Football | July 20, 2018

KALAMAZOO, Mich.- For the second straight year, Western Michigan center John Keenoy has been named to the fall Rimington Trophy Watch List. The Dave Rimington Trophy is awarded to the player considered to be the best center in college football.

Keenoy is entering his fourth season as a starter at Western Michigan and has started every game played (37 of 38 possible contests) in the Brown & Gold. He has been an All-Mid-American Conference selection the last two seasons, earning First Team honors in 2017 and Second Team accolades in 2016. He was on the First Team All-MAC list headed into this season by Athlon Sports.

Keenoy has been a key component on an offensive line that has led the way for one of the most prolific running games in the country, as the Broncos have been ranked in the top 25 in the nation in regards to rushing offense for the past two seasons. Keenoy also held center for the 2016 team that won a MAC Championship, made a Goodyear Cotton Bowl appearance and finished the season ranked No. 15 in the nation.

Keenoy is one of six MAC players on the Rimington Trophy Watch list this fall.

The Broncos open the 2018 campaign against Syracuse at home on Friday, Aug. 31. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Season tickets and Pick 3 Plans are available for purchase at wmubroncos.com/tickets or 1-888-4-WMU-TIX.