For the first time in program history, Ball State fired a head coach midseason. In what was called in a release “a change in football leadership,” Mike Neu was fired, ending his nine-year term as the Cardinals’ head football coach. According to Mike Neu’s contract, Ball State owes a $550,000 buyout, and according to the Star Press, he gets the full amount even if he lands another coaching job elsewhere.
Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell told the media Saturday, just hours after the announcement of the firing, “Our world is a little bit complicated right now, in terms of all the moving parts associated with recruiting and the portal, the changes within the NCAA landscape,” Mitchell, quoted in the Star Press. “Once we got out of contention for bowl eligibility, taking into account the record and trying to chart a path forward, the opportunity to have extra weeks to assist with the search was helpful.” Mitchell also announced that offensive line coach Colin Johnson will serve as interim head coach for Ball State’s two remaining contests this season.
Last week in their regular Board meeting, the Muncie Community Schools underscored their commitment to enhancing early literacy among students, outlining a series of initiatives aimed at raising reading proficiency. Kelly Agnew, an IU Armstrong Teacher Educator Award recipient, addressed the board and shared data illustrating the need for action…
Looking to the future, Agnew shared an ambitious goal for the district…
New Reporter Kaleb Wildman filed that report.
31-17 win to end the season on Senior Day at Anderson University – their second win of this season.
It happened again Friday: part of Ball State’s campus lost power because of a squirrel. Greg Fallon, Associate Vice President of University Communications and Digital Strategy told the Daily News that “It’s believed a squirrel touched electrical connectors at an electrical substation and brought down a transformer…” It also happened November 3rd – twice that day.
The Ball State men’s basketball team lost to Indiana State on Saturday afternoon at Worthen Arena, and head coach Michael Lewis took the blame…
From the post game show on WMUN from Learfield. Home again with Detroit Mercy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Social media reports of a serious accident on Madison street in Muncie Saturday, during what was called a car Cruise In event to help Toys for Tots. We’ve reached out to MPD for details and will report back.
Taylor University football won on Senior Day to secure sole-possession of second place in the MSFA Mideast League. 2-9 last season, they finish at 9-2 one year later – second time ever for 9 wins.
