Senior Tribute Video

Congrats to UC FB!

Big East Awards

Isaiah Claus

Team Chaplain

Great idea! And a SEAL to boot.

UC Apps

For the ability to watch video on GoBearcats on your iPhone or ipad, and updates, check out HERE for the app.

For the droid version click HERE.

Will You Be There?

Crosstown Baby!

Legaux to Chisum

Coach Jones in the Locker Room

After the win. Click here.

Click here for the bowl acceptance.

Walt's TD

More SU Highlights

From da blog:

We Need you Saturday!

Student tickets will be sold out by lunch and our department is working hard to contact single game ticket buyers from this year to invite them back for Saturday’s game. With that said, you can help give us the best chance to sell out on Saturday afternoon. More importantly, we need to give 21 student-athletes the loud Nippert Stadium send-off they deserve. It’s amazing what this senior class has accomplished and their legacy will be remembered forever.

I started by sending it out to you because I know that this group can help me spread the word. To try and assist, I have drafted an e-mail for you to send out below. It has all the information you need if you would like to help me with a final grass roots effort to promote Saturday. Some of you may have already sent something like this. If you want, you can copy, paste, and send this out to neighbors, co-workers, clients, family, and friends. I’ve also attached our Fan Guide for potential new fans to read through. They will find parking information and everything they need to know regarding their game experience. You can tweak and be more aggressive with people if you want J

Here is the e-mail if you haven’t already tried something like this (Fan Guide Attached):

Friends of Cincinnati,

Your hometown Bearcats have a really important game on Saturday afternoon. Even if you aren’t a big UC Football fan or support another team, this Saturday is about having pride in the team that represents our city. It’s the last game of the season and all eyes nationally will be on Cincinnati. We need to send a statement to bowl committees and the college football world that we are here to stay. The best part? Tickets start at only $20.00!

The Top 5 Reasons why you should be in Nippert Stadium on Saturday afternoon:

1) Our hometown team is playing for its third Big East Championship in four years.

2) The early festivities and the pre-game $1.00 beverages in the new tailgate GRID. You can greet the team at the CATWALK starting around 9:40AM.

3) It’s the last home game of the season and will feature the Senior Day Recognition beginning at 11:25AM. There are many local players that will be honored!

4) The game is a 12:00PM KICKOFF and there is plenty of time to celebrate or get other things done after the win!

5) Fireworks, Skydivers, Cheerleaders, Band, and the loudest student section in the country. It’s the best entertainment value in Cincinnati.

Now that you’re obviously interested, you need to know how to order!

By phone: The UCATS Customer Service Center will be open and will be able to offer specific seat locations Thursday and Friday from 8am-5pm. The phone number is 513-558-2287.

By Internet: – Click Here! and enter “THANKS”. Tickets can be e-mailed in a PDF to anyone using this method!

In-Person: The UC Ticket Office will be open Thursday and Friday, from 8am-5pm. Walk-up sales will be available starting at 9:00am on Saturday morning.

If you can go, we can talk about where to meet once we get to campus. If you can’t go, I’ll ask you to still consider passing this on to anyone else that may be interested in this huge game.

Thank you and Go Bearcats!

UC vs Uconn Tickets

I have two sitting with us for sale. If interested contact me at armybearcat@gmail.com.

UC SU Highlights

On Bigeast.org. Click here to watch the video.

UC vs. UConn Tailgate Sat Dec 3rd 8:30AM

Game time is noon. We'll be there by 8:30 a.m.

PLEASE RSVP by THURSDAY if you plan to join us so we know how much food to buy. We'll bring a keg, so let us know in your RSVP if you will partake.

We'll be making breakfast fare - french toast, sausage sandwiches and goetta. Please let us know if you plan to bring something. If you don't want to lug any food or drink to the lot, no problem. Donations are welcome and these are simply guidelines; more or nothing are both accepted with the same smile.

We recommend:
$5 per person for beer or food
$10 per person for food and beer

Simply Halarious

At Least VB Won

Congrats!

This

Probably sums up how it feels to be a Bearcat today.

Bearcats Take First BIG EAST Tournament Match

If you didn't notice, UC VB is having a hell of a season and just swept the first round of the BE tourny. Check out the article here.

Fun Fact for the Day

Just for giggles, I looked at the BCS conference attendance for Saturday. Our 48,152 was more than the crowds at the following BCS games:

Rice vs. Northwestern
A&M Vs. K-State
Baylor Vs. Kansas
NC State vs. BC
Duke vs. Virginia
Arizona vs. Colorado
Oregon State vs. Cal
UCLA vs. Utah
Az State vs. Wash State
UK vs. Vandy
La Tech vs Ole Miss

Not bad. We outdrew about half of the BCS games played this weekend. In a pro town, with the Bengals playing Sunday and UC basketball too. And X in season. And the Cyclones season started. So next time someone says UC can't draw smack them for me.

UC vs. WVA Tailgate

• WHEN:
  Saturday, November 12 from 8:00 AMto 12:00 PM
• WHERE:
  Bengals Parking Lot 1Pete Rose Way and Central Ave (Click on maps for info)Cincinnati, OH 45202

  
  

  It's a RING OF RED

  
  

  We will be in the back toward the middle (where we were for the Oklahoma and Louisville games).
  
  Game time is noon. Owen will be there by 8:15 a.m. and will make some sausage sandwiches. Carleton's will not be there and Mike will be arriving late, so we need help with the food this week. Please let us know what you plan to bring and if you'll be partaking in the keg.
  
  If you don't want to lug your drinks to the lot, no problem. Donations are welcome and these are simply guidelines; more or nothing are both accepted with the same smile.
  
  We recommend:
  $5 per person for beer

  $ per person for food
  
  GO CATS!

  
  

Malarkey

Espn denies influence over college football realignment. Article.

About that Time

For your ranked UC basketball team! Preseason starts next week!

Isaiah Pead touchdown vs USF

Zach Collaros first touchdown vs USF

Adrien Robinson touchdown vs USF

Alex Chisum touchdown vs USF

Cincinnati Bearcats vs South Florida Bulls 2011

Dan Hoard

Weighs in on the USF game and Zach.

Competitive Collaros Leads 'Cats To Dramatic Win

Proudly Cincinnati

Got this from Provost Ono's facebook page.

University of Cincinnati is one of only four teams in the nation currently ranked in the Top 25 in both football and basketball with Texas A&M, Michigan and Wisconsin. If you add to that, ranking in the top 25 in research funding, then there are only 3: Wisconsin, Michigan and UC.

USF UC Highlights

AD Hired

In one of the biggest developments at UC, this could put us on the road to better things. I hope the fans and alumni support his endeavors, regardless of the conference situation. Whether we make it or not this round it's not over, and some programs that made it like TCU have been playing in non-BCS conferences for a while to get there. You never know when opportunity will strike, it's his job to get us ready for it. Great hire IMO. Click on the picture for the full article.

Cincinnati vs Louisville Highights

And some highlights on BE.org can be found at HERE.

Woods

Zach TD

Pead On

UC Thru the Years

In honor of homecoming, click on the picture to see a slide show of UC throughout history. Pretty cool what it used to look like.

PBS Info

Hey Bearcats Fans,

We wanted to reiterate some very important information regarding ticket sales and events for the Saturday, October 15th Homecoming football game as your Cincinnati Bearcats battle the Louisville Cardinals for the Keg of Nails.

Ticket Sales

Ticket sales will STOP at the University of Cincinnati Ticket Office at 5:00pm on Friday. After 5:00pm on Friday, Oct. 14th, fans will be able to purchase tickets at Paul Brown Stadium beginning at 9:00am on Saturday morning at the North Ticket Window between Gates B and C.

You can contact the UC Ticket Office by calling 1-877-CATS-TIX Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Will Call

Game days: Will Call is located at the North Ticket Windows, between Gates B and C. Will Call is open one and a half (1.5) hours prior to kickoff until the end of the 2nd quarter. Players, coaches, dance, cheer, guests, and other recruits should go to the North Ticket Windows, between gates B and C, to pick up their tickets. Football recruits should head to the Recruiting Tent outside of Gate E to receive their tickets.

Until Friday at 5:00pm: Will Call is located in Suite 480 of the Lindner Center on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. You can contact the UC Ticket Office by calling 1-877-CATS-TIX.

Parking

Parking Lots open four (4) hours prior to the game. Cash Parking will be available in Lot F and also in Central Riverfront Garage (CRG). For a map of the Parking Lots at Paul Brown Stadium click here. For information please contact the Central Parking Services at 513-946-8100.

CATWALK

We are having the CATWALK before the Louisville game this Saturday at Paul Brown Stadium.

The players will be unloading at approximately 9:50 A.M. We ask you to be there and ready to cheer on your Bearcats at 9:40 A.M. as they make their way to Paul Brown Stadium. The CATWALK will be at the corner of Central Ave. and Pete Rose Way and will end at the entrance to the stadium as they make their way into the locker room to prepare to keep the Keg of Nails.



Family Zone

9:30-11:30 am BEARCATS FAMILY ZONE: East Plaza located between gates D & E (activities, games, concessions).

For more information regarding Paul Brown Stadium please Click Here.


For information regarding Homecoming Weekend please Click Here.

If you have any questions please contact the UC Ticket Office at 1-877-CATS-TIX.

UC vs. UL October 15th (Homecoming @PBS)

It's Homecoming and a BLACKOUT so dress accordingly!  Directions can be found under the maps tab on the left.  We will be in the back toward the middle (where we were for the Oklahoma game).

Game time is noon. We'll be there by 8 a.m. and will have breakfast fare ready by 10 a.m. Please let us know what you plan to bring and if you'll be partaking in the keg. If you'd like to be included on the eInvite email me at armybearcat@gmail.com.

If you don't want to lug any food or drink to the lot, no problem. Donations are welcome and these are simply guidelines; more or nothing are both accepted with the same smile.

We recommend:
$5 per person for beer or food
$10 per person for food and beer

GO CATS!

Homecoming Info

Here it is! The official webpage is HERE.

Highlights

From Bearcatlair.com

The Grass

Isn't always greener. Be careful what you wish for.

Sporting News Article

UC Miami Highlights

Via da coach's blog:

Blackout Miami Too!

Bearcats Rout North Carolina St 44-14

From the coaches' blog.

Homecoming UC vs. UL

I have 3 tickets for sale, sitting with our group. Email me at armybearcat@gmail.com if interested.

UC vs. MU Tailgate

Game time is 1:00 p.m. We'll be in the West Millett Hall Lot by 10 a.m and eat about 11 a.m. Call Tom 262-4108 or Owen 675-6735 for our exact location. A map of the campus and Millett Hall Lot can be found HERE.

PLEASE RSVP by THURSDAY if you plan to join us so we know how much food to buy. No keg for this game, but Owen will bring some bottles.

We'll be making sausage and goetta egg sandwiches so feel free to bring a side and please let us know what you plan to bring.

Donations are welcome and these are simply guidelines; more or nothing are both accepted with the same smile.

We recommend:
$5 per person food or beer only
$10 per person beer and food

NCState Tailgate

New pics posted on the left, you can see them rotate thru. Click on them to load it up and welcome to save a picture if you like it. If you have some you'd like to add here please email me. Enjoy the catwalk video, if I find the idiot screaming I'll make sure to crack him one!

NCState Pre-Game

Via Da Blog:

NCState Highlights

Via Coach Jones' blog:

3D

Anyone see it?



Via da coach's blog.

Catwalk Update

Sherry Murray, Coach Jones’ assistant, has asked for our help in getting fans involved in the catwalk. Please see her note below:
 
Our vision of the catwalk (2  ½ hours before the game) is that when the team gets off the bus, that the whole tailgate and GRID areas are rockin!  We want everyone to be out of their tents, out of the Alumni Parking lot, and lined up cheering, yelling, high fiving the players!    Believe it or not, this directly affects our players.   So, this is where you all come in.  I need your help firing up the people that are there!  Bring horns, cow bells, shakers, pom poms….whatever you have!! Once you hear the sirens, line the street and sidewalk area.  This week the catwalk will take place at 5:30 p.m.

Conference Alignment

To view a web version of this message, click here



 
Special Update from Department of Athletics

 

As details of ongoing conference realignment continue to change, we want to communicate relevant information to our UCATS members, alumni, fans and friends of the University of Cincinnati.  University leadership continues to work diligently to appropriately position the University of Cincinnati in the best possible position for long term success in each of its athletic programs. 

 

Recent Statement from University of Cincinnati President, Dr. Gregory Williams

 

“Given the developments over the weekend concerning the Big East Conference, I want to make sure that the university community has been informed of our position concerning the conference realignment situation.

 

I am optimistic the University of Cincinnati will not only remain relevant in the major college football landscape but will also be a strong and committed partner to whatever grouping of schools with which we align. While these are indeed challenging times as several major conferences experience shifts, the University of Cincinnati has a strong athletics program as well as highly respected academic programs, and both are tremendous assets that will serve UC very well as the changing landscape is negotiated.

 

Our preference as an institution is to remain with the Big East Conference. I believe that the Big East is the conference best suited to our student-athletes' needs and our university's future goals and aspirations. We are not seeking to jump to another conference. At the same time, I do want to assure our Bearcat fans and our university community that UC is not sitting on the sidelines but is and has been working on this proactively to find the best scenario to fit our needs.

 

As you might imagine, there are aspects of the situation that I cannot divulge at this time. But I do want to emphasize that UC holds a strong position as we move forward because of our competitive athletics programs and our academic programs, many of which are top-ranked.

 

I want to assure you that while some are concerned that this conference realignment is occurring at a time when we do not have a permanent Athletic Director in place, I have full confidence in Interim AD Bob Arkeilpane. He is fully informed and involved on this issue. We are continuing to move forward on our efforts to conduct a search for a permanent AD.

 

Please be assured that we are pursuing the conference alignment issue in a manner that will serve the best interests of the University of Cincinnati and its campus community as well as our fans. I appreciate the support and loyalty our fans have demonstrated to our Bearcat teams, and I want to thank them for their continued support.”

 

Call to Action

 

The University of Cincinnati continues to be as proactive as an institution can be during these very fluid times.  Know that all long term conference options are being reviewed and the strengths our university are being leveraged and articulated to most appropriately position our athletic programs. Our strengths are many and they are known. 

 

There is no greater strength than that of our fan base and loyal supporters. There has never been a greater time to showcase the support of our programs, our university and the community involvement from the city of Cincinnati. As our programs continue to be placed in the national spotlight it remains imperative that we can demonstrate the strength of our support on the national stage.

 

On Thursday evening the University of Cincinnati will play host to North Carolina State during a national television broadcast that will be viewed by millions of households across the country. This game is one opportunity of many that we have to continuously display the university in the most positive light. You play a critical role in the current and future success of our programs.

 

As university leadership continues to work on our behalf we ask that you answer this important call to action and demonstrate ownership and support for this program, city and university.  A strong showing at Nippert Stadium is further evidence to the current and future commitment to UC Athletics. The strength of our programs resides with the very investors that make our success a reality. We appreciate the role that each of you play and we encourage you to participate if you have yet to purchase tickets to the game.  Please click HERE and use the special promotional code "BLACKOUT" to access $20 tickets to this important national game. 

 

We can’t say thank you enough to the loyal supporters of Bearcats Athletics. Feel free to contact us to learn more about how you can help play a role in the ongoing success of our programs.

 

We will continue to share ever changing information as it relates to the future positioning of the University of Cincinnati.

 

Go Bearcats!

NC State Tickets

I have 4 sitting in my season ticket area. Email me at armybearcat@gmail.com if interested.

Akron Highlights

Via Coach Jones' blog:

Blackout!

NCState Tailgate Info

it's a BLACKOUT so dress accordingly!

Game time is 8:00 p.m. We'll be there by 5 p.m. and will eat at 7 p.m.

PLEASE RSVP by TUESDAY if you plan to join us so we know how much food to buy. No keg for this game, so BYOB.

We'll be making Italian hoagies so feel free to bring a side and please let us know what you plan to bring.

If you don't want to lug any food to the lot, no problem. Donations are welcome and these are simply guidelines; more or nothing are both accepted with the same smile.

We recommend:
$5 per person

Akron Gameday Info

Hey Bearcats Fans,

There are several special actitives, presented by Cincinnati Bell Yellow Pages, we have scheduled for this Saturday as your Cincinnati Bearcats battle the Akron Zips at 3:30pm. Due to our Hometown Heroes promotion there are a handful of new pre-game activities to check out prior to the game. There will be a helicopter landing at Gettler Stadium and you can get an up close and personal look for yourself. Also at Gettler Stadium will be a rock climbing wall brought to you by the Army ROTC.

The Bearcats Family Zone will be opening at 1:00pm which will provide a great opportunity for families to participate in the Future Bearcats Field where kids can dress up and practice like the Bearcats, play on the inflatable obstacle courses, and visit our tattoo and face painting stations.

Check out the new on-campus walk-up tailgate area, The GRID, located on Campus Green. One hundred of Cincinnati's best tailgate groups bring their parties right on campus and there's a huge section, free of charge, just for students. Bring chairs, bring cornhole, bring a cooler and enjoy the Catwalk as the team rolls right through the student section two and a half prior to the game. For more information on the GRID click here.

Get fired up before all home games (beginning three hours prior) at Mick & Mack’s Pre-Game Grill-Outs, (Mick & Mack’s patio in between TUC & McMicken Commons and close proximity to Nippert). A la carte menu will include our charcoal-grilled burgers, Italian sausages, and hickory smoked chicken wings, as well as domestic and import beers, wine, and soft drinks. Visit our website by clicking here.

The Bearcat Lounge at the Kingsgate Marriott is the perfect place to cheer UC to victory. Located within walking distance of the stadium, the Bearcat Lounge features drink and food specials and provides free parking in the Kingsgate Garage for those who spend $20 or more. Specials are available two hours before and two hours after all home games. Additionally, present a UC game ticket stub and receive $5 off any $20 food purchase. Limit one per guest. For more information, visit www.kingsgatemarriott.com or call (513) 487-3835.

The skydivers of UC Football, Team Fastrax, will be back to dazzle Bearcats fans with skydiving acrobatics in a special dedication to all Hometown Heroes.

To order your tickets for this Saturday's game versus Akron, visit www.CATSTIX.com or call 1-877-CATS-TIX. Mini-Plans are also still available for as low as $50. For more information check out our Bearcats Football Ticket Catalog.

For all game day information including directions and parking, please view our 2011 Fan Guide.

Don't forget to use the promotion code "CMAIL" to access $20 tickets to both the Akron this Saturday and also the N.C. State game next Thursday on ESPN in 3D!

UC vs. Akron Tailgate

Game time is 3:30 p.m. We'll be there by 9 a.m. 

PLEASE RSVP by THURSDAY if you plan to join us so we know how much food to buy. There will be a keg, so let us know in your RSVP if you will partake. 

We'll be making chicken & pork sandwiches so feel free to bring a side and please let us know what you plan to bring. We've got lots of chips and cookies left over from this week. 

If you don't want to lug any food or drink to the lot, no problem.  Donations are welcome and these are simply guidelines; more or nothing are both accepted with the same smile.

We recommend:
$5 per person for beer or food
$10 per person for food and beer

GO CATS!

PS. I have spare tickets, email me at armybearcat@gmail.com if interested.

TN Tailgate

Posted the photos to the left on the blog, here's the video of the day's events. At least we never lost a tailgate!

Embrace the Suck

Via GoBearcats:

UT Tailgate

We'll be at the same lot at Bearcattailgater, hoping to be close together. You can see his map and details here. Come by and say hello if heading to the game, we'll have a minimal setup but you are welcome to partake!

Austin Peay: Game Highlights

Via Coach Jones Blog:

Bearcat Football 2011

Via coach Jones Blog:

2 Days to Kickoff!

Gameday Summary from UC

Hey Bearcats Fans,

Your Cincinnati Bearcats battle the Austin Peay Governors with kickoff scheduled for 7:00pm in Nippert Stadium this Saturday. Bearcats fans are encouraged to come early and get involved in our numerous pregame activities. The schedule for this Saturday is below:

Our new on-campus tailgating atmosphere at the Campus Green GRIDIRON Tailgate opens at 3:00pm.The Open-Access Area is open to all individuals and is free of charge. Individuals are permitted to bring in chairs and coolers. Formore information on the GRID click here.

The Bearcat Blitz opens at 3:00pm which the UC Alumni Association hosts pregame activities in the Myers Center. For more information click here.

Take part in our great tradition the CATWALK which will start at 4:30pm. Join the UC Bearcat, cheerleaders, and football team as they make their way to Nippert Stadium. For more information click here.

The Bearcats Family Zone opens at 4:30pm and is full of activities for fans. Kids of all ages can enjoy inflatable game, music, corn hole, giveaways, the Kid’s Club Coloring Contest, and visits from the UC Bearcats. For more information click here.

Be sure to enter the stadium early so you can see the spectacle as the skydivers of UC Football, Team Fastrax, will be skydiving into the stadium.

Bearcats fans are even closer to seeing the highly anticipated University of Cincinnati Bearcats Football intro video. You can see the preview of the video by clicking here.

To order your tickets for Saturday's home opener, visit www.CATSTIX.com or call 1-877-CATS-TIX.

Mini-Plans are also available for as low as $50. This is the best way to experience both of the University of Cincinnati Bearcats home venues this year (Nippert Stadium and Paul Brown Stadium). Be sure to select the UC vs. N.C. State game on September 22nd as the Bearcats go primetime on ESPN in 3D! Package that game with one of the Bearcats Big East battles at Paul Brown Stadium!

BE Monday

Just to switch gears for a moment, ESPN certainly thinks we'll be rather relevant in basketball this year by featuring one of our games on primetime Monday. Click on the picture for details. And if you haven't noticed, the schedule has been released. The BE gauntlet looks tough!

2007 Season in Review

Trip down memory lane.

Saturday September 3rd Tailgate

Last update, festivities start round noon. Food is served around 5PM, which also means if you're bringing sides have them there by then or perhaps just consider donating since cleanup starts around 6:15 so we can get into the stadium.

Call or email me with questions, we're expecting a nice turnout and will have brats, burgers, and beef brisket on the grill going all day! GO CATS!

Training Camp 2011: 1200 Club Visit

If you can, consider joining.

DVR Time

Nice review of all the programming you can see on FSO for UC football, including game replays and when to TIVO stuff.

Fox Sports Ohio Announces 2011 University of Cincinnati Football Programming

Training Camp 2011: Ready To Go

Via Coach Jones' blog:

Training Camp 2011: Picture Day

Via Coach Jones' blog:

Mo's Thoughts, Interesting...

Decent piece from Mo Egger:

http://www.espn1530.com/pages/mo.html

Remember second week of December 2009? It was a busy sports week in this town. We had a 9-3 Bengals team getting ready for a road matchup against the Vikings, we had the Crosstown Shootout on the horizon, we'd just come off of RedsFest, and UC had just won the Big East title and completed a 12-0 season with a win in the Greatest Sporting Event Ever in Pittsburgh.

And all of those things were dwarfed by Brian Kelly.

I did 15 hours of radio that week. The Bengals recently completed game against Detroit and their upcoming matchup against Minnesota generated maybe five calls all week. The UC/XU game didn't even register. The busiest week of phone calls ever to our show was dominated by people wanting to talk about UC losing a football coach.

The calls were passion-filled, and there were so many different angles and opinions that it made for a great week of sports-talk radio.

During that week, here's the call I received most often:

"MO! WHERE'S BRIAN KELLY'S LOYALTY? THIS MAN HAS TO BE LOYAL! THOSE KIDS DESERVE LOYALTY! THIS SCHOOL DESERVES LOYALTY! THESE DAMN COACHES HAVE NO LOYALTY!"

I got that call a lot.

Fast forward to the last week of August, 2011. The Bearcats are preparing to begin their second season post-BK. Disaffection with the Bengals is at an all-time high and the Reds are wrapping up a thoroughly disappointing season, but the Bearcat football program has seen their season ticket numbers plummet by more than 20%. From Bill Koch...

With a little more than a week before UC opens its 2011 football season against Austin Peay on Sept. 3, season ticket sales are down 22 percent from last year.

UC, which went 4-8 last year after winning back-to-back Big East championships in 2008 and 2009, has sold 12,348 season tickets for 2011 compared with 15,899 in 2010.

OK, makes sense. Last year's team wasn't very good, there's kind of a wait-and-see attitude among fans regarding this year's team, the non-conference home schedule doesn't do much to inspire excitement, and economy is still in the dumper. And I'm not the kind of guy who bangs on people for going or not going to games. What you do with your money is your business, and deciding to not buy a ticket doesn't at all make you less of a fan.

But I can't help but think about all those phone calls...how upset people were, how passionate they came across, how they made it seem that the loss of an uber-successful coach made them dig their heels in, in unwavering support of the program. Those calls that week were from people who sounded like the kind of fans who buy in for life, regardless of the coach, regardless of the opponent, regardless of the quality of the team.

"MO! I DEMAND LOYALTY! AND WE JUST SAW A COACH WHO HAS NONE WALK OUT THE DOOR! THE NEW COACH MUST BE LOYAL TO THIS PROGRAM, TO THIS SCHOOL, AND THIS CITY."

I wonder how many of those people who didn't re-up for 2011 called my show that week, emphatically banging on someone else's lack of loyalty. I kinda wonder where their loyalty is to the program they spoke so passionately about.

These people spoke of an unconditional loyalty, the kind that transcends decisions to chase a lifelong dream by accepting a job higher up the professional rung. Notre Dame might be Notre Dame but damn-nit, we still wanted the coach to be loyal, right?

I guess loyalty is indeed conditional after all. We're willing to be loyal as long as the team is winning. Just like Brian Kelly, or any other coach's decision has nothing to do about "the kids," nor does our decision whether to financially invest in said kids. I remember those phone calls - "MO! BRIAN KELLY HAS TURNED HIS BACK ON THOSE KIDS! THESE POOR KIDS DON'T HAVE A COACH!" - and I wonder how many former ticket holders have turned their back on some of those same kids they expressed so much deep concern for. Maybe it's only the kids who are good football players who deserve our loyalty.

Look, I don't care who goes and doesn't go to games, and if you've decided not to buy into UC football this season, that's completely OK. You'll enjoy the season and follow the team to the extent you want, and so will I. Emotional investments make us fans, not financial ones. But next time we start hammering an outsider for not showing the program the loyalty we'd like them to, maybe we should look in the mirror and wonder if we hold ourselves to the same standards.

It's TAILGATE Time!!!

Kickoff is only 10 days away! We'll be setting up in the same spot we always have (for Nippert games at least) and the season opener is a kickoff at 7PM Saturday September 3rd. The grill will be going, kegs will be tapped, and sides are appreciated. Although securing the spots was a bit easier this year, we definitely appreciate your donations to help cover the cost of beer, food, and if you give extra the actual spots. Same guidelines apply as before, $5 for beer, $5 if you eat, and whatever extra you feel like giving.

I'll be at our spots around Noon with the rest joining me for set-up shortly after. Email me at armybearcat@gmail.com with questions or if you're not on our EInvite list and want to be. Maps to our location can be found by selecting that tab on the bottom left-hand side of the blog.

Can't wait and go CATS!

Sneak Peek

"Surely they won't kick to him again."

May never see a performance like that again for UC!

Take the Field

Gameday!

Kelce Impresses

2011 Preason Central

If you need your daily fix of preseason college football venture to the two following sites:

UC has a special web page dedicated entirely to it. Vids, pics, etc all for free. Check it out HERE.

Then head over to BLC by clicking here. Great articles, in-depth reporting, and interaction with other UC fans on the boards.

PBS Tailgate Directions

Here are the updated tailgate directions when we head to PBS for the two games this year. Click on the picture to see directions as it will link to the Bengal's website on parking services on gameday. We will be located in lot 1 on the Northwest corner of the stadium.

Gotta be Physical!

Coach Jones on WhoSay

Cincinnati Bearcats 2010-11 All-Sports Video Montage

Be There

Will You Be There? (V6) - Cincinnati Bearcats

2011 Tailgate Update

Game on! We'll be tailgating in the same place we always have for UC game this upcoming year at Nippert, and if you came to the OU game at PBS last year we'll be in that same place for the 2 games there. We were able to again secure 2 spots next to the alumni association and will have at least what we had before, if not more this year, at our tailgate to eat, drink and do! Thanks for all your support and go CATS!

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Women's Football Clinic A Blast For First Time Attendee

Article from Gobearcats.com. Check it out here. I've yet to ever hear someone didn't enjoy themselves. Done every early summer if interested. Click on the picture for the video.

UC recruit Teague's 3 TDs lead Ohio over Pa. in Big 33 Classic

In case you missed it, click on the picture for the article. Our recruit tore it up!

Former Bearcat Wilks now a Globetrotter

Pretty freakin cool. Congrats to Wilks!

Article here.

Cronin Updates

Nice articles on Cronin and his dad here.

In other news, he's finally signed. Deal well worth it in my opinion. Check out the deal here.

Hitler Weighs in on JT

Cincinnati-Ohio State is a forgotten rivalry in need of revival

Read on and decide for yourself why they won't play us. Liking Cronin's confidence more and more.

Cincinnati Bearcats Coaches Caravan, presented by City Barbeque

UC Coaches to appear at City Barbeque every Wednesday evening throughout June

Football Announces Austin Peay Game Time

CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics announced Thursday that the football home opener against Austin Peay on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 inside Nippert Stadium will kick off at 7 p.m. ET.

Other home game times and any television opportunities will be announced at a later date.

The season opening meeting between the Bearcats and Governors marks the fifth time the two schools have met on the gridiron with UC leading the all-time series 4-0. The last matchup occurred on Sept. 4, 1993, a 42-10 UC victory inside Nippert Stadium. All four of the previous meetings, dating back to 1985, have taken place in Cincinnati.

The Bearcats, led by second-year head coach Butch Jones, return 18 starters from the 2010 squad, including unanimous First-Team All-BIG EAST quarterback Zach Collaros (Steubenville, Ohio/Steubenville), as well as a trio of Second-Team All-BIG EAST honorees in running back Isaiah Pead (Columbus, Ohio/Eastmoor Academy), linebacker J.K. Schaffer (Cincinnati, Ohio/LaSalle), and wide receiver D.J. Woods (Strongsville, Ohio/Strongsville).

For ticket information, please call 1-877-CATS-TIX or visit CATSTIX.com.

Football Home Opener Moved To Saturday, Sept. 3

In case you missed it, click here for the press release.

Isaiah Pead: The Wonderman

Sheakley's generosity boosts UC

A nice article on one of our biggest supporters. Wish we had more of him.

UC NFL Players Return

to lend a hand. Via Coach Jones' blog:

Former UC Captain Returns as NFL Coach

Via Coach Jones' blog:

Lettermans Weekend Starts With Golf Outing

Via Coach Jones' blog:

Catching up with ... Brent Celek

Click the pic for the article. One of my favorite Bearcats!

Jason Kelce Talk About Being A Walk On At UC

One of my favorite players. Via Coach Jones' blog.

Connor Barwin Returns To Texas

Via Coach Jones Blog.

Barwin Ready for Texans Comeback: MyFoxHOUSTON.com

Cronin Lands Another!

Click on the picture for a basketball recruiting update. Things continue to look good for next year!

Butch Jones picks up pieces at University of Cincinnati

As we begin preparing for 2011, and you see a very young group again take the field for UC football, thought you'd find this article interesting. BK did a lot of great stuff for UC, recruiting wasn't one of them. Article here.

Season Tickets

Renewals due by April 22nd. Season tickets on sale already for newbies as well!

Practicing In An NFL Stadium

Via Coach Jones' blog:

In Case You Didn't Know...

We'll be playing 2 games at PBS this year. Via Coach Jones' blog:

Getting Outside In the Sunshine

Via Coach Jones' Blog:

Offseason Prepares for Spring Ball

Via Coach Jones' blog:

Time to Hit!

Via Coach Jones' blog:

Spring Game "Tailgate"

Not going to be the normal show this Sat due to logistics and time restraints, instead we'll be at the Holy Grail supporting Mr. Dobbs as he works toward his charity goal. Below is his message, hope you can attend. Starts at 1PM and spring game is at 6PM.

I’m hosting a tailgate for the spring football game at the Holy Grail in Clifton… get your group to come by. Tailgate starts at 1 until the 6pm gametime…

Holy Grail – Clifton (underground)

13 West Charlton Street, Cincy, OH

• $10 suggested donation
• $2 beers; $2 well drinks
• Free food, donated Holy Grail
• Guest Bartenders: Justin Dobbs, Don Anders
• Guest DJ: Ben Bennofoy
• Raffle opportunity: UC framed item signed by Tony Pike and Mardy Gilyard & Bar Neon
• Photos by Ashley Esterle

Hope your crew can make it!

Also, I started a blog about my campaign… check it out… you can see the events, details on the campaign, link to my donation page, etc…

www.jdobbsmoy.blogspot.com

Catching up with ... Connor Barwin

Preseason Rankings

No, not for football. After the NC is done, guess where many writers are placing UC basketball next year? SI has us at 12th. If you're riding on the fence for season tickets next year I'd recommend jumping on board, don't you wish you would have earlier when football came out of nowhere?

BTW, we can all criticize and support Cronin in different ways, but he accepted almost half of what NC State was offering to stay in Cincinnati with some program improvements. $1.4M per year vs. over $2M there, both long-term contracts. Ponder that for a moment, how many coaches would do that? For UC? For all the talk of "loyalty" in sports this is the best example I can think of putting your money where it counts. BTW, he's still in the lower half of BE coaches' salaries. Heck, Marquette's coach makes more!

Loyalty is a two-way street though, and winning and growth isn't linear in sports. I think we're on the right PATH, but it's not a straight climb. Hopefully fans will keep that in perspective, especially in the brutal BE facing 8 HOF coaches every year with bigger budgets than we currently have.

GO CATS!

UC Marching Band

Produced many of the UC and military songs as ringtones for your phone. Check out here to listen and download for your smartphone.