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It's the battle of I75 this week and we are FIRED UP!! The MBG boys breakdown the beatdown against Akron, discuss news and standings around the group of five, bowl projections for Toledo, and of course all the pregame news you need for this week's game against BG. TOL!!
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It's homecoming week vs Akron with beautiful weather predicted for Saturday at the Glass Bowl as the Rockets look to right the ship! The boys are back at it with a breakdown of the rough loss to Western Michigan - Tune in for a recap and opinions on last week's loss and predictions for Toledo vs. Akron this weekend. TOL!!
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What a dominating win for our Rockets!! The Rockets have us pumped and ready to start the 2025 MAC schedule at Western Michigan this week! The MBG boys have all the info you need on the recap vs Morgan State, pregame vs Western Michigan, and waaaay too early bowl predictions for your Rockets. TOL!!
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What a win for the Rockets! All cylinders were firing against WKU! Tune in for a recap of the WKU win, score predictions against Morgan State, and an update around the NCAA with schools competing with Toledo for a possible CFP spot. TOL!!
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First home game of the season at Toledo!! Tough loss last week but we look to put that in the rearview and come out swinging this week for a redemption rematch vs WKU! Tune in for all the pregame info!! TOL!!
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Week 1 is here!! The MBG boys are fired up and ready for Kentucky this week! Tune in for a full breakdown of the Kentucky Wildcats and our predictions for your Toledo Rockets! Also, updates about a couple former Rockets currently in the NFL!
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One more weekend until Rocket football everyone!! The boys cover a couple Rockets gaining national attention this preseason and breakdown players in each position group for Toledo's defense this season. TOL!!
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We are soooo close to kick off against Kentucky Rocket faithful! This episode, we have a very special guest to help breakdown your Rocket's offensive roster this season, Co-Offensive Coordinator & Offensive Line Coach, Coach Mike Hallett! Tune in to find out how training camps have gone and who is standing out so far on the offense. TOL!!
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Our annual season football prediction is here! The boys are back in the 419 man cave to share our predictions for the 2025 Toledo Rockets football season! This episode, we breakdown returning starters and facts for each opponent. Will Toledo make the MAC championship? Tune in to find out!
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4:50 - Toledo Home Schedule
6:30 - Toledo at Kentucky
15:40 - Toledo vs WKU
19:25 - Toledo vs Morgan State
22:41 - Toledo at Western Michigan
26:17 - Toledo vs Akron
27:52 - Toledo at Bowling Green
33:18 - Toledo vs Kent State
36:28 - Toledo at Washington State
41:48 - Toledo vs Northern Illinois
46:02 - Toledo at Miami OH
53:08 - Toledo vs Ball State
56:56 - Toledo at Central Michigan
1:02:37 - MAC Championship Prediction
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Hey Rocket fans! It's been awhile but we are ramping up for FOOTBALL!! We have a special guest this episode, Alex with The MSC Podcast, to compare his rankings of current MAC football coaches with Rocketman Dan. We also dive into the buzz around Sacramento State and current state of the MAC conference in the NCAA. TOL!!
1:35 - Italian Bowl at Toledo Glass Bowl
6:24 - MAC Coach Rankings
21:05 - Sacramento State and MAC conference
32:58 - Resume MAC Coach Rankings
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Hey Rocket fans! It's been a few weeks but the boys are back together to deliver all the updated news! Players and coaches leaving and coming with both programs - tune in to get up to speed of what to expect for both men's and women's basketball rosters next season! TOL!!
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Welcome back! Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft starts on Thursday; hosted in Green Bay. Kyle W and Dan Rocketman team up this episode to discuss which round each Rocket could be selected in this year's draft. Also, some breaking news regarding one of our MBG hosts and answering a fan mail question asking our opinion of any potential of Toledo switching conferences in the near future.
Join us at Whiskey Red Saloon located in downtown Toledo for a NFL draft watch party on Friday evening! TOL!!
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Welcome back Rocket fans!! The boys at MBG are back in the 419 man cave and are beyond excited to welcome WBB head coach, Ginny Boggess! Wrapping up a fantastic first year here at Toledo, coach joins us for a post season interview. Get to know Coach Boggess - her path to Toledo, an overview on her first season in Toledo, and her vision for the future of the program! TOL!!
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With the MAC tournament wrapped up, the boys at MBG are stoked for a HOME game WBIT bid against Minnesota at Savage Arena! Tune in for a breakdown on that match up and our predictions for the women's game this Thursday.
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men's basketball season wrap up
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MAC tournament recaps
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MAC teams in the NCAA tournament
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transfer portal news
MBG ESPN bracket challenge. Information posted on all our social media platforms. Sign up with up to 25 bracket entries. Search for our pool, Midnight Blue & Gold Launchpad
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Double feature this week Rocket fans! This episode we breakdown the men's bracket for the 2025 MAC championship tournament. Tune to find out which of us at MBG has Toledo winning it all! TOL!!
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March Madness is here Rocket fans!
We are working overtime this week at MBG to bring you two episodes this week. This episode is all about the MAC Women's basketball tournament. Your #2 Toledo Rockets kick it off against # 7 Central Michigan. We share our winners through the bracket and MAC championship winner to head to the NCAA tournament. We also cover the Rockets selected to the All-MAC teams. TOL!!
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It's the final week of regular season basketball for both the Men's and Women's teams. The boys breakdown and predict the final week for both teams and MAC seating positions for the MAC tournament. We also cover combine results for Darius Alexander and Maxen Hook! TOL!!
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The MBG boys are back in the 419 man cave this week! Tough weekend for both the men's and women's teams dropping a game to BG. Do we think it's time to panic? Tune in to find out...
Also covering upcoming schedules for both teams, our picks for players of the year for both teams, AND potential All MAC choices leading into the MAC tournament. TOL!!
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Welcome back Rocket fanatics! For the first time in a few episodes we have a full crew and welcome back PJ Spiller from the DL! Recaps and previews for both basketball teams - We look forward to both the men's and women's teams facing off this week against Ball St. & BG!
Huge shoutout to our baseball team for a BIG upset against #12 Oregon. Softball also off to a solid start on the year... TOL!!
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Here's a recap of a 4-0 week from our Rocket basketballers with a big week on the horizon. It's not all MACtion with the Sun Belt challenge part two. Coming up, we are going to see who is up for the challenge and if the Rockets are trending the right way in early February. Also, we talk Senior Bowl and give our Rocket laden Super Bowl a prediction for the fans! TOL!
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Huge wins for the Rockets Men's and Women's teams over BG! Tune in for a recap and previews for both teams for the week ahead! TOL!
All Toledo fans head over to Reddit and join the new sub created for the Toledo Rockets! A great spot to chat and share everything Toledo!
https://www.reddit.com/r/ToledoRockets/
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The boys of MBG breakdown the previous week of basketball for Toledo's Mens and Womens teams. Do we think the Rockets can sweep the Falcons this weekend? Tune it to find out! TOL!
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6OT's!!!! What a way to finish the season for the Rockets! The boys are back in the 419 man cave and are stoked to have on special guest, UT Defensive Coordinator, Coach Vince Kehres! We dive into a post bowl and season recap with coach, and a look into the 2025 schedule.
Also much needed updates for both the men's and women's basketball teams and the schedule through next week. Looking forward to some #MACtion wins for both teams!
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Our Rockets are going bowling, and basically a home game for Toledo, come out and support our Rockets vs Pitt! Tune in for:
Pregame bowl predictions
Toledo Men's Basketball Updates
Toledo Women's Basketball Updates
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Not the season ending result we were hoping for, but it still looks that our Rockets will be playing in a bowl - Tune in to find out our possible predictions and a post game recap for the loss against the Akron Zips. Season updates for both basketball programs and upcoming match ups for both teams. TOL!!
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This week on Rocket Refuel the boys recap a night of "what ifs" for the Toledo football team after their home loss to Ohio. All the while reminiscing on a still solid year when expectations went nuclear after a non con win at Mississippi State. The crew Previews and predicts the final MACtion game vs. Akron, then moves on to women's and men's basketball talk, recapping 6 of their games during the past week. UT Volleyball and XC squads get their due as their 2024 seasons wrap up. Finally the guys touch on some bowl scenarios and travel plans for the upcoming weeks.
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The boys at MBG are LIVE this episode at City Hall Grille & Drinks - the spot to be for the Toledo Rockets basketball season! Coming off a dominating team win over CMU, the boys give their predictions for your Rockets vs the Bobcats and what we think needs to happen to see Toledo in the MAC championship.
Of course, tune in as well for updates for cross country and men's and women's basketball. TOL!!
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What a comeback victory in Ypsi for our Rockets and need to keep the win streak going for a shot at the championship in Detroit! The boys at MBG are well rested after a long break and ready for the Rockets start of MACtion against CMU!
Tune in also for updates on men's and women's basketball, cross country, and volleyball.
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Well, a high scoring game in the Glass Bowl with an unfortunate outcome, but, the boys at MBG are shaking off the loss and looking forward to EMU this weekend. Tune in for the BG recap and predictions for your Rockets in Ypsi. Keep the pod rolling through the second half as we discuss the strong exhibition showings for both the men's and women's basketball teams!
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On this week's episode, the crew takes a look at the Rockets' performance vs. their podmates, NIU, and looks ahead toward Rivalry week with that Team Down South. Basketball season is also around the corner so the boys talk about the upcoming exhibition and other sporting events this weekend before Halloween.
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We hope our Rockets have shaken off the tough loss against Buffalo last week and are on track to turn the ship around! The MBG boys are back in the Rocket Ryan 419 man cave with the pregame analysis for your Rockets matching up with a tough NIU team this weekend! Tune in to find out our predictions... TOL!!
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A solid homecoming win for our Rockets against Miami OH, we look to keep that momentum going this week on the road vs Buffalo! This week we have the audio from our YouTube page, The Rocket Refuel. Make sure to check that video out if you want to see our pretty faces! The boys give their predictions this week and some shoutouts for our players of the game from last week. TOL!!
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Feeling fresh off of a bye week, the boys at MBG are ready for homecoming week! The close WKU loss is in the rearview and we think the Rockets are ready for this week's game against the Redhawks. Tune in as we compare stats from each team so far and of course, our predictions! TOL!!
As mentioned in the episode, please consider to donate to the relief fund, set up by our friends of the Group of Five podcast, to help the community of Boone, NC and the people affected by Hurricane Helene. Any donation helps those that have lost and are in need of support. Please see the link below:
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An early season bye week for our Rockets, the MBG boys at the Rocket Ryan 419 man cave break down the shocking loss, down to the final seconds, to WKU. Hats off to the Hilltoppers for fighting back!
Tune in as we break down big plays by both teams and discuss what went right, what went wrong, and some factors that worked against the Rockets. TOL!
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The boys at MBG are live in Rocket Ryan's 419 man cave and we are still sky high from the dominating Rocket's win over Miss St! This week we have a special guest, Toledo alumni Kevin Wall! Kevin and his sons attended the game against Miss St and we thought we would bring the fans that couldn't make it a little insight on the game day atmosphere. The boys breakdown last week's win and this week's big matchup in Bowling Green against WKU. A few of us may have changed from our preseason predictions... TOL!!
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Our Rockets rumbled and stumbled to victory against UMass at home last week with some electric key plays, do the boys at MBG think Toledo will be 3-0 after this week's game at Miss State? Tune in to find out and catch a breakdown of the win against UMass! TOL!!
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What a party in the 419 last week as your Rockets come in this week 1-0! Tune in this week with the boys with a recap of the win over Duquesne and predictions for the upcoming game in the Glass Bowl against UMass! TOL!!
A longer episode this week; We are hyped up about our Rockets kicking off the 2024 season, and we know the Rocket fanatics are as well! Tune in with the boys to hear their predictions for each game of the 2024 schedule, some bold player and team projections, and important positive information/changes for fans regarding tailgating and in-game experience at home in the Glass Bowl! TOL!!
We are starting this 2024 preseason off with a rocket to the moon! After a short hiatus, we are back and excited for a Rocket living legend to join us in the 419 man cave, running back Bryant Koback! Tune in to get to know the 4th all-time leading rusher in Toledo Rockets history, Bryant's path to Toledo, reminiscing on his career at Toledo, and his career in the NFL. We also have a first look at the upcoming schedule and a few predictions for your Toledo Rockets. TOL!!
It's been too long Rocket fanatics, but we have a great show for you this episode. We recap Toledo baseball's season with a very special guest, head coach Rob Reinstetle! Tune in as we discuss this season and a way too early look into next season with incoming transfers and recruits. TOL!!
Proud to be a Rocket fan! Welcome back and make sure to tune in for all of the post draft info for Rocket's updates and landing locations in the NFL Also provide stats and final scores for the women's tennis MAC championship win and many more active Spring athletics. TOL!!
We are as shocked about the news of Coach Tricia Cullop as you are Rocket fanatics. This episode we have two of the most knowledgable around when it comes to Toledo WBB and Coach Cullop, legendary play by play announcer, Jim Heller, and the MAC sports connection podcast host, Alex Scheer! Join in for a proper send off episode for Coach Cullop. We also want to extend our excitement and congratulations to the newly announced Toledo WBB head coach, Ginny Boggess! TOL!
Our very own lady Rockets are the last remaining MAC team in basketball, mens and womens!! Thanks for joining us Rocket faithful - The boys in Rocket Ryan's 419 man cave have all the updates and info you need for your lady Rockets heading to Washington State! We also dive into some transfer news with the men's basketball team and the recent Toledo football pro day! TOL!!
The best time of the year Rocket fans, and both our men's and women's Rockets are dominating as 1 seeds going into the MAC tournament! We have a very special guest this episode to help break down the men's team, Head Coach Tod Kowalczyk! Tune in to hear coach breakdown the season from his view point, some stand out Rockets, and their position heading into the tournament! We also break down the women's team leading into Cleveland this weekend! TOL!!
The MBG boys are back in the Rocket Ryan 419 man cave and had an awesome conversation as always with Toledo Rockets Women's Basketball Head Coach, Tricia Cullop! Coach Cullop joins in to discuss the final two games on the schedule with the team healthy and red hot coming into the MAC tournament. The boys also discuss potential first round draft pick Quinyon Mitchell's combine results and mock draft news. TOL!!
The first episode of Rocket Refuel was such a huge success, we brought you a second one! Tune in for updates for the Toledo Rockets mens & women's basketball, baseball, and softball. TOL!
You don't want to miss this episode Rocket fans, the boys have a stud of a guest on this episode, two time 1st team all MAC, Safety #25 Maxen Hook!! The boys have a great discussion with Maxen on a few memories over the years with Toledo, how he got to Toledo, his freshman year during COVID, and updates on this year's team and current DB roster as Maxen decides to stay one more year before moving on to the NFL. Keep with us after the interview - we also give updates on both basketball teams as they continue to steamroll through the MAC schedule and a few updates on baseball and softball. TOL!!
Toledo Rocket Fans!!! The boys at MBG Launchpad have a brand new segment for you, the Rocket Refuel! A quick segment bi-weekly for updates and future schedules for your Toledo Rocket sports. TOL!
Do we have a phenomenal guest this episode for you Rocket fans!! Ron Musselman, retired award winning sports columnist for the Toledo Blade, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and The Tribune-Review, joins us to share some of his favorite memories from his exciting 40 year career! Stay tuned after the interview as well for updates and the near future schedules for the men and women's basketball teams. TOL!!
Welcome back! The boys are hanging out in Rocket Ryans 419 Man Cave and we have a great discussion for you this episode! Join us to talk about some mock draft news & updates and news on both the men's and women's bball teams. TOL!!
Welcome back Rocket fanatics! Both of our teams have started off HOT in conference play, and the boys at MBG love to see it! With football wrapping up, we are on a biweekly upload schedule until the fall. The women's team play against WMU on 1/10 and a home double header for the men's and women's teams on 1/13. We hope to see you there for that!! Make sure to check in to catch up on recaps for your Rockets and stay up to date on upcoming schedules and games! TOL!!
The boys at MBG hope everyone had a great holiday! We are known to set up a podcast recording anytime, anywhere, and this episode we are set up in Rocket Ryan's 419 Rockets man cave! Tune in as we cover bowl predictions, latest news with your Rockets and the transfer portal, and an update for the Men's and Women's basketball teams. TOL!!
Welcome back Rocket fanatics!! It's a three peat! We are honored to have Toledo Women's Basketball coach, Tricia Cullop, on the show for the third time! Fresh off a huge win against Michigan, we discuss with coach the goals for the lady Rockets this season, the tough upcoming game against Duke, and the beginning of the conference schedule. The boys at MBG also breakdown the MAC championship game, transfer portal, and the upcoming Barstool Arizona Bowl matchup against Wyoming. TOL!!
The boys at MBG will be in full force at the MAC Championship at Ford Field supporting our Rockets, we hope to see you there! Welcome back for another episode! Make sure to tune in as we deliver all you need to know with this week's championship matchup between your Toledo Rockets vs Miami OH Redhawks. Kyle W, Big Ben, and Rocketman Dan also break down the outlook for Toledo's bowl chances. TOL!!
Happy turkey day Rocket faithful! What a comeback for our Rockets against BG, love to see it! Tune in this week as we breakdown that BG victory and assess the upcoming Black Friday game at CMU! Our Rockets have clinched their spot in the MAC championship, but still have a lot to play for this bowl season. TOL!!
It's that time of the year Rocket fans, rivalry MACtion against that team to the south! MBG is back in studio at LaserLight Recording Studio with a fresh recap win against EMU and a full breakdown for Tuesday's game in BG. Tough loss for the lady Rockets against Gonzaga but huge shoutout to both the Men's and Women's basketball teams for their comeback wins against Louisiana and James Madison! TOL!!
A snowy halloween for our Rockets with a win over Buffalo! The boys at MBG are back in LaserLight Recording Studios with the announcement of an exciting new addition to our podcast, Dan "Rocketman" Savage!! Join us as we do our weekly breakdown and also include a new segment to discuss the group of five schools in contention with your Rockets for that New Year Bowl spot. TOL!!
What a huge win for our Rockets!! The boys at MBG are celebrating with a brand new episode recorded at thee LaserLight Recording Studios with a special guest, Alex from The CSC Podcast. Alex broadcasted the game live at Miami and brought the knowledge to the studio to help us celebrate that win and breakdown Tuesday's Halloween MACtion matchup against Buffalo!! TOL!
Huuuuuugggeee game this week for our Rockets! The boys of MBG are back at the fantastic LaserLight Studios for a complete breakdown for this week's game against Miami Ohio & highlight a few key players from the close win in Muncie against Ball State! Easily the biggest game on the schedule, make sure to tune in to find out our predictions this week...they may surprise you! TOL!!
Welcome back Rocket fans!! The boys at Midnight Blue & Gold Launchpad are back in LaserLight Recording Studios for another breakdown of your Toledo Rockets!! We point out some standout Rockets and stats from a solid win against UMass and make sure to stay tuned for our predictions against Ball State! TOL!!
Welcome back Rocket fans! We have a very special episode this week; the boys are back in studio at LaserLight Recording Studios with former UT and Detroit Lions TE, Michael Roberts joining on the mic! Tune in to learn about Michael's path to the Toledo Rockets and eventually being drafted in the 4th round to the Detroit Lions. Michael also helps us break down this week's match up at UMass. TOL!!
Too close for comfort, but we'll take the win! The boys are back in the Laser Light Recording Studio for another breakdown of the Rocket's win over WMU and the homecoming matchup against NIU! We have a very special guest joining us this week, University of Toledo donor Dave Langendorfer!! Dave has been involved with the program with bringing new ideas to engage students and fans on game day! Make sure to tune in to find out what the university has planned! We also break some news regarding a few injury updates for your Toledo Rockets. TOL!!
We have fantastic news here at MBG, the Rockets won and we have a brand new addition to the team, Ben Sullivan! Ben joins the boys on the mic this week for his introduction episode to bring his brand new segment, "breakout Rockets of the week"! Tune in as we recap last week's close win over San Jose State and breakdown Toledo's conference opener against WMU! TOL!!
What a win last week for the Rockets! And the boys at MBG think the Rockets will continue that win streak this week against SJSU! We shine some light on so many stand out Rockets from last game and give our predictions for this week's home game against SJSU. We will SEE YOU AT THE GAME!! TOL!
The boys at MBG are still recovering after the close loss to Illinois last week, but we are proud of our Toledo Rockets keeping the Fighting Illini on their toes for four quarters! Tune in as we go over last week's game, highlight a few studs for the Rockets with week one conference honors, and give a solid break down of this week's home opener against TSU! TOL!!
We have our eager faces on Rocket fans, we hope you do too! Toledo Rocket football is back baby!! Join us this episode as we break down the up coming matchup against Illinois. Also, NFL final cuts happened this week and we give some love to the former Rockets that made the NFL rosters. TOL!!!
We at MBG believe the big guys up front deserve some love for all the hard work they put in for the team, and our guest this week is no exception for that! Find out the inside details of what its like to start on the offensive line for your UT Rockets as starting offensive guard, #60 Tyler Long, joins us this episode! Coming back better than ever from a serious ankle injury in 2022, Tyler updates how camp has been going this summer and shares a few stories from his career at UT! TOL!!
We have a fantastic episode tonight Rocket fans!! CB Coach Corey Parker joins us this episode for an update on how your Toledo Rocket corners are progressing through camp. We are a few weeks away from the season opener against Illinois and coach gives some solid insight on how well the players are prepping for the season. Coach also dives in experiences in his first season at Toledo and the hard grind of recruiting in the offseason on the road. TOL!!
Rocket fanatics!! We are so close to that opening game against Illinois! After a short hiatus, the boys at MBG are firing on all cylinders leading up the the 2023 football season! We are excited to record in our new spot, Laser Light Recording Studios, and bring you a breakdown this episode of the upcoming schedule, predictions, and a roster overview. TOL!!
Welcome back Rocket fanatics! The lady Rockets had a phenomenal season to continue the amazing success of Toledo Rockets sports for the 2022-23 seasons. We are honored to have MAC coach of the year, Toledo Women's Head Coach, Tracy Mauntler, to recap the fantastic season! Coach Mauntler has been leading the tennis program for an impressive 20 seasons, and has an even more impressive overall record to show for it. Make sure to tune in! TOL!!
You're not seeing double Rocket fans; Two episodes in one week from the boys at MBG! This episode, we are excited to feature an interview from the MAC coach of the year, Al Wermer! Coach Wermer has led the Rockets with a phenomenal season and a win at the MAC tournament, first win for Toledo since 1973! MAC player of the year - Toledo Junior, Pawit Sornlaksu, leads the team with 43 straight single match wins as the team prepares for the NCAA Tournament! Don't miss the selection seeding show on Monday, May 2nd. TOL!
Welcome back Rocket fanatics! We took a break here at MBG but are back in action bringing you the latest in Rocket sports. This episode, Pat "PJ Spiller" and Zach "from the MAC" feature a fantastic interview with Toledo Cross Country and Track director and head coach, Andrea Grove-McDonough. Coach Grove-McDonough breaks down Toledo's season so far, the upcoming Penn Relays, and how the team is preparing for the rest of the season. We want to congratulate Coach Grove-McDonough on the latest news of her contract extension! Fantastic news for our cross country and track programs!! TOL!
Rocket fans!! It has been too long and we know you've been itching for a fresh episode of MBG! Rocket Ryan is holding down the studio joined by engineer/producer, Kyle W.
Tune in as we breakdown the results from the MAC Tournament for both men's and women's, discuss the fantastic success of your Lady Rockets, and discuss their upcoming match up against Iowa State (Women's) and Michigan (Men's). Rocket Ryan also has a strong opinion against the upcoming 2023 football schedule for Toledo Rocket Football that you don't want to miss! I'm sure you will agree! TOL!!
One of the best days of the offseason for college football, signing day! The Rockets had a fantastic day signing great talent that only makes the team better for next season! The boys at MBG dive into the 2023 #GlassClass for the Toledo Rockets, and joining us is one of the talented JUCO transfers in that class, DB Micah Cherry. We get to know Micah, his path to Toledo, and why he chose our Rockets over a few other offers from other solid teams. We hope you are as excited as we are for Micah and all the future Rockets leading up to the 2023 football season. TOL!!
Thanks for tuning in Rocket fans! The boys at Midnight Blue & Gold have a great episode this week featuring Toledo Basketball men's assistant coach, Jordan Lauf! Coach Lauf is a former player for Toledo and has worked his way up post career to assistant coach for your Toledo Rockets. Jordan goes over his playing career, why he chose Toledo, and an update on the team going into their next game against Buffalo. Stay tuned after the interview for an update on the Toledo women's and men's basketball. TOL!!
Thanks for joining us Rocket fanatics!! Tune in for an update for the latest information on the Men's and Women's basketball teams! This week, our associate producer, Nate Kresge, joins us in studio to discuss your Toledo Rockets football incoming recruiting and transfer class! Nate also gives his thoughts on the effects of the NIL and transfer portal for the MAC conference and Toledo. TOL!!
A whole lot of winning in 2022 for Toledo, its great to be a Rocket! Thanks for tuning in Rocket fanatics!! Join us this week as we chat with Toledo Women's Basketball Head Coach, Tricia Cullop! The only repeat guest so far on the podcast, we are honored! We breakdown the tough upcoming conference schedule for the Lady Rockets in January. Coach Cullop also gives some insightful thoughts on the transfer portal, scheduling, and the MAC at large bid for the NCAA tournament. For the 2nd half of the episode, the MBG boys breakdown our Rocket's win over Liberty at the Boca Raton Bowl and a midseason update on the men's basketball team. TOL!!
Welcome back Rocket Fanatics!! We are beyond excited for this week's interview featuring legendary Rockets basketball women's head coach, Tricia Cullop! After a huge win over #14 Michigan, Coach Cullop joins us to share her path leading to Toledo, some of her favorite things about the city of Toledo, and of course sharing invaluable insight and philosophy that has brought her program consistent success! We also break down the huge MAC championship win for Rocket's football and Toledo men's basketball's win over Canisius! TOL!!
Its here Rockets fans, the game we've been all waiting for. Join your hosts of the Launchpad as they breakdown this upcoming Tuesday's game against BG. We want to see all Rockets fans out there with us supporting the team!! This week, we breakdown the success of Rockets' sports across all sports, breakdown of the win over Ball State, the Rocket's Men's and Women's Basketball, Toledo's Men's and Women's Cross Country teams, and a breakdown of this week's upcoming football game against BG! TOL!!
Rocket fans, we have a fantastic episode for you this week! MAC cross country coach of the year, Coach Andrea Grove McDonough, joins us to discuss the Rocket's fantastic year so far in cross country! Tune in to find out a little about Coach McDonough's impressive path to Toledo and the game plan next week at the NCAA Great Lake's Regionals. The boys also breakdown UT football's win over EMU and next Tuesday's MACtion game at home against Ball State. TOL!!
Rocket fans! Ever wonder what it's like to be a QB for the Toledo Rockets?? Tune in this week with the boys from MBG for a fantastic interview with UT QB, AJ Gucciardo! We break down this week's game against EMU with AJ and talk about some fun stories from AJ's career over the past four years. You don't want to miss this one! TOL!!
We are midseason Rocket fans and with that, we have for you a 2022 midseason episode!! Join Rocket Ryan, PJ Spiller, and Zac from the Mac for their picks of Toledo's offensive and defensive player of the year so far! Also, we breakdown UT's win over Kent State and this week's matchup against the Bulls in Buffalo! TOL!!
Join us live at tailgate Rocket faithful! We have an awesome episode recorded, (for the first time inside the Ole #11 Rockets bus in Lot 6) just before the Rockets game against Kent State. We have the honor to chat some Rocket football with legendary broadcaster, Michael Reghi! Tune in to hear our predictions and breakdown for your Rockets! TOL!!!
What a homecoming win for our Rockets against CMU! We hope you enjoyed that as much as we did! This week, we have a special guest!! Former UT running back, Damion Jones-Moore. Damion had a fantastic career at UT. We chat with Damion to catch up on what he's up to now and look back at some old memories of #24/#1. We also break down the CMU game and give our predictions this week against NIU. TOL!!
What a win for Toledo, 1-0 in the MAC!!! Welcome back Rocket fans. We loved seeing everyone out at the tailgate and game Saturday. We decided to set up a few mics at the ol #11 Rockets bus in lot 6 and have a few friends on to chat about Rockets football! Tune in to catch up with the boys from CSC Podcast and meet former Toledo long snapper, CJ Nossaman! PJ Spiller has a great discussion with AJ and Alex regarding the transfer portal, you don't want to miss that! TOL!!
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening Rocket fans!! We're back and still kicking after a tough loss against OSU. The Rockets look to come back with a win against San Diego State University! Tune in this week as we break down the loss from OSU and the upcoming game against SDSU! TOL!!
Welcome back Rocket fans! You may have noticed, we've been uploading new content like crazy since the season started. I guess we are just as excited for Rocket football as all of you are! Huge week for the Rockets as they travel to Columbus to face The Ohio State University! Back by popular demand, Zach Powhida joins your hosts, "Rocket" Ryan and Pat "PJ Spiller", for an in depth breakdown for this week's matchup. We go over everything that we think the Rockets can do to pull off the upset of the year. TOL!!
We are live!! Join us live at the ol' #11 Rockets school bus and tailgate for the pregame show against UMass! Guest Alex Scheer joins us for a quick breakdown of both last week's game against LIU and predictions for the now, Toledo Rockets victory vs. UMass. Also, be sure to tune in to find out the surprise visitor at the ol' #11; A famous legendary Toledo Rocket! TOL!!!
We're back!! Week one of 2022 NCAA football is history. Join Rocket Ryan and PJ Spiller as they recap the Toledo Rocket's 37-0 win against Long Island University. We also go over our predictions for week two against UMass. If that doesn't get you excited, we have a special guest this week! Former Toledo Rockets punter, Bailey Flint, joins us to discuss his extremely interesting path from Australia to the University of Toledo. Tune in to find out his plans moving forward, including news from his recent NFL training camps. TOL!!!
Its that time of the year Rocket fans!! Cooler weather, Rockets tailgates, and chili season is only a few weeks away! Tune in this week as Rocket Ryan and PJ Spiller discuss each game this season with predictions from Rocket Ryan, PJ Spiller, Producer Kyle W, and Co-Producer Nate. Keep track with us through the season to see who knows the Rockets the best! We also dive into the fantastic women's basketball schedule just released and the results from the men's basketball team recently playing in Puerto Rico. TOL!!!
Welcome back Rocket fans! We have an early release episode for you this week, and its a good one! We welcome Toledo Rockets OLB #56 Terrance Taylor to the show this week!! Tune in to get to know Terrance and learn about his path to the Toledo Rockets. We also ask Terrance's opinion on the expectations of the defense for the upcoming season, his thoughts on the recent addition of NIL for the players, and more. TOL!!
Thanks for tuning in Rocket Fans! This episode, we have a highly knowledgable and dedicated MAC podcaster, Alex Scheer! Alex is co host of podcast, CSC Podcast, covering all athletics related to the MAC conference. Alex discusses his thoughts from interviews with many of the MAC football head coaches and leaders from MAC Media Day 2022. We also discuss the recent conference realignments and how that affects the Toledo Rockets and MAC conference. Rounding out the show, we break down the upcoming Rockets Football schedule. TOL!!
Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening Rocket fans! Welcome back for a fresh episode, and we have a good one! Hosts "Rocket" Ryan and Pat "PJ Thriller" are back with a fantastic interview with new Athletic Director, Bryan Blair. Even though he is the youngest AD in the FBS currently, he comes with a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic resume. Tune in as Bryan shares his path to Toledo and his goals and expectations as Athletic Director at UT. TOL!
Welcome back Rocket Fans! We have an awesome interview for you this episode with your Toledo Rockets Co-Offensive Coordinator/ O-Line Coach, Mike Hallett!! We continue our recent theme of meeting your Toledo Rockets' coaching staff as we inch closer to the start of the 2022 season. Coach Hallett also dives into this year's roster on the offensive line and key players on the offense. This summer is heating up, and this episode is just as fuego! TOL!!!
Calling all Rocket fans! Welcome back for a phenomenal interview with our new Cornerbacks Coach and Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Coach Corey Parker!! Coach Parker was recently hired at UT in February 2022, and is a highly accomplished high school head coach at River Rouge High School in Michigan. He led his team 12 of 13 years to the playoffs, 3 state championship appearances, and a state championship win. With a record of 113-34 at River Rouge, Coach Parker developed over 100 players to play at the college level. As AD and Dean of Students as well at River Rouge, Coach Parker has helped so many other young students along the way. Tune in to learn Coach Parker's path to UT and goals as a new coach at UT. We hope you are as excited as we are for this fantastic addition for your Toledo Rockets football team. TOL!!
Welcome back Rocket fans! We have a phenomenal interview this episode with current Toledo Rockets Football Assistant Head Coach and Co-Defensive Coordinator, Coach Craig Kuligowski! Coach Kuligowski shares memories from his playing career as an offensive lineman for your Toledo Rockets, and also takes us down the path of his phenomenal career coaching with legendary coaches such as, Gary Pinkel (University of Toledo, University of Missouri) and Nick Saban (University of Alabama). TOL!!
Welcome back Rocket fans! Join your hosts Rocket Ryan and PJ Thriller for a great interview with recently former Rocket, Drew Rosi! We dive into Drew's playing history from high school, to the University of Toledo, and future plans, including hopefully, a long, healthy, fantastic career in the NFL. Drew discusses his experiences at a recent work out at the Baltimore Ravens mini camp, experiences as a Toledo Rocket, and future plans with his multiple degrees earned from the University of Toledo. Go Rockets, TOL!
Thank you for tuning in for an exciting week! Your Toledo Women's Rockets are on fire in the NIT tournament moving to the WNIT elite eight! Join your Midnight Blue & Gold hosts "Rocket" Ryan and Pat "PJ Thriller" as they break down the ladies' phenomenal win against Marquette and their upcoming home game (March 28th) against Middle Tennessee State. Make sure to come out to Savage and support your Toledo Rockets! #packsavage TOL!!
Thanks for tuning in Rocket fans! Join us this week as Pat PJ Thriller and Rocket Ryan break down the upcoming MAC tournament for both the Men's and Women's teams. PJ and Rocket Ryan also dive into the All-MAC conference players and coaches of the year and review the phenomenal 2021-2022 season for your Toledo Rockets Basketball! TOL!!
How's it going Rocket fans?!? Your hosts Rocket Ryan and Pat PJ Thriller have a waaaayyy too early overview for the upcoming 2022 football season. Hopeful for a spring game this year, we discuss a few spotlight transfers and recruits signed for the upcoming season and where they might fit in this talented roster. TOL!!
Thank you for tuning in! This week, your hosts Rocket Ryan and PJ Thriller breakdown both the men's and women's fantastic basketball seasons. Tune in as they highlight stand out players and stats from both teams through the season so far, and discuss the upcoming schedule and opponents as we edge closer to the MAC championship bracket and March madness! TOL!!
Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening Rocket fans! Tune in for a great episode this week! Your hosts, "Rocket" Ryan & Pat "PJ Thriller" interview former Toledo Rocket, the "ole 4-5er" defensive end Keith Dunbar. Keith reminisces with memories of his path to the University of Toledo, and his time as a Rocket. The trio also discuss rumors and updated news regarding an offensive coordinator position offered to Coach Jason Candle. TOL!
Hello Rocket Fans! Join your host Rocket Ryan as he introduces our engineer/producer, Kyle W. Kyle attended quite a few football games this season, University of Buffalo vs. Coastal Carolina, Baylor vs. WVU, Texas A&M vs. Alabama, and the Big Ten Championship. Tune in as Kyle briefly discusses the experiences on those trips. Rocket Ryan and Kyle W also break down their thoughts on the recent close loss for your Toledo Rockets in the Bahamas Bowl. TOL!!
This week, "Rocket" Ryan and Pat "PJ Thriller", discuss and predict the outcome of the upcoming Bahamas Bowl, Middle Tennessee versus your Toledo Rockets!! Rocket Ryan and PJ also discuss their thoughts of the failed MAC conference expansion and their favorite Toledo Rocket bowl memories, TOL!!
Tune in with your hosts "Rocket" Ryan and Pat "PJ Thriller" as they breakdown the results of the 2021 regular season of your Toledo Rockets!
Join your hosts Pat "PJ Thriller" Jilek and "Rocket" Ryan Brant as they interview the current play by play voice of your Toledo Rockets, Brent Balbinot! Tune in as they discuss Brent's career and journey to the Toledo Rockets, and favorite memories over the years. Be sure to tune into Brent's podcast, The Rocket Liftoff Podcast, for even more University of Toledo Rocket sports coverage!
Join your hosts Rocket Ryan and Pat as they interview former Toledo Rocket defensive tackle and team captain, Doug Spidel! Tune in as they discuss memories from Doug's playing years at UT and also discuss the current team and roster of your Toledo Rockets!
Join your hosts Rocket Ryan and Pat as they discuss the upcoming game for your Toledo Rockets vs. Notre Dame! They also dive into last week's home win vs. Norfolk State. TOL!
Join your hosts Rocket Ryan and Pat as they interview the legendary and iconic Toledo Rocket voice, Jim Heller! Tune in as they discuss memories through Jim's career with the Rockets and your Toledo Rocket's upcoming game vs Norfolk State!
TOL! Tune in as Rocket Ryan and Pat discuss their predictions for the upcoming schedule for your Toledo Rockets.
Join our hosts Rocket Ryan and Pat Jilek with a featured interview with former Rocket linebacker Brent Parkhill. Tune in as they discuss stories from Brent's playing career at UT and Brent's current ventures and interests.
Join your hosts, Pat & Rocket Ryan, as they discuss their personal picks for their, "Rocket Triple Crown Events". Tune in to also hear future plans for the podcast!!
Join us for the official launch of the Midnight Blue & Gold Launchpad! Meet your hosts, Rocket Ryan and Pat, as they discuss their all time favorite University of Toledo athletes.