標題: CMU beat Akron to move to 3 5 96 [打印本頁] 作者: lctjgayns 時間: 2016-3-30 15:14 標題: CMU beat Akron to move to 3 5 96
season charge into spring ball
Story HighlightsCentral Michigan won its last four games of 2012 to finish 7 6 under coach Dan EnosThe team hopes to carry that strong finish into spring drills over the next monthCMU must find a new starting quarterback and replace future NFL pick Eric Fisher at left tackleCentral Michigan followed up 32 31 win over Iowa on Sept. 22 with four consecutive losses by the combined score of 177 102. Same old Chips, right?
The fan base could not be blamed for its exasperation. This stretch seemed like merely par for the course for coach Dan Enos, who went 6 18 over his first two seasons in Mount Pleasant after Brian Kelly and Butch Jones combined to win three MAC championships from 2006 9.
ICUT: Once again, the Huskies begin their search for improved quarterback play
Something changed down the stretch: CMU beat Akron to move to 3 5, lost at home to Western Michigan to drop to 3 6, and then rolled off three straight victories to earn its Viagra For Women For Sale first bowl bid since 2009. The Chippewas ended the season with a 24 21 win over Western Kentucky in the Little Caesars Bowl.
To Enos, the late season charge was a result of simple maturity. After being forced or, at times, choosing to play underclassmen over his first two seasons, this young team grew up over last season's second half.
"I think we are getting to the point where we won't have many freshmen playing," Enos said Thursday. "Last year, we had a pretty decent amount and they provided leadership and were good young players. I think now we are at the point where Generic Cialis Uk Sales we hopefully won't have to rely on too many young guys to help us anymore."
Spring dates: Central Michigan kicked off the spring on Mar. 12 and will hold its spring game on Apr. 13.
2012 record: 7 6 (4 4).
Returning starters: 14 (7 offense, 7 defense).
Five players to watch: QB Alex Niznak, C Nick Beamish, DT Kelby Latta, LB Shamari Benton, S Avery Cunningham.1. What's next? Better yet, will last season's bowl berth carry over to 2013, when CMU encounters another difficult schedule? One more question: Is CMU Buy Cialis In New Zealand a contender in the MAC West Division? The Chippewas lose their top two players on offense, which is a concern. The defense needs to make a serious improvement in stopping the run. (Enos really likes a few of his younger defensive linemen.) While it may be too early to name CMU Kamagra Oral Jelly as a true challenger to Northern Illinois and Toledo, the Chippewas seem properly motivated by last season's strong finish. In addition, the team should enter the spring with a tremendous amount of confidence.1. Quarterback. Creating a two quarterback platoon lies on the table, though it's an option Enos would like to avoid. (Though CMU could certainly use one quarterback solely in certain running packages.) The Chippewas return last year's primary backup, junior Cody Kater, along with sophomores Alex Niznak and Cooper Rush. In this case, Kater's game experience is so slight as to Levitra Side Effects truly put all three contenders on an even plane; Rush might be a touch behind the curve (he's only been on campus one season), but he'll get an equal look over the next month.
2. Left tackle. Eric Fisher arrived on campus as a 230 pound project (and 230 might have been kind). He departs as a 305 pound franchise left tackle bound for one of the top 15 picks in next month's NFL Draft. He also leaves a gaping hole on the blind side, though Enos and the Chippewas do return four linemen with past starting experience. The key will be find one returning lineman with the ability to protect CMU's future starter at quarterback.
