Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Big 12 Today!

Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enquirer joined Big 12 Today to discuss the latest offseason developments for Cincinnati. He started by clarifying that head coach Scott Satterfield is not currently on the hot seat, emphasizing that Cincinnati is focusing on long-term stability and growth for the program.

Scott highlighted that Cincinnati operates with a smaller sports budget compared to programs like Texas Tech, given its size and market. He noted that Cincinnati is a small town with local sports competition primarily from the Reds and Bengals, which influences the athletic department's strategic decisions.

Turning to defense, Scott discussed the expectations for Cincinnati next season under new defensive coordinator Nate Woody. He praised Woody’s success at Army and his reputation for transforming defenses, suggesting that Cincinnati fans can anticipate a more aggressive and disciplined defensive unit.

On the offensive side, Scott talked about the upcoming season’s outlook, especially considering the departures of quarterbacks Brendan Sorsby and Jeff Caldwell. He introduced the new quarterback, JC French, highlighting his talent and productivity at Georgia Southern, and expressed optimism about French’s potential to make an impact at Cincinnati.

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