The Enquirer and wire reports

Junior quarterback Gino Guidugli heads three Bearcats named to the coaches Preseason All-Conference USA team.

Also on the team are juniors defensive end Trent Cole and safety Doug Monaghan.

The Bearcats were picked fourth in the coaches' preseason poll.

The poll with points (first-place votes): TCU (8) 115; Southern Miss (1) 106; South Florida (1) 81; Cincinnati 77; Louisville 73; East Carolina (1) 64; Tulane 60; UAB 56; Memphis 49; Houston 26; Army 16.