Valentine’s Day, let’s show some appreciation, with special tokens for University of Louisville folks who enrich our lives:
Brian Brohm — A commitment to honor the No. 12 jersey during this year’s opening football game at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium.
Harry Douglas — First round draft pick by the Chicago Bears.
Rick Pitino — An exclusive contract for American Express basketball commercials, relieving fans of Krzyzewski overexposure.
Steve Kragthorpe — Three baseball player signees who are good at catching fly balls, as well as deflecting or intercepting long passes.
Tom Jurich — A national championship trophy in something to go with his Athletic Director of the Year award.
Dan McDonnell — Unseasonably warm weather for the early months of the college baseball season and many capacity crowds.
Angel McCoughtry — A heart-shaped box of Godiva for making it fun to watch women’s basketball.
David Padgett — Big East Player of the Year recognition for his contributions while overcoming significant injury.
Terrence Williams — A special place in the new downtown arena for one of his priceless quotes, along with a large graphic of him kissing the Freedom Hall court.
Bobby Petrino — A shipment of some of the dirty laundry he left in his dash from U of L to Atlanta and Fayetteville.
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Moving On Up — Pomeroy has the Cards ranked No. 7 in his latest power ratings. Slow down, man.