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Cincinnati Bearcats football: Pass rush must improve after lackluster showing in 2017

UC defensive end Kimoni Fitz discusses how the Bearcats hope to create havoc up front this year, including more pressure on the quarterback. Tom Groeschen, tgroeschen@enquirer.com

WEST HARRISON, Ind. - With new UCLA coach Chip Kelly and his uptempo offense looming for the Cincinnati Bearcats' 2018 season opener, UC is working relentlessly to improve a pass rush that ranked among America's worst in 2017.

As UC continues summer practice here at Camp Higher Ground, the Bearcats (4-8 last year) vow to push the pace after tying for 121st nationally last year with only 1.