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Opinions Section Editor Caleb Burlingame and Sports Section Editor Luke Gremban bring you an overview of all sports in season at Eastern Michigan University, and provide commentary on the latest sports news.
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Inside Men's Basketball: Our first thoughts on head coach Stan Heath from 2021-06-22T13:30
Luke and Caleb come to you today with some EMU News. Men's Basketball head coach Stan Heath was interviewed by Christian Byers of the Eastern Echo, and Luke and Caleb give their thoughts on Coac...
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NFL-NBA Mashup from 2021-06-14T22:00
The Factory Report is back! Luke and Caleb discuss the NFL and the NBA on today's pod. Did the Falcons get value for Julio Jones? What does this mean for the Titans? What on earth is happening t...
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We're back! - NBA Jam from 2021-05-28T22:00
The Factory Report is back with an NBA episode. Tune in to hear Luke and Caleb's thoughts on the Lakers, Nets, Phoenix, and more teams as well as our picks for sleepers, finals matchups and the ...
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NFL Draft 2021 feat. Hayden Vassar&Nate Schmidt from 2021-04-29T15:30
Celebrating Women's Golf, Basketball, and Swim from 2021-04-25T23:50:24
Luke and Caleb bring news and updates on women's golf and their chances in the MAC championship. Women's basketball has had some off-season signings. Women's swimming and diving has garnered two...
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Brand new basketball coach, same old baseball team from 2021-04-16T22:00
Luke and Caleb are back with EMU sports talk. Listen to hear a breakdown of EMU's new Men's Basketball coach Stan Heath and what he brings to the table as well as our thoughts on his hiring. Cal...
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Overrated and underrated NFL contracts feat. Nate Schmidt from 2021-04-09T23:30
The Factory Report welcomes back sports columnist Nate Schmidt to talk NFL free agent contracts. Tune in to hear what the best and worst contracts are coming out of the 2021 NFL free agency peri...
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Final Four Analysis: Michigan basketball hangover from 2021-04-02T22:00
Luke and Caleb unpack a disappointing showing from Michigan Basketball against UCLA. Listen to hear their thoughts on the squad's performance, what they could have done to improve, and what...
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EMU Gymnastics MAC Champions feat. Ashlee Buhler from 2021-03-26T22:00
ESPN commentator and gymnastics specialist Ashlee Buhler shares how she got her gig with ESPN, who the st...
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March Madness 2021 from 2021-03-19T21:00
You already know what time it is! Caleb walks through his March Madness bracket. Tweet us and let us...
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NFL Offseason Splash from 2021-03-12T23:00
Big cuts, big money and big names. The NFL is paring down their rosters and letting some surprising names walk because of it. Listen to today's episode to hear Luke and Caleb discuss Dak Prescot...
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2021 NFL Mock Draft with Nate Schmidt from 2021-02-28T19:30
NFL Offseason: What the Stafford trade means for the Lions from 2021-02-19T23:00
With EMU sports taking a break, we do as well. Check out the episode to hear us discuss NFL free agency. How do we view the Stafford Trade? Was Wentz Worth it? Where will Deshaun Watson Land? Wi...
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Can Patrick Mahomes be the greatest player of all time?! from 2021-02-06T00:00
Due to the cancellations in EMU sports activities, Luke and Caleb have decided to switch things up and talk about the biggest game of the year, the super bowl! Check out the episode to hear us t...
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Can Men's Basketball turn the season around? from 2021-01-29T23:00
The Men's Basketball team has been faltering. Luke and Caleb think it's fixable. Listen to hear their thoughts on Ty Groce, Bryce McBride and Drew Louder, as well as what the team needs to do to...
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Volleyball is back! from 2021-01-22T23:00
Volleyball is back! Listen to hear Luke and Caleb preview the new volleyball season as well as touch on men's and women's basketball.
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Road to the MAC Tournament for Men's and Women's Basketball from 2021-01-15T23:00
After keeping tabs on both teams throughout the season, Luke and Caleb are going to ask the question, which of these teams has a shot at the MAC championship?
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EMU Sports Trivia #3 from 2020-12-19T23:00
Luke and Caleb round out the season with a final test of their EMU sports history knowledge. Test your knowledge of football, women's basketball, and more as they play a round of EMU sports triv...
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The Factory Report: Fall Sports Roundup from 2020-12-11T23:00
few games - from Areanna Combs’ consistency to Yeikson Montero’s regrettable shooting - and discuss the biggest strengths and weaknesses of each team so far.
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Rob Murphy, EMU Men’s Basketball Head Coach from 2020-11-20T23:00
Listen to hear Sports editor Luke Gremban and Sports Columnist Caleb Burlingame interview the Eastern Michigan Men’s basketball Coach, Rob Murphy. Murphy talked last saturday about his journey a...
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COVID-19 protocols, a busy sports schedule, and career advice feat. Greg Steiner from 2020-11-13T23:00
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Week One of College Football from 2020-11-06T23:00
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...
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NFL Talk: Stafford vs. Brees from 2020-10-30T22:00
Who are the NFL imposters? Would Stafford be a better fit in New Orleans? Who will make it to the Super Bowl? These questions answered and more on this week's episode of the Factory Report.
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A glimpse of the MAC 2020 schedule from 2020-10-23T22:00
Luke and Caleb preview the EMU 2020 schedule. Listen to hear what they think the keys to the season will be, as well as their predictions for the Eagles' record.
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NBA Finals Fallout: Free agency and more from 2020-10-16T22:00
Luke and Caleb bring on Producer Danny Murphy for some NBA talk. Tune in to hear them discuss the next season of the NBA from Giannis' free agency to Golden State's resurrection.
Volleyball, Vision, and Vlogging with Franki Strefling from 2020-10-09T22:00
With 959 digs, 310 spikes, and 803 kills in three years, Franki S...
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The MAC is back! from 2020-10-03T22:00
EMU and the MAC recently announced that football is expected to ret...
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Lions talk and NBA Conference Finals preview from 2020-09-29T13:00
On this week’s episode of the Podcast, Luke and Caleb lay bare their thoughts on the Lion’s week one performance against the Bears. Next, they preview the NBA Eastern and Western Conference fina...
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NFL Teams: Boom or Bust? from 2020-09-18T22:00
Luke and Caleb debate which NFL teams could overperform and underperform in the 2020 season, drawing on stats from Listen
What's the future for Philly? feat. Chas Post from 2020-09-11T22:00
Former Sports Section Editor Chas Post joins us to talk NBA reffing debacles and the future of the Philade...
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The Factory Report: NBA boycott and playoff results from 2020-09-04T22:00
On August 26, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that they would not play their upcoming playoff game in order to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Soon, other teams followed suit, postponi...
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Fantasy Football Sleeper Picks feat. Hayden Vassar from 2020-08-28T22:40
Fingers Crossed for Football and Questions for the NBA from 2020-08-21T22:00
Caleb balances out Luke's forecast of the spring football season with some more hopeful predictions. Then, Luke poses the top 3 questions for the top 3 NBA teams in each division.
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Goodbye, Fall Sports from 2020-08-14T22:00
EMU recently announced that all Fall 2020 athletic activities will be p...
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Caleb's All-NBA Picks from 2020-08-07T19:45
Caleb lays out his picks for the All-NBA teams!
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Unfortunately, like many other organizations, the Eastern Echo has been severely impacted financially by the Coronavirus pandemic....
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Football Comeback from 2020-07-31T22:00
Luke consolidates some recent football news, discussing how some universities intend to open stadiums, and what some NFL players say about returning to play in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic...
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EMU Sports Trivia #2 from 2020-07-24T22:00
Luke and Caleb quiz each other on EMU sports trivia (and a few other things) again! Take the quiz for yourself Listen
What's next for Mahomes and the Big Ten? from 2020-07-17T22:00
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
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NBA Players React to Season Comeback from 2020-07-04T00:00
Excitement continues to build as NBA teams gear up for the Listen
Most Hated Sports Teams from 2020-06-26T22:00
There is no lack of passion among sports fans. They know who they love, and they know who they hate. Luke reviews Listen
Picturing the NBA Playoffs from 2020-06-19T22:00
The NBA recently announced July 31 as the tentative start date for its 2019-2020 season. 22 teams...
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A Bold Claim: Reacting to Jim Harbaugh's interview with 247Sports from 2020-06-12T22:30
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Hope for the Lions This Year? from 2020-05-23T01:20
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?
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Ranking the Power Rankings from 2020-05-15T21:00
CBS's Senior Sports Writer Pete Prisco recently revealed his NFL preseason power rankings. Lu...
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"The Last Dance"Review from 2020-05-08T22:30
Luke, a Michael Jordan fan, and Caleb, a Pistons devotee, share their thoughts on Chicago Bulls documentary "The Last Dance".
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Reviewing the Lions'Draft Picks from 2020-05-01T21:00
Luke and Caleb talk draft results and debate how this could play out for the Detroit Lions next season!
Producer: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
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EMU Sports Trivia from 2020-04-24T23:00
Caleb and Luke test their knowledge of EMU athletics!
Producer: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
Research: Charles Post & Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
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Predicting COVID-19's impact on sports from 2020-04-17T23:00
Luke and Caleb are back to discuss how they believe COVID-19 will impact the future of sports!
Men's Baseball Preview from 2020-03-07T20:30
The EMU men's baseball team is off to a rough start in their season with a ten-game losing streak. Caleb Burlingame (sports columnist) and Luke Gremban (sports reporter) explain why the boys are st...
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EMU Basketball: Pre-MAC Tournament Predictions from 2020-02-28T22:00
The men's basketball team hasn't made March Madness or won the MAC tournament since 1998. Will this be the year they turn things around? Meanwhile the women's team is 13-13 overall and 8-7 in the M...
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EMU Basketball Predictions from 2020-02-22T17:00
Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame bring you the first episode of The Eastern Echo's sports podcast! Tune in for a brief recap of all the sports currently in season. Stay for Luke and Caleb's insigh...
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