UofL owes Tom Jurich a major apology
On October 17th, 2017, the University of Louisville Board of Trustees voted 10-3 to dismiss Tom Jurich as the school’s Vice President of Athletics. The move was a colossal blunder,…
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On October 17th, 2017, the University of Louisville Board of Trustees voted 10-3 to dismiss Tom Jurich as the school’s Vice President of Athletics. The move was a colossal blunder,…
By Steve Springer Recent comments and actions from University of Louisville Men’s Basketball Coach Kenny Payne have begrudgingly forced me to come face-to-face with questions that I had lingering in…
At midnight Sunday, the University of Louisville’s collective to help fund Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) resources for UofL athletes went live. According to the website, the 502 Circle is: An…
The devastation wrought by the overwhelming flash floods in Eastern Kentucky is bringing out the best in people across the commonwealth, including several segments of the University of Louisville community.…
Memo To: Mary R. Nixon, Chairman, UofL Board of Trustees From: University of Louisville Supporters What a week for the University of Louisville. Waking up one morning to the news…
Just what the University of Louisville didn’t need. One can’t help but be embarrassed by the actions of Dino Gaudio after being fired at UofL. The former basketball assistant unable…
Point of personal privilege for the Observer to salute son Steve Springer. Steve receiving his Master’s degree from the University of Louisville during commencement ceremonies. A long time coming but…
University of Louisville fans and supporters deserve to know how committed members of the Board of Trustees are to the school’s well being. You know, beyond attending board and committee…
David Grissom doesn’t make bad investments. The Louisville business and civic leader, who played a pivotal role in steering the University of Louisville through some turbulent times, will leave his…
Forty years after leading the basketball program to its first national championship, Darrell Griffith has returned to UofL as a University ambassador. He’s working closely with President Neeli Bendapudi in…
Nice to see things moving forward on the academic side again at the University of Louisville. Especially after the trauma that accompanied the departure of Jim Ramsey as president in…
When one of America’s wealthiest universities is cutting athletic programs, others should be concerned. Educational institutions tend to follow the leader so one can see Vince Tyra already sharpening his…
Wearing face masks is no guarantee of anything but it would be a positive step if one wants to see college football this fall. The possibility of University of Louisville…
While watching the recent replay of the University of Louisville basketball team’s win over UCLA in 1980, one was reminded that one of UofL’s biggest fans ever was not in…
The last thing anyone expected in March was an out-of-control virus that would be wreaking havoc on our lives and livelihoods. Instead of University of Louisville basketball, one is keeping…
Dear Friends, This last week has been a difficult time for us all. I wanted to reach out to you directly as we navigate this unprecedented time for our country…
Shopping done, the gifts are wrapped, so we are switching into Christmas mode, fully immersing ourselves in the holiday season. Every sport at the University of Louisville with an attraction…
No one thought it would end like this, the long-time relationship between Rick Pitino and the University of Louisville. The sides agreeing to settle a two-year-old lawsuit brought against the…
The real fun of watching Lamar Jackson play football comes when he takes off running, finding that crease in the offensive line, leaving defenders reaching for open air. He brings…
Neeli Bendapudi has delivered the plan. Now it’s up to the state legislature. The presence of the University of Louisville may soon be greatly magnified throughout this community, which has…