FOOTBALL: Lineage of MAC quarterbacks pays off

INDIANAPOLIS - NFL teams are taking note of the history of Mid-American Conference quarterbacks at the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine. University at Buffalo quarterback Drew Willy said he has talked to people from the NFL about the conference's history of producing NFL quarterbacks.



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BASEBALL: Extra inning error leads to season opening loss

The Ball State University baseball team lost its season opener 4-3 to Furman University in 10 innings Friday. Furman senior Connor Lind reached on second baseman Nate Fields' error to start the bottom of the 10th and advanced to third before sophomore left fielder Reese Wade singled him home.


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Mardi Gras comes to Muncie

Sword swallowers, belly dancers, mechanical bull rides, karaoke, great food and a go-go cage. Scenes normally native to New Orleans will be found on Walnut Street Saturday as the city celebrates the eighth annual Muncie Gras in downtown Muncie. The event features more than 15 bands at four different locations and a French Quarter tent sporting male reviews, drag shows and dancers.


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Of three slates, only two approved so far

Three slates attended the second Student Government Association Nomination Convention on Thursday, but only two were approved to run for election. Elections Chair Marco Pretell-Vazquez said Cardinal Impact, the lone slate that attended the first convention, and Cardinal Collaboration are eligible to campaign immediately.



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FOOTBALL: Depth in draft helps Ball State's Brewster

INDIANAPOLIS - The depth in the 2009 NFL Draft could help Ball State University offensive tackle Robert Brewster, NFL.com Senior Columnist Vic Carucci said. Carucci said this year's draft class is strong at offensive tackle.


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FOOTBALL: Analyst says Davis made right decision to enter draft

INDIANAPOLIS - Nate Davis made a good decision to leave the Ball State University football team a year early, NFL.com Senior Columnist Vic Carucci said. "He picked a good year to get noticed," Carucci said. Carucci said NFL teams have said this year's quarterback class for the NFL Draft is weak.


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MEN'S TENNIS: Ball State ready to host Big Ten team

Whenever a Big Ten team visits Muncie for an athletic event, it's bound to draw attention. The same holds true Saturday when Michigan State University comes to town to take on Ball State University's men's tennis team at noon. The Cardinals also play later that night against the Crusaders of Valparaiso University at 6 p.



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FOOTBALL: MAC quarterbacks Davis, Willy reminisce at NFL Combine

INDIANAPOLIS - Buffalo Bulls quarterback Drew Willy and Nate Davis reminisced about their football careers but not much was said about the Mid-American Conference Championship Game. Willy said he and Davis sat next to each other in the hospital getting their tests done for the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine.


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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: How the top 15 fared

Below is how the teams ranked in the top 15 coaches poll have fared this week. Ball State is listed at No. 16. Ball State swept Milwaukee School of Engineering on Friday and will play Carthage College on 8 p.m. Saturday in Kenosha, Wis. 1. Penn State (lost to Loyola; IPFW tonight) 2.


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SOFTBALL: Ball State finally gets chance to get on the field

Being inside for four months can give even the strongest of wills cabin fever. The Ball State University softball team gets to break from the confines of the Field and Sports Building this weekend as it starts its season in Athens, Ga., at the Georgia Softball Classic.



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MLK discussion addresses unexplored history

Discussions of corruption, war and government liability wrapped up the Ball State University Truth Movement's exhibit on the untold story of Martin Luther King Jr. in the Atrium Thursday. "MLK: The Untold Story - What You Were Never Taught in School" was held at 5:15 p.


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Downtown Muncie prepares for Muncie Gras

Sword swallowers, belly dancers, mechanical bull rides, karaoke, great food and a go-go cage. Scenes normally native to New Orleans will be found on Walnut Street Saturday as the city celebrates the eighth annual Muncie Gras in downtown Muncie. The event features more than 15 bands at four different locations and a French Quarter tent sporting male reviews, drag shows and dancers.


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Cardinal Impact looks ahead to election

Cardinal Impact, the Student Government Association slate that has been embroiled in controversy since Monday, named a new treasurer and campaign manager and is officially nominated for election. The slate chose junior photojournalism major Nick Turner to replace Cody Willis as candidate for treasurer after Willis resigned.


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BASEBALL: Cards lose season opener in extra innings

The Ball State University baseball team lost its season opener 4-3 to Furman University in 10 innings Friday. Furman senior Connor Lind reached on second baseman Nate Fields' error to start the bottom of the 10th and advanced to third before sophomore left fielder Reese Wade singled him home.


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Student group stands on own for economic policy change

Arguments about the economy broke out at Let's Stand's Tuesday evening meeting. The group formed, by senior Cody Willis, was put together to come up with a business plan to change economic policy. Willis said five students attended the meeting. Small arguments broke out because people were opening up their minds and sharing ideas, Willis said.




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