Eastern and season-opening opponent Howard University both went through pre-game warmups on Saturday, Sept. 3, before a series of lightning strikes forced both teams into their respective locker rooms just after 6 p.m.
The teams did not return to the field Saturday as the storm, with lightning and rain present, swept through the area for most of the evening, forcing the postponement of the game until Sunday, Sept. 4, at noon.
Despite the long wait to get back on the field, the Eagles responded with a strong effort on both sides of the ball to post the 32-point win.
Senior tailback Dominique Sherrer (Cincinnati, Ohio-Colerain) came up with an electrifying 77-yard run from scrimmage in the third quarter to give the Eagles a comfortable 34-9 lead with 14:05 left in the third quarter.
That Sherrer run, the first touchdown of his career, was the second longest for an EMU player in Rynearson Stadium-history and tied for the fifth-best single-rush effort in the EMU rushing record book.
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EASTERN MICHIGAN USES RUNNING GAME TO GET BY HOWARD
Ypsilanti, MI—September 4--Eastern Michigan parlayed its power running game and good field positon into a 41-9 win over Howard University in a non-conference game at Rynearson Stadium. The game had been scheduled for Saturday but the weather conditions forced the change to Sunday.
The game marked the debut of Howard head coach Gary “Flea” Harrell, who was a standout performer at wide receiver and kick returner from 1990-93.
The Bison struck first when sophomore safety Julian David stepped in front of an EMU receiver, wrestled the pass from him, and raced 29 yards for his first career touchdown less than five minutes into the game. Howard failed to convert on the PAT, but led, 6-0.
The Eagles (1-0) responded with a short drive but the Howard defense stiffened and forced the hosts into a Kody Fulkerson 45-yard field goal, making it 6-3 at the 7:43 mark of the first quarter.
The Bison (0-1) countered with a drive of its own, going 44 yards in nine plays before settling for a 39-yard field by sophomore placekicker Parker Munoz.
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EASTERN MICHIGAN USES RUNNING GAME TO GET BY HOWARD
Ypsilanti, MI—September 4--Eastern Michigan parlayed its power running game and good field positon into a 41-9 win over Howard University in a non-conference game at Rynearson Stadium. The game had been scheduled for Saturday but the weather conditions forced the change to Sunday.
The game marked the debut of Howard head coach Gary “Flea” Harrell, who was a standout performer at wide receiver and kick returner from 1990-93.
The Bison struck first when sophomore safety Julian David stepped in front of an EMU receiver, wrestled the pass from him, and raced 29 yards for his first career touchdown less than five minutes into the game. Howard failed to convert on the PAT, but led, 6-0.
The Eagles (1-0) responded with a short drive but the Howard defense stiffened and forced the hosts into a Kody Fulkerson 45-yard field goal, making it 6-3 at the 7:43 mark of the first quarter.
The Bison (0-1) countered with a drive of its own, going 44 yards in nine plays before settling for a 39-yard field by sophomore placekicker Parker Munoz.
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