LeFevour takes in game against Western Michigan

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Dan LeFevour never lost a game against Western Michigan.

But he had to witness a 44-14 defeat of his alma mater on the sidelines Saturday.

“I think the offense is doing well,” LeFevour said at halftime while the Chippewas trailed 24-0. “They aren’t getting the key conversions. They have a lot of talent and they have a great game plan and the coaches are calling good plays.”

He was also at Central Michigan’s previous game against Kentucky, witnessing the key conversions that allowed the Wildcats to come back and win in the second half.

“Sometimes it’s one play,” LeFevour said. “One play, one catch, one throw, and it ends a drive.”

He also said when he played the offense wasn’t as affected by the noise with the spread system in place. LeFevour said since everything was done with signals, the crowd noise never bothered him in the rivalry games.

LeFevour has been watching his successor Ryan Radcliff at quarterback. While Radcliff’s outcomes aren’t ending as planned, the former mentor is optimistic.

“I think he’s done well,” LeFevour said of Radcliff. “When I watch him, I see him make some throws that I know I can’t make. I’m really impressed with him.”

That’s high praise coming from someone who not only holds CMU’s records for passing yards, passing touchdowns and total offense but has doubled the numbers put up by any other player in program history.

Radcliff did take a page out of LeFevour’s book Saturday, rushing twice for 21 yards, although he did lose eight yards on two sacks. Radcliff only rushed for two positive yards this season before the game against Western Michigan. LeFevour rushed for 2,948 yards and a record 47 touchdowns in his career.

LeFevour is at a pivotal point in his career, after being released by the Cincinnati Bengals a few weeks ago.

“I’m trying out for some teams as it comes up,” LeFevour said.

So now, as he waits for a team to call, he’s been able to attend the past two CMU games.

“I’ve got a lot of great memories here,” LeFevour said. “I have friends I played with, former teammates. Central is a part of my family.”

He was still a part of the family as he anxiously watched his former team struggle against their rival.

“Those colors, the brown and gold, still make my skin crawl,” LeFevour said.

Even though LeFevour has been seen on the sidelines cheering on the Chippewas, he left no doubt that he will not be on the sidelines with a headset.

“No,” LeFevour said when asked about coaching after his playing career. “It takes a special person to be a coach and it’s just not for me. I have a lot of respect for coaches, though, and they do a great job.”