http://stripehype.com A Cincinnati Bengals Blog Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:16:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Cincinnati Bengals first round pick Andre Smith says that he wants to be in camp on time. Good for him. I want him in on time. So do the Bengals, so does every other fan, so...here's the question. Are you, and your agent Alvin Keels, prepared to play ball by Mike Brown's ... http://stripehype.com/2009/07/01/andre-smith-doesnt-want-a-holdout/ You know, I've read a lot of dumb things in my life. Hell, I've written a lot of dumb things in my life. Twenty-one years ago, I graduated from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University with a degree in journalism (specifically a BS, which I always found ... http://stripehype.com/2009/06/30/dirty-laundry/ Central Michigan offensive lineman available in July 16 supplemental draft. http://stripehype.com/2009/06/28/paging-paul-alexander/ The Cincinnati Bengals' first attempt to entice wary and cash-strapped fans into buying available season tickets fell flat, and four-game ticket packs go on sale Monday. Will the Bengals' 44-game sellout streak be broken opening day? We'll see. And if it is, will it be because fans are fed up, or ... http://stripehype.com/2009/06/28/things-are-tough-all-over/ Too much orange Kool-Ade gives BJ indigestion. But Kirk's got my back. To that I'd add only that, while the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive line does indeed have numerous question marks, they are of a different quality than those facing the line in the run-up to 2008. Last summer, Bengals fans were ... http://stripehype.com/2009/06/27/just-another-line/ That sound you hear is a roaring Niagra of orange Kool-Ade pouring over the edge of Bandwagon Falls. First came the Cryptkeeper, who calls Cincinnati a potential surprise team. I might not buy Chad Ochocinco's playoff guarantee, but I guarantee the Bengals will be good on offense as long as Carson ... http://stripehype.com/2009/06/25/no-more-surprises/ Snoooore...CHUK!....Huuk...cough, cough, wha...? Oh, sorry, 'scuse me, drifted off there for a bit. Wow, that was some first day of minicamp for the Bengals, eh? In the morning, C Kyle Cook and LB Dhani Jones got into a scuffle after Cook told Jones bow ties were for wimps. In the ... http://stripehype.com/2009/06/19/minicamp-day-1-nice-and-calm/ Yeah, I'm still here. Apologies once again for the lack of updates, but between a new job and the arrival of summer, yours truly has found that the days are just packed. Fortunately, the Bengals are doing their part, continuing the kind of only-eventful-in-a-good-way offseason that's been all too rare in ... http://stripehype.com/2009/06/18/bengals-minicamp-starts-today/ Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco arrived in Cincinnati today, much to the surprise of just about everyone. After passing a physical, he took part in his first voluntary workout since 2007. Insert applause here. Last night, after reading Chad's plea for fan support on bengals.com, I wrote a short post entitled "Get ... http://stripehype.com/2009/06/09/elvis-has-entered-the-building/ Note: this was written yesterday, but the network was experiencing technical difficulties. Please pardon our dust. Now, on to (belated) business: Apologies for the lack of posts recently, but my paying gig is absorbing all my time of late, so my gratis ramblings here have taken a hit. Anyone out there ... http://stripehype.com/2009/06/04/wr-kool-ade-keeps-coming-in-cincy/