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In this episode of The 513 with Tony Pike, we sit down with Cortney Braswell, Cincinnati Bearcats Linebackers Coach, for a powerful and personal conversation about football, coaching, and the Bearcat brotherhood.
Tony and Cortney discuss what drew him to Cincinnati, the city’s blue-collar tradition, and the everyday energy he brings to the job. From lessons learned during his playing days to the culture being built inside the program, Braswell offers a candid look at what it means to coach with purpose and passion.
He shares his recruiting philosophy, gives a behind-the-scenes look into linebacker meetings, and opens up about his proudest moments as a coach. Whether it's helping players reach the NFL or building real connections with families, Braswell’s impact goes far beyond the field.
Chapters:
00:00 – Cortney Braswell
00:30 – How Are You Enjoying Cincinnati?
01:00 – What Moment Made You Decide Cincinnati?
01:30 – Did You Know You Wanted to Coach?
02:50 – Lessons from Cortney's Playing Days
04:00 – The Importance of Blue-Collar Tradition
05:00 – Braswell's Recruiting Message
06:40 – Everyday Excitement for Work
08:00 – The Culture of Cincinnati Football
09:20 – An Inside Look into a Position Meeting
10:30 – What It Takes to Thrive
11:20 – Proudest Moments as a Coach
12:00 – Building Connections with Players and Their Families
14:00 – Pathway to the NFL
15:20 – Linebackers
17:40 – Improvements from Year 1 to Year 2
18:45 – Indoor Practice Facility
19:00 – What Does It Mean to Be a Part of Cincinnati Football?
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In this episode of The 513 with Tony Pike, we sit down with Cortney Braswell, Cincinnati Bearcats Linebackers Coach, for a powerful and personal conversation about football, coaching, and the Bearcat brotherhood.
Tony and Cortney discuss what drew him to Cincinnati, the city’s blue-collar tradition, and the everyday energy he brings to the job. From lessons learned during his playing days to the culture being built inside the program, Braswell offers a candid look at what it means to coach with purpose and passion.
He shares his recruiting philosophy, gives a behind-the-scenes look into linebacker meetings, and opens up about his proudest moments as a coach. Whether it's helping players reach the NFL or building real connections with families, Braswell’s impact goes far beyond the field.
Chapters:
00:00 – Cortney Braswell
00:30 – How Are You Enjoying Cincinnati?
01:00 – What Moment Made You Decide Cincinnati?
01:30 – Did You Know You Wanted to Coach?
02:50 – Lessons from Cortney's Playing Days
04:00 – The Importance of Blue-Collar Tradition
05:00 – Braswell's Recruiting Message
06:40 – Everyday Excitement for Work
08:00 – The Culture of Cincinnati Football
09:20 – An Inside Look into a Position Meeting
10:30 – What It Takes to Thrive
11:20 – Proudest Moments as a Coach
12:00 – Building Connections with Players and Their Families
14:00 – Pathway to the NFL
15:20 – Linebackers
17:40 – Improvements from Year 1 to Year 2
18:45 – Indoor Practice Facility
19:00 – What Does It Mean to Be a Part of Cincinnati Football?

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