MAC Sports Blog by VanDelay Sports

Thanks to Miami’s solid defense, the RedHawks got the ball inside the CMU 40 yard line resulting in a Nathan Parseghian 38-yard FG to cut CMU’s lead to 7-3 with 6:23 remaining in the 3rd Quarter. While Miami’s offense has struggled throughout the game, their defense’s ability to provide the offense with great field position in the first half is the reason that Miami is now on the board. 

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The second half of the MAC Championship has kicked off and Miami’s offense looks a lot like they did in the first half. A 3rd down pass was dropped resulting in a Miami punt to CMU, but the Miami defense picked up a big sack and stopped CMU on a 3 and out as CMU punted the ball back to Miami. The RedHawks now start with the ball at the CMU 45 yard line looking to put their first points on the board.

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The 2007 MAC Championship Game has featured the MAC’s top passing offense and top passing defense, so we all knew something had to give. A solid first half is now in the books with defenses dominating the game thus far. The lone score of the first half was a Dan LeFevour TD pass as Central Michigan leads Miami 7-0. 

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With 10:32 remaining in the 1st half, Miami kicker Nathan Parseghian misses a FG wide-left meaning Miami can’t cash in on Bostic’s interception. CMU’s ensuing drive results in a punt, and with under 8 minutes left in the half the RedHawks have the ball at their own 18 yard line.

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Pam Ward and Ray Bentley are now live broadcasting as ESPN has fixed their audio difficulties and the game finally sounds “official.” On 3rd and Goal from the 3 yard line, LeFevour hits Poblah for the one-handed TD grab in the right corner of the endzone and a CMU touchdown to break the 0-0 tie. with 1:28 remaining in the 1st quarter. The PAT is good and CMU leads Miami 7-0. 

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First off, I am not a Miami grad, but I HATE this “Miami of Ohio” crap. It’s Miami University. I have never seen anything official calling Miami University “Miami of Ohio.” ESPN needs to stop with this “of Ohio” crap.

Back to the game. Miami took the ball from their own 1-yard line and drove to the CMU 37 before failing on a 4th and 4 and turning the ball over on downs. Central Michigan comes out running and gunning with Dan LeFevour leading the way as CMU drives inside the Miami 20-yard line.

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Miami has kicked off to Central Michigan as the 2007 MAC Football Championship Game is underway. ESPN2 is experiencing audio problems resulting in terrible coverage by the ESPN studio reporters, leaving all TV viewers wishing ESPN would fix this problem.

CMU QB Dan LeFevour has started strong leading CMU across the 50 yard line, but 4th down is here and the Chippewas have to punt. A solid punt rolls inside the 5 yard line as CMU downs the ball at the 1-yard line pinning Miami deep in their own territory.

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When the Miami RedHawks face the Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday, December 1st in the Marathon MAC Championship Game in Detroit, Michigan, ESPN will not be the only sports media group reporting live. VanDelay Sports will again be covering the game live as the RedHawks (6-6) battle the Chippewas (7-5) for the MAC Championship.

If you are not going to attend the game in person, be sure to logon to the VanDelay Sports blog and watch the live updates throughout the game!