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2017-2018 ACC Conference Basketball Schedule Released
University of Louisville’s men basketball ACC conference schedule was re- released today. North Carolina and Syracuse are both making their ways to the KFC Yum! Center this season. Louisville will be heading to Duke and Notre Dame throughout the season as well. Here are all the match ups for the upcoming basketball season.
Louisville Ranked Preseason 12 By Sporting News
In the latest preseason rankings, the Louisville Cardinals are ranked 12 by Sporting News. Lamar Jackson still needs to improve his passing game and the defense needs to find its rhythm under its new coordinator, Peter Sirmon. If these pieces fall into place as we all expect them to, we are in for another fun season. Sporting News has Alabama as preseason number one with USC and Ohio State rounding out the top three. Florida State comes in at number four and reigning national champion Clemson rounds out the top five.
Fast Facts With Chucky Williams
What is Chucky Williams’ favorite TV show? What is his hometown known for? What was Chucky’s first jersey number? These are just some of the questions we get answers today in today’s fast facts. Here is Fast Facts with Chucky Williams.
Jackson, Alexander Named All-ACC Preseason
Lamar Jackson and Jaire Alexander are quite the duo, their latest preseason accolade is they have both been named to the All-ACC Preseason team. Both Cardinals received more than 100 votes, with Jackson receiving a league high of 132, with little surprise to anyone. Catch Alexander and Jackson in action when the Cards open up the 2017 season on September 2nd at 7:30 versus Purdue at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Lamar Jackson Named To The Davey O’Brien Award Preseason Watch List
Cardinal quarterback, Lamar Jackson has been named to the Davey O’Brien Award Preseason Watch List, an award he was a finalist for last season. The junior demolished record after record in 2016, one being that he finished with 51 touchdowns, the most in school and ACC history. Â Three finalists for the O’Brien Award will be announced on November 20, and the award will be handed out live on The Home Depot College Football Awards on December 7.
Jackson Named To Wuerffel Watch List
Lamar Jackson should be getting used to receiving high praise from his teammates and coaches about what an outstanding young man he is. Even other teams and coaches have taken notice. Now he is being honored officially for work on and off the field. Lamar Jackson has been named to the Wuerffel Watch List.
Beyond The X’s & O’s With Kolby Smith
Running back Kolby Smith recently sat down with John Ramsey and discussed several different topics. Kolby discussed how much Card Nation means to him, his favorite memory as a player, and how he became a coach. He’s excited about this years group of running backs. Kolby will always be Card forever!!
Cards Picked To Finish 3rd In ACC
Photo Credit: Fansided
The Louisville Cardinals were picked to finish third last week at the ACC Kickoff. Florida State is picked to win the ACC Championship by receiving 118 of the 167 votes. Clemson finished second with 35 votes and Louisville with 7. The same order was picked for the ACC Atlantic division. Lamar Jackson was the overwhelming favorite to win consecutive ACC Player of The Year honors. The Cardinals open up the 2017 season on Saturday, September 2nd at 7:30 PM against Purdue at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Hearns And Young Named To Dick Butkus Preseason Watch List
Senior Linebackers James Hearns and Trevon Young have been named to the the Dick Butkus watch list. Hearns had a career high forty-three tackles last year and started in twelve games last season. Young had a standout 2015 season, but suffered an injury in the Music City bowl that sidelined him for the 2016 season.
Jaire Alexander Named To Jim Thorpe Watch List
Junior, Jaire Alexander, has been named to his third preseason watch list. Today’s honor is the coveted Jim Thorpe watch list. This award is given to the best defensive back in college football. It not only highlights the student athlete’s athletic abilities, but their character off the field as well. The Thorpe Award Winner is selected from three finalists and will be announced at The Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, December 7, 2017, on ESPN.
Bobby Petrino’s Interview At ACC Kickoff
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Coach Petrino sat down with the media at yesterday’s ACC Kickoff day. Here is what he had to say about Lamar and how he has handled the Heisman fame, as well as what a great teammate Reggie Bonnafon is.
Drew Bailey And Geron Christian Named To Outland Trophy Watch List
The latest Cards to get some preseason recognition are defensive lineman, Drew Bailey and two year starter for on the offensive line, Geron Christian.  This list only consists of interior lineman. The winner of the 72nd Outland Trophy – named after the late John Outland, an All-America lineman at Penn at the turn of the 20th century – will be announced live on ESPN at The Home Depot College Football Awards on Dec. 7.
Top 3 Secondaries In The ACC
The Cardinal backfield is loaded once again, but where do we stand with the rest of the ACC? The ACC Digital Network helps break it down.
Fast Facts With Jaire Alexander
Burgers or tacos? Cats or dogs? These are the questions that fans need answered about the Junior cornerback. Heres fast facts with Jaire Alexander!
Cardinal Placekicker Named To Lou Groza Award Watch List
New Construction Tours Photo by: Michelle Hutchins | Louisville Athletics
The preseason awards continue to roll in for the University of Louisville football team. The next player being honored is Kentucky native, Blanton Creque. As a redshirt freshman last year, Creque tied the school record when he successfully hit four field goals in the win against NC State. Creque finished the season third in the ACC with a 84.2 field goal percentage. He is one of 30 student-athletes named to the watch list, with the winner to be announced December 7th during the Home Depot College Football Awards Show.
