2002 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 2002 Central Michigan Chippewas football Central Michigan Chippewas logo.svg 200 Mid-American Conference West Division MAC 4–8 2–6 Mike DeBord 3rd Robbie Mixon Kelly/Shorts Stadium The 2002 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third season under head coach Mike DeBord, the Chippewas compiled a 4–8 record (2–6 against MAC opponents), finished in sixth place in the MAC's West Division, and were outscored by their opponents, 384 to 267.2002 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 18, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/2002-schedule.htmlCentral Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 18, 2016 100, 114 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf October 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161026171041/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf dead The team played its home games in Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan,Football Facilities Central Michigan University July 18, 2016 http://www.cmuchippewas.com/facilities/football-facilities.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160625081349/http://www.cmuchippewas.com/facilities/football-facilities.html June 25, 2016 dead with attendance of 103,865 in six home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The team's statistical leaders included Derrick Vickers with 1,828 passing yards, Robbie Mixon with 1,361 rushing yards, and Rob Turner with 506 receiving yards.2002 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 18, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/2002.html At the time, Mixon's 1,361 yards ranked as the seventh best season total in Central Michigan history.2015 Media Guide, p. 81. Mixon also set a Mid-American Conference record with 377 rushing yards (on 43 carries) in a 47–21 victory over against Eastern Michigan on November 2, 2002.Mixon's record run paces CMU win Daily Chronicle (DeKalb, Ill.) November 3, 2002 B2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5934281/mixons_record_run_paces_cmu_win/ Mixon was also selected at the end of the 2002 season as the team's most valuable player.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Jovan Clark had 20 tackles for loss for 62 yards, which was at the time tied for the second best total in school history.2015 Media Guide, p. 82. Offensive guard Kyle Croskey was selected as a first-team All-MAC player.2015 Media Guide, p. 93. Schedule yes yes August 29 Sam Houston State<ncg> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 34-10 18,826 Central Michigan 34, Sam Houston 10 Detroit Free Press August 30, 2002 6D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99363690/central-michigan-34-sam-houston-10/ Newspapers.comCMU defeats Sam Houston St. Daily Press & Argus August 30, 2002 2B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99363898/cmu-defeats-sam-houston-st/ Newspapers.com September 7 Wyoming<ncg> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 32-20 18,251 Central Michigan 32, Wyoming 20: Uh-oh and 2 Casper Star-Tribune Steve Kiggins September 8, 2002 D1, D3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99364252/uh-oh-and-2/ September 14 at Akron Rubber Bowl Akron, OH W 24-17 15,629 Central Michigan 24, Akron 17: Half full? Half empty? Fully empty The Akron Beacon Journal David Lee Morgan Jr. September 15, 2002 C1, C10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99364596/central-michigan-24-akron-17-half/ Newspapers.com September 21 at Indiana<ncg> Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN L 29-39 32,740 Timely defensive stop gives IU momentum The Indianapolis Star Terry Hutchens September 22, 2002 C1, C8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99364847/timely-defensive-stop-gives-iu-momentum/ Newspapers.com September 28 at Boston College<ncg> Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA L 0-43 41,826 Eagles feast on their foe The Boston Globe Michael Vega September 29, 2002 C1, C16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99365181/eagles-feast-on-their-foe/ Newspapers.com October 12 Bowling Green Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 35-45 24,127 Two blocked punts cost Central in loss Detroit Free Press Jim Spadifore October 13, 2002 10C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99365499/two-blocked-punts-cost-central-in-loss/ Newspapers.com October 19 at Northern Illinois Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL L 0-49 20,186 Home-thumping: Huskies swat Chips off MAC table The Daily Chronicle Bobby Narang October 20, 2002 B1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99365849/home-thumping-huskies-swat-chips-off/ Newspapers.com October 26 Marshall Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 18-23 14,564 Marshall 23, Central Michigan 18 Detroit Free Press October 27, 2002 13C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99366198/marshall-23-central-michigan-18/ Newspapers.com November 2 at Eastern Michigan (rivalry) Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI W 47-21 Mixon rushes for 377 yards to lead Central by Eastern: RB breaks school and conference records The Times Herald Port Huron, Michigan November 3, 2002 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99366484/mixon-rushes-for-377-yards-to-lead/ Newspapers.com November 9 at Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH L 17-44 18,944 Toledo 44, Central Michigan 17 Detroit Free Press November 10, 2002 10C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99366758/toledo-44-central-michigan-17/ Newspapers.com November 16 Ball State Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 21-38 8,235 Cards air out victory: Roesch throws for 304 yards, five touchdowns The Star Press Muncie, Indiana November 17, 2002 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99367469/cards-air-out-victory-roesch-throws/ Newspapers.com November 23 Western Michigan (rivalry) Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 10-35 19,862 Broncos buck the trend: WMU victorious at CMU for first time since 1973 Battle Creek Enquirer November 24, 2002 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99367705/broncos-buck-the-trend-wmu-victorious/ Newspapers.comWestern Michigan 35, Central Michigan 10 Detroit Free Press November 24, 2002 8C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99367877/western-michigan-35-central-michigan-10/ Newspapers.com Roster 2002 Central Michigan Chippewas f 1 Fr Obed Cetoute-Genaille WR 2 Fr Markus Naves WR 6 Sr Robbie Mixon RB 7 Jr Steve Messam WR 9 Jr Willie Hill WR 10 Jr Derrick Vickers QB 13 Fr Lance Gailliard RB 14 Fr Kent Smith QB 15 Sr Derek Gorney QB 16 Sr Roderick Means WR 17 So Grant Arnoldink QB 18 Sr Rob Turner WR 19 Fr Mike Pryce RB 20 Sr Alan Parks RB 21 Jr Kenan Lawhorne RB 22 Fr Dion Shields RB 49 Jr Adam Supianoski FB 68 Fr Jay Gillette OL 69 So Eric Ghiaciuc C y 70 So Adam Kieft OT 72 Jr Jeff Jenerou OT 73 Sr Tom Langton OT 75 So Troy Golba OL 77 So Dean Zarafonetis OL 81 Fr Justin Harper WR 83 Jr Nick Thompson WR 85 So Tory Humphrey TE y 5 So Ron Bartell FS y 8 Fr Tyrone Kelly CB 20 Fr Matt Gorman FS 22 So Mike Thomas DB 23 Fr Fabrice Raymond CB 24 Jr James King DB 41 Sr Cullen Jenkins DE y 50 Fr Dexter Scott LB 71 So Thomas Patrick DL 3 Fr Christopher Stoffel PK 17 So Andrew Christofferson PK 40 Jr Brian Brandt P https://web.archive.org/web/20020918022055/http://cmuchippewas.ocsn.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/cmu-m-footbl-mtt-num.html *Mike DeBord References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football