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CMU's Ward, Sheldon Earn MAC Honors

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Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Two Central Michigan football players were honored by the Mid-American Conference for their respective performances in the Chippewas’ 35-28 victory at Western Michigan last week.

Running back Jonathan Ward and punter Jack Sheldon were named the MAC West Offensive Player of the Week and the MAC West Special Teams Player of the Week, respectively.

Ward, a sophomore from Kankakee, Ill., had 213 yards from scrimmage – 132 yards rushing on 17 carries and 81 yards on four receptions – in leading the Chippewas to the victory against the rival Broncos.