How many people can fit in Kelly Shorts Stadium?

45,000Kelly/Shorts Stadium / Capacity

Who is Kelly Shorts Stadium named after?

Kenneth Kelly
In 1983, the facility got its current name, Kelly Shorts Stadium, after the Chippewas decided to honor former coach, Kenneth Kelly. Fans taking in games at the stadium have seen several changes over the years including the installation of Astroturf one year after its opening.

Does Central Michigan University have a football team?

The Central Michigan Chippewas are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Central Michigan University (CMU), located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan….

Central Michigan Chippewas
Varsity teams 16
Football stadium Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Basketball arena McGuirk Arena
Baseball stadium Bill Theunissen Stadium

Is Central Michigan FCS or FBS?

The Central Michigan Chippewas are a college football program in Division I FBS, representing Central Michigan University (CMU). CMU has the 30th highest overall winning percentage of programs playing in NCAA Division I.

What is a Chippewa mascot?

We do not have a mascot. We handle the name with a great deal of respect. When we refer to a graduate from CMU, we don’t call them a Chippewa.

What NFL players went to Central Michigan University?

It marks the second time in three years that CMU has had two players selected in the NFL draft and the third time since 2018 that two Chippewas have been drafted by professional teams. In 2019, defensive backs Sean Murphy-Bunting (Tampa Bay) and Xavier Crawford (Houston) went in the NFL draft.

Is Central Michigan a SEC team?

It has won its other 2 games, though, earning victories over Robert Morris and Florida International. Fortunately for McElwain and the Chippewas, they don’t play an SEC team on Saturday. Instead, Central Michigan is on the road facing Miami (Ohio) at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

What is Jim McElwain salary?

Central Michigan

Year School Total Pay
2020 Central Michigan $640,900
2019 Michigan $300,000
2018 Florida $4,457,400
2017 Florida $4,268,325

Is Chippewa derogatory?

It’s not hurtful or offensive, just a moderate corruption. That corrupted spelling was formally incorporated into many treaties, U.S. government documents, and the constitutions of all seven Minnesota Ojibwe tribes, so the word Chippewa is far from dead.