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Football recruiting: WMU secures 2021 commit Jaali Parker

Football recruiting: WMU secures 2021 commit Jaali Parker

Western Herald — Western Michigan football secured its eighth verbal commit of its 2021 class on Friday as Mount Carmel High School wide receiver/cornerback Jaali Parker announced his commitment to the program via his twitter account. Extremely blessed and excited to say that I've committed to Western Michigan University!!
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Philadelphia Eagles sign WMU center Luke Juriga as undrafted free agent

Philadelphia Eagles sign WMU center Luke Juriga as undrafted free agent

Western Herald — The Philadelphia Eagles are signing Western Michigan center Luke Juriga as a priority undrafted free agent. The news was reported by Mike Kaye, an Eagles beat reporter from NJ.com, minutes after the 2020 NFL Draft came to an end on Saturday. As first reported on #Eagles Extra, the Eagles will sign Western Michigan center Luke Juriga, per league source.
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WMU running back LeVante Bellamy signs with Denver Broncos as undrafted free agent

WMU running back LeVante Bellamy signs with Denver Broncos as undrafted free agent

Western Herald — Western Michigan's LeVante Bellamy's college career has come to an end, but he can still say he plays football for the Broncos, as he has signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.
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WMU tight end Giovanni Ricci signs as undrafted free agent with Carolina Panthers

WMU tight end Giovanni Ricci signs as undrafted free agent with Carolina Panthers

Western Herald — Western Michigan's Giovanni Ricci signed as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, as first reported by Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Western Michigan tight end Giovanni Ricci to the Panthers on a $17,000 signing bonus- Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 26, 2020 Ricci joins teammates LeVante Bellamy (Broncos) and Luke Juriga (Eagles) to sign undrafted free agent deals after not hearing their names called in the 2020 NFL Draft.
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WMU football recruiting: An early look at how the 2021 class is shaping up

WMU football recruiting: An early look at how the 2021 class is shaping up

Western Herald — In mid-March, the coronavirus pandemic ultimately put the sports world on hold in terms of games being played on the field. However, off the field, the pandemic has not stopped the Western Michigan football coaching staff from recruiting.
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WMU football adapting to recruiting challenges during coronavirus pandemic

WMU football adapting to recruiting challenges during coronavirus pandemic

Western Herald — Last Wednesday, the NCAA extended the recruiting dead period through May 31 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Previously, the dead period was through April 15 before the announcement last week. The news does not come as a surprise as the nation takes part in social distancing practices to help slow down the spread of COVID-19.
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WMU Football Madness: (1) Corey Davis defeats (3) Darius Phillips in championship round

WMU Football Madness: (1) Corey Davis defeats (3) Darius Phillips in championship round

Western Herald — While there will be no NCAA men's basketball champions crowned on Monday due to the coronavirus pandemic, a champion was decided by fans on twitter in the WMU Football Madness tournament. One-seed Corey Davis defeated three-seed Darius Phillips convincingly in the championship round as the poll ended on 5 p.m.
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A look inside the hiring process of new WMU men's basketball head coach Clayton Bates

A look inside the hiring process of new WMU men's basketball head coach Clayton Bates

Western Herald — While there are not many happenings in the sports world in terms of athletic competition, the Western Michigan athletic department still has plenty of work to do. Part of that work consisted of the recent hire of newly appointed head coach Clayton Bates of the men's basketball program, who was officially hired last Saturday and introduced by the program on Monday.
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BREAKING: WMU junior guard Michael Flowers enters transfer portal

BREAKING: WMU junior guard Michael Flowers enters transfer portal

Western Herald — Just hours after WMU redshirt junior forward Brandon Johnson entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal, junior guard Michael Flowers has also put his name into the portal, according to a report from Jeff Goodman from Stadium. WMU junior guard Michael Flowers has put his name into the transfer portal, according to a report from @GoodmanHoops.
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New WMU men's basketball coach Clayton Bates' mission: 'Build a program the university is proud o...

New WMU men's basketball coach Clayton Bates' mission: 'Build a program the university is proud o...

Western Herald — When athletic director Kathy Beauregard decided to move on from longtime men's basketball coach Steve Hawkins on March 11, newly hired head coach Clayton Bates didn't know what was in store for his future.
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Men's basketball names longtime WMU assistant Clayton Bates next head coach

Men's basketball names longtime WMU assistant Clayton Bates next head coach

Western Herald — Just a little over two weeks after Western Michigan men's basketball parted ways with Steve Hawkins after 17 seasons, the program announced its new head coach on Saturday night. Clayton Bates agreed to a two-year contract worth $120,000 annually, with an additional $100,000 for media obligations, to become the 14th coach in WMU men's basketball history.
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Men's basketball program forced to reroute after alum Saddi Washington turns down offer

Men's basketball program forced to reroute after alum Saddi Washington turns down offer

Western Herald — When Western Michigan athletic director Kathy Beauregard made the decision to move on from longtime men's basketball coach Steve Hawkins earlier in the month, plan "A" was clear. If WMU alum and 15-year college assistant coach Saddi Washington wanted his first head coaching job at his alma mater, it was all his.
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WMU athletes wrestle with impacted collegiate careers due to coronavirus pandemic

WMU athletes wrestle with impacted collegiate careers due to coronavirus pandemic

Western Herald — While getting ready for practice on Thursday, March 12, WMU softball senior outfielder Mackenzie Swinehart was worried. Her brother told her about the cancellations happening across the sports world due to the COVID-19 pandemic right before practice. But in the back of Swinehart's mind, she thought to herself 'there is no way this is going to happen to us.'
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COLUMN: Hawkins gave 17 admirable years to WMU basketball; But it was time to move on

COLUMN: Hawkins gave 17 admirable years to WMU basketball; But it was time to move on

Western Herald — Now former Western Michigan men's basketball coach Steve Hawkins was relieved from his head coaching duties last Wednesday after 17 seasons with the program. Hawkins, 57, did an admirable job and guided the Broncos to two Mid-American Conference titles in 2003-04 and 2013-14, which included two conference tournament titles and two NCAA Tournament appearances in those same seasons.
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WMU athletic director Kathy Beauregard responds to MAC's cancellation of athletic events

WMU athletic director Kathy Beauregard responds to MAC's cancellation of athletic events

Western Herald — On Thursday, the Mid-American Conference announced the cancellation of all athletic competition for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic calendar year due to COVID-19 concerns. WMU athletic director Kathy Beauregard said in a statement that while the situation is disappointing for student-athletes, she agrees with the decision from the conference.
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Season comes to an end for WMU women's basketball in MAC Tournament loss to Ohio

Season comes to an end for WMU women's basketball in MAC Tournament loss to Ohio

Western Herald — Cleveland, Ohio- Western Michigan women's basketball (5-seed) saw its 2019-20 season come to an end on Wednesday afternoon in its quarterfinal Mid-American Conference Tournament matchup against Ohio (4-seed) by a score of 84-75. With 7:36 remaining in the game, redshirt sophomore guard Jordan Walker got to the rim and scored to make it 70-67 Ohio.
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BREAKING: Mid-American Conference Tournament to be played without fans due to coronavirus concern

BREAKING: Mid-American Conference Tournament to be played without fans due to coronavirus concern

Western Herald — The Mid-American Conference announced Tuesday evening that this year's conference tournament at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland will be played without fans. The announcement from the conference comes just hours after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tweeted a recommendation to not allow fans into public indoor athletic events due to coronavirus concern.
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Women's basketball falls to Ball State in final seconds with MAC tournament bye on the line

Women's basketball falls to Ball State in final seconds with MAC tournament bye on the line

Western Herald — After erasing a nine-point halftime deficit and taking a six-point lead to begin overtime, Western Michigan women's basketball fell in heartbreaking fashion to Ball State on Saturday afternoon at University Arena by a score of 64-63 on Senior Day.
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WMU men's basketball coach Steve Hawkins unconcerned about expiring contract

WMU men's basketball coach Steve Hawkins unconcerned about expiring contract

Western Herald — Just after the 2013-14 season, the last time Western Michigan men's basketball made it to the NCAA tournament, head coach Steve Hawkins received a new six-year contract. The contract Hawkins signed that went into effect on July 1, 2014 and pays him $385,000 annually between his base salary and media obligations, is set to expire on May 31.
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Men's basketball falls to rival Central Michigan in regular season finale

Men's basketball falls to rival Central Michigan in regular season finale

Western Herald — Western Michigan men's basketball fell in its regular season finale to rival Central Michigan at McGuirk Arena on Friday night by a score of 85-68. The loss drops the Broncos to the No. 10 seed in the Mid-American Conference as it will face No.
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How being a multi-sport high school athlete helped WMU receiver Skyy Moore make a seamless transi...

How being a multi-sport high school athlete helped WMU receiver Skyy Moore make a seamless transi...

Western Herald — If you plan on tuning into a Western Michigan football game this season, don't be surprised if you see sophomore wide receiver Skyy Moore air the ball out once or twice during the year. "We've got a couple plays in where I get to loosen up my arm a little bit," Moore said with a smile on his face.
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Men's basketball secures senior night win over Eastern Michigan, 70-54

Men's basketball secures senior night win over Eastern Michigan, 70-54

Western Herald — Western Michigan basketball (13-17, 6-11 MAC) celebrated in two different ways on Tuesday night at home against Eastern Michigan (16-14, 6-11). One celebration was for a 70-54 win over the Eagles and the other was a celebration of senior night, as Adida Ikongshul and Jared Printy found themselves in the starting lineup while likely suiting up for the final time at University Arena.
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WMU's Bellamy pulled hip flexor during 40-yard dash at NFL Combine; Says he will be ready for WMU...

WMU's Bellamy pulled hip flexor during 40-yard dash at NFL Combine; Says he will be ready for WMU...

Western Herald — Former Western Michigan running back LeVante Bellamy saw his on-field workout get cut short on Friday at the NFL Combine on Friday in Indianapolis. Bellamy said he pulled his hip flexor about 15-yards into his first 40-yard dash attempt, which ultimately ended his day as he did not attempt a second run and sat out the rest of the drills.
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WMU's Bellamy pulled hip flexor during 40-yard dash at NFL Combine; Says he will be ready for WMU...

WMU's Bellamy pulled hip flexor during 40-yard dash at NFL Combine; Says he will be ready for WMU...

Western Herald — Former Western Michigan running back LeVante Bellamy saw his on-field workout get cut short on Friday at the NFL Combine on Friday in Indianapolis. Bellamy said he pulled his hip flexor about 15-yards into his first 40-yard dash attempt, which ultimately ended his day as he did not attempt a second run and sat out the rest of the drills.
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