Good relationship with Satterfield, but that's the only thing right now for UC since he hasn't been on campus. Bearcats hoping that will change this spring.

UC had a 17-point lead in the first half that slipped and cut down to 2, but Bearcats hung on:

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Hey y'all, I talked earlier with one of the biggest 2024 Cincinnati area products, four-star DE Elias Rudolph from Taft (OH). Rudolph released a top 10 on Christmas day of Cincinnati, Ohio State, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan State, Arkansas, Georgia Tech, West Virginia, Michigan and Pitt.
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First off, I'm gonna give it to you straight. I asked him if he liked the idea of playing close to home, in front of family and friends. Rudolph told me, "Not really. I just wanna get out of the city." So, that's not to say that Rudolph won't change his mind, because I've seen a lot of guys do that, once it really sinks in that they won't be home. But UC has that battle to fight. This will be anything but a gimme.

Rudolph does like UC itself. He told me he likes how the school is "elevating," since it will be in the Big 12 starting next summer. And he loves assistant coaches Kerry Coombs and Walter Stewart. Rudolph said he has a lot of respect for them and also believes they're honest with him.

No visits in the last few months, but he has one junior day set, Jan. 14 to Michigan State. He likes the Spartans a lot and said he's eager to see it for the first time and talk more with the coaches. The darkhorse to really watch here is Pittsburgh. Rudolph told me the Panthers recruit him harder than anyone and have visited him most. He probably said the best stuff about Pitt and Ohio State. I'd imagine he'll see both of those soon.

So, don't give up on this one. But know that UC has a battle ahead for Rudolph and Coombs and Stewart will go full force.

Full story coming.

Following up on my INsider yesterday, full story on Eziomume:

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Guys, I also talked with 2024 TE Jacob Simpson, who hasn't gotten a ton of looks yet, but who also recently got a UC offer. Has five total, also from Louisville (re-offered by new staff), Missouri, Vanderbilt and Texas Tech.
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Simpson told me the coach who re-offered from UC and who he's talked to most is Scott Satterfield himself. He likes that Satterfield is so close and welcoming with players and makes sure they're around the coaches' families. Simpson said he visited Louisville for the NC State game last month and said he really enjoyed being around Satterfield and the other coaches. As far as UC itself, Simpson has never visited, so he told me he doesn't know a ton yet. But he's already eyeing a visit for an upcoming junior day, when those get sorted out.

I did ask about where things stand with the Cardinals, since all the coaching turnover and Simpson told me, "I don’t have much change in Louisville. I think it's still one of the best programs." So I'd imagine a swing where he visits Louisville and Cincinnati on the same trip east, for junior days or even just visits.

It is important to note that Simpson is also playing basketball this winter, so that limites when and where he can visit. He'll definitely get in some spring practices, but when I asked if he was waiting until then, he told me, "Well, I may get an open weekend or a couple of days to get junior days." So I think he's eyeing any potential break in the action, but we'll see how that also decides when and where he visits.

Full story coming.

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Hey y'all, as I mentioned in another thread, I had the flu most of last week, which really put me out of commission. Getting back into things this afternoon, one of the guys I caught up with was one of UC's recent offers, 2024 Rivals250 RB David Eziomume. He was offered by Louisville as well, so he's another offer who's carrying over with the new staff.
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Eziomume told me he doesn't know much about UC itself or the city or anything right now, since he's never visited. But the one thing he did tell me was he knows about the move to the Big 12 and likes that it means good competition next season.

Eziomume was offered by assistant coach De'Rail Sims, another newcomer from the Cardinals' old staff. He told me he and Sims have text messaged back and forth quite a bit, but he didn't specify a ton, since it's the dead period right now. Eziomume said he did appreciate being re-offered by Sims and said it meant a lot, since he didn't have to, but chose to stick with him and the offer.

I get the sense that the two somewhat leaders at this point are Clemson and Georgia Tech. Clemson is the last visit he made, for the South Carolina game and you can tell there's excitement with the Tigers. And Eziomume also likes the idea of playing close to home at Georgia Tech, just down the road from where he lives. No junior days or anything planned at the moment, but he told me he wants to see Clemson, GT, South Carolina and possibly Arkansas.

No mention of the Bearcats as far as junior days and visits go, so we'll have to wait and see. But there is interest and Eziomume is still in contact with Sims, which is a plus.

Full story coming.

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Another one from our friend Ryan Wright, on UC's latest flip from Louisville, on ESD:

This is light, as Ryan was kind enough to help out during Christmas, but does shed a little more light on Jackson. More coming:

Bearcats on the list:
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Hope everyone had some meaningful, relaxing time with friends and family this weekend. Just wanted to wish you all a happy holiday and thank each one of you on this board! Means a lot to have you here and wishing each of you a joyous 2023!

WR transfer from Troy:
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Transfer from Texas State:
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Not sure if UC will have as many drafted in the NFL as last year, but there will be about as many who entered their names in the Draft. Charles McClelland added to the list this week:

(Sorry I'm behind. I've had the flu really bad the past few days)
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Release from UC:

University of Cincinnati football sixth-year senior Wilson Huber capped his career on Thursday by being named a Second Team Academic All-American by the College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA).

Huber, who started all 13 games at linebacker and was a team captain in 2022, becomes the 13th Bearcats’ football student-athlete to collect Academic All-America honors.

The Academic All-America awards were voted on by sports information directors from across the country. Players eligible for the honor had to be selected to their respective Academic All-District teams, have at least a 3.5 GPA and be a major contributor to their teams on the field.

The 2022 Academic All-America Teams recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field or court and in the classroom.

Most impressively, Huber is the sixth Bearcat to collect the honor since 2020 and his accomplishment marks the third straight season a UC football player has been named an Academic All-American, joining James Smith (Second Team, 2020), Desmond Ridder (First Team, 2021), Alec Pierce (First Team, 2021), Lorenz Metz (Second Team, 2021) and Bryan Cook (Second Team, 2021).

Huber is a two-time Academic All-District selection and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in finance along with a real estate license during his time on the Clifton campus.
A five-time member of the AAC Academic Honor Roll, he collected the Cotton Bowl’s Dan S. Petty Scholar-Athlete Award honoree in 2021.

For his career, he played in an unofficial school-record 62 games and made 85 tackles, 13 TFLs and five sacks. A five-year contributor on special teams, he wrapped up his career with four blocked kicks – the third-most in school history – after blocking a punt against Louisville in his final game at the 2022 Wasabi Fenway Bowl

The Indianapolis, Ind., native began his career as a tight end, making two catches, and scoring a touchdown on a fumble recovery, before transitioning to linebacker.

After appearing as a situational pass rusher and reserve for two years on defense, he emerged as a team leader in 2022, starting every game and registering 54 tackles, 6.5 TFLS and one sack.

Huber and his father, Daryl, who played tight end at UC from 1985-88, are believed to be the only father-son captain duo in school history.

Wilson Huber plans to pursue a professional football career before following his dad’s footsteps again into the financial industry.

CINCINNATI FOOTBALL'S ALL-TIME ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS
1979 – G Edward Koboves (Second Team)
1981 – OT Kari Yli-Ranko (First Team)
1983 – WR Jason Stargell (Second Team)
1989 – P Jeff Jones (Second Team)
1990 – DL Kyle Stroh (First Team)
1991 – TE Kris Bjorson (First Team)
1997 – DL John Joseph Kobalka (First Team)
2020 – P James Smith (Second Team)
2021 – QB Desmond Ridder (First Team)
2021 – WR Alec Pierce (First Team)
2021 – OL Lorenz Metz (Second Team)
2021 – S Bryan Cook (Second Team)

2022 – LB Wilson Huber (Second Team)

Add another one to the list. Man, UC will look drastically different for the Big 12:
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That’ll be a full QB room next season, between Bryant, Prater, Emory Jones and Brady Drogosh
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Good win tonight for the Bearcats. Last game before conference play. UC's next game is next Thursday against Tulane:

HUGE addition for the Bearcats. Impressive to steal from a Big Ten program like Nebraska as well, which had a ton of momentum until this:

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Hey all, on the eve of early National Signing Day, I wanted to go over where things stand with UC, after reaching out to various sources, from recruits, to coaches and those in the Rivals network.

*Honestly, it doesn't look to be a super eventful day, barring something unforeseen. The Bearcats are solid with the following pledges, who all reaffirmed their commitments to UC and plan to sign tomorrow:
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**The one that still is in the air is three-star OL Josh Gregory. UC made an in-home visit with him last week and has worked hard to keep him. But I know Wisconsin, Colorado and Missouri are all options here. I'm told the Bearcats feel 'good' here, but that's not super reassuring. He officially visited the Badgers this past weekend and I'm told that really went well. So I think Wisconsin leads here, but you never know if he'll stick with UC.
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***Rivals250 DB Amare Snowden was all in with the last staff, then decommitted when Fickell left for Wisconsin. DBs coach Kerry Coombs has stayed on him and worked to get him back. But sources have told me this is all but a done deal for Wisconsin. I'm surprised, honestly, since the Badgers are the only Big Ten team without a baseball program. I thought he had a good deal worked out for him to do both at UC. But I'm told Snowden will likely play summer ball and thinks he's in good position to be taken in the MLB Draft. Still, I think he would've put himself in better position to be drafted, had he stuck with UC. But barring something really unforeseen, I expect him to join the Badgers.
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****UC has tried to bring in some other commits currently on board with Louisville. Yes, the Bearcats did get Jayden Davis, but that might be it. I'm told I probably "wouldn't believe the money with Adidas" that Louisville has for NIL deals. That and I had one source tell me all the guys who committed didn't do it because of Satterfield. They did it for the school, the city and of course the NIL money.

The one guy it sounds like UC could steal is Rivals250 LB Stanquan Clark. I'm told "That's Nicholson's guy" in regard to new LBs coach Derek Nicholson. Plus, multiple sources have told me that Clark's parents want him out of Miami. Still, that's why the Hurricanes are an option, because of Adidas and that tie, as well as why he could likely stick with Louisville. I think UC's collective could get him something, but I'm told it's doubtful many could match Louisville and its NIL deals, funneled in large part by the school's Adidas connections.
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*****Aside from Clark, UC's new staff made a run at Rayquan Adkins and Adonijah Green and got both to officially visit the Dec. 10 weekend. But sources tell me they'll stick with Louisville, again barring something unforeseen. It's worth keeping an eye on both, but I wouldn't expect either to flip.

What this means is that UC will work on some guys who don't sign anywhere tomorrow, get them on officials in January and try to sign them in February. But I'd expect a ton of additions through the transfer portal. That's really gonna be the thing to watch going forward.