2020 Preseason articles

**swilsonsp4** · 08-29-2020, 03:15 PM

Here's a good piece from The Athletic ($) on the pending AAC race:

Previewing the American: A crowded race in a season with a bigger spotlight

https://theathletic.com/2029704/2020/08/29/american-athletic-conference-2020-college-football-preview-predictions/

UCF, Cincinnati and Memphis give the AAC three top championship contenders, and some sleepers could rise into the mix as well.

**Lobot** · 09-01-2020, 08:55 AM

I did not do a deep dive on the methodology but this ranking system from ESPN takes into account a number of different things that the polls don’t consider.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29780982/college-football-preseason-sp+-rankings-ohio-state-tops-alabama-clemson

**Lobot** · 09-02-2020, 10:38 AM

The Athletic has named Ahmad Gardner to it’s preseason All American list. The list they did only consists of players in. Inference who are playing the season

**Gilenerm** · 09-02-2020, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by Lobot

I did not do a deep dive on the methodology but this ranking system from ESPN takes into account a number of different things that the polls don’t consider.

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...labama-clemson

They sure don't like UC...

**Lobot** · 09-08-2020, 08:18 AM

Good breakdown of the defense and personnel by Justin Williams ($).

UC’s defense is defined by Luke Fickell’s unique eye for talent in recruiting

https://theathletic.com/2049413/2020/09/07/ucs-defense-is-defined-by-fickells-unique-eye-for-talent-in-recruiting/?source=user_shared_article

The Bearcats undoubtedly have a more talented roster, but Fickell's reputation for finding and developing undervalued prospects still holds.

**Lobot** · 09-08-2020, 03:18 PM

Dennis Dodd, who I love to go after, has gone out on a limb and selected us for the CFP playoff.

2020 College Football Playoff predictions, expert picks, most overrated and underrated teams

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2020-college-football-playoff-predictions-expert-picks-most-overrated-and-underrated-teams/

Taking a close, detailed and opinionated look at the top of college football as the season approaches

**swilsonsp4** · 09-08-2020, 05:48 PM

Here's Justin Williams take on the O-LIne (The Athletic; $):

A stud at left tackle and fewer penalties are key to UC’s mini-makeover up front

https://theathletic.com/2052072/2020/09/08/a-stud-at-left-tackle-and-fewer-penalties-are-key-to-ucs-mini-makeover-up-front/

The Bearcats expect more stability on the offensive line to help bolster the offense in 2020.

**Lobot** · 09-15-2020, 01:49 PM

Little blurb on UC in the 4th section of Forde's article today.

Forde-Yard Dash: Season Debuts to Watch This Week

https://www.si.com/college/2020/09/15/season-debuts-chuba-hubbard-willie-taggart

Heisman contender Chuba Hubbard's first game of the season and Willie Taggart's first game at Florida Atlantic highlight season debuts and new situations this week.

**Lobot** · 09-15-2020, 01:50 PM

Mo Egger and JUstin williams discuss UC and the CFP ($)

Are the Bearcats a CFP contender? Mo Egger and Justin Williams discuss

https://theathletic.com/2063047/2020/09/15/are-the-bearcats-a-cfp-contender-mo-egger-and-justin-williams-discuss/

UC comes in as a top-15 team and may have a shot, but there are still questions to be answered.

**Lobot** · 09-15-2020, 01:52 PM

Keith Jenkins at the Enquirer talks with Wiggins and has an article on Fickell from today. ($?)

UC's Fickell trying to help players 'just focus on playing' ahead of Saturday's opener

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/university-of-cincinnati/2020/09/15/fickell-trying-help-cincinnati-players-just-focus-playing/5805094002/

After one of the most unusual offseasons in college football history, Cincinnati is inching closer to opening its season Saturday against Austin Peay.