Artrell Hawkins

Time to get it in!

August 10th, 2010

With the first pre-season contest out of the way, the Bengals go back to work today in Georgetown….and WORK…is what they must do.

Don’t talk about it, be about it! Expectations for this season are as high as they’ve ever been in Cincinnati. That’s a good thing. However, the pressure that these lofty expectations are real and potentially hazordous to any team ill-equipped to handle them. Its not unusual for fans and media …

Bengals Penalties Still an Issue

August 9th, 2010

A couple quick thoughts about last nights Bengals vs Cowboys game…

First thing first–penalties are still a major problem. Last night, the Bengals had 12 penalties for 90 yards. That’s not winning football. It shows a lack of discipline and concentration, especially when they’re pre-snap penalties like off-sides and illegal-motion. Penalties kill momentum and lose games.

On the D’s first series, an off-sides penalty on Jonathan Fananae negated a fumble caused by SS …

Hawkins named one of Cincinnati’s rising stars

August 5th, 2010

Artrell Hawkins has been selected as one of Cincinnati Business Courier’s 2010 Forty Under 40 recipients!

Members of this dynamic and prestigious group are considered the community’s next generation of leaders and innovators.  Competition for this year’s program was intense, with nearly 420 nominations!  A twenty-member panel consisting of Forty Under 40 alumni made the selections.

Congratulations to Artrell, and the rest of the Class of 2010!

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I want to hear what YOU think!

August 3rd, 2010

Hello Friends!

Today I’ve launched a new feature on the site called the Question of the Day.  It’s located on the home page under  ”Latest Polls”, and my intentions are to GET YOU INVOLVED!  I want my website to be informative, insightful, and entertaining–but also interactive and fun for you!  This feature was installed so I can hear your opinion and where you stand on popular …

Bengals Camp report: Practice #4

July 31st, 2010

Georgetown, KY – Practice #4 was full of hitting for the Bengals today! If you watched HBO’s ”Hard Knocks”  last year, then you probably remember one of my favorite segments – oklahoma drills. That’s what went down today. Here are my best and worst:

***BEST MATCH-UP***: Ray Maualuga vs Fui Vakapuna–From where I was standing, it looked as though this was a split decesion. The first round I gave to Malaluga, who was more aggressive and in the end made the tackle on the …

Stay Tuned!

July 31st, 2010

That’s right!  I hit 75 S bright and early this morning to be in attendance of the Bengals 4th training camp practice in Georgetown, KY–and it didn’t disappoint! Stay tuned–right here at www.artrellhawkins.com–as I am wrapping up some interviews and content to bring you shortly.  There were some exciting competitive matchups today during Oklahomas–I’ll be telling you about that, and much more!  Trust me, you’ll wanna know!

Will Peter King be buying dinner for Carson?

July 30th, 2010

With the T.O. hoopla finally behind us (thank goodness!!),  I’ve decided to blog about the Bengals most important Player-#9.

Despite all the fan-fare and media attention that the signing of T.O. has garnered the last couple days, ultimately Carson Palmer is the the guy that really counts. If  he dosen’t play well, none of this other crap matters. So the question that needs answered isn’t “Can Carson handle the “Tocho” (T.O.+Ocho) tandem?”, …

Photos from St. Al’s Golf Classic

July 30th, 2010

Hello Friends & Happy Friday!  Photos from the St. Aloysius Orphanage “Companies 4 Kids” Golf Classic are now posted for your viewing pleasure!  Check out the “In the Community” album under the “Gallery” tab, located on my home page.  HOPE YOU ENJOY…. and thanks again for those of you who supported this great event!

TOCHO UNO: Kings of the Jungle

July 28th, 2010

Pictured above:  THE “TOCHO” (T.O. + OCHO) meaning “mountain American lion”, according to mybaby.net

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HATE IT OR LOVE IT, THE T.O. SHOW IS COMING TO CINCINNATI.

The Bengals and the oft-controversial WR came to terms on a one-year deal less than 24-hours before the team is scheduled to arrive at training camp in Georgetown, KY. The move comes as a suprise to many given Owens’ reputation as a locker room cancer and …

St. Aloysius Orphanage “Companies 4 Kids” Golf Classic

July 28th, 2010

Thank you to everyone who came out to Shaker Run Golf Course on Monday for the St. Aloysius “Companies 4 Kids” Golf Classic, especially the UC Bearcats, Bengals, and Olympic Gold Medalist and former Bearcart, Mary Wineberg. All proceeds from the day will benefit the children and families served by St. Aloysius.  For more information on how you can support …