Central Michigan University Athletics
MAC Kickoff Blog: Follow Media Day Here
7/20/2023 1:41:00 PM | Football
Follow Head Coach Jim McElwain, defensive back Trey Jones, and offensive lineman Deiyantei Powell-Woods as they represent Central Michigan in Detroit at the 2023 MAC Football Kickoff (Thursday, July 20, 2023).
Follow along below as Central Michigan Head Coach Jim McElwain, defensive back Trey Jones, and offensive lineman Deiyantei Powell-Woods navigate Wednesday and Thursday's media event.
Additionally, follow CMU Football social media accounts for up-to-the-minute updates, photos, video, graphics, and other content from MAC Football Kickoff.
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The most recent blog entries are posted at the top:
CHIPPEWA SOUNDBITES
The 2023 MAC Kickoff and Media Day concluded with one last trip in front of the cameras:
We concluded the 2023 @MACSports Kickoff with some soundbites from your Chippewas!#FireUpChips🔥⬆️🏈 pic.twitter.com/3SIYpt8Mcw
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 20, 2023
CALL TO MACTION PODCAST
All three representatives for the Chippewas made an appearance on the Call to MACtion podcast:
Watch out for the Call to MACtion podcast!#FireUpChips🔥⬆️🏈 pic.twitter.com/SRahH77YQ5
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 20, 2023
INTERVIEWS WITH THE CHIPPEWAS
The Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, takes Coach McElwain, Jones and Powell-Woods aside in front of the backdrop of the beautiful Fox Theater:
"I really like what our guys have put in over the summer." Check out the full interview with Coach Mac HERE👇
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 20, 2023
📺: https://t.co/Nz7knT8VzF#FireUpChips🔥⬆️🏈 pic.twitter.com/gif7sba1pO
"We're working hard for it ... we know what it takes to get here."@AdamJaksa and @_STJIII discuss getting back to Detroit, taking on leadership. Full interview HERE👇
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 20, 2023
📺: https://t.co/aG1R0jiMHW#FireUpChips🔥⬆️🏈 pic.twitter.com/ZlcukhhDoi
"Looking forward to the grind of fall camp ... really get to see who wants to play."@AdamJaksa and @DPW_65 discuss who the best golfer on the O-Line is. The answer may surprise you 👀. Full interview HERE👇
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 20, 2023
📺: https://t.co/twePNaT3El#FireUpChips🔥⬆️🏈 pic.twitter.com/eus9UzTuYQ
Coach McElwain and Jones made appearances on the MAC Media Day ESPN+ broadcast to discuss defensive focus, emotional leaders and more:
Catch TJ3 and Coach Mac on the @MACsports Football Preview!#FireUpChips🔥⬆️🏈 https://t.co/naa9mKXS4T
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 20, 2023
During one-on-one access Jones, Powell-Woods and Coach McElwain spoke on the program and the outlook of 2023:
Talkin' ball. The Chippewas are always a good interview 🎥#FireUpChips🔥⬆️🏈 pic.twitter.com/oTwdZqtV4m
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 20, 2023
CENTRAL MICHIGAN PLAYBILL
Each MAC school came up with a playbill graphic to be posted on display at historic Fox Theater. Here is Central Michigan's playbill:
The 2023 @MACSports Kickoff and Media Day is underway at Fox Theater!
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 20, 2023
To fit with the beautiful venue, every member of the conference created a playbill for the event. We'd say ours is the best. #FireUpChips🔥⬆️🏈 pic.twitter.com/OtC26V32Fm
SINGLE GAME TICKETS TO GO ON SALE AUGUST 1
Central Michigan Football single-game tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, August 1. Tickets can be purchased through Ticket Central at cmuchippewas.com or by calling the CMU Athletics Ticket Office at (989) 774-3045.
Season tickets can be purchased for as low as $50.
This year, CMU is also selling non conference road game tickets which include games at Michigan State, Notre Dame, and South Alabama. Those tickets are now available to the general public.
MAC PRESEASON COACHES POLL RESULTS
2023 MAC Football Head Coaches Preseason Poll (first place votes)
East Division
1. Ohio – 63 points (9)
2. Miami – 52 points (2)
3. Buffalo – 51 points (1)
4. Bowling Green – 35 points
5. Akron – 26 points
6. Kent State – 19 points
West Division
1. Toledo – 66 points (11)
2. Eastern Michigan – 55 points
3. Northern Illinois – 38 points
4. Central Michigan – 37 points
5. Ball State – 27 points
6. Western Michigan – 23 points
MAC Champion: Toledo (7), Ohio (4), Buffalo (1)
Bulletin board material... #FireUpChips🔥⬆️🏈 https://t.co/USmSBy8GMZ
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 20, 2023
JONES, POWELL-WOODS ATTEND MAC STUDENT-ATHLETE EVENT
On Wednesday evening, Jones and Powell-Woods attended the MAC Student-Athletes Event at Battlefield CQB in Westland, Mich., where the group played laser tag. The event gave the 24 student-athletes from the 12 MAC schools a chance to socialize, relax and have dinner.
WEDNESDAY MAC PHOTOSHOOT
The first event of MAC Kickoff was a content recording and photo session with Jones and Powell-Woods. The duo wore their game jerseys to the shoot, which included light sabers.
📷 @DPow_65 opens @MACSports Football Kickoff with saber photo shoot!
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 19, 2023
Follow along at this link...
➡️➡️ https://t.co/AmMPjCjEmd#FireUpChips 🔥🆙🏈 pic.twitter.com/Xmhks9Lwt7
📷 @_STJIII comes prepared with 🔴and⚪️👕at @MACSports Football Kickoff!
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 19, 2023
Follow along at this link...
➡️➡️ https://t.co/AmMPjCjEmd#FireUpChips 🔥🆙🏈 pic.twitter.com/9SXo0FC0YU
CHIPPEWAS ARRIVE IN DETROIT
Trey Jones and Deiyantei Powell-Woods arrive in Detroit Wednesday afternoon.
🔴🟡 @DPow_65 and @_STJIII In the 🚗 city for @MACSports Football Kickoff! Media Day begins at 9 a.m. tomorrow!
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 19, 2023
Follow along on the daily blog...
➡️➡️ https://t.co/AmMPjCjEmd#FireUpChips 🔥🆙🏈 pic.twitter.com/WEAEtVCPUO
MEDIA DAY NOTES ARE AVAILABLE
Central Michigan's media day notes are posted at this link.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN MEDIA DAY SCHEDULE FOR MCELWAIN, JONES, AND POWELL-WOODS
MAC FOOTBALL KICKOFF | Fox Theater | Detroit, Mich. | Thursday, July 20 | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
| Time | Event |
| 9 a.m. | MAC Social Media Corner |
| 10:15 a.m. | ESPN+ Production taped (10:05 a.m. arrival, Trey Jones, Coach McElwain) |
| 11-11:30 a.m. | Commissioner Steinbrecher Press Conference |
| 11-12:30 p.m. | Head Coach/Student-Athlete 1-on-1 availability (Fox Theatre Man Stage) |
| 12:30 p.m. | Call to MACtion Podcast |
| 1 p.m. | MAC Video Content |
Note: This is CMU's schedule for the day. CMU will spend the majority of its day at its table in the main media room.
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