Cincinnati Bearcats

Cincinnati Bearcats

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Cincinnati Bearcats

10-0 (6-0), 1st Big East

 Last Game
Nov 13, 2009 West Virginia, W 24-21 
 
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Illinois Fighting Illini Nov 27, 2009 Illinois, 12:00 pm 
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Cincy QB Pike expected to start against Illinois

Cincy QB Pike expected to start against Illinois
JOE KAY, Nov 23, 2009
Barring a problem in practice, quarterback Tony Pike will start for fifth-ranked Cincinnati against Illinois on Friday. Coach Brian Kelly said Monday that the Bearcats' bye week helped Pike get ready to start his first game since damaging a plate in his non-throwing arm during a win at South Florida on Oct. ...More
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Cincinnati Team Report

Cincinnati Team Report Nov 23, 2009

Cincinnati head coach Brian Kelly likes to emphasize quality over quantity when it comes to his practices.

As the season progresses, victories become more crucial, but the emotional and physical burden also begins to take its toll. With his team in contention for a Big East Conference title and BCS bowl berth, Kelly is running a tight ship in practice.

"The word we use is 'purposeful'," Kelly said. "We ask our guys for an hour and a half of focus. We've backed off our practice time. We've been able to keep our players fresh."

Cincinnati embarks on its second bye week after beginning the season 10-0 for the first time in school history.

The fifth-ranked Bearcats will put their 16-game regular-season winning streak on the line in the home finale against ...More

 
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  • Introducing Dovovan Clark - Nov 23
  • Arnett gets offer from Cincinnati - Nov 22
  • Trotwood Madison Receiver Looking at Bearcats - Nov 17
  • Three Juniors Talk about Cincinnati Visit - Nov 15
  • Recruits take in WVU game - Nov 14
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 Date Opponent Time/Result Audio/Video
 Mon, Sep 7 at Rutgers W 47-15 --
 Sat, Sep 12 Southeast Missouri State W 70-3 --
 Sat, Sep 19 at Oregon State W 28-18 --
 Sat, Sep 26 Fresno State W 28-20 --
 Sat, Oct 3 at Miami (OH) W 37-13 --
 Thu, Oct 15 at (21) South Florida W 34-17 --
 Sat, Oct 24 Louisville W 41-10 --
 Sat, Oct 31 at Syracuse W 28-7 --
 Sat, Nov 7 Connecticut W 47-45 --
 Fri, Nov 13 West Virginia W 24-21 --
 Fri, Nov 27 Illinois 12:00 pm --
 Sat, Dec 5 at (8) Pittsburgh TBA --
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 Pittsburgh (8) 5-0  9-1 
 West Virginia 3-2  7-3 
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 Connecticut 1-4  5-5 
 Louisville 1-5  4-7 
 Syracuse 1-5  4-7 
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FILE - This is an Oct. 24, 2009, file photo showing Louisville head coach Steve Kragthorpe and defensive end Rodney Gnat (58) leading the team onto the field at the start of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, in Cincinnati. Louisville started the season with major questions, now only one remains? Will coach Steve Kragthorpe will be back for a fourth season.
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Attorney Bill Mikita represents University of Cincinnati Quarterback Zach Collaros before Judge Bernie Bouchard at the Hamilton County Municipal Court, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 in Cincinnati. The judge has warned Collaros that he could spend the bowl season in jail for failing to begin a court-ordered program on underage drinking.
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University of Cincinnati Quarterback Zach Collaros appears before Judge Bernie Bouchard  in Hamilton County Municipal Court, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 in Cincinnati. The judge has warned Collaros that he could spend the bowl season in jail for failing to begin a court-ordered program on underage drinking.
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CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 24:  Mardy Gilyard #1 of the Cincinnati Bearcats runs with the ball while defended by Bobby Burns #42 of the Louisville Cardinals during the Big East Conference game at Nippert Stadium on October 24, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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 Team Stats
  TDs Yds PassYds RushYds
 Offense48 478.0 314.3 163.7
 Defense19 335.8 202.8 133.0