2017 Hustle Belt Preseason Preview: Eastern Michigan Eagles

Chris Creighton returns to the helm of the Eastern Michigan Eagles football team for his fourth season. The 2016 Eagles entered the season as one of the dark horse candidates. Few people predicted their success but for some reason, I saw something in the 2015 season that led me to believe that last year would be a break-out season for them.

And ultimately, it was.

Coach Creighton looks towards the Number 1 spot in the MAC.By getting seven wins last year, Chris Creighton more than doubled his win total of the prior two seasons combined. EMU finished with a 7-5 regular season record and was able to secure its first bowl game in 29 years under the leadership of Creighton and his staff. Under the…