Unabated Sports

A lot of people wouldn't be able to get back to work after suffering injuries to their internal organs. But Miami's Mr. Incredible isn't a lot of people. Listen to our interview wth Terna Nande. He talks about his return to the field after suffering a lacerated liver and what strings he had to pull to get fully prepared for the Buffalo game.

Cops bust strippers - outside a Bucs game! So, let me get this straight: you go to an NFL game, and you could get a lapdance before kickoff? Isn't this the same town that had the cheerleaders having drunken sex in a bar bathroom? Man, I gotta move to Tampa! (I think there's something wrong with me. Most of my recent posts involve women removing clothes and only barely tie in with sports.)

By the half on Sunday, it looked like Mike was done. But then, out of nowhere, he was rescued by a quarterback from... Harvard. Continuing the rich tradition of great Ivy League QBs such as Jason Garrett, Ryan Fitzpatrick came off the bench to throw 3 TDs leading the Rams to an overtime come from behind victory over the Texans. All three people survived and continue on. This is becoming one of the longest, most competitive King of the Hill tournaments ever. Nice job guys. Keep fighting.

Brian - Bengals (Patriots, Panthers, Giants, Cowboys, Redskins, Seahawks, Broncos, Bucs, Colts, Rams)
Sean - Eagles (Patriots, Panthers, Jaguars, Steelers, Falcons, Seahawks, Broncos, Bengals, Colts)
Mike from Sharonville - Rams (Cowboys, Steelers, Jaguars, Panthers, Falcons, Seahawks, Broncos, Bengals, Colts, Packers, Redskins)

On the Sideline:
Brad - (Giants, Chargers, Panthers, Bears, Seahawks, Browns, Bucs, Colts, Cowboys, Redskins)
MOe - (Steelers, Colts, Falcons, Panthers, Giants, Bucs, Packers, Bengals)
Bob - (Bucs, Steelers, Falcons, Jaguars, Bengals, Cowboys)
Marc - (Bucs, Redskins, Seahawks, Broncos, Bengals, Colts, Cowboys, Steelers)
Dave - (Bucs, Redskins, Chiefs, Colts, Bengals, Seahawks)
Greg - (Browns, Falcons, Broncos, Bengals, Seahawks, Rams)
Darin - (Steelers, Broncos, Bengals, Colts)
Woody - (Rams, Ravens, Colts, Cowboys, Bengals)
Jeff: (Panthers, Eagles, Steelers)
Martin: (Panthers, Packers, Bengals)
Bill: (Jets, Rams)
Beefy: (Bills)
Mike from Fairfield: (Vikings)

And here's where we put our round winners.
HILLS: Jeff-1

Another Monday Night Football game is approaching and you know what that means: Burger Madness at Crossroads Sport Bar & Grill in Mason. Well, that's what it means to me. Come on out and join us as we root on the Indianapolis Colts and against Pittsburgh. We'll have our usual MNF shenanigans and the first two first timers to join us tonight at 9 will receive a $5 Crossraods gift certificate just for stopping by.

Besides, Jeff has both starting QBs on his fantasy team so he will be a nervous mess all night as he fights for his playoff life. What cuold be more entertaining than that? Well besides one heck of a game that just might determine if the Colts are unbeatable, if the Steelers will hang around, and showcase two of the best QBs the NFL has.

A Lexington radio station, WKQQ, unveiled a motivational billboard at the beginning of the football season. Kitten, the overnight DJ, was willing to remove a piece of clothing for every win that the University of Kentucky football team accumulated this season. I know, pretty farking cool. But in order to see something worthwhile, we were relying on a program that is less-than-stellar. The results? She lost a pair of shoes and a long-sleeve shirt. C'mon, you scrubs! This method worked for the Cleveland friggen' Indians, why couldn't it work on you? Heck, they could probably keep this going and it would be 2007 before she showed any decent amount of skin. Too bad she won't do this during basketball season.

Actually, I guess they got enough wins to make the billboard censor-worthy so maybe I shouldn't be that hard on the team. But a few more wins would have been nice. I'm also glad Jeff wasn't inspired by this promotion and tried to replicate it with similar pictures of himself.

It's starting to get a little crowded on the left-hand side of the web site so we're going to do some housekeeping. We'll keep the most recent interviews, and then link here so you can still enjoy our library of high-quality discussions with people that help shape the sports scene in the Cincinnati area.

George Vogel

Terry Hoeppner

Brad Johansen #2

Denise Johns

Josh Betts/Terna Nande

Mike Decourcy

Keith Wedinger

Mark Curnutte

Scott Wright

EA Sports' Chris Erb

Mark Dantonio

Geoff Hobson

EA Sports' Dan Baker

Brad Johansen

Shane Montgomery

Keep checking back for more Unabated Interviews.

This weekend begins a new era for University of Cincinnati basketball. The interim head coach sat down with us a couple nights before UC's first regular season match-up. Hear our interview with Andy Kennedy. He breaks down Murray State, the Big East, and talks about the challenges he faces this year. And Coach Kennedy's first answer leaves Jeff speechless so you definitely need to hear that.

While you're getting psyched up for the big clash between the Scarlet and Grey and the Maze and Gold, look back at the final home game of the 2005 season. Go here for exclusive pictures of the Ohio State-Northwestern game. Also, you can look back at the Michigan State, Texas, Illinois and San Diego State games.

Where were you when the RedHawks were recliming the Victory Bell? Did you miss it? Don't worry, we got your back. We were on the sidelines, shooting video of the big moment. Yes, that's right video. We have taken the concept of a full service radio show to the next level. We are now a multi-platform sports information resource. We can now start puting video on the website, so make sure that you check back. In the meantime, check out the RedHawks reclaiming the Victory Bell and celebration following their big win!

Whoops! Due to an oversight, one of our competitors accidently picked a team for a second time last week. And we weren't exactly on the ball on our end, either. We didn't notice until it was brought to our attention. It's just one team per person per year so we were down a person this week. And then the Vikings struck. Only three left now.

Brian - (Panthers, Giants, Cowboys, Redskins, Seahawks, Broncos, Bucs, Colts, Rams)
Sean - (Panthers, Jaguars, Steelers, Falcons, Seahawks, Broncos, Bengals, Colts)
Mike from Sharonville - (Steelers, Jaguars, Panthers, Falcons, Seahawks, Broncos, Bengals, Colts, Packers, Redskins)

On the Sideline:
Brad - (Giants, Chargers, Panthers, Bears, Seahawks, Browns, Bucs, Colts, Cowboys, Redskins)
MOe - (Steelers, Colts, Falcons, Panthers, Giants, Bucs, Packers, Bengals)
Bob - (Bucs, Steelers, Falcons, Jaguars, Bengals, Cowboys)
Marc - (Bucs, Redskins, Seahawks, Broncos, Bengals, Colts, Cowboys, Steelers)
Dave - (Bucs, Redskins, Chiefs, Colts, Bengals, Seahawks)
Greg - (Browns, Falcons, Broncos, Bengals, Seahawks, Rams)
Darin - (Steelers, Broncos, Bengals, Colts)
Woody - (Rams, Ravens, Colts, Cowboys, Bengals)
Jeff: (Panthers, Eagles, Steelers)
Martin: (Panthers, Packers, Bengals)
Bill: (Jets, Rams)Beefy: (Bills)
Mike from Fairfield: (Vikings)

And here's where we put our round winners.
HILLS: Jeff-1

When word of the sale of the Cincinnati Reds hit town, a lot of optimism moved through the city. We went to the beat writer for cincinnatireds.com to get the straight scoop. Hear our interview with Anthony Castovince. He talks about how much info is speculation and what is actually going down. He also laughs at a really bad Jeff joke. You gotta listen for that.

He was once a cornerstone of the best offensive line in Bengals history. Now he can be heard analyzing the team he once played for. Hear our interview with Dave Lapham. We've had the ever-busy Brad Johansen on a few times, so wanted to give his on-air partner equal time. We talked to him before the Bengals game and he had a lot to say about team MVPs, who's the glue of the defense, the biggest mistake he's made on-air, his relationship with Head Coach Marvin Lewis, and how the Bengals haven't quite played their perfect game yet. Hearing Lap talk will feed your Bengals fix during the off-week. And if you need more Lapham, check out Sports Rock tonight on Channel 5 at 11:35.

Without the Bengals on TV this weekend, it might be strange trying to figure out what NFL games are gonna be on during the Bye Week. Here's a cool site that shows a map of what areas are getting what games every week. It also tries to explain what goes through the minds of the network affiliates who determine who see the Dolphins game instead of the Chiefs game.

Middletown Madison has a very special and unique young man in Josh Herbert. Sure, he wrestles a 450 lb. American Black Bear named Buddy for practice. But that's only a part of his story. Hear our interview with Josh Herbert. He's had to overcome a lot just to survive some childhood health problems. There's a lot more to this teenager than Buddy.

As you get ready for the Buckeyes to wrap up their home schedule against Northwestern Saturday at noon, check out these exclusive pictures from the OSU-Illinois game. Our man is once again on the sidelines at the Shoe and will bring you the final 2005 game from Ohio Stadium. Also, you can look back at the Michigan State, Texas, and San Diego State games.

The home season is over for the University of Cincinnati football team. If they hope to play in a Bowl Game, they'll have to win both of their last games on the road. Throughout Wednesday night, I kept thinking over and over how far the school has to go in order to become an elite program. And that's not even considering the product on the field.

The first thing that the national TV audience saw in their ESPN HD glory was a half-empty stadium. And most of the people actually in the stands were wearing the bright, florescent yellow of the West Virginia Mountaineers. This was the only time this season to spotlight the stadium and home atmosphere, and the first impression viewers get is that no one cares about UC football. Well, except for the fans who travelled from the other state. Sure, those seats eventually filled up to a semi-respectable sight and most of the crowd was on the home side of the field. But when you have this opportunity, you have to put your best foot forward. Give away the tickets if you need to. Put butts in those seats and, for at least one game, give the illusion that Bearcat Football is a Big Deal. You do that when the nation's eyes are upon you, eventually fiction becomes reality.

So, where were those people at the beginning of the game. More than likely, in a parking garage. It took less time for me to make it from my place to campus then it did to get to find a parking spot. And I live in another state! Parking problems in Clifton are nothing new, I know. But if you want people to come out and see those games, that is one obstacle that needs to be removed.

Flow through Will Call could also use improving. I remember wating at lines in the Tangeman McDonalds during lunch hour that were shorter than these. It's just a symptom of a greater, overall problem: understaffing. It seems like at every turn on gameday, is some pour, overwhelmed soul doing the job of three people. Despite this, every employee I encountered from the parking attendents, to security, to the folks working the press box were extremely courteous and helpful. So, cut them a break and bring in some extra hands.

And, getting back to the image problem, I have a feeling that the power outtage will play real well on the Sportscenter highlights. *West Virginia touchdown. West Virginia touchdown. Cincinnati doesn't pay their electric bill. West Virginia touchdown.*

Oh, yeah. And try not to get blown out on the field. That might help, too.

No one was eliminated this week. Keep up the good work. But the longer the contest goes on, the more difficult it becomes.

MOe - Giants (Steelers, Colts, Falcons, Panthers, Giants, Bucs, Packers, Bengals)
Brian - Giants (Cowboys, Redskins, Seahawks, Broncos, Bucs, Colts, Rams)
Sean - Jaguars (Steelers, Falcons, Seahawks, Broncos, Bengals, Colts)
Brad - Chargers (Panthers, Bears, Seahawks, Browns, Bucs, Colts, Cowboys, Redskins)
Mike from Sharonville - Jaguars (Panthers, Falcons, Seahawks, Broncos, Bengals, Colts, Packers, Redskins)

On the Sideline:
Bob - (Bucs, Steelers, Falcons, Jaguars, Bengals, Cowboys)
Marc - (Bucs, Redskins, Seahawks, Broncos, Bengals, Colts, Cowboys, Steelers)
Dave - (Bucs, Redskins, Chiefs, Colts, Bengals, Seahawks)
Greg - (Browns, Falcons, Broncos, Bengals, Seahawks, Rams)
Darin - (Steelers, Broncos, Bengals, Colts)
Woody - (Rams, Ravens, Colts, Cowboys, Bengals)
Jeff: (Panthers, Eagles, Steelers)
Martin: (Panthers, Packers, Bengals)
Bill: (Jets, Rams)Beefy: (Bills)
Mike from Fairfield: (Vikings)

And here's where we put our round winners.
HILLS: Jeff-1

That might just be the greatest headline ever written. You've probably already heard about this by now but two Carolina Panthers cheerleaders were arrested at a Tampa bar late Saturday night. Meet Angela Keathley (left) and Renee Thomas, who reportedly got into a fight after locking themselves in a bathroom stall for about fifteen minutes, allegedly having sex. Add into this a case of mistaken identity and the story just becomes juicier and more intriguing. The story is all over the news wires and the Carolina Panthers official website is a little slow today. Okay, very slow. And the cheerleaders section of the website has been blacked out. Coincidence? Probably not. Definitely a story that captures the imagination.

Nothing yet about this on the professional cheerleaders blog, but they tend to skew for more positive stories so that's not a surprise. Still, a good site for fans of cheerleaders, which we all are. Not a bad place to go if you're in a cheerleader frame of mind. Back to our TopCats, I probably should say more but... after reading these articles, what else is there to say?

When you are the sports director of Cincinnati's Fox affiliate and the play-by-play man for the Bearcats football and basketball team, you're a very busy man. But, you've got a lot of insight into what's going on with our favorite teams. And that's why we had to get this man on our show. Hear our interview with Dan Hoard. He talks about a potential bowl bid for Dantonio's team, what the Big East holds for Kennedy's team, and the playoff push for Marvin's team. He also talks about being mistaken for his old broadcast partner and UC's new basketball coach.