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Senior quarterback Ryan Radcliff gets one last shot at beating the Spartans » PAGE 1B
Remaining MSU tickets to be given away today By Matt Thompson Senior Reporter
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More than a GAME CMU and MSU students team up for a friendly rivalry By Katelyn Sweet | Staff Reporter
The mash up of maroon and gold versus green and white has proven to be a rivalry that many students look forward to each fall in hopes that it will bring together friends near and far. “A few friends from my high school that go to Michigan State are coming up, and we have been talking about it for about a year now ever since it was announced,” Holt junior Travis Lueder said.
Grand Ledge senior Kate Barnes has also been planning festivities to celebrate the excitement of the football game and to show her brother, a Michigan State University alum, all that Mount Pleasant has to offer. “My brother and sisterin-law and about 20 of their friends are taking a party bus from East Lansing to come up and tailgate,” Barnes said. “I’m excited to show them around here and hang out with them.” The match-up taking place at Kelly/Shorts Stadium will go down as a first in Chippewa history and will create a new scenery of memories among fans of both universities. “It’s not an intense rival like the Western game, so it’s more fun to show
them the bars and have them here. It’s more of a friendly competition to see who’s more rowdy at tailgates and who can actually last the whole day partying,” Barnes said. Charlotte senior Anna Sloan also agreed that this football game holds a lot more potential for a fun bonding experience with friends compared to other games. “When we go tailgating, they may get picked on, but it’s mainly a fun rival; because, even though it’s a competition, it is a good way to bond since we can all go to the game together,” Sloan said. Due to the history between the two teams, the competition aspect might be less stressed. Although many statistics prove that MSU has a better football team, that won’t stop
CMU fans from showing their pride. “We aren’t predicted to win, but that’s OK, because it’s a fun time and if we win, it makes it even better,” Lueder said, “Plus, I’d like to rub it in my friends’ faces.” The CMU victory against MSU in 2009 has students hopeful for a repeat of history, but, even if that doesn’t happen, students won’t be discouraged from trying to spend time with friends that come in from out of town. “I look forward to seeing all my friends from down state, because when I’m at school I don’t see them much, and it is cool that for once this game is on our turf,” Barnes said. studentlife@cm-life.com
For Central Michigan students who still have not picked up a ticket to the Michigan State game Saturday, there is one more opportunity today from noon to 3 p.m. at the Student Activity Center. After the first two CMU events built to disperse MSU tickets to students did not give away all the tickets, there are still 829 student tickets available. From noon to 1:30 p.m, students who don’t have a ticket can receive one, with the remaining time at the SAC, students can get two free tickets on top of that until 3 p.m. Both the giveaways will run as long as supplies last – on a first come, first serve basis. Another 50 student tickets will be given away during Tailgate Central 11 a.m. Saturday – located in front of the CMU Events Center. “Our goal all along has been for every student who wants to attend the game to have that opportunity,” Athletics Director Dave Heeke said. “The students’ plan worked. I am thrilled that more than 40 percent of our student body will be in the stadium Saturday to create a great atmosphere.” To pick up your ticket today, lines will be forming at the east entrance of the SAC. Students have been allotted 10,000 seats – an additional 2,500 seats added by bleachers from the usual 7,550 student seating. Approximately 5,500 of an alloted 6,000 tickets were distributed at MAINstage on Aug. 26, while 3,500 were dispersed prior to the football team’s home opener against Southeast Missouri State on Aug. 30. That left about 1,000 remaining, and less than 200 were redeemed prior to Tuesday’s volleyball home opener at McGuirk Arena. On Aug. 24, CMU athletics announced that a limited number of tickets were available to faculty and staff after approximately 800 tickets were returned from an unnamed group. Those tickets have since sold out. CMU announced a sellout of 32,885 on Aug. 17. A TICKETS| 2A
Local businesses prep for MSU weekend By Elizabeth Benson Staff Reporter
Many local businesses are making preparations to cope with the excess of customers who will make the trek to Mount Pleasant this weekend. Plenty of Central Michigan University and Michigan State University football fans will be making the pilgrimage for the big weekend, which is expected to draw thousands of extra consumers. As a result, businesses want to be in top shape for the attention it will bring. The Cabin, 930 W. Broomfield St., will be stocked with ice in preparation for the game. Manager Craig Stage said the local business had its hands full finding extra staffers to work the busy weekend in addition to coming up with
“I’m going to have extra employees on duty.” Lois Breidenstein, The Bird Bar and Grill owner a solution to the problem of extra parking. “It’s the small stuff to make sure we get the product out there,” Stage said. Max and Emily’s, 125 E. Broadway St., will be providing meals to all the staff and press during the game, including the ESPN employees who will cover the action of the game. Employee Marssella Lavender said preparation started last week for Saturday’s game. Making that many meals takes a lot of effort and early planning, not to mention a lot of groceries, the Manistee senior said.
The staff will be busy this week, not only preparing meals but also catering on gameday and getting ready for hungry fans. Other businesses are taking different approaches. When asked what the restaurant might be stocking up on in preparation for the big weekend, Lois Breidenstein, owner of The Bird Bar and Grill, 223 S. Main St., started to laugh. “Employees,” she said. “I’m going to have extra employees on duty.” metro@cm-life.com
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Mount Pleasant resident and Mid Michigan Community College senior Kat Johnson makes sandwiches Tuesday morning at Max at Emily’s, 125 E. Broadway St. Johnson will work for Max and Emily’s Saturday catering the Chippewa Club when Central Michigan University plays Michigan State University in football at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
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R E S I DE N CE H A LL S , PA R K I N G PR E PA R ATI O N
TODAY w CMU University Theatre
presents “Completely Hollywood” (abridged) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Moore Hall’s Bush Theatre. General admission is $8 and $6 for students and seniors.
TOMORROW w The CMU vs. MSU football
Residence halls doors — except the front doors — will be locked from 5 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Sunday, requiring your Campus ID and room key to enter. The four-person rooms are restricted to six guests. Any disruptive guests will be asked to leave campus. With 10,000 to 15,000 parking spots needed Saturday and CMU only having
game will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
about 5,000 available, businesses on Mission Street are likely to provide parking, but not for free. Parking on the grass fields on the other side of West Campus Drive are being designed for MSU fans. That lot will go directly out of town, south on U.S. 127. The Theunissen Stadium lot will be directed to Broomfield Road, then west toward Lincoln Road. sports@cm-life.com
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SUNDAY w Broadway Theatre presents
“Spring Awakening” at 7 p.m.
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Jackson senior Brian McKnight checks out “Tattoo: An American Evolution exhibition” by the NIU Museum Studies Program Thursday afternoon at the Charles V. Park Library.
IN THE NEWS
DAVE BING: DON’T FORGET DETROIT By Todd Spangler Detroit Free Press/MCT
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La Senoritas Mexican Restaurant, 1516 S. Mission St., updated its marquee earlier this week to read “Fire Up Spartans, Go Get ‘Em,” causing an uproar on Twitter. The sign was changed to read “Fire Up Chips” Wednesday night, and restaurant management declined comment Thursday.
Controversy erupts on Twitter after La Señorita changes marquee By Hailee Sattavara Metro Editor
La Señorita Mexican Restaurant, 1516 S. Mission St. caused an uproar on Twitter Wednesday. But not for reasons one might expect. Before the football game against Michigan State University, the Mexican restaurant allegedly posted “Fire up Spartans, Go get ‘em” on its marquee Wednesday, according to a photo posted on the social networking site. Steve Sura, manager at
La Señorita, declined to comment when reached by phone Thursday. “We aren’t commenting on anything at this time,” Sura said. The sign has since been changed, reading “Fire up Chips.” CMU Sports, a Twitter profile unaffiliated with CMU, posted a picture of the sign on its Twitter page yesterday, with the comment “The Mt. Pleasant La Señorita is supporting Michigan State in the upcoming football game between MSU
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& CMU. Disgraceful.” Dave Heeke, director of CMU Athletics, was among several to retweet the post. Heeke did not return calls seeking comment. The story has been retweeted more than 250 times since it was originally posted. When contacted, management at the La Señorita in East Lansing said they did not know anything about the incident. metro@cm-life.com
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the University of Michigan in January. Michigan’s two Democratic senators whipped up the state’s delegation Wednesday morning. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who is running for re-election against Republican Pete Hoekstra, recalled how the Senate failed to pass legislation
to provide a lifeline to Detroit automakers in late 2008. “We lost the vote that night, because the Republicans said no,” she said, recalling that other members of the Senate were quoting a column Mitt Romney -- now the GOP’s presidential nominee -- wrote for the New York Times headlined, “Let Detroit Go Bankrupt.”
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Cell phone troubles possible this weekend as thousands enter city By Hailee Sattavara Metro editor
The city of Mount Pleasant is expecting an additional 30,000 to 50,000 people for the football game against Michigan State University, and while the stadium is prepared for the masses, the cell phone towers are not. Mount Pleasant City Manager Kathy Grinzinger confirmed the city’s acknowledgement of a large volume of people coming to town. “We are bringing an extra temporary cell (tower) to help with the load this weekend for the CMU versus MSU game,” she said. The tower will assist Verizon Wireless customers, rounding out Isabella County’s total to four tow-
ers. Mobile phones from other carriers will be able to piggyback on the temporary tower, Mount Pleasant Public Information Officer Jeffrey Thompson said. But this might not be enough to accommodate the expected cell phone traffic. “It’s not going to be enough for everybody,” Thompson said. Thompson said despite the new tower, the speed at which text messages and calls can be made will be affected, and some calls might time out completely. “It shouldn’t have any effects on landlines or 9-11 calls,” he said. Staff Reporter Rachel Harrison contributed to this report. metro@cm-life.com
Police beef up manpower for michigan State game By Shelby Miller Senior Reporter
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TOP: Kim Kowlaski, Brewmaster of Mount Pleasant Brewing Company, gets the first taste of their new I.P.A “Train Reck”, while co-worker Jeff Eddington makes sure the bottling machine is on track Thursday afternoon at the Mount Pleasant Brewing Company, 614 West Pickard St. LEFT: Employee Doug Bellinger cleans the fermenters, which recently held brews now being distributed throughout Michigan. RIGHT: Mount Pleasant resident Jeff Eddington begins the creation of Mount Pleasant Brewing Companies new I.P.A “Train Reck” by mashing together the grains and water.
O’ Hoppy Day Mount Pleasant microbreweries focus on perfecting craft beer Katelyn Sweet | Staff Reporter
Many college students don’t have a preference when it comes to the beer they are drinking, as long as it’s inexpensive, cold and within reaching distance. But the beer choices available are changing as Michigan has opened microbreweries that produce craft beer right here in Mount Pleasant.
“Local beer is unique in a sense that it is not made in mass production like a Bud Light,” said Michael Fick, manager at Mountain Town Station, 506 W. Broadway St. Large beer corporations can make mass quantities at one time, whereas microbrewery beer really focuses on perfecting the quality and flavor to make it the best beer possible. Grand Rapids junior John Tietema said the flavor of a craft beer is complex and not watered down. “There are all kinds varying
SGA President Gawronksi, students want ross to address problems of last year By Annie Harrison Senior Reporter
Central Michigan University faculty, staff, students and administration have endured a faculty strike, a vote of no confidence and university-wide tension since the last State of the University address. The CMU Faculty Association marched in protest the day of the 2011 State of the University Address, having been without a contract since June 30, 2011. The tumultuous fall 2011 semester began with the FA striking on the first day of classes and ended with Academic Senate passing a vote of no confidence against University President George Ross and Provost Gary Shapiro in December. The FA finally ratified its 2011-14 contract in January after more than seven months of bargaining with the university. Ross will give the 2012 State of the University Address at 2 p.m. on Thursday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta
Auditorium. The address is open to faculty, students, staff and community members and will be streamed live online for those unable to attend. Student Government Association President Justin Gawronski said last year was not the most positive year for CMU, and there were lessons for everyone on all sides. Gawronski said he would like to hear Ross talk about what he learned from last year and what he has planned for this year. He said Ross has been open to increasing communication, and, already, shared governance has made improvements. “President Ross seems to be on board with pretty much everything,” he said. Some students hope the 2012 State of the University Address will give CMU an opportunity to move forward and focus on other issues. After the disagreements between faculty and administration last year, Saginaw
sophomore Marie Reimers said she hopes there will be less conflict going forward. She said she would like to hear CMU give more attention to student issues and priorities. “I would like to see a more friendly environment between faculty and administration,” she said. Canton senior Caitlin Pacente said she would also like to hear CMU “focus more on student concerns,” especially making college affordable. She said although she is graduating soon, the cost of tuition, books and rent are still financial hurdles for other students like her brother, Joseph Pacente, a junior at CMU. An outdoor reception celebrating CMU’s 120th anniversary will be held after the speech in front of Warriner Hall or in the Powers Hall Ballroom in the event of rain. university@cm-life.com
from bitter beer to hoppy, citrus beer in the microbreweries, which hit your taste buds,” he said. Tietema has worked at Kent Beverage Company, distributing beer for four years and is an avid craft beer drinker. “Grand Rapids is home of so many breweries including a big one like Founder’s,” he said. “Me and my friends will go taste around downtown, and that got me really interested in craft beer.” A BREWERIES| 5A
As Central Michigan University students get ready for the Michigan State University football game, cops throughout the area are making plans as well. With tickets sold out and temporary bleachers being installed, the police departments are preparing for a busy weekend. Mount Pleasant Public Information Officer Jeff Thompson said his department will likely treat the game like Western Weekend, bringing in more officers than normal to make sure everyone stays safe. “All local agencies have been brought in together and share resources to make sure everything has been covered as it should be,” he said. “We’re bringing in all officers to work in some capacity throughout the area. We are also bringing in a bunch of extra state police from out of town to assist.” Like the Mount Pleasant Police Department, Isabella County Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski said the majority of his department will be working, focusing on after parties. “We expect it to be quite a bit busier than most of the home games we’ve had in the past,” Mioduszewski said. “Just about everyone
from my department will be working over the weekend.” With so many students and so much commotion, Mioduszewski said multiple agencies will be working together with a game plan to make sure everyone stays safe before, during and after the game. “All of the agencies work very well together, and we help each other out and do what we can,” he said. “We will bring in extra deputies, we’ll be working in conjunction with the Sheriff ’s department, Mount Pleasant, MSU and CMU police and possibly the Saginaw (Chippewa) Tribal Police.” Thompson said tailgate crowds have been smaller in the last couple years, so his department has instead focused on the city nightlife. But if the CMU police ask for more officers, Thompson said they will provide. “I know we’re planning for a busy weekend,” he said. “If we are requested by CMU for tailgate, we’ll absolutely give them one to two officers in extra to help them with their tailgating.” Preparing for the worst, Mioduszewski said there will be two transport vans in the area in case there is a mass arrest. However, he hopes students celebrate the game without getting carried away. A POLICE| 5A
Voisin, Bentley promote change in student affairs VP open forums By Neil Rosan and Cecilia Erwin Staff Reporters
Anthony Voisin said his educational and professional backgrounds at Central Michigan University could help him in the position of Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs. Voisin, current interim assistant vice president of student affairs and the second of three finalists for the position, participated in an open forum Wednesday morning. Voisin, a CMU alum, has worked in student affairs at CMU since 1985, holding positions as a residence hall director, assistant director of residence life, director of student life and, most recently, interim dean of students. “I’ve grown a lot professionally and personally in my role as interim dean,” he said. He said CMU needs to focus on students graduating, reducing student debt, academic advising and supporting students and faculty. In the next five years, he would like to see an increase
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Anthony Voisin, candidate for student affairs VP, speaks during an open forum Wednesday morning in the Lake St. Clair room of the Bovee University Center.
in CMU’s student retention rate, along with more ethnic diversity and diversity among academic programs. He also said he wants to strengthen student programs such as the Volunteer Center and the Leadership Institute. “We need to find ways to connect with students,” Voisin said. Voisin said his personal and professional relationships at CMU and experience in student affairs set him apart as a candidate for the position.
“I think I’ve done a solid job of diversifying my experiences here,” he said. “My experiences stand for themselves, and I hope that serves me well.” Jason Bentley, the final candidate for the position, had his forum Thursday morning and said CMU needs to focus on changing all the things about the university that aren’t working efficiently. A CANDIDATES| 5A
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Some students have to work Saturday, missing out on big football clash missing the game due to work. “I feel the game won’t be about the sport but about drinking,” the Lansing senior said. “Plus, I am a resident assistant, and I don’t want to find myself in a difficult situation. A lot of my residents are going; I don’t want to see them inebriated and feel responsible for them at the game.” Sophomore Andi Babosh is also not worried about sitting this game out. The Sanford native is a certified nursing assistant at Isabella County Medical Center, 1222 North Dr., and she is expected to work every weekend. “I love my job. I love helping residents,” Babosh said. “There is going to be a lot of traffic, a lot of people moving, and the hospital would be very busy because a lot of parties would
By Jessica Fecteau and Temitope Nathan Student Life editor and Staff Reporter
Come Saturday, the Kelly/ Shorts Stadium might reach and surpass its capacity as it hosts Michigan State University. But not all students will be able to participate in the event due to working overtime in preparation for the expected crowds. Arianna Svestka, a sophomore who works at the Fresh Food residential restaurant, said her work shift does not allow her to attend the game. “Although I am not so much a fan of football, I am a little sad, because I would not be able to go with my friends,” the Adrian native said. Unlike Svestka, Mikaila Harris is not worried about
be hosted on campus, and a lot of inebriated people would be sent to the hospital, like during the Welcome Weekend.” Quentrese Cole, resident assistant for the same hall, said her residents come first before the game. “I am not so upset,” the Flint senior said. “I love doing my job and ensuring the safety of my residents.” Harris and Cole are taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of their residents. “I would advise my residents to make smart choices; to go in groups and to return in groups,” Harris said. Cole said she is going to make sure she is equipped with the school’s policies so she can pass the right information to her residents. studentlife@cm-life.com
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West Bloomfield sophomore Rachel Chocron, left, and Redford sophomore Mellisa Scott, right, work at the front desk of the Towers Residence Halls on Monday afternoon. Unfortunately, Chocron will be missing the 2012 CMU vs. MSU football game Saturday afternoon “I have to work all day,” Chocron said. “I got tickets just in case but I have to manage my priorities.”
IN THE NEws
JERRY SANDUSKY SCANDAL HAS COST PENN STATE $16.8 MILLION SO FAR By Michael Muskal Los Angeles Times (MCt)
It has cost Penn State almost $17 million in fees alone to deal with the fallout from the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal, and the tab is expected to grow by tens of millions of dollars before the meter stops clicking. Sandusky, who is reportedly writing a book while in jail awaiting sentencing on 45 charges that he sexually abused boys, is a former defensive football
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Burdick resigns for tribe position By Hailee Sattavara Metro editor
After serving more than 20 years as Isabella County’s prosecuting attorney, Larry Burdick has resigned. But he’s not planning on taking it easy. Burdick is slated to begin his new career as an associate judge in the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Court Sept. 17. His resignation is effective Sept. 14. He was first elected as county prosecutor in 1988 and been re-elected for the position ever since. “It’s been a privilege to serve the community through this position,” Burdick said. His new position will be quite different, he said, as he is moving from the executive branch of local government to the judicial branch. “(The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe) was kind enough to give me a few months to finish up my commitments here,” Burdick said. Burdick’s main commitment is finishing out his term as President of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan, which ended in August, he said. Burdick also had elections in mind when thinking about making a career change. Now that his position is open, he’s hoping chief assistant prosecuting attorney Risa Scully will fill his position he said. Scully defeated Thomas Weiss for the Republican nomination in August and will run unopposed on the November ballot and thus will be sworn in as Isabella County’s Prosecuting Attorney Jan. 1. Scully earned her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice in 1993 and graduated from Cooley Law School in 1997. “It’s the most logical decision,” he said. “She’s been my assistant for 15 years.” But Burdick’s recommendation isn’t enough to promote Scully immediately. Isabella County Circuit Court judges are responsible for appointing someone to fill the position. “My understanding is that they’re going to make the decision next week sometime,” Burdick said. metro@cm-life.com
coach at Penn State. Some of the abuse took place in the shower room of the university’s football training facility, where Sandusky would take boys who were clients of the charity he started. According to a post on a university website, the school spent almost $16.8 million through June 30 on legal fees, consultants and public relations experts dealing with the Sandusky case. The university will also have to pay a $60 million fine levied by the Na-
tional Collegiate Athletic Association, the governing body for college sports and what many lawyers expect will be millions of dollars more to the victims of Sandusky’s abuse. At least three suits have been filed, and more are expected. The biggest expenditure so far about $10 million was for internal investigations and crisis communication. That cost includes the $6.5 million to Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan for the investigation by former FBI Director Louis Freeh,
which found that the university and late football coach Joe Paterno failed to protect the children who were abused. The university has accepted the Freeh recommendations. The university has also paid more than $1.5 million to defend former top officials who face criminal charges in connection with the Sandusky scandal. Former Senior Vice President Gary Schultz and former Athletic Director Tim Curley face perjury charges for failing to report the abuse.
The cost is expected to increase if the perjury case goes to trial, scheduled for January. The expenditure also includes money to defend former university President Graham Spanier, who does not face any criminal charges. Spanier and Paterno were forced out of their posts because of the scandal. The university, in a Web posting, said it was required to defend its former officials. The university bylaws require the expen-
ditures “in connection with any actual or threatened claim, action, suit or proceeding, civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other.” Nearly $4 million went for university legal services and defense, according to the school. As part of the punishment, the NCAA set a $60 million fine, imposed a four-year postseason ban on the football team and vacated all Penn State football wins from 1998 through 2011.
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PetSmart opens on Bluegrass; ALDI continues construction By Shelby Miller Senior Reporter
Pets can now meander a new store in Mount Pleasant: PetSmart. Since opening on Aug. 27, PetSmart Presentation Manager Morghan Brassard said business has exceeded expectations. “Business has gone above and beyond what was expected,” she said. “We are completely excited. Everyone has just welcomed us with open arms.” Brassard said the company chose to expand to Mount Pleasant, 4218 E. Bluegrass Rd., because of the growing community and local, devoted customers. “It’s a great place. We’re for helping the animals as well as the pet parents,” she said. “It’s amazing to see people and pets leave happy.” In addition to pet beds, pet food, toys and treats, PetSmart offers services such as pet grooming and training, as well as pet adoptions every weekend. But new business also means new competition as to where pet parents travel in the city. PetSmart joins RedBird Feeds and Pet Supplies, 1210 E. Pickard St., and Soldan’s at 1721 S. Mission St.
CANDIDATEs | continued from 3A Bentley, long-time director of Central’s First Year Experience program, said his focus was on making necessary changes in many areas, including the recruitment of students. He also touched on the use of the technology being used to retain students and firmly backed the Mapworks system currently in place. “If you look at all the programs, they have problems,” Bentley said. “Whatever tool or equipment we have, we are going to have to figure
breweries | continued from 3A Microbrew fanatics stress that they are trying to create new aromas and flavors to interest the liking of any buyer rather than sticking to the usual beer expectation that the large beer producers supply. “They aren’t trying to create the best product possible, they just want to sell a lot and sell it cheaply,” Fick said. Money is an obvious stressor to many college students, and getting the most ‘bang for your buck’ is the goal that typically people try to accomplish. “College kids always assume they want to get more beer, so they buy a twelve-pack of Coors, which is around three percent per bottle, but a craft beer sixpack can be anywhere up to around 12 percent per bottle. They are better quality and more alcohol content,” Tietema said. There are many other myths when it comes to the differences in beer, and Mount Pleasant Brewing Company head brewer Kim Kowalski was determined to
POLICE | continued from 3A “I’d like to ask CMU and MSU students to have a good time, but do it responsibly. Don’t get out of control. Use good common sense,” he said. “My hope is that everyone has a good time.” Similar to the MSU game, Thompson said the police force is planning for a busy weekend during the Navy game as well. However, he doesn’t see crowds getting as out of hand. “We’re going to have a lot more local troops just as spectators,” he said. “So I’d have to imagine there won’t be too many issues at the game, hopefully.” metro@cm-life.com
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PetSmart store recently opened at 4218 E. Bluegrass Road., next to Dick’s Sporting Goods. The new retail store offers grooming, food, toys for pets.
RedBird owner Mystie Beckwith said so far her company hasn’t noticed a difference in sales, which she believes can be attributed to the company’s high-quality products and long, local history. “We try to be really invested in the community,” she said. “That’s what you do when you have a passion.” Beckwith said since the opening of PetSmart, customers have given the 23-yearold business more positive feedback. “The feedback really thrilled me,” she said. “It’s just different. We get to know our clients
and our pet’s names. It’s like a family.” Right down the street from PetSmart, ALDI Food Market continues construction at the corner of Bluegrass Road and Encore Drive, near Wal-Mart and Menard’s. Customer Service Representative Marcy Hafner said construction is progressing as scheduled and is slated to open late fall. “Barring any construction delays, the store is scheduled to open in early November,” Hafner said. metro@cm-life.com
out the right strategy to make it work.” He also said the student recruitment base has changed, and the university must change its tactics. “Any institution that thrives adapts. We have changing demographics that we need to adapt to,” Bentley said. “We’re not going to look the same as we look today as we will in ten years.” Bentley said academic diversity is a necessity in universities. “We are going to need to continue to have a diverse student population across the board. I think that strengthens us,” Bentley said. “It’s like any good ecosystem. It thrives when there is diversity.”
Bentley opposed the change in faculty pay rate and student tuition that could come with the changes to the academic calendar. “I don’t know if there is enough information to say that this is a good model or not,” Bentley said. Bentley said it would be vital for the university to talk with their faculty about their experiences with students, especially following the tumultuous year between faculty, staff and administration. “We obviously have some healing to do, and the way to do that is to spend time together,” he said.
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Mount Pleasant could experience an economic impact of between $7 and $15 million from the influx of people coming to the area this weekend. The Convention and Visitors Bureau’s estimated figures were presented to the Mount Pleasant City Commission last week by Community Information Director Heather Smith. In the weeks and months leading up to the football game against Michigan State University, Smith and others have talked to local businesses about how to take advantage of the increased business opportunities. Hotels, restaurants and shops all geared up for the chance at catering to a much larger audience, Smith said. As Central Michigan Life reported earlier, with luxury suites and added seating, the stadium will have a maximum capacity of 32,885, but Smith said there is an anticipated additional 20,000 to 30,000 people coming to town on game day who will not be at the game.
“As you can very well realize, that could be the size of the City of Mount Pleasant’s population who are coming and not even attending the game that day,” Smith said. For more than a year, the city and other partners have been planning for the weekend, Smith said. Smith said there are numerous partners working with the city and CMU to make sure the weekend runs smoothly. Communication and cleanup efforts for the weekend are some key things being focused on, Smith said. “CMU has actually contracted with Waste Management to ensure that not only campus is cleaned up throughout that weekend but also into the City of Mount Pleasant,” Smith said. “They have contracted with Waste Management to set up logistics to clean up north of campus to High Street, so some of those streets that are very populated with students, such as Main, Washington and University.” The detailed plan for cleanup will begin on Friday morning and go until Sunday morning, Smith said.
Mount Pleasant Police Captain Paul Lauria said there will be a noticeable police presence beginning Thursday night and continuing through Sunday morning. “There will be all hands on deck,” Lauria said. “I don’t know an agency in the area that doesn’t have someone contributing and on duty to help with all this.” On game day, fire medics will be at a canopy station to provide first aid. Some ambulances will also be stationed at the game because of how difficult it will be in gridlocked traffic for an ambulance to efficiently get through town, Lauria said. CMU will hire 150 extra personnel for game day who will be able to help police execute their detailed traffic plan in the initial setup and also help during parking. A helicopter from MSU will be flying over the area, helping to give police information on current traffic conditions all throughout the county. “We’re going to have that eye in the sky that will really help us execute this,” Lauria said. metro@cm-life.com
Croom vies for executive director post By Andrea Peck Staff Reporter
Patricia Croom, a candidate to become Central Michigan University’s executive director for international affairs, has a passion for international travel. Croom is the associate director for international admissions at Michigan State University, working in the Administrative Information Services office for 24 years and working in the Office of Admissions in 2008. She spoke at an open forum Wednesday in the Lake Superior room of Bovee University Center. She said a strong relationship between the faculty and the students is the key to raising awareness about and facilitating a successful study abroad program. “An international curriculum doesn’t happen without the cooperation of the faculty,”
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EDITORIAL | Student tickets disbursement embarrassing for athletics department
Anamaria Dickerson Staff Reporter
The day my brother said ‘I do’ I thought the hardest part was going to be making sure I didn’t trip while walking down the aisle. I thought the hardest part would be making sure my hair stayed put, and I didn’t step on the bride’s dress. But it turns out, I was wrong. Those things seemed to be the least of my worries. My brother Adam got married Sunday, and the hardest part of the wedding day for me was making sure I held my composure during the ceremony. I did OK in the beginning, but then I began to tear up as my brother and his wife exchanged vows and the officiate took the time for us to remember our loved ones who have passed. It was during these moments of the ceremony that everything began to feel more real. It was real. All the planning that had been put into the wedding was finally going to come to life, and it hit me that this day approached a lot faster than I thought. The ceremony wasn’t just about welcoming Adam’s wife, Jamie, into our family but realizing that my brother was now more than just that. He is a husband and hopefully someday he’ll be a dad, too. As I watched Adam and Jamie make their commitments to be with each other until death do them part, I couldn’t help but think while they were coming together as one, Adam and I might drift apart. The thought at first scared me, because I thought I might be losing my big brother forever, but I am certain without a doubt that will never happen. My brother was fortunate enough to meet and fall in love with someone who values family just as much as he does. Taking in the moment of the ceremony reminded me of why I am thankful and feel blessed to call Adam my big brother. I look up to him a lot more than he knows, and it’s because of the person he is. I consider him to be one of the most loyal and genuine people I have ever met. His relationship with Jamie and his friendships with his friends he’s known since kindergarten are standing testimony to that. Adam and I are just like any other siblings. We don’t see eye to eye on every matter, and there are times we get on each other’s nerves, but if there’s one thing we learned it’s that family is always there at the end of the day. I know Adam is someone who I can always count on to have my back and give me advice when I need it. While it was hard at first to picture him as more than just my brother, I am truly happy for him and Jamie for they have married their true love. E-mail | editor@cm-life.com Mail | 436 Moore Hal Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 Fax | 989.774.7805 Central Michigan Life welcomes letters to the editor and commentary submissions. Only correspondence that includes a signature (e-mail excluded), address and phone number will be considered. Do not include attached documents via e-mail. Letters should be no longer than 300 words and commentary should not exceed 500 words. All submissions are subject to editing and may be published in print or on cm-life.com in the order they are received.
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Ticket Troubles riginally, the CMU athletics department announced its plan to give out 10,000 tickets to students for Saturday’s football game between Central Michigan and in-state rival Michigan State.
Titled “The Clash at Kelly/Shorts Stadium,” the game has been hyped up as the biggest event in the history of mid-Michigan. To avoid issues with overpopulation at the big game, adjustments were made to require student tickets to enter the game, despite the tradition of allowing students into athletics events without tickets. That tradition has always separated CMU from its big brothers, Michigan and Michigan State, but maybe it was necessary for the expected magnitude of this game. After a third ticket giveaway was set up Tuesday to hand out the remaining student tickets, the athletics department still finds itself with nearly 900 tickets to be handed out. And they will try again this afternoon, with an hour and a half block set up for students who still don’t have a ticket. After that, students
who already got a ticket can get up to two more. The department has acknowledged that nearly half of the on-campus population has picked up its tickets and has said it is content with those numbers. But at this point, the question has to be asked: why couldn’t CMU fill its upgraded student section for the “biggest game in mid-Michigan history”? No one anticipated four attempts to get students to show up for the game. If the game were between rivals Michigan and Michigan State or Michigan and Ohio State, how quickly would those tickets have been gobbled up? Students, who pay a major role in supporting athletics, pay more than half of the department’s budget subsidy annually, should’ve always been offered the 10,000 tickets. That’s not the issue, the question is why aren’t
people jumping on these tickets? Could it be as simple as with friends in town, many students would rather stay inside and party than show up to a crowded and crazy Kelly/Shorts? While that’s possible, this Editorial Board believes it’s something a little bit more serious. During the past three years, athletics has taken tailgate from students and given us a coach who has led us to back-to-back 3-9 seasons. Students pay for all those choices with their tuition money, and, through those seasons, they have shown athletics they don’t approve of them by not showing up to games in droves. While this game will likely be a sellout and will likely be great for CMU, it’s a sad state of affairs that it took four events to give out 10,000 free tickets to the students that pay for most of athletics, and that speaks volumes in many ways. While it’s disappointing the 10,000 tickets weren’t gobbled up in the first two events, athletics can’t expect students to come scampering back following a lackluster two years of football.
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Jessica Fecteau Student Life Editor
Automatic appliances hurting environment I know everyone has been on this kick of saving the world and going green. And I am all for it. Really, I even recycle my Honey Nut Cheerios cereal boxes and unread State News newspapers. But the one thing that makes me want to just kill the environment and give up caring altogether is those automatic flushers, sinks and hand dryers. Let’s start with the loo. I do appreciate the automatic flush so I can avoid using my hand or my foot to hit the lever for flushing. Although, sometimes the toilet decides I am done before I actually am. Not OK. Not to mention when I am in the bathroom alone and I start hearing all the other toilets randomly flushing because of some sort of sensor detection. Is Toby from Paranormal Activity in the bathroom with me? I hope not. So after that awkward “I’m not done yet!” business is over, it’s time for round two with the automatic madness. I’m not sure how many times I’ve been caught waving and dancing at the sink until it kicks on. The one move that usually always does wonders is the hand jive. It has an 85-percent success rate in my book. You should try it. And then just as I am about to get through my ABCs (hand washing guidelines), the water shuts off. Once again, I’m not done yet! Does all of this business mean I need to take care of my business faster? Or is this just taking saving the environment to the next level? Now that my hands are clean, it’s time to dry them. By the time I wave for the dryer to come on, my hands are dry. I guess that’s another way to get the job done. And just when I get through the whole hand jive waving experience, it all goes down the drain when I need to open the door to leave.
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CMU fans’ anger shows lack of sportsmanship MSU is coming back to CMU soon, and CMU is determined to avenge their previous loss to the Spartans Maroon and Gold, already everywhere, decides to make a more pragmatic integration into students’ lives as the campus prepares for a big day. Thousands of students stand outside Kelly Shorts Stadium to grab a ticket to enjoy the showdown, even my roommate got a farmer’s tan for waiting roughly 3 hours. Great! Fire Up Chips and hopefully a good game occurs within a reasonably sportsmanlike manner. However; people on CM Life’s Facebook page and their website are rather teethed that some fellow
students are going to wear MSU colors to the game. Some of the quotes: Blair James: “Anyone that doesn’t root for their OWN school is an idiot.” Tim Prayther: “If you’re wearing the opposing teams colors to the football game, don’t even bother showing up. Show some class and school pride. Otherwise transfer to state.” Jake Vallie: “Traitors! How many MSU students do you think will be wearing Maroon and Gold?!Like Tim Prayther said, ‘transfer to state.’” Gare Sartore: “How about this: If you are using your CMU student ticket/ ID to get in and are wearing Sparty gear, then you should be turned back.” From the website: Gare
“I will heckle any green I see in the student section” (This had 13 upvotes and 1 downvote). So what do I take away from this? First off, CMU Fans and sports fans exhibit this odd nationalismlike behavior and the “us vs them” mentality, and somehow from it find justification to think it’s somewhat acceptable to degrade fellow students or even deny them equal access to a campus they paid for (which I think would be illegal too). But let’s talk about this another way: Why is it such a HUGE deal that someone wears an MSU shirt? Are they not entitled to supporting what team they want?
How does it actually harm you that they’re wearing a shirt? Why do you think it’s somehow morally permissible to discriminate and marginalize the students who either paid for their ticket or got it as a part of their college package? I would also like to point out the obvious pot-meet-kettle scenario where Tim, the VP of Spectrum, which represents marginalized people, is doing what he probably hates. I wish I had more space to write about this disgrace.
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I understand rebel students, but Go Chips! and Wolverines. That is why it did not surprise me to read the CM Life story where some Chippewas admitted they will root for Michigan State during Saturday’s game at Kelly/ Shorts Stadium. Unless you grew up in Mount Pleasant, chances are Michigan or Michigan State are your first football loves. We have blue counties. We have green counties. I doubt there are any maroon and gold counties outside of Mount Pleasant. Some of my friends were angry after reading the story. I simply shrugged. It was the same when I was a student at CMU. Nothing has changed. Many fans in this state want to see Michigan or Michigan
State play in the Rose Bowl or go to the best bowl possible. MSU defensive end William Gholston wants to win a national title. Losing to Central crushes that dream. There are some on this campus who don’t want to see CMU beat MSU. I do not agree with it, but I understand it. However, I am wired differently. There was no better day in college football than that Saturday afternoon in 2009 when the Chippewas beat the Spartans a third time. It was a dream come true. My next dream is for CMU to hammer Michigan before 110,000 shocked fans at Michigan Stadium. If it ruins a national title run, then so be it.
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ady Although the second week of classes are alre over, its always funny to hear the stories CMU seniors still go though. This is a story ses about my roommate on her first day of clas as a CMU senior. She sat down in her first classroom, and the professor noticed there were more students than there were students that’s registered. Immediately she thought, “wow, embarrassing for whoever that is.” Then the ght professor said welcome to “HDF 110,” She thou me.” to herself, “the person in the wrong class is down Immediately after she stood up, put her head and walked out of the room. It was her! MORAL OF THE STORY: No matter how long you’ve been here, you still make the simplest mistakes.
I am many years removed from being a student, but I still support my school. That is why I will be up this weekend for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. I will be around town, and, of course on game day, I will wear my neutral game face because I am writing a column for the Detroit News. But you won’t catch me wearing green and white this weekend.
“Loyalty is a valued trait in the working world, especially loyalty to your alma mater. Hopefully these people develop some before they’re sent out there, because, as new grads, you’ll be asked about your school and what you thought of it, probably including friendly questions about guys throwing a ball around. Good luck with that. I’d consider this attitude a character issue myself in determining who to hire.” -Jim Krupiarz
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Most of my friends sat between the 10 and 20 yard lines for Central Michigan football games. That’s because we arrived to games late after chowing down on lunch before making the trek from Saxe Hall to the football stadium. The good seats were already taken by the time we showed our student ID at the gate. After halftime our ritual was the same. We’d move closer to midfield because many of the students left the game to watch Michigan or Michigan State on television. It seems as if the ritual has not changed more than 30 years later. Central students give much of their hearts to good ol’ CMU, but a special place remains for the Spartans
Online reader comments to Sept. 4 “Some CMU students plan to sport green for clash with MSU” story.
“I cannot believe this. It sounds so pathetic to hear that “They are the better team, so they will win”. Have you ever heard of rooting for the underdog? Especially when the underdog is your own school!That’s what we were when we beat them three years ago! There is a serious lack of school pride here at CMU, and it really grinds my gears. My high school football team lost almost every game, every year. Still, the whole school went to the game. Why? Because we had hope! That’s something that I wish more CMU students had. Instead, I see many have given up on our fellow Chippewas.” -Stephan
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through battles enos, dantonio stay friends By Matt Thompson Senior Reporter
Michigan State head football coach Mark Dantonio texted Central Michigan coach Dan Enos the week his Spartans would travel to Mount Pleasant to take on the Chippewas. “You know, this is hard. It’s a game against friends,” is what Enos said Dantonio texted. Enos worked as an assistant coach under Dantonio from 2004-2009 before taking the head coaching job at Central Michigan. The two began working together at Cincinnati when Dantonio took his first head coach position and hired Enos as his quarterbacks coach. “You have to put all that aside and move forward,” Enos said about playing against his friend Saturday. “It’s hard to coach against people you have that much respect and admiration for and again friends off the field – but it’s what makes it a little bit more exciting, too.” Last season, the two coaches faced off for the first time. MSU beat CMU 45-7 in East Lansing, but the lopsided game did not affect the two coaches’ close relationship. “I don’t think the score is indicative of how they played us in this football game,” Dantonio said after last season’s game. “Dan’s a good friend of mine, and I wish him the best. His success will be in front of him.” Enos said it was weird competing against the place he played and coached at. “It was very uncomfortable,” Enos said during his post-game press conference last season. “I didn’t know how I was going to feel until I got here. Coach Dantonio means a lot to me and my family; he is a good man.” After practice Wednesday, Enos said this Saturday he does not think it will be weird going up against MSU – where he played and coached for 12 years – but he did warn his players about getting caught up in the atmosphere. He wants his players to remain focused on the task, despite an expected full crowd.
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Ryan Radcliff stood on the sideline in anticipation as quarterback Dan LeFevour got the play call to go for the twopoint conversion Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. LeFevour was put into a dreamscenario for a quarterback.
He was given one chance to take the lead against instate rival Michigan State with 32 seconds remaining in a 27-26 battle at Spartan Stadium. “I was riding an emotional roller coaster like anyone else, needing the two-point conversion at the end of a game,” Radcliff said. “Wishing, hoping, praying — the usual stuff.” Central Michigan’s No. 1 quarterback failed to connect on the conversion, but an onside kick gave the Chippewas a second chance. And they made good on it — hitting a 42-yard field goal with eight seconds remaining in the game. Radcliff celebrated with his team, quietly looking forward to the day he earned his chance.
“I definitely would have loved to have been out there with the guys on the field, but at the same time, I was pumped for them and that the work they had put in paid off,” he said. “I knew someday I would get an opportunity, I just didn’t know when or who against.” And got his chance he did. Lefevour went on to graduate following the 2009 season, and Radcliff proved himself worthy of the starting job. As a sophomore, he took the reins, and one year later he was given the chance to repeat at Spartan Stadium. Unfortunately, the game didn’t go as planned for the Sherwood, Ohio native. Completing just 11 of
his 29 passes, Radcliff threw two interceptions and tallied just 87 yards as the Chippewas fell to the Spartans 45-7. “Being on both sides of the ball, you see the high and you see the low,” Radcliff said. “When it was high, it was pretty high, and when it was low, it was pretty low. Obviously, I don’t want to be back on that low side, but it’s going to be a good game.” On Saturday, the senior will get his final chance against MSU. He has seen the high, he has seen the low, and now he’ll repeat one or the other. “(The game) means everything, and obviously it’s a big game because it’s the next game on our schedule,” Radcliff said. “It’s
exciting that we’re going to get a Big-Ten school in ole’ Kelly/Shorts Stadium, and we’re going to pack it out.”
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Many current upperclassmen had the luxury of watching LeFevour lead the Chippewas into battle week in and week out. The Downers Grove, Ill. native left big shoes to fill when he graduated and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He set Mid-American Conference records for total offense, passing yards, touchdown passes, completions and attempts during his time at CMU.
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other top teams set to play at CMU By Brandon Champion Staff Reporter
No. 11 Michigan State Spartans will be the highest- ranked team to ever play at Kelly/Shorts Stadium when it takes on Central Michigan Saturday. After the team released its future non-conference schedules Aug. 31 that might change in the near future. The Chippewas will host North Carolina State in 2014, Oklahoma State in 2015, UNLV in 2016 and Kansas in 2018. “I’m very pleased,” Director of Athletics Dave Heeke
said. “We’ve been working hard to build schedules since I arrived here. It’s very complicated to balance all the demands and still build a schedule from a home perspective that’s attractive to our home fans. The opportunity to bring in big programs is a priority for me.” The Chippewas will also travel to take on North Carolina State and UNLV in 2013, Kansas in 2014 and 2017 and Oklahoma State in 2016 and 2018. CMU will continue to play its in-state rivals as well, including a trip to Michigan to open the 2013
Chippewas prep for Bell, Spartan attack By Kristopher Lodes Staff Reporter
season and games against Michigan State in East Lansing in 2015 and 2018. Heeke said games like these against major conference opponents are crucial for CMU. “It’s challenging,” he said. “But it’s part of our financial model as a football program to go on the road and secure guarantees to help fund the whole athletics program.” Games against highprofile teams are something Heeke will continue to try and schedule as long as he’s at CMU.
Last Friday, football fans got a good look at what’s to come Saturday when Michigan State comes to town. What they saw was junior halfback Le’Veon Bell carrying the ball 44 times for 210 yards and two touchdowns against No. 24 Boise State. He also had six receptions for 55 yards out of the backfield. “They execute well, they’re big and have experience up front,” sophomore linebacker Justin Cherocci said. “Bell is the same as any back; we’re going to hit him low, bring him down and gang tackle him.”
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CMU athletic teams overall have strong records against Spartans By Jeff Papworth Staff Reporter
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, left, races pass Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb, right, to catch a 58-yard pass by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the fourth quarter in AFC playoff action at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011. The Steelers’ rallied for a 31-24 victory over the Ravens.
Former players have success on big stage By Kristopher Lodes Staff Reporter
A new NFL season is here, and many former Central Michigan athletes have come and gone into the league over the last 10 seasons. Since 2002, 19 former Chippewas have been on an NFL roster. Currently, there are 12 former CMU football players in the NFL, including two 2012 Pro Bowlers: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown and San Francisco 49ers left tackle Joe Staley. Staley has established himself as one of the NFL’s top offensive tackles. He has started in every game he has appeared in since being drafted No. 28 overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. Brown has made a name for himself by returning kicks and coming up with clutch receptions. He came up with two big receptions in the 2011 playoffs to send Pittsburgh to
the Super Bowl. Super Bowl XLV had 15 Mid-American Conference players, led by four Chippewas including Brown, linebacker Frank Zombo, defensive end Cullen Jenkins and cornerback Josh Gordy. Jenkins spent his first seven seasons in Green Bay before going to the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2011-12 season as one of the top free agent defensive ends. Gordy was mainly on the practice squad with the Packers before heading to St. Louis, where he played in 14 games (nine starts) and had three interceptions. He was recently traded and is now with the Indianapolis Colts. Zombo helped a banged-up Green Bay defense make it to the Super Bowl in 2010. He earned a start in the championship game and came up with sack on Steelers quarterback Ben Rothlesburger. Some other former CMU players competing in the NFL
are linebackers Nick Bellore and Matt Berning with the New York Jets, punter Brett Hartmann with the Houston Texans, offensive linemen Colin Miller and Rocky Weaver with the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints tight end Tory Humphery and Miami Dolphins corner Vince Agnew. Offensive lineman Adam Kieft also played three seasons with the Bengals, as did guard Scott Rehberg, who ended his career in Cincinnati. Center Drew Mormino was drafted in the 2007 NFL Draft along with Staley and played with the Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers. He has not played since 2009. Quarterback Kent Smith played with the Oakland Raiders and Tennesse Titans before becoming an offensive coordinator at Sylvania Northview High School in Ohio. sports@cm-life.com
Witnessing Central Michigan defeat Michigan State in football, as a CMU student, is difficult to come by in a four-year window. Though they have upset the Spartans three times, only one came in this millennium. Despite being at home Saturday, the Chippewas are a 22-point underdog, according to Sportsbook Tuesday. But CMU students should not fret. If they want to see the Chippewas take down their interstate rival, there are places other then Kelly/Shorts or Spartan Stadium to watch it happen. The baseball, softball, wrestling and volleyball programs all have winning records against the Spartans. “We don’t have what other programs have, but we find ways to be successful, regardless,” Director of Athletics Dave Heeke said. “(Our success) in a lot of our sports with Big Ten opponents, and with other major BCS-conference opponents, shows what kind of athletic program we have and the type of coaching that we have here.” The CMU wrestling team was once 4-13 alltime against MSU, but the tide has turned. CMU won in 2002 as a result of the eighth tie-breaker criterion, setting off a 10game winning streak, and a move above .500 against the Spartans last season. “We’ve had pretty good athletes, mainly, over the years,” wrestling head coach Tom Borrelli said. “We’ve felt like we’ve had a better lineup than them, or a stronger team than them, almost every year.” Borrelli said there are bigger fish to fry in the state, pointing to Michigan as their No. 1 rival and MSU as second. The Chippewas also have a stronghold on the
“We don’t have what other programs have, but we find ways to be successful, regardless,” Dave Heeke, Director of Athletics diamond. The baseball team is 62-48 against MSU, and the softball team is 57-26-2. The volleyball team is 29-21-2 against the Spartans, though they have lost their last four meetings. Where it will be difficult to be an eyewitness to a CMU victory is where Michigan State really excels — men’s basketball. The Chippewas have been thoroughly dominated in the men’s division of the sport, losing 31 of 34 games.
The women are slightly better, sporting a 13-29 record. Women’s soccer has the fewest number of wins against MSU with one, but they have only faced off against MSU in six games, meeting in 1999 for the first time. The field hockey team’s record is 14-34-5 against the Spartans, and the record of the gymnastics team is 10-31. sports@cm-life.com
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MSU sends 31 players to NFL in last decade By Seth Newman Video Editor
Michigan State has seen its share of success with its players being drafted into the NFL. Some have gone on to have successful NFL careers – others not so much. It seems like the higher a Spartan is drafted, the more likely they will become a bust. Wide receiver Charles Rogers was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2003 draft by the Detroit Lions. Some experts called him the next Randy Moss, but Rogers flamed out after an injury and drug-filled three-year career. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Drew Stanton was drafted
in the second round by the Lions in 2007. Many thought he would replace Joey Harrington at quarterback, but Stanton only started four games, going 2-2 in his Lions career. Wide receiver Derrick Mason (1997-2011) was the only player in NFL history with 10,000 receiving yards and 5,000 return yards. Mason played the majority of his career for the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans. Wide receiver Plaxico Burress (2000-present) has had success playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. In Super Bowl XLII, Burress caught the gamewinning touchdown pass. Muhsin Muhammad (1996-
2009) played his most successful years as a Carolina Panthers wide out. He holds the record for longest touchdown reception (85 yards) in a Super Bowl. Kicker Morten Andersen (1982-2007) is the all-time leading scorer in NFL history, holding over 15 NFL records. Linebacker Julian Peterson (2000-present) has been selected to five pro bowls and been named all-pro three times in his career with the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and the Lions. After the success of MSU’s back-to-back 11 win season, six players were drafted in the 2011 NFL draft. sports@cm-life.com
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1. Tyler Tettleton, Ohio 2. Ryan Radcliff, Central Michigan 3. Alex Zordich, Buffalo 4. Alex Gillett, Eastern Michigan 5. Keith Wenning, Ball State
1. Tyler Tettleton, Ohio 2. Zac Dysert, Miami (OH) 3. Keith Wenning, Ball State 4. Dalton Williams, Akron 5. Alex Carder, Western Michigan
rushing yards
1. Jahwan Edwards, Ball State 2. Zurlon Tipton, Central Michigan 3. Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois 4. Branden Oliver, Buffalo 5. Beau Blankenship, Ohio
158.1 129.0 123.9 119.2 118.1
324 303 267 245 239
yards 200 180 119 111 109
1. Nick Harwell, Miami (OH) 2. Jamill Smith, Ball State 3. Josh Boyle, Kent State 4. Dawan Scott, Miami (OH) L.T. Smith, Akron
1. RB Zurlon Tipton, Central Michigan RB Dri Archer, Kent State RB Jahwan Edwards, Ball State 4. 25 players tied
tackles
1. Johnie Simon, Western Michigan 2. Bryan Pali, Eastern Michigan 3. Kevin Johnson, Eastern Michigan 4. Justin Cherocci, Central Michigan 5. 2 players tied
sAturdAy’s gAmes Ball State @ Clemson 12:30 p.m. Illinois State @ EMU 1 p.m. S. Illinois @ Miami (OH) 1 p.m. Indiana @ UMass 3:30 p.m. MSU@ CMU 3:30 p.m. Toledo @ Wyoming 4 p.m. Akron @ FIU 6 p.m. Morgan State @ Buffalo 6 p.m. Idaho @ Bowling Green 7 p.m. New Mexico State @ Ohio 7 p.m. E. Illinois @ Western Michigan 7 p.m. UT Martin @ Northern Illinois 7 p.m. Kent State @ Kentucky 7:30 p.m.
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Junior running back Zurlon Tipton runs past three redhawk defenders on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. CMU won its opener 38-27 and will host Michigan State University at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The Michigan State Spartans will be coming to Kelly/Shorts Stadium Saturday for the “Clash at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.” After week 1, both teams are coming in 1-0. MSU won last year’s meeting, 45-7, in East Lansing.
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MSU quarterback Andrew Maxwell returns to Kelly/Shorts Stadium composed,” Dantonio said in a press conference. “I thought he showed good leadership skills, and I think he rolled with things when things didn’t go as well for him as he would of liked. And those are characteristics that are hard to teach, because those are characteristics of a person.” Despite the anticipation of his first start, Maxwell said he was not as nervous as he thought he would be. “It kind of surprised me, because that was something I’ve been wondering about was what am I going to feel when it’s twenty minutes before kickoff,” he said. “I was surprised; I was calm, my nerves weren’t really running that high, and I was just excited and ready to play.” Maxwell started 45 of his 48 career varsity games at Midland High School. He completed 151-of-254 throws for 2,032 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2008, while leading the Chemics to a 10-2 record. CMU head coach Dan Enos was MSU’s running backs coach when the Spartans recruited Maxwell. “I know Andrew,” he said.
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By Brandon Champion Staff Reporter
Week one football grades As the old saying goes, a win is a win. A strong second half allowed the Central Michigan football team to do just that last Thursday night, defeating Southeast Missouri State 38-27. Here’s my week one grade sheet. Rushing: (A) Last season, the Chippewas finished 10th in the Mid-American Conference in rushing offense. Against Southeast Missouri State, the Chippewas gained 324 yards on the ground, shattering last year’s game-high of 192 yards against Akron. CMU had two players, junior Zurlon Tipton and sophomore Anthony Garland, rush for over 100 yards against the Redhawks. Passing: (B-) Senior quarterback Ryan Radcliff had 171 yards passing, one touchdown and one interception against the Redhawks, but the passing game as a whole didn’t have many explosive plays. Radcliff did complete 60 percent of his passes, and CMU relied heavily on the run game. Traditionally, the MAC is a passing league, so look for those numbers to improve. Rush Defense: (C+) The CMU defense had trouble stopping the Redhawks option offense in the first half. The Chippewas gave up two rushing TDs in the first half and 188 yards total in the game. Head coach Dan Enos said they made some adjustments at halftime, and it showed on the field as CMU gave up just three points in the second half. Pass Defense: (B-) If it wasn’t for a blown coverage that led to a wide-open touchdown pass of the Redhawks, this grade might be a little higher. CMU gave up just 120 yards passing in the game. That is to be expected against a team that relies heavily on the run game, such as SEMS. Redhawk receiver D.J. Cooper did catch six passes for 97 yards and a touchdown. Overall: (B) The Chippewas won the game, so the grade can’t be too low. However, Southeast Missouri State is an FCS-Division opponent that was just 3-8 a year ago and picked to finish seventh in the Ohio Valley Conference in 2012.
As a kid, Andrew Maxwell would attend Central Michigan football games with his father. Now, as a junior quarterback at Michigan State, he will be returning to Kelly/ Shorts Stadium to face the Chippewas Saturday at 3:30 p.m. “It’s going to be a pretty cool experience,” Maxwell said in Tuesday’s press conference. “I’m pretty excited for it. It’s going to be a really cool atmosphere. I think there is going to be a lot of Michigan State fans that make the trip, and I think that stadium will be as full as it’s ever been.” Maxwell, a Midland native, will be making his second career collegiate start. In last week’s 17-13 victory over Boise State, he completed 13-17 passes for 238 yards. He did not have a touchdown and threw three interceptions. But MSU head coach Mark Dantonio said he was still satisfied with Maxwell’s performance. “I thought that he was very
Staff Predictions Ryan Zuke:
CMU fans will experience a home game they have never seen before. Unfortunately, they will not like the outcome of the game. The Chippewas greatest strength of their team is their offense, but the Spartans feature a top-10 defense that did not give up an offensive touchdown last week. The game might remain close in the first quarter, but once Maxwell settles in and Le’Veon Bell begins to take over, the Spartans will roll. Prediction: MSU 34, CMU 10
Matt Thompson:
I think the Chippewas adrenaline and crowd help keep the game close in the first quarter with a starting quarterback making his first road start. But did anyone watch Le’Veon Bell last Friday? I think he gets loose for a few touchdowns and then Andrew Maxwell settles into the quarterback CMU saw late in the game last year who was efficient - not the three-interception quarterback last week. Prediction: MSU 38, CMU 10
Brandon Champion:
I could see CMU feeding off the crowd and making a stop early, but, in the long run, Michigan State is just too good. CMU’s defense hasn’t shown that it can stop a running back of the caliber of Le’Veon Bell. He’ll have a big game, and I think you’ll see Maxwell and the receivers have a big day – CMU’s secondary won’t be able to slow him down and help stack the box. Looking at their defense, no one has been able to move the ball on them, and we’re not going to run like we did last game. Prediction: MSU 45, CMU 14.
Justin Hicks:
In arguably the most-anticipated game in Kelly/Shorts Stadium history, I expect the Chippewas to hold close in the first half Saturday. Look for CMU’s defense to bounce back from week one, and keep pressure on Maxwell, forcing him into a pair of turnovers. If Radcliff and the offense can capitalize, CMU will keep the game close – if not, the game will slip away. MSU will use a big fourth quarter to pull out a victory on the back of junior Le’Veon Bell. Prediction: MSU 28, CMU 20
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CMU vs. MSU: history of the rivalry By Matt Thompson Staff Reporter
1991
CMU 20, MSU 3 The Spartans were coming off of being co-Big Ten Champions and ranked No. 18 in the nation. The Chippewas running back Billy Smith shocked MSU with 162 yards on 40 carries and a touchdown to propel CMU in its first game in East Lansing. CMU also scored on a 57-yard pass in the third quarter.
1992
CMU 24, MSU 20 Quarterback Joe Youngblood was the hero in the Chippewas’ second-straight win against MSU in the two schools’ second meeting. He hit Bryan Tice for two touchdown passes, one six yards and another from 15 yards out. On defense, Darrall Stinson had 14 tackles. His biggest play came when he forced a fumble in the second quarter as the Spartans were knocking on the door to score.
1993
CMU 34, MSU 48 With starting quarterback Joe Youngblood out with a sprained ankle, backup Eric Timpf stepped in and delivered — just not enough for a thirdstraight win over MSU. The backup rushed for 147 yards and threw for another 214 yards. Even though the CMU offense put up points, the Spartan offense did better, racking up 584 total yards and staying in front of CMU throughout the game.
1998
CMU 7, MSU 38 The Chippewas came out to a 7-0 lead thanks to a CMU interception and an Eric Flowers 28-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. It was all MSU
“He’s got the right mentality. He’s a smart young man; he’s tough, and they’re going to get a lot of good football out of him. I’m sure he’s going to want to play well; our job is to not make it easy for him.” In the Spartans’ 45-7 win over CMU last season, Maxwell entered the game in the third quarter and was 7-of-8 passing for 71 yards and a touchdown. He has more connections with CMU. CMU kicker Connor Gagnon and Maxwell both went to Midland High School and have been friends since they played little-league baseball together when they were twelve. “Connor is one of my very best friends,” Maxwell said. “I’m really just happy to see him doing so well and getting an opportunity to play, because I know playing football at this level was a dream of his.” Maxwell said they have been in contact during the week, but no trash talk has been exchanged. “We texted yesterday, no trash or anything,” he said.
after that, though. Spartan wide out Plaxico Burress reeled in two touchdown passes as they scored 38 unanswered points. Spartan quarterback Bill Burke finished with 259 passing yards and four touchdowns.
2001
CMU 21, MSU 35 MSU offensive playmakers T.J. Duckett and Jeff Smoker helped get the Spartans 486 total yards of offense and eventually the win. The Chippewas were aided by a NCAA Division I-record four blocked punts by James King – including two blocks that were returned for touchdowns. MSU used a four-minute span in the second quarter to put up 21 points and earned its third-straight victory.
2004
CMU 7, MSU 24 MSU quarterback Stephen Reaves completed nine passes for 183 yards and a touchdown while the Spartans rushed for two more scores. The lone CMU touchdown came on a 90-yard touchdown run by Jerry Seymour, who finished with 164 yards. Backup quarterback Drew Stanton had a key fourth-down scramble for 38 yards, sealing the victory.
2009
CMU 29, MSU 27 The Chippewas scored nine points in the final 32 seconds of the game to upset the Spartans 29-27. Coach Butch Jones elected to go for two, down one with 32 seconds remaining. The Chippewas did not convert but did on the ensuing onside kick. CMU quarterback Dan LeFevour threw for 328 yards, ran for 10 and had 24 receiving yards in a game in which he overtook the Mid-American Conference record for total yards.
2011
CMU 7, MSU 45 Ryan Radcliff and A.J. Westendorp each threw two interceptions, and MSU running back Le’Veon Bell rushed for three touchdowns as MSU rolled in East Lansing last season. Spartans backup quarterback Andrew Maxwell – the current starter – was very efficient, completing seven of his eight pass attempts for 71 yards and a touchdown. David Blackburn caught the lone CMU touchdown from five yards out. sports@cm-life.com
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Boise State’s Demarcus Lawrence pursues Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Aug. 31. MSU defeated Boise State, 17-13.
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Soccer travels to play Texas State and Texas A&M “We used to be a long ball team, and now we are getting better at possessing the ball more and looking for the smarter option.”
Soccer team prepares for heat in Texas this weekend Senior forward Samantha Brenz excited to return to home state
Danielle Rotheram, Freshman forward By Emily Grove Staff Reporter
Head coach Neil Stafford said effectively dealing with high-pressure situations is one thing the women’s soccer team will have to do this weekend against Texas State and Texas A&M. Central Michigan will travel to Texas for the first time ever to face Texas State today and Texas A&M on Sunday. Although the Chippewas were able to defeat Dayton last weekend and tie No. 12 Marquette, facing pressure was not their strong suit, Stafford said. “At Dayton, there was too much individual defense, so they were able to score two goals,” Stafford said. “We didn’t do good enough with the pressure, and, even though we got better at Marquette, we need to work on it.” Senior forward Laura Twidle and junior midfielder Kaely Schlosser are the top scorers for the Chippewas, each with two goals this season. With a 3-1-1 record, CMU will first face the 2-2 Texas State Bobcats. The Bobcats are led in scoring by junior midfielder Sydney Curry, who has two goals and an assist this season. Curry was teammates with CMU’s Samantha Brenz, a senior forward from Cypress, Texas, when the two attended
Cy-Fair High School. The Aggies are 4-1 overall and 3-0 at home and are led in scoring by three sophomore forwards: Kelley Monogue with three goals, and Annie Kunz and Allie Bailey have scored two apiece. Tuesday, Bailey was named as the SEC Offensive Player of the Week for her role in the Aggie’s win over St. Mary’s and No. 16 Rutgers last weekend. But the Chippewas also have a player receiving recognition from last weekend’s competitions. On Wednesday, goalkeeper Stefanie Turner was named both Mid-American Conference Scholar-Athlete and Defensive Player of the Week. Turner kept all 11 of Marquette’s shots on goal out of the net Monday. Freshman forward Danielle Rotheram, who scored her first career goal in the game against Dayton, said the Flyers were a physical opponent, and she expects the same from teams this weekend. “Last weekend, we played against strong, big girls, and I think this weekend we’ll be up against big girls,” Rotheram said. “I’m smaller, so I need to make sure I’m strong on the ball and going into things 100 percent.” She said the team has worked on getting numbers behind the ball to prevent the
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Senior goalkeeper Stephanie Turner attempts to block a shot during soccer practice Aug. 28, at the Soccer Complex.
counter attack. Winning the ball in the air and getting the first and second balls are also priorities. As the season goes on, Rotheram said the Chippewas are gaining the mental piece of the game, just as Stafford has been stressing. “We used to be a long ball
team, and now we are getting better at possessing the ball more and looking for the smarter option, rather than just kicking down the field,” Rotheram said. “We need to keep doing that to be successful.” sports@cm-life.com
The saying goes that everything is bigger in Texas, but the women’s soccer team also knows it’s going to be hotter. Central Michigan will travel to Texas to take on Texas State University today and Texas A&M, ranked 14 in the nation, on Sunday. With the temperature expected to be in the high 90s to low 100s, head coach Neil Stafford prepared his team by emphasizing hydration this week. “Obviously, we are concerned about the heat, but we don’t want it to be an excuse,” Stafford said. “It still may be a reason we struggle.” The team left early Thursday morning, traveling by plane from the MBS International Airport. Of the team’s 30 players, 20 were able to make the trip to Texas, along with three coaches. The entire team is excited for another opportunity to travel and play a nationally ranked team, Stafford said, but one player has a personal interest in heading to the Lone Star State. Senior forward Samantha Brenz is from Cypress, Texas, located about three hours from Texas State and one hour from Texas A&M. Brenz said she has anxiously been waiting for the
The Central Michigan volleyball team travels to North Carolina State to take on Campbell, Western Carolina and NC State this weekend. CMU will kick off the NC Courtyard Midtown Invitational at 4 p.m. today against Campbell. Western
Carolina and NC State will cap off the tournament at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. The Chippewas are coming off an at-home win against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, winning 3-1 to boost their record to 4-3. Campbell’s Fighting Camels (4-4) are coming off a win against N.C. Central Tuesday night.
Saturday, the Chippewas will compete against a very young Western Carolina (2-5), who have played tough opponents including Oregon and Kentucky in past tournaments. Rounding out the tournament, CMU will take on N.C. State (5-1), who just lost their first game of the season, 3-2 to Virginia Com-
monwealth. N.C. State is another young team this year, returning only two seniors and three juniors. The team left Mount Pleasant Wednesday and was unavailable for comment.
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Cross-country to face defending champion Badgers Randolph: Upperclassmen to make season debut By Mark Cavitt Staff Reporter
The men’s and women’s cross-country teams will travel to Madison, Wis. today to face off against the defending national champion Badgers. This will be CMU’s first of two trips to Madison this season, the second meeting being the NCAA Great Lakes Regionals, which will be held on Nov. 9. The men’s team will be running in an 8k race at 6 p.m. today, while the women will take off at 6:30 p.m., competing in a 5k race. The races will be held at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course in Madison, Wis.
This will be CMU’s first race this season. Some of their top runners will be making their season debuts, including two-time AllMAC senior Jason Drudge and sophomore Kyle Stacks, who was the top freshman at the 2011 Great Lakes Regional. The women’s team will feature two-time AllMAC runner Krista Parks, along with seniors Veronica Garcia and Maddie Ribant. Director of cross-country Willie Randolph said he is looking forward to the race and having the chance to see the upperclassmen run for the first time this season. “We will have the look of a more balanced team,” Randolph said. It is still early in the season, and with the upperclassmen making their season debuts today, Randolph expects there to be some room for improvement. “We have to go out there and set a good pace while not starting off too fast … staying confident and running together as a pack is
“We have to go out there and prove ourselves and see where we are as a team moving forward” Jason Drudge, All-MAC senior very important,” Randolph said. Veteran leadership will come from many upperclassmen this week, including senior Jason Drudge, who will be making his season debut in Wisconsin. “We have to go out there and prove ourselves and see where we are at as a team moving forward,” Drudge said. Drudge said this is a good opportunity for the team to preview and get a feel for the same course they will be competing at for the Great Lakes Regionals. Randolph said being patient is another important key this week and that the team needs to compete against some of the top runners in the country.
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opportunity to play on her home turf since coming to Central Michigan. The chance to be able to play in Texas was never promised to her, but it was something coaches said they would work on, Brenz said. “My family has been super pumped about it for the last couple weeks,” Brenz said. “Lots of friends and family are making the drive to come and watch and support me.” Playing Texas A&M just adds to the elation Brenz is feeling. “Growing up, that was my idol school, and I always thought there was no way to be as good as them,” Brenz said. “Now, I get the opportunity to play them and compete. It’s amazing.” Although she knows it will be difficult, Brenz said she would love to be able to go to her house and enjoy a southern meal with her family. Even if that isn’t possible, Brenz said she is looking forward to playing in front of a large crowd, with some familiar faces in the stands. “I’m really pumped,” Brenz said. “Everything is going to be big in Texas: a big crowd, big game and big heat. It’s a great opportunity for everyone on the team to experience something different, and I’m totally psyched.”
The men’s and women’s team will each have seven runners competing, including the top-five runners from the men’s side. Wisconsin and Edgewood College will be among the schools competing. sports@cm-life.com
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Baseball to host annual scout day Sunday at noon By Kristopher Lodes Staff Reporter
Theunissen Stadium will be the host Sunday for Central Michigan’s annual Scout Day at noon. The layout of the day will start with a 60-yard dash and will include batting practice, an infield session and a simulated game where drafteligible pitchers will be able to throw an inning or two. “It’s an opportunity for our guys to showcase what they’ve done and the skills they’ve improved upon,” head coach Steve Jaksa said. “(Scouts) can ask (coaches) questions about a kid they’re interested in and then follow them in the fall or spring.” Major League Baseball scouts are typically looking for talent at all ages, though they look for young players to follow throughout their careers, Jaksa said. “(Scouts) are always looking for tools,” Jaksa said. “If it’s a freshman or sophomore, they are looking for guy they
can keep their eye on.” The Chippewas have had success lately in the MLB Draft, with five players taken in 2012 including shortstop Jordan Dean (Tigers) and pitchers Zach Cooper (Phillies), Jon Weaver (Rays), Dietrich Enns (Yankees) and Ryan Longsteth (Tigers). “It’s an opportunity for the scouts to see our guys and an opportunity for our guys to play in a different venue,” Jaksa said. “There’s some excitement to that day-to-day routine.” The day might also work as a first look at the new team for fans of the program. Fans are welcome to partake and watch the event free of charge, along with about 20 MLB scouts. “We play a game, maroon against white, and play the number of innings that our draft-eligible pitchers can throw,” Jaksa said. “It’s a nice and special day dedicated to being just a scout day.” sports@cm-life.com
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Not only has Enos spent six years under Dantonio at MSU, but CMU passing coordinator and quarterbacks coach Morris Watts also had three different coaching stints with the Spartans. “I have great respect for the program, having been there and knowing what the program stands for,” Watts said. “They’re an outstanding football team with a lot of good players. Mostly, it’s just another game on the schedule that you’re going to go out and try and win.” Watts coached Enos back when he was a quarterback for the Spartans from 19871990. The MSU offensive coordinator from 1986-90, 1992-94 and 1999-02 does not believe his and Enos’ time at MSU gives the Chippewas a real advantage. “There’s some (advantage in knowing your opponent), but you know what, they’re going to do things that, if they feel like there is anything that we are really on top of, then they’re going to tweak it a little bit,” Watts said. “But basically, football gets down to execution on Saturday.” One thing both Enos and Dantonio talked about coming into this game was how well Enos knows the older
BELL | continued from 1B Bell didn’t just come out of nowhere. Bell had a solid performance against the Chippewas last season with 81 yards rushing and three touchdowns on just eight carries. The Spartans, as a team, rushed for 197 yards last season in its 45-7 blowout of CMU at Spartan Stadium. “MSU is a good team, and Bell runs the ball tough,” senior defensive back Jahleel Addae said. “We know that, and we’re up for the challenge.”
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MSU players, after helping recruit the upperclassmen. “(Enos has been in) our program and played here, so he knows the core of our players,” Dantonio said. “He also knows what Michigan State is about.” Even if Watts said knowing MSU won’t help them Saturday, Enos is positive knowing Dantonio helped him as a coach. “I learned a ton about things that you do to help build a program,” Enos said. “It comes from your daily agenda. It’s how you go to work every day. It’s your vision, your plan – you have to execute your plan.” More important than on the field, Enos said Dantonio helped him set his priorities. “This game can consume you. This business can consume you and your family if you let it, but (Dantonio) and Becky – and their children – have kept their priorities in order and understood that this is just a game,” he said. “We coach because we love our players and we want to have an impact on them, and we want to win, but it’s much deeper than that. “It’s about your young men you’re helping to develop into men, helping them get degrees, helping them to learn young lessons. And he’s One reason Bell had the day he did against the Broncos was because MSU needed him to carry the load with junior quarterback Andrew Maxwell making his first start. Maxwell threw three interceptions in his first start, while completing 22-of-38 passes for 248 yards. “We’re not going to overlook Maxwell,” Cherocci said. “But they’re more one dimensional. They like to run the ball, and we’ll see how he does under pressure.” So how is CMU, a team that gave up 188 rushing yards against FCS Southeast Missouri State, expected to contain a back that came 52
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him to do, and it’s hard to make that statement right now with just one game, but his mindset toward doing that is outstanding.”
continued from 1B “A lot of the linemen I came in to play with were Dan’s guys, and he’d always been their quarterback, so it was hard to gain their trust,” Radcliff said. “Now, they’re kind of my guys, and it’s the same with the receivers and running backs. It’s just been about earning their trust and progressing into the offense.” Since LeFevour’s departure, Radcliff has quietly slid into those shoes, heading into his senior season ranked second all-time at CMU in passing yards (6,759), completions (549), touchdown passes (42), career total offense (6,639) and games with 300+ passing yards (10). His strength hasn’t ever been brought into question, though his biggest critics have questioned his steadiness. “The big (area of improvement) is going to be the consistency thing,” quarterback coach Morris Watts said. “He’s got a strong enough arm; he’s got
all the things you look for in a quarterback. If he just develops a game within a game with consistency and from game-to-game.” Even Radcliff himself said his on-field judgment has been a work in progress. “I think decision-making has been a progression, and I’m still in it,” he said. Radcliff finished five games last season with at least two interceptions, averaging a completion percentage of 53 and 222 passing yards. In his other seven starts, Radcliff averaged 311 yards per game, finding the end zone 16 times and averaging a completion percentage of 58. “The number one thing we felt (Radcliff ) had to do this year over last year … I mean, he played some great football last year, but he struggled at times with inconsistency from game-togame and sometimes within a game,” Watts said. “That’s the big thing we’re wanting
always put his family number one, and as an assistant coach, he allowed me to put my family number one.”
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“We’ll look out years down the road to secure and continue these types of partnerships.” he said. “It’s great for our players, an outstanding showcase for our university and provides great value for our fan base.” Heeke said playing against schools from bigger conferences provides a unique challenge for CMU. “Obviously, there’s that motivational factor to play against a school that is favored and also has an abundance of resources that our program does not have,” Heeke said. “To rise above all of that and win is rewarding.” The Chippewas lost 38-24 to North Carolina State in 2011, the firstever meeting between the schools.
“It’s very difficult,” Enos said when asked about going up against his friend. Dantonio has experience coaching against a friend and mentor when he first began at Cincinnati. His former head coach, Jim Tressel of Ohio State, and him had won a National Championship at OSU in 2002 – Dantonio serving as Tressel’s defensive coordinator. In Dantonio’s first game as a head coach – which was also Enos’ first game with Dantonio – he faced Tressel at Ohio State. “I’m sure (Dantonio) was feeling a lot of emotions; you could tell the way he was coaching,” Enos said. “He had a lot of respect for (Tressel), but he also wanted to win, and that’s how I feel, too.” With a record attendance expected Saturday, two men – two friends – will stand on opposite sidelines trying to out-do the other. “I love those guys over there, and it’s going to be a fun day and fun environment,” Enos said. “It’s going to be a historic event up there,” his friend reiterated about 60 miles south on U.S. 127. sports@cm-life.com
yards shy of 1,000 yards last season? “We just need to be physical,” Addae said. “The line has to win up front. They have a good offensive line and a good running back, but we have good players, too.” By playing on Thursday, the Chippewas have a couple extra days to prepare for Bell and the Spartans’ run attack before Saturday’s highly anticipated matchup. “We get extra film time, which will help,” Addae said. “Everyone has to do their job, and (we) can’t get caught up in the hype.” sports@cm-life.com
Atop the ranks
Radcliff has made his name known at CMU. He has made his name known around the state of Michigan and the MAC. But his name ranks even higher in the state of Ohio. Originally from Sherwood, Radcliff ranks second all-time in the state of Ohio’s high school football history in two stat columns: career passing yards and touchdown passes. He also set 13 records as a quarterback at Fairview High School. “It was cool in high school, and it helped me get recruited, but really, that’s where it all ends,” Radcliff said. “Once you get to college, the slate is wiped clean, and you start fresh.” In 2006, Radcliff set a record in the state of Ohio during the season’s opening game with 678 passing yards with nine touchdown passes in a 68-41 victory. In his four years at Fairview, he recorded 11,038 yards and 139 touchdowns, posting a 22-5 record
continued from 1B CMU has played UNLV three times but has not faced the Runnin’ Rebels since the 1994 Las Vegas Bowl, when they lost 52-
as the starting quarterback. The four-year collegiate football player didn’t limit himself to one sport either. In high school, he played varsity baseball for four years and basketball for two. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 34th round of the 2008 Major League Draft, though he said football was his passion all along. “It was awesome that they thought enough of me as a ball player to draft me out of high school,” Radcliff said. “But for me, my mind had been made up to play football for quite some time before I got drafted, and that’s what I ended up sticking with.” The senior quarterback has at least another 11 games to put the finishing touches on his football résumé. From there, he’ll turn his gaze to the NFL, hoping to capture the football dream – a career playing the game he loves. At this point, he’s set the groundwork, and only time will tell if he’ll find a new home in football or hang up his pads and dive into the world of accounting. sports@cm-life.com
24. The Chippewas are 1-2 all-time against UNLV. Kansas defeated CMU 52-7 in the schools only meeting in 2007. The Chippewas have never met Oklahoma State in the program’s history. sports@cm-life.com
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JRC files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; Morning Sun says it won’t be affected By Shelby Miller Senior Reporter
Journal Register Company, the parent company of the Morning Sun and the Oakland Press, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in three years. Chapter 11, a chapter of the United States Bankruptcy code, gives businesses protection from creditors during financial difficulty for a limited period of time to allow the company to reorganize. The company emerged from bankruptcy in 2009 with $225 million in debt. “Journal Register Company’s filing will have no impact on the day-to-day operation of Journal Register Company, Digital First Media or MediaNews Group during the sale process,” said John Paton, chief executive officer for Digital First Media. “They will continue to operate their business and roll out new initiatives.” Rick Mills, executive editor of the Morning Sun, agrees with Paton. He said the bankruptcy won’t change the paper.
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