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The Factory Report: NFL-NBA Mashup

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Wednesday, June 16, 2021

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

By Muktar Ahmed · Sunday, June 13, 2021

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

By Caleb Burlingame · Saturday, May 15, 2021

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

EMU cheer wins program’s first national championship

By Megan Forystek · Saturday, May 15, 2021

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

By Luke Gremban , Hayden Vassar , Caleb Burlingame and Nate Schmidt · Saturday, May 1, 2021

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

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Monday, April 19, 2021

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

By Luke Gremban , Caleb Burlingame and Nate Schmidt · Sunday, April 11, 2021

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

By Nate Schmidt · Tuesday, April 6, 2021

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

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Tuesday, April 6, 2021

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

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Monday, March 29, 2021

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

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, March 22, 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

By Jordan GIllenwater · Monday, March 22, 2021

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

By Luke Gremban · Thursday, March 18, 2021

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

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, March 14, 2021

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

By Nate Schmidt · Sunday, March 14, 2021

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

By Luke Gremban · Thursday, March 11, 2021

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

By Luke Gremban , Caleb Burlingame and Nate Schmidt · Monday, March 1, 2021

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

NFL Offseason: What the Stafford trade means for the Lions

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021

Do your NFL Power Rankings match up with Luke’s or Caleb’s? Listen to the latest episode of the Factory Report here, or on your favorite podcast platform!

Eagles Split Two Game Series Against the Northern Illinois Huskies

By Jordan GIllenwater · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

Eagles secured their first win against Northern Illinois on Thursday, but fall in rematch.

Prediction: Post-Superbowl NFL Mock Draft 1.0

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Feb. 15, 2021

Caleb Burlingame analyzes the top 10 potential picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Latest Podcast

In this episode, we're summarizing the articles posted on the Eastern Echo 6/9/2025 - 6/15/2025! To listen to the episode on Spotify, click here!

Articles featured in this episode:

"EMU football alums Gunnar Oakes, Brian Dooley find pro success with UFL's Michigan Panthers" - Caleb Henderson

"Review: 'Say Nothing' is a good introduction to the intense history of conflict between Britain and Ireland" - Gabriella Payeur

"EMU completes 'Maxx Match,' achieves football fundraising goal as new NCAA regulations loom large" - Caleb Henderson

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