Central Michigan University Athletics

Coach Mac Radio Show to Air on Thursday at 7 p.m.
10/18/2023 10:16:00 PM | Football
The seventh weekly radio show of the season will air live on Thursday from Soaring Eagle’s Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at 7 p.m.; all fans are invited.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—The Coach Mac Radio Show on the Central Michigan Sports Properties Radio Network—presented by Fabiano Brothers—is back for its seventh show of the 2023 season on Thursday, October 19 at 7 p.m. at the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle.
Scheduled guests for Thursday night's show include Central Michigan redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Michael Heldman and junior wide receiver Jesse Prewitt III. Heldman has 14 tackles (three solo) with 3.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, and a team-high seven quarterback hurries. Prewitt leads the Chippewas in receptions (24), receiving yards (356), receiving touchdowns (three), and receiving yards per game (50.86).
The hour-long show takes place at Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino (located at the back of the main floor). The show generally takes place on Thursdays or two days prior to game day at 7 p.m. ET. Admission is free for all. Fans who are unable to make it out to see the show in-person can listen live on WUPS 98.5-FM, through the CMU Athletics app and also the Varsity Network at this link.
Hosted by Voice of the Chippewas Adam Jaksa and Chippewa Sports Network radio color commentator Brock Gutierrez, CMU Head Coach Jim McElwain breaks down the weekly opponent and takes a look at the Chippewas' performance in their previous game. Each week, Central Michigan coaches and student-athletes attend as live guests. Fans also get a chance to ask Coach Mac questions about the program as it prepares to travel to Ball State for a Saturday 3:30 p.m. kickoff.
Central Michigan enters the weekend with a 4-3 overall record and 2-1 MAC record.
After Thursday, five shows remain on the schedule, which is listed below for the 2023 season.
2023 COACH MAC RADIO SHOW REMAINING SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 19 (prior to the game at Ball State), 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 26 (prior to Northern Illinois), 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 2 (prior to the game at Western Michigan), 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 9 (prior to the game at Ohio), 7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 22 (prior to Toledo), 7 p.m.
All radio shows take place at Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle
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Scheduled guests for Thursday night's show include Central Michigan redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Michael Heldman and junior wide receiver Jesse Prewitt III. Heldman has 14 tackles (three solo) with 3.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, and a team-high seven quarterback hurries. Prewitt leads the Chippewas in receptions (24), receiving yards (356), receiving touchdowns (three), and receiving yards per game (50.86).
The hour-long show takes place at Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino (located at the back of the main floor). The show generally takes place on Thursdays or two days prior to game day at 7 p.m. ET. Admission is free for all. Fans who are unable to make it out to see the show in-person can listen live on WUPS 98.5-FM, through the CMU Athletics app and also the Varsity Network at this link.
Hosted by Voice of the Chippewas Adam Jaksa and Chippewa Sports Network radio color commentator Brock Gutierrez, CMU Head Coach Jim McElwain breaks down the weekly opponent and takes a look at the Chippewas' performance in their previous game. Each week, Central Michigan coaches and student-athletes attend as live guests. Fans also get a chance to ask Coach Mac questions about the program as it prepares to travel to Ball State for a Saturday 3:30 p.m. kickoff.
Central Michigan enters the weekend with a 4-3 overall record and 2-1 MAC record.
After Thursday, five shows remain on the schedule, which is listed below for the 2023 season.
2023 COACH MAC RADIO SHOW REMAINING SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 19 (prior to the game at Ball State), 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 26 (prior to Northern Illinois), 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 2 (prior to the game at Western Michigan), 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 9 (prior to the game at Ohio), 7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 22 (prior to Toledo), 7 p.m.
All radio shows take place at Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle
Follow Central Michigan Football: TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
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