Rome was not built in a day.
Nor is a potent offense.
When Central Michigan football coach John Bonamego announced that he had installed a spread, up-tempo offense prior to the 2017 season, he talked frequently about two requisites: patience and commitment.
That offense, most figured, would produce yards and points, primarily through the air. And certainly, the passing game has been effective – highly effective at times.
But it has been the Chippewas’ run game that has shined of late, leading to a three-game win streak and victories in four of their last five games.