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Senior Keith could surpass former linebacker Ray Bentley tonight for career tackles
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The first thing Red Keith did when he came to CMU in 2003 was pick up the latest football media guide. He flipped through the historical pages to find Ray Bentley, the menacing former linebacker who became the only defensive player to win the Mid-American Conference's Most Valuable Player award in 1982.
Frustration at Kelly/Shorts
Last-minute penalty, missed field goal doom Central in 48-45 loss to EMU
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Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Jeff Maddux ripped the helmet off an Eastern Michigan defender grabbing his leg on a busted play and threw it towards mid-field. Unfortunately for CMU, the ball moved back as well and so did CMU's hopes of winning. EMU pulled out a 48-45 win Friday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium to win the Michigan MAC Trophy.
Regulation not typical in rivalry
Overtime needed for last three games against Eastern
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Regulation football has become hard to come by in the Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan rivalry. In the last three meetings, the schools have needed overtime to decide a winner, with EMU winning twice. CMU faces EMU at 7 p.m. tonight at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Home finale to Central
Senior reporter Brian Manzullo breaks down tonight's football game against Eastern Michigan.
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QUARTERBACKS Sophomore Dan LeFevour showed greatness yet again last week when he led CMU to a game-winning touchdown over WMU. EMU's Andy Schmitt has thrown 13 touchdowns and just five interceptions, while also running for 219 yards. ADVANTAGE: CMU. LeFevour has been dominant in Mid-American Conference play - the team is 13-1 against the conference when he starts.
Seniors play last game at home
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The stage already is set for the football players. They already get a chance to end their careers with two consecutive Mid-American Conference titles. But tonight is their last chance to showcase themselves at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, a place they've had some of their most memorable experiences during the last four years.
East Division title up for grabs
MAC Game of the week
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Miami fans will be cheering loudly Saturday - for Bowling Green, that is. The Mid-American Conference East Division title is at stake when Buffalo plays Bowling Green. Miami can clinch the MAC East with a Buffalo loss and earn the right to play Central Michigan Dec.
Michigan faces rival Ohio State
Key National Games
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No. 7 Ohio State at No. 23 Michigan Time: Noon Saturday Stadium: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, (107,501) FieldTurf Line: Ohio State by 3 TV: ABC Overview: This game marks yet another important meeting between the Buckeyes and the Wolverines. This year's edition, in what is known as one of the fiercest rivalry in sports, lost some of its luster when both teams lost last week, the first time since 1959.
Team looking for first win against Niagara
Central coming off losses to Missouri, Central Missouri
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Ernie Zeigler called Tuesday's 75-70 loss to Central Missouri a letdown. But CMU's opening week of the season isn't over yet. The men's basketball team can get its first win when it plays Niagara at 7 p.m. today in Niagara Falls, N.Y. "(The losses) are definitely in the past," Zeigler said.
BURNING QUESTIONS: Meet cornerback Jemmy Jasmin
Senior Jemmy Jasmin, who made the switch from wide receiver to cornerback in the middle of this season, owns his own music record company. Jasmin talks to senior reporter Daniel monson about his last game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium Friday and his music career.
Wrestling intrasquad Sunday
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The wrestling team has eight returning national qualifiers. But several starting positions still are up for grabs. Coach Tom Borrelli will be watching closely at the CMU's annual intrasquad meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rose Arena. "No matter your rank or who you are, we're starting all over again," Borrelli said.
Volleyball faces Miami in tourney
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The volleyball team will play in the second round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the first time in 25 years this weekend. CMU faces Miami at 11 a.m. today at the SeaGate Centre in Toledo, Ohio. After getting their first five-game win of the season Tuesday in a thriller with Toledo, the Chippewas are hoping to avenge a five-game loss to the RedHawks earlier in the season.
Women's basketball hosts Chicago State
Women's basketball coach Sue Guevara enjoyed having Angela Jackson on the sideline with her at Michigan a few years ago. Now, Guevara will go head-to-head with her former assistant at 2 p.m. Saturday against Chicago State at Rose Arena. "It's been so fun to watch (Jackson) grow," Guevara said.
