The 1996 Toledo Rockets football team was an American football team that represented the University of Toledo in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their sixth season under head coach Gary Pinkel, the Rockets compiled a 7–4 record (6–2 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for second place in the MAC, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 259 to 210.[1]
The team's statistical leaders included Ryan Huzjak with 2,058 passing yards, Kevin Kidd with 453 rushing yards, and James Spriggs with 754 receiving yards.[2]
1996 Toledo Rockets football team roster
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Players
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Coaches
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Offense
60 Paul Dalmas OG 6-3 280 Sr
63 Jovan Ilich OL 6-2 270 Fr. Chicago, Ill.
89 Isaiah Jackson TE 6-4 225 So. Massillon, Ohio
84 Brock Kreitzburg FL 6-2 185 So. Akron, Ohio
71 Mike Lenix C 6-6 260 Jr. Toledo, Ohio
74 Chris Williams OT 6-6 290 Jr. Akron, Ohio
21 J.D. Williams TB 5-9 161 So. Palatine, Ill.
8 Vince Wilson HB 6-1 181 Sr. Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
1 Justin Wooley FB 5-11 215 So
Pos. |
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Name |
Class
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WR
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4
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Chris Hall
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Jr
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QB
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10
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Ryan Huzjak
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Sr
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WR
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9
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Nate Jackson
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Fr
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OL
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61
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Jeff Ling
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Fr
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WR
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25
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David Livingston
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So
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Defense
58 John Brown DT 6-1 220 So. Bethesda, Ohio
15 Todd Burch CB 6-0 180 Fr. Warren, Ohio
57 Loren Burkey DE 6-3 236 Jr
98 Rudy Lomberger DL 6-3 253 Fr. Schererville, Ind.
22 Philip Martin CB 5-9 170 Fr. Detroit, Mich.
30 Marcus Matthews LB 5-11 185 Jr. Akron, Ohio
54 Matt Vaillant LB 6-2 225 So. Toledo, Ohio
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Special teams
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
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K
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3
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Ryan Klaer
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So
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- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
- Injured
- Redshirt
Roster
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