Cincinnati Enquirer Reporter Launches Bearcats Mailbag

Veteran journalist Scott Springer invites readers to submit questions about the University of Cincinnati athletics program.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 5:05am

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Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Scott Springer is launching a new mailbag feature where readers can submit questions about the University of Cincinnati Bearcats sports teams. Springer, who has covered UC athletics for 15 years, is encouraging fans to email him with any questions they have about the Bearcats football or basketball programs, and he will do his best to provide answers. Springer has a long history in sports media, starting his career in Tampa before moving back to Cincinnati in 1990 to cover the Reds' World Series win and the Bengals' last playoff game before Joe Burrow. He was also present for UC's last Final Four appearance in 1992.

Why it matters

This new mailbag feature provides an opportunity for passionate Bearcats fans to directly engage with a veteran reporter who has deep knowledge and experience covering the team. It allows readers to get their specific questions answered while also giving Springer a chance to showcase his expertise on UC athletics history and current events.

The details

Springer is inviting readers to email him at sspringer@enquirer.com with any questions they have about the Cincinnati Bearcats. He notes that he can't always respond to every tweet, DM, or email during live games, so the mailbag provides a dedicated channel for fans to submit queries. Springer asks that readers be polite and professional in their questions, avoiding overly emotional or vulgar language. He is open to answering both serious questions and random trivia about UC sports.

  • Springer has covered the Cincinnati Bearcats for the past 15 years.
  • He was present for UC's last Final Four appearance in 1992.

The players

Scott Springer

A veteran sports journalist who has covered the University of Cincinnati Bearcats for the past 15 years, working for the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Rick Minter

The head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats when they made their first bowl game in 47 years, which Springer was on the sideline to interview him about.

Jesse Minter

The son of former Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Rick Minter, who now coaches the Baltimore Ravens.

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What they’re saying

“If you can send your questions to me, Scott Springer, Cincinnati Bearcats beat reporter, at sspringer@enquirer.com, I will try to pick some out and answer them via The Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati.com.”

— Scott Springer, Cincinnati Bearcats Beat Reporter (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

“Please be as polite and professional as possible. I understand it's easy to get upset when things don't go your way, but please don't word your question, "When are they going to dropkick that no-good, piece of ____?" or "Why don't they know their ___ from a hole in the ground?”

— Scott Springer, Cincinnati Bearcats Beat Reporter (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

What’s next

Readers can begin submitting their questions about the Cincinnati Bearcats to Scott Springer at sspringer@enquirer.com. Springer will select and answer some of the questions in future articles published by The Cincinnati Enquirer and on Cincinnati.com.

The takeaway

This new mailbag feature provides an opportunity for passionate Cincinnati Bearcats fans to directly engage with a veteran reporter who has deep knowledge and experience covering the team. It allows readers to get their specific questions answered while also giving Springer a chance to showcase his expertise on UC athletics history and current events.