University of Cincinnati

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 …

Stars Head Home For the Hall

July 18th, 2010

July 18, 2010

Mike Mastovichmmastovich@tribdem.com

JOHNSTOWN — Six more inductees entered the Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night during a ceremony that focused on family values, hometown pride and a will to succeed.

New additions included Jerry Davitch (football), Tammy Etienne (track and field), Artrell Hawkins Jr. (football), Mike Iuzzolino (basketball), Joe Popp (football) and Becky Siembak (basketball) during the hall’s 16th banquet, which was held at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center.

Davitch, a Johnstown High standout who went on …

Hawkins realized his dream

July 16th, 2010

The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA
Mike Mastovich

JOHNSTOWN — Like most young athletes, Artrell Hawkins Jr. spent plenty of time during his early years imagining what it would be like to compete at the highest level in his sport.

Breaking a long touchdown run.

Making the key interception or tackle.

Winning the big game.

In Hawkins’ case, he eventually lived out such scenarios at the major Division I college …

Artrell Hawkins Works at New Career

November 5th, 2009

“I had been told my whole life about how great my voice is,” Hawkins says. “But I really never had any interest in any type of communications or broadcasting. I thought I was going to be a business guy. And then I figured out pretty quickly that I don’t like business.”

Catching up with Artrell Hawkins

May 13th, 2009

I remember the first time I interviewed Artrell Hawkins as a UC Bearcat. There he stood, about 5-9 and maybe 170 pounds at the time, and out came the voice of a 6-5, 300-pound behemoth. Kind of a cross between Barry White and Lou Rawls for you soulful, crooning connoisseurs.

We all thought he might try a media career at some point. Sure enough, many of you may have seen him on …

Artrell Hawkins Interview with Tony Pike

April 15th, 2009

Bearcat sports page’s Artrell Hawkins interviews the University of Cincinnati’s starting quarterback Tony Pike on spring practice.

View  Artrell Hawkins’ Interview with Tony Pike