At the Great American Ballpark:
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- Shows off the ballpark, mentions he hasn’t been there in awhile
- Will do a periscope tomorrow from the tailgates and possibly the press box
- Catalon isn’t 100%, sore and needs to fight through it. Same with Ward.
- Ward is about 90%. Went through normal routine during Tuesday’s practice. No expected issues
- Samples still out indefinitely. Had 3 concussions (2 during spring). Holding out hope that he can play.
- Could apply for a medical redshirt for him, but starting to sound like a Piland issue. Has problems with lights.
- LG is Alex Fontana. RG is fluid. Mac Long and Marcus Oliver are competing there.
- Cincy Enquirer says that game should be sell out. Fans say it will be a loud environment.
- Backup RB by committee, Justice and Car
- Work on silent counts with hand signals. Used them at NRG against OU.
- Brandon Wilson is full go, has a lower leg contusion, but went through practice and is good
- Cincy has 2 good RBs, both played last year - Green is physical.
- Kiel threw for a ton of yards, but Moore is the starter and is quite capable
- Lot of buzz. 1st Top 10 opponent at Nippert since 2006 (Rutgers).
- Boren said Big 12 expansion is not a given and not to assume anything regarding expansion. Publicly, Big 12 has been wishy-washy. Would be a typical Big 12 move if they don’t expand after going through this whole process.
- UH should call PAC 12 if Big 12 doesn’t expand. ACC next then B1G.
- Believes Houston wins - key to get out to quick lead. Believes they will win by 10.
- Not a lot of changes on depth chart for this game. King is #2 at slot. Fontana at LG and Long/Oliver at RG. Justice/Car listed as “or” at backup RB.
- Dillon Birden was moved to CB last week, but is back to RB this week.
- No word on Dickson - not looking good for him playing this year
- Stevenson is still out for at least a couple of weeks with the collarbone injury. Is doing strength and conditioning exercises…hasn’t had sling on the last week.
- Chance Allen hasn’t has the catches due to opportunities. Dunbar and Bonner have had match-ups
- Lark is running 7th/8th on the depth chart
- Cincy has a different offense this year…Miami Dolphins OC was hired - lost 2 good receivers including Shaq Washington.
- 2 wins for Cincy really haven’t “moved the needle” for Duarte. Purdue is not a good measuring stick - lower tier P5. Good road win…1st over a B1G team since 1957.
- No skyline chili. Duarte has never had it and won’t start now.
- Lamar Jackson has looked really good and should be a Heisman Trophy candidate. Should be a tough game in November, but Louisville has to get by FSU.
- Louisville was probably the toughest road game in Herman’s career so far. This game is probably #2.
- D is #2 in run defense nationally this year and will be a key tomorrow.
- Ed Oliver has lived up to hype. Whole DL has a good 5-6 man rotation. Able to get pressure early in both game so far.
- Secondary still has to earn the Jackboyz. Shaky the first couple of series against OU. This game will be the next big test for them
- Favorite stops covering baseball: Wrigley, San Diego, San Francisco, Old Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, Coors Field
- Biggest Offensive threat for Cincy: Hayden Moore
- Like to see how Cincy running game does against UH front 7
- Again, will do a periscope session pre-game tomorrow. Will be on the KPRC 950 AM pre-game show as well.
- Shows off a very empty stadium there in Cincinnati