Central Michigan University Athletics
Spring Practice: Previewing the Tight Ends
4/15/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
MOUNT PLEASANT - CMUChippewas.com's coverage of spring practice continues today with a look at the tight end position.
The Chippewas opened spring drills with just one returning tight end on the roster - junior David Blackburn. He has played in all 27 games over the past two seasons, making eight starts in 2009. His return marks the first time since 2003-04 that CMU has had the same individual starting at tight end in consecutive seasons.
Blackburn caught a pass in 10 different games last season, finishing with 12 receptions for 112 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Both of his touchdown catches came in a 35-3 win at Ball State on Nov. 18.
Walk-on Bryan Erickson has worked at tight end during the spring, and the position will be buoyed by the addition of incoming freshmen Caleb Southworth and Joe Sawicki in the fall.
Check out the CMU Sports Zone video below to hear more from Barry and Blackburn.
Commemorative Book on Sale Saturday: Pre-orders are now being accepted for "2009: A Season for the Ages," a commemorative book that chronicles the Chippewas' 2009 season. The book will be on sale beginning Saturday at the Chippewas Varsity Shop at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, the CMU Bookstore and online at cmuchippewas.com. Pre-orders are now being accepted online.
CMU Photo Store Live Online: High-quality action photographs from every Chippewa sport program are now available for purchase through cmuchippewas.com. As a grand opening special, fans may sign up for a free 9" x 12" print of their choice. Click here for more information on the CMU Photo Store.
