Brandt, Passen Selected as Student-Athletes of the Week
Oct. 14, 2003
Central Michigan University has selected Brian Brandt (football) and Liz Passen (Volleyball) as CMU Student-Athletes of the Week. Candidates for CMU Student-Athlete of the Week must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and are selected based on athletic performance the previous week. Here are this week's honorees and their credentials:
Wauasu, Wis./Sr.
Punter (Football)
Industrial Education/3.70
Brian Brandt had five punts against Northern Illinois on Saturday. The senior averaged 44.2 yards per boot and had one downed inside the 20. He had a long of 53 yards on the afternoon.
Fishers, Ind./Sr.
Middle Hitter (Volleyball)
Health Education/3.66
Liz was instrumental as the Chippewas picked up two MAC wins in three tries last week. She led the team to a victory over Western Michigan, who came into the match undefeated in the MAC. Liz had a .526 hitting percentage, 13 kills and four blocks against WMU. All three were match highs. She helped CMU collect its second win for the week with 16 kills and a .423 hitting percentage at Bowling Green.