season tickets or single game tickets to access this area.

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The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s class will mark the 37th anniversary of the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame. The Class of 2012 will then be honored at the men’s in February of 2013. Tickets for the Hall of Fame ceremony can be purchased by calling the EMU Athletics Department at 734.487.8236.

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

1995 John Clay Bob Crosby Kerry Keating James Matthews Lucy Parker Larry Radcliff

1987 Glenn Davis Marvin Johnson Bob Rowland* William J. Stephens Jack Weiss

1998 Marc Dingman Grant Long Loita “Blink” Molineaux* Nanette Push Ron Saunders* Pat Sheridan Tom Smith

1989 Gary Bastien William M. Cave* Ron Gulyas Ann (Meachum) Lohner Bob Owchinko Harry Werbin*

1999 Ron Adams Jim Harkema Kelly Hebler Dave Kieft Leroy Potter* Mark Smith Jeff Washington

1990 Ken Bruchanski Dottie Denise Davis Jeffrey E. Dils Frank Reaume Virgil E. Windom Duane Zemper

1992 Cleon Gilliam Jay Jones Susan “Sue” Parks Mike Strickland Leo Turner* 1993 Joe Brodie Laurie Ann Byrd Oswald Gaynier* George Gervin Nick Manych*

2002 William “Audie” Cole Rena (Cox) McBroom Earl Jones Lanny Mills J.E. Morcombe* Jim Pietrzak Ron Rice Mary Smith*

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

1988 Norbert S. Badar Clarence Chapman Sherm J. Collins Clare Ebersole Stanley McConnor Bob Welch

1991 James Brodie* Tom Fagan Jim Grant* Jeff Huxley James Ross Claude Snarey*

1994 Terry Collins Donna Donakowski F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca* Kevin “Rocky” Miller Robert Sims C.P. Steimle*

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 2010 Clement Chukwu Dawn (Godfrey) Heck Laurie Hubbard JoAnne (LeFevre) McBroom Hildred Lewis John R. Martin Barry Stokes

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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*

2011 Ingrid (Boyce) Benn Howard Booth Traci (Parsons) McMullen Linda Milholland Jamie Nieto Norm Parker John Schmidt *Deceased

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

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