East Michigan News

In the latest episode of the Eastern Insider podcast, hosts Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner engaged in a discussion about various sports topics. They began with a debate on whether the Super Bowl should be moved to Saturday, with Helmer suggesting it would allow fans to celebrate without worrying about Monday morning commitments.

The conversation then shifted to college football scheduling issues. The hosts criticized the NCAA for holding national championship games on Monday nights and discussed how these games overlap with NFL playoff schedules. They also touched upon the evolution of on-screen graphics during broadcasts, noting that older games without score bugs now seem confusing.

The Philadelphia Eagles' defensive performance was praised by the hosts, who highlighted players from smaller schools contributing significantly. Maxx Crosby was mentioned as an example of a small-school player excelling in professional football.

Chris Wiesehan was introduced as Eastern Michigan University's new offensive line coach. With experience from Temple University and connections to EMU Head Coach Chris Creighton dating back to the late '90s, Wiesehan is expected to enhance EMU's offensive strategy. He emphasized recruiting athletic linemen and his adaptable coaching style.

Baseball discussions included a preview of EMU's season opener against Pitt in Port Charlotte. The show concluded with previews of important MAC basketball matchups for both men's and women's teams against Ball State and Toledo.

Chris Wiesehan joined Tom Helmer on the podcast to discuss his coaching journey and vision for EMU's offensive line. He shared insights into his recruiting philosophy, focusing on athleticism over size, and highlighted his diverse coaching background.

Logan Hugo, entering his final season with Eastern Michigan baseball, reflected on his leadership role within the team during an interview with Greg Steiner. Hugo discussed offseason adjustments and using analytics tools like TrackMan technology to improve his performance at the plate. He expressed aspirations for playing professionally while emphasizing resilience as key to achieving team goals this season.