http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/Western Michigan University Broncos Blog written by Graham Couch of The Kalamazoo GazetteenWed, 08 Jul 2009 10:04:59 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noWestern Michigan University Broncos Blog written by Graham Couch of The Kalamazoo Gazettebroncosinsiderhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/j3y1RQukWSA/missed_this_former_wmu_tackle.htmlBroncos FootballGraham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogWed, 08 Jul 2009 10:04:59 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3188592 ]]>While working on updates on all the Gazette-area NFL players -- which, amazingly, totals 11, including former WMU players and prep stars -- I ran into a bit of bad news on James Blair (I thought our area had 12...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/07/missed_this_former_wmu_tackle.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/VsGxFEvsjCo/vote_on_downtown_arena_delayed.htmlBroncos Basketball47359961769Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogTue, 07 Jul 2009 22:10:56 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3182300 ]]>The idea of Western Michigan University men's basketball and hockey paying all of its home games in a new downtown arena is a hot topic among the Bronco faithful, with most fans seemingly against the idea for a number of...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/07/vote_on_downtown_arena_delayed.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/q6KPzB49HsA/gary_fund_dollars_pour_in_desp.htmlBasketball and football469999Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogThu, 02 Jul 2009 12:21:02 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3150593 ]]>FYI, the following release came into the Gazette today from WMU's athletic department. From what I can tell, this appears to be impressive fund-raising showing, considering so many folks are tightening their belts these days....http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/07/gary_fund_dollars_pour_in_desp.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/kKdV72D2Q44/talking_wmu_hoops_after_a_glim.htmlBroncos Basketball405776145014Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogTue, 30 Jun 2009 22:18:32 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3137419 ]]>It's dangerous to make sweeping statements after watching an hour or so of summer pickup games. But there were a couple interesting elements to Tuesday's late afternoon run at University Arena, where Western Michigan's 2009-10 squad is in its early...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/07/talking_wmu_hoops_after_a_glim.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/CsnUNbG3Am8/hard_not_to_like_wmus_mens_bas.htmlBroncos Basketball32257446618088719Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogMon, 29 Jun 2009 08:47:00 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3117420 ]]>Whether or not Western Michigan's men's basketball team is considerably better at finishing games this upcoming season is impossible to know in late June. At least the Broncos' schedule gives them a chance. Outside of a Dec. 13 date at...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/06/hard_not_to_like_wmus_mens_bas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/Vo0ehBXc8Y4/jamarko_simmons_it_appears_has.htmlBroncos Football42529107270Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogThu, 25 Jun 2009 00:59:43 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3094448 ]]>While Wednesday was Greg Jennings' day -- a $30-million contract will do that for you -- talking to folks in Green Bay was a good opportunity to check in on the other former great receiver from WMU up in Green...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/06/jamarko_simmons_it_appears_has.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/l7PAJ2aGU3A/greg_jennings_packers_agree_to.htmlBroncos Football260494252952132Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogWed, 24 Jun 2009 11:05:04 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3088084 ]]>ESPN just reported that former Bronco receiver Greg Jennings has agreed to a new contract with the Green Bay Packers. The deal, ESPN.com's John Clayton says, is worth between $27-$30 million, with $16 million of that guaranteed. Fellow WMU alum...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/06/greg_jennings_packers_agree_to.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/SUvFt2HA8l8/branden_ledbetter_selected_in.htmlBroncos Football18644619201362490Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogMon, 22 Jun 2009 15:29:52 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3071878 ]]>Former Western Michigan tight end Branden Ledbetter was chosen by San Francisco in last Thursday's United Football League draft. Hoping to act as a feeder league to the NFL, the UFL begins play with four teams this October, with Orlando,...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/06/branden_ledbetter_selected_in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/SVXcFQadezc/hawkins_to_rivalscom_facility.htmlBroncos Basketball112000286706Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogWed, 17 Jun 2009 07:11:53 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3030347 ]]>Dan Burgardt, the publisher of BroncoBlitz (WMU's wing of the Rivals network) has posted Part I of his interview with Bronco basketball coach Steve Hawkins. The next two parts are to follow this week. Solid stuff from Burgardt, mostly dealing...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/06/hawkins_to_rivalscom_facility.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/bamEeLrbOaE/fyi_wmu_basketball_camps_start.htmlBroncos BasketballGraham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogSun, 14 Jun 2009 22:10:52 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.3012138 ]]>A little public service reminder here, for those with children ages 8-14 who have not yet begun high school: The first of Western Michigan's men's basketball program's fundamental summer day camps begin this Tuesday. This link will give you more...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/06/fyi_wmu_basketball_camps_start.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/E3pyO0VqlKk/new_sort_of_mac_hoops_tourname.htmlBasketball and football2745786347887214009515543Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogThu, 11 Jun 2009 14:25:43 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.2989146 ]]>The Mid-American Conference office sent me this earlier this week. Sorry for not getting it out earlier. I've been tied up with the Red Wings. The league is going back to campus sites for the first round of its men's...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/06/new_sort_of_mac_hoops_tourname.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/ahtjCySwgf4/downtown_kalamazoo_arena_for_w.html9098144283088719Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogWed, 03 Jun 2009 00:16:22 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.2917360 ]]>Discussions about building an arena for sports, concerts and conventions in downtown Kalamazoo have picked up -- and with an interesting twist. The president of WMU's board of trustees, Ken Miller, said Tuesday night that the school would consider moving...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/06/downtown_kalamazoo_arena_for_w.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/EQ3iwHT8sXE/no_more_lowe_and_what_it_means.htmlBroncos Basketball111998238674Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogMon, 01 Jun 2009 02:41:04 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.2896417 ]]>LaMarcus Lowe's decision to leave WMU is an example of a young guy who might not see the bigger picture yet. But, who doesn't make a mistake or two at 20 years old? (Heck, I committed to three jobs out...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/06/no_more_lowe_and_what_it_means.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/e66a9ZSECxM/thoughts_on_possible_changes_t.htmlBroncos BasketballGraham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogFri, 22 May 2009 02:59:39 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.2828805 ]]>The Mid-American Conference has decided "there is no way that the men and women can both stay in Cleveland," so reports Western Michigan coach Steve Hawkins on his Facebook page (Bronco BBall). This is what Hawkins writes he was told...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/05/thoughts_on_possible_changes_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/GwArv3vwgBM/bad_break_for_spider.htmlBroncos Football430701107268Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogWed, 20 May 2009 02:31:35 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.2808952 ]]>I got word this week that former WMU receiver Schneider Julien broke his foot working out four days before his scheduled tryout with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League....http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/05/bad_break_for_spider.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/broncosinsider/~3/YAXy7KxSvaQ/articles_on_jamarko_simmons_lo.htmlBroncos Football186446176546107270187005Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette blogMon, 18 May 2009 01:56:23 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/broncosinsider//2171.2790759 ]]>I found a couple interesting recent pieces written about former Broncos that you may find worth your time on this fine Monday. First, Londen Fryar gets some press from the Boston Globe in a story about his father Irving's personal...http://blog.mlive.com/broncosinsider/2009/05/articles_on_jamarko_simmons_lo.htmlnonadult