Opinion: A local perspective on Native American mascotization
The last several weeks have seen countless discussions on the appropriateness of the Washington Redskins’ name and logo; after a thorough review, the team finally decided to change them.
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The last several weeks have seen countless discussions on the appropriateness of the Washington Redskins’ name and logo; after a thorough review, the team finally decided to change them.
Luke discusses the implications of the Big Ten's decision to go conference-play only, and whether the Chiefs made the right move with Patrick Mahomes' new contract
Luke and Caleb predict each round of the 2020 NBA playoff bracket. Listen to the full podcast episode above, or read some of the highlights down below! Let us know what you thought of our picks on Twitter @LukeGremban, @CalebBurlingame, and @TheEasternEcho.
Excitement continues to build as NBA teams gear up for the playoffs that will take place at Walt Disney World Resort at the end of the month. A recent ESPN article revealed what some of the players are saying about the season restart.
Over the course of the past few seasons, the Washington Redskins have faced scrutiny over the mascot of their team. So much so, in fact, that their stadium sponsor, FedEx, has asked them to change their mascot, and Nike has removed all Redskins gear from their website.
Emoni Bates, the best player in the 2022 class, announced Monday, June 29, that he would be committing to Michigan State.
There is no lack of passion among sports fans. They know who they love, and they know who they hate. Luke reviews Bleacher Report's rankings of the top 50 most hated sports teams.
The NBA recently announced plans for the upcoming season. Teams will compete for the 2019-2020 championship in a campus environment at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. The following 22 teams total will be brought in:
University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh believes the team is, "About as close as you can possibly be," to making it to a national championship, but Luke is more than skeptical.
While the Covid-19 crisis has left a gaping hole in the sports world, with the NBA suspending their season indefinitely and all other sports following suit, Americans have shifted their sights to the sports content on TV.
Luke and Caleb predict the results of each game on the Lion's schedule. Are we looking at another bleak season, or is there some hope for the home team? Listen to the episode above, or read the highlights below:
CBS's Senior Sports Writer Pete Prisco recently revealed his NFL preseason power rankings. Luke and Caleb review the hits and misses on the list.
Luke, a Michael Jordan fan, and Caleb, a Pistons devotee, share their thoughts on Chicago Bulls documentary "The Last Dance".
Listen to the full podcast episode above, or read some of the highlights down below! Let us know what you thought of the draft results on Twitter @LukeGremban, @CalebBurlingame, and @TheEasternEcho.
Over the course of the past week the NFL Draft took place in the form of a video-conference which was nationally televised. For sports fans everywhere, myself included, the draft was a much needed fill for our hunger for sports.
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed Kevin McGill, a former defensive back at Eastern Michigan who was named to the 2018 All-MAC Second Team and 2019 All-MAC Third Team. McGill was one of the best defensive backs in the MAC during his college career and he will now compete for a spot on the Chargers’ roster.
Steven Nielsen, a former Eastern Michigan offensive tackle has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 2020 NFL Draft which ended on Saturday, April 25. The 6’8 offensive lineman played in 49 games at Eastern Michigan over the last four seasons and started all 13 games last year. He earned 2018 Third Team All-MAC honors.
Luke and Caleb test their knowledge of EMU athletics! All of the questions and answers to our quiz can be found below:
Coleon Smith, a 3-star offensive tackle according to ESPN and 247 Sports, has signed with head coach Chris Creighton and the Eastern Michigan Eagles football program. Smith signed with the team on Wednesday, April 15 via Twitter. He previously committed to Indiana on February 5, 2020 before changing his mind in EMU’s favor.
Bryce McBride, a 6-2 point guard out of Jackson, Tennessee, announced his decision to join the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball program on Wednesday, March 28 on Twitter. He attended Dyersburg State Community College last season and was named First Team All-TJCCAA after averaging 24.2 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game.