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HC Tony Barbee and CMU Hoops alum TJ Meerman

Chatting Chippewas with Adam Jaksa
Published on 6/4/2024
Chatting Chippewas with Adam Jaksa
Published on 6/4/2024
Adam brings on CMU men's basketball coach Tony Barbee this week. They talk about last year's successful season and give fans an idea on what the new signing class will add to next year's team. TJ Meerman, CMU basketball alum also stops by. Meerman was the starting PG for the 2002-03 team that went to the NCAA tourney. They talk about his time in Mount Pleasant and how he currently is the varsity basketball coach at Grand Rapids Catholic Central.
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In this episode, Amy chats with two students, twins Amelia and Samantha Morfe who have created their own business called Linked By Twins. Through this business, individuals can get jewelry through them, among other things. They were a partner with Central Michigan athletics and Van Wagner last year and are planning to be again this next year. Amy asks them all about starting this business and the necessary advantages Central Michigan gave them in getting this all started.
Published on 6/9/2026

This week Adam Jaksa talks with HC Matt Drinkall about spring ball and how it went. They recap the spring scrimmage and look forward to the upcoming season.
Published on 5/5/2026

Adam heads to Max and Emily's in downtown Mount Pleasant to chat with their owner, Elmo Walton. Elmo has been a long time supporter of Central Michigan Athletics, the university and the entire Mount Pleasant community.
Published on 4/14/2026

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
