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Homecoming attendance down from the ’80s Game impact, economy reason for fan fluctuation By Jake May Senior Reporter

Once the reason thousands of alumni come back to Central Michigan University, the Homecoming football game now plays second fiddle to rivalry games. University officials said the reason is not simple and cannot be pared down to one item. Instead, they say fewer students and alumni attend homecoming games because they want a game with more impact and a larger atmosphere, said Athletics Director Dave Heeke. “The additional 10,000 to 12,000 we normally get to the Homecoming games are alumni,” Heeke said. “That’s been true through the years, and it was a signature event. They would come for the atmosphere, for the school. A HOMECOMING | 5A

Weekend Schedule TODAY w 6 a.m.: Alumni takeover begins at Modern Rock 91.5 w 8 p.m.: Chippewa Rock Rally in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium

SATURDAY w 8 a.m.: 5K run and Miles for Medals run/walk starting at Finch Fieldhouse w 8 a.m.: Alumni continental breakfast outside Powers Hall w 8:30 a.m.: Lot 63 opens for tailgating for students with external sound systems w 9 a.m.: Homecoming parade begins in Lot 22 to downtown Mount Pleasant w 9 a.m.: Alumni Village near Rose Ponds w 10 a.m.: Cardboard boat race at Rose Ponds w Noon: Football kickoff against Eastern Michigan at Kelly/Shorts Stadium w 8 p.m.: African American Social in UC’s Maroon, Gold and Chippewa rooms.

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Lake Orion freshman Adam Bryce prepares his team’s cardboard boat, The Rum Runner, Tuesday evening in the Engineering and Technology Building.

Students build cardboard boats for Saturday’s race south Rose Pond and paddle down around the statue, all while competing against several other teams in the water and for the best time overall. “There are usually 100 kids plus, (and) trials of five or six teams at a time,” said Livonia senior Steve Roell, four-year member of the CMU chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

By Connor Sheridan Staff Reporter

Many students are prepping for the football game this Homecoming weekend against Eastern Michigan University. Others are encasing themselves in cardboard. The 12th Annual Cardboard Boat Race, sponsored by Central Michigan University’s Engineering and Technology Department, will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rose Ponds next to the Student Activity Center. These corrugated corsairs will not be racing for doubloons but, for some, to get full credit in their EGR 120: Introduction to Engineering course. Participants must sit three to four in a boat, paddle along the north Rose Pond, carry the boat over the land bridge, then drop it in the

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For the giggles While the competition is required for EGR 120 students, many of the members of ASME are competing for the thrill of it. “We’re entering two boats, mainly against the other student groups. It’s just another fun project for us to do,” said Battle Creek senior and president of ASME Jeremy Worthington. A race | 2A

Some downtown bars don’t see necessity By Randi Shaffer Staff Reporter

Bar patrons in the Mount Pleasant area and all over Michigan might be able to hold off on that last call for two more hours. A bill moved to the state House would allow any establishment with a liquor license to extend the current last call to 4 a.m. for a $1,500 fee. For another $1,500, establishments could begin serving alcohol at 7 a.m. Sundays. President of the Michigan Food and Beverage Association Edward Deeb said there have not been any votes taken on the bill by the House or the Senate, though action is expected to take place soon. “It’s coming up for discussion sometime later this week,” he said. “As to whether or not it’s passed sometime currently or sometime

the following week — we’re not sure.” Under Michigan law, licensed establishments are only allowed to sell liquor between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. every day but Sunday. On Sunday, the current liquor law allows bars and restaurants to sell alcohol between the hours of noon and 2 a.m. Monday. Deeb said the goal of the new licenses is to make money for the state treasury. “This is part of the movement by (Gov. Jennifer Granholm) to attract more funding to help deal with the deficit budgets,” he said.

Local bars: No thanks Deeb said it was hard to say how many Michigan bars and liquor retailers would take advantage of the new licenses. But he expected those located in busy metro areas to purchase the new permits. Don Bissell, co-owner of the Blackstone Bar at 212 W. Michigan St., said while he believed the new

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RHD has seen decades of change Students look up to Van Loon as a mother figure By Lonnie Allen Staff Reporter

Linda Van Loon can remember waking up in the morning with a cup of coffee in hand and looking out her apartment window at a different Broomfield Road. “Broomfield was a twolane road then and to the south of it was a cornfield,” said Van Loon, the Beddow

residence hall director. “I remember watching deer and pheasant run between the corn rows.” That was Oct. 5, 1972, a much different Central Michigan University when Van Loon started. She has now been the RHD for Beddow Hall for 37 years. Today, the cornfield is the Student Activity Center, Kelly/Shorts Stadium and Rose Arena, Van Loon said. “This university was roughly less than twice the size it is today,” Van Loon said. “The ideal size of growth was projected to be 11,000 stu-

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dents.” A time of unity Today, with enrollment double it was then, Van Loon said she can remember a time of more personal interaction from students in her hall. Students have new technology everywhere, Van Loon said. Only a few students had a television in their rooms in 1972. When they wanted to watch TV, they would gather in the recreation area, she said. “It was a time to gather

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Linda Van Loon, right, takes notes during a council meeting Tuesday for Beddow Hall. Linda has served as the residence hall director for 37 years.

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EVENTS CALENDAR Today

w A BCA Mentor Fair will take place at 2 p.m. in Moore Hall in rooms 110, 112, 114 and 116. w The Chippewa Rock Rally will begin at 7 p.m. in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. w The School of Rock’s “Blood, Sweat n’ Tour� will perform at 7 p.m. at the Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St. w The Alumni Takeover will begin on WMHW 91.5 Modern Rock and will last all weekend. w The Mount Pleasant Lions Club is hosting a chili supper from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mount Pleasant High School, 1155 S. Elizabeth St.

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w A “Miles for Medals� 5K run/ walk and 1 mile run/walk will begin at 8 a.m. at the Finch Fieldhouse. w The CMU Homecoming Parade will kick off at 9:30 a.m. from Lot 22 to downtown. w The Mid-Michigan Body and Soul Festival will begin at 10 a.m. in Finch Fieldhouse Room 110. w Comedian Craig Robinson will perform at 7 p.m. in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium.

Corrections A cutline on page 3A of Wednesday’s edition should say yogurt lids were collected to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.’ Central Michigan Life has a long-standing commitment to fair and accurate reporting. It is our policy to correct factual errors. Please e-mail news@cm-life.com. Š Central Michigan Life 2009 Volume 91, Number 21

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“We’ll kick butt, we’ve got plenty of smart people and two boats.� It might be easy to imagine a cardboard boat as simply a box big enough for a few people to sit in with paddles, but teams going for the win are putting much more thought into their design and construction. In-depth calculations regarding surface area and buoyancy are a must for a successful vessel, especially because each team is only allotted a very specific materials list consisting of cardboard sheets, duct tape and “liquid nails� that can be used as caulk or glue. “It just seemed like a cool idea. (We’re building) a canoe with a triple-hull design,� said Lake Orion freshman Adam Bryce. He was waterproofing the underside of “The Rum Runners� hull Tuesday with a roll of duct tape.

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socially without the BlackBerry or laptop because they didn’t exist,� Van Loon said. One of the biggest changes in the residence halls Van Loon has experienced at CMU is the transition from single-sex to co-ed halls. “I think there were a lot of upperclassmen who were excited about co-ed living when the topic first came up,� Van Loon said. “It was what the residents wanted. They asked for co-ed and we provided that for them.� Sweeney Hall will be the last to go co-ed next fall. Three years ago, Beddow went co-ed and Van Loon said it was time for a change. “I have to say I was excited — I had been working with women for 34 years,� Van Loon said. “The change came at the right time for me.� ‘A wealth of knowledge’ One of the first men Van

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[News] Canoes popular choice Canoe-inspired designs were a popular choice in the building room in the Engineering and Technology Building because of the slipstream design. The wedgeshaped ends of a canoe allow it to cut through the water effectively. But it also comes with hazards. “Canoes are sweet as long as you don’t tip them,� Bryce said. The long, relatively narrow shape makes this a constant concern. But historical performance was a strong consideration as well. “Whoever won, we tried to copy that boat,� Bryce said. “It was a canoe.� The “Rum Runner� crew is hoping to get its boat done early before the rush of construction Friday, but Roell seems to be looking forward to it. “I see it getting done very late Friday night, under the gun and with plenty of alcohol,� Roell said.

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Loon hired when Beddow became co-ed was Rochester Hills senior Joseph Parente as a multicultural adviser. He said he likes his job and enjoys working with Van Loon. “People see her as a mother figure — someone who is concerned for you and yet quick to correct you on your grammar,� Parente said. East Lansing senior Katie Johnson said Van Loon’s life stories are interesting. “She is entertaining and brings a wealth of knowledge and a lot of respect to her staff,� Johnson said. Over the last 37 years, Van Loon has had recent freshmen move in whose mothers also lived in Beddow. “Last year, when I was meeting my residents for the first time, some of my girl residents were surprised to know Linda was still the RHD of Beddow,� Johnson said. “Linda was their mothers’ RHD.� university@cm-life.com

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Wyoming sophomore Jason Vasquez, left, and Lansing freshman Nichole Humes dance in the crowd at Latin Taste Test Monday evening at Bovee University Center Rotunda.

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bill would help those liquor retailers in busy metro areas, it would not do anything for those in Mount Pleasant. “That law they’re trying to make would help the casinos down in Detroit,� Bissell said. “It would hardly do anything for us up here. We’ve talked about it, and it’s just not really anything that we would want to do. There’s no good reason on our part to want it.� Courtney Snodie, an employee of Marty’s Bar at 123 S. Main St., said she highly

doubted her establishment would purchase either permit because of possible liability issues. “I think that, at 2 a.m., people have had enough to drink, and that just causes all sorts of liability issues,� she said. “We’re happy at 2 a.m. curfew.� Snodie said she understands workers with odd shift hours could take advantage of the opportunity and Marty’s could profit from the license purchase, but she does not believe the permit is worth the risks.

“I would say that there is money to be made, but the thing of it is that, at 4 a.m. in the morning, people that have been out drinking don’t need anymore to drink,� she said. Deeb addressed the concerns about an increase in drunk driving accidents. “We’re always concerned as an industry about drunk driving,� he said. “We certainly don’t want any law to cause a number of casualties or fatalities to increase. We don’t want that happening. If this is passed, we urge people to be careful as usual.� metro@cm-life.com

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Student creates Facebook event: ‘Tailgate is back’ Many students returning to Lot 63 with sound systems By Ryan Czachorski and Maryellen Tighe Staff Reporters

Christopher Rhode thinks Central Michigan University’s old tailgate is back and made a Facebook event to show it. Rhode, a Mount Pleasant senior, created the Facebook event “TAILGATE IS BACK” following Tuesday’s announcement that external speakers would be allowed at

Saturday’s tailgate at Lot 63 outside Kelly/Shorts Stadium. More than 1,600 people have confirmed they will attend tailgate before CMU’s football game against Eastern Michigan University through the event. “I’m completely shocked. I didn’t think anyone would actually invite their friends,” Rhode said. Students who want to bring external speakers must register their vehicles and set up their systems by 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Lot 63. Passes can be purchased for $6 through the Athletics Department Ticket Office.

“It seems a lot more lenient. Hopefully people will realize it by next tailgate,” Rhode said. A 21-person tailgating committee drafted a new policy in August banning the sound systems while also limiting students to six beers or one pint of liquor each, creating an emergency lane, setting up food vendors and more restrooms and creating pedestrian checkpoints. After tailgating in Lot 63 dropped to roughly 300400 students in the football team’s first two home games, a group of students, including Student Government Association leaders, Greeks and

students at large, formed an ad-hoc committee to discuss the issues with the Athletics Department. The department made the change in time for Saturday’s Homecoming game against Eastern Michigan University. Student reaction Kelly Lyons, a Muskegon junior, tailgated on Main Street for the first two games, but will be making the switch back to Lot 63 this weekend. “I think I’ll go to tailgate over (going to) Main Street, just to check it out,” Lyons said. “I heard a lot of people are going.”

While many students seem happy with the changes, some remain skeptical. “I think more people will go, but it still doesn’t sound like it will be as good,” said Tyler Emme, a Milford freshman. Some students are continuing to boycott the new tailgate rules. Shawn Martin, a Warren sophomore, has tailgated at his friends’ house on Main Street and does not plan on going back to Lot 63. “(Main Street) has been better so far than the tailgate they have here,” Martin said. A tailgate | 4A

The Mount Pleasant Police Department purchased two 2010 Ford Crown Victorias for $21,242 each with the permission of the City Commission. The department decided to buy Crown Victorias instead of 2010 Dodge Chargers to save money, said MPPD Director of Public Safety Anthony GomezMesquita. “The biggest financial savings was the fact that equipment we take off will fit exactly,” he said. The older cars will be sold or will replace other cars in the department and potential sale money will go into the city’s general fund. The new cars are expected to arrive in eight to 10 weeks. For a full story, visit cm-life.com.

Disability Awareness Month will show “The Soloist” at 7 p.m. Sunday in Bovee University Center Auditorium. The 2009 film stars Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr. and Catherine Keener and is about a journalist who befriends a homeless musician for a story he is writing. The event is free and open to the public.

By Joe Borlik Senior Reporter

Around this time of year, many colleges host a State of the University address. But not Central Michigan University. Interim President Kathy Wilbur has no plans on hosting one, said Director of Public Relations Steve Smith in an e-mail to Central Michigan Life. Instead of presenting an address to the entire university regarding issues, Wilbur favors hosting several meeting throughout the semester, Smith said. “The smaller forums are relaxed and conversational which gives President Wilbur a better opportunity to hear the interests and concerns of students,” Smith said. Smith said former university president Michael Rao hosted four or five State of the University addresses in his nine years as president.

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What other schools do Saginaw Valley State University President Eric Gilbertson hosts two all-school forums a year, said Jo Stanley, administrative assistant to the office of the president at SVSU — one in January and another back-toschool address in August. In addition to that, Stanley said Gilbertson constantly attends student forums, teaches a constitutional law course and helps students move in. Grand Valley State University President Thomas Haas teaches upper- and lower-level chemistry courses one day each a semester, said Rachel Siglow, executive secretary to the president at GVSU. Siglow said Haas hosts an annual all-school forum every year in August and regularly sits down to talk with students. Western Michigan University President John Dunn, who hosts the State of the University address annually in the fall, does more than most presidents to interact with students, WMU Executive Secretary Elaine Gaudio said. “I’d say his interaction with students tops the list,” Gaudio said. Susan Martin, who has been president of Eastern Michigan University for two years, has never hosted a State of the University address, said Holly Smith, executive secretary to the president at EMU.

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Ending the “R” word

“Spread the Word to End the ‘R’ Word” will take place at 7 p.m. Monday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. This includes a presentation and athlete panel in recognition of Disabilities Awareness Month. For more information, please contact 989-774-3911 or go to somi.org.

Be “Fearless“

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Interim University President Kathy Wilbur and her son, Okemos senior Thomas Wilbur, meet on occasion for coffee or lunch on campus. Tom Wilbur said few people are actually aware he is the university president’s son.

Mother knows best Interim university president, son share time at CMU By Mara Kieren Staff Reporter

Kathy Wilbur had extra stress on her shoulders in July during her first Board of Trustees meeting as interim university president. One particular student was adding to that. Okemos senior Tom Wilbur, Kathy’s son, went to the hospital only to find his appendix had burst. While all of Central Michigan University remained in the forefront of her mind, Tom’s condition also forced Kathy to step out several times throughout the meeting. “You think it’s the most important thing going on in the day and then your son has

to go to the hospital. It sure puts everything back in perspective on what is the most important thing,” she said. Kathy said it was not easy. “We had to spend a lot of time in Mount Pleasant — he was in the hospital for eight days after the surgery,” she said. “There was a lot of bonding time there.” Mother-son relationship Tom has spent the majority of his college career with his mother while she maintained the position of vice president of Governmental Relations and Public Affairs. But as of July 1, Kathy became interim university president after the Board of Trustees selected her in April to fill former university president Michael Rao’s position. Tom said he is proud his mother was selected. “I was excited because I knew it was going to be a new

opportunity and a new challenge for her, but I knew she would be up for it,” Tom said. “I was excited that the Board of Trustees would consider her first and foremost for this prestigious job.” Tom said it is not easy for him to slack at all now. “(Having her be president) does make me try harder because I know how hard she is working, so I don’t slack off as much as maybe I’d like to,” he said. “She’s busting her butt, so there’s really no excuse for me to not bust mine.”

a job like this is even if you know someone, whether it is your son or daughter that’s a student, or a neighbor, niece or nephew, you have to think of the broader aspect and the broader impact of the decisions you’re going to make,” Kathy said. Although Kathy said having her son in the school system does not sway her decisions, it is nice to have a different view on issues. “Sometimes, it provides me with another perspective on policies that we’re considering or that we have implemented,” Kathy said. “In some ways, I think it is quite beneficial for me.” Tom said although the job is a good one for his mother, he does have one problem with it. “Well, it’s harder to get a hold of her these days,” he said.

No special treatment Tom does not think anybody looks at him differently because of his mother’s position. Most students do not even realize she is his mother. Aside from his roommates’ occasional jokes, he said nobody treats him differently. “Part of the challenge in

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The winning $500 pitch TV Web site idea wins first place in competition By Joe Borlik Senior Reporter

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Sanford sophomore Joel Traugott speaks in front of about 35 people Thursday at Grawn Hall Room 100, while pitching his idea, “The Shop-top.” The concept is a computer with an integrated credit card reader that would allow users to forego the current online purchasing system. Traugott received second place. “It’s an old system and it has to go eventually,” he said. “So let’s be the ones to do that, fix that.”

Saginaw sophomore Jeff Wegner dreams of one day owning a cooler that always stays cold. West Branch junior Nick Fox imagines being able to drive a car that never needs the gas to be refilled. These ideas and many more were the focus of the Makea-Pitch contest Tuesday in Grawn Hall.

Twelve students shared their ideas for a project or invention in a five-minute time frame to an audience of around 35 while six judges critiqued their work. The winner, Alma senior Jason Whitmore, received a $500 check. Chuck Fitzpatrick, director of LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center, was one of the judges and said the presentations were well prepared and practiced. “I was impressed,” he said. “We would like to get people from other disciplines and hold competitions at other schools.”

The winning idea Whitmore plans on using the prize money to launch his idea, which is is to create a Web site similar to hulu.com, where users can watch television shows not given air time on cable networks. Whitmore said the site would create a way to connect the content creators with the advertisers to achieve several things, such as the advertisers paying for product placement. “I’m pumped,” Whitmore said. “I’ve never won $500 before.” Vassar junior Molly Bender pitched an idea that could benefit ice tea drinkers.

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Are you interested in sports photography? If so, there will be a “Fearless” exhibit of sports photographs by Jeff Sheng available Monday to 30 in the Multicultural Education Center in Bovee University Center Room 125 and in the Student Activity Center. The photography opens up discussion about homophobia and sports at high schools and colleges throughout America. This event is open to the public during regular MEC business hours.

Science & research careers

Careers In Science & Research will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Gold & Chippewa rooms. Students can network with professionals and hear options regarding their career and internship options. For details on this and other events, visit careers.cmich.edu.

M.A.J.O.R. Night

Many Advisors Joined under One Roof will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Towers. Students can speak with departmental advisers, pick up schedule books and begin planning for the Spring 2010 semester.

Central/Western Blood Drive

The first opportunity to donate blood for the Blood Battle between Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University will take place from noon to 5:45 p.m. Monday in the Emmons Hall Lounge. The blood drive will last until Oct. 22. To schedule an appointment, visit givelife.org, sponsor code CMU. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred.

DiningStyles Survey Online

Students can take the online DiningStyles survey before Oct. 23 and tell how Campus Dining is meeting their needs. The goal is to better understand students’ campus lifestyle and preferences that will help improve overall campus dining experience. After the survey completion, students will have the opportunity to enter into a drawing to win a $250 Best Buy Gift Card. Type in college-survey.com/cmu to take the survey.

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“Tailgating is a big part of the gameday experience and they took it away.”

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Central Michigan Alumni Shaun Holmes opens a package containing a new PC laptop while managing his desk Monday afternoon in the Technical Services Office in Woldt Hall. On average, the IT Staff fixes 8 to 16 computers a day with problems such as wireless connection, spyware removal and troubleshooting software.

IT workers wired for the job “Shaun 2.0” finds computer work doesn’t get tedious By Amelia Eramya Staff Reporter

Shaun Leininger is also known as “Shaun 2.0” to the workers in the Woldt IT lab. Technical Services uses an instant messenger client to keep in contact with one another. When Leininger was setting up his account, he realized that there was another Shaun that was registered. “To differentiate it, I logged on as Shaun 2.0,” Leininger, a Midland senior and technical manager of Woldt Computer Lab, said. “Since then, it’s been a running joke that I’m an upgraded version.” As a technician of Technical Services, Leininger has worked on about 500 orders since his employment in the summer of 2007. These work orders for technicians consist of fixing computers, printers, cell phones, software updates and networking. “The first day I came into work, my first job was to set up my workstation — from scratch,” Leininger said. This was Leininger’s first

time finding someone who spelled their name the same way he had. “When you upgrade software on your computer, you normally jump up a level so, naturally, our new Shaun went from 1.0 to 2.0,” Mark Long, assistant manager of Technical Services said. Working with OIT Fixing computers does not get boring for workers in the lab, Leininger said. “Some of the more interesting ones I’ve seen around the office have been repairing a laptop that was urinated on at a late-night party and fixing up another laptop that was used to club someone in the head. Both didn’t start up anymore,” Leininger said. Before Leininger was hired at Technical Services, he worked a similar job in Midland. “I sent the managers of the department a direct e-mail, set up an interview and got hired on the spot after acing ‘the box,’” Leininger said. “The box” is a cardboard box filled with different computer parts for identification as a test of basic computer knowledge, he said. “I built my first desktop from scratch at (age) 12,” Leininger said.

Leininger’s father was a computer hobbyist, and him and his brother would constantly experiment with their computers. “Shaun 2.0 is always around the office and really seems to enjoy his daily tasks,” saidLong. A great opportunity Lake senior Justin Ellenwood has been the manager of the Woldt computer lab for two years and an employee for six. He mainly fixes computers and printers within the lab. Ellenwood also manages a group of technicians. “I always take some time out to talk to the employees to improve the relationships,” he said. The printers get really dirty from heavy use and that causes them to streak or jam a lot, Ellenwood said. At that point, he usually fixes the printer by finding parts. Ellenwood also does all the software updates, troubleshoots hardware, maintains data bases and keeps track of servers in the lab. “It’s a great opportunity to work with OIT,” Ellenwood said. university@cm-life.com

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Connie McCann named development officer Philanthropy official to begin Nov. 16 By Kelli Ameling Staff Reporter

Connie McCann was named the founding development officer for Central Michigan University’s medical school Thursday. McCann, the chief philanthropy officer for Central Michigan Community Hospital, accepted the offer as Founding Development Officer, which will take effect Nov. 16. “I am very excited,” McCann said. “Being a part of the team that helps build the school from the ground up is very motivational.” McCann was picked for the Founding Development Officer position by the normal recruiting processes. There was a job description posted, which individuals could see

and then submit an application. It was a formal process where interviews were conducted, said Dr. Cam Enarson, interim dean for the medical school. “We are actually very excited,” Enarson said. “Connie has a very strong background in development. She has had a very successful career at Central Michigan Community Hospital.” The job will entail major fundraising for the school of medicine, McCann said. McCann’s specific responsibilities include development and operational development of the program for the School of Medicine, Enarson said. “It’s a fantastic opportunity,” McCann said. “I think that 20 years down the line, CMU is going to look back and the medical school is going to be one of the best decisions they ever made.” Qualifications Enarson said McCann has had a long career at Central

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Michigan Community Hospital at a variety of roles. She has had significant experience in development activities, including development and completion of the Capital Campaign. The Capital Campaign is an initiative to keep CMU’s position as an academically rigorous university. With the campaign, the university seeks to raise academic standards, strengthen discovery and creativity, promote economic development and invest in educational and cultural partnerships, according to the campaign’s Web site. “We think she’ll do a great job with the program for the school of medicine,” Enarson said. McCann is ready for the future of her new position. “I think it is a very exciting and prestigious time for the university,” McCann said. “To be part of that is a great opportunity for me.” university@cm-life.com

Hotels see no change Local hotels say business for Homecoming weekend is no different than last year. The LaBelle hotel properties, which include the Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel and Conference Center, 2424 S. Mission St.; the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 2525 University Park Dr.; and the Super 8, 2323 S. Mission St. are mostly sold out for the weekend, said Vice President of Hotel Operations for LaBelle Property Management Glen Stanton. “I don’t think the tailgating policy has had any impact of a negative nature on us at all,” he said. Other hotels in the area have said the same thing. “We’re sold out for home-

coming,” said Microtel Inn and Suites, 5500 E. Pickard St., Manager Debra Emery. Local hotels still think Homecoming is one of the best weekends for business all year, said Rick Rautanen, general manager of Hampton Inn, 5205 Pickard St. “Either alumni or parents, or fans (are) probably 90 percent of the folks coming,”

Rautanen said. The lower attendance some hotels experienced at the CMU football team’s home opener could be attributed to the distance that Alcorn State University fans would have had to travel rather than the tailgating policy, Rautanen said. university@cm-life.com

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Interim University President Kathy Wilbur speaks to students Wednesday night at an open forum in the Troutman Hall lounge. This is the first of four forums to take place in residence halls, with the next on Nov. 3 in the lobby of Larzelere Hall.

Wilbur speaks to about 25 at forum Sustainability tuition topics for discussion By Seth Nietering Staff Reporter

Interim University President Kathy Wilbur said she was surprised Wednesday night with students’ interest in sustainability. “I mean, the students have definitely driven that agenda,” Wilbur said. Wilbur held her first open forum in the Troutman lounge, the first presidential open forum in more than three years. It was the first of four forums to take place in residence halls, with the next one at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Larzelere Hall lobby. Students understand efficiency usually means less money being spent, she said. If the university saves money, tuition is less likely to increase. Wilbur said sustainability is why there are so many renovations occurring on campus. “On a campus as old as ours, there is a great deal of constant maintenance. We’re working to improve

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Her idea is to create an ice tea pack, hot or cold, that will speed up the boiling process and can fit into a bottle of water. Bender said she’s been thinking about the idea for a couple of years. “I drink iced tea everyday and it takes a long time to prepare,” she said. “( With my idea), you wouldn’t have to boil it.” Midland senior Baron Kimble has an idea he said would help all college students. Kimble, who has been working on it for about a month, plans on providing tax help for low-income

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that,” Wilbur said. During the forum, Wilbur discussed the CMU 2010 plan put into effect several years ago. The plan was a series of goals that the university dedicated itself to completing by 2010. One of the goals was to get students more involved in the university. “( The plan) was to make the campus much more student-centered,” Wilbur said. The key to change About 25 people attended the forum. Before the question-and-answer portion, Wilbur introduced herself and pressed that the students are key for any change. “The best advocates for the university are the students. They are important for any change or transition,” Wilbur said. Ideas were taken from students and others involved in the university during the planning process of the Bovee University Center renovations. “A post office was the No. 1 request. So there will be a post office in the UC when it’s finished,” Wilbur said.

earners. “Everybody needs their taxes done,” he said. “I guarantee you’ll be seeing fliers around for this and I’ll be getting calls.” Fenton junior Nicholas Laue wants to help people in third-world countries with his idea. Laue plans on creating a Web site that would connect a portal to sites for stores such as Best Buy and Wal-Mart. From there, he would take a percentage of the revenue from the money made and donate it to third-world countries. “It’s a noble business,” he said. “I don’t feel enough people give back anymore.” studentlife@cm-life.com

Justin Petkus, a Hudsonville junior and Troutman resident adviser, said he was impressed with Wilbur for meeting with residents. “I think it’s great she is making herself available. It shows that she cares,” Petkus said. Tuition is something that is important, too, Wilbur said. “The cost of tuition has a very high impact on a student’s future,” she said. “It decides whether a student comes for a first year, and even decides if they come back for a second.” Troutman Hall Director William O’Dell said it was a great idea for Wilbur to start these forums. “We have an interim president who, knowing our campus may have a lot of questions right now, comes to meet with students and listens to them,” O’Dell said. university@cm-life.com

I don’t believe that’s the case anymore. That’s changing now.” In the last 20 years, football attendance has fluctuated. In the ’80s, the average attendance was more than 24,000 at Homecoming games. In the ’90s, it dropped drastically to an average of about 20,000. In the last 10 years, Homecoming attendance continues to drop — a 10-year average of about 19,700, a five-year average of about 18,900. The lowest attendance in those five years were 2004 and 2005. Each of those games totalled no more than 17,000 people. The average attendance for the last 20 years is 19,721. “Things have changed with the competition of television and watching multiple games instead of one,” Heeke said. “That may dilute the attendance.” Heeke said the expectation for Saturday’s game against Eastern Michigan is between 20,000 and 25,000, which would be similar to last year’s 22,114. Comparatively, last season, 30,302 people sold out the anticipated rivalry game against Western Michigan University, the most people to watch a game in Kelly/ Shorts Stadium. “A downturn is directly attributed to the success of the team,” said Tony Voisin, assistant director of Student Life. “Alumni live very busy lives, with kids and school activities. To make a commitment to bring family up is difficult and if the team is not that successful, it’s a hard sell. “We had success for years and years and years. That’s how it became an annual

tradition. There were a few years we’ve lost back-to-backto-back. And that hurts us, but with players like (Dan) LeFevour and Antonio (Brown), people are looking to make a stronger commitment.” Alumni absence Dean of Students Bruce Roscoe said alumni attendance is expected to be down as well, especially with recent graduates. He said many recent alumni have had trouble finding in-state jobs, forcing many to move out of state for work. “It’s the economy,” he said. “People are being a little more frugal, especially our young alumni. I don’t know that we’ll find our newer alumni like we’ve seen in years past.” Since 2005, Heeke said alumni buy tickets for highermarquee games — the most popular is Western Michigan

University at home. Eight of the 10 highest attendance games in Kelly/Shorts Stadium history were games against WMU. In the last four years, Kelly/ Shorts Stadium broke its alltime largest stadium crowds record against WMU. In 2006, the 30,000-mark for the first time with a crowd of 30,027. Heeke said the football team’s record directly contributes to whether fans attend the homecoming game or any game in Mount Pleasant. “Central in the ’80s was the dominant football program in the Mid-American Conference, always competing for championships,” Heeke said. “The homecoming game was a focal point. Today, we are rebuilding that tradition. There was a time in the ’90s when our football program was not successful and people decided not to come because we were not winning.” university@cm-life.com

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EDITORIAL | Administration lifts external speaker ban after pressure from students

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he ban on external sound systems during tailgating has been lifted. Students can once again play music in Lot 63, starting with the homecoming game Saturday against Eastern Michigan. A lot of credit goes to Student Government Association Jason Nichol, who fought hard to have the ban lifted. He’s still fighting and continuing to open up greater communication between students and the tailgating committee. The new amendment to the tailgating proceedures will allow students to use external sound systems starting at 8:30 a.m. on game days. The external sound systems will be placed in specific locations. In order to uphold

safety standards, students with the systems will be told what to do in emergency situations. Although the other tailgating rules will not be changed, this is a big step toward students having their voices heard. The lifting of the ban may seem trivial. But if students had not voiced their opinions and simply dealt with the ban, nothing would have changed. The administration would have continued to push students around.

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Nichol has done a terrific job working as a liaison between the student body and the CMU administration. His dealings with the adminstration has been effective thus far. SGA is making an impact around Central Michigan University and will hopefully continue to do so. Nichol has started a student adhoc committee that will work with university officals. This committee will act as the voice of the student body. It will work to make sure that tailgating procedures are better understood between students, administrators and police. Students should be aware of the power they have at the university. When they become organized and band together to make a difference, goals have a much higher rate of succession. The lift on the ban is evidence of this. Hopefully, students will not give up.

The lift on the ban also shows what can happen when the administration opens its doors and effectively listens to students. The ban, along with the other restrictions at tailgate, should not have been established in the first place. It was a waste of time on everyone’s part. If emergency vehicles coming into tailgating was the reason for not having external sound systems, the athletic department should have simply installed new expectations for students, like they are now, insteading of having the systems banned. The procedures for tailgating still are not where they should be. But as long as students keep the pressure on the athletic department and university officials, the rules can continue to be changed to include what students deem acceptable, not just what the university deems as suitable.

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A class act Program Board made a good impression this week by announcing it was bringing three informative and entertaining speakers to Central Michigan University in November. Two of the speakers are highprofile comedians Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter of Comedy Central’s “Michael and Michael Have Issues.” The third speaker is journalist and author Chuck Klosterman. We commend Program Board for bringing speakers of great student interest to CMU. Black and Showalter are scheduled to speak in Plachta Auditorium at 7 p.m. Nov. 4. Though the two are comedians, they will not perform standup. Instead, they will speak about their show and incorporating comedy into their speech. Klosterman, the author of “Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto,” is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 in Plachta Auditorium. He has written for Spin and Esquire magazines. Both events seem intriguing and will hopefully attract many students. Fabolous was the first big show that Program Board, in conjunction with On The Fly Productions, put on this year and it was a flop. Attendance was low, ambience was poor and Fabolous’ DJ mistakenly referred to CMU as Michigan State. It’s great to see Program Board heading in a new direction with the entertainment it is bringing to campus. Trey Parker, the creator of South Park, came to CMU a few weeks ago and was a big hit with students. He paid his way to Mount Pleasant and was intellectually stimulating. Hopefully, the speakers coming in November will have the same effect Parker had when he visited CMU. Some students may not be too familiar with any of the speakers. But with backgrounds they have, it should be enough to attract a good audience to at least come out and hear what they have to say. Next month will be the true test of how well Program Board is spending its money. From how it currently stands, Program Board is heading in the right direction by diversifying the people they’re bringing to campus. Chances are the gamble will pay off.

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Pizza man: Statement was a joke from Wednesday’s story I have been asked to clarify some remarks that I made in a publication that hit newsstands on Wednesday. The comment in question is a joke that I made saying that I wish a woman would offer her body rather than money for a pizza delivery. The key word here is “joke.” For the record, I was a Sexual Aggression Peer Advocate for six years. I have been part of dozens of programs all across the country, promoting the rights of women and condemning offensive behavior toward the idea of Sexual Aggression. My comment was making a reference to a movie called “Loverboy,” in which a pizza delivery guy becomes a gigolo for hire. I made the joke that while it has never happened to me, it is a fantasy that I wouldn’t refuse. The joke that I made was made

in sarcasm, and did not, in any way, depict an act of anything non-consensual. To those who took offense to it, I apologize. I wish you would have gotten the sarcasm rather than taken it literally. However, any thoughts that I, or any of my affiliates, specifically The Cabin and SAPA, are in any way promoting the objectification of women, can be dismissed. To boycott The Cabin or accost SAPA members about one joke made by me personally would be a misplaced act of aggression. Was my joke crass? Yes. Was it, perhaps, in bad taste? Sure. But does it promote Sexual Aggression or the objectification of women? No. If you disagree, please, come

talk to me about it personally. I would love to set the record straight. But don’t take it out on my place of employment or my former colleagues — they have done nothing wrong. Finally, I will say that joke does not appeal to everyone. I have received mixed reactions to my joke by males and females alike. You don’t have to agree with it, you don’t have to like it. That is your right. But you don’t need to be afraid to have me deliver a pizza to you. I’ll hand you your food, you hand me money, and the transaction is over. And I promise that if you make a joke that I don’t find funny, I wont condemn you for it. Braden Thompson The Cabin employee

C M Y o u | Are you going to tailgate at Homecoming this Saturday?

Central Michigan Life Editorial Brian Manzullo, Editor in Chief David Veselenak, Managing Editor Matthew Stephens, Presentation Editor Eric Dresden, Student Life Editor Lindsay Knake, Metro Editor Sarah Schuch, University Editor Andrew Stover, Sports Editor Tim Ottusch, Assistant Sports Editor Ashley Miller, Photo Editor Will Axford, Voices Editor Caitlin Wixted, Lead Designer Advertising Lindsey Reed, Katie Sidell Advertising Managers Carly Schafer, Shawn Wright Multi-Media Marketing Coordinators Professional staff Rox Ann Petoskey, Production Leader Kathy Simon, Assistant Director of Student Media Neil C. Hopp, Adviser to Central Michigan Life

Lonnie Allen Staff Reporter

Pardon me Cell phones in class can disrupt learning, other students I hate to admit it, but texting during class sucks. It is annoying and disruptive. So pardon the interruption to your personal life, but it is time for class. Turn the phone off. Students may think there is no harm in texting or checking Facebook and so on while sitting in class. However, there are people around you who would probably disagree. As a nontraditional student and working most of my life before starting college, cell phone use and texting has never been an issue for myself during class. It is a habit for me to turn off any device that would be disruptive. Of course, I am not perfect and I have had a phone go off in class. It is embarrassing. But I have never had the audacity to answer the phone in class. That actually happened in one of my classes at Grand Rapids Community College, where a classmate answered a call during lecture. This has yet to happen to me at CMU. Here, I have experienced students texting away during lecture as if it was a social norm. I guess I missed the memo in the syllabus that turning off the cell phone really meant text when you think the professor isn’t paying attention to you, or only text when they can’t see you. I can’t understand why this generation of students is texting away while the professor speaks during class. This is a problem for students sitting around the texter clicking away on the keys of a phone or computer to update their status on whatever social network used. The person next to them is inadvertently distracted. I just missed what was said because my attention went from the lecture to wondering about my own social network status. Or how many people are trying to get a hold of me by phone because of my neighbor’s inability to wait until after class to communicate with friends. Please shut the phone off during class. How hard is that? To some, it would be like taking away heroin or crack from an addict. I am serious. I believe it is that kind of a problem for some people. Texting is the preferred way of communication, according to a survey from eROI, which looked at a sample of 283 high school and college students from 29 states here in the U.S about the way students communicate today. Texting remains supreme with 37 percent selecting it as their preferred method of communication. Maybe a jamming system for cell phones in classrooms could be installed. But one way that could work for sure is if students step up, take the responsibility of being an adult and shut off their phones. Use the class for learning instead of texting.

[letters to the editor]

“I’m not going back until the rules are clear, enforceable and realistic.” Jamelle Dooley,

Illinois senior

“I think it’s very good. I definitely believe in it.” Sarah Cook,

Shepherd freshman

“I’m not planning on going back until they change the alcohol policy.”

“Now that the rules have changed, I might go and see what it’s like.”

Andrew Vettel,

Jedidah Harper,

Flushing sophomore

Detroit junior

JEFF SMITH/staff photographer

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Central Michigan Life wins 31 MPA awards

deer season

Road encounters could rise this year County sheriff: Peripheral vision prevents accidents By Randi Shaffer Staff Reporter

Kelsey Guiliani has experienced deer accidents firsthand. Last week, the Wixom junior was involved in her first car-deer accident. “We were in the right lane, driving home,” she said. “We were on the highway going 70 miles per hour, and a momma deer jumped out in front of us and we just hit it.” Isabella County drivers reported 1,114 car accidents involving deer in 2008, and similar figures are expected in 2009. Guiliani said she immediately pulled over to the side of the road to make a series of phone calls, including her parents, 9-1-1 and a tow truck. Brent Rudolph, deer research specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said there are a lot of factors contributing to the number of local car-deer collisions, including deer numbers, the number of registered vehicles and the number of miles for which those vehicles are on the road. “We have lots of deer, lots of roads and lots of drivers,” he said. “If you have lots of cars, and lots of deer — then you’re going to have them coming together.” What to do Rudolph said Guiliani did the right thing after the accident. He said after a driver hits a deer, the driver should pull over to the side of the road, turn on their vehicle’s hazard lights and call 9-1-1 to get an emergency response and provide information for the accident report. Though following the right steps after an accident occurs is important, Rudolph said the best decision is accident prevention. “Collisions can happen any

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Editor in chief named Journalist of the Year

time,” he said. “Late October and early November are the times when deer are most active. Drivers need to be more aware — watch the road, watch the edges of the roadway. If you see (a deer) standing still, that might mean that there might be another one running behind it. It can be pretty unpredictable.” Rudolph said drivers should drive a little slower and remember to avoid a lot of distractive behaviors, such as texting, while behind the wheel. Isabella County Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski said driving with more light, when possible, is better. “One of the first things (drivers) could do is, whenever possible, make sure you have your bright lights on if they don’t interfere with oncoming traffic,” he said. Mioduszewski said by keeping their vehicle’s bright lights on, the driver would have a better chance of noticing moving deer by their reflective eyes. “Use your peripheral vision to check ditches and look for deer eyes,” he advised. Mioduszewski said from now until the snow flies, drivers are going to see a lot more deer near the roads than in the summer.

By Maryellen Tighe Staff Reporter

Central Michigan Life won 31 awards in the 2009 Michigan Press Association Collegiate Editorial Competition. The competition put CM Life up against other Division I schools including University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Western Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Grand Valley State University and Wayne State University. “It’s always an honor for the newspaper to be recognized in state, regional and national awards,” said Jake May, a Grand Haven junior and 2008-09 editor in chief. The MPA contest is the only statewide collegiate newspaper competition. “CM Life usually wins a lot of awards in every category. This year, it won the most in (Division-I),” said Director of Student Media Neil Hopp. “I think the most prestigious award is journalist of the year, based on the criteria you have to meet.”

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Journalist of the Year B r i a n Manzullo, a Saginaw senior and current editor in chief, is the 2009 Journalist of the Year. Brian Manzullo The student who wins must have done something special to advance the cause of collegiate journalism, Hopp said. The judge in this category said about Manzullo: “Wow! What an incredibly diverse young man. He is able to capture an audience and float with them through the story. Very telling.” “The pitch was all the stuff I was doing online,” Manzullo said. He started the Chip Shots Weblog while following the CMU football team last year, posting midweek takes, photos and live up-

dates from games. He then served as online/multimedia editor in the spring. Manzullo designed CM Life’s new Web site over the summer and has been instrumental in its upkeep. “We want to increase our Web presence and take advantage of what the Internet can do,” Manzullo said. It marks the second year in a row CM Life has earned the Journalist of the Year. Former CM Life reporter Alex Piazza won the award in 2008. “Each year we do well, and this year was no exception,” said Assistant Director of Student Publications Kathy Simon. Other awards Other notable awards CM Life received included best news photo by Jessica Scott, blog by Manzullo, news story by Lynn Fischer

and a sweep of the feature category with stories from Daniel Monson, Brad Canze and Caitlin Foyt. “It makes it worth the hundreds of ads that we design,” said Lindsey Reed, a Livonia senior and CM Life advertising manager, who won Best Black and White ad award. “Amongst our ad staff we’re going to do our own competition to get really creative ads.” The staff of CM Life decides which ads and stories will be entered in the competition, which is judged by an out-of-state press association. “For the department and the program, it’s just rewarding for the students to have their work recognized,” Simon said. “It’s also beneficial for our advertisers to know we’re giving them outstanding efforts in creating effective advertising.” news@cm-life.com

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Eastern Michigan has not had a winning season since 1995. The Eagles have combined for 16 wins since 2004. Yet, CMU has lost four of the last five meetings, and in two straight years.

CMU to face worst rush defense in the MAC By Andrew Stover Sports Editor

First-year Eastern Michigan football coach Ron English was not happy with his team’s performance after starting the season with four losses. He said the Eagles have not been able to score when they need to score, they are not taking advantage of good field position and they have yet to eliminate big plays from the opponent’s game plan. “I think what Coach English described is basic football,� CMU coach Butch Jones said. But as the Eagles have stumbled to 0-4, basic football has been hard to come by. EMU has been outscored 37-0 in first quarters this season. And the Eagles have given up 276.8 rushing yards per game, second-worst in the nation. CMU, on the other hand, has the Mid-American Conference’s second-best rushing offense (157.6 yards per game). Jones said running the ball will remain a priority regardless of the opponent. “For us, offensively, it all starts with us up front and the run game each and every game,� he said. EMU does have the nation’s best pass defense (89.2 yards per game), but it gives up 30.8 points per game.

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|||||||||||| game 6 P l ay e r s t o Wat c h Eastern Michigan Eagles Kyle McMahon - QB

Eagles

Offense

Pos. No. Name QB 11 Kyle McMahon RB 22 Dwayne Priest 26 Corey Welch WR 15 Jacory Stone 24 Corey Manns 84 Trey Hunter 2 Dontayo Gage TE 81 Ben Thayer LT 65 Dan DeMaster LG 72 Andrew Sorgatz C 78 Eric Davis RG 60 Andy Fretz RT 55 Stephen Johnson

Defense

Pos. No. Name DE 17 Brandon Downs 90 Javon Reese DT 96 Brandon Slater 93 Brandon Ohrman MLB 42 Marcus English SLB 57 Tim Fort WLB 20 Andre Hatchett CB 19 Arrington Hicks 8 Johnny Sears FS 6 Martavious Cardwell SS 23 Chris May

Dwayne Priest - RB

Profile With Andy Schmitt out, McMahon takes over with experience. He threw for 1,118 yards in 2007 and 2008.

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Why to watch First-year coach Ron English originally wanted to redshirt McMahon. When Schmitt was deemed out for the year, McMahon jumped freshman Alex Gillet on the depth chart.

Profile Despite rushing for just 14 yards last week against Temple, Priest has rushed for at least 83 yards in the three other games. Why to watch EMU ran all over Michigan and Northwestern and, if EMU has a chance in this game, it will have to control the clock and stay balanced.

Chippewas

Profile Hatchett is averaging more than nine tackles per game, good for seventh in the MAC. Why to watch Hatchett will be the key defender who tries to slow down the MAC’s secondranked rushing offense. CMU averages 157.6 rushing yards per game.

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Dan LeFevour - QB

Specialists

Pos. No. Name Class P 33 Zach Johnson Sr. K 38 Joe Carithers Jr. PR 27 Marvon Sanders So. KR 18 DeAnthony White Sr.

Paris Cotton - RB Profile Cotton has received the brunt of the work at running back with the injuries to Bryan Schroeder and Tim Phillips.

Profile Berning and fellow linebacker Nick Bellore are one tackle apart in total tackles (Bellore has 44, Berning has 43).

Why to watch Eastern Michigan ranks second-to-last in rushing defense nationally, giving up 276.8 rushing yards per game.

Why to watch There is a reason EMU is the best team in the nation against the pass statistically. Teams run the ball against the Eagles, and they run a lot. Cotton will see plenty of carries.

Why to watch EMU has failed to rush for more than 50 yards in two of its four games. But in the other two games, the Eagles ran for 172 yards and 179 yards against Big Ten opponents.

Offense

Defense

Specialists

Pos. No. Name P 96 Brett Hartmann K 36 Andrew Aguila PR 27 Antonio Brown KR 27 Antonio Brown

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I’ve seen more guys studying film this week than the last three weeks. The sense of urgencey has definitely increased. ” -Junior center Colin Miller

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Pos. No. Name QB 13 Dan LeFevour RB 6 Paris Cotton 29 Carl Volny WR 27 Antonio Brown 7 Bryan Anderson 1 Kito Poblah TE 82 David Blackburn LT 73 Jake Olson LG 66 Jeff Maddux C 63 Colin Miller RG 64 Allen Ollenburger RT 78 Rocky Weaver

Pos. No. Name DE 98 Frank Zombo 95 Larry Knight DT 54 Sean Murnane 94 John Williams MLB 46 Matt Berning OLB 43 Nick Bellore 17 Tim Brazzel CB 19 Josh Gordy 31 Kirkston Edwards 14 Tommy Mama S 9 Bobby Seay 44 Dannie Bolden 12 Eric Fraser 40 John Carr

Profile L e Fe v o u r leads CMU in rushing and is 10th in the MAC with 275 yards and has five rushing touchdowns.

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The Eastern Michigan football team will play CMU on Saturday without the player who orchestrated back-to-back upsets against the Chippewas. Senior quarterback Andy Schmitt went down with a torn ACL in the team’s 45-17 loss against Michigan on Sept. 19. Prior to his injury, Schmitt was 51-for-81 passing for 428 yards with two touchdowns and five interceptions. Taking his place will be junior Kyle McMahon, who started the conference opener last week against Temple, but came away with a 24-12 loss. “We know all about McMahon,� said coach Butch Jones. “You can’t hide what you see on film — he’s a very talented individual with great speed. He’s a dual threat that throws the ball extremely well and we know that he’s going to be a great challenge.� In that game, McMahon

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completed 25-of-36 passes for 230 yards with one interception. He also rushed three times for nine yards. He was, however, able to lead the Eagles on a 51-yard drive in the fourth quarter, finished by a one-yard Terrence Blevins touchdown run. “We feel like he’s just as good as Schmitt, if not better,� said senior cornerback Josh Gordy. “Maybe he’s a little more mobile. But we still have to be on our game. We can’t let our guard down just because Schmitt is out. McMahon’s a great player and a great athlete — we just have to be ready for him.�

Andy Schmitt’s 2009 statistics w Completion %: 63 w Yards: 428 w Touchdowns: 2 in some great effort — we’ll be all right.� A repeat performance is less likely with the Chippewas near the top of the conference in passing defense, Gordy said. Central Michigan is second in the MAC in pass defense, allowing 170.8 yards per game. Eastern is first, allowing 89.2 passing yards per game. “I think the way our secondary is playing is in direct correlation to our front seven,� Jones said. “We’ve got to do a great job up front — that’s where it stems in our defense — and it trickles to the back end. So we obvioulsy have to play great team defense.� Schmitt entered his final season third all-time at Eastern Michigan in passing yardage (6,350), passes completed (556), passes attempted (885) and total offensive yards (5,439). He was a MAC All-Academic selection last year.

No Reruns In last year’s regular season finale, Schmitt completed 58 passes for 516 yards and five touchdowns en route to a 56-52 Eagles win. The loss officially kept the Chippewas from their third consecutive Mid-American Conference Championship game. “That was a funky game plan,� Gordy said with a laugh. “We probably won’t see that again. But I think it’s going to be a regular game plan this time and, as long as we stick to our keys and do what we have to do — hustle to the ball and put

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Rivalry followed by rivalry With one of CMU’s in-state rivals coming to Mount Pleasant this weekend, the following week awaits the other. Next week, CMU will travel to Kalamazoo to play rival Western Michigan. It will be interesting to see how many students, faculty and alumni make the game. CMU brought a strong group of fans two years ago, when the Chippewas defeated the Broncos in a freezing cold midweek game to clinch the Mid-American Conference West title. Although the season is only half over and the weather has yet to turn permanently cold, but CMU’s opportunity for a traditional gameday atmosphere is almost gone.

Tim Ottusch Assistant Sports Editor Most students and faculty will be hustling over from their last class and other meetings they normally have to attend on a Wednesday night. It also will be tough to get alumni back for the midweek game. The team’s last home game, which could be a game with enormous conference implications against Northern Illinois, takes place the day after Thanksgiving, when most students will be home for the weekend. Attendance for the NIU game could go either way. Either people will take advantage of the break and make the trip to Mount Pleasant or relax at home. The game against Eastern

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No upset this year; CMU wins big

Central to host Cardinals, RedHawks

Sports Editor Andrew Stover breaks down Saturday’s noon football game against the Eastern Michigan. Quarterbacks Eastern Michigan took as big a blow as possible when starter Andy Schmitt went down with a torn ACL in Week 3 against Michigan. Schmitt ranks third on EMU’s career passing yardage list (5,867), tied for fourth on EMU’s career touchdown passes list (33) and is second in EMU’s career completions list (607). He completed an NCAArecord 58 passes last year against CMU, but it is now up to junior Kyle McMahon. This is not McMahon’s first action of his career. He had 1,118 passing yards between 2007 and 2008 coming into the season, and he is more mobile than Schmitt. Advantage: CMU. McMahon can operate the EMU offense, but LeFevour has had eight touchdowns in the past two games. LeFevour will run wild against the Eagles’ soft run defense. Running backs EMU running back Dwayne Priest is fourth in the MidAmerican Conference in rushing yards per game (78.8). The 5-feet, 9-inch, 190-pound back has a blend of power and shiftiness that has garnered CMU’s attention. CMU will use the mix of Paris Cotton, a shifty runner, and Bryan Schroeder, who is more north-south. Schroeder is expected to see an expanded role after missing playing time to a lower body injury. Advantage: EMU. CMU running backs will have a prime opportunity to rack up yards against the nation’s secondworst rushing defense. But through the first five games, LeFevour has been the main rushing threat for CMU. CMU offensive line vs. EMU front seven Teams have not passed against the Eagles because they do not have to. EMU’s pass defense is best in the nation (89.2

yards per game), but teams do not pass often against the Eagles because they have too much success on the ground. Weakside linebacker Andre Hatchett is seventh in the MAC in total tackles, but that is expected when teams run as much against a defense as Eastern’s. Advantage: CMU. EMU is giving up 276.8 rushing yards per game, and that trend will not end Saturday. EMU offensive line vs. CMU front seven The Eagles have had mixed results running the ball. Two games have yielded 50 rushing yards or less. The two other games saw totals of 172 and 179 rushing yards. When passing the ball, EMU has given up nine sacks. CMU’s rush defense, led by linebackers Nick Bellore and Matt Berning, are third in the MAC against the run (135 yards per game). It is also third in the MAC in sacks (9). Advantage: CMU. Expect Priest to have success running the ball, but not to the extent of Ike Nduke last week at Buffalo CMU wide receivers vs. EMU secondary Arizona has been the only secondary able to slow down CMU’s aerial attack. Deep secondaries at Buffalo and even Michigan Bryan Anderson State could not stop the Chippewas from spreading the ball around to different receivers. Whether it is senior Bryan Anderson, junior Antonio Brown or junior Kito Poblah, CMU has too many weapons on the perimeter. Advantage: CMU. Do not expect the Eagles to hold CMU anywhere near 89 passing yards (EMU’s season average) even if CMU is running the ball with success. EMU wide receivers vs. CMU secondary EMU senior Jacory Stone

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is tied for ninth in the MAC with 5.75 receptions per game. Last week, he caught eight passes for 85 yards against Temple. But CMU’s most Jacory Stone important unit from last year is its secondary. The Chippewas have depth and continuity in the backfield from game to game. Advantage: CMU. The Eagles will not come close to the 58 completions they had last season against CMU, but part of that is their offensive philosophy. When they do pass, they will not be nearly as successful. Coaching Ron English has a background which includes defensive coordinator stints at Michigan and Louisville. But whether it is because of a lack of talent or inexperience on his part, it will take a while for the Eagles to turn it around. Advantage: CMU. CMU’s Butch Jones is 0-2 against EMU, but focus has been the theme this week. If CMU has a letdown, it is not because of preparation. Intangibles A home game against a winless opponent on Homecoming should favor CMU. But the Eagles have won four of the last five games in the series, including the last two. It is a rivalry which may excite EMU a little more than the Chippewas. Advantage: Even. Everything seems to be in CMU’s favor, but the recent history certainly sways toward the Eagles’ side. Prediction The past five games in the series have been decided by less than a touchdown, and three of those games have needed overtime. LeFevour said to expect a close game, but it is hard to agree. This year. the closegame trend is over.

CMU 42, EMU 14

By Matthew Valinski Staff Reporter

The CMU soccer team will attempt to continue one of its best starts in school history this weekend. Central (9-3, 4-0) will play Ball State (4-7, 2-2) at 4 p.m. today and Miami (6-4-1, 2-1-1) at 1 p.m. Sunday, both at the CMU Soccer Complex. The Chippewas won seven consecutive games and are tied for first in the NCAA with nine shutouts on the season. “It definitely puts a target on your back,” said senior forward Amanda Waugh. “Teams are going to be coming out a little harder against you.” After starting the first eight games of the year, Waugh has come off the bench in the last four. But she sees it as a way to make the team play at its peak for the entire game. “I know that Chelsi (Abbott), (Laura) Twidle, Molly (Gerst), the girls starting over me, have been giving really good minutes,” she said. “If I’m able to give good minutes off the bench and we’re able to maximize our forwards, then that’s what I want to do.” Central has not allowed a goal since Michigan State’s Lauren Hill scored in the 76th minute on Sept. 6, and is 7 minutes and 21 seconds away from setting the school record for most consecutive minutes without allowing a goal. Ball State The Chippewas play a Ball State team that is third in the MAC in goals per game at 1.45, and has only been shut out in three games this season. The Cardinals are led by senior Megan Ridley, who

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CMU junior Valerie Prause has one goal and three assists this season.

already tied her total goals from last year with four and has two assists to tie her for third in the MAC in points (10) on the season. Ball State is coming off a 4-3 loss to Toledo in which the Cardinals went ahead 3-0 in the first 40 minutes of the game. Toledo came back and scored four, including three in the second half to give Ball State its second MAC loss. This marks the second consecutive season the Chippewas have started MAC play 4-0, but coach Tom Anagnost said with how the season ended last season, it should make the team stronger. “Having gone through something like that, you tend to gain from that experience,” he said. “I’m hoping that experience from last year can get us to where we are playing better at the end of the year.” Waugh said the biggest difference between this year and last year’s team is the depth the team has.

“This year compared to last year, we are able to rely on so many more people,” she said. “We’ve been getting some really good minutes from different faces.”

The RedHawks Sunday, Central could have one of its biggest challenges in the MAC with Miami (6-2-4, 2-1-1 MAC) coming to Mount Pleasant. Winners of two consecutive MAC games, including a 4-1 win against Bowling Green in their last game on Sunday, the RedHawks are tied with Central for first in the MAC while having allowed nine goals on the season. Miami has allowed more than one goal just once, in a 2-1 loss to Dayton on Sept. 18. The RedHawks also are second in the league with 19 goals. The RedHawks have not won in Mount Pleasant since a 2-1 win over the Chippewas in 2001. sports@cm-life.com

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Cross Country

Twin guards lead incoming class CMU looks to solidify lineup Guevara says trio will see playing time in first season By Aaron McMann Staff Reporter

The women’s basketball team will have three new faces in the lineup when it takes the floor next month at Rose Arena. Guard Jalisa Olive (5 feet, 4 inches) of Chicago, Ill., and 5-foot-10-inch twin sisters Rachel and Stefanie Mauk, of Lima, Ohio, will join the Chippewas. “They all bring a huge competitive desire and a scorer’s mentality,” said coach Sue Guevara. “Considering the style all three play, I see them contributing this season.” Guevara’s staff was the first program to offer scholarships to the Mauk twins. Both girls were three-time first-team all-conference at Bath High School. The guard tandem said they liked the atmosphere and style of play at CMU and would not go anywhere without one another. “I really liked the coaches, campus and team, and it really was a big factor that they offered both Rachael and I, because we weren’t going to go anywhere where were we both couldn’t go together,” Stefanie said.

R a c h e l Mauk said she appreciates how her high school and CMU compare to each other. “We re- Sue Guevara ally liked how they played because it was similar to how our high school played,” Rachel said. Rachel averaged 17.4 points per game as a senior and was named first-team All-Ohio by the Associated Press, while Stefanie averaged 15.9 points per game as a senior and 18.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game as junior, garnering second-team all-state honors last season. They also received scholarship offers to play together at Akron and Buffalo. Chicago newcomer Olive comes from Bogan High School, where she led the team to a 23-7 record and No. 18 ranking while averaging 13 points, 3.4 steals and 2.1 assists per game as a senior, earning all-state honorable mention from the Illinois Basketball Services. “I liked the team and the great coaching staff,” Olive said. “It’s a great school.” Guevara said Olive’s quickness and defensive tenacity are what made her so appealing. “I’ve told people before that

I wouldn’t sign anyone shorter than I am unless they knocked my socks off, and she left me shoeless,” said Guevara, upon signing her. “She’s got that Chicago swagger about her.” Junior Sarah Huff, a 6-foot3-inch forward from Canal Winchester, Ohio, will redshirt and sit out the season per NCAA regulations after transferring from Marist. She will return for the 2010-11 season with two years of eligibility. Huff averaged eight minutes while playing in six games during the 2008-09 season for the Red Foxes. She said academics and the team’s different style of play are what made her decide to transfer. “The school just turned out to be a very poor fit for me,” she said. “It really wasn’t how I thought it would be. Academically, it couldn’t offer the same things I was really looking for, like Central Michigan could. “I really liked the style of play when I first saw this team. I remember thinking that was very much what I enjoyed playing in AAU and high school.” The women’s basketball team plays an exhibition game with Saginaw Valley State on Nov. 1. Its first regular season home game is Nov. 21 against Loyola-Chicago. sports@cm-life.com

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Chippewas face MAC showdowns By D.J. Palomares Senior Reporter

The volleyball team has a chance to get to the top of the Mid-American Conference West division this weekend. The team plays Northern Illinois at 8 p.m. Friday in DeKalb, Ill., and at 7 p.m. Saturday in Kalamazoo against Western Michigan. A victory in Kalamazoo could tie the West division. “Northern Illinois and Western Michigan are both tough schools, and in our division,” said coach Erik Olson said. “On top of that, Western is our biggest rival. It’s an important weekend.” Northern Illinois has gotten off to a slow start with a 1-3 conference record. The team has an offense led by sophomore outside hitter Allison McGlaughlin, who has 233 kills this season. “Northern Illinois has really powerful outside hitters,” said middle blocker Kaitlyn Hurt. “If we don’t get our hands low and strong over then net, she is going to be a real problem for us.” NIU’s offense has struggled against the block this season as it has given up more than two blocks per set, second highest in the MAC. Western michigan For the last two seasons, the home team has won the CMU-WMU game. The Chippewas (11-4, 3-1 MAC) made the trip last season to Kalamazoo near the end of the regular season and were swept in straight sets. The match included a 36-34 loss in the third set. “They bring out the best in

us,” said junior Lauren Krupsky. “There is always a high intensity and a great level of volleyball. We are hoping to crush them in their own place.” The Broncos have arguably the toughest offense in the MAC. They lead the conference with a .226 hitting percentage and rank fifth in kills and blocks. “Western Michigan is a very well rounded team who plays very consistently,” Olson said. “They have had a lot of roster changes lately.

We don’t know what we are going to get, but we will go there, adapt and compete.” Western has won its last eight matches. The team has not dropped a match since a five-set loss Sept.15 against IPFW. “We are taking the right steps so far to be MAC champions,” Hurt said. “We have to keep our record clean and, if we keep doing what we have been, we will do pretty well.” sports@cm-life.com

By Aarron McMann Staff Reporter

The men’s and women’s cross country teams look to solidify their rosters Friday at the Michigan Intercollegiates hosted by Calvin College in Grand Rapids. In anticipation of PreNationals on Oct. 17, many of the top runners on both sides are expected to rest this weekend, while younger runners will get an opportunity to show what they can do for the future. “We never want to run our kids back-to-back weekends unless it’s absolutely necessary,” said cross country director Willie Randolph. “Right now, we’re really just trying to solidify the roster, by one spot if necessary.” Sophomore Matt Lutzke, who has been battling injury all season and ran in the Sept. 18 Spartan Invitational under the weather, will lead the men. “My goal is to try and make sure I run better than last race (in East Lansing) and (be) mentally tough,” Lutzke said. “This is going to be my race to see how in shape I am.” Randolph said he hopes the race will help him improve his form. “He is going to be focusing on getting himself into extreme shape,” Randolph said. “He’s been injured a little bit but, hopefully,

he’ll shake off some things because he’s a top athlete.” Ju n i o r A d a m S m i t h , sophomore Matt Lutzke Wade Buchs, freshman Giddeon Kiptoo, freshman Jothan Lagat and redshirt freshman Nathan Sanchez will round out the men’s lineup for Friday, said assistant coach Matt Kaczor. Senior Riak Mabil, juniors Sammy Kiprotich and Chris Pankow, sophomore Jeremy Kiley and freshman Tecumseh Adams will all sit out this weekend. Juniors Kylee Kubacki and Raeanne Lohner will

lead the women’s side. Other Division I schools competing Friday include Eastern Michigan (men), Michigan State, Oakland, Michigan, Detroit Mercy and Western Michigan (women), in addition to 21 other Division II, Division III, NAIA and community colleges. The men’s team moved up to No. 13 in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll for the Great Lakes region released Monday. Ranking just above CMU are fellow conference foes Kent State (10), Miami (11) and Eastern Michigan (12). The MAC Championships are Oct. 31 at Ohio. sports@cm-life.com

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Field Hockey

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Big Ten opponents await CMU

Ball State (0-5, 0-1 MAC) at Temple (2-2, 2-0 MAC) 1 p.m. Saturday

Owls look to improve to 3-0 in MAC

Conference break comes after three consecutive losses By Jacob Lougheed Staff Reporter

The field hockey team will take a weekend off from MidAmerican Conference competition to play a pair of games against Big Ten opponents. The Chippewas play Indiana at 1 p.m. Saturday in Bloomington, Ind., and at noon Sunday in East Lansing against No. 8 Michigan State. “ P l a y ing against a ranked team helps us focus more because they are ranked for a Paulina Lee reason,” said sophomore Paulina Lee. “When we played against Ohio State, we weren’t intimidated and we played one of our best games of the season.” The two Big Ten teams will test CMU’s defense that has allowed eight goals in its last five games and ranks second in the MAC with a 2.07 goals-against average. “I think that both teams that we are facing this weekend are very good offensive teams,” said coach Cristy Freese. “That is why I think that it will be a good challenge for our defense. Last weekend, I felt that we didn’t play as strong defensively as we did the week before against Ohio State and we need to get that back so we can finish out the MAC strong.” The Spartans (9-3) are second in the Big Ten in scoring (3.45 goals per match) and goalsagainst average (1.56). They come into the weekend with a

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The field hockey team comes into this weekend on a three-game losing streak.

four-game winning streak. Indiana (7-4) has struggled against MAC foes, losing to Ohio and Miami while defeating Ball State. “It is interesting because Indiana is a really good team, but they haven’t done very good in the MAC,” Freese said. “They are sort of an up-and-down team, so I think it will be an interesting matchup for us.” The Chippewas are even with Indiana in past games, with a 6-6-1 all-time record against the Hoosiers. The break in conference play comes after a CMU lost three straight MAC games and four of its last five. Freese said weekly preparation has not changed despite the streak. “I don’t think that either of those factors will play a role in this weekend,” Freese said. “Our first practice every week, regardless if we win or lose, is to get refocused and work on things that need to be improved. We just work to improve, and the fact that we are on a losing streak is irrelevant.”

Temple is first in the MidAmerican Conference East division with a 2-0 conference record, 2-2 overall. Its opponent, Ball State, is in a different position than where it was last year. The Cardinals (0-5) were undefeated at 5-0 at this time last season. Temple uses a balanced offensive attack averaging 185 yards passing and 156 yards rushing per game. Led by junior quarterback Vaughn Charlton, the Owls lead the MAC East for the first time since entering the conference in 2007. Temple has a dual-threat running game with true freshman Bernard Pierce and sophomore Kee-ayre Griffin, combining for 562 yards through four games

this season. With the exception of the loss to No. 17 Auburn, Ball State has been competitive in all its games, losing by an average of seven points. The Cardinals have struggled to move the ball on offense, ranking 115th in the Football Bowl Subdivision in total offense. Ball State is a 14-point underdog. WMU (2-3, 1-1 MAC) at Toledo (3-2, 1-0 MAC) 7 p.m. Saturday After a 37-30 win last week against Ball State, Toledo is in a second-place tie with idle Northern Illinois in the MAC West, behind Central Michigan. Both teams are 1-0 in the conference and 3-2 overall. Toledo, which has two losses this season to Big Ten opponents, is an offensiveminded team, led by senior

quarterback Aaron Opelt, who has thrown for 1,704 yards and 14 touchdown passes this season. Toledo’s defense has struggled so far this season, giving up 37.8 points per game. Western Michigan is coming off a 38-3 loss last week to Northern Illinois. The Broncos have not been productive offensively despite senior quarterback Tim Hiller throwing for 1,231 yards and eight touchdowns so far this season. Western Michigan has struggled running the ball this year, coming in ranked 112th in the country in rushing offense with 89.8 yards per game. The Broncos are an eight-point underdog on the road this week.

Compiled by Staff reporter Josh Berenter.

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Focus Even with being an in-state rival, junior center Colin Miller said the team overlooked EMU in previous seasons. EMU has had one winning season since the ’80s — in 1995. The previous two years, EMU came into the game 3-8 and 2-9. CMU’s season was all but decided prior to the game. “In the past, we’ve played them where we’ve secured a bowl or secured a MAC championship or the West,” Miller said. “The mindset in the past hasn’t been where it’s needed to (be). Definitely not the case this year.” The last two games against one another, EMU has won, with both teams scoring more than 40 points in each game.

“I can’t put a finger on it of what’s happened in the past,” Jones said. “The last two years, Eastern Michigan has made more plays than us and they won some individual matchups. I think they executed better at the end than us.” Since 2004, each game has been decided by one score, with three consecutive games from 2004 to 2006 needing overtime. Senior quarterback Dan LeFevour said the rivalry will make it a close game. “Any game between the three schools (CMU, EMU, Western Michigan), you can throw the records out the window,” he said. “It’s going to be a close game. It’s about making more plays and being consistent.” Emotions boiled over Last year, emotions peaked prior to kickoff with EMU players taking verbal jabs at CMU near the 50-yard line

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[Sports weekend] during warmups. Late in the half, a penalty was given to EMU for having too many men on the field during a CMU timeout. The entire EMU team was on the field, jumping and chanting. It allowed the Chippewas to extend the drive for a touchdown. More taunting occurred at halftime, along with an attempt to block CMU from crossing the field to its locker room. EMU eventually won 56-52. “You can expect that in a rivalry but, personally, it’s not very classy on their part,” Miller said. Senior defensive end Sam Williams said rivalry games bring added emotion that needs to be overcome. “Football is not a game of emotion. It’s a game of technique and sound judgement,” he said. “We try not to let emotion affect how we play.”

Since 2004 ... 2004 w CMU 58, EMU 61 (4 OT) 2005 w CMU 20, EMU 23 (OT) 2006 w CMU 24, EMU 17 (OT) 2007 w CMU 45, EMU 48 2008 w CMU 52, EMU 56 Leading up to Saturday, Miller said focus is as high as it has been in quite a while. “I’ve seen more guys studying film this week than the last three weeks,” he said. “The sense of urgency has definitely increased.” sports@cm-life.com

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CMU had problems containing Akron quarterback Matt Rodgers and Buffalo quarterback Zach Maynard in scramble situations. Jones said there is an emphasis to contain the quarterback and stay discipline in rush lanes. “It’s going to be critical that we have extreme discipline on our points of pressure on the quarterback,” he said. EMU was held to 40 yards rushing against Army on Sept. 5 and 50 yards rushing last Saturday against Temple. But in between those performances, the Eagles combined for 351 rushing yards against Big Ten opponents Northwestern (172) and Michigan (179). Bellore said EMU starter Dwayne Priest is an every-

down type of back. “He makes people miss in tight areas and he’ll also run you over,” he said. “That’s what you want in a running back. They play a lot of running backs, and a lot of them are really tough runners.”

The rivalry Despite not having a winning season since 1995, the Eagles have won four of the last five games between the two schools, including the last two. Each game since 2004 was decided by a touchdown or less. “This is a rivalry game for us. We just have to come prepared and ready to play,” Bellore said. “It’s just a business trip and we just got to take care of business.” sports@cm-life.com

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