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Amongst the most significant offseason losses for BGSU football? Pudge the Cat, who "graduated" along with his owner this spring.
We're getting set for Commissioner Steinbrecher to speak from MAC Media Days, who will speak momentarily. Start of a busy day from Ford Field. #MACtion
To celebrate America, here is Jordan Lynch in the Heroes jersey spinning out of not one, not two, but THREE tackles on one play on Weeknight #MACtion back in 2013. (h/t Harris Highlights/YouTube youtu.be/M4EKDk5eEYc) Happy #IndependenceDay!
#MACtion season loading... MAC Media Day is officially set for Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 at Ford Field in Detroit. As of now, here are the expected coaches and players who will be in attendance (Miami has not listed their attendees, but Chuck Martin will be on site):
Kent State football fans, you're gonna have a lot to look forward to on Monday morning.
With the 227th pick in the 2026 #NFLDraft, the Carolina Panthers select Jackson Kuwatch, LB, Miami! #KeepPounding
Hello Belters... we approach you with a question regarding our website layout! Is a darker background or brighter background better for you as a reader? Here's what it looks like on both browser and mobile:
The Golden Flashes held their Pro Day late March, as seven listed participants took part in exercises with the hopes of latching on at the next level: www.bythebelt.com/2026-nfl-dra...
James Camden was once a scout team walk-on eyeing an opportunity for a single special teams rep. He ended his college career as the top tackler on a dominant Western Michigan defense. Now he aims to continue his upward journey to the NFL waters: www.bythebelt.com/western-mich...
We're still ironing out some of the kinks, but our website is now largely operational! Thank you for all your support. Check out the link here for direct access: by-the-belt.ghost.io
"I think using old turns of phrase are great because they bridge the gaps between generations and create a sense of cultural collectivism."
The Miami RedHawks are your 2026 MAC Women's Basketball Tournament Champions! They get their bid with a 68-58 final score over Toledo. This will be the program's first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2008. #MarchMadness
Pioneers of the New West, carrying with them both tradition and innovation.
Directional state schools with a strong shared tradition, all in one peninsula.
Proud flagships of their respective states, compatriots of the Northeast.
Two OGs of the Mid-American Conference, bitter rivals with a common passion for bricks.
Two rivals, separated by mere miles. Both attached to the same belt.
By the Belt. For the Belt. Your new home for everything Mid-American (including California).
An update regarding the immediate future of Hustle Belt:
Mountain West Conference commissioner Gloria Nevarez on the acquisition of NIU as a football-only member:
NIU athletic director Sean T. Frazier on NIU's move to the Mountain West Conference, via press release: