TicketsBy Dan Hoard
GoBEARCATS.com
CINCINNATI – During Bearcats training camp, I spent five minutes after every practice that I attended visiting with a player or coach and posted those interviews on Twitter.
In case you're not active on social media, here are audio links to those conversations:
Quarterback Desmond Ridder on going into camp as the clear-cut starter, learning to slide, and the 1-2 punch of facing UCLA and Ohio State to begin the season. LISTEN
Tight end Josiah Deguara on his role in the offense, NFL tight ends that he admires, and his former high school teammate and Bengals first round draft pick Jonah Williams. LISTEN
All-American punter James Smith on his success to date, the dominance of Australian punters, and the vegemite in his fridge. LINK
All-AAC linebacker Perry Young on his effervescent personality, backflips in football pads, and his "old man" beard. LISTEN
Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock on expanding the playbook for Desmond Ridder, trying to keep four great running backs happy, and his plans for one of the fastest freshman in school history. LISTEN
Wide receiver Rashad Medaris on going two years without playing, growing up in Indy dreaming of playing for UC, and the "nap room" at Camp Higher Ground. LISTEN
Safety Darrick Forrest on the agony of getting tackled at the 1-yard line on an INT return, lining up next to "The Freak," and being mistaken on Twitter for his dad Darrick Sr. LISTEN
Michael "The Truck" Warren on the origin of his nickname, the NFL running back he most resembles, and getting the ball on fourth-and-short when everybody in the stadium knows it's coming. LISTEN
Linebacker Darrian Beavers on coming home after two years at UConn, his 4.0 GPA at Colerain HS, and why he doesn't get enough sleep. LISTEN
Tight end Bruno Labelle on growing up in Montreal, mastering the English language, and being a bleach blonde. LISTEN
Strength and conditioning coach Brady Collins on making torture fun, following Luke Fickell to Alaska, and who the "freaks" are on this year's roster. LISTEN
Running back Gerrid Doaks on if people remember how good he is, how Coach Fickell changed UC football, and the bugs at Camp Higher Ground. LISTEN
Offensive lineman Chris Ferguson on who plays him in the movie, if he's ever in a bad mood, and trademarking the hashtag #BigThings. LISTEN
"The Freak" James Wiggins on being one of the top 50 athletes in college football, naming the second-best athlete on the team, and if he ever eats unhealthy stuff. LISTEN
Offensive line coach Ron Crook on his "Island of Misfit Toys," the potential of the "German Giant" Lorenz Metz, and why O-line coaches always have goatees. LISTEN
Offensive lineman Morgan James on never playing a down of football before UC, his days as a pro hockey enforcer, and college life as a 29-year-old dad. LISTEN
GoBEARCATS.com
CINCINNATI – During Bearcats training camp, I spent five minutes after every practice that I attended visiting with a player or coach and posted those interviews on Twitter.
In case you're not active on social media, here are audio links to those conversations:
Quarterback Desmond Ridder on going into camp as the clear-cut starter, learning to slide, and the 1-2 punch of facing UCLA and Ohio State to begin the season. LISTEN
Tight end Josiah Deguara on his role in the offense, NFL tight ends that he admires, and his former high school teammate and Bengals first round draft pick Jonah Williams. LISTEN
All-American punter James Smith on his success to date, the dominance of Australian punters, and the vegemite in his fridge. LINK
All-AAC linebacker Perry Young on his effervescent personality, backflips in football pads, and his "old man" beard. LISTEN
Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock on expanding the playbook for Desmond Ridder, trying to keep four great running backs happy, and his plans for one of the fastest freshman in school history. LISTEN
Wide receiver Rashad Medaris on going two years without playing, growing up in Indy dreaming of playing for UC, and the "nap room" at Camp Higher Ground. LISTEN
Safety Darrick Forrest on the agony of getting tackled at the 1-yard line on an INT return, lining up next to "The Freak," and being mistaken on Twitter for his dad Darrick Sr. LISTEN
Michael "The Truck" Warren on the origin of his nickname, the NFL running back he most resembles, and getting the ball on fourth-and-short when everybody in the stadium knows it's coming. LISTEN
Linebacker Darrian Beavers on coming home after two years at UConn, his 4.0 GPA at Colerain HS, and why he doesn't get enough sleep. LISTEN
Tight end Bruno Labelle on growing up in Montreal, mastering the English language, and being a bleach blonde. LISTEN
Strength and conditioning coach Brady Collins on making torture fun, following Luke Fickell to Alaska, and who the "freaks" are on this year's roster. LISTEN
Running back Gerrid Doaks on if people remember how good he is, how Coach Fickell changed UC football, and the bugs at Camp Higher Ground. LISTEN
Offensive lineman Chris Ferguson on who plays him in the movie, if he's ever in a bad mood, and trademarking the hashtag #BigThings. LISTEN
"The Freak" James Wiggins on being one of the top 50 athletes in college football, naming the second-best athlete on the team, and if he ever eats unhealthy stuff. LISTEN
Offensive line coach Ron Crook on his "Island of Misfit Toys," the potential of the "German Giant" Lorenz Metz, and why O-line coaches always have goatees. LISTEN
Offensive lineman Morgan James on never playing a down of football before UC, his days as a pro hockey enforcer, and college life as a 29-year-old dad. LISTEN