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Tonight: Beautiful clear night ahead with a low near 46 degrees. Calm winds from the SSW won't create a wind chill, but you'll still want a jacket if you're heading out!
The first thing out of Ball State football head coach Mike Neu’s mouth was that he loved his players. He did not start with the 62-7 loss to James Madison. He did not start by going into mistakes. The head coach did not start with anything regarding football, but instead regarding the people in the room – the athletes, the coaches, the humans. “I'm going to pour my guts out for those guys no matter what,” Neu said. “...I love those guys. They put too much pressure on themselves. They can only do their part. So sometimes they want to take all the heat for somebody else. Let me take the heat. That's my job, to fall on the sword.”Neu’s words hold weight and redshirt junior linebacker Jackson Wiegold said Neu is the heartbeat of the Cardinals. “It means a lot,” Wiegold said about Neu outwardly caring for his players. “The relationship that all the players have with coach Neu is solid. He actually cares about not only you as a player but you as an individual.”Neu said he could feel his players start to press James Madison. Pressing to make a play, but pressing puts the Cardinals out of position. “When you play the game with that type of mindset, or you play the game with that type of mentality, it's tough [because] then things start to slide,” Neu said. “Things start to compound, and that's really what happened to us.”Neu said the Cardinals have to take each play once at a time and continue to play as hard as they can for four complete quarters to ensure they are not out of position. Wiegold said there are moments on tape where it is easy to see one or two players not giving 100% effort which can lead to big plays. He even admittedly said he is part of the issue as well. “Complete team buy-in to doing your job has to be at an all-time high [this week],” Wiegold said. “...The emphasis is doing your job with the best effort you can every single play because we do not have to have these 11 play drives that result in scores.“We can get off the field in three or four downs, I am fully confident in that. We have the guys to do it.”Neu said the Sunday team meeting after the 63-7 loss proved the Cardinals are ready to move on while learning from the past. “Sometimes when you fall off a horse, you got to get back up and get back on that thing,” Neu said. “We're turning the page to MAC play now.”Tackling and positioning will be a focal point to clean up after James Madison, Neu said. “When adversity happens, you can't let that affect how you attack the next play,” Neu said. “That's really what it comes down to at the end of the day.“You got to have a short-term memory. You have to move on to the next play, and it really comes down to that it's the littlest of things that are getting us.” Neu said he wants to show the 115 players what they are capable of when executing at a high level. He said he plans to show a successful play, and then show the same play call where the execution failed. “You can have 10 guys that are awesome and one guy not quite where it needs to be, and something big happens,” Neu said. Alongside working on execution, Neu said part of his job is to ensure confidence is high heading into the weekend. Wiegold said practice needs to be cleaner for the Cardinal defense to turn its communication struggles around. He said every practice cannot be taken lightly with extra emphasis on the details.The offense against James Madison scored on their second drive but failed to put up any other points. One new face to the Cardinals' offense is redshirt sophomore wide receiver Cam Pickett. While the wide receiver room is missing two starters, Pickett and others have stepped up to fill gaps and continue to make plays. Pickett said the depth at wide receiver goes from top to bottom and everyone is capable of making plays. Pickett did not see the field his freshman year and was out his sophomore season with an injury. Now, having worked his way back, Pickett is a key starter for the Ball State offense. “I know what I know what I'm capable of. I didn't let setbacks mess with my mental [health] and I just really stayed the course,” Pickett said. Pickett echoed Wiegold and Neu by saying confidence building starts with practice. “We have to go make plays and not let the ball touch the ground,” Pickett said. “[We have to] remember it is all about us at the end of the day, it’s not about anyone else. We know what we can do.”Redshirt junior wide receiver Ty Robinson, who has been out since week one, is trending upward and is expected to practice this week. Neu said he does not want to get ahead of himself by saying he will play, but he is expected to be close to ready come Saturday. Sophomore kicker Jackson Courville, redshirt junior running back Vaughn Pemberton and redshirt junior linebacker Joey Stemler will be evaluated and Neu said he will see how the work week goes for the three after missing last week. Neu said he does not anticipate junior wide receiver Justin Bowick to be back on the practice field for the Cardinals. The defense will have to be ready for the Western Michigan run game, Neu said. The Broncos have 712 rushing yards on the season and 372 of them came in their win over Bethune-Cookman.The Ball State defense has let up 876 net rushing yards in their first four games and will be a major factor in the outcome against Western Michigan. The Cardinals are coming off a family weekend at James Madison. Just a week later, Ball State will host a family weekend of their own. “We need the community here for Ball State football to have a chance to be successful,” Neu said. “If we can put a good product and get the community excited about what we're doing, and the stands can be full, that's a great atmosphere.“So I'm not going to stop busting my tail to try to be able to get that done.”Neu said he had had his back against a wall before. This season is no different since the Cardinals sit 1-3 after four games. “I’m a fighter. I am always going to be a fighter,” Neu said. “That's what I'm going to continue to bring and give to our guys. All I can ask for those guys is the same thing in return.”Through four games, Neu said the Cardinals have the ability to turn it into a positive through play in the upcoming weeks. “The story's not over yet. The story's not written,” Neu said. “The season's not over, really, just getting into the meat of it right now with MAC play. So we got to respond.”Contact Elijah Poe via email at elijah.poe@bsu.edu or on X @ElijahPoe4.
MUNCIE, Ind — Ball State participated in the Fall Cardinal Invite this weekend. This two-day event, which took place from September 28th to September 29th, featured Butler, Xavier, and Bellarmine.
Mason and Ian goes over the latest Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion, Scarlet & Violet: Stellar Crown.Checkpoint is Byte's video news series, reporting on recent events in the world of entertainment, tech, and pop culture. Whether it's video games, film, television, or music, we've got you covered!Anchors: Ian Case & Mason MundyExecutive Producer: Ashton WeirScript: Mason MundyVideo Editing: Mason MundyAudio Editing: Mason MundyIntro Graphics: Ryan MinterGraphics: Ryan MinterThumbnail: Mason MundyOriginal Thumbnail Images From: Creatures Inc. Music: Jack McGinnisSources:
Mason and Ian goes over the reveal of the PlayStation 5 Pro and how underwhelming the console sounds.Checkpoint is Byte's video news series, reporting on recent events in the world of entertainment, tech, and pop culture. Whether it's video games, film, television, or music, we've got you covered!Anchors: Ian Case & Mason MundyExecutive Producer: Ashton WeirScript: Ian CaseVideo Editing: Ian CaseAudio Editing: Ian CaseIntro Graphics: Ryan MinterGraphics: Ryan MinterThumbnail: Mason MundyOriginal Thumbnail Images From: SonyMusic: Jack McGinnisSources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HaRMiTfvks&t=0s
MUNCIE, Ind — Young students from various backgrounds, ethnicities, and places around the world gather for this week's language night. While some students already know the language, other students and teachers come to learn and appreciate what is being taught.
Ball State redshirt freshman Kadin Semonza’s college football experience started quickly. Going from Huntington Beach, California, to Muncie, Indiana, in the dead of winter as a 19-year-old — and then starting against the No. 1 team in the country last season in his first collegiate start — Semonza had to adapt at a rapid pace.“I felt a lot of pressure,” Semonza said. “I put a lot of hard work and preparation into the product you see on Saturdays.” The Cardinals’ starting quarterback is said to be one of the biggest leaders on the team, one of the hardest-working players, as well as considered “the gut” by multiple people in the program. If you ask his parents Matt and Jaclyn Semonza, they’re not surprised. “We always tried to surround him with a great atmosphere and great people,” Matt said. “That foundation of people around him showed him the right way and what he needs to do to be the best teammate.” ‘I always thought I'd be in this position’Growing up, Kadin’s love of sports came naturally as the Semonza family enjoyed watching them. He played baseball, basketball and football growing up, but his time on the gridiron helped the future Cardinal realize football was more than a game. Soon after, his dream of playing college football began.“I always had a dream of playing in the NFL, and this is one step along the way,” Kadin said. “… I always thought I'd be in this position.” When he started playing football, he played every position but quarterback. Around the time he turned 12 years old, his youth team needed a quarterback and he stepped into his current position. In high school, he received the opportunity to become the starting quarterback at Mission Viejo High School during his sophomore year. After that, he kept the job, leading the Diablos to a 33-6 record and throwing for 6,709 yards, 77 touchdown passes and only 13 interceptions in his tenure. “Kadin’s one of those guys that you look at and say, ‘He's got it,’’’ former Cardinal football player Clayton Coll said. “The ball comes off his hand differently. The spiral, the release, it just comes off different, and you recognize that early on.” While he worked immensely to get better, Kadin credited the environment in which he played. To him, California high school football is on a different level than any other state. “[It’s the] best there ever is,” Kadin said. “A lot of people disagree with that. They say Florida or Texas or all that kind of stuff, but I truly do believe that California high school football is the best you'll find.”
Tonight: Mostly clear skies and a low of 46 degrees with a slight north northeasterly wind at 5 mph.
Whether you’re a passionate fan of the Cardinals or you’re always supporting local sides like Muncie Central Boys, there are undoubtedly various resources you rely on throughout a typical season. In fact, sports fans everywhere are regularly turning to options like apps and podcasts that are dedicated to the sports they enthusiastically get behind.
MUNCIE, Ind. - Muncie Police Department and Ball State University Police Department have reported shots fired off of N Reserve St. and W University Ave.. A handgun and a black hoodie were found on University Ave according to the Muncie and Delaware County Public Safety Live Audio Feed. The suspect was reported running on foot.
According to an emergency alert message sent Tuesday night from the University Police Department (UPD) and the Muncie Police Department (MPD), "MPD and BSU Pd are investigating reports of shots fired in the area of Reserve and University avoid the area."
Tonight: A cold front that moved through Muncie earlier today will bring a large cooldown tonight. Lows will dip into the mid-40s with mild winds of 10 mph with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. Clouds will slowly move out during the night and lead to partly cloudy conditions.
Wapahani junior volleyball player Tatum Dudley was voted the Delaware County Athlete of the Week. In the Raiders’ 3-0 win over Alexandria, Dudley led the team with 10 kills.
Make a home fire escape plan and select an outside meeting place, practicing it at least twice annually.
Social gaming refers to video games that facilitate social interaction among players, blending entertainment with community engagement. Platforms like Facebook, Discord, and various mobile apps have embraced this trend, allowing players to connect with friends and strangers alike. Users range from younger gamers seeking social experiences to older adults looking for casual fun. This growing popularity can be attributed to the immersive nature of social games, which create engaging environments where players can interact, compete, and collaborate. The appeal lies in their ability to not only entertain but also build connections, making gaming a social activity. As social gaming evolves, it continues to attract a diverse audience, reinforcing its place in modern entertainment and highlighting the importance of interaction in gaming experiences.
MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State men's basketball will be debuting some new threads this year. The Cardinals showcase a new rotation of jerseys that will be worn for the 2024-2025 season. Head Coach Michael Michael Lewis with a quick mention to Coach Deion Sanders about the squad’s new look.
MUNCIE, Ind. — The Ball State Women’s Volleyball team kicked off their conference schedule over the weekend, playing host to the Bowling Green Falcons on Friday and Saturday.
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Ashton asks Ball State the Byte-ing Question, what was your song of the summer?Anchor: Ashton WeirVideo Editing: Mason MundyCamera-Person: Mason MundyDirector: Mason Mundy & Ashton WeirThumbnail: Mason MundyIntro Graphics: Ryan Minter & Mason MundyGraphics: Taylor Sheridan, Evan FischerMusic: Jack McGinnis
Muncie, Ind. — Across the United States, Alzheimer’s has a 28.9 mortality rate, with an estimated 6.7 million Americans over the age of 65 being diagnosed. While this statistic seems jarring it actually shows how much the efforts nonprofits such as the Alzheimer’s Association are going to help those diagnosed. With help, the mortality rate of Alzheimer’s has gone down by at least 7% since 2021.
