rssfeeds.cincinnati.com May 10, 2021
Cincinnati Bearcats coach Wes Miller adds former Georgia assistant Chad Dollar to staff
"I think he is an elite overall basketball coach and I believe he'll be a Division I head coach in the future," UC coach Wes Miller on Chad Dollar.
Down The Drive May 10, 2021
Bearcats Baseball Takes 3 of 4 From Houston
Photo by Elsa/ The Cincinnati Bearcats baseball team performed incredibly well this Mother’s Day weekend. Cincinnati ventured down to Schroeder Park in Houston for a matchup with the Houston Cougars. They certainly took care of business in their final road series of the regular season. The Bearcats won 3 out of 4 games in the series in convincing fashion, drubbing the Cougars 10-3 in the finale. Second baseman and grad student Jace Mercer led the way for Cincinnati, pounding out 3 hits in the win. The series victory boosts the Bearcats’ overall mark to 24-21 while...
Down The Drive May 9, 2021
MLB.com Has a Fantastic Glossary of Baseball Terms
Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Looking for something to do this evening? While you are watching the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves on Sunday Night Baseball, check out MLB.com’s fantastic glossary of baseball terms. From the basics of the game to advanced stats to idioms like “can of corn,” this site has it all. Thanks as always for your support for Down the Drive. Looking forward to an exciting week of Bearcats athletics ahead. Looking for something to do this evening? While you are watching the Philadelphia Phillies and...
Down The Drive May 7, 2021
Bearcats Baseball Head to Houston for Four Games
Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB via The Cincinnati Bearcats baseball team hits the road once again this weekend. They are headed down to the University of Houston for a four-game set with the perennially excellent Cougars. This may not be the best Houston Cougars club the Bearcats have ever faced. A young Houston club is facing a down season in 2021. They have thus far posted a 16-23 overall record and a 4-12 mark in the AAC. Pitching has proven inconsistent and in short supply for our colleagues in H-Town. Cincinnati, whose bats have been particularly lively of late, have...
rssfeeds.cincinnati.com May 6, 2021
Cincinnati Bearcats QB Desmond Ridder popular in 2022 NFL mock drafts
Quarterback Desmond Ridder could be the University of Cincinnati's first first-round pick since the Bengals took Greg Cook in 1969.
Down The Drive May 5, 2021
Josh Harrison Still Hitting Up a Storm
Photo by Patrick Smith/ All-purpose Washington Nationals slugger Josh Harrison is hitting up a storm this spring. After starting the Spring on fire, the Cincinnati Bearcats alum continues to hammer the ball. As of Tuesday evening, Harrison was hitting .344 in 64 at-bats. Harrison has mustered 2 homeruns and 9 RBIs thus far in his plate appearances. If Harrison continues on this torrid pace, it will be a career-high for the .274 lifetime hitter. In this post-game presser on MASN, Harrison explains how being in the lineup regularly helps him maintain his hitting: Thanks...
Down The Drive May 5, 2021
Ian Happ Injured in Scary Collision—Status Unclear
Photo by Dylan Buell/ Here’s hoping for the best for Cincinnati Bearcats alum Ian Happ, who was injured on Sunday in a scary collision with teammate Nico Hoerner. Chicago Cubs centerfielder Happ has getting his hitting on track of late after a slow start. In the eighth inning of a 12-12 monstrosity, Happ was coming in for a tweener ball while Hoerner was racing out for it. The two collided in a way that caused Happ to take the worst of it. Have a look at the clip below: The Cubs have announced that Happ is suffering from rib contusions. It is still unclear how long...
rssfeeds.cincinnati.com May 3, 2021
Details: Former UC Bearcats basketball coach Brannen was reprimanded months before firing
The former coach
Down The Drive May 2, 2021
Bearcats Baseball Splits Weekend Series with USF
Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/ Cincinnati Bearcats bulked their 2021 regular season mark to 21-20 overall and 10-10 in the American this weekend. Cincinnati earned wins on Saturday and Sunday against the USF Bulls this weekend, splitting a four game set with the perennial baseball powers. On Friday afternoon, the Bearcats fell 4-2 despite a strong pitching performance by senior southpaw Garrett Shoenele, who gave up 2 runs over 5 innings. Saturday featured a double-header split with the Bulls. Grad student Third baseman Eric Santiago got two hits and scored twice in a 5-3...
Down The Drive May 2, 2021
A Proud Weekend for the Bearcats at the NFL Draft
Photo by Michael Hickey/ What a proud weekend for the Cincinnati Bearcats. Four Bearcats were selected in the 2021 NFL Draft—all of whom have a great shot not only to make their respective clubs but also a chance to find some significant playing time. In the 4th round, the Cleveland Browns selected resolute Bearcats offensive lineman James Hudson, whose story of perseverance was told to the nation on ESPN’s draft broadcast. Hudson helps the Browns solidify an offensive line that has improved significantly in the last two seasons. In the 5th round, the defensively...
Dave Clark / rssfeeds.cincinnati.com May 1, 2021 
James Smith, UC Bearcats punter, to sign with Tennessee Titans as undrafted free agent
James Smith was a First-Team All-American Athletic Conference selection in 2017 and 2018. He was named Second-Team All-AAC in 2019 and 2020.
Dave Clark / rssfeeds.cincinnati.com May 1, 2021 
2021 NFL Draft: Gerrid Doaks, UC Bearcats running back, selected by Dolphins in 7th round
Gerrid Doaks was the fourth Bearcat selected on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Dave Clark / rssfeeds.cincinnati.com May 1, 2021 
2021 NFL Draft: James Wiggins, UC Bearcats safety, selected by Cardinals in seventh round
James Wiggins joined Darrick Forrest as UC Bearcats defensive backs selected in Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
rssfeeds.cincinnati.com May 1, 2021
Cincinnati Bearcats safety Darrick Forrest eager to start 'new journey' with Washington
Washington selected the Bearcats' 2020 defensive captain in the fifth round (163rd pick) of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Dave Clark / rssfeeds.cincinnati.com May 1, 2021 
NFL Draft: Darrick Forrest, UC Bearcats safety, selected by Washington in fifth round
Darrick Forrest was named 2020 Honorable-Mention All-American Athletic Conference. He was a First-Team All-AAC selection in 2019.
