Eastern Michigan Athletics
Creighton Met With the Media in the Bahamas
12/2/2016 5:16:00 PM | Football
Preparations continue for the third-annual Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
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NASSAU, Bahamas (EMUEagles.com) – With just 21 days to go before the Eastern Michigan University football teams plays in the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, Head football Coach Chris Creighton met with the media at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island Friday, Dec. 2. To watch video of the press conference as well as a one-on-one interview with the third-year head coach scroll down this page.
EMU and ODU reach sent an advance party of officials Wednesday, Nov. 29, to the Bahamas to begin working on the logistics of getting the team there and checking out the practice facilities and Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, where the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl will be played on Dec. 23 Creighton and EMU Vice President and Director of Athletics Heather Lyke then flew to Nassau on Thursday and participated in a press conference at the Atlantis Resort with ODU's Bobby Wilder and athletic director Wood Selig and bowl officials.
As a reminder to fans, EMU has announced travel packages for the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl. The EMU football team will be competing in its first bowl game since 1987. Through Conlin Travel, Eagle fans are encouraged to book travel packages and will have multiple different options to enhance their experience as they cheer on the Green and White.
For the first time in 29 years, Eastern Michigan is headed to a bowl game. The Eagles accepted an invitation to the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl and will take on Conference USA opponent Old Dominion (9-3, 7-1 C-USA).
EMU Athletics wants to invite all alumni, fans, and friends of the University to join the official Popeyes Bahamas Bowl Travel Tour and cheer on the Eagles in Nassau. Please click here to learn about the many travel package options and secure your tour now. For more information regarding the Conlin Travel Bowl Packages, please call 888.471.3032.
It will be important to purchase tickets for the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl directly from the EMU Athletic Ticket Office by calling 734.487.2282. Tickets for the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl are priced at $50. Tickets purchased through EMU directly support Eagle athletics and our student-athletes. Purchasing tickets through the University's allotment guarantees that your group will be seated in the official EMU seating block(s). Also, purchasing tickets through the University's allotment positions EMU for future postseason opportunities by establishing a tradition of strong bowl participation by our fan base.
Book Your Bowl Travel.
Photo Gallery.
NASSAU, Bahamas (EMUEagles.com) – With just 21 days to go before the Eastern Michigan University football teams plays in the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, Head football Coach Chris Creighton met with the media at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island Friday, Dec. 2. To watch video of the press conference as well as a one-on-one interview with the third-year head coach scroll down this page.
EMU and ODU reach sent an advance party of officials Wednesday, Nov. 29, to the Bahamas to begin working on the logistics of getting the team there and checking out the practice facilities and Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, where the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl will be played on Dec. 23 Creighton and EMU Vice President and Director of Athletics Heather Lyke then flew to Nassau on Thursday and participated in a press conference at the Atlantis Resort with ODU's Bobby Wilder and athletic director Wood Selig and bowl officials.
As a reminder to fans, EMU has announced travel packages for the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl. The EMU football team will be competing in its first bowl game since 1987. Through Conlin Travel, Eagle fans are encouraged to book travel packages and will have multiple different options to enhance their experience as they cheer on the Green and White.
For the first time in 29 years, Eastern Michigan is headed to a bowl game. The Eagles accepted an invitation to the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl and will take on Conference USA opponent Old Dominion (9-3, 7-1 C-USA).
EMU Athletics wants to invite all alumni, fans, and friends of the University to join the official Popeyes Bahamas Bowl Travel Tour and cheer on the Eagles in Nassau. Please click here to learn about the many travel package options and secure your tour now. For more information regarding the Conlin Travel Bowl Packages, please call 888.471.3032.
It will be important to purchase tickets for the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl directly from the EMU Athletic Ticket Office by calling 734.487.2282. Tickets for the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl are priced at $50. Tickets purchased through EMU directly support Eagle athletics and our student-athletes. Purchasing tickets through the University's allotment guarantees that your group will be seated in the official EMU seating block(s). Also, purchasing tickets through the University's allotment positions EMU for future postseason opportunities by establishing a tradition of strong bowl participation by our fan base.
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