Louisville packing slingshots for Sugar Bowl
As University of Louisville fans pack their bags for New Orleans, it is with full awareness that the football team is a heavy underdog against Florida in the BCS Sugar…
The road to New Orleans
A look back at the 2012 football season for the University of Louisville through the creative imagery of CrumsRevenge:
Louisville eases up on gas, clings to 80-77 win over UK
The only disappointing thing about the University of Louisville’s 80-77 win over Kentucky is that the margin should have been much wider. U of L was clearly the better team.…
Gorgui Dieng back where he belongs
Gorgui Dieng is back, and that’s the best thing about this basketball game. He epitomizes everything college athletics should be but so often isn’t. Mom and Dad will be at…
Fiesta Bowl and the big move for UofL football
Twas the night before the Fiesta Bowl, the last day of 1990. The University of Louisville football team is set to play Alabama on New Year’s Day the following day.…
Different feel to U of L-UK rivalry this year
A different feel for many Louisville basketball fans going into this year’s rivalry game against Kentucky. Rick Pitino is armed with an array of talented and seasoned veterans, exceptional guard play…
What a year for U of L athletics
The holidays are demanding, taking a toll on Card Game, neglecting posts while busting a gut to spread cheer and warmth. Back again. The parties are over, the cards have…
Louisville gets better in easy win over Western Kentucky
Games against Western Kentucky often provide a measure of how far along a University of Louisville basketball team has advanced during the pre-conference portion of the schedule. However, a 78-55…
U of L Dean: ACC will boost academic, athletic recruiting
Michael Mardis couldn’t be happier that the University of Louisville will be moving to the Atlantic Coast Conference in the near future. But he’s not about to start celebrating just yet.…
Holidays cranking up early
The Christmas season has arrived early and full blast at the observer’s house, presenting posting challenges with three children, their parents and a great grandmother on the premises. Thankfully, more…
Early holiday get-together for the Pitinos
The Pitino family reunion, honoring Billy Minardi, coinciding with the week before Christmas. A feel good event, requiring little exertion. Mama Pitino seated behind Richard on the visitors’ bench. Papa…
Jurich facing hurdles with continuing Big East uncertainty
At the press conference following the University of Louisville’s acceptance into the Atlantic Coast Conference, Tom Jurich was relieved and elated. But it was obvious that he had some other…
Angel Nunez moving along
Angel Nunez will be moving on to another basketball program, transferring after the current semester, according to reports. Nunez arrived at Louisville with a reputation as a shooter but defense…
On the road with UofL radio network
Family obligations over the weekend sending the observer and spouse to Western Kentucky to celebrate daughter-in-law Casey’s commencement ceremony in Murray. Relieved the University of Louisville basketball game is available…
Casey getting that degree
Huge University of Louisville fan Casey Springer. The observer’s daughter-in-law, obtaining her degree this weekend from Murray State University. Wife of Steve Springer, the Biggest Fan of the Big East…
Big East Catholic schools rush to exit
Moving at record speed for a group of academic institutions, seven Catholic basketball schools have agreed to leave the Big East, according to a report from ESPN. They first discussed…