The One Lesson Learned from The Skirmish of Ohio

Cincinnati quarterback Jake Browning says head coach Zac Taylor encourages every player to ‘Be Yourself.’ Photo Credit Erik Schelkun/Bengals.com By Dr. John Huang (CINCINNATI, Oh.) – The 101st installment of the Battle of Ohio unfolded more as a skirmish than a war. Both Cincinnati and Cleveland showed up to fight, but neither

Opportunistic Bengals Defense Saves the Day (Again)

Cornerback Mike Hilton and teammates celebrate another opportunistic turnover. (Photo Credit Ryan Meyer/Bengals.com) By Dr. John Huang (CINCINNATI, Oh.) – After two consecutive weeks in orbit, Jake Browning finally returned to earth. Fortunately for Bengals fans, “Jake Mania” didn’t stay grounded for long. Trailing by two touchdowns heading into the fourth quarter,

Freedom Unleashed

Cincinnati quarterback Jake Browning stretches before heading into battle. If only he could remember to hydrate (photo credit Ryan Meyer/Bengals.com). By Dr. John Huang (CINCINNATI, Oh.) – For professional athletes, the word freedom means you’re allowed to do the things you think you’re capable of doing on the field. Veteran NFL quarterbacks—like

Can’t Run, Can’t Hide

These two exuberant rival Pittsburgh and Cincinnati fans were among the reported 65,090 that endured the cold, rainy conditions at Paycor Stadium on Sunday (Photo Credit Dr. John Huang). By Dr. John Huang (CINCINNATI, Oh.) – One man doesn’t make a franchise. Unless you’re Joe Burrow. When the Bengals declared “Joey Franchise” out

Heartbreak Deserved: Bengals Suffer Gut-Wrenching Loss

Despite some gaudy passing numbers, Bengals' quarterback Joe Burrow just couldn't get it done. (Photo Credit Ryan Meyer/Bengals.com) By Dr. John Huang (CINCINNATI, Oh.) – You’ve no doubt heard the NFL described as a week-to-week league. One week, you’re world beaters. Seven days later, you stink up the joint. The Cincinnati Bengals (5

Burrow edges Allen in Thrilling Sunday Night Showdown

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow gives a game ball to a fan after the Bengals beat the Bills. “I don’t need any more of those balls, so I thought I’d make somebody’s day.” Ryan Meyer/Bengals.com By Dr. John Huang (CINCINNATI, Oh.) – You knew this one would be close. Whenever two of the

Season-Saving Triumph

Thank God for the defense. Cincinnati’s defense celebrates Logan Wilson’s second interception of the night during the Rams-Bengals Monday Night Football clash at Paycor Stadium. (Photo credit: Ryan Meyer/Bengals.com) By Dr. John Huang (CINCINNATI, Oh.) – You are what your record says you are. After three NFL regular season games, the Cincinnati Bengals

Oh-and-Two, Oh My!

Bengals Wide Receiver Tee Higgins (5) hauls in a touchdown pass versus the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium. (Photo Credit: Ryan Meyer/Bengals.com) By Dr. John Huang (CINCINNATI, Oh.) – Just two short weeks into the current NFL season, the Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in familiar territory. They’re winless out of the gate

Oh, So Close!

My trip to the AFC Championship game at Burrowhead Stadium didn’t end like I anticipated. Oh, So Close! By Dr. John Huang (KANSAS CITY, Mo) – Super Bowl appearances are elusive but not impossible. Like a blind squirrel finding that elusive hidden nut, anybody can get lucky and stumble upon one of them.

The Return

Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard returns a fumble 98 yards for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Wild Card game against the Baltimore Ravens (Ben Solomon/Bengals.com) The Return By Dr. John Huang (Cincinnati, Oh.) – Franco Harris’ Immaculate reception, Joe Montana to Dwight Clark’s The Catch, and John Elway’s The Drive