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Season 7 - Episode 26: April Fools, Transfer Portal Chaos, and Defense on the Girdiron
Published on 3/31/2025
Published on 3/31/2025
This episode of Eastern Insider puts a spotlight on Eastern Michigan Women's Basketball and the challenges of the ever-changing transfer portal, as head coach Sahar Nusseibeh shares her approach to rebuilding a roster with just three returning players. She details the importance of recruiting the right character, not just talent, while navigating a system that's been dubbed the "Wild West." On the football side, defensive coordinator Ben Needham provides a spring ball update, emphasizing player development, competition, and a focus on increasing takeaways. With new faces stepping into key roles, the Eagles are laying the foundation for a strong 2025 season.
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Coach Chris Creighton delivers a clear message to the football team during the bye. Fix mistakes. Improve every day. Earn success through effort and discipline as the team enters the final stretch. He discusses communication with players, the tone of recent practices, and the importance of home-field pride as Bowling Green arrives for Military Appreciation Day. The show also features Standard Printing president Steve Dobrovich. He describes more than three decades of partnership with the university and why continued support matters for athletes, staff, and the campus community. His comments highlight pride in Ypsilanti business history and the connection between local investment and Eastern's progress. The episode sets a focused approach for the month ahead across EMU sports.
Published on 11/3/2025
The latest Eastern Insider Podcast Powered by DTE delivered equal parts fun and insight as hosts Greg Steiner and Elena Davis opened the Halloween-themed episode with lighthearted banter before diving into Eastern Michigan's busy athletic slate. The duo reflected on football's narrow loss to Ohio and the team's need to recharge before facing Bowling Green, while spotlighting soccer's crucial 3-2 win over Northern Illinois and volleyball's reverse sweep of Buffalo to stay in MAC contention. With basketball season tipping off, men's head coach Stan Heath outlined his program's new "PITT" identity built on pace, intensity, toughness, and togetherness, while women's head coach Sahar Nusseibeh emphasized leadership, international talent, and a "road warrior" mindset entering year two.
Published on 10/27/2025
The latest episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast Powered by DTE showcased a week of determination and progress across Eastern Michigan athletics. Hosts Greg Steiner and Elena Davis opened with updates on EMU soccer's key win over Akron that kept the Eagles in MAC Tournament contention and volleyball's upcoming series against Buffalo. The spotlight centered on senior setter and captain Ashlynn Belcher, who shared her story of transferring from Old Dominion and immediately earning her teammates' respect as a leader. Belcher reflected on her growth, her father's influence as a former Major League pitcher, and her appreciation for the team she calls her favorite of her career. The show also previewed EMU football's return to Rynearson Stadium for a pivotal matchup against defending MAC champion Ohio, part of a packed Made in the Mitten and Band Day celebration expected to draw more than 1,100 band members to campus.
Published on 10/20/2025
The Eastern Insider Podcast Powered by DTE turned its focus to defense and tradition in Episode 8, as hosts Greg Steiner and Elena Davis recapped EMU's hard-fought win over Northern Illinois and previewed the road trip to Miami. Head Coach Chris Creighton praised the Eagles' progress, pointing to improved tackling and execution as keys to sustaining success in conference play. The show also honored two legends entering the E-Club Hall of Fame, men's basketball great John Bowler and women's standout Nikki Knapp, whose careers embodied the competitive spirit that defines Eastern Michigan. With added updates across fall sports, the episode balanced on-field insight with a celebration of athletic legacy in Ypsilanti.
Published on 10/13/2025