Be sure to subscribe to GoBeercats so you can get the latest posts first and follow along with GoBeercats on Twitter, Untappd, Instagram, Facebook and wherever you listen to podcasts! The American Athletic Conference hasn’t had the reputation of being a powerhouse in football since it’s conception in 2013 but have produced some very good teams in those 10 years. Since the conference…
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2022 AAC Preseason Predictions from Twitter
Be sure to subscribe to GoBeercats so you can get the latest posts first and follow along with GoBeercats on Twitter, Untappd, Instagram, Facebook and wherever you listen to podcasts! Last season I reached out to three different fan accounts, blogs, or podcasts to give me their predictions for how the American would shake out. This year I have 10, one from each…

The Ten Best Non-Conference AAC Games in 2022
Be sure to subscribe to GoBeercats so you can get the latest posts first and follow along with GoBeercats on Twitter, Untappd, Instagram, Facebook and wherever you listen to podcasts! #1. Houston vs. Texas TechThis is number one for a couple of reasons. First, Texas Tech is on a 4 game win streak against the Cougars but Houston holds an 18-14-1 all-team record…

Around the American, Week 7
UCLA – At 1-5 the Bruins took a much needed week off for a bye. Ohio State – The Buckeyes took the weekend off from murdering their opponents. They still sit undefeated at 6-0. Miami (OH) – The Redhawks took another beating this past weekend this time to Western Michigan to the tune of 38-16 to move to…

Barrels & Bearcats: Escaping the Cougar Cage
The UC Bearcats traveled to Houston in week 7 to take on the Cougars in what might have been their last big test for a handful of weeks. With some drama and without some of their best players the Cougars looked to be primed for a blow out by the Bearcats but that didn’t exactly…

Around the American, Week 6
Here’s the weekly roundup of the Bearcats’ opponents this season. Tides are changing in the American. UCLA – lost to Oregon State and are now 1-5. Ohio State – The Buckeyes took care of their third B10 opponent in Michigan State and are now 6-0. Miami (OH) – Had the week off after beating Buffalo the week before,…

Around the American: Week 5
Here’s the weekly roundup of the Bearcats’ opponents this season. It’s about as you would expect so far. UCLA – The Bruins lost a PAC-12 Conference game to Arizona 20-17. This drops UCLA to 1-4. Ohio State – It turns out the Bearcats defense is amazing because the 42 points the Buckeyes scored on the…

Barrels and Bearcats: Bye Week Breakdown
The UC Bearcats has the week off but some big things happened concerning the teams the Bearcats still have to play. There was some crazy finishes this week for AAC teams. Fake victory formations and a Philly Special to name a few. Let’s check in on those teams and the ones they’ve already faced now….

AAC Media Day 2019 Day 1
The American Athletic Conference Media Days kicked off in Rhode Island today. Highlighted by the annual lobster bake eventually they started talking about football. The Bearcats are 43 days away from the season opener at Nippert. Here are some highlights, need to see, and hot takes to keep you updated. AAC preseason media poll: East1….

Championship Sunday
The Bearcats v The Man Bun: A Trilogy I hope you set your clocks right last night (spring forward btw) because if you didn’t you’re going to miss out on an all timer today. The Cincinnati Bearcats go for their 30th win this season against the Houston Cougars. The Bearcats have the opportunity to win…