Eastern Michigan Athletics
Season 7 - Episode 5: Hall of Fame Highlights and Momentum Heading into MAC Play
Published on 9/23/2024
Published on 9/23/2024
In Episode 5 of the Eastern Insider Podcast, hosts Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner reflect on Eastern Michigan's 36-0 shutout of St. Francis, emphasizing the significance of key plays like David Carter Jr.'s 99-yard fumble return and a blocked punt for a touchdown. They preview the upcoming MAC opener against Kent State, stressing the importance of a strong start in conference play. The episode also highlights EMU's Hall of Fame induction, with an emotional interview featuring Sweet 16 basketball star Kory Hallas. As always, the podcast combines insightful analysis, humor, and a deep connection to EMU athletics.
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Head Coach Chris Creighton sits down with Greg Steiner to recap the homecoming loss to Toledo and look ahead to the road game at Ohio, airing on ESPNU at 4 p.m. Creighton acknowledges the Toledo game was 'awful' despite a strong homecoming atmosphere, pointing to six sacks allowed and an inability to respond to adversity as the key offensive failures. On the positive side, he highlights the defense's second-half turnaround and punter Daniel Hall's continued development, then previews Ohio as a disciplined, run-first program whose starting quarterback makes them go.
Published on 10/23/2026
Greg Steiner interviews EMU Women's Basketball Head Coach Sahar Nusseibeh in a wide-ranging season preview for the 2026-27 campaign. Nusseibeh discusses roster continuity, replacing departed star Sisi Eleko and point guard Ainhoa Cea, the development of MAC Freshman of the Year Peyton Hill, key newcomers including transfer Zoe Guice and post player Ni'Rah Clark, a challenging non-conference schedule, and the program's identity on and off the court.
Published on 10/19/2026
Head Coach Chris Creighton sits down with Greg Steiner to break down the close MAC win over Akron and look ahead to Homecoming against Toledo. Key takeaways include praise for in-game defensive adjustments, a breakout performance from receiver Joshua Long, a punt block that proved critical, and Rudy Kessinger's game-winning field goal. Creighton also previews a Toledo program he calls 'really good' and speaks to the excitement of welcoming back the 2016 Bahamas Bowl team for the reunion.
Published on 10/15/2026
New EMU men's basketball head coach Billy Donlon speaks with Greg Steiner in a wide-ranging preview interview covering his transition to Ypsilanti, his program-building philosophy, roster evaluation, and the upcoming schedule. Donlon emphasizes toughness, selflessness, and love of the game as program pillars, highlights several players showing early promise, and sets a goal of selling out the George Gervin GameAbove Center for the first time in men's basketball.
Published on 10/9/2026