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FOOTBALL: A look at key games that led to Ball State's 5-7 finish this season
By David Polaski / December 1, 2014Here's a look at the key games that led to Ball State's 5-7 finish this season.
Here's a look at the key games that led to Ball State's 5-7 finish this season.
During the offseason last summer, there was a possibility that Dedrick Cromartie would redshirt. As a true freshman free safety for the Ball State football team that was buried on the depth chart, he wasn’t sure what his role would be.
For Ozzie Mann, sitting on the bench may have worked out in his favor. The redshirt sophomore on the Ball State football team spent five and a half games on the bench after losing the starting quarterback position to Jack Milas heading into the homecoming game against Western Michigan on Oct.
First quarter At the end of the first quarter, Ball State trails Bowling Green 21-7. Bowling Green Started its first drive off on its own 25-yard line.
When Jack Milas was lost due to a broken wrist against Eastern Michigan, at least the Ball State football team had an insurance policy.
In a season full of heartbreak, everything seemed to go Ball State’s way on Saturday. The Ball State football team defeated Eastern Michigan 45-30, giving the team its fourth win of the season.
Second Quarter At halftime, Ball State leads Eastern Michigan 28-3. Bronson Hill brought the ball past midfield, but the drive stalled and Ball State took over on its own 13 after a punt.
David Polaski and sports editor Anthony Lombardi talk about Ball State's last game of the year against Eastern Michigan on Nov. 22, 2014.
When Nick Miles entered the Ball State football program as a freshman, he said it looked different than it does now. Sticking out in particular is how much closer the players are to one another.
