Friday afternoon Cardinal news and notes
by Mike Rutherford on May 20, 2011 1:43 PM EDT
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Rest in Peace. The world will be with you soon enough.
The Louisville softball team will begin its run in the NCAA Tournament when it plays host to regional play beginning tonight. California and Jacksonville State kick things off at 5 p.m., then the Cards open the tournament against Illinois-Chicago at 7:30.
Tyler Gabbert is in town for a weekend visit with U of L as I type and you read. A number of sources, including ESPN's Joe Schad, have expressed their belief that Gabbert will end up at Louisville. If that ends up coming to fruition, Brian Bennett wonders what it might mean for Teddy Bridgewater.
The Louisville baseball team got a big 14-2 victory over Notre Dame yesterday in the first game of their regular season-ending series with the Fighting Irish. The win moved the Cards into a three-way tie for fourth in the Big East. Tonight's 6 p.m. game can be seen on CBS College Sports, as can tomorrow's 1 p.m. regular season-finale.
Former North Carolina State point guard Ryan Harrow said yesterday that he would not be visiting St. John's as originally planned, and that he would announce his transfer destination at the end of next week. The Johnnies are not out of the race, but rumors that former Arizona point guard MoMo Jones is headed in their direction can't be helping. My gut says Harrow ends up at Georgia, but I think Louisville is still a very realistic possibility.
Hunter Cantwell is currently one of two veteran quarterbacks under contract in Baltimore, and he's eager for the opportunity to show the Ravens what he can do.
The Orlando Sentinel has Louisville at No. 87 in its preseason countdown. Wonder why anyone in Orlando would feel the need to be so down on U of L?
C.L. Brown has more on Teko Powell, the highly-recruited defensive tackle who committed to Louisville yesterday.
Norland coach Daryle Heidelburg said Powell will visit Alabama, which is one of about 10 Football Bowl Subdivision schools that extended scholarship offers.
“He's comfortable with the decision he made, but he still wants to go through the recruiting process,” Heidelburg said.
The 6-foot-3, 258-pound Powell has not visited U of L yet, but his coach said the prospect of early playing time swayed his decision.
“He feels that he can come in and get on the field pretty quickly,” Heidelburg said. “He's very energetic, has a nonstop motor, is strong and hard to double team. He has a ‘don't-quit attitude on that field.”
There's lots of talk in Tennessee about Byron Stingily perhaps being the steal of the 2011 draft.
A Sea of Blue says the Louisville/Kentucky rivalry is on the verge of combustion.
The Sporting News has Louisville at 16th in its 2011-2012 preseason rankings, for lower than any other set of rankings released to date.
Sounds like Al Golden's tactics in Miami might be creating some more potential transfers. I know a place...ain't nobody discomforted.
And finally, here's Tom Jurich's statement on the APR/loss of scholarship situation that we talked about yesterday:
"Continuity and stability among our coaching staffs lends itself to better performance and unfortunately our football student-athletes endured three football coaches in four years. We want to improve our figures rapidly and I'm impressed with the measures Charlie Strong has implemented in our football program. I'm confident that we are our currently headed in the right direction. We have already addressed the penalties and have put it behind us."
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And....
Everything is half off at Nuetral Zone.
No, I just didn't know
That’s awesome.
by Mike Rutherford on May 20, 2011 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Almost popped on the UofL coke machine
Even at 50% off, still 100% not in budget.
by cardinalkohls on May 20, 2011 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh.
I was seriously wondering why someone was posting about Romulans. Oops.
by Leeroy Jenkins on May 20, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Churchill Downs night racing is the best thing to ever happen to U of L recruiting
Guarantee Gabbert is out there tonight.
that ASOB article
may be the best thing a UK has ever written. I could appreciate his take without wanting to strangle him until he was dead, and then strangle him some more. Quite the feat, honestly.
by johnnyjoejohnson on May 20, 2011 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
Really (Sea of Blue poster)? 19-11 is min-domination?
Because I wouldn’t consider it dominating if we went 19-11 against anyone. Yes, UK has had the upper hand in the series, and yes, they have a significant edge. But it doesn’t approach domination.
The younger sibling references are so weak and lame. Can’t they come up with anything else?
by cardsinindy2010 on May 20, 2011 2:13 PM EDT reply actions
I think you might be setting the bar too high here.
Don’t forget these people are mutants. Literally. Genetic problems. I think its remarkable he wrote anything.
by johnnyjoejohnson on May 20, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
So at a UK family wedding ...
are all the tables numbered nine?
by Leeroy Jenkins on May 20, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
They can be numbered up to 20....
…..assuming the guests have all of their fingers and toes.
Oops
Overly (apparently) esoteric Wedding Singer reference
by Leeroy Jenkins on May 21, 2011 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Though lathered in blue
that aSoB piece was pretty good and about as objective as you are gonna get from that side.
The passing of Randy Savage is really sad for me. I remember growing up as a little kid in the early 80s obsessing about him as he wrestled in the ICW in Lexington. My admiration grew when he moved to (my all-time fave rasslin’ organization) Championship/Memphis. He then hit the big time in the WWF and loved every minute of it. His work with Kentucky native Miss Elizabeth was just wrestling gold in my opinion. There are very few people who’s career I have been able to follow from the grass roots to the big time. RIP Macho Man.
"To win the game is great. To play the game is greater. But to love the game is greatest of all."
????
I dont even know what that SOB article was really about…..It wasnt objective at all to me. I felt like I was just reading a list of reasons why Lexington College is better than Louisville.
It can work if they're accurate
Burke did well.
by Mike Rutherford on May 20, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
Burke played really well against Syracuse (Average), average against Southern Miss (terrible secondary), and was horrible against WVU and especially the epic fail fourth down conversion against USF. Playing against Rutgers is like playing a D-IAA defense.
"Marquise Teague sucks!"
-Bryce Cotten
WVU was also the only defense in the nation to never give up more than 20 pts in a game
Burke hit almost 60% of his passes, had a QB rating of over 130, and threw 10 TDs to 3 INTs. He also had to play during the period where Bilal Powell was sidelined with the knee injury. Putting a failed QB sneak on him isn’t exactly fair. I don’t think you can say he was anywhere below efficient.
by Mike Rutherford on May 20, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably because we'e not really a spread option team.
Charlie already said that he wants to be more of a power run, play action team. We played under center a lot in the spring.
Besides, even if we do run a spread, why would that eliminate a pro-style passer? Mizzou most definitely runs a spread, going 4- or 5-wide about 80%+ of the time, and both Gabberts were obviously good enough for them.
People really don’t seem to understand that “spread” is a very general term, and doesn’t mean 4 wide option football. The original spread was the single back system similar to what Alabama runs today. It just means using more than 1 or 2 WRs on a consistent basis to empty the box and create match ups.
He runs a 4.65 forty
So the kid can move. Also only 6"1 so probably a better roll out QB than pure drop back like his big bro. He’d be a very good fit here. Bridgewater and Gabbert = safe at the QB position.
by RockCard on May 20, 2011 8:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No BBN links please
I clicked on the sea of blue link and now I’m just pissed. The article was bad enough but then I went on to read the comment sections. I hate UK and everything about them and their fans. I would cheer for a team full of members of Al Qaeda coach by Bin Laden’s dead body before I root for the CATS.
The first comment was, "LOL."
So fucking predictable.
by Joseph N'Sima on May 20, 2011 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Those UK fans sure have a lot of hate
The only reason anyone hates that much is becausethey have a terrible sense of inferiority. All their wins won’t make them feel better; they have a need to assuage their feelings of inadequacy by continually telling themselves everyone else is even worse than they perceive themselves to be. It’s sad.
"...and the present, for us, is something that we really look forward to."
- Rick Pitino
This sounds very similar to the newest South Park
Many men become overly angry at minimal things due to their, um, “lacking” in one region. They only lighten up after the government releases a fake study saying that these men lie in the average zone. Maybe UK fans are suffering from something similar???
by indianacardfan on May 20, 2011 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
So a best friend of mine got married last summer
at said wedding was some uncle of the bride I’m guessing.
Wearing:
Cargo Shorts
White newbalances that were extremely dirty
Handlebar goatee/mustache
Kenny Powers style 90’s wrap around sunglasses
Randall Cobb Jersey
When the priest announced the bride and groom as married this guy proceeded to yell out “Hell yeah!!!!!!!! GIT ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR DONE!”
It's true.
Sadly, it was my wedding…distant uncle of my wife. The guy was a walking caricature.
by Joshua D. Hagans on May 20, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I see we have a few old school wrestling fans amongst us
I’m no exception.
This is for the fans:
http://www.lordkayoss.com/2011/05/20/in-memory-of-the-macho-man-randy-savage/
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www.lordkayoss.com
Bennett is a moron
First off, Bridgewater committed knowing damn well Smith would be there as well. He isn’t afraid of competition. Secondly, good teams need a starting caliber QB in every class, so a guy like Gabbert is a need. How did Bennett get this job again? I dare him to ask Strong anything related to what he just wrote. Learn the sport you cover, Brian, or go back to being a crappy blogger for a local paper. Thanks.
by RockCard on May 20, 2011 7:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Overreact much?
I don’t think taking Gabbert is a bad idea, but Bennet certainly raised valid questions.
He's basically saying
That bringing in a good player that could beat out another good player is a bad idea and could hurt recruiting. Sorry, but Bennett has his head up his ass on this one. Good coaches don’t worry about hurting a players feelings when it comes to recruiting, as you always get the best players and never put all eggs in one basket. And to suggest that the small chance of one player being disappointed (also refusing to mention all the other Miami area players who will get tons of PT) is going to kill recruiting in that area is one of the most ignorant ideas a sportswriter could come up with. Bennett is a boob.
by RockCard on May 20, 2011 7:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
RockCard
Maybe you need to learn a little more about the sport you are posting on. Good teams rarely try to recruit two starting caliber QBs in the same class. They generally try to recruit one each year to spread them out. Recruitng two in the same class is quite unusual.
That said, U of L is thin at QB and could really use another one, and you don’t pass on a good one just becasue he happens to be in the same class as one you already have. They may not get a good one next year. It could be 2013 before they get a chnace to sign another one as good as Bridgewater or Gabbert.
I think Bennet does a pretty good job, and wrote a good piece on the situation.
What’s you beef with him? He steal your GF or something?
Clearly you know very little
Demarcus smith and tb were same class. Are you also saying that teams like Florida, USC, Oklahoma, and the like are not good teams because they recruit QBs in same class? No, but you clearly know plenty, now, don’t ya? Cute effort, though.
by RockCard on May 21, 2011 12:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Also Gabbert and tb
Would be a year apart. One more reason why you’re wrong. Oops…
by RockCard on May 21, 2011 12:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Cute effort
You are WAY off my friend.
For starters, Gabbert is a redshirt froshman. After sitting out a year he will be a sophomore next year. Same class as TB…DOH!
Second, I know Smith and TB were in the same class. Look at what happened.
(thanks for proving my, and Bennets, point)
Third…Florida, USC, Oklahoma, and the like are exceptions, but usually only SIGN one top QB a year. Oklahoma signed two Elite 11 this year, and U of L almost did. Nearly unheard of. In the case of these schools you mention, the loser in the same class often transfers. Happens all the time. As Bennett correctly pointed out.
If you can’t run with the big dogs (and you obviously cannot), stay on the porch.
After last year all of our QBs being injured and missing games due to injury...
… I’ll take any and all we can get. We need some QUALITY depth at every position. If HMFCCS is able to make that happen while keeping the peace, I’ll take TB, DS and TG (if he doesn’t run due to the competition)…
It could do nothing but help in every aspect – except maybe team cohesiveness – IMO; competition, depth, quality, etc.
Besides, how many looks did we give several QBs last year (even without the injury bug).
Hell, even BP lined up as QB a time or two…lol.
I agree
If we can get Gabbert, take him. Even if TB lost out to him and transfered, that (the transfer) most likely would not come to pass until the 2013 season. With our QB situation it is a no brainer to take him if they can get him.
Good teams often recruit multiple QBs actually…
Yes, that is Kyle Kuric
by TheRealSlimShady on May 23, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Bennett is a moron
First off, Bridgewater committed knowing damn well Smith would be there as well. He isn’t afraid of competition. Secondly, good teams need a starting caliber QB in every class, so a guy like Gabbert is a need. How did Bennett get this job again? I dare him to ask Strong anything related to what he just wrote. Learn the sport you cover, Brian, or go back to being a crappy blogger for a local paper. Thanks.
by RockCard on May 20, 2011 7:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
That ASOB article was a rough read. Just full of contempt, arrogance, delusion, and vitriol.
Not unlike the 1 UK grad/fan at my office that made the comment the other day that all UofL grads were “traitors to their state.”
And yes, despite being the only engineer from UK in the building and surrounded by UofL engineers, he’s easily the most vocal and most obnoxious. Who would’ve thought?
Yeah...
UK thinks they are waaaay better than us.
I can’t wait till we kick their butt in football and shock them in basketball.
"Marquise Teague sucks!"
-Bryce Cotten
I didn't enjoy the ASOB article either - who would want to sound like that much of an asshole?
That said, yes, the rivalry is more heated than ever.
by cardsinindy2010 on May 20, 2011 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
Rapture didn't happen, dammit
I was looking forward to it.
"...and the present, for us, is something that we really look forward to."
- Rick Pitino
It was scheduled for us but decommitted.
Better check and see if Lexington is still there.
by Carolina Cardinal on May 21, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
After reading that post on A Sea of Blue...
What a crock of shit! Seriously, how far are UK fans’ heads up their own asses thinking that EVERYTHING Louisville does is just to keep up with them… and saying “kind of like a parent making the older sibling play with the baby” like it’s supposed to be an honor and privilege for UofL athletes to walk into Rupp Arena and Commonwealth Stadium… I’ll admit that there is a pretty amazing atmosphere inside Rupp, however… once you get over the unity of the student section and the loudness of the crowd, Rupp Arena is a piece of shit. Seriously, I’d rather watch two teams play at a mound of garbage than at Rupp. Yum! beats the everliving shit out of Rupp and it wasn’t built to keep up with UK, it was built because Louisville is a real city concerned with generating serious revenue through events other than college basketball. I know that article wasn’t really raising that particular point, but it amuses me that they perceive every move UofL makes as “trying to keep up” with UK. Not the case.
Ha. I can’t wait to kick these motherfuckers when they’re down after they receive NCAA sanctioning against them that makes what happened in the 50’s and 80’s look like a Goddamn slap on the wrist. It may not happen next year, or within the next five years, but someday UK will receive a swift kick in the ass from the NCAA over something that Calipari was associated with. In the meantime, hopefully Tony Woods pulls a Sprewell on that no-good slimy assclown.
Since you didn't, I will...
It appears that Miami Norland defensive tackle Teko Powell, who committed to Louisville on Thursday, has now taken back that commitment. He told SoFlaFootball.com that his aunt wanted him “to wait” before making a commitment. He’s also considering Florida State University.
"...and the present, for us, is something that we really look forward to."
- Rick Pitino
Let's be honest.
The only thing left to happen this summer was for football recruiting to become as annoying as basketball recruiting.
yeah, but what else you gonna talk about all summer?
"...and the present, for us, is something that we really look forward to."
- Rick Pitino
I have wondered this
because if it is real that is frickin AMAZING!
by I WantReeceBack! on May 23, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
no way it's real. zero chance.
"...and the present, for us, is something that we really look forward to."
- Rick Pitino
Maybe because he's in on it?
Why would Longoria turn to an infielder and say “keep it on the field” in response to the batter hitting a foul ball?
How did he know to turn around, and why is his reaction time essentially zero?
Why doesn’t the “reporter’s” station have their logo in the graphics or on the mic?
Why doesn’t anyone yell “heads up” as the ball is coming towards them?
And in the slo-mo repeat, at about the 12 second mark, you can see another ball leave the bat and go off towards third base.
Too many improbabilities stacked on top of one another. It’s fake.
"...and the present, for us, is something that we really look forward to."
- Rick Pitino
Let's just say his Auntie wants FSU to up the ante
if you know what I mean.
by Remote Cardinal on May 23, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
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