Wednesday afternoon Cardinal news and notes
by Mike Rutherford on May 25, 2011 12:58 PM EDT
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Fantastic.
The sixth-seeded Louisville baseball team fell to Pittsburgh 7-2 in the opening game of the Big East Tournament this morning. The Cards will play in an elimination game tomorrow morning at 10 a.m.
Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen Brandon Bender and Ken Caldwell are back in the news as each spent the bulk of his Tuesday on Twitter bragging about how they would take down Rick Pitino Wednesday night on an Orlando radio station. Because that seems like a solid way to break into college coaching. Way to think it through, boys.
Here is Bender's full interview with AllKyHoops.com. Bender and Caldwell hit the airwaves tonight at 6:30 in an interview that is almost certain to disappoint everyone.
I learned something about Central Florida fans yesterday. If you link a story where their program is being disparaged, they will sign you up for a host of homosexual newsletters.
Solid work, fellas. Enjoy obscurity.
Sports Illustrated's Andy Staples unveiled his post-spring college football top 25, and surprisingly had Louisville listed as one of five teams that "just missed" a national ranking. The Orlando Sentinel is sticking with its No. 87 ranking.
A day after the Big East's annual summer meetings, Jim Calhoun stated his belief that the conference will eventually split into separate football-oriented and basketball-oriented conferences. He also referred to Central Florida as "not a sexy name." C'mon, Jim, they came within 10 points of beating Southern Miss at home. That's pretty f#$%ing hot.
Congratulations to Teddy Bridgewater, who made the Dean's List in his first semester at U of L.
That'll do, Ted.
West Virginia is looking into an incident at a casino involving offensive coordinator and head coach-in-waiting, Dana Holgorsen.
Multiple sources told the Charleston Daily Mail Holgorsen was removed from Mardi Gras Casino & Resort after 3 a.m. May 18. Holgorsen had been at a Mountaineer Athletic Club function earlier in the day in Logan before spending the evening at the casino with other university representatives.
In a statement released late Tuesday night, Michael Fragale, the assistant athletic director for communications, said, "Athletic director Oliver Luck and head coach Bill Stewart have been made aware of the alleged incident. Once they have all the facts, they will deal with it appropriately."
The statement was released not long after a Daily Mail reporter left a voice message for a football program official asking if the university was aware of the incident involving Holgorsen.
Holgorsen's behavior allegedly reached a point that necessitated involvement from on-site security, sources said. Holgorsen was escorted out of the casino with the episode caught on surveillance. University representatives who were with Holgorsen were said to have then intervened. No arrest was made.
Almost heaven.
DeAndre Liggins:
"We had other guys who were more highly recruited and had more hype than me. Coach Cal would rather live with their mistakes than my mistakes. I am happy to have the opportunity to show people I can do more than what I showed at Kentucky."
Still probably right on the fringe of my five least favorite Cats of all-time, but I enjoy the quote.
And finally, former North Carolina State point guard Ryan Harrow will reportedly announce his transfer decision by Friday. Dime Magazine and Harrow himself have seemed to hint in recent days that Kentucky is the new favorite here, with Georgia serving as UK's main competition.
I wish this were an "oh well" situation, but we could really use this kid.
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I guess I never realized how big Schnellenberger is
He towers over Strong, and Strong is not a small man.
"...and the present, for us, is something that we really look forward to."
- Rick Pitino
or is that Jack Warden?
"...and the present, for us, is something that we really look forward to."
- Rick Pitino
No he's not. I met him not that long ago. I'm 6'1 and he was no where near as tall as me. In fact, I remember feelign awkward while talking to him because I was trying not to tilt my head down.
by Chick-Stratino'sUrDaddy on May 25, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm 6'1"too
And when I saw him outside Jack Ruby’s one night I was just about as much taller than him as Howard The Pipe is in that picture.
I don’t care if he is tall or not, HE’S THE MAN!
Karmic Justice?
I learned something about Central Florida fans yesterday. If you link a story where their program is being disparaged, they will sign you up for a host of homosexual newsletters.
LMAO!!!!
That photo is absolutely amazing.
Calhoun quote was spot on for me. Love it.
Oh, there are UCF fans? I had no idea.
Liggins getting (wild)catty. Meow.
"To win the game is great. To play the game is greater. But to love the game is greatest of all."
I'm simply amazed
There are people who actively root for UCF, to the point where they get weird about it. Its a big world. Personally, I think you can tell a lot about a fanbase based on how werid they get when you offend them. Insult UK: Someone might murder your pet. Insult UCF and they’ll sign you up for NAMBLA. Weird stuff.
I like to do weird shit to prove how much I love UL. For example, I may have just sent the IRS an annonymous letter saying that Brandon Bender cheats on his taxes. Just wait till he gets my UL hat that I’ve been filling up with boogers for 3 years, just waiting for someone to step out of line. I’m that into UL basketball.
by johnnyjoejohnson on May 25, 2011 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
well played, sir
"...and the present, for us, is something that we really look forward to."
- Rick Pitino
LMAO, I can't tell if that's funny or scary, very scary
by Chick-Stratino'sUrDaddy on May 25, 2011 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Both
And better by far because of it
by twistedenglish77 on May 25, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I realize we're all laughing at Bender and saying what a big joke he is, and for good reason.
However, it can’t be a good thing if he’s telling recruits that Louisville/ Rick Pitino was the biggest mistake he ever made in his life. Despite the fact that he is an attention Whore, he’s obviously connected to the AAU circuit and several programs not named Louisville. I don’t know what he’s going to say tonight but, whether it’s true or not won’t matter. At some point it will be used against us by him, someone like him, another coach, ect,ect,ect.
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On the surface, at face value, BB seems to be nothing more than some huge “Never Was-Attention Whore” still trying to be involved and make the most money with the minimal amount of work P.O.S.
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But in reality he’s all of those things, and a detriment to our recruiting efforts that we really don’t need right now. Rick should call in that “favor” from that “guy” for that “thing” he took care of for him “that one time.”
by Chick-Stratino'sUrDaddy on May 25, 2011 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone
who listens to bender on advice for a college choice, probably should not come to Louisville anyway.
by Final4Galore on May 25, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Howard's old house in Lake Forest is for sale.
One of the lowest cost/sq ft listings in the neighborhood. A bit too contemporary? Anyway, check it out. Note the footballs inlaid in the hardwood floor by the pool table.
Stout Out!
No kidding that's a cheap $/sq. ft. for that area...
$700k won’t get you that here in Albuquerque.
by Remote Cardinal on May 25, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Charlie lives down the street from there.
And, Jurich around the corner. McCarty is a couple of houses away – for sale. My wife went for a short walk and literally bumped into Jurich pulling weeds. haha
Stout Out!
Mike
Are you sure it was the Hottest Male Athlete contest that signed you up for all of those newsletters?
by Chris Redman is my hero on May 25, 2011 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I forgot I was Facebook friends with Bender
I probably should have dropped him awhile ago, but I guess his laziness and obesity rubbed off on me. But the Card Nation should know now, that he is officially “Dropped”.
Go Cards, and Go Krogering
by DrunkDonRussell on May 25, 2011 3:58 PM EDT reply actions
Harrow to UK..
This doesn’t even make sense to me. Cal is going to recruit an elite PG in that class, or Teague will still be there because I do not think he is a pro caliber player right now (and just for the record I didn’t when we thought he was coming to the Cards either).
So why does he want Harrow? It seems to me that Cal has been recruiting guys committed/interested in Louisville out of pure spite. Apparently Cal has started recruiting Webster-Chan as well – NO WAY was he being considered by Lexington College before we got on to him. I just think it is another dirty play by the ugliest (reputation and character) coach in any sport because we all know Cal will get better guards than Harrow to come and play for him, simply does not need him.
And I think Liggins quote is pure gold and really shows the kind of program Cal runs….. too bad nobody is listening and NCAA/ESPN/CBS are making so much money off of one of the traditional powers (admit it) being relevant again to ever dig deeper into Cal at UK and what former players like Liggins have to say. – Asking Wall and Knight and Cousins they would just tell you he is Jesus reincarnated.
by I WantReeceBack! on May 25, 2011 5:36 PM EDT reply actions
Not that I'm defending UK, but if you look at it from the other side it makes sense.
Who has more of a chance at going pro after next season, Siva or Teague? History would indicate that Teague is a 1 and done PG. Siva very well could leave too but I think Teague has a better chance at leaving. He has to make this choice as well.
Also, 2012 is a very weak PG class. There are no elite PG in that class but a lot of big men and combo guards (Purvis, DSR, etc). With this he would most likely have the edge over any incoming PG since he would A) already have been a 5* recruit B) had a year in the system C) had a year against ACC competition.
Plus, if he is like most college players these days he only cares about one thing, getting to the NBA. And whether you want to admit it or not, Cal has the best reputation of having his players reach this goal.
With all these points, the only logical destination for him would be, like it or not, UK. As sad as it is, these days, whenever a recruit is considering both us and UK I am very surprised if he chooses the former over the later. I’ve already got Harrow and Purvis playing for UK in my book. As much as we love our Cards, sometimes we have to stop making excuses and look at the facts.
by indianacardfan on May 25, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I see what you are saying
But I think Cal’s reputation for getting players to the NBA is a product of he has had play for him and not the other way around. That is to say – no matter who coached Derrick Rose or where he played, he was always an NBA bound kid after one year because he was amazing. After that it was a snowball effect. Kids who are one and done types are going to be successful wherever they go Cal is really not even that great of a coach he has always benefited from talent because he is a great recruiter…. And proved to be dirty at times. Harrow is a little different, I see your point about the class, but recruiting Webster-chan so he can ride the pine behind 5-star guys just so we don’t get him is terrible for the kid, the program, and NCAA.
And about Purvis – I think there is a 10% chance he still comes here after our new guys get more time with him and another visit to the Yum. But the other 90% of me says Duke or NC State, seems like his girlfriend is a heavy factor and NC State is putting together a beast of a recruiting class and they could sway him to join them. We will see I guess
by I WantReeceBack! on May 25, 2011 8:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I wouldn't normally ad
They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds.
by LvillefaninLex on May 25, 2011 8:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Admit this in a public forum
But I agree
They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds.
by LvillefaninLex on May 25, 2011 8:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That seems to kind of be a problem amongst some fans around here
Its perfectly fine to be optimistic all the time but sometimes you have to look at things from a non UL view and be realistic. It may hurt and not put you in the best of moods but it saves you from sounding like an arrogant, hypocrite, douchebag (not you personally, but in a generic sense. this isn’t a personal attack)
by indianacardfan on May 25, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't talk about Pey leaving next season
Just don’t do it. No.
by GOCARDSATTITUDE on May 25, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, but you might as well start preparing now.
He’s gonna have a big year.
ALL HAIL
by Cardinal_Pride on May 26, 2011 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
That reminds me of this for many reasons.
Yes, that is Kyle Kuric
by TheRealSlimShady on May 25, 2011 10:47 PM EDT reply actions
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