Locked On Bearcats - Daily Podcast on Cincinnati Bearcats Football & Basketball

Alex explains why this is not a rebuilding year for the Cincinnati Bearcats football program; it's a reloading year. What if former Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball head coach Mick Cronin had not left for UCLA? Where would the program be? Alex then gives his thoughts after it was announced that the College Football Playoff will not be expanding before the current 12-year contract expires in 2025?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.RunYourPoolIf you want to play against us for a shot at a cash prize join us at RunYourPool.com/LockedOn. And while you’re there, create your own pool for your friends and family. Enter ‘PUREMADNESS’ at checkout for $10 off your custom pool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex goes over his top storylines ahead of the start of Cincinnati Bearcats football Spring Practice and the eight Cincinnati Bearcats from last year's team invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. Alex then shares his thoughts from another frustrating night on the hardwood for the Cincinnati Bearcats as they fall to USF on Senior Night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats loss to Central Florida on the hardwood Wednesday night, and he voices his frustrations for a team and program a far cry from where it once was.One way that Cincinnati sports teams can become a model of consistency? Learning from their biggest rivals.Alex then unveils his top 10 players from the Bob Huggins era of Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex overviews details included in Cincinnati Bearcats football head coach Luke Fickell's contract extension. Alex then asks if you would take the Bearcats making the College Football four straight years but losing in the semifinals each year? Finally, Alex explains one thing he likes about the Cincinnati Bearcats joining the Big 12 from a basketball perspective.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees has approved Cincinnati Bearcats football head coach Luke Fickell's contract extension. Alex talks about what that means as it relates to his thoughts on University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics, John Cunningham.Alex then explains why Cincinnati Bearcats football is now what Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball used to be.Former legendary Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball head coach Bob Huggins is a finalist for this year's Basketball Hall of Fame class. Alex explains why Huggins should get in, and should already be in.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex explains why he hopes the Cincinnati Bearcats football program becomes a model of consistency beginning in 2022 and as they move to the Big 12.Yancy Gates's punch in the Crosstown Shootout Brawl remains in infamy. But Alex explains why what Michigan men's basketball head coach Juwan Howard did Sunday was worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex highlights the important games on the Cincinnati Bearcats 2022 Football schedule but also shares why he doesn't love the schedule because there are not many opportunities for signature wins aside from the season-opener at Arkansas.The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team continues to struggle, and Alex it says it's because there's no identity with this team. Alex then recaps a wild season-opening series for Bearcats baseball.Today's episode is brought to you by BetOnline. BetOnline has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about the hope that the success of last year's Cincinnati Bearcats football season will breed more of it in 2022 despite losing a lot of talent from last year's CFP team. The Cincinnati Bearcats did break through last year by making the CFP as the first ever Group of Five team, and while they weren't supposed to beat Alabama and win a national championship-- Alex wonders if not this year, will the Bearcats ever win a national championship? Cincinnati Bearcats baseball starts tonight! Alex previews this weekend's series at Florida Gulf Coast, the start of a season with high expectations for baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about the importance of Cincinnati Bearcats football head coach valuing relationships with his assistant coaches when negotiating his contract extension. This was a breakthrough year for the Cincinnati Bearcats football team, and it was fun as a fan to live through it. Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball has a crucial matchup tonight against Wichita State. While they're barely in seventh place in the American Athletic Conference right now, Alex is holding out hope for a late season run to separate the Cincinnati Bearcats from some teams towards the bottom of the conference.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline..net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about Cincinnati Bearcats football head coach Luke Fickell being awarded a new contract extension and what it means. The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team lost a hard-fought game with Memphis on the hardwood Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats inexcusable loss to Tulsa on the hardwood Saturday night and looks ahead to tonight's home hardwood matchup with Memphis.Alex conjures up similarities between the Bearcats CFP loss and the Bengals Super Bowl loss and gives the one thing he wishes the Bengals would do that the Bearcats have. And a proverbial question: if not now, when?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline..net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex conjures up similarities between the Bearcats CFP loss and the Bengals Super Bowl loss and gives the one thing he wishes the Bengals would do that the Bearcats have. And a proverbial question: if not now, when?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline..net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Super Bowl Sunday just two days away, Alex talks to Locked On LSU host Caroline Fenton on Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase's LSU Tiger days. What makes their connection so special? What role did LSU head coach Ed Orgeron play that lured Burrow to LSU instead of the Cincinnati Bearcats? When did Caroline know Joe Burrow was built different? How did Ja'Marr Chase make such a big leap between year one and year two at LSU? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats 70-59 win over the USF Bulls Wednesday night on the hardwood. Then, a tweet from 700WLW's Lance McAlister Tuesday that Alex found really interesting and worth discussing in the third segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex previews the Cincinnati Bearcats matchup against the USF Bulls on the hardwood tonight. Cincinnati Bearcats football landed a recruit for the class of 2023 in tight end Khamari Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex was struck by a comment by a Cincinnati Bearcats Instagram fan account from the game Sunday night. He talks about how it relates to what last year's Bearcats team did not have in former head coach John Brannen's final season and why it's crucial for the program to reestablish under Wes Miller what they didn't have under Brannen.Alex then explains why this city of Cincinnati could still be a baseball town. He doesn't think it is anymore, but he sees an argument to be made that it could still be.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats dominant loss to the Houston Cougars Sunday night on the hardwood and gives his takeaways from the game. The big takeaway for Alex from the Senior Bowl is that it can be expected that the Cincinnati Bearcats football program sends multiple players each year to events like this and see them go high in the NFL Draft each year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex previews the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team's big matchup with the sixth-ranked Houston Cougars Sunday night. Houston is so good in so many areas that Alex wonders if the Cincinnati Bearcats have a player who can step up and be an alpha in this game. Then in this week's extra point, Alex explains one way Joe Burrow has changed the Cincinnati Bengals culture and how the culture for the whole Cincinnati sports landscape has changed.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code SCORE to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about what Desmond Ridder, Jerome Ford and Coby Bryant said at the Senior Bowl yesterday. It's a great time to be living in Cincinnati, be a student at the University of Cincinnati or if you're considering attending the University of Cincinnati especially with the passionate student body and alumni base as well as the upgrades to the athletic facilities on campus.The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball game against Memphis tonight has been postponed. Alex talks about what that means in the big picture for the team with their remaining regular-season schedule.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code SCORE to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about how the Cincinnati Bearcats getting gashed by Alabama's running game in the Cotton Bowl shows they need to make an adjustment to their defensive front. But it doesn't take away the premise that teams need great quarterbacks to win national championships. The Cincinnati Bearcats appearance in the College Football Playoff has changed how the city is perceived on a national level. This week is make or break for the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball program as Alex overviews what they need to do and what certain results would mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex touches on another piece of Desmond Ridder's legacy, and it has to do with more of who Ridder was off the field than just on the field. The latest Bracketology from ESPN's Joe Lunardi really puts into perspective why it's great the Cincinnati Bearcats are getting out of the American Athletic Conference. Alex then explains how the success of the Cincinnati Bearcats football program is impacting businesses and lifestyle around Clifton and the city of Cincinnati.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code SCORE to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats 60-59 win over ECU Sunday with both the good and bad takeaways. The latest news from the football program includes a transfer offensive lineman. Then, Alex explains why the Bengals going to the Super Bowl is just another testament to the city of Cincinnati becoming a football town.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code SCORE to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex overviews how he would restructure the College Football Playoff including how he would restructure the conferences and the season overall. The Cincinnati Bearcats need to bounce back at ECU on Sunday, and Alex explains how one key to the game is simply not letting Tuesday's loss at Temple carry over. Then, it's a preview of Sunday's AFC Championship game. James Rapien from Locked On Bengals weighs in on the big game Sunday, and Alex ultimately believes the Bengals having Joe Burrow as their quarterback is enough to believe the Bengals can, and will, win this game.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code SCORE to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about how, if given the option, he would have wanted the Cincinnati Bearcats to join the ACC. But Alex is happy the Cincinnati Bearcats are in the Big 12, and he thinks they will be very successful in football and be a part of a ridiculously competitive basketball conference. Now that the Cincinnati Bearcats have made the College Football Playoff, should fans expect the Bearcats to compete for a CFP berth every season? Alex thinks so, and he explains why.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code SCORE to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball inexcusable loss to Temple Tuesday night that saw the Bearcats blow a 12-point halftime lead. Alex then touches on what he's excited about for the Bearcats from a men's basketball perspective when they join the Big 12.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code SCORE to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex previews the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball matchup at Temple tonight. Plus, the one men's basketball player we're not talking about who, if more productive, could make the Bearcats even better at their strengths.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code SCORE to get up to 50¢/gallon cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex emphatically declares the city of Cincinnati and the University of Cincinnati football centric. Plus, an early look at the 2022 Cincinnati Bearcats football schedule.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code SCORE to get up to 50¢/gallon cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team's impressive 90-69 win over Tulsa Thursday night. It turns out Gino Guidugli was the primary offensive play-caller for Cincinnati Bearcats football last season! Plus, Alex reveals what he's excited for this football offseason and the questions/concerns he has.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex gets fans ready for tonight's Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball game against Tulsa and charts his path to the NCAA Tournament for the Bearcats. Cincinnati Bearcats football has hired another assistant coach, and it's another coach with ties to the Brian Kelly days of the program. Alex explains why Kelly should be viewed in a positive light amongst Cincinnati Bearcats fans.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about what the Cincinnati Bearcats hiring Kerry Coombs to be the cornerbacks and special teams coach means for the program. Coombs coming to Cincinnati also says something about leaving a school like Ohio State, where Coombs was a defensive coordinator, and coming to Cincinnati to just coach a particular position group. Could this mean that the University of Cincinnati is becoming primarily a football school and the city of Cincinnati becoming primarily a football town?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex details the Cincinnati Bearcats filling the offensive coordinator and offensive line coaching vacancies. What can Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder bring to certain NFL teams in need of quarterbacks? Alex then explains why quarterbacks like Ridder who don't go to Power Five schools can still develop into first-round NFL Draft prospects and have good NFL careers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball win over Wichita State Sunday afternoon. Alex talks about how he likes the improvements this team is making but gives two things he is still concerned about with the team.Alex then talks about Desmond Ridder's legacy being the Cincinnati Bearcats football program seeing the fruits of having a four-year quarterback.Finally, Alex lays out the advantages and disadvantages of the Cincinnati Bearcats playing in the AAC and Big 12.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about how tight end Josh Whyle returning sets the precedent for what the Cincinnati Bearcats offense will look like in 2022. Perry Eliano departs as cornerbacks coach, but Alex explains that assistant coaches departing will continue to happen and that it actually is a good thing for the program that it will. Alex then counts down the top 10 games from Desmond Ridder's Cincinnati Bearcats career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex recaps the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team's win over ECU Wednesday night and how the team has been scoring and shooting much better as of late. Tight end Josh Whyle is returning for his fourth season with the football program. Alex asks listeners if the University of Cincinnati has officially become a football school. In the final segment answers that very question in his conversation with Locked On Today host Peter Bukowski as well as football recruiting and what making the College Football Playoff has done for the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Group of Five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about the Cincinnati Bearcats chances of going undefeated for a third straight regular-season. The key to doing so rests in the returning players along both the offensive and defensive lines. Plus, Alex talks about what Georgia's win over Alabama in Monday night's national championship means for the Cincinnati Bearcats.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about the expectations the next Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback will face taking over for Desmond Ridder. One thing they will have at their disposal? Tight end Leonard Taylor returning, and Taylor can continue a trend of Cincinnati Bearcats tight ends coming through the program and getting drafted to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about what former Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Ben Bryant transferring back to the program means for the program, particularly the quarterback room. Ja'von Hicks and Malik Vann are returning to the Cincinnati Bearcats defensive side of the ball. Plus, Alex explains what Desmond Ridder's legacy is to the Cincinnati Bearcats football program, Clifton and the whole city of Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex recaps the Bearcats 77-60 win over SMU Thursday night and then gives his overall things he likes and dislikes about the Bearcats men's basketball team so far this season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about what the standard of the Bearcats Football program should be after their success the last four years and the roster and coaching staff turnover they will experience this offseason. Alex points out that it's difficult to make the CFP despite Alabama making it seven times in eight years, and the Bearcats making back-to-back New Year's Six bowls is a good measure for any program. The Big 12's success this bowl season has Alex excited for the quality of competition Cincinnati will face when they move to the conference in football and also for men's basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock and special teams coordinator Brian Mason departing and what it means going forward. While this may be the start of high-end coaches leaving the Bearcats coaching staff more often, Alex reminds listeners the fact that Denbrock and Mason were there for as long as they were is impressive. Plus, thoughts on Bearcats NFL Draft prospects Desmond Ridder, Jerome Ford and Sauce Gardner and where they could end up and provide for teams who draft them.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about how conservative he felt the Bearcats play calling was in the Cotton Bowl and even though the season has come to an end, he thinks Bearcats fans will be thinking about football even in January ahead of next season. When Nick Saban gets a month to prepare for a CFP game, he almost always takes advantage of the long layoff. But what would have happened if this game had been played with two weeks in between conference championship week and the CFP, with less time for Saban to prepare? Plus, it's another edition of Tuesday Top 10. This week it's the top 10 game performances from this Bearcats season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex recaps the Bearcats 27-6 CFP semifinal loss to Alabama at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. While there is no shame in losing to Alabama, Alex points out several missed opportunities for the Bearcats in this game. But the future for this program is bright, especially with a move to the Big 12 coming.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's finally game day! Alex previews the Cotton Bowl CFP Semifinal between the Bearcats and Alabama and why a Bearcats win would officially make Cincinnati a football town if it's not already that. Alex gives his keys to the game, players to watch, where he thinks this game will be decided, and gives his game score prediction.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex explains why Cincinnati-Alabama is not a David vs. Goliath-like feel and why he thinks this Bearcats team, unlike other Bearcats and Cincinnati sports teams of the past, are ready for postseason play. But one thing Cincinnati cannot do, or go into against Alabama: go into long scoring droughts in the game.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex touches on comments made by Bearcats running back Jerome Ford at Cotton Bowl media days Monday and how they can be interpreted. The way the Bearcats have scheduled over the years under Luke Fickell are why they have been appearing on ESPN and ABC so many weeks throughout the last three seasons. Alex then touches on what Alabama linebacker Will Anderson said Monday about Alabama being disrespected. While he thinks it's selfish of Anderson to say, Alex understands why he said it and that it is what makes great programs like Alabama great.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks about how Alabama may be a dynasty, but they are not invincible. But he also explains why John Metchie's absence may not be so advantageous for Cincinnati. Plus, it's another edition of Tuesday Top 10 with this week featuring the top 10 plays from the Bearcats season so far.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks to the Voice of the Bearcats, Dan Hoard, on the Cotton Bowl Playoff semifinal matchup with Alabama, what it's been like for Dan to commentate Bearcats football this season and also Dan's thoughts on the men's basketball team's performance through nonconference play.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex talks with Cotton Bowl Chief Marketing Officer Michael Konardi on the history of the Cotton Bowl, his thoughts on the matchup between Cincinnati and Alabama and his work on the college high school and pro football levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex analyzes if Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell is ready to take the biggest stage of his head coaching career and why the Bearcats should avoid their kicking game at all costs in the Cotton Bowl. Then, Alex explains what Bearcats offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock needs to do to avoid having to attempt field goals in the Cotton Bowl.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon’t hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “LOCKEDON” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex explains why he thinks that a Bearcats upset of Alabama would be the greatest upset in the history of Cincinnati sports. He also chronicles the four-year journey of Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder from first-year game-manager to one of the winningest quarterbacks in college football history. Alex also explains the defensive line's experience and sustained success over the past four seasons and how they can make an impact in the Cotton Bowl.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon’t hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “LOCKEDON” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.