We all know that Papa Johns founder, John Schnatter, used a word that is totally unacceptable. A chain reaction of events followed, one of which was the changing of the name of the University of Louisville football stadium to Cardinal Stadium, dropping Schnatter’s name from the title. After Schnatter’s unacceptable remarks were made public by…
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UofL Football went down south to GA and got a commitment from 3 Star GA ATH Jeremiah Pruitte. Pruitte plays for Wheeler High School in Marietta, GA. C O M M I T T E D🔴⚫️🐔#L1C4 https://t.co/kwa7KN1Kir pic.twitter.com/Pnjq0nob7i — JP (@_jlp5) July 15, 2018 The 6’6 218 lbs player chose UofL over offers from Pittsburgh,…
Below is the official statement from UofL President Neeli Bendapudi regarding the removal of Papa John Schnatter’s name from Cardinal Stadium and the renaming of the stadium as “Cardinal Stadium”: UofL Family, In moments of crisis, the best communities find a way to come together. Over the last 24 hours our community has been fractured…
“Papa” John Schnatter has come under a storm of controversy after he admitted to using the N-word during a conference call. He resigned from the UofL Board of Trustees and from the position of chairman of the company he founded. There is, however, another thorny issue that remains unresolved. His name adorns the football stadium…
Each year CJ Pony Parts makes comparisons of NCAA football teams to different types of cars that fit the style of said teams. They do this by conference and started this year with ACC teams. Last year, they compared UofL Football to a 2017 Chevy Volt. Odd choice for a team led by Lamar Jackson,…
Its no doubt that Louisvilles Womens basketball program has experienced a meteoric explosion in its rise to national prominence. Accidentally? No. Intentionally? Hell yeah! Louisville has experienced this explosive rise because: 1. They were deliberate in hiring not a good coach; but a great one. 2. The recruitment of quality players with great basketball skills…
2019 UofL Basketball commit Josh Nickelberry led his team, Game Elite Gold, to victory in the inaugural Battle for Georgia AAU tournament. His team competed in the 17U division, which was compiled of 8 teams. The tournament was filled with AAU teams that were Georgia based. Nickelberry showed exactly why UofL fans will love him,…
UofL Football today released a schedule of all the promotions that will be taking place at home games this year. This includes a black out for the Georgia Tech game and a 100th Season Celebration for the Indiana State game. They also announced a 3-game mini-plan for tickets that will cost $150 for lower bowl…
Coach Bobby Petrino picked up a commitment from up and coming 2019 FL TE Sam Snyder last night, July 6th. Next chapter is… pic.twitter.com/UFQJfNek8c — Sam Snyder (@samsnydersss) July 7, 2018 Snyder a 6’5 215 lbs TE, plays for Fleming Island High School and resides in Orange Park, FL. Fleming chose UofL over offers from…
Jordan Nwora enters his sophomore season with high expectations. His production as a freshman was solid, averaging 5 points, 2 rebounds and 43%(!) from 3. His recent play for team Nigeria in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers has garnered some significant buzz. His scoring ability will be valuable as his minutes increase next season.
As a freshman Dana appeared in all 37 games and was named to the ACC All-Freshman team. She also led all ACC freshman with 3.7 assists per game. She will be an important spark off of the bench as the team chases a national championship.
Donovan Mitchell is endearing himself to the people of Salt Lake City and to fans of all persuasions in the NBA. He flashes his charming grin and welcomes strangers almost as if they were family. I think it’s the only time in the history of man many people want to have a Spida as a…
Lamar Jackson may now be a NFL QB after being selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round, but he just received another college accolade; this time from the ACC. An ❗ on an incredible @UofLFootball career. Congrats to @Lj_era8, the ACC's Male Athlete of the Year! 🔗: https://t.co/8McXNuuVSQ pic.twitter.com/8Etanff1jh — Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB)…
UofL Basketball announced another new edition to the roster today when walk on Matt Hanna was added. Hanna is a 5’9 165 lbs G that played for Division III Colby College last season. You can read all the details about UofL’s new player in the press release below. PRESS RELEASE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE…
Malik Williams enters his sophomore season at Louisville with big shoes to fill. He started 12 games last year as a freshman, but with the departure of Spalding and Mahmoud, Williams’ role will be increased. We saw flashes of his 3 point shooting abilities in limited minutes last year and he could be a dangerous…
Coach Chris Mack has some very talented 2019 and 2020 players visiting UofL this week. He’s working hard to rebuild the brand and continue the tradition of UofL bringing in high level talent. Louisville is in the midst of a huge recruiting week. Their unofficial visitors include Aiden Igiehon, Isaiah Jackson, Rocket Watts, Samuel Williamson,…
Jazmine saw her role increase significantly last season, as she ended up starting all 37 games. She averaged 9 points a game on 51% shooting and a positive assist to turnover rate. Her contributions will be key in the pursuit of a national championship next season.
Back on June 2, Khwan Fore committed to UofL as a grad transfer. Fore is a G that had played for the Richmond Spiders. Now Fore is officially part of the University of Louisville basketball roster after signing his financial aid papers today. Welcome Khwan Fore (@khwanfore_said) to the family!https://t.co/PnvpNZvyDa#GoCards #L1C4 pic.twitter.com/LiOsQZuwgq — Louisville Men's…
A prodigal son has returned to UofL Basketball; a player long forgotten after he transferred to Georgetown. Chris Mack has brought back Akoy Agau as a grad transfer. So, Agau’s career has now come full circle and shall end where it began. This has been in the works for a few weeks. Akoy Agau, a…
Back on November 1, 2017, UofL got a commitment from 3 Star QB Jaden Johnson. Height: 6’2 Weight: 208 lbs 40 Time: 4.8 Shuttle Time: 4.4 Vertical Jump: 29.5 inches Bench Press: 315 lbs Squat: 555 lbs *stats courtesy of Hudl Johnson chose UofL over his hometown school Memphis and Georgia. He is rated the…