Nick in Cleveland
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
Without any doubt we have the talent to go 11-1 with a respectable showing at ND.
But in actuality we’ll be 8-4, losses to ND, Testicle Tech, Central and Western & gnashing of teeth by the Rocket faithful.
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BearcatMan
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
I keep landing on 9-wins. I think ND is the obvious loss, we'll lose one of two between WMU and BSU, then we'll have a Candle special where a lack of preparation or motivation beats us before we start.
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Hiller4Hyz09
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
This program once beat U of M did it not? Go ******* beat Notre Dame!!!!
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FMRocket
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
(08-16-2021 08:35 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote: (08-16-2021 08:14 PM)FMRocket Wrote: (08-16-2021 07:06 PM)eastisbest Wrote: (08-16-2021 03:57 PM)FMRocket Wrote: 10-2 Regular season
Win the MAC championship game
Lose in a bowl
Finish 11-3 and search for a new coach...
are we searching for a new coach because he'll move on or be moved on at 11-3? If those 3 losses are at Ball St, ND and the Bowl, it's likely he would have only won what was favored to win?
I'm glad we got Ball St early, hopefully before the coaches can get anymore starters injured for the season in practice.
Probably move on because he may be a fairly hot commodity with an 11-3 record, despite his less than impressive full body of work ...
The Rocket program will be in good shape regardless ...
At 11-3 or better, Candle would probably have two MAC titles in six seasons and a better career winning percentage at UT than Pinkel. Sounds impressive to me.
By a “less than impressive full body of work” referral I imagine you would have to include the total meltdown at Western last year along with the beat downs we endured at bg, and then Muncie the previous season... Also, you cannot forget his shabby bowl records...
A couple of MAC titles in 6 seasons and a superior overall record than Pinkel is commendable, so I guess you have to take the good with the bad... I really hope JC stays at UT and keeps the program running on all cylinders for a number of reasons, and to justify his fairly generous salary ...
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Hiller4Hyz09
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
We flat out stole one from you last year. I was super impressed with your offense.
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Steve1981
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
Posting some game #4 info and if you are hockey fans, there will be a promotion for the hockey season opener.
Sat., Oct. 2 • Toledo • 12 p.m. • FloFootball.com • NESN or NESN+
Game promotion: Family Weekend, Hockey Home Opener
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08-17-2021 10:35 AM |
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FMRocket
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
(08-17-2021 08:57 AM)Hiller4Hyz09 Wrote: This program once beat U of M did it not? Go ******* beat Notre Dame!!!!
Along with Penn State, a highly ranked Pitt team, BYU, Arkansas, among others...
So yeah, a win at South Bend is not out of the question...
Would love to see your Broncos take down Michigan this year !!
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
(08-17-2021 08:08 AM)BearcatMan Wrote: I keep landing on 9-wins. I think ND is the obvious loss, we'll lose one of two between WMU and BSU, then we'll have a Candle special where a lack of preparation or motivation beats us before we start.
If FSU keeps that game with in 10, we could creep down to about a 2 TD underdog. About what we should be over Colorado State. If we can lose to Bowling Green as a 29 point favorite, anything is possible.
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WHRocket
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
(08-16-2021 08:11 PM)FMRocket Wrote: (08-16-2021 06:03 PM)WHRocket Wrote: (08-16-2021 03:57 PM)FMRocket Wrote: 10-2 Regular season
Win the MAC championship game
Lose in a bowl
Finish 11-3 and search for a new coach...
If we win the West Division and the MAC championship we will definitely win the bowl game. (Unless we get to go to College Playoffs??)
Probably lose in a bowl because Candle will have a foot out the door for his new gig...
Good point, that could happen.
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Nick from Ohio
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
12-0 in the regular season and we will match up with a 8-4 MAC East Champion Miami and win the MACC game convincingly. But, we lose out on the automatic G5 NY6 game because Cincinnati (who will lose to ND) will have a better resume and higher ranking. Then we will end up back in Mobile for a bowl game against Appalachian State again.
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eastisbest
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
(08-17-2021 12:58 PM)Nick from Ohio Wrote: 12-0 in the regular season and we will match up with a 8-4 MAC East Champion Miami and win the MACC game convincingly. But, we lose out on the automatic G5 NY6 game because Cincinnati (who will lose to ND) will have a better resume and higher ranking. Then we will end up back in Mobile for a bowl game against Appalachian State again.
Stephen King would be proud to write that intricate horror tale.
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Rocket_Fanatic
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
(08-17-2021 12:58 PM)Nick from Ohio Wrote: 12-0 in the regular season and we will match up with a 8-4 MAC East Champion Miami and win the MACC game convincingly. But, we lose out on the automatic G5 NY6 game because Cincinnati (who will lose to ND) will have a better resume and higher ranking. Then we will end up back in Mobile for a bowl game against Appalachian State again.
So, 13-0 season and then lose 38-17 in Mobile against App St who own us…
It’s like hooking up at a party with the hottest girl there only to find out later that she was your 2nd cousin…
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FMRocket
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
(08-17-2021 03:22 PM)Rocket_Fanatic Wrote: (08-17-2021 12:58 PM)Nick from Ohio Wrote: 12-0 in the regular season and we will match up with a 8-4 MAC East Champion Miami and win the MACC game convincingly. But, we lose out on the automatic G5 NY6 game because Cincinnati (who will lose to ND) will have a better resume and higher ranking. Then we will end up back in Mobile for a bowl game against Appalachian State again.
So, 13-0 season and then lose 38-17 in Mobile against App St who own us…
It’s like hooking up at a party with the hottest girl there only to find out later that she was your 2nd cousin…
Well, if we are set to possibly be involved in a bowl game with Appy State, anything is possible, especially regarding 2nd cousins...
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Hiller4Hyz09
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
(08-17-2021 10:41 AM)FMRocket Wrote: (08-17-2021 08:57 AM)Hiller4Hyz09 Wrote: This program once beat U of M did it not? Go ******* beat Notre Dame!!!!
Along with Penn State, a highly ranked Pitt team, BYU, Arkansas, among others...
So yeah, a win at South Bend is not out of the question...
Would love to see your Broncos take down Michigan this year !!
Unlike Toledo we have ZERO track record of such glories.
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Boca Rocket
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
(08-17-2021 04:19 PM)Hiller4Hyz09 Wrote: (08-17-2021 10:41 AM)FMRocket Wrote: (08-17-2021 08:57 AM)Hiller4Hyz09 Wrote: This program once beat U of M did it not? Go ******* beat Notre Dame!!!!
Along with Penn State, a highly ranked Pitt team, BYU, Arkansas, among others...
So yeah, a win at South Bend is not out of the question...
Would love to see your Broncos take down Michigan this year !!
Unlike Toledo we have ZERO track record of such glories.
WMU does have Iowa and Wisconsin wins.
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
(08-17-2021 03:03 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote: (08-16-2021 10:04 PM)falconplucker Wrote: Given the multitude of #1 recruiting classes in recent years, Toledo should be outright favorites to win the West. However, they are not for two reasons, Ball State and Jason Candle. Ball State returns the majority of pieces that made them champs last season, and they had a habit of being ready to play 60 minute football games. Candle teams have a history of lacking the focus and heart for big games. The other thing lacking in recent years for Toledo, has been a dominant offensive line. The addition of Kuligowski and Kehres seemed to counter established history, and 2020 saw an evolving defense, that played disciplined football and swarmed to the ball. Had it not been for a fade down the stretch in Kalamazoo and not being ready the first half against Ball State, Toledo would have been West Champs. The loss of Bolden for the season hurts, how much it hurts will be revealed as the season unfolds. If the offensive line steps up, Toledo has QB ready to roll, and the defense continues to improv, the Rockets go 11-1. If Toledo maintains status quo, they will finish with 3-4 losses. Toledo will be massive underdogs at Notre Dame. While Notre Dame lost a lot on offense, they return a lot on defense. Ball State will be on the road, and will likely be slight favorites. Toledo should be favorites against Western Michigan, but Western games never seem a lock, and with 21 returning starters, Jim McElwain and the Chippewas can't be overlooked. Ohio doesn't look strong, but they might try a season for the Gipper this year.
Candle's first real recruiting class was 2017. It was Toledo's first #1 class after a couple seasons of not being at the top of the MAC in recruiting. Figure a red shirt year and 2020. That first of all those Candle #1 classes are Jr's and Srs now. When Matt left for ISU,
Candle had to scramble to fill staff positions. Until the Rockets started to tank it was hard to justify changes.
After 2018 and 2019, the need for change was addressed and done very well for a MAC level school.
I agree about the coaching staff. He did have to scramble, and he did respond make the needed changes to the coaching staff.
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
(08-17-2021 04:08 PM)FMRocket Wrote: (08-17-2021 03:22 PM)Rocket_Fanatic Wrote: (08-17-2021 12:58 PM)Nick from Ohio Wrote: 12-0 in the regular season and we will match up with a 8-4 MAC East Champion Miami and win the MACC game convincingly. But, we lose out on the automatic G5 NY6 game because Cincinnati (who will lose to ND) will have a better resume and higher ranking. Then we will end up back in Mobile for a bowl game against Appalachian State again.
So, 13-0 season and then lose 38-17 in Mobile against App St who own us…
It’s like hooking up at a party with the hottest girl there only to find out later that she was your 2nd cousin…
Well, if we are set to possibly be involved in a bowl game with Appy State, anything is possible, especially regarding 2nd cousins...
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
(08-17-2021 04:08 PM)FMRocket Wrote: (08-17-2021 03:22 PM)Rocket_Fanatic Wrote: (08-17-2021 12:58 PM)Nick from Ohio Wrote: 12-0 in the regular season and we will match up with a 8-4 MAC East Champion Miami and win the MACC game convincingly. But, we lose out on the automatic G5 NY6 game because Cincinnati (who will lose to ND) will have a better resume and higher ranking. Then we will end up back in Mobile for a bowl game against Appalachian State again.
So, 13-0 season and then lose 38-17 in Mobile against App St who own us…
It’s like hooking up at a party with the hottest girl there only to find out later that she was your 2nd cousin…
Well, if we are set to possibly be involved in a bowl game with Appy State, anything is possible, especially regarding 2nd cousins...
From Choctaw Bingo:
“Ruth Ann and Lynn they wear them cut off britches and those skinny little halters
And they're second cousins to me
Man I don't care I want to get between 'em
With a great big ol' hard on like a old bois d' arc fence post
You could hang a pipe rail gait from
Do some twisted sisters 'til the cows come home
And we'd be havin' us a time”
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RE: PREDICT THE SEASON 2021
UNDEFEATED !!!
BRING ON THE FIGHTIN IRISH !!
12-0
GO ROCKETS!!!
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