Wrapping up the MAC

I've been talking to you fools for a week about the MAC and all of the MACtion that has happened and will happen. If you're still here, you're obviously TURNT on the fun and are ready to go to war. I've given you some predictions for each team individually, but if you're like me, you're a visual learner. It's our curse. If that's the case, here are your standings.

East:

Ohio                        9-3 (6-2)

Bowling Green       8-4 (6-2)

Buffalo                   5-7 (2-6)

Kent State               4-8 (2-6)

Miami (OH)           3-9 (2-6)  

Akron                     3-9 (1-7)

West:

Western Michigan      12-0 (8-0)

Northern Illinois         11-1 (7-1)

Central Michigan        8-4 (6-2)

Toledo                         7-5 (4-4)

Ball State                     7-5 (4-4)

Eastern Michigan        3-9 (0-8)

Western Michigan is going undefeated. Call your bookie and bet your life savings. As sure as grass is green and the sky is blue, it will happen. They will face Ohio in the title game because I have them winning the regular season game vs BG and owning the tiebreaker. Western Michigan is going to be 13-0 after they handle business against Ohio. Will they get in the playoff? Nope. The MAC gets slept on and doesn't get the respect it deserves. If that happens, I'll riot with you, Broncos. We're in this together. Row the boat boys, it's going to be a blast.

Offensive Player of the Year: Zach Terrell - Western Michigan QB

Defensive Player of the Year: Shawun Lurry - Northern Illinois DB

Coach of the Year: P.J. Fleck - Western Michigan

 All my love,

@corbeech

Mid-American Conference Preview: Central Michigan

Central Michigan Chippewas 

2015 Results: 7-6 (6-2, T1st in West)
Lost to Minnesota in Quick Lane Bowl 

Returning Starters: 7 OFF, 7 DEF, 1 SP 

2016 Schedule:

September:

1st PRESBYTERIAN

10th at Oklahoma State

17th UNLV

24th at Virginia

October:

1st WESTERN MICHIGAN

8th BALL STATE

15th at Northern Illinois

22nd at Toledo

29th KENT STATE

November:

4th at Miami (OH)

15th OHIO

22nd EASTERN MICHIGAN

Head coach John Bonamego is returning for his second season and has a solid team to back him up. NIU got the bid to represent the West in the MAC title game, but they couldn't handle the Chippewas back in the regular season. A 4 team tie for the top spot in the division didn't fall the way they needed it to and they had to sit back and accept that. They have the core group back and will be a threat to run the West again this year.

On the offensive side of the ball, they are an easy team to profile, but a tougher team to stop. They're going to throw the ball. Plain and simple. They ranked 19th nationally last season and they return their top 3 receivers and a stud quarterback. Care to guess the game plan for this season? THEY'RE GOING TO BE THROWING THE BALL! Quarterback Cooper Rush is in the hood for his final hoorah and is looking to build on his 3,848 yard season with 25 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He's got everything he needs to succeed and he's going to do some damage.

Defensively, they are BEASTS! Top 30 in all three main categories and returning nearly all of their key players. This defense is going to be stronger than last season and provide the offense with the support they need to be great. As long as some unforseen issue doesn't present itself, the defense will be able to anchor the load and allow the offense to be the passing machine that it previously has been.

Player to watch: Cooper Rush

This goofy son of a b is the trigger man who is going to guide the Chippewas to glory! He has the golden arm that will carry his fellow man and put them in the position to dominate the West this season.

If you only watch them once, watch: 9/24 at Virginia

I'm not sure they're able to go to Virginia and knock off the Cavaliers, but it wouldn't surprise me if they did. They are that talented. This Chippewas team is a sneaky good team that has a goofy mascot and is deceptive. Don't sleep on them or else you'll get slapped.

Prediction: 8-4 (6-2, MAC)

All my love,

@corbeech