Cincinnati Bearcats All-American linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. recently declared for the NFL Draft, so what does that mean for the current Bearcats linebacker room? Alex explains that it, too, could be entering a rebuild, but there is still talent at the position. Alex then revisits a point he made in the offseason about how last year's QB battle would not only impact 2022 but future seasons as well. It may have sounded weird last offseason, but it makes sense now with where the program is at at the ...
Jan 02, 2023•27 min•Ep. 274
The Cincinnati Bearcats football program is almost one year removed from playing in the College Football Playoff, so how far are they from a return trip? Alex and AllBearcats/Sports Illustrated colleague Russ Heltman discuss that and what fans' expectations should be in year one of Big 12 play. Alex and Russ then take a look at which offensive linemen and wide receivers in this year's early signing class could start right away and how the quarterback battle looks heading into the offseason. The ...
Dec 29, 2022•48 min•Ep. 273
How would the Cincinnati Bearcats match up with the two Big 12 teams playing in New Year's Six bowl games this weekend? Alex is joined by Locked On Big 12 host Josh Neighbors for his on how the Bearcats 2022 team would have fared with the two teams who played in the Big 12 Championship this month. Alex and Josh then dive into Saturday's Playoff matchup between TCU and Michigan and the chances of the Horned Frogs pulling the upset. The Big 12 is arguably the best conference in college basketball,...
Dec 29, 2022•33 min•Ep. 272
The Cincinnati Bearcats football program are entering a new era, so just how much rebuilding is there to do? Alex explains that there is some rebuilding to do, and it's reminiscent of the situation Wes Miller inherited when he took over the men's basketball program. If the football program is rebuilding, Alex explains that means fans should tamper expectations for next year, their first yea in the Big 12, and hope the Cincinnati Bearcats can still qualify for a bowl game. Alex then explores if t...
Dec 28, 2022•31 min•Ep. 271
Are there any starters from this year's Cincinnati Bearcats signing class who could start immediately? Alex takes a look and has two positions that are badly need of a talent infusion: offensive line and wide receivers. The offensive line is in a state of rebuild, but could a local product and Power Five transfer commit help bolster it? Plus, who is going to fill the practically bare cupboard at wide reciver? Alex then explains that while the quarterback has a lot of layers to it, it's not neces...
Dec 27, 2022•32 min•Ep. 270
Locked On Sports Today, hosted by Peter Bukowski takes a look at the biggest sports moments from 2022. From Aaron Judge's home run record, to championships for the Warriors, Rams, Astros, and Avalanche, to retirements of Coach K, Sue Bird, and Tom Brady retiring and un-retiring. 2022 was a big year in sports. In this year end special we look back on the biggest stories, the biggest games, and the superstars who called it a career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Dec 26, 2022•30 min•Ep. 269
The Cincinnati Bearcats now have fur quarterbacks, but who will win the starting job? Alex is joined by AllBearcats and Sports Illustrated colleague Russ Heltman to break down the quarterback position and other key signees and why the Cincinnati Bearcats should go in a dual-threat direction at quarterback. Russ then explains one positive to take away from the Wasabi Fenway Bowl and how that can benefit the Cincinnati Bearcats long term. Russ and Alex then talk about the Cincinnati Bearcats three...
Dec 23, 2022•52 min•Ep. 268
The Cincinnati Bearcats early signing day leaves them with questions at the quarterback position. Alex explains how there will be a four-quarterback battle this offseason but worries about Evan Prater leaving in the transfer portal. The Cincinnati Bearcats are now entering the most important offseason in program history, and Alex has a checklist of things the Cincinnati Bearcats must accomplish for a successful first season in the Big 12. The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team just wrappe...
Dec 22, 2022•28 min•Ep. 267
The Cincinnati Bearcats are preparing for their big move into the Big 12. Alex is joined by Locked On Big 12 host Josh Neighbors to talk about the move and look back at the Cincinnati Bearcats 2022 season. The big question surrounds the Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback and who is going to be the starter going into the Big 12. And all eyes are on new Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield. Find Locked On Bearcats on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple....
Dec 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 266
The Cincinnati Bearcats fell to Louisville 24-7 in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl on Saturday. Even though a lot of Cincinnati Bearcats fans didn't really care about the game, Alex explains why this loss was a terrible way to end the season and he hopes to never have to recap another game like this again. A big takeaway from the game was the struggles of Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Evan Prater. This was only his second career start, but he hasn't lived up to his potential just yet. What happens to h...
Dec 20, 2022•30 min•Ep. 265
Many fans were skeptical of the Cincinnati Bearcats hiring Scott Satterfield to be their next head coach, but how can they have an opinion on him if he hasn't even coached a game yet? Alex and Russ Heltman urge fans to understand that he has done a lot of good over his first 10 days on the job, especially with the retainments of Brady Drogosh and Walter Stewart. The same virtue of patience also applies on the hardwood as Russ urges fans to be patient with Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball hea...
Dec 16, 2022•43 min•Ep. 264
This special Locked On crossover podcast episode features Locked On Bearcats host Alex Frank and Locked On Louisville host Dalton Pence. The duo discuss the upcoming Wasabi Fenway Bowl matchup between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. With significant coaching and roster turnover, it is hard to get an idea of what to expect from this matchup. Both teams will need to establish the run, and lean on solid defensive performances...
Dec 15, 2022•32 min•Ep. 263
Cincinnati Bearcats head football coach Scott Satterfield has done a lot of good things in his first 10 days on the job, but Alex has one crucial message for him. There may be some uncertainty with a new head coach heading into the Big 12, but Alex explains why everyone's expectations should be that this program at least goes 8-4 and makes a much better bowl game with that record thanks to the Big 12's bowl partnerships. Then, Alex explains why he wants to believe what Wes Miller said after the ...
Dec 14, 2022•31 min•Ep. 262
The Cincinnati Bearcats and head coach Scott Satterfield got another huge win yesterday when four-star quarterback commit Brady Drogosh chose to stay with his commitment at the University of Cincinnati. Alex then takes a look at the turning points of the 2022 season and how one moment, that could have been different, could be viewed as the start of Luke Fickell's departure to Wisconsin. Alex then shares his excitement for former Cincinnati Bearcats starting quarterback Desmond Ridder making his ...
Dec 13, 2022•30 min•Ep. 261
The Cincinnati Bearcats are already off to a great start on the recruiting trail in the Scott Satterfield era, landing two high-profile Louisville commits. Alex explains what they mean for the Bearcats program still in transition and how high can the Cincinnati Bearcats reach in recruiting under Satterfield. One name who can help get them there? Kerry Coombs. Alex explains why it's so important Scott Satterfield kept him on staff, and Alex also has a message for those who are still skeptical abo...
Dec 12, 2022•25 min•Ep. 260
Cincinnati Bearcats fans have mixed opinions on new head football coach Scott Satterfield, so what are both sides saying about the hire? Alex is joined by AllBearcats and Sports Illustrated colleague Russ Heltman as he explains what he is hearing from fans one week into the Satterfield era. Alex and Russ then discuss players who have entered their name into the transfer portal and those who have decomitted or who have entered reopened their recruitment. Which player is the most impactful who cou...
Dec 09, 2022•48 min•Ep. 259
There have been mixed reviews over the Cincinnati Bearcats hiring Scott Satterfield. So what exactly are the Cincinnati Bearcats getting in Satterfield? Alex is joined by Locked On Louisville host Dalton Pence, and he tells Cincinnati Bearcats fans why it's too early to tell what the Cincinnati Bearcats are getting in Scott Satterfield. Find Locked On Bearcats on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.. . Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50LU...
Dec 08, 2022•35 min•Ep. 258
There are several Cincinnati Bearcats who have entered their names into the transfer portal, some that have been integral parts of the football program for years. Alex explains what these transfer portal entries mean for a Cincinnati Bearcats football program now in transition and losing momentum in recruiting. Tight end and cornerback have been positions of strength for the last five years under Luke Fickell, but with Josh Whyle and Leonard Taylor's time now at a close and J.Q. Hardaway now in ...
Dec 07, 2022•31 min•Ep. 257
The Cincinnati Bearcats have named Scott Satterfield as their next head football coach. While there are mixed reviews, Alex explains why fans should feel good about this hire. Satterfield is well-versed in his previous stops in both building and rebuilding programs. But Alex explains why Satterfield being a former quarterback is what will give him the best chance to succeed. What Scott Satterfield did at Louisville is extremely admirable, and now he is walking into an even better situation at th...
Dec 06, 2022•33 min•Ep. 256
The Cincinnati Bearcats are seemingly starting to drag out the search process for their next head football coach. But Alex explains why that actually is a good thing. There are a lot of head coaching names from the Mid-American Conference being thrown out as possible candidates, and many fans haven't reacted well to that. But Alex explains why those head coaches could be exactly what the Cincinnati Bearcats need. Alex then explains why the 2022 Cincinnati Bearcats season is not a disappointment....
Dec 05, 2022•32 min•Ep. 255
The Cincinnati Bearcats recruiting rankings for the class of 2023 have dropped since Luke Fickell departed for Wisconsin, so can they overcome that? Alex is joined by John Garcia Jr., the director of football recruiting for Sports Illustrated, for his thoughts on Luke Fickell departing and the drops in recruiting rankings. John thinks the Cincinnati Bearcats winning pedigree of the last five years can help them overcome a smaller signing class come December and February. He also agrees it's para...
Dec 02, 2022•34 min•Ep. 254
There are several names being thrown around to be the next head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats football program, and one name is highly intriguing. Alex explains why Deion Sanders should be highly pursued by the Cincinnati Bearcats athletic department. Sanders could help the Cincinnati Bearcats on so many levels, especially in recruiting. Not only could Sanders keep the recruiting pipelines opened by Luke Fickell, he could expand the program's recruiting radius to other football-heavy parts of...
Dec 01, 2022•35 min•Ep. 253
The Cincinnati Bearcats are now at the Power Five table of college athletics, but it still feels like they are not up to speed on modern day college football. Alex explains how the next head coach of Cincinnati Bearcats football needs to bring the program up to speed on the modern college football game. While the Cincinnati Bearcats are entering a rebuild, another question looms large over the immediate future of the football program: do they keep or change their identity? Alex explains how this...
Nov 30, 2022•33 min•Ep. 252
Luke Fickell leaving the Cincinnati Bearcats to take the head coaching job at Wisconsin marks the start of a rebuild at the University of Cincinnati. Alex explains why the one big thing leaving the program after six years, in addition to Fickell, is continuity. The Cincinnati Bearcats are not only replacing the greatest head coach in program history, they're replacing its architect. They now join several other programs and teams in sports to see what that is like. When it comes to names for who ...
Nov 29, 2022•31 min•Ep. 251
The Cincinnati Bearcats 32-game winning streak at Nippert Stadium came to an end with a crushing loss to Tulane on Friday. Alex explains that the biggest reason for the loss was the defense, a unit that has been a strength for the last five years. Alex then evaluates Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Evan Prater's performance in his first start. Is this a performance he can build on? And can he do enough to cement his status as the starter next season? Alex then asks some important questions about...
Nov 27, 2022•20 min•Ep. 250
The Cincinnati Bearcats face Tulane today on Senior Day with the right to host the championship game next week on line. Alex explains why it's paramount for the Cincinnati Bearcats to win this game on the heels of a move to the Big 12. In the keys to the game, Alex explains how complimentary football will be vital for the Cincinnati Bearcats in both stopping the run and establishing the run. Alex then gives his players to watch why Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. hopefully will save...
Nov 25, 2022•23 min•Ep. 249
It's the million dollar question everybody is wondering: who will start at quarterback for the Cincinnati Bearcats on Friday against Tulane? Alex is joined by AllBearcats and Sports Illustrated colleague Russ Heltman who explains why he thinks Evan Prater will get the start on Friday and why he thinks he could open up the Cincinnati Bearcats offense in ways Ben Bryant cannot. Russ then details the problems Tulane could pose to the Cincinnati Bearcats, headlined by the Green Wave's strong running...
Nov 24, 2022•31 min•Ep. 248
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Evan Prater made several impressive plays in the team's win over Temple, and Alex explains how one drive should make him the starter on Friday. Alex then compares how the Cincinnati Bearcats offense looked on Saturday with Prater in the game compared to when Ben Bryant started. If the Cincinnati Bearcats lose on Saturday, is the season a failure? Alex explains why it can be viewed that way but that the Cincinnati Bearcats have exceeded expectations given all the a...
Nov 23, 2022•31 min•Ep. 247
The Cincinnati Bearcats starting Evan Prater at quarterback makes sense for not only this Friday but also for the future. Alex explains why that it's paramount for the Cincinnati Bearcats start him on Friday as they enter the championship portion of the season and with a Big 12 move imminent. Alex then takes a look at potential opponents for the Cincinnati Bearcats in the conference championship game next week and why he would want to see the Cincinnati Bearcats play UCF. Then, it's a first look...
Nov 22, 2022•29 min•Ep. 246
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Evan Prater shined in replacing starting quarterback Ben Bryant in the Bearcats 23-3 win over Temple on Saturday. Did Prater do enough to be the starter going forward? Alex explains why he should be the starter next week regardless of Bryant's status and how the Cincinnati Bearcats offense looked much better with him in the game versus Bryant. The Cincinnati Bearcats defense also stepped up today, and it was players other than Deshawn and Ivan Pace Jr. who helped ...
Nov 20, 2022•25 min•Ep. 245
