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Former CMU Chippewa Sean Murphy-Bunting sits amid the confetti at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday after Murphy-Bunting and the Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV.
Rings For Brown, Murphy-Bunting
2/8/2021 9:35:00 AM | Football
Sean Murphy-Bunting and Antonio Brown are Super Bowl champions.
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The two former Central Michigan Chippewas played major roles in helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9, on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
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It is the first Super Bowl title for both players. Murphy-Bunting, a cornerback, is in his second NFL season, while Brown, a wide receiver, is in his 10th. Murphy-Bunting played at CMU from 2016-18, Brown from 2007-09.
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Brown finished with five receptions for 22 yards and caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady with 6 seconds remaining in the first half, giving the Buccaneers a 21-6 lead at the break.
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It marked the second Super Bowl appearance for Brown, who was a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers when they lost to the Green Bay Packers, 31-25, in Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Brown returned four kicks for 88 yards and four punts for 5 yards and caught one pass in that game.
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Murphy-Bunting made six tackles, tying for the second most on his team, and defended one pass – he batted away a pass in the end zone – as the Tampa Bay defense silenced an explosive Kansas City offense led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, holding the Chiefs to three field goals.
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The defending-champion Chiefs feature two former Chippewas on their roster, offensive tackle Eric Fisher and defensive end Mike Danna.
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Fisher played at CMU from 2009-12 and became the first player from a Mid-American Conference school to be picked No. 1 in the NFL when the Chiefs took him in the 2013 NFL draft. He was injured in Kansas City's 38-24 victory over Buffalo in the AFC Championship Game and did not play in the Super Bowl.
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Danna, who played at CMU from 2016-18, was credited with one tackle for the Chiefs.
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The two former Central Michigan Chippewas played major roles in helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9, on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
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It is the first Super Bowl title for both players. Murphy-Bunting, a cornerback, is in his second NFL season, while Brown, a wide receiver, is in his 10th. Murphy-Bunting played at CMU from 2016-18, Brown from 2007-09.
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Brown finished with five receptions for 22 yards and caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady with 6 seconds remaining in the first half, giving the Buccaneers a 21-6 lead at the break.
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It marked the second Super Bowl appearance for Brown, who was a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers when they lost to the Green Bay Packers, 31-25, in Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Brown returned four kicks for 88 yards and four punts for 5 yards and caught one pass in that game.
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Murphy-Bunting made six tackles, tying for the second most on his team, and defended one pass – he batted away a pass in the end zone – as the Tampa Bay defense silenced an explosive Kansas City offense led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, holding the Chiefs to three field goals.
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The defending-champion Chiefs feature two former Chippewas on their roster, offensive tackle Eric Fisher and defensive end Mike Danna.
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Fisher played at CMU from 2009-12 and became the first player from a Mid-American Conference school to be picked No. 1 in the NFL when the Chiefs took him in the 2013 NFL draft. He was injured in Kansas City's 38-24 victory over Buffalo in the AFC Championship Game and did not play in the Super Bowl.
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Danna, who played at CMU from 2016-18, was credited with one tackle for the Chiefs.
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