Okay staff. The big week has finally arrived at the University of Louisville. The football team is psyched. The die-hards are chomping at the proverbial bit. The fair weathers are even excited. Just a few minor details that need to be taken care of before the season opener:

  • To Steve Kragthorpe: No defections this week.
  • To Tom Jurich: For making the stadium expansion a reality, thanks. But a little more detail on the projected seating capacity would be nice. Like a number.
  • To Howie Lindsey, Louisville Sports Report: Get a web cam focused on Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium expansion. Your office is just across the street for gosh sake.
  • To K.C. Scull, stadium manager: Don’t place Porta Pots in the main walkway of the Green Lot. They stink and the lines are too long.
  • To Kenny Klein, sports information director: Don’t allow Rick Pitino to goad you into releasing the basketball schedule this week … Hide the plug if anyone wants to hold a spontaneous press conference on any topic other than football.
  • To Steve Kragthorpe: No cliches, before or after the game.

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By Charlie Springer

Charlie Springer is a former Louisville editor and sportswriter, a public affairs consultant, a UofL grad and longtime fan.

8 thoughts on “Louisville Football: Opening Game Memos”
  1. Tom has never really been specific about the number for some reason. A disappointing season could definitely affect the timing for a second phase and, ultimately, the seating capacity objective.

  2. So, Charlie, are you suggesting that the decision on how many seats will actually be added depends on how this season ends up?

  3. I second the motion for LSR to get a webcam on the stadium expansion. We shouldn’t have to even suggest it to those guys.

  4. Let’s just hope ISU shows up. After the Quincy debacle, might just be easier to take a 2-0 forfeit and spend the week working on their defending conference academic title.

  5. To the cheerleaders: BE cheerleaders and keep the crowd going throughout the game. And remember there are sections other than the Crunch Zone.

  6. Nice of you to include a jab at those of us who think Krag should be canned. You’re such a good fan Charlie.

    1. KoolAid, that’s a gigantic stretch for you to find a jab at Kragthorpe haters anywhere in the post. We have had fair weathers since the Vince Gibson days.

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