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By Staff The University of Toledo has announced their 2007 football schedule today. Seven home games highlight the schedule, with non-conference home games against Iowa State (Big 12), Purdue (Big Ten), and Liberty. The fourth non-conference game is at Kansas (Big 12). The Rockets also host Western Michigan (Sept. 29), Ohio (Oct. 20), Northern Illinois (Oct. 27) and Eastern Michigan (Nov. 3). Six of Toledo’s seven home games will occur in a seven-week period from Sept. 22-Nov. 3. All seven home games are scheduled for Saturdays, with the Eastern Michigan game being the only November date in the Glass Bowl. Toledo’s five road games include a non-conference contest at Kansas on Sept. 15, as well as MAC games at Central Michigan (Sept. 8), Buffalo (Oct. 13), Ball State (Nov. 13) and Bowling Green (Nov. 23). So far, two games on the schedule are set for national TV broadcasts, although more could be added at a future date. The game at Ball State on Tuesday, Nov. 13 will be on ESPN2, while the Bowling Green game on Friday, Nov. 23 will be on ESPNU. Head Coach Tom Amstutz said the 2007 schedule will be a challenge for his team but a treat for Rocket fans. “It’s a very challenging schedule but a good one in that we have seven home games and a chance to play a Big Ten team and a Big 12 team at home in the Glass Bowl,” said UT head coach Tom Amstutz. “It’s a great opportunity for our fans that they get to see us play Purdue and Iowa State at home.” The Rockets return 18 starters from last season’s team, which finished 5-7, 3-5 in MAC play. Among those 18 starters are four first-team All-MAC players: senior running back Jalen Parmele, senior tight end Chris Hopkins, senior offensive tackle John Greco, and sophomore safety Barry Church. For season ticket information, call the UT Athletic Ticket Office at (419) 530-GOLD. |