http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebeltThe official podcast of HustleBelt.com, SB Nation's Mid-American Conference blog. Talking #MACtion all year round.enCopyright Hustle Belt (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 02:30:00 GMTFri, 24 Apr 2015 20:00:00 GMTSportsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/49e7aa07-35bc-47b5-ac20-97a3b871fb88_large_hustlebelt.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebeltThe official podcast of HustleBelt.com, SB Nation's Mid-American Conference blog. Talking #MACtion all year round.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comsports,college football,maction,sports talk,football,college sports,bowling green falcons,colege football,2015 nfl draft,ball stateMid American HustlenoThe official podcast of HustleBelt.com, SB Nation's Mid-American Conference blog. Talking #MACtion all year round.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2015/04/24/episode-36-the-2015-nfl-draft-with-dan-kadar-of-mockingthedraftcomSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2015/04/24/episode-36-the-2015-nfl-draft-with-dan-kadar-of-mockingthedraftcom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2015/04/24/episode-36-the-2015-nfl-draft-with-dan-kadar-of-mockingthedraftcomFri, 24 Apr 2015 20:00:00 GMTEpisode 36: The 2015 NFL Draft with Dan Kadar of MockingTheDraft.comEDITOR'S NOTE: First, some apologies. 1) Sorry it has been so long since we have recorded one of these. 2) Sorry for the poor audio quality and Bryan's typing in the background. He apparently forgot how microphones work. On Episode 36, Dan Kadar from SB Nation’s Mocking The Draft site joins Alex and Bryan to preview the MAC’s 2015 NFL Draft class. Will any MAC players go on the first day? Is this a down year for the conference’s draft hopefuls? Will Akron ever be good a football? Dan answers those questions and more on Mid-American Hustle. *This episode has been condensed and edited. **We're aware that out iTunes feed doesn't appear to be working anymore. We're working on figuring out a fix for that.  00:47:00Mid American HustlenoNFL Draft,MACtion,college football,NFL,2015 NFL DraftEDITOR'S NOTE: First, some apologies. 1) Sorry it has been so long since we have recorded one of these. 2) Sorry for the poor audio quality and Bryan's typing ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/10/19/episode-35-were-halfway-through-football-seasonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/10/19/episode-35-were-halfway-through-football-season/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/10/19/episode-35-were-halfway-through-football-seasonSun, 19 Oct 2014 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 35: We're Halfway Through Football SeasonAs Week 8 of college football comes to a close, Bryan and Alex try to figure out who are the top-tiered teams around the MAC. Yes, that's code for us coming to a disagreement over Akron, who just lost to Ohio 23-20.  00:48:00Mid American Hustlenocollege football,maction,mac,mid-american conference,sportsAs Week 8 of college football comes to a close, Bryan and Alex try to figure out who are the top-tiered teams around the MAC. Yes, that's code for us coming tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/10/08/episode-33-talking-umass-football-with-daniel-maloneSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/10/08/episode-33-talking-umass-football-with-daniel-malone/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/10/08/episode-33-talking-umass-football-with-daniel-maloneWed, 08 Oct 2014 03:30:00 GMTEpisode 33: Talking UMass Football With Daniel MaloneIn episode 33 of the Mid-American Hustle, Alex flies solo. Good thing he wore a helmet. Daniel Malone from MassLive.com comes aboard to talk about UMass football woes and more. 00:36:00Mid American Hustlenomaction,ncaa football,umassIn episode 33 of the Mid-American Hustle, Alex flies solo. Good thing he wore a helmet. Daniel Malone from MassLive.com comes aboard to talk about UMass footbahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/30/episode-33-mac-play-has-commenced-and-big-news-at-the-beltSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/30/episode-33-mac-play-has-commenced-and-big-news-at-the-belt/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/30/episode-33-mac-play-has-commenced-and-big-news-at-the-beltTue, 30 Sep 2014 14:30:00 GMTEpisode 33: MAC Play Has Commenced, and Big News At the BeltAfter a bye week, Alex and Bryan are back to talk all things MAC football, and even some big news surronding the Belt. Week 5 brought on widespread MAC play, and while a few teams had byes, the majority of the league took the field for games that actually matter. We broke down all of the madness from week 5, looked ahead at what week 6 should hold for us, and made our picks. We also answered some reader questions from our Hustle Bag. It's a long one, so crack open a Lunchable and settle in. 00:58:00Mid American HustlenoSports Talk,College Football,MACtionAfter a bye week, Alex and Bryan are back to talk all things MAC football, and even some big news surronding the Belt. Week 5 brought on widespread MAC play, ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/15/episode-32-this-week-in-cmu-player-arrests-and-previewing-week-4Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/15/episode-32-this-week-in-cmu-player-arrests-and-previewing-week-4/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/15/episode-32-this-week-in-cmu-player-arrests-and-previewing-week-4Mon, 15 Sep 2014 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 32: This Week In CMU Player Arrests and Previewing Week 4This week on Mid-American Hustle Alex and Bryan are joined by Hustle Belt contributor Chris Manning to recap the week that was, look to the future, and answer some MACtion fan questions. This episode starts off with a lengthy discussion of this week's biggest MAC news: The Central Michigan player legal issues. CMU announced Monday that Thomas Rawls is suspended indefinitely, and we've now found out that he's facing three felony theft charges from an incident that happened in April. Also Monday, CMU dismissed Andrew Flory from the team. Flory was one of two CMU players arrested over the summer for shoplifting from a Walmart. Taking in the previous arrests of players from Dan Enos' team, the three discuss what this means for Enos' tenure at CMU and ask the question: does Enos have control of his team? At the 17 minute mark (yes, this is a LONG episode) the three recap what happened in Week 3, including the biggest surprises and best performances of the week. At the 28 minute mark they begin looking ahead at Week 4. At the 37 minute mark they answer some questions from the Hustle Bag, and finally, at the 45 minute mark Bryan and Chris answer the question, "Is Ohio's offense too conservative?".  00:54:00Mid American HustlenoSports Talk,Sports,College Football,MACtionThis week on Mid-American Hustle Alex and Bryan are joined by Hustle Belt contributor Chris Manning to recap the week that was, look to the future, and answer shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/08/episode-31-what-does-phillip-elys-injury-mean-for-toledos-title-hopesSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/08/episode-31-what-does-phillip-elys-injury-mean-for-toledos-title-hopes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/08/episode-31-what-does-phillip-elys-injury-mean-for-toledos-title-hopesMon, 08 Sep 2014 18:30:00 GMTEpisode 31: What Does Phillip Ely's Injury Mean For Toledo's Title Hopes?Today on Mid-American Hustle, Bryan and Alex react to the news of Toledo starting quarterback Phillip Ely's ACL tear, and how they think it'll impact the Rockets' chances going forward. They bounce around a bit, looking ahead at Week 3, reacting to the surprise return of Cameron Stingily in Week 2, comparing the situations at BGSU and Toledo, and talking a look at the quarterback options UT has at its disposal. It's a MACtion packed episode, sure to be less corny than this description. 00:35:00Mid American HustlenoSpots Talk,Sports,College Football,Toledo,Toledo RocketsToday on Mid-American Hustle, Bryan and Alex react to the news of Toledo starting quarterback Phillip Ely's ACL tear, and how they think it'll impact the Rockethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/03/episode-30-whats-next-for-bowling-green-without-matt-johnsonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/03/episode-30-whats-next-for-bowling-green-without-matt-johnson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/03/episode-30-whats-next-for-bowling-green-without-matt-johnsonWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:30:00 GMTEpisode 30: What's Next For Bowling Green Without Matt JohnsonYesterday Bowling Green fans got some rather terrible unexpected news when head coach dino Babers announced that starting quarterback Matt Johnson was likely done for the season following a hip injury. Obviously losing a quarterback is never good, especially not when he may just be the best player in the conference and a key player in your team's hopes of winning a conference title.  To get some perspective on what the loss of Johnson means to the team, I spoke with Thurman Dieter, one of our Bowling Green experts here at The Belt. Dieter and I talk about the injury to Johnson, the loss at WKU, what BGSU fans should expect out of their new starting quarterback, Jason Knapke, and took a look ahead at what the rest of the season has in store for the Falcons in this 30 minute episode (the 30th episode, too) of Mid-American Hustle. 00:31:00Mid American HustlenoSports Talk,College Football,Bowling Green Falcons,BGSU,MACtionYesterday Bowling Green fans got some rather terrible unexpected news when head coach dino Babers announced that starting quarterback Matt Johnson was likely dohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/03/episode-29-what-we-learned-from-week-1-of-the-2014-mac-football-seasonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/03/episode-29-what-we-learned-from-week-1-of-the-2014-mac-football-season/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/09/03/episode-29-what-we-learned-from-week-1-of-the-2014-mac-football-seasonWed, 03 Sep 2014 17:00:00 GMTEpisode 29: What We Learned From Week 1 of the 2014 MAC Football SeasonWith Week 1 in the books, Bryan and Alex hopped on the Mics the other day to digest what happened. The two discussed their most surprising games of the week, talked about Jarvion Franklin's breakout game at Purdue, and Phillip Ely's debut as Toledo's starting quarterback. Also up for discussion: BGSU's blowout (keep in mind this was recorded before we knew about Matt Johnson's injury), coaching debuts, Miami's surprising effort against Marshall, and looked ahead at Week 2's plethora of potential upsets.  00:42:00Mid American HustlenoSports Talk,College Football,MACtionWith Week 1 in the books, Bryan and Alex hopped on the Mics the other day to digest what happened. The two discussed their most surprising games of the week, tahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/25/episode-28-maction-is-back-well-almostSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/25/episode-28-maction-is-back-well-almost/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/25/episode-28-maction-is-back-well-almostMon, 25 Aug 2014 17:00:00 GMTEpisode 28: MACtion Is Back! (Well, Almost)MACtion is back (well, almost)! In honor of the 69th season of MAC football, which begins Thursday, Alex and Bryan hoped on the mics real quick to take a final look at what the season holds before it actually gets underway. Monday saw the announcement of several starting quarterbacks, including those at Toledo, Ohio, and Eastern Michigan—which was a shocker—and we dive deep into that for the first 15 or so minutes, breaking down the battles and look at the winners of all three of those, as well as some discussion on what's going on with NIU's still unfinished QB battle. We also break down the MAC coaches poll, give you our picks for who will win each division, then close it all out with a look at the slate of Week 1 MACtion and our picks for each game. 00:51:00Mid American HustlenoSports Talk,College Football,Football,MACtion,PicksMACtion is back (well, almost)! In honor of the 69th season of MAC football, which begins Thursday, Alex and Bryan hoped on the mics real quick to take a finalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/23/episode-27-previewing-the-niu-huskies-2014-seasonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/23/episode-27-previewing-the-niu-huskies-2014-season/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/23/episode-27-previewing-the-niu-huskies-2014-seasonSat, 23 Aug 2014 22:30:00 GMTEpisode 27: Previewing the NIU Huskies 2014 SeasonOn Episode 27 of Mid-American Hustle, Bryan is joined by our very own NIU Team Manager Norm Miller to take a look at how the Huskies will fare in life after Jordan Lynch. After going 12-2 in 2013, which included a loss in the MAC Championship and a loss in the Poinsettia Bowl, NIU seems likely to take a step back in 2014, but just how far back? The Huskies do lose Jordan Lynch, Jimmie Ward, and their entire starting defensive line, but manage to return 16 starters overall, including four on an offensive line that has been among the MAC's best. Who will be the Huskies quarterback this fall? what does Cameron Stingily's injury do to the Huskies' running game? How will this defense, which has been the weak point of NIU teams past, fare this fall? And what will need to happen for 2014 to bee a successful season for NIU fans? All of those questions, and many more, are discussed in this episode. 00:52:00Mid American HustlenoSports Talk,Colege Football,Northern Illinois,NIU Huskies,#MACtionOn Episode 27 of Mid-American Hustle, Bryan is joined by our very own NIU Team Manager Norm Miller to take a look at how the Huskies will fare in life after Jorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/22/episode-26-talking-bgsu-football-with-pete-seymourSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/22/episode-26-talking-bgsu-football-with-pete-seymour/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/22/episode-26-talking-bgsu-football-with-pete-seymourFri, 22 Aug 2014 17:00:00 GMTEpisode 26: talking BGSU Football With Pete SeymourOn Episode 26, we continue our look ahead at the 2014 MAC Football season with some discussion of the Bowling Green Falcons. Pete Seymour joins Alex and Bryan as they revisit the magical ride that was 2013 and look ahead to what 2014 holds for the Falcons. Bowling Green, thanks to the emergence of stud quarterback Matt Johnson and his running back partner in crime Travis Greene, rode their way to a MAC Championship in 2013, knocking off the 12th ranked NIU Huskies in Detroit rather handedly. But shortly after capturing the championship, fifth-year head coach Dave Clawson left for Wake Forest. Insert former Eastern Illinois head coach Dino Babers, and his Baylor offense, and suddenly BG looks like the offensive juggernaut of the mid-west. But no coaching change goes off 100 percent perfect, and with Chris Gallon likely out for the year, and some questions on the line, there's potential for some bumps in the road for BGSU this fall. 00:33:00Mid American Hustlenosports talk,college football,football,bowling greenOn Episode 26, we continue our look ahead at the 2014 MAC Football season with some discussion of the Bowling Green Falcons. Pete Seymour joins Alex and Bryan ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/20/episode-25-talking-ball-state-football-with-over-the-pylonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/20/episode-25-talking-ball-state-football-with-over-the-pylon/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/20/episode-25-talking-ball-state-football-with-over-the-pylonWed, 20 Aug 2014 13:00:00 GMTEpisode 25: Talking Ball State Football With Over The PylonFor our 25th episode of Mid-American Hustle, we decided to invite on a fellow MAC blogger, Alan Rucker of OverThePylon.net. Alan helps us break down what to expect from Ball State in 2014, and what life after Wenning will be like for the Cardinals. Also up for discussion? Pete Lembo's genius, and his affinity for wrestling. As well as Alan's predictions for 2014's MAC Championship, and what makes a good MAC rivlary. Get your popcorn ready, or order some Pizza King, and settle in for one of our best episodes yet. 00:54:00Mid American Hustlenocollege sports,sports tlak,college football,ball state,Ball State CardinalsFor our 25th episode of Mid-American Hustle, we decided to invite on a fellow MAC blogger, Alan Rucker of OverThePylon.net. Alan helps us break down what to exphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/13/episode-24-previewing-ohio-bobcats-footballs-2014-season-with-nick-komjatiSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/13/episode-24-previewing-ohio-bobcats-footballs-2014-season-with-nick-komjati/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/13/episode-24-previewing-ohio-bobcats-footballs-2014-season-with-nick-komjatiWed, 13 Aug 2014 19:00:00 GMTEpisode 24: Previewing Ohio Bobcats Football's 2014 Season With Nick KomjatiIn 2012 Sports Illustrated declared Ohio as the next BCS busting program. Then it all fell apart. The Bobcats crumbled in the final stretch of 2012, and after a 6-2 start in 2013, the same followed. When the clock hit zero on a 37-20 to ECU, over were the careers of the greatest senior class in Ohio football history. Tyler Tettleton, Beau Blankenship, Donte Foster, Keith Moore, Travis Carrie are just some of the many names gone from the Bobcats as we enter 2014. 11 starters return in all, but only three on the offensive side. Expectations are down. It appears Ohio's in for a bumpy 2014. Or are they? To get a better sense of what Ohio Football has to offer in 2014 I brought on a former colleague, Nick Komjati of the Bobcat Sports Showcase and WOUB in Athens, Ohio to help me preview this team. Nick offers some great insight into the quarterback situation, who will be tabbed with running the ball, the expectations surrounding this defense and what 2014 could hold for Ohio. 00:41:00Mid American HustlenoCollege Sports,Sports Talk,Football,College Football,MACtionIn 2012 Sports Illustrated declared Ohio as the next BCS busting program. Then it all fell apart. The Bobcats crumbled in the final stretch of 2012, and after ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/11/episode-23-previewing-umass-2014-season-with-bob-mcgovern-jrSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/11/episode-23-previewing-umass-2014-season-with-bob-mcgovern-jr/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/11/episode-23-previewing-umass-2014-season-with-bob-mcgovern-jrMon, 11 Aug 2014 13:30:00 GMTEpisode 23: Previewing UMass' 2014 Season With Bob McGovern Jr.The grand UMass FBS experiment in the MAC has not gone so well. Two seasons into the experiment, the Minutemen have won two games, fired a coach, and after the 2015 season will be without the MAC, their home through this rocky adjustment. But entering the third season as an FBS team the talent level, and th energy level, around the Minutemen program has improved. The team is moving back to its actual home stadium, Mark Whipple—who led the program to FCS glory 15 years ago—is back, and there's finally some depth on the roster. But with a rough non-conference slate, and questions at wide receiver and defensive line, can the Minutemen take that next step, or will 2014 be another year of disappointment for the fans? To find out we brought on Bob McGovern Jr., publisher of Maroon Musket to give us the inside scoop on the Minutemen's upcoming season. 00:33:00Mid American Hustlenosports talk,football,college football,maction,UMass MinutemenThe grand UMass FBS experiment in the MAC has not gone so well. Two seasons into the experiment, the Minutemen have won two games, fired a coach, and after thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/09/episode-22-the-2014-eastern-michigan-football-preview-with-jeremy-rosenbergSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/09/episode-22-the-2014-eastern-michigan-football-preview-with-jeremy-rosenberg/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/09/episode-22-the-2014-eastern-michigan-football-preview-with-jeremy-rosenbergSat, 09 Aug 2014 15:00:00 GMTEpisode 22: The 2014 Eastern Michigan Football Preview With Jeremy RosenbergWhile EMU's win-loss total wasn't the worst in the MAc in 2013, it's hard to find a team that had a worse experience. On the field, the team struggled, mightily. Their coach was fired after he was caught on tape verbally abusing the players, and in a terrible tragedy one fo their own was murdered midway through the season. But 2014 brings new beginnings, and hopefully healed wounds for the Eagles. Chris Creighton, formerly of Drake, was brought in to take over the program and by all accounts has brought a wave of fresh energy into the program. Players are fired up. The atmosphere around the team is positive, and with the addition of "The Factory" and a former Penn state quarterback have the fanbase excited for 2014. Will the Eagles take a giant step forward this fall, or will it be a slow process? We brought on Jeremy Rosenberg from Eagle Totem to preview EMU's 2014 season. 00:41:00Mid American Hustlenocolege football,football,sports talk,maction,eastern michigan eagelsWhile EMU's win-loss total wasn't the worst in the MAc in 2013, it's hard to find a team that had a worse experience. On the field, the team struggled, mightilyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/07/episode-21-previewing-western-michigans-2014-football-season-with-brian-perskySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/07/episode-21-previewing-western-michigans-2014-football-season-with-brian-persky/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/07/episode-21-previewing-western-michigans-2014-football-season-with-brian-perskyThu, 07 Aug 2014 15:00:00 GMTEpisode 21: Previewing Western Michigan's 2014 Football Season With Brian Persky2013 marked the beginning of a new era in Western Michigan football. P.J. Fleck, the youngest head coach in FBS history, took over and brought in an invigorating sense of energy that was supposed to help get the program back to its winning ways. Then the season started and the Broncos, riddled with injuries, lost to an FCS team and managed just one win on the season. Fleck managed to haul in the best recruiting class the MAC has ever seen this past spring, but now that fall camp is here and some of those highly touted signees aren't actually with the program, is there reason to be optimistic for Fleck's second voyage? Or will the Kalamazoo boat-rowers be in store for another rocky season? To help answer those questions, and more, we brought on our very own Brian Persky, formerly of BroncoBlitz.com. 00:41:00Mid American Hustlenosports talk,college football,football,maction,Western Michigan Broncos2013 marked the beginning of a new era in Western Michigan football. P.J. Fleck, the youngest head coach in FBS history, took over and brought in an invigoratinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/05/episode-20-previewing-central-michigan-footballs-2014-season-with-jim-costaSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/05/episode-20-previewing-central-michigan-footballs-2014-season-with-jim-costa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/08/05/episode-20-previewing-central-michigan-footballs-2014-season-with-jim-costaTue, 05 Aug 2014 13:00:00 GMTEpisode 20: Previewing Central Michigan Football's 2014 Season With Jim CostaWe continue our series of season previews with a look at the Central Michigan Chippewas. Coming off an injury-plagued 6-6 (5-3 MAC) season, CMU seems ready to rebound and return to a bowl game. Two MAC media members even picked the team to win the MAC this season. But with a transition year at running back, the loss of an All-MAC linebacker and a few other key positions can CMU take that next step, or will Dan Enos' squad once again underperform? We brought on CMU Sports Network's football sideline reporter, Jim Costa, to give us a detailed look at what the Chippewas have in store for this fall. 00:33:00Mid American Hustlenosports talk,football,college football,maction,centrcentral michigan chippewasWe continue our series of season previews with a look at the Central Michigan Chippewas. Coming off an injury-plagued 6-6 (5-3 MAC) season, CMU seems ready to rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/07/28/episode-19-previewing-2014-miami-football-with-tom-downey-of-the-miami-studentSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/07/28/episode-19-previewing-2014-miami-football-with-tom-downey-of-the-miami-student/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/07/28/episode-19-previewing-2014-miami-football-with-tom-downey-of-the-miami-studentMon, 28 Jul 2014 18:30:00 GMTEpisode 19: Previewing 2014 Miami Football With Tom Downey Of The Miami StudentWith one month to go until the start of the 2014 college football season, Bryan and Alex have begun a series ofpodcasts to preview the 13 MAC school's seasons. It all begins with the Miami RedHawks who finished last place in the MAC in 2013 after going 0-12. Tom Downey, sports editor of The Miami Student joined the show to give some insight into how the team is adjusting to new head coach Chuck Martin, what the 'Hawks offensive and defensive units will look like this season, and what needs to happen for this year to be a successful first year in Oxford for Martin. 00:37:00Mid American HustlenoMACtion,college football,football,sports,miami redhawksWith one month to go until the start of the 2014 college football season, Bryan and Alex have begun a series ofpodcasts to preview the 13 MAC school's seasons.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/07/21/episode-18-were-going-to-mac-media-day-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/07/21/episode-18-were-going-to-mac-media-day-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/07/21/episode-18-were-going-to-mac-media-day-1Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:00:00 GMTEpisode 18: We're Going To MAC Media Day!MAC football season is drawing nearer, and Alex and Bryan hopped on the mics to chat a bit about the upcoming season, the MAC Top 50 Players of 2014 countdown and of course, MAC Media Day!  00:39:00Mid American HustlenoSports,college football,football,mactionMAC football season is drawing nearer, and Alex and Bryan hopped on the mics to chat a bit about the upcoming season, the MAC Top 50 Players of 2014 countdown ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/07/07/mid-american-hustle-episode-17Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/07/07/mid-american-hustle-episode-17/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/07/07/mid-american-hustle-episode-17Mon, 07 Jul 2014 21:07:45 GMTMid-American Hustle: Episode 17College football is evolving. If that wasn’t made clear by the switch to a four-team playoff this season, the growing divide between the haves (the Power 5 football conferences) and the have-nots (the other college football conferences, a.k.a. the Group of 5) is sure to alert you. OVer at Sporting News, Bill Bender, a college football analyst and Ohio alum, recently did a fascinating five-part series examining the growing divide between these two groups and offered some ideas on how the Group of 5 could go its own way. You can  00:46:00Mid American HustlenoCollege football is evolving. If that wasn’t made clear by the switch to a four-team playoff this season, the growing divide between the haves (the Power 5 foothttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/07/01/episode-16-jeremy-guy-drops-bySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/07/01/episode-16-jeremy-guy-drops-by/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/07/01/episode-16-jeremy-guy-drops-byTue, 01 Jul 2014 19:22:42 GMTEpisode 16: Jeremy Guy Drops ByThe Mid-American Conference got a brand new site to kick off July.In preparation for the site launch (which wound up going live ahead of schedule) Alex and I chatted with Jeremy Guy, the MAC’s Director of Communications, about what went into designing the new site, what fans should expect, and the Conference’s approach to social media. 00:47:00Mid American Hustlenosports,maction,midamerican conference,social mediaThe Mid-American Conference got a brand new site to kick off July.In preparation for the site launch (which wound up going live ahead of schedule) Alex and I chhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/06/23/episode-15-eagle-totem-talks-about-emus-gray-fieldSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/06/23/episode-15-eagle-totem-talks-about-emus-gray-field/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/06/23/episode-15-eagle-totem-talks-about-emus-gray-fieldMon, 23 Jun 2014 19:59:28 GMTEpisode 15: Eagle Totem Talks About EMU’s Gray FieldJeremy from EagleTotem.net shares his thoughts about Eastern Michigan’s new field. 00:46:00Mid American HustlenoJeremy from EagleTotem.net shares his thoughts about Eastern Michigan’s new field.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/05/09/episode-14-reaction-from-round-1-of-the-2014-nfl-draftSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/05/09/episode-14-reaction-from-round-1-of-the-2014-nfl-draft/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/05/09/episode-14-reaction-from-round-1-of-the-2014-nfl-draftFri, 09 May 2014 04:31:54 GMTEpisode 14: Reaction From Round 1 of the 2014 NFL DraftRound 1 of the 2014 NFL Draft is in the books and two MAC players were selected: Khalil Mack, No. 5 overall to Oakland; Jimmie Ward, No. 30 overall to San Francisco. Bryan, Alex and Chris hopped on the mis immediately following the conclusion of Round 1 to give their reactions to the picks, talk about how they see each player fitting into their respective defenses and who we think the next MAC prospect off the board will be. 00:22:00Mid American HustlenoRound 1 of the 2014 NFL Draft is in the books and two MAC players were selected: Khalil Mack, No. 5 overall to Oakland; Jimmie Ward, No. 30 overall to San Franchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/05/06/episode-131--previewing-the-2014-nfl-draftSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/05/06/episode-131--previewing-the-2014-nfl-draft/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/05/06/episode-131--previewing-the-2014-nfl-draftTue, 06 May 2014 14:33:23 GMTEpisode 13.1 - Previewing the 2014 NFL DraftWe’re within spiting distance of the 2014 NFL Draft, so the guys from Hustle Belt got together to look at this year’s MAC Draft class, and where we think the top players will land. Up for discussion this time around: Will Khalil Mack go No. 1 overall? Are MAC prospects getting better, or is the league paying more attention to the MAC? How many MAC players will get drafted, and who is the sleeper pick from the conference we should watch out for? 00:37:00Mid American HustlenoWe’re within spiting distance of the 2014 NFL Draft, so the guys from Hustle Belt got together to look at this year’s MAC Draft class, and where we think the tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/04/23/episode-12--april-22-2014Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/04/23/episode-12--april-22-2014/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/04/23/episode-12--april-22-2014Wed, 23 Apr 2014 02:07:57 GMTEpisode 12 - April 22, 2014On this episode of Mid-American Hustle, Alex is missing (abducted by aliens?) so Bryan goes it alone, sort of. In place of Alex is NFL Draft expert Dan Kadar from MockingTheDraft.com. Dan helps us look at the field of MAC players in the NFL Draft class including: Just how good Khalil Mack is, and if the talk of him possibly going No. 1 overall is real.How Jimmie Ward has managed to sneak up the Draft boards into a possible first-round pick.Dri Archer may go way higher than expectedJordan Lynch’s NFL prospectsAnd Akron helmets! 00:42:00Mid American HustlenoOn this episode of Mid-American Hustle, Alex is missing (abducted by aliens?) so Bryan goes it alone, sort of. In place of Alex is NFL Draft expert Dan Kadar frhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/04/15/episode-11-april-15-2014Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/04/15/episode-11-april-15-2014/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/04/15/episode-11-april-15-2014Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:53:55 GMTEpisode 11: April 15, 2014Former Western Michigan Bronco and All-MAC big man Shayne Whittington is preparing for a career in professional basketball. We chatted with Whittington on his way home before he leaves to participate in the 2014 Portsmouth Invitational. 00:25:00Mid American Hustlenosports,nba,basketball,portsmouth invitationalFormer Western Michigan Bronco and All-MAC big man Shayne Whittington is preparing for a career in professional basketball. We chatted with Whittington on his whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/03/17/episode-10-march-17-2014Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/03/17/episode-10-march-17-2014/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/03/17/episode-10-march-17-2014Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:42:48 GMTEpisode 10: March 17, 2014Mid-American Hustle is back to recap the MACtion packed 2014 MAC Basketball Tournament, look ahead at WMU’s upcoming dance with Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament and talk about the biggest snub in the history of snubs: Hustle Belt not making it in the Tournament of Campbell. 00:38:00Mid American HustlenoMid-American Hustle is back to recap the MACtion packed 2014 MAC Basketball Tournament, look ahead at WMU’s upcoming dance with Syracuse in the NCAA Tournamenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/03/09/episode-9-march-9-2014Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/03/09/episode-9-march-9-2014/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/03/09/episode-9-march-9-2014Sun, 09 Mar 2014 19:29:07 GMTEpisode 9: March 9, 2014Since the MAC Shooty Hoops Tournament is starting on Monday, March 10, Alex, Bryan and Hickey preview what to expect this week and recap the regular season. Editor’s note: It might seem like a good idea at the time, but don’t record a podcast with a hangover. It’s not as fun as you think. 00:34:00Mid American HustlenoSince the MAC Shooty Hoops Tournament is starting on Monday, March 10, Alex, Bryan and Hickey preview what to expect this week and recap the regular season. Edhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/02/17/episode-8-feb-16-2014Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/02/17/episode-8-feb-16-2014/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/02/17/episode-8-feb-16-2014Mon, 17 Feb 2014 00:11:56 GMTEpisode 8: Feb. 16, 2014With this weekend marking the annual NBA All-Star weekend and festivities we got to wondering, what would it be like if our beloved Mid-American Conference had an All-Star weekend of its own? So Bryan and Alex, hosts of Mid-American Hustle, along with our basketball editor Brandon Hickey each laid out their hypothetical MAC All-Star weekends. We’ve got everything you could ever dream of in a MAC All-Star weekend, from Glenn “Sanity” Bryant throwing down monster dunks to Da’Shonte Riley in a 3-point shootout and Jeremy Guy running point guard for the East in a MAC Celebrity All-Star game featuring everyone from George Gervin to Nick Lachey. 00:52:00Mid American HustlenoWith this weekend marking the annual NBA All-Star weekend and festivities we got to wondering, what would it be like if our beloved Mid-American Conference hadhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/02/11/episode-7Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/02/11/episode-7/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/02/11/episode-7Tue, 11 Feb 2014 05:08:17 GMTEpisode 7The gang from Hustle Belt is back once again for another episode of Mid-American Hustle, the Cradle of Podcasts. On this episode, recorded shortly after news broke about Justin Drummond’s DUI and subsequent suspension, Bryan, Alex and Hustle Belt basketball editor Brandon Hickey rant about the punishment, or lack there of. The three also break down Sunday night’s crazy games, talk a little bit about Javon McCrea’s ability to dominate and predict some MAC Tournament seeding. 00:42:00Mid American HustlenoThe gang from Hustle Belt is back once again for another episode of Mid-American Hustle, the Cradle of Podcasts. On this episode, recorded shortly after news brhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/02/06/episode-6Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/02/06/episode-6/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/02/06/episode-6Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:05:47 GMTEpisode 6National Signing Day was huge for the MAC. PJ Fleck brings in probably the greatest class in conference history and NIU has 31 guys that they get to be excited about. Alex and Bryan break down each school’s signing day class with a few highlights from the day.  Hakuna Matata.00:54:00Mid American HustlenoNational Signing Day was huge for the MAC. PJ Fleck brings in probably the greatest class in conference history and NIU has 31 guys that they get to be excitedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/02/04/episode-5Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/02/04/episode-5/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/02/04/episode-5Tue, 04 Feb 2014 01:32:42 GMTEpisode 5Alex and Bryan are back after a brief hiatus with another episode of the Cradle of Podcasts: Mid-American Hustle, This time out the two are joined by BroncoBlitz.com Staff Writer Brian Persky to talk a little football recruiting, specifically about how P.J. Fleck is kicking the entire Mid-American Conference’s ass. Persky offers some inside analysis, as well as a few names for WMU fans to keep an eye on in the final hours leading up to the big day. Bryan and Alex also offer some general thoughts on MAC recruiting as a whole, and of course plenty of awful jokes and “uhms”. 00:36:00Mid American HustlenoAlex and Bryan are back after a brief hiatus with another episode of the Cradle of Podcasts: Mid-American Hustle, This time out the two are joined by BroncoBlithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/01/22/episode-4Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/01/22/episode-4/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/01/22/episode-4Wed, 22 Jan 2014 01:08:47 GMTEpisode 4Alex and Bryan recap the wonder week of MAC Hoops, including a Sportscenter Top 10 dunk by Glenn Bryant and a buzzer-beating shot by Juice Brown. It’s still early, but five MAC schools are 3-1 in conference play and there is no clear #1 team. Eastern Michigan is one of those teams and their defense is what makes them so successful.  Brandon Fitzsimons (aka Brown and Gold) recaps all of the MAC hockey that’s been going on. Miami University was once #1 in the nation, but has only one three games since November 15. Why is that?00:38:00Mid American HustlenoAlex and Bryan recap the wonder week of MAC Hoops, including a Sportscenter Top 10 dunk by Glenn Bryant and a buzzer-beating shot by Juice Brown. It’s still earhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/01/14/episode-3Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/01/14/episode-3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/01/14/episode-3Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:31:05 GMTEpisode 3We’re back with a new episode of Mid-American Hustle, HustleBelt.com’s podcast. On this episode hosts Bryan M. Vance and Alex Alvarado are joined by Jimmy Kelley and Nicolas “Geeves” Lewis to talk about the football coaching changes in the MAC this offseason. 00:38:00Mid American HustlenoSports,College FootballWe’re back with a new episode of Mid-American Hustle, HustleBelt.com’s podcast. On this episode hosts Bryan M. Vance and Alex Alvarado are joined by Jimmy Kellehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/01/10/episode-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/01/10/episode-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/01/10/episode-2Fri, 10 Jan 2014 20:56:41 GMTEpisode 2Looking back on the MAC football season, we recap the year talking about the high and low points. Did the MAC take a huge step back after the 0-5 bowl season? Football expert Matt Daley joins Bryan and Alex on the topic. 00:38:00Mid American HustlenoLooking back on the MAC football season, we recap the year talking about the high and low points. Did the MAC take a huge step back after the 0-5 bowl season? Fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/01/07/episode-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/01/07/episode-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hustlebelt/2014/01/07/episode-1Tue, 07 Jan 2014 02:41:45 GMTEpisode 1It’s our very first podcast! With our last bowl game being played last night, Alex and Bryan quickly recap the disappointing bowl season from the five MAC schools. With in-conference play coming up on Wednesday (1/8/14), our basketball experts, Brandon Hickey and Jimmy Kelley, take over and analyze these teams on what they’ve done and what to expect the rest of the way. 00:30:00Mid American HustlenoIt’s our very first podcast! With our last bowl game being played last night, Alex and Bryan quickly recap the disappointing bowl season from the five MAC schoo