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Season 8 - Episode 4: Operation Paint It Green as EMU Marks 97th Homecoming Game
Published on 9/15/2025
Published on 9/15/2025
Eastern Michigan University is celebrating its 97th Homecoming with Operation Paint It Green, bringing a full week of spirit-filled events to campus. Highlights include the retirement celebration for longtime track and field coach Sue Parks, the ribbon-cutting for the new track complex, a track alumni tailgate, and the all-sports reunion before Saturday's 3:30 p.m. football game at Rynearson Stadium. Fans can also enjoy fall sports action, exclusive EMU merchandise at games, and opportunities throughout the week to join in on the Homecoming tradition.
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The Eastern Insider Podcast Powered by DTE shifted past its light opening banter and focused on two interviews that framed the episode. Junior swimmer Lucy Noble detailed her path from Florida to Eastern Michigan, her work behind the camera, her years as a lifeguard, and her approach as a team captain. She also discussed the adjustment to Michigan seasons and the bonds that define the roster. The show then turned to head football coach Chris Creighton, who spoke about reaching 200 career wins and the people who shaped his three-decade journey. He pointed to former players, colleagues, and mentors who reconnected during the week, and he reviewed the defensive surge, special teams execution, and road performance that carried Eastern Michigan to the milestone victory.
Published on 11/17/2025
The Eastern Insider Podcast powered by DTE put the spotlight on two standout voices from Eastern Michigan athletics. Head football coach Chris Creighton broke down the Eagles' 27-21 victory over Bowling Green, crediting improved physical play and a renewed focus on fundamentals during the bye week for the team's strong finish. He praised his players' discipline and resilience, pointing to key moments like Ronn Hardin's game-clinching sack and Noah Kim's second-half turnaround. Later, senior swimmer and team captain Ali Kudo shared her journey balancing neuroscience studies with the demands of Division I competition. She reflected on leading through injury, finding motivation in her teammates, and how communication and empathy define her approach to leadership.
Published on 11/10/2025
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