Bearcat Blitz

Russ Heltman and Neil Meyer tackle the latest news, analysis, and insight surrounding Cincinnati Bearcats football

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Bearcat Blitz: Previewing The Big Noon Oklahoma Battle, UC Guard Luke Kandra

Dominick Goodman and I preview the Big Noon matchup against Oklahoma with a deep-dive into all the key factors. Then we welcome on UC guard Luke Kandra for his thoughts on the offense so far, Cincinnati sports excitement and more. Follow Russ and Dominick on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11 , @goodie_tha_wiz

Sep 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 10

Bearcat Blitz: Picking Up The Pieces From UC's 31-24 Loss to Miami (OH)

Dominick and Russ dive into the biggest factors that led to UC's loss on Saturday, if this changes the trajectory of the 2023 season, and a look at the betting line for the Big 12 opener against Oklahoma. Follow Russ and Dominick on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11 , @goodie_tha_wiz

Sep 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 9

Bearcat Blitz: UC WR Braden Smith Joins The Show, Miami OH Preview

Russ and Dominick preview the Battle For The Victory Bell as UC looks to continue its dominance in the series before welcoming on Bearcats wide receiver Braden Smith to discuss his nice Pitt performance, pilot journey, and more! Follow Russ and Dominick on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11 , @goodie_tha_wiz

Sep 14, 2023•25 min•Ep. 8

Bearcat Blitz: UC Upsets Pitt 27-21, Top Players, Top 25 Votes Come In

Russ and Dominick recap a great road performance from UC in a 27-21 win over Pittsburgh. From player of the game to impact in the polls, check out all the good fallout from the Bearcats' 2-0 start. *Russ misspoke about the relative point differential right after the commercial break: Pertains to average top-25 team against given schedule, and UC is ranked 14th nationally with a plus-eight point differential. Follow Russ and Dominick on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11 , @goodie_tha_wiz...

Sep 11, 2023•23 min•Ep. 7

Bearcat Blitz: UC Football News and Notes, Full Pitt Preview

Russ and Dominick run through some notable news items coming off of UC's big win over Eastern Kentucky and then dive into a full preview of the Pitt Matchup. Follow Russ and Dominick on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11 , @goodie_tha_wiz

Sep 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 6

Bearcat Blitz: UC Hammers EKU 66-13, Stars of the Game, Underdog Route in Pittsburgh

Russ Heltman and Dominick Goodman break down UC's dominant 66-13 outing against Eastern Kentucky, what it means for Emory Jones. Then They talk about Ivan Pace's appearance and a rare underdog line in recent UC football history. Follow Russ and Dominick on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11 , @goodie_tha_wiz

Sep 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 5

Bearcat Blitz: Former UC Wide Receiver Mardy Gilyard, EKU Preview

Russ and Dominick welcome on Dom's old teammate and UC football record holder Mardy Gilyard for an extensive chat before diving into a quick look at EKU and the upgrades to Nippert Stadium. Follow Russ and Dominick on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11 , @goodie_tha_wiz

Aug 31, 2023•32 min•Ep. 4

Bearcat Blitz: Depth Chart Reactions, Game By Game Predictions

Russ and Dominick open the latest Bearcat Blitz with a look at the unofficial depth chart for UC football before diving into a game-by-game prediction of the 2023 schedule. Follow Russ and Dominick on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11 , @goodie_tha_wiz

Aug 29, 2023•27 min•Ep. 3

Bearcat Blitz Ep. 2: Defensive Storylines, 2023 Positional Preview

Russ and Dominick discuss which player besides Dontay Corleone is most important for this defense, how it will compare to last year and they close with a look at each position group on that side of the ball, plus, special teams! Follow Russ and Dominick on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11 , @goodie_tha_wiz

Aug 24, 2023•28 min•Ep. 2

Bearcat Blitz Ep. 1: Introductions, 2023 Offensive Storylines

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Aug 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 1

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