East Michigan News

The Eastern Insider Podcast's latest episode features a mix of humor, sports analysis, and interviews with key figures from Eastern Michigan University. Hosts Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner opened the podcast with light-hearted banter about Steiner's limited movie knowledge, a topic that has amused fans since an EMU football game.

The conversation shifted to Eastern Michigan's recent football loss to Miami. Head Coach Chris Creighton highlighted the need for improved focus as they prepare for their homecoming game against Central Michigan. "It's been a while since we made it there, but I think we've got a real shot this year," said senior guard Micah Schnyders regarding the team's chances in the MAC Tournament.

Schnyders is also pursuing a career in sports broadcasting. He shared his aspirations during an interview on the podcast and was invited by Helmer to commentate at a women's basketball game.

In baseball news, Coach Robbie Britt discussed new technological advancements like TrackMan analytics at Oestrike Stadium. Britt emphasized player development and team culture as priorities. "This has been a great fall for us," he stated, looking forward to events like the alumni golf outing during Homecoming Weekend.

Coach Creighton reflected on EMU's recent football performance and previewed their upcoming rivalry game against Central Michigan. Despite setbacks against Miami, he praised his team's turnover ratio and special teams' performance while acknowledging areas needing improvement.

Creighton expressed excitement about former head coach Jim Harkema returning as honorary coach for Homecoming, underscoring EMU's rich football legacy.