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Cincinnati Bearcats training camp: Questions on offense and defense

Cincinnati Bearcats football coach Luke Fickell talks UConn's exit and UC's expectations during AAC media days. Fletcher Page, fpage@enquirer..com

The Cincinnati Bearcats football team opens training camp Wednesday with just 30 days to prepare for the season-opener at Nippert Stadium against UCLA.

Expectations have changed entering coach Luke Fickell's third season in command after winning 11 games a season ago.

Here's a few pressing questions as the team gets to work:

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