Matt Krause attempts to escape a tackle during the Chippewas spring football game on April 16 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
After being among the top defensively in the Mid-American Conference for the past few seasons, the Central Michigan football team is not changing its mantra any time soon.
Defensive end Blake Serpa and safety Kavon Frazier have graduated, and could possibly be entering the National Football League. Linebacker Tim Hamilton has also graduated. Sophomore linebacker Malik Fountain was suspended after being arrested for assault.
To sum it up, four of the Chippewas' top eight tacklers from last season are either no longer with the team or cannot play.