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Remembering 2007: The Year of the Chippewa

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It’s already been a decade since the collegiate year 2007, which brought us a lot of memorable moments.

Who can forget the cult hero that was Tim Tebow plowing over some dudes at the goal line? Or Louisiana-Monroe beating Alabama by a touchdown... at Alabama? Or, perhaps, my favorite collegiate football memory: the Block Heard Round The World.

Well, 2007 holds a special place in my heart for one reason: it was the season that introduced me to the Central Michigan Chippewas.

Prior to 2007, I had never known of CMU. I was a recent transplant to Michigan, having moved to ZGrayling, 70 minutes directly north of Mt.