From a press release email sent around by Ward Mullens the other day:
The MAC announced Wednesday night (May 28) that EMU had captured the Reese Trophy which is awarded annually to the top overall men’s athletic program in the league.
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Eastern, which had won the Reese Trophy three previous times (1987-88, 1990-91, 1995-96), added its fourth overall men’s all-sports title this season. EMU also followed up last year’s record-breaking eight overall men’s and women’s MAC championships with four league regular-season titles and one MAC Tournament crown in 2007-08.
“Eastern Michigan University has one of the most comprehensive athletic programs in the Mid-American Conference, therefore, it takes a tremendous amount of time, effort and hard work to accomplish such a feat as winning the Reese Trophy,” EMU director of athletics Dr. Derrick Gragg said. “I commend our coaches and student-athletes for this outstanding achievement.”
Congrats to all the student-athlete types!
