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Q&A: Star football player Antonio Brown returns to Mount Pleasant

Central Michigan Alum Antonio Brown gives the crowd a thumbs up as he receives a standing ovation, Feb. 18 in McGuirk Arena.

Business was boomin’ at McGuirk Arena Saturday afternoon.

Standout NFL wide receiver and Central Michigan football legend Antonio Brown returned to his old stomping grounds to watch Marcus Keene and the men’s basketball team take on Ball State.

During the game, Brown was greeted by cheers and a standing ovation and threw autographed t-shirts into the stands.

Fans sported their Pittsburgh Steeler jerseys and chanted "AB!" throughout the game.

Brown was one of the most prolific receivers in CMU history during his career from 2007-09.