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  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – the madness that is the NCAA Tournament is here! And though the Bearcats might not be in it this year, there are still plenty of thrilling storylines to get to. And after a brief hiatus these past few weeks, Chris and Mark are here to break it all down. The guys talk about the first round and some memorable upsets by Drake and McNeese State. Chris and Mark also break down the Wolverines’ wild 68-65 nail-biter over UC San Diego. Michigan nearly fumbled away another double-digit lead, but managed to hold on for another win. Their streak of coming up big in close games is something to see.

    Mark and Chris also bring you the latest on the extensions for Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Those extensions have created a lot of content across the internet but they are music to Bengals’ fans ears. They have been years in the making, and now that they are done, the focus can go to building a more complete team around our trio of offensive stars. But as the guys caution, this is the beginning, not the end, of what the Bengals need to do in order to make it back to the Super Bowl.

    Finally, Mark gives us a post-mortem on the UC Bearcats’ basketball season. Now that it’s all over (but the Crown), it’s the perfect time to look at what went wrong, and what Cincinnati can do in a critical year 5 for head coach Wes Miller.

    Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – March Madness is almost here, unfortunately for Chris and Mark, their teams are sputtering. Mark takes us through the Bearcats tough loss against Houston on the road, and then breaks down their back-breaking loss against Kansas State at home. Cincinnati’s NCAA Tournament hopes appear to be just about over after that loss, so Chris and Mark look ahead a bit into the future for Wes Miller (who the Enquirer has confirmed will be back next year) and the Bearcats roster. The Wolverines were in action this past week and lost back to back games against two very good teams in Illinois and Maryland. The Wolverines are anemic from behind the 3-point line and it is really catching up to them as their offense is struggling to keep pace against the elite tournament teams in college basketball.

    The guys also explore the big Bengals news of the day: that the team has allowed star defensive end Trey Hendrickson to seek a trade. What does this mean for Cincinnati’s defense, and for the other Bengals seeking long term deals like Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins? How did the Bengals get to this point, and what could they have done to avoid it? Mark and Chris answer all these questions and more on this week’s podcast episode.

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – This week only 1/2 of the dynamic duo was able to get a recording in, and Chris of course used it to talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers, a topic that doesn’t get mentioned much here in Southwestern Ohio. And it’s really a shame, too, because the Cavaliers are the most recent non-college Ohio team to win a Championship, and they are real contenders to do so again.

    Chris explains just what has changed this season to transform Cleveland from a middle of the pack Eastern Conference team into one that is already counted among one of the league’s best. It all starts with the hiring of Kenny Atkinson as head coach. His system and coaching style have this team maximizing its potential. And with General Manager Koby Altman making all the right moves in terms of trades and draft picks, the success isn’t just for the short term.

    So have a listen, get your NBA and Cavaliers fix, and very soon Chris and Mark will get down to a deep dive into the upcoming Reds season, as well as what the future holds for the Bearcats on the basketball court. The Wolverines also looked prime to make a good run in the NCAA Tournament, so there will be plenty to discuss in the coming weeks!

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – Don’t look now, but the Bearcats have some life! They’ve won 3 straight games, and scored 84 or more points in each of them. Jizzle James is dominating on offense, and the Cats are getting back to their dominance on the glass. Their offense is playing to its strengths once again, and what seemed like a program on the brink just a short few weeks ago has a pulse, and a realistic chance to make the NCAA Tournament. Mark and Chris talk you through exactly what the numbers look like, and just how Cincinnati has pulled itself back into the hunt. They are still behind the eight ball with very tough tests upcoming against Iowa State, Baylor, and Houston, but there is still hope in the Queen City.

    The guys next talk about the Michigan Wolverine’s big home win against the top 10 Purdue Boilermakers, avenging a huge blowout lost a few weeks ago in West Lafayette. Dusty May has transformed a program that won just 8 games last year into one that now sits atop the Big 10. Although the Wolverines turn the ball over far too much, Mark and Chris explain why some of these turnovers are the result of the offense the Wolverines run, and just how efficient they can be if they are cleaned up. Ahead of a big matchup with Ohio State this weekend, Michigan looks to keep the momentum rolling as they climb in the polls.

    Finally, the guys bring you a recap of the Super Bowl and a tough loss for the Kansas City Chiefs. Jaylen Hurts answered the call and led the Eagles to victory as Saquon Barkley was relatively quiet. Though Patrick Mahomes had an uncharacteristically poor performance, he surely had no help from his line, running backs, or receivers. In the wake of this loss, Kansas City has plenty of holes to fill, and we will see if they can return to the title game in 2026.

    Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

    In addition, here is the article that Chris and Mark referenced when discussing the Wolverines and their efficient offense, despite having one of the worst turnover rates in college basketball.

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – Chris and Mark survived the Snowmageddon to bring you this weeks’ podcast. We discuss how the Bengals season has come to a close and reflect on just how they got here. There were plenty of missed opportunities along the way which really dampened amazing the numbers put up by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson. But at the end of the day the Bengals ended the year on a very nice winning streak. Zac Taylor improved his play calling, and the defense played much better. And while the season may have ended in disappointment, there is plenty to be positive about.

    This offseason is perhaps the most crucial in Bengals’ history, and Chris and Mark delve into the opening moves Cincinnati has made to start that offseason, and how the firing of defensives coordinator Lou Anarumo and other assistant coaches impact the plan for next year. Then, Mark breaks down just what has gone wrong with the Bearcats basketball team and their 0-3 start to conference play, and how they can bounce back with a big game looming against the Kansas Jayhawks at home this Saturday.

    The guys also touch on whether the Michigan Wolverines are legitimate Final Four contenders, and just what the Cleveland Cavaliers’ big win over the Western Conference heavyweights, the Oklahoma City Thunder, might mean for Cleveland’s chances to make it to the NBA Finals.

    Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – It’s the first podcast of 2025! The Bengals need a win on Saturday night, and then a lot of help from the Chiefs and Jets on Sunday in order to make it into the playoffs. Chris and Mark break down just how likely it will be that Carson Wentz and Aaron Rodgers come up big, and they try to find some positivity. They also look back at another cardiac Cincinnati win, this time against a very talented Broncos team. The defense played decently for the first time in recent memory against a quality opponent, and Joe Burrow was his old magnificent self. Then, Mark addresses the Bearcats’ first loss in conference play against Kansas State, and explains why there’s no reason to panic. Cincinnati has a chance to erase all the questions with a big win at home against the Arizona Wildcats.

    Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – Chris and Mark are back at it again! This time the duo talks about the Bengals’ much-needed win over the Browns. Just how much faith can we have in this Cincinnati defense? It has played much better as of late, but has done so against much lesser quarterbacks than the one it will face this week in Denver’s Bo Nix. Joe Burrow was once again Superman against Cleveland, and Chris and Mark discuss just how much of a boost Chase Brown has been this year. Having a running back of his quality on the roster only spells good things for this team. Next, Mark clues us into the state of Bearcats basketball and just how special this team might end up being. Their next run of very tough conference games will tell us quite a lot about just how good they are. They will face off against some of the best college teams in the country in the coming weeks, including Kansas, Arizona, and Baylor. Finally, the guys take a look at the upcoming slate of College Football Playoff games and discuss which ones may be close, and which could get ugly.

    Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • What Are the Odds For A Bengals Playoff Miracle?

    What Are the Odds For A Bengals Playoff Miracle?

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – The Bengals took care of business this past Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. It certainly wasn’t easy, but Joe Burrow once again led Cincinnati to victory in a must win game. Burrow paced the Bengals with 252 yards and three more passing touchdowns.

    His superhuman efforts are almost the sole reason that Cincinnati has any chance to make the playoffs this year, and his touchdown pass against the Browns was just more proof of how tough he’s been this year.

    The game against Cleveland marked the seventh consecutive game in which Joe Cool has had more than 250 pass yards and three or more touchdown passes.

    That being said Cincinnati still has plenty of work to do to make the playoffs. WLWT summarized the Bengals’ odds to make the playoffs at about eight percent. The Bengals have to win out, and get some help from the Broncos, Dolphins and Colts.

    The Bengals must take care of business this week against Bo Nix and the Broncos or else it is all over. Denver is coming off a tough loss against the Chargers. But they boast one of the league’s premiere corners in Pat Surtain II who will look to lock down Ja’Marr Chase. And Nix is a solid quarterback who could punish Cincinnati’s secondary. Although Geno Stone and company have played better of late, Nix will be a true test of how just how much that secondary can step up.

    As for the other teams the Bengals need to lose at least one game, it’s a situation outside of their control. Indianapolis plays two awful teams in the Giants and Jaguars. Miami has the Browns and Jets. And even if Cincinnati beats the Broncos this week they need Denver to lose to the Chiefs the following week.

    Even though the Bengals playoff hopes are slim, and a lot depends on several other teams, there is still plenty of hope. And with Joe Burrow anything is possible.

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Mark Raines and Jeff Brown

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Mark Raines and Jeff Brown

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – Mark Raines and Jeff Brown for another week to talk all things Bengals-Titans. They discuss the infamous Jordan Battle fumble and how the defense looked against an overmatched Titans offense. Mark and Jeff also get into the Bengals’ playoff odds and how they are improving (but things still look somewhat bleak). A big Bearcats basketball win over Xavier has Mark on cloud nine, and the guys break down how Cincinnati pulled out their first Crosstown Shootout win in recent years. They finish things up with a look at the College Football Playoff, as things get underway this evening and carry through the weekend.

    Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

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    Also, don’t forget to follow us at The Loveland Sports Desk at the below links:

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Mark Raines and Jeff Brown

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Mark Raines and Jeff Brown

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – Mark Raines and returning special guest Jeff Brown talk about a very important week for Bearcat Basketball. That’s right, it’s time for the Crosstown Shootout. Mark and Jeff have it covered from every angle (perhaps slightly favoring UC in the analysis, but judge that for yourself). The guys also delve deeply into the Bengals’ much-needed 27-20 win over the Cowboys on Monday Night Football. They also discuss the ways in which the Cincinnati, and Joe Burrow, can get Tee Higgins back on the team in 2025 and even beyond. It’s another masterclass episode from these two, so enjoy!

     

    Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

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    Also, don’t forget to follow us at The Loveland Sports Desk at the below links:

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.