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Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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. Also on this episode:- men's basketball season wrap up- MAC tournament recaps- MAC teams in the NCAA tournament- 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 **TOL!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!! 

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!We appreciate all your support! Like, share, and subscribe anywhere you see MBG!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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/

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!We appreciate you Rocket fans! TOL!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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 predictionsToledo Men's Basketball UpdatesToledo Women's Basketball UpdatesPlease like, share, and subscribe! TOL!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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. Listen to it all in audio only format on Apple and Spotify! Like, subscribe and share!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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.Please share and subscribe! TOL!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!Like, Share & Subscribe - TOL!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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.Like, Share, Subscribe, Beat BG and TOL!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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:https://gofund.me/56e5bec5

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!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!!