Central Michigan’s task of keeping pace with Western Kentucky’s high-octane offense has gotten a bit tougher.
Earlier this week, the Mount Pleasant Morning Sun reported that Thomas Rawls will not play in Wednesday’s Bahamas Bowl matchup with WKU. An academic issue is behind the running back not even being permitted to make the trip to the island.
As Rawls is a senior and in his final season of eligibility, his collegiate playing career has come to an end.
Despite playing in just nine games this season, Rawls led the Chips with 1,103 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns. His 122.6 yards rushing per game is currently good for 16th in the country.
Rawls missed two games in September after being charged with three felonies stemming from an April incident at the Soaring Eagle Casino. He ultimately reached a plea deal and returned to the team.
This was Rawls’ first season at CMU as he transferred into the football program from Michigan in early July.
