TicketsAug. 19, 2010
WEST HARRISON, Ind. - The University of Cincinnati football team held a two-hour workout under the lights at the Higher Ground Conference and Retreat Center Thursday, as the team wrapped up its first of two weeks in West Harrison, Ind. As has been the case throughout the preseason, special teams got a major focus with periods of field goal, punt and punt return and kickoff featured. In addition to numerous position group drills, there were 1-on-1 sessions with the defensive backs and receivers on a long field and in the red zone.
Members of UCATS' George Smith Society were on hand for the evening at Higher Ground. The patrons joined the team for dinner, sitting with UC players and coaches, before attending position group meetings, and taking in the two-hour workout from the field.
A crew of BIG EAST Conference officials has been at practice the past few days. The officials took time to meet with UC coaches and players to go over decisions and rules of emphasis for the 2010 season.
Paul Dehner Jr. has a new feature up on his blog at GoBEARCATS.com. The Ink of the Week feature will profile one UC football player and his tattoos per week. Check it out HERE.
Wide receiver Armon Binns was named a Third-Team Preseason all-America selection by Rivals.com. View the complete listing HERE.
Former UC defensive back Aaron Webster signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday. Webster originally signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in the spring.
Single-game tickets for UC's non-conference matchup with Oklahoma at Paul Brown Stadium are now on sale. Call 1-877-CATS-TIX or visit CATSTIX.com to purchase tickets.
Check out www.CoachButchJones.com for an inside look at the UC program through training camp and 365 days a year.
UC will return to the field for single practices on both Friday and Saturday at Higher Ground ahead of Meet the Team Day Sunday at Kings Island. 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.