The Rockets are reeling after three straight losses have wiped their title hopes and most likely their bowl dreams right off the table. Toledo (4-6) could still finish with the minimum number of victories to become bowl eligible, but not many are kidding themselves into believing the Rockets' phone will ring.

In the most recent loss, a 56-28 defeat at the hands of MAC defending champion Central Michigan, the Rockets followed a familiar and troubling path. Toledo worked its way into an early lead, and then saw its punch-less defense fold and get overwhelmed.

Although the Rockets get a bit of a reprieve this week when they host the winless Eastern Michigan Eagles, anything the defense accomplishes against EMU will be an illusion. ...More