When Jim McElwain was introduced as the 29th Central Michigan head coach at a press conference Monday morning, supporters in attendance stood up and applauded the first-time Chippewa.
“Let’s get used to standing on our feet — especially when we are on the field,” McElwain said, in his first public appearance after being hired on Sunday, Dec. 2.
The press conference started with opening statements from CMU President Bob Davies, Athletic Director Michael Alford and McElwain. With a stress on community fit, Davies and Alford praised the new football head coach and his wife, Karen McElwain.