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We'll let the tweets tell the story while we fetch another box of facial tissues:
Photo of @uoflfootball preparing to warmup on the field against Syracuse. Almost game time! #L1C4 twitter.com/ULFlyingCard/s…
— Nick Stover(@ULFlyingCard) November 10, 2012
#Louisville just obliterated a cutout of #Syracuse QB Ryan Nassib coming out of the locker room. twitter.com/steveandress/s…
— Steve Andress (@steveandress) November 10, 2012
I'm so sorry, Senorise.
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) November 10, 2012
The 4.3 magnitude #earthquake in Whitesburg, KY is about 145 miles SE of #Louisville.
— Kristin Walls (@Kristin_Walls) November 10, 2012
Corvin Lamb takes a screen pass 53 yards for a touchdown, fulfilling the words of the oracle from 2009.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 10, 2012
Some of these Syracuse players' tackle attempts are straight from a 90s video game.
— SMA (@doctorofdunk) November 10, 2012
Corvin Lamb has 2 TDs on 4 touches this year
— Chris Hatfield (@_ChrisHatfield) November 10, 2012
The book is out on the Louisville defense: 4th and 1, zone read.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 10, 2012
Not quite Kerry Rhodes against Miami several years ago, but Louisville just endured a bite in the backside due to a dropped INT.
— Matt Zemek (@MattZemek_CFN) November 10, 2012
Ryan Nassib hits Alec Lemon for the TD! That's the 19th TD pass of the year for Nassib, and 5th TD catch for Lemon. SU leads UL 17-10.
— Jeremy Ryan (@JeremyRyan44) November 10, 2012
#Louisville has allowed an average of 12.9 ppg in the first half this season. #Syracuse has just scored 17. #BigEast #CardNation #Orange
— Kevin McGuire (@KevinOnCFB) November 10, 2012
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) November 10, 2012
Second half.Second half.Second half.
— CardsFan922 (@CardsFan922) November 10, 2012
Louisville doesn't have BJ Dubose or Lorenzo Mauldin and it shows.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 10, 2012
I'm not worried about Louisville yet.They've withstood a lot of strong starts, just can't turn the ball over again before half
— Chip Patterson (@cnpatterson3) November 10, 2012
What a catch by Pooda.
— Keith Wynne (@Deucekjw2) November 10, 2012
Syracuse has the best QB Louisville will see all year. And that includes if they get to the Orange Bowl v. FSU
— TomahawkNation.com (@TomahawkNation) November 10, 2012
I'm guessing that third down call was on Teddy. No reason for anything there but to power up behind lead blocker.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 10, 2012
Never seen a team need the locker room so badly. This defense couldn't stop UK right now.
— Cardinal Laws (@CardinalLaws) November 10, 2012
They do it again. 3rd down they only rush four, get no pressure, and Nassib throws a touchdown.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 10, 2012
Two years ago Nassib threw a long touchdown on the opening drive and Strong said screw it and blitzed every play after. Time for that again.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 10, 2012
Waiting for last weeks LVille Football Fan(s) to hit me up? Denny Green line is coming down 24-10 to the Cuse
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) November 10, 2012
F---ing Halo 4.
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) November 10, 2012
With 185 yards today, Nassib has passed Donovan McNabb on the SU record list for career passing yards, moving into 2nd. #OrangeNation
— Syracuse Athletics (@Cuse) November 10, 2012
Between the choppy direct tv coverage and the way the Cards are playing I'm almost glad I'm leaving for the airport
— Eric Wood (@EWood70) November 10, 2012
Syracuse is simply blowing out #Louisville right now - 31-10 with two minutes to go before halftime. 341 yards total offense.
— Howie Lindsey (@howielindsey) November 10, 2012
Syracuse up 31-10 against Louisville; earlier today I wrote about why an upset was possible footballperspective.com/a-guide-to-sat…
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) November 10, 2012
Louisville football came into this game 48th in the Sagarin PREDICTOR. But they'd played 9 crap teams and were 9th in the polls.
— Jeff (BPredict) (@BPredict) November 10, 2012
Halftime: Syracuse 31, Louisville 13
— BIG EAST Football (@BigEastFB) November 10, 2012
Charlie Strong was just asked to do an end of half interview by the ESPN sideline reporter. His response: "No."
— Steve Andress (@steveandress) November 10, 2012
You forgot ST RT @_ethanmoore First time this year that the offense and defense look inept. Pathetic.
— Robert Barnard (@cubsncards) November 10, 2012
1st Half stats: total yards UL 221, SU 339; pass Bridgewater 17-25 188; Nassib 10-17 185; rush wright 8-18 gulley 6-81, smith 10-72
— C.L. Brown (@clbrown_cj) November 10, 2012
Stomping on a cardboard cutout of the home team's QB is the new stomping on the home team's logo.
— ULhothot (@ULhothot) November 10, 2012
Louisville has overcome its share of second-half deficits this year, but this would be the largest deficit overcome this season. #ULvsCUSE
— Andrea Adelson (@espn_bigeast) November 10, 2012
Muting the game. Pull us through, Ke$ha
— Leigh (@ugLeigh) November 10, 2012
I was bummed I had to work during the game, starting to think it is better for my health to be working now.
— CrumsRevenge (@CrumsRevenge) November 10, 2012
This D-Line is horrible. I havent seen any pressure on the QB & they cant stop the run at all.
— Cameron Graham(@iAM_CAM_) November 10, 2012
Before you rip the Big East for what's happening to two of its better teams right now, remember that your conference isn't very good, either
— Matt Zemek (@MattZemek_CFN) November 10, 2012
Louisville is in some deep shit, 38-13
— BearcatsBlog (@BearcatsBlog) November 10, 2012
@cardscott5 Heh. This game hurts
— Nik (@eastendville) November 10, 2012
Don't Start Son lol RT "@iam_cam_: Defense put the offense in a tough situation early. Cant play behind like this"
— Just Me (B.Heath) (@Bheath5) November 10, 2012
Syracuse is 9 of 12 on 3rd-down conversions with a 13 yd TD, a 37 yd TD, a 55 yd TD and a 35 yd TD. FOUR touchdowns on 3rd down plays.
— Howie Lindsey (@howielindsey) November 10, 2012
WHO CARES WE ARE DOWN 5 SCORES GO FOR IT
— CardsFan922 (@CardsFan922) November 10, 2012
About time. RT @jdubs88: Congrats to @slmandel for locking in his upset pick of the week before 3 pm. #TheCuse
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) November 10, 2012
Louisville has stopped Syracuse one time today. It fumbled the subsequent punt.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 10, 2012
We have to cut it to 17 to tie the largest ever loss by a Strong-coached team.
— CardsFan922 (@CardsFan922) November 10, 2012
Bottom line, everything #UofL fans had feared would jump up and bite their team is jumping, and biting.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 10, 2012
COME ON CARDS, I BELIEVE IN YOU
— gocardsattitude (@gocardsattitude) November 10, 2012
this late in season i doubt it, but also surprised Lamb hasnt run more RT @speed8082: Will they burn D Brown's redshirt b/c Perry's injury?
— C.L. Brown (@clbrown_cj) November 10, 2012
Even catching the football they make a mistake on special teams.This is just a really poorly coached unit.No more excuses.
— Jason Anderson (@J680Anderson) November 10, 2012
I'm legitimately bummed Louisville is going to lose today, you guys. Was looking forward to the least-respected 13-0 team of all time.
— TheFakeGimelMartinez (@fakegimel) November 10, 2012
It makes absolutely no sense that it took so long to throw the ball down the field.
— Keith Wynne (@Deucekjw2) November 10, 2012
"@ericcrawford: Fair catch at the 5?"it's official...it's a bad day
— Bob Valvano (@espnVshow) November 10, 2012
Syracuse is going to find a way to lose.
— Andrew (@ukandrew) November 10, 2012
We have the only kickoff coverage team in America that jogs down the field.
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) November 10, 2012
College coaches should play NCAA 13 constantly over the spring and summer. Seriously. Can see so many more situations than 12-13 games/year.
— CardsFan922 (@CardsFan922) November 10, 2012
The Dome crowd gives their team a huge hand as the 3rd quarter ends. SU leads 38-19 heading into the 4th.
— Jeremy Ryan (@JeremyRyan44) November 10, 2012
Did he just say Louisville "needs to flip the script?" They tried, but script broke the tackle and broke free on third down.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 10, 2012
Syracuse is just obliterating Louisville. Its 45-19 with 11:14 left. The Cardinals just can't stop Syracuse. (It felt weird to type that.)
— Pete Thamel(@SIPeteThamel) November 10, 2012
Syracuse 45, Louisville 19? Just sayin. rivals.yahoo.com/video/college-…
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) November 10, 2012
The new Call of Duty isn't even out till Tuesday AND Louisville has a bye coming up. The Cards are really screwed. #ULvsCUSE
— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) November 10, 2012
Just landed in Chicago. My goodness, what's happening to Louisville?!
— Brett Dawson (@BDawsonRivals) November 10, 2012
Before today's game, the worst loss under Charlie Strong was in 2010 vs. Pitt 20-3. Cards trail by 26
— Sheriff50 (@UofLSheriff50) November 10, 2012
Korvin Lamb makes best offensive play of the game - barely gets another touch
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 10, 2012
#TRAAAAAIIIIIIIIINHHHHHOOOOORRRRNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!
— Drew (@MasterDrewfus) November 10, 2012
#Cards Bridgewater throw to Parker's back shoulder for TD 45-26 8:53 4Q #Cards
— C.L. Brown (@clbrown_cj) November 10, 2012
The announced attendance for today's game is 40,312. Good turnout.
— Jeremy Ryan (@JeremyRyan44) November 10, 2012
Teddy: 32/44 for 398 & 3 TDs......no help from anyone else. He deserves better.
— Sheriff50 (@UofLSheriff50) November 10, 2012
Exactly. This is all on D and SpecialTeams RT@mengus22 Bridgewater is 32 of 45 for 396 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs. Should always be enough to win.
— Howie Lindsey (@howielindsey) November 10, 2012
Syracuse will likely move to 5-5, its losses will be to Northwestern, USC, Minnesota, Cincinnati, and Rutgers. Those aren't bad teams.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 10, 2012
Not going for 2, not going for it on fourth, not kicking onside. I don't agree with these things.
— William George (@crazygmeofpoker) November 10, 2012
@ericcrawford that's what I'm saying he only had 1 play on offense and that was a touchdown!
— Dominique Brown(@hardbodynique) November 10, 2012
The bigger question: how Syracuse is dropping bombs on Louisville or how the shit the Cardinals got in the top 10 in the first place?
— Chili (@DannyFordIsGod) November 10, 2012
Can't even deal with the CC open thread. Its only gonna be 9-1 folks. Still opportunity for best case scenario. Chill.
— Leigh (@ugLeigh) November 10, 2012
Teddy Bridgewater throws the INT to end a drive that went deep into Syracuse territory. #ULvsCUSE
— Andrea Adelson (@espn_bigeast) November 10, 2012
Welp. That's ball game. Can still win out and go to Orange bowl. Undefeated was really only a diff of which BCS bowl. This game sucks tho
— Rob Alcorn (@RealRobAlcorn) November 10, 2012
#Syracuse fans with a "Na na na, hey hey" chant for Louisville as the Orange continue to run out the clock. Less than a minute left now.
— Jeremy Ryan (@JeremyRyan44) November 10, 2012
@wscii Honestly I don't even think our A-game wins today. Syracuse just played out of their minds.
— SMA (@doctorofdunk) November 10, 2012
Syracuse knocks off Cards 45-26. Cards fall to 9-1. Bridgewater is 36 of 49 for 424 on his birthday. D gave up 280 on ground 246 in air.
— CardsandCats.com (@CardsandCatscom) November 10, 2012
This hurts us for next year more than anything. Undefeated season would have us high in the polls to start next year.
— William George (@crazygmeofpoker) November 10, 2012
Not sure any voter could still put them in after that performance. RT @smitty40484: they aren't going to drop 15 spots.
— Jody Demling (@jdemling) November 10, 2012
Didn't expect to get blown out, but knew a game like this could be coming.The Cards simply are not a great team.Never pretended to be.
— Darnell McCoy (@dmac0630) November 10, 2012
First word Charlie Strong used to describe the loss: "Embarrassing." #Louisville
— Steve Andress (@steveandress) November 10, 2012
Beat Connecticut, beat Rutgers, go to the BCS and get a chance to make everyone forget about this. That's all.
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) November 10, 2012
Now lets just get on with the day
— Blayne Donnell Sr. ✌ (@B_Donnell45) November 10, 2012