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CMU names Enos head coach
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) -- Central Michigan University has named Dan Enos as its new head football coach.
The university said in a statement Tuesday that Enos will be introduced at a news conference later in the afternoon. No details were released.
The 41-year-old Enos served as running backs coach at Michigan State during the past three seasons after coaching the quarterbacks in 2006. The Dearborn Edsel Ford High graduate also played quarterback at Michigan State from 1987-1990.
Enos succeeds former Chippewas head coach Butch Jones, who was hired in December as Cincinnati's new coach. Jones replaced Brian Kelly, who came from Central Michigan three years ago and left for Notre Dame.
Central Michigan (12-2) finished the season ranked No. 23 after defeating Troy 44-41 in the GMAC Bowl.
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The university said in a statement Tuesday that Enos will be introduced at a news conference later in the afternoon. No details were released.
The 41-year-old Enos served as running backs coach at Michigan State during the past three seasons after coaching the quarterbacks in 2006. The Dearborn Edsel Ford High graduate also played quarterback at Michigan State from 1987-1990.
Enos succeeds former Chippewas head coach Butch Jones, who was hired in December as Cincinnati's new coach. Jones replaced Brian Kelly, who came from Central Michigan three years ago and left for Notre Dame.
Central Michigan (12-2) finished the season ranked No. 23 after defeating Troy 44-41 in the GMAC Bowl.
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Brown Signs with Rosenhaus
Antonio Brown hires agent, readies for NFL draft
By Daniel Monson || January 11, 2010
Tags: Antonio Brown, coaching search, Drew Rosenhaus, Football, gmac bowl, nfl draft
Antonio Brown did not waste any time celebrating his performance Wednesday in CMU’s 44-41 double-overtime win against Troy in the GMAC Bowl.
He has a dream to achieve.
The CMU junior wide receiver declared for the NFL draft Thursday night after catching 13 passes for 178 yards in Wednesday’s GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala. He totaled 403 all-purpose yards, including a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
Brown said he has hired agent Drew Rosenhaus, a high-profile agent based in Brown’s hometown of Miami, and already has worked out each day since making the trip from Mobile after the bowl game.
“I just got a full-body breakdown so I’m working on my strength,” Brown said. “Talking with my agent; he’s doing really great work in getting my name out to teams and I’m just starting this process out.
“But my key thing right now is basically getting ready for the (NFL) combine, working hard physically and mentally and getting myself prepared to do Sunday battle — it’s my dream.”
Making the call
To make the decision, Brown said he consulted with former CMU head coach Butch Jones, now at the University of Cincinnati, and former wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni, now the receivers coach at the University of Florida.
“I talked to those guys and got a feel for what they were telling me, then I weighed my options and I went to my notebook and my pen and pad, and prayed about it,” Brown said. “Having a great game was just icing on the cake because I wanted to finish in that CMU uniform giving it all I had.”
Brown also said a key to his decision to leave was interim coach Steve Stripling, who recommended he enter the draft. Stripling was not offered the head-coaching job at CMU and was named associate head coach and defensive line coach at Cincinnati on Friday night.
“He said he wouldn’t be the head coach, so that played back there in my decision,” Brown said. “I really respected him as a coach and I really took guidance and evidence from him to see what he thought about my decision.”
NFL hopes
Brown said he tries not to pay attention to projections, but has heard he might be selected in the third round of the draft, which will be held April 22-24 in New York.
“I don’t really focus on the rounds because it might not end up that way,” he said. “I might go second or first.”
Brown, who, at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds and whose 305 career receptions in his three seasons ranks first all-time at CMU, likens his style of play to NFL players such as the Redskins’ Santana Moss, the Eagles’ DeSean Jackson and the Bills’ Roscoe Parrish — speedy, smaller, multi-faceted guys who can return kicks as well as play slot receiver.
One of the knocks on Brown throughout his career has been that he shies away from contact, but he said he does not see that as a problem.
“I don’t think I have any problems with going across the middle. I think, in the NFL, it’s more mental,” he said.
“I just need to be sharp on my mentality and outworking my opponents, coming in early and staying late, really being a student of the game, breaking down film. I think I got all the attributes as far as speed and athleticism.”
He said doing the little things, such as eating right, getting enough rest and working hard, will pay off and he has the mentors to make the transition to the next level.
Growing up in Miami, Brown is a big Dolphins fan. Miami’s Wildcat formation would suit Brown, who was a quarterback in high school. But he said it does not matter what organization takes him.
“I feel like I can play anywhere. I’m just excited to have this opportunity,” he said. “Whatever team gets me, they won’t be let down. In the
Wildcat, they can throw, they can bring me in motion and get the sweep, they could send me deep, they could count on me as a return man.”
“It don’t matter what system, I’m just open for the opportunity, just get settled in and do my best.”
On several NFL draft projection Web sites, Brown is ranked anywhere from the 12th-best wide receiver to the 16th, out of more than 350 prospects.
“Of course I’m a Dolphins fan; I love the Dolphins,” Brown said. “I think it would be pretty sweet to have me and Ted Ginn, but I don’t know.
“I also like Detroit; hopefully they can win some games and I’ve been in Michigan for awhile, so I tend to watch the Detroit Lions.”
CMU career
Brown, who attended North Carolina Tech for one season before walking on at CMU, said the small-town atmosphere of Mount Pleasant helped him focus.
“It really prepped me as a man; just staying grounded, and being respectful. A lot of people at CMU really helped me — they really care about me,” Brown said. “Coming from Miami, it was kind of hard for me to adapt to time management, so at CMU I really learned true time management there.
“How to live in a small area, not be on the big scene and the big crowd, how to just get away and stay focused on what I got to do.”
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By Daniel Monson || January 11, 2010
Tags: Antonio Brown, coaching search, Drew Rosenhaus, Football, gmac bowl, nfl draft
Antonio Brown did not waste any time celebrating his performance Wednesday in CMU’s 44-41 double-overtime win against Troy in the GMAC Bowl.
He has a dream to achieve.
The CMU junior wide receiver declared for the NFL draft Thursday night after catching 13 passes for 178 yards in Wednesday’s GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala. He totaled 403 all-purpose yards, including a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
Brown said he has hired agent Drew Rosenhaus, a high-profile agent based in Brown’s hometown of Miami, and already has worked out each day since making the trip from Mobile after the bowl game.
“I just got a full-body breakdown so I’m working on my strength,” Brown said. “Talking with my agent; he’s doing really great work in getting my name out to teams and I’m just starting this process out.
“But my key thing right now is basically getting ready for the (NFL) combine, working hard physically and mentally and getting myself prepared to do Sunday battle — it’s my dream.”
Making the call
To make the decision, Brown said he consulted with former CMU head coach Butch Jones, now at the University of Cincinnati, and former wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni, now the receivers coach at the University of Florida.
“I talked to those guys and got a feel for what they were telling me, then I weighed my options and I went to my notebook and my pen and pad, and prayed about it,” Brown said. “Having a great game was just icing on the cake because I wanted to finish in that CMU uniform giving it all I had.”
Brown also said a key to his decision to leave was interim coach Steve Stripling, who recommended he enter the draft. Stripling was not offered the head-coaching job at CMU and was named associate head coach and defensive line coach at Cincinnati on Friday night.
“He said he wouldn’t be the head coach, so that played back there in my decision,” Brown said. “I really respected him as a coach and I really took guidance and evidence from him to see what he thought about my decision.”
NFL hopes
Brown said he tries not to pay attention to projections, but has heard he might be selected in the third round of the draft, which will be held April 22-24 in New York.
“I don’t really focus on the rounds because it might not end up that way,” he said. “I might go second or first.”
Brown, who, at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds and whose 305 career receptions in his three seasons ranks first all-time at CMU, likens his style of play to NFL players such as the Redskins’ Santana Moss, the Eagles’ DeSean Jackson and the Bills’ Roscoe Parrish — speedy, smaller, multi-faceted guys who can return kicks as well as play slot receiver.
One of the knocks on Brown throughout his career has been that he shies away from contact, but he said he does not see that as a problem.
“I don’t think I have any problems with going across the middle. I think, in the NFL, it’s more mental,” he said.
“I just need to be sharp on my mentality and outworking my opponents, coming in early and staying late, really being a student of the game, breaking down film. I think I got all the attributes as far as speed and athleticism.”
He said doing the little things, such as eating right, getting enough rest and working hard, will pay off and he has the mentors to make the transition to the next level.
Growing up in Miami, Brown is a big Dolphins fan. Miami’s Wildcat formation would suit Brown, who was a quarterback in high school. But he said it does not matter what organization takes him.
“I feel like I can play anywhere. I’m just excited to have this opportunity,” he said. “Whatever team gets me, they won’t be let down. In the
Wildcat, they can throw, they can bring me in motion and get the sweep, they could send me deep, they could count on me as a return man.”
“It don’t matter what system, I’m just open for the opportunity, just get settled in and do my best.”
On several NFL draft projection Web sites, Brown is ranked anywhere from the 12th-best wide receiver to the 16th, out of more than 350 prospects.
“Of course I’m a Dolphins fan; I love the Dolphins,” Brown said. “I think it would be pretty sweet to have me and Ted Ginn, but I don’t know.
“I also like Detroit; hopefully they can win some games and I’ve been in Michigan for awhile, so I tend to watch the Detroit Lions.”
CMU career
Brown, who attended North Carolina Tech for one season before walking on at CMU, said the small-town atmosphere of Mount Pleasant helped him focus.
“It really prepped me as a man; just staying grounded, and being respectful. A lot of people at CMU really helped me — they really care about me,” Brown said. “Coming from Miami, it was kind of hard for me to adapt to time management, so at CMU I really learned true time management there.
“How to live in a small area, not be on the big scene and the big crowd, how to just get away and stay focused on what I got to do.”
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
AP source: CMU coach to take over at Cincinnati
AP source: CMU coach to take over at Cincinnati
By LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer
(AP)—Cincinnati has lured another football coach from Central Michigan.
A person familiar with the negotiations said Wednesday that Chippewas coach Butch Jones has agreed to a 5-year deal with the Bearcats to replace Brian Kelly. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been signed.
This marks the second time in three years that the Bearcats turned to the Mid-American Conference school for their head coach. They hired Kelly after a three-year stay at Central Michigan, where his spread offense was one of the nation’s best.
Jones then succeeded Kelly at Central Michigan, keeping the high-powered offensive approach while building on his success. Central Michigan won the MAC title this season by beating Ohio and finished the season at No. 25, its first national ranking.
Central Michigan athletic director David Heeke, who said two weeks ago he expected other schools to ask for permission to interview Jones, did not return a message seeking comment.
Cincinnati (12-0) moved quickly to replace Kelly, who accepted Notre Dame’s coaching job last Thursday. Offensive coordinator Jeff Quinn, who has been Kelly’s assistant for the last 22 years, said Tuesday he hoped to get the job even though he had no head coaching experience.
Quinn was promoted to interim coach when Kelly left, given responsibility for getting the Bearcats ready to face Florida in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Bearcats are scheduled to resume practice Thursday.
It’s unclear whether Jones would coach Cincinnati in its bowl game. The Chippewas will play Troy in the GMAC Bowl on Jan. 6.
Jones’ offensive philosophy and his familiarity with the Big East worked in his favor. He was an offensive coordinator at Central Michigan before moving to West Virginia as an assistant to Rich Rodriguez in 2005-06. When Kelly left for Cincinnati, he got his job at Central Michigan.
While Jones was at West Virginia, the Mountaineers had one of the nation’s top offenses. Next season, Cincinnati will return the nucleus of an offense that is one of the nation’s best.
Jones was a candidate to replace Rodriguez at West Virginia two years ago after winning his first MAC title, then Central Michigan responded by giving him a two-year extension. The school recently offered him a five-year contract to stay in Mount Pleasant, Mich.
Marshall was also interested in hiring Jones away from the Chippeawas this month.
Heeke said he expected to get phone calls from other schools after Central Michigan beat the Frank Solich-led Bobcats in the MAC championship game.
“I take it as a compliment when people want to talk to your coach,” Heeke said two weeks ago. “It’s been well documented that if you can have success in this league—as Butch has—you’re a good football coach because you have to do a lot with a little.”
Associated Press Sports Writer Joe Key in Cincinnati contributed to this report.
By LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer
(AP)—Cincinnati has lured another football coach from Central Michigan.
A person familiar with the negotiations said Wednesday that Chippewas coach Butch Jones has agreed to a 5-year deal with the Bearcats to replace Brian Kelly. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been signed.
This marks the second time in three years that the Bearcats turned to the Mid-American Conference school for their head coach. They hired Kelly after a three-year stay at Central Michigan, where his spread offense was one of the nation’s best.
Jones then succeeded Kelly at Central Michigan, keeping the high-powered offensive approach while building on his success. Central Michigan won the MAC title this season by beating Ohio and finished the season at No. 25, its first national ranking.
Central Michigan athletic director David Heeke, who said two weeks ago he expected other schools to ask for permission to interview Jones, did not return a message seeking comment.
Cincinnati (12-0) moved quickly to replace Kelly, who accepted Notre Dame’s coaching job last Thursday. Offensive coordinator Jeff Quinn, who has been Kelly’s assistant for the last 22 years, said Tuesday he hoped to get the job even though he had no head coaching experience.
Quinn was promoted to interim coach when Kelly left, given responsibility for getting the Bearcats ready to face Florida in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Bearcats are scheduled to resume practice Thursday.
It’s unclear whether Jones would coach Cincinnati in its bowl game. The Chippewas will play Troy in the GMAC Bowl on Jan. 6.
Jones’ offensive philosophy and his familiarity with the Big East worked in his favor. He was an offensive coordinator at Central Michigan before moving to West Virginia as an assistant to Rich Rodriguez in 2005-06. When Kelly left for Cincinnati, he got his job at Central Michigan.
While Jones was at West Virginia, the Mountaineers had one of the nation’s top offenses. Next season, Cincinnati will return the nucleus of an offense that is one of the nation’s best.
Jones was a candidate to replace Rodriguez at West Virginia two years ago after winning his first MAC title, then Central Michigan responded by giving him a two-year extension. The school recently offered him a five-year contract to stay in Mount Pleasant, Mich.
Marshall was also interested in hiring Jones away from the Chippeawas this month.
Heeke said he expected to get phone calls from other schools after Central Michigan beat the Frank Solich-led Bobcats in the MAC championship game.
“I take it as a compliment when people want to talk to your coach,” Heeke said two weeks ago. “It’s been well documented that if you can have success in this league—as Butch has—you’re a good football coach because you have to do a lot with a little.”
Associated Press Sports Writer Joe Key in Cincinnati contributed to this report.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
So here we are Chips Fans!
11-2
Top 25
MAC's best team
Win vs BCS School on the road..
We plat a good (but will be an underdog) Troy team in the GMAC bowl and I believe we will beat them handley and end the season ranked 22nd or 23rd in the AP. I have a bad feeling that if Brian Kelly takes the ND job that Butch may be gone to Cincy before the GMAC bowl even happens.
We gotta hope that Bajikain will get the job offered to him. I am certain he would accept. Strangley enough, if Butch stays, Steve could end up taking the Head Coaching postion at Princeton. They have been in talks.
I don't buy the whole Marshall job thing with Butch. It would be a lateral move and he would be starting over. I think he realizes with a few more good years at CMU, maybe even just one, he could easily end up at a BCS school.
Bowl Predictions:
With Kelly:
CMU 38 - Troy 24
Without Kelly, but with Bajakain:
CMU 24 Troy 21
Without Either (Disaster)
Troy 28 - CMU 17
Top 25
MAC's best team
Win vs BCS School on the road..
We plat a good (but will be an underdog) Troy team in the GMAC bowl and I believe we will beat them handley and end the season ranked 22nd or 23rd in the AP. I have a bad feeling that if Brian Kelly takes the ND job that Butch may be gone to Cincy before the GMAC bowl even happens.
We gotta hope that Bajikain will get the job offered to him. I am certain he would accept. Strangley enough, if Butch stays, Steve could end up taking the Head Coaching postion at Princeton. They have been in talks.
I don't buy the whole Marshall job thing with Butch. It would be a lateral move and he would be starting over. I think he realizes with a few more good years at CMU, maybe even just one, he could easily end up at a BCS school.
Bowl Predictions:
With Kelly:
CMU 38 - Troy 24
Without Kelly, but with Bajakain:
CMU 24 Troy 21
Without Either (Disaster)
Troy 28 - CMU 17
Saturday, December 5, 2009
So, as I said...
Central was determained to win, and they did. Dan got his records and I am happy. Now, if Norte Dame didn't wuss out and skip their bowl game, we would have gotten to see either CMU or a good Ohio team play them in the Little Ceasers Bowl or the GMAC Bowl. I don't like the fact that the GMAC Bowl in Alabama is now the destination for the 1st place MAC team. Makes no sense. Should be in the Great Lakes Region.
I am going to makes some predictions sure to go wrong:
1) Dan will get drafted in the 2-3 Round this spring.
2) Antonio Brown will also get drafted early (I assume he will declare) Probably the 3rd round.
3) Bryan Anderson will mistakenly be drafted later, 4-6th round and most likley be the most productive pro from this group.
I would love to see Zombo and Bellore get a chance, but if they get drafted at all, it will be late.
I am going to makes some predictions sure to go wrong:
1) Dan will get drafted in the 2-3 Round this spring.
2) Antonio Brown will also get drafted early (I assume he will declare) Probably the 3rd round.
3) Bryan Anderson will mistakenly be drafted later, 4-6th round and most likley be the most productive pro from this group.
I would love to see Zombo and Bellore get a chance, but if they get drafted at all, it will be late.
Central Michigan coach Butch Jones is in demand...I hate to think about this!
Last Updated: December 05. 2009 1:00AM
MAC championship: Notebook
Central Michigan coach Butch Jones is in demand
David Goricki / The Detroit News
Detroit -- Central Michigan coach Butch Jones accomplished what he set out to do this season, guiding the Chippewas to the Mid-American Conference championship with a 20-10 win over Ohio Friday night at Ford Field.
Now, Jones has a little bit of time to deal with possible job openings involving his name.
Jones downplayed talk of his name being considered for openings at Louisville and several other schools, including Virginia and Kansas, saying Thursday: "Like I said earlier this week, I have not talked to any other school."
Jones' stock has never been higher. CMU (11-2) could earn its first top 25 appearance with a bowl win. The Chippewas, who went 8-0 in MAC play for the first time in school history, will find out which bowl they will play in Sunday (8 p.m., FOX).
"When you win people take notice because you don't win by chance," Jones said. "It's a compliment to our program the players, coaches, everyone involved."
Jones is 27-13 in three years in Mount Pleasant, leading the Chippewas to a 22-3 mark against conference opponents.
Ironically, it was Brian Kelly who guided the Chippewas to a 31-10 win over Ohio the last time the teams played in the MAC championship game at Ford Field in 2006.
Kelly left CMU before the '06 Motor City Bowl to take the job at Cincinnati, then led the Bearcats to a win over Western Michigan just weeks later in the International Bowl.
Kelly's No. 5 Bearcats are playing at Pittsburgh this afternoon in an attempt to win consecutive Big East titles. Kelly is one of the leading candidates for the opening at Notre Dame. If Kelly gets the job, expect Jones to be a candidate for the Cincinnati job.
Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong has emerged as the leading candidate for the Louisville job according to the Louisville Courier-Journal, with Jones and former Tennessee head coach Phil Fulmer still in the discussion.
Central athletics director Dave Heeke said before Friday's kickoff he had not been contacted by any athletic directors for permission to talk to Jones.
He understands their interest in him.
"He's a great coach and he's been successful," Heeke said of Jones. "They (BCS athletic directors) know how difficult it is to be successful at this level because the coaches have to do it with less."
When asked if he has a short list of names just in case Jones departs, Heeke replied, "{It's a tough time for athletic directors right now.
"Sure, I have that 'What if' scenario, not necessarily a short list though."
Brown's decision
Jones' decision to stay or leave CMU could affect Antonio Brown 's decision.
Brown, a junior wide receiver, is the nation's active career leader in receptions (292) and one of the most dangerous threats in the college game.
Brown grabbed eight passes for 66 yards in the MAC title game and is just 25 receptions away from breaking the Division 1 record owned by Taylor Stubblefield (Purdue, 316).
"I haven't thought about that decision," Brown said of possibility passing up his senior season to enter the NFL draft. "I'll take a look at my options after the season and make the best decision for me.
"I give God the glory for my numbers. I just go out and do my assignments and let the numbers take care of themselves."
Jones recruited Brown while an assistant at West Virginia.
"I would have went to West Virginia if he stayed there," Brown said of Jones. "He's been a great role model for me.
"He's been like a father figure, a person I could depend on and trust. He's demanded the most out of me and developed me as a person as well as a player."
Great senior class
Quarterback Dan LeFevour and the senior class could depart with as many wins as any other senior class in Central history. The Chippewas have 37 victories with the MAC title win, one shy of the record held by the 1980 class (38).
CMU's senior class also has 30 wins against MAC opponents, ranking No. 2 in MAC history behind Marshall's earlier this decade (31, 2000).
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MAC championship: Notebook
Central Michigan coach Butch Jones is in demand
David Goricki / The Detroit News
Detroit -- Central Michigan coach Butch Jones accomplished what he set out to do this season, guiding the Chippewas to the Mid-American Conference championship with a 20-10 win over Ohio Friday night at Ford Field.
Now, Jones has a little bit of time to deal with possible job openings involving his name.
Jones downplayed talk of his name being considered for openings at Louisville and several other schools, including Virginia and Kansas, saying Thursday: "Like I said earlier this week, I have not talked to any other school."
Jones' stock has never been higher. CMU (11-2) could earn its first top 25 appearance with a bowl win. The Chippewas, who went 8-0 in MAC play for the first time in school history, will find out which bowl they will play in Sunday (8 p.m., FOX).
"When you win people take notice because you don't win by chance," Jones said. "It's a compliment to our program the players, coaches, everyone involved."
Jones is 27-13 in three years in Mount Pleasant, leading the Chippewas to a 22-3 mark against conference opponents.
Ironically, it was Brian Kelly who guided the Chippewas to a 31-10 win over Ohio the last time the teams played in the MAC championship game at Ford Field in 2006.
Kelly left CMU before the '06 Motor City Bowl to take the job at Cincinnati, then led the Bearcats to a win over Western Michigan just weeks later in the International Bowl.
Kelly's No. 5 Bearcats are playing at Pittsburgh this afternoon in an attempt to win consecutive Big East titles. Kelly is one of the leading candidates for the opening at Notre Dame. If Kelly gets the job, expect Jones to be a candidate for the Cincinnati job.
Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong has emerged as the leading candidate for the Louisville job according to the Louisville Courier-Journal, with Jones and former Tennessee head coach Phil Fulmer still in the discussion.
Central athletics director Dave Heeke said before Friday's kickoff he had not been contacted by any athletic directors for permission to talk to Jones.
He understands their interest in him.
"He's a great coach and he's been successful," Heeke said of Jones. "They (BCS athletic directors) know how difficult it is to be successful at this level because the coaches have to do it with less."
When asked if he has a short list of names just in case Jones departs, Heeke replied, "{It's a tough time for athletic directors right now.
"Sure, I have that 'What if' scenario, not necessarily a short list though."
Brown's decision
Jones' decision to stay or leave CMU could affect Antonio Brown 's decision.
Brown, a junior wide receiver, is the nation's active career leader in receptions (292) and one of the most dangerous threats in the college game.
Brown grabbed eight passes for 66 yards in the MAC title game and is just 25 receptions away from breaking the Division 1 record owned by Taylor Stubblefield (Purdue, 316).
"I haven't thought about that decision," Brown said of possibility passing up his senior season to enter the NFL draft. "I'll take a look at my options after the season and make the best decision for me.
"I give God the glory for my numbers. I just go out and do my assignments and let the numbers take care of themselves."
Jones recruited Brown while an assistant at West Virginia.
"I would have went to West Virginia if he stayed there," Brown said of Jones. "He's been a great role model for me.
"He's been like a father figure, a person I could depend on and trust. He's demanded the most out of me and developed me as a person as well as a player."
Great senior class
Quarterback Dan LeFevour and the senior class could depart with as many wins as any other senior class in Central history. The Chippewas have 37 victories with the MAC title win, one shy of the record held by the 1980 class (38).
CMU's senior class also has 30 wins against MAC opponents, ranking No. 2 in MAC history behind Marshall's earlier this decade (31, 2000).
david.goricki@detnews.com
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