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CM Life chooses school's Top 5 Homecoming games of all time
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Homecoming is not an exclusive tradition - thousands of schools and institutions around the nation celebrate it every year. But for CMU students and faculty, past and present, the annual event holds a distinct meaning. It is a day that brings together alumni from across the nation and from every walk of life, all to don the maroon and gold one more time and reflect on their college years once again.
Temple defense poses challenge
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The CMU football team brings a winning Homecoming tradition into this weekend's festivities. It carries a 53-27-1 all-time Homecoming record and draws bigger crowds of students and alumni into Kelly/Shorts Stadium each year. But junior linebacker Tim Brazzel simply prefers to look at CMU's 4 p.
Brunner enters game, leads CMU to 24-14 win over Temple
LeFevour leaves game in first half, probable for Saturday vs. Western Michigan
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A 15-yard pass from Dan LeFevour to Antonio Brown gives the Chippewas a 7-0. The 3 play, 32-yard drive was the first points Temple has allowed in the first quarter all season.
Win gives CMU best MAC start since 1996
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All eyes were focused on the ball senior outside hitter Sarah Warner tipped as it balanced on top of the net. It eventually fell on Eastern Michigan's side, giving the CMU volleyball team a 26-25 lead in the first set Thursday. Central (10-7 overall, 4-1 Mid-American Conference) would go on to win the first set 27-25 and use the momentum to win the match 3-1 at Rose Arena.
Dan LeFevour leaves game with leg injury, probable for Saturday
Senior backup Brian Brunner replaces LeFevour, leads football team to 24-14 win vs. Temple
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CMU junior quarterback Dan LeFevour left the game late in the first half with an undisclosed leg injury. LeFevour appeared to be favoring his right ankle as he headed to the CMU locker room under his own power with just more than a minute remaining in the second quarter.
Fast start stressed against Owls
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Senior right tackle Greg Wojt said starting a game aggressively is the offensive line's consistent focus. It becomes even more imperative as the Chippewas face Temple at 4 p.m. Saturday for 2008's Homecoming game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Owls (2-4 overall, 1-2 Mid-American Conference) have outscored opponents 34-0 in the first quarter and have scored first in five of their six games.
Women take four-game win streak on road this weekend
MAC leaders travel to Kent State today, Buffalo on Sunday
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The women's soccer team's four-match homestand is over and now must take its perfect Mid-American Conference record on the road. The Chippewas play Kent State at 3 p.m. today before traveling to Buffalo, N.Y., for a 1 p.m. Sunday match against the Bulls. CMU is coming off a home stand that saw it open conference play with four consecutive wins while not allowing a single goal.
Revamped Central goes on road
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The field hockey team will take its game to the road this weekend as it faces a rematch against Miami University and then travels to Ball State. CMU will face Miami on the road at 3 p.m. today and will try to avenge the Sept. 12 loss to the RedHawks. The team then will travel across the Indiana border to face Ball State at 1 p.
Top runners to sit out in Milford
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Today is the last chance for CMU runners to show assistant coach Matt Kaczor why they deserve to run next week at Pre-Nationals or the Mid-American Conference Championships on Nov. 1. The men's cross country team will compete at the Michigan Intercollegiate Championships at 4 p.
Newly-ranked women to hold out top runners, test youngsters
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After two strong performances, the women's cross country team has rejoined the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Great Lakes Region rankings. The Chippewas are ranked No. 14 and are sixth out of seven MAC teams featured in this week's 15-team ranking.
WMU, Buffalo clash in N.Y.
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Toledo at Michigan Noon Saturday Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor Both teams look to rebound from embarrassing losses last week. Toledo (1-4 overall, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) tries to take advantage of a young Michigan team and give the Wolverines their first-ever loss to a MAC opponent.
Longhorns, Sooners battle in Dallas
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No. 5 Texas at No. 1 Oklahoma 12 p.m. Saturday Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas The Red River Shootout this season will feature two top-five, undefeated programs battling for national championship contention. Both teams also will look to stay competitive in a Big 12 conference that has five undefeated teams.
Central hosts U-M in Sunday tripleheader
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The CMU club softball team has a chance to improve on its 2-6 record as it hosts Michigan in a tripleheader at noon Sunday at Island Park in Mount Pleasant. CMU faces a Michigan team that has performed very well so far this fall. The teams both played a common opponent earlier this season - Bowling Green - with staggeringly different results.
Meet running back Paris Cotton
BURNING QUESTIONS
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Running back Paris Cotton is competing for playing time as a true freshman, averaging 3.7 yards-per-carry this season. Cotton recently spoke with staff reporter Justin Berndt. Justin Berndt: What's one thing you try to live by each day? Paris Cotton: Just take everyday as a new day.
Expect LeFevour to play well
Temple vs. Central michigan breakdown
Assistant Sports Editor Brian Manzullo breaks down the football team's Saturday game with Temple. QUARTERBACKS CMU's Dan LeFevour is making use of his legs lately, rushing for 212 yards in his last two games. With senior Adam DiMichele out, Temple turns to freshman Chester Stewart, who threw three touchdowns last week to lead the team past Miami University 28-10.
