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Louisville football headed in the right direction

Ed Peak 2 min read

No surprise after another loss to Kentucky that a segment of University of Louisville football fans would turn on Coach Scott Satterfield. Yes. They have. Fans will be fans, fair weather or no. The Cards (7-5) were in the game at halftime had a bad

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Kentucky extends win streak against UofL

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Lexington — Closer than in the past but still painfully cruel for the University of Louisville football team as the Governor’s Cup rivalry game belonged to Kentucky, 26-13, before 58,727. The fourth straight loss to the Wildcats UofL (7-5) could never get untracked offensively while

Getting the Governor's Cup was almost a given back in 2014 (Courier-Journal photo).

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Big implications for winner of Louisville-Kentucky football rivalry

Ed Peak 1 min read

The implications are huge for Saturday’s rivalry game between the University of Louisville and Kentucky. Take a look at what it means for both teams. For Louisville, eight wins during the regular season would be the most in coach Scott Satterfield’s tenure as the Cards

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UofL football needs more offensive consistency to beat UK

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Despite all the positives the University of Louisville football team has displayed winning five of its last six games, the offense has sputtered, surviving primarily because of its aggressive defense. The good news is that Kentucky, its upcoming opponent, has struggled as well on offense.

Louisville football has come a long way since a 2-3 start, winning five of its last six games (Mike DeZarn photo).

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NC State down, Louisville football focus turns to Kentucky

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After a slug-it-out, grinder of a game, the chant started late in the University of Louisville football team’s 25-10 win over North Carolina State. On a cold windy day some fans decided it was time to warm up and remind everyone what was next. “Beat

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Defensive struggle looms between Louisville, NC State

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By Ed Peak No secret North Carolina State has a stingy defense. The once ranked Wolf Pack allow an average of 18.1 points a game. The most points allowed in any one game this season, 24 at Syracuse. The Wolf Pack (7-3, 3-3) is scrambling

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8-4 finish within reach for Louisville football

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By Ed Peak Much at stake in the final two regular season games for University of Louisville football, starting Saturday against visiting 16th ranked North Carolina at 3:30 p.m. North Carolina State (7-3, 3-3) lost last weekend at home to Boston College, 21-20. Rival Kentucky

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Steve Springer on Watchful eye of Observer over UofL athletics noticeably silent: “Thanks Lee Ann. He’s got a good support system and church family. You and yours included.”
Steve Springer on Watchful eye of Observer over UofL athletics noticeably silent: “Thank you. I hung the ladder up where he can’t reach it.”
Lee Ann OHara on Watchful eye of Observer over UofL athletics noticeably silent: “What a wonderful update, Stevie! You and and all the Springer’s have been in our thoughts and prayers! So glad…”
Jerry Brumleve on Watchful eye of Observer over UofL athletics noticeably silent: “Wishing you a speedy recovery Charlie. Thanks for the update, Steve.”
Larry on Watchful eye of Observer over UofL athletics noticeably silent: “Get well soon, Charlie. Look forward to hearing from The Observer in the near future.”
Chris Costello on Watchful eye of Observer over UofL athletics noticeably silent: “UUuuuuugggggghhhhh. Glad to hear Charlie is recovering. We sure do miss him. Thanks for letting us know Steve and nicely…”