Conf. Championships: 7. Position DLAcademic Year Fr. Jim McElwain has been the coach of the Chippewas since 2019. He was the Spartans[apos] running backs coach from 2007-2009 after coaching the quarterbacks in 2006. They were led by fourth-year head coach John Bonamego and played their home games at Kelly/Shorts Stadium as members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. OL. Blaney joins CMU with 28 years of coaching experience at both the collegiate and professional ranks after having coached in the National Football League, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, and the Gateway Football Conference. Five-year National Football League veteran Brandon Torrey enters his second year with the Central Michigan Football Program as its Tight Ends/Offensive Tackles Coach. Welke joins the CMU offensive coaching staff after serving two years at Limestone University in Gaffney, S. Full Bio for Jeremiah Waldrond. Indoor Track & Field (W) Outdoor Track & Field (W) Volleyball. In his first year at Central Michigan, offensive tackle Brayden Swartout earned Second Team All-MAC honors and his tight end group combined for 16 receptions for 163 Jake Kostner enters his second year of his second stint with the Central Michigan Football Program as its Quarterbacks Coach. C. From 2019-21, Thompson was CMU's tackles/tight ends coach and was the tight ends coach during the 2018 Nov 29, 2023 · Brayden Swartout. As a teacher and varsity football coach, McGee served as the running backs coach in 2023, tight ends coach in 2022 and offensive 19th year. Tickets. Last School Fuquay Varina H. edu; Phone: (989) 774-3896 Football. 3 in kickoff coverage in the MAC. In his one season with the Chippewas in 2019, he helped the program to the second-biggest The 2018 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Central Michigan Chippewas Coaches. Sherman spent the previous two seasons as a member of the Morgan State football coaching staff in 2023. In his five seasons in charge of the Central Michigan Football program, Jim McElwain has delivered on his promise of building the Chippewas into a contender in the Mid-American Conference. mcdowell@cmich. He served as the head football coach at Central Michigan University from 1978 to 1993, compiling a record of 110–55–10. Bush joins the CMU coaching staff after serving as a Volunteer Offensive Quality Control Coach at Northwestern in 2022. Tavita Thompson is in his sixth season as an assistant coach with the Central Michigan football program. Tim Skipper reunited with Central Michigan head coach Jim McElwain when he joined the Chippewas’ staff prior to the 2020 season. In 2019, the Tartans’ defense ranked as one of the top teams in the PAC allowing 297. Sherrone Moore is in his fourth season as the Central Michigan tight ends coach. 248-1989. The Tartans have had nine defensive backs named All-Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) with three first team honorees, since his arrival at the start of the 2015 season. McGee joins the Central Michigan coaching staff after spending three seasons at Toledo Whitmer High School (2021-23). Leister joined the CMU football coaching staff after working two years as the He was awarded Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III South Offensive Player of the Year honors. Among his many duties included assisting the tight ends coach . He mentored a coach named Herb Deromedi, who Watts is in his 53rd year of coaching, his 44th at the college level, making him the most-experienced of any current NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision coach. Height 6' 2'' Weight 250 lbs. Phone. Central Michigan football and head coach Jim McElwain have agreed to a three-year contract extension. (AP) — Central Michigan football coach Jim McElwain said now-suspended Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions' name was not on his team's pass list to have sideline Mike Dietzel is in his fourth year on coach John Bonamego's Central Michigan coaching staff, and his second as the team's linebackers coach. Sherman joined the Central Michigan football staff as its new wide receivers coach in February, 2024. Phone: (989) 774-3896. Jan 9, 2023 · Kramer was head football coach at Central Michigan from 1967-77, compiling a record of 83-32-2, including the 1974 Division II national championship. Gwilly joined the CMU football coaching staff after spending the first half of the 2022 year as an Assistant Weight Room Assistant at Fresno State. Joel Welsh was named Central Michigan’s Director of Strength and Conditioning in June 2019. Mike Cummings is in his third year serving under head coach Jim McElwain as the Chippewas’ offensive line coach. A veteran with more than 30 years in the coaching profession, Akey has built an efficient, dependable, aggressive, and attacking The 2021 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Mark DeBastiani begins his second year as Central Michigan’s Senior Director of Football Relations and Student-Athlete Engagement. Ben Presnell is in his ninth season as a member of the Central Michigan University football staff. Through seven seasons in Fayette, Calloway has amassed a 28-46-1 record. John Leister was named Central Michigan’s Director of Football Operations in 2023 after serving the 2022 season as CMU Football’s Senior Director of Football Relations and Student-Athlete Engagement and almost four years as the program’s analyst In 2022, Central Michigan led the nation with seven blocked kicks which helped Murphy to be named a finalist for the Football Scoop National Special Teams Coach of the Year award. edu. Michael McGee begins his second year as Central Michigan’s Director of Recruiting. Title: Linebackers. com in 2006. He began his career at Seneca (Mo. In 2022, Central Michigan led the nation with seven blocked kicks which helped Murphy to be named a finalist for the Football Scoop National Special Teams Coach of the Year award. Lacrosse. S. Murphy’s coverage units were strong in 2022 as CMU was ranked No. Known for his tough and aggressive defensive play, Defensive Coordinator Robb Akey has helped turn the Central Michigan program around in his four seasons on Head Coach Jim McElwain’s coaching staff. B. Previously, Kostner spent the 2019 season in Mount Pleasant as an Offensive Graduate Assistant under Head Coach Jim McElwain. John Leister was named Central Michigan’s Director of Football Operations in 2023 after serving the 2022 season as CMU Football’s Senior Director of Football Relations and Student-Athlete Engagement and almost four years as the program’s analyst (2019-21). The former Morgan State standout returned to his playing roots for the 2022 and 2023, serving as the team's Football. Experience: 37th year. SP+ Rankings. —Central Michigan Head Football Coach Jim McElwain announced his 17-member 2024 signing class on Wednesday afternoon. He served the 2019 and 2020 seasons as Allegheny’s Defensive Line Coach after c Head Football Coach. In the six-game 2020 season, Cummings mentored a unit that paved the way for running backs Kobe Lewis and Lew Nichols III to rush for a combined 976 yards as CMU finished third Oct 31, 2023 · AP. The 61-year-old began his collegiate coaching journey with the Paul Petrino enters his second year on head coach Jim McElwain’s Central Michigan coaching staff as he serves as the program's offensive coordinator/wide rec Check out the Central Michigan Chippewas College Football History, Stats, Records, Polls, Bowls and More College Football Stats at Sports-Reference. Full Bio for Quindario Lee. Megan Ferraguti. – Central Michigan football coach Jim McElwain announced today the promotions of two assistant coaches and the addition of two others. Nov 1, 2023 · MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. SEC Network. Ryan McNamara enters his second year as Central Michigan’s linebackers coach after spending the 2022 season as the program’s General Manager, overseeing the Recruiting and Player Personnel Departments. Title: Football Video Operations Coordinator. The official staff directory for the Central Michigan University Chippewas. After working as a graduate assistant (and making the Honor Roll) at Louisville from 2009-11, Moore earned a more permanent role Position DLAcademic Year R-Fr. As the team continues on its quest for redemption, let's have a look at the people who comprise the football coaching staff Gwilly joined the CMU football coaching staff after spending the first half of the 2022 year as an Assistant Weight Room Assistant at Fresno State. 248-1602. Feb 2, 2023 · In 2014 he was named Mountain West Conference coach of the year as he led Colorado State to a 10-3 season in his first year. Larsen, who has achieved offensive success at All-Time Coaching Records Jake Kostner enters his second year of his second stint with the Central Michigan Football Program as its Quarterbacks Coach. Email: dcalloway@centralmethodist. Head Coach Miles Kochevar begins the 2022 season as the head coach for the Colorado Mesa football program. / Football. com Title: Student Assistant; Email: akey1dc@cmich. The former Morgan State standout returned to his playing roots for the 2022 and 2023, serving as the team's offensive Feb 3, 2022 · Following an extensive national search, Carnegie Mellon University has named Ryan Larsen as its new head football coach. Leister joined the CMU football coaching staff after working two years as Aug 19, 2021 · He was also named All-South Region Coach of the Year by D3football. A 13-year coaching veteran, Larsen comes to Carnegie Mellon from Columbia University, where he served as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator for the past three years. 308 W-L% (Major Bowls) Ranked in AP Poll: 0 Times (Preseason), 1 Time (Final), 2 Weeks (Total) Ranked in CFP Rankings: 0 Times (Final), 0 Weeks (Total) Stadium: Kelly/Shorts Stadium McElwain guided the 2021 Chippewas to a 9-4 finish including a 6-2 record in MAC games—earning CMU the MAC West co-championship—and a 24-21 victory over Pac-12 representative Washington State in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. edu; Phone: (989) 774-3896 Email: presn1bd@cmich. In the 2017 regular season, tight ends, led by senior Tyler Conklin, accounted for 547 yards receiving on 40 catches and scored six touchdowns. Email: cummi1mb@cmich. By: Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas. Swort-out. Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs. In his first season at Central Michigan, Williams’ defensive line featured a veteran group led by Jacques Bristol, Robi Stuart, Jason Williams, and Maurice White. He began his duties in February 2023. Alma Mater/Year: Sterling College (Kansas)/1986. The official 2024 Football Roster for the Central Michigan University Chippewas. And that's just Football. Jack Bush began his first year as an Offensive Graduate Assistant with the Central Michigan Football Program in February 2023. 2 yards per game on Football. Skip Ad. tmatthews2@coloradomesa. His most successful year was in 2016, when he was named the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year after the Vandals improved to 9-4 following a 4-8 record in the previous season. CLEVELAND, Ohio —Led by First Team All-MAC return specialist junior Marion Lukes , seven Central Michigan football players earned All-Mid-American Conference Enos was introduced as the head coach of the Central Michigan football program in a press conference on January 12, 2010. . Cody Crawford is in his third season at Central Michigan as an Offensive Quality Control Coach with the Chippewas’ offense. Bio. 248-1103. The four new coaching staff additions include Jesse Williams, who has A football veteran with 14 years of coaching experience, Calley joined the CMU Football staff after serving four years as the Wide Receivers Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Wayne State University in Detroit (2018-21). Assistant Director of Football Relations. Wrestling. Daniel is a student assistant on the Central Michigan Football Coaching Staff. Jay McDowell. In the six-game 2020 season, Cummings mentored a unit that paved the way for running backs Kobe Lewis and Lew Nichols III to rush for a combined 976 yards as CMU finished third in the Mid-American Conference in rushing offense. Fans will also get a chance to ask coach Mac questions about the program as it prepares to head to Missouri this weekend for the season opener. The 2023 season saw CMU sport a dynamic duo at running back in Marion Lukes and Myles Bailey. Brandon Blaney is in his first season at Central Michigan as its Offensive Quality Control coach. In his first season as CMU’s Quarterbacks Coach, Chippewas quarterbacks combined May 21, 2019 · Total QBR. Lackner became the program's all-time winningest coach on September 19, 1998, after the Tartans defeated Bethany College, 38-7. Softball. 19th year. McEwain signed a new five-year contract before the start of the 2022 season, and was paid $879,120 in base pay, including a Bio. (AP) — Central Michigan football coach Jim McElwain said now-suspended Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions ’ name was not on his team’s pass list to have Twitter. THE AKEY FILE Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo. Last School McKenzie H. Larsen came to Carnegie Mellon from Columbia University, where he served as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator. Height 6' 5'' Weight 294 lbs. Nov 1, 2023 · A spokesperson for Michigan declined to comment due to the ongoing NCAA investigation. Akey and his wife Molly have two sons Jack and Daniel. In 2017, he also took on the roles of assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator. Offensive Line. As a teacher and varsity football coach, McGee served as the running backs coach in 2023, tight ends coach in 2022 and offensive consultant in Nov 2, 2023 · In week 9, the Central Michigan Chippewas beat Northern Illinois 37-31. Player Rankings. The official 2021 Football Roster for the Central Michigan University Chippewas. mcornell@smu. Head Coach. It is the first time in his career he has been a head coach but has made many stops during his coaching tenure. A college coaching veteran of 35 years, Jesse Williams enters his second year with the Central Michigan Football Program as its Defensive Line Coach in 2024. Full Bio for Fred Stokes. Calloway previously spent one season as defensive coordinator for the Eagles in 2015. Feb 6, 2023 · Central Michigan is committed to head football coach Jim McElwain. Hometown Fuquay Varina, N. McElwain has gone 24-21 since taking over in 2019 and is coming off of a 4-8 season. com. Email: skipp1t@cmich. Crawford joined the Central Michigan Football program in July 2021 after coaching for three years at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa. From 2019-21, Thompson was CMU's tackles/tight ends coach and was the tight ends coach during the Position DLAcademic Year R-Fr. 214-768-3667. The Chippewas completed their regular Former Central Michigan All-MAC football player Da’Quaun Jamison began his second year as CMU Football’s Defensive Graduate Assistant. T. McNamara and the Recruiting Department were responsible for signing the No. Prior to his tenure at Central Michigan, Petrino spent the previous nine years as the head coach at Idaho. A former Chippewas letterman from 2016-21, Gwilly was a versatile, all-around player as he saw action on both sides of the ball and on special teams. 1 Recruiting Class in the Mid-American Conference in 2023. Family Wife Molly, sons Jack and Daniel Education Bachelor of Arts, Weber State, 1988 Coaching Career Defensive Coordinator, Central Michigan University, 2019-current Feb 3, 2022 · Following an extensive national search, Carnegie Mellon University has named Ryan Larsen as its new head football coach. Assistant Football Coach - Special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Line. Prior to arriving at Carnegie Mellon, Gibboney had coaching Bonamego became the 28th head coach in Central Michigan football history on Feb. Kinsey Landry. Head Baseball Coach, Alma College, 1994-06. Dec 20, 2023 · CMU Football signs 17 student-athletes to a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday; Seven members of the Class of 2024 will enroll at CMU for the spring semester; Signing period runs through Friday. Central Michigan is a long way from Florida, both geographically and in football stature. David Calloway completed his seventh season as the head football coach at Central Methodist University in 2022. Hometown: Jackson, Miss. The official 2020 Football Roster for the Central Michigan University Chippewas. Jake Kostner enters his second year of his second stint with the Central Michigan Football Program as its Quarterbacks Coach. On February 3, 2022, Carnegie Mellon University named Ryan Larsen as its 19th head football coach. 2 in net punting and No. Jamison spent the 2022 season as the Safeties/NickelBacks Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at NCAA Division II Albany State University. Trevor Wikre joined the Maverick coaching staff in the spring of 2022 as the co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. Welsh oversees the entire Chippewas' strength and conditioning staff and serves in that capacity for the football program. 9 yards per contest. Phone: 660-248-6209. Nov 2, 2023 · Central Michigan football coaching staff # Head coach- Jim McElwain. 36th year. Football. Hometown McKenzie, Ala. In four full seasons in charge of the program (CMU played just six games in 2020 due to COVID), the Chippewas have won or shared the MAC West Tim Skipper. In his first season as CMU’s Quarterbacks Coach, Chippewas quarterbacks combined for 2,752 A football veteran with 14 years of coaching experience, Calley joined the CMU Football staff after serving four years as the Wide Receivers Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Wayne State University in Detroit (2018-21). Bowl Record: 13 Bowls, 4-9, . ) High School. —Central Michigan Head Football Coach Jim McElwain officially announced four new additions and two graduate assistants to his coaching staff, along with several other administrative moves, promotions, and changes on Tuesday morning. 8, 2015. From 2019-21, Thompson was CMU's tackles/tight ends coach and was the tight ends coach during the 2022 Central Methodist Football Roster Jack Bush began his first year as an Offensive Graduate Assistant with the Central Michigan Football Program in February 2023. Crockett Gillmore. A football veteran with 14 years of coaching experience, Calley joined the CMU Football staff after serving four years as the Wide Receivers Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Wayne State University in Detroit (2018-21). ) High School in 1961 before moving on to Joplin (Mo. In 2017, Dietzel oversaw a unit that served as the backbone of a CMU defense that ranked third nationally with 31 forced turnovers and ranked seventh in the country with 19 interceptions. Awards. He was announced as the 20th head coach in program history on Monday January 31. In four full seasons in charge of the program (CMU played just six games in 2020 due to COVID), the Chippewas have won or shared the MAC West Division 248-1602. Prior to CMU, he spent four seasons at Michigan State. The Central Michigan run game continues to produce at a high level under coach Cornell Jackson, who is in his sixth year on coach Jim McElwain’s staff. E-Mail Address: jay. Class Rankings. from 2022-23. At Idaho, he guided the Vandals from 2013-21. Larsen, who has achieved offensive success at every one of his coaching experiences, has also Football. He now serves as CMU's run game coordinator/offensive line coach after working as the pass game coordinator/tight ends coach in 2022. Senior Director of Head Coach Operations. Benger led the nation in rushing with 2,092 yards, averaging 190. Furthermor Aug 31, 2021 · On this week's show, coach McElwain welcomes CMU's three coordinators – defensive coordinator Robb Akey, offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay, and special team's coordinator Keith Murphy. Trent Matthews. They finished the season 1–11, 0 Jan 26, 2024 · Moore’s coaching career began at Louisville and Central Michigan. His 110 wins remain the most for a Central Michigan coach and stood as a record within Feb 28, 2023 · By: Greg Hotchkiss. Jay McDowell - Football Coach - Central Michigan University Athletics. They were led by third-year head coach Jim McElwain and played their home games at Kelly/Shorts Stadium as members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference . Soccer. Height 6' 5'' Weight 285 lbs. As the director of operations, Presnell serves as the primary liaison for coach Jim McElwain and the football program to all areas within the athletics department and Central Michigan University. Affectionately known as “Jay-Mac” by those in and around the Chippewa football program, McDowell oversees all of the football program's information technology including its state-of-the-art video analysis system, the XOS game exchange system, nearly a dozen student workers, the maintenance of the recruiting video database, manages the Title: Student Assistant; Email: belay1ge@cmich. He was most recently at Linfield University as the offensive line coach where he helped guide them to an undefeated regular season and a trip to the NCAA Division III quarterfinals. Hometown Lombard, Ill. Seasons: 49 (1975 to 2023) Record (W-L-T): 302-255-11 Conferences: MAC. Last School Montini Catholic. He is certified by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and is a USA Weightlifting – Level 1 Football. Offensive Coordinator, Alma College, 1994-11. Central Michigan head coach Jim McElwain addressed the photos with media Tuesday night following the Chippewa Football. In 2015, Benger was named to three All-American squads – American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Associated Press (AP) and D3football. He helped guide the Saints to back-to-back eight-win seasons and two NCAA Division II Playoff Inducted in 2007 ( profile) Herb Deromedi (born May 26, 1939) is a retired American football coach and college athletics administrator. The former Morgan State standout returned to his playing roots for the 2022 and 2023, serving as the team's offensive Football. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Central Michigan University Chippewas. During the 2016 season, Lackner became the 79th football coach in NCAA history to amass 200 wins following a 49-33 victory over Thiel College. Danny Welke began his first year as an Offensive Graduate Assistant with the Central Michigan Football Program in March 2024. Height 6' 5'' Weight 225 lbs. Jun 4, 2024 · PAC Football to Start Divisional Play, Hold Championship Game in 2025 May 29, 2024 Carnegie Mellon University Athletics Department Announces Naming of Lackner Field Gymnastics. A 31-year coaching veteran, DeBastiani returned to CMU for a second tenure, where he served as Linebackers Coach in 2019. Mar 19, 2021 · Mike Zordich and Alvin Slaughter join staff. Tim Skipper is McElwain's assistant head coach/linebackers coach, Kevin Barbay will now serve as the Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain was dragged into the middle of college football's spiciest scandal in ages when the alleged perpetrator of the Michigan sign-stealing, Connor Stalions, was seen wea Position DLAcademic Year Jr. He played at CMU for the legendary Herb Deromedi in the mid 1980s, and he proclaimed the position his “dream job” as he became the first CMU alum to lead the program since Bill Kelly from 1951-66. kp qo ir zr sr jl kr sz qz xp