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2009 FOOTBALL GAME NOTES TM f PROUDLY CINCINNATI. TOWER OF STRENGTH. ROCK OF TRUTH. CINCINNATI SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS: RICHARD E. LINDNER CENTER u 2751 O’VARSITY WAY, SUITE 860 u CINCINNATI, OHIO 45221-0021 u (P) 513.556.5191 u (F) 513.556.0619 75TH FEDEX ORANGE BOWL NO. 12/12 CINCINNATI VS. NO. 21/19 VIRGINIA TECH jan. 1, 2009 • dolphin stadium (72,230) • miami, fla. • fox TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Media Information ...............................................................2 Maps & Directions ................................................................3 Dolphin Stadium ..................................................................4 Bowl Preview ....................................................................5-7 Game Capsules ..................................................................8-9 Depth Chart ....................................................................... 10 Rosters ..........................................................................11-12 Game Notes...................................................................13-22 2008 Opponents ................................................................. 23 Football History .............................................................24-27 NFL Cats ........................................................................28-29 The 2009 FedEx Orange Bowl marks UC’s first trip to Miami since Oct. 7, 1989 when the Bearcats met the Miami Hurricanes at Orange Bowl Stadium. The University of Cincinnati began the public PLAYER PROFILES MEDIA INFORMation phase of the largest fund-raising campaign in the The Bearcats..................................................................30-53 university’s history on Oct. 25. The Campaign for the The University of Cincinnati Sports Communications Office will be represented at University of Cincinnati plans to raise $800 million in the 75th FedEx Orange Bowl by primary football contact Ryan Koslen (513-497- funds to support UC’s vision of becoming the finest COACHING STAFF 3132) and secondary contact Lara Thornton (513-295-4520). public urban research university in the country. Head Coach Brian Kelly .................................................54-56 UC FOOTBALL Team HEADQUARTERS Assistant Coaches & Support Staff .................................57-59 Fontainebleau Miami Beach This ambitious strategy will be achieved through six initiatives that together will position President Dr. Nancy Zimpher .............................................. 60 4441 Collins Ave UC as the finest public urban research university for the 21st Century: Miami Beach, FL 33140 f 21st Century Learning Director of Athletics Mike Thomas ...................................... 61 Phone: (305) 538-2000 f Health in the 21st Century f Science and Technology in the 21st Century 2008 IN REVIEW UC FOOTBALL PRACTICE FACILITY f Arts, Design, and the Humanities in the 21st Century f Urban Solutions for the 21st Century Game Results ..................................................................... 62 Barry University 11300 NE 2nd Ave. f The UC Experience Individual Statistics .......................................................62-63 Miami Shores, FL 33161 Ryan Koslen Lara Thornton Defensive Statistics ............................................................ 64 Learn more about Proudly Cincinnati at www.proudlycincinnati.org. Game-by-Game Statistics..............................................65-68 credits Superlatives ....................................................................... 69 ON THE COVER ... Starters .............................................................................. 70 EDITOR: Ryan Koslen Head coach Brian Kelly and seniors (l-r), Participation ...................................................................... 71 Dustin Grutza, Terrill Byrd, Connor Barwin, ASSISTANT EDITORS: John Berry, Mike Harris, Jeremy Martin, Lara Thornton Trevor Canfield, Dominick Goodman, Individual Season/Career Stats......................................73-76 and DeAngelo Smith are pictured with CONTRIBUTING: Josh Katzowitz, Jeff Wallner Red Zone ............................................................................ 77 the Victory Bell, Keg Of Nails, BIG EAST Conversions ...................................................................78-79 LAYOUT & DesIgn: Ryan Koslen & Lara Thornton Championship and River City Rivalry Scoring Drives .................................................................... 80 Trophies. Long Plays .......................................................................... 81 COVER DESIGN: Lara Thornton bowl_covers.indd 1 12/15/2008 5:34:50 PM Game Recaps .................................................................82-88 PHOTograpHY: Brett Hansbauer, Jeff Harwell, Ashley Kempher (Cover Photo), The Last Time ..................................................................... 89 Wayne Litmer, UC Photographic Services Situational Record .............................................................. 90 The 2009 Cincinnati Football FedEx Orange Bowl Guide is a product of the UC HISTORY Sports Communications office, Mike Harris director. Bowl Games ....................................................................... 91 Game-by-Game ............................................................92-95 adidas is the official footwear and apparel supplier for the Bowl Records ................................................................95-96 University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics. 2009 FEDEX ORANGE BOWL u 1 GAME 14 u VS. NO. 21/19 VIRGINIA TECH record u 11-2/6-1 BIG EAST MEDIA INFORMation OFFICIAL TEAM HEADQUARTERS SPORTS COMMunications REPRESENTATIVES BOWL WEEK INTERVIEWS f The University of Cincinnati football team will be headquartered CINCINNATI f Please see the schedule below for media availability in Miami. at the Fontainebleau Resort & Spa located on 4441 Collins Ave, Ryan Koslen, Associate Director (Primary FB Contact) f All interviews with UC coaches, student-athletes and staff MUST Miami Beach, FL 33140. f Mobile: 513-497-3132 • Email: [email protected] be coordinated through the sports communications office. f Barry University will serve as the team’s practice site. Lara Thornton, Associate Director (Secondary FB Contact) f Contact either Ryan Koslen (513-497-3132) or Lara Thornton f Mobile: 513-295-4520 • Email: [email protected] (513-295-4520) to make arrangements. OFFICIAL MEDIA HEADQUARTERS Mike Harris, Asst. AD/Sports Communications (Gameday) f Interviews will not be permitted at the team hotel. f The Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa located 3030 Holiday f Mobile: 513-240-8884 • Email: [email protected] Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 will serve as the official media f Website: www.GoBEARCATS.com PRACTICES headquarters for the 75th FedEx Orange Bowl. f Cincinnati will practice at the Buccaneer Field complex on the f The media workroom is located in Salon F at the Marriott Harbor campus of Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. Beach’s third floor convention center. f All practices are closed to the general public, but selected f All team and bowl materials will be available in the headquarters, as workouts will be open to the media. well as daily practice reports, schedule updates, notes and quotes. f UC head coach Brian Kelly and selected players will be available Ryan Koslen Lara Thornton Mike Harris f The room will be equipped with desktop computers, high-speed for interviews following practice. internet connectivity and a laser printer. f There is a parking area (off of 115th Street at NW 1st Ave) f The room also contains telephones, of which all long distance VIRGINIA TECH adjacent to the tennis courts on the northwest side of the Health phone calls must be made through calling cards/credit cards. Dave Smith, Director of Athletics Communications & Sports Center where media will be able to park. f The workroom will be open on Sunday, Dec. 28 through f Mobile: 540-998-5905 • Email: [email protected] f From the parking areas, there is a walkway that takes you out to Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 1 Bryan Johnston, Associate Director Buccaneer Field where the practice area is located. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Friday, Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. f Mobile: 540-998-5908 • Email: [email protected] f Website: www.HokieSports.com GAMEDAY MULTIMEDIA SERVICES CREDENTIALS f Complimentary wireless, hard-wire and high-speed internet f Credentials are granted at the sole and exclusive discretion of ORANGE BOWL access will be available in the press box, auxiliary press area and the FedEx Orange Bowl. Larry Wahl, Vice President, Media and Public Relations Digital Media room. f All media credentials may be picked-up at the Official Media f Mobile: 305-613-3196 • Email: [email protected] Headquarters of the 75th FedEx Orange Bowl in Salons G - J of Meesha Emmett, Communications Assistant POSTGAME the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa third floor convention f Office: 305-341-4785 • Email: [email protected] f After a brief cooling off period, head coach Brian Kelly and center. f Website: www.OrangeBowl.org selected players will be made available to the media in the f On game day, media credentials may be claimed at the Media designated interview area at Dolphin Stadium. Will-Call (located in the Media Area between Gates F & G of TRAVEL ITINERARY f Per Bowl Championship Series regulations, the UC locker room Dolphin Stadium) beginning at 4:00 PM. f Cincinnati will travel to Miami via charter air service on Dec. 26. will be open