It is the dream of every little boy who ever picked up a baseball, to step on a major league field, gaze around you and feel everything you ever worked for come together in one moment. The moment when all the sacrifices, the wins and losses, the missed family events, the late nights and…
Month: August 2018
Last Season: The Louisville receivers, compounded with Lamar Jackson’s stellar season, led a group that finished third in total offense, and 15th in passing offense (299.8 yards per game). Despite missing three games due to injury, Jaylen Smith finished with 60 receptions for 980 yards and seven touchdowns. Smith also earned All-ACC First Team honors with…
Head Coach Bobby Petrino has released the first depth chart for UofL’s upcoming 2018 season. There are not too many surprises, but there are a few. Quarterback and Running Back: Jawon Pass and Trey Smith are your starters in the backfield. Smith has consistently been mentioned as the number 1 RB by both Coach Petrino…
Fall sports are now getting into full gear, and you know what that means? That’s right TWICA is back in full force! For this week, I’m going to stick to the same format you know and love, but look out for next week’s edition where I’ll implement some brand new ideas for the 2018-2019 sports…
Today at the newly renovated Howard Schnellenberger football complex, Bobby Petrino held his first weekly press conference where he talked about the Alabama game and took questions from the media. Bobby stated by honoring the life of John Asher and acknowledging 45 years of service by Paul Rogers. Petrino also said that Jaylen Smith…
With UofL Football set to meet Alabama in the Camping World Kickoff, Cards Sports Zone is taking you back in time to 1991 and the Fiesta Bowl. UofL, after controversy over Arizona voting not to adopt Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a paid state holiday, was extended an offer to play in the game…
UofL officially announced they will be playing Tennessee in the first game of the NIT Tip-Off tournament in Brooklyn, NY at the Barclays Center. JUST ANNOUNCED: We’ll play Tennessee first in the @NITTipoff on Nov. 21. đź“°: https://t.co/UaCTwDIAI1#GoCards pic.twitter.com/Es2Kzra3k5 — Louisville Basketball (@LouisvilleMBB) August 24, 2018 Check out all the details below in the official…
Last season: Last season the running game was very obviously dominated by Quarterback, Lamar Jackson. He dominated the ground to a tune of 1601 yards, while the leading 5 running backs after him only accounted for 1418 yards. Although that stat is seemingly damning to the unit, Louisville’s offense was clearly at its best when…
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: Cardinals’ 2018-19 Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Slate Provides Daunting Challenge LOUISVILLE, Ky. — University of Louisville men’s basketball coach Chris Mack and his team will face a challenging schedule in his initial season with the Cardinals, which is evident with the non-conference slate of opponents announced for…
Wondering what to do for the next week until college football officially begins? Why not relive all of the 2017 season thanks to our friends at the ACC Digital Network. They have condensed all of the games to make viewing as easy as possible!
The University of Louisville football team has 5 or 6 guys who could get carries at running back this season. It only seemed natural that one of those guys would transfer to seek more time on the field. Walk-on running back Harry Trotter announced on Friday, August 17th, that he would transfer. Thank You Louisville…
When UofL has its home opener against Indiana State, their home stadium will be sporting a new name and a new, expanded look. The expansion is nearing completion as the seats are being installed and the video boards are up and functioning. Football staff member Pete Nochta and 2013 MOP and UofL great Luke Hancock…
For some players, the minor league season is nearing its conclusion and guys are preparing for instructional leagues, the famous Arizona Fall League, or for some an opportunity to join the Big League Club for a few weeks as the rosters will expand in September. As the seasons come to a close it is exciting…
Check out after practice video of LB coach Ryan Beard and LBs CJ Avery and PJ Blue talking after practice. Beard talks about Dorian Etheridge’s increase in responsibility and the importance of having Blue and Avery as LBs. Avery discusses being moved from S to LB in spring and Blue discusses being able to finally…
Last season: Arguably the biggest issue of the defense last season was the lack of pressure put on opposing quarterbacks. The personnel wasn’t the problem. Trevon Young and James Hearns manned the edges and both wreaked havoc in opposing backfields. Jonathan Greenard also saw time at the edge position and had a solid redshirt-sophomore season….
A bit of good news for UofL Football tonight as senior WR Jaylen Smith has returned to practice after having an emergency appendectomy back on August 3rd. Check out UofL’s press release below for all the details and thoughts from Coach Petrino and Jaylen himself.
At UofL there’s football and then there’s futbol. Louisville Men’s Soccer has been as successful as any team on campus under Head Coach Ken Lolla. This season, which gets under way Friday, Louisville Men’s Soccer fans can watch the team from the comfort of their home if they choose. UofL announced that all 16 of the…
Last Season: After spending the prior two seasons as one of the worst teams in pass protection, Louisville’s offensive line had better results in 2017. The Cardinals finished 104th in the country in sacks allowed (33), which is a 30% drop from 2016. Where it shined, though, was in run blocking. According to footballoutsiders.com, Louisville was…
UofL Basketball announced that the captains for the upcoming season will be junior G/F V.J. King and grad transfer Christen Cunningham. As voted on by their teammates… Your 2018-19 Louisville Basketball Captains: @yocunningham & @vjking_ #GoCards pic.twitter.com/Kt0W0oGToZ — Louisville Basketball (@LouisvilleMBB) August 21, 2018 Big things are expected from King as he has completely transformed…
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: Klenakis Placed on Administrative Leave LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville tight ends coach Chris Klenakis has been placed on administrative leave of absence on Sunday for driving under the influence and related charges. “Coach Klenakis approached me this morning and informed me of the situation…