TicketsAug. 15, 2008
Senior All-American Mike Mickens (Huber Heights, Ohio/Wayne) will appear on ESPNews' 'The Pulse' Saturday, previewing the upcoming season for the University of Cincinnati football team.
The cornerback, who earlier this week was named to the Sports Illustrated Preseason All-America squad along with punter Kevin Huber, is scheduled to appear on the program via phone at 12:20 p.m. EST.
The Pulse airs on ESPNews every Saturday from Noon to 3 p.m., and allows fans to submit questions and comments for the show's guests through ESPN.com's SportsNation.
Mickens, a member of the 2008 Playboy Preseason All-America team and a 2007 Football Writers Association All-American, helped the Bearcats to a school-record 10-wins and a victory in the Papajohns.com Bowl in 2007. He finished 2007 tied for third in the BIG EAST and 18th in the country with 12 passes defended (6 interceptions, 6 pass breakups) and is currently fourth in Cincinnati history with 10 career interceptions.
The three-year starter returned two pickoffs for touchdowns last year, including a 79-yard dash at USF. Mickens captured first-team all-BIG EAST honors for his efforts in 2007 after two years as a second-team all-league member.
Mickens was also named a preseason all-American by Phil Steele's College Football, The Sporting News and Lindy's Football Annual.
The Bearcats wrapped up two-a-day practices Friday at Higher Ground Conference Center in West Harrison, Ind. Following a Saturday morning practice, UC will return to campus to commence final preparations for the Aug. 28 season opener against Eastern Kentucky at 7:30 p.m. in Nippert Stadium.
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