Eastern Michigan Athletics
2005 Football Roster
Oct 11 (Sat)
1 p.m.
Roster
Gemayel Cowser
- Position:
- TE
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Chicago, Ill.
- High School:
- Hales Franciscan
PERSONAL: Full Name: Gemayel Laurent Cowser...Son of Yvonne Thomas and the late, James Cowser...Born 8-27-83...Communication major...Mother, Yvonne, graduated from Chicago State University...EMU: Has earned three letters, in 2002, 2003, 2004, as an offensive and defensive lineman...Switched positions from offensive line to defensive line for the start of 2004 spring drills... Has played in 30 games, starting 11 times...2004: Played in 10 games and started twice, against Central Michigan (Nov. 6), and Kent State (Nov. 13)...Started at tight end in both starting roles after switching from offensive guard in the other eight games...Selected as one of the Offensive Players of the Week for the CMU game and also singled out for a Championship Performance in that contest...2003: Played offensive guard and saw action in eight games, starting three times, against East Tennessee State (Aug. 28), Western Illinois (Sept. 4) and Akron (Sept. 13)...2002: Earned his first varsity letter after playing in all 12 games and starting the final six at offensive right guard...2001: Did not play in any games and awarded a redshirt season...Practiced with the team all season and earned three Backup Eagle of the Week Awards for outstanding practice play in the weeks of the UCONN (Oct. 6), Buffalo (Oct. 27) and Toledo (Nov. 17) games...HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Hales Franciscan in Chicago where he was a top student-athlete...Was a member of the Honor Society for three years and was presented the Archbishop James P. Lyke, OFM African American Male Image Award...Also earned a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding and Dedicated Service from the Youth Ushers of Park Manor Christian Church...Senior Year: Named to the Catholic Metropolitan Conference first-team and the All-Chicago Catholic League team...Awarded Most Outstanding Defensive End at the Ron Turner University of Illinois Football Camp...Junior Year: Lettered in football and track and was captain of both squads...Sophomore Year: Earned starting roles in both football and track.... Freshman Year: Singled out as the Most Improved Football Player and earned certificates of excellence in both football and basketball.
