180 Th e Un i v e r s i t y lofty goal of building the beautiful high beautiful the building of goal lofty therefore, he set out and accomplished his Tower would mean to the UT community; a and waste of money. extravagant He knew how much too this was design the felt who Toledoans many of the objections against went Doermann President campus. on anywhere from spotted could be that tower central a of dreamed also He students. inspire to atmosphere an provide would architecture such felt Doermann President Europe. of versities reflectthe best design elements of the uni to design architectural Gothic Collegiate a of be to Campus Bancroft on buildings the of all wanted design, structural sity’s univer the and Tower Bell the of father Bell TowerandUniversityHall a lawschool. tions in the state with a medical school and , making UT one of only of four institu University Medical the with merged University the 2006 1, July On Toledo. of University the as known became and Assembly General Ohio the by versity uni state-funded a of status the given constructed in1931. building first the being Hall University to the land located on Bancroft Street, with 1928, the main campus was moved north in levy bond a passed voters Toledo the After I. been War had World during that constructed land Scott’s on facility training mechanics automobile an into University. In 1922, the university moved School, later changing its name to Toledo reopened that year as the Manual Training school the and Toledo of city the to over turned were university the of assets the due to a lack of funds. On January 8, 1884, 1874 and the in school was forced to close in died 1878 Scott Campus. Park Scott the became later which land of acres 160 endow to him led dream Scott’s munity. for people responsible positions in the growing young com train to university a have should city the felt who Toledoan public-spirited a was 1847, to 1844 from the for editor the Scott, subjects. only its as drawing tural architec and painting offering Trades, and Arts of University Toledo as known school, trades and arts private a as 1872 12, October on Scott Wakeman Jesup by University Origin President Henry J. Doermann, the the Doermann, J. Henry President The was founded On July 1, 1967, the University was University the 1967, 1, July On UNIVERSITY HISTORYUNIVERSITY &TRADITIONS Toledo Blade Toledo newspaper ------beautifully landscaped places in the coun most “100 the of one as ranking UT’s to mentally friendly look, which contributes environ an with campus the provides and 1980 in completed was Mall tennial Cen Champions. of Circle the as known is trees of shrine This area. Mall of acres paths. then constructed using the layout of those was Mall Centennial in sidewalks the of design The class. to walking students by made snow the on paths the tographed pho and study a conducted department geography university’s the in students Graduate snow. by covered completely was barracks, Army and lot parking ulty fac a be to used which mid-campus, in Centennial Mall University ofToledo’sBancroftCampus. the on constructed be to buildings other all for standard the set Hall University for design structural Gothic The Collegiate House. Field the campus, on built building second the and Hall University complete to year full one nearly men 400 on theBancroftCampus.Ittook built ing build first the in was Hall University 1931, Completed Hall. University of atop guard theUniversityofToledo. and overlook which gargoyles four are top four corners of this architectural gem part of Bancroft Campus. Residing on the center north the at resides that structure The BellTowerwascompletedin1931. 2012-13 T 2012-13 During the Blizzard of 1978, the land There are 290 trees located in the 9.7 the in located trees 290 are There The 156-step, 206-foot Bell Tower sits o d e l o B e k s a B T l l a ------

Toledo EdisonMemorialFountain you willfailyournextexam. Mall Centennial in seal the on step you if is a UT myth, and believed to be true, that It university. great our for gratitude and seal. This is every Rocket’s sign of respect educational journey shall ever step on the ent, or future who cross this path on their of their ritual, is that no Rockets past, pres part as Kappa, Delta Omicron by started formally was that tradition A nizations. orga community and campus various of Student Alumni Council, with the support and dedicated on October 23, 1995 by the Mall Centennial of middle the in placed The UniversitySeal campuses areonthelist. college 22 Only Architects. Landscape of Society American the to according try,” 9.7 acresofthe CentennialMallarea. There are almost 300 trees located in the into afountainin1997. back restored was bed flower the others, Kevin Hopkins, Toledo Edison, and many President Government Student by effort cost $50,000 to repair. After a fundraising have would fountain the of pipes rusted the because years four for bed flower a into turned was Nordin, Phyllis ledoan To by designed fountain, The 1980. in constructed was Mall Centennial when built was and Union Student the of side of Light (1879-1979), is located on the north Centennial the for Co. Edison Toledo the by Toledo of University the to gift a tain,

The University of Toledo’s Seal was Seal Toledo’s of University The The Toledo Edison Memorial Foun Memorial Edison Toledo The

- - - - a ATHLETIC TRADITIONS a Nickname Origin The Rocket When the University of Toledo Fight Song In 1961, the University of Toledo played then-powerful Carnegie Tech in “U of Toledo” procured a genuine Nike-Ajax missile football in 1923, Pittsburgh sports writ- Chorus from the U.S. Army missile program. ers were surprised to learn that UT did U of Toledo, we’ll fight for you Simply known as “The Rocket,” it was (Fight! Fight! Fight!) not have a nickname. Pittsburgh writers U of Toledo, we love the Gold and Blue placed behind the crossbar of the north pressed James Neal, a UT student work- (Let’s go Blue!) end goalpost, where the Larimer Ath- ing in the press box, to come up with a Men of the Varsity, the enemy must yield, letic Complex resides today. During the nickname. We’ll fight just like our ancestors renovation in 1989-90, the Rocket was Despite UT’s 32-12 loss, the student and march right down the field! moved to its present day position on the labeled the team “Skyrockets,” obviously T-O-L-E-D-O, Toledo! northeast corner of the Glass Bowl, just impressed by his alma mater’s flashy Verse (no longer used) outside of the wall. The one-ton Rocket performance against a superior team. The Indians roamed the land carries two sets of fins and a propellant The sportswriters shortened the name to Till along came Anthony Wayne. boost capable of guiding the missile to Old England was the ruler of the Lakes, “Rockets,” which has been used since. supersonic velocity. In 2004, the rocket Till Perry gained his fame. Many other suggestions for UT’s They were fighters and victorious was refurbished and painted midnight nickname have been considered through And they drove back every foe. blue and gold. the years, including a Spanish theme of Gave their legends and traditions Legend has it that the rocket’s trajec- Toreadors or Bulls, in honor of Toledo’s To the school we honor so. tory is pointed toward Bowling Green sister relationship with the city’s name- State University, 25 miles south. If the Alma Mater sake in Spain. Others included Commo- Rocket were to be lit, it is said, it would dores, Turtles, Bancroft Highwaymen “Fair Toledo” blast off and land directly on the 50-yard In tower shadows voices now raising, T

and Jeeps. line of the Falcons’ Doyt Perry football e h To alma mater Golden and Blue, Toledo teams were referred to as the stadium.

Fair Toledo praise to thee, U Blue and Gold, Munies (for municipal Portal of learning ever be,

university) and Dwyer’s Boys (after head Hallowed halls we shall revere, The Spirit Rock i s r e v i n football coach James Dwyer) in sports Vow to keep thy memory dear. In 1968, Nicholson Concrete and stories prior to 1923. Supply Co. donated an eight-ton rock to dropped from the official version of the the University of Toledo as a symbol of School Colors the spirit of its student body. The Spirit fight song. t Midnight Blue & Gold were selected Rock was originally located on the grass y as the school’s official colors by the Var- The Alma Mater between the William S. Carlson Library sity ‘T’ club, at its organizational meet- “Fair Toledo” was selected from ing on December 1, 1919. Ten of the 14 eight entries which were submitted football lettermen met to form the club, in the UT Alma Mater Song Contest, and also chose Ed Stader as their first sponsored jointly by the Student Senate president. and the Alumni Association in 1959. The competition was held to replace “Golden The Fight Song and Blue,” set to “Amici,” a tune used “U of Toledo” was written in 1932 by various universities. by Dave Connelly, UT athletic director While driving to work, Gilbert and baseball coach through much of the Mohr heard Jim Uebelhart announce 1930s and 1940s. Connelly loved to sing, the contest on the radio in January of but had never studied music. He wrote that year. An amateur songwriter, Mohr the words for “U of Toledo” and sang began humming different tunes, and the melody to a family friend, Bernie later with his wife, Jean Strout, wrote Jones. Jones played it on the piano and the lyrics. Their alma mater entry won put it to music. the contest and the couple received a The tune remained largely un- $100 government bond. “Fair Toledo” changed until 1975, when UT associate debuted at halftime of the Marshall- professor of music David Jex arranged Toledo basketball game on March 2, the current version. At that time, the 1959. The Rocket was completely refurbished song’s one verse (see box above) was in 2004.

Se v e n -Ti m e Mi d -Am e r i c a n Co n f e r e n c e Ch a m p i o n s 181 182 Th e Un i v e r s i t y who are chosen each spring by a special women 14 of approximately dance line the Flag Line. The Rock-ets constitute a Band include the Dancing Rock-ets and alism, dignity,spiritandexcellence. proudly represented UT with profession zoology. The Rocket Marching Band has to architecture from everything in ing pursuing a myriad of careers and major large cities, small towns and rural areas, high schoolmarchingbandfestivals. many and games bowl college games, football professional at appeared has and athletic events. functions In UT addition, at the band promotion spirit and entertainment quality provides Band Marching Rocket The members. its of well as the musical andas performance, socialin excellence enrichmentto cated Band The Marching twilight hours. but it is tradition to paint it only during times, of hundreds painted and feathered, burnt, and tarred been has Rock Spirit The rallies. pep Rocket many for Flatlands. the site a been has rock the years, the Over in placed and 1997 in university the to donated was campus the pondatScottParkCampus. by resides now and expansion, Union Student the for room make to order in Spirit Rock was moved by the university Bancroft High image of UT. The original marked the final resting place of the old rock large The Union. Student the and orgameisaToledomatch tradition. big a before Rock Spirit the Painting Auxilliaries to the Rocket Marching The band consists of students from The Rocket Marching Band is dedi main on Rock Spirit current The ATHLETIC TRADITIONS - - - approximately 28 women who primar who women 28 approximately audition. The Flag Line is comprised of A reunion of Rocky theRocketA reunionofRocky costumes. pants. Then, in 1977, an authentic space fits, including such items as bellbottom with many different jumpsuit type out helmet rocket metal tall a wore Rocky 70s, early the In times. many changed of papier-mâché. made top rocket pointed a with basket wastepaper a essentially was costume the theater department seamstress. The the Rocket costume, which was made by Rocky the in games basketball and ball foot away and home both UT at spirit super his displayed Navarre emerged. Navarre, Bill Rocket, the Rocky official dent Activities at the time, and the first Stu of Director Seemann, Dan of wing fall of 1968, Rocky was taken under the the in Then games. different couple a for up dress to chosen being students various with Government, Student of appendage an committee, and Traditions Spirits the by year academic 67 1966- the in began mascot, Toledo’s of Rocky theRocket Band pre-gameandhalf-timeshows. Marching Rocket during flags twirl ily 2012-13 T 2012-13 Over the years Rocky’s costume has University the Rocket, the Rocky o d e l o B e k s a B T l l a - - - - -

costume. Rocky’s to made were changes minor the late 1980s and most of the with 1990s only Rocky Throughout unveiled. was feet smaller plush blue big a when 1986 until used only was but 1983, in introduced was feet, huge with plush space rocket image. a of more present to designed was that costume a in look futuristic more a on took Rocky when 1980 until basketball season. Both suits were used the for used was replica lightweight a football games, but because of its mass, John Glenn. The space suit was used for senator, and astronaut Ohio former of help the with TX Houston, in Center Space NASA the by university the to donated were boots and helmet, suit, more asacartoonsuperhero. the maintains depicted is but concept space futuristic 2008, of fall in veiled helmet. astronaut and jetpack with complete costume, rocket-man gold and blue a field via helicopter. The new Rocky had ball game, a new Rocky arrived at mid

Another Rocky costume, which was The latest Rocky, which was un was which Rocky, latest The foot Green Bowling the at 1998, In

- - - a ATHLETIC TRADITIONS a Student Pride Groups Rocket Fanatics the season of The Rocket Fanatics were organized in 1995 in an effort their gradu- to increase student spirit, pride, attendance and participa- ating year tion. Today, every UT student or after they is considered a Rocket Fanatic have faithfully the minute they enroll at the served in the University of Toledo. The position for group exploded in popularity four full se- in 2000, when the Fanatics ad- mesters. opted the Athletic Department The Blue slogan, “See You at the Game,” Crew travels and began distributing thousands of Rocket Fanatic t-shirts to all home and to UT students. Waves of Rocket Fanatic t-shirts can now be away football games as well as both men and women’s bas- seen in the student sections of Savage Arena and the Glass ketball games dressed in blue and yellow Afro wigs, gold Bowl. masks, painters overalls, and Converse All-Stars shoes. True Blue is a masked group of University of Toledo The Blue Crew/True Blue students whose purpose is to create a positive image of our The Blue Crew is a secret society of spirited individuals university and its student body. True Blue attend all home who represent the pride inside of every Rocket. This crazy University of Toledo sporting events, and also attend as many away games as possible. They also support and pro-

10-member organization consisting of UT students is fully T mote other organizations on campus and their activities as dedicated to instituting, reviving, and maintaining the Uni- e h versity of Toledo’s traditions. well in an attempt to better the college experience for our Each member is hidden under an assumed identity fellow students. True Blue wear their masks in order to cause U

and name. The members are only revealed at the end of people to look at us as a group and not as individuals. i s r e v i n

THEY SUPPORT THE ROCKETS

The Varsity ‘T’ Club The Rocket Fund t The Varsity ‘T’ Club is a support group of former varsity The Rocket Fund is the UT Athletic Department’s official y letterwinners whose purpose is to support Rocket Athletic annual giving program. Over 1,100 Rocket fans are donors programs through service projects and special events. The to the Rocket Fund at the $100 gift level and up. Gifts may Varsity ‘T’ Club provides financial assistance to the athletic be designated for operations for a particular sport, for schol- department on an annual basis. arship aid, or for unrestricted use. Benefits are provided Over the years, the club has provided over $100,000 to at all gift levels of $100 or more. For more information on fund the purchase of weight equipment in the Larimer and the Rocket Fund, visit our website at utrockets.com or call Savage Arena weight rooms. The club has also supported the Athletic Development Office at (419) 530-2510. the replacement of the Glass Bowl turf, the student-athlete handbook, senior scholar-athlete receptions, the annual Downtown Coaches Association Hall of Fame Banquet and has also assisted in raising funds The Downtown Coaches Association is a support group through a summer golf outing, and most recently, made a whose purpose is to promote, encourage and stimulate inter- major commitment to the “Building Champions Campaign” est in intercollegiate athletics at the University of Toledo. It to name the Hall of Fame area in the Sullivan Athletic Com- was founded in 1937 by athletic director and head football plex at Savage Arena. coach Doc Spears. For over 75 years, the DCA has sponsored In 1998, the Varsity ‘T’ Club completed a $300,000 capital Monday luncheons and assisted in the department’s fundrais- campaign for the construction of the Varsity ‘T’ All-Sports ing efforts. The DCA sponsors an annual reverse raffle and Pavilion located just south of the Glass Bowl. The club spon- conducts 50/50 raffles at UT football and basketball games. sors pregame tailgate receptions prior to all home football In 2008, the DCA made a major commitment to the games for club members and guests. In 2007, the club reached Building Champions Campaign to name the “Wall of Cham- an all-time high with over 530 dues paying members. pions” in the Sullivan Athletic Complex. The wall features photos of every Rocket MAC Championship team.

Se v e n -Ti m e Mi d -Am e r i c a n Co n f e r e n c e Ch a m p i o n s 183 184 Th e Un i v e r s i t y accessible, sustainable and student-centered; and to en to and student-centered; and sustainable accessible, affordable, more, University the make to colleges; sional profes 14 UT’s across service and research, scholarship, and education professional and graduate education, ate more than23,000students. to years three last the in growth enrollment experiencing momentum, tremendous enjoyed has million, $800 than three campuses and has an annual operating budget of more world. the in universities research metropolitan public great the be met in order to establish University of Toledo as one of to goals out sets and values core institutional of set and in April 2007, “Directions,” articulates UT’s mission, vision he wasselectedtoleadthemergeduniversities. event in higher education in Ohio in the last 50 years, and years, and UT merged. It was perhaps the most significant versity of Ohio, which he headed for approximately three President Jacobs has worked to strengthen undergradu operates which University, the leadership, his Under The strategic plan approved by the Board of Trustees UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT UNIVERSITY when the former Medical Uni ty’s 16th president in July 2006, Universi the as appointment at theUniversity. cational quality and excellence identity and a new level of edu new a vision, new a establish growth and transformation to of process vigorous a leading dent Lloyd A. Jacobs, M.D., is President Jacobs began his University of Toledo Presi 2011-12 T 2011-12 o d e l o ------n mrvn te erig n lvn evrnet on environments living and learning the improving on focused Center, Medical UT at programs care patient- ened strength ulty, fac and body a diverse student sity has recruited and otherfields. ence, technology sci humanities, arts, the volving and synergies in programs tive collabora create tion how UT can courage explora Savage Arena, the $27 million facelift of Memorial Field Memorial of facelift million $27 the Arena, Savage Particularly noteworthy are the $30 million renovation of venues. athletic and classrooms buildings, academic ing exist renovate to and buildings new construct to million $200 than more invested has University the as istration Middle EastandAsia. the Europe, in universities with agreements educational and research into entered and ProMedica, with research and education clinical for relationship stronger a lished estab life, campus into programs athletic intercollegiate institutional accreditations. He has further integrated the University’s key several earned and campus near and B h Univer The Cranes have pierced UT’s skyline during his admin his during skyline UT’s pierced have Cranes e k s a B T l l a ------

come families through a tuition low-in freeze middle-and from students for education higher to access oned Park andHealthSciencecampuses. years on the University’s Main, Scott two past the over completed were that enhancements student-life and research academic, other a of number to addition in are These Center. Vascular & Heart Center Medical UT and Engagement and Business Learning for Complex Associates and Savage soon-to-be-completed the and Campus Science Health on Center Orthopedic new the rooms, class and offices faculty into House At the same time, he has champi has he time, same the At

------a UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT a at UT in the 2007-08 school year and generous financial-aid than 50 articles packages offered through the “UT Guarantee” program. in peer-reviewed Additionally, he has made it a top priority to catapult UT medical and sci- in technology and sciences, focusing particularly on the entific publica- University’s longstanding international leadership in solar tions such as Jour- and alternative-energy research. nal of Vascular The University and the City of Toledo have devel- Surgery, Surgery, oped an effective partnership to improve neighborhoods and American and expand commercial activity near Main Campus. The Surgeon, and has University is also working to increase the number of new been a featured local companies based on UT research through Innova- speaker at doz- tion Enterprises, the University’s not-for-profit economic ens of national development arm. medical and sci- President Jacobs became the sixth president of the entific meetings Medical College of Ohio — later renamed Medical Uni- on topics such as versity of Ohio — in November 2003. Prior to coming to vascular disease, Toledo, he was chief operating officer of the University managed care, of Health System, one of the largest systems medical leader- in the country, senior associate dean for clinical affairs at ship, measuring quality in health care and quality assurance. the University of Michigan Medical School. He also held President Jacobs is a member of numerous professional

a faculty appointment as professor of surgery. A native of surgical societies and is a past president of the Academy T Holland, MI, President Jacobs, following graduation from of Surgery of Detroit. e h

high school, served four years on active duty with the U.S. President Jacobs currently serves as president of the U

Marine Corps, receiving an honorable discharge in 1962. He Mid-American Conference Council of Presidents and is a i s r e v i n earned a bachelor’s degree in 1965 from Miami University member of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, the in Oxford, OH, and an M.D. degree in 1969 from Johns Regional Growth Partnership, Toledo Chamber of Com- Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. He merce, Inter-University Council of Ohio, Ohio State Medical

completed surgery residency training at Johns Hopkins Association, Academy of Medicine of Toledo and Lucas t

Hospital, University of California at San Diego Hospital County, American College of Surgeons and the Society for y and Wayne State University Hospital in Detroit. Vascular Surgery. A vascular surgeon, Dr. Jacobs began his career in aca- Dr. Jacobs and his wife, Ola, have two adult sons, Andy demic medicine at Wayne State in 1974, staying there for and Ben. 15 years. He is the author of six book chapters and of more ut board of trustees William C. Koester, Chair Joseph H. Zerbey, IV, Vice Chair Susan E. Gilmore S. Amjad Hussain Linda N. Mansour Susan Farrell Palmer Juan Jose “John” Perez Sharon Speyer John S. Szuch Gary P. Thieman Joshua Beekman, Student Trustee

Se v e n -Ti m e Mi d -Am e r i c a n Co n f e r e n c e Ch a m p i o n s 185 186 Th e Un i v e r s i t y seating configuration, improved new a included Arena Savage to Changes country. the in kind its of facilities premier the of one be to claim rightfully can 2008, 3, Dec. on debuted which livan. Sul Jackie and Chuck from gift million $5 a including project, renovation Arena Savage and Complex Athletics Sullivan A. Charles new the for campaign funding for the Athletics capital 2006. in completed were track and courts tennis the while 2004, of project was completed in the fall and soccer field. The soccer field courts tennis track, outdoor the of renovation the for funding secured He relented. never has and 2002 in UT at arrival his after shortly began reign Northeast RegionAthleticDirectoroftheYear. 2012 when he was named the Football Bowl Subdivision rectors of Athletics at the NACDA Convention in June of plishments from the National Association of College Di led torecord-breakingreportcardsforthedepartment. has academics on emphasis O’Brien’s classroom, the in titles in eight different sports under O’Brien’s watch. And the classroom. The Rockets have won or shared 22 league in the Mid-American Conference, both on the field and in the Rockets into position as one of the strongest programs a builder in an even more important sense. He has guided Mid-American Conference athletic directors, has also been reign, aswellnumeroussmallerones. The $30 million facility, million $30 The significant secured O’Brien The building boom of capital projects under O’Brien’s accom his for recognition national received O’Brien among tenure second-longest the has who O’Brien, opee drn O’Brien’s during completed to describe Mike O’Brien is O’Brien Mike describe to five major projects have been have projects major five than fewer No history. school in schedules construction tious initiating one of the most ambi in force instrumental an been has O’Brien Toledo, of versity Uni the at director athletic the “builder.” ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Probably the best word best the Probably Now in his 11th year as year 11th his in Now - ing for UnderArmour atthe NACDAing forUnderArmour Convention inJuneof2012. market sports of director WalkerJones, from award his accepts he (NACDA).Here Athletics of Directors College of Association National the by Year the of Director Athletic Region Northeast I-FBS Division NCAA 2012 the named was O’Brien Mike 2012-13 T 2012-13 o d e l o - - - - viewing platforms. elevated and box press a seating, bleacher permanent new including Track, Outdoor UT adjacent the to made also were improvements project, the of part As rooms. jump pit for track, a golf practice area long and new a golf locker and lanes sprinting court, basketball/volleyball regulation a surface, playing Turf Field 100-yard a tures fea that facility practice multi-sport indoor square-foot Center in 2010. The Fetterman Training TrainingCenter is Fetterman a 90,400 the of completion the was spree gear andsouvenirs. Rocket selling to exclusively devoted store merchandise a Shop,” Rocket “The and Fame of Hall ‘T’ Varsity the glass atrium entrance to Savage Arena, a new ticket office, system. sound and scoreboard video new a as well as loges, and suites new offices, and rooms locker new amenities, fan appearances in women’s basketball (including a WNIT a (including basketball women’s in appearances two NIT appearances in football, men’s basketball in and four appearances WNIT bowl five made has UT span, same that In baseball. and swimming women’s soccer, basketball, women’s cross country, men’s golf, women’s titles in the sports of football, men’s basketball, women’s shared 23 MAC division, regular-season and tournament athletic director on Jan. 22, 2002, the Rockets have won or 13th school’s the becoming Since mortar. and bricks just B The most recent addition to the Rockets’ building Rockets’ the to addition recent most The beautiful a features Complex Athletics Sullivan The O’Brien’s term as athletic director has been more than e k s a B T l l a

- - a ATHLETIC DIRECTOR a championship crown in 2011). In addition, women’s soc- Previous to his appointment at UT, O’Brien had 15 cer has advanced to the NCAA Championship four times, years of experience in athletics administration at four while men’s golf has competed in the NCAA Champion- universities, Kansas State (associate A.D., 1997-2001), ships twice. UT women have qualified for the NCAA Lamar (athletic director, 1993-97), Pittsburgh (director Championships in either track or cross country a total of development 1989-93) and Ball State (marketing and of 14 times and received All-America recognition nine development, 1986-89). times since 2002. In women’s swimming & diving, four A native of Iowa City, IA, O’Brien earned a bachelor’s Rockets have qualified for the NCAAs, with one earning degree in elementary education from Missouri Valley Col- All-America honors on two occasions. lege in 1975, and has master’s degrees in education from In 2011-12, the Rockets won two prestigious awards Wisconsin-River Falls in 1982 and in sports management for the first time: the Cartwright Award, given to the from Western Illinois in 1986. Prior to his administrative Mid-American Conference school with the best overall career, O’Brien was an assistant basketball coach at three program (athletics, academics and community); and the different schools from 1982-1986. Jacoby Trophy, given annually to the best overall women’s O’Brien and his wife Michelle have a son Jack (10). athletic program in the Mid-American Conference. Mike O’Brien’s File Age: 59 (born Dec. 31, 1952) Education: • Master’s Degree in Physical Education, Western Illinois ‘86 • Master’s Degree in Education, Wisconsin-River Falls ‘82 • Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Missouri Valley College, ‘75 • Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts, Indian Hills (IA) C.C. ‘73 T Administrative Experience: e h 2002-pres. Athletic Director, Toledo U 1997-2001 Associate Athletic Director, Kansas State

1993-97 Athletic Director, Lamar i s r e v i n 1990-93 Director of Development, Pittsburgh 1989-90 Assistant Director of Development, Pittsburgh 1988-89 Director of Development and Marketing, Ball State 1986-88 Administrative Asst.to the Athletic Director, Ball State

Coaching Experience: t

Mike O’Brien speaks at the Fetterman Training Center 1985-86 Assistant men’s basketball coach, Western Illinois y dedication in 2010. 1984-85 Assistant men’s basketball coach, Wisconsin-Green Bay 1981-84 Assistant men’s basketball coach, Wisconsin-River Falls In the classroom, UT has produced overall department College Playing Experience: 1973-75 Basketball, Missouri Valley College grade-point averages of above a 3.1 in each of the past 1971-73 Basketball, Indian Hills Community College seven semesters. In the 2012 spring semester, UT student- Family: athletes achieved a combined GPA of 3.266, the highest in Wife, Michelle, and son, Jack (10) school history. Also in 2011-12, the Rockets won their first- ever Mid-American Conference Institutional Academic Achievement Award for the program with the highest grade-point average for the school year (3.17 GPA). Among O’Brien’s other accomplishments are add- ing Ohio State, Miami (FL), Colorado, Purdue, Arizona, Missouri, Navy, Fresno State, Boise State, Wyoming and Cincinnati to the home football schedule; working with the to bring the 2009 NCAA Men’s Golf Cham- pionships to Toledo; and securing a multi-year deal with Learfield Sports to increase UT’s advertising revenue. O’Brien has served as a member of the NCAA Divi- sion I Football Issues Committee, and chaired the Mid- American Conference Athletic Director’s Committee. He is also the conference’s athletic director representative to the Bowl Championship Series (BCS). Se v e n -Ti m e Mi d -Am e r i c a n Co n f e r e n c e Ch a m p i o n s 187 188 Th e Un i v e r s i t y Rocket Properties Sports Medical Staff Marketing Facilities Cheerleading Administration Asst. A.D./Marketing&Sales Asst. A.D./SportsMedicine Asst. A.D./Oper.&Events Cheerleading Coach Mary-Bec Gwyn Mary-Bec General Manager Athletic Director Mike O’Brien Heather Lutz Libby Brown Brian Jones Tim Warga Assoc. Ath.Trainer Assoc. A.D./Communications Athletic Communications Compliance Assoc. A.D./Compliance Senior Assoc.A.D./SWA Account Executive Kelly Andrews Operations Mgr. Paul Helgren TBA Brian Lutz Tim Ruch Rob RIce Head FootballTrainer ATHLETIC STAFF John Walters 2012-13 T 2012-13 Student AthleticStudent Academic Services Development Department Secretary Asst. A.D./Academic Associate Director Senior Assoc.A.D./ Bruce Butler Drew Scales Steve Easton Dave Nottke Development & External Affairs Jackie WayJackie Maintenance

Gretchen Buskirk Asst. Ath.Trainer o d e l o Academic Coordinator B Business Office Brian D Development Specialist Asst. A.D./Finance Assistant Director Tony Zaworski Josh Dittman Susan Irmen Ron Arnold

e k s a Custodian eBenedictis B T Asst. Ath.Trainer Kelly Stobba l l a Development Operations Scholarship Coordinator Academic Coordinator Ticket Office Tammy Kneisley Roseann Croop Ken Rischman Joan Katafias Stacy Bowers Stacy Ticket Manager Custodian Physical Therapist Jennifer Miller Jennifer

Charlene Fenneken Equipment Learning Specialist Ralph Spitulski Administrative Asst. Laura Johnson Equipment Mgr. Michelle Harris Michelle Mike Renard Business Admin. Custodian a ATHLETIC STAFF a Football

Matt Campbell Louis Ayeni Jason Candle Tom Matukewicz Scott Isphording Tom Manning D.K. McDonald Eli Rasheed Football Coach Asst. Football Asst. Football Asst. Football Asst. Football Asst. Football Asst. Football Asst. Football Football

Bryce Saia Stan Watson David Sankovich Jeremy Boyd Rudy Wade Nancy Frazier Adam Salon TBA Asst. Football Asst. Football Football Video Coordinator Football Equip. Manager Dir. of Football Strength & Cond. Football Secretary Dir. of Football Oper. Dir. of H.S. Relations Baseball Women’s Volleyball Tennis T e h U Cory Mee Josh Bradford Nick McIntyre Greg Smith Rachel Wagener Nick Perakes Tracy Mauntler Al Wermer Baseball Coach Asst. Baseball Asst. Baseball Volleyball Coach Asst. Volleyball Asst. Volleyball Women’s Tennis Coach Men’s Tennis Coach i s r e v i n Men’s Basketball Women’s Soccer t y

Tod Kowalczyk Angres Thorpe Ryan Pedon Jason Kalsow Michael Bennett Brad Evans Bruce Peterson TBA Basketball Coach Asst. Basketball Asst. Basketball Asst. Basketball Dir. of Basketball Oper. Soccer Coach Asst. Soccer Asst. Soccer

Women’s Basketball Golf

Tricia Cullop Vicki Hall Katie Griggs Alex Stewart Rebekah Legan Katie DeBenedictis Nicole Hollingsworth Jamie Broce Basketball Coach Asst. Basketball Asst. Basketball Asst. Basketball Dir. of Basketball Oper. Coor. of Women’s Basketball Women’s Golf Coach Men’s Golf Coach Softball Strength & Cond. Swimming & Diving Track & Field/Cross Country

Tarrah Beyster KJ Kelley Steve Murray Chris Peters Jacy Dyer Kevin Hadsell TBA Softball Coach Asst. Softball Strength & Cond. Coordinator Swimming Coach Asst. Swimming Dir. of Cross Country/Track Asst. Women’s Track

Se v e n -Ti m e Mi d -Am e r i c a n Co n f e r e n c e Ch a m p i o n s 189 190 Th e Un i v e r s i t y omne NA ahei eligibility athletic per NCAA academic formance, monitor student- to all athletes on files professional maintain staff SAAS athletic commitments. with interfere not will and requirements degree meet that ules sched course balanced creating with student-athlete the assist to together work advisors Both Center. ademic Ac Rocket the in Coordinator demic chosen their major program and their team’s Aca in one advisers: two Academic Advising individualized andgrouptutoring. table, study program), management time (a targeting scheduling, course es include guidance with orientation, Servic progress. academic their with student-athletes assist to services of variety a provide staff SAAS Toledo. of University The at support demic aca to regards in student-athletes of Athletics recognizes the unique needs tem. sys email UTAD University’s the to connected are and Office Microsoft Workstations Explorer, Internet with equipped are travel. team for able avail computers laptop has Center Academic Rocket The lab. computer full-service a and offices aca staff demic includes facility This athletes. student- Toledo all to open is plex, Com Athletic Larimer the in located Rocket Academic Center T tdn-tlts et with meet student-athletes UT The Department of Intercollegiate Center, Academic Rocket The ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES ------hi aaei pors, upcoming progress, academic their discuss to minutes 30 for ordinator co academic their with biweekly or tial academically. are not performing up to their poten students and returning students who transfer new program freshmen, for designed organizational and ment Targeting of free students charge. UT all to Library Carlson the in tutoring offers which LEC, the visit also can Students ties. humani and science social business, as economics, science, math, in sistance their offer who community cal lo the from education and business in professionals volunteer of group core a Program, Coach Academic the coordinates also Specialist Learning The focuses strategies. study and writing on who Specialist Learning a employs SAAS (LEC). Center ment Enhance Learning University’s the both the Rocket Academic Center through and student-athletes Toledo all Tutoring municated tocoachesregularly. com and file on kept is umentation) doc advising college and data, bility eligi faculty, from academic reports progress feedback, tutorial re ports, (targeting information tracking and progress toward graduation. All 2012-13 T 2012-13 tdn-tlts et weekly meet Student-athletes manage time a is Targeting to available is assistance Tutorial o d e l o B e k s a B T l l a ------

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------a ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES a Academic Departments Academics and Men’s Basketball • Arts and Sciences Art Department (Center for the Visual Arts) Rocket basketball players have the fol- Biological Sciences Chemistry lowing academic majors: Head Coach Communication Tod Kowalc- Earth, Ecological and Environmental Sciences Economics zyk saw every English one of his Foreign Languages • Accounting Geography And Planning players who History • Business Administration completed Mathematics Music their eligibility Philosophy • Communications Physics and Astronomy with the pro- Political Science and Public Administration • Criminal Justice gram graduate Psychology during his Sociology and Anthropology • Education Theatre and Film eight-year Women’s and Gender Studies • Finance tenure at • Business Administration Green Bay. Accounting • Individualized Program Finance and Business Economics Information Systems, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Sales Marketing and International Business Management • University College • Honors Program • Education Business Technology Curriculum and Instruction Division of Continuing Education • The Graduate School Early Childhood, Physical, and Special Education Division of Workplace Credit Programs Foundations of Education Interdisciplinary and Special Programs • Health Science Campus Departments Department of Educational Leadership SkillsMax Center Academic Intranet Community and Economic Development Academic Test Center • Engineering Capacity-Building in Construction Alumni Affairs BioEngineering Program 60 Anesthesiology Chemical and Environmental Engineering Student Development Biochemistry and Cancer Biology Civil Engineering Learning Enhancement Center Bioinformatics & Proteomics/Genomics Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Testing Center Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) T

Engineering Technology Cancer Center e h Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering • College of Health and Human Services Cellular & Molecular Neurobiology Research Centers Division of Health Center for Continuing Nursing Education Department of Health Professions Center for Creative Instruction U • Law Department of Kinesiology Center for Nursing Reseach & Evaluation

Department of Public Health and Rehabilitative Services Center for Successful Aging i s r e v i n • Pharmacy Division of Human Services Clinical Skills Center Pharmacology Department of Mental Health Services College of Graduate Studies Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Department of Criminal Justice College of Health Sciences Pharmacy Practice Department of Military Science College of Nursing Center for Applied Pharmacology (CAP) Department of Social Work College of Medicine Center for Drug Design and Development (CD3) Department of Undergraduate Legal Specialities Continuing Education Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Family Medicine y Student-Athlete Academic Services Staff Family Nurse Practitioner Drew Scales, in his sixth year directing Student Athletic Academic Services, is responsible for Internal Medicine Library the daily operations of the Rocket Academic Center. He coordinates academic support for men’s Life Support Training MD/MS Program and women’s golf, women’s soccer and women’s track and cross country student-athletes. MD/Ph.D. Program Stacy Bowers is in her 17th year with Student Athletic Academic Services as an academic Medical Microbiology and Immunology Microbiology Research coordinator. Bowers coordinates academic services for football, women’s basketball, and men’s Molecular Basis of Disease and women’s tennis student-athletes. In addition, Bowers helps to organize Rocket Launch, a new Molecular and Cellular Biology Neurology student orientation, and serves on the Intercollegiate Committee on Advising (ICA). Nursing (BSN) Sue Irmen begins her 13th year with Student Athletic Academic Services this fall as an aca- Nursing (MSN) Obstetrics and Gynecology demic coordinator. Irmen coordinates academic services for baseball, men’s basketball, men’s cross Occupational Health (MSOH) Occupational Therapy (OTD) country, softball, women’s swimming and volleyball student-athletes. Irmen also is designated as Orthopaedic Surgery UT’s NCAA Student-Athlete Affairs Administrator. Otolaryngology/Dentistry Paramedic Training Program Laura Johnson starts her 12th year with Student Athletic Academic Services as a learning Pathology specialist. Johnson specifically addresses the learning needs of UT student-athletes. Additionally, Pediatrics Pharmacology and Therapeutics Research Johnson is responsible for tutorial services in the Rocket Academic Center. Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Physiology, Pharmacology, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Sciences Psychiatry Public Health (MPH) Radiation Oncology Radiation Oncology Research Radiology Registered Nurses (RN/BSN) Registrar’s Office Research and Grants Administration Surgery Urology

Drew Scales Stacy Bowers Sue Irmen Laura Johnson Asst. A.D. for SAAS Academic Coordinator Dir. of Life Skills Program Learning Specialist

Se v e n -Ti m e Mi d -Am e r i c a n Co n f e r e n c e Ch a m p i o n s 191 192 Th e Un i v e r s i t y for Rocket Athletics. Her expertise adds to adds expertise Her Athletics. Rocket for therapist physical staff the as serves Miller Jennifer rooms. training athletic Rockets’ the basis of all the rehabilitation done in the is pool the in or field the on or court the on function to ability The play. of field the on ticipation only when they are able to function is nofurtherriskofinjury. they do so only after they are convinced there student-athletes to the playing field quickly, While the sports medicine staff tries to return resources. and facilities excellent of aid the evaluations and expertise for treatment with The staff is trained to provide quick, accurate ries and alleviating chronic back problems. methods such as rehabilitating shoulder inju ministering knee braces, to more specialized as recurring ankle sprains or persistent shin able of the weak points of every athlete, such taken in are UT’s Steps program to injury. become of knowledge prevention the is staff Sports Medicine Brian Jones Asst. ADfor Injured student-athletes return to par to return student-athletes Injured The main objective of the sports medicine back into action as as action into back ready to get an athlete are resources its and staff UT the occur, do splints. When injuries taping ankles and ad of routine normal the be it whether niques, tech prevention in made up of specialists is staff training letic soon aspossible. h Rce ath Rocket The SPORTS MEDICINE ------ters and assistant athletic assistant and ters Wal John trainer athletic Jones, along with associate Brian medicine sports for director athletic assistant trainers: athletic assistant and five certified graduate ers, one physical therapist time certified athletic train full- five of consists staff age. Sav and Larimer both in tion rooms are also found examina physician and and other treatment modalities. Taping areas whirlpools, pneumatic pumps, contrast ultrasound baths contain units, muscle stimulators, also nerve stimulators, rooms Savage training and Larimer Both enhancement. trend in injury prevention and performance latest the is This stabilization. core on work the Larimer Athletic Complex is apparatus to return ofstudent-athletestocompetition. ment which is safe and yet conducive to the environ an create to work trainers Athletic sport. a in participating while encountered is that stress of type same the simulate to to accomplish this. The equipment attempts there found tools and equipment of various pieces are There room. training athletic Arena Savage done rehabilitation the all of The ability to function on the court is the competition basis as safely and quickly as possible. to athletes our returning of goal overall the 2012-13 T 2012-13 h ahei training athletic The Among the latest pieces of equipment in o d e l o B - - - - e k s a B T l l a -

trainers Gretchen Buskirk and Kelly Stobba. student-athletes. our of all to care health quality University of medicine are readily available to provide ledo student-athletes. Experts from all areas To of University all to services care health providing in involved very become has ter Cen Medical University the 2006, in Ohio of College Medical the and Toledo of sity in Atlanta. Olympics Summer 1996 the and Norway, Lillihammer, in Olympics Winter 1994 the at team medical the on served and mittee Com Olympic U.S. the on chief drug-crew a also is Kruse physician. team Toledo of the staff. graduate six assistant athletic trainers and complete Miller Jennifer therapist Physical

As a result of the merger of the Univer Dr. Roger Kruse serves as the University

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cialized workout programs focus on machine-based weight training ex- the enhancement of physical abilities ercises, conditioning, flexibility and and the prevention of injury. plyometrics. Each component is es- The ability of Toledo’s men’s sential for performance enhancement

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largely determined by their physical programs, each student-athlete is U level of development and prepara- provided with a daily assessment of tion. A year-round training program progress and training prescription for i s r e v i n Steve Murray Brandon Hannum is essential in developing their physi- each exercise within the program. The Strength & Grad. Asst Strength & cal abilities, as well as to prepare their system for this, designed by Murray, Conditioning Coach Conditioning Coach bodies for the potential stress that provides a unique advantage that

may produce or result in injury. lends success to the training programs t A major factor in the success of The Toledo basketball training by maximizing progression and inten- y the Toledo men’s basketball program program consists of a complex com- sity. is its outstanding weight and condi- bination of training programs that The basketball team trains in Sav- tioning program, under the direction provide various stages of physical age Arena, which houses some of the of strength and conditioning coach development throughout different latest in training equipment, includ- Steve Murray and graduate assistant periods of the year. The training ing free weights, Olympic platforms, Brandon Hannum. In addition to a programs include Olympic weight power racks, dumbbells and Hammer top-notch staff, UT has one of the training exercises, free weight and and Cybex weight training machines, finest weight rooms in the country as well as cardiovascular and in the Charlie and Nancy plyometric equipment. Creech Fitness Center in Sav- The staff, program and age Arena. facilities, along with the Now in his 16th year as medical and athletic training the strength and conditioning staffs, offer Toledo’s basket- coordinator at Toledo, Murray ball players every advantage has been instrumental in the to maximize their athletic Rockets’ success on the court. potential and their careers Charged with the task of as- as student-athletes at the sisting each student-athlete in University of Toledo. maximizing his athletic poten- tial so as to enjoy a successful and fulfilling career, his spe-

Se v e n -Ti m e Mi d -Am e r i c a n Co n f e r e n c e Ch a m p i o n s 193 194 Th e Un i v e r s i t y permitted to receive any special arrangement by an insti Enrolled Student-Athletes relatives orlegalguardians, ortheprospect’scoaches. ephonic communications with the prospect, the prospect’s tel or written or contacts, recruiting off-campus or on- in-person, make to boosters for permissible not is It practice. attended have or student full-time a as classes attended have they until status this retain Prospects agreement. aid financial and/or Intent of Letter National a signed have they after even student-athletes prospective be to It is important to remember that athletes are considered athletes aswell. This includes prep school and two-year college student- is an individual who has begun classes for the ninth grade. (Prospect) Prospective Student-Athletes they haveexhaustedtheirathleticseligibility. because simply student-athlete a to benefits provide to permissible not is It do. boosters as just forever, status ment andinternships. the ComplianceOffice). attending the meal (this event must be documented with student-athlete(s) the to transportation local reasonable be catered, and the booster hosting the meal may provide team at the home of a booster is permitted. The meal may Permissible Activities forBoosters not youremainincontactwiththeprogram. or whether of regardless forever, relationship that tain UT Athletics(DowntownCoaches,Varsity‘T’,etc.). put, youareaboosterifhave: Are you aUT“Athletics Representative” (Booster)? A student-athlete, their relatives, or friends are not are friends or relatives, their student-athlete, A A prospective student-athlete (e.g., prospect or recruit) their retain student-athletes that remember Please • employ on student-athletes to information Provide • or student-athlete a to provided meals Occasional • Once you become an athletic representative, you main • MadeadonationtotheRocketFund. supports that organization an of member a Become • • Purchasedseasontickets. • GraduatedfromtheUniversityofToledo. The NCAA definition of a booster is very broad. Simply • AssistedaToledostudent-athleteinsecuringemployment. NCAA COMPLIANCE 2012-13 T 2012-13

o d e l o - - - - athlete?” sity ofToledo?” extra benefit: an offered being are they if determine to trying when questions two themselves ask must Student-athletes agency toarrangealoan. movie tickets,dinners,orprofessionalsportstickets). benefits include: extra of Examples legislation. NCAA under authorized tutional employee or booster (“extra benefit”) that is not [email protected] (419) 530-8496 for Compliance Assistant AthleticDirector Brian Lutz tion, pleasecontact: Should you have any questions regarding NCAA legisla consequences. these of any avoid to questions ask and rules the understand to effort concerted a make Please of seasonticketprivileges. compete inMACorNCAAcompetition. pete forTheUniversityofToledo. The UniversityofToledo. result inanyofthefollowing: may activities non-permissible in participation Booster ofNCAAConsequences Violations benefit inmostcaseswouldnotbeanextrabenefit. first question, and “No” to the second question, then the B • “Is this benefit available to any student at the Univer outside an with note a of co-signing or signing The • • Transportation. • Anautomobileortheuseofanautomobile. • Aloanofmoneyorguaranteeabond. (free services entertainment cost reduced or Free • • Theuseoftelephonesorcreditcards. • Freeorreducedcostservices. • Disassociation of booster from the institution and loss • MAC/NCAAchampionshipsmaybevacated. • to ineligible declared be may team athletic entire An • • A student-athlete may be declared ineligible to com represent to ineligible declared be may prospect A • the to “Yes” answer honestly can student-athlete a If • “Am I receiving this benefit because I am a student- a am I because benefit this receiving I “Am •

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- - - a MEDIA INFORMATION a Covering the Rockets The 2012-13 University of Toledo men’s basketball information At h l e t i c Co m m u n i c a t i o n s St a f f guide has been produced to assist the media in their coverage of Rocket basketball. Additional information, including game notes, Main Office: (419) 530-4920 statistics, photographs and newspaper clippings are available upon Fax: (419) 530-4428 your request: Please make your request to: Press Row: (419) 530-2027 Steve Easton The University of Toledo Athletic Communications Office Website: utrockets.com Sullivan Athletic Complex Facebook: facebook.com/UTRockets 2801 W. Bancroft Street Twitter: twitter.com/UTRocketsDotCom Toledo, OH 43606-3390 YouTube: youtube.com/UTRockets Paul Helgren The Athletic Communications Office Associate Athletic Director, The Athletic Communications Office is located on the fourth floor Mailing Address Athletic Communications of the Sullivan Athletic Complex in Savage Arena. (Michigan ‘85) Athletic Communications Office 15th year at UT Media Services The University of Toledo Credentials for Rocket home games are issued to professional work- Sullivan Athletic Complex, MS#302 ing media only and should be requested, at the latest, one week in 2025 Douglas Road advance of the game. Credentials should be arranged by contacting the athletic communications office. Spouses, dates and non-workers Toledo, OH 43606-3390 are not permitted in the working media area. Complete individual and team statistics, running play-by-play, halftime stats, post-game Athletic Communications Staff coaches’ quotes and game facts are distributed after the game. On Paul Helgren game day, a packet containing a game program, updated statistics Associate A.D./Communications Steve Easton and game notes will be available. Associate Director [email protected] (Bowling Green ‘91) Parking Office: (419) 530-4918 14th year at UT

Media parking is provided in Lots 1 and 2 as well as the East park- T Mobile: (419) 262-3861

ing garage near Savage Arena. Parking passes are issued through e h the Athletic Communications Office and should be shown to the attendant when entering the lot. Steve Easton/MBB Contact U Assoc. Ath. Communications Director Visiting Radio i s r e v i n The University of Toledo provides two analog lines and one ISDN [email protected] line, on a courtesy basis, for the official radio station of the visiting Office: (419) 530-4921 team. Visiting stations who wish to have additional lines installed—at Mobile: (419) 262-3953 their expense—may do so by contacting the University of Toledo’s twitter.com/UTSteve Easton Brian DeBenedictis Athletic Communications Office. Twitter: Assistant Director t

(Toledo ‘98) y Photographers Brian DeBenedictis 13th year at UT Still photographers and videographers are permitted to shoot from court level, provided they stay off the playing surface. Credentials Asst. Ath. Communications Director must be requested in advance from the athletic media relations [email protected] office. Office: (419) 530-4919 Mobile: (567) 249-6333 Interviews A press conference with both coaches and requested players will be conducted after the game in Savage Arena. UT coaches and players Derrick Blyberg also will be available during the week before or after practice by New Media Specialist appointment through the Athletic Communications Office. Arrange- [email protected] Derrick Blyberg ments for interviews should be made through the Athletic Com- New Media Specialist munications Office at least one day in advance. All player interview Office: (419) 530-4925 (Taylor (IN) Univ. ‘12) requests shall be made through the Athletic Communications Office Mobile: (513)368-2559 1st year at UT and will be at the discretion of the head coach.

The Max E. Gerber Media Center Toledo Sports Info. Directors The Max E. Gerber Media Center was dedicated on Nov. 6, 1993. Max Gerber faith- Phillip Luetke, 1948-50 fully served as the University of Toledo sports information director from August of Robert Lacey, 1950-53 1960 until his retirement in March of 1988. He defined the position of UT SID, setting Bill Evans, 1953-54 standards and developing policies that are followed today. He is recognized nationally Joseph Duranleau, 1954-55 among members of CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) as an Don Dodds, 1955-56 authority in athletic public relations. Gerber endured 29 seasons in the antiquated con- Ron Francis, 1956-58 Andy High, 1958-60 fines of the old football stadium press facilities. He helped champion the cause that led Max Gerber, 1960-88 to a new Glass Bowl, putting hours of thought and research into proposed renovations. John McNamara, 1989-91 However, he was not able to enjoy the fruits of his labor, as the project commenced after Rod Brandt, 1991-97 his retirement. He was inducted into the Varsity ‘T’ Hall of Fame in 1996. Paul Helgren, 1998-current

Se v e n -Ti m e Mi d -Am e r i c a n Co n f e r e n c e Ch a m p i o n s 195 196 Th e Un i v e r s i t y Monday at 6:00 p.m. during the season. The live call-in call-in program ishostedby live The season. the during p.m. 6:00 at Monday selected games. on appear will also Rightnowar Rick analyst. as year 13th his in is as play-by-play announcer, while Rocket Hall of Famer Jay Lehman ball gamesforallbutoneyearsince1965. continuous 5,000-watt signal, has broadcast UT football and basket a has which WSPD, WSPD. on broadcast be will games basketball (AM 1230)inToledoalsocarriesUTwomen’sbasketballgames. WFRO-99.1 FM in Fremont and WMTR-96.1 FM in Archbold. WCWA in Cleveland; WOHF-92.1 FM in Bellevue, WBVI-96.7 FM in Fostoria, (AM 1370) in Toledo; WDTW (1310 AM) WSPD in Detroit; station WJMO (AM flagship 1300) includes network The Michigan. and Ohio carries University of Toledo football and basketball games throughout L-R: JayLehmanandMarkBeier ledo. of the Rocket Sports Radio Network presented by University of To The Tod Kowalczyk Show Kowalczyk Tod The Mark Beier, the “Voice of the Rockets,” enters his 18th season 18th his enters Rockets,” the of “Voice the Beier, Mark men’s Rocket that year 46th the mark will season 2012-13 The In 2009, Rocket Sports Properties created a regional network that T he 2012-13 men’s basketball campaign marks the fourth season Coach TKOnTheAir Coach Rockets ontheRadio Mark Beier MEDIA INFORMATION airs on WSPD-AM 1370 every 1370 WSPD-AM on airs shows. coaches and basketball men’s ball, basket women’s football, for work net radio the to rights naming with partnership provides UT and UTMC The 2009. in beginning partnership the as Toledo naming sponsor in a new three-year of University the Sports) Learfield of property Properties Sports Rocket sports, h rgt hle fr Rocket for holder rights The . 2012-13 T 2012-13 Mike Bruning. John Wiesolek and Carr-Morrison, Mary Sullwold, Jack Streicher, Chet (l-r): of consists basketball en’s wom and men’s for crew stat eran vet Rockets’ The o d e l o secured , B e k s a (a ------B T

l l a 2301 AshtonCourt Sports Columnist Dave Hackenberg THE TOLED [email protected] 419-205-5711 Toledo, OH43604 541 SuperiorSt. Sports Writer Ryan Autullo THE TOLED [email protected] [email protected] 419-724-6116 (fax) 419-724-6115 Toledo, OH43604 541 SuperiorSt. Exec. SportsEditor Frank Corsoe THE TOLED 419-882-8335 Rossford, OH43460 1243 GrassyLane Jay Lehman(coloranalyst) WSPD [email protected] 419-882-8335 Lambertville, MI48144 8085 BonnieGlenDrive Mark Beier(play-by-play) WSPD [email protected] (419) 241-1700 Toledo, OH43604 Suite 1300 300 MadisonAve. Sports Editor TOLED [email protected] 419-255-7113 Toledo, OH43604 541 SuperiorSt. John Seewer ASSOCIATED PRESS-TOLED [email protected] 419-720-6300 (fax) 419-720-6397 Toledo, OH43606 3231 DorrSt. Jay Skebba,SportsEditor INDEPENENT COLLEGIAN [email protected] 419-867-9740 Maumee, OH43537 Primary PublicityOutlets Primary RADIO RADIO O FREEPRESS — RADIO — PRINT O BLADE O BLADE O BLADE (UT Beat)

O Toledo, OH43615 300 S.ByrneRd. Therese Viñal Will Kunkel WNWO-TV (NBC) 419-244-8321 Toledo, OH43604 125 S.SuperiorSt. Tom Riggs,SportsDirector FOX SPORTS RADIO WCWA AM 1230 com norm.wamer@cumulus. 419-725-5781 Toledo, OH43614 3225 ArlingtonAve. Norm Wamer TICKET (ESPNRAD 106.5 FM/1470AM THE [email protected] [email protected] Brian Nowicki,NedWright www.toledo.scout.com R [email protected] Mark Myers www.toledorockets.com The R [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 419-534-3898 (fax) 419-534-3865 or3868 Toledo, OH43607 4247 DorrSt. Steve Slivka Joe Nugent Dave Holmes (ABC) WTVG-TV [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 419-244-7104 (fax) 419-248-1197 Toledo, OH43699-1111 730 NorthSummitSt. Mike Lacett Jordan Strack Dan Cummins (CBS) WTOL-TV [email protected] [email protected] 419-535-8936 (fax) 419-535-0664 — RADIO( ocket Digest — TELEVISION — DIGITAL — ocket Report

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BY CAR A) From the north: (1) I-75 south to I-475 west; exit at Douglas Rockets’ Travel Plans Road; turn left and go past Monroe, Central and Kenwood; Loyola (IL) (Nov. 9) Western Michigan (Jan. 16) turn right on University Hills Blvd. and go straight through DoubleTree Chicago – North Shore Radisson Hotel Kalamazoo Bancroft St. intersection; road becomes North Towerview 9599 Skokie Blvd. 100 West Michigan Avenue Blvd. when you enter campus; Savage Arena is on the other

Skokie, IL 60077 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 side of the on your left. (2) Rt. 23 south to I-475 T

Phone: (847) 679-7000 Phone: (269) 343-3333 east; exit at Secor Rd., turn left at Central Avenue; turn right e h

Minnesota (Nov. 12) Ohio (Jan. 19) on Douglas Road, then follow directions above (A-1). U The Common’s Hotel Ohio University Inn 615 Washington Ave. SE 331 Richland Avenue B) From the east: (1) Ohio Turnpike to Exit 64; I-75 north to i s r e v i n Minneapolis, MN 55414 Athens, OH 45701 I-475 west; exit at Douglas Road and follow directions above Phone: (312) 379-8436 Phone: (740) 593-6661 from Douglas to John F. Savage Arena. (2) Ohio Turnpike to Exit 59; Reynolds Road north to Central Avenue; right Northern Iowa (Nov. 14) Ball State (Jan. 30) on Central to Douglas Road; follow directions above from Comfort Suites Hampton Inn & Suites t 7402 Nordic Drive 4220 Bethel Ave. Douglas Road to John F. Savage Arena (A-1) y Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Muncie, IN 47304 Phone: (319) 273-9999 Phone: (765) 288-8500 C) From the south: I-75 north to I-475 west; exit at Douglas Road and follow directions above from Douglas Road to FGCU Tournament (Nov. 21-22) Northern Illinois (Feb. 2) John F. Savage Arena (A-1). Courtyard by Marriott Holiday Inn Express 10050 Gulf Center Dr. 1240 Dement Road D) From the west: Ohio Turnpike to Exit 64 and follow Fort Myers, FL 33913 Rochelle, IL 61068 Phone: (239) 332-4747 Phone: (815) 562-9994 directions under B-1. Cleveland State (Dec. 1) Buffalo (Feb. 13) Toledo’s Proximity to Other Cities… Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Buffalo Marriott Niagara Akron, OH...... 137 mi. Fort Myers, FL...... 1,238 mi. 1100 Carnegie Avenue 1340 Millersport Highway Ann Arbor, MI...... 46 mi. Fort Wayne, IN...... 106 mi. Cleveland, OH 44115 Amherst, NY 14221 Athens, OH...... 225 mi. Indianapolis, IN...... 231 mi. Phone: (216) 658-6400 Phone: (716) 689-6900 Bowling Green, OH...... 25 mi. Kalamazoo, MI...... 150 mi. Eastern Illinois (Dec. 8) Central Michigan (Feb. 16) Buffalo, NY...... 308 mi. Kent, OH...... 145 mi. Holiday Inn Express Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Falls, IA...... 521 mi. Minneapolis, MN...... 654 mi. 121 Swords Drive 2424 South Mission Charleston, IL...... 357 mi. Mt. Pleasant, MI...... 185 mi. Mattoon, IL 61938 Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Chicago, IL...... 237 mi. Muncie, IN...... 180 mi. Phone: (217) 235-2060 Phone: (989) 772-4000 Cincinnati, OH...... 209 mi. Oxford, OH...... 200 mi. Cleveland, OH...... 116 mi. Philadelphia, PA...... 532 mi. Kent State (Jan. 9) Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls Columbus, OH...... 136 mi. Pittsburgh, PA...... 237 mi. 1989 Front Street Corpus Christi, TX.....1,472 mi. South Bend, IN...... 151 mi. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 Dayton, OH...... 154 mi. Toronto, ONT...... 295 mi. Phone: (330) 777-2245 DeKalb, IL...... 305 mi. Ypsilanti, MI...... 50 mi. Detroit, MI...... 59 mi.

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Se v e n -Ti m e Mi d -Am e r i c a n Co n f e r e n c e C h a m p i o n s 199 Name: Rian Pearson A BIG Thank You! Class: Sophomore October 25, 2011 Pos./No.: G / #5 Height: 6'4" Working Hard to Prepare for 2011-12 Season September 15, 2011 Weight: 190 Hometown: Raytown, MO A Fresh Start for Rocket Basketball Read more » May 10, 2011

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