Recap of the New Year So Far

Sorry I haven't been writing as much, I have been busy moving. I am in the Navy and transferring back home to Pennsylvania. So I have been trying to get everything set up. I am sure you all have heard all this news by now but I thought I would at least put the information on here.

Butch Jones Signs Extension with Chippewas
After much publicity that Butch Jones would be headed to West Virginia. He has agreed to a 5 year contract extension with a base salary $265,000 a year.

Antonio Brown Named Freshman All American
Central Michigan standout wide reciever Antonio Brown has been named to the Football Writers Association of America's Freshmen All American Team. In addition, Antonio Brown was also named to the Second String All American by Sporting News as a reciever. and second string All American by Scout as a kick returner. Brown caught a school record 102 passes for 1002 yards in his freshman year while averaging 26.2 yards per return.

Linebacker Red Keith Named to the All Mayday Team
Red Keith was one of 22 linebackers selected to the 2007 All Mayday team. Keith has led the Central Michigan Chippewas in tackles every year while attending the school. This past season Red Keith had 148 tackles. Currently NFLDraftScout.com has him ranked 24 out of 110 Inside Linebackers in the 2008 NFL Draft.

JJ Watt Transferred to Wisconsin
Tight End JJ Watt has Transferred to Wisconsin. He was unhappy is his role in the Chippewas offense. The Central Michigan coaching staff had expressed interest in moving the Tight End to Tackle. Many Central Michigan fans agree that if there is one part of the game Dan Lefevour needed to improve upon it was his throwing into the middle of the field. JJ Watt will be missed next year in the Chippewas offense while not producing big recieving numbers Watt was a very good blocker.