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Central/Western
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It is one of the most anticipated weekends of the school year and a game that has determined CMU's path to the MAC Championship game for two seasons. This year's Central/Western game pits the rivals against one another for their 80th meeting, but pregame traditions have evolved since their first match up in 1905.
CMU has won 3 of the last 4 match-ups against WMU
Nov. 6, 2007: CMU 34 vs. WMU 31 Sophomore quarterback Dan LeFevour scored on a quarterback sneak from less than one yard away to give CMU a 34-31 win against rival Western Michigan to clinch a berth at the Dec. 1 MAC Championship game in Detroit at Ford Field.
Western 'Weekend' returns
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The way the last two years have gone, it's almost surprising the Mid-American Conference didn't schedule this season's Central-Western game on a Wednesday night in July. The last two matchups - Friday night in 2006 and Tuesday night in 2007 - were largely dictated by the MAC's insistence of sacrificing tradition for a chance that college football fans would notice.
More than 200 police expected to patrol this weekend
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Law enforcement agencies from all around Mid-Michigan will be joining forces to keep the peace for Central/Western Weekend. During Central/Western Weekend two years ago, Central Michigan Life reported 227 officers and deputies were on patrol, and about the same amount are anticipated for this weekend.
Complexes increase police presence, parking regulations for weekend
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Local apartment complexes are going to extra lengths for Central/Western Weekend to ensure safety and parking. Tallgrass Apartments, 1240 E. Broomfield St., will be allowing each apartment one temporary parking pass that is usually do not allowed. If there are extras left over that some apartments do not use, they will give those out too, Tallgrass Manager Jill Simons said.
Tighter security, extra safety measures to be taken in halls
Wristbands, check-ins among added precautions
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Residence halls will be implementing strict protocol this weekend to manage the expected mass population of guests for the rival Central/Western football game. All doors other than the main entrance of each residence hall will be locked at 6 p.m. Friday and stay locked until 7 a.
On-campus parking lots accommodate influx of cars
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Parking officials have made plans to accommodate the influx of cars that will be on campus this weekend. Central Michigan University Police Chief Stan Dinius said there will be several open lots around the stadium. Lot 63 is the main tailgating lot, and Dinius said they try to keep the east lot for students and the west lot for families.
Ticket sales could exceed 27,000
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Kelly/Shorts Stadium might be nearly filled to capacity for Saturday's game against Western Michigan University. "We are on track to sell about 27,000 to 30,000 tickets. That's the pace we're on right now," said Kim Hudson, manager of Athletics Tickets and Promotions.
Taxi companies preparing for one of the busiest weekends
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Steven Turoski said he knows an easy way to save $3,500. "If you took a Hoops taxi at $3 a ride for 365 days a year, you'd be about $1,500 in the hole," said Turoski, manager and driver of Hoops taxi service. "If you got pulled over for drinking and driving, you'd be looking at a $5,000 fine.
Winner to take home trophy
New hardware features cannon mounted on top
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A trophy. Both Central Michigan University and Western Michigan Universitys have teamed up to create a trophy that will be passed between the two schools. Tony Voisin, director of Student Life, said the trophy adds pomp and circumstance to the game and rivalry.
Central/Western Rivalry becomes a family tradition
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Chippewas vs. Broncos. LeFevour vs. Hiller. And Finlayson vs. Pelto. For the Pelto and Finlayson families, Central/Western Weekend is an opportunity to spend some quality time together and debate whose school is superior. Rachel Pelto is a Walled Lake junior, and her cousin Chuck Finlayson is a Central Michigan University 2008 alumnus.
Hotels, restaurants expect boost in business for Western weekend
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Mount Pleasant businesses are preparing for what may be their busiest weekend of the year. Restaurants and hotels across the city are staffing up, ordering more supplies and opening early for Central/Western Weekend. Lil' Chef General Manager Jamie Markin said the restaurant, 1720 S.
Early date, same meaning
A lot on line for Central/Western game despite October date
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Saturday's football game between CMU and Western Michigan marks the earliest the two rivals have played since 1999. But coach Butch Jones believes that does little to hinder the rivalry, with both teams at a combined 7-0 in the Mid-American Conference this season.
Bronco has Central sympathy
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As a Western Michigan University student, I have some level of pride in my place of higher education, but when compared to the wonders of Central Michigan University, I must hang my head in shame. First of all, the names of the cities already point out the disproportionate advantage in CMU's favor.
Season far from over regardless of Saturday's rivalry outcome
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CMU's 2007 victory against Western Michigan secured its second straight Mid-American Conference West Division championship. Whatever the outcome of Saturday's game versus the Broncos, this season is far from over for either team. Last season, when CMU faced the Broncos at Waldo Stadium on Nov.
Giving the Broncos a break
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Western Michigan University isn't all that bad. As a matter of fact, we're not that different at all. While Central Michigan University is currently undergoing a faculty contract conflict, WMU just barely avoided a faculty strike earlier in the year. There was recently a huge brawl outside the CMU chapter of the Delta Chi fraternity.
Central can win 8th consecutive blood drive against Western
Students can donate through Friday on campus
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Tony Davis has potentially helped save 18 lives. Tuesday was the Royal Oak junior's sixth time donating blood, and according to Dave Weston, the community coordinator for the Central Michigan University American Red Cross Chapter, each donation could potentially save three lives.
Disc golf tournament to benefit American Red Cross
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Students can show their school spirit through various events taking place this week. One of which is with flying discs. The Central/Western Disc Golf Tournament will take place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Central Michigan University disc golf behinf Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
