Central Michigan University Athletics

Coach Mac Radio Show to Air on Thursday at 7 p.m.
9/27/2023 7:13:00 PM | Football
The fourth 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 fourth show of the 2023 season on Thursday, September 28 at 7 p.m. at the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle.
Scheduled guests for Thursday night's show include Central Michigan senior offensive lineman Deiyantei Powell-Woods and junior linebacker Kyle Moretti. Powell-Woods is a preseason All-MAC offensive lineman who has started the last two games along with 30 career games. Moretti leads the Chippewas in tackles with 36 tackles (18 solo).
This year, 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 gameday 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, CMU coaches and student-athletes attend as live guests. Fans will also get a chance to ask Coach Mac questions about the program as it prepares to open MAC play on Saturday against Eastern Michigan. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
The 11-show schedule is listed below for the 2023 season.
2023 COACH MAC RADIO SHOW REMAINING SCHEDULE
Thursday, September 28 (prior to Eastern Michigan), 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 5 (prior to the game at Buffalo), 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 12 (prior to Akron), 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 19 (prior to the game at Ball State), 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 29 (prior to Northern Illinois), 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 2 (prior to the game at Western Michigan), 7 p.m.
Monday, November 13 (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 senior offensive lineman Deiyantei Powell-Woods and junior linebacker Kyle Moretti. Powell-Woods is a preseason All-MAC offensive lineman who has started the last two games along with 30 career games. Moretti leads the Chippewas in tackles with 36 tackles (18 solo).
This year, 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 gameday 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, CMU coaches and student-athletes attend as live guests. Fans will also get a chance to ask Coach Mac questions about the program as it prepares to open MAC play on Saturday against Eastern Michigan. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
The 11-show schedule is listed below for the 2023 season.
2023 COACH MAC RADIO SHOW REMAINING SCHEDULE
Thursday, September 28 (prior to Eastern Michigan), 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 5 (prior to the game at Buffalo), 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 12 (prior to Akron), 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 19 (prior to the game at Ball State), 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 29 (prior to Northern Illinois), 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 2 (prior to the game at Western Michigan), 7 p.m.
Monday, November 13 (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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