BearcatNews Forums http://forums.bearcatnews.com This is a discussion forum. about the University of Cincinnati athletics. en Fri, 18 May 2012 02:56:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.bearcatnews.com/images/misc/rss.jpg BearcatNews Forums http://forums.bearcatnews.com Phil Wheeler Passes Away http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11970&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 20:43:27 GMT ---Quote--- Phil Wheeler was a member of the 1,000-point club (1,055) and averaged a double-double in points and rebounds during his junior and...
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Phil Wheeler was a member of the 1,000-point club (1,055) and averaged a double-double in points and rebounds during his junior and senior seasons.

Wheeler was the 18th player selected in the 1956 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Warriors but decided to continue his education. He later earned selection to both the Greater Cincinnati Hall of Fame and the University of Cincinnati Athletic Hall of Fame.
http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-b...051612aad.html


http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cin...&pid=157639971 ]]> Where are they now? cpawstoney http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11970 Moving home! http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11969&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 00:31:17 GMT Totally random to post here, since very few people actually know me in person, but after almost 3 full years of flying the UC flag in Central... Totally random to post here, since very few people actually know me in person, but after almost 3 full years of flying the UC flag in Central Florida, I'm moving back to Cincy!

I cannot wait to be able to attend ALL home football games (plus my usual 2-3 road trips a year).

Pumped to actually use my season tickets and not have to try to sell them from 900 miles away.

:cool: ]]> General udonkey http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11969 Fate of the Big East and Prediction http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11968&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 00:06:01 GMT After countless hours of observing what is happening to the college landscape again I think I've come with a rational prediction for what the fate of the Big East holds (On a side note, I should really work on a different hobby other than Bearcat Sports).

Football Side
I think it is all but written the Big East football side will be finished off soon (possibly as early as July when the new format for the BCS is revealed). Once this format is revealed I see Clemson, FSU, Miami, Va Tech and NC State bolting for the Big 12 and SEC. This will be due in large part to money and the belief that being in one of the 'Big 4' conferences guarantees you a seat at that playoff table should they win it. With four defections from the ACC this creates an opening of 4-6 teams. My belief being they will go 16 to bolster the ranks. These four teams will most certainly all be BE teams. They would go UConn, Rutgers, Cincinnati, and UL. Now this is assuming all the teams from the BE would actually go to the ACC. There is a very good chance the B10 would be proactive and grab Rutgers and ATTEMPT to gain ND.

This would result in a basketball powerhouse in the ACC. We thought the BE was the best thing ever seen when it was reformed in 05. This new ACC would make that Big East look timid. On the football side it wouldn't be half bad either. The football side would be the little brother who is constantly being a thorn in the side of the Big 4 football conferences. Also, it would be a GREAT Fit for UC and would leave us a better shot at actually making a BCS playoff.

The new ACC would be-Duke, UNC, WFU, Maryland, BC, Pitt, Cuse, Ga Tech, Virginia and either Miami/NC State. Throw in UL, UConn, Rutgers, UC, and possibly USF and another.

Basketball Side of Things.
This is where I've noticed things getting interesting. The A10 has bolstered itself the last few weeks adding VCU and Butler. This makes them much stronger in numbers and I believe they have added these teams for several reasons. The first is money (I know, I know...stunning observation), other is to bolster the conference for the NCAA's. The real reason I believe they have been so proactive and have dominated realignment on the basketball side of things is for one huge reason....

They are getting ready for the final destruction of the Big East

When the Big East gets robbed of its football schools (and its happening...I have no doubt in my mind. The question has gone from if to when) the basketball schools were going to be left behind. The basketball schools by themselves aren't nearly as attractive without their football brethren, but still an attractive lot nonetheless. The A10 surely would have been poached as it is the best 'Mid Major' conference in the Eastern US and offers promising teams such as Xavier, Dayton, St. Louis, St. Joes, (formerly) Temple, and even Richmond. Xavier, Dayton, SLU and St Joes would have been on the short list of the remaining Big East basketball schools. Throw in Butler and VCU..suddenly you have a top notch private school basketball league.

With the A10 grabbing VCU and Butler they have flipped the script with the soon to be Basketball Only Big East. They have an enticing league with solid teams. Not to mention they'll be playing a conference tournament in NYC at the Barclay's center starting next year (And I'm the first to admit I laughed when I heard the A10 moved the conference tourney to NYC. I thought they planned on giving away free tickets).

So now what the A10 can do is go to schools like Marquette, Villanova, and Georgetown and go after them instead of it being vice versa.

There are so many scenarios that can play out. But I think the A10 has clearly had a proactive concept (proactive...a word that is foreign to the Big East front office) and saw that when the Big East meets its demise and the football schools break off, the BE Bball schools would come to poach the A10. Now the A10 has a very real chance at putting a final dagger in the Big East or pulling off a merger of sorts.

Bottom line...It's about to get crazy. The Florida State president was too late and was to clueless sounding to calm the waters. The conference realignment drums have begun beating again. ]]> Conference Realignment GoUC11 http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11968 2014 Class - Bearcats offer East Lake Duo Scholarships http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11967&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 18:53:47 GMT Offensive lineman Mason Cole - 6-5, 267 lbs Wide receiver Artavis Scott - 5-11, 160... Offensive lineman Mason Cole - 6-5, 267 lbs
Wide receiver Artavis Scott - 5-11, 160 lbs
http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blo...on-cole/13813/ ]]> Football Recruiting cpawstoney http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11967 <![CDATA[JK Schaffer UC's 2012's Mr. Bearcat]]> http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11966&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 15:19:39 GMT JK Schaffer Tabbed As UC's 2012's Mr. Bearcat Award Winner

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J.K. Schaffer (Cincinnati, Ohio/LaSalle) was named the recipient of the 2012 Mr. Bearcat Award at All-University Recognition Ceremony on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the Tangeman University Center.

Since 1958, Sigma Sigma Honor Fraternity has honored one graduating man each year with the Mr. Bearcat Award. The Mr. Bearcat Award is to recognize and honor the outstanding graduating senior man who has achieved academic success, demonstrated leadership in diverse settings, and made a significant contribution to the University of Cincinnati, all while displaying "Bearcat spirit".
http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-f...051412aab.html ]]> Where are they now? cpawstoney http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11966 Channel 19 news UC Incident? http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11965&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 02:04:59 GMT Some bouncer at "Play" nightclub had channel 19 news with him to file charges that he was assaulted by UC basketball players last night.:confused:

Said he knew they were uc players because his boss told him so. He positively identified one player but they are not releasing the name at the time. UC said they will not comment yet as this was the first they had heard of it. ]]> Basketball Josh Rexhausen http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11965 Crosstown Shootout almost done deal http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11964&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 23:31:52 GMT ---Quote--- University of Cincinnati athletic director Whit Babcock and Xavier University athletic director Mike Bobinski both said Friday the two...
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University of Cincinnati athletic director Whit Babcock and Xavier University athletic director Mike Bobinski both said Friday the two schools are headed toward an agreement that will see them meet in basketball for the 80th time next season.

“Things are trending in that direction, yes,” Babcock said when asked if the game would be played next season. “It’s a good game for the city of Cincinnati in general if it’s done right. Having said that, there are some remaining details still to be ironed out and conversations are still ongoing. I would expect a joint announcement of some sort in the next month or so should things continue to progress favorably. Both schools will need to finalize our non-conference schedules in the not too distant future so time is of the essence.”

No date has been set for the game, nor has a site been settled on, although UC’s Fifth Third Arena is in line to host it after it was played at Cintas last year.
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...|text|Sports|s ]]> Basketball cpawstoney http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11964 FL QB Alton Meeks 2013 (early enrollee) Commit http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11963&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 19:11:17 GMT http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-05-12/sports/os-alton-meeks-commits-to-cincinnati-20120512_1_commitment-head-coach-spot Article is short on... http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/...ead-coach-spot

Article is short on details. I'll work on coming up with more. ]]> Football Recruiting Lobot http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11963 Adrien Robinson Update http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11962&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 16:38:55 GMT NY Giants rookie Adrien Robinson is the Jason Pierre-Paul of tight ends, says GM Jerry Reese ---Quote--- Early in the first practice session of... NY Giants rookie Adrien Robinson is the Jason Pierre-Paul of tight ends, says GM Jerry Reese

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Early in the first practice session of Giants’ rookie minicamp on Friday, Adrien Robinson dashed six yards upfield, and whirled toward the middle, a quick, high pass already on top of him. The ball seemed destined to whistle past his helmet, until the big tight end reflexively reached up with his long arms to snare the pass.

It was the highlight grab of the morning, yet all it earned Robinson was an earful from tight ends coach Mike Pope.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/fo...icle-1.1077279 ]]> Where are they now? cpawstoney http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11962 UC trying to improve schedule http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11961&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 05:13:39 GMT Great in-depth look at UC's efforts to build a better schedule in the Enquirer

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...prove-schedule ]]> Basketball GoBearcats31 http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11961 FSU interested in Big12 http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11960&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 21:09:24 GMT FSU BOT stated they were interested in moving to the BIG12 after the TV deal the ACC negotiated didn't meet their standards.

A move in this direction would absolutely screw over Louisville who had one foot out the door and on the porch of the BIG12. IMHO ]]> Conference Realignment Lobot http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11960 <![CDATA[Jaylon Brown, 5'11 PG, Fishers (IN), 2013]]> http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11959&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 15:09:12 GMT Jaylon Brown
5'11, 170 lbs.
Point Guard
Class of 2013
Fishers High (IN)
AAU: Martin's Wolverines
No significant offers, but definite high-major interest


Rivals.com #133 http://rivals.yahoo.com/dayton/baske...n-Brown-129404

Scout.com 3-star http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75...=1&nid=5553178

Kyle Neddenriep ‏ (Indy Star): Fishers guard Jaylon Brown (2013) said he plans to visit Cincinnati in June. ]]> Basketball Recruiting GoBearcats31 http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11959 Upgrading the football schedule http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11958&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 14:28:44 GMT Sounds like Bob tried his damndest to find a FBS school for the 12th game before settling on Fordham. ... Sounds like Bob tried his damndest to find a FBS school for the 12th game before settling on Fordham.

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120511/SPT0101/305110157/UC-football-trying-upgrade-schedule?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|

I like the Purdue and Illinois series and i'd like to see Indiana added to the rotation, but unless a team is willing to do a home and home then I think you cross them off the list. If a team refuses to come here to play at PBS (if necessary) screw them (tO$U, Michigan, Michigan State, ND, etc.). ]]> Football RedRocker http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11958 <![CDATA[D'Angelo Russell, 6'4 G, Louisville, 2014]]> http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11957&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 13:31:31 GMT D'Angelo Russell
6'4, 180 lbs.
Louisville, KY
Montverde Academy (FL)
AAU: Louisville Magic
Class of 2014
Offers: IU, Louisville, OSU, Xavier


Scout.com #14 http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75...=1&nid=5520500

ESPN.com #14 http://espn.go.com/college-sports/ba...angelo-russell

Rivals.com #16 http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballre...Russell-127378

@InsideTheHall (5/12/2012): D'Angelo Russell says Louisville, Indiana, Xavier, Missouri, Cincinnati and Ohio State are schools expressing the most interest. ]]> Basketball Recruiting GoBearcats31 http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11957 UC 59th nationally in attendance (8,069/game) http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11956&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 04:37:06 GMT http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/pdfs/2012/2012+ncaa+mens+basketball+attendance _2012: 8,069 per game, 59th nationally _(2011: 7,344... http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/...all+attendance

2012: 8,069 per game, 59th nationally
(2011: 7,344 per game, 71st nationally) ]]> Basketball GoBearcats31 http://forums.bearcatnews.com/showthread.php?t=11956