Clouds Get Darker Over U of L Football

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Why is it that the worst possible news about Louisville football always seems to be relayed by Kentucky fans who don’t otherwise acknowledge the program’s existence?

Early this year, it was a brother-in-law shoving a sports section my way over eggs and bacon with the shocker about Bobby Petrino’s departure. A decade ago it was another Cat lover breaking the news that Howard Schnellenberger was off to Oklahoma. Yesterday, it was a recorded message from a UK grad about the demise of Peanut Whitehead’s football career.

What’s worse than getting the news from UK fans is the realization that this week’s events, including the suspension of Rod Council, have to be damningly disconcerting to the players. All season long, they’ve had fans berating their coach, their skills, and their desire to win, accompanied by an unprecedented rash of suspensions and injuries. Now Peanut is gone.

Peanut is just one player but he was a symbol of a the talent and potential that returned this year. His loss to the team and his personal loss of an entire football career are dreary confirmation that a black cloud has engulfed the U of L football program. Anyone expecting a late season turn around is likely to be disappointed.

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Have to go to basketball to bring a positive note. If he’s stays healthy, Samardo Samuels could well be the best big player U of L has signed in decades. Currently ranked among the top five high school players on almost every recruiting list, he is the real thing. Saw him in action at the Pitino Father & Son Camp last summer and was amazed at his abilities. Samuels will make quite an impact at U of L, even if it’s only for a couple of seasons.

6 thoughts on “Clouds Get Darker Over U of L Football”

  1. Such a sad turn of events for Whitehead. Another Cat fan here, and belive me I take no joy when things like this come up in conversation with my Louisville friends. I watched the WVU game and was cheering for the Cards – through it all this season, they have shown a lot of heart and growth. It may get lost down the road, but I would hope that all the fans of the program can see how much this unit has improved since the start of the season, even WITH all the distractions, criticisms, and injuries.

    I really enjoy the blog, keep it up!

  2. Truly saddened by the news of Peanut Whitehead. It is terrible tragedy when a young man has his dreams shattered like that. He was probably on his way to an NFL career after Louisville. Those dark clouds will eventually leave Louisville though.

  3. Jenny,

    It’s great to have your comments and thanks for the compliments. Must be a little Card fan in your heart as well.

  4. Gregg: Enjoy your WVU blogg and have added a link to it. You might want to add some links to help build traffic.
    Charlie

  5. If it makes you feel any better, the person who left the message about Peanut is a U of L grad. You just think he is a UK grad because he supports both schools.

  6. Charles,

    Thanks for the comment. How do I go about building traffic? That’s something I’ve been unable to do since I opened my blog. Thanks.

    -Gregg

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