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Tyler Easterday



Ohio sports journalist covering all things Cincinnati athletics

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About Me

I am a 4th year Journalism student at the University of Cincinnati with a certificate in Sport Media and Promotion. Sports nerd who loves to watch, read, and write about all major sports. Born and raised in Southern Ohio.

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I specialize in all things Cincinnati sports, mainly the Bearcats football and basketball teams. I occasionally talk about the Bengals, Reds and Cyclones as well. Also excels at telling the stories of athletes and coaches.

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Email: easterte@mail.uc.edu

Twitter: @TEasterday47

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My Articles

The News Record •

Cincinnati falls to TCU, finish season at 5-7

A lot was on the line on Saturday.With a win, Cincinnati would send the seniors playing in their final Nippert game home happy. They would also make the fans happy by becoming eligible for their first bowl game under Scott Satterfield.This did not happen as the Bearcats lost their fifth straight game 20-13 to fall to 5-7."We end up with three turnovers to their one and it obviously was the difference in the game,” said Cincinnati Head Coach Scott Satterfield. “I'm proud of our defense, we put th...
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Cincinnati football's offseason checklist

Another football season has come and gone in Cincinnati.It looked like it was going to be a good one. The Bearcats started out 5-2 after a big win against Arizona State. Vibes were the best they had been since Scott Satterfield was hired late in 2022.Then, the bottom fell out. Needing only one more win to become eligible for a bowl game, the team lost every single game left on the schedule to end the season, finishing at 5-7.Down the stretch, there were many things that went wrong. Whether it be...
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Nathan Hawks: soaring to new heights

“It was the most pain I’ve ever felt”.Nathan Hawks had not so much as a broken a bone before tearing his quad and hip flexor before the 2023 season. It derailed what was about to be the biggest point of his collegiate career: a tryout with the Cincinnati Bearcats.But this did not derail him from accomplishing his dreams and reaching heights that no Cincinnati kicker had ever been able to.So, how did the most talked about kicker in the Big 12 get to where he is now?After his all-state season for...
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The voice of Cincinnati: Dan Hoard reflects on his journey, iconic moments in broadcasting

Cincinnati residents know his calls all too well.“Coffin nails!” echoes through the Queen City after a Bengals or Bearcats victory.But there's more to the famous phrase. As Dan Hoard insisted in a recent conversation, it’s actually, “Coffin Nails! Bam! Bam! Bam!”—a detail popularized by his long-time broadcasting partner, Dave Lapham.That’s just who Dan Hoard is—a passionate guy who goes out of his way to set the record straight. Hoard’s enthusiasm lights up every room and stadium he enters. Mo...
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TQL announces NIL partnership with 10 Cincinnati student-athletes

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has announced a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with 10 student-athletes from the University of Cincinnati.Over 40 athletes applied for the partnership, but only 10 were selected. These athletes will create social media content on their accounts promoting TQL throughout the month.“We are thrilled with this partnership,” TQL Recruiting Marketing Specialist Olivia Montelisciani said. “The professionalism and ease of collaboration with the athletes and NIL...
Cincinnati Magazine •

Cincinnati Area College Basketball Teams Looking To Make Some Noise In 2025 - Cincinnati Magazine

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Cincinnati Magazine •

Thanksgiving Dinner Options Around the Queen City - Cincinnati Magazine

Halloween has come and gone, which means Thanksgiving season is upon us. Thankfully, the Queen City has lots of options when it comes to stress-free Turkey Day meals. Jeff Ruby’s Serving six people, the ready-to-bake Thanksgiving spread from Jeff Ruby’s features all of the sides and sauces you could possibly need to accompany your main entrée—like macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, and more—for $195. You can also add roasts and desserts for an additio...
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Cincinnati Cyclones Drop Puck on the Season - Cincinnati Magazine

After just one season as the ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers, the Cincinnati Cyclones have moved on to a partnership with the storied Toronto Maple Leafs in 2024. This new partnership will bring many new faces to the 513. The Cyclones return only nine total players from a team that finished 31–34–7 in 2023–2024, leaving them in sixth place in the Central Division, and outside the playoffs. .Coming in from the Toronto organization are eight new players: Marko Sikic, Mathieu Gosselin, Ty Vo...
Cincinnati Magazine •

On the Hunt for Cincinnati's Newest Pumpkin-Flavored Food - Cincinnati Magazine

Fall means colder weather, football, and most importantly, pumpkin spice foods. Here are just a few options for you if you’re feeling the fall spirit.Taste of Belgium Taste of Belgium has some of the best chicken and waffles around but now the Belgian-inspired restaurant has dipped its toes into the pumpkin spice waters with two new items: a pumpkin waffle and a pumpkin cheesecake. We love the waffle, which is topped with whipped cream, maple cream drizzle, and a crunchy pumpkin pecan crumble. H...
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On the Hunt for Cincy’s Favorite Dumplings - Cincinnati Magazine

Cincinnati is no stranger to dumplings. From potstickers to pierogis, we’ve got them all, so choose your dumpling destination and celebrate the official holiday on September 26.Grand Oriental Restaurant Grand Oriental serves a variety of classic Chinese dishes, but it’s widely known for the fantastic dim sum menu. Served daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you could find yourself pleasantly overwhelmed with the amount of options on the menu, but if you get overwhelmed by choice, the shrimp dumplings a...

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