CINCINNATI – The No. 8 University of Cincinnati football team, 2020 American Athletic Conference Champions, face No. 9 Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at noon inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Bearcats’ first New Year’s Six bowl since appearing in back-to-back […]
Month: January 2021
Honors keep coming in for UC CB Ahmad Gardner; First Team FWAA All-American
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (Detroit, Michigan/Martin Luther King) was named a First-Team All-America selection by the Football Writers Association of America, presented in partnership with the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. It is the fourth All-America accolade for the sophomore as Gardner earned First-Team All-America […]
2021 Peach Bowl Friday at Noon: #8 Cincinnati Bearcats vs. #9 Georgia Bulldogs
CINCINNATI – The No. 8 University of Cincinnati football team, 2020 American Athletic Conference Champions, face No. 9 Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at noon inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. UC’s first New Year’s Six bowl since appearing in back-to-back […]
UC’s Gardner and Wiggins Second Team All-American honors from AP
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (Detroit, Michigan/Martin Luther King) and safety James Wiggins (Miami, Florida/South Dade) were both named Associated Press Second-Team All-Americans Monday. Last week, Gardner earned First-Team All-America accolades from USA Today and second-team honors from The Athletic while Wiggins was tabbed for first-team recognition by The […]
UC’s Fickell a Semifinalist for George Munger Award
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati football head coach Luke Fickell is one of 12 semifinalists for the George Munger College Coach of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Wednesday. The 12 semifinalists include: Tom Allen (Indiana), Brent Brennan (San Jose State), Matt Campbell (Iowa State), Jamey […]
Bearcats CB Ahmad Gardner earns All-American honors from USA Today and The Athletic
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (Detroit, Michigan/Martin Luther King) was named a First-Team All-America selection by USA Today and a Second-Team All-America honoree by The Athletic. Gardner, a sophomore, was a First-Team All-American Athletic Conference choice for the second-straight year. He earned freshman All-America accolades from […]
UC Bearcats DB James Wiggins named First Team All-American by The Athletic
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati safety James Wiggins (Miami, Florida/South Dade) was a First-Team All-America selection by The Athletic. The senior also was a First-Team All-American Athletic Conference selection and is a semifinalist for the 2020 Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award. He has accepted an invitation to […]
UC Football coach Luke Fickell finalist for Eddie Robinson Award
DALLAS – University of Cincinnati football head coach Luke Fickell was named one of nine finalists for the 2020 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award, the Football Writers Association of America, in conjunction with the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced Monday. In alphabetical order the finalists are: Tom Allen, Indiana; Brent […]
#8 Cincinnati to take on SEC powerhouse #9 Georgia in 2021 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati football team finished at No. 8 in the final College Football Playoff ranking and will face No. 9 Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Jan. 1, 2021 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled at noon ET and […]
Rewind: Cincinnati-Tulsa AAC Championship Game Postgame Notes
Postgame Notes2020 AAC Football ChampionshipNo. 23 Tulsa at No. 9 CincinnatiNippert StadiumDec. 19, 2020 Final Score: Cincinnati 27, Tulsa 24 Coin Toss: CAPTAINS: #5 Darrick Forrest & #9 Desmond Ridder. Forrest was out for the coin toss today. Tulsa won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Cincinnati received […]
Rewind: Cincinnati Bearcats win American Athletic Conference title on Cole Smith field goal as time expires
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cole Smith made a 34-yard field goal as time expired to give No. 6 Cincinnati a 27-24 victory over No. 20 Tulsa on Saturday night in the rainy American Conference Championship game. Alec Pierce had a career-high 146 yards receiving on five catches, Desmond Ridder passed for […]
Cincinnati Bearcats DL Elijah Ponder accepts invitation to 2021 Hula Bowl
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati DL Elijah Ponder (Atlanta, Georgia/South Cobb) has accepted an invitation to the 2021 Hula Bowl. The 2021 Hula Bowl is set for Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 at Aloha Stadium on the island of Oahu. Ponder is the fifth UC player all time to play in the […]
Bearcats punter James Smith accepts Senior Bowl Invitation
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati P James Smith, (Wangaratta, Australia) has accepted an invitation to the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl. The 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The game and practices throughout the week will be televised by […]
Cincinnati Bearcats sign 23 football players during Early Signing Period
CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati football team added 23 signees Wednesday, December 16, 2019, on the initial day of the NCAA’s early signing period, Head Coach Luke Fickell announced. Football signing day is presented by Western & Southern. The signing class, dubbed #CinCityPride21, features 13 defensive players, nine on […]
USC cornerbacks coach Donte Williams named Associate head coach by Clay Helton
LOS ANGELES — Donte Williams, USC’s cornerbacks coach/defensive pass game coordinator, has added the title of associate head coach, Trojan head coach Clay Helton announced today (Dec. 31). “This promotion reflects the immediate impact that Donte has made and the respect he has earned since joining our program,” said […]
Coastal Carolina’s Jamey Chadwell named Premier Coach of the Year
Postseason accolades continue to roll in for the CCU head coach CONWAY, S.C. – Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell was voted by the fans as The Premier Coach of College Football, it was announced by Premier Players, Inc. The Premier Coach Award is presented to the head […]
Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott out of Semifinal game due to Covid-19 Protocol
Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott is out for the Sugar Bowl Playoff semifinal matchup with No. 3 Ohio State this Friday due to COVID-19 protocol according to head coach Dabo Swinney. After getting off the plane when Clemson arrived in New Orleans, Coach Swinney said Elliott is […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, December 31, 2020: Day 366 and the end of the Year
HOGMANAY In Scotland, December 31 is known as Hogmanay, the word children use to ask for their traditional present of an oatmeal cake (which is why this is also called Cake Day). It’s believed that Hogmanay originated with the invading Vikings who celebrated the passing […]