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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Eric Fisher has made history. The Rochester native was selected number one overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013 NFL Draft. Fisher becomes the highest drafted play from the Mid-American Conference, and only the fourth tackle to selected number one. After hearing his name called, the former Central Michigan University standout told ESPN, "I can't even understand what's going on."

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Ontario Sneed, 25, died at John Warner Hospital in Clinton, Ill. on Tuesday.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Three contests against Big Ten schools and a pair of tournaments highlight head coach Keno Davis' first non-conference schedule, released Monday.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  MHSAA Baseball and Softball quarterfinals include several Bay region teams

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Central Michigan is hiring Keno Davis as its new basketball coach. CMU will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon to introduce Davis, who replaces Ernie Zeigler at the helm.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Ford Field was the sight of the MAC Media Day, and the Chippewas are ready to get the season started

Friday, July 08, 2011 

Thursday, January 20, 2011  Trey Zeigler had 27 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, and Central Michigan held on in the final minute for a 66-64 victory against Northern Illinois on Thursday night.

Friday, June 04, 2010  The university asked a judge to impose the costs on ex-player Brooke Heike and her lawyer. Heike's sexual discrimination lawsuit against the school was dismissed in May.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010  The award is presented to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically, exhibit leadership and promote ethical and sportsmanlike behavior.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  After leading Central Michigan University to its first-ever back-to-back Mid-American Conference West Division titles, head men’s basketball coach Ernie Zeigler has agreed to a new four-year contract with the university.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010  Enos was running backs coach at Michigan State the past three seasons. He also played quarterback at MSU from 1987-1990.

Friday, January 08, 2010  Alabama tops both polls after winning BCS Championship.

Thursday, December 31, 2009  The Chippewas (5-7) won for the first time in three games.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009  Central Michigan University director of Athletics Dave Heeke announced today that women’s basketball coach Sue Guevara has signed a new five-year contract with the university.