The thoughts & words written by Jeff Nunn do not necessarily reflect the views of CardinalSportsZone.com Rick Pitino was the first person to say,”Louisville First, Cards Forever.” He said that the University, as well as himself, need to be reborn or rebranded so he came up with the slogan. He said that players needed…
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Today was one of the hardest days in Louisville Athletics history. The decision to place Rick Pitino and Tom Jurich on leave, has not come without much backlash. Nobody is hurting more right than the current players, but the former players are not far behind. Here is what some of the former and current…
ESPN.com is reporting that sources have told them the unnamed player UofL President Greg Postel said had been suspended indefinitely and withheld from team activities is Brian Bowen. You can read ESPN’s full story below.
At this time, it has been confirmed that Athletic Director, Tom Jurich has been relieved of his duties at this school. He has been placed on paid, administrative leave. The timetable is still unknown for if/when he could return. It is my understanding that Tom Jurich was relieved of his duties this morning. Dark day…
Tom Jurich talked with the media and discussed the importance of having the Johnny U statue. Jurich wanted it somewhere the fans could enjoy it, but still be within the stadium walls. It seems like he nailed it with this one.
Associate Athletic Director Mark Jurich gave an update on the progress of the Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium expansion project today at the stadium. The $63 million expansion is currently on pace to be done for the beginning of the 2018 season and is also on budget. It will enclose the north end-zone and add 10,000…
While the University of Louisville baseball team was preparing for their fourth trip up to Omaha, Nebraska for the College World Series, the program made a somewhat surprising, yet inevitable announcement. Starting next season, the traditionally cost-free games at Jim Patterson Stadium will switch over to ticketed entry, and will no longer be free of…
Louisville's hearing before the NCAA Committee on Infractions has concluded. Tom Jurich said he expects decision in 6-8 weeks. — Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) April 20, 2017 Tom Jurich statement after Louisville's committee on infractions hearing pic.twitter.com/2TrYswaCB4 — Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) April 20, 2017
By now, you’ve probably heard about the rant about athletics that board member John Schnatter spewed during the University of Louisville Board meeting this week. If not, I’ll provide a brief summary of the complaints from the pizza entrepreneur against Louisville AD Tom Jurich. Simply put, Papa John stated his concerns over the lack of…
After what many considered to be a sub par performance against Duke last week, the Louisville football team bounced back in impressive fashion. The Cardinals thumped the Wolfpack from the opening snap and never looked back. The final score read Louisville 54-N.C. State 13, and it could’ve been worse had it not been for a…
Here is the video from today’s press conference with Tom Jurich & Rick Pitino discussing the notice of allegations that was revealed today.
PRESS RELEASE Louisville Football S.I.D. Rocco Gasparro LOUISVILLE, Ky. – With the spotlight of a national audience focused on a showdown between two top-ranked teams, the University of Louisville will honor the legacy of boxing legend Muhammad Ali during Saturday’s noon kickoff at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. During the course of Saturday’s nationally televised…
Statement from Tom Jurich, Vice-President and Director of Athletics at the University of Louisville: “I would like to thank Dr. Ramsey for the years we have worked together. My wife Terrilynn and I love this city and the University of Louisville. We will support the governor and will continue to be committed to our university.”…
Here is the official press release from University of Louisville’s Athletic Director, Tom Jurich: “All of us in the Cardinal Athletics family are deeply, deeply saddened with the passing of an absolute worldwide legend in Muhammad,” said Tom Jurich, UofL Vice President and Director of Athletics. “While he was undoubtedly one of the greatest athletes…
Today the great leader of our nation, Card Nation that is, stepped up to bat (no pun intended) and gave coach Dan McDonnell exactly what he earned. Our Head Coach Dan McDonnell was granted a 10 year extension worth $1 million dollars a year in base salary. We talked about the significance of that deal…
Jeff Fischel of the ACCDN dives into the rise of Louisville Football behind the leadership of Petrino & Jurich. It appears that the ACC has taken notice and we won’t be sneaking up on anybody. Football season can’t get here soon enough.
Here is footage from the presser today involving Tom Jurich after the NCAA Baseball Tournament field was revealed. The video was taken by CSZ Baseball correspondent Justin Krueger. Enjoy!
Here is a link from loyal CSZ reader Robby Dull from earlier today where @theACCDN ‘s own Jeff Fischel interviewed UofL AD Tom Jurich & head football coach Bobby Petrino. Enjoy!
I heard the news as announced on the 93.9 ESPN radio show, Mid-day with Marques Maybin by guest host Steve Rummage on Thursday, April 14th, that Bobby Petrino received a contract extension running through the 2023 season. To me, the duration of the contract didn’t matter because Bobby said that this was his ” destination…
Since the accusations all came spilling out, the mind of every Louisville faithful has been working in overdrive to untangle the web that Katina Powell (and the media) has so intricately woven. Reactions have varied from one end of the spectrum to the other – from those who refuse to believe anything like this could…