Sports

Review: Space Jam is a two hour advertisement

Space Jam failed at capturing the original magic and instead relied on advertisements and bad humor. 

Stan Heath Returns to EMU

EMU and Gen. G announce the arrival of several new esport programs for students

EMU introduces esports programs that include Summer Showdown tournament, summer camps, gaming career speakers series, and the revival of the Eagles Gaming Club. 

The Factory Report: NFL-NBA Mashup

Luke and Caleb debate the Falcons, the Titans, and Aaron Rodgers in this week’s Factory Report episode. 

Following a cancelled season due to COVID-19, EMU Baseball plays all 51 scheduled games this year

Nearly 15 months after their previous season was cut short due the pandemic, the EMU baseball team ended their first season back with the most games won in three years.

Opinion: Grading each of the Lions’ 2021 NFL Draft selections

Did the Lions screw up another draft? Read below to find out!

EMU cheer wins program’s first national championship

On April 9, Eastern Michigan University's cheer team became national champions. They won the National Cheerleaders Association Intermediate Small Coed Division IA for the first time in program history. 

The Factory Report: NFL Draft 2021 feat. Hayden Vassar & Nate Schmidt

Luke and Caleb discuss the top quarterbacks, offensive and defensive players, and sleepers to watch during the 2021 NFL Draft with some special guests.

The Factory Report: Brand new basketball coach, same old baseball team

Luke and Caleb review the new EMU Men’s Basketball Coach’s history and analyze why EMU’s Men’s Baseball team is having such a rough season. Listen here or on your favorite podcast app. 

The Factory Report: Overrated and underrated NFL contracts feat. Nate Schmidt

Sports columnist Nate Schmidt shares his thoughts on NFL free agent contracts. Listen to The Factory Report here or on your favorite podcast app. 

The Assembly Line: Without a clear-cut #1 this year’s class of running backs could offer some hidden gems on days two and three

 As the latest part of my series highlighting the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft, I’ll be taking a closer, in-depth look at this year’s crop running backs. I will dig into each prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and other points of intrigue I’ve come across during my own scouting. I will also cover which teams I believe offer the prospect the best fit, the range where they could be drafted and a matching pro comparison based on their individual talents and attributes. 

Final Four analysis: Michigan basketball hangover

Luke and Caleb mourn U-M's disappointing match against UCLA and analyze what the future could hold for the team. Listen to the The Factory Report here or on your favorite podcast app.

The Factory Report: EMU Gymnastics MAC Champions feat. Ashlee Buhler

Gymnastics commentator Ashlee Buhler shares how she got her gig with ESPN, and who to pay attention to as the team moves on to regionals. 

The Factory Report: March Madness 2021

Definitely listen to this week’s episode if you’re filling out a last-minute bracket! Listen as Caleb runs through his March Madness picks. 

Eagles Fall to Bowling Green in Mac Tournament

Eagles come up short in the MAC Tournament against the Bowling Green Falcons.

Breaking: Men’s Basketball Coach Rob Murphy Will Join Piston’s New G League Team

EMU Men’s Basketball Coach Rob Murphy has announced that he will be leaving the program to serve as general manager for the Detroit Pistons G League team.

The Factory Report: NFL Offseason Splash

The NFL is paring down their rosters and letting some surprising names walk because of it. Listen here or one your favorite podcast app to hear Luke and Caleb discuss NFL free-agency.

After #1, it’s anybody's race for this batch of signal-callers

  As the first part of my new series highlighting the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft, I’ll be taking a closer, in-depth look into each of this year’s QB prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and other points of intrigue I’ve come across during my own scouting. I will also cover which teams I believe offer the prospect the best fit, the range where they could be drafted and a matching pro comparison based on their individual talents and attributes.

Covid Complications: Life in Athletics

Life in EMU Athletics has shifted under lockdown. Read to hear stories from ESPN’s Ryan Wooley, Ashlee Buhler and more.

The Factory Report: 2021 NFL Mock Draft with Nate Schmidt

Luke and Caleb invite Nate Schmidt, one of the Echo’s sports reporters, to debate their first 10 picks of the 2021 NFL Draft.