Chris Nerone

  • Weekly Review: offensive woes and home finales

    This week’s review mostly examines the Cincinnati Bengals loss to the Buffalo Bills. Plus, setting the stage for the Cincinnati Reds and FC Cincinnati’s home finales. Cincinnati Bengals one half offense returns in Buffalo The Cincinnati Bengals are now 0-3,… Continue reading

    Weekly Review: offensive woes and home finales
  • Cincinnati Reds storylines heading into home finale

    The Cincinnati Reds are about to start their final home stand of 2019. This home stand will be important for several reasons. Beyond it being their last one of this season and this decade. First, this home stand will feature… Continue reading

    Cincinnati Reds storylines heading into home finale
  • Weekly Review: defeats, victories and the Victory Bell

    In this week’s review, the Cincinnati Bengals got pummeled in their home opener. FC Cincinnati and Cincinnati Football get wins on Saturday. While Eugenio Suarez enjoys a spectacular Sunday in Arizona. Cincinnati Bengals trounced in home opener The Cincinnati Bengals defense… Continue reading

    Weekly Review: defeats, victories and the Victory Bell
  • Cincinnati Football: Battle for the Victory Bell pregame notes

    Saturday features the latest edition of one of college football’s oldest yet rivalries. As Cincinnati Football hosts Miami (Ohio) Football for the Victory Bell. Several things define the leadup to this game for Cincinnati. This is a chance to get… Continue reading

  • Weekly Review: Reasons for optimism despite weekend defeats

    This was largely a losing weekend for Cincinnati’s professional sports teams. However, there were also reasons for fans to feel optimistic. Plus, recapping a tough weekend for the Cincinnati Bearcats in this week’s review. Cincinnati Bengals show visible improvements despite… Continue reading

    Weekly Review: Reasons for optimism despite weekend defeats
  • Weekly Review: call-ups, a debut and a reunion

    Presenting the first edition of Cincy Sports Journal’s weekly review. This weekly review will look beyond one noteworthy story impacting Cincinnati sports. Starting with the Cincinnati Reds and two noteworthy football games. Cincinnati Reds: “the punisher” calling First, September provides an opportunity… Continue reading

    Weekly Review: call-ups, a debut and a reunion
  • The Cincinnati Bengals and Andrew Luck’s retirement

    Truly the biggest NFL story this week is Andrew Luck’s retirement. A decision that even left an impact on the Cincinnati Bengals preseason finale. While prompting further concerns about players safety and the NFL’s future. Luck spent his entire professional… Continue reading

    The Cincinnati Bengals and Andrew Luck’s retirement
  • Cincinnati Football: transfer drama highlights several concerns

    The offseason is winding down for Cincinnati Football. An offseason featuring the story of one Bearcat that won’t play this season. Making national news in the process and highlighting a significant issue. James Hudson’s transfer made many headlines throughout the… Continue reading

  • Cincinnati Bengals impressions halfway through the preseason

    The Cincinnati Bengals are now halfway through their preseason games. Leaving a few mixed impressions while on the road. Yet, showcasing some glimmers of hope in their opening exhibitions. Cincinnati ultimately split their first two preseason games. Losing the first… Continue reading

    Cincinnati Bengals impressions halfway through the preseason
  • Cincinnati Reds’ pieces in place for reliable rotation

    The Cincinnati Reds has the making of something they haven’t had in a few years. A starting rotation with real potential and increasing dependability. Luis Castillo is the undisputed cornerstone of the Reds starting rotation. Castillo has a team-best and… Continue reading

    Cincinnati Reds’ pieces in place for reliable rotation