New Phone Apps

UC has released new phone apps for you to download. Check them out here. New and now available are mobile headlines and score alerts, ring tones,. and wallpaper. The iPhone app is also listed for download if you didn't get that earlier. Good to see this finally available. Download away!

Elliott, Bearcats Add Three to Recruiting Class

I don't follow women's basketball too much, but there have been some interesting developments at UC this and last year. Click on the article here to read. Basically, Coach Elliot, who had won multiple championships at UConn both as a player and assistant coach, in as little as two years has SIGNIFICANTLY upgraded the talent on our roster. She signed Kayla Cook, the all time leading scorer in the state of Ohio, a top JUCO, and now Banks, a top B10 player at Michigan who has decided to transfer to UC. With the right coach and good roster I see no reason why women's basketball can't be a fan friendly sport that when successful, draws enough support to at least break even. Good luck to Coach Elliot and go Bearcats!

Baseball Closes Out Regular Season at Home vs. Georgetown

The last home series of the UC baseball season is this weekend. Check out here for details.

Even Mo gets in on the action.

IT'S EVERYTHING ABOUT BASEBALL YOU SAY YOU WANT
UC v. Georgetown. Friday. 6:30. I'm going. So should you.

Let's review some of the common gripes we hear about going to a Major League game....

"I want to see some hustle, see guys play for the love of the game."
Check out a college game. These guys play. How much do these gusy love the game? They serve as their own grounds crew.

"Tickets are too expensive."
Tickets Friday are going to be a dollar. One dollar. Adults and kids. Mention you heard about this on ESPN1530 and you get in for a buck.

I can't take my kids. The games start too late and it's not family friendly. And their too long.
Marge Schott Satdium is exceptionally family friendly. Your kids can get close to the action. The game will begin at 6:30. And they move much more briskly than a Major League game. Sunday's UC win over Pitt took less than two hours. Most of their games have lasted less than 2:30. Just two have gone longer than three hours. And with the price, if you have to leave early, you won't feel like you're out anything. College baseball is ideal for introducing young kids who might not be ready for the Majors to the sport.

"Concessions are too pricey."
While Marge Schott Stadium doesn't have the selection offered up at a Major League Game (non funnel fries), they do have them, and the prices pale in comparison to what you pay in the Big Leagues. And yes, they serve beer. Not at $7.50 a hit either.

"There's no attachment to the city from these guys."
UC has 13 players from the Greater Cincinnati area.

So what else do you need? It'll be a fun way to kick off a Friday night, and it's Armed Forces Appreciation Night. The Bearcats are playing for a bid in the Big East Tournament. Join us for a beer and a ballgame.

A Special Day On Campus

Helping to Feed the Homeless

Nippert Stadium: Charming, too small

A decently well done article that goes over many of the issues we have with what to do with Nippert. The bottom line is if we continue to do well we need avenues to generate revenue in terms of more seats, boxes, etc in order to compete in the BCS. Read about it here.

Cool Video Interview with Butch Jones

Buffett 2010!

It's early this year, but we'll be throwing a Buffett tailgate Monday May 17th before his concert pretty much all day. If interested in joining us shoot me an email at armybearcat@gmail.com or call my cell. Location will be one of the grass lots across from Riverbend, but you don't really know which one (there are 4 I think) until you arrive and see how full it is. Hope to be there around Noon and the concert isn't till 8PM or so. It's a must see at least once, and you'll be a parrot head before you know it!

Family Day

The Newest Baseball Bearcat!

Couldn't be happier! Very excited to have family playing a varsity sport, especially at UC. Way to go Aaron and congrats! Article here.

UCAA

Found a good site that explains every benefit of becoming an Alumni Association member of UC. Well worth it in my opinion! Click here.

Bearcat Caravan East Side May 18th

Join fellow UC alumni, friends and fans at Salem Gardens, Tuesday, May 18, 2010 for the second stop of the 2010 BEARCAT CARAVAN, coordinated through the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association and the UC Athletics Department. The event in Cincinnati is the second of the 2010 schedule which will take UC Athletics on tour throughout the state.
Scheduled to headline this stop will be…

Head Football Coach Butch Jones
Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mick Cronin
Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Larita Wilcher
Director of Athletics Mike Thomas

The evening will begin with a reception at 6:00 p.m. where you can speak informally with the coaches and other UC Athletics personnel followed by a short program starting at about 7:30 p.m. Please join us and REPRESENT THE C as Cincinnati Athletics hits the East Side for what promises to be a fun-filled evening, Bearcats style!

BEARCAT CARAVAN 2010 – Cincinnati

When: Tuesday, May 18, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Where: Salem Gardens 6396 Salem Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230

Cost: There is no cost to attend this event - all food & beverages purchased are on an individual basis.

RSVP: CLICK HERE to register so we know how many Bearcats to expect! Questions: Please contact Katie Pavel toll-free at 1-877-55-UCATS (877-558-2287) or Katie.Pavel@UC.edu

Fifth Annual Women's Football 101 Set For June 10

CINCINNATI - The fifth annual University of Cincinnati Women's Football 101 is set for Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Nippert Stadium and the Richard E. Lindner Center. Ladies, this is your chance to increase your football knowledge, mingle with UC coaches and their wives, and support a great cause.

The clinic, hosted by Barb Jones, the wife of head coach Butch Jones and presented by Lebanon Ford Lincoln Mercury takes place on June 10 from 5:30-10 p.m. at the Richard E. Lindner Center and Nippert Stadium. Panera Bread, Trauth Dairy, and Post Printing are also sponsors of the event.

Proceeds from the event will benefit breast cancer research at the UC Barrett Cancer Center at University Hospital and its clinical, educational, and research programs.

Over the last two years, almost $15,000 has been raised for breast cancer research.

Members of the UC coaching staff will be on hand to lead sessions on offense, defense, and, special teams. The evening will include happy hour, dinner provided by Panera Bread, prizes, and more. Facility tours will be available.

Registration is $50 per person and includes a complimentary gift pack. You can register online at CATSTIX.com. Registration forms can be obtained at GoBEARCATS.com and must be returned by June 3rd. Walk-up registration is $60 per person. For more information, contact the UC Marketing department at 513-556-0838.

Big Ten's growth may seal UC's fate

It's simply the biggest story to affect UC since joining the BE. What happens from here will decide if we remain BCS and "big time" or fall back to CUSA or the MAC. Yes, it's that important. Enquirer Story

Bearcats Caravan Stops In Columbus Monday, May 3

For all you Columbus Bearcats stop by and meet the coaches! Click HERE for more details.

Sold Out?

This from the assistant AD and marketing department. If you've not secured your tickets yet I suggest you get in the que ASAP!

With the UCATS deadline just passed we are still processing information. If you are asking me to make a projection I stand by my earlier projection that we will be SOLD OUT by the end of July. Again, our projections as of today have us at around 2000-2500 tickets away from being SOLD OUT. This is based on the number of accounts that we have processed to date, the number of accounts through the deposit process that will now be processed in the order they were received, and the average number of tickets per account. The renewals from UCATS members have already bumped our number about 20% higher than this same time last year, which is a great sign and only partially reflective of the bump we will receive from the big season of a year ago.

It's a great time to be a BEARCAT indeed. If any of you are experiencing any issues at all with our renewal process, your UCATS account, etc... please contact me directly

Thanks for your support and interest in UC Athletics.