Optimism seems to have been replaced by pessimism.
One can sense the implosion of expectations. Now comes the real test for the Louisville football fan base.
Culpable of falling into an all too familiar pattern this time of year. Falling temperatures. disappointing losses, approaching basketball season — things that have traditionally taken a toll on attendance at UofL games.
Add to that the feebleness of the offensive effort against Pittsburgh and the outlook for a similar effort against Syracuse this week. And a quarterback who seemed to lose poise under pressure, limping off the field personally beaten and embarrassed in his last outing.
The total loss of a running game with the injuries to Bilal Powell and Victor Anderson, coupled with haunting memories of a vaunted passing tradition.
ESPN’s punishment for under-performing teams is noon start times, as is scheduled for the Louisville-South Florida game next week. Expect another mid-day start the following week when West Virginia arrives.
Not good for a fan base that has a tough time arriving in time for the kick off, even for late afternoon games. If past performance is a guide, many will come disguised as empty seats.
As if there’s something better to do in town than being at Papa’s John Cardinal Stadium during a football game.
Charlie, those reasons you gave on why fans might not show up for the South Florida game if we lose to Syracuse or even if we beat Syracuse are sad but true.That’s why i believe we will never be able to keep a good football coach at Louisville because our support for the football program and i hate to say it, is conditional.
Good point, Dave. That was an impressive performance against Pittsburgh. Had Froman seen that defensive end coming — and he should have — we were still in the game.
At least our defense will show up. we did limit pitt to 1/2 their avg points per game.
I hope you’re wrong, Charlie, and I know you want to be wrong but we’ve seen it happen too often.