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Falcon Victory--Rivalry Win, Feelings of peace and well-being

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:34:00 -0500

Everyone wearing orange today at the Doyt left with a very happy feeling, as BG defeated their hated rival Toledo Rockets for the third straight win. I have to admit that there is a small (and immature) part of my brain that will feel good about this non-stop for a whole year.The regular season ends with a 7-5 record for the Falcons, and given that BG was, at one point, 1-4, it is a pretty good outcome for Coach Clawson's first year. We are hopeful, or course, of playing in a ...

25 Rivalry Questions--punters need not report

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:15:00 -0500

What is their body of work?They are having a respectable year, especially given their injuries at QB (a former BG Coach would have written the whole season off--and once did--after an injury to a star QB).What is their best result?Their win over Colorado.What is their worst result?Losing to Miami.What is their turnover ratio?They are -6, which is 11th in the conference.Offense:How is their QB Play?Austin Dantin is supposed to get the start, but pretty much anything can happen for the Rockets ...

Mid-week Madness: Strap in for your Wednesday night MAC QB derby

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:09:27 -0500

It's Toledo at Central Michigan in Wednesday night divisional MACtion! An outside chance at minor bowl eligibility on the line! This matchup between the first- and fourth-place Western Division teams on a weeknight caught our eye for one reason: A looming showdown between the MAC's answers to Jevan Snead and Tim Tebow. In this corner, Rust Belt Tebow ... Dan LeFevour! The pride of Mid-Major Monday is having a bit of a down year. What qualifies a "down year" for Chippewa quar...

Could a MAC team finally knock off OSU?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:19:21 -0500

Carlos Osorio, Associated PressToledo offensive lineman Jared DeWalt, right, and Michigan linebacker Obi Ezeh watch as Toledo kicker Alex Steigerwald makes a fourth-quarter field goal in the Rockets' 13-10 upset last October. Related content Ohio State football: Advice to Jim...

Aaron Opelt Likes the Spread Very Much, Thank You

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:00:15 -0500

Opeltulant to opposing defenses What better way for the Buckeyes to get the bad taste out of their mouths than to get up for a matchup with the nation’s leader in total offense. Yes, that would be Toledo senior quarterback Aaron Opelt and his 437 yards of offense per game. It didn’t always come easy for [...]

Toledo kicker gets into 'SI' but not for kicking

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:46:33 -0500

Toledo kicker Andrew Weber is in 'Sports Illustrated' this week -- but not for his kicking. Weber, a walk-on for the Rockets, shot a two-page photo spread that ended up in the 'Up Front' section of the latest issue of the weekly magazine, which hit news stands Wednesday.

Ohio State football morning news roundup

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:38:40 -0500

APAaron Opelt Toledo quarterback Aaron Opelt is the biggest challenge for the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday. Opelt, named MAC player of the week two weeks in a row, has thrown for 742 yards in two games. Opelt has completed...

Off Campus with Aaron Opelt, Toledo quarterback

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:23:17 -0500

Toledo photoRockets QB Aaron Opelt.The lowdown: Aaron Opelt is in his senior season as quarterback of the Toledo Rockets. While he does not own a winning record as a starter (13-20), he has led the Rockets to wins over Iowa...

Opelt fires four TDs in Toledo's rout of Colorado

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:16:14 -0500

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Toledo's Aaron Opelt threw four touchdown passes and ran for two more in the Rockets' 54-38 victory over Colorado on Friday night.

Three Reasons To Watch: Colorado at Toledo actually exists

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:53:53 -0500

Navigating the schedule outside the safe confines of football Saturdays. Because it's there. It's Friday night and there is but one single, solitary game being broadcast; unless you're attending a high school game, this is your best option to get properly riled up for tomorrow. But there are storylines afoot here that aren't without merit: • Colorado and Toledo are both coming off very interesting weekends, in their own ways. Toledo's is more of a "What unexpe...

GSOM Night is Coming!

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:00:35 -0500

Opening night means GSOM Night. Prepare yourselves. October 28, 2009. 7:30pm. Warriors vs Rockets. GSOM Night is a night when many of the good people of the Golden State of Mind community attend a game together at a discounted price and also receive a free giveaway (usually a t-shirt designed by Tony.psd!), watch courtside shootaround before the game, and enter a raffle for free memorabilia and tickets. For the past 2 years, we've held an event on Opening Night. This year we'l...

2009 Ohio State Football Pre-Preview

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:59:04 -0500

2009 Ohio State Football Pre-Preview

Summer practice is still weeks away but the realization of only having approximately three months until the season starts has gotten this reporters juices rolling. Last season was a disappointment of sorts as Ohio State lost two regular season games and dropped a thriller to their bowl opponent Texas. The Buckeyes were ranked in the top five by most of the preseason pollsters but the team just didn’t live up to its potential, especially the offense which didn’t seem to want to show up at all last year.

By Pete Quint

It’s been the modus operandi in the Tressel era to win the games you’re supposed to and lose consistently to higher ranked opponents. That’s not a jab at Tress, it’s the truth. The last time the Buckeyes beat a team ranked above them in the polls was Miami (FL) in the 2002 National Championship game. This is a disturbing trend in Buckeye football that needs to change or the team will continue to be ridiculed nationally as an above average team in a weak conference. This season, the Buckeyes will continue to load up on cupcakes in the preseason, play one legit out of conference and cruise through the Big Ten looking for another conference championship. Outside USC, Penn State and maybe Wisconsin, there’s not much competition for Ohio State in 2009.

While 12-0 is very realistic, albeit scarlet colored and optimistic, the Bucks are much more likely to go 11-1 than 9-3. Anything less than 10 wins and as least a share of the Big Ten title this season will be a big disappointment. Tressel will have his young troops ready to earn the Big Ten crown but how will the Bucks fare against USC and most likely an SEC bowl opponent? Here’s a quick look at Ohio State’s opponents for the 2009 season.

Cubs release yet another top draft pick

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:03:39 -0500

Mark Pawelek was released today by the organization. The Cubs drafted him in the 1st round in 2005 out of some high school in Utah. Never a good move, in my opinion, to draft somebody from a school where there is little or no talent. Why not select some dude from Anchorage High? Anyway, a week ago the Cubs released 2003 1st round pick Ryan Harvey. I wouldn’t be too surprised to see 2006 1st round pick Tyler Colvin dropped at the end of this season. In other news, the Cubs trimmed th...

GAME - Miami (Ohio) RedHawks @ Toledo Rockets 11-21-2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:48:14 -0500

GAME - Toledo Rockets @ Eastern Michigan Eagles 09-13-2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:48:14 -0500

GAME - Fresno State Bulldogs @ Toledo Rockets 09-20-2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:48:04 -0500

GAME - Toledo Rockets @ Arizona Wildcats 09-06-2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:47:45 -0500

Week 9 BlitzIndex Defense Rankings

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:44:40 -0500

The latest edition of Fantasy College Blitz's exclusive rankings of college football defenses. Buckeyes and Jayhawks still at the top, Toledo and North Texas Lean Green still at the bottom.. Use it for fantasy matchups, "sports investing", or really interesting conversation starters.