One person you can count on being at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium any time the U of L football team lines up is U. S. Senator Mitch McConnell, the Fan of the Week. The four-term Republican leader i
s a diehard Card fan and rarely misses a game, at home or away.
Sen. McConnell, who attended away games this season at UConn, North Carolina State and South Florida, is looking beyond the team’s current misfortunes. “While this season has been a disappointing one, I look forward to the spring when the Cardinals return to the gridiron and once again begin their q
uest for the BCS Championship,” he said. “I will enjoy watching the young talent improve as U of L football continues to grow as a force to be reckoned with in college football.”
The former County Judge said he also loves tailgating and taking part in the camaraderie that comes with being a member of the U of L family. “I have enjoyed watching the athletic program grow over the years, going from the Metro Conference to Conference USA to the Big East and rising through the ranks to winning the school’s first Bowl Championship Series game.”
Any other thoughts?
“Go Cards!” he said, emphatically.
Photo: Senator McConnell gets together with U of L football player Daniel Cameron (also a McConnell Scholar) and Daniel’s parents: Von and Sandra Cameron.