I really don’t have words to describe this game or atmosphere. At times, we saw flashes of the talent and big play ability this team has. Other times, it resembled last years team. I don’t have the answers for this one but I’m a big picture guy. Last year this team won two games
Tag: Battle for the Governor’s Cup
I’ve analyzed all the stats, trends, predictions and anything else I could find to read and realized that I was simply overthinking it. Trying way too hard to find something that will definitely give me the correct outcome. I’ve found plenty of stats that would indicate UK is the most likely winner. I’ve also found…
Last year, going into the Governor’s Cup game, UofL was coming off a low. They were destroyed on national TV by Houston. They hadn’t really been playing all that well. UofL fans thought we would just waltz into PJCS, crush UK, and move on to a good bowl; maybe even the Orange Bowl. None of…
It appears as though Louisville will sport the red chrome with the white jersey for their trip to Lexington. #BeatUK The locker room is ready for the Governor's Cup! #BeatUK pic.twitter.com/OYJ8INnbFB — Louisville Equipment (@UofLEquipment) November 24, 2017
The last time the Cards traveled to Lexington things didn’t start out very good. UK scored a school record 21 first quarter points. Freshman Lamar Jackson entered the game late in the first quarter. Louisville erased a 24-7 halftime deficit with 31 unanswered points for a 38-24 victory. Jackson finished with 186 yards rushing and TDs of…
Photo Courtesy of WLKY.COM We now know when kickoff will be for the annual Governor’s Cup game between those pesky feline fanatics of UK and our beloved avian aces of UofL. Per UofL Football’s Twitter account, the game will air in the dreaded noon time slot on the dreadful SEC Network. #UofL will close the…
You have been waiting all season for this, the UofL vs. UK football game to close the 2015 regular season. With a desperate Kentucky team needing a win to secure bowl eligibility for the first time in five years, the Cardinals travel to Lexington looking to end any bowl aspirations of the ‘Cats for a…
For the third year in a row, the Governor’s Cup will reside in Louisville. On Saturday afternoon, the Louisville Cardinals defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 27-13 at Commonwealth Stadium. The 7th ranked Cards moved to 3-0 on the season while Kentucky dropped to 1-2. It was a slow start offensively for both teams, and was much…
OK well I am a big numbers guy when it comes to anything, sports included. I decided to break down the wins and losses, PPG, etc. for The Battle For The Governors Cup this Saturday at noon. 11-14: This is the all-time series record going into this weekend. 4-6 at home for UL and 7-8 away 565/682: These are the…
Plenty of seats available left for the Battle of the Bluegrass Saturday between YOUR #7 University of Louisville Cardinals and the wildcats of Kentucky. Click on the links below and it will take you to the sites that you can get your ticket. Plenty of good are still available so hurry up and buy your tickets! Go…
The Cards and Cats will meet on the gridiron on Sept. 14 (week 3) of this football season and as of today we found out the game will kickoff at Noon on ESPN. While I am not a huge fan of Noon time Kickoffs this could end up being a good thing for…
The Battle for the Governor’s Cup originated in 1912 as a football game played between the two big in-state Universities in Kentucky; the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville. Although the rivalry was short lived in the early days and not very exciting, as UK held Louisville scoreless in the first six meetings,…
All this week, we have been bringing you exclusive write-ups from former UofL football players about the rivalry with UK. We have asked them just their general thoughts about the rivalry, and some mention their best and worst memories. We hope you enjoy these! Go Cards! Today in our series, we hear from former UofL…
Found this video on youtube from user Mshultsy. If it doesn’t get you pumped up for the game, I am not sure what will!
All this week, we have been bringing you exclusive write-ups from former UofL football players about the rivalry with UK. We have asked them just their general thoughts about the rivalry, and some mention their best and worst memories. We hope you enjoy these! Go Cards! Today in our series, we bring you thoughts from…
Cardinal Sports Zone is happy to have Rob Jones contribute to the site! Our hope is to have a weekly write-up from Rob during the 2012 Football Season. Rob used to manage the local 1450 AM sports radio station as well as it’s website, so the man knows what he is talking about! What better way for him…
All this week, we will be bringing you exclusive write-ups from former UofL football players about the rivalry with UK. We have asked them just their general thoughts about the rivalry, and some mention their best and worst memories. We hope you enjoy these! Go Cards! Up next in our series, we hear from both…
 The struggles and hardships endured in offseason conditioning programs, spring practices, and training camp become lessons learned for the winner of one of Kentucky’s most famous battles, the Battle for the Governor’s Cup. For the loser, these same struggles and hardships seem like wasted effort. Regardless of each teams season outlook, this game is the most important. A…
All this week, we will be bringing you exclusive write-ups from former UofL football players about the rivalry with UK. We have asked them just their general thoughts about the rivalry, and some mention their best and worst memories. We hope you enjoy these! Go Cards! Up next in our series, we have Tony Stallings! Tony…
I have had the countdown to 3:30 pm on September 2nd in my phone for months now. There is excitement on so many levels. UofL football is starting, we play UK first, and I am finally back in Louisville full-time after being in Auburn for the last 4 years (which when it comes to football season,…