Locked On Bearcats - Daily Podcast on Cincinnati Bearcats Football & Basketball

The Cincinnati Bearcats, once again, will boast a beastly defensive line heading into the 2023 season. Alex breaks down why this defensive line can be really good, led by the big three of Jowon Briggs, Malik Vann and Dontay Corleone. On the other side of the ball, the wide receiver room needs a major replenishing. Alex explains how the transfers coming in can help, but there is major concern with...

Cincinnati Bearcats new defensive and offensive coordinators Bryan Brown and Tom Manning are preparing to go on a big recruiting swing to get a roster ready for the 2023 season. Alex is joined by AllBearcats and Sports Illustrated colleague Russ Heltman for his biggest takeaways from Brown and Manning's introductory press conferences. Alex and Russ then talk about the transfers who have committed...

The Cincinnati Bearcats bounced back in a big way last night, demolishing the ECU Pirates 83-55. Alex recaps the impressive performance from the Cincinnati Bearcats, including a great performance from beyond the arc. Alex then talks about how Jeremiah Davenport has settled in nicely to his new role of sixth man and why last night's performance from David DeJulius is reminiscent of one of Jarron Cu...

The Cincinnati Bearcats officially introduced offensive coordinator Tom Manning and defensive coordinator Bryan Brown yesterday. Alex highlights the big takeaways from their introductory press conferences and why the Cincinnati Bearcats are in good hands with their three main coordinators. Georgia's demolishing of TCU in the national championship on Monday night should make Cincinnati Bearcats fan...

Cincinnati Bearcats new head football coach Scott Satterfield can be viewed in two different ways: skepticism and optimism. Alex explains why him succeeding Luke Fickell can make Cincinnati Bearcats fans uneasy about the unfamiliar territory the program is entering. At the same time, though, the fact that Satterfield is bringing seven assistants with him from Louisville creates a feel of familiari...

The Cincinnati Bearcats are getting Big12 experience with their head coaching hire. Alex is joined by AllBearcats and Sports Illustrated colleague Russ Heltman for his thoughts on new offensive coordinator Tom Manning and the other assistant coaches hired yesterday. Alex and Russ then get into the 14 Cincinnati Bearcats who have declared for the NFL Draft and if any of them could come back to the...

Find Locked On Bearcats on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.. . Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50LUo2h.. . Stitcher: https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_.. . Alex Frank uses his experiences and connections from his days as Sports Director of the University of Cincinnati's Bearcast Media into Locked On Bearcats. With an innate feel and...

The Cincinnati Bearcats are praying today for Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills and the City of Buffalo after last night's scary incident. Alex explains why because the University of Cincinnati Medical Center is in the process of saving Hamlin's life, today is not an appropriate day to discuss Cincinnati Bearcats athletics. Alex explains today why he is a proud Cincinnati Bearcat, Cincinnati Bengals...

Cincinnati Bearcats All-American linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. recently declared for the NFL Draft, so what does that mean for the current Bearcats linebacker room? Alex explains that it, too, could be entering a rebuild, but there is still talent at the position. Alex then revisits a point he made in the offseason about how last year's QB battle would not only impact 2022 but future seasons as well. I...

The Cincinnati Bearcats football program is almost one year removed from playing in the College Football Playoff, so how far are they from a return trip? Alex and AllBearcats/Sports Illustrated colleague Russ Heltman discuss that and what fans' expectations should be in year one of Big 12 play. Alex and Russ then take a look at which offensive linemen and wide receivers in this year's early signin...

How would the Cincinnati Bearcats match up with the two Big 12 teams playing in New Year's Six bowl games this weekend? Alex is joined by Locked On Big 12 host Josh Neighbors for his on how the Bearcats 2022 team would have fared with the two teams who played in the Big 12 Championship this month. Alex and Josh then dive into Saturday's Playoff matchup between TCU and Michigan and the chances of t...

The Cincinnati Bearcats football program are entering a new era, so just how much rebuilding is there to do? Alex explains that there is some rebuilding to do, and it's reminiscent of the situation Wes Miller inherited when he took over the men's basketball program. If the football program is rebuilding, Alex explains that means fans should tamper expectations for next year, their first yea in the...

Are there any starters from this year's Cincinnati Bearcats signing class who could start immediately? Alex takes a look and has two positions that are badly need of a talent infusion: offensive line and wide receivers. The offensive line is in a state of rebuild, but could a local product and Power Five transfer commit help bolster it? Plus, who is going to fill the practically bare cupboard at w...

Locked On Sports Today, hosted by Peter Bukowski takes a look at the biggest sports moments from 2022. From Aaron Judge's home run record, to championships for the Warriors, Rams, Astros, and Avalanche, to retirements of Coach K, Sue Bird, and Tom Brady retiring and un-retiring. 2022 was a big year in sports. In this year end special we look back on the biggest stories, the biggest games, and the...

The Cincinnati Bearcats now have fur quarterbacks, but who will win the starting job? Alex is joined by AllBearcats and Sports Illustrated colleague Russ Heltman to break down the quarterback position and other key signees and why the Cincinnati Bearcats should go in a dual-threat direction at quarterback. Russ then explains one positive to take away from the Wasabi Fenway Bowl and how that can be...

The Cincinnati Bearcats early signing day leaves them with questions at the quarterback position. Alex explains how there will be a four-quarterback battle this offseason but worries about Evan Prater leaving in the transfer portal. The Cincinnati Bearcats are now entering the most important offseason in program history, and Alex has a checklist of things the Cincinnati Bearcats must accomplish fo...

The Cincinnati Bearcats are preparing for their big move into the Big 12. Alex is joined by Locked On Big 12 host Josh Neighbors to talk about the move and look back at the Cincinnati Bearcats 2022 season. The big question surrounds the Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback and who is going to be the starter going into the Big 12. And all eyes are on new Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield....

The Cincinnati Bearcats fell to Louisville 24-7 in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl on Saturday. Even though a lot of Cincinnati Bearcats fans didn't really care about the game, Alex explains why this loss was a terrible way to end the season and he hopes to never have to recap another game like this again. A big takeaway from the game was the struggles of Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Evan Prater. This w...

Many fans were skeptical of the Cincinnati Bearcats hiring Scott Satterfield to be their next head coach, but how can they have an opinion on him if he hasn't even coached a game yet? Alex and Russ Heltman urge fans to understand that he has done a lot of good over his first 10 days on the job, especially with the retainments of Brady Drogosh and Walter Stewart. The same virtue of patience also ap...

This special Locked On crossover podcast episode features Locked On Bearcats host Alex Frank and Locked On Louisville host Dalton Pence. The duo discuss the upcoming Wasabi Fenway Bowl matchup between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. With significant coaching and roster turnover, it is hard to get an idea of what to expect fr...

Cincinnati Bearcats head football coach Scott Satterfield has done a lot of good things in his first 10 days on the job, but Alex has one crucial message for him. There may be some uncertainty with a new head coach heading into the Big 12, but Alex explains why everyone's expectations should be that this program at least goes 8-4 and makes a much better bowl game with that record thanks to the Big...

The Cincinnati Bearcats and head coach Scott Satterfield got another huge win yesterday when four-star quarterback commit Brady Drogosh chose to stay with his commitment at the University of Cincinnati. Alex then takes a look at the turning points of the 2022 season and how one moment, that could have been different, could be viewed as the start of Luke Fickell's departure to Wisconsin. Alex then...

The Cincinnati Bearcats are already off to a great start on the recruiting trail in the Scott Satterfield era, landing two high-profile Louisville commits. Alex explains what they mean for the Bearcats program still in transition and how high can the Cincinnati Bearcats reach in recruiting under Satterfield. One name who can help get them there? Kerry Coombs. Alex explains why it's so important Sc...

Cincinnati Bearcats fans have mixed opinions on new head football coach Scott Satterfield, so what are both sides saying about the hire? Alex is joined by AllBearcats and Sports Illustrated colleague Russ Heltman as he explains what he is hearing from fans one week into the Satterfield era. Alex and Russ then discuss players who have entered their name into the transfer portal and those who have d...

There have been mixed reviews over the Cincinnati Bearcats hiring Scott Satterfield. So what exactly are the Cincinnati Bearcats getting in Satterfield? Alex is joined by Locked On Louisville host Dalton Pence, and he tells Cincinnati Bearcats fans why it's too early to tell what the Cincinnati Bearcats are getting in Scott Satterfield. Find Locked On Bearcats on your favorite podcast platforms: A...