One of the over riding themes was that the staff had seen the kids at their summer camp and that gave them the in depth evaluation you can't get just from watching game film. The success the program has helped attract good high school talent to campus.
Success has also helped land the Bearcats on television. This allows kids from all over the country to see UC football, and they like what they see.
Being on television certainly helps with the junior college kids. Years ago they would not have been exposed to UC football they way they were this past season. One of those Juco's is a Cincinnati native, Jamar Howard. Here is Coach Kelly talking about his new wide receiver as well as another Juco that can help next year on the defensive side of the ball.
So along with these two guys, who else out of the 27 could have an impact as early as next season?
With the 2009 class now in place the staff gets a few days, then it's back to work defending their Big East title.
Bearcat Sports Page.com would like to congratulate Coach Kelly and his staff on the class of 2009. It was mentioned during the press conference, but the amount of time put in by the entire staff is amazing. During his presentation at US Bank Arena Coach Kelly said that one day while he was out recruiting he found himself on Broadway and 57th in the morning then later that evening he was once again on Broadway and 57th. Morning was New York, evening was Los Angeles. Also of note, this was all done on commercial airlines, no private jet like some use.
We would like to thank Coach Kelly, his staff, Ryan Koslen, and the rest of the UC administration for all of their help, support and cooperation during the season and beyond.
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