This Wednesday will mark the biggest football game ever played at Central Michigan University’s Kelly/Shorts Stadium and law Enforcement is hoping the weather will prevent large numbers of students from pre-game tailgating.
The Ball State University Cardinals are coming to Mount Pleasant undefeated on the season and ranked #15 in the country. The winner of the game will be on the inside track to win the Mid-American Conference West Division Championship
With the game being so significant the chances of students participating in pre-game tailgating activities are very high. CMU Police Chief Stan Dinius is hoping that the prediction of a cold night will keep the crowd small and at bay.
“The weather forecast is going to be around 25 degrees that night so we are hoping that will discourage a lot of students from drinking prior to the game”, Dinius said.
Dinius also believes that with the game being on a Wednesday night it will be tough for students to get out of class and begin drinking early. Lansing Senior Tom Muenzer isn’t going to let the weather or class stop him from tailgating however.
“This is the biggest game in CMU football history so of course I will be out there”, Muenzer said. “I’m not going to let just a little cold weather stop me from seeing history.”
Also with this game being so important the police are not taking any chances at being undermanned during the game Dinius says there will be more than plenty of officers patrolling the area and event.
“We will have approximately 25 to 30 officers on patrol during the game and we will also have about 35 private security personnel patrolling as well”, Dinius said.
Dinius also stated that the extra security will be needed if CMU does upset Ball State and the students decided to rush the field.
“We want to be prepared for all situations”. Dinius said.
The game between CMU and Ball State can be seen on ESPN 2 this Wednesday at 7 pm.
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