Bearcat Blitz

Neil is joined by JT Smith of the TFON to discuss Baba Miller's draft stock following his showing in the opening scrimmage of the NBA Combine. The two also discuss the latest transfer portal rankings, recruiting and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Roberts joins Neil Meyer to discuss Jordan Bischel and the Bearcats Baseball team heading into their season finale vs Texas Tech. Along with the emergence of slugger Quinton Coats, who smashed his 25th homerun in recent days to secure the single season program record. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil assess the cementing transfer class rankings and where Cincinnati basketball sits in the early analytic metrics for basketball, then they take a look at Cincinnati football's 2025 schedule, which is arguably the hardest in the Big 12. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil start the show with a look at Cincinnati's newest basketball transfer, forward Jayden Hastings. Then they assess the latest updates on Brendan Sorsby's betting practices throughout his college career. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil breakdown the bombshell reports about former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby's betting addiction. Then, they recap the 2026 NFL Draft from a UC lens. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil break down the commitment of former Tulsa guard Tylen Riley to Cincinnati and what he will bring to the program. Then they preview the 2026 NFL Draft weekend, where as many as five Bearcats could get drafted across Friday and Saturday. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil assess the latest two transfer additions to join Cincinnati hoops in Elijah Perryman and Trevian Carson. Then they give their thoughts on the entire spring football run for UC after this past Saturday's final session. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil assess the latest basketball transfer portal news for Cincinnati, including a pair of new players that joined in recent days. Then they look at the full roster and where it sits entering the weekend before giving their expectations for the 2026 UC Football Spring Showcase on Saturday at Nippert Stadium. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil breakdown the first batch of new Bearcats to commit to Jerrod Calhoun and UC hoops in the transfer portal, plus, they assess some outgoing player destinations and who (if anyone) will stay from last year's roster. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ runs down the latest Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball transfer portal news, including the first commitment of the cycle and then covers the new assistant head coach added by UC football in Mark Speir and some general thoughts on spring football. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil breakdown early news from the 2026 college basketball transfer portal cycle for Cincinnati and then break down the first 2026 scrimmage for the UC football team this past weekend. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil break down the first half of Spring Football practices and how the new defense is taking hold. Then they assess the 5.5-game win total CBS Sport doesn't think Cincinnati will hit and they close with news on Cincinnati basketball's NIL budget. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil assess the early days of spring football practice and the further impact of Jerrod Calhoun's hiring as Cincinnati Bearcats head men's basketball coach. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil assess the opening days of Jerrod Calhoun's tenure as he hits the ground running as UC's head men's basketball coach. Then they give more attention to the Bearcats NFL Draft prospects and where they could land next month. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil break down the hiring of new UC men's basketball coach Jerrod Calhoun and what's next for the program. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil react to a massive bargain Cincinnati got with Wes Miller's contract buyout and then they assess the coaching search landscape as UC gets the chance to announce a new head man much earlier than April 1 now. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil react to the reported firing of Wes Miller as Cincinnati gets ready to find a new head coach for the men's basketball program. We dive into details and top options for Cincinnati to go after. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil breakdown the 66-65 Cincinnati collapse against UCF in the Second Round of the 2026 Big 12 Tournament before taking a full look at Wes Miller's future with the program. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil lay out the Bearcats slim path to the NCAA Tournament via a deep conference tournament run, then they get the audience ready for spring football with the biggest things to keep an eye on over the next month. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil react to another blowout win for the Bearcats basketball team over BYU that's placed them firmly back on the NCAA Tournament bubble after a crazy rise from the depths of disappointment. Then, they assess those bubble chances and preview the final regular season game on the road against TCU. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil recap UC's response win against Oklahoma State 91-68 before touching on Trilly Donovan's report that Wes Miller is trending towards job safety and a preview of the BYU matchup to celebrate Senior Night. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil react to Cincinnati's lawsuit filing against Brendan Sorsby for a $1 million NIL buyout following his transfer to Texas Tech. Then they recap the 80-68 basketball loss to Texas Tech before previewing the home battle against Oklahoma State on Saturday. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil react to the best win of the decade for UC hoops over Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse. Then they see how the win affected their NCAA Tournament chances and preview the Tuesday night road action against No. 13 Texas Tech. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil give their takeaways from the transfer football comments out of new players like QB JC French IV and more on the Let's Reign! Podcast, then they preview the basketball matchup against No. 8 Kansas. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil break down the 69-65 UC win over Utah this past weekend before gauging how big a miracle Cincinnati would have to pull off to get back on the NCAA Tournament bubble entering the Big 12 Tournament. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil break down the 91-62 win over Kansas State by the Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball team, then they dive into a quick Utah preview before reacting to UC Football introducing DC Nate Woody. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ flies solo on this episode recapping the best win of the season so far for UC basketball 92-72 over UCF in Moustapha Thiam's return from injury. Then he breaks down UC's latest top chance at a road win against the lowly Kansas State Wildcats on Wednesday night. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil break down the 59-54 loss to West Virginia at home as apathy sets in around the 11-12 Bearcats basketball team. Then they preview the final rivalry matchup of the conference slate against UCF at home on Sunday. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil break down another loss to Houston for a third beat-up Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball team. Then they assess the UC athletic revenue numbers reported by the Cincinnati Business Courier to close things out. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil break down a 67-57 win by UC over Baylor in Dan Skillings' return to Fifth Third Arena and then they preview and predict the result of Saturday's ranked matchup on the road against Houston. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil recap another hoops loss for Cincinnati in what's become a completely lost season before February, then they look to a 2026 football season with hope still clearly alive entering the offseason. The fellas break down the full schedule for Scott Satterfield's team. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ runs a solo show entering the weekend to recap Cincinnati's 77-51 loss on the road to Arizona and preview the back half of the road trip against Arizona State on Saturday night. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil break down the best win of the Wes Miller era so far for Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 79-70 over No. 2 Iowa State last week before touching on the next matchup against the best team in the land, No. 1 Arizona on Wednesday night. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil break down the 77-68 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball win over Colorado to get on the board in the Big 12 this season. Then, they preview the much tougher matchup against No. 3 Iowa State at home this coming weekend. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil assess the 23-name football transfer portal haul for UC along with the hiring of new defensive coordinator Nate Woody. Then, they breakdown the 73-72 basketball loss to UCF and preview the home Colorado matchup on Wednesday night. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan and Neil discuss the Bearcats loss to West Virginia while previewing Sunday matchup vs UCF. The two also discuss the Bearcats recent transfer portal additions, Brendan Sorsby buyout and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil break down the exit of Bearcats football defensive coordinator Tyson Veidt, Brendan Sorsby's transfer to Texas Tech, and the early transfer portal action for Cincinnati. Then, they break down Groundhog Day for the Bearcats basketball team losing its 13th consecutive game and preview the Tuesday road battle against West Virginia. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil go into full preview mode in the first Bearcat Blitz episode of 2025 touching on the Liberty Bowl football matchup against Navy and the first Big 12 hoops game of the season against No. 8 Houston. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil breakdown the 89-62 UC win driven by a big game from Baba Miller. Then they assess if Miller can start doing this against great teams and give their minimum January record UC has to hit in Big 12 play to bring the season back to life. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil zoom out on the UC basketball season to see where they stand in the entire Big 12 with a little over a week until conference play. Then, they react to the hiring of UC football new cornerbacks coach and what the Liberty Bowl game depth chart looks like. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil react to Cincinnati's 68-65 loss on the hardwood to Clemson, dropping the team to a sobering 7-5 record this season. Then they assess football interest in Michigan State transfer QB Aidan Chiles as the search for Brendan Sorsby's replacement ramps up. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil react to a bunch of UC storylines, starting with Jizzle James' return and what it means for the final 2/3's of Cincinnati's season. Then they assess Brendan Sorsby's transfer portal entry, a new football director of player personnel, and a ton of transfer entries in the secondary, which also is looking for a new cornerbacks coach. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil recap another disastrous showing by the Bearcats basketball team in an 84-65 loss to Georgia before assessing the chances that Jizzle James returns to the team this season. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil react to Wes Miller's latest press conference with Baba Miller and Shon Abaev that included a nice injury update on Jalen Haynes. Then they preview and predict the result of Saturday's Quad 1 game in Georgia agains the Bulldogs. Plus, they look at tall of the offseason news for Cincinnati football so far. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Neil and Russ react to a big weekend for Cincinnati Bearcats athletics following another loss on the road to Xavier in basketball, while the football team found out it is playing in the 2026 Liberty Bowl against old AAC foe Navy. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Neil and Paul discuss both Cincinnati and Xaviers 2025-2026 season to date, "Historical unique" Crosstown shootout in the new era of college basketball, keys to the game from both sides of the ball and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Thanksgiving holiday couldn't have gone much worse as Cincinnati basketball lost to Eastern Michigan and UC football lost its fourth game in a row to close the 2025 regular season. Neil and Russ break it all down on today's show. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil assess when/if the Bearcats outside shooting figures will regress to individual averages, then they break down the final regular-season football matchup against TCU. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil recap a disappointing weekend for Cincinnati Bearcats basketball and football then take a look at two games in three days for the UC basketball team. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russ and Neil go into full preview mode ahead of the biggest weekend yet this year for Cincinnati Bearcats football and basketball. Things start with a look at the hoops matchup with No. 6 Louisville and they close it out with a preview of No. 11 BYU coming to Nippert Stadium. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! Twitter: @russheltman11, @MeyerNeil6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.