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Drum Beat Of Louisville Basketball
Who’s the drummer in the University of Louisville Pep Band, the one who keeps popping up when the TV cameras return from the media breaks at basketball games?
Well, usually it’s Aaron Hanka, a New Albany native and a graduate of the U of L School of Music. When he’s not at Louisville games, he’s playing with the Capture Kennedy band. Take it, Aaron:
Bradley Dumps Lady Cards, 69-59
Not a good way to end a basketball season or a second “final home game” in Freedom Hall, the Louisville women’s basketball team losing to Bradley 69-59 in the Women’s Basketball Invitational, a tournament for non-qualifiers.
Long after many fans had left the building, Jeff Walz and crew were still huddled in one of those impromptu team meetings associated with disappointing teams. Monique Reid scored 27 of Louisville’s points. The Lady Cards are done, with a 14-18 won-loss record.
Papa John’s Stadium Update
One more week, seven days, less than 150 hours.
University of Louisville spring football practice begins. Under the leadership of Charlie Strong. Meanwhile, here’s the latest look at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium expansion, shots taken Wednesday.
And here’s an update on suite sales from Sports Business Daily:
A total of 24 of the 33 suites “being added to an expanded Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium have been leased,” and the facility’s 28 existing suites “also are sold out.” The $73M expansion of the football stadium is “expected to be finished in July.” The stadium suites “seat 18 with standing room for eight others,” and they “cost $50,000 a year in a four-year lease agreement.”
Louisville Arena Authority Chair Jim Host said that he “has been ‘totally shocked’ at the level of success experienced by U of L’s sales team,” and he “praised” Louisville AD Tom Jurich and his staff. Cincinnati-based Association of Luxury Suite Directors Chair Bill Dorsey said that he is “unaware of any university in the country currently taking on two large suite sales projects, and he described the pricing of boxes in the Louisville venues as higher than average and ‘aggressive’ in a down economy, particularly for facilities without a professional sports tenant”
Ville Central In Jacksonville
Headed for Jacksonville for the opening round game?
Fun town, beautiful downtown, great venue for the Gator Bowl. Remember that trip? Riverfront made for big-time partying.
The place to hang for Louisville basketball fans again this trip will be at the River City Brew Company at 835 Museum Circle. That’s where the U of L Athletic Association and Cardinal Athletics will conduct all pre-game festivities, including pep rallies and pre-game parties.
Friday’s party is scheduled from 5 – 7 p.m. and will feature the cheerleaders, Lady Birds, Cardinal Pep Band, and the Cardinal Bird. They never get old.
