June 12th Roll Out

Bearcats News

Mick Cronin Hires Antwon Jackson From UMass

I was out of town last weekend and as a result wasn’t able to give my two cents about this hiring other than a couple of Tweets. Better late then never, right? Jackson’s specialty is recruiting and doing so by maintaining his series of connections at AAU programs in the Maryland and Virginia areas. His hiring will be invaluable going forward to get the best AAU players from these regions. Terrific addition.

UC Athletics Braces for Busy Summer of Facility Upgrades

It’s amazing having an athletic director who knows what he’s doing. While most of this isn’t revenue generating the practice courts for UC basketball was in much need of upgrades and this could be a precursor to renovations of 5/3rd Arena and Nippert Stadium. Whit Babcock is clearly at least researching the possibilities.

Other UC Stuff

Sights & Sounds: Women’s Football Clinic

Photo Gallery from the Event

Playing and Living with Passion

Video: Looking for a leader – Cincinnati

Behind-the-scenes: Cincinnati

The Santa Ono Show – Of note, Cincinnati’s AAU membership status.

BEast News

Big East sues Big 12-bound TCU – BEast breaking out the lawyers.

Nati News

Checking the mileage on the bullpen – Sunday night they got in a workout. How have the done all season?

Around the Nation

WVU football: NCAA manual needs to shed a few pounds – And an early signing period in football I’m all in favor of.