The Toledo Rockets (2-2) come into Saturday’s game against the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-3) with a chip on their shoulders. After going 2-0 Toledo has lost their last two. Is there a three-game losing streak or will they get back in the win column? Central Michigan at Toledo week 5 preview below. The Saturday, October 1st game is also the 92nd homecoming game in Rockets history. Toledo owns a record of 63-28 in these games. Toledo has won 10 of 12 meetings between the two schools. Rockets Offense For Week 5 Preview The Rocket offense is clicking on all cylinders.…
Author: Richard Jelinek
The Jacksonville Jaguars have put together a nice run early in the season and the run has nothing to do with star quarterback Trevor Lawrence or the offense. The Jaguars are atop the AFC South with a 2-1 record because the defense has been outstanding. The Jaguars defeated the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday 38-10 to improve to 2-1 and winners of their last two. In Sunday’s win, the Jaguars had one sack and one interception, keeping the Chargers offense at bay. The entire defense has been solid, giving up a total of 38 points in three games. There…
The Toledo Rockets (2-1) of the MAC visit the San Diego State (1-2) to take on the NCAA Aztecs on Saturday, September 24th at 3:30 pm. This will be the first meeting between the two schools The Rockets are looking to bounce back after an embarrassing loss to the #3 Ohio State Buckeyes, 77-21. The Aztecs, playing at home at Snapdragon Stadium, are looking to grab a victory also, losing their last game 35-7 at Utah. Toledo is led by their powerhouse defense and defensive tackle Dallas Gant. The 6-foot-3 and 235 lb junior linebacker has 25 tackles (6 solos)…
The 2022 NFL season is just two weeks old and the Indianapolis Colts find themselves in a hole. Can they find a way to win before it is too late or is the bad luck just getting started? There is good news and bad news. The good news is the season is still young and the Colts can reverse their fortunes and win the division. The bad news is they are winless going into week three and this could be the start of a bad season. The Colts are currently 0-1-1, 13th in the AFC. They are 0-1 in the…
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is one of the more recognizable figures in the NFL. He does not lack confidence and is one of the premier young quarterbacks in the league today. The 6-foot-6 and 225-pound Lawrence is highly competitive and has a big future ahead of himself. The question is can he live up to the expectations and be an elite quarterback? Coming out of Clemson University Lawrence was drafted first overall in the 2021 NFL Draft by Jacksonville. A lot of expectations were placed upon him to have a big year and save the franchise. While we have…
The Toledo Rockets have an uphill battle this Saturday, September 17 on Fox at 7 pm as they face the #3 Ohio State Buckeyes. Both teams come in with perfect 2-0 records. That is where the comparisons end. Ohio State has a 3-0 record all-time against the Rockets, outscoring them 114-22. Ohio State comes into the game as a powerhouse of college football. Winning with regularity, the offense is something to behold. The Buckeyes are averaging 466.5 yards per game and 33 points per game. The biggest offensive weapon is the passing game and the arm of quarterback C.J. Stroud.…
Can Matt Ryan take the Colts and Indianapolis back to the playoffs? Matt Ryan, also known as “Matty Ice”, is one of the premier quarterbacks in the league. Known for his air-it-out passes, he had become accustomed to throwing the ball quite often. Ryan, drafted in the first round (3rd overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008 NFL Draft, remained there for 14 years and posted a record of 120-102-1. Ryan became a top-tier quarterback, throwing for 300 yards on a regular basis. He led the team to a Super Bowl appearance in 2017, nonetheless came up short against…
The Jacksonville Jaguars had a dismal 2021 season, going 3-14 and in last place in the AFC South. One of the reasons could be a lack of offense. The Jaguars scored a total of 253 points (32nd) and had 5,191 yards (27th), and 1,755 rushing yards (22nd). As the organization looked for answers after last season, they may have found one in the 2022 NFL Draft. In order to provide more offense and bring some life back into the team, they drafted a versatile player. A player who can do an assortment of things to make a difference and bring…
