Nov 23, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Greg Ward Jr. (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Brad Harrah (93) during the fourth quarter at BBVA Compass Stadium. The Bearcats defeated the Cougars 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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BEARCATS NEWS
Bearcats Celebrate Senior Day with 8-5 Win over Memphis
"The Bearcats (22-27, 6-15 American Athletic Conference) picked up a series win against the Tigers (26-26, 7-14 American) and have won six of their past seven contests."
Women’s Basketball Summer Camps
"The Bearcats will offer three different camps this summer. The Team Shootout Camp for JV and Varsity teams will run June 16 and 17. The Elite Basketball Camp will take place on June 18 and will feature a high intensity camp, focusing on skills needed to compete at the highest level."
Football Post Strong Academic Semester
"Fifty-five student-athletes achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA, with 20 Bearcats on the Dean’s List for achieving a 3.4 GPA or above.Three student-athletes, Brad Harrah (Marion, Ohio/Marion Pleasant), Eric Lefeld (Coldwater, Ohio/Coldwater) and Kyle Taubenheim (Proctorville, Ohio/Fairland), posted perfect 4.0 GPAs during the semester."
Tennis Recognized for Perfect Academic Progress Rate
"For the fourth consecutive year, a University of Cincinnati athletic program has been recognized by the NCAA for producing an Academic Progress Rate (APR) among the top-10 percent in the nation. Head coach Angela Wilson’s women’s tennis team is among the nation’s top-10 percent with a perfect multi-year APR of 1,000."
AAC NEWS
Is Keelon Lawson now the nation’s top assistant coaching candidate?
"Multiple sources have told CBSSports.com that Keelon Lawson interviewed for a spot on staff at a high-major program earlier this week. No offer was made — and Keelon Lawson, when asked, declined to discuss specifics. But in an exclusive interview with CBSSports.com, the 44-year-old head coach at Hamilton High in Memphis acknowledged that the experience has opened his eyes to the reality of maybe joining his three sons in college, and Keelon Lawson made it clear that his plan is now to do that, if possible, one way or another."
UConn AD Knows Both Sides Of NCAA Issues
"So on a day when everyone seemed to be looking to talk to Johnny Manziel and Jadeveon Clowney, we doubled back and talk to another football player — UConn athletic director Warde Manuel — about the environment that college football and college basketball stars are leaving behind."
Marshall point guard Canty transfers to USF
"Canty, from Harlem, N.Y., averaged 16.3 points and 5.5 assists last season. Originally, Canty said he would transfer to Auburn and play for Bruce Pearl and also considered Penn State. But ultimately, he decided to join USF, which hired former Kentucky assistant Orlando Antigua as its head coach on April 1."
NATI NEWS
Cincinnati Bengals: Grading the 2014 NFL Draft
"The NFL Draft has come and gone. Every team has turned its focus onto getting ready for the 2014 NFL season. We take a look back at Thursday through Saturday to see just how the Cincinnati Bengals did in this year’s draft."
Why Jeremy Hill over Carlos Hyde?
"The quick downhill aspect of Hill’s game was important as well as a proficiency catching the football the team saw at his pro day. Hyde often benefitted from gaping holes while Hill showed more shiftiness to make plays on his own."
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