Russ Heltman

Russ Heltman

Joined: Nov 1, 2021

Russ Heltman is a contributor for AllBearcats and AllBengals. He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH. Russ can be found on Twitter: @RussHeltman11 or you can reach him by email at Heltmandm@yahoo.com.

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) shoots over Xavier Musketeers guard Dante Maddox Jr. (21) in the second half of the 92nd Annual Crosstown Shootout NCAA basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on the UC campus in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. The Bearcats won 68-65.

Renovations for the new University of Cincinnati Bearcats' football locker room are wrapping up. The new locker room will feature an additional 2,000 square feet of space with 120 custom lockers with individual names and number locks, a light up \"hype\" tunnel, sound system, \"fuel station,\" a ventilation system for clean smells and much more.

Oct 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Joe Royer (11) carries the ball after making a catch against Baylor Bears safety DJ Coleman (33) in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield looks on before the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs running back Trent Battle (6) is tackled by Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Matthew McDoom (0) during the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Loses Three-Star Commit to Big 12 Rival on 2025 Signing Day

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Wes Miller instructs the team in the second half of the 91st Crosstown Shootout basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Cintas Center in Cincinnati. The Xavier Musketeers won, 84-79.

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball HC Wes Miller Aiming To Make History With Road Crosstown Shootout Win Against Xavier

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) warms up before the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Football

Multiple Schools Reportedly Offering Brendan Sorsby Big Money To Leave Bearcats Football Program

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Kerr Kriisa (11) shoots from the corner in the second half of the NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Tarleton State Texans at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. The Bearcats won 76-58.

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Highlights From 76-58 Win Over Tarleton State

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) dunks the ball in the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. Red Raiders won 81-71.

Basketball

Wes Miller And More Discuss Jizzle James Appearance, Tarleton State Victory

Nov 26, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats center Moustapha Thiam (52) misses a dunk against Eastern Michigan Eagles forward Mohammad Habhab (4) in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Basketball

Three Man Weave: Cincinnati Bounces Back With Win Over Tarleton State

Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) shoots the ball during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Basketball

Jizzle James Attends Bearcats Game, Working Out to Stay Ready For Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Wes Miller speaks out to a referee in the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Eastern Michigan Eagles, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. Eagles won 64-56.

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Among Bottom Power Conference Schools in Opening NET Rankings

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs safety Jamel Johnson (2) tackle Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Lagging Behind Brendan Sorsby After TCU Pro Football Focus Grades

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) throws a pass in the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Eastern Michigan Eagles, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. Eagles won 64-56.

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Storylines, Betting Odds: Tarleton State Texans

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) runs with the ball during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Scott Satterfield, Brendan Sorsby And More Breakdown TCU Loss

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Jordan Dwyer (7) catches a pass over Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Logan Wilson (7) and runs for a touchdown during the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Final Huddle: TCU Drops Offensive Hammer On Bearcats Football to Close 2025 Regular Season