2011 Eastern Michigan Eagles football | |
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Conference | Mid-American Conference |
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Record | 6–6 (4–4 MAC) |
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Offensive coordinator | Ken Karcher (3rd Season) |
Defensive coordinator | Phil Snow (2nd Season) |
Home stadium | Rynearson Stadium |
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Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ohio xy | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Temple | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kent State | 4 | – | 4 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowling Green | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Miami (OH) | 3 | – | 5 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Buffalo | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Akron | 0 | – | 8 | 1 | – | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Northern Illinois xy$ | 7 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Toledo x | 7 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Western Michigan | 5 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ball State | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eastern Michigan | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Central Michigan | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship:
Northern Illinois 23, Ohio 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2011 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team represented Eastern Michigan University during the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Eastern Michigan competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) West Division, were coached by Ron English, and played their homes game at Rynearson Stadium. They finished the season 6–6, 4–4 in MAC play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the West Division. Despite being 6–6, the Eagles were not bowl eligible because two of their wins came against FCS teams. The 6 wins were the most wins the school had since 1995 when they also had 6 wins. [1]
The Eagles posted a 2–10 record in 2010, Ron English's second season as head coach, losing all four non-conference games and stretching their losing streak to 18 games before winning an overtime game at Ball State and another game at Buffalo in the latter part of the season.
Name | Position | Year at EMU | Alma Mater |
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Ron English | Head coach | 3rd | California |
Ken Karcher | Assistant head coach/ Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach | 3rd | Tulane |
Phil Snow | Defensive Coordinator/defensive backs coach | 2nd | Cal-State Hayward |
Kurt Anderson | Running Game Coord./offensive line | 4th | Michigan |
Tom Burpee | Tight ends coach/special teams coordinator | 3rd | Michigan |
Ken Delgado | Defensive line coach | 2nd | San Jose St. |
Doug Downing | Recruiting coordinator/running backs coach | 2nd | Purdue |
Deon Maddox | Wide receivers coach | 2nd | Syracuse |
Steve Morrison | Linebackers coach | 2nd | Michigan |
In the 2011 Mid-American Conference media poll, the Eagles were picked to finish in last place in the West Division, [3] where they finished the past two seasons.
Following the 2011 Mid-American Conference football season, five players were named to All-MAC teams, the most for EMU since 1996, though none were named to the first team. Senior defensive lineman Brad Ohrman was named to the second team, while sixth-year senior defensive back Latarrius Thomas, junior tight end Garrett Hoskins, junior linebacker Justin Cudworth, and sophomore defensive back Marlon Pollard were all named to the third team. [4] After leading the Eagles to their winningest season in 15 years, Ron English was named the MAC Coach of the Year. [5]
Senior offensive lineman Bridger Buche and senior defensive lineman Brad Ohrman are considered the top pro prospects from the team. [6]
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 4 | 12:00 pm | Howard* | W 41–9 | 3,563 [7] | ||
September 10 | 1:00 pm | Alabama State* |
| W 14–7 | 4,771 | |
September 17 | 12:00 pm | at Michigan* | BTN | L 3–31 | 110,343 | |
September 24 | 12:00 pm | at Penn State* | ESPN2 | L 6–34 | 95,636 | |
October 1 | 1:00 pm | Akron |
| W 31–23 | 3,375 | |
October 8 | 3:00 pm | at Toledo | L 16–54 | 22,909 | ||
October 15 | 3:00 pm | at Central Michigan | W 35–28 | 17,158 | ||
October 22 | 1:00 pm |
Western Michigan![]() |
| W 14–10 | 6,772 | |
November 5 | 12:00 pm | Ball State |
| ESPN3 | L 31–33 | 3,288 |
November 12 | 1:00 pm | Buffalo |
| W 30–17 | 4,994 | |
November 19 | 1:00 pm | at Kent State | L 22–28 | 12,944 | ||
November 25 | 11:00 am | at Northern Illinois | ESPNU | L 12–18 | 15,111 | |
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Bison | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Eagles | 3 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 41 |
EMU's opening game was originally scheduled for 7 pm on Saturday, September 3. Due to severe storms in the area, which caused problems at football games throughout the Midwest, including the cancellation of the Western Michigan at University of Michigan game near the end of the third quarter, [9] the kickoff was first postponed until 8:30 PM, then to 9:30 PM, and finally to noon on Sunday, with free admission offered. [10] After a slow start by the EMU offense, which saw junior quarterback Alex Gillett throw an interception returned for a touchdown on the Eagles' first offensive play, EMU took charge of the game in the second quarter, scoring touchdowns on four of their next five drives while holding Howard to just 13 net yards on their next six possessions. [11] EMU's offense was led by running backs Dominique Sherrer and Javonti Greene, each gained 120 yards and a touchdown in 14 carries, while Justin Cudworth led EMU's defense with 13 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble. [12]
Scoring summary
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Hornets | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Eagles | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
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Eagles | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Wolverines | 0 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 31 |
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Eagles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Nittany Lions | 3 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 34 |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Zips | 0 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 23 |
Eagles | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
EMU scored first and never trailed. The team was led by three touchdowns from walk-on running back Dominique White.
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Eagles | 0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 16 |
Rockets | 7 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 54 |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Eagles | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 35 |
Chippewas | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 28 |
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Broncos | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
Eagles | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
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Cardinals | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 33 |
Eagles | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
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Bulls | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
Eagles | 3 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 30 |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Eagles | 13 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 22 |
Golden Flashes | 0 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 28 |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Eagles | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
Huskies | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
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Media related to
2011 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team at Wikimedia Commons
2011 Eastern Michigan Eagles football | |
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Conference | Mid-American Conference |
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Record | 6–6 (4–4 MAC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Ken Karcher (3rd Season) |
Defensive coordinator | Phil Snow (2nd Season) |
Home stadium | Rynearson Stadium |
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Ohio xy | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Temple | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kent State | 4 | – | 4 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowling Green | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Miami (OH) | 3 | – | 5 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Buffalo | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Akron | 0 | – | 8 | 1 | – | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Northern Illinois xy$ | 7 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Toledo x | 7 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Western Michigan | 5 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ball State | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eastern Michigan | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Central Michigan | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship:
Northern Illinois 23, Ohio 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2011 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team represented Eastern Michigan University during the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Eastern Michigan competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) West Division, were coached by Ron English, and played their homes game at Rynearson Stadium. They finished the season 6–6, 4–4 in MAC play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the West Division. Despite being 6–6, the Eagles were not bowl eligible because two of their wins came against FCS teams. The 6 wins were the most wins the school had since 1995 when they also had 6 wins. [1]
The Eagles posted a 2–10 record in 2010, Ron English's second season as head coach, losing all four non-conference games and stretching their losing streak to 18 games before winning an overtime game at Ball State and another game at Buffalo in the latter part of the season.
Name | Position | Year at EMU | Alma Mater |
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Ron English | Head coach | 3rd | California |
Ken Karcher | Assistant head coach/ Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach | 3rd | Tulane |
Phil Snow | Defensive Coordinator/defensive backs coach | 2nd | Cal-State Hayward |
Kurt Anderson | Running Game Coord./offensive line | 4th | Michigan |
Tom Burpee | Tight ends coach/special teams coordinator | 3rd | Michigan |
Ken Delgado | Defensive line coach | 2nd | San Jose St. |
Doug Downing | Recruiting coordinator/running backs coach | 2nd | Purdue |
Deon Maddox | Wide receivers coach | 2nd | Syracuse |
Steve Morrison | Linebackers coach | 2nd | Michigan |
In the 2011 Mid-American Conference media poll, the Eagles were picked to finish in last place in the West Division, [3] where they finished the past two seasons.
Following the 2011 Mid-American Conference football season, five players were named to All-MAC teams, the most for EMU since 1996, though none were named to the first team. Senior defensive lineman Brad Ohrman was named to the second team, while sixth-year senior defensive back Latarrius Thomas, junior tight end Garrett Hoskins, junior linebacker Justin Cudworth, and sophomore defensive back Marlon Pollard were all named to the third team. [4] After leading the Eagles to their winningest season in 15 years, Ron English was named the MAC Coach of the Year. [5]
Senior offensive lineman Bridger Buche and senior defensive lineman Brad Ohrman are considered the top pro prospects from the team. [6]
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 4 | 12:00 pm | Howard* | W 41–9 | 3,563 [7] | ||
September 10 | 1:00 pm | Alabama State* |
| W 14–7 | 4,771 | |
September 17 | 12:00 pm | at Michigan* | BTN | L 3–31 | 110,343 | |
September 24 | 12:00 pm | at Penn State* | ESPN2 | L 6–34 | 95,636 | |
October 1 | 1:00 pm | Akron |
| W 31–23 | 3,375 | |
October 8 | 3:00 pm | at Toledo | L 16–54 | 22,909 | ||
October 15 | 3:00 pm | at Central Michigan | W 35–28 | 17,158 | ||
October 22 | 1:00 pm |
Western Michigan![]() |
| W 14–10 | 6,772 | |
November 5 | 12:00 pm | Ball State |
| ESPN3 | L 31–33 | 3,288 |
November 12 | 1:00 pm | Buffalo |
| W 30–17 | 4,994 | |
November 19 | 1:00 pm | at Kent State | L 22–28 | 12,944 | ||
November 25 | 11:00 am | at Northern Illinois | ESPNU | L 12–18 | 15,111 | |
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Bison | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Eagles | 3 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 41 |
EMU's opening game was originally scheduled for 7 pm on Saturday, September 3. Due to severe storms in the area, which caused problems at football games throughout the Midwest, including the cancellation of the Western Michigan at University of Michigan game near the end of the third quarter, [9] the kickoff was first postponed until 8:30 PM, then to 9:30 PM, and finally to noon on Sunday, with free admission offered. [10] After a slow start by the EMU offense, which saw junior quarterback Alex Gillett throw an interception returned for a touchdown on the Eagles' first offensive play, EMU took charge of the game in the second quarter, scoring touchdowns on four of their next five drives while holding Howard to just 13 net yards on their next six possessions. [11] EMU's offense was led by running backs Dominique Sherrer and Javonti Greene, each gained 120 yards and a touchdown in 14 carries, while Justin Cudworth led EMU's defense with 13 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble. [12]
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Hornets | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Eagles | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
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Eagles | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Wolverines | 0 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 31 |
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Eagles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Nittany Lions | 3 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 34 |
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Zips | 0 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 23 |
Eagles | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
EMU scored first and never trailed. The team was led by three touchdowns from walk-on running back Dominique White.
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Eagles | 0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 16 |
Rockets | 7 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 54 |
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Eagles | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 35 |
Chippewas | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 28 |
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Broncos | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
Eagles | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
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Cardinals | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 33 |
Eagles | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
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Bulls | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
Eagles | 3 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 30 |
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Eagles | 13 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 22 |
Golden Flashes | 0 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 28 |
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Eagles | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
Huskies | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
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Media related to
2011 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team at Wikimedia Commons