WEST HARRISON, Indiana – Summer storms aren't new to Camp Higher Ground and the University of Cincinnati's football work Monday, Aug. 7 was interrupted by seasonal downpours and nearby lightning strikes.
UC Senior Associate AD/Sportsmedicine Aaron Himmler has technology that detects strikes within eight miles. Twice Himmler directed the Bearcats back to their locker area. By all accounts, including Associate AD/Operations John Widecan, the two delays are a Higher Ground record.
The talk of previous coach Luke Fickell having a force field surrounding the Dearborn County area is folklore.
"There's going to be games where we may have some lightning delays," UC running backs coach De'Rail Simms said.