CMU Postgame Notes

CMU Postgame Notes – October 7, 2006

Allen Ollenburger’s 48-yard catch in the first quarter was the longest of his career.

CMU has been held scoreless in the first quarter for five consecutive games. The Chippewas have been out-scored 38-3 on the season in the opening period. The only first quarter points came via a 21-yard Rick Albreski field goal in the season opener against Boston College.

Obed Cétoute’s touchdown grab in the second quarter was his first of the season and third of his career. He caught a second touchdown pass in the third quarter to double his career total.

Damien Linson’s 40-yard punt return in the second quarter was the third-longest of his career. His only two longer returns (66 yards vs. Southeast Missouri State, 2004; 78 yards vs. Ohio, 2005) both went for touchdowns.

The Chippewas’ 21 points in the second quarter are the most in a single quarter this season.

Daniel Bazuin’s 32-yard fumble return in the second quarter was the first touchdown of his career. Doug Kress’ 31-yard interception return was also his first career score. Along with Josh Gordy’s 100-yard interception return against Akron, CMU has scored three defensive touchdowns this season.

Bazuin was also credited with two sacks on Saturday night, giving him 29 career sacks and 54.5 career tackles for loss. Both are CMU records. He is tied for fourth all-time in the MAC in sacks and 10th in tackles for loss.

Jonathan Lapsley’s interception of a deflected pass in the third quarter was his first career interception.

CMU’s 42 points are the most against Toledo since a 45-27 win over the Rockets in 1994. The 22-point margin of victory is the largest over the Rockets since that same game.

The Chippewas’ win is their first in Toledo since 1993 and marks their first consecutive wins over the Rockets since 1993 and 1994.

<>Marcel Archer’s touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the first of his career and first for a Chippewa tailback in 2006. Quarterbacks Dan LeFevour and Brian
Brunner have run for two apiece and fullback Victor Doman has run for one.

CMU has won six straight games over MAC opponents from the state of Ohio.

The Chippewas are 3-0 in the MAC for the first time since 1990.

CMU has won three straight MAC road games dating back to last season. The Chippewas last won three consecutive MAC road games during the 1994 season.

CMU is now 2-2 against 2005 bowl teams. The Chippewas defeated Akron (Motor City) and Toled (GMAC) but lost to Boston College (MPC Computers) and Michigan (Alamo).

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