I told Zac Taylor that my father is 90 years old and he has been a Bengal fan since day one. He attended the first ever Bengal game at Nippert in 1968. Coach Taylor was extremely generous taking time to talk with my father and take a pic. I’m a huge Zac Taylor fan!
#WhoDey
From sold out Nipper every game, to taking over Notre Dame Stadium, to the biggest Gameday Broadcast of the year, to AAC Champs, to kicking down the CFB door….this Bearcat FB team was full of rock stars! Enjoyed every minute of the ride. Let’s do it again next year.
#Bearcats
S/O my guy Travis Steele! Back in early March, he agreed to coach our
@shiningstaraau
3rd Grade team. He & Xavier parted ways on March 16th & our first practice was 6pm on March 16th! He showed up anyway and was FANTASTIC w/ our players and parents. Glad to have him aboard!
Michael was rarely the best player on the court, but he was ALWAYS the most important player on the court. Every team, every company, every family needs a Michael Currinn. Your leadership and smile were enormous. I’m thankful for the time we spent together. Love ya! ❤️ Rest Easy
Just got off the phone w/ Coach Brannen. He has ALWAYS been great to me and my family. I thanked him for his time at UC and plan to get together w/ him soon. He wishes UC hoops nothing but the best.
#Bearcats
Seriously....just think about the sacrifice Coach Brannen has made to be with this team during such a tough time in his life. I have said it from Day 1 and will say it again...Coach John Brannen is the right guy to lead this program!
#Bearcats
Stopped by Michael Currin’s Visitation and the security guard said he couldn’t let me in. They had to cut off any more people coming in. Estimated 7,000 showed up. Incredible! Kid was special. 🙌🏼
#25
I have said this before and it needs to be said again....Coach Brannen hasn’t coached a single b-ball game at UC and look what he has done w/ recruiting! Amazing job he and his staff have done.
#Bearcats
It’s been 20 years since I was part of one of the greatest UC basketball games of all time! Funny how I’m remembered for “THE PRAYER” before “THE HOMERUN” play. Fletch to Martin To Levett....
#GameBearcats
#GreatAlaskaShootout
Bearcat fans.....stop worrying about all these rumors of who is transferring and what recruits are doing. My old coach used to say,”We only want those who want to be here!”
I have said this before and will say it again....all UC has to do is give me the word and I’m on the phone to my Jordan Brand connects. We can get that jumpman back on the jersey.
BEARCAT FANS! I’m excited to announce that I will doing a weekly podcast “THE Bearcat Basketball Podcast!” I will be talking everything Bearcat hoops, interviewing former players, former coaches and asking Bearcat die hard fans to come on the podcast. More details tomorrow.
Spoke w/ Isaiah Collier after the scrimmage 2day. He told me he really likes the city of Cincinnati. Between Nipp At Night and the scrimmage, he feels the love from Bearcat fans!
My 1st year at UC we were top 10 on a 9 game winning streak and playing an awful Tulane team on the road. Played like crap and snuck out win. Sitting in locker room waiting on Huggs to cuss us out. He came and said,”LETS GET THE F&$@ OUT OF HERE!”
Cleaning my storage unit on Sunday w/ my intern. Had to explain to him how important this
@uofcincy
Jordan Gear was back in the day. I saved every warm up, practice gear, jacket, hat, uniforms etc...
#Bearcats
@Jumpman23
Just found out that my father is being released from the hospital today! He will be home in time to watch the Bearcats play in his own comfy sofa chair. This is great news.
Tupac Amaru Shakur would have been 49 today. His album Makeveli was the soundtrack to my first year playing basketball for the Bearcats. I eventually found out that he was a Bearcats fan! 🙌🏼
#Bearcats
GREAT NEWS! Mom just called me very excited. Dad has improved a tremendous amount. They took off the oxygen, his blood pressure is way down, his breathing has improved and he walked up and down the hospital hallway without any problems. Could be home tomorrow or Monday.
My Bearcat brother and NBA star, Corie Blount took time out of his busy schedule to go visit my father at the hospital today. Dad was in bad shape on Sunday and I thought we were going to lose him. All the positive energy and prayers from everyone helped. This is the best he has…
I surprised the Bearcats radio team tonight w/ CHUCK shirts honoring Chuck Machock. He meant so much to so many people, but I feel he met so much more to these guys.
#Bearcats
@tnel33
@Dan_Hoard
@MoEgger1530
My father is back home from the hospital and resting comfortably. He wanted to make a video to thank everyone for all the well wishes and prayers. Truly amazing that he is back home. 🙌🏼
Huge S/O OSU fans. When UC safety Kyriq Mcdonald collapsed and had convulsions the entire stadium was concerned. When medical staff got him to his feet and carted him off, the entire stadium got on their feet and clapped for him. I respect that! 🙌🏼
#Bearcats
Coach Brannen really coached an excellent game. He deserves some credit for this one. He stayed calm on the sideline during the tough stretches. Players respond to that!
#Bearcats
I don’t think UC fans realize what a great leader Tre Scott is. Watch him during the game. He runs over to help his teammates up when they hit the floor, when they make mistakes he goes over to hi five them, always talking to teammates. And....he is a great guy off the court!
I’m in the “basketball” know on two levels. I run a AAU program and a former player that is still very close to the program. I can safely say, I have some inside scoop. So when I say “trust me” you have to trust me Bearcat fans. Trust me...Brannen will get it done!
#Bearcats
Had a great meeting w/ new Bearcat head coach
@CoachWesMiller
today. Talked for about 2 hrs! Really liked what he had to say and his vision for the program. Can’t share all the details of the convo but I think we are in good hands Bearcat Nation.
#Bearcats
In 1998 when I played for UC, Kenyon Martin punched a teammate and almost knocked him out at practice. The next day Huggs and Ryan Fletcher got in a fight and both had to be held back during practice. We then went on to win 15 games in a row including beating Duke!
#Bearcats
Still here at Emergency Room w/ Dad. They are keeping him overnight. I just told him Bearcats won by 20 and his eyes lit up and he said,”ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!”
Sending all my thoughts and positive vibes to former
@shiningstaraau
player Michael Currinn right now. He is in critical condition on a ventilator right now in the hospital. My heart dropped when I received this call. He is a tough kid though....need him to pull through. 🙌🏼
Jarron Cumberland should test the waters of the NBA. Get the feedback that he needs, return to college and put himself in good position for next years draft.
#Bearcats
UC hoops practice was intense today! All DEFENSE! I don’t think they took one shot. Brannen was doing a ton of teaching. Every detail was important. It was impressive.
My heart goes out to my Bearcat brother Jeremiah Davenport and his entire family during this tough time. His father was a good man and I always enjoyed my conversations w/ him.
Garth Brooks was hoopin at UC today. Biggie McClain messaged me and said he talk to Garth for 15 minutes and had no idea who it was until someone told him later. 😂
Just received the call we have been waiting for! They are releasing my father from the hospital and he is coming back home. The doctors felt all his numbers are good and he has improved enough. All the folks praying and sending positive vibes really helped. Thank you very much ❤️
My father is the biggest Bengals fan! Went to the Freezer Bowl back 1982. Watched the game w/ him 2day and he thinks this 2XL sweatshirt is good luck! 😂 If Bengals go to Super Bowl he said will do the “Griddy!” I’m happy to see him happy. ❤️
Just leaving University hospital w/ my father. All test came back OK. He turns 88 on Sunday! Thanks for all the messages of concern. We have to continue to monitor him but he says he is feeling good. 🙌🏼
I have said this before and will say it again....refs should have to meet w/ the media after games and answer questions. I have some questions for this crew!
I think it would be cool if during a timeout in the second half of the Bearcats vs Memphis game, Coach Fickell came walking out of the tunnel to center court and said a few words. The place would go crazy!!!
#Bearcats
During Huggs speech tonight he said, “Going into the basketball HOF was nice but this is truly what it’s all about. Being around my guys! UC is a very special place.”
#Bearcats
Coach Brannen is recruiting guys that fit his style of play, which will be better suited to win NCAA tourney games. I love the direction of the basketball program now!
#Bearcats
@W8MM
@KLeherr
My problem is Trump supporters loved the idea of the school until Lebron spoke out against Trump w/ Don Lemon...then all of a sudden it’s a bad thing. No matter which way you slice it, what Lebron is doing is admirable and should be applauded.
Bearcat fans….let’s really soak up how good David Dejulius is. We will really miss him next year and moving forward. Great ambassador for the Bearcats program.
If I win the Ohio Vaccination Lottery I’m opening a Bearcat themed restaurant called THE SHOE! The menu will have The Bobby Brannen Burger, Terry’s Teriyaki Chicken, Curtis Bostic Black Bean Burger, Kenyon Martin Melt, Wingfields Wings, The Big O Triple Double Decker Sandwich
I found out through
@Elise_JesseWLWT
and her fantastic story of the
@batavia_hs
BBall Star
@_nate__watson_
battling cancer. I spoke w/ the VP of
@Eastbay
and they donated 2 Air Jordan’s for me to give him. One to wear and the Jordan 33’s I’m getting signed by 2 NBA stars.🙌🏼
The quote of the night for me is when Wes Miller said to the crowd, “I hope when my coaching career is over, that I can have the type of relationship w/ my former players that Coach Huggins has with his!” Everyone in the room felt that! 👏🏼
I’m devastated to hear about the passing of Danny Celenza. Was a huge Bearcat fan, loved coaching youth sports but most importantly...was a great father to his children. My heart goes out to his family. 🙏🏼
Had a random guy ask me,”If you had to do over again and could walk on to any college b-ball team in country. Which one?” “Are you kidding me? BEARCATS all day everyday!” He said,”Not even Duke?” “Dude, we beat Duke bro!”
#Bearcats
I shed tears this morning when I heard about the passing of my buddy Chuck Machock. Bearcat community lost a great one. I saw him right before Christmas and I knew that could be our last conversation. My last words were,”Love Ya Chuck!”
#Bearcats
Just leaving the hospital visiting my father. The doctor said he had heart failure. He is doing better today! I read him every social media message that people sent and he absolutely loved it. Hope to have him back home by Friday. We appreciate all the love ❤️
My mother is NOT doing well. She is been in terrible pain for almost two weeks and we are not totally sure what the issue is. Waiting to see what MRI says. She has cried in my arms several times. Hope we can figure something out soon. Keep the positive energy coming our way. 🙌🏼
I can’t say enough good things about the job
@CoachWesMiller
has done so far. He and his staff have done an amazing job engaging w/ alumni and the current players say they LOVE the energy he has created around the bball program. We are in GREAT hands!
#Bearcats
I spoke w/ Jarron the most at practice today. We joked around about a couple topics and then he told me he was averaging 40 a game! Said he is going to go down as the greatest Bearcat ever. Was joking but at the same time not joking!
#Bearcats
I’m standing up and cheering for Brian Kelly on Saturday. He did WAY more good for UC football. Took the program to levels we had never seen before.
#Bearcats
BEARCATS FANS! Decided to let the Cat out the bag. I’m 10 podcasts away from Ep 100. My special guest for
#100
will be the legend
#4
Kenyon Martin. Just talk to him and he is excited. Going to be some amazing stories!
#Bearcats
I love it! We got the 7 seed. Guys will feel disrespected like they have all year. Who cares who we play....bring on whoever. Bearcats to the Final Four baby!
Just talk to UC b-ball commit Mike Sanders at AAU tourney. Told him I played for UC and he had huge smile on face. He is very excited to be a Bearcat. His hair will be a big hit w/ the fans.
#Bearcats
S/O my Bearcat brother
@trescott13
. He has been a Double Double machine all year but if leadership was a stat, this dude is a Triple Double machine. Great player but even better person! 🙌🏼
#Bearcats
I flat out asked Jarron, if he thought Coach Brannen’s style would help his game and allow for this team to make a deep run in the NCAA’s? He looked at me and said,”ABSOLUTELY!”
#Bearcats
Now a huge S/O goes to every player on UC’s football team. 3rd youngest team in college FB, but sure doesn’t act like it. Completely bought in to the process. These young men are putting some serious work in! 🙌🏼
#Bearcats
Friends and Family…My father was taking to the ER last night for issues related to heart failure. Stayed overnight. Doctors still trying to figure out next steps. He was feeling better this morning. 🙏🏼
Good to see my Bearcat brother Deonta Vaughn tonight! 4th all time scorer in UC history. Combined we scored 1,905 points in our Bearcat careers. He had 1,885 of those. 😳
#Bearcats
At the hospital right now with my dad. Going on 3 days. He is feeling better! I’m sitting next to his bed and he fell asleep for about 10 minutes and then he wakes up and goes,”The Bearcats are 18-9 correct?” 😂😂😂
#Bearcats
I have spoken to Erik Martin every day for the last 2 weeks. It was really exciting to talk w/ him through this process. Of course, I wanted to see him get the job. Tonight he said to me,”Meach it just wasn’t meant to be this time, but this will open a lot of doors for me!”
So excited for our new Bearcat Head Coach,
@coachbrannen
! He crushed the press conference today. First thing he told me after the press conference,”Thank you so much for your support! You are always welcome around here, let’s get together soon and talk!”
#Bearcats