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16 hours ago
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Tony Pike to be inducted in Cincinnati Bearcats Hall of Fame
Former University of Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Tony Pike is heading to the James P. Kelly Athletic Hall of Fame. The former Reading High School product was informed of his induction by UC athletic director John Cunningham who called Pike's radio show with Austin Elmore on ESPN 1530 July 31. An emotional Pike was greeted by his wife and three kids in the studio with balloons. "UC has been a part of my life since I remember," Pike told Cunningham. "I grew up going to games with my grandpa. I love the University more than anything. This is truly an awesome honor." The famous No. 15 who toiled for the Blue Devils before waiting for his opportunity at UC later told The Enquirer of his gratification. "I'm a product of so many people around me," Pike said. "My family poured so much into me and I'm so thankful for them. My parents worked endlessly to give me every opportunity to succeed in life. My grandpa got me started with my love for UC by taking me to all the games. I got to live out my dream by playing and contributing to the Bearcats. I wouldn't be here without so many great teammates and coaches. I'm grateful for them and I'm extremely grateful for the system I have in place at home with my amazing wife and awesome kids." The 6-foot-6, 225-pound Pike was a UC Bearcat from 2005-2009 and passed for 5,018 yards and 49 touchdowns in his career. Under Brian Kelly, he led UC to the Orange Bowl vs. Virginia Tech after the 2008 season and the Sugar Bowl vs. Florida after the 2009 season. UC AD John Cunningham on Tony Pike "You're one of our greats," Cunningham told Pike on radio. "You represent the Bearcats, you drive our brand, you continue to do it. We're excited to have you be a part of this awesome Hall of Fame class." The rest of the upcoming 2025 James P. Kelly Athletic Hall of Fame class will be announced in the near future. Tony Pike's Cincinnati Bearcats highlights In 2009, he threw for 2,520 yards and 29 touchdowns despite missing three games to injury. His most famous pass was the touchdown toss to Armon Binns in snowy Pittsburgh when the Bearcats erased a 31-10 deficit and beat the Panthers 45-44, preserving their unbeaten record. Pike was First Team All-Big East in 2009 and Second Team All-Big East in 2008. He finished his UC career throwing a touchdown in 17 straight starts. Pike, in addition to his radio duties on ESPN 1530 has been the sideline reporter during UC football radio broadcasts with Dan Hoard and Jim Kelly in recent years. Pike was also a sixth-round NFL draft pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2010. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bearcats to add former QB Tony Pike to Hall of Fame
USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
Nebraska offensive lineman Henry Lutovsky excited for season opener at Arrowhead Stadium
Nebraska football offensive lineman Henry Lutovsky is excited to get the 2025 season started, with the opener against the Cincinnati Bearcats a little more than five weeks away. The offensive lineman expressed his excitement for the upcoming season as he spoke at Big Ten media days on Tuesday. His growth and development will be necessary for the offensive line moving forward. The line itself should be a much-improved unit, with the offense looking to take that next step overall. Lutovsky said that he can't wait to see how Nebraska fans take over Arrowhead Stadium, home of the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs, in the season opener. "I was in attendance for the AFC Championship Game and that place was crazy. I can only imagine what it's gonna be like with our fans there." Lutovsky made 11 starts in 12 games last season, after getting his feet wet in 2023. He was able to solidify himself as a mainstay on the offensive line last season, after beginning his collegiate career in 2021. Now, it appears that he is in a position to play a featured role on the offensive line. This is one of the many intriguing subplots that should make for an exciting 2025 season. Nebraska will open the 2025 college football season on Thursday, August 28, when the Huskers face the Cincinnati Bearcats at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The kickoff time is set for 8:00 p.m. CT. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Patriots' UDFA Earns Special Honor From Louisville Mayor for Community Outreach
Patriots' UDFA Earns Special Honor From Louisville Mayor for Community Outreach originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New England Patriots' training camp is right around the corner. But before that gets started, one of the newest Patriots' players took time to impact his local community. Advertisement Safety Josh Minkins Jr. went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft and signed with the Patriots. Minkins played football at Ballard High School in Louisville, Kentucky, and stayed home to play college ball with the Cardinals. The local product redshirted his freshman year at Louisville and then played three years with the Cardinals, collecting a career-high 55 tackles, two TFLs, and a sack in his sophomore season. For his senior year, he transferred to Cincinnati, where he finished his college career with 45 tackles, and career-bests two interceptions, four passes defended, and a fumble recovery in 2024. Josh Minkins Jr. came to the Cincinnati Bearcats from Louisville. The redshirt senior safety is 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds. Now with the Patriots, Minkins will begin training camp in 10 days. But, in the meantime, he returned home for his fourth annual free skills and drills camp on July 5. Minkins hosts the camp at his high school for kids ages 5-17 to come out and have fun running drills with the now-professional football player. Advertisement "I think the biggest ultimate goal is just for the kids to have fun and just come out here and just you know, have a good time and everybody to leave with a smile on their face," Minkins said. "That's my biggest goal." Minkins saw great attendance at his fourth annual camp for the youth of his hometown, with 500 kids from the area participating. In attendance also included Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg. In a gesture to show appreciation for the undrafted free agents' impact in the community, Greenberg surprised Minkins by officially declaring July 5 "Josh Minkins Jr. Day" in the city of Louisville. Now, Minkins will get prepared for training camp as he looks to compete for a roster spot on the Patriots. Whether the city of Louisville will see Minkins playing on Sundays or not, the hometown hero has already made his impact. Advertisement Related: More from Patriot Country: This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Cincinnati Bearcats junior Landyn Vidourek picked in MLB Draft by LA Dodgers in 3rd round
In the only NCAA tournament game the Cincinnati Bearcats won in late May in the Knoxville Regional, Landyn Vidourek played. Battling an oblique strain, the lead-off hitter went 2-for-4 and stole a couple bases as the Bearcats defeated Wake Forest from the Atlantic Coast Conference, 11-6. Advertisement Unfortunately, Vidourek's strain kept him out of the Tennessee game the next night and the rematch with Wake Forest the following day and the Bearcats lost those games 10-6 and 10-3, respectively. Vidourek thus leaves UC a winner as Sunday night he was selected in the third round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Vidourek was the 104th pick of the draft's first day. The former Badin Ram knew the Dodgers were interested, but wasn't sure if he would hear his name called. "It was kind of debatable," he said. "It was in the air." The now-former Cincinnati Bearcat felt he could be a pro by his third season and now will wear the Dodger blue made famous by some of his favorite players. Advertisement "Freddie (Freeman), Shohei Ohtani, you can't go wrong," Vidourek said. Cincinnati outfielder Landyn Vidourek (14) hits the ball during a NCAA regional baseball game between the Bearcats and Wake Forest at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 30. Vidourek's stock rose in 2025 The Site recently had Vidourek listed at No. 300 of their top 315 prospects, but days ago he was elevated to No. 142, ahead of Bearcats teammate and Big 12 Player of the Year Kerrington Cross who was at No. 158. MLB Draft Combine helped Vidourek At the MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field in Phoenix last month, Vidourek turned heads with the second-longest home run (424 feet) and the second-hardest hit ball with an exit velocity of 113.44 mph. Cincinnati outfielder Landyn Vidourek (14) beats Wake Forest infielder Austin Hawke (9) tag at second base during a NCAA regional baseball game between the Bearcats and Wake Forest at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 30. Vidourek's steady climb at UC This past season the 6-foot-1, 192-pound outfielder hit .304 with 14 home runs, 47 RBIs and 39 steals. His on-base percentage has increased in each of his three seasons going from .359 to .418 to .434. Advertisement Vidourek hit .248 his freshman season in 42 games, then .247 as a sophomore in 52 games. He had 10 total home runs those first two seasons before leading the Bearcats with 14 this past spring. Landyn Vidourek played in the Ohio state baseball semifinals with Badin before starting his UC baseball career. Mike Cardew/Akron Beacon Journal Vidourek was a Cincinnati Bearcats 'hometown hero' Vidourek hit .338 and .389 in two seasons with the Badin Rams, stealing 48 total bases. He doubled as Badin's quarterback throwing for 13 touchdowns and running for 894 yards and 15 scores despite missing the state semifinal and championship game injured. He shared Greater Catholic League-Coed Division Offensive Player of the Year honors on the gridiron with teammate Jack Walsh. Badin quarterback Landyn Vidourek runs for a long touchdown against Ross at Edgewood High School on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bearcats OF Landyn Vidourek goes to LA Dodgers in 3rd round
Miami Herald
12-07-2025
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- Miami Herald
Cincinnati Football Preview 2025: Bearcats Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players
Cincinnati Bearcats Key to the Season Keep things running game really should be strong - averaging over five yards per carry is almost a must - and the passing attack has to do more to take advantage of it. Sorsby is experienced enough now to take more shots down the field, but the offense will be fine as long as he's making his Bearcats were 5-2 when he completed more than 60% of his passes, and 0-5 when he didn't. Cincinnati Bearcats Key Player Cyrus Allen, WR the receiving corps is almost brand new from the portal, and it's Allen who has to be the game-breaker on the outside for an offense that struggled so much to come up with consistent big shots. He averaged over 18 yards per catch in his combined two seasons at Louisiana Tech and one at Texas A&M.- Cincinnati Team Preview Cincinnati Bearcats Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss Top Transfer In: Joe Cotton, OT Bearcats have a few tackle options - they're deeper on the outside than in - and if all works well, the improvement up front starts with the 6-7, 315-pound all-star from South Dakota. There's NFL left tackle potential with his Transfer Out: Tory Johnson, WR Bearcats didn't have any irreplaceable losses through the portal, but it would've been nice to have a seasoned veteran like Johnson still around. He only averaged 9.4 yards per catch, but he made 48 grabs with six scores. Now the Florida native will catch passes from Carson Beck at Miami. Cincinnati Bearcats Key Game Nebraska, Aug. 28The Bearcats are desperately overdue for a statement moment under Scott Satterfield. The win over Arizona State last year would've been it, but it didn't feel like it at the time, and it was the last win of the season for Big 12 schedule isn't all that horrible - at least early on - and Bowling Green and Northwestern State should be wins after this. Beat Nebraska in Kansas City, and boom - the Bearcats will be on the national radar.- 2025 Cincinnati Bearcats Schedule Breakdown Cincinnati Bearcats Top 10 Players 1. Dontay Corleone, DT Sr.2. Brendan Sorsby, QB Jr.3. Jake Golday, LB Sr.4. Joe Royer, TE Sr.5. Tawee Walker, RB Sr.6. Jonathan Thompson, LB Jr.7. Joe Cotton, OT Sr.8. Matthew McDoom, CB Sr.9. Cyrus Allen, WR Sr.10. Nolan Latulippe, OT Jr. Cincinnati Bearcats 2024 Fun Stats - Time of Possession: Cincinnati 31:43, Opponents 28:17- Interceptions: Opponents 7 for 149 yards, Cincinnati 5 for one yard - 1st Quarter Scoring: Cincinnati 100, Opponents 61 Cincinnati Bearcats 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen Start with this - Cincinnati will go to a bowl game. After the way the last two years have gone, don't blow off how much this will hammer this home, experience and a mix of upgraded talents won't be a problem. There should be a renewed excitement that things might be in place for a shocker of a run, and again, it all starts against here's the good part. Even though the Big 12 will be a bear each and every week, missing Arizona State, Kansas State and Texas Tech - you really don't want to deal with the Red Raiders this year - is a massive plus. The Bearcats also miss Colorado, Houston, and West concern will be over the games against teams that underperformed last year, but should be great this season - at Oklahoma State, at Utah, Arizona, at Kansas. But again, there are enough wins to go bowling, and don't get into a twist if the Bearcats have a .500 record in the Big 12 - everyone The Cincinnati Bearcats Win Total At … 6Likely Wins: Bowling Green, Northwestern State50/50 Games: Arizona, Baylor, BYU, Iowa State, at Kansas, Nebraska, at Oklahoma State, at TCU, UCFLikely Losses: at Utah - Cincinnati Team Preview © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
