Miami Headed to MAC Championship Game!
11/26/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
Nov. 26, 2010
OXFORD, Ohio -- Thanks to Kent State's surprising victory over Ohio Friday afternoon, the Miami University football team gets to continue its Cinderella season next Friday night (7 p.m.) in the Marathon Mid-American Conference Championship Game at Detroit's Ford Field against the Northern Illinois Huskies.
The RedHawks (7-1, 8-4) finished their regular season last Tuesday evening with a 23-3 victory over Temple and had to wait for the finish of the Ohio-Kent State contest Friday. With Ohio's 28-6 loss to Kent State, Miami earned the MAC's East Division title with a 7-1 conference record while Ohio fell to second place with a 6-2 conference record.
Northern Illinois (8-0, 10-2) finished its regular season Friday with a 71-3 triumph at Eastern Michigan.
Coach Michael Haywood's RedHawks--America's most improved college football team--will attempt to become only the third school in MAC history to go from worst to first in the 64-year history of the conference. Miami struggled a year ago in Haywood's first season, finishing last in the East with a 1-7 record. In 2010, Miami registered the most improved single-season turn-around in MAC history, winning seven of its eight league games.
Miami fans can order tickets within the Miami section for only $15 by contacting the Miami Athletic Ticket Office. The Ticket Office will be open Saturday (Nov. 27) from 2 -5 p.m. to take your orders. Beginning Monday, the Ticket Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop in at Millett Hall or call 513-529-HAWK.
All tickets to the MAC Championship game will be FREE to current Miami students. Tickets can be picked up by students in the Millett Hall Athletic Ticket Office from Monday through Thursday (Nov. 29-Dec. 2) during the hours of 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.. All students must show a valid University ID to receive their tickets. One ticket will be issued per University ID.
The Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center will serve as the host hotel for the MAC Championship. Located on the banks of the Detroit River, the Marriott is within walking distance of many downtown attractions. It is also accessible via a short cab or People Mover ride from Ford Field.
Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243-1003
313-578-8000 or 1-800-352-0831
As a result of being a participant in the MAC Championship Game, Miami has guaranteed itself the opportunity of earning a bowl game bid. The RedHawks' actual bowl destination won't be determined until Sunday, Dec. 5th.
For ticket information, click here.
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