It's All About the Kids, Right?

Between them, they have 24 wins and explosive offenses with productive quarterbacks. Also, since early December they have had five head coaches.

It sounds odd, but it's true.

Makes you wonder why they don't just call this the Allstate Coaches Bowl. If coaching is all that, UC gets the nod over Florida 3-2. The Bearcats have had Brian Kelly, Jeff Quinn and Butch Jones this month, while the Gators have had Urban Meyer, Steve Addazio and (after a good night's sleep) Urban Meyer. Since Meyer can't be counted twice (it's my column) UC wins 3-2.

After all, it is all about the coaches, right?

http://www.cincinnati.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1033373

Continue reading at the link above. Best article written on this whole mess but a great Bearcat.

New Orleans EarthCam

Unable to make the party in the Big Easy with your fellow Bearcats? Check it out on the Earthcam! Will be nothing but Bearcats and Gators tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday! http://www.earthcam.com/usa/louisiana/neworleans/bourbonstreet/

Andre Revels has seen it all with Bearcats

Warrior. Awesome player. Great guy. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091228/SPT0101/312280051/1064/Revels+has+seen+it+all+at+UC

Urban Meyer's decision no surprise

Great article on coaching, Meyer, and hubris. He'll kill himself b/c of "a spirited practice". Nice. Good luck to his family. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091228/COL03/312280020/Daugherty++Urban+Meyer+s+decision+no+surprise

Gilyard is Cincy's scene stealer

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/bowls09/news/story?id=4774719

09-10 Undefeated Season

Pre-order your books now. Same as last year's Cheer Cincinnati. http://www.pedimentbooks.com/2009-bearcats/

Marty

Nice picture compilation. One of the best to ever grace UC.

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll...801&Ref=PH

Herbie Loves Him Some Bearcat

Watch the end of the video. I hate that douche Kirk. EDIT 12/28-They pulled the video b/c of the complaints. What an assclown.

Merry Christmas!

84%

So you're saying there's a chance...... http://www.gobearcats.com/blog/dan-hoard/

BE Plays of the Year

Visit http://www.bigeast.org/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=92485&SPID=11215&DB_OEM_ID=19400&ATCLID=204860168 and vote for one of the 3 UC plays in the running!

Allstate Sugar Bowl Events‏

If you'll be in New Orleans to watch the Bearcats in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, we thought you'd appreciate a list of the public activities and events all UC alumni and friends can attend as we let New Orleans and the whole country know we're Proudly Cincinnati!



Check the UCAA Allstate Sugar Bowl Events site for the latest updates.

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UC Bearcats at the Allstate Sugar Bowl

New Orleans, Louisiana - January 1, 2010

General Events



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Wednesday, Dec 30

12-6pm: Welcome Desk

Marriott New Orleans Lobby. Hosted by UC Foundation & UC Alumni Association


12-6pm: Welcome Desk

Sheraton New Orleans. Hosted by UC Foundation & UC Alumni Association


12-8pm: Allstate Fan Fest. Jax Brewery. French Quarter.

6:15pm - Gin Blossom’s Concert. Free.


4-7pm: Bearcat Happy Hour

Marriott New Orleans Lounge & Sheraton New Orleans Lounge

Cash bar. Hosted by UC Foundation & UC Alumni Association

Thursday, Dec 31

10-6pm: Welcome Desk

Marriott New Orleans Lobby. Hosted by UC Foundation & UC Alumni Association


10-2pm: Welcome Desk

Sheraton New Orleans Lobby. Hosted by UC Foundation & UC Alumni Association


12-8pm: Allstate Fan Fest. Jax Brewery. French Quarter.
3:45-4:15pm: UC Pep Rally

6:15pm: Lady Antebellum Concert. Free.


1-3pm: Bearcat Happy Hour

Marriott New Orleans Lounge & Sheraton New Orleans Lounge

Cash bar. Hosted by UC Foundation & UC Alumni Association



5:00-7:30pm: UCAA Riverboat Cruise

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. UC Pres. Williams will be joining us.

Boarding at Aquarium Dock. $59/adults, $49/under 21.

Register online at http://www.bigeasystore.com/CC/cincruise.html

Friday, Jan 1

10-5pm: Welcome Desk

Marriott New Orleans Lobby. Hosted by UC Foundation & UC Alumni Association


10-5pm: Welcome Desk

Sheraton New Orleans. Hosted by UC Foundation & UC Alumni Association


1-5pm: Bearcat Happy Hour

Marriott New Orleans Lounge & Sheraton New Orleans Lounge

Cash bar. Hosted by UC Foundation & UC Alumni Association



4-7:30pm: Allstate Fan Jam

Louisiana Superdome, Gate C Bridge. Free.


5:00pm: UC Football Team Send-Off

Marriott New Orleans Lobby. Hosted by UC Alumni Association

7:00pm: UC Pres. Williams, UF Pres. Machen, and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal

will be recognized on the field of the Superdome

Important Allstate Sugar Bowl Information!

Dear Bearcats Fan,

Thank you for your support of Cincinnati Bearcats Football and specifically for purchasing tickets to the 76th Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl featuring your Cincinnati Bearcats versus the Florida Gators.

UC Athletics and UCATS are pleased to extend a token of appreciation for your recent ticket purchase. As a result of your purchase, you are eligible to receive one (1) FREE commemorative Allstate Sugar Bowl lanyard and ticket protector.

Other members of your ticket party, who are not current UCATS members, can also register for the same complimentary gift by simply sharing their contact information with UC Athletics using the following link:

http://ucats.net/sugarbowl-info-form.html

In an ongoing effort to grow the base of support needed for the long-term success of Bearcats Athletics, we would like to learn more about the many fans traveling to New Orleans who are not already in our system. Please forward this information to your attending guests to ensure that they have an opportunity to claim their gift. Limit one (1) lanyard per household while supplies last. You must be over 18 years of age to register. The deadline for your guests to pre-register for this item is Monday, December 28, 2009 at NOON EST. Walk-ups in New Orleans will be accommodated based on availability, however given the limited supply it is strongly recommended that your guests pre-register.

To claim your commemorative Allstate Sugar Bowl lanyard and ticket protector please visit the UCATS table located on the second floor of the official team hotel, the New Orleans Marriott, located at 555 Canal Street in New Orleans.

UCATS representatives will be on-hand to distribute lanyards and ticket protectors on the following dates and times (CST):

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

10:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday, December 31, 2009

10:00am - 3:00pm

Friday, January 1, 2010

10:00am - 12:00pm


If you have any questions, please contact the UCATS office at 1-877-55-UCATS.

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans!

To receive text message notification about UC related events and activities in New Orleans, text “SUGAR” to 668439.

Jones speaks on departure

If I had to script what I'd say leaving one job to take another, and how to do it with grace, this would probably be it. Note to BK, read how it's done with class. http://www.themorningsun.com/articles/2009/12/18/sports/srv0000007112042.txt

Traveling Fan Bases

UC has sold its entire allotment of tickets, asked for more, and is selling those. UF, not so much. http://ow.ly/16aRBF. I don't want to hear that crap about how well team A travels and how poorly team B travels. It's all relative and situationally specific. See you in LA!

Butch Press Conference

So far I'm impressed!

Butch Jones after press conference from Bearcat Lair on Vimeo.

Big East Pulling It's Weight

Great article! http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/6397/the-big-east-and-its-bcs-performance

Sugar Bowl Updates

http://www.alumni.uc.edu/events_nav/bearcat_football/bowl_game/default.html

UC Alumni Association Sugar Bowl page

http://alumni.uc.edu/events_nav/bearcat_football/bowl_game/events.html

Official Events in NO from UC.

http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/cinn-09-bowl-central.html

GoBearcats.com Bowl Central

http://www.ebsportstours.com/EbRes/Packages.aspx?EventID=10CinciSug&EventCatID=CF&GUID=7c49c695-223f-4eff-befd-8afb85929ba7&AgencyID=Provident

Travel Packages

http://alumni.uc.edu/events_nav/bearcat_football/bowl_game/special_offer.html

UCAA Membership promotion for the Sugar Bowl

Butch Jones next Coach @ UC

Just now breaking. Been in the works for a while. He has a great resume and has improved CMU from when BK left, which is no easy task. Runs the spread with experience from WVA to boot. Gonna be interesting! http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091215/SPT0101/312150072/1055/NEWS/Jones+to+be+UC+s+new+coach

Round the Horn

Heard in seen in UC sports.

UC Basketball plays at UAB Wed night at 7PM on CBS Sports. Tough loss to X over the weekend. Hopefully we can learn from it and build on the very good season we're having so far. UAB 8-1 and doing well.

If you're still looking for tickets to the Sugar Bowl call the ticket office at 556-CATS. Seems FL isn't selling their allotment and we've got some extras. Hope we get good enough that not playing in the NC means the season was a waste;)! http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121109aad.html

The search for a new coach is heating up and expect an announcement by the end of the week. My money is on Butch, but I'd personally like to see Quinn get a shot. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091214/SPT0101/312140036/1055/NEWS/UC+AD+quiet+amid+coaching+rumors

UC vs. X!

UC Acquires Additional Tickets For 76th Allstate Sugar Bowl

Dec. 11, 2009


CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati has acquired additional tickets for the 76th Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 against Florida in the Louisiana Superdome, the Athletics Ticket Office announced.

Season ticket holders may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 1-877-CATS-TIX to be put on a waiting list for the additional game tickets.

Tickets remaining after the season ticket holders have purchased will go on sale Wednesday Dec. 16, at 8 a.m. Sales will be in person only at the Athletics Ticket Office on the fourth floor of the Richard E. Lindner Center inside Varsity Village. Cash and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover) will be accepted.

The Bearcats are 12-0 and recently won their second consecutive BIG EAST Conference championship. Unranked in preseason polls, Cincinnati's undefeated regular season catapulted the Bearcats to No. 3 in the BCS standings this week and earned them an invitation to the Allstate Sugar Bowl, the school's second-consecutive BCS game.

No. 3 UC will close out the 2009 season in the 2010 Allstate Sugar Bowl against No. 5 Florida. The game is set for Jan. 1, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. EST in the Louisiana Superdome, and will be televised by FOX.

Seat Exchange is the Official Secondary Ticket marketplace for the UC Department of Athletics. Fans are able to view market prices, ticket supply levels, and seating locations 24-hours a day via Seat Exchange's website. Fans can view available tickets for 2010 Sugar Bowl and other UC sporting events at http://cincinnati-bearcats-tickets.seatexchange.com/.
http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121109aad.html

2009 Cincinnati Bearcats Football Highlights

My Thoughts on BK

There are multiple sides to every story, and someday you could write a book on this one. One one hand, you can't discount the hard work he did here for 3 years above and beyond what any other coach would/could do. He had us one second from a national championship, something we would have laughed at 10 years ago, and made us see what is possible. We're on the map and have results and potential. Sold out the Sugar Bowl. Things have never been better for UC football.

On the other hand, he left so fast the door didn't have time to hit him on the way out. He doesn't owe the fans squat, but to lie to his players, not even thank UC in his press conference, and tell his team on the way out thanks for making my trip to ND possible is narcissistic. He might be the greatest actor I've ever seen, which makes it that much harder on those young men. This never should have overshadowed their accomplishments and the biggest bowl in UC history. I find it hard not to blame BK for that.

That being said, next man in! There are plenty of great coaches being interviewed, we're in fertile recruiting territory, the BE is a great conference, and with luck both football and basketball will remain ranked, allowing us to dig out of the financial hole we're in. Still a great time to be a Bearcat! GO CATS and eat some Gator in NO!

Football Places 11 On All-BIG EAST Teams

"Eleven University of Cincinnati football players earned all-BIG EAST accolades, including five who took home first team honors, the league office announced Wednesday." Let that sink in for a minute. Do you know how much talent this team has to have to have half of it named All Big East? Amazing!

http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120909aaa.html

No. 19 UC Men's Basketball to Face Miami (OH) at U.S. Bank Arena

Come out and support your Bearcats tonight! http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120909aaa.html

UC Pitt Highlights

UC Season Highlights

One Man Highlight Reel

All-Access Pass to BK's Gameplan

One of the absolute best articles I've read on gameplanning, the time it takes, and the process involved. A great read. http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1026037

UC #19!

Amid all the football news our basketball team plays Miami this Thursday at US Bank, at X on Sunday, and has moved up to 19th in the country. Come out and support your CATS!

Dec. 7, 2009



CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati men's basketball team climbed three spots to No. 19 this week in both the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN Coaches' Polls.



The No. 19 ranking is the Bearcats highest since Jan. 31, 2005 when they were No. 17 in the ESPN/USA Today poll and No. 18 in the AP.



Last week, Cincinnati improved its season record to 5-1 with a 94-57 victory over Texas Southern. In the game, seven Bearcats scored 10 or more points, led by junior Rashad Bishop with 14. The 37-point victory was UC's largest since Mick Cronin took over the program in 2006-07.



Cincinnati returns to the court after a nine-day break for final exams on Thursday, Dec. 10 vs. Miami University (OH) at 8:30 p.m. at U.S. Bank Arena. Tickets for the game are available by calling the UC Athletics Ticket office Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at 1-877-CATS-TIX.

Please Stay BK!

Bearcats celebrate Sugar Bowl selection

Christ Turns Down 3-Year, Multimillion Dollar Deal To Coach Notre Dame

South Bend in serious trouble now! Hopefully Kelly is next! http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/christ_turns_down_3_year

Football Accepts Bid To Allstate Sugar Bowl

Jan 1st, 8:30PM, New Orleans, LA. Be there! http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120609aaa.html

Cincinnati 45, Pittsburgh 44 Tony Pike passed to Armon Binns

Until they take it down here is the last 2 minutes of the game.

Doc: These are the good old days of Cincinnati football

"Gilyard had one of the best offensive games you will ever in life see: 381 all-purpose yards, two touchdowns. If the rest of the game hadn’t been so consistently insane, the whole country would be talking about how Mardy Gilyard beat Pitt by himself." http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091205/SPT0101/312050026/1064/Doc++These+are+good+old+days+of+UC+football

12 & 0!!!!!

Holy cow that will go down as both one of the best games in history and one of the best comebacks in history. Hats off to both teams for a great game!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/gameflash/2009/12/05/40407_recap.html

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091205/SPT0101/312050009/1064/In+end++UC++%20D++comes+through

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091205/SPT0101/312050011/1064/Sunday+timeline+for+BCS

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091205/SPT0101/912060366/1064/Bearcatty+in+Cincinnati+++Back+2+Back+Big+East+Champions+

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091205/SPT0101/312050013/1064/UC+pulls+out+thriller+over+Pitt
http://vimeo.com/8009014 Video of JK after the game.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12619740/cincy-exits-on-high-pitt-crushed-after-fascinating-game

Illinois at Cincinnati Highlights - 11/27/09

Texas Southern at Cincinnati Basketball Highlights - 12/01/09

Bearcat Clinches Spot in Finals of Capital One Mascot Challenge

We're in the championship folks. Vote for Pete's sake! It means money for the school and free pub!

http://www.gobearcats.com/genrel/120109aaa.html

http://www.capitalonebowl.com/vote/main

Recently in Dan Hoard Category

http://www.gobearcats.com/blog/dan-hoard/

Great read on Dan't thoughts on Gates' development and the BK situation. As always, the best man UC has announcing our games ever.

No. 22 Cincinnati crushes Texas Southern

Going up against our own former player Van Exel no less! Both teams ranked at the same time, hasn't happened since 76!

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091201/SPT0101/312010058/UC+breezes+past+Texas+Southern

http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120109aaa.html

What If??

What if we lose to Pitt? Would a one loss UC be selected for an at-large BCS bid? The consensus seems to be PSU or Iowa would be in over us. Some interesting facts to chew on as you argue with your B10 friends:

Cincinnati has wins over 6 FBS teams with winning records. (Rut., OSU, Fresno, USF, UConn and WVU)
Iowa has wins over 3 FBS teams with winning records. (Arizona, Penn St., and Wisconsin)
Penn State has wins over only 2 FBS teams with winning records. (Temple and Northwestern)
Every B10 team is ranked higher than their computer score. Every BE team is ranked lower than their computer score. (No bias in the media and coaches is there?)

The Big Ten was 1-2 vs. ND, while the BE was 2-0.

Last place Syracuse has won as many games against the Big Ten as it has won against the BE, one. Their 1 win against the Big Ten was against tied for 3rd place Northwestern.

The BE and Big Ten only played 4 games this year, with Syracuse having 3 of those. The record was 2-2 for both conferences. Obviously, both of the Big Ten's wins coming against the last placed BE team. And 1 of those wins needing overtime.

The first place Big Ten team (OSU) lost at home to the current tied for 3rd Pac 10 team. The current first place BE team (UC) won on the road at the current 2nd place Pac 10 team.

An last but not least here are the most recent unbiased Sagarin's College Football Ratings by conference. Notice how every human one (ESPN Power Rankings, SI Power Rankings) have the BE last and the B10 higher. Amazing how the data doesn't support it. No bias here is there???

CONFERENCE CENTRAL MEAN SIMPLE AVERAGE TEAMS

1 SOUTHEASTERN (A) = 80.84 81.11 ( 1) 12
2 PAC-10 (A) = 79.40 78.28 ( 2) 10
3 ATLANTIC COAST (A) = 76.39 76.26 ( 3) 12
4 BIG EAST (A) = 76.30 76.24 ( 4) 8
5 BIG 12 (A) = 74.88 75.28 ( 5) 12
6 BIG TEN (A) = 72.32 72.73 ( 6) 11
7 I-A INDEPENDENTS (A) = 70.00 68.60 ( 8) 3
8 MOUNTAIN WEST (A) = 68.58 69.48 ( 7) 9
9 WESTERN ATHLETIC (A) = 66.71 67.15 ( 9) 9
10 CONFERENCE USA (A) = 64.92 64.81 ( 10) 12
11 MID-AMERICAN (A) = 60.99 61.05 ( 11) 13

Cincinnati 49, Illinois 36 (Highlights Courtesy ESPN)

Red Hot Cincy Stays Undefeated

Red Hot Cincy Stays Undefeated

Cincinnati football improves to 11-0 with 49-36 win over Illinois

Can Marty apply for a 6th year?

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091127/SPT0101/311270036/1064/UC+improves+to+11-0

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091127/SPT0101/311270064/1064/Pike+s+Senior+Day+a+record+day

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091127/SPT0101/311270037/1064/Orange+Bowl+reps+at+UC+game

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091127/SPT0101/311270065/1064/Guidugli+helps+break+brother+s+record

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091127/COL03/311270057/Doc-UC-deserves-title-shot

UC Alumni Association To Hold Pregame Event In Pittsburgh

Enjoy the festivities and bring home a win those of you going!!! http://www.gobearcats.com/genrel/112009aaa.html

It's 20th anniversary of first game in The Shoe

We're not getting any younger!! Doesn't seem like 20 years ago already. http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/ucats/spec-rel/112409aab.html

BTW, this is the snapshot picture at the end of the championship game we lost to Gonzaga in Maui as Gates missed the alleyoop shot. There was no foul called. I can't see it either!

Cincinnati Bearcats Football - Seniors 2009 - Defense

Cincinnati Bearcat Football - 2009 Seniors - Offense

Bootsy Collins creates new fight song for Cincinnati Bearcats

We've arrived! http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091124/SPT0101/311240085/1064/Bootsy+pens+new+fight+song+for+UC

Listen to the audio sample here. http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2009/11/24/bearcats.mp3

Cincinnati still unbeaten - in basketball

We haven't beaten 2 ranked teams in a row since Martin played for us. Yes, it's been that long. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091124/SPT0101/311240089/1064/UC+remains+unbeaten+-+in+hoops

http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112409aac.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/men/gameflash/2009/11/24/61861_recap.html

UC's Brian Kelly on coaching rumors

UC vs. IL Tailgate Friday 11/27

Let's get right to the good stuff. We're undefeated, ranked, and I've got 2 dozen people hoping I magically get extra tickets to the sold out game they can use. In the meantime, everyone has a ticket to tailgate!

1. Tailgate starts at 8AM Friday.

2. We'll have a mixture of breakfast foods and I'll be bringing pulled pork for lunch. Feel free to bring either a breakfast or lunch side, and feel free to have both before we hit the game!

3. Did someone mention beer? The keg makes a return b/c what would eggs be without kegs? I'll make sure we have a full one since you lushes drained 100 beers in 2 2/1 hours before the WVA game!

4. I'll have the firepit going so long as the marshall doesn't shut me down!

Email me at armybearcat@gmail.com with any questions or to be added to the eInvite list. Maps and other info can be found on the left. See you all Friday and Happy Thanksgiving!

Cincinnati beats Vanderbilt in first round of the EA Sports Maui Invitational

Call me a believer! Beating a tough, ranked, Vandy on a neutral court (who had all 5 returning starters) is a strong statement that UC is a team on the rise. Most impressive? Vaughn scored only 8 and sat for long stretches from foul trouble. Team didn't miss a beat. We couldn't say that the last couple years....

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091123/SPT0101/311230048/1064/UC+knocks+off+Vanderbilt

http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112309aab.html

Brian Kelly: Tony Pike to start on Friday for Bearcats

In what I would call unsurprising news, Tony Pike to start Friday. I know there are a lot of different opinions on the subject, but in my humble opinion starters don't lose their job to injury. If you set that precedent, what goes thru the minds of your other starters? If I get hurt I'm benched? I think players start pulling back from trying to extend a play or not take some risks knowing if they go down they might not get back into the game. Not worth it in my book. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091123/SPT0101/311230047/1064/Kelly++Pike+to+start+on+Friday

Volleyball Falls in BIG EAST Championship, 3-1

I do have to give a shout out to the UC volleyball team who made the BE Championship game, losing to UL. Very impressive season and we'll have to wait and see what happens in the

NCAA tourny. Way to go Lady CATS!

http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112209aaa.html

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091122/SPT0101/311220026/1064/UC+volleyball++loses+to+U+of++L+in+Big+East+final

Homecoming Video Highlights - 2009

UConn Video

Thanks for the memories!

Blast from the Past

The name Tim Murphy ring a bell? It should. Of the coaches who started UC on the path to where it is today, after the awful 60's, 70's, and 80's Tim was the first to move the rock up the hill. A nice article by a fomer UC student on our former head coach. http://onegreatseason.com/home/2009/11/19/murphys-law-contend-for-ivy-crown-every-year.html

Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly talks about Notre Dame, BCS

Check out the link and listen to the audio. Tell me if you think he's interested in ND or not? Interesting interview, and Dan Patrick pressed him pretty hard. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/danpatrick/blog/86564/index.html

Cincinnati Bearcats No. 1 academically in BCS

Some impressive news, especially when you compare it to other teams in the top 25! http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091118/SPT0101/311180070/1064/UC+No.+1+in+BCS+academically

UC vs. Pitt Pre-Game Event

Details on the alumni association pre-game party @ Pitt. https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/CTA/events_alumni/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=2238518%20

Run Defense Revisited

The 'Cats have faced seven RB's rated in the top 51 in the country (based on Yds. Per Game). If you look at the yards per carry results, our run defense looks pretty decent.
RANK / PLAYER / SCHOOL / vs. UC / vs ALL OTHERS
1 Matthews Fresno 3.82 7.6913
Rodgers OSU 3.65 5.5118
Devine WV 3.52 6.0534
Todman UConn 6.23 4.9944
Carter Syr 2.63 4.5850
Dixon UConn 3.38 4.6951
Martinek UConn 3.6 5.15

The 'Cats held Matthews and Carter to their lowest Yds Per Carry for the season so far. As for Rodgers, only Cal held him to fewer YPC. And, only USF held Devine to a lower average. The only RB who had a decent game (on the basis of YPC) was Todman. Doesn't look so bad in this light, I think the fustration stems from our inability to get off the field in 3rd downs more than anything else.

UC Football TV ratings from Friday

UC football delivers big TV ratings
*West Virginia at Cincinnati ESPN2, Friday, Nov 13 at 8:00pm rated 2.64
*Highest rated ESPN2 telecast of the year for any conference thus far on the network
*Second highest rated ESPN2 game ever involving a Big East team (WVU at USF, 9-28-07= 2.72)
*Highest rated ESPN or ESPN2 Friday telecast of the year for any conference thus far on the network
* Fourth highest rated ESPN2 telecast of all time ( LSU @ Tenn 3.10 (2005-Mon 9/26); Hawaii @ Boise State 2.75, and WVU-USF 2.72, both in 2007)
*Fourth most viewed ESPN2 game of all time (behind those above)
* Second most viewed ESPN2 game ever involving a Big East team (2,599,568 viewers) (USF was slightly higher)

UC Wins Season Opener

It wasn't pretty, but at least it's a W. Jury is out on how the seaon develops. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091116/SPT0101/311160092/1064/UC+s+play+makes+Cronin+nervous

ABC Coverage of UC WVA Game

UC WVA Highlights

Pike On ESPN

Cincinnati football beats West Virginia 24-21 to move to 10-0 for the first time ever

Do you think this picture sums up what the fans and administration feel about Kelly? http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091113/SPT0101/311130060/1064/A+perfect+10+for+UC

UC student works stint for ESPN

Every wonder what the side benefits of having top 25 football and basketball teams are? Working for ESPN is one of them! http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091112/SPT0101/911130379/1064/UC+student+works+stint+for+ESPN

Zach Named BE Offensive Player of the Week!

UC UConn Highlights

WVA Thoughts on UC

On our way to kicking the Eers ass tonight, thought you might like to see what their alumni put together for their fans. Insightful.

Big East exceeding all expectations

Flashback moment? Remember when the BE sucked? That the BCS bid was in dire straights? We didn't have a team in the top 25 preseason? The MWC would take our slot? Amazing how there is never a consequence for how wrong media types are. http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/4948/big-east-exceeeding-all-expectations

UC vs. WVA Tailgate Friday Nov 13th

Sometimes, when you win close games, you have to wear stretchy pants!

In the meantime, on to victory against the Eers! Tailgate time will be this Friday starting at 3PM. Menu includes stews from Tom & Lynn, plus I'll be bringing a keg again to make sure we're well lubed and ready to rock Nippert. Please bring a side/appitizer/dessert to complete the low calorie evening, or stuff Tom's pockets with $1 bills if you forgot a side.

Email me your tailgate pics at armybearcat@gmail.com for my next video, and also if you're not getting the eInvite.

Remember--Stew, keg, repeat. See you all Friday!

Cincinnati picks good week to survive a scare

I don't post a ton of articles, but Brian does a great job putting the UConn game in perspective. http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/4886/cincinnati-picks-good-week-to-survive-a-scare

Bearcats Escape UCONN

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091107/SPT0101/311070024/1064/No.+4++UC+escapes+++upset+bid

ABC got their money's worth last night!

UConn Kickoff Video

"Born Ready" Cleared to Play

Biggest news in UC basketball in a long time. Go CATS! http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091105/SPT0101/311050114/1055/NEWS/UC+s+Stephenson+cleared+to+play

Friday Pre-Game Happy Hour

Come out and support the CATS! Enjoy a good time with fellow Bearcats and support an organization doing a ton for UC. http://www.gocsl.com/Events.asp?EventTypeID=24&EventID=179

Football Tickets For Remaining Home Games Sold Out

Wow, never thought I'd see the day. In other news deposits are being accepted for season tickets next year... Imagine that! http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110409aaa.html

And if you can't make this Saturday's game, b/c well you don't have a ticket, you have to play the Brent Musburger Drinking Game. It's sure to be a "dandy" "folks"! http://www.fanblogs.com/ncaa/005660.php

UC SU Highlights

UConn Tailgating Times

Game time is announced for 8PM on national TV, weather says 58 degrees and sunny Saturday, and your AP# 4 UC Bearcats are set to take on UConn! Of course it's amazing that we've yet to lose a game this year, but most importantly we've NEVER lost a tailgate! Some items to consider:

1. Depending if the temperature drops I'll have a firepit there to warm your hands from holding a cold beer all day.
2. We'll be grilling chicken and steak, but sides, appetizers, and desserts are more than welcome. If you're coming far and wide and can't bring anything no worries, we gladly accept Visa (just leave us your card) or leave some cash in the jar.
3. Did I mention beer yet? Shame it took till #3 to bring it up! I'll be doing a keg again so bring your frothy mug of happiness forth and fillith to the brim! Considering we'll be there all day, some of your are hiking a country mile to get there, and we can't fit anymore coolers in the truck a keg makes sense. Just don't let me down and make me leave with any beer in it.

4. NOON is the time to remember, although if we get highly motivated we may be there earlier. TV's will be out, games will be on, corn will be holed, and men will be merry!

GO CATS!

Pictures shared by everyone from the Miami and UL tailgates/games. All these and more can be found by clicking the slideshow on the left and are in a public folder that you can download if you'd like a copy (on Picasa). Keep em coming to armybearcat@gmail.com. Go CATS!

BK Post Game Speech @ SU

UC rolls with Collaros at helm

Suddenly I'm not too worried about next year's QB race with Tony gone... http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091031/SPT0101/310310013/1064/UC+rolls+with++Collaros+at+helm

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091031/SPT0101/310310012/1064/No.+5+UC+beats+Syracuse+to+go+8-0

And from Hoard. http://www.gobearcats.com/blog/dan-hoard/

By The Numbers

UC's offense is averaging 39.1 points per game

UC's defense gives up an average of 13.8 points per game and has not allowed anyone to score over 20 points.

UC's average margin of victory is 25.3 points.

UC has won 14 straight regular season games.

UC is has a record of 37-13 in their last 50 games.

UC is 43-13 at Nippert Stadium since the turn of the century.

UC is 13-2 at Nippert Stadium under Brian Kelly.

UC's lowst point total this year is 28.

UC has won 10 of its last 11 Big East Conference games.

Since UC joined the Big East, their record in conference play is 20-12.

UC's all time record now stands at 543-541

SEMO Catwalk & Game Highlights

Bearcat Flashback

http://all-access.cbssports.com/player.html?code=cinn&media=79863 UC for Army back in Gino's days. Check out the stadium (how empty it was). Remember the names. We had some good players back then but man how far we've come.

SEMO Tailgate Highlights!

Alright folks, my first foray into video editing and while it's not going to win an Emmy I've enjoyed my first movie making experience. For only one million dollars I'd be happy to work with your footage (legal mind you) and produce the same unbelievable highlights! A special thank you goes out to Mom, b/c honestly I'd still be pounding my keyboard with a hammer over this web site and the video editing software if she hadn't helped. Enjoy! BTW, please email me pictures/vids from the tailgate/game if you'd like me to post them here. Thanks

Don't Worry About The BCS . . . At Least Not Yet

Dan Hoard weighs in with words of wisdom. Simply the best writer and broadcaster of UC sports in our history. http://www.gobearcats.com/blog/dan-hoard/

UC USF Highlights Posted

On YouTube.

UC BB Scrimage Highlights

From this weekend. Was open to the public. Very athletic and tall team. Pay attention to Lance, he's the real deal.

UC UL Highlights via ESPN and BE

BE Earning Respect

Great article on how much things have changed since no Big East team was ranked in the top 25 preseason. Which is probably why those polls have so little credibility... http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_650000.html

BK Coach's Show

Includes pics and video from tailgating near where we set-up. Good review of USF game and also a in-depth look at football conditioning. Very well done. Mike and Steve look ubersexy as well on camera! http://all-access.cbssports.com/player.html?code=cinn&media=79863

Jaquon Parker Draws Early Raves

From Heard it From Hoard. http://www.gobearcats.com/blog/dan-hoard/

BTW, let this comment sink in. "Lance Stephenson is the most highly-touted UC recruit in years - maybe ever - and was named the Big East Preseason Rookie of the Year on Wednesday.'

That's in the BE, the best BB conference ever. With the one and dones we see every year in this league, the talent, the big names. Lance was voted best newcomer. Now that's saying something....

Without tradition, it's title-talk attrition -- and Cincy deserves better

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12404850

Great freakin article. Screw the college football powerbase.

Louisville vs. Cincinnati – revisited

Just remember without support and keeping BK, of which the practice facilities will help, things can change quickly....

“The Louisville game showed Cincinnati how high the mountain to winning is. Right now it's pretty much Everest. . . . The Cardinals are a half-step quicker at every position. …. The game attracted 21,086 souls to Nippert Stadium, half of whom came from Louisville.”

— Columnist Paul Daugherty in The Cincinnati Enquirer on Oct. 23, 2005, a day after Louisville beat Cincinnati 46-22.

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20091021/COLUMNISTS02/910210363/1002/sports/Louisville+vs.+Cincinnati+?+revisited

Road Closings

CLIFTON HEIGHTS - University of Cincinnati celebrates its homecoming Saturday with a parade that may jam up traffic around the college campus.Cincinnati Police Department is advising motorists to reduce speed and use caution around the parade route. Road closures include:Calhoun Street, closed 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Clifton Avenue, closed between McMillan Street and Martin Luther King Drive, noon-2 p.m.Eastbound Martin Luther King Drive, closed between Clifton Avenue and Woodside Drive, noon-2 p.m. Westbound Martin Luther King Drive, reduced to one lane between Jefferson Avenue and Clifton Avenue, noon-2 p.m.Police will notify residents who live on the parade route of parking restrictions for parade day.All cars parked within the "No Parking" signs will be towed beginning at 8:30 a.m., according to police.The Bearcats, the nation's fifth-rate football team, take on the Louisville Cardinals at 3:30 p.m.http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091022/NEWS01/910230312/UC+parade+closes+roads+Saturday

Homecoming Info

If you're new to campus, haven't been back in a while, or aren't arriving till after 11AM I would suggest reading the following tips to avoid the most traffic, parade route, and other festivities this Sat. Come early, it's going to be insane. http://www.uc.edu/News/NR.aspx?id=10835

Friday Pre-Game Happy Hour!

UC Pre-Game Happy Hour

Date:
10/23/2009

Time:
6-9pm

Description:
It's time to support your Bearcats! Come down to Holy Grail the Friday before the game and support the Cats by enjoying the best Happy Hour in the city! Your $10 cover will get you 10 of our favorite draft beers, and 2 Captain Morgan Cocktails! Team spirit is free.Remember if you are going to drink, be responsible and designate a driver.

Contact:
Cincinnati Sports Leagues513-533-9386 mailto:Leagues513-533-9386info@gocsl.com

Location:
Holy Grail13 W Charlton St. Cincinnati, OH 45219