TicketsAug. 16, 2010
WEST HARRISON, Ind. - The University of Cincinnati football team returned to practice Monday with a single workout after enjoying an off day on Sunday at the Higher Ground Conference & Retreat Center in West Harrison, Ind.
The team spent Sunday in meetings and also got in a lifting and conditioning session. The weather broke Monday morning, cutting down on the heat and humidity. The Bearcats worked out in full pads for a little over two hours under the sunny skies.
Wrapping the first week of camp, head coach Butch Jones was pleased with the team's progress but knows there is a long way to go.
"We took a big step today," Jones said. "We threw a lot of situational football stuff at the team and they responded well. We've been very heavy on the install in the last week. We'll start paring that down soon and start locking in on our gameplan for Fresno State.
Tight end Ben Guidugli was named Monday to the watch list for the John Mackey Award. The award recognizes the nation's top collegiate tight end. Guidugli, a second-team all-BIG EAST Conference selection a year ago, was the fourth-leading receiver on the team, grabbing 27 balls for 264 yards and three touchdowns. He was also a second-team Preseason all-America selection by Sporting News.
Bill Koch of the Cincinnati Enquirer has a story up on Zach Collaros being the pride of Steubenville, Ohio. Click HERE.
Scott Springer has a look at senior wide receiver Vidal Hazelton. Click HERE.
Paul Daugherty of SI.com and the Cincinnati Enquirer has a profile on UC head coach Butch Jones up HERE.
Ralph Russo from the Associated Press put together a look at the three programs in the BIG EAST Conference who made coaching changes entering the 2010 season. Click HERE.
Check out www.CoachButchJones.com for an inside look at the UC program through training camp and 365 days a year.
The Bearcats are back at practice Tuesday for a pair of workouts. The team will have a single practice Wednesday before practicing twice Thursday, once Friday and Saturday at Higher Ground. UC is scheduled to return to campus on the morning of Aug. 26. All practices at Higher Ground are closed to the general public.
KINGS ISLAND MEET THE TEAM EVENT ON SUNDAY, AUG. 22 FROM 1-3 P.M.
On Sunday, Aug. 22, head coach Butch Jones and the two-time defending BIG EAST Champions will make the trek to Kings Island for their annual "Meet the Team Day." Beginning at 12:45 pm, the team will walk down International Street and will take part in a program on the main stage underneath the Eiffel Tower. Following the short program, student-athletes will take part in an autograph session until 3 p.m.
UC fans looking to attend the "Meet the Team" Days at Kings Island can purchase discounted tickets for $29.99 ($20 off the regular price) on the Kings Island website. NOTE: Discounted tickets must be purchased online prior to the day of the event.
The Bearcats open the 2010 season on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Fresno State. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPN2. UC will open the home schedule on Sept. 11 against Indiana State at noon inside Nippert Stadium. Call 1-877-CATS-TIX or visit CATSTIX.com to reserve your season tickets today.