Chris Bains

Chris Bains

Joined: Sep 14, 2013

A Cincinnati Bearcat fan for as long as I can remember, I now live in Chicago, Illinois but still consider myself a Cincinnatian through and through. I've been writing obsessively about the Bearcats for three years now, hopefully providing a unique flavor on the football and basketball teams all UC fans care about. It's a cathartic experience, writing is, and made even easier by following a school that boasts strong football and basketball programs. Go Bearcats!

Dec 23, 2014; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Sacred Heart Pioneers guard Cane Broome (1) drives to the basket during the first half against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Mike Williams (5) at the Louis Brown Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim O

Cincinnati Basketball: Sacred Heart Transfer Cane Broome Picks UC Over Creighton

Cincinnati Bearcats 2016 Spring Game.

Cincinnati Football: UC Bearcats Post-Spring Depth Chart

Nov 28, 2015; Greenville, NC, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Tommy Tuberville talks to referees about a call in the 3rd quarter against the East Carolina Pirates at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the East Carolina Pirates 19-16. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Football: UC Bearcats Fill “Final” Openings On Coaching Staff

Mar 6, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats forward Octavius Ellis (2) reacts against the Southern Methodist Mustangs in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. The Bearcats won 61-54. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Basketball: UC’s Season Was Defined By Missed Opportunities, Bad Luck, And Heart

Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts secondary coach Mike Gillhamer in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Football: UC Makes Mike Gillhamer Addition Official

Oct 24, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Tommy Tuberville (left) talks with an official in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies at Nippert Stadium. The Bearcats won 37-13. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Athletics: Several UC Coaches Rank Among Top 50 In Ohio Salaries

Jan 24, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Farad Cobb (21) stretches prior to the game against the Tulane Green Wave at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Basketball: What To Expect For And From Mick Cronin Heading Into Decade Two

Mar 8, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin against the Memphis Tigers at Fifth Third Arena. The Bearcats won 77-65. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Basketball: Mick Cronin Officially Turns Down UNLV, Will Remain UC’s Head Basketball Coach

Feb 18, 2016; Tulsa, OK, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin yells at a referee during overtime against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Donald Reynolds Center. The Golden Hurricanes won 70-68. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

Bearcats BlogCast: Talkin’ MickGate 2016, Saint Joe’s

Cincinnati Basketball: UC “Partner” Under Armour Willing To Pay $1 Million Of Mick Cronin’s Salary At UNLV

Jan 21, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin reacts from the bench against the Memphis Tigers in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. The Bearcats won 76-72. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Basketball: UNLV Set To Pay Mick Cronin $3 Million Per Year As Rumors Swirl

Cincinnati Basketball: Unluckiest Team In The History Of Basketball UC Loses To Saint Joseph’s 78-76

Mar 17, 2016; Spokane, WA, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin walks out to the playing floor during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men

9 Seed Cincinnati Bearcats v. 8 Saint Joseph’s Hawks: Game Notes, Tip Time, Media Info, And More!

Mar 11, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats forward Octavius Ellis (2) looks to shoot in the second half as Connecticut Huskies center Amida Brimah (35) defends during the AAC Tournament at the Amway Center. The Connecticut Huskies won 104-97.Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Basketball: UC’s Health Is The X-Factor Against Saint Joseph’s

Feb 20, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Troy Caupain (10) reacts to a three point basket made by forward Jacob Evans (1) in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. The Bearcats won 65-60. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Basketball: Previewing The 9 Seed UC Bearcats v. The 8 Seed Saint Joseph’s Hawks

Cincinnati Bearcats Spring Practice 2016.

Cincinnati Football: News And Notes From UC’s Spring Practice