CINCINNATI -- Aside from Luke Fickell completely rejuvenating the Bearcats football program as quick as he has, one aspect to him that I appreciate is his transparency. It's heard in his press conferences, interviews, and it has translated to 13 wins in the last 16 games on the field. He's also not afraid to tell… Continue reading The Bearcats shutout loss at Ohio State is all on Luke Fickell, and he was the first to admit it. Now the question becomes: What does he do to get this team to respond with still plenty left to play for?
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One Year Later
Define resilience. Merriam-Webster provides two definitions including "the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation caused especially by compressive stress." and "an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change." My definition: Dan "Squid" Weckstein. Define inspiration. One of Merriam-Webster's definitions is "the action or power… Continue reading One Year Later
What to watch for in the Bengals preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs
CINCINNATI -- After the two-week grind of Training Camp- that began on July 27 at Dayton's Welcome Stadium- which included competing against only themselves, the Bengals will finally take the field tomorrow night for an actual game against an opponent different than themselves: the Kansas City Chiefs. And while that opponent may bring back memories… Continue reading What to watch for in the Bengals preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs
A.J. Green’s injury is a flashback to some old “deys;” how will it impact the new?
CINCINNATI -- The "New Dey" theme for the 2019 Bengals season has brought a refreshing and rejuvenating feel for me as a season-ticket holder and lifelong Bengals fan. After being emotionally spent four games before the miserable 2018 season even ended, Zac Taylor coming in and eradicating all the staleness that plagued the final three… Continue reading A.J. Green’s injury is a flashback to some old “deys;” how will it impact the new?
FOUR-DOWN TERRITORY: Four thoughts from the first day of Bengals Training Camp
CINCINNATI -- Yesterday had a different feel to it. I could feel a transition in the air. While it was still a rather warm July afternoon, a sense that Fall is just around the corner was evident. And with Fall comes football. The Cincinnati Bengals opened Training Camp yesterday with a practice at Dayton's Welcome Stadium.… Continue reading FOUR-DOWN TERRITORY: Four thoughts from the first day of Bengals Training Camp
Let me be Frank and Cut to the Chase 