Posted on Sat, Oct 22, 2011 : 7:14 p.m.
Images from Eastern Michigan's 14-10 win over Western Michigan
By Melanie Maxwell

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Eastern Michigan head coach Ron English leads his team on to the field before the start of their game against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Eastern Michigan head coach Ron English leads his team on to the field before the start of their game against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_41_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan football players take the field before the start of their game against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_42_fullsize.jpg
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Former Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr greets a fan while entering the stands during the Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan football game at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_43_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan junior Alex Gillett looks to hand off the ball during the first quarter against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_44_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan sophomore Javonti Greene and Western Michigan senior Doug Wiggins reach for a loose ball during the first quarter against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_45_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan junior Alex Gillett looks to hand off the ball during the first quarter against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_46_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan junior Alex Gillett gets tangled up by sophomore Johnnie Simon during the first quarter against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_47_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan senior Nate Wilson gets caught up by sophomore Johnnie Simon during the first quarter against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_48_fullsize.jpg
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Western Michigan sophomore Tevin Drake attempts to out run Eastern Michigan sophomore Colin Weingrad during the first quarter against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_49_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan sophomore Dominique White gets caught up by Western Michigan sophomore Demetrius Pettway and senior Mitch Zajac during the first half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_50_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan sophomore Javonti Greene runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_51_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan sophomore Javonti Greene celebrates a touchdown with teammate senior Trey Hunter during the first half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_52_fullsize.jpg
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Western Michigan junior Alex Carder looks to pass the ball during the first half against Eastern Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_53_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan fans hold up several signs with the message "Look to the sky, the eagles will fly," while in the stands during the first half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_54_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan sophomore JaDonald Scott looks to tackle Western Michigan sophomore Brian Fields during the first half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_55_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan sophomore Colin Weingrad attempts to tackle Western Michigan sophomore Brian Fields during the first half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_56_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan seniors Chenise Smith and Chris Knight react to being named Homecoming king and queen during half time at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_57_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan sophomore Javonti Greene runs the ball during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_58_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan junior Alex Gillett looks to hand the ball off to junior Dominique Sherrer during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_59_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan junior Alex Gillett attempts to out run Western Michigan junior Freddie Bishop during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_60_fullsize.jpg
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Western Michigan sophomore Tevin Drake runs the ball for yards during the second half against Eastern Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_61_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan junior Blake Hammond reaches for a missed touchdown pass during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_62_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan junior Alex Gillett runs the ball during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_63_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan senior Austin Karcher holds the ball for sophomore Kody Fulkerson as he attempts a field goal during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_64_fullsize.jpg
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Western Michigan sophomore Tevin Drake looks to run the ball past Eastern Michigan junior Bryan Pali during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_65_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan junior Alex Gillett attempts to move around Western Michigan senior Drew Nowak during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_66_fullsize.jpg
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Western Michigan senior Robert Arnheim is tackled by Eastern Michigan junior Marcell Rose and senior Willie Williams during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_67_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan junior Dominique Sherrer slips as he attempts to run the ball during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_68_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan junior Alex Gillett attempts to evade Western Michigan freshman Rontavious Atkins during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_69_fullsize.jpg
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Western Michigan junior Alex Carder hands the ball off to sophomore Antoin Scriven during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_70_fullsize.jpg
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Western Michigan junior Alex Carder runs the ball during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_71_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan sophomore Javonti Greene runs the ball in for a touchdown during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_72_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan sophomore Javonti Greene celebrates a touchdown during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_73_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan band members dance in the stands during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_74_fullsize.jpg
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A Eastern Michigan fan cheers in the stands during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_75_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan head coach Ron English on the sidelines during the second half against Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_76_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern Michigan Defensive Coordinator Phil Snow reacts to a water bath on the sidelines as they team celebrates the Michigan MAC Football Championship after being Western 14-10 at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_77_fullsize.jpg
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The Eastern Michigan football team poses for a photograph as they celebrate winning the Michigan MAC Football Championship trophy after being Western 14-10 at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_79_fullsize.jpg
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Eastern senior Bridger Buche smiles as he carries the Michigan MAC Football Championship trophy off the field after being Western 14-10 at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 EMU vs WMU/cache/102211_SPT_EMU_vs_WMU_MRM_80_fullsize.jpg
Game story: Goal-line stand highlights Eastern Michigan's 14-10 win over Western Michigan
Analysis: Yes, Eastern Michigan is actually a good football team; and people care
Melanie Maxwell is a photographer for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at melaniemaxwell@annarbor.com. Follow AnnArbor.com photography on Facebook at AnnArbor.com Photo and on Twitter at @AnnArborPhoto.
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Mon, Oct 24, 2011 : 2:13 p.m.
These are FANTASTIC. If I may make one small suggestion, adding the result of the play, especially when the picture is of a (successful/unsuccessful) FG or TD attempt, would make them even better for those of us who did not see the game live.