Be sure and watch for former Rocket WR Lance Moore at today’s Super Bowl. We’ll track Lance’s stats from the game below – so be sure and check back.

(used with permission, thanks Roslyn L. Pellegrin)

The Fetterman Training Center, the University of Toledo’s new indoor multi-use athletics facility, was officially dedicated on Saturday before a gathering of Rocket fans, coaches and student-athletes at mid-field of the indoor practice field.

“This is a celebration of our gratitude,” said UT president Lloyd Jacobs. “We are here to say thank you to Hal and Susan Fetterman, and to many others whose efforts made this complex possible.”

Fetterman provides UT with a tremendous athletic oppurtunity. With facilities rivaling the best in the nation, UT has shown their dedication to the success of their athletic programs and their belief that this kind of facility is paramount in allowing UT athletics to rise to the next level of collegiate competition.

Head football coach Tim Beckman, speaking on behalf of the coaches, said the new facility will have a tremendous impact on all the athletic programs at UT.

“When you walk in here the first thing you have to say is, ‘Wow.’ I’ve seen a lot of indoor facilities in my life, but this is one of the best,” said Beckman, whose team will have their first work-out in the facility on Monday. “When we bring in our recruits into this building, it tells them that this University is committed to our athletic programs, and has a vision for excellence.”

Senior football player Kevin Kowalski capped the ceremony. “On behalf of all the student-athletes, I would like to thank the Fettermans for changing the entire course of this program,” said Kowalski. “I would also like to thank President Jacobs and Athletic Director Mike O’Brien for pushing to get this done. We are all very excited to come in here on Monday and start our winter workouts. It’s going to be huge for us to work on our skills year-round.”

For more info on Fetterman and other pictures from the ceremony, head over here.

Let’s Go Rockets would like to wish Johnathan Lamb a Happy Birthday! Johnathan is a sophomore from Southfield, MI.

Fast facts about Johnathan:

In 2008, Johnathan played in six games and had one solo tackle against Akron.

Let’s Go Rockets would like to wish Damien McIntosh a Happy Birthday! Damien is a sophomore from Hamilton, OH.

Fast facts about Damien:

Coming out of high school, Damien was listed as the #69 inside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com. In 2008, Damien played in 11 games, had 19 tackles and a career-high three tackles vs. Western Michigan.

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Be sure to watch for Lance Moore at the Super Bowl on Sunday. With any luck, he’ll have a great game. Regardless of which team you’ll be pulling for, be sure and support a former Rocket. Go Lance!

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(used with permission, thanks samuel.monson)

Check out this video of highlights of the 2010 football signees:

Go Rockets!

With signing day come and gone, and nearly all the signees in the books, it seemed like the right time to dust off the recruiting chart and let you see an updated picture of how the MAC panned out. I’ll give you a hint on this one,.. it’s a good time to be a Rocket.

This chart is based on data found at Rivals.com and the star ratings (and points) are via their evaluation system (and is current ~ 10AM 2/4). Toledo received it’s last NLI from Dawalyn Harper this morning so the UT class is complete.