Cincinnati Bearcats Belk Bowl Activities
By Matt Niehaus

The Cincinnati Bearcats mens football team is currently in Charlotte, North Carolina preparing for the Belk Bowl agains the Tar Heels of The University of North Carolina. Now while we could do a break down or a preview, that isn’t happening yet, its only Wednesday instead lets look at what the Bearcats have been up to.
In the week leading up to bowl games they are generally always filled with some sort of off the field activities. The Cincinnati Bearcats are no strangers to off the field activities under the guidance of head coach Tommy Tuberville.
Before the Bearcats headed down to Charlotte Coach Tuberville called the boys in for a meeting to tell them they were going bowling for the day instead of practicing. Tuberville has made it a point to make sure his team stays loose.
Taking a little break from practice today. Offense vs. Defense on the lanes. #BearcatPride pic.twitter.com/G6F9rlJmKa
— Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) December 20, 2013
Now that the Bearcats are in Charlotte practicing at the Charlotte Latin School they have engages in a few pre bowl activities. Having spent last Christmas in Charlotte as well the Bearcats are seasoned veterans at the lead up to the Belk Bowl. Last season the Bearcats went to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Nascar experience, they returned this season to once again experience Nascar. This year looked to be as much fun as last season.
Time to get some laps in. @belkbowl @cltmotorspeedway #Bearcats pic.twitter.com/IijMc5RrmT
— Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) December 24, 2013
.@GoBEARCATS, start your engines! @NASCARRacingExp pic.twitter.com/yjlWQfuuh8
— Duke's Mayo Bowl (@DukesMayoBowl) December 24, 2013
Thanks to the crew at the @NASCARRacingExp & @belkbowl for a great experience for the #Bearcats @CLTMotorSpdwy pic.twitter.com/YVEdxwJeKx
— Cincinnati Bearcats (@GoBEARCATS) December 24, 2013
Check out the video from today's @NASCARRacingExp at the @CLTMotorSpdwy. http://t.co/qe6m5hxZnR #Bearcats @belkbowl
— Cincinnati Bearcats (@GoBEARCATS) December 25, 2013
Along with the Nascar trip the Bearcats also returned to the Belk Department store in Charlotte for the team shopping trip which is part of the Belk Bowl gift bag. Cincinnati players appeared to have a great time again this season decking themselves out in clothes head to toe.
The #Bearcats are taking part in the shopping trip to @belk as part of the @belkbowl experience pic.twitter.com/Rfn4mSxB5S
— Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) December 24, 2013
Then on Christmas eve the Bearcats football team was joined by Santa Claus at practice as he became the new place holder for the Bearcats.
Video: Santa Claus visits the #Bearcats on Christmas Day as they practice in Charlotte. @BelkBowl @ESPNCFB http://t.co/G4bmvtjG7r
— Bearcats TV (@BearcatsTV) December 25, 2013
As everyone can see the Bearcats have stayed loose for much of the bowl season. They take on the Tar Heels this Saturday at 3:20pm ET on ESPN.