Eastern Michigan Athletics
Looking Back at the 2023 #MACtion Football Media Day
7/20/2023 4:32:00 PM | Football
The annual event was held inside the historic Fox Theatre in downtown Detroit
DETROIT, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Mid-American Conference played host to its 2023 Football Media Day Thursday, July 20, inside the historic Fox Theatre in downtown Detroit, Mich., officially kicking off the 2023 season. The event, which comes six weeks ahead of the start of play on the field, was conducted two blocks from Ford Field, which will once again play host to the MAC Football Championship Game, Dec. 2.
Eastern Head Coach Chris Creighton, senior running back Samson Evans (Crystal Lake, Ill./Prairie Ridge/Iowa), and senior linebacker Chase Kline (Chardon, Ohio/Chardon/Michigan State) were on hand throughout the day, meeting with members of the media. ESPN+ carried coverage of the event live from the stage, opening at 11 a.m. with MAC Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher's State of the Conference address.
Click on the links below to see the sights, hear from Coach Creighton and the Eagles, and read up on all the news of the day:
Full Recap
To view the full highlights of the event, click the following link: 2023 MAC Football Media Day Highlights
ESPN+ Broadcast
Creighton and Evans both sat down with ESPN to talk about the 2023 season. Click the following link to watch the broadcast: ESPN+ Broadcast (FULL) | EMU on ESPN+
Behind the Scenes
To view photos from the event, click the following link: 2023 MAC Football Day in Pictures
Video Interviews
Tom Helmer, the Voice of the Eagles, was on hand and sat down with Creighton, Evans, Kline, graduate offensive lineman Brian Dooley (Bowling Green, Ohio/Toledo St. John's Jesuit), and Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee to preview the upcoming season. Click on a name below to view each interview:, and
» Creighton
» Evans
» Kline
» Dooley
» Wetherbee
News of the Day
» St. John's Jesuit Graduate Dooley Fully Committed for Final Season at Eastern Michigan (Toledo Blade - subscription needed)
» 'We're finally getting respect': Eastern Michigan football out to clear more benchmarks (The Detroit News)
» Eastern Voted to Finish Second in MAC West Division Coaches Poll
» Evans, Jackson Named to East-West #ShrineBowl1000
Season Tickets
Season ticket packages are available for the 2023 season and can be purchased by visiting EMUEagles.com/Tickets, by calling 734.487.3669, or by visiting the EMU Ticket Office. This year's season ticket packages include:
» Ultimate Fan Season Tickets: $150 (Includes wide chair back with armrests on the 50 yard line along with VIP season parking).
» Chairback Season Tickets: $120 (Includes chairback in Reserved Sections 104-109).
» Reserved Season Tickets: $108 (Available in Reserved Sections 104-109).
» General Admission Season Tickets: $84 (Available In Sections 110-114 and all Visiting Side).
» General Admission Value Pack: $240 (Min. 4).
» General Admission Alumni Season Value Pack: $220 (Min. 4)
» E-Club Season Tickets: Start at $200. Available for former EMU Student-Athletes and provides Season Tickets for all home Football, Men's Basketball, and Women's Basketball games.
» Pride of the Peninsula Package: $150 (Includes $30 support to the EMU Marching Band). Available for EMU Marching Band Alumni, parents, family, and friends, and provides Season Tickets for all home Football games.
Follow Us
The Eastern Michigan football team can be followed on several social media platforms, including Twitter (@EMUFB) and Instagram (@EMUFB). Use hashtags #EMUEagles, #ETOUGH, and #TheStandard to follow the conversations as well.
Eastern Head Coach Chris Creighton, senior running back Samson Evans (Crystal Lake, Ill./Prairie Ridge/Iowa), and senior linebacker Chase Kline (Chardon, Ohio/Chardon/Michigan State) were on hand throughout the day, meeting with members of the media. ESPN+ carried coverage of the event live from the stage, opening at 11 a.m. with MAC Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher's State of the Conference address.
Click on the links below to see the sights, hear from Coach Creighton and the Eagles, and read up on all the news of the day:
Full Recap
To view the full highlights of the event, click the following link: 2023 MAC Football Media Day Highlights
ESPN+ Broadcast
Creighton and Evans both sat down with ESPN to talk about the 2023 season. Click the following link to watch the broadcast: ESPN+ Broadcast (FULL) | EMU on ESPN+
Behind the Scenes
To view photos from the event, click the following link: 2023 MAC Football Day in Pictures
Video Interviews
Tom Helmer, the Voice of the Eagles, was on hand and sat down with Creighton, Evans, Kline, graduate offensive lineman Brian Dooley (Bowling Green, Ohio/Toledo St. John's Jesuit), and Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee to preview the upcoming season. Click on a name below to view each interview:, and
» Creighton
» Evans
» Kline
» Dooley
» Wetherbee
News of the Day
» St. John's Jesuit Graduate Dooley Fully Committed for Final Season at Eastern Michigan (Toledo Blade - subscription needed)
» 'We're finally getting respect': Eastern Michigan football out to clear more benchmarks (The Detroit News)
» Eastern Voted to Finish Second in MAC West Division Coaches Poll
» Evans, Jackson Named to East-West #ShrineBowl1000
Season Tickets
Season ticket packages are available for the 2023 season and can be purchased by visiting EMUEagles.com/Tickets, by calling 734.487.3669, or by visiting the EMU Ticket Office. This year's season ticket packages include:
» Ultimate Fan Season Tickets: $150 (Includes wide chair back with armrests on the 50 yard line along with VIP season parking).
» Chairback Season Tickets: $120 (Includes chairback in Reserved Sections 104-109).
» Reserved Season Tickets: $108 (Available in Reserved Sections 104-109).
» General Admission Season Tickets: $84 (Available In Sections 110-114 and all Visiting Side).
» General Admission Value Pack: $240 (Min. 4).
» General Admission Alumni Season Value Pack: $220 (Min. 4)
» E-Club Season Tickets: Start at $200. Available for former EMU Student-Athletes and provides Season Tickets for all home Football, Men's Basketball, and Women's Basketball games.
» Pride of the Peninsula Package: $150 (Includes $30 support to the EMU Marching Band). Available for EMU Marching Band Alumni, parents, family, and friends, and provides Season Tickets for all home Football games.
Follow Us
The Eastern Michigan football team can be followed on several social media platforms, including Twitter (@EMUFB) and Instagram (@EMUFB). Use hashtags #EMUEagles, #ETOUGH, and #TheStandard to follow the conversations as well.
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