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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.
2009 Central Michigan Chippewas football | |
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MAC champion MAC West Division champion GMAC Bowl champion | |
MAC Championship Game, W 20–10 vs. Ohio | |
Conference | Mid-American Conference |
West Division | |
Ranking | |
Coaches | No. 24 |
AP | No. 23 |
Record | 12–2 (8–0 MAC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Mike Bajakian (3rd season) |
Defensive coordinator | Tim Banks (3rd season) |
Home stadium | Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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]
US college sports recruiting information for 2009 recruits | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
Justice Akuezue DE |
Ann Arbor, MI | Huron HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 204 lb (93 kg) | 4.5 | Jul 30, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Deja Alexander WR |
Jacksonville, FL | First Coast HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | - | Jan 20, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Shamari Benton DB |
Birmingham, MI | Brother Rice HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | 4.4 | Oct 19, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
Galen Clemons LB |
Northampton, PA | Northampton Area SHS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 243 lb (110 kg) | 4.7 | Feb 3, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Jon Czerwienski OL |
Roseville, MI | Fraser HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 265 lb (120 kg) | - | Jul 27, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Leron Eaddy DB |
Clarksville, MD | River Hill HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 4.57 | Jul 1, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
Jeff Fantuzzi OL |
Macomb, MI | Dakota HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 276 lb (125 kg) | 5.1 | Jul 29, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 80 | ||||||
Adam Fenton LB |
Birmingham, MI | Ernest W. Seaholm HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 204 lb (93 kg) | 4.7 | Jul 7, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 72 | ||||||
Eric Fisher OL |
Rochester Hills, MI | Stoney Creek HS | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | - | Jul 29, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Jarrett Fleming WR |
South Bend, IN | Washington HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | - | Jul 28, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
Bobby James TE |
Hobart, IN | Hobart HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | 4.65 | Jul 23, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
Jason Johnson DB |
Durand, MI | Durand Area HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 176 lb (80 kg) | - | Jul 11, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 65 | ||||||
Aaron Kaczmarski DE |
Merrillville, IN | Merrillville HS | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | - | Jun 27, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Ronnie Kennedy ATH |
Lauderhill, FL | Plantation HS | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | 147 lb (67 kg) | - | Jan 29, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
Dominic Mainello OL |
Covington, KY | Beechwood HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | 4.9 | Jul 29, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Aaron McCord DT |
Detroit, MI | Crockett Vocational Tech | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | - | Jul 29, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
Davon Muse RB |
Baltimore, MD | Paul Laurence Dunbar HS | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | - | Jan 22, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Cody Pettit DE |
Hamler, OH | Patrick Henry HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | 4.88 | Jul 17, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
Tim Phillips ATH |
Louisville, KY | Trinity HS | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | 4.45 | Jul 11, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Evan Ray DB |
Detroit, MI | Finney HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 4.5 | Aug 25, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Malek Redd RB |
Clarksville, MD | River Hill HS | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 164 lb (74 kg) | - | Jun 25, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 71 | ||||||
Caesar Rodriguez DE |
Miami, FL | Christopher Columbus HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 208 lb (94 kg) | 4.8 | Jan 20, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 73 | ||||||
Adam Schneid OL |
Avon Lake, OH | Avon Lake HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 258 lb (117 kg) | 5.22 | Jul 10, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 67 | ||||||
Will Schwarz LB |
Troy, MI | Troy HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 212 lb (96 kg) | - | Aug 19, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 73 | ||||||
D.J. Scott ATH |
Frederick, MD | Gov Thomas Johnson HS | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 164 lb (74 kg) | 4.47 | Jul 28, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 72 | ||||||
Alex Smith LB |
Barrington, IL | Barrington HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | - | Oct 23, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 71 | ||||||
Zurlon Tipton RB |
Sterling Heights, MI | Parkway Christian | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 4.48 | Jul 28, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
A.J. Westendorp QB |
Holland, MI | Holland Christian HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 208 lb (94 kg) | 4.72 | Feb 2, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Cody Wilson WR |
Rochester Hills, MI | Rochester Adams HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | - | Jun 18, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Kyle Zelinsky LB |
Bartlett, IL | Bartlett HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | - | Dec 20, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: | ||||||
Sources:
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Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 5 | 10:00 p.m. | at Arizona* | L 6–19 | 51,683[2] | |||
September 12 | 12:00 p.m. | at Michigan State* | ESPN2 | W 29–27 | 76,221[3] | ||
September 19 | 3:30 p.m. | Alcorn State* | W 48–0 | 18,323[4] | |||
September 26 | 3:30 p.m. | Akron |
| FSO | W 48–21 | 20,032[5] | |
October 3 | 3:30 p.m. | at Buffalo | W 20–13 | 18,092[6] | |||
October 10 | 12:00 p.m. | Eastern Michigan |
| ESPN Plus | W 56–8 | 26,730[7] | |
October 17 | 3:30 p.m. | at Western Michigan | FSD+[8] | W 34–23 | 27,896[9] | ||
October 24 | 12:00 p.m. | at Bowling Green | ESPN Plus | W 24–10 | 10,042[10] | ||
October 31 | 3:30 p.m. | at Boston College* | ESPNU | L 10–31 | 34,128[11] | ||
November 11 | 8:00 p.m. | Toledo |
| ESPN2 | W 56–28 | 18,310[12] | |
November 18 | 8:00 p.m. | at Ball State | ESPN2 | W 35–3 | 5,736[13] | ||
November 27 | 1:00 p.m. | Northern Illinois |
| ESPNU | W 45–31 | 15,113[14] | |
December 4 | 8:00 p.m. | vs. Ohio | ESPN2 | W 20–10 | 23,714[15] | ||
January 6 | 7:00 p.m. | vs. Troy* | No. 25 | ESPN | W 44–41 2OT | 34,486[16] | |
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2009 Central Michigan Chippewas roster | |||||||||
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Wide Receivers
Offensive Line
Tight Ends
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Quarterbacks
Fullbacks
Running Backs
Defensive Line
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Linebackers
Defensive Backs
Punters Kickers
Long Snappers
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Name | Position | Year at school |
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Butch Jones | Head coach | 3rd |
Mike Bajakian | Offensive coordinator | 3rd |
Tim Banks | Defensive coordinator Secondary coach |
3rd |
Zach Azzanni | Assistant head coach Wide receivers coach |
3rd |
Steve Stripling | Associate head coach – defense Defensive Ends coach |
1st |
Jeff Beckles | Running backs coach | 3rd |
Mark Elder | Linebackers coach | 3rd |
Max Glowacki | Recruiting coordinator Tight ends coach |
3rd |
Don Mahoney | Offensive line coach | 3rd |
Paul Volero | Special teams coordinator Defensive tackles coach |
3rd |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Chippewas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Wildcats | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
Scoring summary
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Chippewas | 3 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 29 |
Spartans | 10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
Scoring summary
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Braves | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chippewas | 10 | 24 | 14 | 0 | 48 |
Scoring summary
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Zips | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Chippewas | 13 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 48 |
Scoring summary
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chippewas | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Bulls | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Eagles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
Chippewas | 14 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 56 |
Scoring summary
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Chippewas | 10 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 34 |
Broncos | 3 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 23 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Chippewas | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
Falcons | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring summary
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Chippewas | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
Eagles | 0 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 31 |
Scoring summary
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Rockets | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
Chippewas | 7 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 56 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Chippewas | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
Cardinals | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Huskies | 0 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 31 |
Chippewas | 10 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Bobcats | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Chippewas | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | 2OT | Total | |
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Chippewas | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 44 |
Trojans | 7 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
This was the first ever meeting between these two teams.
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