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Welp, Teddy got hurt (twice), stuff happened and Louisville lost to Connecticut 23-20 in triple overtime. But since Pittsburgh beat Rutgers today, the Cards will still play for (a share of) the Big East title and a BCS bowl game on Thursday.
Read these tweets from the game while we ice our wrist, knee and hangover.
This is what awaited every reporter at a press row seat at Louisville. Message? twitter.com/ericcrawford/s…
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
#UofL crowd at beginning of Senior Day twitter.com/ericcrawford/s…
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
Time to go. No time for Uconn. twitter.com/CrumsRevenge/s…
— CrumsRevenge (@CrumsRevenge) November 24, 2012
Latest realignment news, sadly Louisville fans are really going to enjoy reading this: bit.ly/cev2xw
— TheUConnBlog (@theuconnblog) November 24, 2012
Senior Day at Louisville. @supermariob55 and his parents instagr.am/p/Sa5SfjERam/
— Howie Lindsey (@howielindsey) November 24, 2012
Teams trade 3-and-outs. Bridgewater a little off on each of his first two passes, particularly to a wide-open Nord on the first one.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
Almost like this team hasn't played in 2 weeks.Although looking for Radcliff on 3rd down has been a -EV decision all season. Eli.
— CardsFan922 (@CardsFan922) November 24, 2012
Forgot to look at this in pre-game (somehow) but I don't see Dominique Brown in uniform
— Sheriff50 (@UofLSheriff50) November 24, 2012
Senior Day at Louisville. @willstein4 and his family instagr.am/p/Sa5gHFERa7/
— Howie Lindsey (@howielindsey) November 24, 2012
Senior Day at Louisville. @drell_boi14 and his family. Andrell Smith instagr.am/p/Sa6GsZkRbv/
— Howie Lindsey (@howielindsey) November 24, 2012
Soo nobody wants to catch the ball 2day? 3 drops already
— Cameron Graham (@iAM_CAM_) November 24, 2012
There have been almost as many punts as minutes played in UConn vs Louisville. It's punting week in the Big East!
— BearcatsBlog (@BearcatsBlog) November 24, 2012
Poor Southern Miss fans (via @landonhowell) twitter.com/MoldySalad/sta…
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 24, 2012
I continue to maintain the biggest issue with this team is the interior defensive line. Just not getting enough push in the middle.
— Raashaan Myers (@raashaan) November 24, 2012
Offensive explosion by UConn: Field goal from 39 yards. Huskies lead Louisville, 3-0, 5:28 first quarter.
— rickbozich (@rickbozich) November 24, 2012
Orange Bowl the only bowl represented at Louisville game.
— Jody Demling (@jdemling) November 24, 2012
Louisville has a bunch of recruits at game, including @regsospiffy and @kingtaylor_11 who will play against each other in 6-A final.
— Jody Demling (@jdemling) November 24, 2012
Quick question Louisville fans: is it difficult to punt to an opponent while you're looking down your nose at them?
— TheUConnBlog (@theuconnblog) November 24, 2012
After a #UConn punt, #UofL takes over. There have been six punts in this first quarter.
— Michael Grant (@MichaelGrant_CJ) November 24, 2012
Teddy Bridgewater finishes 1Q with 8 incompletions (4 for 12). That's more than he's had in four games this season. UConn , 3-0.
— rickbozich (@rickbozich) November 24, 2012
ANIMATED: Exhibit X in why Kentucky is 2-9 30fram.es/UYKyyD
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) November 24, 2012
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There are two Big East title contenders, and they are losing to UConn and Pitt by a combined 17-0 score right now. #UCONNvsUL #RUTGvsPITT
— Andrea Adelson (@espn_bigeast) November 24, 2012
#UofL has now been outscored 55-26 the last 5-plus quarters. UConn up 10-0.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
Guy sitting behind me after they introduce the volleyball team: "CAN THEY TACKLE"
— Keith Wynne (@Deucekjw2) November 24, 2012
On field photo as @uoflvolleyball prepares to be recognized w/regular season & BIG EAST Tournament trophies. #L1C4 twitter.com/ULFlyingCard/s…
— Nick Stover(@ULFlyingCard) November 24, 2012
The Smilecat RT @mengus22: Louisville puts Will Stein in to run the Wildcat. #cray
— Jason Kirk (@JasonKirkSBN) November 24, 2012
"@ericcrawford: Beginning to think the cold is a problem for Bridgewater.">> Every time I'm on sidelines his spot in front of giant heater.
— Steve Andress (@steveandress) November 24, 2012
That was a 14 play, 8:03 drive for Louisville that ended with a punt.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 24, 2012
So much Big East nihilism in this game
— Will Tucker (@BlRDSWAG) November 24, 2012
UConn is getting all of these calls because they are in a bigger television market
— Sheriff50 (@UofLSheriff50) November 24, 2012
Your halftime score: ACC 10 - CUSA 0
— TheUConnBlog (@theuconnblog) November 24, 2012
Bridgewater heading to X-ray room instead of locker room.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
Louisville fan misses 28 yard FG for a chance to win a free car. Even the fans are being shut out.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
Rutgers and Louisville are Big Easting so hard right now.
— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) November 24, 2012
Senior Day for real for WIll Stein. Will take the wheel. Bridgewater having wrist X-rayed, per #UofL.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
Will would be an nfl prospect with 5 more inches. Heart of a warrior tho.
— Blayne Donnell Sr. ✌ (@B_Donnell45) November 24, 2012
Big roar from crowd as Teddy Bridgewater jogs back on the field.
— Michael Grant (@MichaelGrant_CJ) November 24, 2012
Teddy getting the Willis Reed treatment right now
— Keith Wynne (@Deucekjw2) November 24, 2012
@mengus22 Just saw Teddy's mom walk by cameraman:Cam-man: is he ok?Teddy's mom: he's ok.
— Rob Alcorn (@RealRobAlcorn) November 24, 2012
I know Louisville does not want to lose at home to UConn --who would?-- but as long as RU's losing big to Pitt, Bridgewater should sit, oui?
— Matt Zemek (@MattZemek_CFN) November 24, 2012
If Louisville and Rutgers lose this week and Louisville beats RU next week, Syracuse finishes in a tie for 1st in Big East. #gofigure
— Lane Gold (@lanegold) November 24, 2012
Teddy wants back in the game......they won't let him in......he is pissed
— Sheriff50 (@UofLSheriff50) November 24, 2012
#UofL has to get more on first down. Giving UConn too many easy blitzing downs.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
I don't think Shawn Watson is the leader for the Auburn job anymore.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 24, 2012
Burgess! The dirtiest tweeter gets his!
— CardsFan922 (@CardsFan922) November 24, 2012
Freshman linebacker James Burgess just gave Louisville a little life with an INT at the UConn 35 yard line. Teddy is back in.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 24, 2012
Some of the throws in this game have been only slightly better than Gorgui's baseball pass from last night.
— SMA (@doctorofdunk) November 24, 2012
So, stuff happened, Teddy got hurt and Louisville lost but thanks to Pittsburgh, the Cards can still get to a BCS bowl game by beating Rutgers on Thursday. Read these tweets while we ice our wrist.
Wallace misses FG, would've been a career high 46yrd (had 45yd)
— CrumsRevenge (@CrumsRevenge) November 24, 2012
Domine is a Uconn fan? RT @mengus22: Couple of UConn media guys screaming for pass interference on 3rd down play. You guys can guess who
— Andy Sweeney (@TheOnlySweeney) November 24, 2012
Hmm. I wonder if UConn knew that play was coming on first down?
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
Bridgewater go Copeland, great throw, great catch, missed tackle and its a 59-yard gain. Set up at UConn 24.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
Sideline photo of @uoflfootball as they attempt to rush downfield and put some points on the board. #L1C4 twitter.com/ULFlyingCard/s…
— Nick Stover(@ULFlyingCard) November 24, 2012
Joke's on you, UConn. This just means Pasqualoni is coming back.
— Voodoo Five (@usfvoodoo5) November 24, 2012
Will Stein sprints to middle of field, jumping up and down, waving to stands to get up. A few respond.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
If Louisville & Rutgers lose today and Louisville wins at Rutgers on Thursday, Syracuse would join them in 3-way tie for Big East title.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 24, 2012
Actually, if Louisville & Rutgers lose, Louisville beats Rutgers Thursday & Cincinnati beats UConn, would have 4-way tie for Big East title.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 24, 2012
Teddy Icewater is catching shotgun snaps one-handed. God bless him. #UofL
— Steve Bittenbender (@freelancehack) November 24, 2012
Louisville trails UConn 10-3. UConn has 68 yards passing.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 24, 2012
Every time Stein in, old man behind me cries, "GET THAT LITTLE BOY OUT OF THERE!" Glad most of UofL fans have more class than that.
— Nick Burch (@NickLSL) November 24, 2012
Rutgers can officially turn page to Louisville. Nova intercepted, Pitt returns to near midfield. Panthers up 24-6 w/12:10 to go.
— Will Graves (@WillGravesAP) November 24, 2012
Congratulations to Louisville on its 17-10 victory this afternoon. #FutureTweets
— TheUConnBlog (@theuconnblog) November 24, 2012
45,618 announced attendance
— Kent Taylor (@KentTaylorWAVE) November 24, 2012
Johnny Mcentee isn't warming up on the sidelines he's just throwing into trashcans 30 yards away
— Jason Anderson (@J680Anderson) November 24, 2012
Do you hear that? Why it's Johnny McEntee's music! youtu.be/s0WMd0Y6hIw
— TheUConnBlog (@theuconnblog) November 24, 2012
That long throw on 3rd down likely was on Bridgewater as opposed to Watson/Strong. Saw man coverage with Parker and tried it.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
Never thought I'd complain about them throwing down the field too much. Eli was wide open in the middle of the field there.
— Keith Wynne (@Deucekjw2) November 24, 2012
About five guys in the press box called that fake before it happened.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
10 punts today by #UofLCards & a failed fake punt? All bad! :(
— Roman Oben (@R_Oben) November 24, 2012
Did Louisville really just run a fake punt on uconn's safe punt defense?
— Emmanuel(@hi_its_Emmanuel) November 24, 2012
What a disaster. Refs throw a flag, stop the play, huddle up, can't decide, and announce it was an inadvertent whistle. Never explained flag
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 24, 2012
I wonder if Mario Benavides will rip on the fans critical of the team after this sleepwalking performance.
— Bryan the Intern (@BryantheIntern) November 24, 2012
Pittsburgh beats Rutgers 27-6. Sets up a Thursday night matchup between Rutgers and Louisville for the BCS bid.
— BIG EAST Football (@BigEastFB) November 24, 2012
Killer holding penalty on #UofL. Pushes Cards back to 45. 1st and 25 with 56 seconds left. Timeout #Uconn.
— Michael Grant (@MichaelGrant_CJ) November 24, 2012
Louisville fans should send Pittsburgh a huge Thank You card.
— Adam Lefkoe (@AdamLefkoe) November 24, 2012
Wow. Catch stands. Cards first and 10, 26 yard line, 35 seconds left.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT
— TheUConnBlog (@theuconnblog) November 24, 2012
If #UofL wins, I think that Big East officiating and UofL are all even for that fair catch thing. But not the WVU onside kick call.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
Let's do this #cardiaccards via.me/-78tk34i
— thespottedbass (@thespottedbass) November 24, 2012
Louisville ties the game with 6 yard TD pass to DeVante Parker with 0:21 left in the game.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 24, 2012
Thank you UConn, for finally falling in line.
— Voodoo Five (@usfvoodoo5) November 24, 2012
13 plays 92 yards in 2 minutes.
— Nick Coffey (@TheCardConnect) November 24, 2012
According to @eddaigneault, UConn has 3 second half points in six Big East conference games.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 24, 2012
Judging from my @ mentions, Kentucky fans wanted Louisville to lose this game more than they've ever wanted anything.
— Nick Coffey (@TheCardConnect) November 24, 2012
@mengus22 Wish that coin toss would have been for the ACC. Would have made it much more interesting.
— Tommy (@tommycat1225) November 24, 2012
UConn defender crashed right into Teddy's knee. He looks to be in major pain.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 24, 2012
Oh my. This looks awful for Teddy. Brady-esque.
— Adam Lefkoe (@AdamLefkoe) November 24, 2012
Bridgewater being helped off. Stein comes in at 3rd and 5. Duel of backup QBs from here on.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
Strange third down play call. Went for six points. needed five yards. Now Wallace FG puts Louisville ahead, 13-10. UConn ball.
— rickbozich (@rickbozich) November 24, 2012
Teddy is actually doing some jogging on the sidelines.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 24, 2012
Second OT coming up.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
Everyone in the crunch zone saw him step out of bounds
— Will Tucker (@BlRDSWAG) November 24, 2012
Don't worry guys, each team is allowed one play where an out of bounds player still completes a catch, apparently
— TheUConnBlog (@theuconnblog) November 24, 2012
Touchdown UConn quiets crowd in second OT. It's 20-13. Cards' ball. Waiting to see who QBs.
— rickbozich (@rickbozich) November 24, 2012
Bridgewater is back (again)
— Michael Grant (@MichaelGrant_CJ) November 24, 2012
Teddy has a noticeable limp.
— Keith Wynne (@Deucekjw2) November 24, 2012
brb, going to start working on the Teddy statue outside.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 24, 2012
Bridgewater to Parker, TD. Bridgewater retied his own ACL on the sidelines, then hit Parker in the corner of the end zone. PAT try upcoming.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
How is he even fucking alive
— TheUConnBlog (@theuconnblog) November 24, 2012
RT @michaelgrant_cj: One play. One TD. Parker TD. Cards (with extra point) will tie score.
— C.L. Brown (@clbrown_cj) November 24, 2012
No offense to Louisville fans, but Teddy Bridgewater would have a signature shot, a dance and four novelty theme songs if he played at UK.
— Brett Dawson (@BDawsonRivals) November 24, 2012
See, that's why you should like Teddy Bridgewater. Trying to help UC win a share of the Big East
— BearcatsBlog (@BearcatsBlog) November 24, 2012
"THAT PICK JUST PUNCHED UCONN'S TICKET TO THE ACC!" - the saddest sentence ever
— Voodoo Five (@usfvoodoo5) November 24, 2012
Teddy Bridgewater's pass picked off. Connecticut will take over at the 25.
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) November 24, 2012
Has to be considered a disappointing season for the Cardinals RT @footballscoop: UConn beats Louisville
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) November 24, 2012
And UConn just upset Louisville. Wow.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) November 24, 2012
LOLVILLE, THAT'S HOW IT'S PRONOUNCED, RIGHT?
— THE KEY PLAY (@thekeyplay) November 24, 2012
Blidi Wreh-Wilson's INT allows UConn to win the game w/ 30-yd Christen kick. Louisville falls 23-20 in 3OT
— Chip Patterson (@cnpatterson3) November 24, 2012
WE WINNNNNNNNNNN. And it didn't even send Rutgers to the BCS! HEAVEN
— TheUConnBlog (@theuconnblog) November 24, 2012
Ballgame. UConn upsets #UofL 23-20 in triple OT. Coaches screaming in the box up here. #UofL falls to 9-2, second straight loss.
— Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) November 24, 2012
UConn media guys go screaming and cheering down the hallway. Hilarious.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) November 24, 2012
I don't care if #UofL lost, Teddy Bridgewater showed tremendous heart to play the way he did.
— Steve Bittenbender (@freelancehack) November 24, 2012
Charlie Strong just lost to Paul Pasqualoni. That's a thing that happened. In 2012.
— Adam Jacobi (@Adam_Jacobi) November 24, 2012
And just like that Louisville loses to one of the worst teams in one of the worst conferences in college football. At home. Shameful.
— Nick Burch (@NickLSL) November 24, 2012
Here's hoping everyone from the ACC sees the score but that all tape of the game is burned in a tragically convenient fire
— TheUConnBlog (@theuconnblog) November 24, 2012
Why didn't they run it once inside the 5? You have three shots.Awful game all around. At least teddy didn't tear his acl.
— CardsFan922 (@CardsFan922) November 24, 2012
The loss by Louisville give Rutgers a share of its first BIG EAST title. Scarlet Knights face Cardinals Thursday for BCS bid.
— BIG EAST Football (@BigEastFB) November 24, 2012
Ok. Beat Duke.
— BigTimeYurts.com (@BigTimeYurts) November 24, 2012