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Toledo SG Ryan Rollins selected by Golden State Warriors with 44th overall pick of NBA Draft
Rollins, the newest addition to the reigning champs’ roster, becomes the first Toledo Rocket drafted to the NBA since Casey Shaw in 1998.
MAC Bandwagon Podcast, ep. 101: CM Life Sports Editor Christian Booher stops by to talk CMU football!
The boys cover Ryan Rollins’ NBA Draft prospects, discuss the MAC championship odds for the upcoming football season, and Christian Booher stops by to talk Chippewas football
Former Miami WR, current Rams HC Sean McVay to be added to Cradle of Coaches
A former receiver for the RedHawks, McVay won the Super Bowl this past year and has made a name for himself in the pro ranks.
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Belt’s Beer Garden: So Petite
Petite Blanche, a Biere de Blanche from Rawley’s Farmhouse Ales in New Mexico
MAC Bandwagon Podcast, ep. 100: We’ve reached triple digits!
It’s a big day for the show, as this is our 100th episode. The boys reflect a bit and ring in the occasion with a little Twitter Q&A!
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Belt’s Beer Garden: Czech it Out!
I Bring You Love - an oak-aged Czech Pilsner from Modist
MAC Bandwagon Podcast, ep. 99: Kobe Lewis transfer, baseball postseason recap, and Real Twitter Hours (tm)
The boys discuss the former 1,000 yard rusher and his decision to leave Mt. Pleasant, recap CMU’s run through the baseball postseason, and discuss Twitter responses from all of you!
One transfer ready to make immediate impact for each MAC team
The transfer portal is here to stay. Let’s look at the most impactful acquisitions from the portal in the MAC.
2022 Mid-American Conference Baseball Gainesville Regional Recap
Central Michigan’s pitching was great as usual, but the offense struggled, picking up only hit one extra base hit, dooming the Chips to an early exit in Gainesville.
2022-23 MAC Men’s Basketball Way-Too-Early Preview: Akron Zips
Can the Zips improve on their MAC Tournament Championship Team?
Central Michigan RB Kobe Lewis enters transfer portal
An emergent talent in the 2019 and 2020 seasons, Lewis missed all of 2021 with injury and will seek a chance to start on another roster.
Can Collin Schlee be the next #MACtion great?
As Schlee gets ready to conduct the #FlashFast offense, his mentor Dustin Crum and former #MACtion star QB Matt Johnson discuss his potential.
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Belt’s Beer Garden: Gest of Honor
Gest, a Dark Czech Lager from Atlanta’s Elsewhere Brewing
2022 Mid-American Conference Baseball Tournament Recap
Central Michigan,overcame a deficit in every game they won en route to securing the MAC tournament title, with 33 combined runs on Saturday and Sunday to take it home.
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Belt’s Beer Garden: An Officer and Gentlemen
General Braddock’s from Brew Gentlemen is an amazingly soft, crushable, and tasty IPA.
MAC Bandwagon Podcast, ep. 98: Softball, football, baseball, oh my!
The boys take a look at the MAC baseball and softball tournaments and discuss some off-season football news!
MAC broadcast schedule for 2022 football season released
A handful of intriguing out-of-conference matchups, the return of the Saturday afternoon title game and a new potential TV partner highlight the TV schedule release.
2022 Mid-American Conference Baseball Week 14 Recap
The conference tournament is all set, as Ball State wins the regular season MAC title and will host CMU, Toledo and Ohio in the postseason tourney.
MAC Bandwagon Podcast, ep. 97: Spring sports liven up the mid-May air!
The boys cover this past weekends MAC softball championship, take a look at the last weekend of baseball, and discuss Ryan Rollins’ rising NBA Draft stock. All that, and more!
2022 Mid-American Conference Baseball Week 13 Recap
Central Michigan takes a half game lead for the regular season championship into the last weekend. Ball State is lurking and ready to take advantage of any mistakes.
In Pictures: Central Michigan Chippewas at Eastern Michigan Eagles
The Chippewas sweep the Eagles in EMU’s last home games of the season.
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Belt’s Beer Garden: You Spindle Me Right Round
SpindleTap’s hazy IPA, aptly named Juiceton.
MAC Bandwagon Podcast, ep. 96: The 2022 MAC Softball Tournament Special!
The boys discuss a number of stories from the week, including a new athletic identity at Akron and a preview of the MAC Softball tournament!
2022 Mid-American Conference Baseball Week 12 Recap
Ohio sweeps Akron and creates a gap with the teams chasing them for the last spot in the MAC Tournament. Eastern Michigan splits with NIU fall back.