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CMU welcomes Mose Rison Mose Rison, '78 M.S. '83, a member of CMU's 1974 Division II national championship team and former assistant coach, has returned to CMU to coach the Chippewas' receivers. "We are thrilled to welcome Mose back to CMU," says CMU head coach Dan Enos . "His passion for Central Michigan University and expertise coaching the offensive skill positions will make him an invaluable part of our coaching staff." A native of Flint, Mich., Rison was a four-year letterman (1974-77) who still ranks 10th in school history with 2,838 career rushing The Stars of Track and Field The CMU track and field and cross country programs honored the Mid- American Conference Champion 2002 women's indoor track team at the Chippewa Invitational on Jan. 13. In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the team's championship, alumni and their families were invited to attend the first home indoor track meet of the season. A special presentation was made during the meet to honor the championship team and former coach Kathleen Raske. The Winner's Circle: Wrestling coach gets 300 career wins CMU wrestling head coach Tom Borrelli earned his 300th career win this season, becoming the first CMU wrestling head coach to pass the milestone. Borrelli, who is in his 26th season as the head coach of the Chippewas, reached the milestone with a 49-0 win over Sacred Heart in December at the Bison Duals at Bucknell. He was recognized for his achievement at the conclusion of the Chippewas' Jan. 27 match against Lehigh. Borrelli and the members of the 2010-11 Mid-American Conference champion wrestling team were then awarded their championship rings. yards. He was CMU's Most Valuable Player and an All-Mid-American Conference first team selection after rushing for 1,241 yards and scoring 12 touchdowns in 1977. • "One area that we emphasize in our program is giving recognition to the past teams that have built the tradition of CMU track and cross country," says director of track and field and cross country Willie Randolph. The alumni and their families enjoyed meeting with current Chippewa student-athletes and coaches. The current group of Chippewas will be looking to rekindle that championship magic later this spring when CMU hosts the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships May 10-12. • Borrelli is the second longtime Chippewa coach to reach a milestone victory total this year. In October, field hockey coach Cristy Freese recorded her 200th career victory when the Chippewas defeated Missouri State, 4-0. • That's the ticket With ticket demand at an all-time high for the 2012 football season, the CMU Athletics Department created a timeline that not only rewards longtime supporters, but also still leaves room for new Chippewa fans to join in. Now through April 27: New season ticket sales Now through April 27: Single-game MSU tickets on sale to Chippewa Club members and season ticket holders May 9: Single-game tickets for all home games, including MSU (if available), on sale to Chippewa Club members and season ticket holders June 1: Sales begin for all 2012 home games except Michigan State The Chippewas' seven-game home schedule includes games against Michigan State, Navy and Western Michigan. Mid-American Conference Champion 2002 women's indoor track team Complete details of CMU's 2012 ticket plan can be found online at CMUChippewas. com. Questions? Call the Chippewa Athletic Fund office at 989-774-6800 or Ticket Central at 1-888-FIRE-UP2. • centralight spring '12 centralight fall '11 31 PHOTO BY TIM FITZGERALD

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