**Bearcats brace for Week 1 amid rain, hype, and a hijacked mic** - **Cincinnati Bearcats:** Five key takeaways emerge from a soggy practice week ahead of the season opener - **UC Bearcats DL Marquaze Parker:** Steals the show mid-interview with Judea Milon in a viral camp moment - **Jason Kelce:** Gets a heartfelt Cincinnati tribute nearly two decades after his Bearcats days put him on the map - **St. Ursula's Penelope Bolinger:** Named Bengals Flag Football Player of the Year in a standout local honor - **Cincinnati/NKY high school football:** Week 1 schedules are set — local Friday night action is officially here **Watch for:** How the Bearcats look in their opener after a rain-soaked, high-energy practice week. The lineup's set. Drop in.