Cincinnati Bearcats Up Next

Like many people (including the Beavs), I don't know how good Cincinnati really is. What I know is, their uniforms look like the Beavers unis from last season.

Why do I have this nagging worry about this game? Is it the young QBs? The memories of going back east to Louisville 2 years ago? Getting drubbed by Boise St. twice?

Here's what concerns me about this game:

* The Bearcats like to pass alot and do it fairly efficiently. They had two QBs pass at a 66% clip last game and were about 60% last season. Will our CBs be able to contain their passing game?

* They run a no-huddle spread offense. Sounds like Missouri. They put up a lot of points on us in the Sun Bowl.

* Their defense is pretty good. They held teams to less than 20 points per game last season and Riley said that "they look pretty fast".

* Its going to be hot in Cincinnati tomorrow night. Hopefully everyone hydrates. Especially Keenan Lewis who has recurring problems with cramps.

* It's a road game.


Why we will win:

* Sammie is back. That alone could provide the inspiration to overcome nearly anything. I'm calling a punt returned for a TD by Sammie.

* Bernard and the O-line will keep the ball moving enough for the passing game to take a step forward.

* The Defense (yep, with a capital D).

* Stuff like this:




I can't wait for tomorrow! Come on Beavs!