• Named the 28th head football coach in school history on Feb. 8, 2015. Bonamego, who played at CMU from 1983-86, is the first alum to lead the program since Bill Kelly (1951-66). • Led CMU to a Mid-American Conference West Division title with a 6-2 league record in 2015. It was CMU’s first division crown since 2009 and were the most MAC wins since that same season. • First CMU head coach to lead his program in three bowl games. The Chippewas have played in a postseason contest all three of Bonamego’s seasons. • Overcame a bout with tonsil cancer. After revealing the diagnosis on June 18, 2015, Bonamego went through a treatment plan that included seven weeks of radiation five days a week and chemotherapy every Monday for eight weeks. On Nov. 21, 2015, he announced that his doctors had proclaimed him cancer-free. • Following the 2015 season, players voted Bonamego as the recipient of the Kurt Dobronski Award, along with linebacker Tim Hamilton. He is the first non-player to win the award in its 33-year history. • Among all Division I FBS head coaches, Bonamego has the third-most years of NFL experience (16). Quick Facts Media Information General Information Coaching Staff Location ................................................. Mount Pleasant, Mich. Head Coach ......................................................John Bonamego Enrollment ........................................................................... 23,335 Record at CMU ..............................21-18 (Fourth Season) Founded ...................................................................................1892 Career Record ...............................21-18 (Fourth Season) Nickname .................................................................... Chippewas Assistant H.C./Defensive Coordinator ............... Greg Colby Colors ............................................................... Maroon and Gold Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks ...... Chris Ostrowsky Conference............................................................Mid-American Special Teams Coordinator/Corners ............. Tony Coaxum President .........................................................Dr. George E. Ross Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line ........ Derek Frazier Athletics Director ............................................... Michael Alford Linebackers. ..............................................................Mike Dietzel Web ............................................................CMUChippewas.com Running Backs .................................................... Jayden Everett Facebook .................................. Facebook.com/CMUFootball Defensive Passing Game/DBs .................................. Cory Hall Twitter................................................................. @CMU_Football Passing Game Coord./Wide Receivers ........Marcus Knight Defensive Line ...........................................George Ricumstrict Team Information Tight Ends ...................................................... Tavita Thompson 2017 Record................................................................................8-5 Director of Football Operations ........................Ben Presnell MAC Record / Place ........................................................6-2 / 3rd Director of Player Personnel .......................Albert Karschnia Lettermen Returning / Lost ...........................................38 / 26 Strength and Conditioning .................................Jason Novak Offense ............................................................................16 / 13 Video Coordinator ...............................................Jay McDowell Defense ...........................................................................18 / 13 Special Teams......................................................................4 /0 Athletic Communications Starters Returning / Lost .................................................14 / 11 Associate AD/Football .......................................... Rob Wyman Offense .................................................................................5 / 6 Cell Phone ......................................................248-953-6471 Defense ................................................................................6 / 5 Email.............................................. [email protected] Kickers ..................................................................................3 / 0 Associate Director ...........................................John Regenfuss Stadium ................................ Kelly/Shorts (30,255, AstroTurf) Assistant Director ..............................................Andy Sneddon Communication Office Phone ........................989-774-3277 Team Information Press Box Phone ...................................................989-774-3579 First Season ..............................................................................1896 All-Time Record .............................................617-411-36 / .666 Local Media Information Seasons .......................................................................................117 IMG Radio Play-By-Play......................................... Don Chiodo MAC Championships ..........7 (1979-80-90-94-2006-07-09) Email...................................................cmudon@gmail.com Bowl Appearances .....................................................................11 (Most recent: 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl) The 2018 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 Conor Naughton. Photos by Ben Jared, Robert Barclay and Steve Jessmore. Printing by CMU Printing Services. Table of Contents Quick Facts/Table of Contents ........2 2017 Statistics .............................79 CMU Hall of Famers .......................101 Media Information ..............................3 Chippewa History .............................83 Kurt Dobronski Award ..................101 Alphabetical Roster ............................4 Career Records ..................................84 Jim Podoley ......................................102 Numerical Roster .................................6 Season Records .................................85 Herb Deromedi ...............................103 Roster Breakdown ...............................8 Single-Game Records .....................87 Year-by-Year Records .....................104 Pronunciation Guide ..........................8 “Last Time it Happened” .................89 All-Time Series Records ................105 Coaching Staff ......................................9 Kelly/Shorts Stadium Records......90 All-Time vs. MAC Opponents ......106 Head Coach John Bonamego ...10 Attendance Records ........................91 All-Time MAC Standings ..............107 Assistant Coaches ......................12 Yearly Statistical Leaders ................92 Head Coach Records .....................108 Support Staff ...............................22 Individual Milestones ......................94 Homecoming Results ....................108 Michael Alford .............................24 All-Americans .....................................95 All-Time Draft Choices ..................109 Senior Leadership Team ..........26 Academic All-Americans ................95 Game-by-Game Results ...............111 Head Coaches .............................26 MAC Specialty Awards ....................95 Great Games in CMU History ......120 2018 Chippewas ...............................27 All-MAC ................................................96 Postseason Games .........................124 Returning Players .......................28 Academic All-MAC ...........................97 Letterwinners ...................................140 Newcomers ..................................62 Most Valuable Players .....................99 Derrick Nash Recognition ............152 2017 Recap .........................................71 All-Star Games ...................................99 2017 Game-by-Game ...............72 IIAC Honors .......................................100 2 Quick Facts Media Information Covering the Chippewas Central Michigan University encourages your Contact Info coverage of its athletic events. 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