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By Kyle Nagel, Staff Writer Updated 7:56 AM Wednesday, September 23, 2009

So, University of Cincinnati running back Isaiah Pead finally said it: In his opinion, the Bearcats are the state’s best college football team.

That thought has been bumped around for the past few weeks, as Ohio State got off to a lackluster start against Navy and Southern California and Cincinnati started rolling up big-time numbers and points.

If nothing else, think of how far Cincinnati has come. In 2005, some of you might have been there live when Miami University hosted UC and trounced the Bearcats 44-16. That Cincinnati team looked like it was many years, if not decades, away from being competitive.

That was the low point. Now, the Cincinnati team we see is one that gains 516.7 yards per game while holding opponents to 271. The quarterback, Tony Pike, throws for 307.7 yards per game. It all adds up to an average of 48.3 points per game.

Cincinnati has played Ohio State tough, and if there were ever a recent season during which we would want to see them play, this is it.

The argument about which team is tops in the state should provide an interesting story line throughout the season, particularly if both continue to win.

But sitting here today, right now, looking at both, one thinks about Pead’s statement.

The best college football team in Ohio? The Bearcats have my vote.

Contact this reporter at (937) 225-7389 or knagel@coxohio.com

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Ohio State would beat UC unless Pryor has another Purdue game. If Pryor plays like he did at Penn State, Ohio State would roll. If Pryor played like he did at Purdue, UC would win. On an average day, Ohio State wins.
One of my grandfathers graduated from UC, the other form Penn State. I am an OSU graduate.

Richard McGraw
11:15 AM, 11/10/2009

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I think that either team would have a legimate shot at winning. OSU has a better defense, but UC has a better offense. And in tough games, UC has proved it is equal to Ohio State

Charles
8:39 AM, 11/10/2009

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What is the all the hype about what UC has accomplished so far this year? They beat a bottom feeding pac10 team in Oregon State, which compares nothing to the Oregon State team that upset USC, they allowed an abysmal Miami (OH) to come back from a 14 point deficit in the third quarter, and their signature win was against USF. Sure Ohio State had a terrible loss against lowly Purdue, however has played a close game against USC and beat unbeaten Wisc. UC should worry about Pitt and WVU before BCS.

J
7:56 PM, 10/21/2009

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Roonie, please tell me the last time UC even PLAYED in the "big game." I certainly don't remember them being in the National Championship... I don't even recall when UC has had half as challenging a schedule as OSU carries almost every single year. Everyone is comparing apples to oranges. And Tony, the way your post is written makes us all hope for the sake of UC that you aren't actually a UC grad.

Betsy
8:01 AM, 10/6/2009

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uc would win for the fact that only thing ohio state really compares upon is size, tradition and wins. Old wins mean nothing. You can say they are always a good team but what proof do you have. If the season isn't over than that isn't true. They were a good team but not right now like they used to be. They both go to bowl games and lose so really until they both learn to get pass a bowl then i will pay a lot more attention. Pat championship wins really don't matter any more. New season new win

tony
11:42 PM, 10/5/2009

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