Central Michigan University Athletics
Chippewas Open Bowl Week Preparations
12/18/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
MOUNT PLEASANT - Central Michigan University officially began its bowl week preparations with a practice that lasted just over an hour in the Indoor Athletic Complex on Tuesday afternoon.
"I thought today was a good start to the week," said CMU head coach Butch Jones. "We had extremely good focus on the field. Obviously after having a couple of days off we're not in game shape right now, but that will be a step-by-step process. Today was very productive and we had good energy and good spirit."
CMU's players were given Sunday and Monday off after closing last week with practices on Friday and Saturday. The team will practice in Mount Pleasant each day this week through Sunday before departing for Detroit on Sunday afternoon.
The Chippewas will practice at Ford Field in Detroit both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in preparation for the Dec. 26 bowl game.
Ticket Sales Top 11,000: CMU has sold more than 11,000 tickets through its ticket office for the Motor City Bowl. A limited number of tickets remain in CMU's seating sections. Tickets can be ordered online at cmuchippewas.com or by calling 1-888-FIRE-UP2 (1-888-347-3872).
Front Row Seat Bowl Preview Show: Fans are reminded to come to Wayside Central for Thursday's airing of the Front Row Seat radio program. The one-hour show will air live from Wayside beginning at 6 p.m., and CMU's players and coaches will be available for autographs from 6-7 p.m. Raffle prizes will also be given away, with raffle proceeds benefiting the Isabella County Red Cross Food Pantry.
Stay Informed: Check back to cmuchippewas.com each day for updates on the Chippewas as they prepare for the Motor City Bowl on Dec. 26.
