TicketsCINCINNATI — University of Cincinnati football head coach Luke Fickell was tabbed for the 2018 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list on Wednesday.
Fickell, in his second year at UC, is one of 20 coaches on the watch list.
The No. 20/21 Bearcats (6-0, 2-0 American Athletic Conference) are off to their best start since 2009 and are defeating opponents by an average of 24.7 ppl, which includes home wins over Alabama A&M, Ohio and Tulane and road triumphs at UCLA, Miami (OH) and UConn.
UC leads the nation in team passing efficiency defense and ranks in the NCAA FBS Top-20 in scoring defense (3), total defense (4), first downs defense (t-5), net punting (8), passing yards allowed (8), 4th down conversion percentage defense (9), 3rd down conversion percentage defense (10), rushing offense (10) and time of possession (19).
Since 1986, the Bryant Awards have raised more than $8.5 million to fund American Heart Association research, advocacy and educational programs across the country aimed at the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Prior to his death of a heart attack in 1983, "Bear" always talked about being bigger than something other than himself and the Bryant Award offers an opportunity to do just that – to be a part of Team Bryant in the fight against cardiovascular diseases.
Now in its 33rd year, the Bear Bryant award recognizes the country's top college football coaches for their contributions both on and off the field. The Coach of the Year Award is the only college coaching honor selected after all bowl games have concluded and is voted on by the National Sports Media Association.
Bryant, the winningest coach in college football history, retired in 1983, but died of a heart attack just 28 days after coaching his last football game. His family reached out to the AHA to create this lasting tribute that recognizes top college football coaches and supports the fight against heart disease and stroke.
UC returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Temple. The Bearcats and Owls kickoff at noon from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game will air nationally on ESPNU, the ESPN app and via radio on 700 WLW AM in Cincinnati, XM 387 and Sirius XM Internet 979.
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Mini plans, flex packs and single-game tickets are on sale now for all football games. Call 1-877-CATS-TIX or visit GoBEARCATS.com/tickets to make your purchase today!
// SEASON TICKET DEPOSITS
New season ticket deposits for the 2019 season are available now for $50 per seat. The home schedule consists of matchups against UCLA, Miami (OH), UCF, ECU, Temple, UConn along with additional American Athletic Conference foes from the West Division. Click HERE to make your deposit to join us in Nippert Stadium in 2019!
If you have 2018 season tickets you do not need to place a deposit as you will receive renewal information at a later date.
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati football, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Cincinnati football (@GoBearcatsFB) and Coach Fickell (@CoachFick) on Twitter. You can also find the Bearcats on Instagram and Facebook.
Fickell, in his second year at UC, is one of 20 coaches on the watch list.
The No. 20/21 Bearcats (6-0, 2-0 American Athletic Conference) are off to their best start since 2009 and are defeating opponents by an average of 24.7 ppl, which includes home wins over Alabama A&M, Ohio and Tulane and road triumphs at UCLA, Miami (OH) and UConn.
UC leads the nation in team passing efficiency defense and ranks in the NCAA FBS Top-20 in scoring defense (3), total defense (4), first downs defense (t-5), net punting (8), passing yards allowed (8), 4th down conversion percentage defense (9), 3rd down conversion percentage defense (10), rushing offense (10) and time of possession (19).
Since 1986, the Bryant Awards have raised more than $8.5 million to fund American Heart Association research, advocacy and educational programs across the country aimed at the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Prior to his death of a heart attack in 1983, "Bear" always talked about being bigger than something other than himself and the Bryant Award offers an opportunity to do just that – to be a part of Team Bryant in the fight against cardiovascular diseases.
Now in its 33rd year, the Bear Bryant award recognizes the country's top college football coaches for their contributions both on and off the field. The Coach of the Year Award is the only college coaching honor selected after all bowl games have concluded and is voted on by the National Sports Media Association.
Bryant, the winningest coach in college football history, retired in 1983, but died of a heart attack just 28 days after coaching his last football game. His family reached out to the AHA to create this lasting tribute that recognizes top college football coaches and supports the fight against heart disease and stroke.
UC returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Temple. The Bearcats and Owls kickoff at noon from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game will air nationally on ESPNU, the ESPN app and via radio on 700 WLW AM in Cincinnati, XM 387 and Sirius XM Internet 979.
// BUY TICKETS NOW!
Mini plans, flex packs and single-game tickets are on sale now for all football games. Call 1-877-CATS-TIX or visit GoBEARCATS.com/tickets to make your purchase today!
// SEASON TICKET DEPOSITS
New season ticket deposits for the 2019 season are available now for $50 per seat. The home schedule consists of matchups against UCLA, Miami (OH), UCF, ECU, Temple, UConn along with additional American Athletic Conference foes from the West Division. Click HERE to make your deposit to join us in Nippert Stadium in 2019!
If you have 2018 season tickets you do not need to place a deposit as you will receive renewal information at a later date.
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati football, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Cincinnati football (@GoBearcatsFB) and Coach Fickell (@CoachFick) on Twitter. You can also find the Bearcats on Instagram and Facebook.