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Isaiah Pead scouting report

Isaiah Pead RB Cincinnati #23 Ht: 5’10″ Wt: 193   Strengths: Decent quickness and change-of-direction ability. A shifty runner who can make himself small to squeeze through holes when running between the tackles. An effective receiver out of the backfield, with experience lining up wide. Above average straight-line speed; a threat to take it the distance whenever...
Via DraftAce  |  1 day ago
STEALTHY LOOK

Cincinnati unveils all-black helmet

After a lackluster season, the Bearcats are looking to establish themselves once again, this time without Brian Kelly. Although headwear won’t impact how they fair in 2011 whatsoever [OR WILL IT?] Cincinnati appears to be testing out some all-black helmets that will likely generate a good amount of positive and negative buzz. It’s counterproductive, it’s [...]
Via Kegs 'n Eggs  |  August 12, 2011

Akise Teague Dismissed from Bearcats

Off charges of burglary, running back Akise Teague has been suspended indefinitely and dismissed from the team. From Koch comes this statement from Butch Jones:“Akise Teague has been suspended indefinitely and dismissed from the University of Cincinnati football team. Student-athletes in the program are held to a higher standard of conduct on and off the field as representatives...
Via Bearcats Blog  |  10 days ago

Isaiah Pead Named 2012 Senior Bowl MVP

Isaiah Pead took a stutter step forward, then raced to the left sideline and traveled 60 yards up the field before finally getting tripped up by a leg tackle. The former Cincinnati running back followed that nifty punt return with a 38-yarder a couple of minutes later, late in the first half, to play a starring role Saturday in the North's 23-13 victory over the South in the...
Via Cincinnati Bearcats Atheltics  |  15 days ago

Bearcats to play Vanderbilt in Liberty Bowl

CINCINNATI The University of Cincinnati football team has accepted a bid to play Vanderbilt University in the 53rd AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31, 2011 at Liberty Bowl Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. The game will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET and air on ABC. "We are pleased to accept a bid into the 53rd AutoZone Liberty Bowl," Head Coach Butch Jones said. "Its a great honor to be part of...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  December 04, 2011

Cincy QB Collaros looks good in bowl practice

Bearcats quarterback Zach Collaros looked good in his first full practice since he had surgery to fix his broken right ankle five weeks ago. Collaros ran the offense during a two-hour practice Monday as Cincinnati prepared for its Liberty Bowl game against Vanderbilt. His passes were sharp, and he moved around well in the pocket. The senior quarterback says his ankle still hurts...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 19, 2011

Zach Collaros Will Start the Liberty Bowl

Breaking news, according to Bearcats twitter feed that you can see above, Butch Jones has announced that Zach Collaros will start the Liberty Bowl on Saturday. Collaros fractured his ankle against West Virginia on November 12. Word after the injury was that UC hoped Collaros could return by the Bearcats bowl game. Due to being stolen by ghosts before the South Florida game, Collaros...
Via Bearcats Blog  |  December 29, 2011

AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Zach Collaros' Comeback Sparks Bearcats

In the grand scheme of things, Cincinnati's match-up with the Vanderbilt Commodores in the 2011 Liberty Bowl didn't mean a whole lot. The Bearcats were going for their 10th win of the season and their first bowl victory since 2007. For a program that is two years removed from back-to-back appearances in BCS games, that's a little "meh." Cincy senior quarterback...
Via Crystal Ball Run  |  January 01, 2012

Cincy hopeful QB Collaros can play in Liberty Bowl

Bearcats quarterback Zach Collaros is two weeks ahead of schedule in his recovery from a broken right ankle, leaving Cincinnati hopeful that he could play in the Liberty Bowl. Coach Butch Jones said on Tuesday that Collaros might be able to resume throwing during practice next week. The senior broke his ankle during a loss to West Virginia on Nov. 12 and had a plate and two screws...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 06, 2011

Big East Football: Cincinnati’s Collaros Ready to go for Liberty Bowl

The University of Cincinnati and the entire Bearcats program received excellent news yesterday after injured quarterback Zach Collaros was a full-go at practice on Monday and said he could play in the Liberty Bowl if it was today. Head coach Butch Jones and Cincinnati gave Collaros a full workout and even had him scrambling while attempting a number of different throws. Collaros...
Via Rant Sports  |  December 20, 2011
FAST AND FURRY-OUS

Mascot arrested for tossing snowballs

In one of the more bizarre scenes you'll ever see, several policeman had to detain and eventually arrest the Bearcats mascot for disorderly conduct for tossing snowballs into the crowd at today's game vs. Pitt.

Via Kegs 'n Eggs  |  December 04, 2010

Leg injury knocks Collaros out

CINCINNATI - University of Cincinnati quarterback Zach Collaros suffered a right leg injury and was forced to leave the Bearcats' game with West Virginia Saturday. Collaros was carted off the field. He returned to the sideline in the second half and watched while standing on crutches. The extent of the injury is not known, though it was obviously concerning to see Cincinnati...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  November 12, 2011

Cincinnati's season up to QB named Munchie

Nearly 50,000 fans at Paul Brown Stadium were chanting ''Munchie! Munchie!'' as Cincinnati's new quarterback rallied the Bearcats to a late lead. It wasn't the first time that Munchie Legaux (luh-GO') was noticed for his name. The prep star from New Orleans takes over at quarterback for the Big East leaders now that senior Zach Collaros is out with a broken right ankle, suffered...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 15, 2011

Cincinnati Bearcats: 2011 Exit Survey

When Butch Jones took the reigns of the Bearcats I'm sure he wasn't expecting to go 4-8 in his first year. Despite having the highest scoring offense in the Big East, other aspects of the game failed the Bearcats and they finished with just two conference wins. Fast forward to 2011 and Cincinnati returned more experience than any other Big East squad. But could they take...
Via College Football Zealots  |  January 03, 2012

Zach Collaros Has Fractured Ankle, Out for Regular Season

The worst case scenario for Zach Collaros' injury has come true. Bill Koch broke the news that Zombie has a fractured ankle. He's out for the rest of the regular season. Butch Jones is holding out hope that Collaros could return in a bowl game. It would have to be the Orange Bowl one would think. Munchie Legaux is the starter for the last 3 games of the season. He has played a little...
Via Bearcats Blog  |  November 13, 2011

Bearcats have confidence in Legaux

Until the final seconds of Saturday's Big East clash between Cincinnati and West Virginia, a familiar story was being woven. In 2011, the UC Bearcats have lived on the edge, mounting late rallies against Big East opponents Louisville, South Florida and Pittsburgh. Against West Virginia, it appeared that the Bearcats were close to pulling off their most improbable comeback of the...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  November 12, 2011

Big East Football: Liberty Bowl Win Caps 10-Win Season

The Cincinnati Bearcats did something only four other teams in the history of the school have ever accomplished. That is win 10 games in a season. A 31-24 victory in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl over the Vanderbilt Commodores enabled them to do that. The group of seniors that will be graduating were able to accomplish the feat three times and the Bearcats have won ten or more games...
Via Rant Sports  |  January 02, 2012

Big East Football: Cincinnati Co-Defensive Coordinator Leaves for Illinois

After two years with the same coaching staff, Butch Jones is now short a man as co-defensive coordinator Tim Banks left for the same position at Illinois. It was rumored early in the offseason that the Fighting Illini may be interested in Cincinnati head coach Butch Jones, but instead went in a different direction. They were however interested in Banks. Before arriving at Cincinnati...
Via Rant Sports  |  24 days ago

Cincy's Collaros needs surgery on ankle

Cincinnati quarterback Zach Collaros will have surgery for a broken right ankle, sidelining him for the Bearcats' last three regular-season games. Collaros hurt the ankle during the second quarter of a 24-21 loss to West Virginia on Saturday that left the Big East race wide open. He'll have surgery on Monday and miss games at Rutgers, at Syracuse and home against Connecticut. The...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 13, 2011

Big East Race Wide Open After Injury to Cincinnati Quarterback Zach Collaros

With West Virginia (7-3, 3-2)  knocking off Cincinnati 24-21 on Saturday, and Bearcats quarterback Zach Collaros fracturing an ankle, the race for the Big East championship is wide open. Cincinnati (7-2, 3-1) still holds a half game lead over four teams, but a loss on Saturday to Rutgers will put five teams at two-losses. Pittsburgh, Louisville and West Virginia are the other two...
Via Rant Sports  |  November 15, 2011

Cincinnati's Collaros has ankle surgery

Cincinnati quarterback Zach Collaros had surgery on Monday for his broken right ankle, which will sideline him for the Bearcats' last three regular-season games and leave the Big East leaders in the hands of sophomore Munchie Legaux. Collaros broke his ankle during the second quarter of a 24-21 loss to West Virginia on Saturday that opened up the Big East. The league-leading Bearcats...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 13, 2011

Cincinnati open to switching quarterbacks

Munchie Legaux is going to have to show he deserves to keep his job as Cincinnati's starting quarterback. The sophomore struggled in his first collegiate start on Saturday, going 12 of 31 for 158 yards with an interception and a fumble during a 20-3 loss at Rutgers. It was his first start in place of senior Zach Collaros, who is out for the rest of the regular season with a...
Via Fox Sports  |  November 21, 2011

Cincy hopeful QB Collaros can play in Liberty Bowl

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Bearcats quarterback Zach Collaros is two weeks ahead of schedule in his recovery from a broken right ankle, leaving Cincinnati hopeful that he could play in the Liberty Bowl. Coach Butch Jones said on Tuesday that Collaros might be able to resume throwing during practice next week. The senior broke his ankle during a loss to West Virginia on Nov. 12 and had a...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  December 06, 2011

Cincy beats UConn for share of Big East crown

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Munchie Legaux threw a career-high three touchdown passes on Saturday, and Cincinnati's defense got two scores of its own, setting up a 35-27 victory over Connecticut that left the Bearcats one of three teams sharing the Big East title. Although the Bearcats (9-3, 5-2) got their third title in four years, they likely will miss out on the league's BCS bid. No....
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  December 03, 2011

Cincinnati earns share of Big East title

Munchie Legaux threw a career-high three touchdown passes on Saturday, and Cincinnati's defense got two scores of its own, setting up a 35-27 victory over Connecticut that left the Bearcats one of three teams sharing the Big East title. Although the Bearcats (9-3, 5-2) got their third title in four years, they likely will miss out on the league's BCS bid. No. 22 West Virginia (9...
Via Fox Sports  |  December 03, 2011
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