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

Alex touches on another piece of Desmond Ridder's legacy, and it has to do with more of who Ridder was off the field than just on the field. The latest Bracketology from ESPN's Joe Lunardi really puts into perspective why it's great the Cincinnati Bearcats are getting out of the American Athletic Conference. Alex then explains how the success of the Cincinnati Bearcats football program is impactin...

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats 60-59 win over ECU Sunday with both the good and bad takeaways. The latest news from the football program includes a transfer offensive lineman. Then, Alex explains why the Bengals going to the Super Bowl is just another testament to the city of Cincinnati becoming a football town. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that...

Alex overviews how he would restructure the College Football Playoff including how he would restructure the conferences and the season overall. The Cincinnati Bearcats need to bounce back at ECU on Sunday, and Alex explains how one key to the game is simply not letting Tuesday's loss at Temple carry over. Then, it's a preview of Sunday's AFC Championship game. James Rapien from Locked On Bengals w...

Alex talks about how, if given the option, he would have wanted the Cincinnati Bearcats to join the ACC. But Alex is happy the Cincinnati Bearcats are in the Big 12, and he thinks they will be very successful in football and be a part of a ridiculously competitive basketball conference. Now that the Cincinnati Bearcats have made the College Football Playoff, should fans expect the Bearcats to comp...

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball inexcusable loss to Temple Tuesday night that saw the Bearcats blow a 12-point halftime lead. Alex then touches on what he's excited about for the Bearcats from a men's basketball perspective when they join the Big 12. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to  builtbar.com  a...

Alex previews the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball matchup at Temple tonight. Plus, the one men's basketball player we're not talking about who, if more productive, could make the Bearcats even better at their strengths. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to  builtbar.com  and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15...

Alex emphatically declares the city of Cincinnati and the University of Cincinnati football centric. Plus, an early look at the 2022 Cincinnati Bearcats football schedule. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to  builtbar.com  and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 p...

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team's impressive 90-69 win over Tulsa Thursday night. It turns out Gino Guidugli was the primary offensive play-caller for Cincinnati Bearcats football last season! Plus, Alex reveals what he's excited for this football offseason and the questions/concerns he has. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that...

Alex gets fans ready for tonight's Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball game against Tulsa and charts his path to the NCAA Tournament for the Bearcats. Cincinnati Bearcats football has hired another assistant coach, and it's another coach with ties to the Brian Kelly days of the program. Alex explains why Kelly should be viewed in a positive light amongst Cincinnati Bearcats fans. Support Us By Su...

Alex talks about what the Cincinnati Bearcats hiring Kerry Coombs to be the cornerbacks and special teams coach means for the program. Coombs coming to Cincinnati also says something about leaving a school like Ohio State, where Coombs was a defensive coordinator, and coming to Cincinnati to just coach a particular position group. Could this mean that the University of Cincinnati is becoming prima...

Alex details the Cincinnati Bearcats filling the offensive coordinator and offensive line coaching vacancies. What can Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder bring to certain NFL teams in need of quarterbacks? Alex then explains why quarterbacks like Ridder who don't go to Power Five schools can still develop into first-round NFL Draft prospects and have good NFL careers. Support Us By Sup...

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball win over Wichita State Sunday afternoon. Alex talks about how he likes the improvements this team is making but gives two things he is still concerned about with the team. Alex then talks about Desmond Ridder's legacy being the Cincinnati Bearcats football program seeing the fruits of having a four-year quarterback. Finally, Alex lays out the ad...

Alex talks about how tight end Josh Whyle returning sets the precedent for what the Cincinnati Bearcats offense will look like in 2022. Perry Eliano departs as cornerbacks coach, but Alex explains that assistant coaches departing will continue to happen and that it actually is a good thing for the program that it will. Alex then counts down the top 10 games from Desmond Ridder's Cincinnati Bearcat...

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team's win over ECU Wednesday night and how the team has been scoring and shooting much better as of late. Tight end Josh Whyle is returning for his fourth season with the football program. Alex asks listeners if the University of Cincinnati has officially become a football school. In the final segment answers that very question in his conversat...

Alex talks about the Cincinnati Bearcats chances of going undefeated for a third straight regular-season. The key to doing so rests in the returning players along both the offensive and defensive lines. Plus, Alex talks about what Georgia's win over Alabama in Monday night's national championship means for the Cincinnati Bearcats. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a pro...

Alex talks about the expectations the next Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback will face taking over for Desmond Ridder. One thing they will have at their disposal? Tight end Leonard Taylor returning, and Taylor can continue a trend of Cincinnati Bearcats tight ends coming through the program and getting drafted to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by...

Alex talks about what former Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Ben Bryant transferring back to the program means for the program, particularly the quarterback room. Ja'von Hicks and Malik Vann are returning to the Cincinnati Bearcats defensive side of the ball. Plus, Alex explains what Desmond Ridder's legacy is to the Cincinnati Bearcats football program, Clifton and the whole city of Cincinnati. L...

Alex recaps the Bearcats 77-60 win over SMU Thursday night and then gives his overall things he likes and dislikes about the Bearcats men's basketball team so far this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to  builtbar.com  and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only...

Alex talks about what the standard of the Bearcats Football program should be after their success the last four years and the roster and coaching staff turnover they will experience this offseason. Alex points out that it's difficult to make the CFP despite Alabama making it seven times in eight years, and the Bearcats making back-to-back New Year's Six bowls is a good measure for any program. The...

Alex talks about offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock and special teams coordinator Brian Mason departing and what it means going forward. While this may be the start of high-end coaches leaving the Bearcats coaching staff more often, Alex reminds listeners the fact that Denbrock and Mason were there for as long as they were is impressive. Plus, thoughts on Bearcats NFL Draft prospects Desmond Ridd...

Alex talks about how conservative he felt the Bearcats play calling was in the Cotton Bowl and even though the season has come to an end, he thinks Bearcats fans will be thinking about football even in January ahead of next season. When Nick Saban gets a month to prepare for a CFP game, he almost always takes advantage of the long layoff. But what would have happened if this game had been played w...

Alex recaps the Bearcats 27-6 CFP semifinal loss to Alabama at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. While there is no shame in losing to Alabama, Alex points out several missed opportunities for the Bearcats in this game. But the future for this program is bright, especially with a move to the Big 12 coming. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like...

It's finally game day! Alex previews the Cotton Bowl CFP Semifinal between the Bearcats and Alabama and why a Bearcats win would officially make Cincinnati a football town if it's not already that. Alex gives his keys to the game, players to watch, where he thinks this game will be decided, and gives his game score prediction. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein...

Alex explains why Cincinnati-Alabama is not a David vs. Goliath-like feel and why he thinks this Bearcats team, unlike other Bearcats and Cincinnati sports teams of the past, are ready for postseason play. But one thing Cincinnati cannot do, or go into against Alabama: go into long scoring droughts in the game. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes...

Alex touches on comments made by Bearcats running back Jerome Ford at Cotton Bowl media days Monday and how they can be interpreted. The way the Bearcats have scheduled over the years under Luke Fickell are why they have been appearing on ESPN and ABC so many weeks throughout the last three seasons. Alex then touches on what Alabama linebacker Will Anderson said Monday about Alabama being disrespe...