Tom Jurich has released a statement through Boxcar PR rebutting the accusations posed against him in the termination letter from the University of Louisville. See the full letter below. Here is the termination letter from @Postel_UofL to Tom Jurich, plus a response from Jurich PR firm @BoxcarPR pic.twitter.com/sP1CgMFx6n — Terry Meiners ™️ (@terrymeiners) October 24,…
Category: ACC Basketball
Ken Pomeroy released his first peek into the 2018 season with his preseason rankings. The cardinals come in at number 16 entering their first season under acting head coach, David Padgett. What do you think about the rankings? https://kenpom.com/
Its been the longest off season in the history of off seasons. But here we are, a few weeks out from the first tip off of the season. Today the womens basketball team hosted its annual tip off luncheon. There was a different vibe this year. You could feel the excitement and anticipation. You could…
A Louisville man has withdrawn a roughly $6 Million pledge in the wake of Tom Jurichs firing. According to the Courier-Journal, 88-year old investor and retired pilot, Max Baumgardner has withdrawn his $6.3 Million pledge. Baumgardner sees the move as a protest of his own. Read the rest of the story below. University of Louisville…
After all the drama swirling around UofL Men’s Basketball because of yet another tawdry scandal, it’s my pleasure to present to you, my fellow UofL fans, an article about the actual basketball team. That’s right. There’s no death penalty yet. UofL gets to play basketball this year. And boy do they have a God Deng…
The preseason coaches poll was announced today. The Cards come in ranked number 16 to start the season. They start the year on November 10th against George Mason at the Yum! Center. Check out where Kentucky and Louisville landed on the coaches' preseason basketball poll https://t.co/B5pAO4CBzQ — Courier Journal Sports (@sports_cj) October 19, 2017
Jeff Walzs team is racking up the accolades at ACC Media Day. As announced in a previous post, junior guard Asia Durr was tabbed ACC Preseason Player of the Year by the ACC coaches. In addition, Durr and senior forward Myisha Hines-Allen earned All-ACC preseason honors from both the leagues coaches and the Blue Ribbon…
The ACC has voted to move to an 18 game conference schedule beginning in the 2019-2020 season. The move to an 18-game conference schedule will strengthen the already compelling matchups and build upon both traditional and new rivalries, said ACC Commissioner John Swofford. Playing more games against conference teams will enhance the student-athlete experience and…
Junior guard, Asia Durr, has been named the ACC Preseason Player of the Year by the ACC coaches. This marks the second consecutive season that a Louisville player has been given the prestigious title. Last year, Myisha Hines-Allen earned the honor.
Former Louisville head coach Rick Pitino sat down with ESPN College Basketball Analyst, Jay Bilas, for his first interview post firing. In the emotional interview, Coach Pitino discusses his future coaching, his involvement in the ongoing FBI investigation, the support hes received and vindication. Watch the full interview:Pitino: Adidas took ‘my love and passion…
Tom Jurichs legal team has released a statement regarding the firing of the 20 year Athletic Director. Statement from Tom Jurich's attorneys: pic.twitter.com/hX62DtO9gV — Marcus Green (@MarcusGreenWDRB) October 18, 2017 Thank you, Tom Jurich.
Single tickets for the 2017-2018 non-conference UofL Men’s basketball season will go on sale tomorrow, October 18th, at 10 AM. They will vary between $35 and $40 and this excludes the Indiana game, which will be $85. Tickets can be purchased at the UofL Ticket Office at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium or online at http://www.TicketMaster.com….
Louisville junior, Deng Adel, has been tabbed to the Julius Erving Award Watch List. Adel is one of 21 small forwards to be considered for the prestigious award. The award will be presented at the ESPN College Basketball Awards Show on April 6, 2018. Twenty-One Candidates Announced for 2018 @JuliusErving Award. #ErvingAward 📰: https://t.co/RPSRKNcPxB pic.twitter.com/gfypzJLAeL…
In his first national appearance since the FBI scandal broke, Rick Pitino is sitting down with Jay Bilas. The interview will air at midnight on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt. Rick Pitino speaks with @JayBilas for his 1st national TV interview since being fired, airing tonight at midnight on @SportsCenter with SVP pic.twitter.com/9Xjg84dBuQ — ESPN…
In what appears to be a change of heart, the Board of Trustees has voted to reinstate Tom Jurich to his position as Athletic Director of the University of Louisville.
In what could go down as the biggest mistake in the history of the University of Lohisville, Athletic Director Tom Jurich has been fired with cause.
Former University of Louisville head coach Rick Pitino has filed a federal lawsuit against Adidas. The lawsuit alleges that Pitino was damaged by the companys outrageous conduct in conspiring to funnel money to the family of a basketball recruit. Pitino maintains his innocence in the matter claiming the he was not aware of the…
After hours of deliberation, the Universiry of Louisvilles Athletics Association has unanimously voted to terminate Hall of Fame head coach, Rick Pitinos employment for just cause. The move comes less than a month after Louisville was tied to a pay-for-play FBI investigation. The resolution from the University of Louisville Athletic Association: pic.twitter.com/fKYEBi2D1o — Jeff…
Contrary to popular belief, UofL is not the only school being hit hard by the fallout of the FBI investigation into college basketball. The Associated Press asked 84 schools how they are handling the investigations, and 63 schools responded. Take a look at the full report, and let us know if you are surprised by…
Rick Pitinos attorney, Steve Pence, handed out a 53-page document to the media awaiting the ULAAs decision on the employment of Pitino. The document contains text messages between Pitino and Adidas Exec. Jim Gotto, as well as conversations regarding Brian Bowen with Christian Dawkins. The document also contains a polygraph test and Pitinos affidavit. Read…
During the ULAA Meeting, at which Coach Rick Pitinos fate as the head coach of the Louisville Cardinals was being discussed, Dick Vitale took to Twitter to defend his long time friend. In a series of tweets, Vitale explains why Louisvilles board is making a huge mistake. Today Louisville Board will terminate Rick Pitino /44…