Cincinnati Football 2011: Defense Impresses at Bearcat Bowl V

The Cincinnati Bearcats took to the field last weekend for their annual spring game, deemed Bearcat Bowl V. 

In a slight change from last year, head coach Butch Jones instituted a modified scoring system. He put his players in different game situations and awarded points for the offense and defense based on performance. 

In a surprising result to those on hand on a rainy Saturday in Cincinnati, the defense came out on top 63-53, and the star of the game was perhaps the most talented player on the Bearcat defense, Walter Stewart. 

Stewart has been moved from linebacker to defensive end and shined in the spring game. He recorded three sacks and impressed those in attendance. 

Cornerback Cameron Cheatham, who saw significant playing time after the injury to Dominique Battle last season, also had a nice night and shared the Iron Bearcat Award for the winter and spring with Stewart. 

On the offensive side of the ball, wide receiver/kicker Danny Milligan had the big night. Milligan scored two touchdowns on offense and also kicked a 52-yard field goal. 

Jones decided to have the spring game in the middle of spring practice so his team could work on some things after the game. The Bearcats will conclude their spring sessions this weekend. 

Bearcat Bowl V allowed some younger players to get some playing time under their belts and will give Cincinnati something to work on heading into the summer months. 

They certainly have a lot to improve on if they want to get back to where they were in 2009 and 2010.