2009 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

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2009 Central Michigan Chippewas football
Central Michigan Chippewas logo.svg
MAC champion
MAC West Division champion
GMAC Bowl champion
MAC Championship Game, W 20–10 vs. Ohio
GMAC Bowl, W 44–41 2OT vs. Troy
Conference Mid-American Conference
DivisionWest Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 24
APNo. 23
Record12–2 (8–0 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian (3rd season)
Defensive coordinator Tim Banks (3rd season)
Home stadium Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Seasons
  2008
2010  
2009 Mid-American Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Ohio xy  7 1   9 5  
Temple x  7 1   9 4  
Bowling Green  6 2   7 6  
Kent State  4 4   5 7  
Buffalo  3 5   5 7  
Akron  2 6   3 9  
Miami (OH)  1 7   1 11  
West Division
No. 23 Central Michigan x$  8 0   12 2  
Northern Illinois  5 3   7 6  
Western Michigan  4 4   5 7  
Toledo  3 5   5 7  
Ball State  2 6   2 10  
Eastern Michigan  0 8   0 12  
Championship: Central Michigan 20, Ohio 10
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2009 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Central Michigan competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) West Division. The team was coached by Butch Jones and played their home games in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Chippewas finished the regular season 10–2 and 8–0 in conference play, beat Ohio in the 2009 MAC Championship Game to win the MAC title and were invited to the GMAC Bowl where they defeated Sun Belt Champion Troy 44–41 in double overtime.

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At the end of the season, Jones departed Central Michigan to become the head football coach at the University of Cincinnati. Steve Stripling, the defensive ends coach, became interim head coach and coached the GMAC bowl. [1]

Before the season

Recruiting

College recruiting information (2009)
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit date
Justice Akuezue
DE
Ann Arbor, MIHuron HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)204 lb (93 kg)4.5Jul 30, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Deja Alexander
WR
Jacksonville, FLFirst Coast HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)-Jan 20, 2009 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Shamari Benton
DB
Birmingham, MIBrother Rice HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)194 lb (88 kg)4.4Oct 19, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 77
Galen Clemons
LB
Northampton, PANorthampton Area SHS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)243 lb (110 kg)4.7Feb 3, 2009 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Jon Czerwienski
OL
Roseville, MIFraser HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)265 lb (120 kg)-Jul 27, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Leron Eaddy
DB
Clarksville, MDRiver Hill HS5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)185 lb (84 kg)4.57Jul 1, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 77
Jeff Fantuzzi
OL
Macomb, MIDakota HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)276 lb (125 kg)5.1Jul 29, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 80
Adam Fenton
LB
Birmingham, MIErnest W. Seaholm HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)204 lb (93 kg)4.7Jul 7, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 72
Eric Fisher
OL
Rochester Hills, MIStoney Creek HS6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)260 lb (120 kg)-Jul 29, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Jarrett Fleming
WR
South Bend, INWashington HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)215 lb (98 kg)-Jul 28, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 74
Bobby James
TE
Hobart, INHobart HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)235 lb (107 kg)4.65Jul 23, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 77
Jason Johnson
DB
Durand, MIDurand Area HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)176 lb (80 kg)-Jul 11, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 65
Aaron Kaczmarski
DE
Merrillville, INMerrillville HS6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)245 lb (111 kg)-Jun 27, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Ronnie Kennedy
ATH
Lauderhill, FLPlantation HS5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)147 lb (67 kg)-Jan 29, 2009 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 76
Dominic Mainello
OL
Covington, KYBeechwood HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)245 lb (111 kg)4.9Jul 29, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Aaron McCord
DT
Detroit, MICrockett Vocational Tech6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)270 lb (120 kg)-Jul 29, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 74
Davon Muse
RB
Baltimore, MDPaul Laurence Dunbar HS5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)160 lb (73 kg)-Jan 22, 2009 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Cody Pettit
DE
Hamler, OHPatrick Henry HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)235 lb (107 kg)4.88Jul 17, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 74
Tim Phillips
ATH
Louisville, KYTrinity HS5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)168 lb (76 kg)4.45Jul 11, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Evan Ray
DB
Detroit, MIFinney HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)190 lb (86 kg)4.5Aug 25, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Malek Redd
RB
Clarksville, MDRiver Hill HS5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)164 lb (74 kg)-Jun 25, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 71
Caesar Rodriguez
DE
Miami, FLChristopher Columbus HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)208 lb (94 kg)4.8Jan 20, 2009 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 73
Adam Schneid
OL
Avon Lake, OHAvon Lake HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)258 lb (117 kg)5.22Jul 10, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 67
Will Schwarz
LB
Troy, MITroy HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)212 lb (96 kg)-Aug 19, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 73
D.J. Scott
ATH
Frederick, MDGov Thomas Johnson HS5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)164 lb (74 kg)4.47Jul 28, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 72
Alex Smith
LB
Barrington, ILBarrington HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)225 lb (102 kg)-Oct 23, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 71
Zurlon Tipton
RB
Sterling Heights, MIParkway Christian6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg)4.48Jul 28, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
A.J. Westendorp
QB
Holland, MIHolland Christian HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)208 lb (94 kg)4.72Feb 2, 2009 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Cody Wilson
WR
Rochester Hills, MIRochester Adams HS5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)165 lb (75 kg)-Jun 18, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Kyle Zelinsky
LB
Bartlett, ILBartlett HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)220 lb (100 kg)-Dec 20, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 76
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Central Michigan Commit List for 2009". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
  • "Scout.com: Football Recruiting". Scout.com. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
  • "Central Michigan Football Recruiting 2009". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
  • "2009 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 21, 2009.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 510:00 p.m.at Arizona *L 6–1951,683 [2]
September 1212:00 p.m.at Michigan State * ESPN2 W 29–2776,221 [3]
September 193:30 p.m. Alcorn State *W 48–018,323 [4]
September 263:30 p.m. Akron
  • Kelly/Shorts Stadium
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
FSO W 48–2120,032 [5]
October 33:30 p.m.at Buffalo W 20–1318,092 [6]
October 1012:00 p.m. Eastern Michigan Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Kelly/Shorts Stadium
  • Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry)
ESPN Plus W 56–826,730 [7]
October 173:30 p.m.at Western Michigan FSD+ [8] W 34–2327,896 [9]
October 2412:00 p.m.at Bowling Green ESPN Plus W 24–1010,042 [10]
October 313:30 p.m.at Boston College * ESPNU L 10–3134,128 [11]
November 118:00 p.m. Toledo
  • Kelly/Shorts Stadium
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
ESPN2 W 56–2818,310 [12]
November 188:00 p.m.at Ball State ESPN2 W 35–35,736 [13]
November 271:00 p.m. Northern Illinois
  • Kelly/Shorts Stadium
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
ESPNU W 45–3115,113 [14]
December 48:00 p.m.vs. Ohio ESPN2 W 20–1023,714 [15]
January 67:00 p.m.vs. Troy *No. 25 ESPN W 44–41 2OT34,486 [16]
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

[17]

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP RVRVRVRVRVRV2523
Coaches RVRVRVRVRVRVRVRVRVRV24
Harris Not releasedNot released
BCS Not releasedNot released

Roster

2009 Central Michigan Chippewas football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 1 Kito Poblah Jr
WR 4 Jahleel Addae Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 7Bryan AndersonSr
WR 10Ronnie KennedyFr
WR 11Cornelius GallonSo
WR 11Cody WilsonFr
WR 25Sean SkerganJr
WR 27 Antonio Brown Jr
WR 35Jordan McConnellFr
WR 80Cedric FraserSo
WR 81Jerry HarrisSo
WR 83Reggie Brown Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 84Deja AlexanderFr
WR 85Matt TorresJr
WR 87Jeremy WilsonSo
WR 88Valtorrey Showers Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 89Connor OdykirkFr
OL Zach WiersmaFr
OL 58Anthony QuinnJr
OL 63Colin MillerJr
OL 64Allen OllenburgerSr
OL 65Darren Keyton Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 66Jeff MadduxJr
OL 67Mike Repovz Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 68Richard Hayes Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 69Nick Reynolds Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 70Adam SchneidFr
OL 71Matt Kanitz Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 73Jake Olson Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 74Jeff FantuzziFr
OL 76Todd JohnsonSr
OL 77Jon CzerwienskiFr
OL 78Rocky WeaverSo
OL 79Eric FisherFr
TE 84Jacob JohnsonFr
TE Charlie HochFr
TE 82David BlackburnSo
TE 86Bobby JamesFr
QB 8Ryan Radcliff Redshirt.svg  Fr
QB 13 Dan LeFevour Sr
QB 16Derek RifenburySo
QB 18A.J. WestendorpFr
FB 39Tyler ReedJr
FB 47James FallsSo
RB 5Tim PhillipsFr
RB 6Paris CottonSo
RB 2Bryan SchroederSo
RB 20Malek ReddFr
RB 29 Carl Volny Jr
RB 34 Zurlon Tipton Fr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DL 15Sam WilliamsSr
DL 47Josh AllisonSo
DL 49Daniel JacksonFr
DL 53Aaron McCordFr
DL 54Sean MurnaneJr
DL 55Steve Winston Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 56Kashawn FraserSo
DL 60Chris Reeves Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 72Cody PettitFr
DL 75Aaron KaczmarskiFr
DL 90Galen ClemonsFr
DL 94John WilliamsSo
DL 95Larry KnightSr
DL 97Darryll Stinson Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 98 Frank Zombo Sr
DL 99Caesar RodriguezFr
LB 17Tim BrazzelSr
LB 23Derek CarterSo
LB 26Shamari BentonFr
LB 33Mike PetrucciSo
LB 41Armond StatenSo
LB 43 Nick Bellore Jr
LB 45Landon CarterSo
LB 46Matt BerningJr
LB 47Kyle ZelinskyFr
LB 48Will SchwarzFr
LB 50Kevin Sweet Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 51Adam FentonFr
LB 52Alex SmithFr
LB 57Jake Bentley Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 59Shane TorzyJr
LB 69Kyle Torzy Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 9Bobby SeayJr
DB 10Lorenzo White Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 12Eric FraserSr
DB 14Tommy MamaSr
DB 19 Josh Gordy Sr
DB 21Gary JacksonSo
DB 22 Vince Agnew Jr
DB 24LaVarus Williams Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 28D.J. ScottFr
DB 30Evan RayFr
DB 31Kirkston EdwardsSr
DB 38Jason JohnsonFr
DB 40John CarrSo
DB 42Leron EaddyFr
DB 44Dannie BoldenSo
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 44Jake Linklater Redshirt.svg  Fr
K 36Andrew AguilaSr
K 37Connor GagnonFr
K 96Brett HartmanJr
K 99Richie HoganFr
LS 61Brian BennyhoffSo
LS 92Jake EkkensJr
LS 93Chris StarkeyJr
Head coach
  • Butch Jones (3rd season)
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Mike Bajakian (Offensive coordinator, 3rd season)
  • Tim Banks (Defensive coordinator and secondary coach, 3rd season)
  • Zach Azzanni (Assistant head coach and wide receivers coach, 3rd season)
  • Steve Stripling (Associate head coach, defense and defensive ends coach, 1st season)
  • Jeff Beckles (Running backs coach, 3rd season)
  • Mark Elder (Linebackers coach, 3rd season)
  • Max Glowacki (Recruiting coordinator and tight ends coach, 3rd season)
  • Don Mahoney (Offensive line coach, 3rd season)
  • Paul Volero (Special teams coordinator and defensive tackles coach)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: August 21, 2009

Game summaries

Arizona

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Chippewas00066
Wildcats673319

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Michigan State

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Chippewas31001629
Spartans1073727

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Alcorn State

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Braves00000
Chippewas102414048

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Akron

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Zips077721
Chippewas13217748

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Buffalo

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Chippewas767020
Bulls0103013

Eastern Michigan

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Eagles00088
Chippewas142114756

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Western Michigan

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Chippewas10170734
Broncos3103723

Bowling Green

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Chippewas773724
Falcons0100010

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Boston College

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Chippewas030710
Eagles0717731

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Toledo

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Rockets7701428
Chippewas72814756

Ball State

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Chippewas71414035
Cardinals03003

Northern Illinois

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Huskies01002131
Chippewas101414745

Ohio

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Bobcats703010
Chippewas1073020

Troy

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Chippewas3610157344
Trojans7314107041

This was the first ever meeting between these two teams.

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