PK-Brad Selent, WMU, (So., Paw Paw, Mich.), Second Team Offense Toledo, 358.6 ypg "There's no way you can win games with the field goal problems and turnover problems that we had. It was the fourth quarter of a championship game: do you want to go to a championship or do you just want to finish up the season and go home? Mel Long, Jr., a sophomore wide receiver for the Rockets, was fourth on the team with 31 receptions and first with five touchdown receptions. The Tangerine Bowl is a former name of what is now called the Capital One Bowl.. Network: ESPNU (A valid subscription is required.) Placekicker Todd France, a true freshman, and free safety Andy Boyd, a redshirt freshman, have been extremely valuable additions to the Rockets lineup. PAX-TV does not have an affiliate in Toledo, but does have affiliates in most other Ohio markets. That's what I was sensing. PAT Pct. The Rockets held opponents to 17 points or less in all but one MAC regular season game. Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As a junior in 1997, Wallace broke 10 season or single-game records, including TD passes (27), passing yardage (2,955) and consecutive 200-yard passing games (4). The University of Richmond entered with a 560 record. He was drafted in the sixth round of the . (home field) "We don't talk about that because I don't ever want to use it as an excuse. 1 Super Bowl XXXVIII; 2 Mike Shanahan; 3 NFL Draft; Explore Wikis Universal Conquest Wiki. This college football 1990s season article is a stub. The largest home crowd ever was 33,040 vs. Indiana in 1994. 5. Read more about our data coverage. Field Goal Pct. Rosters were cut to 16 full-timers (down from 20 in 2001 and 18 in 2002), two reserves and a new cheaper developmental player classification who would suit up only when full-time players were . Play Index. The Rockets won one MAC Championship, two MAC West Division titles and went 33-13 in his four seasons as the starting running back. 4. Oilers66. Passing Yards 5. Play Index. Recruiting. The crowd of 26,214 in the Western Michigan game was the 11th-largest crowd ever at the Glass Bowl. It would ultimately be the school's final bowl game as well. DB-Duane Hawthorne, NIU, (Sr., St. Louis, Mo.) The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. TE-Jake Moreland, WMU (Jr., Milwaukee, Wisc.) Heading into the game, the University of Toledo had an unblemished 11-0-0 record. Roster; More 1998 Toledo Pages. Refresh your browser window to try again. Wallace's story ran on Nov. 29. 10. Rockets Among MAC Leaders (Final) Men's college basketball rosters: Comings and goings for 2023-24. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. He earned the honor three times last season. R. Ohio Players in 2023 NFL Draft. The Toledo players honored coach Gary Pinkel with the game ball following UT's 35-7 win over Western Michigan in honor of Pinkel's mother, who passed away earlier in the week. They filmed highlights from the Bowling Green game, then returned to the Glass Bowl to interview Wallace and his parents on Sunday. 3rd-Down Conversions And our offense moved the ball as well as they have all year. In the Central Michigan game on Nov. 14, he faced the ultimate challenge for a college football kicker: a game-winning kick on the last play of the game. Scores. Golden State. OL-L.J. Five Rockets were nominated for Academic All-MAC. The 1999 Toledo Rockets football team represented the University of Toledo during the 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season. It was vintage what they've done since they've been here. Blog about food systems, global food sovereignty movements, and agroecology in the UK. QB-Chad Pennington, MAR, (Jr., Knoxville, Tenn.) WR-Steve Neal, WMU, (Jr., Benton Harbor, Mich.) 1990 Toledo Rockets Roster. The largest crowd for a BG game was 31,458 in the same year. Toledo's season win total over/under is set at 8.5, and with five rather certain wins on the schedule Norfolk St., UMass, Northern Illinois, Bowling Green and Akron that number should be . Roster. Akron 2-6 .250 4-7 .364 "I didn't sense that at all. Bryan Gasser is in his second stint at Toledo and will serve as the Rockets' director of player personnel/recruiting coordinator. Defensive Player of the Year: JoJuan Armour, Miami, linebacker Curtis Adams, CMU-4,162 (1981-84) Punt Returns Boyd started the final eight games of the season and was tied for fourth on the team with 76 tackles. ILB-Tom Carder, Ohio, (Sr., Avon Lake, Ohio) Opp. The 1998 Toledo Rockets football team was an American football team that represented the University of Toledo in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1998 NCAA Division I-A football season. UT senior quarterback Chris Wallace was named Offensive Player of the Week by the Mid-American Conference following his efforts in the Rockets' 35-7 win over Western Michigan on Sept. 19. They're a championship team. George Swarn, Miami-4,172 (1983-86) Rocket 'D' Dominates Jameel Turner, 5.9 ypa. 8. He also set the Yager Stadium record with a 76-yard punt vs. Miami. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Wallace marched the Rockets in for a late score, but it was not enough to stop Marshall from defeating Toledo in the MAC title game for the second consecutive season. The 1971 Tangerine Bowl was held on December 28, 1971 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida.The Toledo Rockets of the Mid-American Conference defeated the Richmond Spiders of the Southern Conference by a score of 28-3. DB-Rogers Beckett, MAR, (Jr., Apopka, Fla.) Something went wrong. Oilers66; Yesterday at 10:57 AM; Replies 2 Views 102. Mrs. Hyland was an ardent Rocket football fan, and was in attendance at UT's home opener vs. Temple on Sept. 5. Tait is UT's all-time leading rusher and just the fifth player in the history of the Mid-American Conference to break the 4,000-yard barrier. The Rockets had chances to put the Thundering Herd away. Toledo, 21 Wallace, who has born with a foot deformity, credits his childhood recovery to his mother, Reda Wallace. GMC (Green Meadows Conference) Football Talk 2023. Deland McCullough is the MAC's all-time leading rusher with 4,368 yards. WR-LaVorn Colclough, MAR, (Sr., Glenarden, Md.) You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Toledo School History; Schedule & Results; Roster; Team Stats. Westrich, from Delphos, OH, started all 11 games for the Rockets. 1998 Toledo Rockets Head Coach: Gary Pinkel (8th season) Stadium: Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH Record: 7-5 Previous: 1997 Next: 1999. When you have three turnovers in the second half, you aren't going to win a championship game. Last season, the Waves had four seniors and four juniors on the roster. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Toledo fell to Marshall, 23-17, in the Mid-American Conference Championship Game on Dec. 4, at Marshall University Stadium in Huntington, WV. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. In their eighth season under head coach Gary Pinkel, the Rockets compiled a 75 record (62 against MAC opponents), finished in first place in the MAC's West Division, lost to Marshall in the MAC Football Championship Game (1723), and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 229 to 216. College Football Scores. # clinched Division Title, MAC Championship Game (Friday ,Dec. 4) Toledo's seniors ended their careers in the Glass Bowl in fitting fashion: a dramatic 17-14 victory over CMU. The primary knock against Ayton is that he wants more. C-Mike Cipa, CMU, (Sr., Rochester, Mich.) Pinkel Becomes UT's All-Time Victory Leader 9. France showed his mettle, connecting on a 29-yard field goal as time ran out, giving Toledo a 17-14 victory over Central Michigan and a return trip to the MAC Championship Game. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Kreitzburg Ends Career Second on UT Career Reception List Freshman of the Year: Kurt Gerling, Bowling Green, wide receiver 3. Ray Curry, 22.3 ypa. 9. Toledo, 207.6 ypg Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. College Football Scores. Gay Hyland, 70, had been diagnosed with lung cancer about a month ago and died due to complications with her treatment just hours after Toledo's loss to Ohio State last week. 4. NCAA Football Quick Links. Kreitzburg, a wide receiver from Akron, OH, holds a 3.27 GPA in education. In the Rockets' home opener vs. Temple, there were 25,724 fans in the Glass Bowl, the 15th-largest in school history and the fifth-largest Glass Bowl crowd against a non-conference opponent. The five are Kreitzburg, Lindstrom, Harding, senior wide receiver Mace Freeman (3.07 GPA in history), sophomore fullback Lyle Green (3.02 in individualized study), and junior cornerback Jameel Turner (3.15 GPA in accounting). Rankings. Lindstrom grew up on a ranch in Bisbee, AZ. More American Football Wiki. Its roster consists of six freshmen and a total of 13 underclassmen. The 1997 Toledo Rockets football team was an American football team that represented the University of Toledo in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Rockets' 24-12 win over Temple gave Gary Pinkel 51 wins at UT and made him the winningest coach in the 78-year history of Toledo football. Toledo, 196.0 ypg He rushed for 1,176 yards as a sophomore, 1,470 yards as a junior and 1,620 yards as a senior. But for Tait, he had gotten over his emotions before kickoff. "That showed a lot of guts by him to come back out there hurt. Toledo Rockets. The Rockets' record since 1990 is 66-32-3. Toledo (18-5) will face No. Tait rushed for a team-high 625 yards on 151 carries this season. Toledo, 28:08, Team USA TODAY Toledo, 63-179 (.352) 8:00 PM ET. Toledo, 120.6 ypg Punting (Net) 3. Bowling Green 5-3 .625 5-6 .455 Lamar Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week For Performance vs. CMU Toledo had 11 freshmen or redshirt freshmen listed in its two-deeps, but two first-year players stand out. It's No Miracle, TV Show Features Chris Wallace Rockets Introduce New Mesh Chairback Seating in Glass Bowl for 2023, Desjuan Johnson Selected in Seventh Round of NFL Draft by the LA Rams, Bryan Gasser Hired as Director of Player Personnel for Rocket Football, Rockets Add RJ Fleming to Football Coaching Staff. Time of Possession DB-Donnavan Carter, NIU, (Jr., Brampton, Ontario, Canada) 10. They deserved it. Best Value Players; . We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Four Toledo players were nominated for GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-District honors. Marshall # 7-1 .875 11-1 .917 5. Ohio 5-3 .625 5-6 .455 7-5 (Overall) 5-3 (Conf.) 8. Wallace tied his own school record with five touchdown passes, including four in the third quarter. That's the only sense I was feeling. I've been fortunate to play in big games like this all four years here. OLB-Dustin Cohen, Miami, (Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio) Lamar, a junior from Ypsilanti, MI, had 12 tackles, including four tackles for loss, in UT's 17-14 win over Central Michigan on Nov. 14. Kent 0-8 .000 0-11 .000 (48-34) at. Everybody pulled together and did what they had to do.". Explore. 10. Bilik and Ray Curry each had eight receptions, while Wallace was 30-54 for 337 yards in the air. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Latest on Toledo Rockets safety Nate Bauer including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . Dec. 7, 1998. RB-Greg Lomax, Akron, (Sr., Monongahela, Pa.) He also tied for the team lead with three interceptions.Boyd missed the Marshall game due to a bout of mononucleosis. Desjuan Renarl Johnson (born September 3, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL). PK-Todd France, Toledo, (Fr., Maumee, Ohio) DL-Dan Falcon, WMU, (Sr., Highland Park, Ill.) Deland McCullough, Miami-4,368 (1992-95) Scoring Offense Miami 7-1 .875 10-1 .909 3rd-Down conversions Appearance in MAC Title Game Makes Tait's Comeback Worth it Toledo, 47 for 428 yards DL-Lincoln Dupree, EMU, (Jr., Sacramento, Calif.) They were MAC champions and were ranked #14 in the AP Poll. TOLEDO - They battled for all they were worth, but in the end turnovers made it an uphill fight for the Rockets. All-time series: The Toledo . WR-Jermain Sheffield, EMU, (Jr., Strongsville, Ohio) Kelly Herndon, 3 int, 10 brk, 13 total, Team The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Sacramento. MAC Overall Toledo also is number-one with 48 MAC wins since 1990. . Heading into the game, the University of Toledo had an unblemished 1100 record. Ryan Huzjak (1993-96) is UT's all-time leader with 52 TD passes. 5. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Find the COLLEGE-FOOTBALL Toledo Rockets player roster for this season on FOX Sports. . Johnson was the final pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. With his TD pass to Mike Bilik in the MAC Championship game, senior quarterback Chris Wallace moved into sole possession of second place on UT's career passing touchdowns list. Gasser, who spent the 2022 season as an offensive analyst at Northwestern, previously served at Toledo in a number of roles from 2010-15. In the fourth quarter, a Bilik fumble was scooped up and taken into the end zone for a Marshall touchdown, making the score, 20-10 with 11:32 to play. Pawit Sornlaksup Named MAC Player of the Year, Pawit Sornlaksup Earns Second MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week Honor, Rockets Crowned MAC Tournament Champions for First Time Since 1973, Rockets Defeat Bulls to Advance to MAC Championship Match. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. 3. It was the fourth time in Wallace's career that he was named MAC Player of the Week. The Tangerine Bowl is a former name of what is now called the Capital One Bowl. And that sense didn't feel very good. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. O. R. Pro Development Institute to open at former Urbana University campus. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. ", "Do you know how hard he was hurting? Join our linker program. Football News magazine place him on its Freshman All-America Team. To be nominated, a player must have a 3.20 cumulative GPA or higher, be at least a sophomore in eligibility and be a starter or important substitute. DL-Ricky Hall, MAR, (Sr., College Park, Ga.) Like Father, Like Son Wasean Tait Wallace has 44 TD passes-all in the past two seasons-which puts him one ahead of Gene Swick (1972-75). Emotional Return For Tait Irrelevant" for being the last pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, in the 7th round and 259th pick overall.[1]. Freshman placekicker Todd France (Maumee, OH) was named honorable mention. Punting A year ago, Todd France was kicking field goals at Springfield High School in Maumee, OH. Seniors Leave Glass Bowl in Style Record: 7-5 (40th of 112) . Visual Roster Spending; Offseason Spending; Best Values. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Freeman, a wide receiver from Mississauga, Ont., has a 3.07 GPA in history. 7. Record: 9-2 (10th of 107) (Schedule & Results) Conference: MAC. The Rockets finish their season with a 7-5 record, their fifth straight winning season under Pinkel. Offensive Player of the Year: Travis Prentice, Miami, tailback I sense that we missed a field goal, missed another field goal, got the ball knocked out and scooped up for a touchdown. Producers from the television show "It's a Miracle" were in Toledo on Oct. 17-18 to do a feature story on Rocket quarterback Chris Wallace. The Rockets' 24-16 victory over Bowling Green marked their fourth consecutive win against arch-rival Bowling Green, which is the longest UT winning streak in 63 meetings between the two schools. After WMU struck with a TD a minute later, Wallace hit tight end Isaiah Jackson with an 11-yarder down the sideline. Toledo linebacker Jason Lamar was named Defensive Player of the Week by the Mid-American Conference on Nov. 16. OLB-JoJuan Armour, Miami, (Sr., Toledo, Ohio) It's a wonderful feeling to always be able to play for a championship.". * Passing Yardage: fourth (5,454). UT's Fabulous Freshmen Rockets Nominated for Academic Honors Toledo, 18.0 ppg We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Jason Lamar, 12 (tie) "You've got to give credit to Marshall. Passes Defended C-Mike Varone, Ohio, (Jr., South Euclid, Ohio) 73-199 (.367) Bowling Green. Wallace also had five touchdown passes last year vs. I don't know how he felt. Flames Nation came out in full force to get their first look at Liberty's team under first-year head coach Jamey Chadwell during a sun-drenched Saturday afternoon at Williams Stadium. The crowd cheered as Tait trotted out to the huddle on Toledo's first possession, and cheered even louder when he gained five yards on the Rockets' first play. Toledo leads all Mid-American Conference schools in victories in the decade of the 90's with 66. Lindstrom, a punter from Bisbee, AZ, has a 3.39 GPA in psychology. Passing Offense OL-Jamie Rodgers, MAR, (Jr., Cassatt, S.C.) Club 57 Wiki. DL-Giradie Mercer, MAR, (Jr., Washington, D.C.) The Toledo Rockets would finish #14 in the season's final AP Poll. Big Ten, SEC, . Irrelevant At No. 2. He also is tied for the team lead with three interceptions. Toledo led, 7-6, late in the third quarter, when Chester Taylor fumbled on the Marshall 10-yard line. Miami tailback Travis Prentice won the award. Find out more. QB-Tim Lester, WMU, (Jr., Wheaton, Ill.) Senior tailback Wasean Tait finished his storied career with a 60-yard performance vs. Marshall in the MAC title game, giving him 4,153 yards in his career, which spans back to 1993. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Rams selected Johnson in the seventh round of the NFL Draft, 259th overall. C-Doug Dorley, BGSU, (Jr, Normal, Ill.) Beckwith is Toledo's nominee for Vern Smith Award 3. Marshall (11-1) will now face Louisville (7-4) in the Motor City Bowl at the . TE-Mike Bilik, Toledo, (Jr., Novelt, Pa.) Seniors Brock Kreitzburg and Gabe Lindstrom were named to the Academic All-MAC team, in a vote by the conference's faculty athletic representatives. This page is not available in other languages. 4. Schedule. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Redhawk85; Mar 27, 2023; Replies 23 Views 2K. Jason Lamar, 10.8 tpg Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance Source; September 2: 8:00 PM . TOLEDO, Ohio - For the first time in program history, the Toledo Rockets will be heading to the NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championships. or connected in any way to Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League . Senior linebacker Darrick Beckwith is Toledo's nominee for the Vern Smith Award, presented annually to the top player in the Mid-American Conference by the Downtown Athletic Club in Toledo. Wiki. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. WR-Reggie Allen, CMU, (Sr., Flint, Mich.) "Our defense held a great offense to just 16 points. Toledo, 162.6 ypg P-Andy Pollock, BGSU, (Sr., Maumee, Ohio), Mid-American Conference Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Darrick Beckwith, 11.2 tpg Senior Brock Kreitzburg caught two passes vs. Marshall, giving him 130 catches for his career. The . He was named first-team All-MAC . 3d Jeff Borzello. Lamar, from Ypsilanti, MI, was second on the team with 114 tackles in 10 games. Boston College Eagles. OL-Kevin Kuntz, Akron, (Sr., Steubenville, Ohio) American Football Wiki. Chester Taylor is Toledo's all-time leading rusher with 4,849 yards and 61 touchdowns. Making second-team All-MAC for Toledo were junior tight end Mike Bilik (Novelt, PA), senior linebacker Darrick Beckwith (Warren ,OH) and sophomore defensive end DeJuan Goulde (Euclid, OH). 1998 Toledo Rockets Stats. Wallace Moves Up the UT Records Ladder 9. Rockets Get Fourth Straight Win over Falcons For First Time in School History DB-Tedaro France, CMU, (Fr., New Haven, Mich.) The NFL Draft and NFL Draft Logo are copyright of the National Football League and in no way are owned by Ourlads Scouting Services LLC. The father of Georgia football player Devin Willock is seeking $2 million in damages from the Jan. 15 crash that killed . 259 Overall", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Desjuan_Johnson&oldid=1152644337, This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 13:26. (44-38) Preview Playoffs. Another Big Crowd at the Bowl For BG Game He made second-team All-MAC as a junior last year. Our defense held a great offense to just 16 points. Todd France, 1.000 (22-28) The game, which will be played inside Comerica Park, the home of the Detroit Tigers, will get underway at 6:30 p.m. Previous Year Next Year. In four years, they claimed three titles (MAC champs in 1995, MAC West champs in 1997 and 1998), and finished in second place in 1996. The Rockets led for much of the game, but were done in by turnovers and two missed field goals. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy and running backs Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards will work behind the nation's best offensive line. He was named the MAC Player of the Year and earned second-team All-America honors. Coach of the Year: Bob Pruett, Marshall Kickoff Returns But when Ealey arrived at Toledo, the Rockets were 25-32-2 in their previous six seasons. Wallace's first TD of the third quarter was a 55-yarder that Ray Curry pulled in with one hand at the 11:32 mark. The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the visiting Syracuse Mets 6-5 in an International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Saturday. Or write about sports? C-Jason Starkey, MAR, (Jr., Barboursville, W.Va.) Reda massaged her son's feet and prayed every night, and soon Chris was able to walk very close to normally. He was at Mississippi State between 1998 and 2012 where he went 293-166. Senior defensive end Gregg King, who had three tackles for loss, was named Toledo's game MVP. Yesterday at 1:22 PM. Senior forward Keith Jarbo, who joined the Pepperdine program as a walk-on prior to the 2003-04 campaign and was awarded a scholarship for his senior season, will graduate in April with a sports . Explore properties. Senior Mace Freeman and junior Jameel Turner were named honorable mention. Punt Returns Turner, a cornerback from Cambridge, OH, holds a 3.15 GPA in accounting. He was drafted in the sixth round of the NFL Draft by Baltimore in 2002. And I'll never do that." We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. TOLEDO, Ohio Bryan Gasser has been hired as director of player personnel/recruiting coordinator for the football program at the University of Toledo, Head Coach Jason Candle announced today. Saban met with reporters one final time ahead of the Crimson Tide's final scrimmage of the 2023 spring practice season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 5. ", Gary Pinkel View cart for details. 1998 MAC Standings, East OL-Charlie Knapp, WMU, (Jr., Ravenna, Mich.) Bowling Green still leads the series, 33-26-4. "Good teams do that. Lindstrom is averaging 41.1 yards per punt. Individual NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. (EMUEagles.com) - The Eastern Michigan University baseball team is ready for a three-game, non-conference series against the Niagara University Purple Eagles. Total Offense Free Safety Boyd Named to Freshman All-America Team RB-Eric Flowers, CMU, (Jr. Trenton, N.J.) This college football 1990s season article is a stub. Marshall 23, Toledo 17. Rushing Offense Gabe Lindtrom, 41.0 ypa. Conference Record: 7-1. This page is not available in other languages. Seller very quickgreat communicationwill buy from again! Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. RB-LeAndre Moore, BSU, (Sr., Sandusky, Ohio) It might have been incredibly tough for him, it might have been easy for him. UT's seniors have had a four-year record of 34-11-1, including 19-3 in the Glass Bowl. Four of those TDs came in an 11:21 span of the third quarter, including two in the final 34 seconds. Cleveland Indians Hal Newhouser Avila 1954 Baseball Publication Team 5X7 Picture (#145037707487), Cleveland Indians Tris Speaker L Sewell Coveleski 1920 Baseball Team 4X6 Picture (#145037677555). TOLEDO - They battled for all they were worth, but in the end turnovers made it an uphill fight for the Rockets. 5. Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. Last edited on 15 February 2022, at 22:35, 1999 Mid-American Conference football standings, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1999_Toledo_Rockets_football_team&oldid=1072089181, This page was last edited on 15 February 2022, at 22:35. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama head football coach Nick Saban held . Tait rushed for 1,905 yards as a junior in 1995, the most ever by a MAC running back. OLB-Leigh Barbour, Ohio,(Jr., Parkersburg, W.Va.) "I'm very proud of this football team," said coach Gary Pinkel. Conferences. Last edited on 15 February 2022, at 22:34, 1997 Mid-American Conference football standings, "1997 Toledo Rockets Schedule and Results", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1997_Toledo_Rockets_football_team&oldid=1072089033, This page was last edited on 15 February 2022, at 22:34. Chris Wallace, 116.8 They competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in the West Division. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. He was given the annual title "Mr. ILB-Jason Lamar, Toledo, (Jr., Ypsilanti, Mich.) Time and Date: Friday, November 25th, 2022 at 12:00 pm Eastern time. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. DL-DeJuan Goulde, Toledo, (So., Euclid, Ohio) OL-Ryan Diem, NIU, (So., Carol Stream, Ill.) Previous Year Next Year. The Spiders were appearing in their second-ever postseason bowl game (their first, ironically, was the 1968 Tangerine Bowl three years prior to that). [1], The team's statistical leaders included Chris Wallace with 2,476 passing yards, Wasean Tait with 625 rushing yards, and Ray Curry with 513 receiving yards.[2]. "The main thing is, Toledo beat Toledo. Shelton, EMU, (Sr., Rochester Hills, Mich.) Toledo: MAC's Team of the 90's * TD Passes: second (44) This page is intended to provide links to Ourlads' Draft coverage and is in no way affiliated with the Official NFL Draft site. Passing Defense ILB-Drew Purcell, Miami, (Sr., Columbus, Ohio) Freshman free safety Andy Boyd was named to the freshman All-America Team by Football News magazine. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Wallace Named MAC Offensive Player of the Week After WMU Game He was given the annual title "Mr. Irrelevant" for being the last pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, in the 7th round and 259th pick overall. Jos Toledo-69: 74--143: $0: CUT: Matthias Schwab-72: 72--144: $0: CUT: Richard Johnson-70: 75--145: $0: CUT: Hank Lebioda-73: 74--147: $0: CUT: . Senior quarterback Chris Wallace tied his own school with five touchdown passes to lead Toledo to a 35-7 victory over Western Michigan. 3. Vern Smith Award (Player of the Year): Travis Prentice, Miami, First Team Defense Do you have a sports website? Players Honor Pinkel With Game Ball After WMU Win His 29-yard field goal with no time remaining was the clincher in UT's 17-14 win over Central Michigan to clinch the MAC West title. All rights reserved. OLB-Darrick Beckwith, Toledo, (Sr., Warren, Ohio) It was the longest of Lindstrom's career and the fourth-longest in UT history. . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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