Dear Bearcats,

It has been a whirlwind since I was named the new Head Coach of your football program at the University of Cincinnati.  One things is for sure,  we are motivated to build a championship football program and will not rest until that goal is realized. 

Playing in the BIG EAST we will be challenged each year by some of the best teams in the nation.  This is more evident than ever following our league's 5-0 record in the recently completed bowl season and the BIG EAST's capturing of the Bowl Challenge Cup.  Our league was dominant in the postseason and will continue this path of success into the 2007 campaign.

Our 2007 football schedule is now complete and may be one of the finest slates of opponents to enter Nippert Stadium in our 119 year history.  Three preseason top-25 opponents (Oregon State, Louisville, WVU) will enter the Bearcat Den as will UConn, Marshall and Southeast Missouri State.  Season tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, March 5 and will carry with them some new exclusive incentives for patrons who invest in season tickets with Cincinnati Football.

One major change for this year is that there will no longer be a tie between the purchase of football and men's basketball tickets, per the UCATS priority points system.  In the past, patrons were required to purchase football season tickets in order to have the opportunity to purchase basketball season tickets.  We believe in our football tickets' value and in the fact that we are building a BCS-caliber program.

Priority seating for UCATS members will begin on June 5 and will continue until July 3.  Beginning on July 9, seat assignments will be allocated to all non-UCATS members based on renewal status from 2006 and continuing in order of date of deposit for 2007 season tickets.  This plan will insure that the best seats in the stadium are going to the most loyal fans of the Bearcats. 

Another new element of our football ticket plans for 2007 will be the inclusion of a bowl ticket in the seasonal investment.  It is important that our program be able to show prospective bowl committees that UC has a ready, willing and able fan base who are committed to the Bearcats. 

Our goal is to present to best possible value to our patrons who make the highest level investment with UC Athletics.  These incentives will be significant and will be available exclusively to our season ticket patrons.  From the CATTITUDE pregame tent party with drinks and snacks to the chance to be a guest coach at one of our games, to the savings of buying tickets on a season-long basis over the day of game price, our patrons will realize our appreciation from our efforts throughout the year. 

If you would like to learn more about our 2007 football season ticket plans please call 1-877-CATS-TIX and speak with one of our friendly representatives or simply click on the web to our all-new ticketing and customer service page at CATSTIX.com.

Come Early, Be Loud and Wear Black - Welcome to the CAT ATTACK!

Sincerely,

Brian Kelly
Head Football Coach