Dream deferred for Teddy Bridgewater and fans
So much fun watching Teddy Bridgewater in the exhibition game on Sunday, a preview of what was to come during his third season with the Minnesota Vikings. Showcasing his skills…
Petrino says Louisville football more than ready
“Game week. Finally got here.” Coach Bobby Petrino spoke for a lot of people, declaring the long wait nearly over, the long hot summer for members of the University of Louisville…
One step forward for UofL Trustees, another step back
Some good things occurred at the specially-called meeting of the “old” Board of Trustees of the University of Louisville on Thursday. The gut feeling from this observer, however, was that more…
Life beyond athletics for Mario Urrutia
For many University of Louisville football fans, Mario Urrutia is remembered as the 6-foot-6 wide receiver who stiff-armed his way into the end zone against Miami on a 56-yard pass play…
Creative approach to KFC Yum! Center artwork
Any visit to the sprawling retail display area in the South Wing of the Kentucky State Fair is going to includes numerous exhibits for satellite TV, cell phone accessories, T-shirts, cooking utensils…
Adversity takes back seat to Jurich at University of Louisville
When he’s announcing a contract extension for one of his coaches, Tom Jurich often says he likes to judge people on how they handle adversity. The University of Louisville athletic…
Bobby Petrino again: Goal is national title for Louisville football
There he was again, in front of 1,400 witnesses at the Downtown Marriott Bobby Petrino reiterating during the kickoff luncheon for University of Louisville football team how he embraces high…
Jake Smith switches focus from football to legal career
Jake Smith got a shot at professional football with the Cincinnati Bengals after graduating from the University of Louisville in 2015. Fun experience but it didn’t work out and he’s back in town,…
Louisville’s academic center for athletes raises the bar
Marvin Mitchell visited numerous academic centers across the nation in recent years, anticipating the day when the new Thornton’s Center for Academic Excellence would open at the University of Louisville.…
Bill Olsen made football survival and growth his priority at UofL
Good to see Bill Olsen again at the recent Crawford Gym reunion for former University of Louisville basketball players. He was a former player himself and an assistant to Denny Crum,…
UofL football schedule posters hit stores
The University of Louisville football schedule posters are available beginning Thursday, with three different versions available at more than 50 area locations in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Watch for them at Rally’s, Buffalo…
Cardinal Caravan gives way to Summer Festival
Cardinal Caravan has apparently gone the way of the Cardinals Summer Festival. Nobody will be able to tell the difference. University of Louisville coaches, student-athletes, spirit groups and athletic staff members…
Jim Ramsey still wants to help University of Louisville achieve research mission
Submitting his resignation as President of the University of Louisville had to be the hardest thing Jim Ramsey has ever done, considering the phenomenal growth that occurred at UofL during his…
Crawford Gym a fading memory, giving way to academic facility
Large segments of the floor have already been removed, a sign near the entrance encourages fans to go an online auction, and Crawford Gym is host to a going-away party.…
Newbies hit practice field first time for Louisville football
Relief is in sight for the long hot summer at the University of Louisville. Fall football camp opened at 8:50 sharp Wednesday morning at the practice field adjacent to the…