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CMU Athletics Connection - Meet Head Football Coach Matt Drinkall
CMU Athletics Connection with Amy Folan
Published on 12/19/2024
CMU Athletics Connection with Amy Folan
Published on 12/19/2024
Matt Drinkall was announced as the new Central Michigan University head football coach on December 10. Amy sits down with Coach Drinkall to learn more learn more about him, his coaching journey and what he's most excited about as he gears up for his new role here at CMU.
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In this episode, Amy Folan introduces us to two new Chippewa head coaches: Kelly Terwilliger of field hockey and James DeCosemo of women's soccer. Get to know a couple of the two newest members of the Central Michigan athletics family.
Published on 4/9/2026
This week Adam chats with senior defensive end Michael Heldman. He recently completed his pro day and is expected to get selected in a month during the NFL Draft. Heldman reflects on his time growing up, coming to Central Michigan and looks ahead to what's coming up next.
Published on 3/26/2026
Adam Jaksa catches up with softball head coach McCall Salmon on this episode. She gives her background on playing softball and coming up through NAIA to eventually get to Central Michigan. Coach Salmon has been influenced by her dad in more ways than one and she tells about how the start of the season is going so far.
Published on 3/11/2026
This week on Chatting Chippewas, with the MAC Championships this weekend, Adam caught up with second year wrestling head coach, Ben Bennett. The two talked about Ben wrestling at Central Michigan and his career before he turned into a coach. They chat about him being a 4-time All-American and what it'll take for his Chippewas to win a MAC title. Finally, the two get on the mat and Ben shows Adam some wrestling moves.
Published on 3/4/2026