Brad Bichey
@CoachBichey
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Director of Football Strength & Conditioning, Toledo.....Greatness is neither unachievable nor unattainable, but something we should be in constant pursuit of.
Ambridge, PA
Joined December 2010
Rocket FB since 2016: . 72-40 Record .3 x MAC West Champions .2 x MAC Champions .9 years of Bowl Eligibility .9 Guys & Counting invited to Combine .10 Guys & Counting Drafted to NFL .1st Round Draft Pick @ #22 .Academic Progress Rate = 975 .Development, Character, Success ππ.
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Shayna and I are very excited to announce that we are expecting a Baby Boy in January 2018!!
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Why Toledo?. Since 2016: .65-35 Record .3 x MAC West Champions .2 x MAC Champions .8 straight years of Bowl Eligibility .9 Guys invited to NFL Combine .10 Guys Drafted to NFL & Counting .1st Round Draft Pick @ #22 .APR (Academic Progress Rate) = 975 .Go Rockets π #DevelopedHere.
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Shayna & I are so excited and blessed to announce the arrival of Jaxson Dean!! January 22, 2018, 11:01 P.M. ; 7lbs. 8 oz. ; 21.25 in. Mom & Baby are doing great!! What an incredible feeling!! #ProudDaddy
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Congratulations to my brother @CBichey & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on being Super Bowl Champions!! I am so happy for you & love seeing all of your hard work & commitment pay off on the biggest stage in football!! Enjoy your moment. Love you bro!! #WorldChampions
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Could not be happier or more excited for my brother @CBichey to live out his dreams. He was given an opportunity and seized the moment. Congrats brother, very proud of you, and I know this is just the beginning for you. #StrengthCoachFamily.
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I cannot be more happy for and proud of @Juiceup__3. What this young man has done on and off the field, and how he has grown not just physically, but mentally over the past 3 years is amazing. It wasnβt always easy, but he never gave up or gave in. Well Deserved, and Earned!!.
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Not surprised by the level of effort and selflessness shown by my man @_1Sledge on this play. Seen this play out many times before while he was at Toledo. High Care Guy, High Character Guy!! Itβs not WHAT you do, but HOW you do it, & your WHY!! #Rockets π.
Watch these blocks by #Bills TE Reggie Gilliam (@_1Sledge) to help Josh Allen get into the end zone. Whew!
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Congratulations @Juiceup__3!!! Well deserved and earned. Could not be more proud of you and happy for you. Enjoy this moment my man, much love!! Go Rockets π.
.@ohthatsNajee22 & @Juiceup__3 have each been named to the 2022 #ProBowl. The duo replaces Cincinnatiβs WR JaβMarr Chase & RB Joe Mixon.
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This journey started back in January with a team that had a goal of becoming Champions, & today I watched those guys finish it the right way; together as ONE!! So proud of this team, love these guys, & I appreciate their hard work all year long. 2017 MAC Champions!! Go Rockets!!.
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Big Time Congrats to my brother @CBichey and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on winning the NFC and being Super Bowl Bound!! So happy and excited for him. Proud of you brother!! Love you my man!!
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Yesterday I married my best friend, and she looked absolutely beautiful!!What an incredible and blessed day!!
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As an athlete learns to put a higher value on their academics, training, eating habits, hydration, recovery, film study, practice habits, etc. they will increase their own overall value, their value to the team, & their performance on the field will be elevated to new levels!!.
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LOVE my job, my staff, this team, the coaching staff & all of the hard work that is still in front of us. Humbled & Blessed to be a part of this wonderful university & work with these young men. Building a foundation for success & developing high character young men. Rockets π.
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You deserve all of this @QuinyonMitchellβ¦You worked daily to be the best version of yourself, to uplift others & to make a lasting impact on anyone you came in contact with. A prime example of humility, loyalty & unwavering commitment to his process, teammates, coaches & Toledo.
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Congrats to Toledo Safety @AndersonTycen for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Tycen earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community. #TheRocketStandard
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Such an awesome experience getting to watch @QuinyonMitchell chase his dreams at the NFL Combine. Quinyon had an amazing week & is continuing to show the world what we already knew; he is a great athlete & an elite person!! .We are so proud of him & know he has earned this!! ππ
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Congrats to Toledo QB @Dequanfinn5 for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Dequan earned this award through his commitment to a high level of hard work & consistency in the weight room, on the field, in the classroom & in the community. #GoRockets π#BeTheStandard
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Congrats to Toledo TE @Alex_MorganFB for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Alex earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community. #TheRocketStandard
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Brad Bichey is a husband, a father, a brother, a son, etc. who also happens to be a strength coach. My main objective is not to make you a GREAT football player, or increase your max, it is to help you become an ELITE MAN! Reach the PERSON not just the ATHLETE! Be the Standard!!
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Proud of my brother @CBichey & how he has taken this opportunity & ran with it. Great to see him living out his dreams & impacting the lives of the young men he works with on a daily basis. Itβs more then just sets & reps, itβs about relationships & overall development!!.
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Week 1 for the 2024 @ToledoFB πβs is in the books!! This weekβs Rocket of the Week was CB @AverySmith2022, who is continuing to grow as a player, leader & man. This weekβs Newcomer of the Week was OL @MattHofer5 who has a bright future ahead of him. Work to Win, EARN IT DAILY!!
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Tonight marked the end of The Rockets 2017 Summer!! Staff dressed up for the occasion. Love this team & this staff. Go Rockets!! #GTD17
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The DETAILS matter! How you do things matters! How you treat people matters! How you carry yourself matters! How you invest in others matters! Your goals & dreams matter! Your degree matters! Your character matters! YOU & who you become matters! So that is why Iβm so hard on you!.
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Jahneil was truly an all around great person. He was a devoted teammate, friend, son, father & so much more to so many. He cared for everyone, was selfless, & always made you laugh. We will miss him deeply & that big smile, but we will never forget the impact he made on us all!!.
Those we love never truly leave us. JD will forever be part of the Rocket Family and his infectious smile will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with him and his family. #RIPJD #OneRocket
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The look you get when you know that Week 6 of the Winter is ending with a βBIGβ Lower Body Day tomorrow!! Release the beast and attack the day. STRAIN!!! Video credit to my man @StephenEstes23 #GoRockets
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Blessed & humbled to be a part of the @ToledoFB program & The University of Toledo. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have on a daily basis to help these young men achieve all of their dreams. This is about more than football or sets/reps, this is about shaping lives!! ππ.
.@ToledoFB strength coach Brad Bichey makes it clear to each player that improvement isnβt a one-way street.
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The mission was set in January & it was simpleβ¦WIN THE MAC!! So proud of these young men and their resolve. The Road to Detroit is never easy, but they stayed the course & are Champions!!! MISSION COMPLETE!!! πππ.
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Together we grind 365 days a year,we work 15 hour days,we live for nights like tonight when our boys succeed. #Squad
http://t.co/IqCFdvxzK9.
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Week 5 for the @ToledoFB πβs is in the books! This weekβs Rocket of the Week is WR @NJerjuan, a great leader & model of consistency. This weekβs Newcomer of the Week is WR @BracefulTashi, a diligent worker, who continues to develop & make progress. Work to Win, EARN IT DAILY!!
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When you cut corners, for whatever reason, it may feel as though you are AHEAD. However, the only thing that is AHEAD of you will be coming up short of what you wanted when it matters the most! Every rep, every set, every drill, every meeting, every lift, etc!! IT ALL MATTERS!!.
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Congrats to @CoachSamPittman, well deserved!!.
Excited to OFFICIALLY announce Sam Pittman as our new Head Football Coach. Great days ahead for the Hogs with Sam and Jamie as a part of the Razorback family again! #OneRazorback
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Shayna, Jaxson, & I are feeling extremely blessed and excited to bring a beautiful, healthy and precious baby girl into the world. Payeton Kelley Bichey was born at 8:28 this morning,β¦
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Congrats to Toledo DE @AdrianWoliver for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Adrian earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community. #CutTheRope #BeTheStandard
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Congratulations to the 2019 Rocket Strongman Champions!! It was a close and hard fought battle, but these guys prevailed!! Appreciate how hard this team has been working this summer as a whole. Have to continue to get better daily. Toledo vs Toledo. Worrier or Warrior!!
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The strength staff & players are taking hydration to the next level. Where is your gallon jug Hog fans?? #juglife
http://t.co/3QCVu24PZF.
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Congrats to Toledo Safety @AndersonTycen for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Tycen earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community. #CutTheRope #BeTheStandard
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"Don't talk, just act. Don't say, just show, don't promise, just prove. Tell me nothing, show me everything!!".
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Congrats to Toledo WR @jalin_cooper for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Jalin earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community. #CutTheRope #BeTheStandard
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Beautiful sight to see today in the weight room. Gallon jugs are out in full effect!! #hydration #gains
http://t.co/U8Cl0IVZ30.
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Congrats to Toledo LB @kvng_taexx for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Dyontae earned this award through his commitment to a high level of hard work & consistency in the weight room, on the field, in the classroom & in the community. #GoRockets π#BeTheStandard
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Two π running a sub 4.4 & two π running a sub 4.5 in the 40 yard dash. Five total π hit 20 plus reps on 225, w/ one hitting 30 plus. Five total π jumped 35β plus on the vertical with the best being 40.5β & a few more π jumping over 10β in the broad. So proud of these men!!.
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Great TEAM win tonight to finish this unique 2020 season. I canβt express enough on how proud I am of this group of young men & how they handled all the adversity thrown their way this year. Truly blessed, honored, & thankful to be their strength coach. Love my guys!! Rockets π.
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End of Summer '16 = Midnight Madness Lift.Thankful for my staff, the coaches, trainers, & most importantly the Guys!
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Unbelievable finish! This team never quits, even when our backs are against the wall or the odds are against us, we just keep swinging! #WPS.
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Making a guy stronger, helping him run faster or jump higher is all well & good. Helping him become a great football player & having a chance at the next level is awesome. However, shaping your athletes into being a better person, man, husband, father, etc. is priceless!! #DoMore.
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Gonna miss my man Mr. Ron coming in my office every morning at 5:00 A.M. with a smile on his face, & a joke or witty response to make you laugh. Truly appreciate everything Mr. Ron has done for me, my staff, our team, and The University of Toledo. Gonna be hard to replace him!!.
A major S/O to Mr. Ron Arnold, Thank you for taking great care of the Rockets for the last 30 years. We wish you all the best and congrats on your retirement. ππΎ#TheBest
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Congrats to Toledo WR @NJerjuan for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Jerjuan earned this award through his commitment to a high level of hard work & consistency in the weight room, on the field, in the classroom & in the community. #GoRockets π#BeTheStandard
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She said "YES!!" So excited to announce that I am now engaged to this very special and beautiful girl @shayna21marie
http://t.co/A7amoIWK9q.
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I am truly βBlessedβ to be in the position I am in on a daily basis. No matter the situation or circumstance around me, I have a tremendous opportunity & responsibility to make an impact in the lives of my athletes. Be different & put others first for without them who are you? π
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GREAT TEAM WIN!!! GO ROCKETS π #EAT.
Rockets WIN!. Toledo takes down BYU, 28-21! . A huge 4th quarter interception from Kahlil Robinson led to Shakif Seymour's game-winning TD!. #GoRockets #ThisIsToledo ππ
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Rockets π.
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Great TEAM win tonight!! Battled adversity and stuck together to get it done. Very proud of this team and the coaching staff. Go Hogs!! #WPS.
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@QuinyonMitchell hit 23.67 MPH, is that fast??.π€·π½ββοΈππ¨β½οΈππ.
QUINYON MITCHELL 4.33ππ₯.
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Congrats to Toledo OL @TannerWigand for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Tanner earned this award through his commitment to a high level of hard work and consistency in the weight room, on the field, in the classroom & in the community. #GoRockets π#BeTheStandard
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Week 3 for the 2024 @ToledoFB πβs is in the books!! This weekβs Rocket of the Week is LB @Chris_Dapp05, a high care guy w/ great work ethic!! This weekβs Newcomer of the Week is CB @Zeke_119, who has been making strides daily & is fully invested!! .Work to Win, EARN IT DAILY!!
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Not really interested in all the talking. More concerned with the action. Just show up and attack the hard work with intent, passion and conviction. Be The STANDARD!! π.
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Well, I guess @QuinyonMitchell is as fast as advertised!! ππ¨β½οΈπ.I could not be more proud of this young man & all he embodies. Getting to watch him run live at the NFL Combine & chase his dream was an awesome experience. Go Rockets π.
4.33u βΌοΈ. @ToledoFB DB Quinyon Mitchell was FLYING. πΊ: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork.π±: Stream on #NFLPlus
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Week 2 for the 2024 @ToledoFB πβs is in the books!! This weekβs Rocket of the Week is OL @cannon0303, who is off to a great start this winter!! This weekβs Newcomer of the Week is CB @AmareGarrett, a high energy guy, who is eager to get better!!.Work to Win, EARN IT DAILY!!
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EFFORT & ATTITUDE. is a choice, in which you can control on a daily basis. This is a battle between you & you. Don't get in your own way!!.
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Big Win for the Rockets tonight!!Proud of how this team overcame adversity, stuck together, and finished strong. Great Team Win!! #Rockets.
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Winter 2018 is officially in the books for the Rockets!! Proud of the way these young men have grown both physically & mentally. Excited for Spring Ball and to take the next step. Strain to Finish!! Compete!! Win!!
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Week 6 for the 2024 @ToledoFB πβs is in the books!! This weekβs Rocket of the Week was QB @TuckGleason who is a fierce competitor & diligent worker. This weekβs Newcomer of the Week for the 2nd time was OL @MattHofer5 who has had a great 1st winter. Work to Win, EARN IT DAILY!!
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Congrats to Toledo RB @koback_22 for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Bryant earned this award through his commitment to a high level of hard work & consistency in the weight room, on the field, in the classroom & in the community. #GoRockets π#BeTheStandard
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Congrats to @Kareemhunt7 on his awesome 3 TD night to start his NFL career. Very proud!! Keep working & take care of your body. #Hydrate
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Today marked the end of The Rockets 2019 Winter Program. Very proud of the way our guys attacked the past 7 weeks & have grown both physically & mentally. We are in no way a finished product, but Iβm excited to watch these guys fly around & make plays during spring ball. #LiftOff
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Congrats to Toledo OL @NickRosi73 for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Nick earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community. #TheRocketStandard
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Thank you @QuinyonMitchell, truly appreciate you & glad I could be a part of your process. Watching you over the years grow & develop as a student, athlete & man makes me so proud. I valued our time together, our relationship & know that this is just the beginning for you!! π.
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The Rockets were moving pretty well today!! A lot of guys hitting their Personal Best!! Sorry no fancy charts or videos, but in the end itβs all about results. Kudos to the guys for working their tails off and attacking the day!! Go Rockets π
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Nothing excites me more, than to watch the young men I work with daily; grow, mature, develop, flourish, excel, & achieve their dreams!! ππ.
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Last Night marked the official end of the Rockets 2019 Summer Training Program. Very proud of the work these young men put in over the past few months, but there is more work to be done.β¦
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Best of luck to all of the Rockets participating in Pro Day tomorrow. Enjoy the moment, have fun & give it all you got!! Proud of you boys!!
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As the Rockets move forward into week 2 of our Winter Training Cycle, I would like to recognize a few guys for their effort, attitude & toughness last week. Safety Mike Lacey @Laccey_ , Wide Receiver @NJerjuan, & newcomer to the Rocket Family, Quarterback @AverySmith2022. #EAT π.
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No one ever said the climb to the top was easy. However, when you reach the top, all the struggle will be worth it!!
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Thank you!! Go Rockets π.
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Happy Birthday & Congrats to Toledo OL @MamooPt2 for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Cam earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community. #TheRocketStandard
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Blessed to have the opportunity to work with these great young men on a daily basis. Not only do they work their tails off in the weight room & on the field, but they are high character men who excel in the classroom & are active in the community. I am humbled to be a Rocket π!!.
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Winter 2017 is officially in the books for The Rockets. I am very proud of the work the guys have put in & look forward to a great summer!!
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Week 1 of the Winter Training Program for The 2023 Toledo Rocket Football TEAM is in the books! Very encouraged by the work put in this week, the ambition to take the next step & the steady growth of the brotherhood. Continue to raise the standard & bring others along with you!π
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Congratulations @QuinyonMitchell, well deserved & earned!! So awesome to see what high character, relentless work ethic, unwavering commitment & being process driven can lead to. Always stayed true to just being you, Quinyon Mitchell, & never let image come before authenticity!!.
Thirteen players have accepted invitations to attend the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, two weeks from tonight. The scheduled attendees:
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Congratulations to all of the Toledo Rockets π who are moving onto the next stage of their careers & lives. Truly appreciate all of you, I am always here for you & I love you guys. Thank you for many great memories & for making me a better Man & Coach!! .Go Rockets π
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Not just here to check boxes, but rather work daily with passion, purpose & intent to be who we said we would be; individually & collectively as a TEAM!! .Go Rockets π.
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Some of the best advice I have ever received: 1st,βcontrol the controllables.β 2nd,βyou will fail more than you succeed, but always learn from it.β 3rd,βthere is no such thing as instant gratification or success.β Lastly, βlet someone else tell you how great you are, just work.β.
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Congrats to Toledo OL @J_fenn65 for earning this weeks βRocket of the Weekβ Award. Josh earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community. #CutTheRope #BeTheStandard
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Hard to believe you could barely do 135 when you got here!! Improvement & change comes from great effort & commitment. A credit to you!!
PR today on the bench 315 πͺπΎπ @CoachBichey.
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The staff after a dominating performance by the boys in the rack today,in the stadium,on the 1 yard line!! #SquatDay
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Week 3 of Winter training is in the books for the Rockets! This weekβs top performers were @jackson_barrow, @CCEzirim1 & @D_rayj1. Followed by strong performances from @McDonaldChris_, @TuckGleason, @dbold7, @NickRosi73, @Dollison5_, @EseanCarter & @CVon01β¦Raise the Standard!!π.
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Congrats to you Brock!! Big time opportunity ahead of you, and I look forward to watching you take full advantage of it. Best of luck to you!!.
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Really appreciate Brent Balbinot allowing me the opportunity to talk on how the strength staff, the training staff, the support staff, our coaches & athletes have handled the return to training & football thus far!!. ROCKET LIFTOFF PODCAST #49--BRAD BICHEY
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@FootballScoop love the idea of gallon jugs. Year 2 of implementing it at Arkansas & love the results. #HydratedHogs
http://t.co/bsXO2Noslj.
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What a beautiful morning in the Glass Bowl!! 6:00 group starting the week off right with some speed work!! #LiftOff
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For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
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I still remember @MrToledo01 coming into our program as a quiet, slender built 182 lb. corner/safety. Over the next 5 years he grew into a captain, a leader, a solid 210 lb. safety, a great football player & an even better man! I am proud of you & know this is just the start! π.
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To reach the top, you have to climb to the top. 1 step at a time. together we will climb and we will conquer. #WPS
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Love these guys more than words can explain. I truly appreciate all they have done, overcome & countless hours of hard work they put in. To our seniors who played their final game in the midnight blue & gold, thank you. I am forever grateful for you & am always here for you! ππ.
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Rockets π. Congrats to my man @_1Sledge on his 1st NFL TD!! So pumped for him. Sledgeeeeee!!!.
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