The 1996 Las Vegas Bowl was the last to feature a MAC team, with Ball State taking a loss to Nevada. Akron’s future trip to Allegiant Stadium drips with nostalgia for a bygone era. “Go West, young man, go West and grow up with the country.” That’s what Horace Greeley (or someone else, as many dispute) said about the American West centuries ago. The American West has long … [Read more...] about Akron, the Las Vegas Bowl, and the Great American West
Chrishon McCray’s road to glory: The face of the underdog in college football
Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports McCray’s image is an integral part of the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game. Here’s how the receiver lives the “underdog” label given to him by the game. Monday, July 15th was a monumental day for college football fans, a day 11 years in the making. During that 11-year hiatus, a window which marked the dates between the release of … [Read more...] about Chrishon McCray’s road to glory: The face of the underdog in college football
MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher gives 2024 State of the Conference address
ESPN+, Mid-American Conference The commissioner opined for over 20 minutes about several issues, most notably about the House vs. NCAA settlement and its ramifications. The Mid-American Conference held their annual football media day on Friday, June 19th at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Over the years, the event has served as a sort of unofficial … [Read more...] about MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher gives 2024 State of the Conference address
Mid-American Conference to add women’s rowing, starting 2025-26 academic year
The new sport will have three full members and a handful of affiliates, giving the MAC 13 women’s sports. The Mid-American Conference announced the expansion of their suite of offered sports on Friday morning, announcing women’s rowing as a member sport starting the 2025-26 academic year. “The member institutions of the Mid-American Conference take great pride in offering a broa … [Read more...] about Mid-American Conference to add women’s rowing, starting 2025-26 academic year
Belt’s Beer Garden: Let’s Table This
Koto’s Table Base IPA - a rare find from Twin Falls, Idaho The city of Twin Falls, in south central Idaho (about two hours southeast of Boise), is known as the gateway to the Snake River Canyon. More than 100 years ago, back in 1920, Tojiro Koto built the Koto Building, on Main Avenue, and it still stands to this day, now housing Koto Brewing. The brewery is intertwined with t … [Read more...] about Belt’s Beer Garden: Let’s Table This