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English replaces Genyk at Eastern Michigan

Associated Press

Monday, December 22, 2008

YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Ron English was well aware of Eastern Michigan's football struggles before he interviewed to become the Eagles' new head coach. There were plenty of naysayers reminding the former Louisville and Michigan defensive coordinator why he shouldn't take over a program that hasn't had a winning season in 12 years and that last made a bowl appearance in 1987. But for English, who became the fifth black coach at the 119 Football Bowl Subdivision schools, the opportunity to call a pr ...

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