Sports

The Road to the Mac Tournament For EMU Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Check out this week’s episode of The Factory Report to hear Luke and Caleb talk EMU basketball as well as expectations for the teams going forward.

Breaking Down EMU Women’s Basketball Stats

The EMU Women’s Basketball players have put up some impressive stats. We break down the team’s strengths and weaknesses. 

EMU Sports roundup 12/9/2020

The Factory Report: Fall Sports Roundup

The men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and football seasons are all in full swing. Luke and Caleb recap the first few games - from Areanna Combs’ consistency to Yeikson Montero’s regrettable shooting - and discuss the biggest strengths and weaknesses of each team so far.  

Opinion: Steps the Lions can take to become relevant again

An in-depth look at the Lions roster and the changes that need to occur for them to become relevant again.

The Factory Report: Rob Murphy, EMU Men's Basketball Coach

Rob Murphy, coach of the EMU Men’s Basketball team, the details of his journey to EMU, his expectations for the new season, and his tactic for having the least uncomfortable experience possible during a COVID-19 swab test. 

Opinion: Six potential waiver wire picks to boost your fantasy team

A quick list of six players that could give your fantasy team the influx of talent it needs.

Eagles fall 0-2 with loss to Ball State

The Eastern Michigan Eagles suffered a loss last Wednesday, Nov. 11, to the Ball State Cardinals 38-31 in their second game of the season at Scheumann stadium. 

The Factory Report: COVID-19 protocols, a busy sports schedule, and career advice feat. Greg Steiner

COVID-19 has completely changed the game for athletics at Eastern Michigan University.  Sports Editor Luke Gremban and Sports Columnist Caleb Burlingame sat down with Greg Steiner, EMU’s associate athletic director, last Saturday, Nov. 7, to discuss COVID-19 protocols.

Eagles fall in season opener to Kent State 23-27

The Eastern Michigan Eagles lost to the Kent State Golden Flashes by a score of 23-27 on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

The Factory Report: Week one of college football

Luke and Caleb talk expectations and bring their analysis on week one of college football. Hear the conversation they had just hours before the University of Michigan fell to Michigan State University.  

Opinion: Predicting the rest of Michigan’s 2020 schedule

A quick rundown of every game left on Michigan’s schedule and predictions on how each game will end.

The Factory Report: NFL Talk: Stafford vs. Brees

Luke Gremban, the Echo’s Sports Editor and Caleb Burlingame, a sports columnist, invite Danny Murphy to discuss the “imposters” of the NFL.

The Factory Report: NBA Finals Fallout: Free agency and more

Recorded after game five of the NBA Finals, Luke and Caleb bring in a special guest to discuss the next season of the NBA, from Giannis' free agency to Golden State's resurrection. 

The Factory Report: Volleyball, Vision, and Vlogging with Franki Strefling

Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame sit down with Franki Strefling, an outside hitter on EMU’s volleyball team, to talk about her life as a D1 athlete, both on and off the court.

The Factory Report: The MAC is back!

The Mid-American Conference Council of Presidents’ unanimously voted to begin the MAC football season on Nov. 4. Caleb and Luke discuss what can be expected of the revised season.

Greg Kelley says Hello to Eastern Michigan

Greg Kelley was convicted of child sexual assault in 2014 and exonerated in 2019. The star High school talent plans to make his football return with the Eagles for the 2020 season

Breaking: MAC Sports returns

EMU announces that Football and Basketball will resume this year after the MAC Council of Presidents votes to return to play

The Factory Report: Lions talk and NBA Conference Finals preview

Sports Editor Luke Gremban and Sports Columnist Caleb Burlingame discuss the Detroit Lions and NBA series predictions. 

The Factory Report: Boom or bust?

Sports editor Luke Gremban and Sports Columnist Caleb Burlingame predict who will over and under perform in the NFL’s 2020 season.