2000 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 2000 Central Michigan Chippewas football Central Michigan Chippewas logo.svg 200 Mid-American Conference West Division MAC 2–9 2–6 Mike DeBord 1st Brian Leigeb Kelly/Shorts Stadium The 2000 Central Michigan Chippewas football team was an American football team that represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first season under head coach Mike DeBord, the Chippewas compiled a 2–9 record (2–6 against MAC opponents), finished in last place in the MAC's West Division, and were outscored by their opponents, 376 to 137.2000 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 18, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/2000-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 94,949 in five home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The team set a single season school record with 90 punts, and Brian Brandt set a school record with 87 punts.2015 Media Guide, pp. 82, 85. The team's statistical leaders included Derrick Vickers with 1,059 passing yards, Vince Webber with 458 rushing yards, and David Hannah with 411 receiving yards.2000 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 18, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/2000.html Senior defensive back Brian Leigeb set a single game school record with 26 tackles against Northern Illinois on November 18, 2000, totaled 147 tackles for the season, set a school record with 490 career tackles, and was selected as the team's most valuable player.2015 Media Guide, pp. 80, 82, 84, 95. On December 1, 1999, Mike DeBord was hired as Central Michigan's head football coach. He had previously served as Michigan's offensive coordinator. DeBord was given a four-year contract with an annual base salary of $120,000.DeBord on board at CMU: U-M offensive coordinator named head football coach Detroit Free Press Michael Rosenberg December 3, 1999 1E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5941536/debord_on_board_at_cmu_um_offensive/ Schedule yes yes September 2 at No. 15 Purdue<ncg> Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN L 0-48 56,197 Boilers toss a shutout Journal and Courier Tom Kubat September 3, 2000 B1, B2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99373838/boilers-toss-a-shutout/ Newspapers.com September 9 Akron Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 17-7 18,438 Zips do a 180 in 17-7 loss to Central The Akron Beacon Journal Jason Butler September 10, 2000 D1, D9, D10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99374009/zips-do-a-180-in-17-7-loss-to-central/ Newspapers.com September 16 at Wyoming<ncg> War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY L 10-31 19,050 Special Delivery: Scott's 95-yard TD run ignites rally past Central Michigan Ron Gullberg September 17, 2000 D1, D8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99374333/scotts-95-yard-td-run-ignites-rally/ Newspapers.com September 23 Boise State<ncg> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 10-47 21,837 Boise St. crushes Central Michigan in Mt. Pleasant Battle Creek Enquirer Mike Dezotell September 24, 2000 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99374689/boise-st-crushes-central-michigan-in/ Newspapers.com September 30 at Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH L 0-41 20,913 Toledo lights up Central Michigan Battle Creek Enquirer October 1, 2000 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99375047/toledo-lights-up-central-michigan/ Newspapers.com October 7 Kent State Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 21-24 <OT> 16,588 Overtime pays off for Kent State, 24-21 The Akron Beacon Journal October 8, 2000 D8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99375329/overtime-pays-off-for-kent-state-24-21/ Newspapers.comKent 24, Central Michigan 21 Detroit Free Press October 8, 2000 6E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99377738/kent-24-central-michigan-21/ Newspapers.com October 21 at Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH L 3-52 20,836 Ohio 52, Central Michigan 3 Lansing State Journal October 22, 2000 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99375550/ohio-52-central-michigan-3/ Newspapers.com October 28 Ball State Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 34-38 11,837 Special comeback, twice The Star Press Doug Zaleski October 29, 2000 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99375764/special-comeback-twice/ Newspapers.comBall State 38, (at) Central Michigan 34 Detroit Free Press October 29, 2000 11D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99377448/western-michigan-ball-state/ Newspapers.com November 4 at Eastern Michigan (rivalry) Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI L 15-31 10,023 Eastern Michigan breaks losing skid, stops CMU Lansing State Journal November 5, 2000 7C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99376021/eastern-michigan-breaks-losing-skid/ Newspapers.com November 11 Western Michigan (rivalry) Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 21-17 26,249 Central shocks Western Detroit Free Press Jim Spadafore November 12, 2000 1D, 5D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99377196/central-shocks-michigan/ Newspapers.comWestern Michigan took Central for granted Detroit Free Press Terry Foster November 12, 2000 5D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99377064/western-michigan-took-central-for/ Newspapers.com November 18 at Northern Illinois Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL L 6-40 6,016 Neither chill nor CMU can keep NIU from winning campaign The Daily Chronicle Bob Regan November 19, 2000 B1, B6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99376740/neither-chill-nor-cmu-can-keep-niu-from/ Newspapers.com References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football