Upon Further Review - Inside The Empire 8 Upon Further Review - Inside The Empire 8 Empire 8 Podcast Series Episode 1 - Dec. 3, 2025 Executive Director Chuck Mitrano Empire 8 Eligibility Proposal Former Nazareth Assistant AD/Director of Sports Information Joe Seil sits down with Empire 8 Executive Director Chuck Mitrano for the inaugural episode of Upon Further Review. Mitrano discusses the Empire 8's Eligibility proposal, which will be voted on at the 2026 NCAA Convention in January.