Aside from leading Ball State on the hardwood, Anthony Newell found the time to become his family's first college grad
by Ryan Wood
Anthony Newell heard his named announced in Worthen Arena and rose to his feet as applause from the crowd blanketed him in approval.
It's a scene Newell has become accustomed to during his past four years with Ball State's men's basketball team, but this occasion was significantly different.
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Packard attempts to continue program's family atmosphere
by Bob Culp
For almost 18 years Kelly Packard, Ball State's recently hired women's basketball coach, has lived in the balance of two families.
In one, her role has been that of a wife to her husband Rich Packard and a mother to her sons, Derek Packard, 13, and Evan Packard, 9.
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Team attempts get regroup after bitter ending to last season
by Kyle Shaner
Although the Ball State soccer team has won the past two Mid-American Conference regular-season championships, it's still looking for its first appearance in the NCAA tournament.
Entering this season under first-year coach Michael Lovett, taking the next step and making the NCAA tournament is one of the Cardinals' main goals.
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Players use summer vacation to prepare for upcoming year
by Jason Marer
Even though Ball State's men's golf team is not required to participate in tournaments over summer vacation, Cardinals teammates were working hard to prepare for the fall season.
After a disappointing spring season, head coach Mike Fleck said he expects a more experienced lineup to help his team rebound and have a successful 2008-09 season.
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Opposing coaches share their opinions on whether Nate Davis or Dan LeFevour is more likely to become the next great MAC quarterback
by Ryan Wood
Judging from the reaction Nate Davis and Dan LeFevour received at the Mid-American Conference Media Day, there's little doubt the quarterback duo has separated themselves from other quality players in the league.
Throughout the 90-minute time slot designated for coaches and players in the West Division to speak with newspaper reporters, the two MAC quarterbacks continuously answered questions regarding a bevy of issues.
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Ball State ranked second in majority of preseason polls
by Ryan Wood
After cruising to victories in the past two Mid-American Conference championship games, those within Central Michigan's football program aren't accustomed to tough competition from league opponents.
A third parade lap in 2008 might be more difficult for the Chippewas, however.
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by Ryan Wood
As reporters flocked to Nate Davis at the Mid-American Conference's Media Day, Ball State punter Chris Miller waited patiently to be approached.
The fact Miller is an All-American punter didn't seem to earn him many points with media members. Similar to game situations, those in attendance preferred to see the Cardinals' quarterback instead of their punter.
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Big Ten foes Indiana, Michigan headline difficult schedule
by Teddy Cahill
Annette Payne is sure there are a few things she can count on from her team.
"We always have a team that believes in working hard, believes in showing up ready to play and take on challenges," Payne said.
Those challenges will start early for the Cardinals, who will open their season with four games on the road before returning home to play Big Ten-power Michigan.
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Boos hopes mixture of new talent, six vets brings success
by Levin T. Black
A new season brings a fresh start and an opportunity for Ball State's women's volleyball team to move toward improvement.
Last season was one for the record books but not for the reasons coach Dave Boos might have preferred. The Cardinals finished 5-25, setting the program's loss record and lowest win total.
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2008 Woodie Awards
