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

The Cincinnati Bearcats have now blown double-digit leads in their last three road games. Alex explains why how fans can now have the mindset of waiting for the other shoe to drop in any game, including those at East Carolina. It used to just be reserved for the NCAA Tournament, but now it's happening in road games at East Carolina. And for what it's worth, Alex points out how this program really...

Alex Frank and Russ Heltman welcome Locked On Bearcats listeners to their latest live room ahead of tonight's game at ECU and to discuss the latest football news. Find Locked On Bearcats on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bearcats-daily-podcast-on-cincinnati-bearcats/id1600132108   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50LUo2h1xoJFI...

The Cincinnati Bearcats have several key questions to answer as they head down the stretch and into the conference tournament. Alex is joined by CLNS columnist Mike Petraglia ahead of tonight's game against ECU. Mike and Alex talk about Ody Oguama's recent surge in the absence of Viktor Lahkin. Meanwhile, Mike has the one thing Jeremiah Davenport needs to do, and become, for this Cincinnati Bearca...

It's never too early to start unveiling position rankings ahead of the 2023 season. Alex unveils his first position rankings ahead of the 2023 season. A position of strength for years tops the list while another position of strength ranks at the bottom of the list. Plus, where does quarterback rank? And two other positions Alex is really high on that could turn out to be plus positions this year....

The Cincinnati Bearcats are entering a time of transition as they head into their first season in the Big 12. Alex explains how the program can do something former Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Sauce Gardner did in his rookie NFL season to establish a baseline of what the program could be in the Big 12. Alex then explains how the Cincinnati Bearcats can achieve those three goals, including not do...

As a spin-off from President Joe Biden's State of the Union Tuesday night, Alex gives his state of the Cincinnati Bearcats. He explains why the current state is not what it was three years ago, when Director of Athletics John Cunningham took over. Alex explains why Cincinnati Bearcats football is in a good state, despite the uncertainty surrounding first-year head coach Scott Satterfield and the l...

The Cincinnati Bearcats suffered, perhaps, their most disappointing loss of the season Tuesday night against Tulane. Alex is joined by AllBearcats and Sports Illustrated colleague Russ Heltman to discuss how the Cincinnati Bearcats missed out on a golden opportunity to boost their conference tournament seeding. In addition, the Cincinnati Bearcats lost two key players to injury Tuesday night. Alex...

The Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback battle this upcoming Spring will be deep. Alex is joined by former Bearcast Media staff members Zach Fries and Sean McMahon for their takes on the quarterback battle, including their thoughts on Evan Prater and where he stands heading into the Spring. Alex, Zach and Sean then get into their expectations for year one of the Big 12. Scott Satterfield is walking in...

Cincinnati Bearcats fans worst fears about Scott Satterfield are now no longer. That's according to Mo Egger, who joins Alex in today's episode of Locked On Bearcats. Mo explains his optimism for Satterfield, and why he believes he can unlock something that wasn't there for the Cincinnati Bearcats offense last year. Alex and Mo then discuss the Cincinnati Bearcats huge showdown tonight with the Tu...

Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Evan Prater still being here might be the most significant storyline heading into 2023. Alex explains why this year might be his last chance to prove himself worthy of playing time and a starter. Alex then gets into what to expect from both the Cincinnati Bearcats offense and defense heading into 2023. The defense has a chance to be really good while the offense wil...

There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Cincinnati Bearcats heading into the Scott Satterfield era and the Big 12. Alex explains why that means a wide range of outcomes are possible for 2023 and beyond. Alex also explains that what Scott Satterfield did rebuilding Louisville offers optimism for the Cincinnati Bearcats offense in 2023. The key to success for the Cincinnati Bearcats offense in...

A lot of fans are uncertain on how the Cincinnati Bearcats will look in year one under Scott Satterfield and in the Big 12. Alex is joined by AllBearcats and Sports Illustrated colleague Russ Heltman for his thoughts on the 2023 schedule, the Cincinnati Bearcats first in the Big 12. Russ stresses to Cincinnati Bearcats fans that patience is the key to success in the Satterfield era. With so much u...

The Cincinnati Bearcats 2023 schedule, and Big 12 schedule, is officially out. Alex thinks the Cincinnati Bearcats got a good draw and explains why he feels even better about their chances in 2023. Expectations in year one are based on how you view this upcoming season. Yes there is some rebuilding to do, but there's also enough talent here to build and establish the Cincinnati Bearcats in 2023. I...

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield was recently given a C- grade by The Athletic's Stewart Mandel. How you agree or disagree with that depends on what you're basing the hiring of Scott Satterfield hire on, and there's more than just what his teams have accomplished on the field. Cincinnati Bearcats fans have not really taken heavily to one side when it comes to Scott Satterfield, eve...

The Cincinnati Bearcats came up just short at No. 3 Houston on Saturday, and Alex explains why the difference between these two teams right now is the consistency. Despite being down by as many as 13 points, Houston was the more consistent team on Saturday, and the stats show that. Saturday was another missed opportunity for the Cincinnati Bearcats, and Alex explains why this is the latest chapter...

The Cincinnati Bearcats have a huge game tomorrow afternoon at No. 3 Houston. Alex explains why all eyes should be on head coach Wes Miller and if he can finally lead the Cincinnati Bearcats to a win in a big game. Alex then explains how important offensive line play is in the Big 12 from the standpoint of sacks allowed. One key for the Cincinnati Bearcats rebuilding their offensive line is not ha...

The Cincinnati Bearcats are rebuilding at multiple positions this offseason. Alex is joined by AllBearcats and Sports Illustrated colleague Russ Heltman on how the changes coming to the Cincinnati Bearcats offense and defense will impact them in their first season in the Big 12. Alex and Russ then get into why time is officially running out on the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team this sea...

The Cincinnati Bearcats offense will look a lot different in 2023, so how much of a rebuild are they in? Alex explains why there is reason for optimism that the Cincinnati Bearcats offense could still be good in 2023 and the team could still qualify for a bowl game. Alex then takes an early look at what the target share for the new-look wide receiver room could look like. Then, Alex ranks the 15 t...

The Cincinnati Bearcats will see one crucial change to their defense in 2023. Alex explains why that will allow new defensive coordinator Bryan Brown to come in and make the defense potentially better than 2022. Alex then explains why the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team needs to get their confidence back over the final 10 games, and he uses a phrase from Mick Cronin to help explain why....

The Cincinnati Bearcats battled hard but came up short against Memphis. Alex recaps the game and explains why this is simply just another game where the Cincinnati Bearcats were close but no cigar against a good team. When does that simply become not good enough for this program? Find Locked On Bearcats on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locke...

The 2023 season opener is still over seven months away, but now is a good time for the first projection for the 22 starters. Alex attempts to predict the starters on a rebuilding offense and a strong returning defense. The offense has several positions rebuilding. Who in the world is going to start along the offensive line? The good news, though, is the defense returns several key players includin...

The Cincinnati Bearcats used their most efficient offensive performance of the season to beat USF for their third straight win of the season. Alex recaps the game and explains why the Cincinnati Bearcats may be starting to hit their stride. Plus, a recent trend that could be troubling heading into the season's defining stretch. Find Locked On Bearcats on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podc...

The first phase of the Cincinnati Bearcats football offseason is in the books with the transfer portal entry window closed. Alex and Russ discuss how key hometown heroes like Evan Prater and Jaheim Thomas are still here and taking part in Winter workouts. Alex and Russ also discuss the recent transfer commits and portal entries and if Hometown Hero linebacker DeShawn Pace will stick around with th...

The Cincinnati Bearcats can achieve something for the first time in nearly 70 years in 2023. Alex explains why that has to do with fans appreciating the Cincinnati Bearcats national relevancy right now. We thought the Big 12 schedule was coming out today, but that is on hold until the end of the month. So Alex explains the football games he hopes to see on the schedule next year, including an AAC...

The Cincinnati Bearcats have been one of the best defensive teams in the country over the last five years, and that's important to carry over into their first season in the Big 12. Alex also explains why he has confidence new defensive coordinator Bryan Brown will be able to keep and retain the Bearcats defensive identity in 2023. The schedule for all Big 12 teams comes out today, and Alex predict...