June 16th Rollout: Cincinnati Bearcats News, Notes, And Links!

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BEARCATS NEWS

"The Big East was never in on the discussions and ultimately the Big 12 added TCU, who was suppose to join the Big East, and West Virginia and no one else left. The Big East blew up into a million difference pieces with the only members left being Cincinnati, Connecticut and USF. Syracuse, Pittsburgh and Louisville are all in the ACC, or soon to be in Louisville’s case. West Virginia went to the Big 12. Rutgers is a part of the Big 10. The basketball schools took the Big East name, added Creighton and Xavier and continued along."

GO ELITE Lacrosse Camp Set To Open

"Registration remains open, with the camp starting on Monday, June 23. It runs through Wednesday, June 25, and is open to any girl in from 6th grade through 12th (including 2015 graduates). It includes three days of instructional drills and scrimmages led by Division I coaches and players, with the goal of teaching young athletes the fundamentals and skills to improve their game in a fun environment."

Moir Participates in NCAA Career in Sports Forum

"Organized and directed by the NCAA Leadership Development department, the Career in Sports Forum was created to provide student-athletes with a broader scope of the career tracks available within the sports business, with the primary focus on intercollegiate athletics. Now in its fifth year, the forum provides student-athletes interactive experiences with successful individuals in sports business and a peek into their day-to-day duties and responsibilities."

Dinkelacker, Roberson Complete 2014 Volleyball Roster

"Head coach Molly Alvey has announced the addition of two transfers to the University of Cincinnati volleyball program. Lindsey Dinkelacker and Emma Roberson will both join the Bearcats in the fall. Dinkelacker, joining the volleyball program after competing for one season at St. Louis University, will be a sophomore in eligibility. Roberson, coming to Cincinnati from the University of Evansville, will be a junior"

Local D1 players lined up for City Gear League

"There are often local professional players that make their way back home and stop in on the league for a weekend or two. Former Cincinnati standout Yancy Gates, who played professionally in Israel this season, is one of the top names confirmed to be playing in City Gear – The League this summer."

AAC NEWS

Championship proves to be boon for UConn recruiting

"“It settles a lot of uncertainty,” Ollie said about the national title. “We had a lot of uncertainty 18 months ago. I don’t need to go through that, it’s been well-documented and chronicled, all the different things we had to come through. ¦ All the different things we have been doing on and off the basketball court to kind of get rid of that dark cloud some guys were putting over us.”"

NATI NEWS

Bengals sign first-round pick Darqueze Dennard

"As the 24th selection in the first round, Dennard is slotted to make $8 million over the next four years with a fifth-year club option. Much of the drama is taken out of the signing of draft picks with the new CBA which specifically slots rookie contracts and leaves little wiggle room."

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