2017 Central Michigan Football Media Guide
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Quick Facts Media Information General Information Coaching Staff Location ................................................. Mount Pleasant, Mich. Head Coach ......................................................John Bonamego Enrollment ........................................................................... 26,968 Record at CMU ................................ 13-13 (Third Season) Founded ...................................................................................1892 Career Record ................................. 13-13 (Third Season) Nickname .................................................................... Chippewas Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks ...... Chris Ostrowsky Colors ............................................................... Maroon and Gold Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line ........ Derek Frazier Conference............................................................Mid-American Assistant HC/Recruiting/Tight Ends .......Sherrone Moore President .........................................................Dr. George E. Ross Running Backs .................................................... Jayden Everett Athletics Director ............................................... Michael Alford Wide Receivers ....................................................Marcus Knight Web ............................................................CMUChippewas.com Defensive Coordinator ........................................... Greg Colby Facebook .................................. Facebook.com/CMUFootball Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers. .......Mike Dietzel Twitter................................................................. @CMU_Football Defensive Passing Game/DBs ......................... Archie Collins Defensive Line ...........................................George Ricumstrict Team Information Director of Football Operations ........................Ben Presnell 2016 Record................................................................................6-7 Director of Player Personnel ............................................... TBD MAC Record / Place ............................................................3-5 / 5 Strength and Conditioning .................................Jason Novak Lettermen Returning / Lost ...........................................42 / 15 Video Coordinator ...............................................Jay McDowell Offense .............................................................................. 19 / 5 Defense ............................................................................. 22 / 8 Athletic Communications/Marketing Special Teams.....................................................................1 / 2 Associate AD For Sport Admin. & Comm. ..... Rob Wyman Starters Returning / Lost ................................................... 17 / 8 Assistant AD for Comm. & Marketing/Football ....Jim Knight Offense .................................................................................8 / 3 Office Phone ..................................................989-774-3277 Defense ................................................................................8 / 3 Cell Phone ......................................................734-678-9794 Kickers ..................................................................................1 / 2 Email.................................................. [email protected] Stadium ................................ Kelly/Shorts (30,255, AstroTurf) Director (Marketing) .............................................. Pete Maniez Associate Director ...........................................John Regenfuss Team Information Assistant Director ..............................................Andy Sneddon First Season ..............................................................................1896 Assistant Director .....................................................Mary Walsh All-Time Record .............................................609-406-36 / .597 Press Box Phone ...................................................989-774-3579 Seasons .......................................................................................116 MAC Championships ..........7 (1979-80-90-94-2006-07-09) Local Media Information Bowl Appearances .....................................................................10 Football Radio Play-By-Play ................................ Don Chiodo (Most recent: 2016 Miami Beach Bowl) Email...................................................cmudon@gmail.com Morning Sun Sports Editor ..................................... Jim Lahde [email protected] The 2017 Central Michigan University football guide was published by the Athletic Communications Office, 100 Rose Center, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859. The guide and covers were designed, written and edited by Rob Wyman, Jim Knight, John Regenfuss, Andy Sneddon and Nate Perry. Photos by Ike Han, Robert Barclay, Ben Jared, Monica Bradburn and Steve Jessmore. Printing by CMU Printing Services. Table of Contents Quick Facts/Table of Contents ........2 2016 Recap .........................................67 All-Star Games ...................................95 Media Information ..............................3 2016 Game Recaps ....................68 IIAC Honors .........................................96 Alphabetical Roster ............................4 2016 Statistics .............................75 CMU Hall of Famers .........................97 Numerical Roster .................................6 Chippewa History .............................79 Kurt Dobronski Award ....................97 Roster Breakdown ...............................8 Career Records ..................................80 Jim Podoley ........................................98 Pronunciation Guide ..........................8 Season Records .................................81 Herb Deromedi .................................99 Coaching Staff ......................................9 Single-Game Records .....................83 Year-by-Year Records .....................100 Head Coach John Bonamego ...10 “Last Time it Happened” .................85 All-Time Series Records ................101 Assistant Coaches ......................12 Kelly/Shorts Stadium Records......86 All-Time vs. MAC Opponents ......102 Support Staff ...............................22 Attendance Records ........................87 All-Time MAC Standings ..............103 Athletics Administration ................23 Yearly Statistical Leaders ................88 Head Coach Records .....................104 Dave Heeke ..................................24 Individual Milestones ......................90 Homecoming Results ....................104 Senior Leadership Team ..........26 All-Americans .....................................91 All-Time Draft Choices ..................105 Head Coaches .............................26 Academic All-Americans ................91 Game-by-Game Results ...............107 2017 Chippewas ...............................27 MAC Specialty Awards ....................91 Great Games in CMU History ......116 Returning Players .......................28 All-MAC ................................................92 Postseason Games .........................120 Newcomers ..................................63 Academic All-MAC ...........................93 Letterwinners ...................................134 Most Valuable Players .....................95 4 Quick Facts Media Information Covering the Chippewas Central Michigan University encourages your Contact Info coverage of its athletic events. The Athletic Athletic Communications Communications Department is responsible for coordinating the dissemination of pre-event CMU Events Center, Lower Level • (989) 774-3277 releases, issuing credentials for media members, and Associate AD (secondary FB contact): Rob Wyman coordinating post-event coverage. If the Athletic Communications Department can assist you in your (248) 953-6471 • [email protected] work in any way, please contact a member of our staff. Assistant AD (primary FB contact): Jim Knight Game Notes (734) 678-9794 • [email protected] Game notes are generally available by Tuesday through the Athletic Communications Department. Associate Director: John Regenfuss Notes are emailed and are also available at (989) 400-8913 • [email protected] cmuchippewas.com. To be added to the email distribution list, please contact Jim Knight at Assistant Director: Andy Sneddon [email protected]. (231) 838-9188 • [email protected] Websites Assistant Director: Mary Walsh Media members are reminded that the official (231) 350-0894 • [email protected] athletics web site – cmuchippewas.com – contains updated player stats and bios each week. Also Director of Marketing: Pete Maniez available on the site are weekly video interviews with (989) 388-2130 • [email protected] a coach and player, postgame highlights and press conferences. Other Helpful Sites Credentials & Parking facebook.com/CMUFootball Requests for football media credentials & parking must be @CMU_Football made through Jim Knight. Please email him at jim.knight@ YouTube.com/CmichAthletics cmich.edu with all requests. Requests will be considered on an individual basis and are not guaranteed to be approved, Interviews based on space limitations and other policies. Once notified All coach and player interviews must be arranged of approval, credentials may be picked up in person in the though Jim Knight. 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