2010 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team

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2010 Eastern Michigan Eagles football
Eastern Michigan Eagles logo.svg
Conference Mid-American Conference
DivisionWest
Record2–10 (2–6 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorKen Karcher
Defensive coordinator Phil Snow
Home stadium Rynearson Stadium
(Capacity: 30,200)
Seasons
←  2009
2011  →
2010 Mid-American Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Miami (OH) x$  7 –1   10 –4  
Ohio  6 –2   8 –5  
Temple  5 –3   8 –4  
Kent State  4 –4   5 –7  
Bowling Green  1 –7   2 –10  
Buffalo  1 –7   2 –10  
Akron  1 –7   1 –11  
West Division
Northern Illinois x  8 –0   11 –3  
Toledo  7 –1   8 –5  
Western Michigan  5 –3   6 –6  
Ball State  3 –5   4 –8  
Central Michigan  2 –6   3 –9  
Eastern Michigan  2 –6   2 –10  
Championship: Miami 26, Northern Illinois 21
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions

The 2010 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team represented Eastern Michigan University during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Eastern Michigan competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) West Division, was coached by Ron English, and played their homes game at Rynearson Stadium. They finished the season 2–10, 2–6 in MAC play.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 47:00 pm Army *
L 27–3111,318 [1]
September 112:00 pmat Miami (OH)
STO L 21–2812,857 [2]
September 184:00 pm Central Michigan
  • Rynearson Stadium
  • Ypsilanti, MI (rivalry)
L 14–5220,348 [3]
September 253:30 pmat No. 2 Ohio State *
 ABC/ESPN L 20–73105,017 [4]
October 212:00 pm Ohio Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Rynearson Stadium
  • Ypsilanti, MI
 ESPN+ L 17–3016,753 [5]
October 97:00 pmat Vanderbilt *
 ESPNU L 6–5233,107 [6]
October 161:00 pmat Ball State
W 41–38 OT10,956 [7]
October 236:00 pmat Virginia *
 ESPN3 L 21–4837,386 [8]
October 304:00 pm Toledo
  • Rynearson Stadium
  • Ypsilanti, MI
STOL 7–4225,860 [9]
November 132:00 pmat Western Michigan
L 30–4512,136 [10]
November 202:00 pmat Buffalo
STOW 21–179,786 [11]
November 2612:00 pm Northern Illinois
  • Rynearson Stadium
  • Ypsilanti, MI
ESPNUL 3–715,147 [12]

[13]

Coaching staff

Following the disastrous 0-12 2009 season, head coach Ron English made major changes to the coaching staff, bringing in five new assistant coaches, most notably, defensive coordinator Phil Snow. [14]

NamePositionYear at school
Ron English Head coach2nd
Phil Snow Defensive coordinator1st
Steve Morrison Linebackers coach1st
Doug Downing Running backs coach [15] 1st

Game summaries

Army

1234Total
Black Knights7710731
Eagles776727

The Army Black Knights defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles for the third consecutive year, this being the second of the three decided by less than a touchdown. The game was tied twice and there were three lead changes. The teams combined for 594 yards rushing and only 96 yards passing. The game was delayed for about 12 minutes early in the second quarter when the public address system, the scoreboard, and the lights on the west (pressbox) side of the stadium went out. The lights eventually regained power, but the scoreboard and public address system remained inoperable for the remainder of the game. Notable performances included Army running back Jared Hassin's three touchdowns, 142 yards rushing by EMU's Dwayne Priest, and 126 yards rushing by EMU quarterback Alex Gillett. [16]

The scoreboard lost power early in the second quarter, and was not used for the remainder of the game. EMU v Army football 026.JPG
The scoreboard lost power early in the second quarter, and was not used for the remainder of the game.

For his performance in the game, Dwayne Priest was named the Mid-American Conference West Division Offensive Player of the Week. [17]

Scoring summary

1st quarter

2nd quarter

Army lines up for a field goal attempt early in the third quarter. The kick was good, giving the Black Knights a 24-14 lead, the biggest of the night. EMU v Army football 034.JPG
Army lines up for a field goal attempt early in the third quarter. The kick was good, giving the Black Knights a 24-14 lead, the biggest of the night.

3rd quarter

4th quarter

Miami

1234Total
Eagles777021
RedHawks777728

The RedHawks largely stifled the Eagles' running game, allowing only 66 yards on 32 carries. For Miami, Thomas Merriweather ran for 105 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries. EMU managed to keep the game close, with the teams trading touchdowns, despite Alex Gillett throwing two interceptions and Devontae Payne throwing another. In the final minute, EMU drove to the Miami 21-yard line, but for the second straight week, was unable to reach the end zone as time expired. [18] EMU sophomore punter Jay Karutz's kicks averaged 49.5 yards, breaking a 54-year-old school record. [19]

For their performances in the game, Miami's Thomas Merriweather was named the Mid-American Conference West Division Offensive Player of the Week, and EMU's Jay Karutz was named the MAC West Division Special Teams Player of the Week. [20] Karutz was also named an honorable mention choice for national Division I punter of the week. [19]

Scoring summary

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

Central Michigan

1234Total
Chippewas147141752
Eagles077014
Central Michigan lined up for one of their seven converts against EMU. EMU v Central Michigan 051.JPG
Central Michigan lined up for one of their seven converts against EMU.

Scoring summary

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

Ohio State

1234Total
Eagles0146020
#2 Buckeyes2414142173

For the first-ever meeting between the two schools, Ohio State paid Eastern Michigan $850,000. This is the first time Eastern Michigan has played a team ranked higher than #10 in a national poll. Ohio State coach Jim Tressel came into the game with a 1-4 record against Eastern Michigan; when he was the head coach at Division I-AA Youngstown State the teams played annually from 1986-1990. [21]

For his performance in the game, Terrelle Pryor was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week. Pryor completed 20 of 26 passes for 224 yards and four touchdowns. [22]

Ohio State's win was subsequently vacated as part of the penalties for major NCAA violations, including the use of ineligible players. [23]

Scoring summary

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

Ohio

1234Total
Bobcats3720030
Eagles730717

Scoring summary

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

Vanderbilt

1234Total
Eagles30306
Commodores72414752

Scoring summary

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

Ball State

1234OTTotal
Eagles014147641
Cardinals72107338

Alex Gillett was named the MAC West Division Offensive Player of the Week. [24] Ben Thayer was named the John Mackey tight end of the week by the Nassau County Sports Commission. [25]

Scoring summary

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

Virginia

1234Total
Eagles777021
Cavaliers143141748

Scoring summary

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

Toledo

1234Total
Rockets87141342
Eagles07007
The special "Band Day" halftime show featured the EMU Marching Band along with 12 high school bands. Band Day 1.JPG
The special "Band Day" halftime show featured the EMU Marching Band along with 12 high school bands.

Scoring summary

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

Western Michigan

1234Total
Eagles7143630
Broncos141071445

Scoring summary

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

Buffalo

1234Total
Eagles0147021
Bulls0107017

Scoring summary

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

Northern Illinois

1234Total
Huskies2017211371
Eagles03003

Northern Illinois had 654 yards on 46 plays, rushing for 552 yards, with most of the starters on the sideline for the second half. The Huskies (10-2, 8-0 MAC) swept MAC play for the first time in school history and went on to represent the West Division against Miami (8-4, 7-1) in the MAC Championship. It was the 5th most points scored by the Huskies in school history.

For his performance in the game, Northern Illinois defensive end Jake Coffman was named MAC West Division Defensive Player of the Week. Coffman finished with five solo tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss and a forced fumble. [26]

Scoring summary

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

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