The MAC Sports Connection Podcast

In a CSC first, Alex and AJ preview the MAC Championship game with guests from each school: Representing MAC West Champion Toledo: (0:00) Midnight Blue and Gold Podcast Host - Rocket Ryan, PJ Spiller, and Zack From the MAC! Representing MAC East Champion Ohio: (34:15) The Voice of the Bobcats - Russ Eisenstein AND the Best Color Analyst in all the Land - Rob Cornelius A big thank you to everyone w...

The MAC East race isnt over, but some MAC teams are clinging to the hope that they can finish bowl eligible. Where are they going? Alex and AJ break down where they assign the various programs to which bowl games, why it makes sense and a few potential opponents. Check it out! Be sure to tune in and stay connected to the College Sports Connection Podcast! Twitter: @CollegeSportPod Instagram: @TheC...

Prepare to be INFOTAINED!  The guys welcome Russ Eisenstein, the Voice of the Bobcats on this week's show. Russ talks about growing up a fan of Northern Illinois, his stops in the NBA, Minor League Baseball, and Idaho State before landing in Athens at Ohio University. He also shares some stories from some of the great games he's witnessed, his first conversation with Coach Frank Solich, calling th...

After a few special guests in the last couple of weeks, the boys are back in the studio to talk some football! Recapping scores from the week before, and previewing the weekend slate, there is some confidence for some teams as they move forward, while some teams sit on the verge of not just conference title elimination, but bowl elimination as well. We also mention our new segment, the Thursday Re...

And we are back to football! This week, the boys bring on 3-time All-MAC honoree, 2008 3rd round NFL Draft Selection John Greco, formerly of the Toledo Rockets. He shares stories such as: -Getting recruited (And why he chose Toledo and not Bowling Green!) -Playing for a MAC Championship -Being teammates with Bruce Gradkowski -Getting an agent and preparing for the NFL Draft -Stories about how many...

This week, the boys take a break in the football action to serve up an episode with the Head Coach of the BGSU Women's Volleyball program. From moving to the US, her previous coaching stops, players who have impacted the program, her fantastic shoes, getting the community excited to support the team, and more! We are so thankful for Coach Tomic taking her time to talk shop with the guys and shed s...

Alex and AJ take a snack break and talk scores from last week, including the Miami upset, and Buffalo coming to life against EMU in their first MAC game of the season. They also tease a game or two this weekend, as well as mention who next weeks special guest will be! Check it out! Be sure to tune in and stay connected to the College Sports Connection Podcast! Twitter: @CollegeSportPod Instagram:...

Alex and AJ recap the weekend that was in the MAC, talking about some surprise wins (and not-so-surprising losses) in the MAC in week three, while also looking ahead to week four. Brief chit-chat on how next week will go, but then we dive into the mailbag and tackle your questions! Not so short but definitely sweet, and that's just the way we like it! Be sure to tune in and stay connected to the C...

Crazy first two weeks, huh? This week Alex and AJ sit down and highlight some good (and not-so-good) from week two, dive into week three (and where they will be!) They also dive into the mailbag to answer YOUR questions! Check it out this week! Be sure to tune in and stay connected to the College Sports Connection Podcast! Twitter: @CollegeSportPod Instagram: @TheCSCPodcast Facebook: https://www.f...

Its going to be a fun season, so why not have a little bit of fun on this weeks episode? MAC Football is just over a week away and the boys decided to call on some other #MACtion experts for a season roundtable, talking who wins all the marbles, teams who can possibly go 4-0 in non-conference play, coaches on the hot seat and more! A HUGE thank you to the guys at Group of Five Guys and Hustle Belt...

In this episode, the boys got to talk to Miami Football Coach Chuck Martin and Toledo Football Coach Jason Candle. We appreciate both coaches giving us a few minutes to talk about their programs and just general chit-chat. Good Luck to both coaches and their squads as they prepare for week one and the rest of the season! Be sure to tune in and stay connected to the College Sports Connection Podcas...

Media Day has come and gone, and that means that we are just WEEKS away from football! The boys had a great opportunity to attend Media Day and talk with so many great people. On this week's episode, Alex and AJ sit down with Chris Creighton from Eastern Michigan and Tim Lester from Western Michigan. We appreciate both coaches giving us a few minutes of their time to talk about their programs and...

The boys come back after taking a few weeks off (Gotta love the summer!), and bring you their MAC Mount Rushmore picks. The rules? One from each of the three major sports (Football, Basketball, and Baseball), and one wild card to round out the 4 faces of the conference. Agree with who AJ picked? Who Alex ended up picking? Who would you put on your Mount Rushmore for the MAC? Stay tuned and see who...

The boys sit down this week to talk about Cross Country and Track and Field with the head coach of Women's Cross Country at Akron, Anna Bearss! From Tulsa, Indiana State, South Dakota State and finally Akron. We talk recruiting, NIL, a short trip down memory lane from her days, and more! A BIG thank you to coach Bearss for joining us on the show! Good luck with recruiting this summer! Be sure to c...

After our hiatus, we bounce back this week with a show where we host new Buffalo Women's coach Becky Burke! Coach Burke talks to the guys about her playing days, what she's doing to bring a hard working culture to Buffalo, her still competitive nature and more! Big shout out to Coach Burke for taking time during dead week in the recruiting period to chat with us! Be sure to continue to tune in and...

The boys broke down their time at the MAC tournament, surprises, upsets, big time players delivering on a big stage and more! They also dip into MAC post season play for the teams who didnt get an invite to the NCAA tournament. Check it out! Be sure to continue to tune in and stay connected to the College Sports Connection Podcast!  Twitter: @CollegeSportPod  Instagram: @TheCSCPodcast  Facebook: h...

The MAC tournament has arrived! Check out this weeks show to see who we have taking home the MAC titles, WHO could surprise us, and if the MAC will get multiple bids this season. Be sure to continue to tune in and stay connected to the College Sports Connection Podcast! Twitter: @CollegeSportPod Instagram: @TheCSCPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportPod Web: www.thecscpodcast.com...

Alex and AJ welcome Nick Winterstein from Toledo Baseball on this weeks show! They talk the transfer portal, team expectations/schedule, playing against BG in the Toledo Mudhens Stadium, the NIL, and his awesome sock game! Big thanks to Nick for joining the show, and talking some baseball! Good luck this spring! Be sure to continue to tune in and stay connected to the College Sports Connection Pod...

What happens when you bring on two former WMU teammates who shared the title of captain 24 years ago? Stories about logos, recruitment, stadiums, right? That is EXACTLY what happened when Alex and AJ welcomed Tim Lester, the current Head Coach of the WMU Broncos and his former co-captain and Offensive Guard Mike Kershner to the show! Tune in to hear the state of WMU football today, the discussion...

The boys traveled to the Motor City for the final time of 2021, this time bringing coverage of the 52-24 dismantling WMU gave Nevada, they talk the rest of bowl season, and break down some notable transfers/NFL Draft declarers!! Plenty of stuff in this weeks show, be sure to tune in! Be sure to continue to tune in and stay connected to the College Sports Connection Podcast! Twitter: @CollegeSportP...

Alex and AJ break down the 8 bowl games for the MAC in the 2021 FBS Postseason, and predict how each team will fare against their non-conference opponents. Its bowl chaos like none other, with 44 games, and the MAC filling a fifth of them! Be sure to continue to tune in and stay connected to the College Sports Connection Podcast! Twitter: @CollegeSportPod Instagram: @TheCSCPodcast Facebook: https:...

You already KNOW the boys are sitting down to discuss some great storyline around the MAC Championship game this week! Alex and AJ talk key players, discuss the matchup earlier this year, and fill you in on their LIVE coverage plans for this weekend as they hit the road and head to the Motor City to bring you NIU vs Kent State! Be sure to continue to tune in and stay connected to the College Sport...

The boys didn't record last week because they were "Doin it live!" and bringing live coverage from Muncie, IN, and Akron, OH for Ball State vs Central Michigan and Akron vs Kent State! They discuss their experiences in those game atmospheres (with help from Brady Ruffing and Graham Giles!) and move to this week's slate of games, talking about what is at stake for each team this week. **** NOTE****...

We are BACK and so is MIDWEEK MACtion! We celebrate 2 WHOLE YEARS of the show, make our weekly picks, talk favorite show memories and more conference expansion! Thanks for tuning in for this Tuesday release! Be sure to tune in and stay connected to the College Sports Connection Podcast! Twitter: @CollegeSportPod Instagram: @TheCSCPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportPod Web: www....

Alex and AJ recap another wild week in the MAC, with unexpected results, a new front runner in the MAC West, helmet stickers, Week 8 picks, and talk a little realignment since EVERYONE ELSE is doing so! Be sure to tune in and stay connected to the College Sports Connection Podcast! Twitter: @CollegeSportPod Instagram: @TheCSCPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportPod Web: www.thecs...