College Basketball
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Expectations exceeded in Cincinnati, not met in Louisville
Expectations can be a gift or an obstacle for a team. For the Cincinnati Bengals, exceeding expectations is a gift that keeps on giving this month. Not meeting expectations didn’t help Chris Mack in Louisville. Continue reading
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Pregame notes for a more typical Crosstown Shootout
Amid a year of shifts in local and national college sports. Saturday’s men’s Crosstown Shootout will feature a return to normalcy. With Xavier Basketball and Cincinnati Basketball set to renew their rivalry. Continue reading
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Joining Big 12 boosts more than Cincinnati Football
While Cincinnati Football is set to benefit the most. From the University of Cincinnati’s pending move to the Big 12 Conference. This move is set to benefit both UC and the Big 12 in other ways. Continue reading
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Power Five seeks power preservation amid wild summer
College sports’ cold hard cash summer is winding down. With football’s power five conferences seeking ways to enhance and preserve their power. Amid shifts and formidable group of five challengers like Cincinnati Football. Continue reading
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Another important “M word” worth noting
Various M words are generating headlines this week. From a sports perspective, one M word connects several major stories together. Even though it’s likely not the first word that comes to mind. Continue reading
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Travis Steele emerges as beneficiary of UC drama
Amid the at times soap operatic drama unfolding with Cincinnati Basketball. Xavier Basketball head coach Travis Steele now stands as a beneficiary to the chaos in Clifton. Continue reading
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Question hovers over local College Basketball woes
Less than a week after Selection Sunday, several Cincinnati Basketball and Xavier Basketball players are entering the transfer portal. Presenting an off-season challenge for both program’s. While prompting a question that was already lingering around. Continue reading
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Pre-pandemic expectations mostly met for local teams
This week marks the one year anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a pandemic. A moment that disrupted sports and life as we previously knew it. Amid the changes, some pre-pandemic issues persisted for local teams. Continue reading
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College Basketball caught in fray of impatient re-openings
As many states begin to open up after roughly a year of pandemic restrictions. Impatience poses a dangerous risk to a safe re-opening process. With College Basketball’s upcoming showcase events caught up in the fray. Continue reading
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March Madness and the COVID-19 vaccines
Amid a college basketball season featuring a long list of COVID-19 caused postponements. Two challenges could make the already bumpy journey towards March Madness even more bumpy. Continue reading
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