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…
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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…
Breaking Down the 2018 Football Schedule
Fickell Year 2 Earlier this week the complete 2018 football scheduled was released by the American. In a turbulent week in basketball it was looked at and tabled for later discussion because the basketball bearcats were on a tear. After Sunday though I need to take my mind elsewhere. I’m not discarding the Basketball Bearcats…
Barrels and Bearcats
Bearcats Slay Knights Road Trip Looms Knights. What we witnessed last night was a slaughter. I’m not even sure we’re allowed to put the footage on the internet. The Bearcats were all over UCF from start to finish. The Knights made one shot very early then went what felt like a decade without scoring again….
Beer of the American Athletic Conference
Must Try Breweries of the AAC People say a lot of things about the American Athletic Conference. Some say, like those within the conference, that it’s a Power 6. Others insist it’s a Group of 5. “The football is sub par, the basketball isn’t competitive.” What’s the Big 12 doing? Does the Big 12 know…