College football programs around the country are holding their pro days for student-athletes that are heading to April’s NFL Draft. Louisville Football is no different and will hold their pro day tomorrow. The pro day is set to air on the ACC Network Extra live from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. Former Cardinal greats Eric…
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Louisville Football had its kickoff luncheon today. It was unlike any other before it as it was held virtually. This was, of course, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic that continues to rage on. It opened with Louisville Legend Eric Wood making the introduction. Then we had an awesome highlight package of the excellent first…
Cardinal Forever and Pro Bowl Center, Eric Wood, had Coach Scott Satterfield on the latest episode of his podcast. They sit down and discuss the success they had this year and how to build off of it for the future. Check out the latest episode of “What’s Next with Eric Wood” with @CoachSattUofL, the head…
Things didn’t go as planned against WKU but the end result was a victory. The Cards trailed 14-0 before they even completed a pass and were outgained 428 yards to 292. They needed a blocked punt, a goal line stand and a WKU 51 yard field goal to come up short, just to sneak out…
This game had been circled on many Card fans’ calendars for months, including mine. I made the trip down to Orlando with my girlfriend so she could experience this amazing opportunity and have a small vacation. This experience was a once in lifetime opportunity that I couldn’t miss because it is not everyday you…
Press Release from the University of Louisville Athletic Department: Eric Wood enjoyed a tremendous career in the NFL, playing nine seasons with the Buffalo Bills. Eric always played the game the right way, worked extremely hard and was a tremendous leader of young men. He was a pleasure to coach because he came to work…
Photo Courtesy of Mark Konezny/USA TODAY Sports Eric Wood, a former starting C for UofL Football, has suffered a career-ending neck injury per Adam Schefter of ESPN and also per Scout Fantasy Sports. Our sources that have led us here have informed us it's a career ending neck injury and the player is former Louisville…
The day started with the jersey ceremony for Card forever Anthony Floyd. Then Card forever, Eric Wood, spelled out the C-A-R-D-S cheer. Louisville scored early and looked good becauseBoston College entered the day scoring 16.3 points per game and were 121st in the country in scoring before Saturday. But the Card defense gave up 45…
With there now being 17 verbal commitments to BirdGang ’18, there has much talk about a recent commit, Tutu Atwell. The excitement is that he is a dual-threat quarterback from Northwestern high school in Miami Fl. Yes, that is the same school one Teddy Bridgwater attended. The mere mention of Teddy’s name being…
First up Offense Then Defense:
I am not sure when the last time is that you watched the NFL Pro Bowl, or when I watched it for that matter. But this Sunday (January 31), the 2016 version of the NFL’s “all-star” game will feature four former Louisville Cardinals. Teddy Bridgewater, Gary Barnidge, Eric Wood, and Elvis Dumervil will all be…
What a good day for former Louisville Cardinals! And on a personal note, two guys that I know, which is pretty cool. Earlier today, Gary Barnidge was named Man of the Year for the Cleveland Browns, making him eligible to win the overall Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which recognizes a player for…
Kentucky was supposed to challenge the Cards in 2006. Not so much. Cards win 59-28.
Former Louisville Cardinal Eric Wood has started every game in the last two seasons for the Buffalo Bills and has 79 starts overall. Just like when he was at Louisville, he is the leader of the offensive line. The Bills have a new coach this season, Rex Ryan, and Greg Roman is the new offensive…
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the Bobby Petrino hire. You won’t find many people who have nothing to say about it. They either like it or they don’t. Well I reached out to some of his former players from Louisville, mainly some guys that I personally knew from the team who I may…
Here is how the former Cards performed in week 9 of the NFL season… Harry Douglas (Atlanta): 3 receptions for 82 yards. Also had 1 solo tackle in 34-10 loss to Carolina.
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…
Eric Wood played for the Cardinals from 2004-2008 and is easily one of the best Offensive Linemen to ever play for Louisville. In 2005, he was named a Rivals.com Freshman All-American and started 12 games at Center. He went on to start in all 49 games that he played in, which is the 2nd longest…