In the Fall of 2013, Jordan Lauf stepped onto the University of Toledo campus as a Freshman on the Men's Basketball roster. He's never left. Over the last 9 years as a player, Graduate Assistant and Director Of Operations, his career took the next step earlier this month when he was promoted to Assistant Coach. He joins Brent Balbinot to look back on his time at UT and his transition into a position he has always dreamed about.

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As a standout point guard at Gahanna high school, Stevie Taylor was a sought after recruit by the University of Toledo. After a thoughtful process, he chose Ohio University to play his college ball. Now at age 30, Coach Tod Kowalczyk has landed Taylor for a different position: Director of Operations. The newest member of the staff sits down with Brent Balbinot to discuss an impressive career as a player and his goals to become a future coach.

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The University of Toledo Baseball Team has won 13 of their last 16 games and currently sit in 4th place in The MAC standings. Head Coach Rob Reinstetle joins Brent Balbinot to break down his team's play and preview the final two weeks of the regular season.

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In just two seasons, The University of Toledo Football Defense has gone from being one of the most giving units in the nation to one of the stingiest. A big part of that successful transformation has been the performance of the front four. Three members of "The Wrecking Crew"--Cavon Butler, Terrance Taylor and All MAC 1st Team selection Jamal Hines sit down with Brent Balbinot to recap last season, and preview this Fall.

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Thirty-three years ago, Dave Nottke began his career at the University of Toledo as a student-manager for the Rocket Men's Basketball Team. A couple weeks ago, The Deputy Director of Athletics officially announced his retirement. From fundraising to facilities, enhancing the student-athlete experience to advice for his successor....Nottke sits down with Brent Balbinot to discuss a career that has represented UT with great distinction.

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On February 21st, Bryan Blair was officially announced as the new University of Toledo Athletic Director. With a career ranging from team captain during his football playing days at Wofford, to Deputy Athletics Director at Washington State, Blair brings tremendous ideas and energy to the position. He also brings a humility that includes trusting the current members of his staff. Blair sits down with Brent Balbinot to discuss why UT was an attractive career choice and how he plans to build for the future.

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In 2017 Tycen Anderson joined the University of Toledo Football team as a skinny, baby-faced 185lb defensive back. Five seasons later he graduates as a 210lb, 2-Time All-MAC selection, a 4-Time Academic All-MAC honoree and a strong candidate for next week's NFL Draft. He sits down with Brent Balbinot to recap his career at UT, and give a preview to what he hopes awaits at the professional level.

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The University of Toledo Soccer Team is finally healthy and getting their legs underneath them during the Spring Exhibition Season. The roster depth has allowing the coaching staff to make some position changes and tailor a new offense designed to be more aggressive in the attacking third of the field. Coach TJ Buchholz sits down with Brent Balbinot on this edition of The Rocket Liftoff Podcast.

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The 2022 indoor track & field season is heading into week #4 for the University of Toledo. Through the first month, strong performances have been turned in by both some familiar names and several newcomers. Director of Track & Field Andrea Grove-McDonough joins Brent Balbinot to breakdown the roster on this edition of The Rocket Liftoff Podcast.

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The University of Toledo Baseball Team took 2 out of 3 games with one postponed to a later date over the weekend against Miami. Currently sitting in 4th place in The MAC standings, The Rockets have a golden opportunity to make a move when they host conference leader Ball State this weekend at Scott Park. Cardinals play-by-play announcer Joel Godett joins Brent Balbinot to give a preview on this edition of The Rocket Liftoff Podcast.

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