MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- There’s a fine line between the level of flair from both Michigan and Gardner-Webb and Central Michigan has crossed both in a month’s span.
While the Chippewas proved that heart can overcome inexperience in winning the first game in program history, a 16-4 decision over Gardner-Webb two weeks ago, they also took what may prove to be a necessary step when they dropped their opener to Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Facing a veteran Big Ten program in early February could end up being a blessing in disguise for a team comprising 24 freshmen and one sophomore, as the magnitude of talent among the remaining opponents on the schedule may fail to live up to what the Chippewas saw in Michigan.