On this episode of the CSZ Podcast, brought to you by Prime IV Louisville, we are coming to you live from the Shoot 360 Studios, Jeremy is joined in studio by Shawn & via Restream by Joey & Sam! The fellas will recap this week’s disappointing loss to UT, preview the Bean Bowl, hold our…
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On this episode of the CSZ Podcast, coming to you live from the Fitness Market Studios South, Jeremy is joined via Restream by Shawn and Higgy to discuss what’s going on in the land of the Cards. On this impromptu episode the guys discuss fanbase negativity, recruiting visits, Louisville baseball’s big win over uk, Jeff…
Former Louisville guard Russ Smith saw his number retired on Saturday in a ceremony at halftime of the Cards’ loss to Notre Dame. A tribute video was played, which featured a few special guests who offered their congratulations to Russdiculous. Russ then took the mic and addressed the fans prior to his number being placed…
Russ Smith is truly a Cardinals’ Legend. Whether it be his enjoyable personality, his insane ability on a basketball court, or the positive ways he changed former Cardinal coach Rick Pitino, Russ became and remains a fan favorite. Now, for all the things he accomplished on the court, Russ will have his number join those…
* Views and comments are all from Jeff Nunn and do not reflect the views of Cardinal Sports Zone or their staff Rick Pitino said a whole lot of things during his time here in Louisville. He was known for his press conferences that were filled with hyperbole. He used those press conferences to…
On the morning of Feb. 5, 2016, the University of Louisville men’s basketball program was seemingly in a great spot. The Cards were 18-4 and in second place in the ACC. Earlier that week, Louisville had beaten North Carolina at home. The same UNC team that would go on to win the ACC outright, earn…
The saga that began when the FBI and the US attorney for the Southern District of NY announced they had uncovered a pay-for-play scheme that roped in Louisville, is beginning to end. Rather, it is the beginning of the end. Back in May of this year, Louisville received the Notice of Allegations against its men’s…
Louisville Men’s Basketball answered the charges levied against them in the NCAA Notice of Allegations today. Louisville is definitely meaning to put up some kind of fight. How successful it will be remains unknown, but they apparently won’t lay down as they did previously. UofL has unilaterally undertaken several significant actions to ensure all who…
Today, the NCAA delivered its Notice of Allegations against the Louisville Men’s Basketball program. There was one Level 1 and several Level 2 violations. University of Louisville President Neeli Bendapudi and AD Vince Tyra held a teleconference to address the NOA. I was on the teleconference and it was clear Louisville is not going to…
Louisville fans have been waiting for the NCAA to deliver its Notice of Allegations against the school’s men’s basketball program. Today is D-Day. Louisville has received the NOA and will be holding a press conference at 1:30 pm to discuss it and how Louisville will respond. UofL President Neeli Bendapudi, Athletic Director Vince Tyra, and…
Darius Perry had announced on Twitter a while ago his intention to enter the transfer portal as a grad transfer. It was a move some expected, but it was still hard to see the junior move on. The speculation about where he might end up was interesting. Some believed he may go back to his…
A lot of us are having sports withdrawals. We miss seeing players with Louisville stitched across the chest of their jerseys take the field or court and compete. Well, to help with those withdrawals, the ACC Network is giving you a fix. The Cards are taking over the @accnetwork starting at midnight tonight! Details: https://t.co/2OQKw1wuAC#GoCards…
UofL vs UK is the most heated rivalry in college basketball. Even when one team is clearly more talented than the other, it doesn’t foretell victory for that team. CSZ has compiled YouTube videos of full games and highlights from every Cardinal victory since the 1990s. From Samaki Walker’s triple-double to Q’s nasty, ankle breaking…
UofL and Marquette square off tonight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. It’s the rekindling of a storied rivalry that dates back to the 90s. Some of the names involved for Marquette included Mike Deane, Brian Wardle, Tom Crean, Dwayne Wade, Steve Novak, Dominic James, Jae Crowder, Travis Diener, Jimmy Butler, Junior Cadougan, Darius…
Rick Pitino is finally down to just one lawsuit after a federal judge announced today that his case against Adidas will have to be handled in arbitration. According to the Courier Journal, judge David A. Hale of the Western District of Kentucky granted the motion. Pitino filed the lawsuit in October of 2017 claiming that…
Is it Rookie of the Year or Shade Thrower of the Year?? Donovan Mitchell and Ben Simmons are in a head to head battle for the NBA’s coveted Rookie of the Year award. And neither are going down without a fight. It’s been the biggest NBA feud we’ve seen since Russel Westbrook and Kevin Durant….
It’s been a heated Rookie of the Year battle between Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell. Simmons and Mitchell are the two clear front runners for the award. Some say both should get the award. But, Draymond Green thinks Donovan Mitchell is the true ROY. If Draymond Green had a vote Donovan Mitchell would be his…
Former Louisville guard, Russ Smith, joined Alex Kennedy on the HoopsHype podcast. Russ discusses his hopes to play in the NBA, his success in the G League and China, Louisville’s Title and Coach Pitino. Listen to the full podcast below. Russ Smith (@Specter_Smit) on his hope of returning to the NBA, his success in the…
Rick Pitino, Tom Jurich, Andre McGee, Katina Powell, Chuck Smrt, Dr. Postel, David Padgett and Vince Tyra are all names associated with the University of Louisville that have dominated the media over the last 2 years. For better or worse these are the facts. For the majority of the people who read this, you all…
It’s no secret; the University of Louisville has not had the brightest days in recent years. Both the university and athletics have been through the wringer. Scandal after scandal. Front page ESPN news and bottom screen tickers. It’s been extremely rough and extremely public. Since October 2015, the university has had a dark cloud hanging…