The observer was summoned Friday to discuss his favorite topic, University of Louisville football, by Mark Rogers, who moderates a Connecticut-based  web site, MarkRogerstv.com, that focuses on college football.

A writer by occupation, the observer surprises himself by filling up so much air time, discussing the Charlie Strong departure, the Bobby Petrino return, the outlook for the 2014 season, the upcoming entry into the Atlantic Coast Conference, and a little history.

Somehow the observer forgot all about the Steve Kragthorpe years. Imagine that. And calling Charlie Strong an offensive-minded coach, well …

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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.