This Thursday could have been Russ Smith vs Louisville (his former team)

I think we are all finished believing the notion that the selection committee doesn’t look for story-lines when making the brackets. I haven’t even looked at a bracket yet, other than when they show up on TV, because for some reason I usually wait until I fill mine out on Tuesday or Wednesday to even look at…

UofL Sports Schedule for Saturday 3/15/14

Today is a very busy day in Louisville Cardinals athletics. The highlight is the men’s basketball AAC Tournament Championship at 6:00 pm ET against UConn. But other than that, there are 8 other teams in action today. From GoCards.com… SATURDAY, MAR 15 SPORT OPPONENT LOCATION TIME COVERAGE Men’s Basketball UConn (Finals) Memphis, Tenn. 6:00 PM…

Shoni Schimmel Named ESPNW All-American

Press release from UofL: Senior guard Shoni Schimmel named a second team All-American by ESPNW. Schimmel was one of the 10 players named on the two teams. Eight of the 10 selections are seniors, which also includes two sophomores. Connecticut led the way with three honorees; Notre Dame was represented by two players. This season Schimmel is…

Harrell and Smith make All-AAC First Team; Rozier makes All-Rookie Team

Press release from the American Athletic Conference.  AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES ALL-CONFERENCE AND ALL-ROOKIE TEAMS Three unanimous selections highlight All-Conference First Team MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Three finalists for the Wooden Award, which goes to the nation’s top player, were among the five players chosen for the 2014 American Athletic Conference All-Conference First Team, as voted…