University of Louisville

Denny Crum set the standard for excellence at UofL with two national championships and six Final Fours (Jim Reed Photography).

Basketball University of Louisville

Denny Crum expected and achieved greatness at Louisville

Charlie Springer 3 min read May 11, 2023May 12, 2023 4 Comments

The name of Denny Crum will always be synonymous with University of Louisville basketball. The man who turned the ambitious dreams of UofL fans into glorious realities died at his Louisville home on Tuesday. What he left behind was a reputation for excellence, having captured

The Observer poses in front of the baseball exhibit at Jim Patterson Stadium featuring the signatures of many donors, including his, for an expansion (Barbara Springer photo).

Happy 80th Birthday to The Observer, Greatest Card fan ever

Steve Springer 2 min read May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 2 Comments

This day 80 years ago, The Greatest was born. No, not Muhammed Ali. The greatest University of Louisville fan. If you’ve frequented this blog, you’re probably familiar with The Observer’s story. Growing up in Versailles, Kentucky, during the 1940’s and 50’s was the perfect opportunity

If all goes well, the Observer Charlie Springer will back tracking UofL sports by Christmas (Barbara Springer photo).

University of Louisville

Watchful eye of Observer over UofL athletics noticeably silent

Steve Springer 1 min read October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

The watchful eye of The Observer over University of Louisville athletics has been noticeably absent and silent over the past recent weeks. The latest post from the long-time Cardinal fan and correspondent surveyed the Volleyball Cards 3-1 defeat of the #11 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Louisville Coach Mike Pegues encourages his team in losing effort against Miami (Mike DeZarn photo).

Basketball University of Louisville

Pegues not wavering despite 7th straight loss

Ed Peak 2 min read February 17, 2022February 17, 2022

Another University of Louisville basketball game. Another loss. Seven in a row now, this one a 70-63 decision to Miami. The Hurricanes’ first win ever over Louisville in the Derby City. UofL hasn’t lost seven straight since the 1940-41 season when compiling a 2-14

The bucolic setting at the entrance to the University of Louisville belies uncertainty on the campus (Charlie Springer photo).

Administration University of Louisville

Hiring new President must come first at UofL

Charlie Springer 3 min read January 26, 2022January 26, 2022

We have to quit meeting like this. Once again the University of Louisville is on the precipice. Having lost another basketball coach, after losing another athletic director, and losing another University president. Less than six years after going through eerily similar circumstances on Belknap Campus.

Administration University of Louisville

Time to quit wasting UofL funds chasing Jim Ramsey

Charlie Springer 2 min read April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

Wondering how many more millions of dollars in spending the current University of Louisville board of trustees will approve in the never-ending quest to punish the former leadership. Almost five years now since Jim Ramsey was relieved of his post as President, despite having led

Grawemeyer Hall, the administration building, at the University of Louisville (Charlie Springer photo)

Trustee Giving University of Louisville

Former UofL basketball manager a leading Trustee donor

Charlie Springer 2 min read February 18, 2021February 19, 2021

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 meetings, the social gatherings and athletic events. Financial support should be a given, but it

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