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,…
Month: August 2012
Brandon Simmons, known as “B Simm”, is a hip-hop artist from Louisville, KY. He was featured in Young Nitt’s “R U Ready” in 2006, he created “R U Ready 2” and “Clik Clak”. This is the song that will be played during warm-ups and also possibly at kickoff for the 2012 season. His Twitter handle…
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! We conclude our series with thoughts from former UofL QB…
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!
The Countdown to Kickoff is down to 2 days! Rather than find a former player, we decided it would be nice to pay tribute to current Wide Receiver Michaelee Harris, who is out for the season after tearing his ACL, his 4th knee injury since 2010. Michaelee Harris: Redshirt Sophomore 2011 Stats: Started 12 games,…
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…
The Countdown to Kickoff is now at 3 days! Here is former UofL Wide Reciever J.R. Russell! J.R. Russell: 2001-2004 Career Stats: 50 games played, 186 receptions, 2,619 yards (14.1 avg), 19 TDs Awards: First team All-Conference USA (2003 & 2004), Was 4th player in UofL history to get 1,000 yards receiving, C-USA leader in…
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…
Come out to the KFC Yum! Center tonight to watch the Cards battle the 10th ranked Kentucky Wildcats! The match begins at 7:00 pm and it is a “Redout”, so wear your red! If you have a ticket to the UofL-UK Football game this Sunday, bring that and you can get in tonight for only…
The Countdown to Kickoff is now down to 4 days! Here is former UofL Wide Receiver Broderick Clark! Broderick Clark: 2002-2005 Career Stats: Receiving– 67 receptions, 909 yards (13.6 avg), 4 TDs Career Stats: Kick Return– 97 returns, 2,200 yards (22.7 avg), 2 TDs Awards: C-USA Special Teams Player of the Year (2002), 4th player…
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…
By Brad Jones: This past weekend, Trager Stadium hosted the inaugural Sherrill Brakmeier Classic. The tournament, which featured Louisville (23), Northeastern (21), Northwestern (20), and Miami (OH), began play Friday with Louisville matching up against Northeastern. The game was closely played as both teams were tied at half with a score of 2 to 2. However, the cardinals failed to score in…
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,…
This video is an absolute must-see. Thanks to Elle Raiser for being at Clucker’s on UofL’s campus on Monday afternoon and getting this footage! Teddy Bridgewater, Michaelee Harris, and Eli Rogers put on a little show!
The Countdown to Kickoff is now down to 5Â days! While all of our featured players have been from the past, we could not use anyone else for today besides current UofL Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater! Teddy Bridgewater: Sophomore 2011 Stats: 13 games played, 191-296Â for 2,129 yards, 14 TDs, 64.5 completion %, 4 rushing TDs College Awards:…
From CSZÂ member Steve Rummage, here is a list of the football recruits that will be at the UofL-UK game on Sunday!
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! Kicking it off this week: Art Carmody!