The Best of 2016

Dec. 31, 2016

Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com

As we close the book on 2016, we take a look back at some of the best in Central Michigan athletics from over the past 12 months.

The stories below aren't necessarily a comprehensive compilation of highlights and accomplishments, but rather snapshots into the human side of Chippewa athletics specifically and intercollegiate athletics in general.

The extreme highs and, yes, sometimes the lows. These stories are about the drama that goes along with the final score, from a highly decorated quarterback who epitomizes what it means to be a student-athlete, to one of the most-celebrated plays and wins of the college football season, to student-athletes overcoming tremendous personal adversity, to a favorite son, and, finally, to an unheralded freshman who went from backup to All-America, seizing the spotlight on the biggest of stages.

Remembering and honoring a friend
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/092016aab.html

Freshman goes from backup to All-American
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/m-wrestl/recaps/031916aaa.html

Where did the time go?
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111416aaa.html

Family Tradition
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082316aaa.html

Fighting the good fight
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100516aab.html

Chippewas stun No. 22 Oklahoma State
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091016aaa.html

Upset, Drama: It's a whirlwind for Bono, Chippewas
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091116aac.html

QB's Dad: `It's Out Of Your Hands'
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082016aaa.html

Rush Delivery
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072916aaa.htmlCMU alumnus punches ticket to Rio
http://www.cmuchippewas.com/sports/m-track/spec-rel/051916aaa.htmlHome is sweet for CMU lacrosse
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/w-lacros/recaps/031116aaa.htmlLoss spells the end for special group of Chippewas
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031616aaa.htmlIm-PRES-sive start for freshman guard
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/111815aaa.htmlRaising the bar: Janowicz, Chippewas aim higher
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/w-gym/spec-rel/022716aaa.html

Chippewa grad assistant takes a big step
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/w-golf/spec-rel/091416aaa.htmlTribe, CMU celebrate inaugural lacrosse season
http://cmuchippewas.cstv.com/sports/w-lacros/spec-rel/041816aaa.html