TicketsThe All-Sports Banquet was this weekend, and Tommy G broke out the video editing skills to compile the greatest moments of the year in Bearcats sports. If you have time -- and if you reading this blog right now, I assume you do -- check out the all-sports video. Opening with Mumford and Sons draws two thumbs up from this blog.
The old gag reel also made its way into the banquet, here's the deleted scenes of UC sports including a special appearance from the Burger King. Great work, per usual, from TG and all the UC sports staff.
Let's eat...
--- Patrick Snow of Athlon Sports placed UC hoops among his teams to watch next season. The Bearcats potential is no secret. Add Snow to the list of many people who will likely be hopping on the bandwagon between now and November.
--- It appeared Stephanie Niemer and UC volleyball coach Reed Sunahara had spent their final moments on the court together when Niemer played her final game as BE player of the year earlier this season. However, the two will be reunited in the China-USA volleyball challenge, a international event in Beijing.
Here's the story.
--- Some love for Isaiah Pead from CBSsports.com. Chad Reuter, their draft analyst, placed Pead among the top 12 college seniors to watch this season.
Not sure why 12 was the number, but Pead certainly belongs. 4.38 speed and a 6.6 yards per carry will do that for you.
--- Pead's success will be tied to the performance of the offensive line. Phil Steele broke down the numbers in regards to o-line experience and lettermen returning. UC stands in the bottom fifth. As will be said many times between now and Austin Peay, if this offensive line can come together and have a solid year, look out.
--- Juwan Staten is an extremely talented point guard, but clearly caused problems within the Dayton basketball locker room last year. He is transferring to West Virginia. I'v got a feeling his relationship with Bob Huggins will have some entertaining growing pains.
--- Any true Bearcats basketball fan fondly remembers the Great Alaska Shootout -- in particular the 1998 edition. (Personal note: Melvin Levett's dunk ranks in my top three favorite UC athletics moments of all time)
Sad to see the tournament fall on hard times. Maybe a Duke-UC rematch could spice it up, I am sure the Mama Grizzlies up there would be on board.
--- Andrea Adelson talks about how the Jim Tressel resignation likely won't affect UC's recruiting. The theory being the Bearcats don't recruit in the same circles as the Buckeyes right now. Good read for anybody trying to find the UC affect of the OSU situation.
Some randomness...
--- If you get bitten by a kitten, you should probably keep the pain to yourself. If it happens because you "tried to tie a string around its neck," you should never speak again of the incident.
--- Apologies for the late and brief blog today, extenuating circumstances. I will be back on track tomorrow. I'll make it up to you, however, with some Journey. Heals all wounds.
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The old gag reel also made its way into the banquet, here's the deleted scenes of UC sports including a special appearance from the Burger King. Great work, per usual, from TG and all the UC sports staff.
Let's eat...
--- Patrick Snow of Athlon Sports placed UC hoops among his teams to watch next season. The Bearcats potential is no secret. Add Snow to the list of many people who will likely be hopping on the bandwagon between now and November.
--- It appeared Stephanie Niemer and UC volleyball coach Reed Sunahara had spent their final moments on the court together when Niemer played her final game as BE player of the year earlier this season. However, the two will be reunited in the China-USA volleyball challenge, a international event in Beijing.
Here's the story.
--- Some love for Isaiah Pead from CBSsports.com. Chad Reuter, their draft analyst, placed Pead among the top 12 college seniors to watch this season.
Not sure why 12 was the number, but Pead certainly belongs. 4.38 speed and a 6.6 yards per carry will do that for you.
--- Pead's success will be tied to the performance of the offensive line. Phil Steele broke down the numbers in regards to o-line experience and lettermen returning. UC stands in the bottom fifth. As will be said many times between now and Austin Peay, if this offensive line can come together and have a solid year, look out.
--- Juwan Staten is an extremely talented point guard, but clearly caused problems within the Dayton basketball locker room last year. He is transferring to West Virginia. I'v got a feeling his relationship with Bob Huggins will have some entertaining growing pains.
--- Any true Bearcats basketball fan fondly remembers the Great Alaska Shootout -- in particular the 1998 edition. (Personal note: Melvin Levett's dunk ranks in my top three favorite UC athletics moments of all time)
Sad to see the tournament fall on hard times. Maybe a Duke-UC rematch could spice it up, I am sure the Mama Grizzlies up there would be on board.
--- Andrea Adelson talks about how the Jim Tressel resignation likely won't affect UC's recruiting. The theory being the Bearcats don't recruit in the same circles as the Buckeyes right now. Good read for anybody trying to find the UC affect of the OSU situation.
Some randomness...
--- If you get bitten by a kitten, you should probably keep the pain to yourself. If it happens because you "tried to tie a string around its neck," you should never speak again of the incident.
--- Apologies for the late and brief blog today, extenuating circumstances. I will be back on track tomorrow. I'll make it up to you, however, with some Journey. Heals all wounds.
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