USA Today released their bowl projections after week one of the college football season. They have UofL in a bowl fans are quite familiar with against an opponent the Cards have beaten down once before. USA Today Bowl Projections: Memphis vs Boston College in the Military Bowl. https://t.co/iNOzk8SJTM — Jeff Brightwell (@JeffABrightwell) September 6, 2018…
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Press release from the University of Louisville athletic department: LOUISVILLE, Ky. – LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A short-term memory isn’t always a desirable trait, but in order to grow and move forward, it’s one the University of Louisville football team’s offense is adopting. While the unit didn’t experience the success it’s achieved on a weekly basis…
Press release from the University of Louisville athletic director: LOUISVILLE, Ky. – There’s no question University of Louisville football head coach Bobby Petrino was disappointed in the outcome last Saturday versus Alabama. However, Petrino was able to pull some positives away from the 51-14 loss to the defending national champions.| “Alabama is a very good…
Last night, the unranked Louisville Cardinals traveled to Orlando to take on the No. 1 defending champ, Alabama. The Cards weren’t expected to win or even get close (the spread was 24) and those expectations proved to be accurate. The Tide jumped ahead early and never looked back behind rising star, Tua Tagovailoa. The final…
Last season: Lamar Jackson followed his 2016 Heisman campaign with another Heisman-worthy season. Don’t take this as a disservice to Lamar Jackson, but I’m not going to spend much of this article talking about the greatest player in Louisville/college football history. Like this team has to do, we as fans also have to move on…
It’s so close to football season and the excitement around Louisville is off the charts. You would think that opening up the season against the defending national champions would put a damper on it but contrary to what Alabama fans think, Louisville is confident and excited at the opportunity. Here in Louisville, we are having…
RB Jeremy Smith, who announced back in December that he would be transferring from UofL for his final year of eligibility, has instead returned to UofL to finish out his college career. BREAKING: Former Louisville running back Jeremy Smith has returned to the Cardinals’ football program for his senior season per multiple sources. Smith went…
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Bobby Petrino Radio Show, originating from The Sports & Social Club at Fourth Street Live!, will kick off a new season of University of Louisville football when the popular event begins Thursday at a new time. The Sports & Social Club, located at…
Missed Bobby Petrino’s season-opening press conference on Monday? No worries, you can see the full tweetcap below of what he had to say. The season-opening press conference is now live on Louisville Football's Facebook page (https://t.co/ZNsbaMpcbh) and through https://t.co/K8WgfpT30o. — Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) August 27, 2018 Head coach Bobby Petrino opens the press conference…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino typically spends a bulk of his practice time focusing on special teams because of the impact it has on the game. The ninth-year head coach has dedicated scholarships on a punter and placekicker, which isn’t normal in…
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Initially looking at Mekhi Becton last year, it was tough to fathom that the mammoth offensive lineman didn’t boast an ounce of collegiate experience. The Highland Springs, Va., native towered over the opposition as a 6-foot-7, 345-pound rookie. Based on his physique, most pegged…
UofL Football’s wide receiving corps just got a big new weapon today with the commitment of 3 star WR Stanley King out of Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, NJ.
Bobby Petrino got some good recruiting news Saturday night when 3 star FL DT Denzel Daxon committed to UofL Football. Carol City DT Denzel Daxon, who was previously committed to Miami, has given a verbal pledge to Louisville. https://t.co/CeEENRtd8P — Andrew Ivins (@Andrew_Ivins) August 11, 2018 The 6’1 315 lbs Daxon was previously committed to…
CSZ’s Jeff Nunn, myself Shawn Barbour, and Daniel Spencer were all at UofL Football media day providing coverage for all our loyal readers. We were able to interview numerous coaches and players, asking some football related questions and some off the wall questions. Check out our video below to see interviews with Coach Lonnie Galloway,…